Tips for planning a great RV trip route
Want to take an RV road trip adventure, but don't know where to start?
Pick your destination
Start with an endpoint, or a region you want to explore. Provincial tourism sites are full of route suggestions if you are not sure where to begin.
Look for the scenic route
Consider the alternative to the main highway. Secondary roads turn up things the highway never shows you — just check they suit an RV, and ignore the GPS when it offers a gravel service road.
Make a list of things to see and do
Research everything along the way — historical sites, viewpoints, towns, parks — and write down anything that appeals.
Narrow down your list of things to see and do
Then cut it back to what genuinely excites you and fits the time you have.
Create a timeline
Give more days to the places that deserve a proper look. Drive short through the interesting country and long through the rest.
Leave space for the unexpected
You never know what lies on the road ahead! Do not schedule so tightly that you cannot stop for something you did not plan.
Book ahead
Reserve campsites where you can, read the reviews, and check the rules if you intend to boondock.