RV shopping essentials - the gear you will need to start your RV journey

Tony & Peggy Barthel - StressLess Campers

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We’re Tony & Peggy Barthel and we’re working to help you be a StressLess Camper.

Here is a list of the essential shopping items you’ll need to start on your StressLess Camping RV journey. We have articles on some of these products which are linked with the burgundy boxes. Otherwise all of these are links to the products on Amazon.

Holding Tanks

Camco 20' (39742) RhinoFLEX 20-Foot RV Sewer Hose Kit, Swivel Transparent Elbow with 4-in-1 Dump Station Fitting-Storage Caps Included

Camco

RV holding tank treatments

RV holding tank treatment tips

Our Podcast about RV holding tank treatments

Camco 4-in-1 Magnetic Bumper Cap with Lug Fitting End and Standard Cap Set - Fits Standard RV 4" Square Bumpers, Features Small Holes to Increase Airflow and Block Insects - 2 Pack (40310)

Camco

Camco Rhinoflex RV Sewer Fitting Wrench Set- Helps You Grip and Loosen or Tighten Swivel Fittings with Ease!| Lightweight and Durable Design |Includes Two Wrenches - (39758)

Camco

Camco RhinoFLEX 6-in-1 Sewer Cleanout Plug Wrench with Easy Grip Handle- Easily Loosen Any RV Dump Station Cap with Universal Design, 3" or 4" Male and Female Sewer Cleanout Plugs (39755)

Camco

Camco RhinoFlex RV Bayonet Elbow Fitting with 4-in-1 Adapter (39736)

Camco

Things that make RVing better and Safer

Hughes Autoformers PWD30-EPO Power Watchdog Smart Bluetooth Surge Protector Plus EPO with Auto Shutoff - 30 Amp Portable Version

Hughes Autoformers

Our story on RV Surge Suppressors

Arcshell Rechargeable Long Range Two-Way Radios with Earpiece 4 Pack UHF 400.025-469.975Mhz Walkie Talkies Li-ion Battery and Charger Included

Arcshell

First Aid Only 299 Piece All-Purpose First Aid Kit (FAO-442)

First Aid Only

Ground control

Beech Lane Camper Leveler 2 Pack with Carrying Bag - Precise Camper Leveling, Includes Two Curved Levelers, Two Chocks, Two Rubber Grip Mats, and A Carrying Bag, Patented

Beech Lane

Tri-Lynx 00015 Lynx Levelers - 10 Pack

Tri-Lynx

MAXXHAUL 70472 Solid Rubber Heavy Duty Black Wheel Chock 2-Pack, 8" x 4" x 6"

MaxxHaul

Camco Fridge Airator with On/Off Switch - Absorbs Refrigerator Odors and Smells, Space Efficient Compact Design, Maintains Consistent RV Temperature (44124)

Camco

Camco Fridge Fan story

AK [8 Pack] LED Road Flares Safety Flashing Warning Light Roadside Emergency Disc Beacon Kit for Vehicles Boats with Magnetic Base & Hook, Premium Storage Bag (Batteries Not Included) (8)

AK

Midland - ER310, Emergency Crank Weather AM/FM Radio - Multiple Power Sources, SOS Emergency Flashlight, Ultrasonic Dog Whistle, & NOAA Weather Scan + Alert (Red/Black)

Midland

Water Systems

CLEAR2O® RV and Marine Inline Water Filter - Ideal for RV and Marine Use, Reduces Odors, Bad Taste, Chlorine with One Micron Solid Carbon Block, (Green) - CRV2006

Clear2O

2 Set Oxygenics 26781 Hand Held Sprayer Kit

Oxygenics

RV Showerhead Story

Renator M11-0660R Water Pressure Regulator Valve. Brass Lead-free Adjustable Water Pressure Reducer with Gauge for RV Camper, and Inlet Screened Filter

Renator

Our story about RV water pressure regulators

The Best RV drinking water hose

The best RV drinking water hose available.

Our RV water hose story

Campground Pests and Critters

Thermacell Mosquito Repellent Patio Shield Lantern – Lantern Light Plus 15-Feet of Silent, Odorless, Portable Bug Control; No Spray or Mess, DEET-Free; Refills Available;

Thermacell

Full story on the Thermacell

Grandpa Gus's Extra Strength Mouse Repellent, Natural Cinnamon & Peppermint oil (Cinna-mint), Use In Large Indoor, Multiple Implements/Vehicles, Freshen Air, Absorb Odors (1.75 Oz x 10 Filter Pouches)

Grandpa Gus's

Full story on Grandpa Gus Mouse Repellant

The RV Kitchen

Internet's Best Triangle Magnetic Spice Rack - 6 Jars - Round Storage Spice Rack Set - Clear Sift and Pour Lid - Stainless Steel

Internet’s Best

Magma 10 Piece Nesting Stainless Steel Cookware Set for Non-Induction

Magma

Our story on these pots & pans

Unbreakable Wheat Straw Dinnerware Sets of 4, Farielyn-X Lightweight Bowls with Plates, Cups, Knives, Forks and Spoons for Camping Picnic, Dishwasher Microwave Safe Plates and Bowls sets, Kids & Adult