Top Motorhome Gift Ideas

Here at Spinney, our accessory shop is a constant source of the extras motorhomers require to enjoy a complete and fulfilling life on the road – from awnings to BBQ equipment, safety gear and more. If you’re searching for the perfect motorhome gifts for an enthusiast or you’re looking to enhance the functionality and comfort of your own mobile home from home, this edition of our blog presents our pick of the essentials…

Practical motorhome gift ideas

Awnings

One of the joys of motorhome living is being able to ‘take your home with you’ wherever you go. Not exactly, of course, but the idea of living the same way as at your bricks and mortar home but on a mobile scale is truly appealing. This, then, is likely to include spending some time outside around the motorhome, in essence your vehicle’s version of a garden. To provide some shelter, you can enhance the outdoor experience with a high-quality awning.

These versatile additions to every traveller’s kit will provide shade on a sunny day and, when the weather is less favourable, some protection against unexpected rain. As you search for the right awning to gift the motorhomer in your life, you should be able to find easy-to-install options with durable materials like weather-resistant fabric.

Outdoor furniture

Following directly on from the idea of an awning, spending any significant time outside of a leisure vehicle is likely to require the purchase of outdoor furniture. This will almost certainly include chairs and perhaps a table. Compact and collapsible options are ideal as they will take up little room in limited storage space (probably in the motorhome garage) when travellers are on the move. There are different styles to suit different tastes, and you should easily be able to find something to suit the traveller in your life, as well as the aesthetics of their motorhome!

BBQ / portable grill

A further likelihood for making the most of those ‘outside moments’ is having some sort of cooking gear – essentially, a BBQ or outdoor grill. The motorhome may have an external gas hook-up point, so if this is your choice of gift make sure you do your research and establish this as it will inform your choice. Otherwise, of course, there are more portable options which don’t rely on hooking up. There are compact and efficient options available, but whichever you choose, a BBQ or outdoor grill will ensure travellers can savour social afternoons or evenings with some tasty home-cooked food – so it will be a welcome gift.

Sat Nav Systems

The truth, these days, is that new motorhomes are likely to already be fitted with infotainment systems – in essence, small computers built in or installed and ‘plumbed in’ to the motorhome which offer digital assistance across a range of needs centred around information and entertainment (hence the name). These infotainment systems often include satellite navigation – a way of ensuring a smooth and efficient journey when travelling winding roads and diverse landscapes during a trip. If the motorhomer in your life does not have this facility aboard their vehicle then a reliable satellite navigation system designed specifically for motorhomes can be a great present to buy.

Tool kits

The open road brings endless possibilities, but it can also present the occasional big challenge. Gifting the motorhomer in your life a comprehensive motorhome-specific tool kit, to handle any minor on the road repairs or perform pretty routine maintenance tasks without a hitch, is a good move. From wrenches to screwdrivers, a tool kit in a sturdy carrying case (ensuring that your tools can stay secure, easily accessible and, importantly, together when you need them) is a great choice.

Fun and lifestyle motorhome gifts

Outdoor Games

No motorhome adventure is complete without leisure time – essentially, that’s why a motorhomer hits the road in the first place. To get away from it all, to explore, to adventure, to chill, to relax, to have fun. Compact and travel-friendly outdoor games are the perfect way for families or groups of friends to unwind and enjoy spending time in the great outdoors. The games, often ball-based, can also be a little more expansive and/or boisterous, so they’re a great way for the kids to burn off some of that excess energy during the day!

Interior touches

If you are buying gifts for a motorhomer then the chances are you know them pretty well and have a good grasp of their personal tastes. If you’re intending to buy them lifestyle gifts for the interior of their motorhome, then it’s important to get the aesthetic right and not go so far against the grain that the gift stands out as distasteful.

A good place to start is with bedding. A great night’s sleep is crucial for travellers to be able to enjoy the adventures that each day brings, so gifting bedding and linens in keeping with the interior vibe, and specifically designed for the dimensions of motorhome mattresses, will offer travellers a comfortable and snug sleep space. These bed sets often include fitted sheets, flat sheets and pillowcases. Mattress toppers can also be quite a good idea, as these enhance the comfort, particularly if they are memory foam.

Other ideas for interior touch gifts include cushions, candles, digital photo frames, mugs, pots or pans, fancy kettles and so on. Anything that adds a little extra practicality or comfort will also add great value to the motorhoming experience.

Carefully selecting thoughtful gifts and accessories for the motorhomer in your life is a sure fire way to make the experience better for them. So, think carefully about the gifts you’d like to provide and check out Spinney’s brilliant selection of gifts for motorhome owners. Help make every adventure an unforgettable one.