GOOD SAM MEMBERSHIP

Another thing we really like is the Good Sam membership, we save .05 cents a gallon on gas and a normal 50 gallon refill saves us about $2.50. The membership costs about $35/year and it also gets you discounts at camping world and other places and we use their online trip planner to help understand our route because it can plot campgrounds and gas stations along the way. 

More more details go here. 

https://www.goodsam.com/club/member/

We used it on our current planned trip to St. George Island State Park in the panhandle of Florida is showed us this map. 

There are other memberships out there but many are overpriced, used for getting discounts at campgrounds and most seem to have some trouble operating as a membership because they have to always try to get discounts and things are just not that simple. 

This is why we stay at State parks....The one big thing that is not beneficial at state parks is the lack of campsite sewage hookups. Almost all have POWER & WATER but that is about it. Also you need a Good cell phone provider in order to have coverage (If you need it) because there are typically no TV stations and there is no Cable TV Hook ups....BUT, Hey its camping so get outside and see the sights....

Prep before we leave

When heading out we always clean and recheck everything in the RV. We have found it is just better to find something at home if there is something wrong then to find it while out at our camp sites.  

Here is a list of what we check:

1. Check Batteries to ensure they are all fully charged and ready to go
2. Check Tire Pressures (Plus check over the tires if these go you will be trapped until road service comes.)
3. Check your slide out to make sure it functions well
4. Check Awning 
5. Check all Lights inside and outside the RV
6. Check all your storage to make sure you have everything you need.
7. Check your Generator
8. Check to ensure you have enough propane
9. Check your A/C and Refrigerator

We also like to check all our paperwork and Insurance

1. Check your registration (have it where you know where it is if needed)






2. Check RoadSide Phone Numbers and insurance

I have installed a 30 amp outlet specific to our RV which allows us to park it at home and prep the vehicle as needed. 

When We Travel

We travel in our 2019 Quantum WS31 RV. 

We also try to tow our golf cart, which we have found is very comfortable to get around the parks easily.

most State parks allow golf carts and there are many trails and other things that make having a golf cart useful, Especially if you need to empty your Black and Gray Tanks. MOST State parks do not have Sewer hook ups. You Primarily get POWER and WATER, 

RV Camping Florida State Parks

We have been camping for a while and have been trying to hit many of the Florida State Parks to enjoy what Florida Has to offer. There are close to 200 parks and as we travel to them we will try to capture some of the important things to know for camping in your RV.