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Class
How to Plan Your RV Adventure: Budgeting, Routes, Reservations & More
$39.99
At a Glance:
In-depth Instruction; over 51 mins
On-demand video access anytime
Bonus downloadable PDF resources
Access to class Q&A
Item:T3236E
Description
Description
“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail,” said Benjamin Franklin His words are a reminder that preparation is vital for success in any aspect of life.
Planning your RV adventures ensures that failure is not an option. As you become more seasoned in the RV lifestyle, you learn to appreciate a well-executed plan.
Lisa McEwen, an RV Lifestyle & Repair Contributor, follows up “Planning RV Trips for a Year” with helpful resources and tips geared to improve your budgeting, route planning, reservation making and much more.
Class Sessions
Session 1: Introduction
1:34
Planning your RV adventures can often seem like an infinite loop of more questions than answers. While that sounds overwhelming, it’s also a great way to narrow down not only the destination, but how you can afford and enjoy the trip.In this session, Lisa McEwen introduces you to “How to Plan Your RV Adventure: Budgeting, Routes, Reservations & More.”
Session 2: Setting a Budget
18:07
Do you want to get that popular RV site that always seems to be reserved? Do you want to maximize your dollar and make it go as far as possible while traveling?vLisa provides instructions that will help you get to where you want to go while not breaking the bank to get there.
Session 3: Minimize costs
8:21
Now that you know what you can spend on your RV adventures, where can you save money on expenses? Lisa provides tips to stretch your dollar, which includes discussion on membership program options.
Session 4: Plan Your Route
6:02
Everyone travels at their own pace. The journey should be as enjoyable as the destination. Lisa overviews a summer trip that the McEwen’s planned for a year in advance while providing valuable insight into all the considerations made when planning their route.
Session 5: Making Reservations
7:38
"Coordinating the chaos, or making reservations, is one of the more challenging aspects to planning.
Some considerations included are:
• Wait 60 days before the date you want to stay before you can make a reservation
• A range of percentages on money down for the reservations
• Cancelation policies
These are just a few of the considerations Lisa unravels while providing a way to track all of your findings to keep yourself organized throughout the process."
Session 6: Working Remote
9:18
Whether you're a full timer or a weekend warrior, working remote has become a part of the everyday RV lifestyle. The McEwens are a family of four who use their RV year-round and Lisa provides helpful solutions to managing your time and workspace while RVing.
Your Instructor
Jason & Lisa McEwen
Jason and Lisa McEwen began their RV adventures in 2019 with their kids, Adalyn and Riley, traveling during school breaks and long weekends. They’ve seen and done amazing things across the country, from canoeing Florida’s natural springs and watching wild horses roam the coast of Georgia, to exploring the historic sights of D.C. and hiking to a boulder field in Pennsylvania. Always planning their next trip, the McEwens love sharing their travel tips and tricks to help fellow RVers explore the open road.
Bonus Material
How to Plan Your RV Adventure - Resources
How to Plan Your RV Adventure - Budget Worksheet
Bonus Materials available for download after purchase.
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