My 10 Must Have RV Gadgets

[@matthewknight5641]

Ray you have helped me more than you know. Ive been building out my travel trailer for full time off grid living. Ive done 1850 watts of solar so far and doing a composting toilet this coming weekend. My biggest challenge so far is finding a place to keep my trailer while im gone on the road driving a semi 3 weeks at a time. Id love to find a safe property where i could live there a few days a month but at the se time my stuff not get stolen while im gone

[@thetankperryshow8751]

Thanks for taking the time to make these videos. My wife and I are newbies and heading out for the first time in 2 weeks. With your videos, I have been able to make gadget upgrades before heading into the field. I am now looking deeper into understanding the electricity capacity of my rig and visiting with the dealer before pick up. I had no idea

[@pj9731]

Hi Ray, on my Laredo 5'er I replaced all of my outside CH751 key locks with Combi Cam locks with dust covers. The entrance door lock was replaced with a RV Lock keypad with remote. I got so tired of fumbling around for keys and now my wife and I have full access to the RV without going on the hunt for keys. We absolutely love this upgrade by using a simple pass code for all of the locks. 🙂🇺🇸

[@LoveYourRV]

Cool! That entrance door keypad upgrade is on my wish list.

[@timthompson8297]

My Lance came with the keypad but it didn't take long for the sun to destroy the face so it's impossible to read the numbers.

[@waynec4938]

Bright side

[@mariekeiser3828]

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[@GratefulGlamper]

I pleasantly enjoyed your video because all your gadgets are very handy and useful. The first to third ones were practical to keep clean and safe while the others help with convenience and make your things last long. Definitely must haves for RVers

[@DizzyIzzyMom]

I was encouraged because I have all but one of the must haves....I need to get the roller ball for my door. Thanks.

[@coloradoboo1071]

Great stuff! I need those gutter extenders and awning protection ball! Our high Colorado mountain winds often blow my cheap plastic chocks across the lot in our RV parking so those heavier rubber ones look much better! I recently mounted two Valterra A04-5094BK EZ hose carriers and love them! One holds my two stinky slinky hoses which is great because everything fits except the end piece that goes onto the ground drain. The other holds my water hose lines which have always been a pain sitting in my storage compartment. And both are lockable.

[@tomstorey2463]

When I added a grab bar to my screen door, I also found a “Clear” replacement for the 2 white panels below the grab bar. Now I can see thru the entire screen door and can see outside perfectly from my chair. Really enjoy your videos. Almost came by to tell you that personally last month while in C.R. Camped at S.Point. Cheers.

[@Smalltownsteading]

Best RV gadget, a can opener. Went camping without it once. Had to borrow one from another camper. Never do that again. But I like to bring a 6ft ladder. It is good for reaching all kinds of things like the tops of the slide outs without having to climb the ladder on the RV.

[@impavid48]

An absolute must have for me is hose quick connects. No more twisting of hoses at the pipe stand, pressure regulator or where it's hard to get at going into the rv. I use them for fresh water and my internal black tank sprayer hoses. So I don't mixed up those for fresh water (vs those for black/grey water) I spray paint them white like my fresh water hose.

[@LoveYourRV]

Cool. What brand have you found works best? I've tried a few in the past but they never really held up very long before leaking.

[@impavid48]

The brand name is Gardena. I bought them in Canada. The main part is grey and the sliding collar is orange.

[@LoveYourRV]

George Bliss Thanks! Will give them a try. Cheers!

[@gregorythomas333]

Excellent list for the new/restarting RVers...thank you for the video! My 1st RV had gotten stolen & pretty much stripped of everything...the RV was recovered so 'yay' for that. They even sold off the roof pods & our clothes! I have crooks! Though insured...like you said...it was a pain to wait to replace everything.

[@michaelwhitney4]

I installed a "Dust Devil" central vac system in our Cougar and my wife loves it. I mounted the hose connect in the bottom step going into the upper bed area and store the hose under the table seat. The control unit with the dust bag is mounted in the storage bay adjacent to the steps to the upper bed area.

[@LoveYourRV]

Nice!

