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Busskipper's avatar
Busskipper
Explorer
Jan 31, 2016

Items you have "Discovered that you really use in the Coach.

Share with us a few items you have "Discovered that you really use in the Motor Coach.

1. Earthquake putty - Allows the DW to decorate the Coach - Lamps - Flower pots - all those things "she" needs to have in the Coach. In 15 years have never had an issue.

Putty

2. VELCRO - Industrial Strength - 2" Wide Tape - More for me to so the same things the DW does in the Coach - inside the storage bays - hold almost anything in place - stack boxes - hang keys - stop squeaks, yes I used it to stop a metal to fiberglass rub in my old Trop-i-Cal.

Velcro

3. Makita - Vacuum - Drill - Light - Impact gun - How did we ever live with out them.

Vacuum

During the winter slow down let's share.

Hoping this will post – for some reason the Forum, seems to only work about half the time anymore.
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  • rgatijnet1's avatar
    rgatijnet1
    Explorer III
    Feb 01, 2016
    I have a "KILL A WATT" plugged in to one of our outlets at all times. This will not only tell you the voltage, but it will also tell you the frequency, which is important when on generator to see if you have 60 cycles).
    If you plug any appliance in to it, it will tell you how many amps that appliance actually draws as well as the wattage.
    These are available at many big box stores or online for less than $20 and since they are a digital readout, they are a little easier to use than a voltmeter for some. There are no leads to mess with. You just plug it in.
  • Fiesta's avatar
    Fiesta
    Explorer
    Feb 01, 2016
    Complete set of tools to keep the repair men away. A nearby Walmart to keep the overeating restaurant away.
  • rockhillmanor's avatar
    rockhillmanor
    Explorer
    Feb 01, 2016
    My trusty plug in tester. Let's me know 'exactly' what is wrong and has Saved me from calling repair on numerous occasions.


    My Robo grips. One tool works on everything from hose connections to small tiny nuts. I'd be lost without my Robo Grips! :C



    And my very old grandfathered in 'unlimited' data plan USB mobile broadband. That USB plug travels in a velvet box so it doesn't get harmed!
  • ncrowley's avatar
    ncrowley
    Explorer II
    Feb 01, 2016
    Since we camp out west where the air is very dry, we find our humidifier helps us sleep better.

    We use our RV Garmin on every trip.

    We listen to books on the iPod on every trip. It makes the miles go by and we listen to some great books.
  • ORbiker's avatar
    ORbiker
    Explorer
    Feb 01, 2016
    Google Chromecast is handy to watch Netflix's once in a while.
  • fortytwo's avatar
    fortytwo
    Explorer
    Feb 01, 2016
    +1 what wildbill said. IR thermometer to check tires at each stop. Clean hands, and more informative than thumping with the baton.

    Earthquake putty and velcro also indispensible, but mostly they are a put in place and forget.

    110 voltmeter plugged into an easy to see outlet.

    Brian-in-Michigan: me too!!
  • Gjac's avatar
    Gjac
    Explorer III
    Jan 31, 2016
    MM everyday, IR gun when traveling, bike every day when camped, rubber raft sometimes when fishing along with rods, mask snorkel and fins when ever camped by clean water, hiking poles and boots usually out west, cell phone with Copilot for travel along with gas buddy, Waze, and WeatherBug. Never use the TV, sun visor, or running shoes anymore. Rarely use my base ball hat only when driving directly into the sun, sometimes use electric chain saw for fire wood or to remove fallen trees across remote camping spots.

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