Jack Pads
Jack pads make setting up a breeze, never again will you worry about sinking in to the mud or loose soil. Everyone should keep some sort of jack pad with them, wood blocks are a common choice. If you’re looking for something easier to clean and less likely to bring moisture indoors molded plastic pads are available as well – many even integrate with your existing plastic levelling blocks.
Levelling Blocks
Even with leveling jacks it isn’t always possible to get level without some additional support under the wheels. Ultimately, most leveling jacks aren’t really intended to support the entire RV either so transferring more of the load to the suspension is always desirable. Just like Jack Pads, many folks use stacked wood but many more professional options exist for folks seeking a cleaner or more hassle-free experience.
Chocks
Once uncoupled from the tow vehicle trailers have no brakes, so when parking on slopes and hills you’ll need gravity to give you a hand securing the wheels. Some chocks are as simple as a ramp to stop the wheel from rolling, some chocks lock on to the wheel and stop them from rolling with friction also adding a layer of security with the locking mechanism. One way or the other, make sure you have something handy to stop your trailer from rolling away!
Hitch Lock
Both Travel Trailers and Fifth Wheels can have a hitch lock attached to the coupler making it much harder to steal. Most of these locks can be had for well under $100, so for the added peace of mind it is certainly something to consider before leaving your RV unattended.
Roasting Sticks
Cooking over the fire is one of the most looked-forward-to parts of camping! In recent years, “campfire ovens”, pie irons, and popcorn roasting sticks have made a comeback. In fact, just about every cooking implement has a campfire equivalent nowadays. You can expand your outdoor cooking options very economically by adding a few of these tools to your lineup.
Games
Another big part of camping is spending time in the great outdoors. What better way to spend an afternoon than playing a game of bocce ball, or ladder golf? Take a look around your RV dealer and big box stores for some activities to occupy your families time on your next trip!
Propane Fire Pit
Fire bans have a pesky way of sneaking up on us all at the last moment, Thankfully in recent years products like the Ban Buster, and Outland Firebowl have come on the market offering RVers a ban-compliant way to enjoy an evening fire. These hook up to any standard propane bottle and will last 5+ hours on a 20lb tank. One of the top reasons cited for campground booking cancellations is the inability to have a fire, so with something like this in your arsenal you can make that a thing of the past.
Note: Consult with your local SRD office for clarifications on what is and is not ban compliant.
Stool
Setting up, hanging lights, putting up the clothesline – wouldn’t life be easier with some kind of stepping, stool-like device? Thankfully, folding step stools are available at most RV dealerships and big-box stores. Make your next set-up a breeze by keeping something like this handy. BONUS use: by putting a stool in front of your steps, you’ll make it a little easier to get in and out which can be very handy in the dark, or when carrying something.
Maxxair Covers
Maxxair is one of the first things most new RVers install as an accessory. The uses are vast, but among others you can: drive with the vents open, keep bugs out, keep leaves and debris out of the vent, keep vents open in the rain, and much more. They take minutes to install, and you can put a Maxxair Cover on all the vents in most RVs for under, or around $100. Not to mention the fact that Maxxair covers stand a good chance to save you replacing the entire vent next time there is a hail storm, this is a no-brainer for most Albertans.
RV Mat
Pretty much everyone has something they put in front of their RV’s door – a carpet, a door mat, or something of that nature. Woven-plastic RV-specific mats are a great accessory for that purpose. They usually run about the same amount as an outdoor carpet, but they can be washed with a hose, and as plastic they are far less likely to retain moisture and become moldy.
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