The Must Have RV Accessories To Make Your RV Rental Stand Out From The Crowd

How To Get Your RV to Stand Out

So you have decided to rent out your RV, but you want to make sure that it attracts the right customer and top dollar. Here, we have assembled a list of top accessories and items that your RV must have in order to set it apart from the others.

Technological Items Are Always In Demand

RV Specific 

GPS

An RV specific GPS allows you to input your dimensions and will provide you the best routes, so you can avoid places where your RV might be too narrow, wide, or tall to fit. This helps you avoid hazardous areas as well.

Cell Signal Booster

You will definitely hit areas there is weak or no signal. A cell signal booster allows you to amplify carriers signal even in the boonies. However, for those parks and areas where there simply is no cell service, then a Satellite Communication Device would be warranted.

Wi-fi Booster & Repeater

As the name suggests it will boost the wifi signal from a nearby wifi tower. Many parks and campgrounds have towers, but the RV parking may be too far from the tower for a good signal. The wifi booster will amplify the signal enabling you to use the wifi in your RV.

EMS or Electrical Management System

The EMS is more than a surge protector. RV’s may experience electrical highs and lows, and you need more protection than just a surge protector. This may be the best investment as it will protect your RV from much more than power surges.

Solar Panels Help For Going Off Grid

Whether you want to be off the grid or intend on boondocking, having the ability to have electricity anywhere is a must. Solar power can meet that need, and who knows when there might be a power outage?

Also, it would be a good idea to bulk up your inverter in order to store more electricity.

Mechanical Tools For Any Emergency

A Set of Tools

Having a set of tools goes without saying for routine maintenance and any unexpected repairs that you might encounter.

Electronic Braking System

Driving a big RV has many challenges and one of them is braking, especially on steep hills. An electric brake can help take the load off of your mind. Some states may even require them.

The Tires

A tire pressure gauge and air compressor are also two tools you will definitely need. Checking your tires often is important and you need the right equipment, and finding air is often difficult. A tire pressure monitoring system is a handy item to have especially if you are towing.

Water and Sewerage

Water Hoses

A good drinking water hose and a water pressure regulator are two things you definitely need with your RV. You want to maintain the proper water pressure to your RV at all times.

Also, a good water purifier is a must since you never know where the source of ‘drinking’ water is. A filter will keep your water clean throughout your trip.

Sewerage

A clear sewerage dump elbow will help you to see what you are dumping so that you can ensure there are no backups, blockages and that the tanks are flushed adequately. Also, a sewerage valve comes in handy and helps keep the dumping process clean.

If Not Already Installed, Get a Back up Camera

For many, backing up an RV is a two-person fight ordeal. Sometimes it’s hard to turn around to look behind you, making an assistant necessary. Or you may have such a big setup that the blind spots make backing up nearly impossible to do alone. 

Maneuvering an RV is hard enough but with a rear backup camera, this task is made simpler. The number of options is beyond overwhelming. You could spend hours going over your options and still come away confused and with a migraine. 

That’s probably why you’re here. We did the heavy lifting for you and greatly narrowed the options. There are only a handful of RV rearview camera system manufacturers that you should consider.

CCD or CMOS Sensor?

Which is best? 

The short and easy answer? CCD (charge-coupled device) CCD’s are the best as of 2017. CCD sensors create high-quality images with low noise. These sensors are more sensitive to light so they produce better video, especially in low light. 

Their superior technology also makes them more expensive than CMOS cameras. 

CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor) sensors need more light to create a low noise image at proper exposure. This does not mean that CMOS sensors are completely inferior to CCD. Still, we would recommend a CCD sensor for the best quality.

Additional Features To Consider

A few other important features to look for are:

• Night Vision: You want the system to have LED lighting in the camera so you can see clearly when you are backing up in the dark. Look for one with infrared LEDs to provide night illumination for the camera.
• Waterproof: Well, this is a no-brainer, but make sure what you get IS waterproof!
• Warranty: Make sure you get a warranty of at least a year. We don’t recommend extended warranties on these items, but that’s always a personal choice.

Various Outdoor Camp Accessories

A good set of camp chairs and tables will make it easy to transform the area around your RV into a truly relaxing campsite. Along with that, a good camp stove is a plus. Cooking outdoors is a huge part of the camping experience.

Roof Vent Cover

This will allow you to keep the vents open during rain, or run the fans in hot weather.

Inside The RV- General Items

Handheld vacuum

This will come in handy for quick cleanups or in hard to reach areas.

Shower

A good showerhead and a shower shut-off valve are necessary. The shower shut-off valve helps you conserve water,

Storage

Adequate storage is another item of need in any RV. You can also purchase storage and organizing bins.

Outdoor Lights

Having a good set of outdoor lights will enhance your experience after the sun goes down. An electric bug zapper would keep the mosquitoes away.

Levelers

You need these to make sure your RV is level since not all sites are level. A good set of chocks is good to have also.

Don’t Forget The First Aid Kit!

You rent out your RV and want to get more rentals. There is more and more competition so you gotta do more to stand out and make yours extra special. Get the accessories that will help you do that.