Gear Reviews page is where we share the equipment, tools, and travel essentials that help make our adventures smoother, easier, and a lot more fun. Over the years we’ve tested plenty of gear—on cruise ships, in campgrounds, on trails, and everywhere in between—and we enjoy passing along what’s worked well for us (and what hasn’t). From RV accessories and campsite must‑haves to travel gadgets and packing favorites, these reviews come from real‑world use, not just unboxing.
If you’re getting ready for a trip or simply looking for ideas to upgrade your setup, we hope you’ll explore the posts here. Each review includes honest impressions, practical tips, and the little details we wish we’d known before buying. Take a look around and see what might help make your next adventure even better.
Gear Reviews Posts
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What Camper Should I Buy
We enjoy visiting RV shows. It’s fun browsing all the latest camper models. We often get asked ‘what camper should I buy?’ or ‘what is the best RV?’. After camping for over 15 years, we decided to create this guide to help you pick the right RV camper for you. You might dream of camping…
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TST 507 TPMS Update
We have been using our TST 507 TPMS for several years and wanted to provide a long-term review update. We still love our TST but wanted to share a few things we’ve learned. In case you need it, here is our original TST 507 Tire Pressure Monitor Review. We Like It After using the TST…
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Arvika Bike Rack Ramp
Arvika has introduced a new feature to ease loading bicycles on their bike rack – the Arvika Bike Rack Ramp. With this accessory, you can roll your bike on a ramp rather than lift it onto the rack. Arvika Bike Rack We love having our bikes when we go camping. Most of the places we…
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Garmin Dash Cam Questions
We reviewed the Garmin Dash Cam 57 for our truck and travel trailer. After we posted our review, we got a lot of great dash cam questions. We thought we’d take a few minutes to share a few things we learned since publishing that review and answer some of the most frequently asked questions. Our…
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Measuring Tongue Weight
Measuring your travel trailer with a tongue weight scale is an important step to ensure a safe and fun drive to the campground. Measuring tongue weight will help you to load your camper and tow vehicle effectively. Measuring Tongue Weight Video We share some tips for ensuring a smooth trip in our measuring tongue weight…
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Furrion Travel Trailer Backup Camera Review
We tested the Furrion Vision S travel trailer backup camera. This is a helpful RV gear addition that may make backing your camper a bit easier. We hope you enjoy our Furrion backup camera review. Why Add a Travel Trailer Backup Camera Part of RV life is having to back your camper. Many campsites are…
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8 Great RV Bike Rack Options
We love having bikes when we camp. We share some great RV bike rack options and ways to bring your bicycles camping. 8 RV Bike Rack Options Video We provide an overview of the range of options for brining bicycles camping with an RV or travel trailer. Check out our video 8 RV Bike Rack…
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Tidewater RV Show 2023
We visited the Tidewater RV Show in Virginia Beach, VA. Here are some of the top trends and interesting campers we saw at the show. A few things have changed since our last visit to the Tidewater RV Show back in 2020. The Tidewater RV Show was January 20-22, 2023 at the Virginia Beach Convention…
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Roadmaster Tailgate Bike Pad Review
The Roadmaster Tailgate Bike Pad enables us to bring up to 5 bikes on cycling adventures. This tailgate bike carrier is an interesting bike rack alternative. Why We Purchased a Roadmaster Tailgate Mat We love having our bikes along when we travel. Normally, we take bikes camping and load them onto our Arvika bike rack….
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How to Transport Kayaks
How to transport kayaks. We provide 3 easy steps for loading kayaks on a rack. We recently purchased two Pelican kayaks and added an Adarac truck rack so that we could easily transport them. We camp often and love having our kayaks along so that we can have fun adventures on the water. We found…
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Garmin Dash Cam 57 Review
We learned the value of using a dash cam and wanted one for RVing. We selected the Garmin Dash Cam 57 for our truck and travel trailer. Check out our review. Why Use a Dash Cam We sometimes find that driving an RV can be a bit challenging. Our combination of a 3/4 ton pickup…
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RV Wheel Well Repair
We found a damaged piece of fabric in the wheel well of our travel trailer. We did an RV Wheel Well Repair using Gorilla Waterproof Patch & Seal Tape. As an RVer, you know you need to inspect and seal the roof every year. But, how often to you inspect under the RV? When we…
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Upgrade Arvika Bike Rack
We upgraded our Arvika Travel Trailer bike rack with new arms, clamps, and wheel wedges. We also did some maintenance to keep our rack in great shape. Arvika Bike Rack We love having our bikes when we go camping. Most of the places we stay have bike trails and it is a fun way to…
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Pelican Kayaks
We bought a pair of Pelican kayaks. We’ve been looking for a way to get on the water and these seem like a great option. We tried them one morning and they worked great. The Pelican Mission 100 kayaks seem like a great introductory model. At 10 feet long and 40 pounds, they are relatively…
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ADARAC Truck Rack
We added an ADARAC Truck Rack to bring Kayaks when we camp. It pairs nicely with our Access tonneau cover. Kayaks and Camping We love to get on the water. It’s especially fun to be able to get some time on the water when camping. Imagine camping alongside a beautiful lake. Now, wouldn’t you want…
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How to Stabilize Your Travel Trailer
When you move in your camper, it moves, too. How to stabilize your travel trailer to make it feel more comfortable when parked. A travel trailer sits on wheels and a suspension system. The suspension has an important purpose in absorbing bumps and smoothing out the ride. But when you are parked, you might prefer…
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Thule Archway Bike Rack Review
Our Thule Archway 900XT enables us to take 2 bikes along for day trips and adventures. It’s a great trunk-mounted bike rack. Why We Use a Thule Archway We like our Thule Archway. It’s a great way to bring our bikes when we travel by car. Normally, we take bikes camping and load them onto…
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Flush RV Water Heater
We recently ran into a problem, the water in our RV smelled like rotten eggs. We used vinegar to flush the RV water heater. Flush RV water heater instructions. Flush RV Water Heater to Remove Smell We were camping at a state park and noticed that our water smelled horrible, like rotten eggs. In over…
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