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Practical camping gear, travel resources, and road-trip tools for life with an RV and beyond.
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Comfort, kitchen, and inside-the-camper helpers.
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12-Ounce Beverage Can Dispenser
These are the beverage-can dispensers we use to organize 12-ounce cans in the camper. Check the dispenser dimensions against the intended refrigerator or pantry space.
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12-Volt Bedside Fan
This is the 12-volt bedside fan we use in the camper for personal airflow without relying on the rooftop air conditioner. Confirm the connector and mounting arrangement for your setup.
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17-Inch RV Refrigerator Bars, 3-Pack
Spring-loaded bars help keep food and supplies from shifting inside the refrigerator. Measure the opening before choosing a size.
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Collapsible Bowl and Colander Set
A collapsible bowl and colander set provides useful food-prep pieces without claiming the permanent cabinet space of full-size rigid bowls.
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Collapsible Dish Drying Rack Portable Dish Drainers for Kitchen Counter with Drainboard
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Collapsible Laundry Hamper
A collapsible hamper gives dirty clothes a home at camp, then folds flatter when it is empty or stored between trips.
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Folding Rocker Chair
This is the folding rocker chair we bought for campsite seating. It gives us a proper rocking chair at camp and folds down for travel and storage.
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Locking TV Wall Mount for RV Travel
This is the locking TV mount we added so the television can be secured close to the wall for travel. Check the television's VESA pattern, weight and mounting surface before choosing a mount.
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Nesting Food-Storage Containers with Locking Lids
Nesting containers make better use of limited camper storage, while locking lids help organize leftovers and ingredients between meals.
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Non-Slip Cabinet and Drawer Liner
A non-slip liner can help keep dishes, cookware and small supplies from sliding around in camper cabinets and drawers while traveling.
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Queen Bed-in-a-Box Mattress
We replaced the original camper mattress with this bed-in-a-box model. It is the exact mattress we bought for a more comfortable night's sleep in the camper.
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RV Showerhead with Pause and Flow Control
A handheld RV showerhead with convenient flow controls can make a compact camper shower easier to use while managing water from a limited fresh-water supply.
Check Current Price →Pap's Tool Shed
Practical gear for connecting, leveling, protecting, and maintaining the camper.
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New Camper Setup Essentials
What commonly comes with a new camper: the shore-power cord or connection. What commonly does not: the potable-water hose, filter, pressure regulator, fresh-tank filler, sewer connections, wheel chocks, leveling blocks, and hitch or weight-distribution equipment.
Dealers often sell a basic starter package, but contents and quality vary. Confirm the exact delivery list for your camper before buying.
Electrical Protection
We use this
Power Watchdog 30A EPO Portable
Our current 30-amp surge protector adds Bluetooth monitoring, replaceable surge protection, and emergency power-off protection.
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Compatibility option
Power Watchdog 50A EPO Portable
The 50-amp version of the Power Watchdog EPO system for campers equipped with 50-amp shore power.
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TastePURE Premium Drinking Water Hose, 25 ft
A dedicated potable-water hose with machined fittings for connecting the camper to a drinking-water source.
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TastePURE Inline RV Water Filter with Hose Protector
An inline filter that reduces sediment, chlorine, odor, and unpleasant taste before campground water enters the camper.
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Adjustable RV Water Pressure Regulator
Campground pressure can vary. This adjustable regulator helps protect the camper's hose, fixtures, and plumbing.
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RV Water Tank Filler with Shutoff Valve
A shutoff-controlled attachment for filling a gravity-fed fresh-water tank without fighting hose backflow.
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Researched upgrade
Viper 20-Foot RV Sewer Hose Kit
Our researched replacement candidate for the RhinoEXTREME: substantial TPE construction with conventional rotating RV connections.
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Our preferred pick
Sidewinder 20-Foot Sewer Hose Support
A folding support that maintains drainage slope and keeps the sewer hose off the ground where required.
Check Current Price →Leveling and Stabilizing
We use this
Lynx Levelers 10-Pack with Cap and Bag
These are the modular leveling blocks we carry and use with our camper. They store compactly and are made in America.
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Recommended essential
Wheel Chocks with Rope, 2-Pack
Use conventional wheel chocks before unhitching. The connecting rope makes them easier to retrieve.
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RV Stabilizing Jack Pads, 4-Pack
These pads spread stabilizer-foot load over soft ground and help keep compatible jacks from sinking.
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Camco FasTen RV Leveling High-Gain Base, 2-Pack
These are the two nesting support blocks we use under our camper's tongue jack. They provide a broad, tall base and compact storage.
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Recommended stabilizer
X-Chock Wheel Stabilizer Pair
X-Chocks reduce movement between compatible tandem tires after the trailer is secured with conventional wheel chocks.
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We use this
Beech Lane Wireless RV Leveling System
Installed inside our camper, it connects to a phone by Bluetooth and gives real-time front-to-back and side-to-side guidance.
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Compatibility option
15A Male to 30A Female PowerGrip Dogbone
For connecting a 30-amp camper to a properly protected household receptacle for battery charging and limited loads.
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30A Male to 50A Female PowerGrip Dogbone
For plugging a 50-amp camper into an available 30-amp campground receptacle; available power remains limited to 30 amps.
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Compatibility option
50A Male to 30A Female PowerGrip Dogbone
For plugging a 30-amp camper into a 50-amp campground receptacle without changing the camper's 30-amp limit.
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Recommended essential
Pencil Tire Gauge, 20-120 PSI
A simple metal gauge with range for many truck and trailer tires; always follow the vehicle and tire placards.
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Recommended essential
DOT Roadside Warning Triangles, 3-Pack
Three folding reflective triangles provide multiple warning points when the tow vehicle or camper is disabled.
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GUTA Tire Pressure Monitoring System
A tire-pressure monitoring option for RVs and trailers with long-range connectivity, multiple sensor styles, and alerts for up to 24 tires.
Check Current Price →The Road Locker
Travel, overnight stays, and road resources.
Harvest Hosts
Harvest Hosts connects RV travelers with participating farms, wineries, breweries, distilleries, golf courses, community hosts, and other locations that offer overnight stays to members.
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Vrbo
A vacation-rental option focused on whole-home stays, useful for family trips, cabins, and non-RV travel.
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