RV essentials

Power cords, surge protectors, water and sewer hoses, leveling blocks and stabilizers.

Electrical hookups30 and 50 amp gear Water & sewerHoses, filters and fittings LevelingBlocks, chocks and stabilizers

RV essentials

Electrical hookups

Comparison30 Amp vs 50 Amp RV Service

RV electrical

30 amp vs 50 amp RV hookups explained: plug types, how much power each delivers, what you can run at once, and how to use adapters safely.

Buying guideRV Surge Protector vs EMS

RV electrical

What an RV surge protector does, how an electrical management system (EMS) goes further, joule ratings, portable vs hardwired, and 30 vs 50 amp models.

RV essentials

Water & sewer

Buying guideRV Drinking Water Hose, Filter and Pressure Regulator Guide

RV water

How to hook up RV fresh water safely: drinking-water-safe hoses, pressure regulators, inline filters, keeping fresh and sewer gear apart, and winter care.

Buying guideRV Winterizing Checklist

Seasonal care

Use this RV winterizing checklist to drain plumbing, protect fixtures, bypass the water heater and prepare model-specific systems for freezing storage.

RV essentials

Leveling

Buying guideHow to Level an RV

Setup

How to level a travel trailer, fifth wheel or motorhome with leveling blocks or curved ramps, then chock and stabilize it, plus why level matters.