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Looking for the perfect Father’s Day or birthday gift for your RV camping dad? Look no further, we have 23 fun and unique RV gifts for dad. Keep reading to find the perfect gift for your father or grandfather who loves RV camping.
For more gift ideas check out our favorite personalized RV gifts, 23 awesome RV gift basket ideas, the best gifts for RV moms and our gift guide for RV owners.
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RV Gifts for Dads who Grill
Grilling is one of many dads’ favorite RV pastimes. Help your dad up his grill game, with these fun outdoor cooking gifts.
Blackstone Griddle
Most camping dads love to cook meals outside, but old fashioned charcoal grills are time-consuming to use and leave a big mess. The Blackstone griddle solves these issues, so RV campers can cook outside without the hassle.
Their tabletop griddle is portable, but still offers a large cooking surface with space for a dozen eggs or nine hamburgers. The integrated grease tray also makes this portable grill easy to clean.
If you like the idea of a grill, but need more options, see our list of the top 10 RV grills.
A Spicy Gift Set
RV Gifts for Dads: Spice Set
If your dad loves to experiment with new flavors, gift him the Ultimate Grilling Spice Set. This large spice set includes includes 20 different BBQ rubs and spices.
Flavors include classics, such as cayenne and Italian seasonings, as well as super unique flavors, such as lime chipotle and chili rosemary. This gift is for dad, but the whole family will enjoy his new recipes.
Also consider gifting dad one of these compact RV spice racks to store his new seasonings!
Personalized Branding Iron
RV Gifts for Dad: Personalized Brand Iron
A personalized branding iron is a fun gift for RV dads who love to grill. The Harlov BBQ Branding Iron is an aluminum and stainless steel tool that allows dad to stamp his meaty masterpieces.
The branding iron comes with 55 letters and spaces, so dad can change up his logo for each camping trip. The tool includes a drawstring bag for the letters and a case for easy storage.
Basting Pot
RV Gifts for Dad: Basting Pot
For RV dads who already own their perfect grill and endless barbeque tools, a basting pot is a unique but practical gift. This premium stainless steel basting pot can sit atop the grill to to keep sauces and marinades warm and ready to baste.
Dad will love the lidded pot with a removable silicone brush that evenly coats meat and poultry without transferring flavors or odors.
RV Gifts for Dads who Party
These RV gifts are perfect for dads who love to play, drink and just generally have a good time. Gift your dad a fun present to enhance his camping parties.
Harvest Hosts Membership
The gift of a new adventure is one of the best gifts for RV dads. Gift new experiences with a Harvest Hosts membership. Harvest Hosts members camp for free at wineries, breweries and farms throughout the country.
Purchase a membership using this link and receive a 15% discount. Read our complete guide to Harvest Hosts to learn more about this awesome RV membership club.
An Upgraded Camping Chair
Camping chairs are essential for a comfortable RV camping experience. However, not all camping chairs are created equal. The Nemo Stargaze Recliner is the ultimate luxury camping chair for dads.
Premium features include padded armrests, an adjustable headrest, a comfortable auto-reclining seat and a design that allows rocking on any surface. While the Nemo Stargaze is super comfortable, it is also practical for camping with its lightweight, collapsible design.
If your dad is big and tall, check out our list of the best camping chairs for big guys.
Portable Bluetooth Speaker
RV Gifts for Dads: Bluetooth Speaker
Every party needs great music, which is why RV camping dads will love a portable Bluetooth speaker. The SOWO speaker is small but powerful, equipped with 25w of stereo audio drivers and two wide bass passive radiators.
The speaker is also waterproof and dustproof making it perfect to take along on camping adventures.
Personalized Camping Beer Mug
For dads who enjoy a cold one at the campsite, these personalized camping beer mugs are the perfect gift.
The mugs can be customized with your dad’s name, a favorite saying or any other text. The mugs are 18 ounces and the text is sublimated, so they will last forever.
RV Gifts for Adventurous Dads
These RV gifts are the perfect presents for dads who love to go hiking and exploring during their RV vacations.
Engraved Compass
For RV camping dads who love to hike and explore in the great outdoors, this engraved compass is an amazing personalized gift. Have any text, image or quote engraved on the front, back or the inside of the compass.
The device is made of brass and is a working compass that dad can carry along on his outdoor adventures.
Emergency Radio
RV Gifts for Dad: Emergency Radio
While an old-fashioned compass is a great sentimental gift for RV dads, the Puiuisoul emergency radio is a more practical gift for truly adventurous guys.
The radio includes several emergency features, including NOAA/FM/AM radios, a flashlight, solar power, a hand crank and a power bank for phone charging. Additional features include a flashlight, a motion sensor reading light and a battery indicator.
GoPro HERO9
RV Gifts for Dad: GoPro Camera
Allow your dad to film all of his adventures with the tiny, but powerful GoPro HERO9 camera. The waterproof action camera shoots stunning video with up to 5K resolution.
