In this guide, you will find the following:
- How to deal with those annoying snakes, eagles and bears.
- How to heal yourself in RV There Yet, as well as how to remove poision and burn damage.
- How to take care of your RV and ensure it's always in (more or less) perfect condition.
- What are the core mechanics you'll need to be aware of in order to make your run as efficient as possible.
Updated October 29, 2025: Added in a section for How to deal with Eagles and as well as a couple of new FAQs, including how to make burgers, and how to deal with poision and burn damage.
In RV There Yet?, you're guiding your RV with up to four friends across the terrain. The game can appear deceptively simple at first, especially since it does not offer a clear-cut explanation of its many in-game mechanics. As such, we have prepared our RV There Yet beginner guide below, a list of tips, tricks, and answers to common questions, to help you complete a successful run in RV There Yet (make sure to enjoy the game too!).
RV There Yet Controls
You can find a list of the basic keybinds and controls for RV There Yet below. Currently, the game does not seem to support a way to rebind keys, so you’ll have to stick to these binds for the time being.
| Action | Keybind |
|---|---|
| Move | WASD |
| Camera | Mouse movement |
| Jump | Space |
| Interact | E |
| Toggle Mic | V |
| Emote | X (Hold to bring up emote wheel) |
| Push | F |
| Waddle | Left Ctrl (move mouse/mouse buttons to control hand movement) |
| Drop/Throw | Q (Hold to aim and throw) |
| 1 | Light Cigarette |
| 2 | Puff Cigarette |
| 3 | Put Out Cigarette |
How to drive the RV in RV There Yet
Riding your RV isn’t a particularly easy task, when you take into consideration that the game’s physics can often be against your favor. To make matters worse, the RV uses a manual gear system, which can take a while to wrap your head around. That being said, here’s a breakdown of the entire process:
- Press R to start the engine.
- Hold Q (Clutch) to bring up the gearbox.
- Use your mouse to change gears. Switch to the first gear, and press W to accelerate.
- If you need more speed, switch to gear 2 and beyond using the Clutch key.
- If you need to brake, use the Spacebar.
- If you need to reverse your direction, switch the gear to reverse (bring it to the R position), and press W.
- You can turn your RV using the A and D keys.
- Once you’re done driving, press the P key to park the vehicle, and switch off the engine using R.
How Do You Repair Your RV?
Maintaining your RV is important, and you may often need to repair its engine along the way. Note: Always carry extra engine oil bottles, just in case.
- First, make sure that you have enough Oil in stock.
- With the engine oil ready, head to the bed.
- Bring up the small hatch by pressing the E key near the Cabinet.
- Fill the oil bottle, then press the E key to start filling your engine.
You can also honk (if you really want to) using the Right Mouse Button, and toggle the headlights using the L key.
How to use the Winch in RV There Yet
- The Winch is your most important tool in RV There Yet. To use it, head on over to the back or front of the RV (there are two Winches).
- Press E to bring up the Winch handle.
- Walk over to whatever you wish to attach the Winch to.
- Press the Right Mouse Button to attach the Winch to the object, and head back to your RV.
Alternatively, you can let go by pressing E again. It is also possible to throw the Winch by holding the Q key. You can also use the remote in your RV to control the Winch.
RV There Yet Survival Tips & Tricks
RV There Yet is a survival game, and has you partition your resources accordingly:
- Always make sure you're stocked up on essentials, such as food (burgers), antidotes, and EpiPens for emergency revivals.
- Make sure to share items among your group, and drop anything that isn’t particularly necessary. If it’s a consumable, use it before you discard it.
- Coordination is key to survival - make sure to communicate with your team, and while moving the RV as well.
- Try using the voice channels for a better experience.
- The RV is your home away from home. Maintain it and take turns repairing it to make time on board smoother.
How to Deal With Snakes
Dealing with Snakes is tricky, especially since it is impossible to kill them. The best you can do is distract them and force them to move elsewhere. To do so, pick up any throwable item from your inventory. Next, aim and throw the item far from your location - this should make the Snake follow it. Repeat the process to push the snake farther away. Don't try to attack Snakes, as you'll die trying. They cannot be attacked using weapons and other objects.
How to Deal With Bears
Bears prowl the woods of RV There Yet, and pose a significant challenge. Bears usually spawn near resources, so make sure to be extra careful when you go scavenging. The best way to deal with a Bear is to use Bear Spray immediately. This will spook the Bears and make them flee, clearing the path of any additional dangers. Sprays spawn at random locations and can be stored in your RV.
Assuming that you lack Bear Spray, your best option here is to plan an escape. Run as far away as you can from the Bear, and attempt to shake it off your tail. If you fail to escape from the bear, you will be mauled to death, ending your run. Like Snakes, Bears cannot be killed.
How to Deal With Eagles in RV There Yet
Eagles are by far the rarest type of enemy in RV There Yet. If they catch you off guard, they’ll swoop down, grab you from above, and carry you high into the sky. And when they drop you, it’s game over. So, how to deal with eagles?
The usual tools don't work with them; you can not spray them or attack them with your hammer. The fastest bet is to spot them early as they fly high above you, and immediately find shelter in your RV. They can not enter it or do anything to you while inside. Be patient, and they will leave eventually.
