Category: Camping/RV’ing

What’s the best GPS tracker? To answer that question, ask yourself: what do I want to track? Do you need a portable, battery-operated solution to track a child or pet? What about a teen driver? Or do you want a tracker to prevent vehicle theft?

We purchased and tried out two popular brands of GPS trackers and then did an additional 8 hours of research on more choices. Here are the ones we’d recommend!

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What is the best RV air conditioner 15000BTU? To find out, we first interviewed three experts in the RV field with a combined 34 years of experience. Then we asked our parent readers who own RV’s for their favorites. Which was the quietest to run? Easies to install? Here are the ones we think are best.

FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. We don’t take money or freebies from the brands we review. Our work is 100% reader-supported!

What’s the best mini fridge? We poured over lab test research to see which mini fridges were most reliable and durable. We narrowed down our picks with additional research to see which ones are quiet enough for a bedroom. And which mini fridges are best for skin care products.

Here are the ones we’d recommend!

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What is the best RV roof sealant? Let our expert staff sort through all the options to keep water from leaking from an RV roof. We interviewed two veterans of the RV business for their insights. Then we asked the RV enthusiasts among our parent readers for their real-world experiences. Which sealant is best for small leaks? What if you need to coat an entire roof? Here are the ones our research shows are best.

FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. We don’t take money or freebies from the brands we review. Our work is 100% reader-supported!

Need a generator for a RV trip? Camping? Backup power during outages? Inverter generators are the answer—but shopping for one can be confusing.

Yes, inverter generators are better than old-style generators for two reasons. First, an inverter generator throttles up or down depending on demand . . . that makes them more efficient (and saves on fuel).

Second, they are quieter and produce lower emissions. Bonus: inverter generators are portable—most are designed to be moved around easily on wheels. To find the best inverter generator, we asked camping enthusiasts among our parent readers for their favorites. Then we did another 11 hours of researching, pouring over lab test results to find the most quiet, best performing inverter generators. Here are the winners.

FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. We don’t take money or freebies from the brands we review. Our work is 100% reader-supported!

What is the best water hose for an RV? We asked the RV enthusiasts among our readers for their favorites. Then we interviewed two experts in the field with a combined 23 years of experience. Do you need a heated water hose? What about budget-friendly options—are they still worthy? Here are the RV water hoses we recommend.

FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. We don’t take money or freebies from the brands we review. Our work is 100% reader-supported!

What’s the best generator cover? If you just spent big bucks on a generator, you’ll want to make sure you store it properly. A cover keeps dirt, leaves and other debris from damaging the generator.

To find the best options, we surveyed our readers who live in hurricane country for their picks. We took these suggestions and did additional research, comparing durability and performance. Here are the ones we’d recommend.

FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. To keep our work independent, we don’t take money or freebies from the brands we review. Our work is 100% reader-supported. Thanks for reading!

What are the best waterproof matches? We tried out several brands to see which worked best. We looked for matches that had a compact, easy-to-carry container as well as overall durability and long burn time. Here are the winners.

FYI: We’ve been reviewing and recommend products for families and parents since 1994. We don’t take money or freebies from brands we review—that keeps our work independent! Our review are 100% reader-supported!