Are you looking for something special for the RVer in your life? Perhaps your family is taking their first RV trip next year and you’d like to surprise everyone with a little something to build excitement this holiday season. Whatever has you searching for gift ideas, we have some suggestions.
As leaders in the National Park RV travel segment for 25+ years, we have millions of miles of experience testing out gear that makes life on the road easier and more fun. Here are our top six picks:
1. Magnetic Hooks
Magnetic hooks are incredibly useful in RVing. Stick them on the outside of the RV to create easy hanging for wet swimsuits and towels, or to keep jackets, hats, and other quick-grab items organized and accessible at the door. They will quickly become a favorite RV accessory.
T&T Recommends: We aren’t picky on brand, just make sure to choose a hook that’s rust-proof and has a strong neodymium magnet – think strong enough to hold a sopping wet towel!
2. No-slip Drink Holders
Water bottles, coffee cups, kids milk bottles… there seem to be more drink containers in our lives than ever. When RVing, being able to stick your cup or bottle just about anywhere and trust that it won’t spill is priceless.
T&T Recommends: We like the neoprene style with the middle that will stretch to fit cups and bottles of all sizes. Fun fact: these will also stick securely to raft tubes if you go rafting on any of your trips!
3. A Hands-free Phone Holder
The best gift is often the one that provides safety and peace-of-mind on the road. A reliable, sturdy hands-free phone holder is an excellent add-on to any RV trip. Being able to check directions and answer calls while keeping your eyes on the road and hands on the wheel is invaluable.
T&T Recommends: Gift a phone holder with a windshield suction-cup mount or cupholder mount as those will be easily transferable between vehicles and universal to RVs.
4. A High-capacity Travel Power Bank
It’s no secret that connectivity is king these days. Screen-free fun is a hallmark of RV travel, but when you need to make a call from the road, check the GPS on a trail, or snap a picture of a special moment, you want to be sure your device is charged. A power bank provides assurance of that in a compact package which is easily carried on excursions and hikes to beautiful natural places.
T&T Recommends: Gift a power bank with at least 10,000 mAh capacity (this will charge a typical phone two times), possibly with built-in cables to make it even easier.
5. A Versatile Lantern
A universally useful gift is a rechargeable lantern. These handy lights are perfect for going back and forth between your campfire and the RV at night, searching for firewood after dark, lighting up your picnic table, or as a soft area light in the RV to avoid disturbing sleeping people. Combine items 1, 4 and 5 from our list to make an excellent gift pack — your recipient can charge the lantern with a power bank while hanging it off the RV on a magnetic hook for lighting!
T&T Recommends: Gift a rechargeable lantern so disposable batteries aren’t needed. Amber mode is a great feature that creates a fire-like glow for easy-on-the-eyes night viewing…or as an alternative to campfire light.
6. National & State Parks Passes
If your giftee is going RVing they probably have their sights set on visiting national and state parks along their journey. Having their entrance fees covered is the gift that will keep on giving — for an entire year! For $80, the America the Beautiful Pass provides holders and their passengers access to all 63 national parks and beyond (children under the age of 16 are always free). You can find a list of each state’s parks passes here.
We hope you found some inspiration here, checked a few recipients off your list, and that you bring lots of smiles to your friends and family this holiday season.