Congratulations, you’ve decided to buy the family an RV! RVing is a great way to disconnect from the stress of everyday life, so you can connect more with your family. You can create incredible family memories together as you travel the country. It’s the perfect way to get precious time in together before your kids are grown and out the door.
Once you decide to purchase an RV, there’s the big decision of deciding which one is right for your family. The main considerations begin with what type of RV to purchase. If you have prefer to tow your RV, set up camp and have a vehicle for day tripping, a travel trailer or fifth wheel is a good consideration. If you don’t have or want to worry about towing your RV, a Class C or Class A motorhome might be the perfect fit for you.
However, the choices don’t end there. When you’re purchasing an RV for your family, it’s important to take the following things into consideration:
1. Think about upcoming changes in your family
While we can’t predict the future, it’s important to think about the upcoming changes that are likely to take place in your family.
- Do you plan on having more children in the future?
- Are your kids growing quickly and about to hit that teenager stage?
- Are you getting closer to becoming empty nesters?
The answers to these questions will help you think about what the most important needs are for your family when buying an RV. You want to find something that will serve you well right now but that will also work well in the future.
2. Consider how you like to camp
Some families enjoy sticking close to amusement parks, entertainment, shopping, and urban areas. Other families enjoy getting off the beaten path and finding a place in nature where they can get away from everyone else. And, there are plenty of families who fall between the two ends of the spectrum. You want to know what your family prefers to help determine what the best type of RV is for your crew.
3. Think about your sleeping needs
Some family members enjoy having privacy and a space to call their own. Other families enjoy everyone being together and don’t mind having to sleep in shared spaces. Knowing what works best for your family will help drive the decision on which RV to buy.
If you have teenagers or your children are getting older, they may appreciate having a bunkroom where they can retreat and have some time away. Or, if you have small children who naps during the day, you all may benefit by finding an RV that has a separate space for you to set up the pack-n-play or crib where they won’t be disturbed easily by people coming in and out of the RV.
If you’re looking for a fifth wheel that gives you an extra room and a loft for your kids to use, the Jayco North Point 377RLBH may be just what you need.
4. Do you need more than one bathroom?
The more people you have in your family the harder it is to share one bathroom. If you have small children who will be entering the potty training stage, having a second bathroom for those “close calls” is always appreciated. It’s also nice to have multiple bathrooms when you have multiple people getting ready for the day at the same time.
There are RVs that include an additional half bath and RVs that have two full bathrooms. The Jayco North Point 382FLRB includes a large bathroom in the bedroom with a half bathroom near the main living space.
5. What do you want to bring along with you?
Another important consideration to make when purchasing an RV for your family is what types of equipment do you need to bring along with you? Do the kids want to bring their bikes along? Do you have a kayak that the family uses or paddleboards? Are the kids into sports and have equipment that you want to bring along with you?
A toy hauler might be the right RV for your family. There are options like the Heartland Road Warrior 3965 that has a 15′ garage so you can bring along all your toys. There is a half bathroom in the garage so kids don’t need to track muddy prints through the RV to get to the bathroom. And, the RV can still sleep 7! If you’re a family that likes to be on the go and active, this is a great RV to choose.
There are so many great options!
If you’re having a hard time sorting through all the RV options and finding the best fit for your family, we’re here to help. Contact Sky River RV today to find the perfect RV for your family fun!
