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How to Improve Your Sleep in Your RV

Aug. 23 2023 How To By MYRV

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Traveling in your RV is exciting, but what happens when you’ve exhausted yourself with a day of hiking and swimming, only to toss and turn in bed at night because you can’t sleep? Loud campgrounds, being in a new place, and not having a comfortable sleeping setup can all contribute to insomnia on your camping trips. Here are some suggestions on how you can get better sleep in your RV.

Upgrade Your Bed

The mattress that came with your RV may not be the most comfortable one you’ve ever laid upon. Fortunately, you can upgrade the mattress, since many RV manufacturers offer various furniture substitutions for their models. Try to find a mattress that is comparable to the one you have at home in terms of how hard or soft it is and what additional features it might have, such as memory foam.

While you’re at it, get yourself a set of high thread-count sheets and really soft pillows, along with a lightweight comforter or duvet that will keep you cozy without causing you to overheat.

Secure Your Campsite

Sometimes, you may find yourself tossing and turning in your motorhome at night because you don’t feel safe. A new environment of a strange campsite full of strangers can be daunting to anyone! So take a few minutes before bed to go around your motorhome and secure everything to your liking: check the stove, close your windows, lock the doors, pull the curtains, and make sure your campfire is out. This should give you some much-needed peace of mind when you shut your eyes.

Invest in Sleep-Friendly Accessories

Finally, there are several inexpensive accessories you can buy that will help you to improve your environment.

  • Blackout curtains will shut out light and even some noise so that you aren’t bombarded by early sunrises or fluorescent lights.
  • Sleep masks cover your eyes to keep any extra light out.
  • Earplugs or a white noise machine can drown out the sounds outside.
  • Lavender essential oil or another calming scent that you enjoy can be sprayed on your pillow or diffused through an aroma atomizer in your bedroom.
  • Melatonin supplements can help your body to regulate its circadian rhythm.

We hope these tips help you and your family to get some shut-eye between your days of adventure. When you’re ready to buy a new or used RV, visit our California dealership in El Cajon. MYRV serves the greater San Diego, CA, metropolitan area.