Essential Outdoor RV Entertainment Gear for Your Next Adventure
Your adventure is marked on the calendar, and you’re ready to explore all this area offers. Getting to and from your RV destination is often the primary objective, but it’s also important to bring along the gear you need to fully embrace and enjoy the location (and all of the stops along the way). To help you, we have a checklist for you to follow with all of the outside RV entertainment gear you need for your trip.
Activities to Stretch the Legs
A rest stop along the way is the ideal opportunity to get out and stretch for a few minutes. To get the most out of this time, keep your RV gear at hand, close enough to easily get to. Here are some simple ideas that don’t add a lot of weight:
- Football
- A few baseballs and gloves
- Frisbee
- Geocaching apps set up on your phone or use a map if you’re outside of internet reach
Activities for Downtime at Your Location
Once you reach your location, you’ll want to set up some fun things to do around the campsite. Of course, you’ll have to consider the amount of storage in your vehicle, but check out these must-pack accessories:
- Cornhole
- Boardgames – pick your favorite and a brand new game
- Playing cards
- Bikes
- Binoculars for bird-watching
- Disc golf
Activities for the Beach
For outside the RV entertainment at the beach, even the lakefront beach you’re exploring for the first time, bring these items with you:
- A metal detector
- Pails and shovels
- A container (or two) to collect shells and cool rocks
- An umbrella for the sand
- Beach towels big enough to share
More Downtime Outdoor RV Gear to Bring with You
Depending on the type of experience you hope to have and the amount of room in your RV, check out these outdoor activity items to bring with you:
- Bicycles and kayaks (one for everyone when your RV is large enough)
- Books to read
- A journal to draw or jot notes in
- A list of pre-picked items to look for on a scavenger hunt
- Hiking gear for the trip
- A backpack small enough to take on hikes (with sunscreen, a small first aid kit, and the safety gear you need)
- Several flashlights
- Ladder ball
- Bocce ball or pickleball (depending on the amount of storage you have)
Things to Keep in Mind
As you consider all of the options in gear to bring with you to make your trip enjoyable, there are a few simple things to keep in mind.
Know your storage limits
Depending on your RV size and class and whether or not you have a trailer, you’ll want to keep your gear to a minimum. Alternatively, you can bring larger items (like bikes and other gear) utilizing the right mounting system.
Don’t forget the necessities
While you’re packing for fun, don’t do so in a way that compromises your necessities. For example, plan a menu with recipes for the trip to make sure you have plenty of storage for food. Don’t overlook safety equipment and emergency roadside gear. You also need to have some essential tools for the trip.
Know the area
Have a good idea of what excursions you’ll have on the road and once you reach the destination. If you have ample space to set up, you can bring that inflatable pool for the kiddos. If the location comes with a fire pit, you’ll want to bring everything for smores and spooky stories (think flashlights and perhaps even a book to read together).
Planning on a lot of hiking? You’ll want to bring along an extra battery to take photos. If you’re heading to the beach, bring some plastic tools and utensils with you so you can really carve out the shape of a castle in the sand or dig for loot in the sand.
Consider the Options for Upgrading and Improving Your RV, Too
While you may be tossing your outdoor RV gear into the storage area, keep things neat and tidy in your RV as well. Consider upgrading the cabinetry and storage so it better enables grab-and-go access to the gear you need. If you’re looking for a specific experience and function in your RV, you may also want to discuss serious improvements and a custom interior or exterior redo.
If you need something special, reach out to our team. Give us a call to talk about the ways our full-service shop in Fontana, California can transform your RV experience.
