Great RV Accessories Newsletter #53

Greetings and Happy Holidays, fellow RVers!

It’s that time of year, so this issue, among other great things we are liking, we focus on RV-themed gifts and gifts for RVers. We even have a few great DIY gifts you can make.

Read on!

Gifts for RVers and RV-themed gifts

RV Travel’s 15 best-selling products in 2024 make great gifts for RVers

Here are our best-selling Amazon products our readers have bought this year. Since so many RVers have bought these products for themselves, why not consider them as gifts for the RVers in your life? They might be very, very appreciated! Hey, practical gifts make the best gifts, right? Check out the top 15 best-selling RV products and accessories of 2024.

RV-themed gifts for your home or RV

These gifts (for you or another RVer or RV-lover) are perfect for decorating your home or RV. There’s something for everyone here. Even if you don’t buy anything, take a look and we bet you’ll at least crack a smile! Shop our curated collection of fun RV-themed gifts.

15 camping games and puzzles that make great gifts

Spending time indoors this winter, especially if you’re not traveling south, can be a bummer. It’s cold, it’s rainy, it’s snowy… yuck! What’s better than getting cozy and doing a puzzle or playing a game? These 15 games and puzzles are camping and RV-themed! You’ll love them and they’ll be a blast for the whole family (or just you!). Check them out.

DIY gifts for RVers

If you are crafty, these DIY projects make terrific gifts for RVers.

Craft a cute vintage trailer birdhouse

Put your basic shop tools to work and show your RV style at home with this charming DIY vintage trailer birdhouse. This post contains a full video tutorial.

How to make a safe wallet to protect your personal information

What is a safe wallet? A wallet that protects your sensitive personal and credit card information from being stolen. If you don’t have a safe wallet, thieves can easily steal your information. If you have a sewing machine, you can easily make these terrific gifts (make one for yourself, too). Get the video tutorial here.

DIY prepper candle can burn for 72 hours!

This DIY emergency candle is a smart item to keep in your RV, especially for boondockers, as it provides illumination for times when you need a little light but don’t want to tax your batteries. These long-lasting candles also make terrific homemade gifts for almost anyone. Get the easy directions here.

Easy and fun crochet projects keep your RV organized

These three great practical organizing crochet projects are not only decorative and fun to make, they will help keep your RV neat and organized. Check out the DIY crochet organizing projects.

Other stuff we’re liking

Ho! Ho! Ho! 14 of the BEST RV Christmas sweaters for this holiday season

RV ugly Christmas sweaters? Why not?! For lots of folks, the “Ugly Christmas Sweater” has become a big part of the holiday tradition. Each friend tries to outdo the other by donning their “gay apparel” in the form of snuggly warm, but outrageously kitschy, holiday sweaters and sweatshirts. Well, RVers, you can now be part of this tradition! Check out this virtual fashion show of kitschy RV Christmas sweaters and sweatshirts and buy one for yourself.

RV egg cartons

By Cheri Sicard
I used to think these were stupid and unnecessary… until I was gifted one and I discovered the REAL reason why they make so much sense (and it’s not just protecting the eggs). Find out what it is here.

Canine GPS tracking collars

By Gail Marsh
Tracking devices like these for dogs offer a safety net for RV pet owners worried about their furry friends wandering off. While they provide peace of mind in different ways, each tracker comes with unique features and limitations. Let’s dive into how these devices work, what they offer, and the pros and cons of each.

5 low-wattage appliances for easy RV and van life cooking

These appliances can be powered by most portable power stations, giving you functionality anywhere you roam. They’re also all inexpensive and easy to use. Check out these 5 great low-wattage appliances.

The book nook

Vintage Camper Trailers

Vintage camper trailers are a unique symbol of midcentury America that resonates with many people. This book introduces many of those people, along with the trailers they’ve lovingly maintained or restored. It includes hundreds of photographs of everything from fancy and comfortable trailers designed for glamping (glamorous camping) to trailers handed down through families across generations and even entrepreneurs who have transformed their trailers into vending booths. Learn more and/or order from Amazon.

Fun fact: Paul Lacitinola writes a weekly column in our Sunday RVtravel.com newsletter! Read some of his vintage RV stories here. 

Gadget quick takes

• Personalized RV ornament: Hanging the personalized ornament on your Christmas tree or send it to families and friends as a holiday gift, will be a perfect way to create lasting, loving memories. Scroll through the options to see more styles. 

• RV Christmas socks: Camper Christmas socks feature a retro happy camper holiday scene.

• RV Christmas cards: Includes message on inside and room for you to write a personal note.
• Check out even more Christmas-themed RVing gifts here.

MAKE SURE YOU READ today’s RV Daily Tips Newsletter before leaving. Lots of good stuff inside for RVers! Click here to read.

Gadget giggles

Bigfoot wind chime

Wind chimes are usually peaceful, relaxing and meditative… not this one. It roars and groans and grunts! We’re kidding, of course, but it sure does make it a lot more interesting! Check out this Bigfoot wind chime.

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