Effortlessly enhance your RV parking experience with this straightforward, cost-effective trick!
In a pinch, you can use common household items like a broomstick, PVC pipe, or pool noodle as cheap and easy RV parking measuring guides. Here's how to transform these everyday items into simple length markers or visual boundary indicators for your parking space.
First, measure or mark your RV length on the item. Cut or mark the broomstick, PVC pipe, or pool noodle to match your RV's length or desired parking space. This creates a portable physical guide for how far to pull in or park.
Next, use the marked item laid flat on the ground or held vertically to visualize and check if your RV fits within a specific spot or parking area. For lateral boundaries, place multiple items spaced at the width of your RV to mark the edges so you can easily align your vehicle within them.
Since these items are lightweight and inexpensive, you can reposition them easily to try different parking setups or spots without permanent installation or costly tools. This DIY method serves as a simple, low-cost replacement for custom-built parking guides or expensive measuring tools, turning readily available household materials into visual and physical parking references.
Custom cutting a PVC pipe to the exact measurement required can help measure the distance between the electrical box and water hookup at any campsite. Facebook user RV Camping Life recommends using a PVC pipe cut to the exact width of the RV slide for measuring distance at campsites. RV YouTuber HappilyEverHanks demonstrates a method for measuring RV slide extensions using a broomstick, while TikTok user rvmamaof4 suggests using a pool noodle as a cost-effective alternative to a broomstick for measuring RV slide extensions.
This RV parking hack can help avoid parking hassles regardless of the location, such as near the Pacific Ocean or an RV resort with views of a Great Lake. By using a broomstick, pool noodle, or PVC pipe as a measuring guide, you can save time and stress when parking at campsites or near electrical boxes. Additionally, using these items can help avoid hitting nearby obstacles at campsites.
So next time you're preparing for an RV adventure, consider repurposing a broomstick, PVC pipe, or pool noodle as a DIY parking guide. With minimal effort and cost, you can ensure a smooth and stress-free parking experience.
For budget-travelers embarking on an RV adventure, a broomstick, pool noodle, or PVC pipe can serve as a lifestyle-friendly and cost-effective parking guide. These items, transformed into simple length markers or visual boundary indicators, can help navigate tight parking spaces during travel, providing a hassle-free experience at campsites or by the coast.
