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

[amandasgramma]

chezmoose wrote:
I can't take credit for this idea, but do plan to give it a try...

Last year while camping with friends, they used two square buckets (similar to kitty litter buckets) to secure their awning. They filled the buckets with water and attached ropes (or bungees?) connecting the awning to the bucket handles. The buckets weigh very little to transport and can double as water dishes for the dogs if you leave the lids open!

This is a good idea for small winds, but we were in the Hell's Canyon and our friends had their awning out when a HUGE wind blew up. They had the awning tied down with the screwy kind of things that are to hold big dogs on a chain and they had 5 gallon buckets full of the biggest rocks they could find to fit. The wind hit and the awning was toast......

[chezmoose]

I can't take credit for this idea, but do plan to give it a try...

Last year while camping with friends, they used two square buckets (similar to kitty litter buckets) to secure their awning. They filled the buckets with water and attached ropes (or bungees?) connecting the awning to the bucket handles. The buckets weigh very little to transport and can double as water dishes for the dogs if you leave the lids open!

[restlesswind]

When the screen door gets dusty,a micro fiber cloth works wonders.
The same goes for an awning screen.
No more taking window screens down and hosing them down for me.

[imgoin4it]

X2 on the brita pitcher. Use it for juice, coffee, etc.

[Tvov]

UncleDonald wrote:
The dw and I both do not like the taste of water coming from campground hookups. We carry gallon jugs of water from Walmart(88cents) for drinking and making tea and coffee. The hook up water is just used for showers and stool.

We use the Brita water filter jug. An thinner size jug is available (as opposed to the large circular jug) that fits great in the camper's refrig door shelf.

[dalenoel]

chezmoose wrote:

dalenoel wrote:
You can get The Campers Journal from Amazon and others for $18.95.

Yes, that is the same price as the publisher. I have seen them at several retailers in Michigan also. DH has the small fishing journal. Filled up one and had to get a second.

Journals Unlimited

I actually use the program in my signature and record all campgrounds we look at, stay at, or are even interested in. Very easy and always with me. Can attach photos and campground maps with the visit or campground.

[chezmoose]

dalenoel wrote:
You can get The Campers Journal from Amazon and others for $18.95.

Yes, that is the same price as the publisher. I have seen them at several retailers in Michigan also. DH has the small fishing journal. Filled up one and had to get a second.

Journals Unlimited

[UncleDonald]

The dw and I both do not like the taste of water coming from campground hookups. We carry gallon jugs of water from Walmart(88cents) for drinking and making tea and coffee. The hook up water is just used for showers and stool.

[dcmac214]

dalenoel wrote:
You can get The Campers Journal from Amazon and others for $18.95.

I guess we're just too pecuniarily astute. Our log is on the laptop. The "Bunny Tales" (named the 5er the Bunny Tail, TV the Killer Bunny aprez Monty).

[dcmac214]

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've used one of those wire shower racks all the 5 years we've had our trailer. No rust, even tho I strongly doubt it's SS. No scratches, cracks or breaks in the glass. Inexpensive, very useful/functional.
My parents had something like that in their trailer +20 years, never had a problem with it.
We opted for a wire-rack TP holder that has a 'basket' on the bottom that holds 3 extra rolls. Cheap & functional.

[dalenoel]

You can get The Campers Journal from Amazon and others for $18.95.

[shadows4]

chezmoose wrote:
Just remembered one of our best camping purchases ever... the journal!

We write down every trip: dates, weather, our site #, the *ideal* site #, etc. We keep it in the camper and try to fill it out as we go. It also makes great reading material on rainy days, it's fun to go back and look at old journal entries!

And where did you purchase it? Sounds awesome!!!

[RnRs-RT]

RE: Paper towels, We buy "Viva choose a size". They stick together almost like Velcro, won't roll off on there own and yes, they are tough, just like the ("Dirty Jobs" guy says)!

[chezmoose]

amandasgramma wrote:
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. 🙂

You may have a point there! That is a really good idea...

[chezmoose]

Just remembered one of our best camping purchases ever... the journal!

We write down every trip: dates, weather, our site #, the *ideal* site #, etc. We keep it in the camper and try to fill it out as we go. It also makes great reading material on rainy days, it's fun to go back and look at old journal entries!