‘Tis the season for giving! If you’ve got an RVer in your life, you know how difficult it is to give a gift that doesn’t take up a ton of valuable space. The RV life is all about adventure, but everything has to be functional and contribute towards the thrill of the lifestyle when space in your rig is limited. Never fear: this RV gift guide includes items that range from helpful-to-have to just-for-fun.

Camping World’s RV Gift Guide for the Holidays

Whether you decide to gift one or all of the items listed, the RVer in your life will be eager to hit the road as soon as RVing season starts. If you’re an RVer yourself, make a list, check it twice, and treat yourself to a few things for your own RV.

Club Chairs

Club Chair

Big, padded, and comfy, these club chairs fold away nicely to save space. More comfortable than your typical bag chair, these are great in your RV and outdoors. Kick back and nap, curl up and read, or simply sit and enjoy the world around you. Warning: it’s easy to lose complete track of time once you settle into one, so plan accordingly.

States Stickers

States Stickers

For RVers that really get around, wall art like the states stickers will help them keep track of—and show off—everywhere they’ve been and everywhere they’re planning to go. They’re made from weather-resistant vinyl, and they’ll look great on the back of any RV. This set includes all 50 states (but can you really take your RV to Hawaii?).

Bakerstone Basics Pizza Oven

Bakerstone Basics Pizza Oven

Radiant, 360-degree heat cooks evenly and roundly—especially important when we’re talking about pizza. Not only can you produce pizzas that taste like they came straight from Italy, but you’ll be able to bake fresh bread, roast meats, cook fish, and much more.

Situated on 20 acres of pine forest, Lake Pines RV Park & Campground welcomes visitors with a family-centered retreat away from the busy world in Columbus, Georgia, since 1967.

Lake Pines RV Park & Campground offers full-service hookups, dump station, propane, 30- and 50-amp service and many more amenities to make your stay enjoyable and comfortable.

In 1967, Ralph and Jean Gilbert opened up 20 acres of land to their camping club and other camping enthusiasts, creating a nature lover’s paradise. Fifty years later, Lakes Pines Campground and Event Center has become more than just a campsite shared among friends — it has grown into a legacy for generations of outdoor enthusiasts to love.

With just a short drive, you can visit the many beautiful outdoor attractions the area has to offer. Guests can choose from whitewater rafting the Chattahoochee River, hiking Pine Mountains’ 23 miles of trails, visiting the state-of-the-art National Infantry Museum or ziplining from Georgia to Alabama, 1,200 feet of exhilaration.

When it comes to bagging great winter bass, trout, and panfish, it’s hard to beat ice fishing in Upstate New York. We’ve had a few warm seasons in the northeast and I’ll tell you what, the people around here are itching like never before to get out on the ice.

I’m neither a scientist nor a politician, but it seems like some form of climate change is impacting the way we fish in the northeast. It’s been trending in that direction for many years now. I can remember when I was nine or ten years old, there was no questioning whether or not the ice was thick enough to walk on. If it was December or January, it was thick enough and we all knew it without even measuring.

In fact, the ice used to be so thick that we actually had to put extensions onto the augers to get through the ice. We’d plant our makeshift shelters out there and pretty much leave them there for the entire season until late February or early March, when everything started to thaw out. This isn’t the occasion anymore.

Nonetheless, ice fishing is still a hot topic in upstate New York, and there is no shortage of fishing opportunities, whether you’re fishing the hard water or not. Of course, the list goes on and on about the places you could fish, but here are a few of my favorites as well as some tips and tricks I’ve learned over the years.

Moisture in an RV is never a good thing. It’ll make your RV feel cold and damp and can lead to costly repairs if left untreated. If you want a warm, dry, and healthy living space, you need to know how to manage condensation and moisture in an RV.

You don’t have to get the air dry as a bone, but make sure to take these steps to manage condensation and reduce the moisture levels inside your RV.

Ventilation Is Your Friend

Keeping moisture levels in your RV low is in your best interest for several reasons. It reduces mold and mildew growth and other moisture-related issues like rotting wood and rusting of your RV’s metal components. 

Too much moisture will cause a variety of issues in your RV. It can lead to replacing a moldy mattress and reconstructing damaged subfloor and wood framing. Unmanaged moisture accumulation can also lead to a rusted chassis or the need to fumigate your entire RV to remove mold and mildew growing inside the walls and insulation. 

Fortunately, these issues are avoidable and ventilation is your biggest ally in this battle. Your fans and windows allow you to circulate air more efficiently and expel moisture that accumulates when you’re cooking or showering (two of the most common sources of moisture creation in RVs). Use your vent fans to your advantage!

