🎁 RV Holiday Gift Guide! (2021) (RV Life)

[@loriw2661]

I’m just a weekend warrior. I’m a solo female camper so it’s really important to me that everything is in peak condition. I have the TST TPMS, the same water meter, a 30amp surge protector, the quick connectors, the Waggle (even though I don’t travel with pets), the water pressure gauge, the gas stop, Level Mate Pro, spare water pump and Pex with a full set of tools. So many other things too. It’s come in handy for me, to be prepared but it’s also been beneficial to other campers I’ve been able to help out. It’s pretty cool to be a 60 year old solo female and have more stuff than a lot of the men and couples do. It makes me proud and more importantly, it makes me calm. I can handle most anything that comes up and that’s a great feeling.

[@ChangingLanes]

It's nice having those extra parts when a neighbor needs a hand.. 👍🏼 😀

[@philipwilson4801]

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[@johncolagross8454]

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[@philipwilson4801]

No idea where the U comment I attached below came from. LOL

[@tjj3j953]

I am finishing college and just bought an RV to travel and live in full time. Thank you guys for giving me the courage and knowledge to follow my dream.

[@allandonald6115]

Got helpful advice when I called Mid-Columbia Insurance for Jet Ski insurance coverage, Thanks so much for the info.

[@Type1Detour]

Love these gift ideas. We think that a dehumidifier is a great gift too. They can be expensive, but they are much cheaper than the mold damage that can be caused without one.

[@davidwade1391]

Great video guys and Tara no doubt you stop traffic in more ways than one!! 😜 …love the hat!!

[@amyhill7607]

Great video! Love watching you every wk. An item I just purchased for our RV is a GPS tracker so that we can be tracked by family when on a long trip and for security purposes when it's in storage. It can be tracked if stolen. Personal/RV safety. Happy holidays!

[@sherriweber7105]

What a great job on this video. Love your gift ideas. Those ideas make gift ideas. Tara I love your Christmas decorations. I love that collapsible tree. Great video.

[@duckiegirl58]

Harvest hosts changed everything for us on our last 4500 mile trip this summer! Sometimes you just need a place to crash for a night! Some of the best are a bit often the path!!

[@ChangingLanes]

Glad you enjoyed it! 😊

[@snookrookie]

Hello. I purchased the save a drop after seeing yours. It is my most useful gadget. When boondocking I will use it so I don't put more water in black tank than my portable tote will hold. No over spills.thanks. travel safe Robert Woods.

[@jimandellenmeadows6244]

Happy Holidays. Really good list. Thanks.

[@lynnpappas4049]

Great list of Christmas gifts guys. I especially like the tree. I hope to be full timing by next year and being a died in the wool Christmas person, wondered how do you do Christmas in an RV. The tree was great, and solved the problem of how do you store a tree in a RV.

[@WeSometimesRV]

Love the videos. I do have a question about something you mentioned. You said you could control your A/C units when you are not there. Do you have a video on this?

[@ChangingLanes]

Hi Scott, yes we do! changinglanesrv.com/rv-smart-thermostat/

[@terrygillis9909]

Perfect timing with the Gift Guide. We ordered our 2 eBikes, helmets, and a few other gadgets. Merry Christmas!! Thank You.

[@mikesouth42]

thank you Chad and Tara. Merry Christmas! (You two are the Best!)

[@trklusmeyer]

Thanks for some great ideas for my new Momentum on order.

[@ChangingLanes]

Congrats on the new MO! Hope you don't have to wait too long! 😊

[@trklusmeyer]

@@ChangingLanes - It has been a while I ordered it June 2nd and due in here in mid December.

[@smiles96310]

Merry Christmas yall!!

[@chrisbentley71]

Merry Christmas! 🎄 💜

[@ChangingLanes]

Same to you! 😀

[@JB-hz4pu]

I have the Garmin GPS and it has taken me on many wrong turns. Always look at your route on another GPS and compare. The other thing I swear Garmin does is it takes you out of the way so you hit toll roads. I noticed this around New Jersey. It took me 20 miles out of my way to hit the Atlantic City turnpike when I wanted to go to Wells NJ from the Delaware Bridge which I could do on a free highway. There are other examples of taking toll roads when other routes are free.

[@garyhahn3450]

It may be possible to tell the gps to avoid toll roads. I have an older model that allows that.

