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

[gaymeadowsman]

CarpFishermanAndWife wrote:
After reading the whole forum, I told hubby alot of people were trying to figure out how to keep their toilet rolls from unrolling during driving. He asked "why not just take the roll off the roller?" I never thought about the obvious - duh! 😉

To keep the TP or Paper towels from unrolling, just press the rolls "flat" then open them back up. an oval tube will not turn on the holder.
I read this here on the forum many years ago. Still works for us.

[amandasgramma]

chezmoose wrote:
Ok, I'm looking for a gizmo (or is it a gadget?) and have only made it through the first 80 pages so far! I'd like to find a shower caddy that fits over the wall of the shower but preferably something lighter, like plastic or vinyl coated wire? I'm just afraid that if I forget to take it down it could break the glass?




Also, our new TT doesn't seem to have a toilet paper holder. I'm a little leery of mounting anything to the walls, plus I'm not sure where there'd be room without bumping into it. I'm thinking something like this might work to mount over the vanity door. Opinions?



Other suggestions appreciated also!

We had something similar (towel rack) over our shower door and never had a problem. If you're worried about the glass considering shampoos, etc are heavier, then why not, before traveling, lay a towel over the door, then the rack....would buffer it. 🙂

[amandasgramma]

CarpFishermanAndWife wrote:
After reading the whole forum, I told hubby alot of people were trying to figure out how to keep their toilet rolls from unrolling during driving. He asked "why not just take the roll off the roller?" I never thought about the obvious - duh! 😉

🙂 you're married to a genius!!!!! We take our paper towels off the roll.....a LOT easier than worrying about bungee cords, etc.

[CarpFishermanAn]

After reading the whole forum, I told hubby alot of people were trying to figure out how to keep their toilet rolls from unrolling during driving. He asked "why not just take the roll off the roller?" I never thought about the obvious - duh! 😉

[clueless_camper]

chezmoose wrote:

Also, our new TT doesn't seem to have a toilet paper holder. I'm a little leery of mounting anything to th
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Subscribe, send Email notifications of new posts e walls, plus I'm not sure where there'd be room without bumping into it. I'm thinking something like this might work to mount over the vanity door. Opinions?



Other suggestions appreciated also!

We use a stand-up paper towel holder. I used velco to secure the base to the vanity counter. It holds two rolls so we don't need to worry about running out.

This is a simple one

[chezmoose]

KLO wrote:
chezmoose, is there a vanity door you can put it on? There wasn't a place in our TT bath for a tissue holder either so opened the cabinet door and put it there. Just have to remember to open the door before you sit down!

That's what I'm thinking might work best. Just need to get the TT home first and make sure I can reach the vanity door while sitting down. 😄

I think I found the solution to my shower caddy dilemma. This little gizmo would allow me to use any cheapy shower caddy over the door (or side wall) of the shower! So simple....

[KLO]

chezmoose, is there a vanity door you can put it on? There wasn't a place in our TT bath for a tissue holder either so opened the cabinet door and put it there. Just have to remember to open the door before you sit down!

[dalenoel]

chezmoose wrote:

Also, our new TT doesn't seem to have a toilet paper holder.

Other suggestions appreciated also!

You could use a free standing unit like this.

[chezmoose]

Ok, I'm looking for a gizmo (or is it a gadget?) and have only made it through the first 80 pages so far! I'd like to find a shower caddy that fits over the wall of the shower but preferably something lighter, like plastic or vinyl coated wire? I'm just afraid that if I forget to take it down it could break the glass?




Also, our new TT doesn't seem to have a toilet paper holder. I'm a little leery of mounting anything to the walls, plus I'm not sure where there'd be room without bumping into it. I'm thinking something like this might work to mount over the vanity door. Opinions?



Other suggestions appreciated also!

[chezmoose]

Our new TT has very narrow drawers (8.75" wide). I had a hard time finding a silverware tray to fit the drawer. Came across this tray that can be cut to the exact width and length of the drawer so there'll be no sliding around. Bringing the TT home next Thursday, can't wait to try it out!

Link

[Jerry9n]

Didn't any place to hang anything other than when you come in the door, so made a shoe rack that is on the back of the dinette:

[Bobbo]

UncleDonald wrote:
We bought a hang up shoe bag that hang on a closet door (several rows from top to bottom). We cut between the rows and then stapled them around the base of our bed. With the bed spread hanging down you can't even see them and keeps extra shoes out of the way and handy to reach.

I did the same thing, only instead of staples, I put grommets along the top of the sections, drilled holes through the bed's base, and used a screw with a washer and nut on the backside to hold it.

Also, I don't use it to store just shoes, I use it to store all kinds of small items, like underwear, socks, remote controls, phone chargers, etc. Anything small enough to fit.

[UncleDonald]

We bought a hang up shoe bag that hang on a closet door (several rows from top to bottom). We cut between the rows and then stapled them around the base of our bed. With the bed spread hanging down you can't even see them and keeps extra shoes out of the way and handy to reach.

[Fredzo]

CarpFishermanAndWife wrote:
Got through the whole 318 pages in about 10 days. Phew! Made my notes for hubby. Thanks everyone!

Shari

I feel sorry for him!:E

[CarpFishermanAn]

Got through the whole 318 pages in about 10 days. Phew! Made my notes for hubby. Thanks everyone!

Shari