Chances
are, you got yourself a large vehicle in order to accommodate your
friends, or perhaps you aim to make new ones in the comfort of your own
ride. You know what? No judgement, I totally get your logic. It’s
totally great that you’re actually thinking about other people when
you’re getting your ride. It’s self-serving, but at the same time, other
people benefit from your decision, right?
So,
kicking any scruples or potential guilt aside, you certainly want to
make your spacious party wagon a most attractive and comfortable place
for you and your would-be passengers. You have to make some
cost-effective and game-changing modifications that’ll turn your utility
vehicle into a full-on gang machine!
Multimedia Delights
In
the days of old, an 8-track player with some tinny-sounding speakers
would have been enough, but hey, we’re in the age of information now.
This might be the single most expensive upgrade you have to do to your
wheels, but it will also count the most. You don’t need to go way
overboard on this (unless you can really afford to); just get a decent
set of speakers with a respectable amount of bass. If you still have
some budget left over, an LCD screen with a multimedia player (which is
nowadays is usually going to be a gaming console) to allow you to
actually play games, doubling the fun potential for all the passengers!
Interior Comfort
You’re
going to be spending a lot of time inside your wagon of carousing (I’m
running out of synonyms for “party van” so sue me), the interior has got
to be comfortable, relatively spacious, and conducive to fun times.
It’d be great if there were no sharp corners or things that could end up
injuring you in moments of recklessness, too. The mini-bar, if you do
have one, should have plastic bottles and cups to avoid the horrors of
shattered glass, ideally.
External Upgrades
We’re
talking about vans and pickup trucks here. There’s no pressing need to
make it sleek and aerodynamic; it would be better that it would be built
tough and carry as much as it can without buckling. This is why I am a
proponent of adding overhead racks, bull bars, and whatever
hardcore-looking stuff onto your party rig. When things get crazy and
everyone’s trying to get on your vehicle, you’ll be glad that it has all
these tough upgrades.
There are many online and offline stores selling pickup truck accessories
like the one shown above, just be sure you’re getting durable stuff
that’s covered by a warranty. Also, make certain that in all the
upgrades suggested, skilled and experienced technicians are available to
install them; unless you’re already good with these things, I wouldn’t
suggest DIY-ing these on your van or truck.
Even
with all of these upgrades and stuff, don’t waste your hard-earned cash
and limbs by driving drunk. If you get alcohol into your system, find a
place to park and resume the inebriation from there. Keep the party
rolling!
About the Author
Stacey
Thompson is a professional writer, marketer, entrepreneur, and a lover
of weird little animals. She is based in San Diego, California, and is
still choosing which parts and colors to use in tricking her own ride.
Stacey and her friends talk about these and other topics in their blog, Word Baristas.