Things to Do Before a Trip with a Slide-in Camper, Are You Ready?

Tags: Slide-in Camper, Camper Travel, Self-driving Travel Guide

As an emerging product in China, the slide-in camper has become a new favorite among outdoor enthusiasts. Traveling with a slide-in camper practically solves the problems of accommodation and meals during the trip, and allows people to enjoy different scenery along the way, making it popular with many outdoor lovers and young people. As one of the most trendy vacation and travel tools at present, traveling with a slide-in camper is convenient and comprehensive. Car owners who like self-driving travel need to pay attention to various unexpected problems during the journey. The editor has sorted out the preparations before a trip with a slide-in camper to help you travel faster and safer.

I. System Facility Inspection 

1.Water tank. Water is the most important thing in a slide-in camper, as it is needed for cooking, showering, washing and other daily uses. Moreover, some remote areas even lack water sources, and carelessness may cause water anxiety. Therefore, the water tank must be filled up before departure. Tip: Water can be taken from the tap at a service station or unpolluted clean streams.

2.Power supply. A slide-in camper has two independent power supply systems: one is the driving power system of the slide-in camper itself, and the other is the inverter power system installed on the slide-in camper. All electrical appliances such as TVs, refrigerators, washing machines, induction cookers, etc., need to use the inverter power system to convert the vehicle power into 220V mains power for use. Therefore, you should check whether the power on the slide-in camper is sufficient before departure.

3.Before driving, check whether the facilities are complete, whether the engine cover and acid tank are full, and most importantly, check whether there is gas leakage inside the vehicle and whether it is safe.

4.Do not move around or lie down in the vehicle while driving. Stacked items must be fixed, otherwise they may hit and injure the passengers due to vehicle bumps.

II. Preparations for Other In-vehicle Facilities

1.Slide-in campers are equipped with basic facilities such as beds, sofas, TVs, gas stoves, microwave ovens, refrigerators and toilets, allowing you to cook by yourself.

2.The rated passenger capacity of a slide-in camper is 6 people, and it is generally equipped with 3-4 beds, which can basically meet the needs of a family trip. If there are a large number of people and you are camping outdoors, it is better to take one or two camping tents with you. Setting up tents in a safe camp is also a good choice.

3.The on-board toilet can be used while the vehicle is moving, but due to the limited space in the vehicle, peculiar smells will inevitably spread inside the vehicle during driving. The best way is to take care of personal hygiene at service stations, and it should only be used for emergencies when there is no other option.

4.The water tank on the vehicle is generally 165 liters, which can support quick showers for 3-4 people. It is recommended to use an external water source for showering when conditions permit. When geographical conditions do not allow, water must be used sparingly.

III. Preparations for Daily Necessities

1.A slide-in camper is equipped with a car TV, which can be connected to a mobile phone hotspot with the vehicle's central control for streaming. You can also bring your own game consoles, tablets, multimedia electronic devices and other equipment when going out to have fun with friends along the way and relieve travel fatigue.

2.Compared with private cars, slide-in campers have a larger internal space for changing clothes. In addition, the weather changes a lot during the trip, so you can bring more clothes for changing on the way.

3.To keep the interior of the vehicle clean and hygienic, it is recommended to wear slippers.

4.Toiletries, luggage accessories and equipment should be packed in small and soft packages to prevent collisions and damage to items when the vehicle bumps on the road.

5.What if you get carsick or injured during the trip? It is better to prepare a medical kit and relevant medicines before the trip.

6.If the destination of the trip is a high-altitude area, such as the Xizang Autonomous Region, Qinghai Province or the western part of Sichuan Province, it is better to prepare oxygen cylinders and other items in advance to prevent altitude sickness.

IV. Notes on Travel Planning

1.Arrange the route map. Carefully plan gas stations based on factors such as highway distance, culvert spacing, road width, slopes and height limits at the vacation destination, to facilitate parking, refueling and water adding of the slide-in camper.

2.Make a travel plan. Plan the time needed for driving per day, the time for stopping to enjoy the scenery, and the time for reaching the destination.

3.Make a budget for expenses such as clothes, food, accommodation, travel, entertainment, shopping, refueling and parking during the trip, and some expenses are unpredictable. Please make a budget plan appropriately according to the situation.

4.List of items to carry: cash, credit cards, bank cards, ID cards, driver's licenses, car insurance, etc. Many of these are the most important items and should be carried with you.

5.Control the total weight of the slide-in camper. Do not carry unnecessary items. Overloading a slide-in camper is a serious violation of regulations, and insurance will not compensate for major accidents caused by overloading.

6.Slide-in campers are mostly driven in mountainous areas or beaches, and mobile phone navigation often encounters poor signal. It is recommended to prepare 2 navigation systems in advance and use mobile phones of different operators to avoid getting lost or navigation errors.

In China, the self-driving travel team with slide-in campers is growing further, and more and more people are following the trend of the new era, driving slide-in campers through beautiful scenery. Take action now! Enjoy the happiness of traveling with a slide-in camper with your family and friends