Crusin Coolers: Drive, don't walk!

There is little question that if you owned this magnificent machine you would be the coolest person in the RV park! Cruzin Cooler combines two basic necessities of life, the ability to have cold food or a beverage handy along with the means to get somewhere, without walking. With modern technology, the Cruzin Cooler is lightweight and comes in various sizes and is available in gas and electric models, with a 10 mile range on electric models and 30 miles on the gas models. The cooler is light enough to be driven to a location and then picked up and carried. The cooler can be used for hunting, sporting events, races, camping, golf or even a trip to the grocery store to keep your food cold all the way home. There are virtually hundreds of uses for the new coolers with thoughts of racing coolers not far behind. Learn more about these at RVtoyOutlet.com

Tailgate table takes no cargo space

A new tailgate table from Boone Outdoor Hardware saves cargo space inside a vehicle. It fits by attaching to the hitch receiver found on most SUVs, pick-ups and vans. The Sports Fan Tailgate Table attaches in less than two minutes to the receiver and stays attached during transport and use. The table quickly adjusts from the folded-up transport position to either a dining height or bar height. With the table remaining attached to the receiver during use there is no danger of the table sinking into soft ground or being tipped over. The easily cleanable 48" x 20" table surface supports 50 pounds of food and beverages. An included vinyl travel cover keeps the tabletop clean.

Wines for campers

A new wine has debuted that is simply perfect for sipping at your favorite RV park. It’s called Happy Camper — “a wine to celebrate the great outdoors,” according to company literature. Our advice: sip this in the trailer park, but don’t try ordering it at your favorite sidewalk cafe in Paris.

The bottles are capped, not corked, thus breaking a bit with tradition and, to be honest, easier to open on the road when all that’s required is a twist of the cap. The wine is available in Merlot, Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. And don’t laugh: the wines have won plenty of silver and bronze medals at competitions. It won a gold medal at the 2006 Los Angeles County Fair for its label, which features a very cute little Airstream trailer. According to Information Resources Inc. (IRI), the top ten selling new wine brands in 2005 were “fun” labels. Translation: they had funny or otherwise entertaining names.

The suggested retail price of Happy Camper wines is $8.99, making this a very affordable wine experience.

Make ugly picnic tables look great

Not all picnic tables are created equal. Most RVers have encountered plenty that are. . . well, pretty gross! Well, maybe you can't improve the table, but you can certainly hide the ugliness. Picnic-ez was developed by RVers. The table- and bench-seat covers come in a standard size of six feet long and four feet wide. The larger size is eight feet long and will adjust to fit a six-foot wide table. The covers, three pounds each, are made of an easy-clean nylon material in a choice of eight colors and include a stuff sack to carry them. They retail for $40 for the standard size and $59 for the large cover set. Learn more at www.picnic-ez.com.

New, longer Retreat trailer

MAMMOTH, Penn. -- Columbia Northwest, Inc. has redesigned the Cabin A Retreat with a new 32-foot frame, making it the company's longest model. It has a base weight of 4,000 pounds, a GWR of 7,000 pounds and a tongue weight of only 500 pounds. Optional features include a fully equipped bathroom and kitchen. The dining and sitting areas make up only a small portion of the unique looking RV. The Retreat includes fully functioning stove and dishwasher. An entertainment center with surround sound and flat screen TV bring the luxury of home to the road. Like its smaller model, the Retreat comes with an optional deck and cedar package on the front.