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

[dcmac214]

Veebyes wrote:
Here is something handy. Stole a couple of these from our boat. Great for fragile things that don't pack well like bags of chip.

As if I'm not bumping my head enough in the trailer!

Veebyes brings out another source for RV accessories: Boating & marine sources. Could be there's no better source for accessories & gear going into tight spaces. Boaters have been doing it for tens of centuries.

[Veebyes]

Here is something handy. Stole a couple of these from our boat. Great for fragile things that don't pack well like bags of chip.

[dcmac214]

Why didn't I think of this before - what an eye opener.

In your favorite search engine, search for "Hacks" for RV, camping, or whatever your interest is.

There are literally tons of plain old website pages and youtube videos loaded with all kinds of tips and hints.

[napadan]

We mostly dry camp, so these have been helpful:

Electric tongue jack
2 6v, batteries
LED interior lights
Solar panel l65 w.
Olympia Wave 3 heater
300w. pure sign inverter
These have really helped with our electric usage (except for the jack).

[92GreenYJ]

dalenoel wrote:
Wire shelving in the closets give slots instead of a tall opening.

Yep. I just did this myself in the truck camper. Previous owners hung some cloth thing in there and the screws ripped out last trip. So I went the wire shelf route.

[dalenoel]

Wire shelving in the closets give slots instead of a tall opening.

[suerover]

We installed an Ikea wire drawer system in the bottom of our closet.

[Stylish_sunny]

Cherokee TT 2016 32ft DB It our 4th year starting with our first trip about 5 hours away. we typically do a very close to home for the first of the year. we've figured most things out now we are going to do some additions.
1.
We are doing a bedroom TV mount and have been studying youtube videos.

2.Did any of you reinforce chalking such as tubs, floors or where else?

3.What type of updated splash wall in kitchen and bath is best to use without bubbling or falling off of these thin weird walls

4. Please tell me there is something to do with those closets in the master. I would much rather have a dresser

[John_Wayne]

Print all the registration info along with photo copies of Good Sam card , FMCA card, KOA card, and all other discount or membership card. laminate it and just take it in when you register and they can copy the info.

[LI-Camper]

You can use your phone to take a photo of your driver’s license and your passport .

[dcmac214]

Dutch_12078 wrote:

3ares wrote:
HappyTrailsRVing wrote:
We were always having to run back to RV when checking into a RV park to get Lic. number. Presto, went to Wal-Mart and used the dog tag machine and made tags with lic# of RV, and car. Hang it on key ring so always have it.
What happens if you lose your keys!

I have that info in the notes on my phone.

Marvelous tool that cell phone! I use the notes too, put all the relevant vehicle info in there including VIN in case stolen.
Also keep the prescription info in there and set notifications for refills.

[ependydad]

Dutch_12078 wrote:

3ares wrote:
HappyTrailsRVing wrote:


We were always having to run back to RV when checking into a RV park to get Lic. number. Presto, went to Wal-Mart and used the dog tag machine and made tags with lic# of RV, and car. Hang it on key ring so always have it.

What happens if you lose your keys!

I have that info in the notes on my phone.

Same here. On my phone are favorited photos (for easy retrieval) of my license plates.

[Dutch_12078]

3ares wrote:
HappyTrailsRVing wrote:


We were always having to run back to RV when checking into a RV park to get Lic. number. Presto, went to Wal-Mart and used the dog tag machine and made tags with lic# of RV, and car. Hang it on key ring so always have it.

What happens if you lose your keys!

I have that info in the notes on my phone.

[3ares]

HappyTrailsRVing wrote:


We were always having to run back to RV when checking into a RV park to get Lic. number. Presto, went to Wal-Mart and used the dog tag machine and made tags with lic# of RV, and car. Hang it on key ring so always have it.

What happens if you lose your keys!

[dcmac214]

larry barnhart wrote:
I decided the cabinets jack I made would work so it is just smaller. I give them away each winter and have 4 made for give aways. I gave one to a TT couple with 2 entrys. No thanks you but we have 2 sets of steps. Home for Christmas and made another for him. No thank you again. O-well chevman

Yeah, leave it to a TT driver. Any 5er would've not only thanked you profusely, would also invite you to share of his 18 year old.
Scotch that is!