Before heading to the campground with 5th wheel campers, it’s essential to check up on 4 different things to keep in touch with proper communication while your away at a campground

- Will there be internet?

Many campgrounds now provide wifi. Depending on their location and connection, the speed may be fantastic or it may be deathly slow.

The campground website should be able to tell you if wireless internet will be available. If there is no website, chances are there is no wireless internet (or just call ahead)

- If no internet, consider a cell phone internet connection

Internet connections that work over a cell phone tower are now at the point where they’re very feasible technically and financialy.

You can purchase either a “internet only” connection or tether a smartphone such as a blackberry or iphone to your computer.

Before tethering, always check to see what your data charges will be – if not set up properly, it can potentially lead to a very large bill.

Cell phone internet works at a fairly decent speed, and for checking email, weather, and news is a very viable option.

- What radio stations are around?

Take a list of available AM and FM, as well if you have a shortwave radio a schedule of programs and their specific frequencies.

Knowing that a signal is potentially there will help you look for it, even if it starts out as very faint. Adjusting for this signal will mean that you may have to move antennas etc, however knowing that there is something on a specific frequency will help you find it, and help you save time trying to clear a signal that for a channel you wouldn’t want to hear!

- What local TV stations are there?

If you’re planning to watch TV, you’ll need a digital receiver.

The more valuable information here, however is listing the websites of local TV stations. Here you’ll get the most accurate weather, local news, and upcoming events.

This way you’ll be able to stay in touch – with both storm warnings and festival updates!

5th Wheel Campers are a great way to travel, and live the campground life full time. With these tips, hopefully you’ll be able to make it even more full time!