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RV Products
As full-time RVers, we have come across some amazing products and some not so amazing products. We used to own a sticks and bricks but sold it back in August of 2022. We thought that we would continue being able to using the same type items in our RV, whether cleaning or just household goods. Some were the same and some were way different. We have had to modify our way of living and think more about the weight of the items that we purchase for our RV home and think about what is in the products that we use in our home. As Certified RV Technicians, there are certain items that we recommended as well to help protect your investment. Below are some of our favorite items.
Top 3 Must Haves for RV Owners
(EMS, Water Regulator, Water Filter)
We currently have the Watchdog 50 Amp EMS as a backup just in case our current EMS protector goes out. With wireless monitoring, you can know what is going on with your RV right on your phone. This will notify you if the power goes out so that you can stay on top of it if you are away from your RV, especially if you have pets. It also comes in a Watchdog 30Amp as well. YES, these are expensive but so is your camper!
Power Watchdog EMS (Bluetooth) Surge Protector
The Progressive Industries 30 Amp surge protector offers over/under voltage protection, open ground, open neutral, reverse polarity detection and protection, has a surge failure indicators, and A/C frequency protection. This can also be found in a 50 Amp.
Progressive Industries EMS
Surge Protector
This is a must have. Having a water pressure regulator protects your pipes from receiving too much pressure and causing a potential bursting/busting of your pipes or pipe fitting. As we all know, water is an RV's worst enemy. There are a few different types of RV water regulators; one is the regulator with gauge. These have a visual water pressure gauge that shows you what the current pressure is at. This one is adjustable and factory set at 45 PSI.
Water Pressure Regulator with Gauge
This RV essential reduces water pressure to a safe and consistent 40-50 psi of operational pressure—protecting your valuable equipment and extending their lifespan. We have this one as a backup just in case our gauge regulator breaks. It can happen.
Water Pressure Regulator
This is a triple threat, virus guard water filter. We have both this one and the basic. It has three filter: is a 5-micron filter removes or reduces rust and sediment, a 0.5-micron coconut shell carbon block filter improves taste, and removes or reduces chlorine, volatile organic compounds, and other contaminants, and a VirusGuard filter that removes or reduces bacteria like e. coli, cysts like Giardia, etc.
Clear Source Water Filter (Ultra)
You might know what is in your momma's water but when you get to a campground or other areas, your camper needs protection from who knows what. This is the first line of defense. It has a 20-micron internal sediment filter protects against silt, sediment, etc. that may have entered your fresh drinking water supply.
Camco Water Filter (Basic)
Warning/Detectors
One of our clients called us because his Govee notified him of a water leak so we went out and fixed the problem. Since then, we have purchased the Govee Water Sensor and it has notified us twice in 7 months of water leaks in our RV. The sensor will instantly send emails, App notifications & alerts to your phone when water leakage occurs even you're not at home The best part is that you can label where the sensors are so that you know exactly where the water leak is and do not have to search for it.
Govee Water Sensor
With having 3 dogs at home, we want to make sure that they are comfortable and the temperatures in the RV do not rise over a certain preset temperature and humidity ranges, and the Govee APP will alert you via cell phone when the smart hygrometer thermometer detects readings outside of the range. Not only do we have this in the RV but we also put one in our refrigerator as to be aware if the power goes out and the temp goes up we can save the food from spoiling.
Govee Temperature Sensor
Noone wants to run out of propane, especially in the middle of the night when it is freezing outside. The Mopeka tank sensor connects to your phone through a mobile app, providing you with real-time updates on the propane levels plus you can set an alarm. No longer will you run out of propane when cooking, taking a shower or running the heat!Works with LPG tanks from 20lbs up to 120 gallons. We don't have one of these yet but they are on our radar.
Mopeka Propane Check
IMPORTANT! No matter which CO/LP detector you use, just be sure to use one. If it starts beeping, please DO NOT cut the wires because it won't stop being annoying. There is a reason for the alarm. It either is detecting something or it is letting you know that it is in need of replacement. These are usually only good for 5 years. and are an easy swap out. Sometimes you have a combination CO/LP detector and sometimes you get 2 separate CO & LP detectors. Remember: Safety First!
LP/CO Detector
Cold Weather Items
When the temperatures start dropping, we switch out our regular water hose for our heated water hose. This helps keep the hose from freezing up when the temps get below 32 degrees. You need to be sure that you have access to an outlet so that you can plug the hose in to access the heater portion of it. These hoses come in multiple sizes, so depending on how far you need to reach, they have you covered.
