The Ultimate RV Gift Guide: What Traveling Families Really Want This Holiday Season

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 Looking for the perfect gift for your favorite RVer? Join the conversation in our Facebook community and share your holiday gift ideas using #LTRVChristmas.

We're featuring incredible small business owners creating RV-friendly products, and we're hosting TWO fantastic giveaways with 15 total winners!

🎄 🎁 HOLIDAY GIVEAWAYS! 🎄 🎁

We're celebrating the holiday season with TWO incredible Learn To RV: The Podcast giveaways! FIFTEEN (15) WINNERS will walk away with some holiday loot!

GIVEAWAY #1: Rivet Supply Co.

PRIZE: One Adventure Board
HOW TO ENTER: Visit rivetsupplyco.com/learntorv
DEADLINE: Dec. 10 at 8:00 PM EST
BONUS: Everyone who visits gets an exclusive Learn To RV: The Podcast discount code for:

• FREE personalization with Adventure Board purchase, OR
• FOUR free adventure stickers with US Map purchase

Winner will receive their Adventure Board in time for Christmas!

GIVEAWAY #2: The Ultimate Learn To RV Gift-Away

14 WINNERS will each receive one prize from this incredible collection!

Books (4 winners):

• Rolling Smooth: How to Enjoy the RV Life Without Losing Your Cool by Stan Cromlish
• Rolling Smooth: Keeping Your Rig Road-Ready by Stan Cromlish
• See You At the Campground by Stephanie & Jeremy Puglisi
• Where Should We Camp Next? by Stephanie & Jeremy Puglisi

TrailerMade RV Swag (10 winners – photos below! Scroll down if you want to see the stuff!!!):

• Santa Tea Towel
• Camping Rules Tea Towel
• Santa Throw Pillow Cover
• Wood-Wrapped Bottle Opener
• "Sorry for what I said" Keychain
• Santa Key
• Leash Hanger
• Giving Plate
• Giving Board
• Sticker Board

HOW TO ENTER:

Complete any or all of these actions, screenshot proof, and email ALL screenshots to connect@learntorv.com by 11:59 PM PT on Dec. 9:

1. ✅ Become a FREE subscriber at Patreon.com/LearnToRVThePodcast. Already a free subscriber? You’ve already been entered!
2. ✅ Join the Learn To RV: The Podcast Campfire Facebook Group
3. ✅ Comment on Jennifer's Christmas Wishlist blog post
4. ✅ Share this episode from the Learn To RV: The Podcast Facebook Page
5. ✅ Follow TrailerMade RV on Facebook OR @trailermade_rv on Instagram

Each action = 1 entry. Maximum 5 entries per person.

Winners will be announced via Facebook on Dec. 10! But to get it in time for Christmas, you have to respond within 24 hours!

The Wish List

Let's be honest. Shopping for someone who lives in an RV is tricky. That beautiful 10-book series from Barnes & Noble? Nowhere to put it. The adorable kitchen gadget set? Already downsized three times. The throw blanket collection? One per season, max.

RVers have different needs than your average gift recipient. Space is premium. Weight matters. And clutter? That's the enemy. But that doesn't mean gift-giving has to be boring or impersonal. In fact, some of the most meaningful gifts for travelers are the ones that create memories, solve problems, or add beauty without bulk.

In this special Christmas episode of Learn To RV: The Podcast, we share exactly what RVers want under the tree this year. Because we DO want something good, even if it may need to fit under the Charlie Brown tree sitting on the counter. From space-saving stocking stuffers to experience gifts that last all year, we've got the shopping list covered.

What Makes a Great RV Gift?

Before we dive into specific gift ideas, let's talk about what makes a gift perfect for the RV lifestyle:

• Small, Yet Mighty: Compact, foldable, or mult-purpose
• Light: Essential for homes with a gross vehicle weight rating
• Experiences: Because memories take up no space
• Practical Beauty: Functional, yet beautiful
• Personalized: Capture their journey with customized gifts
• Consumable: Things that get used up or can be passed along check those lightweight, small space, and big experience boxes

With these principles in mind, let's explore this year's holiday gift-giving recommendations.

