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Great RV Accessories Newsletter #20

Cheri Sicard -
It was early morning. I was motoring down the highway toward my next RV adventure, humming along while The Manhattan Transfer's version of Java...

Lippert Picnic Popup Gazebo—six sides of wonderful shelter

Tony Barthel -
One of the things RV events like the Forest River Owners Group (FROG) International Rally does is show you some of the latest and...

The roof and body tool in every RV tech’s toolbox

Dustin Simpson -
Today I'm showing you a tool in every RV technician's toolbox—a plastic scraper! It's used for so many RV repairs including everything from decal removal,...

Norcold RV fridges keep failing—I’m done! New Amish fridge is a winner!

Jan Steele -
Two of my Norcold RV refrigerators have failed in the past year—one was 11 years old, the other was two years old. The first...

Another French press with neat features: Stanley Boil + Brew coffee maker

Tony Barthel -
RVers are obsessed with coffee and so many that I know of are suffering a terrible plight. Thinking that you need electricity to make...

Gadget makes RV battery maintenance EASY!

Dustin Simpson -
Join me in the video below as I show you how to use this battery filler for easy RV battery maintenance. Maintaining the distilled...

A must-have for RVers? Walkie-talkies! Here’s why

Gail Marsh -
You may have tossed them aside once you outgrew “playing spies.” Or perhaps you quickly lost interest when that first cellphone landed in your...

RVers show big interest in electric bicycles

RV Travel -
Interest in e-bikes has never been higher, if the results of a poll Thursday at RVtravel.com are any indication. Of the more than 1,300...

Did you know that wheel chocks expire? They do!

Gail Marsh -
Wait! What?! Wheel chocks expire? That's news to me, and I'm not an RV newbie. We've been enjoying the RV life for several years!...

Have great coffee anywhere with the Off Road French press, grinder, molle pouch kit

Cheri Sicard -
A French press makes a great concentrated cup of coffee, but they are usually made of glass and not an easy device to travel...

These products protect your RV from the damaging effects of sunlight

Dustin Simpson -
Everyone knows the harmful effects of UV rays on the skin, but not many people realize that those same UV sunlight rays are causing...

Looking at the new CURT CrossWing fifth wheel hitch

Dustin Simpson -
At my shop, California RV Specialists, we are product distributors and carry a wide selection of CURT Manufacturing products including trailer hitches, ball mounts,...

Great RV Accessories Newsletter #19

Cheri Sicard -
This edition we are going to focus on PROTECTION! Protecting you and yours, protecting your RV, and protecting your property. Because when you feel...

RV slide out locks prevent damage to your slide outs during travel

Dustin Simpson -
Join me in the video below as I explain how to use a slide out lock made by American Technology. These locks are typically...

Jackery Explorer 1500 portable power station/solar generator review

Cheri Sicard -
Let me begin by stating that the term "solar generator" may not be technically correct, as these devices capture energy from the sun, they...

These small insect screens keep wasps and bees from colonizing your RV

RV Travel -
If you have lived or vacationed in the Deep South, at some point you’ve likely encountered some pretty wicked wasps and bees. It doesn’t...

Honcho Poncho Down: Warmth and comfort on chilly nights

Cheri Sicard -
Therm-a-Rest®, a company that specializes in sleeping mats, sleeping bags and other essentials aimed at keeping campers warm, had a hit with their original...

Prevent blisters with this easy gadget

Gail Marsh -
Hiking and walking long distances would be great if it weren’t for the blisters! If that’s been your excuse, you definitely need this! I...

Do you need an RV A/C cover?

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
Don’t look now, but soon the summer travel season will be over. Around the country you may hear that collective sigh as RVers pull...

Great RV Accessories Newsletter #18

Cheri Sicard -
What do you consider your ESSENTIAL RV tools? That answer may vary from RVer to RVer; however, there are some essentials ALL RVers should...

RVers will benefit from these unusual uses for koozies around their RV

Gail Marsh -
You probably have at least one “stubby holder” in your RV, and perhaps a koozie or "coldy-holdy," too. Today, we'll mostly call them koozies....

This heavy-duty water flow meter is my new favorite tool!

Nanci Dixon -
The black water and gray water tanks can stink! I have used several different water flow meters over the last few years to monitor...

Fight RV crime! Install a GPS tracker in your RV—It’s easy!

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
The opening image is just a handful of the stolen RVs we’ve posted here on RVtravel.com in our Saturday newsletter. For every one we...

‘The Outdoor Cook’ cookbook: How to cook anything outside!

Cheri Sicard -
The team at America’s Test Kitchen has produced the ultimate outdoor cooking resource with their newest title The Outdoor Cook. I have reviewed hundreds...

Off-grid cooking: The 5 best solar ovens for RVers

Video Editor -
By Cheri Sicard The team from Techs You Can’t Live Without produced a handy video for RVers who love to boondock. In it, they share...

Ignik Gas Growler puts an end to single-use propane bottles

Cheri Sicard -
Did you know that 48 million single-use green propane bottles end up in landfills each year? Single-use propane bottles are wasteful and they are...