[@Rockhound6165]

Without watching the entire video, the 10 things I believe you need are: Toolbox-Yes it's several things but a basic tool set is essentialRubber Mallet-Great for securing stakes for outside rug, canopy, awning anchor, etc Tire gauge-obvious reasonsLeveling Blocks-I haven't had to use these often but am thankful I have them Slonkey-To keep your waste hose off the ground Water Regulator-Had a friend tell me how at a campground he stayed, they shut off their water slide increasing the water pressure enough that it burst a seal in his camper causing a flood in his camper Y Splitter For Water Hookup-This way you can hook up a hose as well as fresh water hookupSurge Protector-Obvious reasons Dog Bone-In case you stay at a park that only has 50 amp(if you are have 30 amp service) and vice versa Emergency Roadside Assistance-Believe me, it's essential

[@Toekneepowers]

Maxxfan plus model 4500k fits under the vent covers it's powerful and quiet works great to bring a nice breeze through the Windows. Makes me sleep like a baby.

[@donellwood4741]

Great stuff. I'm always looking improvements. My favorites I did was adding USB plugs in several areas for iPad and iPhone charging and adding 120 v with USB plug just above the dining room table. Perfect for the laptops

[@LoveYourRV]

Good idea!

[@homewithwheelsblog2122]

With all of the junk gadgets that are marketed to RVers its nice to find recommendations from a trusted source! Thank you. Please keep up the great work. You are appreciated!

[@LoveYourRV]

Thx, will do and nice to hear. Cheers! Ray

[@williamlesh1649]

Home With Wheels Blog iii

[@TruckerDan936]

Home With Wheels Blog ii

[@kimberlyredd3151]

Wish list ty

[@paranrs]

YES! I'm new to RVs and have been amazed at the absolute plethora of crap on the market. And everything is incredibly overpriced.

[@job3831]

Always do a thorough inspection of your camp sight and belongings before you pull out. I work in a State Park and you would be amazed at all the stuff people leave behind.

[@LoveYourRV]

Good advice. We have a depart checklist and both do a once around.

[@TheChadWork2001]

When camping in the wilderness, we would do the same. Good practical idea.

[@cathykinne8978]

We have had motorhomes for 30 yrs. We started with our first one when our children were young. We now take grandchildren with us. We are on our 3rd. Motorhome. On each of them we put a screen saver on the bottom section of the screen door. The first two we bought at Home Depot or Lowes, the newest one, 6 months ago we bought at Camping World. They are about 25 to 30 dollars but they prevent the screen from being pushed out and helps to stabilize the door. With the grab bar and screen saver, our screen door is very stable.

[@LoveYourRV]

Good tip, thanks! Cheers, Ray

[@jstar1000]

Morryde step above pull down aluminum stairs set up with grab bar, RVlock with combo pad and remotes, Auto leveling system, Reese Goose box with air bag and shocks, hand held wireless rechargeable air pump, adjustable water pressure valve, battery kill switch are some of my go to products.

[@craigwflys]

Ray your videos just aren't the same without your little companion hanging out and keeping you company. A week from now will mark a full 2 years since I had to put my own dog down due to old age. Not a day goes by that I don't think about her and sometimes fight to hold back the tears. Just know that this is one subscriber who can really empathize with what you might be going through.

[@LoveYourRV]

Yup, it's tough, but lots of good memories. :)

[@doowopfan]

Not an RVer myself, but I have a buddy who is a beginner. So, my curiosity brought me here. I've pretty much understood all of it. Yours is a very clear and interesting presentation. And the pooch is cute! Well done!

[@acmanwwjd1]

Another thing you want to add is a Mister for your air conditioner on the roof in hot areas like here in Redding 115 out when we were living in it to build a house that Mister kept that thing at 75 just put a little bit of spray water on that coil you also want to have a filter so you don’t build up on your coil .

[@LoveYourRV]

So I guess it acts like a swamp cooler, guess that works well in low humidity environments. Cheers, Ray

[@acmanwwjd1]

Love Your RV No it does not act like a swamp cooler it keeps the condensing coil cool in real hot weather and makes the air conditioner work better and not overwork but you have to put a calcium filter on it so it will not corrode that coil with hard water

[@TheChadWork2001]

I didn't want this video to end. I was enjoying it too much.

[@CycleDoc675]

Outland Firebowl propane fire pit has been my favorite RV toy.

[@LoveYourRV]

Looks like a good unit, thanks!

[@sandys2672]

Thanks Ray and Angie! Love the way Angie talks to you, she's into it.