[@JB-hz4pu]

@@garyhahn3450 I don’t want to avoid toll roads. I want to avoid all roads that are 20 miles out of my way. If I avoid toll roads I avoid the bridge and go 50 miles out of my way.

[@ChangingLanes]

You can set the preference for or against toll roads. Also, check your routing preferences (time vs distance)...

[@JB-hz4pu]

@@ChangingLanes happy thanksgiving 🙂

[@mikekilgore4887]

Glad to see you guys. Missed y’all Sunday.

[@robertshaw1404]

Chad & Tara " MERRY CHRISTMAS " !! CHEERS !!

[@campingalan]

Good evening Chad and Tara! Thank you for compiling this awesome list of christmas recommendations!! It is schweeeeeeeet! My parents have a Leisure Travel Van rig on order. It could be still months and months away. But, I will get them a few things from this list. I'd love to get them subscriptions to apps and such, but no telling when their rig will actually be done. Safe travels R.I.P. Pearl Harbor heroes!

[@tomumberger1356]

It’s great to see you again, awesome ideas , Merry Christmas.

[@JTLord-ef5np]

Pakayak makes an incredible portable kayak.

[@ChangingLanes]

Interesting design.. One thing that's neat about the ORU though is it has no seals or seams. I'd worry about a rubber seal drying our or getting damaged on the Pakayak. Also, it appears they are all solo kayaks.

[@BarryCouch]

Hey Chad and Tara! Love your channel! I upvote the TPMS even for non full timers. I’m not a full timer and one time I was about 5 hours into a 12 hour trip that we did annually and had a tire blow out on my 36’ fifth wheel going about 70 mph on the interstate. Trust me when I say this is NOT an experience anyone wants to have. I will have a TPMS before my next trip. I appreciate your insight.

[@samtheskoolie]

I am catching up on all of my subscriptions after the holidays, and this was a GREAT video. Thank you so much! I will be buying some of these items for my bus!! And I did not know those portable air compressors existed. I definitely need one of those.

[@ChangingLanes]

Thanks for using our links! 😊

[@mooreroadstotravelon3]

I just ordered my Lectric Bike through your link! Can't wait to ride!!! Hope to see you on the trails! Merry Christmas to you both. From Laurie and Rick Moore

[@ChangingLanes]

Thanks for using our links! 😊 Hope you enjoy the bike as much as we do!

[@mooreroadstotravelon3]

@@ChangingLanes So excited the email said it should be here for my Birthday on the 16th. Happy Trails, from Laurie

[@julielatwinas7500]

Just wanted to let you know how good you look in that hat. I love it. Hope your feeling well for Thanksgiving. Be safe.

[@BoomersInAnRV]

LOVVVVVVED this video!!!! So incredibly helpful!!! John and I've been following you guys since the first video, and you are in part the main reason we are now (just a week ago) full time RVing in a Grand Design Momentum 381M in an RV resort in the northeast right now! We have recently just purchased a bunch from your store and will be getting several more items today. That Christmas tree is EVERYTHING as I am feeling a little blue with all the moving and purging right before the holidays. Thank you Chad, Tara and Daisy and God bless you guys for touching so many people's lives with your fabulously informative and creative videos

[@ChangingLanes]

Congrats on the new full-time life! Safe Travels! 😊

[@40redfox40]

I always imagine buying your RV with all gadgets included 🤣. Your used RV is probably better than buying new.

[@e-square9976]

I love how you respond to just about every comment; quite of bit of work. I know all the viewers of your channel appreciate your hard work, content and a long deserved break for you is good. We certainly do. I bought a few items from your links which I had been on the fence about. Thanks for that. I hope you’re wintering some place warm this year. We’re in Michigan……🥶.

[@OrionAdventures]

You guys always do SUCH A GOOD JOB with your videos, the amount of detail you go in to and just your overall presentation. The RV community is so lucky to have you guys make content for us. THANK YOU!!

[@ralphjacobsen1845]

Thank you for all the great Christmas Ideas... Refrigerator temperature gage. Is on my list, air pressure monitor..... CUL Jake and Vernice Minnesota.

[@ngpoct123456789]

Wow, this is awesome! I added more things to my list for future Rv’ing. I always enjoy your videos so much. I just need the RV. Love the tree btw. AND the foldable kayak is now with Solo Stove, that I actually already have. So I really want the kayak, I need to find your video on this kayak! Safe travels and happy holidays.

