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

[Denise_in_Ark]

paulb4333 wrote:
We've been looking for a good way to hang dry some clothes that are not quite dry from the Splendide.
The DW is very pleased with the solution.... it works great. Will post some pix if desired.

Yes, please. This is how I do laundry, half drying then hanging. Besides, pool at whatever RV park we stay at while on assignment is a requirement. I ALWAYS need to be able to hang damp items.

Denise in Ark

[paulb4333]

We've been looking for a good way to hang dry some clothes that are not quite dry from the Splendide.
Didn't want to hang outside or all over the coach.
Today was at Home Depot and saw a 3', 1/2 inch diameter pipe with threaded ends. Seemed like it might work. Purchased two elbow connectors to hold it in place...all tolled, about $5.

It just fits across the top of the shower stall, and provides a stable place to hang at least 8 items.The elbows are used to stabilize it.

The DW is very pleased with the solution.... it works great. Will post some pix if desired.

[paulb4333]

Bump, with some updates.

The Chaney remote refrigerater/freezer thermometer has been mentioned before. We got one recently and it's great. Can see at a glance the temp of both the refrigerator and freezer...without opening the door.
It's magnetic and can attach to the outside of the door if you have metal, or you can velcro it where you'd like. Well worth getting.
Here's a link as an example, but you can find it all overChaney

The Oxygenics shower head has also been mentioned. We recently got one of those as well and it is GREAT. Shower feels much more powerful and it uses less water than our previous one. Nearly like our shower head at home. We don't need to shut off the shower multiple times as we previously did, as the water usage is so much less....never run out of hot water.

This "gadgets" forum is very helpful...thanks to all who are keeping it going.

Paulb

[tvman44]

I have one very similiar to that one, looks just about identical but has more LED's and one switch position turns on all LED's and the other turns on 1/2 of the LED's. I have had it for about 2 1/2 years and love it. I used the heck out of it this past weekend to workon my hot water tank, it puts out a lot of light and does not blind you and does not put out any heat.

[tvman44]

I have one very similiar to that one, looks just about identical but has more LED's and one switch position turns on all LED's and the other turns on 1/2 of the LED's. I have had it for about 2 1/2 years and love it. I used the heck out of it this past weekend to workon my hot water tank, it puts out a lot of light and does not blind you and does not put out any heat.

[tvman44]

I have one very similiar to that one, looks just about identical but has more LED's and one switch position turns on all LED's and the other turns on 1/2 of the LED's. I have had it for about 2 1/2 years and love it. I used the heck out of it this past weekend to workon my hot water tank, it puts out a lot of light and does not blind you and does not put out any heat.

[beemerphile1]

We really do need a section devoted to product reviews. I think this thread is proof of that.

I have had a Bayco 36 LED SLR-2236C for around two years now. I highly recommend it to everyone who wants a reliable, lightweight, and bright work light. I use it as a worklight, reading light, boondocking light, and as a regular flashlight. It has a 30 LED worklight and a 6 LED flashlight.



It comes with a house charger, car charger, magnet mount, hanger mount, and is available at Walmart for $20 (regular price). It is also available at Amazon but for $37.40.
Amazon link

Since mine is a couple of years old, I decided to run a test. I turned on the 30 LED floodlight array and started my timer. The 30 LED array is claimed to operate with 4 hours run time. After twelve (12!) hours I stopped the test, It was just starting to show a noticeably dimmer light output. That is three times the run time claimed by the manufacturer!

I have since purchased three more of these lights. I have one in each vehicle, one in the garage, and one at work. I have great confidence in this light.

[RE_Todd]

GPS for upcoming curves is great, I do it!!

[pigroaster]

Correction. I could see at least 200 feet down the road (or more)or I would not have been driving. The GPS only was another tool to assist me in the drive. I was not driving with no road visibility. I hope this corrects any misunderstandings and I was not pulling my Cedar Creek at the time and yes I also had my fog lights on. Perhaps this idea should not have been suggested even though I still think seeing curves ahead with the GPS helped me!

[jamsvet]

If you can't see past the front of your truck, you shouldn't be driving! Especially towing 2 - 4 extra tons.


Best tip that's been posted .

[clueless_camper]

Bob Vaughn wrote
"Bad thing about that is it does not tell you when there is a stopped/crashed vehicle ahead of you...."

Amen! If you can't see past the front of your truck, you shouldn't be driving! Especially towing 2 - 4 extra tons.

[Bob_Vaughn]

Bad thing about that is it does not tell you when there is a stopped/crashed vehicle ahead of you....

[purdum]

Using your gps to see with. WOW. as I just started using a tomtom I could see how that would be helpful. I believe pilots call that flying on instruments. When ever you do that you should file a flight plan. Guess thats a good reason to have your maps and life insurance up to date
Greg

[Jimfromvirginia]

pigroaster wrote:
Travelling in fog. Last night while travelling home in the fog I turned on my Garmin GPS and used it to guide me on curves ahead and major road crossings. It really helped. I also had my fog lights on and travelled slow. The GPS really told me of road contours just ahead by looking at the screen.

Done the same coming down a fog shrouded mountain. Visibility was just beyond hood of my truck, and using GPS I could be prepared for very sharp curves.

[pigroaster]

Travelling in fog. Last night while travelling home in the fog I turned on my Garmin GPS and used it to guide me on curves ahead and major road crossings. It really helped. I also had my fog lights on and travelled slow. The GPS really told me of road contours just ahead by looking at the screen.