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RV Life / Road Life Essentials - Tested and Approved 5+ Years
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items We have been traveling full-time in an RV for 5 years, and these are all of the essentials that we recommend including the basics of water, sewer, power, etc. and more specific outdoor fun and boon docking essentials! See my other Benable list for st...
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Water
Power
Sewer / All Things Poop
Tires / Leveling
Boondocking / Dry Camping Essentials
Outdoor Space / Fun
Water
Softening your water on the road is important to protect your skin, hair, liver, etc. You are experiencing a wide variety of water quality as you travel around. This was a GAME CHANGER for my hair which was being fried by hard water the 1st 2 years o...
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Also found here: a.co/d/09ROJkkV
On The Go Portable Double Standard Water Softener & Conditioner
Inline dual water filteration system to add to filter your water. We change the filters every 3 months.
Dual Water Filter | Beech Lane
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Fantastic water filter to keep in your fridge
Also found here: https://a.co/d/02fZ6Whw
Also found here: https://a.co/d/02fZ6Whw
Waterdrop Chubby Pitcher Water Filter with Wooden Handle PT-04
Replacement Filters for the waterdrop
Waterdrop WD-PF-01A Plus NSF Replacement Filters, 3 Pack
Bleach tablets to use to easily deep clean your fresh water holding tanks
Evolve Bleach Tablet 32 ct Linen Breeze
Always good to have a backup water pump!
ECO-WORTHY 33-Series 110V 4.0GPM Water Pump
A great hose to use between your water filters and rv
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Camco TastePURE Drinking Water Hose | Cabela's
Great for storing hoses!
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Also: a.co/d/0fmivLw1
Camco RV Equipment Storage Bag with ID Tags
The perfect water hose!
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Also found here: a.co/d/0hNK3ohy
Camco EvoFlex Drinking Water Hose
You NEED a water pressure regulator at RV hookups, protect your RV from leaks!
RV360 Adjustable RV Water Pressure Regulator with Gauge, 0-85 PSI
Power
A surge protector is highly important in RV life!
RV Surge Protector 30A 12000J IP68 Green
Sewer / All Things Poop
The perfect sewer hoses!
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Also found: a.co/d/0aRA0Qyv
Camco Mega All in One, 9 Piece, 20' Sewer Drain System
Affordable RV Toilet Paper - Blacktank safe
Scott Rapid-Dissolving Toilet Paper, 12 Rolls
This valve helps prevent anything that has shaken loose during travel from coming out onto your hands while you are setting up your sewer connections at your next stop. IMO this is non-negotiable, even the best rvs leak a little during the sewer line...
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Also found here: a.co/d/0bWXouJ0
Valterra Sewer Waste Valve
Bumper mounted rack to hold your poop wagon!
RV Bumper Rack,Bumper Mount Tote Tank Holder,RV Bumper Support Bracket with Heavy-Duty Straps, and Fits 4-4.5 inches Wide and 3.6-6 inches high Bumpers.
Quick and easy to install, gives you extra storage for your sewer hoses!
Also can buy here: https://a.co/d/01XXR4Ji
Also can buy here: https://a.co/d/01XXR4Ji
Valterra Adjustable EZ Hose Sewer Hose Carrier, 3'-5' Black
The only holding tank treatment we've used that I feel like actually worked effectively. We started using other kinds at one point and had a poop pyramid so fast, back to happy camper we went!
Happy Campers RV Holding Tank Treatment - 64 treatments
Since this is wall mounted it doesn't budget on travel days! Plus it's silicon so it won't scratch your RV
Silicone Toilet Brush & Holder, Non-Slip, Wall/Floor
Get rid of smells in your RV bathroom.
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Also found here: a.co/d/04mUimMH
Poo-Pourri, Before-You-Go® Toilet Sprays, Lavender Vanilla, 2 fl oz (59 ml)
Retractable sewer hose holder. Love that it has a built in strap to hold it close when not in use.
