Whether you are buying a gift for a friend new to the RV world or shopping for a veteran RVer, choosing the right gift can be difficult.
To make life easier, we’ve assembled this handy guide to help you choose the right gift for any RV owner. Take a look at what we’ve got for you.
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1. MiniPresso GR Espresso Maker
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2. MalloMe Marshmallow Roasting Smores Sticks
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3. Lantoo Digital Tire Pressure Gauge
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4. Collapsible Measuring Cups and Measuring Spoons
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5. Intex Challenger K1 Kayak, 1-Person Inflatable Kayak Set with Aluminum Oars
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OUR TOP 5 PICKS
#1 MiniPresso GR Espresso Maker
Specifications
Capacity | 4.05oz/120ml (single shot of espresso) |
Ground Capacity | 2.35oz/8g |
Average Pressure | 8bar/116psi |
Dimensions | 6x2.36x2.36-inches |
Weight | 0.38lbs/170g |
Features
The ability to have fresh hot espresso wherever you go makes a wonderful gift for anyone who loves camping or RV travel. All you need is ground coffee and some hot water. Load and tamp your grounds gently, then add hot water at a gas station or convenience store, or use your camp/RV kettle.
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This little espresso machine can be taken literally anywhere you want to go and make a perfect single shot cup of espresso. Load it up, add the boiling water, and take it with you on your morning commute, or carry it with you while you stroll around the lake by your campsite. Thanks to the need for tight seals to extrude the water through the grounds, this model is also leak-proof provided everything is tightened down properly.
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#2 MalloMe Marshmallow Roasting Smores Sticks
Specifications
Quantity | 8 |
Dimensions | 32-inch telescoping fork skewers |
Construction | 18/8 304 Stainless Steel |
Features
What would any RV adventure or camping trip be without toasting marshmallows? MalloMe makes some of the best child-safe roasting forks available, and they are well-known for being durable, safe and easy-to-use. This is a must have for any RV owner, and makes a fantastic gift for newbies and veterans alike.
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The telescoping toasting fork has been around for a while, but I love the MalloMe best. They feel solid in your hand, yet they’re lightweight. I also like the excellent reach the provide while still being child safe withy blunted prong tips. These are really an excellent value for the price point.
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#3 Lantoo Digital Tire Pressure Gauge
Specifications
Weight | 4.8oz |
Dimensions | 6.4x2.6x1.2-inches |
Features
Every driver should keep one of these multi-tools in their glove compartment, but they are even more critical to RV safety. RV tire pressure has to be maintained to prevent damage and improve fuel economy. Replacing RV tires is very expensive, so regular checks are imperative to getting the most out of every set. This tire gauge and 5-in-1 safety tool makes tire maintenance easy, and helps you stay safe while on the road.
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The tire gauge functions like a dream: remove the valve stem cap, plug in the gauge and get your reading in the desired unit. Having the additional safety tools makes it even more useful in the event of an emergency. It’s hard to go wrong with this as a gift, honestly.
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#4 Collapsible Measuring Cups and Measuring Spoons
Specifications
Cup Capacities | 1 Cup/250ml, ½ Cup/125ml, 1/3 Cup/80ml, ¼ Cup/60ml |
Spoon Capacities | 1 tbsp/15ml, 1 tsp/5ml, ½ tsp/2.5ml, ¼ tsp/1.25ml |
Total Weight | 8 oz. |
Features
RVers know that space is always at a premium regardless of how much storage space you’ve got. These collapsible measuring cups and nesting measuring spoons make baking and cooking on the road easy and convenient. Drop them in a drawer or hang them from the back of a cabinet door. Best of all, they are lightweight, easy to clean and durable enough to last for years.
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Never underestimate the power of convenient storage in an RV. Everyone needs a set of measuring cups on hand even if they don’t live in their RV year round. The cups pack flat so they can fit in a drawer without it jamming shut (we’ve all been there with measuring cups in drawers at home). Better still, the unique shape of the spoons not only allows them to nest with near/flat profile, but they also take up less space in the flatware drawer.
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#5 Intex Challenger K1 Kayak, 1-Person Inflatable Kayak Set with Aluminum Oars
Specifications
Dimensions | 30x15x108-inches |
Weight | 23.9 lbs. |
Weight Capacity | 220 lbs |
Features
There’s nothing better than getting out on the lake or floating down a quiet river while on an RV adventure. The Intex Challenger K1 is perfect for solo trips on the water, and it has everything you need to get in some paddle time by yourself. Best of all, it stores away in its own compact storage bag when not in use, so you can keep it handy for every trip without it getting in the way.
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The Intex Challenger K1 is a true all-in-one inflatable kayak kit. You get a carrying case, high speed air pump and aluminum paddle. You’ll need a life jacket for safety, but that’s it. You can get it out of your RV storage, pump it up, and be paddling on the water in no time.
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BUYER'S GUIDE
What do you get the camper who has everything?
Choosing a gift for an RV owner is a balance between fun, function and utility.. If they have a family, you will also want to choose a gift that will benefit everyone. Keep those important considerations in mind when shopping.
What Does Every RV Need?
Everyone needs storage solutions, kitchenware and RV accessories. If you can find out what they don’t already have (and you know they will need), choose that for your gift. Think about when you first started out on your RV journey: what did you wish you knew? What did you wish existed back then that you can get now? Let those be your guiding questions to determine what your friends need most.
If you want to focus on practical needs, you should consider buying them a toolkit, storage, patch kits or other minor repair gear to keep in their RV. If your focus is on fun, look for ways they can get more out of their RV lifestyle with items for the kitchen or campfire. Finally, if they have a family, look for gifts everyone can enjoy together. Folding game tables, inflatable kayaks, inner tubes and other outdoor activity gifts are all a great choice.
What Should New RV Owners Know?
The worst time to figure out that you need something you don’t have is after you’ve already left. Talk to the veterans of the RV world and listen to their advice. It’s important to learn from people who may have done everything the hard way already, as experience (though sometimes painful) is often the best teacher.
Above all, make sure you have safety gear, emergency supplies, spare parts, sealant for windows and walls and the right tools for any repair job. Heading out to get away from it all means leaving the support network of society behind on your way there or when you arrive. Read up on what you will most need should you get stranded, and what type of preventative maintenance you can do to make sure it doesn’t happen. Plan for the worst, expect the best.
CONCLUSION
My favorite gift from this list is the MiniPresso GR Espresso Maker. Having a piping hot espresso by the campfire even in the wilderness is a peak experience. The MiniPresso is also lightweight and easy to take along on a morning or boating excursion by a lake or out on the ocean. It’s a fantastic value for the money and extremely easy to use. I highly recommend it.