Handy Hints, Gadgets, Products & Gizmos

[GizmosMom]

Another member suggested a new forum section with new products but it doesn't look like it will be feasible. So I thought I would post this here under General RVing Issues. If enough people post (even if you have mentioned it before in another post) we can keep it near the top?

Do you have a handy hint, a new product or an old product that makes your RVing or Camping much better?

(Sorry, no commercial advertising allowed)

I'll start:

Someone in the Camping Van posted a reference to using a Super-Chamois to wipe down their shower. I have been using an icky old thick sponge and I like the chamois idea so much more.

Now I want to hear what works for you

[unclescratch]

We bought a few of the 16 oz. FireAde fire extinguishers for the RV.(if you ever need them, they are priceless lifesavers!) We mounted them in handy places with the mounts used on mountain bikes for the water bottles. Works perfect!

[HappyTrailsRVin]

Not sure if I read this here or where I read it, but it is one of my favorites. To keep the sheet tucked in at the bottom, take an old sheet, cut off about a foot or a foot and a half and sew it to bottom of your flat sheet. It doesn't show and you have the extra sheet at top. I even like this one so well I have used it at home on our sheets there.

[AO_hitech]

ken1373 wrote:
AO-Hitech, go to Northern Tool.com and check Item# 330685-1901--for $70 all your problems are solved, you can carry the bike, pull the boat or do both at the same time. I have used 1 for years and it works like a charm, Ken,

I considered one of those. However, it doesn't have the storage box attached. :B

[jetboat]

for those large windows,or alot of windows,i went to home depot/lowes,and got the 3/4" foam with silver alumn.on one side.cut to fit the window,taped a little duck tape for a tab to remove the foam,and what a difference! sound deading and kept it much cooler.cost,$13.26

[Tvov]

vacman wrote:
When I saw this, my first thought was: Gee that would be a great way to put a chlorine mixture into my fresh water tank to sanitize...Vacman

I just use a funnel (picked up from hardware store) with a 8" or so piece of garden hose (cut from worn out hose headed for garbage) stuck on the end.

[vacman]

lookinin wrote:
This little pump on the end of drill transfers water in a heck of a hurry. Beats juggling 50 pound of water, getting wet shoes and doing the mosquitoe dance at the same time.

Cheers,
Kevin

When I saw this, my first thought was: Gee that would be a great way to put a chlorine mixture into my fresh water tank to sanitize...Vacman

[tvman44]

Got mine like that at harbor Freight for about half the price of this one.

ken1373 wrote:
AO-Hitech, go to Northern Tool.com and check Item# 330685-1901--for $70 all your problems are solved, you can carry the bike, pull the boat or do both at the same time. I have used 1 for years and it works like a charm, Ken,

[tvman44]

Got mine like that at harbor Freight for about half the price of this one.

ken1373 wrote:
AO-Hitech, go to Northern Tool.com and check Item# 330685-1901--for $70 all your problems are solved, you can carry the bike, pull the boat or do both at the same time. I have used 1 for years and it works like a charm, Ken,

[SUKISHORT]

PVC pipe is the greatest for racks, stands, or games. I have made a Ladder Golf game, sign holder, and drying rack. They will break down to a small bundle,and they are very light. If it can be made of wood or metal, it could be made out of PVC

[ken1373]

AO-Hitech, go to Northern Tool.com and check Item# 330685-1901--for $70 all your problems are solved, you can carry the bike, pull the boat or do both at the same time. I have used 1 for years and it works like a charm, Ken,

[rocknrollpro]

What a great idea! If your batteries run low, put the water jug on your ladder shelf (just high enough to be over your fill inlet) put your water hose in the bottom and suck just enough water to to start a siphon. I learned this in the old days when I ran out of gas, the good part is the water tastes a whole lot better if you over do it!!!

lookinin wrote:
This little pump on the end of drill transfers water in a heck of a hurry. Beats juggling 50 pound of water, getting wet shoes and doing the mosquitoe dance at the same time.

Cheers,
Kevin

[rocknrollpro]

The bike rack companies also make a hith that slides over a regular hitch extention so you can do both. The other option is a platform bike rack that attaches to the bumper. You have lots of options. Just google bike racks. I like the box though! Good luck

AO_hitech wrote:
Okay, this is not something I built, yet. It is my next project. I have almost no outside storage and need a place to carry the bikes. I also sometimes tow a boat. I have one of those carriers that fit in a hitch receiver. Works okay for the bikes, but I can't carry anything else with the bikes, nor can I tow anything. I thought of building a box on the carrier, and bolting it to a hitch extension, but then I still wouldn't have anywhere for the bikes.

My wife saw this in the spot next to us. It is exactly what I want. I just never thought of putting the bike racks on top. And you can still tow with it.

[newtrail]

I guess this qualifies as a Handy Hint. How to make homemade ice cream with the temps reaching 100. Using a five gallon water-cooler sure helps the ice cream freeze faster. The umbrella helps also.;)

[stfnwuf]

We needed a latch to hold open the door for our outdoor shower. The trailer didn't come with one, so we thought we would just put one in ourselves. The latches didn't come with screws to attach them so DH used a spare piece of 3M hook adhesive to get the job done. Works quite well.





Revised to show pics. Finally downloaded them from the camera.

[fleetwoodmac]

dianerowley wrote:
But what really makes it great, they just developed a 2-sided micro-sheen mop with an extended handle that allows you to do the entire unit without a ladder.

Went to the website, but don't see the mop there. Is it made by the WashWax company?