If you’ve never had elote, you’re missing out! This zesty and creamy corn dish is a popular Mexican street food that’s often sold in food trucks and restaurants. Elote transforms your regular, boring corn on the cob into a delicious side dish with lime, chili and cheesy flavors.

Elote is typically grilled, and this recipe can be made with grilled corn on the cob or even corn cooked over an open fire. But for those who don’t have access to a grill or camping in an area that doesn’t allow campfires, you can still enjoy these flavors with instant pot corn.

This is another one of those super easy recipes that are simple to make at the campground. You can even make the sauce ahead of time and store it in a cooler or your RV’s refrigerator until you’re ready to use it. So instead of slathering your corn on the cob in butter, next time try this delicious topping full of sour cream, mayo, lime juice and salty cotija cheese.

Tips for Making Elote (Mexican Street Corn)

While this recipe calls for making the corn in an Instant Pot, you can easily grill the corn on the grill or roast it over the campfire. If you can’t find corn on the cob, you can also just make the sauce and use it as a topping for frozen or canned corn. If you still want that grilled flavor but don’t feel like standing over the grill the entire time, just make the corn in the Instant Pot and throw it on the grill for a few minutes afterward just to get the charred color and flavor.

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The holiday season is in full swing, which means it’s time to get gifts for your family! If you’re looking for some great ways to tell the RVers or outdoorsy people in your family that you care, check out these fantastic gifts available on Amazon. These RV tips for the perfect RVing gifts will make your holiday shopping easy this year!

Man Gift Box

Get the special guy in your life something that he can use whenever he heads out into the great outdoors, whether he prefers camping, hunting, fishing, or hiking, the Man Gift Box on Amazon. Inside, you’ll find a fire starting kit, a Rambo knife, a coffee mug, and more! Order one today for just $54.

LifeStraw Personal Water Filter 

The LifeStraw is a fantastic gift for anyone who likes to get out away from the buzz and bustle of city life. This amazing tool fits easily in a backpack and makes it easy to get a drink of clean water no matter how far out in the wilderness you have adventured. The LifeStraw effectively filters bacteria and parasites. You can order packs of 1, 2, 3, and 5! Order today and get something all of your outdoorsy friends will love!

When winter temperatures start plummeting, some RVers outfit their rig for winter RV camping and others prepare to put their RV in storage. If you’re going to brave the winter chill, however, it pays to know about the different types of space heaters for RVs.

Even if you don’t plan on RVing during the winter months, a space heater will help you keep things toasty on cool nights. Let’s discuss the varying types of space heaters so you can choose the right kind for your RV.

Why Space Heaters for RVs Makes Sense

When the temperature drops, you naturally run your RV’s furnace more frequently. Your furnace is the most efficient way to heat your RV and it will certainly do a reliable job, as long as you don’t run out of propane. 

Therein lies the rub of relying solely on your furnace as a heat source. Not only will you burn through propane quickly, but you’ll also use electricity to circulate hot air throughout your RV.

During the coldest months, you’ll burn through propane way faster than normal. If you can’t move your RV to refill or find a propane company that offers a mobile refill service, things in your RV will get dangerously cold dangerously fast. 

Finding the right match for your family when it comes to an RV isn’t always easy, but when you have one of the class C motorhomes, you’ll have everything you need. Today, we’ll take a look at four incredible class C motorhomes on sale and the features you’ll love. Learn more in this class C motorhomes review. 

2022 Coachmen RV Cross Trail XL 26XG Motor Home Class C

Built for a family of six, the Coachmen Cross Trail XL 26XG class C motorhome is an excellent option for family adventures. This unit features a flip-down counter extension that gives you ample space for making your favorite campground dinners. The outdoor entertainment center makes it so you never have to miss the big game or a moment of your time at the campground. Enjoy spending all your time out in the beautiful weather.

Additional Features: 

Flip-Down Counter ExtensionQueen BedPantryOutside Entertainment Center124 Cu. Ft. of Basement Storage

2022 Jayco Redhawk 31F Motor Home Class C

The bunk beds and over-the-cab bunk provide you with ample sleeping space for the kids in this Jayco Redhawk 31F class C motorhome. The master suite provides you with a dual entry bathroom, queen bed, and enough storage space for all of your clothing and camping gear. You’ll love that the kitchen comes equipped with a dual basin sink, a high-rise faucet, and a three-burner stove. 

If you’ve been repeating to yourself that ‘Someday…someday I’ll get an RV and travel the country,’ journalist and RVer, Mike Wendland, has some wise and sobering advice:

“There is no guarantee someday will come.”

With more than 10 years’ experience RVing on the road, 50 years married to wife Jennifer, and decades working as a world-traveling journalist, Mike’s wise advice comes from a life rich in unexpected twists and turns. “Don’t wait for things to be just right,” he says, “things will never be right.”

