Tools and Resources for the RV Tailgate Life

Recommended Tools and Resources for You

Hello RV Tailgaters! Below is a collection of tools and resources that I have found particularly useful in my time as an RV owner.

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Recommended: Shopping Sites | Travel Resources

Recommended Shopping Sites

  • Amazon It’s no surprise, but Amazon is going to be at the top of every resource list. With Prime and free two day shipping, it is really a no brainer! Giant selection of products for inside and outside the RV.

    Get ready for Amazon Prime Day 2023 with these tips!

  • TechnoRV Want to buy RV products directly from RVers? Then TechnoRV is your place for awesome products with awesome customer support. And just good people too.

  • Cheap Tickets CheapTickets.comLooking for last minute tickets to a football game or NASCAR race? Then check-out CheapTickets to find tickets that are well, cheap. Or at least not as expensive.

  • Home DepotThe Home Depot Logo Looking to renovate your RV? Or need to add to your RV tool box? Then Home Depot is the place to go!

    Home Depot is also the official seller for Ryobi power tools, which I highly recommend for RV life!

  • Etsy Etsy Need a unique gift or something custom made for the RV or tailgate? Then Etsy is your place! It’s where my favorite custom tailgate signs come from!

  • Cabela’s Looking for a company that sells outdoor gear perfect for RV tailgating and let’s you park your RV overnight in their parking lots? Then Cabela’s is your place!


  • Macy’sMacys.com Macy’s is a great store to shop at – partly because they are all over the US and have a good variety of clothes, makeup and what not. Shop online and return in store if it doesn’t work for you. They are my go to for fashion shopping outside of Amazon.

  • Camping World Camping WorldCamping World is a store dedicated to the RV lifestyle and has hundreds of products just for RVers. Shop sales for the best prices.

  • Good Sams Good Sam Club Get discounts at many RV campgrounds with a Good Sams membership.

Recommended Tailgating Things

  • ESPN+Advertisement Looking to cut the cable but still want to watch live sports? Then sign up for ESPN+ to get all the great programming you are used to from ESPN, plus original programming just for online customers.

Recommended Travel Resources

  • Harvest HostsHarvest HostsOn a road trip and need a quick place to stay overnight? Then Harvest Hosts is ideal for you, with an app to help you find locations along your route. You can help support small businesses on your road trip!

  • RVShareRVShare - RV Rental CompanyDon’t have an RV yet? Then look to RVShare to rent an RV for your next tailgate road trip! Great prices, awesome selection, and convenient locations to find your next RV!

  • OutdoorsyOutdoorsy RV Rentals Another great RV rental company is Outdoorsy RV Rentals. Check out the selection to see what works best for you!

  • LyftUse promo code RVTAILGATE for $5 credit Lyft has become my preferred go to app-based car service. Awesome service and better rates (in my experience) than the other popular service. All without the political/business shenanigans. Get a $5 credit when you use promo code “RVTAILGATE” to signup

  • Hotels.comSometimes you need to ditch the RV and stay in a hotel. That’s when I highly recommend that you use Hotels.com to find a great value for a hotel stay during your travels.

  • Restaurants.comRestaurant.comOn travel days, it helps to know you can get a good meal. Check out Restaurant.com for meal options. Also, tell friends and family to get gift certificates for you! I also love that their $25 Restaurant Certificates start at only $10 and additional denominations are available for purchase.