The right lights can give the right spark

Having the proper lighting on the patio of an RV is not only important for safety's sake but it can also be a nice way to show off a bit of personality. Remember, the area surrounding your vehicle is the backdrop for those cookouts before a big race, where longtime friends can gather, eat the finest meats and crack open a few beers.

One great item available to RV owners is the etched bronze globe light with black cord, which can be found on Camping World. The round lights are both bright enough to give the proper spark to the darker conditions and subtle enough to make an environment intimate.

"[It's] great on bright when eating, then dim them down for quiet time sitting around the fire," wrote a reviewer on Camping World. "Put the inner box with lamp divider inside a larger plastic tote and [it] is perfect for storing. Each lamp still has its own pocket and cord folds on top."

Let's face it, traveling across the country is expensive enough without overspending on items like lights. Knowing where to shop can give a driver more money to make it to his favorite race and other activities.