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Entertained On the Road
03-15-2016
It is almost time to get out there and enjoy the camping season. As the weather begins to warm up and spring approaches the time has come to think about the trips you want to take. Get the kids/grandkids together and discuss some destination options. Next, consider your options to keep the children entertained on the road. If you haven’t already done it, it is time to upgrade your entertainment system to make travel a little more pleasant for everyone. With that in mind, here are some ways to keep your travelers engaged with the RVing theme.
The RV Soundtrack
There are so many songs that have RVing/Camping themes. With an upgrade to a Bluetooth speaker system you can create a “Hit the Road” playlist that has many different types of music genres with the RVing theme. My favorite is “My House” by Kacey Musgraves. It is a great song about the RV lifestyle and can be found on her “Same Trailer Different Park” CD. Some other popular songs that can be added to your playlist are:
“On the Road Again” by Willie Nelson
“Cruisin” by Smokey Robinson
“Howl” by Florence + the Machine
“Born in the U.S.A.” by Bruce Springsteen
“Take Me Home, Country Roads” by John Denver
The MobileRVing.com Facebook page does a Travel Tunes Feature every Saturday, where they showcase great travel songs.
RV TV on the Road
Whether your journey is long one or a short one, keeping your travelers occupied is very helpful to the driver. Smart TVs and In-Motion satellite dishes can help keep things quiet by giving you options to watch new and old TV shows. Now the question looms…what to watch? There are several RV themed television shows that are very entertaining. One that I really enjoy is “Rock My RV with Bret Michaels” on the Travel Channel. RVs and trailers are taken from drab to fab on this RV makeover show. Some other TV shows are:
“Promise Land” a spinoff from Touched by an Angel
“RV” on HGTV
“Flipping RVs” on GAC
“Extreme RV” on the Travel Channel
To make sure your RV TB is up to snuff for all this great programming read: Upgrade Your TV: From Fat to Flat
Mobile Movie Theater
With the latest home theater systems you can turn your coach into mobile movie theater. With upgraded Blu Ray players and sound systems the 8 hour road trip can turn into a “Star Wars” marathon. There are some great movies that have RVs in major parts of their plot. One of my favorites is “RV” with Robin Williams. It is about a family making an adventurous trip across country and it is hilarious. My kids love watching this movie, no matter how many times they have seen it. Some other great movies to watch on the road are:
“The Incredibles” starring the voice of Jason Lee
“Space Balls” starring Mel Brooks
“Meet the Fockers” starring Ben Stiller
“National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” starring Chevy Chase
Whatever your passengers are looking for is possible with the latest and greatest technology in entertainment. Now of course if your passengers are teens…well then they most likely will be wearing headphones and staring at their phones the entire trip, but if you can tear them away from their individual mobile devices, pop some popcorn and let the show begin. Or crank up the volume and have a fun family sing-a-long to your “Hit the Road” playlist. Even if your teens laugh at you all the way to the next campground, at least you will have some quality time together, all be it at your own expense. Happy Trails!
Blog Author Details
Tammy Daly has been working as a freelance writer since 2005. She began writing for her college paper, as a movie critic, while she attended college in Riverside, CA. Her informative articles and how-to guides have appeared on numerous websites and in several magazines. Tammy is also employed as a Parts Manager at Leale’s Fleet RV Service Center in San Jose, CA and has been in the automotive industry for over 15 years. She is considered an expert in this field as well as in the sportsfitness industry. Tammy has coached gymnastics and fitness classes for over 20 years. She holds coaching certificates in both gymnastics and cheerleading from USAG.
It is almost time to get out there and enjoy the camping season. As the weather begins to warm up and spring approaches the time has come to think about the trips you want to take. Get the kids/grandkids together and discuss some destination options. Next, consider your options to keep the children entertained on the road. If you haven’t already done it, it is time to upgrade your entertainment system to make travel a little more pleasant for everyone. With that in mind, here are some ways to keep your travelers engaged with the RVing theme.
The RV Soundtrack
There are so many songs that have RVing/Camping themes. With an upgrade to a Bluetooth speaker system you can create a “Hit the Road” playlist that has many different types of music genres with the RVing theme. My favorite is “My House” by Kacey Musgraves. It is a great song about the RV lifestyle and can be found on her “Same Trailer Different Park” CD. Some other popular songs that can be added to your playlist are:
“On the Road Again” by Willie Nelson
“Cruisin” by Smokey Robinson
“Howl” by Florence + the Machine
“Born in the U.S.A.” by Bruce Springsteen
“Take Me Home, Country Roads” by John Denver
The MobileRVing.com Facebook page does a Travel Tunes Feature every Saturday, where they showcase great travel songs.
RV TV on the Road
Whether your journey is long one or a short one, keeping your travelers occupied is very helpful to the driver. Smart TVs and In-Motion satellite dishes can help keep things quiet by giving you options to watch new and old TV shows. Now the question looms…what to watch? There are several RV themed television shows that are very entertaining. One that I really enjoy is “Rock My RV with Bret Michaels” on the Travel Channel. RVs and trailers are taken from drab to fab on this RV makeover show. Some other TV shows are:
“Promise Land” a spinoff from Touched by an Angel
“RV” on HGTV
“Flipping RVs” on GAC
“Extreme RV” on the Travel Channel
To make sure your RV TB is up to snuff for all this great programming read: Upgrade Your TV: From Fat to Flat
Mobile Movie Theater
With the latest home theater systems you can turn your coach into mobile movie theater. With upgraded Blu Ray players and sound systems the 8 hour road trip can turn into a “Star Wars” marathon. There are some great movies that have RVs in major parts of their plot. One of my favorites is “RV” with Robin Williams. It is about a family making an adventurous trip across country and it is hilarious. My kids love watching this movie, no matter how many times they have seen it. Some other great movies to watch on the road are:
“The Incredibles” starring the voice of Jason Lee
“Space Balls” starring Mel Brooks
“Meet the Fockers” starring Ben Stiller
“National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” starring Chevy Chase
Whatever your passengers are looking for is possible with the latest and greatest technology in entertainment. Now of course if your passengers are teens…well then they most likely will be wearing headphones and staring at their phones the entire trip, but if you can tear them away from their individual mobile devices, pop some popcorn and let the show begin. Or crank up the volume and have a fun family sing-a-long to your “Hit the Road” playlist. Even if your teens laugh at you all the way to the next campground, at least you will have some quality time together, all be it at your own expense. Happy Trails!
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Author : Tammy Daly
Tammy Daly has been working as a freelance writer since 2005. She began writing for her college paper, as a movie critic, while she attended college in Riverside, CA. Her informative articles and how-to guides have appeared on numerous websites and in several magazines. Tammy is also employed as a Parts Manager at Leale’s Fleet & RV Service Center in San Jose, CA and has been in the automotive industry for over 15 years. She is considered an expert in this field as well as in the sports/fitness industry. Tammy has coached gymnastics and fitness classes for over 20 years. She holds coaching certificates in both gymnastics and cheerleading from USAG.
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