Accessories For Your Motorhome
Owning a motorhome means you’ve got your means of transport and your accommodations conveniently wrapped up in one luxurious and well-appointed vehicle. But when you buy a motorhome, it doesn’t come with everything you’re going to need for motorhome traveling or living. There are a number of accessories you’ll want to buy to ensure your success and safety when traveling.
Howdy RV, located in Mathis, TX, is your Lone Star State motorhome dealer. We’ve drawn up a list of essential accessories for your motorhome to help you get started with your travels.
General Supplies
Every motorhome owner needs some basic supplies for general maintenance. A drinking hose and a sewer hose are both necessary for your water tanks. You’ll also need holding tank treatment for when you have to clean out your greywater and blackwater tanks. To deal with uneven water pressure at campgrounds, we recommend you install a water-pressure regulator that will help prevent damage to your water pipes from forceful water. A surge protector is another wise investment, because the power hook-ups at campgrounds are notoriously unreliable and you may suffer a blackout or brownout, which could damage your electrical system.
Kitchen Needs
Your motorhome kitchen is full of amazing appliances to ensure you can cook healthy meals on the road and avoid spending a lot of money on meals out. However, your space will always be somewhat limited, so having the right kitchen equipment should help make meal preparation faster and easier.
A slow cooker is a good stand-by, as it’s compact and requires you to do very little to prepare a hot meal. Simply toss in your ingredients in the morning, turn on the heat and go for a hike. When you return, you’ll have warm and delicious food all ready to go. Slow cookers are great for making soups, stews, chilis, pasta and even some desserts!
A cast-iron pan can be used both in the oven and on the stove, is easy to clean and only makes your food taste better with each subsequent use. Replace that casserole dish and standard frying pan with a cast-iron skillet that can serve both purposes!
Stackable dishware helps to save space in small kitchen cupboards. Look for melamine or plastic options if you have concerns about glass or ceramic dishes shattering.
Safety Gear
Camping isn’t without its risks, which is why you need to be prepared to deal with anything the open road might throw your way.
The locks on your motorhome usually can be opened with others’ keys, so many people install more secure locks in the interest of safety. You can get a keyed lock or go for a combination lock if you prefer.
The tires on your motorhome maintain contact with the road and bear the brunt of the weight of your motorhome, along with its passengers and cargo. A blowout is bad enough on a small sedan, but it’s exponentially worse in a motorhome! Install a tire-pressure monitoring system to keep tabs on the pressure and condition of your tires. This system will give you consistent updates about the status of your tires so you can rest easy.
These aren’t the only accessories available for motorhomes, but they should give you a good jumping-off point. Still need a motorhome? Visit our website or stop by our Mathis, TX, dealership to check out our full stock of new and used motorhomes for sale. We can even assist you with our financing options or you can do a trade-in to get the motorhome you want! Howdy RV proudly serves the metro areas of Corpus Christi and San Antonio, Texas.