Gifts for RV Owners That'll Put 'Em on the Road in Style

Have an avid RVer in your life and want to get them the perfect gift for making life on the road more fun and functional? It can be a tall order if you're not an experienced RV owner yourself. But fear not: With an eye toward finding products that add a dose of practicality, ease, or entertainment, Cheapism's RV Gift Guide includes items that take into account nearly every aspect of the journey. For more ideas, check out 32 RV Accessories to Make Road Life More Luxurious.

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$80 from the National Park Service
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RV owners are explorers by nature, and this pass lets them discover all of America's national parks, wildlife refuges, and many other government-run lands. If the RV enthusiast in your life is a senior, you can get a lifetime pass for $80 as well. (Here are 19 Money-Saving Tips for Visiting National Parks.)

$22-$25 from Amazon
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No matter how much RV owners paid for their awesome rig turned road home, they're still gonna spend some time outside: tending the fire, fiddling with connections, watching the sunset. These little camp stools come in really handy for things like that. They're easy to move around and don't take up much space when folded and stored. They come in four colors, and you can buy sets of two or four, too.

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$10 from Amazon
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This handsome book allows RVers to catalog their memories and make notes of things they liked — or didn't — about specific campgrounds. Were the bathrooms dirty? Did the camp store have tons of good stuff? Your RVers can jot it all down. There's also a maintenance log section in the back.

$43 and up from Chewy
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Many RVers want to take their pets camping, but knowing they can't take them on every excursion — hiking, dining out, etc. — presents a quandary. But leaving pets alone to wander in an RV? They might get anxious and destructive. This soft, folding crate solves that problem. It's lightweight, folds flat when not being used, and won't gouge any RV surfaces during setup. Comes in five sizes.

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$15 from Etsy
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It's a joke within the RV community that if your marriage can survive parking an RV, and especially a trailer, then it can survive anything. For the next time someone loses their cool in that process, there's this mea culpa mug: "Sorry for what I said while we were trying to park the camper."

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$32 from Amazon
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Sometimes it's nice to have a little something to do around camp, and this corn hole set is easy to set up and take down, and it stores in a carrying bag that will easily fit into an RV's exterior compartment. It can even be staked down in windy weather and comes with a two-year warranty (registration required).

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$40 from Amazon
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No RV should be without a handheld vacuum, and this one not only takes up little room, but it can be charged via USB, comes with a second filter, and includes a number of attachments designed to handle any mess or spill.

$170 from Amazon
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Plenty of campgrounds these days don't allow open fires, but some will let visitors use this fire pit that won't have embers and sparks flying out of it. The flames are adjustable and jump out of lava rocks for a nice flicker effect. Best of all, there's no need to drown a fire or bury the embers when it's time to hit the sack, and no one will go to sleep smelling like they just rolled out of a fireplace.

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$34 from Home Depot 
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After a long day of sightseeing and adventuring, RVers can come home to dinner already made with this portable, 1.5-quart slow cooker that can plug right into a 12-volt power outlet. It's got a plenty-long 6-foot power cord, and an additional stretch cord that secures the lid means it's even possible to slow cook while humming down the open road.

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$180 from Amazon
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Some RV owners like a little ambiance when they step out to admire the stars, and these lights are the coolest thing going for that. Via remote control, they can be set to 16 different colors, more than 120 color combinations, and effects such as color-changing and blinking. They have a timeout function, can be dimmed, and are weatherproof and impact resistant. If you want them Wi-Fi Alexa-enabled, you can get that, too — but for a higher $220 price tag.

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$50 from Amazon 
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Plenty of gear gets stashed in those upper cabinets, and, for the shorter among us, it can be very frustrating to find items or put things away. Solve that problem while also not taking up any more space with this handy, practical stool that folds into an easily stowable piece of equipment when not being used.

Price: $37 and up from Amazon
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Most RVers already have one of these mats for outside the RV, to minimize the amount of dirt, dust, and other debris tracked inside, but also for a dash of hominess outside. Many RVers own more than one, and these are more stylish than most. Choose from a few different patterns and two different sizes.

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$17 from Amazon
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This nine-piece set will never let RVers forget to lower their antenna, close their slideout, pull in stairs, and more. Two of the reminders are blank so they can be customized. These also are colorful and wrap conveniently around a steering wheel, so they're pretty much impossible to ignore.

$27 from Amazon
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No doubt about it, traveling and/or living in an RV can get stinky, especially if kids and pets are part of the equation. This 15-pack not only helps remove odors, but the bags are neutral enough to blend in with any RV's décor, and they come with loops so they can be hung somewhere. They're also reusable for two years — just place them in the sun for a few hours to rejuvenate. Reviewers say they work great and make a (less stinky) difference.

