Not Just Blowing Hot Air

I’m a big fan…of fans! No RV is complete without some 12V fans. They move the air, help keep you cool, and even work when you don’t have electrical hookups. I always have one or two small two-speed 12V dash fans mounted in strategic locations in the RV. These fans...

Unclog the Drain

I was watching a show on the History Channel recently, called “101 Gadgets that Changed the World.” It was an excellent show, and if you want to see the list for yourself, check out http://www.popularmechanics.com and look under “Technology/Gadgets.” However, it was their definition of a gadget that really caught...

Fun with Cones

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...

Who’s Got Your Back?

The RV Gadget Box thrives on gadget submissions by readers, so when I received the following message from Janice Lasko, our editor, I was intrigued but a little skeptical. Over the years of RVing, we have had our fair share of chairs, and we feel we have found the last...

Dispenser Kit

I think a good RV gadget should be entertaining or reduce your workload or make an annoying task easier. This little gadget definitely fits the third criteria: It is a simple system to automatically add black-water tank treatment to your holding tank each time you flush. The Blue Streak Automatic...

Silicone bakeware products

Here are some RV gadgets for all you cooks out there. Many thanks to Joann Warnke #47251 who sent in the following information: “A SILPAT® is a flexible silicone liner for cooking scones, cookies, etc. It rolls into a tube shape (great for RV storage), it is nonstick, cleans easily and is an all-around standard piece of cooking equipment. It can be purchased online or in any kitchen store.” Just looking at the SilPat Website (www.silpat.com) got me thinking about all the neat ways to use a flexible, heat resistant, nonstick mat! Obviously, it’s great...

Route1 POI database

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...

Let Your Light Shine

RVers must be natural problem solvers, because so many have contacted me to share their fa-vorite gadgets. Thanks to Guy Gipson #84383, who sent me the following information. Guy also compiles the “Day’s End” column. “No RVer should be without one or more LED headlamps. When I’m boon-docking and want...

Great Gadgets for Pet Owners

Most of my favorite gadgets are problem-solving devices, so when I experience a new problem, I immediately start looking for a new gadget to solve it. Well, I’ve discovered a couple of real dandies for you folks who travel with pets. In fact, these gadgets saved me from being overwhelmed...

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