[@mygalmo]

Hi Ray! Thank you for sharing this with all of us. My husband and I just purchased our first camper and can use all the tips in the world. Your info is clear and so much easier to understand. I don't understand much about tools but the grab bar was quite simple and a brilliant idea! Very informative! Passing on to my husband! Thanks again!

[@LoveYourRV]

You're most welcome. Thanks for watching. :) Cheers! Ray

[@stevebodoh2594]

For the added stability, you can't miss. I have two, one for the rear and one for under the door. Combined they only add at most 8 pounds.

[@Rockhound6165]

Another gadget I think is essential is a battery charger/air compressor combo. You get one relatively inexpensively. I have one made by Peak and it's good for jump starting your RV/truck. It's also good for pumping up tires and such if needed. Some come with USB so you can charge your phone if need be.

[@LoveYourRV]

Good idea. I have a NOCO GB150 battery booster and a Viair 450p-RV compressor, they were expensive but we are full timers so worth it for me.

[@Rockhound6165]

Yikes. Just look them up. $300+, ouch

[@sammiepuppy4196]

Our fur babies ( 6 and 12 year old female Shelties ) are our most important must haves!! Of course, all of their toys, food, special medications, first aid equipment and bottled water are essentials when traveling with pets. First aid kit and bottled water are our people must haves as well! For housekeeping, our Swiffer Wet Jet and Swiffer battery powered dry floor cleaners are great must haves to keep the floors clean and tidy. For cooking, cannot travel without an electric frying pan ( can cook just about everything ) and a Cuisinart Griddler will make everything from hot sandwiches to burgers. A real must have! What are some of the must haves Ann thinks are important for keeping "house" in your RV? Safe travels!!!😊

[@LoveYourRV]

haha, Yes fur babies! Our trailer is fairly small so don't have too many appliances.She likes her Shark Cordless dustbuster - amzn.to/2jsdqmq Swiffer sweeper and Streak free microfiber cleaning cloth. I do all the cooking and use mostly the gas oven and stove top plus the BBQ. I use a big wok shaped pan for most stuff. Cheers! Ray

[@kennykyle4813]

We use the NuWave cooktop. I think when we bought it, it was a buy one and get one free. They only conduct heat when the skillet is on them. They also have an oven we are getting this year because we enjoy the cooktop so much. No, I'm not a salesman but when I buy something worth the money I don't mind telling everyone. As for the fur babies, we have two rescues and they are the reason we bought an RV(hotels don't like them). Here are the links for those interested in the cooktop or oven. Safe Travels to all. www.nuwavecooktop.com/?ref_version=GOOGLECOOKTOP-SHOP6&gclid=CM3c0vmEj9MCFYUfhgodSpINNw www.mynuwaveoven.com/?ref_version=GOOGLEOVEN-SHOP1&gclid=CNnFuO2Fj9MCFUREhgod4CAMSA

[@hedge8888]

The Maxxair 2 newer version also has the hinge so you can fold it over. It also as more airflow than the original for use with fantastic fans. Personally I went with the MaxxFan deluxe that is thermostatically controlled, has the cover integrated into the fan and has a remote control as well. It was spendy but on my Truck camper i was trying to avoid shading my solar panels so this fan with the lower profile cover seemed to be the best solution.

[@LoveYourRV]

Sounds like a good solution. Thanks.

[@hyperion9142]

I just checked this out and it definitely looks like a better solution. Thank you, Mike.

[@russellroddy4417]

I like the tire block you drive one tire up on to change the other one if you have a flat tire,saves a lot of jacking.And it is much faster.

[@LoveYourRV]

Ahh, yes I have one of those. Trailr-Aid

[@larrykristineduncan6459]

Those are all great gadgets for an RV. Something else I have added to my RV is a Tire Pressure and Temperature Monitoring System. I'm not one to stay in one place for long periods of time and in my travels I experienced a blow out on my fifth wheel and had it not been for a concerned traveler pulling up next to me and alerting me of a blown tire, the results could have been catastrophic. There are many Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems on the market today. I purchased the EezRV Tire Pressure and Temperature Monitoring System. It is easy to set up and adjust when necessary. Peace of mind if you are doing a lot of towing.

