Are you planning a weekend getaway with your family? When it comes to road trips, riding in an RV is the most practical option. Dunkel Industries has the most up-to-date and modern RV ever! It is not like other RVs out there that can’t withstand rough road terrains. The Dunkel Industries Luxury 4×4 is a fusion of all great things! It is made using a Ford F-650 commercial chassis and the Fabco military-grade 4×4 system. These gives the new RV that great capability to traverse not just planed road but also off-road terrains. Occupants will also be quite comfortable in it because of its luxurious features like custom wood, leather, and Fiberglass interior.

Being on the road for weeks at a time is not even a hardship on personal hygiene because the Dunkel RC comes with shower. There’s also a firewood box, camp seating, and storage bins that are handy when having picnics along the way.

Here is a full list of all the Dunkel Industries Luxury 4×4:
• Custom Seats
• Custom Cabinets
• Center Dash with Navigation, Stereo, Bluetooth, DVD, CD, and Laptop
• Rear Bed/Seat
• 2 Flat Screens 17″ and 12″
• LED Lighting (above and under cabinets)
• Rear Closet with Drawer
• 2 Custom Pull Out Tables
• 2 Hideaway Boxes (each side of rear seat)
• Kitchen Sink (folding)
• 2 Burner Stove
• Refridgerator
• Drivers air ride seat
• Upper Cabinets (6 Total)
• Back-up Camera also available for left and right side
• Monitor for cameras
• Four house batteries
• 18,000 BTU A/C-Heater

This RV seems very interesting right? However, it’s not sure yet whether Dunkel will make it available to the market.
 
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Kids are too impatient in travels. You can’t control their temper if they choose to get mad because of boredom. Children become stressed when they travel for an hour or more. This causes nausea and head- aches to them. So, when you travel with kids, keep them occupied with travel toys and games.  

You may try to bring auto accessories that can make traveling with kids more pleasant, safe, and fun. Start first with a DVD portable player. Here are more recommended enjoyable stuffs to bring while the family is traveling in car. A handy display cube which is soft and made out of fabric and a hand puppet called, Peek-a Boo Monkey Puppet and Play Cube can be enjoyed by mommy and toddlers, while daddy who is driving the car can join in dubbing for the puppets.  If your family is going to a vacation in the farm and you want to give them insight and excitement about the place bring Milestone’s Barnyard Sorter with you. This is another cloth toy shape in cuddly farm animals with sounds. These toys during car ride are for your child age 9 months to 1 year. 

For your child age 9 and above bring with you, Simpson’s Travel Trivia Game. This is the best way to know more about the gang in Springfield. To be more educational, Magnetic Scrabble is still a good choice. This is a great game to play with older kids. Lastly, Travel-Sized Mastermind is another superb game for kids nine and up. It’s a portable toy which can sharpen your child’s brain and can be also challenging to parents.  

Give also each child a bag or plastic storage container to keep his games and toys organized. Let him know that every toy or game must be put in its container after use. An auto accessory that works great for storing small toys in a plastic auto bin can be helpful. The most important is, keep a joyful heart to express your love to your children in special travels with the whole family. Remember, that there could never be more days like this in the future.

Adventurous people will never say no to road trips. To them, this is a great chance of seeing something of the world. However, road trips are more enjoyable if you have a companion. If you are planning to go on a trip, why not take you whole family with you? With your whole family in tow, the best vehicle for you is an RV or recreational vehicle.  So, what exactly is an RV? The term recreational vehicle is used to refer to a piece of equipment that is used both as a vehicle and a temporary travel home. It’s also referred to as motor home or motor caravan.  This is very ideal for activities like vacations and camping. Some people even make the RV their full-time home. They just stay in special trailer parks.

As you can see, riding in one is just like being home away from home. Many families find RVs very convenient, especially if there are lots of kids. There’s no rushing around just to go to the rest room because all of these normal activities can be done in the comfort of the RV. I’m sure you have seen movies where traveling families have to be content with the public rest room no matter how filthy it is just to relieve them of the call of nature. Since there’s no rushing around, you and your family can reach your destination, happy and relaxed.

Getting the right nutrition is also not a problem since the RV has its own kitchen.  You don’t have to resort to fast food all the time because you can cook your own choice of food. There’s an onboard refrigerator so you can stock your favorite fruits, vegetables, and drinks.

The RV has plenty of space so you can take the whole family. You can even bring your pet if you so desire. Aside from that, you can also bring what you want. There are many storage spaces in RVs. Children seats, toys, and clothes have plenty of space in the RV. Toys must never be forgotten especially if there are children on board. These will prevent them from getting bored during the drive.

To ensure an enjoyable and hassle-free drive in the RV, be sure to conduct a thorough inspection of its systems and parts. And even if you don’t find anything wrong, be sure to bring your toolbox for repair. 

With everything all set, there’s only one more thing you need to do. Enjoy the ride!

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When you walk along the streets do you notice people walking fast and doggedly ahead? Take time to observe them and you’ll see that’s the pattern their lives take every day. This is true especially for people who live in the city. People hardly seem to have time for anything else other than work and business commitments. In the middle of the hustle and bustle of city life, one will wonder how families survive. Because of their busy lives parents and children usually grow apart; they become like strangers living under roof. This should not be so. If you have a family, make sure that you make effort to spend quality time with them. Quality time forges unity between husbands and wives and their children.

One way of spending quality time is by going on a road trip with your family. This is one great time for all of you to have fun and make wonderful memories as a family. To be sure that you will enjoy there are some things that you need to observe.

It’s easy to have fun when everything is in its proper order, right? So, first thing to do if you are intend to go on a road trip – plan ahead. You have to think of a destination that will not tire you and your kids too much. Planning ahead involves determining what type of car is most suited to your family’s needs. A vehicle with more space is best so that the kids will not get cramped from sitting long hours. Also, weeks or days before the trip plan on what things to bring.

So, after doing the first step, next thing to do is finalize the things to bring. If your kids are toddlers or of school age be sure to let them have a backpack where they can put their special things. Books, crayons, handheld games, and other comfort items will keep them from getting bored during the drive. Of course, don’t forget to bring snacks. There’s nothing like hunger to make anyone cranky!

Be on the look out for motion sickness. Consult your doctor regarding the medication you’ll give the kids. Stopping for a bit and taking fresh air is a good idea for getting rid of nausea. Opening the car windows will also do in some cases.

Maintain a peaceful environment inside the vehicle. Bantering among siblings will not be avoided but be sure to keep it to a minimum. Point out the great sceneries outside. Stopping for a bit for a picture-taking session will keep the trip interesting.

These are only some tips to help you spend quality time with your family. Hope you find them helpful.

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