Top 10 RV Essentials

Top 10 RV Essentials
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Top 10 RV Essentials

If you've been hunting for the best RV essentials to have the best camping experience, we're sure you've become overwhelmed with the amount of people telling you what to get. So, we've taken the stress out and condensed all that into the top 10 essentials for RVs that we're sure will add value to your trip. RV camping will be your new favorite vacation!

 

1. Roof Vent

It can get hot and stuff in an RV FAST, especially during the summer months. Getting a couple roof vents will dramatically improve air quality and circulation.

Heng's Industries makes a great one.

  • 14" by 14" self-centering metal base with radius corners
  • INCLUDES white cover
  • Leak resistance and water tight so that it is designed to withstand excessive wind & weather
  • Interchangeable with existing Elixir & Ventline products

If this vent doesn't fit your needs check out our other RV Roof Vents.

If you already have a vent and don't need the entire thing, you can opt for just the vent cover. We recommend the Camco Black Roof Vent Cover. You can leave your vent open even if it's raining. This cover allows high-flow ventilation in an aerodynamic design and mounts to 14" by 14" roof vents.

 

2. Holding Tank Treatment

The toilet isn't the prettiest part of the RV camping experience, but it is better than going in the woods...until it starts to smell. 

With a tank treatment you won't have to worry about any of the unpleasant factors of traveling with waste. This Camco treatment harnesses the power of citrus to stop odors and break down waste with just 2 ounces per 40 gallon tank. 

  • Stops odors up to 7 days
  • Contains no harmful formaldehyde
  • Safe for septic tanks
  • 100% biodegradable

This bottle will last you 30 treatments. You can also check out other scents and treatments here if you're looking for something a little different.

 

3. Leveling Blocks

If you can do legos, you can put these together to create the perfect height for safe leveling. 

  • 10 pack of blocks
  • 1 year limited warranty
  • Strong, durable construction
  • Engineered with patent-pending design to optimize both strength and weight
  • UV stabilized resin making them built to last when exposed to sunlight for extended periods of time

We recommend these as your standard, basic leveling blocks. But, we also carry a variety of other levelers and wheel stops if you need something a little more specific. 

 

4. Electric A-Frame Jack

While it is not part of your RV, this is definitely a product you don't want to leave home without. This Husky Brute is the new standard and top selling RV jack...and it helps that it's electric.

  • 18" travel
  • 4,500 lb capacity
  • Includes built-in 7-way plug storage brackets
  • Water resistant motor 
  • 3-sided LED light system to illuminate entire area

 

5. Sewer Hose Kit

Yet another thing you will want in your RV that isn't extremely glamorous. But, we promise your life will be better for having it. 

Camco's RhinoFLEX RV Sewer Hose Kit is engineered to make your life easy with

  • 15-foot hose kit with pre-attached fittings
  • Complete with a super-tough bayonet fitting with 4 prongs
  • The dump station end has an easily detachable 4-in-1 adapter fitting

 

6. Rhino Blaster Pro (with Gate Valve)

The Rhino Blaster Pro is a tank rinser that latches securely onto your RVs sewer outlet. The toilet could be argued as the most unpleasant aspect of owning an RV. This is a necessary product to make cleaning as smooth as possible.

  • 45 degree angle allows water to blast directly into the outlet to rinse out residue
  • Features a clear elbow to see when water runs clear
  • Includes gate valve preventing waste from flowing through hose until done rinsing the tank

 

7. Slide-Out Dry Lube

There is a lot of metal and moving parts with an RV and this Slide-Out Dry Lube will keep everything rust free and slick.

  • Lubricates and protects all metal parts of the RV slide-out assembly
  • It's an extreme pressure lubricant that's an excellent treatment for leaf springs, steering and suspension components, battery connections, and any other metal surfaces subject to rust and corrosion
  • Penetrates around moving parts
  • Leaves a dry lubrication film to prevent rust

 

8. Trailer-Aid Plus Wheel Lift

 

Going right along with wheel blocks and a trailer jack are Camco's Trailer-Aid Plus Wheel Lifts. These are the fastest, easiest, and safest way to change a flat EVEN if you are traveling solo!

  • Made from a lightweight, super stong polymer
  • Help with maintenance on brakes, wheels, and axles

 

9. Graduated Trailer Level

 

If your trailer is not level, you can create a whole list of issues and cause serious damage. Let alone how dangerous it would be to drive while not level.

These permanent mounted levels are reasonably priced and such a handy product to add to your trailer.

  • 3.75 inches long x 1.5 inches high
  • Adhesive back & screw holes for permanent mounting

 

10. Portable Solar Panel Kit

We highly recommend investing in a solar panel for your RV. There are many benefits to converting to solar energy but we will just list the basics:

  • Features integrated kickstands and handles
  • Built in USB chargers
  • Kit comes with 30-amp charge controller, cables, and an array of connection options
  • Includes 12' of cable so you can park in the shade and place the panel in the sun
  • 2 year warranty

Charge Rating:

5.06 amp rating
19.8 voltage
100 watts of power output

 

 

Now that you have all the perfect accessories for your RV, you can go enjoy your trip hassle free!

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