[@LoveYourRV]

I purchased the same one back in October for this year's snowbird trip, working great so far! - kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZWwdISDmclrmtk

[@mrubin0818]

As a beagle owner I love your videos even more!!!! I loved them before but I will always support beagle life! Cheers man!

[@darrellwampler6473]

Angie calling for dad! how cute. I love a beagle bark.

[@LoveYourRV]

hehe, now that she is nearly deaf she doesn't even hear me telling her I'm on the roof. Never thinks to look up.

[@JC-zn4zf]

Got the Grab bar for the screen door. Yup Must have nice to be able to just grab the bar instead of the door itself. Thanks for showing it !!

[@TheRelger]

I installed the grab bar on the screen door. So much nicer. Can’t understand why manufacturers don’t do it.

[@interferenceband7165]

Your right man..... it NEVER stops ! Thanks for the video. I enjoyed

[@northerniggy8261]

I have a post-surge protector and the rubber blocks... otherwise I have some shopping to do. Note: The rubber chocks are great, especially if you store your trailer where it freezes in the winter, you can hammer them out if they get frozen. But the rubber chocks do smell pretty strong (rubber smell) at the start, so store them in your truck bed!

[@LoveYourRV]

Interesting, I never thought about the freezing thing as we migrate each year down south. Thanks! Ray

[@jamesdagg5825]

Good info for sure. You asked for more ideas. I replaced my 120V outlet with one that has two USB plugs on it as well. I also added a couple of 12V sockets that have USB plugs.

[@LoveYourRV]

Thanks, good ideas for sure. Cheers! Ray

[@jimsowder446]

Thanks so much for the first gadget. I have an remote black tank gate that does not shut off completely. Didn't know they made one. Thought about getting an rv technician install a gate like that. Thanks again

[@annag467]

This is great, I really appreciate your info Ray! I have no experience but i'm very interested in living in a mobile home. I'm giving it 3 years to save the money and learn what I can before I go, and people like you are helping me focus on the important things. Thanks!

[@torqdog]

Nice compilation. My #1 "must have" item is a battery monitor. We boondock camp a lot and the information provided is priceless. Victron and Trimetric are the two faves on the RV forum I participate in. If your style of "camping" finds you staying in RV parks with hookups, the battery monitor has much less significance.

[@LoveYourRV]

Good one! We boondock a bunch too. We have the Trimetric. I should put a list together of my favorite boondocking related items. :) Cheers!

[@timthompson8297]

I have a nice Blue Sky smart controller that seems to be doing the job.

[@kaya604]

thank you for the info and i would add ... small solar system ... power bars when using shore power plug ins ... fantastic fan .... Buddy heater ... furniture with storage built in This year i am making a few mods to a Ford van that will make parttime camping more fun and these are a few things being considered :) Happy Trails and God bless !!!!

[@scottleggejr]

Great list Angie and Ray! I usually recommend to my friends BAL X-chocks, andersen levelers, and oxygenics shower head, but those are on everyone's lists on youtube. Yours was good because it's not the same old stuff.

[@slimbeaux]

As always, things I would never think of. Really like the roller ball.

[@jennymcinroy8521]

Slim Lundeen

[@FreakyRat]

why are the most brilliant ideas all ways the the simple ones and the ones you never think of. Thanks for the video i am now off to buy a grab rail for my screen door. The thought of never having to put that dam slider back in is just pure heaven.

[@supertanker9681]

we upgraded or bathroom "fart fan" to a vortex,made a wonderful difference clearing out the humidity after a shower

[@LoveYourRV]

Got to add that one to my upgrade list.

[@64maxpower]

I love that grab bar! It would be a great place to hand the leashes

[@LoveYourRV]

Good idea!

[@gregchamberlain8519]

I watched this on jan 4th and went out and ordered that handle for the screen door. it came in and mounted it today. thanks for the great Idea. hope to bump into you some day out in AZ. Keep up the great video's.

[@LoveYourRV]

Awesome!

[@aguyandhiscomputer]

I installed the same one on my trailer. Love not having to hang out the trailer to grab the door.

[@heartbeat59]

I like your list of the top 10 gadgets. I enjoyed your Vlog. Thanks for letting us come along.

[@gdhall4092]

Always look forward to your videos Ray. Thanks for taking the time to share!!!

[@LoveYourRV]

You're welcome Don. Cheers!

