It’s that time of year! Snow on the ground, a scrumptious meal in the oven, and twinkling lights everywhere. It can be even better if you spend it traveling in your RV. Whether you’re bound to see family (from a safe distance) or you just want to see how other parts of the region celebrate the holidays, RVing can be a safe way to travel during this time of year.
That’s why Airstream of Vermont at Pete’s RV Center, in South Burlington, has provided some tips to help you make the most of this trip. Check them out for yourself and let us know if you have any additional ideas or questions before you hit the road! We proudly serve all those across New England, including the cities of Wocester, Massachusetts, and Manchester, New Hampshire.
Where to Go
Some of you may be bound for family and friends and so this may not be so difficult to figure out. Others may just be looking for a change of pace, in which case your first step is to choose a destination. Either way, you’ll need to figure out your route so you can book campsites as you travel. Look for areas that you may enjoy spending time in with unique festivals and events to celebrate this time of year. Some RV parks will have their own activities you can join in on, so ask the owners about their calendar of events.
One thing to remember is many parts of the country are reinforcing some of their original lockdown restrictions. Part of your plan should include understanding the latest rules and regulations being enforced in the areas you’ll be passing through. And, of course, practice all appropriate safety precautions to keep yourself and those around you safe.
Decorations
Traveling or even living in an RV doesn’t have to mean you can’t decorate for the holidays. There are plenty of wall hangings and lights you can put up to get in the spirit of the season. You may need to be a little more conservative with your decor than you would with a stationary home, but ribbons on your cabinets and garland around the windows can add a cheery touch to your camper.
If you celebrate Christmas and like putting up a tree, you may not be able to fit a full-sized evergreen in your RV, but you might find a smaller, faux tree option that makes for a cutesy alternative. For those spending long stretches of time in one spot, you might even consider putting up some lights around the outside of the rig. Of course, if you hit the road again, you’ll need to take them down to avoid creating a road hazard.
Food
RV kitchens often aren’t the largest, but there are still ways you can cook some of your favorite holiday dishes. Having an oven can certainly make this easier, but even if you don’t have one of those, you can utilize other appliances, like your stove, microwave oven, and a slow cooker to cook some of the classics. If you’re staying at an RV campground, you can ask the owners if there’s a kitchen available to the residents and maybe cook some of your recipes in the larger space they provide.
Alternatively, you can consider switching out some of the classics with recipes that are better suited to your environment. For example, choosing chicken over turkey. Whatever you choose, make sure you map out your day of cooking so you have time to make everything and keep it warm for dinner.
These are just a few of the ways you can enjoy the holidays in your RV, but at the end of the day, it’s your time to celebrate! You’ll know best what you and your family enjoy around this time of year, so find ways to make all your traditions work for you on the road. If you still need the camper to travel in, contact Airstream of Vermont at Pete’s RV Center about the top RV sales Vermont has to offer. Our South Burlington location is happy to help all those across New England, including Wocester, Massachusetts, and Manchester, New Hampshire.
