60+ Epic RV Gift Ideas: Gifts for RV Owners They’ll Use and Love!
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Are you looking for RV gift ideas for your favourite RV Lovers? We’ve searched out the best, from the unique and fun, to the practical and personalized, recommended by RV owners themselves.
Whether you are looking for RV gift ideas for for those living their life on the road, or part-time RV travelers, it can be a challenge to know which gifts are worth taking up their valuable space.
Our guide will help you choose practical, unique, and fun RV gifts to suit your favourite RVer or family member, no matter what your budget.
Whether you are looking to impress your sweetie, buy for your mom and dad or even yourself (YES!), our guide will be sure to inspire some Happy Campers.
Ready for some fun, practical & budget friendly gifts for RV owners? Let’s go!
Quick Picks – Top 5 Best Gift Ideas for Rvers
Don’t have time to read the whole post. We’ve got you covered!
Here are our top 5 most popular ideas:
- Best for RV Campers – Portable propane fire pit: Have a campfire & warmth anytime, anywhere
- Best for Serious RVers – Annual US National Parks Pass – let them see all the sites, all year round.
- Best RV gifts for kids – Fire Kids Pro Tablet – Give the gift of endless, games, movies, books, & learning opportunities on the go. (And a Sand-Free RV Mat for the parents, to keep them sane). For the littlest ones on your crew, this Tent Mouse, RV Mouse book.
- Best Gifts under $25 – Quick Dry Towels or our favourite Turkish Beach Towels, in fun colours and patterns.
- Best RV Gift idea for Dog Owners – Portable dog paw cleaner; help keep their home clean.
GUIDE TO THE BEST GIFTS FOR RV OWNERS
With all that is going on in the world, people are taking to their campervans, RVs and tents and hitting the open road to National Parks like Zion and out of the way camping spots.
It’s the perfect time to stock up on some practical and fun gifts for RV owners.
These make great gifts for new RV owners, for Christmas Gifts or a Birthday Gift for friends and loved ones.
RV GIFT IDEAS FOR EVERY BUDGET
1. Space Saving Kitchen Gadgets
Grab a 5 pack of space saving kitchen gadgets that lie flat in a nesting position. Handy tools in small sizes for RV living.
2. Hammock
Lying in a hammock is another popular pastime with camper owners of all ages. Many an hour I have spent relaxing in hammock’s on outdoor adventures in my youth and as an adult.
Choose one with a stand, for a hammock that can be used anywhere.
3. HitchSafe Key Vault
This HitchSafe Key Vault, is a cool RV accessory that solves a common RV safety problem.
Finding safe spots to keep your keys and valuables can be a challenge while RVing. Keep your credit cards, keys, valuables safe inside this the secure metal hold. Lock combination can be changed to any code you’d like.
4. RV Mat or Rug
An RV has a much smaller living space than your home, so an outside RV rug can extend their living space available. Most RVers like to spend a lot of time outdoors, and most of our RV friends have one.
If your rv lover has kids, an RV door mat is even more important, to help keep the dirt out . A themed welcome mat can put a smile on anyone’s face, and help keep the sand, dirt, and debris out of the RV.
5. Leatherman Multi-tool
Eighteen tools in one, a Leatherman is the perfect gift for the handy RVer who likes to DIY.
6. Camping Bucket Light
Great gift to light up the campsite. A LED Camping Bucket Light is multipurpose. You can place it outside the RV or on a picnic table, take it on a walk to the bathroom or even on your patio at home
7. Instant Pot
Save them space & time with an Instant Pot the ultimate kitchen accessory. RV owners need to save space, and any kitchen appliance that can do double or triple duty is a bonus.
8. Kids Walkie Talkies
Walkie Talkies for kids will be a hit too. Let kids feel some independence and live their best kid adventure life with some Walkie Talkies.
You may also like to check out our post on the best Walkie Talkies for road trips.
9. Campervan Mug Set
A personalized camper mug set adds a special touch to your RV gifts especially for those hard to shop for peeps. You can grab a set for one person or two with sweet mugs, coasters, coffee maker and card.
