When the kids were younger, they loved your RV trips. Now, they’re teenagers, and nothing seems to interest them except their screens. You’ve got a Thanksgiving RV trip planned with a full meal including deep-frying the turkey. The kids seem less than enthused. There are ways you can make your Thanksgiving RV trip fun for the whole family. Midlane Truck & Trailer Repair lists some tips below.
Check All Routes for Problems
Before everyone piles into the RV and you hit the road, check your primary route and alternate routes for problems including inclement weather and road construction. You want to make sure that the route that you take is as easy as possible to prevent unexpected delays. Delays make the kids impatient and increase the level of their crankiness.
Plan Frequent and Fun Stops
If you need to come up with an alternate route to plan frequent and fun stops, do so. Stopping and getting out of the RV for fun activities keeps everyone alert, happy, and allows for restroom breaks. Depending on where you’re headed, there may be plenty of roadside attractions that will put a smile on everyone’s face. Don’t put the pedal to the metal and refuse to stop until you get to the campgrounds. Plan plenty of stops throughout the day to keep everyone’s blood flowing.
Keep Everyone Hydrated
With plenty of stops, you can also keep everyone hydrated. Dehydration causes moodiness. Make sure everyone is drinking plenty of water throughout the day, especially you. Avoid sugary sodas, teas, and coffee, as these do not do as good a job of hydrating you as water does. This is especially important for the driver. Hydration helps to keep you alert behind the wheel.
Stay Away From Junk Food
Another thing that can affect people’s moods is junk food. Sugary and fatty foods make you feel tired and cranky. Rather than loading up on these types of foods, pack plenty of healthy, high-protein snacks to keep everyone’s hunger at bay and their moods elevated. Try to stop at eateries where you can get healthy, balanced meals, as well.
Service Your RV First
Finally, before you do anything, bring your RV to us for a full service to ensure you don’t get stuck roadside. If your RV breaks down, you will never hear the end of it from your spouse or your kids.
Midlane Truck & Trailer Repair in Eugene, OR, would be happy to make sure your RV is ready for your Thanksgiving trip. Call us today to set up an appointment.