Exterior Accessories

These are the products that we can recommend based on our personal experiences that are associated with the exterior of the RV. Please check back periodically as we update the listings based on more learnings, and add new products. See RV Essentials for other exterior accessories.

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Tire Covers     

Do you know that RV tires typically time out before they wear out? Keeping your tires covered, especially in hot and sunny climates will prolong their life. We found these to be excellent quality and the XL size, although a little tight, fits our 22.5 tires the best.

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RV Flag Pole Kit

Fly your colors when you’re camping! This flag pole kit comes with a sturdy mount that attaches to your RV’s ladder. The pole itself adjusts in length and it comes with an American flag. I like that the mount has a rubber backing so it won’t scratch the ladder.

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Camco RV Save-A-Step Brace

On some RV’s the outside steps can be very unstable and actually rock the coach when they are used. These step braces do an excellent job of stabilizing them. I recommend you purchase two and keep a board handy when you need a little extra height.

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EVA Foam Boat Decking

Many people replace the non-slip coating on their RV steps with carpet. This is a viable solution but we found the carpet was always matted with dog hair. This boat decking is a great solution and gives your steps a cool new look. Pick the color of your liking and cut to size.

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Maxx Air Fan Cover

As silly as it is, many RV’s don’t come with a fan cover on all of the exhaust fans. This can restrict the use of your fan when it’s raining, for example. This particular model fits the Maxx Air model with the Ez Clips. It’s literally a 5 minute installation once on the roof.

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State Sticker Map

Like many people, we really enjoy having a visual indication of the states we have visited. We attach this to the side of our slide-out and place a new state sticker when we spend at least one night in any particular state. This one is a good quality vinyl sticker.

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Brass Shut-Off Valves

Typically the low point fresh water drains on RV’s have a simple plug to close them off. This can be a real pain when needing to drain the system. We installed these simple ball valves and now can drain the fresh water system by simply opening the valve.

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Camco Insect Screens

It’s common to have wasps and other flying insects nesting in the furnace inlets. If you have the Suburban furnace that is on most RV’s then these will fit. The package comes in a two pack so you have everything you need. There are no tools required, just a spring.

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DOT Approved Warning Triangles

Hopefully you will never need these but if you do find yourself stranded on a dark road you will be glad you have them. Your rig can represent a large hazard for other drivers and these reflective triangles will help warn oncoming traffic. Comes with a handy storage case.

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Solo Stove Wood Burning Fireplace

The problem with campfires is that they can be a pain to start and they can get very smoky. The Solo Stove is a smokeless (ok low smoke) firepit that is the easiest fire you could possibly start. This Ranger size is perfect for RV’s but if you have a bit more room try the Bonfire.

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SnapPads XTRA 9″ Landing Feet

Your RV needs shoes too! Not the rolling down the road kind, rather the set up a the camp kind. These rubber feet fit over your metal jack feet. The idea is to provide a more stable, slip-free surface that ultimate extends the life of your jack feet. Check size for proper fitting.

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10-inch Folding Saw

Compact, lightweight and effective are the words I’d use to describe this saw. This is perfect for cutting a tree limb that’s in the way or cutting logs down for the fire. I use it to cut the campfire logs in half to better fit the Solo Stove. It’s amazing how easy it cuts!

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Collapsible Camping Stool 

This compact, adjustable stool is a must have for all those chores around the RV. It’s stated weight capacity is 400lbs but it only weighs 2.5lbs and stowes completely compacted. Pick your color and might as well get one for the inside of the RV as well.

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Camco Cyclone Sewer Vent Cover

This is a direct replacement for the static sewer vent on your roof that helps eliminate odors in the RV. It’s simple to install, inexpensive and just makes sense. The design rotates 360 degrees and uses the wind to “suck” the odors out of the plumbing system.

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Solar Puck Lights

I get a lot of people asking me about these lights at campgrounds. We set them out around the coach and they give off just the right amount of light. It helps when dumping the tanks at night and avoiding the corner of the slides. Great customer service from the company too.

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Lippert Entry Door Friction Hinges

It’s a common problem to damage RV entry doors when the wind blows the door open and destroys the strut. These friction hinges avoid that problem and the door stays where you put it. They simply replace two of the existing hinges. Check for the correct model.

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Ryobi Compact Blower

This blower is perfect for cleaning off your slide toppers or patio area and is super compact to store easily in a basement compartment. It’s available as “tool only” if you already have a Ryobi battery and charger, or as a complete set with battery and charger.

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Camco Leveling Block

Sometimes the campground site is off level enough where the jacks alone can’t get you level. That’s where these leveling blocks (legos) come in. Just set the desired amount under the tires that are low. We like these long ones so they support the duallys when needed.

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