Heated Water Hose
I am not one for the cold weather. To get me to come outside and enjoy the cold weather, my husband found the perfect gift, a Heated Chair. It is large enough to cross your legs and snuggle down in it. It comes with 3 different heat settings (Low, Medium, High). You do have to buy the power supply as it does not come with the chair. I Love my Heated Chair!
Heated Outdoor Chair
We love our fire pit. It is large enough to fit a group of friends around and small enough to be able to carry. It is a quick and easy setup. You hook it up to a propane cylinder, hold a stick lighter to the fire ring and turn the knob. The best part is that it is smokeless! You don't smell like firewood all of the time.
Outlander Fire Pit
If you are like us, one of us loves being warm and the other likes the cold. That's why this heated blanket is perfect for us. It has 2 plugs, one for each side of the blanket. It also has different settings based on how warm you want it to get. I can be toasty warm and the hubby can be cool and cold.
Heated Blanket
If you have a Yard Hydrant and you use it to supply your RV with water during the winter, this is great to have as it wraps around the pipe to keep it from freezing ​down to -40 degreed F. We used this during the freezing temps around Christmas 2022. It kept the water from freezing in the yard hydrant pipe and gave us a continuous flow to our RV pipes. This is best to be plugged into an outlet on the power pedestal.
Water Pipe Heat Tape
This was an Energy & Heat Saver when we were in Texas during the middle of 2 ice storms! We cut this to fit all of the windows in our RV and it helped keep the heat in and the cold out. We did take it out of the windows if the temperatures were getting warmer and the sun was out. It reflects 95% of radiant energy so it is good in the winter to keep the cold out and good in the deep of summer to keep the heat from penetrating through your RV windows. This can be used outdoors and indoors as well as it is unaffected by humidity and moisture.
Reflective Insulation
Safety First! When we purchased our 1st RV and knew that we were going to be traveling, we purchased this weather station since we were going to be in unknown territory. This weather station lets you program it to a certain location and choose which emergency type weather you want alerts for (All, Tornado, Flooding, etc.). Features: NOAA Emergency Weather Alert Radio - S.A.M.E. Localized Programming, Trilingual Display, 60+ Emergency Alerts, & Alarm Clock.
It takes batteries and outlet power.
Weather Station
Moisture and RV's do not mix. Especially when it is cold outside and you have the heat inside, you get moisture that accumulates on the windows. The special features include Auto Shut-Off, Full Tank LED Indicator, Removeable 16oz Water Tank, Compact and Portable, Energy Efficient Dehumidification
Dehumidifier
Healthier You
This machine is small but mighty! This has a knob where you can adjust the intensity. I can only go for 5 minutes so far and when I am done I feel it in my calves, quads, inner thighs and glutes. It stores right under the side overhand of my RV mattress (compact). Weighing in at only 16lbs and can take a weight of up to 300lbs; this is perfect for your RV workouts.. When it is too cold to take a walk outside, this is a great alternative.
Mini Stair Steppers
Want to workout but do not want to pay for a gym membership. This is a great choice. The resistance bands come with 15lb (Red), 20lb (Green) and 30lb (Black) resistance and can easily be stacked up to 65lbs per foot strap. You can create your own workout or find someone to follow online and use their workouts. This fits right into RV living as everything you see fits in a small bag. The bar breaks down into 3 pieces and stores easily.
Pilates Bar
Not only have these helped me when I hurt my shoulder (recommended by physical therapist), they have also helped me with daily exercising. This bands set comes in five different resistance levels: Yellow - x-light 5lbs, Red - light 10lbs, Green - medium 15lbs, Blue - heavy 20 lbs, Gray - x-heavy up to 30lbs. You can easily tailor your training depending on your strength, ability, and comfort. It's a perfect alternative to your Strength training, heavyweights training and dumbells. Suitable for every fitness level.
Resistance Bands
Do you sometimes get off balance? Have bad ankles? This wobble board helps with both of the above. My job has me climbing ladders and sometimes the ladders do not reach the roof, so I have to stand on the top A-frame of the ladder to get on the roof. I bought this to help improve my balance. This board can help improve core strength, coordination, posture, and balance. Our youngest has bad ankles and has rolled them quite a few times. We bought her one of these for for Christmas to help strengthen her ankles.
Wobble Board
Pet items
Whether you are a part-time or full-time camper, this is perfect for your dogs. We bought this for our 3 large dogs and we have traveled from Georgia to Texas to Illinois. It is easy to set it up and take it down. It comes in sizes from 24" to 50" tall and you can buy as little as 8 panels to 48 panels at a time. This gives you an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors with you fur babies by your side.
