There are probably a million RV accessories out there, and you don’t need them all, but I bet some of them on this list will make your camping life easier.
I’ve compiled a list of popular RV accessories including some interior accessories, water hookup accessories, sewer tank draining and cleaning accessories and some RV stabilizer accessories.
Will any of these improve your camping experience?
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Lets Start the List of some of the best RV Accessories
There is a huge size difference in RV’s – from a small pop up camper to a medium-sized travel trailer to a huge Class A motorhome.
So not all of these accessories will suit your RV or your camping style.
But scroll through the list and determine what are the best RV accessories for your needs.
1. RV Magnetic Door Holder
Stop your RV door from slamming closed with these magnetic door catches. One magnet sticks to the door and the other magnet to your RV.
You can also put them on other exterior compartment doors to stop them from closing unexpectedly.
2. Soft-sided cooler – great for the campsite, RV, picnics, and beach
This soft-sided cooler with a 30-can capacity is made by Coleman – the classic cooler manufacturer.
It has a hard plastic liner that can be removed if you don’t need it.
What’s great about soft coolers if you can use these for day outings or for camping. (The manufacturer claims it’ll retain ice for up to 24 hours.)
Bring your lunch and favorite beverages to the beach, park, picnics, tail-gating parties or campground.
This soft cooler is well-rated and quite popular on Amazon (and is less expensive than an RTIC or Yeti cooler).
3. RV Screen door cross bar handle
Do you have that family member who is so clumsy they could hurt themselves in a pillow store?
Now just imagine that family member comes camping with you! Do you feel sorry for your screen door already?
You just know they’ll put their hand right through it.
I guess someone at the company RVGUARD has a family member like that.
They’ve created a screen door bar handle that will help protect your screen, and reduce screen repairs.
I don’t know if this is an essential RV accessory for you, but they do claim it will help your screen door last longer.
4. Double Refrigerator Bar for your RV Fridge
This double bar is like two tension rods attached together to help keep fridge items in place when you’re driving.
The fridge items could still slide side-to-side but at least when you go to open the door at your new campsite, everything won’t come tumbling out.
5. RV Fridge Brace to prevent sliding bottles
Camco makes this fridge brace that’ll work if you have wire shelves in your RV fridge.
The plastic brace screws down onto the shelf and helps keeps beverage bottles from spilling.
It’s not fun getting to your new campsite, opening your fridge and finding you’ve got spilled milk to deal with!
6. Drink Dispenser for your RV Fridge
Whether you drink canned beer, bottled beer, soda, bottled water, etc… you can help organize your beverages inside your RV fridge with spring-loaded drink dispenser like this one.
I know people that have put one on the bottom shelf of their fridge and they absolutely love it.
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7. Fresh Water Hose (Camco 22783)
I bet you already have a dedicated fresh water RV hose: one that is NSF certified.
But if you don’t, here is a popular 25ft freshwater hose from Camco. It is 5/8-inch diameter. It’ll allow a higher water pressure than a 1/2-inch hose, so it is considered better for showering. (More on water pressure below.)
Experienced RV’ers suggest having 2 of the 25ft hoses just in case you’re at campsite where the water hookup is in a weird spot…like on the opposite side of the campsite.
And when you’re not using the hose, connect the ends together to keep out dirt and contaminants.
If you want more information on this Camco “TastePURE” water hose, click here.
8. RV Hose or RV Cord Storage Bag
If you want a storage bag to keep all your freshwater accessories together on travel days, check out this equipment bag from Camco.
You can also use these bags to store power cords or your blackwater hose (hose of a different color that you use to flush out your RV sewer hose). Just combine combine everything into one bag. Yuck.
It comes with labels so you can easily put your stuff back into the correct bag.
Wondering how to store your RV sewer hose?
Check out our article on 9 proven RV Sewer Hose Storage Ideas
9. RV Water Hose Elbow (90-degrees or 45-degrees)
Here is a 90-degree solid brass hose elbow for your water inlet.
An elbow like this will take the strain off your water hoses so they aren’t coming straight out of your RV and then bending down: this elbow does the “bending down” instead.
And the solid brass elbow will be much stronger and hold up over time better than a plastic water hose.
