Campground Must-Have Gear: How To Accessorize Your RV This Summer
With Summer 2024 finally upon us, RVers everywhere are getting ready to embark on a slew of adventures and road trips to their favourite campgrounds across BC and Canada. Whether you need help deciding on the most practical camping gear, want to stay up on the trends, or make this year’s adventures a little more unique, South Thompson RV is here to assist!
From adventure essentials and helpful gadgets to seasonal RV decor, here are some of the must-have items you need to accessorize your RV this summer!
Tech & Gadgets
These gadgets can significantly enhance your camping experience by providing convenience, safety, and entertainment.
- Portable Solar Chargers: Keep all your personal devices charged with solar power. These are great for off-grid camping where traditional power sources aren't available.
- Portable Wi-Fi Hotspots: Provides internet access in areas with weak or no cellular coverage. They are super useful for emergencies or remote working digital nomads.
- Water Purification Gadgets: Portable water filters or UV purifiers like these ensure safe drinking water when you run out of your bottles. Plus, they're lightweight and essential for remote camping.
- Portable Bluetooth Speakers: Enjoy your favourite tunes around the campsite. Bonus points for waterproof and durable options.
- Campfire Fans: The battery-operated fans to help start and maintain campfires. Not onlt do they help speed up the process, but they also reduce campfire smoke.
Lighting & Décor
Set the mood and show off your personal style with some of these lighting and décor options for your RV.
- Camping Lanterns with USB Ports: These dual-function lanterns also serve as power banks, providing light and charging capabilities in one device.
- Motion Sensor Lights: Motion sensor lights automatically light up when movement is detected, providing extra security and convenience in the campground.
- Camping Rugs: Get easy-to-clean camping rugs to add comfort and style to your tent or seating area.
- Hammocks: Perfect for relaxing and enjoying the outdoors, find lightweight hammocks that are easy to set up between trees.
- Tapestries and Fabric Banners: Decorate the inside of your tent or canopy with a personal touch that makes the space feel more like home.
- Battery-Operated Candles: A safe alternative to real candles, these provide a cozy, flickering light without the fire hazard.
- Fairy Lights: Adding a magical touch to your campsite, fairy lights can be draped around tents, trees, or seating areas.
- Decorative Pillows and Blankets: Adding comfort and style to your seating area or tent, look for decorative pillows and blankets made with outdoor-friendly materials that are easy to clean.
Stuff For Kids
Get the kids excited with these fun games and activities, which are fun for the whole family and complement the great outdoors.
- Bug Catching Kits: These typically include a magnifying glass, bug container, and tweezers, and encourage kids to learn about and appreciate insects.
- Nature Craft Kits: Supplies for making nature art, such as leaf rubbings or rock painting, are a great activity that encourages creativity using natural materials.
- Walkie-Talkies: Fun for communicating around the campsite, walkie-talkies also let kids explore within safe distances.
- Glow Sticks and Glow-in-the-Dark Toys: Fun for both nighttime play and safety, glow necklaces, bracelets, and balls are always a hit among the kids.
- Star Gazing Kits: Star charts or apps to identify constellations. A small telescope or binoculars to enhance the experience!
Entertaining In Style
Whether you’re a family of four or a bigger group of friends, these small additions will keep everyone entertained!
- Outdoor Speakers with Ambient Light: Combine music and lighting in one gadget. Perfect for creating a lively atmosphere.
- Portable Fire Pits: With some models designed for easy transport and setup, portable fire pits provide warmth and ambiance – especially if campfires are prohibited on campgrounds!
- Compact Cooking Gear: Portable stoves or compact cooking systems make preparing large meals easy and fuel-efficient.
- Projector Screen: Cozy up with friends and family while you enjoy cinematic movie nights under the stars.
Shop RVs and Accessories at South Thompson RV
Modify your camper, trailer, or motorhome any way you like with the help of South Thompson RV! Not only do we provide a wide range of new and used residential vehicles, but we also offer everything from specific RV parts to handy accessories! Browse our inventory or order parts online today!
