RVing During COVID-19 Pandemic
The Coronavirus pandemic has affected nearly every aspect of American life in 2020, from how we conduct business to what we can and cannot do for leisure. Food prices have seen double digit increases, while prices of airline and cruise tickets have plummeted in an attempt to lure back frightened travelers. Amidst all this chaos, one constant that remains is the American love of the outdoors and of travel. We’re here today to discuss one of the safest and most attainable ways for you to explore some of America’s great outdoors later this summer, with minimal risk of contact with others, and without being limited to super-short-term trips, or relying on questionable hotels and Airbnb’s. That’s right, we’re here today to discuss why traveling with an RV during the pandemic is one of the safest ways to travel.
For those who aren’t in the know, an RV, short for Recreational Vehicle, is a mobile vehicle or trailer that is built with living quarters in mind. You’ve doubtlessly seen novelty stories about camping out in a van, and RVs provide all the benefits with none of the hassle – no need to retrofit the interior of your van or sacrifice the comforts of home. There are many different models and configurations, including motorhomes, campervans, caravans, and more – but all will have a bed, if not also bathrooms, dining areas, or even a compartment for anything else you may need when traveling with a RV!
Freedom Of Traveling With A RV
What makes RVs so versatile and ubiquitous, used not only for extended camping trips with family, but also as self-isolated housing by medical professionals during pandemics such as this is their capability to generate power off-the-grid. That’s right, many RVs come equipped with generators, solar panels, and even laundry facilities, straight from their manufacturers’ production lines. What this means for you is freedom. Freedom from suburban sprawl. Freedom to comfortably live in the untamed wild, to take in all the sights and soak up all the sun on the unblemished vistas of America the beautiful’s thousands of acres of public lands and national parks. Or just the freedom to get away from it all for a weekend getaway, to do touristy things at Palm Springs without needing a hotel. With an RV, the choice is yours, to go it alone or in a caravan, parked at one of the thousands of campgrounds and RV parks in the United States.
It is unfortunate that Covid-19 casts shadows over the hotel and hospitality industry. But even during better times, RVs can result in hefty savings over living in hotel rooms. According to an article from 2019 on Tripsavvy.com, preparing your meals with an RV instead of eating out while on the road can result in a savings of $650 over the course of a two week trip with a family of four. That’s assuming only 10 miles per gallon of gas, at $3 a gallon, but we’re now seeing an unprecedented imbalance between oil supply and demand, which translates to cheaper gas. And fuel economy will only improve as RVs incorporate newer, more efficient technologies. The savings don’t end there, either. Although buying an RV outright may cost well into the six figures, renting one can cost as little as $10 a night, averaging $150 per night in California, one of the nation’s highest cost-of-living states.
Why RV’s Are Considered Safe During Pandemic
Because the RV you travel with is one you own, it means that no one else is going to be able to enter your RV and spread germs or the virus. As long as you disinfect yourself before entering the RV, there is no need to worry about the virus when compared to staying at a hotel or motel. There is a higher chance of the cleaning staff coming into contact with the virus since they have to clean so many rooms, than you coming into contact with someone with Coronavirus during your RV trip. RV communities are also a different crowd compared to people in major cities, so the chances of someone at a RV park carrying the virus is slim since a lot of our visitors come from smaller cities with little to no cases of Coronavirus. Aside from staying in your RV, amenities at RV parks
More specifically, since you’re browsing this blog, you’re likely thinking of spending a few days and nights exploring the idyllic town of Palm Springs. It’s easy to come up with an itinerary to occupy the hours of your day – there’s something for everyone, whether it’s exploring the curated exhibits of the Palm Springs Art Museum; observing the fauna and flora of the Moorten Botanical Garden, The Living Desert Zoo, the Coachella Valley Preserve, the Joshua Tree National Park; taking in a piece of our nation’s aeronautical history at the Palm Springs Air Museum, getting a bird’s-eye-view of the land at the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway (the world’s largest rotating aerial tramway, in fact); hiking the Indian Canyons or the Tahquitz Canyon; or living large at some of the best resorts and shopping spots in the state – but with so much to do, and only 24 hours in your day, you’re bound to want some time to decompress and refresh before the next day. A single room at an area hotel will cost you, on average, between $150-$200 a night, and then you’d still be with the question of whether you’re just feeling tired from your adventures, or perhaps did you catch a bug from questionably sanitized surfaces in your rented sleeping quarters. On the other hand, you could avoid that all, and enjoy a peaceful night’s sleep in your own familiar bed, by taking an RV on your next Palm Springs getaway.
There are over a dozen RV campgrounds within easy distance of Palm Springs’ best attractions, with all the amenities you could want from a traditional hotel resort – pools, hot tubs, showers, running electricity, you name it. Now, parking an RV obviously has a cost – but compared to several hundred a night, it’s doubtlessly a steal. Many of these campgrounds have discounts for long-time members, meaning you can take your time to explore as many of Palm Springs’ attractions as your heart desires. After all, if you owned your own RV, wouldn’t you want to use it every opportunity you got?
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