Great RV Gear: August 2007

Friday, August 31, 2007

Go 'keyless' to make your RV storage compartment's safer

You know that key you use to unlock your RV's outside storage compartments? Well, the bad news is that about every other RVer’s key to its compartments will also work on yours. Not so good if you want to be sure your stored stuff is secure.

Solution: Combi-Cam, where RVers can go keyless. It's a durable, all-metal combination cam that replaces all RV compartment cam locks with 1,000 possible combinations that can be easily reset. If desired, the cylinder can be rotated 180 degrees upon installation converting into non-resetable combination.

The Combi-Cam is a great solution for RVs or any environment that has multiple people accessing cabinets/compartments whereby keeping track of keys is a hassle, and it'll make it a lot harder for bad guys to get access to your compartments as well. The retail price is $19.95. Learn more here.

Light Up Your RV Working Areas With Wireless LEDs

RVing is more fun when you can see what you’re doing. These handy lights are great for lighting up storage areas, under cabinets or reading lights. I can’t believe the price on these, because they are LED which are usually very expensive. For $12.89 you get two. They have a one touch on/off switch with a dimmer.

Each light runs on three AAA batteries and the light heads pivot so you can direct more light where you need it. Jim Twamley, Professor of RVing and ROAD Scholar

Wednesday, August 29, 2007

New Smoker Bags Make RV Cooking and Clean-up Easy

Savu hickory and alder smoker bags are a new and easy way of cooking smoke flavored meats. The aluminum foil pouches contain natural Finnish hickory or alder wood chips, hardwood syrup and sugar. Just put the meat in the bag, and place it in the oven or on the grill and you’ll have a great tasting meal in minutes.

Barry Pulis says this new cooking product really does a good job and it’s easy to use and clean up. These smoker bags are available in may fine stores and you can even oder them online. Use your browser to find Savu smoker bags and you’re in business. Jim Twamley, Professor of RVing and Road Scholar.

Camper is a tent with RV tendencies

So what the heck do you get when you cross a car with a tent, but the tent can't touch the ground? Ah, ha! A challenge. Nope, enter the car top camper. Its creators say it's a natural step between a tent and a dedicated RV, offering a little of each world. You sleep off the ground and the creepy crawlies there, so its kinda like you're in a RV (okay, that may be stretching it). But even though you are not right down on Mother Earth, you are still in contact with your surroundings like with a tent. A car top camper sets up quickly with bedding ready for immediate use like an RV, but cost, ease of storage, and simplicity is more like a tent. The vehicle topped by a car top tent can drive and park just about anywhere, fitting into spaces too tight for a big ol' motorhome or travel trailer. Learn more.

Tuesday, August 28, 2007

RV Sized Trash Can, Convenient and Handsome

RVs force you to consolidate and economize due to limited space. Camco's new compact trash can with a foot pedal to open the lid and an easy lift plastic liner is perfect for RVing.

The brushed metal finish gives this can an expensive look but it’s very affordable at under $25.00. Pick one up at an RV store near you. Jim Twamley, Professor of RVing and Road Scholar.

Tuesday, August 07, 2007

First Alert Carbon Monoxide Alarm costs $24.99 at Costco

The cool thing about this device, besides the fact that it's guarding your life and the lives of your loved ones, is that it can be tested with your TV remote control.

Just point your TV remote at the detector and it will tell you if it's operating properly. This is an inexpensive investment especially for older RVs that don't have one already installed.

Helping you stay safe in your RV - Jim Twamley