Do you know the vital 3/3/3 rule? RV trick will make every trip a dream, experts say
Three essential, but absolutely vital tips will ensure your RV adventure goes smoothly - and the first is to never drive more than 300-miles.
Well-traveled RVers have come up with a great rule of thumb to help make your journey go that little bit more smoothly. It's called the RV 3/3/3 Rule.
What exactly is the 3/3/3 RV rule?
The rule is devised to make your journey enjoyable while limiting the chance of breakdown or another unfortunate event. It suggests you limit your travel to no more than 300 miles in one day.
The rules also advise travelers don’t arrive later than 3pm and stay at their destination for at least three days to really enjoy it.
How to do the 3/3/3 RV rule
Plan your drive
If you’re sticking at 75mph, it should only take you around four hours to travel 300 miles. That’s not counting hold-ups, traffic, or even accidents. Keeping this in mind, work out the best time to leave home (once you’ve done all your packing etc) to make sure you arrive by 3 pm.
Start with your beginning location and the final destination to determine your total mileage. Then it is a breeze to mark out little detours.
Why the 3pm arrival time?
If you arrive after 3 pm, it might mean an inconvenience. Many RV campgrounds only have staff working from 10 am until 3 pm.
Along the way, you might see some attractions you want to stop off at, so if you do want to do that, make sure you factor these into your journey times.
While most will offer after-hour check-ins, it’s much easier to arrive when someone is still on site. You might have problems hooking up and finding your way around.
Arriving around 3 pm will mean you can leisurely set up, relax and cook yourself a wonderful dinner.
Why should we stay for three nights?
Staying for three nights means you have the time to properly relax. The first night is really getting set up and checking out your surroundings.
Second and third, you can potter around the local area or just chill out in the campground, around a campfire with friends, or just a good book and a cold beer.
With two full days, you get the chance to decompress a little and enjoy your RV which you’ve worked so hard to get just how you want it. You’ll even have a full night ‘off’ not thinking about moving on.
