RV ESSENTIALS
We are not sponsored by any of the products below. However, we have used all these products during our camping adventures. Many of these products we still use today. Products that failed us will not be listed nor will we ever recommend them to you. All of these recommended products were purchased by us with our own personal funds.
Lead free, brass water pressure regulator. Pre-adjusted to 45 PSI. Help prevent your RV's water pipes from damage due to high pressure at campgrounds, RV resorts, etc.
This 30 Amp RV Surge Protector by Progressive Industries is a real guard for your RV electronics. Its smart surge protection capacities help to protect your RV appliances against voltage fluctuations and power surges.
This 50 Amp RV Surge Protector by Progressive Industries is a real guard for your RV electronics. Its smart surge protection capacities help to protect your RV appliances against voltage fluctuations and power surges.
This is a female adapter for you to convert the power at a campground to fit for your 50 Amp RV.
This is a female adapter for you to convert the power at a campground to fit for your 30 Amp RV.
We have three tank treatments listed here and on our site, all three work about the same. Of all the tank products that we have used, these are the three that we have found to be the best for us. Its just your personal preference as to which one you prefer.
We have three tank treatments listed here and on our site, all three work about the same. Of all the tank products that we have used, these are the three that we have found to be the best for us. Its just your personal preference as to which one you prefer. We do personally like Liquified the best due to the bottle having a measuring spout. And this make tank treatment a little easier.
We have three tank treatments listed here and on our site, all three work about the same. Of all the tank products that we have used, these are the three that we have found to be the best for us. Its just your personal preference as to which one you prefer.
The only negative that we had with Happy Camper is that its a powder, which you have to mix. Powders can create sediment in your tanks over time. If your storing Happy Camper store in room temperature and not in your
This is a great starter kit and will last you for years if you take care of them. We suggest also getting a clear 45 degree hose adapter to put on at your RV connection so you can see that your sewer is draining, especially if your drain line is a good distance from your RV. Extra hose is always a plus as well. This kit comes with 20' of hose which should be fine in most campgrounds.
This is a nice and compact sewer hose support that expands up to 20'. We have ours for years with no issues and it does a nice job of keep your sewer hose off of the ground. We have ran across a few campgrounds that require these.
If you camp anywhere that does not have full hooks ups (sewer) and your tanks get full the only way to drain them is to take your RV to the dump station. This solves that problem, by enabling you to drain your tanks into this tote then you just connect the tote to your truck hitch and empty it at the dump station. You might have to make a few trips but its better than breaking camp and resetting back up.
We highly recommend adding this adapter to your sewer hose kit. This will be the first attachment to your RV then attach your hose after. The reason is you will want to make sure that your tanks are draining properly. This simple clear adapter can save you a lot of headaches. This is especally nice when the sewer connection at the campsite is a good distance away from your camper.
Drinking water safe, lead-free and phthalate free. Clean and good taste water for RV camping. No plastic or rubber smell even when used outdoors in the sun for a long time. Come with a storage bag to prevent the hose from becoming a mess and always keep it well-organized and clean.
If you have black tank flush ports on your camper, you are going to want to use a separate hose. You never want to use your fresh water hose to flush out your black tank. We like the orange hoses because it helps to prevent you from mistaking your fresh water hose for you flush hose. We have two of these also for a total of 50 FT. And we have had to use both at times.
Wheel chocks are a must. And do yourself a favor do not buy the cheap plastic ones at Walmart, they will fail. Solid rubber wheel chocks are very important.
These levelers will make your camping set up so much easier. You simply pull or back into your site, put these under tires and pull forward or backwards until you are level from side to side. Then simply use your hitch jack to level your camper from front to back. Gone are the days of using wood blocks and taking repeated attempts to level your rig. These have reduced couples arguments during set up trust me we know lol.
RV Leveling Blocks can be stacked to level the RV at the height you need, and can also be used for trailer jacks, stabilizers, and other purpose. These leveling blocks are made of Polypropylene materials with anti-UV aging additives, and increased density and thickness of the structure. We use these under our stabilizers to prevent them from sinking into the sand, mainly because we do a lot of beach camping in Florida.
Its very important that your pull behind is level, especially if you have a absorption (gas/electric) fridge. Regardless its important for your camper to level, for your slides, doors, etc. You do not need a fancy leveling system a simple level like this one is what we used for years.
2 – way radios are very important when backing or pulling through your campsites. You have another person guide you back watching for low tree limbs and your RV swing. They are also important in areas that do not have cell service. The purpose of going camping is to get away. Many of the places that we go do not have cell service. These are great to have in case of an emergency and/or to monitor weather situations with the NOAA radio. These have 11 weather stations with a
A good tire pressure monitoring system is extremely important. We like the TST because we can charge the monitor and it will last all day during travel days which alleviates the need for another cord on the truck dash and another item to find a plug for. We typically charge this over night so its ready. The battery life is amazing. They say that the monitor can last from 7 - 10 days on a single charge.
Tire gauge accuracy is a must when your towing around 10k pounds behind your truck or more. And proper tire inflation is extremely important. We like this one because you can connect it to your air compressor and inflate your tires to proper psi in just minutes. This one is one of the more accurate ones that we have have found. We prefer the digital ones over the gauges because they have been more accurate for us.
This is the best portable option that we have found that attaches to your RV battery. It is durable and reliable. It also has a total of 26 LF of cord between the power cord and air hose which has been plenty for us.
Emergency's do happen and you want to be prepared in case you are ever in one. Camping in the outdoors and away from medical care is no place to be without a solid first aid kit. Hopefully you never have to use it.
Roadside flares are another must have. And unfortunately, we have had to use them, and we have learned from not having a good set of flares. We have been stuck on the side of the road for over 10 hours in the past. These are bright and rechargeable. In fact, in an emergency, you recharge them in your tow vehicle or your camper. I charge ours before every trip.
This kit has bailed us out of some situations on more than one occasion. I cringe every time we drive through road construction or see debris on the road. It is very easy to pick up a nail that falls off a truck carrying debris or materials. This kit can get you and your family to a safe location quickly.
It is never fun sitting on the side of the road, and its dangerous. It is important that you are highly visible to passing traffic. We unfortunately have tested these many times and passing tractor trailers will not blow these over. They are tried and true. I hope you never have to use them but they are good to have just in case.
Don’t waste your time or money on those cheap blue water filters they do not work. Trust us, we know lol. This is the best water filter that we have found for the money. We use the Dirt-guard in conjunction with the 1-micron Clear2O water filter and it has made a tremendous difference. You never know the quality of the water of the campsite that you are visiting so it’s good to be safe.
This is a true one piece solid 1-micron filter. You can use as a stand alone or with the Clear2O Dirt-guard. If you this filter in half (when your done with it of course) it does not have granules like all the other filters. Because of this water is forced through the filter. The Dirt-guard captures the larger debris, and the 1-micron catches the rest.
We don't like to play around when it comes to flashlights. And I don't want to have to ask the question of how old the batteries are. We have one of these in every vehicle and several in the camper. They work in the rain and we keep them charged up. Ours are over 5 years old and still working fine. In fact we use some them every single day.
Furrion Wireless RV Backup camera. This is a must have and works fantastic. It has a really nice 7" monitor. This camera has made towing and changing lanes so much easier. It also easy to install. Most campers are already preset for this camera. All you have to do is take off the cover, plug it in and screw it back in to the back of your camper.
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