10 Tips for Comfortable Fall RVing

If you’re heading out on a camping trip this season, you’re going to need to take a few extra precautions and pack some seasonal supplies.

1. Watch the weather

Don’t let a highway snowstorm catch you by surprise! Take a good look at the long-range forecast, not only for your destination, but also all the way along your route.

2. Cosy up with a hot water bottle

When it isn’t cold enough to justify the furnace, a hot water bottle in the bedding does the job.

3. Layer up your clothes

Fall swings between a chilly morning and a warm afternoon. Layers let you follow it.

4. Be prepared for shorter days

Gone are the long days of summer! With a later sunrise and an earlier sunset, be prepared for darkness — a headlamp for campsite jobs and awning lights for the evening.

5. Pack snow gear

Even with nothing in the forecast: de-icing crystals, a snow shovel and a snow brush.

6. Fall wildlife safety

Breeding season, or rut, for elk, deer, moose and bison continues through the fall, and male animals are more aggressive during this time. Give them room.

7. Cook cosy comfort foods

Warm, filling meals suit the season — and hot chocolate is always welcome. See The Best Meals for Cold Weather RVing.

8. Off-the-grid necessities

Camping in the fall often means camping without services, so check in advance to see if you’ll need to bring along water, wood, or a generator.

9. Combat humidity

Open the vents, crack a window for circulation, and use dehumidifying crystals as the outside temperature drops.

10. Be prepared for extra days

Pack enough for a longer stay than planned — whether the weather makes the decision or you do.