Your Definitive List of Game Day Essentials for Tailgating in Your VW SUV

And Where to Find a Volkswagen SUV When Shopping for New Cars for Sale in Houston

We love game day here in Houston. Even though the Texans aren’t looking like playoff contenders this year, that doesn’t mean we won’t win when it comes to tailgating. We practically invented the art of the pre-game party.

When you hit the lot at NRG Stadium, you can see smoke all around you from the various grills and smokers that everyone has fired up. There are burgers and ribs and dogs as far as the eye can see. Not to mention, a king’s ransom of adult beverages.

Whether you’re new to tailgating or a seasoned veteran, one thing can make or break your tailgating experience – your vehicle. Considering that everything is bigger in Texas, you’ll need to go with the biggest Volkswagen SUV you can find to ensure all your tailgating essentials fit along with all your passengers. The following is our definitive list of game day essentials you’ll need for your next visit to NRG stadium.

#1 – A Texas-Sized Cooler

The first thing that your Volkswagen SUV will need to hold is a cooler big enough to contain all your beverages and any meats that you plan on grilling. When it comes to coolers, don’t be afraid to go a little bit bigger than what you think you’ll need. Trust us, you’ll be thankful to have the extra space. You can also save yourself a little bit of effort if you go with a cooler with wheels. It makes moving things around much easier.

#2 – A Reliable Grill with All the Essentials

On game day, it’s not uncommon for folks to start showing up hours before the game so they can set up their grills and smokers. Although we’re partial to traditional coal grilling, you can speed up the grilling process by going with a propane grill. Make sure to pack up all your grilling essentials such as seasoning and BBQ utensils. Once you’re all done grilling, you can pack everything up into your VW SUV.

#3 – A Super-sized Portable Speaker

The roar of the crowd will be your soundtrack inside NRG stadium. Outside, however, you get to play the DJ. Do yourself a favor and invest in a powerful portable speaker with Bluetooth capability. You can stow it in the back of your VW SUV and control everything remotely from your smartphone.

#4 – Canopy Tent and Chairs
Now that we’re officially in the fall weather season, things can get a little bit dicey from time to time when tailgating. Although we can normally rely on mild weather here in Houston, there may be the random day where you have to deal with rain. A great way to get around that is by investing in a canopy tent so that you can give your tailgating crew some coverage when it’s most needed. Don’t forget to invest in a few chairs so that everyone can sit comfortably underneath it. If you happen to go with a big canopy tent, make sure that your VW SUV has enough storage.

Ready to Check Out a New Volkswagen for Sale? Visit VW Cypress!

Now that you know your list of game day essentials for your next tailgating excursion, your next step is to find the perfect VW SUV to carry it in. As the leading new car dealership here in Houston, VW Cyprus carries a wide variety of Volkswagen SUVs to suit any driving style, storage needs, and family dynamic.

If you want to maximize your storage and power, then you’ll definitely want to check out the Volkswagen Atlas, which is one of the best-selling new cars for sale in Houston. However, we also have slick and stylish subcompact SUVs, such as the all-new Volkswagen Taos. Ready to go electric? We carry the award-winning VW ID.4, which was the winner of the 2021 World Car of the Year Award. No matter what kind of Volkswagen SUV you’re looking for, VW Cypress has you covered!

Not yet in the market for a VW SUV? No problem!

VW Cyprus also carries a wide variety of used cars and certified pre-owned vehicles that have undergone a 100+ point inspection. Additionally, you can always find great deals on VW products and services in our specials section.

The best way to check out our VW SUVs and other vehicles is by visiting our dealership directly. VW Cypress is conveniently located at 19550 Northwest Fwy in Houston. Call us at (281) 532-8824 or e-mail us directly using the contact form on our website. For routine maintenance, service, or repairs, please contact the VW service center to make an appointment.

Important notification to our customers: Volkswagen Cypress SALES operations will move into its new location at 11411 Farm to Market 1960 West in Houston, TX, after the holidays! SERVICE operations will also move to a new location after the holidays. Its new stand-alone building can be found at 10828 Steepletop Drive in Houston, TX, located just one minute away from the SALES.

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