Dog Playpen
When traveling with pets, a car seat cover is a must. We have 2 short haired dogs &1 long haired dog. They all shed, so to help save our seats &floor boards from all of the dog hair we use this seat cover. Not only is it waterproof (just in case the pups get sick) it cleans up easily as well. The dog cover is equipped with nonslip backing, adjustable headrest anchors, seat anchors, and 2 Velcro openings to keep your dog in place.
Pet Car Seat Cover
Not only was this prescribed by our local vet but our dogs Dermatologist recommended our 65 lb Boxer get at least 2000 MG of EPA due to his skin allergies. We pour his portion over his food and he gobbles it up as he loves the taste. The essential fatty acids EPA & DHA in fish oil help support your pet’s heart, skin & coat, immune & joint health. Nordic Naturals using only non-GMO, gluten- & dairy-free ingredients with no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives.
Pet Omega-3
The Kong Frisbee is Titan's all-time favorite toy. He will take every toy out from the toybox to get to this one. This dog toy is durable enough, yet soft enough for a safe catch during fetching. Its flexibility allows him to use his paw to bend the frisbee off the ground to get it into his mouth. It is soft enough that it won't harm the dogs teeth. This look is what we call the Titan Duck. He would play fetch all day if we let him.
Kong Frisbee - Titan's Favorite
Maintenance
When you decide to maintain and clean your water heater, this water heater tank flushing wand is perfect to get into the small home where the anode rod or drain plug is. Since this is connected to the end of a water hose, the water sprays through the wand and into the water heater tank to help "flush" out all sediment and calcifications.
Water Heater Tank Flush
RV seals are in direct sunlight , which breaks them down and dries them out. By cleaning and conditioning both side seals and top seals, you are providing that extra lubricant that it needs to stay pliable. They need to stay pliable as they need to be able to bend and sweep across the top and sides of your slideout. If it is not cleaned and conditioned regularly, you will end up with cracked and broken seals. This will let water seep into your RV.
Dry Lube PTFE Spray
Your hydraulic leveling jacks need to be wiped down with 100% silicone sprayed on a microfiber rag. Start at the top of the shaft and run the rag all of the way down. This should done monthly.
Also, when you are getting ready to leave and it had rained prior to then, be sure to wipe the shafts down as well so that the mud that was potentially splattered won't get into the shaft and cause any problems.
100% Silicone Spray
This Heavy-duty foam dissolves stains, removes grease & oil, and loosens dirt. It is used to clean coils, fan blades, and reusable air filters and neutralizes odors from standing water in drain pans This is a low VOC formula and a pleasant lemon fragrance that leaves deodorized, fresh smell after cleaning. No rinse necessary.
A/C Foam Cleaner
If you have the type of air conditioner that uses a small black filter and they say to "Just Wash It". DON'T! When you wash them too many times they stretch and do not hold shape which lets dust and many other small particles through which can damage/clog your A/C. If you buy this Duck Air Conditioner Filter you can use the vent cover and cut out up to 5 new filters. This is a cheap alternative to using stretched out filters. Is it okay to wash a few times, Yes. However, when they start to stretch just cut out a new one.
RV Air Conditioner Filters
For some odd reason, flying insects LOVE the smell of Ethyl Mercaptan. What the heck is Ethyl Mercaptan? This is the odor additive (that bad egg/sulfur smell) that is added to propane to let you know if there is a leak. Since they love this smell, they love to get in your water heater and other gas appliances to build nests, etc. This causes your appliances to stop working and then you have to call an RV Technician (like us) to get it back working. BEFORE YOU BUY: Beware that if you have warranty on your RV, most warranty companies state that these will void the warranty.
Flying Insect Screen
(Water Heater)
For some odd reason, flying insects LOVE the smell of Ethyl Mercaptan. What the heck is Ethyl Mercaptan? This is the odor additive (that bad egg/sulfur smell) that is added to propane to let you know if there is a leak. Since they love this smell, they love to get in your furnace and other gas appliances to build nests, etc. This causes your appliances to stop working and then you have to call an RV Technician (like us) to get it back working. BEFORE YOU BUY: Beware that if you have warranty on your RV, most warranty companies state that these will void the warranty.
Flying Insect Screen
(Furnace)
For some odd reason, flying insects LOVE the smell of Ethyl Mercaptan. What the heck is Ethyl Mercaptan? This is the odor additive (that bad egg/sulfur smell) that is added to propane to let you know if there is a leak. Since they love this smell, they love to get in your refrigerator and other gas appliances to build nests, etc. This causes your appliances to stop working and then you have to call an RV Technician (like us) to get it back working. BEFORE YOU BUY: Beware that if you have warranty on your RV, most warranty companies state that these will void the warranty.
Flying Insect Screen
(Refrigerator)