Traveling in an RV comes along with a lot more responsibility than a simple trip where you stay in a hotel or rental home. RV owners need to be able to deal with a range of issues that might come up along the way, and that’s why we compiled this list of essential tools for your RV camper.
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A Basic Set of Essential Tools for Your RV Camper
For starters, you should have a standard set of hand tools that you can use for various tasks in and around the RV. You might already own a set of these kinds of tools for your home, so you could choose to take that set with you – or you might decide to buy a small set that will live only in your RV.
There are plenty of pre-made kits available for this purpose, or you could opt to buy individual tools on your own to create a custom set. Either way, make sure your kit hits on all of the basics including:
- Screwdrivers
- Some standard wrenches in various sizes
- A set of socket wrenches
- A pair of pliers or two.
In addition to these common tools, also add in anything that you know you might need based on the specifics of your RV and what you might need to use along the way.
Work Accessories
In addition to the tools above, it’s a good idea to have accessories that will make work easier and more comfortable. Two great examples of items in this category are:
- A pair of gloves: With gloves, you can protect your hands from minor cuts and bruises while working, and you’ll avoid getting them too dirty (which can be frustrating when camping if you don’t have access to hot water).
- A headlamp: By having a headlamp available, you’ll be able to easily light up dark parts of your RV that might be hard to see when performing a fix.
Other Options
The two categories available aren’t negotiable – all RV owners should have a good set of tools and some accessories to make life easier. Additionally, you might want to consider the items listed below as options to take with you on your travels if they relate to the issues you sometimes face.
- Hitch lock. Plenty of RV owners travel without using a hitch lock, but this accessory is worth considering if you often park your RV in busy places and are away from it for longer periods. Adding a quality hitch lock will make it very difficult for anyone to connect their vehicle to your trailer and drive away.
- Walkie-talkies. This is one of those affordable upgrades to your RV setup that will start to pay off on your very first trip. If nothing else, you’ll want to use your walkie-talkies when trying to park your RV, as you can have one person doing the driving and another person outside giving directions. Most likely, you’ll find more uses for these than just parking, and you will wind up reaching for them over and over again as you travel.
- Battery jumping pack. It’s easy to take your RV batteries for granted – until they are dead and can’t get the job done while you are out in a remote area. Investing in a good battery jumper will give you a backup plan in case of a surprise dead battery, and you might also choose to put it in your regular vehicle when not traveling in your RV.
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You don’t have to travel with a massive tool chest in your vehicle when you go on RV trips, but these essential RV tools are smart to have on hand. By investing a bit of money now to collect the right tools, you can be sure that you are prepared for many different issues that could pop up on your travels.
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