Staying in Touch While Camping in Your RV

Going camping in your RV is a good way to get away from the stresses of every day life. But, there may be times when you need to stay in touch with the outside world. Here are some tips to help you stay in touch without ruining the atmosphere of your vacation.

With the technology of today, it can be quite easy to stay in touch when you need to. There should, at least, be a pay telephone at the campground where you are staying. A pay phone will allow you to call home, or where ever you need to, and still allow you to keep your campsite free of distractions from the outside world. The main problem with relying on this as your only line of communication is that there is not a good way to get in touch with you if there is an emergency that needs your attention.

There are some RV parks that will offer you telephone service as part of the standard hookup. To take advantage of this, your RV camper will need to be wired for telephone service. A drawback of this type of communication is that it can get pricey. It is quite possible you will be charged an initial fee for hooking up the service, in addition to a daily fee plus long-distance charges. So, you might want to think twice before you try this for of communication.

Many people, in this age of technology, have cell phones. This is really the easiest way to stay in touch. You are already paying for the service, so there will be no additional charges. A drawback of this form of communication is that you may not get good service if you are camping in a remote area. If you can afford it and you plan to camp in your RV in remote area, you might want to consider a satellite phone. This is much more expensive than a cell phone, but the coverage is much better.

Connecting to the internet with a computer is another option for communication while you are camping in your RV. Many campsites offer free wifi connections in the main lodge of the site. There is also the option of using a cellular modem for your computer. It is also possible that there is a dedicated telephone line for computers in such areas as activity rooms, laundry rooms, and offices of the campground. Be sure to limit your time online. Remember, you are sharing with the entire campground.

To connect to the internet, you will, obviously, need a computer. Desk top computers are not really advisable to use in RV campers. There is too much danger of them being bounced around and getting damaged. The best type of computer to use is a laptop. They have been around long enough that they are now reasonably priced.

We all need to get away from our busy lives, once in a while. But, we also need a way to communicate when necessary. Hopefully, these tips will help you stay connected when you need to, while still being able to take advantage of a relaxing vacation.

SOURCE

Eure, Marian. 2005. "The Everything Family Guide to RV Travel & Campgrounds". Adams Media. Avon, MA. USA.