[@randycoffey1992]

X chock wheel stabilizers work really great as well

[@LoveYourRV]

Unless you forget to undo them. Seen that happen a few times to people. ;)

[@jimsjacob]

Happy to report I have almost all of these already installed…. Missing the screen door bar and the vent covers. Oh, and the beagle…. Don’t have one of those yet. 😋

[@mvpriebe56]

Nice list, thanks. I have most of these, but I haven't seen the door grab bar and the gutter extenders. I also think TPMS is a great buy.

[@LoveYourRV]

Yes, looking into one of those for this falls trip south. Cheers! Ray

[@kennethrogers3687]

I seen a video of a woman who some how got one of those plastic wheel stops stuck to her tire. It then tore up her trailer and became seriously stuck in her wheel well. Actually pushed the thing into her trailer. Great video. Thanks

[@LoveYourRV]

Whoa!

[@barbararainey2676]

love the rv cocktail it really works and it works fast...very inexpensive my rv smell great again thanks BR

[@rpeek]

What's really neat is the links you put in the comments. Made it really easy to click on each item and put it in the cart at Amazon. Thank you so much for these suggestions! and the video as a whole.. Good stuff..

[@LoveYourRV]

Thanks, glad you found it helpful. Cheers! Ray

[@greenrumour]

Great video. I'm an RV Tech and an avid camper. I really enjoyed your list and it was well presented. I just wanted to point out that the surge protector is either installed backwards or maybe you just have the lid on backwards but the cord line in should be the input and the output should continue on to the vehicles main breaker panel. Thanks for posting.

[@LoveYourRV]

Good eye! I reversed the lid so I could easily read the error codes off it of need be. Cheers, Ray

[@kathrynkenyon785]

Best gadget I found is a LUCI LIGHT, which is a solar powered light that you can just throw in your dash when traveling down the road, or in any sunny place while stationary. The light has a blow up lantern that is clear and it will run all night on low power. It has 3 power settings plus an emergency pulse, and some feature a red light as well. They can be found at Big 5 or other sporting/camping goods store or on line.

[@LoveYourRV]

Oh, yes they are cool, I have something like that, it's part of my boondocking gadgets - www.loveyourrv.com/favorite-rv-dry-camping-mods-gadgets/ We use it all the time when off the grid. Cheers! Ray

[@TheRelger]

Water regulator on my list. Also the door handle, great idea. Thanks! (already got the dog)

[@22howards]

Supervisor even has her own chair! Awesome!

[@cynziaself7585]

Thank you for giving us your knowledge. I needed to by some tire chocks for an old camper l bought, which needs everything it seems. 😂

[@pattycakecrochet1]

Great tips. We are going to be purchasing our very 1st RV or TT ( not sure yet which) but Ive been asking alot of the full timers what would be there must have gagets to buy. Most said chalks, water regulator & surge protectors, but the door rollers & extensions for the gutters were the 1st time I had seen those mentioned. So thank you for the great info. I know we have so much to learn and my poor hubby works 2 jobs full time so he really doesnt have alot of time to do the resurch. So Ive been trying to do my due diligence in figuring out the must haves and the things we could wait to buy later as we travel more. I have found alot of great info on alot of your videos so I did want to tell you I do really appreciate the time you take to show us newbys how to do it right the 1st time. Much 💘 🐝Safe & God Bless. Right now we are just Dreamin in Florida. Lol

[@LoveYourRV]

Thanks, Patricia, happy to hear the videos are helping out towards the dream. KZbin is such a great research tool, I don't know how people did it in the past. Cheers! Ray

[@chunk4funk]

Loves the Beagles. Loves. We got a 2nd one, fer some reason they called him a Chesapeak Bay Retriever. Luvs my Beagles.

[@chunk4funk]

It's nice seeing a "beagle-proof" RV. People have dogs & we have one as well ... however unless you have a Beagle you don't know what the difference is. There are 3 rules, simple rules, when owning a Beagle. 1) Everything the Beagle can see, smell or see belongs to the Beagle. 2) You must have plenty of patience & paper towels in every room with carpet in it. Also NATURAL sprays that discourage el Beagle from dropping the deuces at the 2p-3p shift & the 6p-8p shift. Every night you you to bed, both dogs come with & be responsible, get easy to manage bags. Remember, there is no inside out. Just grab whatcha got & make a nice knot. You'll find dog 💩 disposal areas all around the site, or if you're new, bring a large plastic bag. 3) Beagles don't tell time. Beagles love routine. If you don't come at a certain time, they'll shoot turd rockets anywhere they can. J

[@LoveYourRV]

We used to have two beagles also. Great dogs!