[@kevinbenjamin463]

Chad & Tara Thank you so much for your videos! Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!

[@KenFehner]

We just started traveling and we love our Garmin. Happy Thanksgiving!

[@stevendunsford4568]

Nice 2 see ur both OK

[@CozyQueenAdventures]

We ordered the tinsel tree! Got the idea from this channel. 😊 Thanks

[@AnnapolisAgent]

What is the alpine snow video loop behind you??? That would be wonderful to run on Christmas day with fireplace below and Christmas music playing.

[@ChangingLanes]

It's just a screen saver app from the app store. I forget the name but there are several if you search for holiday screen savers.

[@richardburguillos3118]

You two are awesome. I’m thankful I came across your channel and the you share so much. May you have e an amazing, safe, joyful, and relaxing Holiday Season. Happy Thanksgiving 🦃

[@donaldlajeunesse1455]

Thanks for tip on the battery smart shunt. I am going to look in to it.

[@johnnylightning1491]

Just a guess, but I'm thinking that Tara stops traffic a lot, it's probably that cool hat she was wearing fro this video. My favorite gift from someone that loves me would be a tank of fuel for the RV, but that's getting a little high end these days. Keep the good stuff coming guys.

[@sickjohnson]

Happy Thanks Giving you 3!!!

[@CWO3-uscg]

Stay safe kids. Happy thanksgiving. Gobble, Gobble

[@korrinfotheringham6946]

This is a great video!! Thank you so much for all these ideas. We moved into our solitude this summer after we sold our house with our kids and dog and can’t imagine where we’d be without some of the info you’ve provided. I was wondering what toilet seats you have? Weird question but I am so sick of cleaning the ones that come stock! Thanks so much!! -Korrin

[@ChangingLanes]

Hi Korrin, thanks for reaching out. We have actually replaced ours with this one found in our Amazon store: amzn.to/31bINga 😎

[@dianasellars6114]

Thanks for another great video! It is great to see what you guys actually use, dying to get the ORU

[@jon.landry47]

Thanks. Stay health, stay safe

[@flyingkings2804]

I love your lifestyle and what you do! You have inspired me to want to full time RV and live my dream. I’m only 16 and it’s still only a dream. I was wondering besides KZbin what you do for work bc I have found the hardest part is to have a stable and good job while rving since the hope is to never be at the same place for long.

[@ChangingLanes]

Our channel is our job since Feb of this year.. That includes youtube and our affiliate partnerships. 👍🏼

[@TakinBumpsNBlownScales]

Look into the insurance industry you can travel and sell insurance

[@jasonj6568]

Or look into travel nurse. Another content creator page is that way and not too much older than you are. Edit: they full time for years now. Also GD owners

[@mnotlyon]

Skilled trades like plumber or electrician can be a good traveling occupation. Anyplace that has had a major storm, fire, or flood would be in need of your services. Plus if you decide you're done traveling, you can settle down with a good occupation too.

[@mnotlyon]

@@TakinBumpsNBlownScales Insurance adjusters travel a lot too.

[@allens7476]

Tara, that hat is faboulus!

[@garryhammond3117]

Great vid guys! - Thanks! Lots of important items mentioned - I already have many of them, based on your past reviews.

[@miksue12]

Great video, good information.

[@mikefromwv1010]

Great video as always. Happy holidays to you guy's.

[@micheleturner2347]

We love watching you guys. We have learned so much from you both. Just purchased 2 bikes through your link. Where did you get the bike saddle bags? Praying for you Tarah. Newbies Central Florida

[@ChangingLanes]

Hi! Thanks for watching! 😊 These are our bags for the bikes: amzn.to/3EUzNuo

[@TaylorFamily100]

I was most impressed by the collapsible Christmas tree? Where can I find one?

[@ChangingLanes]

They might be out of the green ones now, but here is a link amzn.to/3FHsiHV 😊🎄

[@nicholerance8086]

Thanks for the great video!! We have been looking for a new Christmas tree for a while and we ordered the one you bought!!!

[@marilynriccio4095]

Really enjoy all your videos. Tonights was great too. We are part timers yet we have most of the things you thought we might need. Thank you for all your great videos. Happy Thanksgiving!

[@rickandsally]

Awesome ideas, thank you!

