For all of us who have invested in some sort of RV to enhance our camping adventures, we’re enjoying a blend of both worlds—that wonderful outdoor life combined with a few comforts of having a home on the road. If you’re early in your RV journey or just looking for some solid upgrades to make this year, we’ve rounded up a handful of excellent products that will make your experience even better.
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All tested and approved, these upgrades are sure to help you achieve your camping goals. Whether that’s living off grid for longer, being more comfortable in extreme temperatures, or hauling more toys, you already have the RV, now make it work even better for you.
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BougeRV N-Type 12V/24V 200 Watt Bifacial 16BB Solar Panel
I recently mounted this BougeRV 200-watt solar panel on the roof of my family’s camper trailer to give us a power boost while boondocking. The panel comes in both a 12V and a 24V configuration, and you can bundle multiple panels together to create your perfect setup.
BougeRV’s 200-watt panel is compact (perfect for RV roofs) and offers a punch of power. It has an 80% bifacial gain, allowing it to capture energy from both sides. If you stationary mount the panels on a white roof, this feature allows the panel to capture reflected sunlight. The panel also boasts a 25% conversion rate.
I’m always looking for ways to travel farther and stay longer without having to find hook ups, and this solar panel is our latest step in creating a redundant, self-sufficient system for our RV. The price is right on this well-reviewed panel, and BougeRV offers a 10-year product warranty, as well as a 30-year performance warranty.
Let’s Go Aero Jack-It Double Bike Carrier System
Another way to upgrade your RV (trailers, in this case) is to add a double bike carrier that fits over your tongue jack. The Jack-It double bike carrier from Let’s Go Aero installs on the trailer’s tongue jack, allowing you to see the bikes in your rear-view mirror as you drive (because it’s between the vehicle and the trailer).
I love this upgrade, because it allows us to transport two bikes in a space that previously wasn’t used for anything. It’s nice to be able to keep an eye on the bikes as you’re traveling on the highway, and the carrier can stay installed on the trailer indefinitely—one less thing to put on and take off during camping-trip prep and clean up.
BougeRV PC35 PRO 3500BTU Portable Air Conditioner
BougeRV now offers a portable air conditioning unit that can come in handy for many different scenarios. For those camping in RVs, vans, trucks/cars, and tents (when used properly), this handy unit can cool you off in a pinch, making your warm-weather camping trips way more comfortable than they would be otherwise.
The PC35 Pro Portable Air Conditioner offers 3,500 BTU of refrigerant-based cooling, uses 274 watts of power, and weighs 22 pounds. BougeRV’s PRO unit runs on R290 refrigerant, which is a low-GWP (Global Warming Potential) solution that doesn’t sacrifice cooling power.
BougeRV’s PC35 Pro is also IPX5-rated—perfect for outdoor use. The company also offers a two-year product warranty.
OGERY Solar Camping String Lights
Looking for a less-expensive way to spruce up your RV? The easiest upgrade in the world would be adding solar-powered string lights to your setup. I truly enjoy this set, which includes nearly 50 feet of LED lights and 11 lighting modes. This set from OGERY also doubles as a portable USB power bank.
Built for the outdoors, OGERY’s string light set is waterproof, portable, and easy to set up and take down. My kids get a kick out of hanging the lights up inside our camper trailer, but they’re also a wonderful addition to your awning and outdoor area.
What RV upgrades have you made recently that you highly recommend?
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