If you have a friend to play with, they can grab you mid-air and pull you back to the ground, preventing the eagle from flying away with you. Alternatively, you can grab the Winch to anchor yourself to the ground; the eagle will then leave you alone after failing to fly off with you.
In general, the best advice is to always stay alert for potential threats from the skies and make a run for your RV as soon as you spot an eagle. In areas where you know an eagle might appear, park your van strategically so you can make a quick escape from almost any nearby location.
How to Revive in RV There Yet
If a player has been downed, you can use an EpiPen to revive them. EpiPens are randomly scattered across the map, so you will have to go out of your way to find one. With that in mind, always carry a few spares in your RV.
Assuming you don’t have an EpiPen, your only option here is to wait until you reach a Gas Station. A grave will spawn at the Gas Station. Simply interact with it to resurrect your fallen friend.
RV There Yet is primarily designed as a coop game. As such, reviving is a whole lot easier when you’re playing with a group of friends and have someone else to rely on.
How to Heal and Restore Stamina in RV There Yet
If you receive any damage in RV There Yet, you will need to heal yourself. Luckily, there are quite a few ways to do that, one of which may come as a complete surprise. Do you think eating fast food, drinking alcohol, and smoking is unhealthy? Think again. These healing items can be found scattered across the game map or crafted.
- Cigarettes - Smokes some cigs to boost stamina.
- Burger - Eat a burger to gradually restore health and quell hunger.
- Brewski Beer - Doesn't quite heal, but it keeps thirst and hunger in check.
How to Remove Burn and Poison Damage in RV There Yet
If you get bitten by a snake or accidentally set yourself on fire by stepping into a campfire or causing an explosion, you’ll need to treat yourself quickly, or you’ll die fast. Both the poison and burn effects cause rapid damage over time, meaning it’s game over unless you remove these DOT (damage-over-time) effects. Luckily, all you need are a few specific items, and you’ll be as good as new in no time. Find these items around the game world, and patch yourself up:
- Lotion - It instantly heals any fire-related damage. It's super rare, though, so make sure to have it ready upfront. We had some luck finding it around the gas station, but there's also one at the starting point.
- Antidote - Use this on yourself immediately if you’re bitten by a snake. It will remove any poison damage over time.
RV There Yet? FAQ
The Winch is a very powerful tool that can help you get out of sticky situations. Just make sure to attach the Winch to a solid anchor point, and you can use it to pull yourself or your teammates up (and even use the Winch as a makeshift rope).
RV There Yet has a limit of 4 playable members per session. The only way to change this is to use certain mods that completely lift the restriction.
Can You Play RV There Yet With a Controller?
Unfortunately, no. RV There Yet only supports traditional PC controls at present. In other words, only keyboard and mouse input is supported. You might have luck using certain Steam community profiles for Gamepad controls.
There is no dedicated RV There Yet solo mode. However, you can technically play with 1 player, but the game is designed and balanced for 1-4 players in co-op, and it is nearly impossible to beat the game alone. Currently, the developers do not plan to add a single-player mode balanced specifically for one player.
No, the game doesn't have an achievements system. However, the developers are working on it, and achievements will be added at a later date.
No, the game is not playable in local co-op. A RV There Yet split-screen mode does not currently exist, and the developers don’t plan to add it.
There’s no unstuck button. If you happen to get stuck in RV There Yet, you’ll need to load your most recent save. Fortunately, the game autosaves frequently (at every truck stop), and when you restart, you’ll spawn at your latest truck stop save point.
The developers have stated that they expect players to take around 6–7 hours to finish the game. However, they also note that it offers plenty of replay value, so you can expect to spend much more time with it if you enjoy the experience.
Although it is an online-only game, the RV There Yet doesn't currently have lobbies. That is, you can not join a lobby with other random players. You can only play with your Steam friends.
You can play RV There Yet on the Steam Deck, but the game doesn’t currently have an official “Steam Deck Verified” tag. The developers have stated that they plan to add verification “in the coming weeks.
There are no definite plans for new maps, but developers have mentioned that it's a possibility, depending on community feedback.
The Antidote is your only way to deal with a snake bite. These are quite rare and can usually be found in certain checkpoints on the map. Make sure to grab them whenever you spot one.
Getting close to a fire in RV There Yet will burn you, and the only way to treat it is by using a Lotion. Lotions can be found scattered across the map, at random points.
To make a burger, you’ll first need to find a barbecue (Disposable Grill), light it up, and place it on the ground. Then, find a raw burger patty, drop it on the barbecue, and wait for it to cook. When ready, pick it up and eat it.
No, the map in RV There Yet is always the same, hand-crafted experience. The developers might add new maps later if the game’s popularity continues to grow, but for now, you’ll only be able to play the currently available one.
Now that you know more about the game thanks to our RV There Yet beginner's guide, check out other great articles such as RV There Yet Voice Chat – VOIP & Mic Issues Fix, How to Play RV There Yet With More Than 4 Players and Megabonk All Challenges Guide on Pro Game Guides.
Dipan is a writer for Pro Gamer Guides, having completed his Masters in Zoology from Vidyasagar College, Calcutta University. His favorite genres include horror and action (more specifically, hack-and-slash), with favorites including the Devil May Cry series, Prince of Persia and Alien: Isolation.
His other interests include anything related to technology, with bleeding edge hardware (when he's not inadvertently bricking his devices).
