Anyone who spends time in an RV has already taken care of those things that keep it on the road. Batteries, tires, tune-ups, headlights, taillights and wiper blades have been checked and are good to go. Setting up a budget to keep your RV up-to-date and user friendly will enhance the RV lifestyle.
Last month, we concluded Breaking Out, Part One with a good night’s sleep on a new mattress. We’re going to continue this month inside the RV with some additional suggestions.
For those older RVs that have CRT tube-type televisions, a switch to an LCD flat screen is a good move. First, the demand on the electrical system is much lighter, especially when you are running on batteries at night in a campground without electrical hook-ups. Second, they weigh at least 60 percent less than older televisions. Third, they take up 75 percent less space and last, but not least, they almost always have multiple inputs for DVD, Blu-Ray, VHS, games and back-up cameras.
Since most RVs are designed around sitting space as opposed to standing space, sofas and chairs see a lot of use and are areas for consideration in any update plan. Now the bad news, sofas and chairs made for your house are usually way too heavy for your RV. And the really bad news is that even if you could find one that you really like, you probably couldn’t fit it through the RV door! So you have to look for units designed specifically for RVs. This can usually be very expensive.
However, in today’s economy, good deals are out there if you do a little research.
The captain’s chair, or driver’s seat, is one area you don’t want to skimp on. The older we get, the more we value comfort and support. If you get one that swivels around and becomes part of the living area, you are killing two birds with one chair.
The key idea is to plan an RV update in steps so we can significantly minimize the sticker shock.
Next month I’ll tackle the kitchen area. I’m sure you’ll like my wife’s thoughts on that.
Final Touch Coach Works is located at 28532 Livingston Avenue in Valencia. For more information, please call 661-775-8375 and visit www.finaltouch-usa.com .