$10 and up from Etsy
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Just because RVers don't pitch a tent doesn't mean they don't like to have a campfire (where allowed, of course). Throw one of these below the kindling and it'll be roaring in no time. They'll also take up very little of that precious RV storage space.

Price: $500 from Amazon
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If you know someone (or are someone) who RVs full time, this gadget can help increase a 4G LTE and 3G cell signal up to 74% farther. It works with most U.S. carriers, can be used whether driving or stopped, and comes with all installation parts. Translation: Fewer dropped calls, better audio quality, and faster downloads and uploads.

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$22 and up from Amazon
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Whether it's traveling in winter, having the AC blasting during a summer road trip, or someone finding themself in an unfortunate emergency situation, this blanket can come in handy. This fleece throw plugs into a rig's 12-volt outlet via an 8-foot power cord, is easily stowable, and comes in six different camper-appropriate colors and patterns.

$500 from Amazon
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RVs can't go everywhere cars do, and turning a huge rig around in a tight jam is a lot of trouble. So, it's important to have a navigation system that's customized for the right kind of vehicle, especially if trips take your RVers off the main highways. This bundle includes the GPS, a directory of RV parks and services, and can pair with a compatible smartphone. 

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$29 from Amazon
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This gadget requires a campground or RV park with decent Wi-Fi, but the Roku is one of Good Sam's favorite ways to stream content while on the road, noting that it's "easier to use and offers more channels" than a similar service like Google Chromecast. It also helps that it has a small footprint — always a concern in an RV.

$27 from Amazon
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Space is always at a premium when it comes to life on the road, so this set — BPA-free mixing bowls, colander, sieve, measuring cups and spoons, and spatula — is perfect for an RV kitchen. It's also colorful and cheerful, which is always a nice plus.

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$15 from Amazon
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Anyone who's ever camped knows how handy bungee cords are — mostly for battening down the hatches, so to speak. This set comes with a variety of sizes and the cords are color-coded by length for easy selection.

$179 from Amazon
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This portable, standalone hammock is perfect for outdoor naps on beautiful days. It comes with a pillow, shade canopy, and mesh storage space underneath. It can be set up or taken down in minutes, and everything folds neatly into a wheeled carrying case that can be stored in an exterior compartment.

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$70 from Cabela's
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Your RVers will always know the time and weather forecast without having to search for a phone in a cluttered RV. This can be wall-mounted or set on a table, and it tells the indoor and outdoor temperature, the forecast, and the time.

$230 from Cabela's
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Do you know someone who's usually the social butterfly of the RV park? They'll probably appreciate this portable ice maker. Features include the ability to make three different sized ice cubes in as little as seven minutes. That means the new friends in the next site over can swing by for unannounced cocktails anytime they want.

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$29 from West Path
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Every RV can use an extra blanket or two for chillier nights around a campfire or just in the rig itself. These are soft, come in lots of different colors and patterns, and are reasonably priced.

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$14 from Personalization Mall
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These white enamel and stainless camping mugs can be customized with a name on the front and two lines of message on the back.

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$12 from Natural Life
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This eclectic and colorful keychain — which reads "life is a journey ... enjoy the ride" — will be a fun addition to the many keys an RV owner usually carries around with them.

$18 from Cool Material
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When it gets dark out or the weather turns nasty, this 500-piece puzzle, which shows a plethora of camping equipment, might be a fun way to pass time inside the RV. 

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$28 from Cool Material
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No one should camp — yes, even in an RV — without a bandana close at hand. They help mask your face from camp smoke, make a handy camp towel, can be worn wet around the neck to cool off ... the list of uses is near endless. This four-piece set is 100% cotton and hand block printed.

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$24 from Cool Material
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This vintage-style candle smells of vetiver, pine needles, and sandalwood, and has a 45-hour burn time. It's made in the U.S., too. 

$20 from Amazon
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This cookbook, subtitled "Gourmet Grub for Campers, Road Trippers, and Adventurers," has won a number of awards and wins high remarks from reviewers.

$13 from Amazon
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And, if you imbibe, nothing settles a good camp meal like a tasty cocktail enjoyed in the great outdoors. This book of "easy, fun & delicious" drinks offers up recipes for backpacking, car camping, and cabin trips, but we think all would work in an RV. 

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$40 from Amazon
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This emergency assistance kit contains 110 pieces of equipment that could save the day (or even a life) on the road. It includes jumper cables, a tow trap, safety triangle, first aid items, and more.

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$15 from Amazon
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Wine can be a great reward for surviving the drive, the back-in, and setting up camp, but glass breaks easily in cramped quarters and outdoors, so a set of these would be a welcome gifts for any vino-drinking RVer.

$30 from Amazon
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This cotton-polyester blend hoodie proclaiming "life rocks when you home rolls" gets great reviews, comes in five colors, and five sizes.

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