How many extras you want to add to your Airstream RV is entirely up to you.  There are accessories that you many consider a “must” which other RVers may consider optional, and vice versa.  Some of these accessories will immediately come to mind upon the initial purchase of your Airstream and the necessity of other accessories will only come up through actual use of your RV. 

Many people who live life on the road for a long duration prefer to have their Airstream outfitted with many of the items you would find in a house.  This includes a small kitchen.  The ability to store and make your own food is cost effective and offers a huge benefit over staying in hotels.  Usually the appliances in these kitchenettes are smaller versions of the standard sizes, such as miniature refrigerators and stoves.  The more room you have to work with, the bigger these appliances can be.  Some of the bigger Airstreams also come with microwaves.  The size of the Airstream also determines how big of a water container you can carry.  Unlike most situations many of us are used to, in an RV there is a limited amount of water, so it is possible to run out!  The same can be said about the tiny bathrooms and the amenities offered there.  If your Airstream comes with a bathroom, there is a certain commitment made for maintenance and upkeep.  If you use the toilet the storage tank does eventually need to be emptied when full.  This method has been fine-tuned in the most recent years, but it is still a slightly less than desirable task!  Fortunately, if you do opt not to have restroom on your RV, many campgrounds have very nice facilities.

Because optimal use of space is crucial in an Airstream, clever systems have been created.  Quite often dining areas also turn into sleeping quarters.  The advantage to this is it makes space multi-usable.  Depending on your traveling needs, your personal interests and your towing capacity, you can have a smaller RV. The downfall is that if that is your only place to eat and the only place to sleep, you have to spend time transforming them into one of the other when needed. 

Televisions can be found in almost any size Airstream.  While recreational vehicles are designed around living on the road, and the reason most people take to the road is for the sights and adventures found there, night does fall.  Reading, talking, campfires and games are great ways to fill the evenings, but sometimes a little mindless entertainment is desired.  In order to get television reception, an RV needs to be outfitted with a satellite.  If you don’t want to spring for that extra expense, get a DVD player so that you can watch movies.

Of course part of the appeal of traveling in an Airstream is that the great outdoors is considered your backyard.  Many people who are Airstream enthusiasts are also avid outdoors people.  They like to partake in activities such as biking, grilling and stargazing.  Depending on what strikes your fancy, you will want to include bikes, grills, telescopes, radios, and exterior lights.  Very commonly, on those nice evenings, you most likely will want a couple of comfortable lawn chairs and your own s’more stick.  Door mats at the doorways are a great way of preventing the outside from coming with you when all your outdoor activities are done.  A few good flashlights are handy for those night time jaunts to the loo or exploring things that go bump in the night – boo! 

Awnings are often used on some windows as a way of keeping the Airstream cooler in warm temperatures and also granting a little more privacy in the cozier campgrounds.  There are a variety of different awnings that fit your style of Airstream and they come in different colors.

Depending on your duration at certain locations, you may want to decorate your Airstream.  To add a little flair to your abode, you can order things such as party lights in a variety of styles including the ever popular flamingo or even tiny plastic Airstreams models.  Some people decide to invest in a sign with their names that they can stake out in front of their “lawn” as a way to introduce and welcome your fellow RVers.

Again, how many and of what types of accessories you decide to have depends on your personality, destination and attitude.  The good news is that they are out there and all it takes is a little exploring on the internet to help you decide.  Just keep in mind, before spending tons of money, you may want to take Betsy once around the block to see if a blinking “Welcome” sign is truly a must have.  

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