A new, larger rear touch screen with touch zoom on HERO9 and a dazzling new front display makes for easy framing and more intuitive camera control.
Travel Binoculars
RV Gifts for Dad: Travel Binoculars
For dads who enjoy birds and other wildlife, a pair of travel binoculars in the perfect gift. Celestron’s Nature DX 8×42 Binoculars are a perfect travel set for camping.
The binoculars are small, but feature top-rated glass optics with multi-coated lenses for brighter images, more contrast and highest resolution with phase-coated BaK-4 prisms, 8x magnification power and 6.5-foot close focus.
Practical RV Gifts for Dad
RV travel requires a lot of specialty gear. Gift your dad one of these practical gifts to keep him safe and happy on the road.
Portable Air Compressor
RV Gifts for Dad: Portable Air Compressor
An air compressor is a super important tool for RV owners. Compressed air is used to correctly inflate tires and to clean RV appliances.
The VIAIR 450P-RV air compressor can be powered directly by the RV or car battery, and is powerful enough to handle the load of a Class A motorhome.
Telescoping Ladder
RV Gifts for Dad: Telescoping Ladder
Regular RV maintenance often requires climbing on the roof or reaching high spots, like the top of the RV’s slide outs.
Telescoping ladders are tall, but fold down for compact storage which is why they are one of the best gifts for RV dads. A 16.5 foot telescoping ladder will allow RVers to reach everything they need to on their RV.
TPMS
RV Gifts for Dad: TPMS
Another practical RV gift for dads is a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). TireMinder Smart TPMS is a great choice for both travel trailers and motorhomes. The system constantly monitors for high and low pressure, leaks, high temperatures and blowouts.
All data is available in real-time through a smartphone app.
Keyless Entry Lock
RV Gifts for Dad: Keyless Entry
Did you know that RV keys are not individually made for each RV? When RV manufacturers install locks, they install the same lock on every RV, so it is easy for dealers to access all their RVs without carrying hundreds of keys.
Unfortunately, this means standard RV locks are easy targets for thieves. Gift your dad added security with the RVLock, an easy-to-install keyless entry system for RVs. The RVLock includes a secure keyless door handle with a keypad and a remote fob.
Stocking Stuffers for RV Dads
If you are searching for holiday or Christmas gifts for your RV, consider filling a stocking with these fun and practical RV gifts.
Wrap-It Storage Straps
Stocking Stuffers for RV Dads: Storage Straps
These heavy duty straps are perfect for organizing extension cords and hoses in the RV. A six-pack of Wrap-It storage straps is a great stocking stuffer for RV dads.
Leatherman Multitool
RV Stocking Stuffers for Dad: Leatherman
Repairs are a regular part of RV camping. The Leatherman Multitool is a versatile and high-functional multitool with 14 tools in one small package.
RV Hacks
Stocking Stuffers for RV Dads: RV Hacks
Give your dad the gift of genius ideas with RV Hacks, a book with over 400 tips to make RV travel easier, safer and more fun. The book includes everything from ingenious organizational hacks to ideas for repurposing plastic bottles to make a funnel or pancake batter mixer.
Compact Cooking Tool Set
Stocking Stuffers for RV Dads: Cooking Tool Set
This compact cooking tool set is a perfect stocking stuffer for RV dads. The tiny tool easily fits into an RV kitchen, but has tons of functions, including a grater, peeler, pizza slicer and a bottle opener.
Camping Mug
RV Stocking Stuffers for Dad: Camping Mug
Dad will love drinking his morning coffee or tea out of this stainless steeling camping mug. The mug is available in tons of colors, so you can select the perfect one for your dad.
Fire Starters
Stocking Stuffers for RV Dads: Fire Starters
If your dad loves building a campfire, fill his stocking with fire starters. These fire starter sticks are made of all-natural pine wood shavings and food-grade wax that does not smell or smoke.
Camping Hat
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RV Stocking Stuffers for Dad: Camping Hat
Help protect dad from the sun with a classic camping hat. The Columbia Bora Booney hat features sun protection and moisture wicking fabric that helps keep dads cool.
Thanks for reading our guide to RV gifts for dad. We hope you found the perfect RV camping gift for your dad or grandfather.
The ability to be able to travel and explore the country is a gift in itself, but all dads always deserve something extra special. For the best gift of all, plan a time to meet your dad on the road and experience new adventures with him.
If he is new to RVing, check out our guide to must have RV camping gear for some more practical RV gifts for dad.
What are you planning to purchase for your RV dad? Share you picks with us in the comments section below.
Christina Pate is a seasoned full-time RVer who, along with her husband Justin, has journeyed across the US, Canada, and Mexico. Drawing from her extensive travels, RV repairs and RV renovations, she founded Travels with Ted to guide and inspire fellow RV enthusiasts. Christina is also the co-author of The Owner’s Guide to RV Maintenance and the creator of My RV Log Book.
