Use This Cheap And Easy RV Hack For Hassle-Free Parking Every Time

The freedom to drive state to state, while taking in all the incredible scenery and making memories to last a lifetime makes RVing across the  country sound like the American dream. According to the RV Industry Association's newest Summer Travel Intentions Survey, approximately 44 million Americans plan to hit the road this summer to go RVing, proving that the tradition is still one that goes strong.

That being said, RV travel is not cheap. You have to consider the cost of fuel, campsites, maintenance, insurance, food, and not to mention the cost of the RV itself. With so many costs associated with RVing, using this cheap and easy RV hack for hassle-free parking won't only save you peace of mind when parking, but save you money as well. Who doesn't want that?

What if we told you that you likely have an object in your household currently that will be a time saver during your next RV trip? RV enthusiasts are raving about using a broomstick, PVC pipe, or even a pool noodle to mark the width of each RV slide out. Using this cheap measuring method to set up the perfect RV campground, you'll be able to see how much space you'll require while parking in those tight spots.

If you are always on the lookout for ways to maximize your budget while on an RV road trip, then this hassle-free parking hack is for you. Gone are the days of blowing your money on fancy gadgets that can be mimicked by something already in your household. This item can be used to measure the perfect amount of space needed when parking in tight spaces or extending your RV slide out section.

Brooms aren't just for sweeping anymore. Turn that broomstick sideways and you've got a foolproof measuring tool for lining up your RV side extenders perfectly every time. Online users are taking to YouTube and RV forums to explain how to not only plan a successful RV trip, but to share their broomstick measuring hack that will save you a ton of time and stress.

RV YouTubers HappilyEverHanks, explain in their video how to easily measure the distance each one of their RV slides extends out with the help of a broomstick. You simply place the broomstick flat against the RV and indicate with a marker just how far each slide extends. This is a huge time saver when parking at campsites or near electrical boxes, and will avoid the hassle of making a measurement error, having to hook up the trailer again, then repositioning.

If you don't happen to have a broomstick handy, no worries. A quick trip to your local department store can get you sorted, and just for a few dollars. TikTok user rvmamaof4 explains that using a pool noodle is a cost effective measuring guide that helps avoid hitting nearby obstacles at campsites, such as electrical boxes and trees. She goes on to explain how to cut the pool noodle the full width of your slide to ensure that when you're parking, you know exactly how much space you will have when you hold the pool noodle against the RV.

Facebook user RV Camping Life, mentions how they have used a PVC pipe that has been cut the exact width of their RV slide to easily measure the distance between the electrical box and water hookup at any campsite, which helps avoid parking hassles. A quick trip to your local Home Depot will get you sorted with custom cutting the PVC pipe to the exact measurement you require.

Whether you're looking to park your RV across from the Pacific Ocean, or in an RV resort with views of a Great Lake surrounded by trees, having this RV parking hack up your sleeve will ensure that you spend less time parking and more time relaxing.