Beech Lane 20 Foot RV Sewer Hose Support, Patented Nesting Design For Small Storage, Quick Setup and Collapse, Ensures Proper Drainage
Tires / Leveling
Spare Tire Cover with a hole, we use this to store our excess starlink cable and we just pull the cable through the hole to connect to starlink, keeps it all corraled!
Spare Tire Cover Black w/ Camera Hole PVC for Ford Bronco Jeep Wrangler 16R 29-31"
protect your tires from the sun!
Elements Black Tire Cover Pair, 24"-26"
We used to level our RV with the orange blocks and they were constantly breaking and it took forever. Leveling using these are quick and easy. Just as good as the Anderson ones but waaaay cheaper
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You can also purchase here: https://a.co/d/0cuRNiXo
12" Stackable Leveler | Beech Lane
solid chokes, you don't need anything fancier than this
HAUL-MASTER Solid Rubber Wheel Chock
it is important to have a way to inflate your own tires! We have used this thing 75+ times, it's worth its weight in gold!
VIAIR 400P-RV Portable 12V Tire Inflator
Boondocking / Dry Camping Essentials
A high quality 25lb water bladder for filling water to bring back to pump into your RV
25 Gallon Food Grade Water Bladder w/ Brass Fittings
We have a 55 gallon portable holding tank.
This allows you to empty your tank without moving your rv!
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This allows you to empty your tank without moving your rv!
Also found here: https://a.co/d/02vy9LtC
Camco Rhino Portable Holding Tank, 15-gallon
Very important if you are taking your off paved roads, especially if you are going onto sand or areas with mud/clay. These have been a lifesaver more than one occasian (both for us and others)
BUNKER INDUST Off-Road Traction Boards with Jack Base,Pair Recovery Track 4X4 Jeep Truck Emergency Tire Traction Mat with Bag -Sand, Mud, Snow Tracks Black Traction Pad (Gen 7th)
Rapid tire deflation, important for if you are taking your rv onto the beach or other unpaved surfaces!
Boulder Tools Heavy Duty Rapid Tire Deflator & Molle Pouch - Precision Release Button Air Down Offroad Kit - Glows in Dark, Bonus: Valve Caps, Cores, Repair Tool | Quickly Deflate 4x4 Off Road Tires
Great multi-speed USB charged fan for those hot days. You can clip it to so many things and adjust the angles so many different ways. The charge lasts a long time too!
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also found: amazon.com/dp/B08866RDYK
Black 10000mAh Rechargeable Portable, 8-Inch Battery Operated Clip on Fan, USB, 4 Speeds, Strong Airflow, Sturdy Clamp for Office Desk Golf Car Outdoor Travel Camping Tent Gym Treadmill
A grass mat to stand on while taking an outdoor shower
Fake Grass for Dogs, Indoor Outdoor Mat 29.5x17
Outdoor Space / Fun
Great, easy to set up and break down outdoor projector screen. Takes up very little storage space!
120in Outdoor Projector Screen w/ Stand 16:9
Fantastic outdoor smart projector, easy to setup, great image quality, takes up very little storage space.
ONOAYO 1080P Outdoor 4K Projector WiFi6
Great outdoor mat, reversible, made from recycled plastic
9'x12' Black and White Tribal Glamp Mat for RVs and Camping — Glamplife
These things are so fun, you have a lot of control over the colors and lighting patterns from an app on your phone.
48 foot option here: amazon.com/dp/B088K4QSRV
48 foot option here: amazon.com/dp/B088K4QSRV
Govee Smart Outdoor S14 Bulb String Lights 2
Great for kicking back and putting up your feet or adding as a last minute chair. Takes us very little storage space
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Also found here: https://a.co/d/0bSia1jc
Trail Stool
Misc Small Upgrades
All RV keys are basically copies of eachother, and its way too easy to lock yourself out. Swapping the main door lock for an RVLock is one of the first things we do with a new RV!
