Budget RV Gear From Harbor Freight!

Today I wanted to go through Harbor Freight and look at a few tools and RV accessories that stood out to me that you can use while you RV. Some tools at Harbor Freight are a good money-saving buy while others can be a waste even at the low price it is.

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[justinblinn]

An old milk crate for the Propane tank fits perfectly andworks really well. Bungee cord just to keep from sliding.

[capodadu]

Like everybody here i have a bunch of harbor freight stuff in my RV. One useful item when we boondock is a small inexpensive drill pump. We use it to transfer water from several 5 gallon food safe buckets when the main tank runs out.

[riccochet]

Those wheel chocks are the deal. I use them for our RV, boat and utility trailers. Another thing I recommend from HF is their 130 piece tool kit. It's usually $45, but with a 20% coupon it's only $36. It pretty much has everything in it you might need to work on your trailer, even some brad nails to reattach trim. Don't get me wrong, this isn't super high quality, but it's good enough to leave in the trailer so you have tools there when and where you need them. In the little plastic case that's inside the kit I've put some fuses and wire connectors. I also keep one of their moving blankets in the trailer. They're like $7. If you're camping in gravel and need to get under the trailer to make a repair just throw it down so you have something to lay on. Save your skin.

[DesertSunsetsSunrises]

I found out a trick on these flashlights that you have cycle through the different modes. If you want to just turn it off then all you have to do is hold the button down for a few seconds and that turns off the flashlight. Hope this helps. Thank you for the good video.

[TomandLoriRVLife]

And here I thought I was gonna sit and relax all day today. Now you got me going to Harbor Freight! LOL! Thanks for the ideas!

[janeclark]

We love the chocks. I even took reflective Paracord, braided it and put it through the handle. Easy to grab and carry.

[vista]

Nice video Jared. I might add to your list to buy an extra large caution vest that has reflective tape all around it. Very cheap at HF and rolls up easily. I store mine in the pocket behind the drivers seat. If you have a problem at night time while you’re driving when you stop to get out it’s extremely important to be seen by other cars.

[lugnutzz]

I use their cheap mag lights (like the blue ones) as backup lights on the bumper to help see the ground behind TT when parking late at night. Or set them in the back corners of the lot to mark the edges of spot.

[lugnutzz]

On wheel chocks- take a short piece of 2-4” strap/webbing and attach to the bottom of chock in front of chock so the wheel gets on strap before it hits chock. This will keep chock from schooching away from tire when it hits it.

[Maxid]

3:45 Check to see if holding the switch down for 5 seconds when you turn it off will cycle it back to the first setting.

[DavidHBurkart]

Thanks Jared! I built an entire emergency kit for my cargo trailer including jacks, breaker bar, lighting, wrenches/sockets, wheel ramps and more, all courtesy of Harbor Freight, for well under $200.

[davidlegge]

In the HF tarp section they sell sun screen tarps. I have one to hang from my awning when I need a little extra shade. I use the slide-on hooks from Camco to hang it, a couple of HG bungies and tent stakes to stake it out.

[Wheelman]

Thanks Jared/Commenters for your ideas. Some products I like but didn't see mentioned, with prices as best memory

# Zip ties for cheap
# collapsing orange safety cone <$9
# Conspicuity Tape (red/white reflector tape) 10-pack <$7
# D-ring, 2-screw hole tie-downs, 2-pack <$4
# socket-to-drill driver converters, 3- size pack, <$6
# Quinn multi-screwdriver with blade/phillips/torx/square bits <$10
# made in USA American flag/pole ( what a concept!), or replacement flag, sewn
# ratchet and friction straps
# hatchet w/ hickory handle! $<15... nice quality; some wood-whittling will make it just right
# multi-head pop rivet tool and rivets galore

Thanks again for the ideas.

[RustyOutdoors]

They have a really great sun shade for your awning. I had the get the hooks at Walmart but we are loving the sun shade. It's in the tarps area of the store.

[kevinbolsinger]

I use one of roll up mats for working on ground, keep you clean and off the mud and gravel

[jamestryon]

Love this store! I am not allowed in there by myself.

[larryjohns]

They also have a triangle red flashing LED light (like the blue one) that is very bright. I use the mat as a work pad when working under the camper. Wife loves the 3 pack of color changing LED solar lights.

[jamesmartin]

I use the Anti-Fatigue Roll Mat on my linoleum floor. I use my little camper for hunting in October, November and even December in Michigan and that floor can be super cold. This mat makes it more comfortable to move around in stocking feet.

[scottd]

I use the HF Torque wrench for my wheel and hitch bolts. Works good and lasts a long time.

[mightymommom]

We love Harbor Freight. Their flashlights are great and in expensive enough you can put them in different places in you vehicle and camper.