I recently needed to buy a new GPS because my old one simply wore out and died. I looked at several brands and decided to give the Garmin 890 RV a try. The design and build quality are excellent! The GPS is built on an Android tablet, and that gives...
If you worry about your pet’s safety and comfort when you need to leave them alone in your RV, well, here’s a gadget that will help to calm your fears. The Waggle RV Pet Temperature Monitor works with an app on your cell phone. It monitors the temperature inside your...
The Giraffe G4 is a product from the commercial trucking industry that can benefit RVers. Simply put, it measures the height of any solid overhead object. The transducer can be mounted on your RV or tow vehicle, and a digital display goes on your dash. With a couple of simple...
Did you know that most RV manufacturers use the same key pattern for storage compartment locks on every RV they build? Look at your RV keychain. If your storage compartment key is stamped CH-751, then almost every RVer has a key to your RV! This is probably okay if all...
For years, the RV industry has needed a better entry-step option for raised trailers and pickup campers. I’ve seen seriously unstable and barely-usable steps on these types of RVs. Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a better solution? Well now, a better option is available: GlowStep Revolution from Torklift....
In the past, I’ve talked about how to stop RV roof leaks and how to keep your sewer hose from leaking, but now I’d like to talk about how to keep you from leaking. Blood, that is. I think I’m like most folks when I say that I’m accident-prone to...
No, not ice cream cones, those orange traffic cones! First, we have a neat, new cone idea that’s perfect for RVers: the DisposaCone. They come three to a package and are 18-inches-tall folding traffic cones. Disposacone They are bright orange with reflectorized surfaces, and the package is small and flat...
Whacking your forehead on a low-hanging opening or cabinet can be extremely painful. Whacking your RV’s forehead on a low clearance bridge can be equally painful and a lot more expensive! The goal of this column is to help prevent RV low-clearance accidents (you’ll have to watch out for your...