Camping World recently had the opportunity to sit down with Mike and Jennifer Wendland, retired RVing couple and the powerhouse duo behind the RV Lifestyle blog, RV Lifestyle Podcast, RV Lifestyle Youtube Channel, and RV Lifestyle Travel Guides.

Ultimate RV show hosts, Sean and Tiffany, learn how the Wendlands first got into RVing and why they continue to travel by RV 10 years on in this virtual interview with the roaming couple.

Stop in and make yourself at home with us at Country Oaks RV Park and Campground. My family and I built this park in 1997 from a section of our 18-acre property.

Our campground is a full-featured destination that is just minutes away from the Georgia coastal waters. You will find the atmosphere friendly and relaxing. All 44 RV sites are full hookups and the campground is surrounded by lush oak and palmetto forest, teeming with wildlife.

Guests at Country Oaks RV Park and Campground aren’t the only anglers to enjoy our fully stocked fishin’ hole. An osprey or two or a great blue heron are regular diners, too.

The convenience of Jacksonville, just across the state border in Florida, is just a few miles south down the road. We’re just off Interstate 95 at Georgia off Exit 1. We’re the last exit before Florida, where you’ll find 2 full-service truck stops. Gas prices traditionally are well below the national average. That’s just one of the many reasons our campground is a great stop-over if you’re just passin’ through, to or from the Sunshine State. Once you’re here though, you might find that you want to stay a spell longer.

Having a secure RV is extremely important when on the road. While instances of break-ins and theft are reasonably rare, at the very least, having someone enter your RV unauthorized would ruin your trip. Nobody likes to think about safety and security concerns when it comes to RVing, but it’s a necessary part of preparing for and planning. 

There are plenty of things you can do to keep your RV safe. If you’re looking for an option that will take things to the next level and help ensure your home away from home stays safe and secure, then you need to consider adding security cameras to your rig. Here’s some way they can help. 

Cameras Monitor Your RV While You’re Away

Cameras provide monitoring of your RV. They’re your extra pair of eyes. That means once you get to a campground and get your campsite set up, you can go off and go hiking, and your security system’s cameras will monitor your RV. 

It’s wise to have cameras both inside and outside your RV. That way, you can see what happens both at the campsite and inside your RV. Because of the RV’s small footprint, a couple of cameras should suffice. 

You’ve arrived at the perfect winter campsite. You’ve parked the RV and settled down to settle in. You’ve gathered around the campfire in your favorite chair, with all your favorite campfire accessories, but something is missing. You’re winter RV camping and looking to stay warm, so you’ll need a drink in your hand.

Whether you’re craving an adult beverage, a seasonal drink, or both, we’ve put together a few options that will hit the spot. So, keep the fire going because these drinks are all easy to make! Simple drinks are the best and, when it comes to camping drinks, we all know refills are inevitable.

Family-Friendly Camping Drinks

Do bedtimes exist when camping? It’s debatable, so have a few family-friendly drink ideas that everyone can enjoy after dinner when the sun goes down.

Peppermint Hot Chocolate 

Peppermint Hot Chocolate (Image: Shutterstock)

There’s something perfect about a mug of hot chocolate. Nothing compares to the feeling of cold weather with the heat of a drink in your hand, warming you from the inside out. It’s comforting. It’s nostalgic. It’s perfect.

Ingredients:

Hot Cocoa Mix1 Peppermint Tea BagCandy Cane (optional)

Directions:

Boil water over the campfire. Add the peppermint tea bag to steep for about five minutes. Remove the tea bag and add in the hot cocoa mix. Stir until mix is dissolved and pour into your favorite insulated mug. Optional: hook a candy cane over the side.

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Are you planning to head south this winter and enjoy a few months on the beach or in a warmer climate? Taking the time to ensure you’re well prepared before you hit the road will help make your seasonal winter travel that much more enjoyable.

Follow the 6 tips we’ve gathered below to help you prepare for a stress-free snowbird season and kick off your winter in the best way possible.

Sign Up For Mail Forwarding

Most campgrounds allow seasonal travelers to receive mail while staying there. If you’re going to be at one specific location all winter, your mail solution may be as simple as signing up for mail forwarding at your local post office–It’s a convenient option worth taking advantage of. You can also pay a small monthly fee to have your email filtered and forwarded to you, so you can weed out the junk. The Good Sam mail forwarding service is as little as $9 a month.

If you will be traveling to more than one location, you may want to use a service that will hold your mail instead. With this type of service, the mail is held until you pick it up or it can be forwarded upon request once you’re settled in a campground for a longer period of time.

