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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Security
Wireless Motion & Entry Alarm System
SimpliSafe 12 Piece Wireless Home Security System w/HD Camera & 24/7 Professional Monitoring
Allows us to monitor opening of entry & storage doors & motion in every room & compartment with alarm, 24/7 professional monitoring & video recording/streaming while we’re home or away.
Extra SimpliSafe Entry Sensors
Extra SimpliSafe Entry Sensors
These extra sensors allow us to monitor every single entry and baggage door on the entire RV.
Extra SimpliSafe Motion Sensors
Extra SimpliSafe Motion Sensors
These extra motion sensors allow us to monitor all of our rooms as well as our belly and generator compartment, serving as an additional redundant layer of security in the case the entry sensors fail.
Wireless Security Cameras
Blink Wireless Outdoor Weather-Resistant HD Security Cameras with Two-Year Battery Life & Motion Detection
These wireless cameras allow us to locally and remotely monitor, stream and record any motion that happens in or around the rig, day or night.
UPS Battery Backup
UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) Battery Backup Surge Protector – 425VA
We have 3 of these units, two providing backup power for each of our iMacs and the other providing backup power for our internet equipment.
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 during travel, but it also provides a live view of the rear of our RV 24/7, helping us monitor our surroundings.
Two-Way Weather Radios
Midland 36 Channel FRS Two-Way Radios – Up to 30 Mile Range Walkie Talkie – NOAA Weather Scan + Alert
We primarily use these for quick communication on travel days but we also use them for severe weather alerts and for communication when we have no cell service.
Thin Shade Ready Pleated Window Insert
Thin Shade™ Ready Pleated Window Insert for Prepped Lippert™ Entry Doors
This is the blind that fits in our “Thin Shade Ready” window frame on our front door. Not only does it block sunlight and heat from entering the rig, but also serves as a privacy shade.
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.
LED Headlamp Flashlight
ENERGIZER LED Headlamp Flashlight
We keep this by the door so we can quickly grab it when we have to head out at night to do something that requires free hands. Also great for making repairs or mods in the dark depths of the RV, car or truck.
Rechargeable Flashlight with Magnetic Base
NEBO Slyde+ Rechargeable Flashlight & Work-Light with Magnetic Base
Lazydays gave us a free store credit when we picked up our RV and since we’d already purchased everything we needed before showing up, we bought this. It’s actually been the best flashlight we’ve ever had.
AA Rechargeable Batteries
Panasonic Eneloop AA Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries 2000mAh
These are used in the SimpliSafe keypad. We use these for most of our AA battery applications so we don’t have to keep buying disposable ones.
AA Ultimate Lithium Batteries
Energizer AA Ultimate Lithium Batteries
These are the best batteries for use in our Blink security cameras, which can last up to 2 years before needing to be replaced.
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