Football season is better with an RV!
“When it comes to tailgating, many of us approach it with our own unique style. As long as you are there in the parking lot and enjoying good food, good company and good times it really doesn’t matter how elaborate of a set-up you bring along. But like most of you, you have probably seen those tailgaters that pull in with all the amenities of home right there in their Recreational Vehicle (RV). Most tailgaters are green with envy watching RV tailgaters take cover from inclement weather easily or are envious of their ability to bring along extra gear. We recently had a chance to speak with Ryan Lee, the Director of Marketing for Monaco RV, and asked him a few questions specifically about going tailgating with an RV. In this interview, Lee offers advice on those looking to upgrade their tailgating to include an RV, settles any skepticism that RV tailgating is too expensive and adds some insight into the extra benefits of RV tailgating you may not have considered.
Tailgating Ideas: Ryan, thanks for talking to us and sharing your knowledge of RV tailgating with our readers on TailgatingIdeas.com. For those tailgaters who have been tailgating out of the back of their vehicles for years and want to move up to an RV, what are the first things they need to know about RVs, specifically related to tailgating?
Ryan: The first thing they need to know is that an RV is easy to use and combines all the conveniences of home to enjoy at the stadium. You no longer have to worry about having to cram everything into your old vehicles, which have limited storage space, or worry about not packing something you know you’ll need later. If you RV regularly, chances are your coach already has the essentials packed and all you have to do is load specifics for that day’s game. With an RV, you essentially take your kitchen (and home) with you to the game. You have everything you need at your fingertips. Heat up or cook food on the spot, keep food and beverages refrigerated, frozen items frozen, and there’s a sink for handy prep and clean-up.
Tailgating Ideas: Many tailgaters avoid tailgating with an RV because the expense of not only owning one but the upkeep, maintenance and storage all seem a bit overwhelming. Is this true or is that a common myth?
Ryan: RVing is actually much more cost-effective than people might think. Assuming you plan to use your RV for more than just tailgating, it can be very cost-effective when factoring in the price of plane tickets, rental cars, hotels, restaurants, etc. In terms of maintenance, RVs are not that much different than your typical vehicle. Of course, they have engines and they must be winterized, but generally speaking, your typical RV is pretty simple to maintain. It might be intimidating at first glance, but once you get to know your RV, you’ll find that the upkeep and maintenance involved is much less than you anticipated.
Tailgating Ideas: What are some of the coolest and most outrageous modifications and add-ons that you have heard of that people have installed on their RV to make tailgating more enjoyable?
Ryan: The primary modifications and add-ons we’ve seen are usually related to a barbecue and creating an enhanced outdoor tailgating experience to go along with the obvious indoor benefits RVs offer. Our owners have integrated some incredible barbecue set-ups to their RVs, complete with extra large flat-screen TVs, multiple TVs hooked to dual satellites for multiple game viewing outside, custom built-in freezers in the exterior storage bays, large exterior refrigerators, sinks, and more. Awnings can be fitted with mesh walls to create an exterior “room” while keeping bugs out. “
The above article is an excerpt from tailgating ideas.com