Plan For Health Care & Medicine

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Check with your physician in advance for any prescriptions that you will need to be refilled while you are away. In most cases, you will be able to get enough refills ordered that you can just have them filled as needed at chain pharmacies like Walgreens or CVS. However, some controlled medications will require you to physically see a doctor at your seasonal location.

With the growing number of people entering the RV life, many forget to budget for the new lifestyle. If you don’t have a plan or budget yet, this article will help you map out a realistic budget for an RV trip, or even living on the road full time.

My family and I have been living in an RV for over a year now, and with lots of trial and error, we have come up with a budget that works for us and can work for anyone, too. Prior to RVing, we had no idea what to expect, so we just took things one step at a time until we figured it out. So I hope this guide helps give you an idea of what to expect from RVing full time and helps you keep unnecessary costs down.

Set a budget as a family, and account for everyone’s needs. Image by Karen Akpan.

Monthly Budget Breakdown for RV Specific Expenses

It is important to make a list of all the expenses you’re likely to have, from biggest to smallest. These expenses will vary from one family to another. For example, some Rvers spend more time in one place, while others will spend more time traveling. These each have their own cost benefits. One of the other variables that make a huge difference is having a payment on your RV or car versus not having one. Did you finance your RV? After car payments and RV payments, the next biggest monthly expenses are campsite fees and fuel. Below I am going to break down each possible expense to give you a better idea of what to expect.

Car and RV Payments

This is usually the first thing that people think about and add to their budget when deciding to live in an RV full time. Having a home to sell and put towards a new RV makes a huge difference and really helps lower payments a lot. This is what we did when we started full-time RV living. We sold our home and took some of the profits and purchased an RV outright from Facebook Marketplace. This helped us a lot because we started off with no monthly payment. If you financed your RV and/or tow vehicle you will need to include these payments as part of your monthly RV living budget.

Campgrounds and RV Park Fees

It is important to think about where you’ll be spending most of your time.

Kids have the attention span of a goldfish – which is nine seconds, by the way, I looked it up. So, if the kids in your life are anything like my kids, chances are the excitement of RVing has worn off a little. You can spark their interest again with the right gifts this holiday season!

Check out a few of our favorite items, perfect for gifts under the tree, that will help keep your kids off their devices and focused on the adventures and activities you planned.

Camping Chairs

Probably the easiest way to keep the kids involved is to give them their own designated seat. We’ve rounded up some of the best-selling camping chairs on the market that are not only “trending,” as the kids say, but comfortable as well.

Venture Forward Kids Swing Chair

Venture Forward Kids Swing Chair

The intuitive swinging design of this chair takes comfort to another level, while the powder-coated steel frame provides a strong, sturdy base without making it too heavy to transport. The durable, weather-resistant 600D polyester fabric ensures this chair will last season after season. It’s available in both blue and pink color schemes.

If you’re not traveling to see family this Thanksgiving, hosting an RV Friendsgiving is a great alternative for a stress-free celebration. For those of you staying in RV parks or campgrounds near friends, you should know how to host a Friendsgiving gathering in your RV. 

How Many Friends Can You Host in Your RV?

First, you need to decide how many friends you’re comfortable hosting. This will largely be dictated by the size of your RV and the weather in your region. 

If you’re hosting a warm-weather Friendsgiving, we recommend popping out your RV awning and setting up for an outdoor dinner. That way, you’ll keep your RV kitchen dedicated to meal prep and cooking instead of trying to make enough space to cook, eat and entertain inside.

For those hosting Friendsgiving in a colder location, you may be more limited to hosting a smaller group. As a rule of thumb, we’d recommend keeping your gathering to a maximum of 5 to 6 friends if hosting inside your RV. 

When the weather turns cold outside, it doesn’t always mean it’s frightful. One of the best things about RVing is the ability to pack up and go wherever you like, whenever you like including during winter. In fact, many RV enthusiasts look forward to winter camping because of fewer crowds and empty roads. Thinking about taking the path less traveled for the holidays this year? Check out a few of these cozy winter wonderland campgrounds perfect for cuddling up with the people you love the most.

Sunny Acres RV Park

Las Cruces, New Mexico

Stay at Sunny Acres and make a trip to White Sands National Monument New Mexico, USA. Trade in white snow for white sand. Image by sunsinger from Shutterstock.

Located less than an hour away from White Sands National Monument, the Sunny Acres RV Park is a perfect choice for a mild winter wonderland campground. With temperatures hovering in the mid-60s, you’ll reach for your camera during the day and your hooded sweatshirt at night.

Campground Features:

Pets welcome (restriction of certain breeds)Enclosed dog runFree WiFi at 40 sites and park supportsCableRestroom and showersLaundry facilities

Recreation Options:

HorseshoesPickle BallHikingATV RidingOutdoor Games

Discounts Available: