What do I get my dad who is really into his RV?

December 28, 2005 7:59 AM

LateChristmasGiftFilter: My dad and his wife are really into their RV. Any ideas as to what I can get them for their RV.

Celebrating christmas late this year, and I'm still not done with my shopping. My father just got an RV and is really into it. He is also fixing to retire next May (if that helps). Thanks for any advice.

posted by nickerbocker to Sports, Hobbies, & Recreation (6 answers total)

GPS unit, maybe? Something he can mount on the dash? You didn't indicate what the price range was.
posted by TeamBilly at 8:10 AM on December 28, 2005

GPS/mapping software and/or receiver, guidebooks specific to their route/destination, a National Parks pass, or...
posted by Oddly at 8:14 AM on December 28, 2005

Response by poster: GPS is a good idea! Money is no object (not really, but i'm willing to drop some doe maybe 20-150?)
posted by nickerbocker at 8:24 AM on December 28, 2005

Response by poster: Any recommendations on GPS hardware/software? I'm thinking about Microsoft Streets & Trips 2006 + Locator.
posted by nickerbocker at 8:43 AM on December 28, 2005

If he doesn't have one already, perhaps a membership in an RV club like Camping World or Good Sam?
posted by platinum at 11:23 AM on December 28, 2005

A DirectTV set up (satellite TV)?
A portable DVD player?
A crock pot for the RV?
RV cookbooks?
Several of their favorites books on tape/CD? (~$150 is probably 3 unabridged audio books)

If they're tech savvy enough to transfer their audio books from Audible.com, then get them a one year Gold or Platinum membership.

Some combination of the smaller items above as sort of an RVing gift basket?
posted by jerryg99 at 3:34 PM on December 28, 2005