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 gear that helps to enhance your outdoor campsite living space. Read on!
Campsite upgrades
Practical folding camp table
This table has become one of our favorite and most used camping accessories. It adds HUGE functionality to life outside the RV and around the campfire by keeping snacks nearby and drinks securely in place until needed. When not in use, it folds small and flat, making it perfect for RVers or even tent and car campers. Get more details, dimensions, and more.
BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 portable power station
This small, lightweight, portable power station is the perfect way to bring a small amount of power outside. Whether powering outdoor lighting, music speakers, or simply keeping your devices charged, the Bluetti Elite 30 V2 makes it easy. Learn more about this small portable power station here.
Solo Stove Ranger: Smokeless fire pit with cooking functionality
The Solo Stove Ranger makes a terrific open campfire alternative that produces less smoke and is super easy to start, but add available accessories, and it becomes a versatile way to cook outdoors. Get details in these posts:
- Solo Stove Ranger with cast iron grill accessory
- Cast iron griddle accessory for the Solo Stove Ranger
- Pi Fire wood-fired pizza accessory for the Solo Stove Ranger
Outdoor shower upgrades
Upgrading your RV’s outdoor shower can make it a luxurious and practical space, perfect for rinsing off after a day of adventure. With the right products, you can create an outdoor shower experience that’s not only functional but also comfortable and enjoyable. Discover terrific outdoor shower upgrades.
Our best-selling gadgets on Amazon this month (so far):
- 50 States, 500 Campgrounds: Where to Go, When to Go, What to See, What to Do
- Camp’N RV Vent Cover Opener Extendable Stick
- Wooden Adhesive Hat Hooks (as recommended here to hold your kitchenware in place)
- 96 Pcs. Wood Grain Slice Party Supplies Set (We knew these were cool, but turns out you all love these!)
- Gracula Garlic Crusher/Mincer (He IS cute!)
Other stuff we’re liking:
VannCamp insulated window covers
Sleeping in a van or RV can feel like trying to nap in a streetlamp. Even when it’s cloudy, light still sneaks in, and temperature swings can make nights rough. These insulated blackout window covers change all that. Learn more about this accessory that gives your van instant privacy and darkness.
Collapsible water bottles
Water bottles can take up a lot of prime real estate in small cabinets. Yet if you do any kind of hiking or even sightseeing away from your RV, you need them. And if, like me [Cheri], you are carrying water for both yourself and your dog, you really need them! Until you fill them with water, they hardly take up any space. Once empty and dry, you roll them up to store, and an attached strap secures everything in place. Alternatively, you can store them flat. Not to mention, they hardly weigh anything. Check out why these are so handy around camp!
Flexible holding tank repair material
Russ and Tiña De Maris tried all sorts of tank repair nostrums, with a variety of results, usually disappointing. Those that have worked were complicated and posed major safety issues. Others often just peeled off or didn’t hold. They’ve now tried a new flexible holding tank repair, and they’re really jazzed. Learn more about this invaluable repair material.
Gadget quick takes
WD-40 Pen – INGENIOUS!
A Popular Mechanics Gear of the Year winning product, the chisel-shaped fibrous tip allows for precise application of Original WD-40 Formula exactly where it’s needed. The non-aerosol format keeps lubricant from getting on the parts that don’t need it.
Curious about what you could use WD-40 for around your RV? Oh, lots and lots of things!
Waterproof shower curtain liner with 9 storage pockets
Instantly increase your RV’s bathroom storage with this practical, waterproof, pocketed shower curtain liner. Use with any shower hooks or rings; features 12 rustproof metal grommets at its top to prevent ripping and to keep the curtain securely on any standard shower rod. Use it for your soaps and shampoos, facial care, shaving needs, jewelry and accessories, even your toothbrushes! This is perfect for a hardly-any-storage RV!
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The book nook
How to Survive a Freakin’ Bear Attack… and 127 Other Survival Hacks You’ll Hopefully Never Need
Would you know what to do if a bear charged at you? What about if an earthquake struck? Or a tornado? What about if you were bitten by a snake in the middle of nowhere? What if you found yourself the sole survivor of some awful incident and had to make a new home for yourself, stranded? Could you spear a fish, or distill pure water using only a plastic bottle? Could you make your own rope, your own torch, or tell which of the unfamiliar plants and animals around you may or may not be edible? Amazon #1 best-seller How To Survive A Freakin’ Bear Attack… And 127 Other Survival Hacks You’ll Hopefully Never Need has all the answers you could ever need, but hopefully won’t! Learn more or order here.
More recent gadget articles and reviews:
- Block window glare with movable sunshades
- Road-ready gadgets that make RV life easier, especially for seniors
- Smart ways RVers use suction grab bars in their RVs
- How to make an easy DIY sink
- RV air conditioners have barely changed in decades—until now
- Gadget show-and-tell: Real people share their favorite RV gear
Gadget giggles
Mini Bob Ross paint-by-numbers kit
Discover the joy of painting happy little trees, just like Bob Ross did himself, with this one-of-a-kind miniature art set! The small size makes it a perfect gift for RVers.
Kit includes: Three pre-printed canvases with numbered sections, including 2 of landscapes and 1 of Bob’s famous face (each canvas measures approx. 3-1/8 x 2-3/4 inches), 7 paint pots, miniature paint brush, miniature easel for displaying finished paintings, full-color, fold-out sheets with detailed painting instructions, 32-page book on Bob Ross, including painting tips. Order here.
Our all-time favorite products at Amazon
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 right, this is our personal list that we use every day to recommend products to YOU. These are the products we actually use, talk about, recommend, and keep in our own rigs. And no, none of them are sponsored or paid for or anything like that. We’ve been compiling this list for years! Not to toot our own horn, but this is impressive!
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I have the ranger solo stove and love it. Makes a great campfire and stove for cooking. Less smoke when sitting and enjoying the camp fire. It does a great job grilling and with a deep cast iron pan we can do up most anything.