RV gear and upgrades worth buying: surge protectors, leveling blocks, TPMS, covers, mattresses, hitches and more, with honest buying checklists.
The right gear makes RV life safer and easier, and the wrong gear wastes money and space. These guides explain what each piece of equipment does, how to size it and what to check before you buy.
Buy hookup, leveling and safety gear first, then upgrade comfort and power once you know how you camp.
A surge protector, drinking-water hose, pressure regulator, leveling blocks, chocks and working detectors cover the essentials.
Sometimes. Compare specifications against your own numbers with our free calculators before you pay more.
RV Gear and Upgrades
Everything about the RV propane tank: DOT cylinders vs ASME tanks, common sizes, how long RV propane lasts in summer and winter, refilling vs exchanging, date stamps, leak checks and safety.
RV Gear and Upgrades
How to choose, size, power and maintain an RV air conditioner: rooftop vs ducted vs 12-volt units, BTU sizing, running AC on shore power, a generator or batteries, soft starts and simple upkeep.
RV Gear and Upgrades
How to choose a portable fridge for camping: compressor vs thermoelectric vs absorption, the right size, how much power it really uses, and how to pack it so food stays safely cold.
RV Gear and Upgrades
How to choose and set up an RV trailer hitch: hitch classes and ratings, tongue weight and how to measure it, weight distribution and sway control, fifth wheel and gooseneck hitches, and a pre-tow safety routine.
RV Gear and Upgrades
A complete guide to RV awning care: how to clean vinyl and acrylic awnings, remove mildew and stains, handle wind and rain safely, adjust pitch, maintain hardware and store the awning for winter.
RV Gear and Upgrades
How to choose RV covers that protect without trapping moisture: materials, how to measure each RV type, installation, winter storage, and the mistakes that tear covers and scratch roofs.
RV Gear and Upgrades
How an RV tire pressure monitoring system works, external vs internal sensors, setting alert thresholds from your cold pressure, installation, and why TPMS still does not replace monthly gauge checks.
RV Gear and Upgrades
A complete chart of RV mattress sizes, from bunks to the short queen and RV king, plus how to measure your bed platform, pick thickness and firmness, and get a new mattress through the door.
RV Gear and Upgrades
A practical guide to RV leveling blocks: why leveling matters, the types of blocks and ramps, how to level an RV side to side and front to back, and the mistakes that damage jacks and slides.
RV Gear and Upgrades
How an RV surge protector and an EMS differ, what goes wrong at campground pedestals, how 30-amp and 50-amp service work, and how to choose and use one.
