rv safety & grand canyon travel tips

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@grandcanonNGVCRV Safety & Grand Canyon Travel TipsRV traveling is fast becoming popular in the U.S. due to the affordability and freedom that this mode of transportation offers.www.explorethecanyon.com

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In order to get the most out of your Grand Canyon RV trip, youll want to know some tried and true safety tips, as just as important, youll want to make sure youre covered with the right RV insurance in case of a mishap or accident along the way. Traveling in a recreational vehicle (RV) to the Grand Canyon can be cost efficient, comfortable, and convenient.


If you factor in the costs of lodging and food associated with traveling by airplane, train, or automobiles, comparatively, RV traveling can really be an affordable way to go.With an approximate 35 million RV owners or renters in the country, there are a significant growing number of baby boomers who are thinking about traveling during their retirement.


You wont want to eyeball it when trying to decide if you should try your luck fitting your RV under that bridge. Before heading out, you should look up or enable RV specific routes on your GPS so that you dont come across any surprises and are forced to make detours.

@grandcanyonNGVCwww.explorethecanyon.comIf you stay on the specified routes for RVs, it will automatically guide you in the right direction and account for things, such as: overhead clearance
bridges, tolls, weigh stations
tunnels
other restrictions, which prohibit propane tanks

@grandcanyonNGVCwww.explorethecanyon.comRemember that your GPS probably wont show you weather or road conditions, so be sure to youre aware of any changes and account for that in your driving.


You can travel at your own leisure and set the pace for when and where you want to go, and for how long youd like to stay in one place. Once youre on the road, youll be able to experience one of the most celebrated benefits of RV traveling its flexibility.

@grandcanyonNGVCwww.explorethecanyon.comEspecially if youre planning to stay in one place for a while, to make the trip more comfortable, youll want to pack some things to camp or spend time outside the RV, including: fold-up chairs
portable table
outdoor carpets or mats
table cloths
decorations: wind chimes, streamers, flag (things to make it look homey)
standing umbrella/tarp/gazebo You will also want to get RV parking or camping passes in advance.

@grandcanyonNGVCwww.explorethecanyon.comWhen trying to decide on RV insurance, youll want to be careful to choose reasonable deductible limits, since this is your out-of-pocket expense, and will also directly affect the cost of your premium.

Make sure your RV insurance offers some basic coverage on things, such as: Vacation Liability
Emergency Expenses
Total Loss or Personal Belongings
Optional, but important: Windshield Repair

@grandcanyonNGVCwww.explorethecanyon.comLastly, you may consider renting a RV before you buy one, just to see what size and options youre comfortable with. Have you ever vacationed in an RV at the Canyon before?

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