Best RV Themed Gifts Under $25
Not just for Christmas stocking stuffers, and the holiday season. RV Campers will enjoy these high quality, useful and fun RV Gifts under $25 all year round. Help them live their next RV adventure with the perfect present.
10. Camping & RV Planner
Give the gift of a thousand stress-free & fun rv & camping trips.
Whether they’re avid RV campers or going for the first time, these camping printables are a great way to organize their trip. So they can just relax and enjoy their time with family and friends.
11. Bees Wax Food Wrap
Bees Wax Food Wraps are an eco-friendly alternative for food storage that takes up way less space than traditional plastic wrap. It’s also reuseable so better for the environment.
Or try these Bee’s Wraps off Amazon.
12. Dish Towel – RV Themed Gifts
Camping themed dish towels would be a fun gift for Christmas, Mother’s or Father’s Day.
Ideal camping gifts for RV Lovers in your life, and a great gift for an rv kitchen. Up your gift game by personalizing them
13. Silicone Storage Bags
Continuing along the more eco-friendly gifts, silicone storage bags are handy for easily storing food, are reusable, and take up little space when not in use.
14. MudBuster Portable Dog Paw Cleaner
Favorite RV family have a pup? This life saving portable dog paw cleaner will help them keep their RV clean, and muddy paw free.
15. Compact Folding Step Stool
This compact folding step stool is an incredibly useful and practical gift to give RV owners. It will be well used to help reach awnings, and make getting in and out of the RV easier.
Plus it folds down to fit in tight spaces.
16. Quick Dry Towels
Quick Dry Towels are a hit with RVers of all ages. They are you guessed it, quick to dry, take up less space, plus come in many fun colors and patterns.
Or choose a wildly patterned sand proof quick dry beach blanket. We take our quick dry towels on all our travels.
17. Wine Tumblers – Yeti
Insulated wine tumblers with lids are the perfect gift for wine loving RVers.
The lid provides extra protection against spills, which in small spaces can be handy. Or prevents ash or dirt from falling in their drink around the campfire.
18. Headlamp
This headlamp makes a great, useful gift for people who own campers and their kids!
Shed light on the darkness when reading, or walking the campsite at night. Get them ready for the next camping trip.
GIFTS FOR RV CAMPERS – KITCHEN GADGETS
RV Campers have unique requirements for kitchen gadgets due to space constraints. Our RV gadget gifts for the kitchen section gives you some idea of the most popular, useful and space saving gadgets RVers love.
19. Collapsible Dish Tub
While a collapsible dish tub doesn’t seem like the most exciting idea on the list, this one does come in many fun colours.
Plus there are times when RVers won’t have sewer and water hook up, so dishes must still get done.
Coffee / Espresso Maker
I don’t know about you, but I can’t live without my coffee. My family and I have tried many portable solutions for our outdoor adventures.
Here are our favorite portable coffee makers from the small collapsible coffee dripper, to a small espresso machine for the coffee fiend who can’t miss out on their espresso drinks.
Add a bag or two of our and you’ll be their favourite forever.
20. Coffee Dripper – Sea to Summit X-Brew
This Sea to Summit silicone coffee dripper makes a delicious pour over brew, and collapses down flat to save space.
21. STARESSO Portable Espresso Machine
Give the gift of delicious espresso drinks on the road.
This Staresso Espresso Machine is compact, easy to use, and is pumped by hand, so you don’t need electricity. Use grounds or pods. An awesome RV travelers gift.
22. Breville Bambino Plus Espresso Machine
This smaller Breville Espresso Machine is ideal for full-time RVers, with a bit more space. Or those who are die hard espresso fans who want the perfect espresso drinks on the road no matter what.
23. Immersion Blender
Looking for an essential space saving kitchen RV gadget gift? An immersion blender is ideal, as there is no room for a large blender in an RV.
A hand held blender is perfect for making smoothies, soups, salad dressings, sauces and more, which can be easily tucked away after use.