[@debbietaylor8091]

Happy Thanksgiving! A bunch of great tips. Thank you. Safe travels

[@Skidaho1]

Chad, a good idea for a video would be cable management inside your truck. Your shots of your GPS unit and camera in the pickup is cool but how do you power all that stuff and what is it all plugged into? Thanks, Mark

[@ChangingLanes]

Interestingly enough, we're working on a video of that now.. Hopefully out in a few weeks...

[@Michellehouse57]

Thanks for doing what you do. We love to watch your channel. We are about to retire and are getting A 5th wheel. Look forward to enjoying the experiences you have suggested.

[@stevesmi1177]

I love your idea of snow we live in northern hellinois 🥶 we are purchasing a 2017 tiffin presently 🥰hope to be full time in June,and never want to see snow again!!

[@markjackson1970]

I just spent a LOT of money on necessities for my rv and I wish I would have used your links to get you a commission. I’ve a lithium upgrade and a few other things that I hope you got credit for. I definitely be using you links to buy a few more items before I hit the road. You guys have been a HUGE help in getting me ready to full time rv. Thank you.

[@DeniseVajdak]

Great list and ideas. I need to just add the whole list to my Wish List (but I do have a few of these already).

[@timengle3042]

Great ideas for Christmas. We are researching dash camera's and TPMS right now. Thank you for sharing. Happy Thanksgiving giving you 3. Safe travels.

[@dskoi7358]

Awesome list. Thanks for the suggestions

[@gordo864]

Great list. Bought several of the items on your list because of your videos. Thanks so much!

[@ChangingLanes]

Thanks for using our links! 😊

[@WhiteFox011]

Great list! wonderful video.

[@ss1320ss]

Happy Holiday!!

[@randybirkelbach3333]

I agree with using one of the brass water pressure regulators but the DO GO BAD. I had one of the top rated brands for maybe 3 years and it has been in use 100% of the time for the past 2 years. I always keep it set at 45 psi. Recently at a park and checked gauge - 45 psi. After 5 days I was in the basement and noticed a little water. Turned out fittings on the water pump and back of utility cabinet were leaking. STRANGE! A little checking and the water pressure was at 85 psi! Readjust regulator. Work on repairing leaks. Go back a few minutes later and pressure again at 85. Accused wife of tampering with my mind. Readjust back to 35 psi - lower than my usual. Watch gauge and it slowly creeps to 85. I apologize to wife and remove regulator. Yes - those things go bad too. Always carry a spare.

[@paulmeinke9461]

You can get Phil n Stacy some GORILLA TAPE so they can repair their sinking canoe. It was funny watching Phil join me as a Submariner. ET2 SS, Navy 1974 - 1980

[@annettemills3840]

We miss you both

[@chrisroland2428]

Hey Chad I would really like to know how you created your travel checklist on the I phone that you complete. Thanks Chris

[@ChangingLanes]

Chris, Thanks for asking. You can download our list at the end of this blog article: changinglanesrv.com/pre-travel-rv-checklists/

[@coreymerritt7742]

Nice gifts Tara and chad let me know when you want to sent me all that stuff lol 😆

[@Dargavelld]

Thanks so much for the ideas

[@GCRCFlyer]

All great ideas, thanks for taking the time to post all the links......Hey gotta ask, that screen saver running on the loop on your TV....where do you download that from? Happy Holidays!!!!! Chris & Jenn

[@ChangingLanes]

Thanks! It's just a screen saver app from the app store. I forget the name but there are several if you search for holiday screen savers.

[@patriciapeterson1400]

You 2 are amazing. Love all your videos because I learn something every time. Love all the ideas this time. My husband and I are full timers, but have been rving for years, but love your info about new stuff that might make our life better. Always enjoy your videos just because the 2 of you are you. Enjoy you both. Hope you are spending your Thanksgiving with family. It should be so. On to the Xmas holiday. Hope we survive.

[@davidi3733]

Happy Thanksgiving Changing Lanes Family

[@scottbrough7255]

Going to buy a inter net package . Do you still like mobile must have. .and which one?

