There was a question posed recently about what our RV Lifestyle members wish they had known about RVing before hitting the road!

And, guess what? There was a LOT RVers wish they had known. The post received nearly 300 comments sharing the wisdom RVers gained from the road.

We took a lot of their insight and have added plenty of our own in this article. Because after over a decade of RVing, we learned plenty of things the hard way. Hopefully, we can spare you from some of those hard lessons!

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What RVers Wish They Had Known

The following are all the things our RV Lifestyle members wish they had known about RVing before getting on the road. Their mistakes and discoveries can help you be prepared if RVing is new to you!

We've added some of our own as well as resources to help you avoid or minimize these pitfalls.

1. THE IMPORTANCE OF RV TIRES

Tires, tires, tires. This is one of the most important yet often overlooked part of RVing, especially among newbies. Tires are the only thing separating your rig from the road you are traveling on. 

Many of our members mentioned tires as an important thing to understand before becoming an RVer. 

John L. commented simply, "Chinese tire bombs." He later explained this to mean that cheap tires made in China can burst on you and to be careful with what you purchase. 

Another member agreed since he had experienced a major tire blowout himself.