Gazelle Wind Screens – These screens come in packs of 3, so be aware you’ll need to grab 2 packs. These were perfect for keeping everything inside dry.

Alpicool Refrigerator-Freezer – We had some challenges with our refrigerator when starting our full-time travels and I just needed a backup plan so we wouldn’t lose all of our food if the RV fridge couldn’t keep up. I originally looked at the Dometic dual-zone versions and nearly choked! I ended up purchasing this one at a fraction of the cost and it has been holding up very well. They also have an app that is easier to change temps (so you don’t have to figure out the button dance). You do have to clean out the fans periodically but so glad we have this. Just gotta work on having Gary add another outside outlet so we can leave it in our flatbed truck while turtled!

We typically will keep this in the gazebo but we have kept it in the camper for weeks at a time when it was in higher use. We just put it in front of the fireplace. We do move it to the dinette table during transport.

Smartplug 30A – After seeing several instances where there were fires/melting of the power connection, this seemed like a no-brainer. An easy retrofit to your existing cable and a more secure connection (with good-size terminals)!

Stablecamper system – I think it’s pretty obvious in the video that we really like this system. Is it required? Probably not. But boy does it make the camper feel more secure off the truck. I’d buy this system again in a heartbeat if we ever upgraded to another large truck camper.

Silicone Seal Strip – We are using this to help keep water out of the slide-out tray. So far, it’s been doing a great job but we had one side come off after about 6 months. We just bought more to replace. It’s very malleable so it hasn’t broken to pieces like other stuff we’ve tried. We also used this for a short while on our door since there always seems to be a larger gap there (letting bugs and outside-temp air in).

Ladder-mount bike rack – We bought these at Camping World since they were on clearance and looked like they would work. I guess they’re discontinued now since I can’t find them on either Camping World or on Amazon. The above is the closest one I’ve seen but not sure if it’s the same brand.

Surge Protector – I forgot to mention this one, but we don’t hook up to any pedestal (or outlet when we’re moochdocking) without this thing. We spent way too much on our electrical system to not protect it.

Loading/Unloading Gear – We had a separate video about this, so if you want to see more, head to episode 98!

Camco Step Stool – We use this regularly when the camper is on the truck. It gives us a stable step to get in the door. Gary also uses it when having to fill our propane tanks – that extra height is just enough to get that tank. For me, I’d have to get a 2-step version though.

Bubble Level – Essential simple tool to see if you’re level at a site. This shows inches you have to go up, which more easily correlates to those yellow “Lego Blocks” we use.

RV Lock – We ended up getting this recently after we broke our old one. I think our door is causing more issues than it was the lock’s fault. But… this one seems to be working ok. This is a V4, which is a big deal. It’s the first version where you can turn that annoying beep off. And for that, it’s a keeper!

Gary’s Kayak – We ended up getting a 2 person kayak for Gary since he would be carrying other heavy items like our fishing tackle, food, etc. We’re a bit too fluffy for both of us in this kayak so this seemed like a great solution. So far, this has worked well for us on light-current rivers and lakes.

Lora’s Kayak – So far, this kayak has performed reasonably well with our light use so far. If I could do it again, I think I’d get the 1-person Excursion Pro kayak instead though. This doesn’t track really well and the seat was uncomfortable. I ended up upgrading the seat but haven’t used it enough to give a review of that yet. By the way, this is now 5 years old and still going strong!

Air Fryer + Pressure Cooker Knockoff (Kitchen stuff in our slideout tray) – Bought this instead of an instant pot since at the time this was one of the few dual-use options as a pressure cooker & air fryer combo. We’ve been pretty happy with this and use it between 1-3 times a week when we’re connected to shore power. From a power draw, it does take a bit to get heated but is much less over a 20-30 minute cook. Though haven’t used it off-grid yet.

Omnia Oven (was in our slideout tray) – I’m honestly still not convinced whether this is a good purchase or not. It seems like it takes a lot longer to cook items in here than generally in a pan but I bought it mainly for baking breads. I was SO worried about not having an oven! But we’ve been on electric more often than not and just use our convection microwave oven. I still am keeping this since our plan is to do a lot more off-grid camping and maybe I’ll find it more useful then…. time will tell.

Now it’s in our microwave and use it a LOT more often – works great to roast veggies, potatoes and if I’m really ambitious – bread or rolls!

Stovetop Percolator – We’ve had this one since 2018 and used it for camping trips then as we transitioned to full-time travel, we use this instead of an electric option. It’s simple and makes great coffee to us

Paper Towel Holder – I do really like this one. We leave it on the kitchen counter and do NOT move it while driving. The rubber grip on the bottom has kept it in place even on rough roads. I also prefer to keep it mobile instead of having one mounted in the kitchen. This allows me to easily take it outside when we’re having a meal outside!

Kitchen Basket – I just got this recently and it’s really helping to reduce the clutter in my kitchen. Now, it’s not a miracle worker, but it does a great job of handling 5 lbs of potatoes, multiple loaves of bread, fruits, onions, garlic, peppers, etc. So not too shabby!

