If you want to enjoy an adventurous lifestyle with your family, living in an RV full time is a great way to do it. Even with kids, you can be comfortable and love living in your smaller space with the right tips, tricks, and strategies in place.
Here are some of our ideas to help you make your RV into a family-friendly home.
Is Living in an RV with Kids a Crazy Idea
Start with the Right RV
The first step in making RV life work with kids is choosing the right RV. Consider the size, layout, and amenities to ensure everyone has their own space and comfort. Look for an RV that offers enough sleeping arrangements for a comfortable long term home, not just a camping style setup. Bunk beds are a great option for kids, as they save space and provide a sense of ownership for each child. You may even like a bunkhouse style RV, where the bunk beds have their own separate bedroom with added storage.
Pay careful attention to storage capacity, with space for all of the kids' toys, books, outdoor gear, school supplies, and clothes.
Many families find that a floor plan with separate sleeping and living areas is ideal for them. It gives both kids and parents some privacy, which is important for maintaining a sense of personal space in such close quarters. You may even find a 2 bathroom RV, which can make life more comfortable and convenient.
School on the Road
If you plan to live in the RV year round with school aged kids, you'll need to think education. There are many ways to provide a remote education, whether you go the traditional homeschool route or enroll your kids in an online school.
Take advantage of the opportunity to make learning interactive and experiential. Travel can be an incredible educational tool for kids. Incorporate the places you visit into lessons. For example, if you’re visiting a national park, you can teach about ecosystems, geology, or history in a hands-on way. Encourage your children to keep travel journals, document their experiences, and reflect on what they’ve learned.
There are plenty of online resources available to support homeschooling or remote education while living in an RV, including virtual school programs, educational apps, and websites with printable worksheets. The flexibility of homeschooling allows you to tailor education to your child’s interests and needs.
Stick to a Routine
Living in an RV means you can enjoy adventure and flexibility, but kids generally thrive on routine, so it's important to maintain that sense of structure. Establish a daily schedule that makes senes for your family. It might mean establishing consistent wake-up times, meals, learning or homeschooling hours, outdoor play, and bedtime. Having a set routine also helps parents stay organized and ensures that everyone knows what to expect each day. Routines can also include chores, teaching children responsibility while lightening the workload in the RV.
Find Community
Living in an RV doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice social connections. In fact, RV communities can be tight-knit, and there are plenty of opportunities for kids to meet new friends. Many campgrounds and RV parks host family-friendly events and activities, such as group hikes, bonfires, and movie nights.
If you are looking for a home base, consider our Dallas area RV park, with all the amenities you need and an opportunity to create social connections while you're living "on the road."
Our amenities include:
Fenced dog park
Wash house
Fire pits
Picnic areas
On site laundry
Vending machines
On-site management
Pet friendly animals
Ready to learn more about spending time at Southern Belle RV Park? Contact us any time.
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