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Commercial parks all have "hookups" which means you can connect the campground utilities to your RVs systems: water, electric and sewer. Where you don't have hookups (called dry camping), you'll need to rely on your self containment systems. These are really creature comforts that let you enjoy your RV whether you have "hookups", or you're relying on your self containment systems.

At campgrounds, you can find a whole wish list of activities with amenities such as:

Swimming pools Lakes with boat rentals Fish ponds Square dances Hayrides Tennis courts Golf courses Convenience Stores	Bike paths and rentals Amusement parks Petting zoos Playgrounds Movie rentals Game rooms Health spas Whirlpools
	Swimming pools, game rooms, playgrounds and snack bars are practically standard.

Some camping tips:

• Arrive at the campground a few hours before sundown to allow enough daylight to choose a campsite, inspect the area and set up camp,

• When selecting a campsite, be on the lookout for trees with dead branches that could fall.

• Avoid gullies that could flood in heavy rain and areas that could become particularly muddy.

• Attempt to find a site that has trees or shrubbery to the north and west to provide shelter against the wind.

• Look for level sites with ample room.

• Inspect the area carefully for poison ivy, bee's nests or other hazards. Clear away any rocks, branches or other debris to prevent accidents.

• Be extremely careful with the campfire, if permitted. The fire should be built in a spot where it cannot spread. From the time a fire is lit until it is put out, someone should always watch it with water nearby in case of an emergency. When the fire is no longer needed it should be put out completely with water and soil until the ashes are cool enough to touch with a bare hand.

• Keep your RV on roads where it is designed to go and use marked RV campsites

• At the end of your trip dispose of all trash properly or take it with you until it can be disposed of properly.

• Recycle products such as cans, plastic products and newspapers while on your trip. Note campground recycling categories. They may be different from those you use at home.

• Minimize the use of disposables. Mix your own cold drinks from powders, assign a mug to each family member rather than using paper cups, and buy non-stick pans instead of using throw-away casseroles. Discard excess packaging at home. Buy big, bargain sizes and rebottle them at home into small containers for travel.

• Scatter natural materials such as used firewood and replace any sod that was removed.

• Keep campfires small to minimize the amount of ashes and pollution.

• Don't put anything into the fire pit that will not burn: plastics, foils, metals. Observe fire rules, which may change each day with weather conditions.

• Keep RV and tow vehicle engines well-tuned to conserve energy and reduce emissions.

• Use non-toxic RV chemicals in holding tanks and sanitary facilities.

• Where pets are permitted, keep them indoors or use a screw-in stake. Tying them to trees can damage fragile bark.

• Your favorite music may be your neighbor's noise pollution. Observe quiet hours for generators, boom boxes and noisy games.

• Work with nature. In hot weather, use natural shade, awnings and canvas covers. In cold weather, park where the RV will be protected from north and west winds.

• Leave campground showers, the dump station and the campsite as clean as you found them.

Campsite Arrival Checklist

1. Place blocks under landing gear.
2. Plug in electrical cord.
3. Hook up water hose and pressure regulator.
4. Hook up sewer hose.
5. Set up rear stabilizer jacks.
6. Set up kingpin stabilizer.
7. Lower awning.
8. Raise TV antenna
9. Set out chairs, grill, etc.

Campsite Departure Checklist

1. Check tire pressure.
2. Check oil and fluid levels.
3. Roll up awning.
4. Dump black holding tank. (Public Dumping sites)
5. Rinse black holding tank.
6. Dump gray holding tank.
7. Disconnect, rinse & stow sewer hose & coupler.
8. Unplug & stow power cord, adapters & surge protector.
9. Disconnect fresh water hose.
10. Fill fresh water tank (if necessary).
11. Drain & stow fresh water hose.
12. Drain & stow water filters.
13. Disconnect, drain & stow utility water hose.
14. Turn off propane.
15. Stow kingpin stabilizer.
16. Stow leveling/stabilizing gear.
17. Remove & stow wheel chocks.
18. Adjust landing gear to proper hitching height.
19. Walk around site to check for forgotten items.
20. Lock outside compartments.
21. Lower TV antenna.
22. Stow appliances.
23. Close roof vents.
24. Close all windows.
25. Secure cabinets, drawers, fridge.
26. Furnace turned off.
27. Water heater turned off.
28. Water pump turned off.
29. Before leaving a camp site, please control all drawers, cupboard and other doors inside the car and have them locked. Also lock the cabin's outside doors. Check for loose items, (e.g. drawers or doors which cannot be locked) and if necessary have them fixed with a tape. 
30. Walk again around the vehicle, look whether the door steps are in an upright and safe position and nothing left at the site. Have a look under the car too.

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