[@georgiat.9890]

TY...you're generous with your information and you're clear and to the point. TY, TY!. Sometimes when trying to learn something about rving..I feel like I want to pull my hair out because people can take so long to get to the point going off on so many tangents and annoyingly being fake cutsey My time is valuable and when I watch a video to get information..that's what I want ..info. TY again#

[@LoveYourRV]

You're welcome, thanks for the compliment. Cheers! Ray

[@Colaaah]

Well said! I couldn't of said it better...

[@pboone1231]

Rubber tire things are a must I think.

[@ronaldgregory6128]

My husband snitched a couple from the Army before he left. They are so handy!

[@neilchandresr.1787]

Hey, instead of using a drill which could hurt your wrist just like you said; i use my Dewalt 20V impact. Not the tiny compact impact, the one you would use to remove lug nuts with. Thanks for the tips.

[@LoveYourRV]

That works well, notice quite a few people using them now, I have one for changing tires, but do make a heck of a racket. :) My drill has a variable clutch so I set it not to hurt my wrist, but most of the time I just brace the drill with my free hand. Cheers, Ray

[@brianw612]

If you don't have an RV grill, gotta hack one to feed off RV propane! I hacked a brand new Q1200. Took regulator off and replaced with quick change male propane connector, made a hose. Now I simply hose into RV, no more pound cylinders. I attached a female plug to the removed regulator so I can still use the grill on the beach with the one pound cylinder if needed. At home, I quick change it into a 20 pound grill tank. All three ways work flawless. Q1200 rocks!

[@LoveYourRV]

Yup, great idea. I've done the same with my grill. :)

[@SN-qu2gz]

I miss the beagle Ray 🙏

[@Jevandtieriel]

Use the clutch on your battery drill to stop over winding and no sore wrist. I’m amazed at how low it can be set. Also prevents over tightening when raising them.

[@LoveYourRV]

Good tip, thanks, its also nice to nice variable speed trigger on the drill. Cheers, Ray

[@ThisNewOldRV]

Nice to see someone else who obsesses over cool gadgets!

[@ScorpionRegent]

Thanks for sharing. Some things I noticed that may help. You have a socket drive on your cordless drill, it can make fast work of the stud and nut attachments on your vent covers. Be sure to set your torque low enough you don't strip or break anything. When you are up on top dealing with the vent cover or other work make sure to have some sort of magnetic parts dish to keep your parts together. Parts falling off the roof and having to climb down and back up to get/find them is an annoying waste of time. Rethink those cylinder style locks, they are easily picked with common house hold items.

[@LoveYourRV]

Nice tip on the cordless drill, but I still prefer the clips, simpler, no tools required.Not all tubular locks are created equal. Some of the common lock picking item tips are old news. Like for instance, the Bic pen thing was pre-2005 bike locks mostly. Anyway, a thief that determine isn't going to be stopped. A simple crowbar will easily open most RV storage bays, the door material is pretty flimsy. But the unique key tubular lock is better than having most of the other campers having the same Ch751 key as yours. Keep honest people honest. ;) Also, they are much better quality so nicer to use and longer lasting versus the OEM junk. Cheers, Ray

[@ScorpionRegent]

In a contest of no tools versus a battery operated quick use tool, not tools still wins. No tools weigh nothing, take no space, never run out of charge, impossible to lose, and are wicked cost effective. That said there's no reason to change your old vent cover when you have that handy drill. As to the locks, your point is well taken. There is no stopping a truly determined thief. Making the crime impractical is the best you can do. Cheers!

[@quattovallor71]

Nice list! Thank you! I'm liking the door bar.

[@VoodooDewey69]

Good practical very useful addons,thanks for sharing.

[@Annalisa-f9z]

A back up cameras are nice got one on each back corner cause I'm by myself and sometimes you have the truck turned on way and the camper another and you can't see also nice to turn on while driving to see if anyone is behind you tailgating.

