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Glamp It up with These RV Camping Accessories

Your luxe packing list.

By Catherine Wendlandt Published in the Fall issue of Houstonia Magazine

Outland Firebowl 823 Outdoor Portable Propane Gas Fire Pit

Get your s’mores game on with this compact, burn ban–friendly fire pit. Of course, always check fire rules wherever you’re staying. $116.87. amazon.com

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Solera® Family Room

There’s camping, and then there’s glamping. Enjoy nature—sans bugs—from the luxury of your 17-foot, portable screened-in porch. $822.95. store.lci1.com

Photography by Courtesy of Lippert Components, Inc

The Next Exit 2020: USA Interstate Highway Exit Directory

Technology is great until you lose cell service driving through middle-of-nowhere and the gas tank is on empty. $13.97. amazon.com

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Camco Olympian 5500 Stainless-Steel Portable Gas Grill

Make friends at your campground with a cookout on this hardcore 180-square-inch gas grill. Mount it to your RV, or find a picnic table and prop it up on its folding legs. $235. amazon.com

Photography by Courtesy of Amazon

TireMinder Smart TPMS

Screw these gadgets onto your RV’s tires, then monitor for tire pressure, air leaks, high temperatures, and blowouts, all from the convenience of a phone app. $299 for four transmitters. amazon.com

Photography by Courtesy of Amazon

Triumph Extra-Large Outdoor Wooden Lawn Dice Set

When the day is done and the hiking’s over, enjoy a fun-filled evening of life-size Yahtzee with the kiddos. $48.99. amazon.com

Photography by Courtesy of Amazon

Aqua-Kem

We know this waste tank deodorant isn’t that glamorous, but neither is waking up to the smell of your partner’s last potty break. $24.34. amazon.com

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Camco RV Curved Chock-Easy Drive-on Leveler

No need to search for flat ground—level the camping field with these honeycomb chocks that can add up to four inches in height and can support trailers and motorhomes up to 30,000 pounds. Add the non-slip base for $21.99. $53 for a two-pack. amazon.com

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Quakehold!

Protect your trinkets from crashing or sliding around with this super handy putty. $3.72. amazon.com

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Winegard ConnecT 2.0 4G2 (WF2-435) 4G LTE and Wi-Fi Extender for RVs

If disconnecting from the world is wishful thinking on your RV trip, make sure you can always connect to Wi-Fi and cellular data no matter where you are in the country. After all, who can really give up Netflix? $349. amazon.com

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They definitely didn’t have this packing list on the Oregon Trail. But with a little planning (and hitting up your local outdoor supply store or Amazon) you can avoid dying from dysentery and road-trip in style.

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