{"id":45,"date":"2019-04-12T04:20:14","date_gmt":"2019-04-12T04:20:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rvlivingusa.com\/?p=45"},"modified":"2020-02-18T05:56:33","modified_gmt":"2020-02-18T05:56:33","slug":"what-should-you-consider-before-choosing-rv-living-accessories","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rvlivingusa.com\/what-should-you-consider-before-choosing-rv-living-accessories\/","title":{"rendered":"What Should You Consider Before Choosing RV Living Accessories?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Tired of the stressful life of an urbanite? Want to enjoy your retirement traveling around the country? Want to get out of the suburban sedentary lifestyle powered by advancements in technology and simply go back to classic off-the-grid living? There are many reasons couples and families choose RV living. Let\u2019s face it, a life on the road can be quite exciting. Transitioning into such life, however, requires some serious thinking. First stop: learning how to decide what RV living accessories you need.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_46\" style=\"width: 739px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-46\" class=\" wp-image-46\" src=\"https:\/\/rvlivingusa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/rv-living.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"729\" height=\"453\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rvlivingusa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/rv-living.jpg 780w, https:\/\/rvlivingusa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/rv-living-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rvlivingusa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/rv-living-768x478.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rvlivingusa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/rv-living-320x199.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 729px) 100vw, 729px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-46\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: gorving.ca<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Setting Goals<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Before you simply pack up and put a For Sale sign on your home, it is important to think of your goals. Will this RV living on a full time basis or just a breather from all the stresses and challenges of your mundane existence? Will this be for a year or just a couple of years, like a sabbatical and then, you\u2019d want to settle back into your home? Would you want to just leave it all and just keep what you can in your RV? Be succinctly clear in your plans and set goals accordingly. Whether you go full time or just a few months\u2019 worth of nomadic lifestyle, it is important to pare down what RV living accessories you will need to save money jumping into a new life.<\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve finally decided, it is time to factor out certain considerations when picking RV living accessories.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Budget.<\/strong> You will need to buy an RV trailer, of course. That alone can eat up a huge chunk off your treasure chest. To save on money, choose first the necessary living accessories for RV-ing and leave the extras for later. You may want to scout first for a comfortable and durable mattress before buying that mechanical hammock.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Space-Saving.<\/strong> It\u2019s going to be a 360-degree turnabout from your usual spacious home so, you\u2019ll definitely wrestle with the stuffs you can take with you. But really, you will need so much less than what you think. When buying accessories though, always consider the size and functionality. Go for sleek and compact accessories, and ones that can double as something else. An organizer that doubles as storage for small stuffs, for instance, can help save as much square-inch footage in your RV.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Think Quality.<\/strong> Start with just the basics when starting on the road. Aside from your own clothing and some decorative curtains perhaps, to make it a homey, the following RV living accessories must be taken into mind:\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Drinking hose<\/li>\n<li>Surge Protector &amp; EMS<\/li>\n<li>Sewer system- hose, connector, and gloves<\/li>\n<li>Leveling blocks<\/li>\n<li>Generator<\/li>\n<li>Air compressor<\/li>\n<li>Mattress and all things for rest and sleep<\/li>\n<li>Shower<\/li>\n<li>Cooking and eating utensils<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Tips:<\/strong> <em>Having an extra foldable table and foldable chairs in storage also makes great addition to your collection. Though these are not \u201cbasics\u201d, having them around when friends or family flock about does make sense.<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Go Instant or Programmable.<\/strong> When buying kitchen appliances, go for brands that offer both convenience and efficiency. Think: microwave, instant pot, electric kettle, and so on. This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Courant-CBH-4601R-Multifunction-Breakfast-Diameter\/dp\/B01H6Y1DGW\/?tag=rvlivingusatoday-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>3-in-1 Multifunction Breakfast Hub<\/strong><\/a> from Courant, for instance, comes with a coffee maker, oven toaster and griddle pan. The idea is to choose stuffs that will make life living in an RV easier, convenient and efficient.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tech Requirements.<\/strong> Unless you want to be off-grid, you\u2019ll need something to connect you to the world. Think of all that awesome pictures to post in your Instagram or Facebook! A cellular internet connection will be an excellent choice. An internet booster can also come handy particularly when you are into blogging or working online.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Trial Runs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>So, how to decide what RV living accessories you need? Decide carefully what arrangement you will need and come up with a workable budget. Choose what you need the most and slowly work around the extras as you move along. It is highly suggested to do a trial run before setting off though. This is one way for you to figure out what you lack and what you can get rid of. Yes, the planning process can be quite intense. But with the right goal-setting, setting off to living on the road can be easy-peasy and fun.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Tired of the stressful life of an urbanite? Want to enjoy your retirement traveling around the country? Want to get out of the suburban sedentary lifestyle powered by advancements in technology and simply go back to classic off-the-grid living? There are many reasons couples and families choose RV living. 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