Our RV adventure was one for the books. Let’s talk about what daily RV life was actually like. From cooking meals in a tiny kitchen, navigating long drives, and figuring out sleeping arrangements, to the amazing highlights. I’m giving you the unfiltered version of what it’s really like to live in an RV for a week and a half with our friends Brittany and Tucker.

Expectations vs Reality

The expectations were really low for us all. We wanted to go in and go with the flow. We did expect to have TONS of fun because when all of us get together, it’s always such a blast. Tucker also expected not to have good sleep because of the arrangements. We also expected the kids to get worn out and not be able to handle everything we had planned in the way they did.

The reality is, with 5 kids, meltdowns happened & there were hard moments. We just navigated those as they happened. But the kids really did so well and hung in there with the hikes and the early mornings & late nights and did better than we expected.

Highs & lows of our RV adventure

We stayed at some incredible campsites. Each of us had different favorites (which tells you how amazing they all were). Brittany loved the Grand Tetons area and the float trip we did there. Tucker really liked the West Yellowstone campsite and our hike by Ginny Lake. Nathan was so surprised and loved the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone. I really like Coulter Bay. The scenery was incredible.

Some unexpected things also happened. We waited 30+ hours for Old Faithful and then got confused about campgrounds. Due to the wait, it became super late, and everyone was starving. The only place we could find to eat (after days of taco meat) was a bar, Happy Hour. Little did we know, the walls were covered in Polaroids of bare butts and tops. Brittany and I were mortified for our sons. Luckily, we were able to eat outside. The food was absolutely unbelievable. It was SO GOOD!

Things we’d do differently next time

Brittany said she would take different things next time. Specifically, cooking supplies so we have more meal options and can crank out meals quicker. She also said she would have used the inside bathroom and shower more than the ones at the campgrounds. Tucker said he would bring other bug spray to keep the mosquitoes at bay. Nathan said he wouldn’t change anything, but there were things we could have been way better prepared for. He would also stay in the places longer and not move around so much.

Top tips for other people wanting to do an RV trip

Just do it! That’s what Tucker would say to those out there wanting to try an RV adventure. For Brittany, she knew she would be overstimulated at times, being in close quarters with all our children. She came with a plan for what she needed to do when she felt this way. She would recommend that for others wanting to try an RV trip. My top tip is being flexible. With a trip like this and with children, it’s important to have a plan, but also some good balance.

If you want to try an RV adventure, this is your sign!

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