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Mastering RV maintenance with the perfect caulking gun

RV Travel -
By Dustin Simpson Learn all about mastering RV maintenance with the perfect caulking gun in this informative video from a skilled RV repair shop owner—me!...

The hot and cold of tankless RV water heaters

Tony Barthel -
Why are you seeing tankless water heaters suddenly being included in so many RVs? A few years ago, these were luxury items, and now...

The simple fix for a rocking RV

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
It doesn’t take much to make a parked RV feel like it’s floating. Even with RV wheel chocks in place, that slow rocking can...

An easy fix for a shower that won’t drain

RV Travel -
By Dustin Simpson If you’re showering in your RV and you’re standing in a couple of inches of water, or if the water just isn’t...

Great RV Accessories Newsletter #87

Cheri Sicard -
Greetings, fellow RVers! With RV life, sometimes you just need a little bit of help. That's why, this issue, among other great stuff we are...

How to adjust your RV toilet seat height

RV Travel -
By Russ and Tiña De Maris Hate to let you in on a little secret, but the older we get, the harder it is to...

The 2-in-1 RV tank cleaner for all RV water tanks

RV Travel -
By Dustin Simpson Join me in the video below as we say goodbye to stubborn tank deposits and hello to hassle-free cleaning with the revolutionary...

Your RV is a rolling earthquake—These gadgets protect what’s inside

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
Every time you pull your RV onto the road, you’re putting everything inside through a rolling earthquake for hours at a time. Protecting cookware...

Check out the BougeRV portable camping shower—propane- and lithium-powered

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By Cheri Sicard A portable shower only earns its place in camp gear if it heats fast, packs small, and doesn't fight back every time...

Smart ways to use suction cups around your RV

Gail Marsh -
I’ve been hesitant to use (and recommend) RV products that rely on suction cups. That’s mostly because I remember (and cringe at) past failures. But...

How useful are fifth wheel king pin stabilizers?

RV Travel -
By Russ and Tiña De Maris One fifth wheel owner we know refuses to set foot in her fiver unless the front end is "supported"...

Helpful RV gadgets for those with arthritis or weak hands

Gail Marsh -
My mother-in-law could tear a large Las Vegas phone book in half. Really! I wish I had her amazing hand strength! Maybe you, too, struggle...

Cool RV Tools: Meet the Spider Tool Holster BitGripper

RV Travel -
By Dustin Simpson These "cool tools" are tools and gadgets that we actually use in the RV industry! We also believe they will be helpful...

Big Amazon RV gear sale runs through March 31— Check out these deals!

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
The Amazon RV gear sale is underway and runs through March 31. If you’ve been putting off replacing worn-out gear, this may be the...

The best magnetic gadgets for your RV

Gail Marsh -
Stick ‘em up! (No, this isn’t a robbery tutorial.) Instead, here are several great RV tips that use magnets to make life on the...

Great RV Accessories Newsletter #86

Cheri Sicard -
Greetings, fellow RVers! It's finally spring, which means it's time to head outside!!! This issue, among other great stuff we are liking, we focus on...

Farm and ranch store RV gear— Finding essentials in unexpected places

Video Editor -
By Cheri Sicard Sometimes you can find great RV gear in unexpected places on the road. Case in point: In the video below, we go...

Block window glare with movable sunshades

RV Travel -
By Kate Doherty Up until 2019, we flew our four-passenger airplane some 250+ hours per year for business. Then we traded in those three wheels...

Road-ready gadgets that make RV life easier, especially for seniors

Gail Marsh -
Living the RV life should feel like freedom, but lately it’s been a bit of a struggle. My husband awaits knee replacement surgery, and I’ve...

Smart ways RVers use suction grab bars in their RVs

Gail Marsh -
You may already keep removable suction-cup grab bars in your RV shower for safety. Did you know that these handy bars can be used in...

How to make an easy DIY sink

Video Editor -
By Cheri Sicard While this video was apparently made in Japan, its ingenious DIY sink idea can definitely be used for van life here in...

VannCamp insulated blackout window covers for vans

Video Editor -
By Cheri Sicard Sleeping in a van or RV can feel like trying to nap in a streetlamp. Even when it's cloudy, light still sneaks...

These collapsible water bottles are an awesome camping accessory

Cheri Sicard -
I was recently gifted a set of these collapsible water bottles, and after using them for the last month, I am sorry I had...

Great RV Accessories Newsletter #85

Cheri Sicard -
Greetings, fellow RVers! Let's get hitched! This issue, among other great stuff we are liking, we focus on gear that gets towed and/or takes advantage...

RV air conditioners have barely changed in decades—until now

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
For decades, RV air conditioners have been loud, power-hungry boxes that don’t change much from year to year. If you’ve camped in a crowded...

Gadget show-and-tell: Real people share their favorite RV gear

Video Editor -
By Cheri Sicard At the Lulu's Way February 2026 Florida women's meetup, everyone brought small items that make daily life on the road easier. Some...

