RV Camping Essentials: Must-Have Gear You’ll Actually Use in 2023
This is our list of ESSENTIAL gear and accessories that we’ve used in the past and recommend to all of our RV friends. We’ve been RVing for 5 years and traveling full time for 4 of those years so we need and use a lot of RV gear. It’s not all great though, so this is all of our recommendations for what to get and what to avoid.
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Individual items mentioned in this episode:
=== Sewer Gear ===
Gloves: https://amzn.to/3AdU2Vd
Sewer Hose: https://amzn.to/3zUCM79
Flush King: https://amzn.to/3OmiPus
Sewer Seal: https://amzn.to/3OeoimY
Sewer Donut: https://amzn.to/3beLqCZ
Sewer Extension: https://amzn.to/3OB8vyo
Hose Rinse Cap: https://amzn.to/39P2vmD
Clear Sewer Section: https://amzn.to/3OjBN4I
Clear 45 Sewer Section: https://amzn.to/3zRKEpY
Sidewinder Hose Support: https://amzn.to/3OkLRKL
Flush Wand: https://amzn.to/3OCYqAH
Toilet Auger: https://amzn.to/3OeoLpe
Sewer Flush Hose: https://amzn.to/3bmg7X8
Gear Ties: https://amzn.to/39LOXZf
Sewer Water Weight: https://amzn.to/3tXUy5I
=== Water Gear ===
Pressure Regulator: https://amzn.to/3yeD9bx
TastePure Water Filter: https://amzn.to/39LOdDr
Zero-G Hose: https://amzn.to/3tUUqnu
Splitter: https://amzn.to/3tX2vI9
Brass Elbow Inlets: https://amzn.to/3QFLw71
=== Electrical Gear ===
Power Watchdog: https://amzn.to/3HIWftp
50F-30M Power Adapter: https://amzn.to/3OARgwS
50F-20M Power Adapter: https://amzn.to/3nbDFRa
30F-50M Power Adapter: https://amzn.to/3n88nKU
30F-20M Power Adapter: https://amzn.to/3HNONgk
50amp Extension Cord: https://amzn.to/3Oq8Un8
=== Accessories ===
Leveling Blocks: https://amzn.to/3Netkyk
Trail Fire Grill: https://trailfiregrill.com/
Folding Wagon: https://amzn.to/3b9D9Af
Viair 400P-RV Air Compressor: https://amzn.to/3bfwi8t
Telescoping Ladder: https://amzn.to/3OARzb0
Propane Outlet w/ Hose: https://amzn.to/3OCQjo3
Blackstone 22″ Griddle: https://amzn.to/3QIXYmD
Side Table: https://amzn.to/3OhxYNk
Pop-up Trash Can: https://amzn.to/3xKyDQt
Outdoor Rug: https://amzn.to/3Ng3gD8
Outdoor Mat: https://amzn.to/3HMAxoj
Stair Mat: https://amzn.to/39O5Xy2
Folding Rocking Chairs: https://amzn.to/3OvMdhm
⏱ Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:01 Sewer Gear
9:46 Water Gear
12:17 Electrical Gear
14:26 Leveling
18:44 Accessories
24:25 Outro
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you know I owe you an apology sir. I started watching this video thinking oh yeah this is going to be another rv'er showing a bunch of gimmicky snakeoil gadgets nobody needs. I was very wrong. You had a lot of great ideas, gadgets and advice, I am now subscribed to your channel. Thank you for what you do.
Agreed on the Vacu-flush… It sucks… well its supposed to suck but it's always broken
7 bucks gets you a new pressure guage.
WTF …… you call that outfit "CAMPING" hahahaha …. get a life mate
I have rvd since 1993. 4 different tag alongs. I have never had a blockage in a sewer system. I work/ traveled in one. One trailer got retired to a " permanant site". What the hay are people putting down their toilet? Thanks for sharing!
When we purchased out camper, it had wooden pieces in the storage compartment. Many looked bad, some were split and cracked, they broke when I tried using them. The plastic " waffles" I call them are better than wood any day. Many great tips here. Thanks.
How do you pull your jeep ?
Just came across this. Very nice job covering a lot of the useful thing tonight. Lotta extra BS. Thank you.
Good job on the video! I may just subscribe 😀
Good video, another great thing about a dual fitting on the output of the water inlet is that when you are ready to leave you turn the water off at the site spigot then open the empty side of the dual fitting and that relives the pressure so you don't get squirted!
Great advice.
Best, well organized and complete all around rv gadget package ever seen, and i ve watched many videos, looking forward to watching more of yourvideos and added u to my suscribers list 🙂 thank u 🙂
This is a fantastic video. Thanks for all of the great information!
Can that filter inlet be used in either direction for filtration as an inlet?
Would like to know more about your internet option because where I'm at there's like no service and it sucks and I need something I'm typing right now and I have one bar and it stays like that so I think you said it was starlink is that right
Alright so love your videos I have a question to ask you I want to know if the 021 hose I think that's what you called it is an anti-freeze hose they just sent me a notice today where I'm staying at the campground and they told me that I have to get a heated hose or a non freezing hose you know one that will not freeze up so this is why I'm asking
Well made informative video ,good job
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WHAT DO YOU NEED TO HAVE FUN CAMPING?
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My wife and I started out camping in a tent, then a pop-up camper, and then a 21 foot camping trailer (now my age is 74). As we got older the convenience of a camper with heat, air conditioning, full bath room, gas range, microwave, and refrigerator makes camping easier.
But we have noticed that the size of the camper does not determine the amount of fun the campers are having. In fact it has been our observation that people in large Motor-homes and Fifth-wheel trailers stay inside them more than those of tents and small campers. I think bigger campers are more convenient to live in but not closer to nature, friends, family, and fun.
I was an assistant Scoutmaster and we had a lot of fun camping in tents and hiking on trails where we camped. The scouts did not ever use a camper and got buy with just essential equipment.
If you already had a tent and a $200 budget, what would you buy for camping?
My wife and I are seriously considering going full time RVing. Your video has helped tremendously in answering all our questions and concerns. Thanks for the video! Safe travels!
Nice b000mer bus gramps
There are a lot of you tube videos that are soooo boring and not helpful. Yours are helpful and adaptable to the regular rv camper. Thanks…I have subscribed
Suggestion……I carry a small spray bottle full of rubbing alcohol to spray my gloves and anything else having to do with septic. It evaporates quickly. Also they make a high flow pressure gauge. Also I put LevelMatePRO in my travel trailer which will tell me on my phone where the trailer will most level and how many inches I will need to raise it. It’s a huge time saver along with the teardrop levelers. Also try cooking bacon on the gas grill like a steak, just put it on the grate. You won’t go back to cooking bacon any other way. After 38 years of RVing and either deciding which meal you’ll have ice for or buying ice, I bought a table top ice maker that makes 22 lbs a day……we use distilled water. It’s really compact.
Thank you! Nice job!
Run the regulator after the filter. Your adjustable regulator will work fine and last a long time when you’re not sending particulates through it.
Put your pressure regulator after your filter.
Awesome thanks .. we are just getting setup to buy our first travel trailer later this year . probably the most useful one I've seen so far