Traveling in an RV with children - a way to have an unforgettable family vacation
Travelling in an RV with your kids is your dream, but you have concerns about whether it’s a good idea? Want to know how to prepare for an RV trip with a child? Need a hint as to which RV for traveling with kids would be best? Need practical tips for a successful RV trip with kids? You are in the right place! Our KoKo Kamper team has already traveled thousands of kilometers by camper with children. In this article, we’ll share with you our experiences on how to travel in an RV with a baby!
Camper on vacation with children – when to go?
If you have school-aged children, you’re probably planning a A campervan trip during the vacations. Book your camper in advance on offer First Minute, to be guaranteed the best price in the high season and choose exactly the right vehicle for you. Some campgrounds expect to book your vacation spot up to a year in advance, so don’t put it off until the last minute.
Don’t like crowding? Consider going with your children during the low season. RV rental and campsite reservation will be cheaper, and campgrounds and tourist sites will be quieter. When planning your trip, include stops for meals and rest. Don’t miss interesting places along the route and try to leave early in the morning. The children will be less tired, so maybe there will be no whining. When choosing places to stay, look for campgrounds or places that offer amenities for families – a playground, sanitary facilities suitable for children, and safe spaces to hang out. Many campgrounds also provide attractive children’s animation to make it even more fun for the kids and moments for the parents. You can find a large selection of proven campsites with detailed descriptions on the website Camprest. The app can also be helpful park4night.
Advantages of going on an RV trip with children – independence and convenience
Traveling by camper van with children, you have much more freedom and convenience. Did the kids get tired of driving? Do they need to use the restroom? Do they feel like having lunch? At any time you can pull over, stretch your bones, prepare and serve a meal, or even sleep along the way. Will you like a certain place? You can stay there for a longer period of time. You can change your plans at any time, and you don’t have to pack and unpack, because you have everything arranged with you in the cabinets in the camper. There is a kitchen at your disposal, so you can easily prepare meals for your child. You don’t have to look for a toilet and sanitary facilities, you have it in the camper. You can wash your child quickly, because there is a bathroom in the camper. You can quickly change your child’s clothes because you have all the clothes at hand. Our RVs have spacious interiors and functionally organized space, and this makes things a lot easier especially if you are traveling with a child.
Choosing an RV for a trip with kids – which RV for a family?
Modern RVs are very comfortable – they have a bathroom, toilet, kitchen, air conditioning and heating, a garage for bicycles and other goodies, are equipped with a large number of cabinets and drawers, and allow folding and unfolding sofas or tables. What kind of camper for a family will be most suitable? It is known that if you are interested in an RV for a family of 5, you will not rent a vehicle designed for 4 people. But there is no simple answer to the above question, because every family has slightly different needs and requirements. For example, if someone is a tall, well-built man, he may need a longer and wider bed. And what needs does your family have? What level of comfort do you need? Give us a call and tell us about it, and we will advise you on which camper and accessories to choose.
Failure of an RV – faults and surprises
A child in an RV And a broken down vehicle in the middle of the highway? RV breakdownWhen traveling with young children? Just not that! Therefore, “prevention is better than cure.” If you are interested in camper for a family trip, use a proven RV rental company. At KOKO Kamper we take care of the technical condition of the vehicles, and if there are any problems during the trip, we will help you. We’ll also give you training on how to operate an RV before you set off. This will minimize the risk of malfunctions and unpleasant surprises, and make your trip with your child safer and less stressful.
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Family in an RV – the best RVs for rent!
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Beds for children in an RV
Wondering, How do children sleep in an RV? Generally, RVs have a main “bedroom” in the rear of the vehicle and a bed above the cab/dayroom area. In our experience, most parents of toddlers choose vehicles with a large bed in the back of the vehicle, where children sleep together with their parents. In such a bed you can also comfortably breastfeed your infant and put him to sleep. The beds in the camper are secured with a net to protect the child from falling out.
See what the campers’ bed layouts. Depending on the model, the rear bedroom in the camper has:
queen’s bed, or big bed
two separate beds, which can be combined into one huge one, using a special connector (in practice, even the whole family can sleep on such a huge bed, which gains dimensions of about 2 x 2 m)
French bed at the rear of the vehicle
In addition to a bedroom in the rear of the vehicle, campers also usually have a drop-down double bed over the cab or an alcove with a large bed. In some models, an additional folding bed is also in the living room.
These developments also make RVs ideal for large families. You can choose between campers that have 2 or 3 beds. You can find detailed descriptions of the bedrooms in each of our models in the descriptions of the individual vehicles under the tab campervans for rent. We will be happy to advise you on the optimal bed layout for your family and provide detailed bed dimensions.