24. Collapsible Measuring Cups
Listed as a top RV gadget, these collapsible measuring cups are a useful, colourful addition to the kitchen.
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PRACTICAL GIFTS FOR RV LOVERS(That aren’t boring!)
Practical RV Gifts don’t have to be boring. Here are a few RV essentials that make useful ideas. Whether you are looking for fun RV accessories, ways to help keep their RV life safer,
25. Berkey Water Filter
Staying hydrated and having access to clean water on the go is peace of mind (and body).
Berkey Water Filters are one of the most highly recommended and popular water filtration systems for RVers. It filters out bacteria, lead, and contaminates.
26. Easy Tire Changes – Tandem Changing Ramp
Make it easy for RVers to fix a flat with this great tool, Tandem Tire Changing Ramp. As at some time it’s bound to happen.
Drive the good tire up on the ramp, which takes the pressure off the tire that needs to be changed. No need to empty out any gear, or take out a jack.
27. Portable Propane Fire Pit
A portable propane fire pit makes it so easy to enjoy a warm, smokeless fire, where you can’t light wood. Practical gifts don’t have to be cold.
Light a fire in the great outdoors, and bring some heat to their outdoor living space.
28. LED Rope Lights
LED Rope Lights make fun practical gifts that you’ll find at many a campsite.
They can be laid out on the ground, or strung up on your awning to add a bit more light at night. Plus they come in different colours, for a festive look.
29. Solar String Lights & Charger
These MPOWERD rechargeable solar string lights are cool as the sun recharges them, plus it has the added bonus of being able to charge your devices. Two-in-one fun!
30. Portable Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker
Bring the party on the road, with a Portable Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker.
With a handy clip, you can hang it up anywhere for 10+ hours of play in any weather.
31. Benchmark Road & Recreation Maps
Road & recreation maps are an essential RV vacation tool.
They highlight information like backcountry roads, campgrounds & RV parks, points of interest, golfing, and boating locations. Available in US States and many US National Park areas.
Perfect for times when cell service is spotty.
32. Outdoor Essentials – Camp Life Crate
Whether you like to rough it, or glamp it up in your van / RV the Camp Life Crate will help you live your best RV life. Outdoor essentials include supplies, decor, food, and gear.
33. Roadside Emergency Kit
A Roadside Emergency Kit will help give you and your RVer peace of mind, knowing they will be prepared.
While it doesn’t contain everything an RV traveller will need, it does a good job of covering the basics with a first aid kits, jumper cables, strong towing cable, multipurpose tool and more.
34. Camper Stove Cover
Stove covers are great for tiny spaces, as they add extra counter top space. This one can also be used as a serving tray.
35. RV Gift Basket Ideas – Zero Waste Camping Essentials
Zero Waste Camping Essentials, are the perfect gift for your eco-concious RVer. Package them up in a sustainable & resuable container, for a thoughtful RV basket gift.
36. Sand-Free RV Mat
A Sand-Free RV Mat is a fantastic addition for the patio space under their awning.
Clean, dirt free spaces are a must, and this one allows wind and sun through it so it’s also less likely to kill grass underneath.
37. Pendleton Wool Blanket
Year round RV Campers will appreciate a 100% wool blanket to wrap around themselves by the fire or cozy up with in bed.
I love that this line celebrates USA National Parks, in this case Grand Canyon. While a bit more on the pricier side, it’s a gift that will last a lifetime.
38. National Parks Pass
Many RV enthusiasts and full-timers love the outdoors and exploring National Parks surrounding them. An annual America the beautiful park pass will be a gift that keeps on giving the whole year.
Pick out a USA vinyl sticker map or complete National Park stickers to go with it, and your favourite RV traveller can keep track of all the places they’ve been that year.
