Greetings, fellow RVers!
Spring is upon us! That’s why in this issue, among other great stuff we are liking, we focus on spring cleaning. It’s time to get the rig ready for this season’s big adventures. Read on!
Spring cleaning
22 of RV Travel’s BEST spring cleaning articles and gadgets
There is a TON of RV cleaning advice and products covered in these articles—22 of our best on RV spring cleaning and maintenance. Check out the best from RVT’s cleaning archive here.
My 11 favorite RV cleaning products
(Ex-) full-time RVer Nanci Dixon has some RV cleaning products she just can’t live without. Check them out here and see if your favorites are on her list. If not, you’ll probably find something new!
Your RV is a rolling earthquake—These gadgets protect what’s inside
According to Russ and Tiña De Maris, if you can hear it rattling going down the road, something inside is paying the price. In other words, premature wear or damage, especially to dishes, glasses, cookware, etc. Discover gadgets and tips to keep things from moving while you travel.
USB rechargeable spin-scrubbing brush cleans RVs inside and out
I (Cheri) admit it. I am not a great housekeeper. A great cook, yes, but I would almost rather go to the dentist than clean. However, I found that this spinning scrubber brush makes cleaning easier. And with so many different attachments, I can use it to clean almost any surface on the RV, inside or out. Learn more about the many ways to use this handy gadget here.
The 2-in-1 RV tank cleaner for all RV water tanks
Say goodbye to stubborn tank deposits and hello to hassle-free cleaning with the revolutionary Thetford 2-in-1 tank cleaner. Specially formulated for black, gray, and portable tanks, this cleaner offers a comprehensive solution to keep your tanks in top condition. Discover why Dustin Simpson loves this product the most.
Our highest-trending products on Amazon this month (so far):
- This dimmable, cordless table lamp. This is perfect for picnic tables, and way prettier than a lantern!
- A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail—It’s a classic for a reason!
- We’re surprised so many of you like these LED interior car lights. We’d guess they’d be distracting, but maybe not!
- If you have a bad memory or tend to be forgetful, then we’re not surprised that this is one of your favorite items right now
- Lastly, no, we’re not kidding about this one. This is our 5th-most clicked Amazon product this month. Why? We have nooooo idea.
Other stuff we’re liking:
Why I recommend the SoftStartRV™
By Chuck Woodbury
PUBLISHER AND FOUNDER
If you camp in hot weather, this is one upgrade you’ll wish you had sooner. The SoftStartRV lets you run your A/C on limited power—like a small generator or even household current—without tripping breakers or stressing your system. It’s simple to install, built by people we trust, and it just works. If you’ve ever struggled to keep cool at a campground, this is worth a closer look.
Multi-use, transforming RV furniture
Do you remember the Transformers toys? Gail Marsh thought about the toys recently when she discovered several examples of transforming RV furniture. Take a look, and you’ll see what she means.
Evaluating RV sewer hoses and putting the best one to the test
Jared Gillis puts an RV sewer hose to the test to see if it can live up to its advertisement claims. The advertising made it seem like it was indestructible, so he wanted to see for himself if it could pass the test. Here are the test results.
The simple fix for a rocking RV
Even when your trailer looks perfectly level, the tires can still shift just a bit. It could be a little give in the suspension, a touch of soft ground, or just the natural play between tandem wheels. That motion travels through the frame, and you feel it inside as that familiar wiggle. Leveling jacks and blocks aren’t built to stop that. They’re doing their job just fine. They’re just not meant to handle this particular kind of movement. Discover the easy solution.
Gadget quick takes
Range hood vent filter replacement
When was the last time you changed your RV stove’s hood vent filter? Yeah. We thought so. It’s astounding how much grease these things can hold. And do you know what can start a fire? Grease! Change yours today!
Eliminate paper towels with reusable Swedish dishcloths
A Swedish dishcloth is crafted to absorb up to 20 times its weight in liquid, helping you efficiently clean dishes, countertops, and other surfaces. Made from a natural blend of cellulose and cotton, these cloths offer a reusable cleaning option and are home-compostable at the end of their life. Designed to air dry quickly between uses, helping to minimize odors often found in traditional sponges and dish rags. Suitable for cleaning glass, stainless steel, marble, and wood without leaving scratches.
Fix roof leaks and extend your RV roof another 18-20 years with the ONLY liquid butyl rubber in the world
RV Roof Magic’s unique solvent-based drying process allows for a chemical bond not found in other RV sealants. That is why it never needs a primer and only one coat. We offer a 10-year warranty. Apply RV Roof Magic to all roofs except silicone and PVC. Over 30 years of history of success. Visit our site for our monthly special!
The book nook
While not an RV book, TikTok star Ann Russell’s book is full of genuinely useful tips and tricks, and advice about not just what but also what not to do when it comes to cleaning anything—and that includes your RV. Covering everything from laundry to messy accidents, to cleaning room by room, this book also contains sections on more general household maintenance. Ann’s approach is realistic, reassuring, and easy to follow, whatever your circumstances. Learn more or order here.
More recent gadget articles and reviews:
- Essential IKEA RV gear for 2026
- Mastering RV maintenance with the perfect caulking gun
- The hot and cold of tankless RV water heaters
- An easy fix for a shower that won’t drain
- How to adjust your RV toilet seat height
- Smart ways to use suction cups around your RV
Gadget giggles
Squirrel wearing underpants air freshener
Folks, this is what happens when a woodland creature makes some very questionable life choices—and then gets trapped in your car forever. This wide-eyed squirrel, proudly rocking a pair of tighty-whitey briefs, doesn’t just freshen your ride… he silently judges your driving, your snack choices, and possibly your entire life trajectory. One whiff of its piney scent and you’ll wonder: Is that forest freshness… or just the lingering shame of a squirrel who got dressed in the dark? Either way, it’s weird, and it’s wonderful. 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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Don’t count on those “fireproof” bags to protect anything longer than about 5 minutes.
Though they may not burn, the temperature inside will be enough to destroy the contents.
I have a small, hard sided fireproof safe.
Documentation says “protection for 1/2 hour at 1500º” and its almost an inch thick.
Additionally, they often fail at the seams and the closure.
Quiet is my #1 reason for installing and loving SoftStartRV. Without it, the THUMP of the compressor coming on would wake my wife up every single time, all night long.
With the SoftStartRV, she sleeps through the night.
Recently my wife asked why there wasn’t a SoftStartRV for the fridge. Maybe because she is the only person that can hear it start up?