6 Tips For Traveling In A Campervan With Kids
Stephanie Ham
A campervan road trip is an amazing family vacation option. Not only do kids inherently love the sense of adventure and exploration, but the memories they’ll carry with them of the unique experience will last a lifetime.
That being said – traveling with young kids can be overwhelming. They may need more routine, more pit stops, more gear…more fast-food chicken nuggets – but it’s worth it! With a little preparation and these six tips, you can make your road trip in a campervan with kids a success.
Let The Kids Help Plan The Trip!
My kids have so much more fun – and are much more invested in the trip – if we include them in the planning process. We’ve learned not to just shepherd them around, but to ask their opinion on meals and give multiple options for activities, etc. We are generally rewarded with much more happy and compliant travelers.
Be Flexible – and Allow For DownTime
While good planning is definitely a key to a successful road trip, we also try to allow for some free space and flexibility on each trip. Kids are just little, and sometimes – they’re just not having it! Maybe they don’t have any more miles left in them that day, maybe they suddenly don’t like the food or activity you planned …it’s unpredictable, but also fairly inevitable. Having the flexibility in your schedule to pivot if necessary can give everyone the reset they need – and keep the peace in your van.
The beauty of the campervan is that almost anywhere can be home for the night, or even for a few hours’ reset. Pullover, let everyone take an afternoon nap in the cozy bed, fire off a snack in the kitchen and just take a breather. You’re on vacation, after all!
Take These 6 Tips And Book A Campervan
Booking with Escape is an easy way to begin campervanning with your family. They can outfit you with the logistics your family needs, like car seats, kitchen essentials and more. Along with these tips, you’ll be set up for the trip of a lifetime!
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