Looking for National Park ideas? Check out:
39. RV Gift Basket
One of the best RV gift ideas is to make up a gift basket full of useful things, that don’t take up too much space & easy storage such as
- First Aid Kit
- Bungee Cords
- Gift Cards
- Card Games
FUN AND UNIQUE GIFTS FOR RV ENTHUSIASTS
Personalized RV Gifts
Personalized RV gifts add that extra thoughtful touch, that celebrate your friends or family’s love of the RV lifestyle. Here are a few gift ideas I love (and would love to receive myself).
If you are looking for hard to buy for gifts for RV enthusiasts, you’ve come to the right place.
40. Personalized Decal
Wow the RV Lovers in your life with a personalized decal for their vehicle(s).
They make great RV gifts.
41. Welcome Flag
A personalized travel flag or a welcome flag makes for a fabulous gift for friends and family who are RV owners.
42. Customizable RV Travel Journal
Help your RV friends keep their travel memories alive with a customizable travel journal. Choose the font, picture and words. Ideal for retirees, travelers, couples and happy campers of all ages.
43. RV Log Book
The Ultimate RV Log Book to let RV travelers record all the important info on the campsites they’ve visited over the years.
Keep track of all the great and not so great spots with an easy to reference system for both Canada and the US. A great gift idea to keep all the memories of RV living alive in years to come.
44. RV Themed Clothing
RV and Camping themed clothing is a great RV gift idea for someone who has everything. What RV Owner wouldn’t want some cute themed clothing to wear.
👉 Check out my Etsy gift guide list for more awesome and unique RV & Camping themed gifts for the whole family.
ESSENTIAL GIFTS FOR RVERS
People who own and travel by RV prefer items that are multipurpose and help contribute to their unique RV lifestyle.
Here is a list of the best gift ideas for RV Owners who are looking to camp out full or part time.
45. Screened Tent
A screened in gazebo tent can help your favourite RV camper beat the heat and avoid the inevitable bugs, plus give more outdoor space to hang out in. Digital nomads will appreciate this space to set up an office in.
Choose one that is easy to set up, and take down that doesn’t let those pesky noseeums.
46. Kindle & Book Subscriptions
Give the gift of thousands of adventures in one tiny portable e-reader, like our family favourite Kindle Paperwhite. Because one thing is for certain, there is definitely not room for a library of books in an RV.
Do they already have en e-reader? A gift membership to Audible or a gift Kindle Unlimited Membership would be a delightful and entertaining RV present for them to enjoy in the months to come
Portable RV Grills
Grills are a must have camping accessory, and make a super useful gift for those that love to get their grill-on while RV camping. Cooking outside is preferred in warm summer weather.
A portable grill makes an awesome July 4th or Father’s Day present or a family trip to local National Parks. Here are a two of the best portable RV grills in varying sizes and power points to suit everyone’s needs.
47. Cuisinart Petit Portable Tabletop Gas Grill
RV living at its finest. If you are looking to choose a small, table top grill, that is easy to pack up (fits in a rubbermaid container), than the Cuisinart Petit Portable Tabletop Gas Grill is a highly respected choice. It’s features:
- 5,500 BTU, propane grill
- 145-square-inch grilling area
- compact, legs fold in, with carrying handle
48. Coleman Road Trip Grill LXE
The Coleman Road Trip LXE is a collapsible grill that can be put up, or away in seconds. Features include:
- Up to 11,000 BTU, propane grill
- 2 adjustable burners & 221 sq. in grilling area
- Push button ignition
- Slide out table for more space
Don’t forget to include some high quality Grilling Utensils.
RV Camping Gift Ideas for Organization
An organized RV makes for happy campers. Small space means there’s less room to make a mess, and things can get crazy faster than you want. Here are some fantastic RV organization storage hacks that will please your friends and family.
49. Bedside Storage
Storage is at a premium in an RV or Camper, so anything that can help keep things organized like a bedside organizer caddy makes a great present. Keep a tablet, cell phone, and all essentials within arms reach.
50. Toiletry Kit
A toiletry kit is essential for those times your full or part time RVers don’t have hookups, and need to use the shower facilities at the campground. Choose one that lies flat to take up less space, and has a hanging hook.
