How We Plan RV Trips | Best Locations, Campsite Scouting, and RV Travel Tips

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Creator's Key Takeaways
Book ahead, book ahead. Book ahead.
State parks are the hardest to get into. They're the cheapest and usually the most coveted.
We use Google Maps to make sure that there's a path to get to the bathroom if we're not in an ADA site.
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Join us live as we share how we plan our RV trips—from choosing the best locations to finding and scouting top campsites. We’ll walk through the tools and tips we use to make RV travel smooth, fun, and stress-free. Bring your questions and be part of the conversation. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more RV tips and travel advice. #RVLife #RVTravel #CampingTips #RVTips #fulltimerv CHAPTERS 0:00 - Countdown 1:32 - Welcome Back To PK Chat 2:15 - Returning To RV Camping Topics 4:25 - Welcoming Everyone In 5:50 - Tonight's Topic: Planning RV Trips 7:16 - Surprise Guest Camper 8:01 - Florida State Parks Reservation System 10:40 - Searching For Campsites 12:12 - Finding Alternative Campgrounds 13:23 - Using Campground Maps Effectively 15:17 - Saving Favorite Campsites 16:07 - Florida Camping Season Challenges 17:48 - Understanding Campsite Amenities 20:18 - Using Google Maps For Campground Research 23:32 - AllStays and Other RV Apps 24:14 - RV Overnight Stops and Campendium 25:22 - Florida State Forest Camping 26:02 - RV Booking Alert Services 27:24 - Recreation.gov and Public Lands 28:15 - State Forest Campgrounds 31:16 - Differences Between Parks and Forests 34:20 - Dark Sky Parks and Stargazing 36:05 - Camping Costs and Budget Considerations 38:02 - State Parks vs RV Resorts 39:31 - Hotel Costs vs Camping Costs 42:16 - Length of Stay Considerations 44:01 - What Is Gray Water? 45:02 - Using Portable Waste Tanks 46:32 - Extended Stay Camping Tips 49:35 - How Far In Advance To Book 51:43 - Using Facebook Groups For Campsite Research 53:07 - Final RV Planning Tips 57:26 - Recommended RV Apps 57:58 - Harvest Hosts Review 58:35 - Wrapping Up The Live Welcome to “PKAT Chat,” for your mid week check in! We’re thrilled to have you with us. Whether you’re sipping coffee, stuck in traffic, winding down after dinner, or just sneaking in some “me time,” buckle up for a wild ride full of Cruise/RV tips, giggles, and good times! Buckle up as we "cruise" through the wild world of cruising, Rolling in style with our Rv’s, and sprinkle in some epic side adventures, because who doesn’t love taking the scenic route? We’re all about cheering on our fellow creators! Don’t be shy—drop a #pkat in the chat during the live show and share your channel link. Let’s make those connections sizzle! Subscribe now and hit the notification bell, so you never miss an episode of “PKAT Chat” Get PKAT SWAG - https://pkatchatgmailcom-shop.fourthwall.com PKAT Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/pkadventuretravels Please note that we may include some Amazon affiliate links, which means that if you click on a link and make a purchase, we earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. We only recommend products or services that we genuinely like, use and trust.