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Smartphone mount aids multiple device charging

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by Bob DifleyBracketron's new TekGrip Power Dock includes a unique hands-free mounting option for drivers as well as device charging capabilities. Perfect for summer road trips, the TekGrip Power...

Protect your campsite from mosquitoes, other insects

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By Bob Difley Completely portable, this lightweight propane-powered fogger is the most economical way to kill mosquitoes, biting flies, and flying insects. The secret is...

Clean up messy oil spills with SpillFix Organic Absorbent

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By Bob Difley How retro it seems now when I used to carry a pail of kitty litter in my motorhome. Especially when you consider...

If you wear a bra, the Racktrap might be for you

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By Bob Difley With a headline like that, how could you not read further? The fact that the frustrations of three marketing women executives, who...

Protect your pets with a Sun & Bug Blocker suit

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By Bob Difley With summer and increased outdoor activities fast approaching ... there is now a way to protect your pooches from possible cancer-causing UV...

Desolenator enables water independence: Just add sun

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By Bob Difley The first paragraph you read on Desolenator's  website states: "Desolenator is a clean technology venture that has developed and patented what’s on track...

Shurhold system enables high quality DIY RV detailing

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By Bob Difley RV owners tired of paying $5–7 a foot to have their rigs professionally cleaned can instead detail with quality DIY tools and...

Smart Car Charger charges your phone, tablet and locates your car

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By Bob Difley When I was first asked to review and test the Zus I thought, "Why do I need a device to know where...

Collapsible colander folds flat saving storage space

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I've never heard any RVers complain about having too much storage space in their rig. Usually the complaints are more likely to be the...

What would you do if your dump valve suddenly malfunctioned?

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If you've never had your RV waste valve leak, break, or freeze in the open position, you've likely never thought about the need for...

Get rid of mold with a non-bleach cleaner

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Getting rid of mold is never fun, especially when the process involves bleach.  Shurhold's Moldaway is an effective bleach alternative, containing no bleach or...

Add extra counter space to RV kitchen with stove top cover

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You've heard this before (most likely by the person responsible for food preparation). There is never enough counter working space in an RV kitchen. But...

Roof vent fan helps keep RV air fresh

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Musty odors can accumulate when recreational vehicles are closed up. The MaxxFan Standard model ventilation fans from MaxxAir Ventilation Solutions, with reversible fan option,...

Insect Shield clothing repels ticks and Lyme disease

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The outdoor season is coming, a time to be camping, hiking, mountain biking, an a host of other activities in Mother Nature's backyard. It...

In search of the right BBQ grill

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By Greg Illes I'm a compulsive fixer and tweaker, and I will confess to also being a BBQ fan. Not a fanatic — I...

Replace your RV porch light with one that’s motion activated

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Porch lights are helpful not only as a deterrent to unsavory types that might seek to liberate you from your possessions, but they are...

Add a temporary outside water faucet to your RV

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There are times when you might want an outside water faucet to attach a hose to, fill a water bucket, or wash hands. But...

Protect your awning from sudden wind bursts with a tie down

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You return from just a brief trip to the store, or a short hike, only to find that the sudden williwaw that blew through...

Easily turn your photos and slides into digital images

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By Chuck Woodbury Editor, RVtravel.com Before the digital age of photography, we used film. Oh, how things have changed! If you're like me, you have countless...

Easily add support for entering and leaving your RV

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Do you or another member of your camping party need a little help or support in climbing the steps into and out of your...

Tools for RVers: Rivet guns

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By Chris Dougherty Certified RV technician Many RVs have riveted components including aluminum siding, moldings, hinges, latches, screen doors and more. Rivets are actually pretty easy...

Space heater does the job . . . using only 200 watts!

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By Chuck Woodbury Editor, RVtravel.com Can you imagine a space heater that uses a mere 200 watts? It seems like a crazy thought. But the fact...

Air-Dryr helps prevent mold and mildew

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As seasons change, damp outdoor conditions can bring mold, mildew and corrosion issues inside. The Air-Dryr from Davis Instruments is an inexpensive and effective...

Does the AEROplus wind deflector really improve gas mileage?

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By Chris Dougherty Certified RV technician When Australian caravan accessories manufacturer Purple Line contacted us to try out their new AEROplus wind deflector, I met the...

Tools for RVers: Leatherman New Wave multi-tool

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By Chris Dougherty Certified RV technician I recently recommended the Leatherman tool as a good tool to have along as an RVer. Well, upon doing some...

