Hey, Mavericks!
Let’s be honest—RVing is supposed to be fun. But between setting up, tearing down, keeping everything level, staying visible on the road, monitoring your fridge angle, worrying about slide-outs, and trying not to forget your wheel chocks (again)… it’s a lot.
And even if you love it, that mental load adds up.
So let’s fix that.
Today, we’re breaking down 7 simple ways to lighten the mental load of RV life—so you can spend less time stressing and more time soaking up the good stuff.
🧠 1. Automate What You Can
You know what gets forgotten most? The things you do every time.
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Turning on your fridge
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Leveling your trailer
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Locking your stabilizers
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Plugging in your tow lights
It’s because your brain stops thinking about them—until you forget and it becomes a big problem. So automate those processes:
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Use checklists
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Stick reminders on your dash
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Install gear that stays on your rig (more on that in a sec)
The less you have to remember, the less you forget.
🟫 2. Use a Permanent Leveling System
Grabbing a stack of boards or jack pads every single time you stop gets old fast. And forgetting them? Even worse.
That’s why we designed GrabPad—the Universal Permanent Jack Pad that installs once and just… lives there.
With up to 200% more surface area and built-in Terrain Flex, it handles uneven dirt, gravel, or concrete without you lifting a finger.
No more stacking. No more forgetting. No more stress. Just drop your jacks and move on with your day.
🔦 3. Improve Nighttime Visibility
Flat towing at night? Stress city.
You can’t see your towed vehicle. Neither can anyone else. And if someone merges into that invisible Jeep behind your motorhome… you’re in for a bad time.
Enter: Tow-n’-Glow.
It’s a Towed Vehicle Safety Night Light that mounts to the front of your towed rig and turns on automatically when your RV lights turn on (pulling power from the 6-pin running light pin).
No apps. No switches. Just plug it in and never worry about visibility again. It’s the easiest way to keep other drivers from ruining your night.
🧰 4. Keep a “Go Kit” Pre-Packed
Set up a plastic bin or bag that lives in your RV with:
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Water pressure regulator
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Disposable gloves
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Zip ties
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2–3 commonly forgotten tools (pliers, flashlight, tire gauge)
When it’s all in one place, you stop wasting time (and headspace) wondering where that one thing is.
📋 5. Use a Departure Checklist
No matter how experienced you are, you will forget something eventually.
Avoid the “Did I lock that?” spiral with a departure checklist you physically check off every time.
Include things like:
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Refrigerator latched
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Water heater off
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Stabilizers up
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GrabPad and jacks fully retracted
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Tow-n’-Glow plugged in
Stick it on your wall, your fridge, or your steering wheel. Your future self will thank you.
🧊 6. Stay Level = Stay Functional
It’s not just about comfort.
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RV fridges stop working when tilted
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Slide-outs bind when uneven
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Water tanks read wrong if they’re tilted
Use GrabPad to eliminate the leveling guesswork once and for all. A level rig is a happy rig. And a way less stressful one.
🚦 7. Lighten the Load (Mentally and Literally)
Every time you carry more than you need, you’re hauling extra weight and extra decisions:
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Where does it go?
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Did I remember it?
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What if I lose it?
So simplify. If you haven’t used it in three trips, ditch it.
And if you’re always worrying about visibility or leveling? Replace that stress with permanent gear like Tow-n’-Glow and GrabPad.
🎯 Final Thoughts
RVs are rolling homes—but they’re also rolling checklists.
The key is to automate, simplify, and install smart gear that doesn’t need babysitting. That way, your brain can focus on campfires, stargazing, and morning coffee instead of wondering if your jacks are sinking or your towed rig is invisible.
So go ahead—ditch the mental load. You’ve got better things to do.
Stay chill. Stay smart. Stay wild, Mavericks. 🤘