51. Packing Cubes
Packing cubes and organizers are favourites around here to keep clothes, laundry and small items, organized in small spaces.
52. Walkie Talkies
This two-way radio is an awesome gift for RV travellers who also bring their own car alongside their camper van.
Stay in touch as you travel the byways, highways. This is especially useful for mountainous or other areas that have no or limited cell coverage.
53. Foldable Camping Table
A foldable camping table is a versatile gift for rv enthusiasts that will be used for years to come. They can set it out as a kids craft table, card table or as a dinner or a potluck table.
KID-FRIENDLY RV CAMPING GIFTS
Let’s not forget the RV loving kids.
We have a comprehensive Camping Gift Guide for Kids. But we’ll highlight a few of our favourite and fun kid-friendly, rv inspired gifts here.
54. Rainbow Sporks Set
I am loving this rainbow coloured set. A knife, fork and spoon in one.
Sporks are perfect utensil for families and they take up less space. Is it a spoon, is it a fork? Besides “sporks” is a fun word to say. They would make a great kids road trip gift.
55. Walkie Talkies
Walkie Talkies for kids will be a hit too. Let kids feel some independence and live their best kid adventure life with some Walkie Talkies.
You may also like to check out our post on the best Walkie Talkies for road trips.
Subscription Boxes for Kids
All good things in life are wild and free. Warmth from campfires, swinging in a hammock, walking in the woods. Help your children live out their best life in the wild. Plus activities to keep them entertained indoors when the weather turns bad, or they need a quiet activity.
56. Green Kids Crafts
Green Kids Crafts are perfect when you want to bring fun activities to keep your kids entertained on the road or at camp, but don’t want the work of putting all the materials together.
Easy for the parents, so fun for the kids, they’ll forget they’re learning. Fun for home & on the road.
RV & Camping Themed Books & Activities
57. Kids Fire Tablet
A Fire Kids Tablet will allow your favourite kids to bring music, games, books, audible books, and educational content along in one (almost) indestructible device. This a great alternative to physical books as RV families are always looking for ways to save space and weight.
- Check out the Fire Tablet for ages 3-7
- Check out the Fire Kids Pro Tablet for ages 6-12
58. America’s National Parks
Lonely Planet’s America’s National Parks book is a great addition to a kids library for inspiration to visit National Parks.
Full of awesome facts and gorgeous pictures this will inspire your kids curiosity and excitement about exploring nature around them.
59. Goodnight Campsite
For the littlest ones on your crew, Goodnight Campsite highlights RV’s so is a fun option for RV families.
This book follows visitors as they explore the nature park where they are staying during the day (hiking, biking, fishing) and their campsite at night.
60. Tent Mouse, RV Mouse
We also love her Tent Mouse, RV Mouse, a modern twist on the old Aesop’s fable The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse.
One mouse loves being outdoors in his tent close to nature, the other prefers the safety of the RV. Both learn it’s ok to like different things and spend time camping.
61. National Parks Journal
National Parks Journal from Acadia to Zion to record all their adventures in US parks.
Each park has 2 pages to write all their memories and space for a National Park stamp.
62. Bushcraft 101
Learn Wilderness Survival Tips with Bushcraft 101 which covers the 5Cs of Survivability. Cutting tools, covering, combustion devices, containers, and cordages.
63. Happy Camper Coloring Book
Happy Camper Coloring Book for relaxing, enjoyable artistic activities.
👉 Need ideas to keep young kids happy & busy? Check out these mess free road trip activity ideas for toddlers and preschoolers.
Epic RV Gift Ideas: Gifts For RV Owners
Now you have some fun, unique and practical gift ideas that will fit into the RV lifestyle.
I hope our guide has been helpful. Have a favorite RV gift idea we missed? Let us know in the comments below, or connect with us on social media. We’d love to hear from you!
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I love my Yeti wine tumbler, even though we are not an RV family. I’ve never heard of the Bees Wax Food Wraps, but we are always looking for eco-friendly food storage products. I’ll check it out!
This is long list with very useful gift ideas. Great ideas!!