Most RV accessories are overpriced gimmicks. These 25 are the ones full-timers and serious weekend warriors actually keep and use.
Power and electricity
- Surge protector (30 or 50 amp): Non-negotiable. Campground power is often dirty. A good surge protector prevents electrical damage. Progressive Industries and Hughes Autoformers are the gold standards. Shop on Amazon.
- Portable power station: Jackery or EcoFlow for dry camping power. Compare options on Amazon.
- LED strip lighting: Interior ambiance and reading light. Govee or Philips Hue strips. LED strips on Amazon.
Water and sewer
- Water pressure regulator: Campground water pressure can spike and burst fittings. A $15 pressure regulator prevents expensive repairs. Shop on Amazon.
- Drinking water hose: White or blue food-grade hose only. Standard garden hoses leach chemicals. Water safe hose on Amazon.
- Sewer hose support: Camco Sidewinder is the standard. Creates proper downward slope for complete drainage. Camco on Amazon.
- Water filter: Camco TastePURE or Berkey for campground water. RV water filters on Amazon.
Leveling and setup
- Leveling blocks: Camco Leveling Blocks are the benchmark. Stack them to level on uneven ground. Camco leveling blocks on Amazon.
- Stabilizer jacks: Reduce sway and bounce inside the RV. BAL Trailer Tongue Jack or Lippert stabilizers. Stabilizer jacks on Amazon.
- Digital level: Know exactly when you're level without trial and error. SmartToolApp or a dedicated RV level. RV leveling tools on Amazon.
Comfort and living
- Outdoor rug: Keeps dirt out and creates a living area outside. Recycled plastic rugs clean up with a hose. Outdoor rugs on Amazon.
- Portable fan: 12V fans designed for RV use (no power inverter needed). O2COOL is the classic. 12V fans on Amazon.
- Blackout curtains: Sleep quality improvement, especially in summer. Blackout curtains on Amazon.
- Dehumidifier: Condensation is a real problem in small spaces. Eva-Dry mini dehumidifiers are rechargeable and effective. Mini dehumidifiers on Amazon.
Kitchen and cooking
- Instant Pot: One appliance that replaces four. Pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, and steamer. Saves energy vs. oven. Instant Pot on Amazon.
- Portable propane grill: Coleman Roadtrip or Blackstone Griddle for campsite cooking. Portable grills on Amazon.
- Collapsible colander and cutting board: Saves cabinet space vs. standard kitchen tools. Collapsible kitchen tools on Amazon.
Safety
- CO and propane detector: Replace if over 5 years old. Kidde makes a combined CO/propane unit specifically for RVs. RV detectors on Amazon.
- Fire extinguisher: Keep one in the kitchen area and one outside. Fire extinguishers on Amazon.
- First aid kit: Comprehensive kit sized for extended outdoor use. First aid kits on Amazon.
Connectivity
- WeBoost Drive X RV: Cell signal booster for remote camping. Dramatically improves LTE where signal is marginal. ~$350. WeBoost on Amazon.
- WiFi extender: For campground WiFi. TP-Link TL-WA854RE or Alfa Network. WiFi extenders on Amazon.
- Starlink RV: If you work remotely full-time, Starlink is the game-changer. ~$120/mo with portable hardware.