Christmas is all about family, traditions and festive decorations. And if you're lucky enough to own an Entegra Coach, you know that your motorhome is your home away from home. So, why not give it a Christmas makeover and make it even more festive?
Here are some easy tips to help you do just that:
- LED lights are your friends. They're energy-efficient and last forever, making them perfect for motorhomes. Use them inside, outside, or both—go wild! We like the LED lights with a remote control that offer different settings with light patterns and colors. They come in a variety of lengths, shapes and colors. If you use lights that also have plastic tinsel incorporated, do not hang them outside against your coach’s paint as the sun may imprint the tinsel. For this reason, we string between our mirrors to avoid any contact with our paint, but still provide a festive presence in December.
- Hang your Christmas stockings. They're a classic Christmas decoration and can easily be hung anywhere in your motorhome. Try the door handles, cabinet knobs, or your fireplace if you have one. We love hanging them from the cabinet above our fireplace for a cozy Christmas appearance. We also hang a few ornaments around and festive reindeer headbands by our door to wear on our walks in the park. They are great conversation starters.
- Get a Christmas tree. If you have the space, a small Christmas tree can be a great addition to your motorhome. Look for artificial trees specifically designed for motorhome. We found ours on clearance after Christmas last year. On travel days, I simply wrap a sheet around it, then secure it in my office chair. As I decorate, I bend hooks around the branches to secure them, so they don’t fall off easily and it makes setup a breeze. Of course, we try to only relocate a few times in December, so we can enjoy our decorations without the hassle of packing between locations.
- Deck out the outside. Add some Christmas cheer to your motorhome's exterior with LED lights, wreaths, and other decorations. Just make sure they're lightweight and won't damage your motorhome's paint or exterior. Also ensure they can withstand the weather in your area. Wind and rain can certainly put a damper on your Christmas spirit when your decorations are destroyed or end up 3 sites away in the dog park. Less is best, as it only takes a little Christmas décor to put you in the Christmas spirit.
Remember the Reason. We’ve all heard the term, “The reason for the season.” Regardless of your religious convictions, there is a reason for the season in everyone’s heart. Make your reason meaningful to you and your family. You don’t need to leave your traditions behind when you are in your motorhome. Our family makes a traditional Christmas cheeseball, using a recipe handed down from one generation to another. Of course, we’ll be making it to share with family and friends in RV parks and places we visit. We bring a few Christmas keepsakes on the road with us and try to attend church services in person (but sometimes virtual), participate in community events and anything else that might be in the area we are traveling to make Christmas special for us this year and future years.
With a little creativity, you can easily turn your Entegra Coach into a festive Christmas wonderland. So get decorating and enjoy the holiday season in your motorhome!
Entegra Coach Ambassadors: Cornerstone
In 2021, Jeri and Kenny Saulsbury sold their home in Texas, moved into
their Entegra Coach, and hit the road with their cat, Sophie, living the digital
nomadic lifestyle. When not on the road, they call Panama City Beach, FL
home during the winter.
