RV Vacation Planner

Cooking in a tiny RV kitchen is way easier when you have the right tools. After years of testing gear in our own RV, here are the space-saving, multi-use essentials that make meal prep simple and help you save money and eat healthier on the road. Perfect for families or full-timers. RVP lists may contain affiliate links that could earn RVP a small commission if you purchase through them at no extra cost to you. This will allow RVP to continue its support of the RV community.

Planning RV routes shouldn't take hours of guesswork. These are the apps, tools, and resources I use (and recommend to families) to plan routes, find campgrounds, avoid low bridges, and stay on budget. Most are free or low-cost, and they'll save you time and headaches on the road. Whether you're planning your first RV trip or your hundredth, these tools make life easier. RVP lists may contain affiliate links that could earn RVP a small commission if you purchase through them at no extra cost to you. This will allow RVP to continue its support of the RV community.

After helping hundreds of families plan safer RV trips, I've learned which safety gear actually matters and which factory equipment needs upgrading immediately. Most RVs come with bare-minimum safety items that won't protect you in real emergencies. This list covers fire safety, tire monitoring, gas detection, electrical protection, and roadside essentials that give you peace of mind on the road. Whether you're renting your first RV, just bought a used trailer, or upgrading your rig after years of travel, these are the non-negotiables. I've tested these products ourselves and wouldn't hit the road without them. Your family's safety is worth the investment. Start here. RVP lists may contain affiliate links that could earn RVP a small commission if you purchase through them at no extra cost to you. This will allow RVP to continue its support of the RV community.

We've helped hundreds of families plan their first RV trip — and the mistakes are almost always the same. Wrong gear, wrong order, and too much stuff that doesn't matter yet. This is the short list. The things that actually matter before your first trip, organized in the order, you need to think about them. Each section links to our full curated list if you want to go deeper into any category. RVP lists may contain affiliate links that could earn RVP a small commission if you purchase through them at no extra cost to you. This will allow RVP to continue its support of the RV community.

​This is our carefully selected list of the most reliable RV WiFi and connectivity solutions for new RV owners, full-time RV nomads, van-lifers, and weekend road warriors. If you’ve ever pulled into a beautiful campground only to find you can’t send an email, join a Zoom call, or stream Netflix, you know why RV internet is a top priority for all of us in this community. ​We built this list to help RV families find the best mobile internet so we can all stay connected no matter where the road takes us. From Starlink for RVs, 5G cell signal boosters to affordable mobile hotspots and even travel routers. These are the real-world tools we have used that have actually kept us connected while traveling or camping off-grid, and they will do the same for you, too. ​Start with the section that matches your biggest pain point. Most RVs need at least two of these solutions working together to stay connected. You don’t need every item here, but the right combination of RV connectivity gear will ensure you can work remotely, stream reliably, and even keep the GPS talking whether you’re in a packed RV park or miles from the nearest town. RVP lists may contain affiliate links that could earn a small commission if you purchase through them. This WILL NOT cost you any extra. This small commission allows RVP to continue its support of the RV community.