Is it legal to take your child in a RV?

You’ll want to look up the law for RV travel specifically for your state and the state’s you’ll be traveling to. Legal or not, it is recommended to properly restrain your child in a child restraint in a forward facing vehicle seat with a crash rated seat belt.

Is it safe to put kids in front seat in RV?

While we don’t typically recommend the front seat for children, in the case of an RV it may end up being the only safe seat belt to use for a child restraint. (Of course it will only work for a rear-facing car seat if there is no airbag or a way to turn off the airbag.)

How to keep your RV cool during the hot summer?

If it’s not super breezy outside, extend your RV awning when the sun is on the passenger side of your motorhome or camper. This will help shade your RV at least for a few hours. However, only leave your awning out while you are at your RV.

What to do when your child is sensitive to noise?

If you see it’s getting to your child, consider taking him for a short walk outside or for a visit to the bathroom where you can close the door. That may help him settle enough that he can handle things for a bit longer when you rejoin the crowds. Knutson found that her son became less sensitive—and better at coping—as he got older.

What to expect when traveling with kids in RV?

Late night noise, early morning awakenings and rowdiness are often part and parcel of a trip to a family campground. But you can use this as an opportunity to teach your children more about consideration, and having a thought for others around you.

What are the unexpected things about living in an RV?

Sometimes we will be at a place where no one else is there – but most of the time we have people living right next door to us and a lot of the time those neighbors are literally right there – as in our awning would touch their campers! This can be stressful if one of the kids is having a breakdown and we don’t want the whole campsite to hear.

Are there people who live in RVs full time?

With the kids grown and no job to tie you down, why not sell the house, buy a recreational vehicle and see the country? You wouldn’t be alone. Approximately 10 million U.S. households own RVs, according to the RV Industry Association, and roughly 1 million Americans are living full-time in them.

What do you need to know about RV safety?

To keep everyone safe in your home on wheels, be sure to use seat belts and car seats. When buying or renting an RV, families should look for safe seating arrangements for everyone, said Benjamin D. Hoffman, M.D., FAAP, a pediatric transportation safety expert and American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) member.