Experience Gifts: The Gift That Keeps On Giving

Jennifer's favorite gifts are experience-based. Why? Because memories last longer than things. Here are some top picks:

National Parks Pass: For $80, this pass covers entry to all national parks for an entire year. It's perfect for families who love exploring America's natural treasures.

ASTC Membership: Science museum memberships that work nationwide mean educational fun wherever they travel.

Theme Park Tickets: Whether it's Disney, Universal Studios, or regional parks, tickets to create magic make memorable gifts.

Concert or Show Tickets: Give them an experience in whatever city they're visiting.

RV Overnights Membership: Access to wineries, breweries, and farms across the country.

Family RV Association Membership: Community connection plus the FRVA Assist Program for roadside support.

Small Business Spotlight: Gifts Made By RVers, For RVers

Some of the best RV gifts come from people who understand the lifestyle firsthand. We're thrilled to feature two amazing small businesses creating beautiful, functional products for travelers.

TrailerMade RV: Handcrafted With Heart

Lorie Tanner of TrailerMade RV is a full-time RVer who creates custom laser-cut and engraved items from her toy hauler. Yes, you read that right — she runs a full crafting business from her RV!

After transitioning from a craft room in a sticks-and-bricks home to life on the road, Lorie found a way to marry her passion for creating with her love of travel. The result? Beautiful, personalized items perfect for RV living.

Featured TrailerMade RV Products:

• Tea Towels: Customizable with camping themes, holidays, or locations. Space-friendly and useful! Pro tip: Save them and have them made into a memory quilt later. 
  
• Throw Pillow Covers: Change your décor with the seasons without storing full pillows. Santa, camping themes, or custom designs available.

• Wood-Wrapped Bottle Openers: Engraved with fun sayings like "High Class Trailer Trash" (we're obsessed).

• Sticker Boards: A designated place to display those collected stickers without permanently attaching them to your rig.
  
• Keychains: The "Sorry for what I said when we were parking the camper" keychain is perfect, hilarious, and relatable.

• Santa Keys: For RVing families with kids wondering how Santa gets in without a chimney. Comes with a sweet poem and a door hanger.

• Leash Holders: Custom pet silhouettes with leash hooks and a spot for waste bags. Adorable and functional.

• Giving Plates and Boards: Beautiful wooden pieces for sharing treats around the campground. The message encourages passing them along, so they don't become clutter.

Find Lorie on Facebook and Instagram @trailermade_rv.

Rivet Supply Co: Making Memories Beautiful

Melissa and Justin Bond of Rivet Supply Co. understand the RVer's dilemma: You want to collect stickers from everywhere you visit, but you don't want to permanently stick them to your rig or lose them when you upgrade.

Their solution? The Adventure Board — a gorgeous piece of laser-cut acrylic shaped like mountains, forests, oceans, or deserts, on which you can display about 100 stickers. It's lightweight, includes command strips for easy hanging, and can be personalized with your family name, RV name, or whatever message is meaningful to you.

All four Adventure Boards landscapes (mountain, forest, ocean, desert) come in two orientations (vertical/horizontal) and two colors (black/white). They’re made by the Bond family in their home workshop.

Adventure Maps track your travels across the United States with beautiful sticker books featuring either state landmarks or classic state designs. And they just launched personalized photo stickers! Upload a photo of your family from Florida, and they'll create a custom Florida sticker with your image.

New Product Alert: A National Parks sticker book designed by a full-time RVer launches at the Tampa RV Show in January!

Rivet Supply Co. will be at the Tampa RV Show, the Indy RV Expo, the Novi Show, and the Kansas City RV Show this year. Be sure to stop by their booth and tell them you heard Melissa on Learn To RV: The Podcast!

