The best RV gadgets will make your RVing life just that little bit easier.
Different from what I would consider RV essentials, these are a few of the best RV gadgets that will help and improve the quality of the time you spend away in your camper.
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Anderson Camper Levelers
No matter how many times you’ve done it, leveling a trailer or motorhome can be a frustratingly tedious process.
These camper levelers are a real game changer.
They are a really simple design and will give you a maximum of about 4 inches in lift.
All you have to do is drive the wheels onto the main lift section, and when you reach the desired height secure the wheel with the chock.
Use them in combination with an RV bubble level, and your leveling life will be much easier.
The bright red color means you are less likely to leave them behind..
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
A good tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) could save a potentially disastrous event.
Varying air temperatures can greatly affect your tire pressures, as well as long periods of being stationary.
A TPMS system will alert you to rapid pressure loss (blow out), overheating, low and high pressure.
They screw on in place of your normal valve caps and transmit information to a display unit near the driver.
This unit takes advantage of the dash mount position and is powered by a solar panel. If the battery starts running low you can also power it from a lighter socket or USB. Pretty cool.
RV Shower Head
There’s nothing worse than a weak dribbling shower. Most RVs are fitted with a standard white shower head that will only really work properly if you have a water pump.
Fortunately, you can remedy that with this shower head upgrade.
This one will definitely improve the water pressure of the shower even when not running a water pump.
This shower head will give you a decent shower pattern even with water pressure as low as 40 psi. It has a long durable hose and five different pattern settings.
It’s really well made with a rubber hand grip and looks much nicer than the generic white.
Thermacell Lanterns
The very nature of campgrounds and RV parks means that you will more than likely be in, or close to, mosquito habitat. Sitting out in the evening is prime time for getting bitten.
I always make sure I have a few cans of bug spray on any trip away, so I was slightly skeptical when a friend of mine recommended this bug repeller gadget.
I have tried different things over the years, but was really surprised how effective this gizmo is.
The manufacturer says the unit will cover a 20 ft radius but I think the effective range is more like 12 ft. It does work very well and lasts about 5 hours on a full charge.
Coffee Maker
If, like me, you can’t function before at least two cups of coffee in the morning, you’re going to need a coffee maker.
The previous model was a bit too bulky, but this Keurig coffee maker is ideal for an RV.
It’s only 5 inches wide, has a retractable power cord and is compact enough to fit nicely in a cupboard.
It will only take around two minutes from start to finish to make a cup so there’s not much waiting if there’s two people needing their coffee.
If you remove the drip tray it will fit a travel mug, and it takes the standard Keurig K-Pods.
Soap & Shower Gel Dispenser
I saw this gadget in a fellow RVers bathroom and thought it was such a good idea.
If you have a bathroom in your RV this dispenser will free up cupboards or organize your shower space nicely.
It has three compartments, so that’s three less bottles you have to store or find space for.
The unit has chamfered sides at the back so you can mount it either in a corner or flat on a wall. It comes with super strong mounting strips, or if you prefer, there are screw holes for a mechanical fixing.
Each compartment holds the same amount as an average size shampoo bottle, and the unit also comes with a lifetime warranty.
Hitch Lock
In reality, travel trailer theft is very rare. But if you own a travel trailer, you have to take security seriously.
You only have to do a quick Youtube search to see how easy it is for a determined thief to steal your camper. Fortunately, almost all theft is an act of opportunism.
It would be really difficult to steal a trailer from a campground or RV park without anyone noticing or avoiding the many cameras that are usually strategically situated at most campgrounds. The only real risk is if you are boondocking.
Although hitch locks can be picked or broken, they will do a very good job, and they are a very good visual deterrent.
Propane Fire Pit
A propane fire pit is a really cool alternative to a traditional wood burning fire pit.
Wood for the firepit is generally not the cheapest, a propane version is a lot cheaper to run.
You can have this propane fire pit set up and going in minutes, and there is no clean up.
It really does look like a genuine campfire with large flames licking among the lava rocks.
One of the benefits is that you can use this fire bowl when traditional fire pits are not allowed.
Depending on what setting you have it set at, this propane fire bowl will last anywhere from 2-4 hours on a 5 lb propane tank, and 7-11 Hours on a 20 lb tank.
Backup Camera (Furrion Alternative)
A backup camera makes maneuvering any kind of RV so much easier.
Plenty of new RVs will come pre-wired for a Furrion backup camera system, which is great, as Furrion are the gold standard when it comes to backup cameras.
Unfortunately, as with all high end tech, Furrion systems are expensive.
If you spend the money on a Furrion backup system, you will have the best that money can buy.
If you want a good quality backup camera system and don’t want to pay the high price, this system is a very good alternative.
Clothes Dryer
Even if you have a washer dryer combo in your RV, everyone needs a decent clothes dryer rack.
Obviously you can go old skool and string a line up to the nearest tree, but I have come across a few parks that don’t like this (not many).
There are a couple of options for this. This ladder rack is a good option if you have a ladder on the back of your RV. It does also have a mounting bracket for attaching to the side of your camper.
The other option is this cleverly designed clothes line that attaches to a standard 4 inch RV bumper.
Those are just a few of the best RV gadgets that could make your trip away just that little bit more enjoyable.
I have written another post on RV essentials which you may find useful.
Please also see my other RV equipment reviews.
