5 Great entertainment systems for any road trip

When you take an RV on the road you might want to go as bare-bones as possible, or, you might want to take all the modern comforts with you on a trip with many long drives and quiet evenings. While most modern RVs come with an entertainment centre, this is generally fairly basic, and if you save money by buying an older model, you might lack this completely. Here are 5 great entertainment systems for any road trip that will bring all of the best of the modern age into your RV.

Larger, more vibrant television systems

While most RVs come with a flatscreen TV, these are often very small and do not offer a great experience. Upgrading the TV means movie nights when it’s raining outside, passengers enjoying a film while you are on the road, or hooking up a games console to pass the time. RV-specific TVs are made to withstand bumps, vibrations, and temperature extremes, and they can run off the internal 12-24-volt power. A favourite is the wall-mounted 32” AXIS Smart TV or the freestanding 21.5” Sphere S8.

Make sure you have it hooked up to a satellite dish so you always have the channels you want to watch, especially when off-grid or far from large towns.

Surround sound and exterior speakers

Undoubtedly one of the most important upgrades you can make, a good RV sound system will improve your road trip in numerous ways:

• Clearer sound for music and sat-nav directions while driving
• Exterior speakers to listen to while parked, such as the FURRION 5" Waterproof Outdoor Speaker
• Better sound when watching TV or using gaming consoles

With a modern, upgraded RV speaker system, you can have surround sound with a subwoofer, an exterior speaker system for those evenings with the barbie, or a high-fidelity music player in the cab. For those looking for just that little extra connectivity, upgrading your RV stereo system to one that accepts USB connections and Bluetooth, like the FURRION DV5700S Head Unit, is a must. 

Gamers delight

Being able to take your PlayStation or Xbox on the road with you can be great, especially for those washed-out days when you need some downtime. But, as with all RV appliances and entertainment systems, a gaming system draws power. If you find yourself off-grid camping and want to game, you could quickly drain your RV batteries. Portable generators like the P2400 from Briggs and Stratton are specifically designed to be easy to use and safe for electronics.

Connected at all times

To properly make use of the best RV entertainment systems, you’ll need internet connectivity. While you can use your phone and simply hotspot, a dedicated RV Wi-Fi System, like the Sphere Mobile Wi-Fi router, has a better antenna that gives you a stronger signal. All you need to do is add a SIM card!

Along with these 5 great entertainment systems for any road trip, RV Parts Express has a wide range of additional RV Parts and accessories in our online shop.