These 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?
See for yourself:
15. Camping in America’s County Parks: Discover 2,068 RV, Van and Tent Camping Areas at 1,408 Parks in 42 States
Roundabout Publications and the Ultimate Campground Project have published the first edition of “Camping in America’s County Parks.” The 192-page directory profiles 2,068 RV, van and tent camping areas at 1,408 parks in 42 states. Inside, maps pinpoint campgrounds with information about staying, including types of restrooms, showers, dump stations and RV length limits. Rates, contact, and reservation information is also listed. Read more about it here.
14. Car Cleaning Gel
Say goodbye to dust and grime in hard-to-reach places. Give your car a professional-looking detail in minutes with this, and clean areas in your RV like vents, blinds, window and door grooves, computer keyboards, and so much more. This stuff is amazing! The gel is made of natural ingredients, and won’t damage any surface. Simply press/push it into those hard-to-reach places, pull it up, and watch everything sparkle. Learn more or order.
13. RONXS Electric Lighter
This USB-rechargeable lighter works without gas! Russ and Tiña De Maris love theirs and write, “Inside this ingenious device creates a small arc of electricity across the tips which instantly lights off our rig’s propane appliances. And if you’re a candle geek, it will set your wick to wiggling in a hurry, too.” It’s the Rolls Royce of lighters for a reason, and one charge provides more than 500 uses. Read more about it here, or order one for yourself here.
12. Lockport Glow in The Dark Tape
Forget bright lights at night and forget tripping over cords. Don’t ever hit your head on your slideout again, and never miss a step on your RV’s entry steps or ladder. Place this glow-in-the-dark tape on the things mentioned above, or on light switches, your dog’s collar, and much, much more. Read Gail Marsh’s article about how handy this stuff is or order on Amazon.
11. Laundry Stain Remover Stick
Cheri Sicard loves the Cadie Stubborn Stain Remover laundry stick. She writes, “What is so great about a laundry stick stain remover? It’s the consistency of a stick deodorant. You just rub it on the stain and toss the clothes in the hamper until laundry day, when you wash as usual. Presto! No more stains.” Learn more about it here.
10. The Next Exit 2025: The Most Complete Interstate Highway Service Guide Ever Printed
Since 1991, the Next Exit has been THE “go-to” directory to locate what businesses and services are at every Interstate exit in America. Learn what’s ahead, not behind you — fuel, food, campgrounds, rest areas, shopping, motels, hospitals, etc. Sometimes a GPS or smartphone isn’t best for this. Often, this is! Order the 2025 version here (releasing November 28).
9. Wireless, solar, motion-sensor outdoor lights
Read Cheri Sicard’s review of these motion-sensor lights and you’ll be sold—they’re great! Not only will they scare thieves away, but they’ll also keep rodents and other wild animals away from your campsite, too. You could mount them, but they work just as well if you leave them on the ground outside your RV. Easy! Learn more or order on Amazon.
8. Corps of Engineers Camping: Directory of 942 Camping Areas in 35 States
Many RVers consider Corps of Engineers campgrounds to be the best in the country. This guide is just for RVers – boat-in and tent-only sites are not included. Of all the public lands, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has some of the best parks and campgrounds available. In fact, it’s the largest federal provider of outdoor recreation in the nation. Learn more or order.
7. Hand-held Groove Gap Cleaning Tool
This small, handheld groove gap cleaner cleans windows, sliding doors, shower door tracks, oven and sink gaps and more. This two-part gadget has a scraper, for scraping up debris and dirt, and a brush, for brushing it away! The elevated handle has finger grips for an easy hold. If it gets dirty, wash it with soap and water and it’s just like new. Learn more or order.
6. KIWEN Sunglasses Holder for Car Visor
This glasses holder clips to your car or RV’s visor so they’re always easily accessible to you. The glasses clip is closed with a magnet, holding it strong enough so that it won’t ever fall out, but is still easy enough to open with one hand. If you find yourself losing your glasses often, or have a hard time keeping them organized, this is for you. We love this! Learn more or order.
5. The Original Fasta Pasta Microwave Cooker
Nanci Dixon writes, “This is my new favorite “As seen on TV” pasta cooker. It really is perfect for the RV!” To cook the perfect pasta all you do is add pasta, water, and microwave. It uses little water and no propane—no “real” cooking involved. Read Nanci’s review of it here or learn more or order on Amazon. It’s great!
4. VIKING Mesh Bug Sponge
This Microfiber Mesh Bug and Tar Sponge has millions of tiny fibers embedded in the microfiber cloth that grabs and holds the dust and dirt. It is so effective it even cleans without chemicals, saving both time and money. The secret of this sponge lies in its unique, double-layer microfiber mesh. Older nylon bug sponges can harm your clear coat, but this one is completely paint-safe. Learn more or order.
3. Bureau of Land Management Camping: Directory of 1,547 Camping Areas in 14 Western States
The 2023 edition of the Bureau of Land Management Camping book describes 1,547 camping areas managed by the BLM in 14 Western states. Details for each camping area include the number of campsites, amenities, facilities, fees, reservation information, GPS coordinates, and more. You’ll want this book if you camp or are interested in camping on BLM land. Learn more or order.
2. Dump Buddy RV Hose Fastening Device
Don’t miss Tony Barthel’s updated review of the new and improved Dump Buddy. What’s a Dump Buddy? It’s essentially a plastic collar that goes around a sewer pipe in the ground and then another one that goes around your sewer hose elbow. You simply use the knob to tighten the collar around the sewer pipe and then flip up the second collar and tighten that around the sewer hose. Read Tony’s review here or order on Amazon.
1. 2024 Traveler’s Guide to the Firearm Laws of the 50 States
Through the years, this book has been our all-time best seller. For RVers who carry a firearm with them when they travel from state to state, the Traveler’s Guide to the Firearm Laws of the Fifty States is considered an essential reference. It is an easily readable narrative designed to unlock the complexities of state firearm laws. Readers agree it is indispensable for staying on the road and out of jail. Learn more about it here.
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We got that rechargeable electric starter thingie and we love it. Probably the best thing (and it’s actually quite minor) is that we don’t have to do the “twang, twang, twang” to start the stove. Just turn on the burner and press the button on this silent starter. Bingo – fire.
Unless that glow in the dark tape uses some new chemicals/process, it’ll be a bust like ALL the other glow in the dark stuff. I’d bet dollars to doughnuts, that photo was taken under a UV light to show how they want you to think it looks in the dark.
Thank you for the reminder of all the great gear! We don’t exchange gifts with any RVers. 🙁 Happy new year!