Privacy in an RV – traveling with children
Some campers have sliding doors from the bedroom, so you can provide more privacy. The ability to close the door also comes in handy when you want to put the kids to bed early and be able to talk freely. Remember, do not sleep in beds or walk around the RV while driving. An example of an RV layout with the ability to close the bedroom door:
Packing for an RV trip with kids
You can pack a lot more stuff into an RV than into a passenger car. It will accommodate: stroller, bicycles, scooters, bathtub. It is essential that not exceed the permissible gross vehicle weight. How to pack for an RV trip with kids? Take clothes, hygiene items, diapers, medicines, favorite toys, bedding, towels, groceries, water. Don’t overdo the amount of clothes, almost every campsite has laundry and drying facilities. It is very practical to pack in large Ikea-type bags – they can be folded up after unpacking and take up less space in storage compartments than suitcases. It is most convenient to drive the camper up to the house and immediately deploy things in the right places. You can leave your car in our parking lot. Put the baby bathtub, stroller or sports equipment in what is known as the “baby bath”. garage, or large trunk in an RV. Distribute smaller items in lockers, cabinets and drawers in the living area. Remember while driving, all objects must be in closed storage compartments; in the event of sudden braking, an object flying through the camper’s interior can pose a real danger to passengers.
Cooking in an RV with kids
Our RVs have a well-equipped kitchen, making it easy to prepare a healthy meal for the whole family even during a short stopover. On the equipment of KoKo Kamper campers are:
- refrigerator with a freezer – it also works while driving, so products will not thaw out
- Gas stove with three or two burners – you can cook several things at once
- sink with hot and cold water – it’s easy to wash vegetables and fruits and wash dishes after a meal
- kitchen worktop
- The dining table and comfortable sofas in the dining room ensure that meals are shared no matter what the weather.
- kitchen cabinets and drawers
For details on additional kitchen equipment, see our
camper rental price list
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You can just as easily heat up a ready-made dinner for an infant, make an omelet for breakfast, or cook a two-course dinner for a family of five in an RV kitchen.
See how to make a quick and tasty dinner in an RV:
Shared cooking in an RV can be an attraction and a way to spend time together. Just remember that you must not use the kitchen while driving.
Mom, Dad! To the bathroom!
If you’ve been camping in a tent with a child, it has just rained, and the tents were set up so densely that every step you took risked getting tangled in the lines and catching a hare, you know very well how troublesome it can be to go to the bathroom where you just ran out of paper and ran out of soap. When you choose sleeping in an RV, all such problems do not exist. Our Campers have bathrooms with toilets, which you and your child can use at any time just like at home. You can also use the toilet in the RV during a stopover on the road. With your own bathroom available at all times, it is also much easier to take care of your child’s hygiene and even carry out…
…Bathing a baby in an RV
Traveling in an RV with a small child offers many amenities that you won’t find in a tent. A quiet room and a bathtub with warm water are essential if you want to bathe an infant. In an RV – no problem. You can even place the tub on the dining room table and bathe your baby there comfortably. The campers have heating, so you can bathe your toddler without worrying about catching a cold even on colder days.
Camper seat – what kind of carriage for children in an RV?
Children under the age of 12 or with a height of less than 150 centimeters must be transported in the RV in child safety seats appropriate to their age and weight, according to safety standards. In the event of sudden braking or an accident, the seat will hold the child in a stable position, minimizing the risk of injury.
The ways to fix car seats in an RV are as follows:
- Belt-fastened seats on the rear bench seats – rearward-facing (highest level of safety)
- Belt-fastened seats on rear bench seats – forward facing
All rear bench seats with homologation have seat belts and allow the fastening of child seats.
- Isofix in an RV – car seats can be mounted with Isofix mounts on the rear couches (solution available on selected models of campervans in our rental)
- Seat strapped on the passenger seat, rearward facing – in this case, it is possible to disable the passenger airbag on selected camper models.
When going on an RV trip with children, you can take the car seats you use every day, or you can rent car seats with your preferred restraint system (there are many rental companies on the market). We provide the possibility of fitting seats in our campers. Want to talk about how to securely attach car seats to RVs and which system to choose?
What if a child gets sick before a camper trip?
Every parent’s nightmare – everything planned, packed and paid for, and the child gets sick. Will the trip and the money be lost? At KoKo Kamper, we realize that unforeseen life situations happen. If your children fall ill just before the trip, with 100% payment, we offer the opportunity to rebook the date and use the funds to rent a vehicle until the end of the month of May of the following season (no high season reservations).
Still have questions about RV travel with kids? We are here for you. Call or write to us! We are happy to advise and answer any questions. Your RV trip with kids can be a great experience, even if you’ve never tried caravanning. Remember, we are here for you!
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