Football season wouldn’t be the same without tailgating. After all, what’s a better way to prepare for the big game than with a giant party with all your friends and other fans who support your team, too? If you want to be the king of the tailgating party, try bringing along your RV!
RVs give you the equipment you need to prepare all your food and have a bathroom that’s clean and private. During the cold weather, it can also offer a place to warm up, and if you have an awning, it will protect you from the weather. The benefits are numerous, so why not give it a shot? If you’re still looking for your first RV or you need parts and services for your current one, stop by Bobby Combs RV in Idaho, Oregon, and Arizona.
Get Food Ready with a Slow Cooker
If you leave all the cooking for the party, you might not get much time to actually enjoy the party. That’s where a slow cooker comes into play. A slow cooker can help you get a major portion of your cooking out of the way. You can set it to cook during the night before the game, then pack your food to the game and eat there!
Keep Food Warm… In a Cooler!
Everyone uses coolers to keep beverages and food chilled, but coolers can be used to keep food warm, too. That’s because a cooler is basically just an insulated box made from boil-proof plastic. Try loading your cooler up with hot treats and hot packs and try the results for yourself.
Bring Your TV Outside
If you want to get pumped up for the game, try bringing the TV outside to tune into another Saturday morning game. This is especially nice to do out here on the west coast where games get started later in the day, and by extension, the broadcasting schedule.
Propane Grills Make for Easy Clean Up
The debate between charcoal grills and propane grills will probably continue forever, but when it comes to tailgating, propane grills have a clear advantage: they’re easier to clean up in a hurry. You won’t have to deal with any hot ash and charcoal and you can just turn off the gas and go.
Make a Mobile Handwashing Station
A handwashing station is great to have around because it lets people stay outside and wash their hands before they eat without having to crowd into your RV. You can build a simple handwashing station by placing a bucket with a spigot on a counter. Put a collection bucket under the spigot, then put soap and towels nearby.
Keep Safety Gear on Hand
Tailgating parties can get pretty wild so you’ll want to have all the necessary safety gear on hand. Make sure you have first aid kits, fire extinguishers, and a phone for calling for emergency services, if necessary.
Have a Potluck
If you don’t want to be responsible for all the cooking yourself, have a potluck! Not only is it a great way to save yourself some work, it will also ensure that you have a more diverse menu that’s sure to please everyone who stops by.
Organize Your Plates & Cutlery with a Toolbox
A toolbox is a handy way to organize your plates, bowls, cups, and cutlery. The drawers, dividers, and shelves will keep everything in the right place. If you use a toolbox that formerly held tools, just make sure to wash it thoroughly with soap and water to get all the dirt and grime out.
Keep Your RV Warm
The first half of football season is usually relatively warm, but as the season drags on, it can get quite cold outside. When the cold starts to get in the way of having a good party, try keeping your RV warm so that you’ll have a place to warm up.
Be Neighborly
Tailgating is all about sharing your enthusiasm for your favorite team with other fans, so why wouldn’t you be a good neighbor? Bring plenty of food and drinks to share with everyone who comes by.
An RV is the perfect place to tailgate, so give it a try sometime. If you’re still in the market for your first RV, stop by Bobby Combs RV in Idaho, Oregon, and Arizona. We look forward to serving you!
