Investing in an RV for your family vacations is exciting. It gives you somewhere that you and your family can stay no matter where you plan to travel. All you need to do is find an RV park in the area and book a space. However, if you're new to owning an RV, it's important that you understand the key considerations when you're booking an RV slot in a park. Here's a look at a couple of things that you need to consider.

RV Capacity

One of the first things that you'll need to consider is the size of the RV slots in each of the potential parks. This is especially significant if you buy an RV that's larger than the standard size. If your RV is 29 feet long or smaller, you shouldn't have any problems finding spaces that will easily fit the vehicle. However, if you buy an RV that's longer, you'll need to find an RV park with oversized spaces to ensure capacity.

Hookup Accessibility

Another important consideration for choosing an RV park is the accessibility of the hookups at each space. If you're looking for an RV park that allows your family to have the full conveniences of your RV, you should look for an RV park that offers spaces with full access to hookups.

You'll want to ensure electricity connections, water, and sewer connections. The electric is usually billed either at a flat rate or by the actual meter usage. You may also pay a flat rate for water consumption, too. Make sure you understand what is available and what it will cost you so that you're fully prepared.

Pump Service Availability

One thing that many new RV owners overlook when they're booking spaces in an RV park is the importance of having available pump service. Pump service is a mobile service that will pump out your RV's black water tank for you if it isn't draining properly. 

You might think that, with access to the sewer line hookup, you won't need any kind of pump service. The truth is that even the best-maintained black water tank can end up clogged or blocked so that it doesn't drain correctly. That's when pump services, often called a honey wagon, will come in handy.

These are a few of the most important things to think about when you're booking an RV slot for your family's upcoming vacation. Keep these tips in mind as you look for an RV park.

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