Many RVs now offer, for example, built-in infrastructure for satellite TV and Internet access, plus perks like plasma screens or retractable DVD players. To pump-up television signals, the Winegard Sensar antenna and its Wingman RV-Wing performance booster ' both optimized for Digital and HD programming ' may be the ticket. Powerful Signal (PowerfulSignal.com) also sells several specially engineered kits that help enhance cellular phone signals while on the road or parked at a remote campground.
Combine signal amplifiers or antennas with a portable data card, for instance, to pick up stronger and faster connections for wireless Internet communications and stay in touch wherever the road leads. Add a broadband router to the system and it is possible to create your own remote wireless network so that the whole family can enjoy secure and convenient wireless connectivity throughout the motor home and all around the campsite. Kits and upgrades range in price from about $200 to $400, depending upon the features you want, and can help keep you online while traveling farther down the line or up the country.
There are also other practical kinds of products that may not be the center of attention or home entertainment but instead work like a charm behind the scenes, where it sometimes counts the most. A central vacuum system, for example, is a real treat for those who spend lots of time on the road in a bigger coach, because it is possible to clean every room without ever having to drag a machine along or worry about it coming unplugged because the cord won't quite reach. With no bulky vacuum cleaners to store a central vac can make RV housekeeping a breeze.
One of the biggest selling new items is the Automatic Battery Disconnect made by Roadmaster. Instead of scraping knuckles to disconnect vehicle batteries when they are going to be towed behind a motor, attach this marine-grade device to the battery and it will literally take charge to keep the car's battery charged to full capacity while supplying enough juice to operate the vehicle's accessories.
While pondering battery power, be sure to give new green technology a look. Systems that utilize solar panels, for example, can reduce the noises and vibrations of conventional electrical generators while also shrinking a family's carbon footprint for the benefit of the environment. A typical 24-foot RV can be solar-powered with a panel that is about two feet wide and four feet long, and that extra juice can make RV travelers less dependent upon hook up facilities at parks and campgrounds. Harvest free energy from the sun while driving down the road and then use it to power-up at night. Systems can be relatively small ' to heat water for showers, for instance ' or large enough to produce power for lights, computers, and kitchens. In fact most people who convert to solar start small and then add capacity over time, using money they save through alternative energy to help pay for future upgrades.
Other must-have items include GPS navigation systems and automatic hydraulic levels that can be operated from the driver's seat. Those will ensure that you get to your destination without getting lost and then have a completely stable and level home once you are set-up on the site. Then step outside into a screened-in room, which can be purchased from a number of different manufacturers for around $300-$700. The best ones are lightweight, durable, and include removable privacy panels, but always shop for those models that are the easiest to set-up and take down.
For those who want to really put on the Ritz while on the road, a revolutionary new outdoor camp kitchen is available as a feature of Laredo Super Lite travel trailers. The all-in-one kitchen includes a sink, oversized counters, a 4-cubic foot refrigerator, plenty of cabinet storage, and its own lighting system for preparing meals at night. The innovative LP cook top swings out for ease of cooking, and there are handy outlets for running food processors and other kitchen gadgets.
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