[@ChangingLanes]

Two of our partners (TechnoRV and MMH) sell pepwave gear. TechnoRV has vastly superior customer service over MMH, but only MMH has data plans. If you're good with getting your own data plan, I'd buy from TechnoRV. (www.technorv.com/pepwave-cellular-routers/?Click=11742). If you need a data plan, buy from MMH. (changinglanesrv.com/mmh) Hope that makes sense.. 😀

[@medeatatum6468]

Great ideas! Happy Thanksgiving!🦃

[@richardcoyle2635]

Great ideas. Walkies for sure.

[@StevenPendleton]

Great video! May you have a great Thanksgiving!

[@TheFiremanJoe]

Happy Thanksgiving Chad & Tera!

[@donnaneeley9920]

Happy Thanksgiving love you both stay safe!! 😀😀🦃🦃🦃🦃 Give Daisy a kiss!!

[@petemayo560]

Hi Florian Family!! THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH! We are so thankful for all you both do and share - it's been priceless for us starting on our full time RV life/work journey as of 8-31-21 with the same RV but a Goldwing instead of an Indian - ;-) We wish you the best this Holiday Season and for 2022! One quick question in relation to the 3 canister Clear Source water filter system. Did you mount it to the RV floor or to the aluminum frame and what did you use to mount it? Was it screwed into the frame or used a bolt to go all the way through? Thanks again and look forward to meeting you all out on the road one day!

[@larrymiller8210]

Nice to see you guys! You didn't mention giving cash!😆

[@micstraitee01]

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!👍🏻👍🏻

[@Formulabruce]

Chad, TPMS @ 8:17 in video. I would REQUIRE a Hood like yours. I don't see one on their site in a package or separate. Did you snag that somewhere and put it on yourself? Thanks! from New Hampshire.

[@ChangingLanes]

Here you go: www.technorv.com/tst-507-monitor-sunshade/?Click=11742 👍🏼

[@Formulabruce]

@@ChangingLanes Thanks!

[@ToRetirementAndBeyond]

Been following you guys for awhile now and really appreciate the time, energy and content. We're not RV=ers yet - waiting for the market to cool down - but we decided to buy the e-bikes and Sena helmets you recommended. We used your links - Merry Christmas :)

[@Msrverpilot]

Has the Trip Wizard got the download to jump-drive or Bluetooths capability,to download to Our Gamins ??? Merry Christmas.....

[@ChangingLanes]

We have a short article on that here: changinglanesrv.com/ufaqs/exporting-a-trip-to-the-rand-mcnally/ 😎

[@lyndadaniel7262]

Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving!

[@famleelife7533]

🍀🍀🍀🍀 thanks for sharing. So many fantastic ideas. Happy Belated Thanksgiving from our FAMLEE to yours 🍁🦃

[@vista39]

Happy Thanksgiving Tara and Chad. Daisy too 🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾

[@lisamcgrath3132]

Lots of good ideas, Happy Thanksgiving guys🤗

[@patrickotoole6798]

I did not see a link for your terrific little Xmas tree. Do you know if it is still available on amazon? Or if not where did you get it?

[@ChangingLanes]

5 FT Collapsible Tinsel Pop Up Christmas Tree: amzn.to/3FHsiHV Fairy String Lights (for extra lights on the tree): amzn.to/3nKUbIW I think only the gold model of tree is left right now.... But using the link above should also yield alternatives like this amzn.to/3ogxtsj

[@flandrum1]

Great ideas and love your videos.

[@flandrum1]

Chad what is the model # of the Garmin GPs you were talking about

[@ChangingLanes]

Hi, All items are listed in the blog article here: changinglanesrv.com/rv-holiday-gift-guide-2021/ Garmin RV GPS (we have the 890): changinglanesrv.com/garminrvgps 😎

[@judyannkiwi]

Excellent content

[@marciatesch3951]

Happy Thanksgiving to you and Dazzie. Please keep doing what your doing! 🍺🍗🥧🦃

[@plcmundim]

I like Chad (very much), but I love Tara! Merry Christmas guys! Hugs from Brazil!

[@mountainman540]

Love the video.

[@patmat3380]

My wife and I love to kayake, but we like single boats. Can you tell us what you didn't like about the blow-up models? Thanks so much... loved the video!

[@ChangingLanes]

The blowups we tried feel like a raft vs a kayak. Paddling over the big blow-up sides contributed to that feel. They do make some inflatables with more rigid and straight sides, but we haven't tried those. ORU does also make 4 different solo models: changinglanesrv.com/oru

[@butchgeagan9768]

Double thumbs up!