RV Tips for First Time Campers

By: Travels with Ted If you are about to hit the road on your first RV trip, watch this story!

Before your first RV trip, sanitize the fresh water tank to ensure it is clean and safe to drink from.

Sanitize the Fresh Water Tank

An RV log book allows you to keep track of campground stays, RV mileage and RV maintenance tasks all in one place.

Get an RV Log Book

You need several pieces of equipment to fully dump your black tanks without making a mess. Don't forget an elbow connector and a flush valve.

Get the Right Gear

Adhere to a safe following distance. The general rule of thumb is to allow 1 second of following distance for every 10 feet of vehicle length.

Drive Safely

Most Flying J’s have separate pumps specifically designed for RVs. The RV lanes are easy to navigate.

Fill Up at Flying J

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Be tryly prepared when you hit the road!