An RV is a small space—a really small space. So those of us who live in one full-time don’t have a lot of room for more stuff. This can make it hard to buy gifts for our friends who travel and also for the people who want to show their love by buying Christmas gifts for people who live in an RV. If you’re looking for Christmas gift ideas for full-time RVers, check out this list.
Puzzles and Board Games
Jigsaw puzzles are a fun, family-friendly activity that can be done around just about any table. A picnic table at a campsite, for example, is an excellent place to put a puzzle together. Campers can search for pieces as they come and go, and when the puzzle’s done everyone in the campground can admire it. Choose puzzles with beautiful photographs of places that RVers have traveled or want to travel to. Once your friend or family member completes the puzzle a few times, they can trade it out for someone else to enjoy.
Board games and card games are another fun gift for RVers. Try to take the size and weight of the board or card game into consideration when buying it. Card games like Monopoly Deal, Villagers and Villains, Codenames, and 7 Wonders Duel are just a few titles gamers might appreciate. The type of board game you buy should align with the age group of the people who will play the game. SkipBo may be just right for some players, while others may prefer the excitement of Exploding Kittens. If you know what games your RVer plays, you can search for similar, small games and see what comes up.
Gift Cards
Gift cards can seem impersonal. They’re often the go-to gift for people you don’t know well or don’t know what to get. RVers fit into the don’t-know-what-to-get category, but beyond that, gift cards are actually perfect for anyone living in an RV full-time. With a supermarket gift card, an RV friend or family member can buy food or other goods. Everyone needs to eat, but you’d never want to give someone a sack of potatoes and a pound of cheese for Christmas.
You can also give gift cards for RV parts and repairs. RVs constantly need to be fixed and repaired, and full-time RV couples and families will appreciate a thoughtful gift like a gift card to the hardware store or a large RV parts store. Because RVers tend to move frequently, ensure the gift card you give is one they can use in places they’re likely to go.
Digital Subscriptions
A digital subscription can be for a wide range of things these days. So you can get one for people with a variety of interests. For example, a subscription to one of the popular music streaming channels allows RVers to access more music, even when they’re off the grid. A music subscription service often lets you download songs that you can listen to without having to be online. A subscription to a digital book service is another gift idea your RV friend or family member is sure to appreciate. Books are heavy, and RVs only have room for so many. A subscription providing access to lots of books means reading isn’t limited to the few favorites kept on a coveted RV shelf.
Movie streaming services can make a good gift idea for full-time RVers as well. With movies streaming channels, RVers can download movies to watch whenever they have time in their busy, adventure-packed schedules. Newspapers, magazines, and podcasts typically offer subscriptions for access to additional content and special offers, making these a terrific gift for the right person.
Food and Consumables
Edible gifts are always a welcome treat. You can give food and other consumables as gifts to RVers because these are things they buy anyway, For example, if you know a couple drinks wine, you could get them a bottle as a Christmas gift. A movie-night basket is always fun. Fill it with popcorn, candy, and whatever else the recipient might like while watching a movie or sitting around a campfire.
Other types of consumables you could give to full-time RVers include emergency supplies, first aid kits, and citronella candles. These are things that people use often but don’t think to replace on their own. Things that get used are an excellent gift for those who live in an RV because if there’s no room for the item, it gets used instead of given or thrown away.
Tickets for Events and Experiences
If the people you know who live in an RV also travel frequently, tickets to an event might be the best gift you can give. Find out what their travel plans are for the next couple months . If possible, get them tickets to a concert or other event that suits their interests and timeline. You can also give an RV traveler tickets to an experience in a town where they might be traveling. A day at the zoo with the family or a wine tasting tour for two through the countryside are just some of the fun things to do in many areas. These ideas would make a perfect Christmas gift for a full-time RVer.
For many who choose the full-time RV life, experiences are what it’s all about. So giving a gift that allows your friend or family member to do something they might not do otherwise can be a magnificent way to support their lifestyle. It may not seem like much, but tickets to an event or experience could make it to the top of the favorite-gifts list.
Deciding on the ideal gift for someone who lives in a tiny space can be challenging. However, there are still ways to get them the perfect Christmas gift that doesn’t take up much space. Whether you choose a beautiful jigsaw puzzle or a digital subscription to an amazing podcast, this list provides great ideas on what to get a full-time RVer for Christmas, Subscribe to statebystate to get more information about traveling, RV life, and the places life takes us.