A rundown of heated hoses for RVs

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By Chris Dougherty Certified RV technician For 10 years I was a fulltimer, and spent most of each year, including most of the winter, in the...

Tools for RVers: DeWalt heavy duty stapler/brad nailer

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By Chris Dougherty Certified RV technician There are two things that are used frequently in RVs: staples and brad nails. The staples that are used require...

Helpful RV Gadget: Blow out plug

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By Chris Dougherty Certified RV technician When it's time to winterize your RV blowing out the water system can be a pain. Having a quick disconnect...

Help keep your RV warm or cool with vent pillow

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By Bob Difley Roof vents are a terrific feature of RVs. They allow a flow of air to circulate through the RV, light to help...

Help avoid water heater problems with tank rinser

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It's likely that you don't think about your water heater much. As long as it turns on and you get hot water what's to...

Tools for RVers: Sears Craftsman Handi-Cut

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By Chris Dougherty Certified RV technician One tool I have used frequently over the years is the Sears Handi-Cut. This unique cutter has a 3 7/8...

Why portable generators are so expensive

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By Chris Dougherty Certified RV technician I am often asked why RV or quiet portable generators are so expensive and "Why should I spend the money?"...

Sturdy, folding grill great for RVs with limited storage space

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If you have a small RV with limited storage space, and you also enjoy barbecuing, you know what a pain it is to find...

Never change cat litter again with this eco-friendly litter box

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Here is a great product for RVers who travel with a cat — a disposable, eco-friendly litter sytem that is easy to use with...

Correct Track keeps travel trailer, 5th wheel axles aligned

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Correct Track alignment system by Lippert Components provides a safe and simple way to correct a misaligned trailer suspension system. Misaligned axles and suspension...

Keeping spare light blubs is a great idea

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By Chris Dougherty Certified RV technician These days many new RVs are coming equipped with all LED lighting, which is great. LEDs last a long time...

Tools for RVers: Knives

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By Chris Dougherty Certified RV technician I’m a knife guy. Before you get all scared that I’m some sort of sociopathic deviant, let me explain by...

Thoroughly clean black water tanks with flusher system

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Many RVs now come with black tank flushing systems built in at the factory, but some don't — and some folks actually want to...

Insect repellent is tough on mosquitoes, other biting bugs

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When mosquitoes and other biting insects target you in your campsite or on the trail, you need to get tough. And so should your...

Tools for RVers: Flue brush

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By Chris Dougherty Certified RV technician A tool I have used many times over the years is the flue brush. They come in different sizes and...

Add a trailer hitch to your. . . trailer!

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By Chris Dougherty Certified RV technician There are many hitch-mounted bike racks and cargo trays and boxes for the back of your car and truck, but...

Electric jacket keeps you warm, charges your electronics!

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By Chuck Woodbury RVtravel.com For a semi-geeky guy like me, this electric jacket from Milwaukee Tools is about as good as a jacket gets. At the...

See what’s coming out your sewer hose to be sure you’re done

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By Chris Dougherty Certified RV Technician Dumping your holding tanks is as much about art as science. If you want to know if your tanks are...

EZ Oil Drain Valve simplifies oil changes

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Have you ever changed your RV's or tow's engine oil? You know what a mess that can be, unscrewing the drain plug from the...

RV technician names favorite glues, sealants and tapes

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By Chris Dougherty Certified RV technician There are many different types of materials in an RV, from flooring to wood products, plastics to metals. Having the...

Handy RV Gadgets: Extendable cleaning brushes

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By Chris Dougherty Certified RV technician I like a clean RV and anything to help make that process easier is on my radar. My years in...

Tools for RVers: Infrared thermometer

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By Chris Dougherty Certified RV technician   I get questions all the time regarding RV temperatures. People ask about their heating and air conditioning, their wheel and...

Collapsible garbage and laundry bag is handy in RV

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By Chris Dougherty Certified RV technician One of the things that has always bugged me is finding room for a garbage can in the RV. Sometimes...

12-volt fan moves lots of air. Breeze may keep mosquitoes away

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The powerful, high volume, Endless Breeze portable 12-volt fan from Fan-tastic Vent uses an automotive type motor and twelve inch blade operating at three speeds. The...

Improve your RV’s drinking water with Camco filter

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The Camco TastePURE KDF/Carbon RV Water Filter is a convenient filter for RVers who want to improve the quality of the water they bring...
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