Our trip to North Carolina has been a wonderful first trip thus far. As part of the trip, we had a welcome surprise arrive at our doorstep: Visitors! Quit looking up, because we're not talking about extra terrestrials. Some family stopped by, so we decided to host!
We've had people stop by during our shakedown, but for the first time, we invited a couple of the younger members of the family to stay with us. Normally, this would test our ability to entertain outdoors, but the weather wasn't cooperating whatsoever. This is where we were glad we brought what we did. As with any trip you take, be sure to prepare for any possible contingency. Somehow with us millennials, any contingency is possible. The kids were thoroughly entertained with our game closet, we had some good snacks, and even without any sort of electronic equipment, it was a fun time!
The biggest lesson learned about the visit was the test on our space. For those who have seen the rig, even if it's only a floor plan, you'll know it isn't that large of an area. We had been using the bunk as a bit of a storage locker, but all of a sudden it needs to be used for sleeping. Luckily it wasn't packed to the brim, so use of the dinette was a good swap once we were ready to pack it in for the night. The good news is that we have learned a lot about what we do and don't need with us. The desktop computer and monitor aren't needed any longer, now that we have a TV monitor and intend to get a few more Raspberry Pi computers we can either hook to the TV, or have a touchscreen.
With four people and a pup in the trailer, we were definitely at our limit for moving around. Sure, they say this can sleep seven, but we don't know how you could do much else. Moving around with two fully grown adults and a pup is tough enough as it is. At least we were able to gather at the dinette for games and breakfast the next morning. With some advance notice and clever planning, two kids over again is something that is very doable for us. This also gives us confidence for when we're ready to expand our family.
So when you're out with the RV, don't feel like you can't entertain, because it's very much possible. Invite your family along so they can follow their internal compass.
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