Ninja Personal Blender – I had a larger Ninja with all the gadgets in my sticks and bricks but had to give it away since it would probably have taken up half of my only large kitchen drawer in our camper. But this little one is now my friend instead! It came with 2 cups and I use it for smoothies as well as for grinding my coffee beans! And I can fit a few more things in that drawer too! 😉

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Pots and Pans – You can’t go wrong with stackable pots and pans and this set took it to the next level with removable handles! We’ve been using this set for a year now and considering the abuse it goes through, its’ doing pretty well. I am looking to next the lids for some silicone toppers though to save some additional space.

Produce Bags – I use these (when I remember to bring them) at the grocery store and many times just leave the produce in there and hang up on our kitchen pantry handles. Anything to try and reduce the amount of packaging we bring home is a bonus!

Silverware Basket – This one is pretty close to the one we have (but ours is red) that I stole from my mom! Anything to make eating outdoors is a good thing, and keeping silverware and napkins in the cabinet for regular use and then being able to quickly grab it and go outside is pretty awesome.

Cabinet Lighting – I haven’t done a video on this (yet) but these are the switches and rope lights I used to brighten up my kitchen, living room, and bathroom cabinets. Bedroom cabinets will come eventually!

Spice pull-out drawer – I added this one in the shallow shelf area to provide some added spice space. Lots and lots of spices in this kitchen!

Door Handle / Grab Bar – A simple way to open and close the screen door without having to do the door handle slide dance. It also works when the door is attached to the screen door (but you need a bit more force to close). This was one of the first things we installed after getting the camper and we now (after beginning our travels full-time) use it every day!

Acuva Arrowmax 2.0 Water Filtration System – If you’re interested in this filter, we have a separate video about how we installed it. Our water tastes great and we feel more confident that it’s safe (although we still filter water before it gets into our water tank). The only challenge that we currently have is the pulsing of the water pump when using (since it is much lower flow than our other faucets) even though we we have added flow reducers on all of our faucets.

Faucet Water Restrictors – Aerators – I didn’t mention these, but we were looking for all ways to reduce water consumption. These have worked well to reduce the amount of water we use for dishes and hand washing. We bought these from Conservation Warehouse. I bought 3 aerators originally – 2 for the kitchen and 1 for the bathroom to check to see what I liked.

• 1 gal/min aerator for kitchen sink
• 0.5 gal/min aerator for kitchen sink
• 1 gal/min for bathroom sink – but we did replace this with a different faucet so check sizes before purchasing!

Black Dry Erase board – I really like this, but wished I had chosen the larger one that would cover the entire freezer door. Or better yet, opted for the magnetic backed one. Future project!

Metal Bins (set of 2) – For organizing freezer (only 1 can be used). I keep all my frozen meats in re-useable bags and stored vertically in here. I call it my “meat flower”, ha!

SensorPush Temp/Humidity Monitor – I bought one for the freezer and one for the refrigerator. Great to have a loud obnoxious alarm go off it the temps get above your set limit. Just don’t stick it in the drip tray and drown it… 🙂

RecPro Recliner – We made a whole video on the removal of our old recliner and installing this new one. The level of cush for your tush is SO much better, but it’s not a drop-in replacement. So make sure to watch.

Shoe Organizer (set of 2) – We put one of these on the kitchenette wall area and another in our bedroom. works great for gym shoes, sandals, and slippers

Govee Temp / Humidity Monitors – We have one by our dinette table, one in the basement, and one outside. Bluetooth but also nice small screen. Still looking for a screen to display 4 temp monitor. These are cheaper than the ones I use in the refrigerator & freezer since I don’t need an alarm based upon the temp.

RecPro Air Conditioner – We updated our air OEM air conditioner to this RecPro low-profile quitet AC. There are obvious benefit (its really quiet) but some challenges (humidity). Before jumping in, make sure to check out our first video and video update after chatting with RecPro.

Lagun Table – This purchase made our L-shaped table a little easier to manage. I will say that I still tend to only sit here (we have dinner usually on our recliners) but it can be done. It would be easier as a “C” couch but then we couldn’t have recliners! All about compromise. I really do like this mount so we can move the table completely out of the way without removing it (like the OEM) and it feels like so much more room. We talk about the installation in another one of our videos. DON’T BUY THIS ONE ON AMAZON – THEY’RE KNOCKOFFS! Oh, and we added a second video showing some modifications (since the table was moving a bit more than expected).

Necklace Organizer – Yeah I know it’s for keys but why not re-purpose for necklaces? It keeps your necklaces tidy (throw a hair band over all 4 hooks to keep them from bouncing). And it adds a little pop of color in the bathroom without redecorating!

Hand Towel Bar – I honestly am surprised at how long this has held up – we put this in back in 2018 and it’s still going strong!

Hand Towels (set of 4) – Really like these for the bathroom hand towels. They are larger than your typical hand towel and dry quickly. And with this pack, you can replace regularly and still have more than enough between laundry every 2 weeks. Oh, we do not recommend this type of towel for showers, though.

Quick-Dry Towels (set of 2) – We tried microfiber and Turkish towels. Meh. We wanted something that would dry quickly but didn’t feel like we’re just swishing water around. We found these, and they do a great job at absorbing water. They’re not as soft as what we used in our home. That being said, we’ve grown to enjoy the light exfoliation while drying. Note: these get softer after a few washes but are never gonna be as soft as your fluffy towels. Thena again, they won’t take days to dry and make your bathroom smell musty. Just sayin’.

Electric Toothbrush Top Holder – We have an electric toothbrush so this works great for our individual tops. Weird though is that if you put them in the way they show above, they will fall out. Bristle forward seems to work better.

Laundry Basket – These. Are. Amazing. We’ve practically had a body’s worth of clothes in this thing and it takes it. Honestly, I could barely lift it and no issues. It holds between 3-4 loads of laundry for us so works well for most periods. We keep ours in the shower to keep things tidy.

Midea Dehumidifier – We were looking for a dehumidifer that would be big enough to make a difference and small enough not take up so much space that you feel you’re moving it EVERY. SINGLE. MINUTE. This is a great compromise. When it’s working it’s large (13.5″x 13.5″ x 26″), but when you’re ready to stow it, it’s like nesting dolls – pretty sweet. And BOY does it suck out humidity. Really happy with this unit so far! We store this in our shower when not in use.

Shower Bar – Yes, I bought this on Etsy and it is fanTASTIC and now they’re selling on Amazon too! I don’t have to keep moving my bottles of shampoo! I’ve had both of these on for about a year now and they’re working fabulously. It’s the little things when you’re on the road for awhile – anything to make setup and tear-down easier makes you just a little happier!

Shower Soap Holder – Man, I wish I had these in my sticks and bricks – this is FANTASTIC. Keeps your soap bars from getting all soft and actually helps the bar last longer! I also moved to shampoo bars so we have 2 of these!

Oxygenics Shower Head – We’ve had this shower head since 2019 and it still is going strong. It’s a great way to enjoy a shower while reducing the amount of water you’re using. When you’re taking military showers, being able to have a handheld wand to get to all areas quickly is a necessity!

Maxx Air Fans – We replaced the OEM fan in the kitchen (was a Fantastic Vent fan) and the bathroom fan (some cheesy 12V noisy fan). These have a lot more options for speed so you can choose to balance the noise, battery load, and airflow to your liking. I also like the fact that we can leave these open when it’s raining outside due to the nice cover. We did have some electronic issues with our kitchen fan and (shockingly) we have a video for that!

Gorilla Foldable Step Stool – I did buy this at our local Home Depot and it is super sturdy. It’s rated at 300 lbs and folds up on the side of the bed when we’re on the road. Whatever you buy, make sure it is sturdy – think about those late night bathroom visits when you’re not quite awake – you want something pretty secure!

Sherpa Blanket – While I didn’t mention it in the video, you saw it on our bed. This blanket keeps us nice and toasty on cold nights. Gary would say that many times it’s too warm with me close to him, ha! We do only use this when it starts getting in the 40s at night or else we would cook. Not to bad for a simple blanket that looks as good as a bulky comforter!

Sirocco II 360 degree Fan – This was a bit of an indulgent purchase. It was around $100 when we bought it. And you’re thinking, $100 for a freakin’ fan? Well, Gary can’t sleep without a fan circulating. And I can’t stand having a fan blowing on me (unless its like 100 degrees out). Most of the fans we had purchased previously were never really at the right angle and annoyed one of us regularly. We were also looking for something that was pretty quiet. We saw this fan on Gone with the Wynns YouTube channel and thought this was perfect. And now we can both sleep well together!

Mirror Film – Yes, this is technically for windows, but I put this on the 2 sliding mirrors and SO glad I did this. For awhile, it felt like the saggy crawl of shame. Now its pretty and reflects light. It’s so much nicer now! Make sure to get one that’s 35.4″ x 78.7″

Bedroom Clothes Bins – These work *PERFECTLY* in that very shallow closet with the sliding glass mirrors. These even work after my insulation work. These have some give which was needed. We roll our shirts and jeans so they fit in these bins

“Attic Storage” Net – This net is small but is long enough to create a triangular net in that area just above the sliding glass mirrors on our Host Cascade . Make sure to anchor well into the wood but it works great to keep up extra backpacks, off-season clothes in those large vacuum seal bags, and other stuff. The net also has pocket-like area that is great for stowing hats and gloves! Check out the video above that shows how I’m using it!

Battery-operated Lights – We have 4 of these lights in the sliding closet area. They work well but will need to charge regularly. Not awful, since they are USB chargeable. They turn on for maybe 20 seconds or so then automatically turn off and are mounted using a magnetic strip.

Damprid – I didn’t mention this in the video but we do keep these in our clothes closets to keep humidity down. These work well especially during the colder months when the camper is more closed up than normal. It also helps if you’re in hotter humid areas (like Florida) as well!

USB Charger – We added 3 of these by our headboard in the bedroom for phones and other USB-powered devices. We got this one since it had a switch where we could turn these off if we were off-grid and didn’t want the additional trickle draw. The lights are pretty bright but that was alleviated with a bit of black electrical tape (over the voltage reading too – don’t trust what it says).