Getting the travel trailer is just the beginning. Once you have your trailer it’s time to accessorize and customize. Having the right gear can make camping a much more enjoyable experience. Here is the gear we use with our Jay Feather Micro 171BH travel trailer.
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RV Essentials
Leveling
Water
Water Filter
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Any time we put water in the trailer we use a water filter. And we get a new filter each year.
Water Pressure Regulator
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This allows you to control the water pressure so none of the plumbing gets damaged.
Sewer
Electrical
Safety
TST 507 TPMS
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This is a tire pressure monitoring system that alerts you if the tire pressure is too low or too high.
Outside the Trailer
Outdoor Rug
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We love this outdoor rug. It’s lightweight, easy to clean, and keeps dirt out of the trailer.
At the Campfire
Fire Poker
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Instead of finding the perfect poking stick at every campsite we now just carry a fire poker.
Roasting Sticks
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These bamboo sticks are perfect for kids to roast marshmallows and don’t get hot like metal ones.
Popcorn Handle Extender
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This jiffy pop handle extender is the best way to cook popcorn over the campfire.
Propane Fire Pit
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This fire pit creates warm fires with ease. It’s great for burn bans and any time you want a quick fire.
Radiate Campfire
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This is basically a large candle that can create a campfire. We keep this on hand for emergencies.
Blackstone Cooking
Accessory Kit
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These will get you started on the Blackstone. We use these squirt bottles and spatulas every time we cook on the Blackstone.
Large Squirt Bottles
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We use these extra large squirt bottles for pancake mix. They also work well for sauces and marinades.
Basting Dome
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This basting dome helps create an oven-like atmosphere. The square shape is easy to fit in a corner to save space.
Warming Rack
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This can add another layer to the Blackstone. It works nice to toast buns and keep items warm.
Rectangular Rack
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This rack fits under the basting dome but also works well as a trivet to set hot dishes.
Rectangular Pot
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This stainless steel pan works great as a pot. The shape tucks nicely into a corner.
17 inch Bag
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This carrying case fits the 17 inch Blackstone perfectly. It makes it easy to travel with.
22 inch Blackstone
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This is the size of our current Blackstone and it is perfect for a family of four.
Quick Connect Adapter
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This adapter allows the Blackstone to connect to the trailer Quick Connect port.
Solar Upgrades
Battle Born Lithium Batteries
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These LiFePO4 lithium batteries give more power, without taking more space.
Victron BMV 712 Battery Monitor
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This battery monitor makes it easy to see how much life you have left on your batteries.
Victron MultiPlus Inverter Charger
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The MultiPlus 3000 Inverter Charger charges the batteries and powers every outlet.
MPPT Controller
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The 100/50 MPPT controller is a fast and efficient device for the solar panels to charge batteries.
Cerbo GX
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This is the brains of the solar system. The devices all connect to it so it’s easy to monitor.
Cerbo GX Touch 70
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This screen displays data from the Cerbo GX. It makes it easy to monitor and make changes.
Lynx Distributor
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The Victron Lynx Distributor bus bar is where most of the cables ran to and also stores fuses.
Fuses, Cables, Tools
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We have a full list of every fuse, cable, tool, and conduit we used to complete the solar upgrade.
Portable Solar Panel
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This plugs into the solar-on-side connection and is nice to have in case extra power is needed.
PEX Plumbing Tools
The following tools are all worth keeping in the trailer in case you have an issue with the PEX water lines.
RV Organization
Fabric Storage Bins
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These fit under the bathroom counter and under the dinette benches. And they can be unfolded when needed.
Pantry Shelves
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These shelves work well in the cabinets above the dinette and provide a second storage layer.
Interior Accessories
Laundry Bag
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It’s nice to keep a laundry bag in the trailer. Even if it isn’t used on the trip it’s used to unload.
USB Cables
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We always keep USB cables in the trailer. They’re nice to have on hand when you need them.
Trailer Upgrades
Entry Window
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If your trailer came with frosted glass in the entry door replace it with this. It’s a great upgrade.
Digital Thermostat
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The digital thermostat is super simple to use and it’s nice to see the exact temperature inside.
DVD Player
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This is powered by USB. The USB port on the 12 volt TV can power this so it works off-grid.
Blue Puck Lights
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The blue light on these is perfect for coming in at night. We can see without attracting bugs.
USB Charger Socket
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We added this in the headboard of the main bed so we had more USB ports off-grid.
USB Nightlight
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These nightlights plug into USB. They are perfect for the bunks and work even off-grid.
Vent Cover
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These covers allow your fans to be open and running any time even while raining and driving.
Kitchen Upgrades
Paper Towel Holder
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This magnetic towel holder can connect to the hood so it’s easy to access paper towels.
Dish Drying Rack
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This collapsible dish drying rack is easy to store under the sink for when you need it.
Collapsible Bin
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These are convenient to have around. They can fit under the dish drying rack and are nice to carry food items outside to cook.
Sink Basin
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This folding sink basin makes it easy to catch your gray water and dispose it outside your rig.
Coffee Canister
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This keeps our coffee fresh so we can grind it before we leave and still enjoy fresh tasting coffee.
Bed Upgrades
Mattress Topper
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This 3-inch gel mattress topper worked on the front bed for two years. Now it’s split in half and on the bunk beds.
Zippered Mattress Cover
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This zippered mattress cover we used to combine the original mattress with half of the queen mattress topper.
Extra Bunk Blankets
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These Kelty blankets work great on the bunks. And they roll up small enough to fit under the dinette benches on warm nights.
Bathroom Upgrades
Quick Dry Towels
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These towels are great to have in the trailer. They take up no space and they dry fast. They’re perfect for the beach or the shower.
Shower Closet Conversion
Collapsible Clothes Organizer
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We use these to pack the kid’s clothes. They collapse for travel and can hang.
Large Shoe Organizer
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This shoe organizer worked well. It was too large for us but could also be nice for random items.
Small Shoe Organizer
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We prefer this small shoe organizer because it fits what we need and gives more space.
Lights
USB Flashlights
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These flashlights work well and are rechargeable via USB. We charge them before each trip.
Red Light Flashlight
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This flashlight is red so it doesn’t affect your vision while looking at the night sky.
Solar String Lights
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These lights can be charged via USB or solar. They change colors and are a nice touch at camp.
Entertainment
Soccer Nets
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These collapse flat. The nets are great to keep the ball in the campsite and out of poison oak.
Harmonica
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This harmonica is specifically for kids and has a lower volume. It’s nice around the campfire.
Games
Nut Nut Squirrel
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This game is extremely simple. Simple enough that a 3-year-old can play yet entertaining for an adult.
Books
These are our favorite books to take camping to read to the kids.
Traveling with Kids
Puke Bags
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These are great to keep in the car in case the kids feel sick. Pulling over while towing isn’t always an option.
Headphones
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These headphones can have a microSD card inserted so they can listen to music with no devices and no cables.