You can also get the elbow in a 45-degree angle format on Amazon.
10. Water Pressure Regulator with Gauge
Are you concerned about high pressure from incoming water damaging your RV’s internal plumbing components?
Water pressure at campgrounds is notorious for fluctuations. And water pressure spikes can cause plastic piping inside your RV to burst.
This water pressure regulator is designed to decrease the water pressure going into your RV to be between 40-50 psi. That is the “green” zone on the gauge. If it reads within this range, it is considered a safe pressure.
Some campers love the simplicity of this regulator (green = good), but others would prefer an adjustable regulator, or at least one that showed PSI numbers on the gauge. This unit only has the colors.
If this one will work for you, you can…
11. RV Water Filter
One of the exciting things about RV’ing and roadtrips is sometimes you don’t know where you’ll end up sleeping that night.
And along with that uncertainty, there is uncertainty about quality of the water.
Will the campground’s water taste like something sucked off the floor of a carwash?
To help reduce this uncertainty you can pack a water filtration system with you.
If you regularly visit and explore new campgrounds then this is an RV accessory you’ll want to look in to.
12. RV Sewer Hose Swivel Connector Fitting (Camco 39857)
Sanidumps are not a camper’s favorite thing.
A fitting like the one shown above is intended to help minimize stress on the sewer pipe, and hopefully decrease the stress of sewer dumping.
It swivels so you can access your sewer pipe in the easiest way possible depending on your current camping situation.
And it is clear so you can see when your waste tanks are empty.
It is made by Camco and has a really high customer rating on Amazon.
13. RV Sewer Hose Rinser (Camco 39533)
After you’ve drained your blackwater tank then grey water tank you’ll have a sewer hose that may stink. (They call it a “Stinky Slinky” for a reason.)
What can you do with your stinky slinky after dumping your waste tanks:
- You can stuff it into your bumper and risk it smelling like pinata filled with rotten eggs next time you pop off the end cap.
- You can put a regular garden hose in it and spray, but you risk having sewer splash back at you.
Or instead, you can get a sewer hose rinser attachment like this one to clean it after dumping the tanks.
This device prevents filthy backsplash by blocking the end and forcing water into the sewer hose.
In the picture above the product is actually the yellow and black piece.
A garden hose threads onto the yellow piece, and the black piece fits onto bayonet fittings of your sewer hose or RhinoFlex sewer fittings.
There is an on/off valve near the man’s thumb in the picture.
The water sprays into the sewer hose with what they describe as “jet cleaning action.”
To risk losing it or misplacing it the manufacturer said you can leave it attached to the sewer hose during storage.
Most RV’ers also have a dedicated hose to rinse their sewer hose.
That way they’ll never get confused and use their fresh water hose to flush the sewage line. (Gross)
Camco has an orange hose (for color-coding) that you can see here, or you can buy a kit that includes the hose and this rinser cap. (This is usually a better deal.)
14. Flushing the Holding Tanks from Outside with a dual flush valve
This dual flush valve allows you to flush your RV’s blackwater tank, and greywater tank, and then you can flush the sewer hose right afterward.
So you get your holding tanks cleaned (which gets sprayed with water then it drains out through the sewer hose), then you turn off the valve so the water doesn’t spray into the holding tanks, but instead sprays into the sewer hose itself, cleaning it out.
It is kind of hard to tell what you’re looking at in this photo, so I’ve included a link to a descriptive video.
15. Cleaning Tank from Inside the RV (RV Holding Tank Cleaner Stick…aka tank wand)
This is an RV accessory you probably thought you’d never need, but many campers love it.
You attach a garden hose to one end and then put the other end down the toilet, into the blackwater tank, and you turn the water on.
The water sprays out the nozzle and cleans the debris and deposits from the internal sides of the sewer tank.
Many newer RV’s have built-in flushing systems so this is likely unnecessary if you have a system like that.
Just be careful that you don’t wreck something by spraying too hard.
Note, if you have a blackwater tank (sewer tank) that is not directly below your toilet (so it is offset at an angle), you’ll want to look up flexible wands like this one.
