You have to keep this in mind when driving the motorhome!

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As a result of the corona pandemic, the demand for motorhomes has risen sharply. More and more people prefer to go on vacation with their motorhome instead of flying far away. So this year, too, many newcomers who have got a taste for camping will surely be registered again. Before starting the journey, however, there are a few things to consider. You can find out what these are in the following guide. This must be taken into account before the trip:

• Rent a camping vehicle

There are a lot of internet portals for renting motorhomes. However, one should in especially as a beginner who is best to see vehicles live at the dealer or rental. So you can get a feel for the space available and be sure that you have chosen the right motorhome.

• The right choice

If you want to travel with a camping vehicle, you can choose between one camper, One Camper van or one Caravan choose. Campers have a length of about 5 meters, Camper vans are with 6,40 meters slightly larger and mobile homes are with a length of 9 meters the longest camping vehicles. You have to decide for yourself which vehicle suits you best. For example, if you want to travel with the whole family, a spacious motorhome that is extensively equipped is best. But camping buses and camper vans also have their advantages and disadvantages.

• Important documents

Before renting a camper or motorhome, you should definitely pay attention to which one Driving license type one owns. Drivers with a B driving license are only allowed to drive vehicles that maximum 3,5 tons to weigh. On the other hand, you still have a driver's license Class 3, you can get RVs up to 7,5 tons drive. There is even more information on this topic in our article "Motorhome and driver's license: this is important to note!". Before driving, it is also important to know about all the important functions of the vehicle. So you should know how the valves, the heating or the ventilation work.

This must be taken into account during the trip

• Wild camping is prohibited

Camping is often associated with endless nature and lonely forests, but it is in Germany forbidden to camp wild. Anyone caught doing this can expect heavy fines. Although wild camping is forbidden, an overnight stay is in a public parking lot allowedto restore driving ability. However, no awnings may be extended or camping furniture may be set up. There is more about this in our article "Is roadside camping actually allowed?".

• Low and high season

During the high season in summer, many people go on vacation, which can mean that campsites can get crowded. If you don't like it too crowded, you can simply travel in the off-season. For families, however, it can often be more fun to go away in the high season, as this makes it easier for the children to make friends or for the parents to make friends with other families.

• Don't overpack

For a trip with a camping vehicle, you should only pack the essentials. If you have packed too much, it can quickly become confusing inside the vehicle. But not only that, that too Accident risk increases. Overloading leads to longer braking distances and treacherous evasive maneuvers. In addition, you can expect high fines, in Austria you have to pay up to 5.000 Euros Pay a fine if the vehicle is overloaded. If you are not sure whether you have charged too much, you can use a public scales drive. In general, it is recommended to stow heavy things near the floor or in the false floor and loose things not to be left lying around while driving. Otherwise it can happen that they fly around when braking heavily.

• Always book campsites early enough

There are two advantages to camping early enough reserved. On the one hand, you are sure to get a seat, and on the other hand, it can cheaper be. Due to the camping boom in the past year, there are more and more fully booked campsites. Alternatively, you can also book a parking space, which is a cheaper overnight option. A parking space usually costs between 5 and 15 euros per night. On the other hand, an overnight stay on campsites costs between 20 and 35 euros in the main season. If you camp near capital cities, costs of up to 60 euros can be incurred.

• Planning activities

Often sights or public places such as amusement parks are very close to campsites so that they can be easily reached on foot. So you can save yourself the search for a parking space and simply leave the vehicle at the campsite. To avoid theft of valuables, it is best to take them with you or lock them in the vehicle.

• Different traffic rules may apply abroad

Anyone planning a trip abroad should definitely find out about the regulations that apply there. So it can too Tolls or others speed limits than come in Germany. Those who are sufficiently informed in advance have less stress during the trip. Other markings may also be necessary on the vehicle than is the case in this country.

Of course, that wasn't the end of it!

tuningblog has many more news around the topic Camping and RV at the beginning. Do you want to see them all? Just click HERE and look around. Our focus is especially on converted Campers & mobile homes. This means that you will find fewer reports on classic standard motorhomes here, but much more we try to present specially modified specimens that show that the topic is also Tuning is represented in the camping & RV scene. Following an excerpt of the last campers and campers:

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