# VanLife Basics

> RV & Van Gear Guides for Beginners


## Posts

- [Best RV Accessories for Beginners](https://deeppink-weasel-357537.hostingersite.com/best-rv-accessories-for-beginners/): Congratulations — you have an RV. Now comes the question every new owner asks in the dealership parking lot: what gear do I actually need?...
- [Best RV Leveling Blocks](https://deeppink-weasel-357537.hostingersite.com/best-rv-leveling-blocks/): Stack height. Each block adds roughly 1–1.5 inches. Most sites need 1–4 inches of correction; really sloped sites need more. A 10-pack of interlocking blocks stacked in a pyramid gives you up to ~4 inches under a tire. Curved levelers give up to 4 inches in one smooth ramp....
- [Best Portable Solar Panels for RV](https://deeppink-weasel-357537.hostingersite.com/best-portable-solar-panels-for-rv/): Battery compatibility. Make sure the kit's controller supports your battery type — flooded lead-acid, AGM, gel, and especially lithium (LiFePO4), which needs a different charge profile. Most modern controllers handle all of these with a selector switch, but verify....
- [Best RV Water Pressure Regulator](https://deeppink-weasel-357537.hostingersite.com/best-rv-water-pressure-regulator/): Gauge. On adjustable models, a gauge is essential — otherwise you're guessing. Oil-filled gauges resist vibration and last longer. A few fixed models include one too, which is a nice bonus for diagnosing low-flow problems....
- [Best RV Water Filter](https://deeppink-weasel-357537.hostingersite.com/best-rv-water-filter/): Under-sink filters install permanently under your kitchen sink and filter only your drinking/cooking water to a very high standard (often 0.5 micron with NSF/ANSI 53 certification). Great as a second stage paired with an inline filter at the hose....
- [Best RV Surge Protector 30 Amp](https://deeppink-weasel-357537.hostingersite.com/best-rv-surge-protector-30-amp/): You'll see two categories of products, and the difference matters more than any brand name:...

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