RVLOCK Compact RV Lock Keyless Entry with Remote, Secure Camper Latch Replacement, Durable RV Door Lock Replacement for Trailers with Patented Security Technology
An amazing upgrade if your rv fridge door latch isn't doing the job. Our fridge kept opening on travel days until we made this simple swap.
RV Refrigerator Door Latch Travel Lock
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After we added a mattress topper to our RV bed we needed to upgrade the struts that hold up the bed to access the under storage. These were an easy swap out and now I don't have to hold the bed up myself to access what is stored beneth
HUOPO 20 inch 100lbs Gas Struts for Heavy Lid, 20" RV Bed Lift Kit, Gas Shocks Lift Support for Camper Bed Storage Food Truck Window Basement Door Outdoor TV Cabinet, 2 Pack (with Mounting Brackets)
Easy install to keep items in your bathroom in place during travel. Perfect if you have a corner shelf!
Safoner RV Shower Corner Storage Bar- Adjustable Stainless Steel Rod for Corner Shelves in Camper, Length 7.9-13.7 inches- RV Bathroom Organization Must Have Accessories (2 Pack)
It is important to have some kind of liner under your mattress in an RV otherwise mold will start to develope under the mattress. We have tried several different kinds and this one is my fav!
RV Accessories Mattress Underlay- Breathable Ventilation Pad for Campers and Motorhomes- Keeps Beds Dry by Promoting Airflow (RV Short Queen 74'' x 60'')
If your RV tool box doesn't lock, this is an easy swap out!
PLLW-C5601-2006-1PK Global Comp PRO Water Resistant Compression Latch 4 in. - 60mm
Insulate your windows in extreme temps. Cut these to the general size of your window and keep the heat or cold out! They make a HUGE difference in maintaining the temp in your RV.
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Also found here: a.co/d/0eOzOKQQ
Reflectix® Double Reflective Insulation, 10' x 48"
The radios that we use to talk to eachother while backing the trailer. Super easy and reliable
Motorola T600 Talkabout Radio, 2 Pack
Kitchen
Stainless steel with a removable handle for easy storage. Because they are stainless steel these won't chip during travel like ceramic and you aren't getting any toxic chemicals leaking into your food.
3-Ply Stainless Steel Cookware Set, Removable Handle
Add to your kitchen or bathroom to add a little personality and color to your rv :)
SMART TILES 5 Sheets 9x9 Peel & Stick Backsplash
Extra removable handle to use on your pots and pans
Removable Pot Handle Grip for Cookware
Satellite Internet / Starlink
A way we mount our satellite flagpole when our bumper is too close to the trees. This can go under the front jack, under a picnic table, etc.
Tire Mount for Portable Flagpole, 2-1/4"
Another way to mount starlink is to your ladder (if you have a permanent ladder). We no longer have a permanent ladder so we moved away from this, but it worked great when we did!
Gen 2 Found here: https://a.co/d/01Z90Kxt
Gen 2 Found here: https://a.co/d/01Z90Kxt
Ladder - Flag Pole Buddy Gen 3 Starlink Mounting Kit
The flagpole buddy for starlink
16' Sectional Aluminum Flag Pole (pole only)
Bumping mounting kit for flagpole buddy or any flagpole.
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Flagpole Hitch Mount
Roof / Seams
The best cleaner, this thing makes your roof look so fresh and clean!!
2 Pack La's Totally Awesome Cleaner & Degreaser 40 Oz
Self leveling sealant to use on your roof seams (NOT ON SIDE SEAMS)
Dicor Self-Leveling Ultra Sealant, White
We use this on our silicon seams when they need to be redone!
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Also found here: a.co/d/02VpfUua
Geocel Pro Flex Flexible RV Sealant, Clear, 10oz. Cartridge
For Quick roof sealing!
Beech Lane RV Roof and Leak Permanent Repair Tape 4" x 50', Permanently Stops Camper Roof Leaks, UV and Weatherproof Sealant