The top 5 small air compressors for truck tires

Video Editor -
By Cheri Sicard Having an air compressor in your truck or RV makes good sense. In the video below, the team from the review channel...

Pop-up bug tent: Under the Weather MonsterMeshPod keeps the bugs away!

Cheri Sicard -
This extra large pop-up bug tent by Under the Weather has quickly become one of my favorite summer RV accessories. Like many RVers, I camp...

About Blue Ox tow bars, the tow bars of choice for RVers

Dustin Simpson -
Blue Ox is the tow bar of choice for RVers. They are made with the highest quality materials and craftsmanship, and they are backed...

Great RV Accessories Newsletter #17

Cheri Sicard -
We are going to the dogs (and cats) this issue! This means we have some gear and gadget ideas to keep your furry friends...

Looking at the Demco 21K Recon Slider 5th Wheel Hitch

Dustin Simpson -
Today, my team and I want to introduce you to the Demco 21K Recon Slider 5th Wheel Hitch. I caught up with Biggin’ doing a...

These new portable solar panels are the cat’s meow!    

Dave Helgeson -
I was recently asked to review the new E.FLEX portable solar panels from Renogy. As someone who spends most of their time dry camping,...

The Buslife Kitchen: Beautifully designed camping cookbook for small-space cooking

Cheri Sicard -
Read to the end of this post for a delicious sample recipe from The Buslife Kitchen. The Buslife Kitchen cookbook is definitely NOT your grandmother’s...

Save space with this amazing BBQ gadget: 1 tool, 6 culinary tasks!

Cheri Sicard -
When it comes to RV accessories, I love me some multi-taskers—single tools that do multiple jobs. The 6 in 1 BBQ tool by Defiance...

Gadgets to help prevent your RV holding tank from clogging and keep it stink-free

Dustin Simpson -
Today I want to introduce you to the Camco RV Holding Tank Swivel Stik Rinser, which helps keep your RV's black tank from clogging,...

RV toolbox essentials–Don’t leave home without them!

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
If you've been on the road at all, you've experienced it: Something on your rig broke. You can't always get help with the fixing—you...

Mini portable grill and cooler in its own carrying bag works great for RVers

Cheri Sicard -
I have been searching for a truly small portable charcoal grill for a long time. Cast iron hibachis looked good, but I did not...

Generator noise ratings matter more than you think

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
At first glance, you might not be particularly concerned about generator noise ratings. After all, if it’s quiet enough to put up with, it...

Great RV Accessories Newsletter #16

Cheri Sicard -
Are you currently on the road, or have you been RVing yet this year? If so, you undoubtedly got a reminder of just how...

These systems will keep your RV cool all summer long, even when dry camping

Dave Helgeson -
The dog days of summer are once again upon us, leaving many RVers concerned if they will be able to stay cool enough to...

TaoHorse hand-held, cordless, USB rechargeable vacuum cleaner cleans RVs in an instant

Cheri Sicard -
Let me start this review with the disclaimer if you have a BIG RV, this product will likely not suit your needs. If, on...

Save-a-Step stabilizes RV steps; no more bouncing!

Gail Marsh -
Boing! Boiiing! That’s the sound we used to hear when stepping on our RV’s steps. Well, maybe we didn’t exactly hear it, but the...

Camping journal and RV log book perfect for RVers to keep track of campgrounds and more

Cheri Sicard -
This little camping journal and RV log book makes a thoughtful gift for the RVers in your life. It's also a great way to...

Magic silicone dish scrubbing gloves make RV dishwashing easy

Cheri Sicard -
When it comes to great RV accessories, I always love items that can multi-task, in other words, accomplish more than one thing and/or replace...

Beat the summer heat and keep your fridge running smoothly with this fridge fan

Dustin Simpson -
My RV repair shop receives a common complaint from customers, and that is their RV refrigerator is not cooling well in the summer months....

Great RV Accessories Newsletter #15, June 22, 2023

Cheri Sicard -
There's just something about camping that stimulates the appetite and makes everyone hungry! This issue of the Great RV Accessories newsletter has some nifty...

The perfect electric mixer for RV kitchens

Cheri Sicard -
When I am on the road for extended periods, which happens frequently, I really miss my electric stand mixer. Without an electric mixer, otherwise...

Color-changing marshmallows? Garlic marshmallows? Don’t get them confused!

Gail Marsh -
I can’t wait to make the next batch of s’mores (these are my favorite s'mores hacks and recipes)! That’s because I recently discovered Jet-Puffed...

This Father’s Day card lights your campfire!

Randall Brink -
Solo Stoves provide RVers with portable smokeless campfire pits that create camp ambiance and increase fire safety. For Father’s Day, Solo has created a...

Add a MORryde sliding cargo tray to your RV’s basement storage

Dustin Simpson -
Are you looking to add an RV sliding cargo tray that makes storage access easy, even in hard-to-reach compartments of your RV? Trays glide...
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