Do you remember the RV (Recreational Vehicles) of many, many years ago? I do - - painfully. They were generally poorly built, small, pitiful cramped little metal boxes on wheels. But today's RV's are not like that, not at all. And modern families, like yours, can enjoy all the comforts of home when traveling -- if the right kinds of RV accessories are included. And we'd like to outline for you just what some of them are.

The first thing you should make sure that you have installed in your RV is a good-quality RV air conditioner. If you are traveling during the summertime, or to any of the southern states in the U.S., then an RV air conditioner is essential -- it is NOT a luxury item. Heat exhaustion is a killer of many people each summer - don't you be one of them. Of course, no air conditioner is cheap, but I GUARANTEE that you will never regret buying one for your RV. Make that the number one purchase on your list.

The next item: an RV backup camera. If you own a rig you don't need me to tell you about the hassle parking your rig can be - especially if you have to back that monster up. RV backup cameras eliminate most of that hassle by transmitting an image of the back end of your rig on a display monitor, so you can see just what is going on back there. You can even get units which display the screen image on one half of a specially-designed rearview mirror. Talk about high-tech!

Want a more down-to-earth recommendation? Well, what about investing in a new RV holding tank? The holding tank is the tank that holds all your family's 'human waste' (you know what that is, don't you?) until your load can be dumped (sorry about the pun) at your local campsite dumping station. Get yours checked regularly, especially for leaks - and if necessary, get one installed.

And while we're at it, you might as well let your dealer inspect your water tank (this is the tank that holds fresh water, so you have a water supply even when you are traveling). When they do this, have them also take a look at your RV water pump. If necessary, have a new one installed. These 2 items are necessary when you travel, because without them you will literally be high and dry.

Want some more recommendations? Well, how about a good quality TV? Conventional wisdom says you're not supposed to be watching TV when you are out, but let's face it - everyone does. And if the wife wants to watch her favorite soap opera, she'll thank you that you brought one along.

But unless you want your kids to stare into a blank, dark screen, you will also need to invest in an RV satellite antenna. Without one of these devices you will not be able to receive any TV signals while vacationing.

So, there you are -- some GREAT accessories for your RV, accessories for modern families, that is. So, get down to your local RV dealership and get some of this stuff. We'll see you on the road this summer!

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