[@LoveYourRV]

Yes, good one, love them. I just added a 4 camera system last summer - www.loveyourrv.com/installing-the-haloview-ultimate-rd7r-wireless-rv-4-camera-system/ Included in my recent list of electronics :) www.loveyourrv.com/electronic-gear-and-gadgets-for-rving-my-12-must-haves/ Cheers, Ray

[@selectshelley]

I appreciate your attention to detail and the fact that you share so generously. Shelley from San Diego

[@LoveYourRV]

You're most welcome. Cheers! Ray

[@paulbrindamour9165]

Just so you know, videos still great. Thanks. I will definitely obtain a few of these gadgets, clearly will help us to enjoy our upcoming trailering experience....our first multiple month trip ever to start shortly. Thanks again for the help.

[@LoveYourRV]

Thanks.

[@billlong5979]

Great list Ray. I will give a Shout Out to Progressive Industries. I have one of their plug in surge protectors and one day at the campground I was staying, there was an overload on the power line feeding mine and another row - caused a fire actually. My Progressive Industries surge protector did it's job and died in the line of duty. I found out that Progressive Industries is actually in NC where I was, so I took it to them and told them what happened. They are super nice people. 30 minutes later they had parts replaced and handed it back to me. No charge. Highly recommend Progressive Industries.

[@LoveYourRV]

Awesome!

[@Pistolmike59]

I too have the portable EMS surge protector protector and it has saved my rig twice already. I actually have a dedicated 30 Amp circuit at our home driveway we plug into when home. The EMS kept telling us something was wrong and it shutting down. Turned out we had a loose ground connection at the breaker. so bad circuits can happen anywhere. When we upgraded to a 50 Amp rig, I immediately purchased the 50 amp EMS protector and kept the 30 amp one to use when we only have a 30 amp circuit available.

[@MacieJ-uv5es]

In the process of buying our first RV. Great info! Thank you!

[@LoveYourRV]

Cool! You're welcome. Cheers! Ray

[@123noelle123]

I have a beagle too! He loves camping 😊

[@gskills]

We travel with our beagle as well. I'm learning all about your travel trailer tricks as well. My next project is to enterabond the roof.

[@zackcountryman2215]

as far as wheel chucks we use these expanders that go inbetween the two tires and you screw them out so they press inbetwwen both tires. they work good don't have to worry about them slipping or moving.

[@LoveYourRV]

I've seen them. thought they were for stabilizing the trailer so less movement inside. Didn't know they were strong enough to be used in place of chocks. I guess you have to be really sure to remember them before departure. :)

[@zackcountryman2215]

Love Your RV if you type in expanding tire chuck for camper on google they will come up they're different from the stblizers these form to the tire. great video btw

[@LoveYourRV]

Thanks, I'll check it out. Cheers Ray

[@byebye9785]

Probably quite an uninteresting accessory in the US, but here in the UK I find my macerator pump useful, some UK dump stations are higher than your holding tank if you have a small B class, even in my A class they can be fifty feet away from where you park and 1inch hose is much easier to store. I like the water pressure regulator, it took me years to try risking a 'city water' connection, to be fair not many sites have fully serviced pitches, I've only seen one that included sewage. I think I'd install it in a basement locker though, probably get stolen on the tap.

[@raybbj]

Great List. Those tire chocks are nice !!

[@piaburnette6835]

:D your video was such a pleasure to watch, you and your poochie Angie are so sweet, it was very informative and fun, thank you.

[@questionmark4348]

Try it You'll like it....Tip for cleaning the underside of your awning is to use a foam ( aerosol can) type of window cleaner and a soft brush like the ones you would use on a hose to wash your RV ... Do about a 3 foot square at a time.....the foam keeps the cleaner from dripping while you're working....wipe dry with paper towels as you go then hose the whole fabric down at the end to clean off any residue

[@LoveYourRV]

Neat idea. I'll have to giver a try. I usually go with the Dometic manufacturers instructions, works really well and with pump sprayer hardly any labor. :) Here is how I do it - www.loveyourrv.com/rv-power-awning-super-easy-maintenance-how-to/

[@questionmark4348]

It's always best to follow the manufacturer's instructions :-)

[@brentjohnson6654]

Very good advice and ideas for a future rv’er

[@NomadicGearhead]

Hah! The beagle looking for you lol. I was on my roof once when my neighbor's dogs where I was boondocking came running to the RV to find me (they would often visit) and the LOOK on their face when they realized where I was!

