Car Seats in an RV?

Before buying our View, my husband and I thought about how we could configure three car seats for all of our children in an r.v. We were very happy to read that the View had four seat belts in the dinette, which were actually bolted down to the floor for safety. Because of this feature, we would be able to safely install all of our seats. The Winnebago View also has anchor points behind the seats for car seat tethers. It was very difficult for us to find information on car seat installations and even seat belt locations, without physically inspecting them, so I decided to show you how we chose to install our seats. Keep in mind, each state has its own safety laws, so make sure you check what the laws are for your state (or the state you are driving in). This is what we have chosen to do for our children's safety, we are offering this information for anyone who is interested, but in no way telling you what to do for your kiddos. If you'd like professional help, you can ask your local police or fire station for help with your installs. They should have certified car seat technicians available and willing to help!

When we first got the r.v., we just placed the car seats in the dinette area to get an idea of how they would be set up.

Goodbye Yosemite

We had a wonderful time in Yosemite, and hope to be able to visit again sometime. As night fell on our last day in the park, our little guy relaxed with a good book.

He loves to snuggle on the first step and read his book, while keeping one eye on the campground outside. I guess he doesn't want to miss anything exciting that might be going on!

Yosemite: Day 6; Hike to Vernal Falls

Our oldest daughter had asked for a "hard hike" so we decided to try the Vernal Falls hike. It began with about a mile bike ride to the trailhead, followed by a 2 mile hike with a 400 foot elevation change. This would be no problem for the adults in our party, but it could be somewhat challenging for our 2 and 4-year old. We would see. The trail was paved, which was kind of hazardous for toddlers, but the kids did great for a while. Our 4-year-old hiked the entire thing without being carried, but our little guy got a shoulder or back-pack ride for most of the trip.

The trail to Vernal Falls

Yosemite: Day 5; Glacier Point and Tunnel View

Our trusty Winnie, taking in the gorgeous view

Glacier Point was on our "must see" list for our visit to Yosemite. We decided to have breakfast in Yosemite Village, and then head out to Glacier Point for the remainder of our day.

Yosemite: Day 4; Biking and breaking out

Morning broke, and our little K was covered in hives. Poor little thing. So we decided to stay around our campground and explore, and bike ride if she felt up to it later.

Yosemite Evening 3: Olmsted Point; Dinner al fresco

After two hikes in one day, all of us were happy to get back to the rv and sit down for a bit. And now it was about 5 pm, the time that our kids normally eat dinner. We decided to get on the road, and either stop at a grill we had seen on the way up, or make dinner somewhere along the road home. Before we passed the grill, we asked if anyone was hungry yet. Of course, there was a resounding, "No Way!!" from the back of the vehicle, so we drove on by. 10 minutes later, the kids were so hungry, they were about to chew their own limbs off. Ay yi yi (yes, I find myself saying this a lot!)

As luck would have it, we were just approaching Olmsted Point, a lookout we had seen on the drive up, but drove past, in order to get to Soda Springs in time. We pulled right in to the large parking lot, and looked out over the valley. Wow, what a breathtaking view!

Yosemite Day 3: Hiking; Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias & Soda Springs

Mariposa Grove

So beautiful. And SO tame. We were careful not to get too close though.