Our Purchases: RV Living
In preparation for living, working and staying healthy on the road, I spent countless hours researching, comparing, ordering, troubleshooting, testing and returning products. It was literally my part time job for almost half a year. And to this day our arsenal of "stuff" continues to evolve as we spend more and more time on the move.
If you'd like to benefit from all of my sweat, blood and due-diligent tears, here's your chance.
On this page you'll find almost every single item we've ever purchased that relates to RV Living.
If it's here, that means we were satisfied with it and it ended up being useful in some way.
If it didn't really work for us, or it downright sucked, you won't see it here.
From one-off cool little knick knacks (like these embroidered Abarth seat-belt cushions) to full blown project master part lists (like the ones here) everything on this page has our stamp of approval.
Plus, any time you actually click a link and make a purchase, you're helping to support ATSWG by earning us a sweet commission!
Win. Win. Win. - Michael Gary Scott
(NOTE: This list is a constant WORK IN PROGRESS so if you don't see what you're looking for, have specific questions, or even find a link that's no longer working, feel free to shoot us an email at atswego@gmail.com or submit a message HERE and we'll get back with you as soon as we can.)
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Safety
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitor System)
TST FLOW THRU TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitor System) with 4 to 12 Sensors
Allows us to monitor the pressure and temperature of all tires on the RV and truck in real-time and alerts if there are any issues.
Digital Tire Pressure Gauge
Digital Tire Pressure Gauge with Backlit LCD and Flashlight
We use this primarily on travel days for quickly confirming the pressure of all 12 of our tires (6 on the rig & 6 on the truck) before hitting the road.
RV-Safe Tire Inflator with 60ft hose
VIAIR 450P-RVS Automatic 12-volt Portable Tire Inflator – 130 PSI – 100% Duty Cycle
Used to keep our RV and truck tires topped off (can handle the 110 PSI needed on our rig). Also includes 60ft of air hoses so we can reach every tire with ease.
Extended Reach Dual Head Air Chuck
Milton 1/4″ FNPT Extended Reach Dual Head Air Chuck
This allows us to better reach the tire stems on both the inner and outer tires on the rear of the dually. We’re able to add air without this, but it takes a bit longer and we get a lot dirtier.
Wireless RV Backup Camera System
Furrion Vision S 4.3 Inch Wireless RV Backup System with Rear Sharkfin Camera – Infrared Night Vision and Wide Viewing Angle
We primarily use this for seeing behind the RV during travel, which helps a ton when changing lanes on the highway. But it’s also very helpful for backing up and navigating at slow speeds.
Two-Way Weather Radios
Midland 36 Channel FRS Two-Way Radios – Up to 30 Mile Range Walkie Talkie – NOAA Weather Scan + Alert
We use these for quick communication with one another when parking or navigating the rig in tight quarters & also for severe weather alerts.
Coated & Coiled Pin Box Breakaway Cable
Fastway Zip 6 Foot Coated & Coiled Pin Box Breakaway Cable
We replaced the stock pin box breakaway cable with this one, which is coiled & coated, allowing it to always stay taught and hold up better in weather.
Propane Shut Off Safety Device
GasStop Propane Shut Off – ACME Style
These protect both of our propane tanks from catastrophic gas leaks if any propane line was to be damaged or completely severed in a tire blowout, wreck or any other unfortunate event.
High Visibility Safety Vest
High Visibility Safety Vest with Reflective Strips
We have these in the truck for any time we may need to pull over and get out near the road. The bright colors and reflective strips insure we’re highly visible to oncoming traffic.
Reflective Triangle Kit
Warning Triangle Kit – DOT Approved 3PK – Reflective Road Safety
We keep these in the truck in case we need to pull over on the road for a substantial period of time. We’ve also used them for increased visibility while overnighting in a parking lot so we aren’t accidentally hit.
LED Roadside Emergency Flares
LED Emergency Road Flares – Roadside Safety Beacons with Strobe Light, Magnetic Base & Upright Stand
We keep these in the truck in case we need to pull over on the road for a substantial period of time and need increased visibility at night or during bad weather.
