5 RV Tips For Traveling Lightweight & Saving Money On Fuel

Traveling lightweight is one of the easiest ways to save money on fuel while towing your new or used RV! Check out our RV tips below for some quick and easy ways to help your RV lose some weight and save on your fuel expenses!

Food Weight

Pack food and snacks that are either freeze dried or dehydrated (and powdered drink mixes!). Not only does this save a huge amount of space, but it also saves a huge amount of weight. Try to travel with only the pantry essentials and water in your fresh tank that you need to get where you're going. Once you arrive, refill the fresh water tank and go on a grocery run to stock up the pantry.

Linens, Blankets, and Towels

Quick-dry towels and linens tend to be made of lighter weight fibers that weigh less than fluffy terry cloth versions and thick cotton sheets. Lightweight blankets for every bed, bunk, and sofa don't have to sacrifice warmth, but weigh far less than standard comforters and quilts.

Water-Free Detergents

One of the heaviest household products are hand soaps, laundry, and dish detergents. Powdered detergent weighs less, but detergent tablets and soap sheets weigh next to nothing in comparison! Single-use hand soap sheets are not just perfect for the bathroom, but to carry on the go, as well - public bathrooms are notorious for being out of soap.

Lightweight Gear & Clothing

Outdoor stores have whole lines of lightweight clothing designed to be packable, breathable, and weather resistant. It's worth your investment to replace a few items at a time until you have a good stash of camping clothes! Also, take a look at your camping gear. If anything needs to be replaced, pick an upgrade version that is made from lighter weight materials like aluminum frames and quick-dry fabrics. Multitools allow you to pack fewer items (less weight!) and still have the same amount (or more!) of functionality and preparedness.

Choose a Lightweight RV

If saving money on fuel is among your priorities, let us help you pick out an ultra lightweight RV! Not only will you save at the pump, but lighter weight RVs can also be towed by a greater variety of towing vehicles. Shop from our lightweight RVs for sale and contact us with any questions!