One thing I love most about owning an RV is that it is not just for weekend campouts--your RV can be a holiday guest space that family members can enjoy.
Years ago, when my brother and his wife were bringing their three kids to our house for Christmas, I had made up beds everywhere I could squeeze one in. Not much privacy but oh, so much fun. The day before their arrival my brother called and said he and his wife would like to sleep in the camper. It was stored for winter at the back of our six acres and covered in snow, but my husband hauled it up behind the house and I plugged it in, added a faux fireplace space heater, Christmas flannel sheets, down blankets, an electric water kettle for hot drinks, a basket of holiday DVDs, and a lighted wreath on the door. They had a snug holiday watching movies and sipping hot chocolate while their kids were in our house. I call that a good deal.
It doesn’t take much to make your RV into an extra bedroom, a place for the older kids to play a boardgame, a movie night location, or a time out suite for a tired mom with a sleepless baby. However you use it for the holidays, here are a few ideas to make it memorable.
How To Use Your RV Over the Holidays
Guest Suite
Be sure to fill your RV with the sights and sounds of the season just as you would your home. Make up the bed with Christmas bedding. If you are in a colder climate, add an electric blanket and cut down on your propane use. Add a tabletop Christmas tree with mini lights that does double duty as a night light. Put together a basket of treats and stock the fridge with your family’s favorite beverages. Your family will feel so special sleeping in their BnB on wheels.
Movie Night
When families gather there is often division over what to watch. It’s fun to use the RV for a special showing of ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ or whatever your family classic is. Pile the bed with extra pillows and blankets, break out the best snacks, and dim the lights for a special movie experience.
Game On
We’re a game and puzzle family and each year as the kids got older Christmas was the time for the cousins to teach each other new games. Having a dedicated game space available in the RV is a bonus. First, the house becomes quiet because the kids have moved outside, which is a bonus for parents of tweens and teens. Those inside can watch the game or linger over coffee in relative peace. If the game cannot be completed in one sitting, it’s safe from being packed up when the table is needed for dinner. Winning.
Quiet Space
Although we love being with family over holidays, it’s hard on families with young children. We often used our RV as the quiet spot during the day. It was the place to snuggle a crabby kid, get a baby down for a nap, get in a good visit with someone, or, in our case, allow my dad to enjoy his cocktail and the news without all the holiday chaos creeping in. Get a Do Not Disturb Sign for quiet time and bring some order back.
In Conclusion...
Think of your RV as different rooms in your house that can be switched out depending on the most immediate need and make the most of your investment during the holidays, even when you are not camping.