Large Heavy Duty Wheel Chocks
Set of 2 Heavy Duty Wheel Chocks – Heavy Weighted Nylon Rubber Wedges with Eyebolts
We always use these during hitching, unhitching and while stationary to prevent the RV from rolling forward or back, especially on any sort of incline.
Roadside Emergency Tire Repair Kit
Universal Heavy Duty Roadside Emergency Tire Repair Kit
We keep this in the truck as another “just-in-case” item. It can be used for an emergency tire repair if we were unable to use a spare for some reason.
Glass Breaker with Seat Belt Cutter Tool
Car Emergency Escape Tool 2-Pack with Safety Hammer, Window Glass Breaker & Seat Belt Cutter
We keep one of these in each of the vehicles as a just-in-case item. It can be used to break glass and cut seatbelts in an emergency situation.
First Aid Kit
Be Smart Get Prepared First Aid Kit – 250 Piece Set
We keep this on hand for those “just-in-case” moments and have already used multiple bandaids, burn cream, antibiotic ointment and the tweezers 😉
Add-On Fire Extinguishers
FIRST ALERT Fire Extinguisher
Our rig did come stock with a couple of fire extinguishers but we added on a few more just to be safe.
Front & Interior Dash Camera
Vantrue N2 Pro Dual 1080P Dash Cam – Front and Inside with Infrared Night Vision – 24hr Motion Detection Parking Mode – Auto Accident Record
We have one in each vehicle. Not only does it record the interior and exterior of the vehicle during driving, but it also detects and records any motion inside and out while parked, providing an additional layer of security monitoring.
Dash Cam Permanent Hardwire Kit
Vantrue 11.5ft Mini USB Dash Cam Permanent Hardwire Kit
We used these kits to wire the dash cam power cords directly to our fuse panels so they don’t need to be plugged into a 12v socket and the cords are hidden and out of the way.
Dash Cam GPS Antenna
Vantrue Dash Cam GPS Receiver Module – Mini USB Port – Suction Cup Mount
This allows our vehicle location and speed data to be attached to all footage, which may prove helpful as evidence in the case of a possible incident.
MicroSD Memory Card for Dash Cam
Samsung PRO Endurance 128GB 100MB/s (U1) MicroSDXC Memory Card
This is the memory card we use for both dash cams as it’s designed for heavy continuous usage situations like recording simultaneous front and back 1080p clips 24/7.
EMS Surge & Electrical Protector
Progressive Industries HW50C Hardwired EMS Surge & Electrical Protection- 50 Amps
This protects our entire electrical system and all of our appliances from any sort of power surges, voltage drops, or even if we plug into a power pedestal that has been incorrectly wired.
Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detector
First Alert Combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detector
Our rig did come stock with a couple of detectors but we added on a few more across the entire rig for additional coverage and redundancy.
Heavy Duty Elbow Length Gloves
26-inch Nitrile X-Large Elbow Length Chemical Resistant Yellow Gloves
We use these for any exceptionally messy or harsh jobs that we may come across. They have a textured grip and are also nice and thick for protection from cuts and punctures.
Nitrile Disposable Gloves
NitriPride Nitrile Exam Gloves – Large – 100 Count
We use these for fueling the truck (diesel pump handles are notoriously oily) and for handling sewer components. We prefer powder free and easy on/off. These are the best we’ve found.
5 Gallon Jerrycan Water Filter System
LIFESAVER Expedition Jerrycan Military-Grade Water Filtration System (20,000UF)
We use this for filtering drinking water when we have no access to bottled water. Reduces viruses, bacteria, cysts and parasites by 99.9% or greater from even the dirtiest of water.
6LB Fireman's Axe
6LB Fireman’s Axe
We keep this in our bedroom so if there were ever a situation where we might get trapped for whatever reason, we can use this to chop a hole in the roof or wall. It’s also useful for chopping wood.
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