If you want to get the most out of your RV will come to rely on Hookups; water, sewer and electric. Taking full advantage of these while traveling in your RV will bring a high level of comfort regardless of your destination or stopovers. Each of these three hookups allows you to enjoy at-home comforts while you are on the road. They are found at most RV parks and campsite, but you should know that they are not free. You will have to pay a higher per site price to use these hookups. To many, this is more than worth it. Some sites have partial hookups that allow you to pay for only what you use.

Water Hookups

These will give you access to running water no matter where you are. Many of the appliances and features of your RV will require water such as the toilets and sinks. With a water hookup you can drink tap water so save on bringing water bottles and you don’t have to search endlessly for a public bathroom.  Once you are parked, this is the first hookup you will want to connect to. Not all parks require the use of a water pressure regulator, so be sure to find that out first.

B sure to unwind your Hose completely to remove all kinks before connecting to the RV. Once secure, connect to the hookup and turn on both the water and gray tank valve. Always check for leaks at both ends. When it is time to disconnect, turn off the water supply, shake the hose to remove any lingering water and disconnect from the water source first, and then your RV. To use your shower, do dishes, and flush the toilet, you want to be sure you find an RV park with a water hookup.

Sewer Hookups

If you are using water hookups, you also want to use sewer hookups too, so you can dispose of any running water. You have a black tank which holds waste from your toilet and a gray tank which disposes of water that doesn’t contain waste. You never want your black tank to be over 75% full and you will never have to worry about this with a sewer hookup.

You need a sperate hose to the water hookup and this will be done after connecting the water. Attach the hose to the hookup first and then your RV. You can open the black tank valve as soon as the hose is secured. To disconnect, you want to always wear gloves because it can get messy. Turn off all valves and disconnect from the RV, holding the hose upright. This will allow waste to flow back down the hose into the sewer system. Always wash the hose with waste-fighting chemicals before storing it.

Electrical Hookups

This allows you to power up the RV’s electrical system so you can use heat, lights, AC, and appliances. Most parks and campsites offer 30 and 50-amp hookups. Most likely your RV is set up with one of these two options. Smaller RVs are set up with 30AMP hookups, larger ones with 50. These will be the last hookups you make once settled into your location.

You must make sure the hookup box matches what your RV can handle, because many older sites are not equipped with up to date systems. Double check first to avoid blowing the entire electrical system. Hook both ends of the cable up, turn on the regulator switch, and you have lights, power, and action. To disconnect, turn the regulator off and unplug the cable connected to the RV first, then the power source.

Remember that not all campgrounds and RV parks will offer hookups, so you want to research ahead of time. You can plan your stops accordingly. These hookups allow the comforts of home to be with you while you travel. The staff at the sites are always more than welcome to assist you with questions and connections. Add the comforts you are used to and make your trip special and your RV a home away from home.