Still got some stink in there? Check out these holding tank deodorizer pods called Porta-Pak.
16. Protecting your Sewage Hose (Camco Sidewinder RV Sewer Hose Support)
This sewer hose support is slightly angled downward so it will aid the flow of sewage toward the sani-dump connection.
It keeps your hose suspended off the ground to minimize risk of holes or scratches from scraping along pavement or gravel.
This hose support folds up small like an accordion to allow for easy storage. (As shown in the product photo below.)
It is called the Camco Sidewinder RV Sewer Hose Support.
Will this make waste tank dumping easier on you this summer?
17. Rhino Tote Tank (mobile waste tank for your RV)
Don’t feel like packing up to go drain the waste tanks?
If you’ve got your campsite all set up, and you’re going to be there a few days, and you just don’t feel like packing up to go drain the waste tanks, check out this solution from Camco.
This is the Rhino Tote Tank. You drain your waste tanks into this portable waste tank, and then take this to your campground’s sanidump to empty it. You can grab its extendable handle and walk it over to the dump station, or you can hook it up to your tow vehicle and slowly drive it there. (As shown below.)
Want more details of this cool RV accessory? You may be able to find this at your local retailer or…
18. RV Backup Camera
Do you hate backing up your RV? – a backup camera may help
Backing up an RV is notorious for causing arguments and putting everyone on edge.
Furrion Vision makes this back-up camera designed with RV’s in mind. You put the 7-inch touchscreen in the cab, and mount the rear camera to the back of your rig. It sends a signal up to 100-feet so even if you have a long Class-A, it will work.
It also has infrared night vision to help you park your camper if you arrive at your site after dark.
If you think you’d benefit from this you can…
19. X-Chock RV Wheel Stabilizer
A nice stable trailer or RV gives you an extra degree of comfort when camping.
That’s what these peculiar-looking things are designed for: that’s why they’re called RV stabilizers.
You may look at them and say, “What the heck is that and why would I need one?”
If you are uncertain how to use this device, don’t worry, because on the Amazon product page they show you how to use these (and how these may benefit you) in a video.
Click here for more information.
20. RV Step Brace (another type of RV Stabilizer)
This RV step brace helps reduce RV sway when you step onto the stairs.
It is the adjustable black stand in the photo above…the thing below the step.
You can buy it in two different sizes – one adjusts from 4-5/8″ – 8″, and the taller one adjust from 7-5/8″ – 14″ – so whether your RV is low to the ground or higher up, you should be able to find a stabilizer step brace that works for you.
If you want to see more stabilizers, check out our RV stabilizer ideas article.
21. Wheel Chock with Rope Handles
The wheel chock blocks shown above are made of hard plastic, and come as a pair.
Once again, they are made by Camco. (They are Camco model 44471, wheel chock with ropes.)
Will these work for your RV?
If you have a heavier trailer, or if you camp on a variety of grades you may need to buy heavier duty rubber blocks like these ones.
22. Wheel Leveling Blocks (Lynx Levelers)
These plastic bricks look like Lego for adults, but they actually allow you to customize a level surface for your RV.
The manufacturer claims you set the bricks up into a pyramid shape, placing them where you want them, and then back your RV onto them.
You’ll see lots of these at the campground…I even see lots around my neighborhood.
They are quite popular and available at a variety of retailers. You can check out the prices by clicking the buttons below.
23. Wheel Covers
Do you love hauling your trailer or driving your RV to amazing destinations and outstanding campgrounds?
Obviously yes, but do you take care of your tires like you should?
UV damage from the sun can weaken the side walls and put you at risk of blowouts.
So when you’re parked at home or touring around during camping season you should invest in some wheel covers.
I recently sold some tires from my truck and the first thing the guy asked is whether the tires had a UV cover or whether they were stored inside.
The wheel covers shown above are by a company called Classic Accessories are available in a variety of sizes so make sure to measure your tires and order the proper fit.
Miscellaneous RV Camping Accessories
24. Water-resistant LED Flashlight
You never know when you’ll need a flashlight when you’re camping.
This LED flashlight is water-resistant and it floats, so it should survive the rainy nights when you’re out camping.
