OUR FAVE GEAR AND REVIEWS
After more than 7 years on the road as RVers – 6 of those full-timing – we’ve tried and tested our fair share of gear. We are extremely selective and only our most useful gear makes the cut to share here. We have purchased most gear ourselves, but occasionally we are provided a product for testing and review if we feel it will be useful to both us and you. Importantly, this never changes the fact that we are always honest in sharing our opinions of a product.
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Please feel free to ask any questions. We’re happy to help. – Best of LIFE, Marc and Julie
RV & PERSONAL SAFETY GEAR
Click to read more in our blog post review
SAVE an extra 10% on already discounted prices on TST products when you use the link below for MobileMustHave and apply our exclusive coupon code: TST10RVL2020
Click to read more in our blog post review
We have used this compressor for our tires, and for winterizing our RVs.
Click to read more in our blog post review
Our NOCO GB150 has jumpstarted our cars and RVs, and those of many others we have met over the years. Still performs amazing after 6 years.
Buy the NOCO GB150 4000Amp (shown)
NOCO GB40 1000Amp (mentioned in video)
Click to watch our YouTube video review
Buy Universal Lock (works with both 30A/50A units)
SAVE 10% when you use code RVLV on any product at PBLifeLite.com
Watch our YouTube video review
Hokena Emergency Roadside LED Flares
This is a great, portable emergency roadside safety kit that we keep in our RV for when we need it. We featured these – with additional commentary – in our 2019 Holiday Gift Guide
RV GEAR
New Awnings for your RV from Tough Top.Awnings
We have been super happy with this upgrade. More details in this dedicated blog post and video
MagneShade Window Covers for privacy and keeping the inside cool, and tire covers to protect your tires
More detail in our post (and video) about 11 upgrades and repairs
Contact MagneShade and mention RVLOVE to get a free storage bag valued at $35.
The last thing you want to fail on you in your RV life is your sewer hose, so don’t cheap out! This Rhinoflex sewer hose (and extension) is our favorite stinky slinky.
Buy Camco Rhinoflex 15ft Sewer Hose Kit
You just never know if you’re going to end up with a level site. These leveling blocks are affordable, compact and do the job! These orange ones also hold more RV weight than the yellow ones.
This is what we used for dumping our RV black and gray tanks when our motorhome CC was parked in one location and immobile, during our RV renovation.
Buy Flojet Portable RV Waste Pump / Macerator for RV
Buy Gilmour Pro Commercial 3/4” hose
Note: this is for 75’ but 50’ hose is recommended
This is what we use in our black – and even our gray – tank. It helps keep the odors down while breaking down the contents of the tank. We have tried several and this is the best we have found so far!
OUTDOOR LIVING
Strongback Elite Folding Camp Chair (ideal for people 5’8” and over)
Strongback Guru is less expensive and better for those 5’10 and under
If between 5-8 and 5’10 either probably fits well
Strongback Guru is less expensive and than the Elite better for those 5’10 and under
If between 5-8 and 5’10 either probably fits well
Strongback also offers a Low Gravity chair you might like.
Free shipping to your nearest bike store for assembly. 30 day trial. Blog post review here.
SAVE $50 when you use the code RVLOVE at BlixBike.com
More details and other ideas in our Holiday Gift Guide
Here is link to the Gift Guide Video
More details and other ideas in our Holiday Gift Guide
Here is link to the Gift Guide Video
More details and other ideas in our Holiday Gift Guide
Here is link to the Gift Guide Video
This battery charger can even charge our laptops. Great when away from our RV
More details and other ideas in our Holiday Gift Guide
Here is link to the Gift Guide Video
More details and other ideas in our Holiday Gift Guide
Here is link to the Gift Guide Video
INDOOR LIVING
In this video, we visit the MattressInsider showroom and their owner shares expert tips on the most important things to look for when buying any mattress – whether it’s for an RV, home, boat or tiny home. We LOVE the custom mattress they made for us. It’s one of THE BEST upgrades we have made to our RV. They can make your mattress in any size or shape and ship direct to you, with a full guarantee.
SAVE 10% WITH DISCOUNT CODE RVLOVE
Click to learn more or buy from MattressInsider.com or call them on 1-888-488-1468. They can diagnose your sleeping needs and advise on the best layers for your mattress over the phone.
Silwy Magnetic Anti-Spill Drinking Glasses
Safe & Easy Storage Quality Drinkware
Buy direct from SILWY & save 10% with code RVLOVE: https://rvlove.com/silwy
Get free shipping worldwide
Buy from AMAZON (coupon code does not apply):
Wine/champagne/beer glasses with coasters: https://amzn.to/2O7A1Ju
Tritan glasses with lids & coasters: https://amzn.to/2JV78dQ
Magnetic mounting strip: https://amzn.to/2Y0bASR
Magnetic mat (cut to size): https://amzn.to/32Ia5aC
We sold our Tiffin motorhome and our Country Coach didn’t come with one. So the first thing we did was asked MattressInsider.com to make us another one the same as we loved it so much. We filmed the unboxing and unrolling, and shared our experience from over a year of use. MattressInsider can make your mattress (for RV, home or boat) in any size or shape and ship direct to you, with a full guarantee.
SAVE 10% WITH DISCOUNT CODE RVLOVE
Click to learn more or buy from MattressInsider.com or call them on 1-888-488-1468. They can diagnose your sleeping needs and advise on the best layers for your mattress over the phone.
MagneShade Window Covers for privacy and keeping the inside cool, and tire covers to protect your tires
More detail in our post (and video) about 11 upgrades and repairs
Order MagneShade window shades and tire covers at: https://magneshade.com
Mention RVLOVE to get a free storage bag valued at $35.
This keeps humidity down in our RV, which also helps towels dry faster! A must for humid climates. We got ours for winter in Florida! We also featured it in our Holiday Gift Guide
Here is link to the Gift Guide Video
After years of full time RV travel, this is what we have found to be the best RV internet setup for us. Learn more in our article:
What’s the Best RV Internet Setup?
Buy this Pepwave from Mobile Must Have – use code RVLOVE to save 5%
TRIP PLANNING, NAVIGATION AND TRAVEL
BOOKS
Our latest book RV HACKS – 400+ Ways To Make Your Life On The Road Easier, Safer and More Fun!
Comfortably Wild
A guide to top glamping destinations. More details and other ideas in our Holiday Gift Guide
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