Start Your Trip
The key to your first trip is planning but what all do you need to do? Matt Light, former offensive tackle for the New England Patriots shares his RV wisdom.
Read about Matt's planning tools tips and access his packing list here.
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Matt Light's How-Tos for First-Time RVers
Matt Light, former offensive tackle for the New England Patriots, is an enthusiastic and experienced RVer. Through a series of how-tos, he answers your questions about RVing for the first time and how to get started.
Checking In
Matt shares his tips on how to quickly get checked in at the campsite and talks to an expert about ways to make the process more seamless.
Read Matt's complete list of tips for checking in here.
Initial Set-up
What should you do when you first arrive at the campground? Matt shows us how he gets his campsite set up when he arrives.
For the first steps on how to get your RV properly positioned and set-up, click here.
Systems Setup
Wondering how to get your electric and sewer lines hooked up? Matt Light demonstrates and explains the simple steps in this video.
For Matt's step by step guide on systems set-up, click here.
Morning Routine
There are some things that you should do before heading out for your day of fun. Matt explains how to plan your mornings so that you can get out and enjoy the day.
Read Matt's morning routine tips here.
Evening Routine
What do you need to do to prep for your next day of adventure? Matt explains what to do the night before your next adventure and when to convert your sleeping areas and settle the family for the night.
Read Matt's tips for an efficient evening routine that allows you to hit the ground running the next morning.
Black Water
It can be intimidating to empty your black water tank for the first time. Matt explains the process and shows how quick and easy it is to clear the black water and gray water tanks - it really only takes a couple of minutes!
Here are Matt's five simple steps to clearing the black and gray water tanks.
Propane
When do you need to use propane?
Read Matt's tips for using your propane tanks and how to prep them before and during your travel.
Four of Matt's FAQs
Matt shares some questions he regularly receives from new RVers and his tips to make the most of your RV trips.
Matt shares his best advice for new RVers and answers the FAQs he hears the most.
Leaving the Campground
Here are the things you should know before leaving the campground.