Visit rivetsupplyco.com/learntorv to see their full collection.

Hiking and Outdoor Essentials

For RVers who love getting outside, these practical gifts solve real problems.

Hikas Gaiters: These innovative gaiters (shared by Jessica Walker of @thewalkerswandering) tuck into your shoes to keep out dirt, gravel, and ticks. They're lightweight, come in 22 colors, and have reflective strips for safety. US-made by a mother-daughter team!

LifeStraw: Compact water filtration for hiking emergencies. Lightweight and essential for any outdoor adventure.

My Medic First Aid Kits: Customizable backpack-style first aid kits. After attending a first aid workshop at Firefly Hills, Tasha and Matt ordered one— and needed it the very next day!

LuminAID Solar Lanterns: Inflatable, solar-powered lights with multiple brightness settings and an emergency flash mode. Perfect for families who forget to replace batteries (Guilty!).

Creative Gifts For Hands That Need To Be Busy

Emily Lex Studio Watercolor Workbooks: Learn-to-paint guides organized by theme, like winter, fruit, flowers, and more. Pair with a compact watercolor set for the perfect creative gift.

Elsewhere Unplugged: Portable art supplies, therapy dough, and rolling watercolor pencil sets — perfect for RVers who gave up craft rooms but not creativity.

Practical Gifts That Solve Real Problems

Sometimes the best gifts are the ones that make RV life easier:

• Starlink or Mobile Hotspot Upgrade: Reliable internet anywhere
• Wash Wax ALL: Waterless RV cleaning (use code RVRS)
• Weather Station: Easily monitor weather conditions
• Tankless Water Heater: The gift of an endless hot shower
• E-Bikes and Bike Racks: Freedom to explore
• Yeti Coolers: Quality gear built to last
• Heated Blankets or Chairs: Cozy comfort for cool evenings

For The Kids

Traveling families need gifts that are compact, engaging, and (ideally) educational:

• Nature Journals and Treasure Boxes
• Legos and Magna Tiles
• Science Experiment Kits
• Theme Park Gift Cards
• National Parks Passport

Books By RVers, For RVers

Knowledge from those who've lived it:

Stan Cromlish - Wandering Gypsy RV Life:

• Rolling Smooth: How to Enjoy the RV Life Without Losing Your Cool
• Rolling Smooth: Keeping Your Rig Road-Ready

Stephanie and Jeremy Puglisi - The RV Atlas:

• See You At the Campground
• Where Should We Camp Next?

Don't Forget The Best Gift: Giving Back

Maybe your RVing loved ones have everything they need. Consider making a donation in their name to:

• Escapees CARE: Supporting RVers in crisis
• Traveling With a Purpose: Service-minded travel organization
• Lasagna Love: Feeding families in need
• National Park Foundation: Protecting America's treasures

Where to Listen

Ready to hear all the gift ideas, meet our amazing small business owners, and get inspired for your holiday shopping? Listen to "The Ultimate RV Gift Guide: What Traveling Families Really Want This Holiday Season" on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you stream podcasts.

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Continue the conversation in our Facebook Community. Share your own RV gift ideas using #LTRVChristmas and connect with other families navigating holiday shopping for life on the road.

For more RV resources, visit learntorv.com and learntorvthepodcast.com.

The Heart Of Holiday Gift-Giving

The best gifts for RVers aren't about price tags or size. They're about understanding experiences matter more than things, every item must earn its place, and memories are the most valuable currency.

Whether you're shopping for full-timers who've been on the road for years or weekend warriors just getting started, the gifts that resonate most are those that create experiences, solve problems, or celebrate the journey.

This holiday season, give gifts that honor their adventurous spirit without weighing them down. Give memberships that open doors across the country or beautiful, functional items from small businesses that understand RV life. Or make donations that let them pay forward the kindness they've received on the road.

And if you're an RVer reading this? Share it with your loved ones. Consider it your subtle hint list. They'll thank you, and so will your storage compartments.

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