[@donf3877]

His dog was telling him, "If you want to walk around talking to yourself, go right ahead. I'm staying and laying right here"!!!

[@tonyrayjones1550]

Great video my wife says hey that's the solution for our screen door! Gonna get that bar, thanks for all the info!

[@urgetodrive]

Loved the tips, especially the water pressure regulator.

[@joeo7257]

urgetodrive First filter then regulate. Filters will drop pressure also

[@jamesguralski5156]

Grab bars for doors Yes. Electrical convertion kit for gas hot watet tank!! Add 2 steps to enter camper instead of 1 step

[@paranrs]

Nice video. Coincidentally I ordered the screen door bar just about a half hour ago! Also, those heavy rubber tire chocks, exactly as shown in your video, are available at Harbor Freight for about six bucks apiece.

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

Isn't a Dog an Essential RV gear ?

[@LoveYourRV]

haha, yes all RVs should come with one!

[@keywestalert6329]

Going NoWhereFast how dare you call a dog a gear, I would of thought a human of your caliber would of been more thoughtful!

[@chrispcarrot]

Buy one of Amazon's cheap camp 'moon chairs' for Angie. Some are quite small, easier for an older dog to get on than a typical camp chair. I got an adult-sized one on clearance at Target that is like corduroy and my 60lb dog lives in it. Front is maybe 13" from the ground. (Amazon B002ZFQASO)

[@RVingLiveTheDream]

Going NoWhereFast beautiful Shepard

[@ajolson6]

I hope your joking its just a dog get over it. Of course I would say the last thing I would want anywhere near my RV is a dog.

[@patisievert]

So far, this is the most useful "must haves" video I have viewed prior to purchasing my travel trailer. I see some good ideas in the comments, too. I've saved this and just increased my budget for initial purchases to accompany my new rig! ;)

[@AvrahamSolomon]

Looking into the hose 👍

[@pentonhusqvarna]

Good video. I bookmarked several of your "gadgets" in my Amazon app for purchase. Love the awning roller ball and the better quality storage bay locks. Those will go on the Forest River soon!

[@danwaddle2194]

Picked up the rubber chocks at Harbor Freight. $7.99 ea regularly, got mine on Sale for $4.99 ea.

[@Elfnetdesigns]

Another cool thing to have is a hose and cable shield, Yellow jackets is what we call them and they are for if you have to run your power and wayer across a road or walk path they will protect your lines and not create a tripping hazard. I got some because I used to travel to set up PA systems for drag boat races and there is no defined RV parking areas in most venues and we have to run power and water across paths and roads etc..

[@takayama1638]

That water sound was driving me crazy! Finally saw it was that fountain thingamajig.

[@scottleggejr]

Taka must be part beaver 😜

[@paulangeli9710]

I agree about the 751 keys. They suck. I will look for the locks you described! Great ideas!

[@stevebodoh2594]

I would recommend the Volterra RV stabilizers as part of the list.

[@LoveYourRV]

Nice, doesn't look like they add much weight.

[@stevebodoh2594]

For the stability, you can't miss. I have one for the rear and one for under the frame at the door. Combined they add at most 8 pounds.

[@LoveYourRV]

Cool, can they stay attached when underway or do you have to break them down and stow them every time?

[@stevebodoh2594]

You have to stow them away. They set up and break down very easily. Mine came with individual storage bags. Packed up, each one is about 5 inches square by 24 inches long. I really can't say enough good thing about them. My wife could detect the smallest amount of wiggle in the camper and insist that I didn't have the stamp jacks set up properly. These things have ended the complaints. Thanks for the video, I will be looking into the vent covers and surge protection.

[@LoveYourRV]

Sounds good Steve. Did you look into the JT Strong Arms? www.lci1.com/jt-strong-arm They stay attached but look like they may weigh in a bit heavier and are a slightly different system. After 6 years we are pretty used to rocking now, hardly notice except when I get up early and the better half likes to sleep in, the front of the fiver where she is sleeping does wiggle the most. ;) We travel a lot the winter but summer we stay put in one spot for over 4 months, these may be just the ticket. Happy wife happy life! haha