Best Holiday Gift Ideas for RVers

If you’ve got an RVer in the family, you know their way of life is a little different than yours. When they roll up at your home in their rig, you probably don’t know how to relate your daily lifestyle to theirs. Which means you have to get creative with what to get them for the holidays.

First, are a few things to consider before buying a gift for your RVing family members. After we go over what you should think about before buying, we’ll give you a few examples of great gifts, too.

What to Think About Before Buying
Buying a gift for someone who lives in a small space often means thinking about the size and usefulness of the gift.

1. Size

Not every gift will fit in the cupboard or on the shelf, so you’ll have to really consider whether or not the gift you give is something they can store away.

2. Usefulness
You know those gifts you get that you’re never going to use? Well, there’s way more gifts that aren’t useful to RVers than you would think. Consider what your loved one enjoys first before deciding they need another pot, pan, or decorative item.

3. What it’s Made Of
Not every gift is great for the road. Breakable items or potted plants are risky gifts to give an RVer. These gifts can be easily broken or turned upside creating a serious mess.

What to Get an RVer
There are several amazing gifts out there that you can get for the RVer in your life, even if it might seem impossible to find something. You can choose from several necessary items that they might have mentioned in passing or go with something that you know they will use.

Some great categories of gifts include outdoor gear for the activities your RVer enjoys, a roadside tool kit, a gift card from a well-known RV store, and many many more.

But instead of listing them off here, we’re going to include some of our favorite small and durable trinkets, essential items, and more for you to browse, too!

Related Read: 10 Great RV Inspired Gifts

For the Trip Planner
We all know that there are road trippers out there that do tons of research before hitting the open road, so why not make it easier for them?

Try these great gifts for the Trip Planner RVer:

• RV Travel Planner

• Customized Travel Journal

• Camping/RVing Notepad

For the Good Timer
Hitting the road is all about the good times, so why shouldn’t their holiday gift be a good time, too?

Try these fun gifts for a Good Timer:

• “We Like to Sleep Around” Trailer Sign

• This is How I Roll RV Shirt

• RVing Ugly Christmas Sweater

• Camper Wine Bottle Bag

For the RV Couple:
Adventuring alone is okay, but doubling the fun is even better. If you have an RVing couple in your life, you may hear about the fun (and the struggles) of being on the road together.

Try these gifts to lighten & brighten the mood of an RVing Couple who have spent too much time together:

• “Sorry for What I Said While We Were Trying to Park the Camper” Mugs

• “Always at Home” RV Signage

• Happy Campers Couple Wooden Sign

• Home is Where You Park It Door Mat

For the Female Traveler:
Not everyone needs a strong man to adventure. Sometimes all you need is to get behind the wheel, find some good views, park it, and have a glass of wine.

Here are some great gifts for the Lady RVer:

• Happy Camper Bracelet

• Personalized Caravan Keychain

• Trailer Earrings

• Adventure Awaits Tee

For the Family Who Hit the Road:
Having kids didn’t stop this family from adventuring. Find a gift that represents them as a whole.

Check out these gifts for families living on the road:

• RV & Camper Burp Cloth

• Camping Bibs & Wash Cloths

• US Travel Decal w/ Stickers (for the kids!)

For the Dog Who’s Seen More of the World Than You:
Your RVing family loves their dog and has probably taken them to see more things you’ve seen in your life. Celebrate the spoiled pup with some cool gifts that their pet parents will love!

Check out these gifts for the Dog RVing People:

• RVING BUDDIES Dog Breed Shirt

• RVing Dogs Pillow

• Vintage RV/Motorhome Dog Bandanas

• Camping Dog Collar

For the Festive RVer:
Just because you live in an RV doesn’t mean you can’t get a little festive in decorating and in spirit! Here are a few Christmas and holiday gifts that an RVer will love.

Take a peek at these holiday gifts:

• Camper Wreath

• Christmas Camper Leggings

• Merry Christmas Camper Camping Mug

• Flannel Camper Keychains

For the RVing Chef:
Sharing a meal at your standard kitchen table doesn’t always mean it’s the best meal. The RVing Chef has mastered the arts of traveling and cooking. And it’s not an easy feat!

Spice things up for the RVing Chef this holiday with these gifts:

• Vintage Camper Apron

• Welcome to Our Campsite Personalized Cutting Board

• Motorhome Tea Towel

Related Read: Where to Find Unique RV Gifts

For the Difficult to Buy for RVer:
Even with all these ideas, you may not know what to get your well-traveled RVer. Here are a few random, but still on theme gifts you can be sure they haven’t picked up along the way.

For the hard to buy for traveler consider these gifts:

• Happy Camper Hoodie

• Camper Mousepad

• Trailer Scarf

• Road Tripper Bumper Sticker

Happy Holidays!
Whatever you decide to buy, know that your RVing family member will appreciate it. RVers know they aren’t easy to buy for, especially if they hit the road for most of the year. Many come around for the holidays just to be together in one place and experience the holidays with those they love.

If you’re still unsure about what to get an RVer, go with something simple like a gift card or card with a few dollar bills. You can help them find their way to new adventures, sights, and sounds. And that’s all they really want anyway!