You can actually get this as a 2-pack of flashlights, so you can keep one in your RV and one in your tow vehicle.
25. Survival Book
When folks go camping they usually have a destination in mind: a desired campground.
But things can happen.
You can run out of gas, you can blow a tire, you can get lost, etc…
It wouldn’t hurt to have a survival book like this in your RV for those “just in case” situations.
Make a game out of it: you could make your camping trips more fun by learning a new bush craft or survival skill each weekend.
Just imagine how skilled you’ll be by the end of the season (you’ll really be able to take care of yourself).
26. Wrap-around RV Step Rugs
Wrap-around RV step rugs – like this one from Camco – help keep the inside of your RV cleaner by trapping more dirt than just a metal step.
It wraps around your RV step and you keep it in place by hooking some springs through the metal grommets on the underside of the rug.
These are quite popular on Amazon and RV owners seems to like them.
27. Folding RV Stool (adjustable height)
This height adjustable step stool can be used for so many things in and around your RV.
For instance, if the bottom step of your RV steps is too high off the ground, you can use this as the bottom step then step up and onto your camper’s stairs.
If you have trouble reaching the higher cabinets in your RV, grab one of these.
Want to get in some step-aerobics while camping (hey don’t judge), you can use it for that too.
This is a well-rated stool from Yagud.
28. Electrical RV Surge Protectors
There are a lot of RV surge protectors to help you protect your RV’s electrical system from surges in shore power. The one above is a popular 30-amp surge protector made by Southwire. It is the Southwire 34930 model.
A lot of campers like this one…if you want more details you can click here to see it on Amazon.
29. A portable fire pit
We have an Outland portable fire pit (the Cypress) model and we really love it.
I love knowing that when I turn off the propane the fire is out. No stress from wondering if all the coals are extinguished.
And it can usually be used when there are campfire bans just make sure to check with your local jurisdiction.
30. Bluetooth Speaker
No one at the campground wants to hear your music full blast but playing your music quietly at your site can help you relax and enjoy your stay.
Of course headphones are a good option if you’re the only one listening to the music, but if you want to hear it out loud check out a Bluetooth speaker such as this JBL Flip 6 wireless speaker.
It connects to your phone via Bluetooth and is lightweight and portable so it is easy to pack around.
We have the JBL Flip 5 version and really like it. This is the Flip 6 model.
31. Portable Air Conditioner
If your RV’s rooftop air conditioner doesn’t work – or you don’t have – you can still beat the summer heat with a portable air conditioner like this one from Black + Decker. You don’t need to keep sweating it out.
It is almost 1.5-feet wide by just over 2-feet tall so it isn’t tiny, but if you have the room for it in your RV and if you’re plugged into shore power, this can help make your RV way more comfortable in the summertime.
Would you like to cool off your RV?
Click here for more details on this popular AC unit.
32. Keurig Slim Coffee maker
There are a variety of ways to make a cup of coffee while camping including percolators, French Presses, an AeroPress and Melitta Pour Over Cones.
But if you’re plugged into shore power and want a single-cup coffee maker that doesn’t take up much counter space, check out this Keurig K-Mini coffee maker. It is about 5-inches wide.
It takes K-cups (aka coffee pods) and comes in a variety of colors.
See the other available colors.
33. Water Dispenser top for 5 Gallon Water Jug
Our friends have this water dispenser set-up in their RV. They complained that it was tricky for their young son to get himself a drink. He had a hard time pushing down on the manual pump.
Well, I was scrolling through a Facebook RV group and I came across people raving about their electric water dispenser like the one shown below.
This allows you to get water from a big jug by just pushing a button. Something like this would work well for our friend’s kid. He wouldn’t need to climb up on the counter to pump it, he’d just need to push the button.
If you camp with a 5-gallon jug of drinking water and want an easy way to pour it, check this out.
I’m sure there are about a million different RV accessories out there, and more being created every day.
But I hope this list of RV accessories has helped you out.
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Thanks for reading!
Tim from LearnAlongWithMe.com
Tim worked in construction for a few years before going to university. Then he worked in a pharmacy for 10 years and now works as a full-time writer and online publisher. He has experience in several different, far-reaching lines of work.
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