My new favorite small, folding camp table

Cheri Sicard -
I was gifted this folding camp table, and it has become one of my favorite and most used camping accessories. It adds HUGE functionality...

What I recommend you use to wash and wax your RV

RV Travel -
By Dustin Simpson A lot of people are always asking me: What do you use to wash or wax your RV? I’ve used Meguiar's...

RVtravel.com editors’ and readers’ all-time favorite products at Amazon

RV Travel -
Welcome to the wonderful world of RVtravel.com’s favorite Amazon finds! This is the first time EVER that we're sharing this list with you. Yep, that's...

Self-stick hat hooks keep kitchenware in place—brilliant!

RV Travel -
We received this email and these photos from reader Kevin S. He wrote, "I was looking for an alternative to the expensive, heavy and...

Thule Outset foldable hitch tent— a clever rooftop tent alternative

Video Editor -
By Cheri Sicard Many camping setups force a trade-off. Bring a trailer and deal with towing, or mount a rooftop tent and give up roof...

One-of-a-kind RV has rooftop swimming pool

Chuck Woodbury -
It's true, this travel trailer has a rooftop swimming pool. For those RVers who refuse to swim in lakes or rivers or, heaven forbid,...

Demco Recon Stealth: The first foldable fifth wheel hitch

Gail Marsh -
I saw this hitch at the Florida RV SuperShow a few weeks ago and was impressed. If you tow a fifth wheel and miss...

Flexible holding tank repair material easy to apply—and it works!

RV Travel -
By Russ and Tiña De Maris Like many RVers, we suffered through holding tank leaks on a variety of RVs. One memorable occasion, when parked...

Why RV water pressure regulators are essential

Video Editor -
By Cheri Sicard In the video below, the team from Sharing the Journey discusses an important topic that many newbie RVers (and some experienced ones,...

Great RV Accessories Newsletter #84

Cheri Sicard -
Greetings, fellow RVers! This issue, among other great stuff we are liking, we have a focus on unique RV kitchen gadgets to make your trips...

The pros and cons of an RV wood-burning stove

Video Editor -
By Cheri Sicard Having an RV wood-burning stove might seem like a weird idea, but it certainly worked well in the early days of RVing...

How to clean a Blackstone griddle

Gail Marsh -
Our Blackstone griddle has seen a lot! From the Rocky Mountains to the Florida shores, we’ve cooked countless breakfasts, lunches, and dinners on our...

Cool Tools: The AWBLIN Automotive Test Light

RV Travel -
By Dustin Simpson Dave Solberg and I used to meet for a weekly livestream called "Talkin’ RV Tech." We not only answered technical questions, but...

BougeRV 18V portable coffee maker—breakthrough or gimmick?

Cheri Sicard -
Camp coffee usually comes with a catch. A fast countertop pod machine needs a wall outlet. A propane stove boils water quickly, but then...

Battle Born Battery failures leave RVer facing huge warranty issues

Cheri Sicard -
Six pricey Battle Born lithium iron phosphate batteries were supposed to power Mark Guido's fifth wheel trailer. Instead, they ended up on his truck...

Simple RV gadgets that solve annoying camping problems

Cheri Sicard -
By Cheri Sicard Most camping frustration doesn't come from one big disaster. It comes from tiny, annoying stuff that keeps popping up, like wind blowing...

How to make RV corner shower shelves useful

Video Editor -
By Cheri Sicard Corner RV shower shelves! Uggghhh. Is there any more useless feature in an RV than corner shower shelves? They are too small,...

Why you need a label maker in your RV

RV Travel -
By Gail Marsh As a kid, our son loved our label maker. For a while, he labeled anything and everything that could be labeled! Perhaps...

DIY ‘chuck box’—The ultimate off-grid cooking kit

Video Editor -
From morning coffee to toasted burritos, Jon Moore’s favorite camp upgrade isn’t a new pan or a fancy stove; it’s a portable camping kitchen...

Small gadgets for RVers with big wins

Gail Marsh -
Sometimes the smallest items make the biggest difference. Check out these three gadget helpers that can make RV life easier and help keep you...

Duraflex Gator sewer hose kits product review

Dustin Simpson -
At California RV Specialists, we understand how important it is for RV owners to have dependable, high-quality sanitation equipment. That’s why we’re proud to highlight Gator...

Great RV Accessories Newsletter #83

Cheri Sicard -
Greetings, fellow RVers! Cameras, whether on their own or on your phone, can capture and preserve your magical RVing memories. But cameras also have practical...

New smart toilet uses video and audio to analyze your health while you use it

Chuck Woodbury -
By Chuck Woodbury Are you as sick of hearing about A.I. as we are? If yes, we apologize for yet another story (we can't resist)....

BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 portable power station—small, lightweight, and cute

Cheri Sicard -
BLUETTI®, one of the premier names in portable power stations, brings both style and substance to the table with the BLUETTI Elite 30 V2....
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