8 Handy RV Gadgets you can’t Live Without

1. Mini Washing Machine – When you are on the road it isn’t always easy or convenient to find a laundromat. It’s those times when this gadget comes in handy. The Panda portable compact washing machine has a 5.5 pound capacity which may be small, bit it goes anywhere. All you have to do is fill it with water, set the timer, and let it do its thing. Now you can have clean clothes while on the road.
2. RV Spice Rack – When you are in an RV, space can be an issue. If you are a foodie in an RV finding a way to compactly organize your spices can be a nightmare. YouCopia has a great spice organizer that is small enough to fit in a cabinet or countertop. It has three drawers that each hold 10 full size spice bottles or 20 half sized ones. It makes cooking super easy and organized.
3. RV GPS – Did you know that there are GPS systems that are made specifically for RVs and camping? The TripMaker RVND 7710 GPS is more than a GPS, it is an adventure maker. You can enter your RV information and it will route you around low clearances and places where your RV won’t fit. It also gives you tons of great info like dealers, campgrounds, travel centers, and parking. This is the best navigator you’ll ever have.
4. Tire Pressure Monitor – A blown tire on your RV can not only be a pain, it can be dangerous. The Tire-Safeguard TPMS will monitor up to six tires. You can use them all on your RV, or if you are towing you can put them on those tires as well. It will keep track of your tire temperature and pressure but will also alert you when your tire pressure or position changes or is unusual. If you are on the road, this is a must have.
5. Premium First Aid Kit – No vehicle or home should be without a good first aid kit. The Premium First Aid Kit by Lifeline has 208 pieces and comes with a hard shell case that stows easily in your RV. This kit has everything that you need whether you get a splinter, sprain your ankle, or need a band aid. With a good first aid kit you will always be prepared.
6. Portable Solar Charger – Is there anything worse than being out somewhere and discovering that your cell phone’s battery is dead? A portable solar charger can go with you on hikes, while you are boondocking, or when you are out and about. Levin has the Solstar Portable Solar Charger; no electricity needed; all you need is the power of the sun.
7. Fire Safe – When you are on the road there are certain important records that you want to carry with you but you want to keep them safe. A fireproof safe is will keep your valuables and important papers protected in the event the unthinkable happens. Look for one like the SentrySafe H2300 which is ETL verified for 1550 degrees Fahrenheit for up to a half hour of fire protection.
8. Endless Hot Water Heater – Experiencing that icy blast in the shower when you reach the end of the hot water is never much fun. The Truma AquaGo is an instant water heater so that you won’t run out of hot water again. It fits between the hot water plumbing and the fresh water supply of your RV.

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