On the Road Essentials

NOCO Boost X Portable Jump Starters (A Complete Guide)

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Noco Jump Start Pack

A portable jump starter pack is one of the most useful tools you can have in your vehicle while traveling, especially when camping or venturing off the grid. With the right battery pack, you can jump-start just about any vehicle, eliminating the need to find someone to give you a jump, wait hours for a small portable charger, or call roadside assistance to get your car started. When camping, this becomes less of a luxury and more of a must-have tool. This is especially true if boondocking or camping in remote locations where help is harder to find. These small … Read more

Garmin RV 1090 vs. Garmin Overlander: What RV GPS Unit Is Right For You?

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Garmin GPS units designed for RV travel

When you hear the word GPS, it’s almost impossible not to think about Garmin, the long-standing leader in manufacturing consumer and professional-grade GPS devices. Over the past decade, standalone GPS units have become less of a necessity with the smartphone, but they’re still one of the best options for some applications. This reality is true for the RV community, who spend long hours on the road and benefit from special navigation services to guide you along the best RV routes. Garmin delivers this with two of their top-of-the-line GPS navigator units for the RV community: The Garmin GPS 1090 and … Read more

Read Before Buying: The Best RV Air Compressors and Tire Inflators [2023]

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Person filling a tire of an RV with a tire inflator

There are a few tools that every RVers should carry with them. Near the top of the list is an air compressor or tire inflator. Since most RVers spend a lot of time on the road and take frequent road trips, an air compressor or tire inflator is a must-have. Most moderately-sized towable recreational vehicles will have at least four tires. RVers in motorhomes may have six or more tires. Of course, this is in addition to the ones a tow vehicle. The reality is that RVers have a lot more tires to worry about than a passenger vehicle, and … Read more

Top 5 Dog Accessories for the RV Owner

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Man and Woman sitting in their RV with their dog

Traveling with pets is great fun for the entire family, but it can be stressful. Leaving behind the comforts of home can present unique challenges or concerns for the pet owner. However, there are fantastic products available for the RVer that can make life on the road with your pooch comfortable, safe, and stress-free. Check out some of the top products that fit this bill. They also make great holiday gifts for the traveler, or four-legged co-pilot, in your life. Spill/Splash Proof Bowl Keeping an RV clean can be a regular job, especially when sharing it with your pets. I … Read more

RV Gift Ideas for the RV Owner -2023

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RV Holiday Gift Guide

One of the most difficult decisions when shopping for a camping enthusiast is deciding on a gift that that they don’t have or don’t know that they need. If you do a search on Google for RV gifts, you’ll be overwhelmed within minutes. The RV accessory market is saturated with great, good, okay, and downright terrible products. A great starting point to finding the perfect gift is to learn what others actually use. Below is my take on some of the best gift ideas, that will be sure to surprise and brighten the spirits of even the most seasoned RV traveler. Top … Read more