The comfort of an RV at a festival

Festivals are extremely popular worldwide, bringing people together to enjoy various music genres. Major festivals like Burning Man and Glastonbury are on the bucket list of many festival enthusiasts. Attendees often stay the entire weekend at the festival's campsite to fully experience the event. Renting an RV for a festival offers you a comfortable sleeping option, your own bathroom, and kitchen. This is a significant advantage over a tent, especially after a long day full of festivities. In this blog, our RV experts talk about 5 major bucket list festivals you can visit with a rented RV from Worldwide Campers.

Burning Man

Burning Man, held in the Black Rock Desert in Nevada, is a festival that attracts thousands of visitors every year. The focus is on art, self-expression, and solidarity. Since this festival takes place in the middle of the desert with few amenities, renting an RV is a good option.

Camping Tips for Burning Man:

• The conditions in the desert are extreme. Make sure to bring plenty of drinking water, food, sunscreen, and protective clothing.
• Dust is a major issue. Make sure to cover the RV's windows and ventilation openings well to keep dust out.
• Mark your RV with lights so it is easily visible at night.
• Leave no trace, take all your waste with you.
• Closest rental station: San Francisco
• Rental companies: Cruise America, Apollo, Road Bear, Escape and Indie Campers

AfrikaBurn

AfrikaBurn takes place next to the Tankwa Karoo National Park in South Africa and is inspired by Burning Man. It revolves around creativity and community, with a strong emphasis on self-sufficiency. Like Burning Man, AfrikaBurn is in the desert, isolated from civilization. An RV is a convenient way of transport and also offers the luxury of a comfortable sleeping place.

Camping Tips for AfrikaBurn:

• Bring enough drinking water and non-perishable food; you can't buy anything here.
• Don't forget your giveaway and trade items, the gift culture is strong here.
• Just like at Burning Man, dust is a challenge. Keep your RV well-sealed.
• The sun can be intense, so make sure to have shade and use sunscreen.
• Closest rental station: Cape Town
• Rental companies: Britz and Maui

Coachella

Coachella, held in the Colorado Desert of California, is one of the most famous music festivals in the world. It attracts a large number of visitors, including many celebrities. Although Coachella does not allow most types of RVs to park on the site, campervans are the exception to the rule.

Camping Tips for Coachella:

• Make sure to reserve an RV spot as soon as the tickets become available. Spots sell out quickly.
• Read the festival guidelines carefully. Coachella has specific rules regarding the size of vehicles and amenities allowed.
• Bring an awning or shade cloths to create a shady spot next to your RV. This can help lower the temperature inside and outside the RV.
• The days can be hot and the nights cool. Bring clothing for various weather conditions.
• Closest rental station: Los Angeles
• Rental companies: Cruise America, Apollo, Road Bear, Escape and Indie Campers

Glastonbury

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people go to the south of England to visit the iconic Glastonbury Festival. It is one of the largest and oldest music festivals. RVs are allowed in Glastonbury's camping area and are the perfect solution for a comfortable bed and a cold drink.

Camping Tips for Glastonbury:

• Check the festival's website what types of RVs are allowed so you don't get turned away upon arrival.
• Book your camping spot early, as Glastonbury attracts huge crowds and spots are limited.
• The weather in England can be unpredictable. Make sure to bring waterproof clothing and mud-proof shoes.
• The site has limited amenities, so make sure to bring enough water tanks and batteries.
• Closest rental station: London
• Rental companies: Mcrent, Apollo and Indie Campers

Lowlands

Lowlands, held in Biddinghuizen, the Netherlands, is one of the largest and most popular music festivals in the country. The festival offers a wide range of music genres, theater, art, and literature. Lowlands has an campsite specifically for RVs, caravans, and folding trailers.

Camping Tips for Lowlands:

• The weather in the Netherlands is unpredictable, make sure you are prepared for heavy rain or extreme heat (including clothing).
• Make sure to reserve an RV spot as soon as tickets become available. Spots are limited.
• Lowlands offers the choice of camping spots with or without power; keep this in mind when booking your camping spot.
• Arrive early to secure a good spot. This also gives you enough time to set up and organize your RV.
• Closest rental station: Amsterdam
• Rental companies: Mcrent and Indie Campers

The above camping tips are useful for any camping festival you want to visit with an RV. It's important to read the terms and conditions of the festival campsite carefully to ensure your RV isn't turned away at the entrance. Keep in mind that there are often additional costs, such as higher cleaning fees. Also, the deductible may be higher if you go to a festival with a rented RV. Are you planning to visit a festival with an RV but still have some questions? Our RV experts are happy to provide more information about the possibilities.