There’s nothing like exploring the U.S. in your RV. You can go hiking, fishing, canoeing, explore in new towns, make new friends at RV campgrounds, and invite those new friends over for barbecue.
But just as with any activity you love, there will be times when you’ll just want to huddle in comfort inside your RV. Instead of exploring on adventures, you’ll want to enjoy your mobile home in your mobile home.
Here are the top must-have RV outdoor and entertainment add-ons for living the RV life in style.
No Matter Where You Are, There’s Satellite TV
Satellite TV is a non-negotiable, but no one wants to have to keep making sure the satellite dish is in good alignment. A self-aligning satellite dish lets you watch The Amazing Race no matter where you are.
Easy to Store BBQ Grill
If you own an RV, you undoubtedly own a grill. But if your rig doesn’t have a lot of storage space, check out the Cobb Portable Grill. This grill measures just 14 x 14 x 14 inches, needs only seven or eight briquettes, and weighs just 10 pounds. Yet it smokes, bakes, grills, fries, boils, and roasts like a champ.
When You Need to Charge Up, Use the Sun
No matter where you are, with a good solar charger, you can keep your small electronics working when you need them. Check out the Solio BOLT Battery Pack + Solar Charger and keep the kids’ meltdowns at bay.
If You Wanted to Rough It, You’d be Camping in Tents
Most people camp in RVs because they want to sleep in comfort. So sleep in comfort! Ditch the lumpy mattress that comes as standard issue with most new RVs and purchase a memory foam mattress. Memory foam is the best choice for RVs because it can be trimmed to the size you need (be sure to measure your space carefully).
You can find memory foam mattresses at Tempurpedic. Even the brand Spa Sensations can do the trick.
Make Your RV Sound System Your Own
The sound system that came with your RV, even if it’s a surround sound system, more than likely came in standard configuration. But you’re an individual and your music tastes – and how you like to enjoy your music – are anything but standard.
Consider upgrading your system so that you’ll have more options. What’s more, you may be able to pretty much DIY and plug and play.
Keep Cool When It’s Hot
Sitting outside in the breeze is delightful. Until the full sun hits you. Then you’ll definitely want to stay as cool as possible and a retractable awning can do just that. In fact, the Eclipse Patio Awning allows you to extend its awning to a partial or even a full 8-foot extension in mere seconds with the push of a button. The canopy unrolls (no billowing) while the rafter arms move up the vertical track effortlessly as they deploy a stable, overhead support. And it’s only a 12V awning!
A Stretch Limo Has Nothing on Your RV
You’ve seen the hot tubs and jacuzzis in the back of limos. Yet while you can’t place a hot tub on the outside of your RV, you can have the next best thing—a portable hot tub, courtesy of The Original Nomad.
This collapsible hot tub holds up to 225 gallons of water and comes with its own heater coil. The complete kit fits in a 14 x 16 x 35-inch duffle bag (total weight is 50 pounds). Use a portable water pump (the company recommends a Honda WX10) and you could get the tub filled in as few as 15 minutes.
Did we miss anything? What great outdoor and entertainment RV add-ons do you love that we failed to mention?
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