{"id":6343,"date":"2022-10-11T13:33:13","date_gmt":"2022-10-11T20:33:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.costulessdirect.com\/?p=6343"},"modified":"2022-12-28T14:35:48","modified_gmt":"2022-12-28T14:35:48","slug":"7-tips-for-comfortable-california-living-in-your-rv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.costulessdirect.com\/blog\/7-tips-for-comfortable-california-living-in-your-rv\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Tips for Comfortable California Living in Your RV"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Home sweet home.<\/em> That\u2019s true whether you\u2019re living in a 3,000-square-foot hacienda in Southern California or a 300-square-foot recreational vehicle in\u2026wherever you happen to be. However, things can get a little more challenging when you hit the road in much smaller and more mobile quarters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t get us wrong. Living in your RV temporarily or over the long haul in California can be a fabulous experience. That\u2019s especially true if you observe these 7 fairly simple tips to make your time on the road as comfortable as possible. One important tip is to make sure you have the right\u202fRV insurance coverage<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Do Your Research Before Hitting the Road in Your RV in California <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What is RV life truly<\/em> like? You might have all kinds of dreams and fantasies about the freedom of life on the road, but you could be ignoring a few of the blunter realities. If that\u2019s the case, your dreams might be crushed the first time you park in a subpar community or\u202fexperience that first breakdown on the road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before you leave the comforts of your conventional home, do an online search for \u201cRV blogs.\u201d There are a lot of them out there. Start reading. Look for the resources\u202fthat give honest data and accurate\u202finformation, the good with the bad and the ugly. This will give you a more realistic idea of what living in your RV might be like. You should also find online resources to help you decide how to find the right RV or\u202fcamper to purchase<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best authors will not only share their challenges but also show you what they did to troubleshoot those problems. The best sources will give you accurate information based on data and consumer reviews.\u202fYou\u2019ll find a lot of good information here, too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Bring Along All the Comforts of Your California Home in Your RV (That Will Fit) <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What do you enjoy doing around the house? Do you read? Watch TV? Start your day sitting around the breakfast table with a cup of coffee? You can do all those things and more in your RV. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bring as much normalcy with you as you can. This will help you de-stress when life gets difficult (and it will). Make your RV look more like home by decorating it before you leave. Small touches, such as colorful pillows and a few pieces of whimsical art, can do wonders toward making you feel that you\u2019re truly at home \u2014 not just in a vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Get to Know Your California RVing Neighbors (If That\u2019s What You\u2019d Do at Home) <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Some of us are more outgoing than others. If you\u2019re already missing your friends and neighbors, make new friends and neighbors. You\u2019ll certainly find plenty of them at your California RV community, and you\u2019re almost sure to find that they\u2019re just as eager to meet you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to the obvious social benefits, you\u2019ll pick up lots of help and good advice from nomads who\u2019ve long adopted the RV lifestyle and have confronted every challenge. Many RVers make lifelong friendships with those met on the road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Couples Need to Respect Each Other\u2019s Need for Alone Time <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The average interior square footage of a recreational vehicle is between about<\/a> 325 and 400 feet<\/a>. Even if you and your traveling companion previously lived in an apartment, it was probably more spacious than that. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The space can be misleading. Your new RV is huge compared to any other vehicle you\u2019ve ever owned or driven. It seems as long as a football field \u2014 until you spend a few days in it. After you and your mate or family have bumped into each other a few times, you\u2019ll see how cramped the space can sometimes feel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to park at a location where you will want to leave the premises. You and your companions don\u2019t always have to be together every single minute. Go take a walk \u2014 alone \u2014 on occasion and give everyone else a little much-needed space. Speaking of which\u2026 <\/p>\n\n\n

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5. Get Out and Explore Beautiful California from Your RV <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As long as your RV insurance policy<\/a> has you covered before you hit the open road and venture out, there are limitless possibilities for care-free adventures. Whether it\u2019s mountains, valleys, forests, the pounding of ocean surf, or the buzz of a nearby city that made you choose your specific location, get out of your motorhome as much as possible and explore. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take a hike, take a swim, or take a sightseeing trip to the big city. If you are living with a partner, the two of you might make a romantic jaunt of it, or maybe just one of you should go so the other can have a little alone time. Or mix it up by trying it both ways. Whichever works best for all parties.\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Boost Your Sense of Security in Your RV <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019re nestled into an RV community of total strangers or boondocking all alone on a seemingly deserted mountain pass, things can get scary. You\u2019ll feel much more comfortable if you have interior and external security cameras, bear spray, strong locks and kingpins, and motion-sensing lights. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s not always a sinister situation that can leave your heart racing. Make sure you have a working fire extinguisher, smoke alarm, first aid kit, and fire suppression system for the everyday accidents. The more tools you have to stay safe, the better you\u2019ll feel in your new California home away from home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Make Sure You Have Affordable RV Insurance in California <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can\u2019t possibly feel comfortable wondering if bankruptcy is around the corner after you\u2019ve demolished your $100,000 RV in a roadside accident for which you\u2019re at fault, or burned it to the ground trying to cook a simple meal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll feel a lot more at ease knowing you\u2019re fully insured for anything that could go wrong, no matter how expensive. That\u2019s why your first step, even before you\u2019ve gotten your RV, should be to talk with your independent insurance agent about\u202fRV or motorhome insurance<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your agent can answer all your questions and give you multiple tips for keeping your rates low, such as by bundling your motorhome insurance coverage with other policies for maximum discount. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The reason independent agents are so valuable is that they don\u2019t work for just one insurer. They represent lines of coverage from several major carriers, so they can go shopping for the most competitive rates once they know exactly what you need. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find Low-Cost RV Insurance in California Today <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your key to affordable RV insurance is your independent Cost-U-Less Insurance agent. Call Cost-U-Less at (800) 390-4071<\/a>, or get a quick RV insurance quote online<\/a>. We also invite you to find a Cost-U-Less location near you<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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