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 stuff to help you enjoy food and cooking on your RV trips. Plus we share some indispensable gadget finds that almost every RVer can use. Get ready to get hungry…
Great RV Accessories Newsletter
June 22, 2023
Crazy about s’mores! S’more ideas, gear, and gadgets!
Oh YUM! It’s finally s’mores season! Did you know that summer’s quintessential camping dessert was first introduced to the world via a Girl Scouts booklet in 1920?
The s’more has come a long way since then with creative cooks altering the original formula of graham crackers sandwiching chocolate and toasted marshmallows. Not that the original still isn’t delicious, but you can have a lot of fun playing around with the theme like Gail Marsh does with the ideas in her creative S’mores hacks article.
Even so, Gail missed my personal favorite, which substitutes Snyder’s Pretzel Snaps for the traditional Graham Crackers to give you an irresistible sweet and salty s’more. (Yep, now we’re hungry!)
Make psychedelic s’mores with color-changing marshmallows!
One thing that is always consistent among s’mores makers is marshmallows. But even these have seen changes. Gail discovered some color-changing marshmallows that will delight the children and grandchildren. Just add heat, like from a campfire or a cup of hot cocoa, and the marshmallows change color. Groovy, man!
(As a side note, Gail’s husband also discovered some unusual garlic-scented marshmallows meant to be used as fish bait. While fish seem to love them and anglers should take note, we do NOT recommend using these for your s’mores!)
More s’mores shopping
- S’mores camping caddy keeps all the essentials in one neat little box.
- Can’t find roasting sticks at your campsite? No problem. Pick up a set of 10 telescoping s’mores/hot dog roasting sticks that come in their own carrying bag.
- Love the flavor of s’mores but hate the calories? Here’s a sneaky solution for that!
Gadgets we’re loving
Most used RV accessory: Camco Folding Stool
This little gadget is one of my most used RV accessories, and judging from the comments on this post, a lot of our readers agree. It folds flat to be neatly tucked away into almost any closet or cubby and instantly unfolds into a sturdy step stool. Read more.
The best hand mixer for baking RVers
I am extremely picky about adding electrical appliances to my RV, but there is a whole lot to like about this small appliance from an RVer’s perspective, especially the fact that all the parts and accessories fit neatly into a snap-on storage case that keeps everything neatly organized together in one compact package. No searching around or losing parts, ever.
Read more.
Rophor RV levelers
Finally there is a streamlined wedge leveler solution for double- and triple-axle trailers. No trimming required! Check them out.
Sewer fitting grip help! Gadget to the rescue!
If you find the bayonet mounts for your sewer hose connections are getting a bit hard to twist off and on (hate to say it, but it sometimes comes with age), here’s a tool that might help. An adjustable oil filter wrench, made to get a grip around automotive oil filters, can also provide a handy grip and plenty of leverage on the bayonet fitting of your sewer hose, and the termination cap as well. Here’s one we recommend.
The infinite lighter: RONXS!
Russ And Tiña De Maris decided to spring for the Rolls Royce of gas lighters, and got one that didn’t need butane gas! They write, “The RONXS lighter doesn’t need refills on gas, because it doesn’t ‘light’ with gas. Rather, a self-contained, rechargeable battery inside this ingenious device creates a small arc of electricity across the tips which instantly lights off our rig’s propane appliances. And if you’re a ‘candle’ geek, it will set your wick to wiggling in a hurry, too.” Read more.
More love for Mason jars
Packing a few Mason jars (also known as canning jars) in your RV makes good, practical sense. This simple utility item can replace a multitude of other kitchen tools, and fulfill a myriad of purposes while taking up little space. Click the link for 26 uses for Mason jars in an RV (seriously, these are brilliant!). Click here to read.
Can lid gadgets
If you drink anything (soda, soda water, beer, etc.) you’ll want to sip in style while saying goodbye to flat fizz, bugs, and spills with these can lid gadgets. Check ’em out.
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The Book Nook
RVtravel.com’s best-selling RV-related books through Amazon:
- 2023 Traveler’s Guide to the Firearm Laws of the Fifty States
- Bureau of Land Management Camping: Directory of 1,547 Camping Areas in 14 States
- 50 States: 500 State Parks
- National Forest Camping
- Corps of Engineers Camping: Directory of 942 Camping Areas in 35 States
Gear and Gadget quick takes
- Hilarious anatomically correct hot dog roasting skewers.
- The best products to wash and wax your RV.
- Father’s Day card doubles as a fire starter. Father’s Day might be over but it won’t truly be over until this card goes up in flames!
And something we don’t love…
No, some of us don’t love this at all (although I kinda do)…
Staff
Editor: Cheri Sicard
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Your hot dog skewers picture is in poor taste for this newsletter. I would have expected better!
That even caught me by surprise
I meant no offense. I thought they were cute and funny as did the people I showed them to.
VERY poor taste! Also potentially offensive to many. Shame on you!
I am sorry you feel that way. But not everyone agrees.
Life is too short to be offended by trivial stuff like this. If you go through life looking at the bad side of everything, one day you’ll figure out how stupid you were and it will be to late. Enjoy life.
Those were my favorite. My husband wants me to buy them now. Not for everyone but some of us think they are hilarious!
Wah wah wah. Read the previous comments. Jeez.
I thought they were humorous, keeps life from being so serious! Not a lot of kids read this so I see nothing wrong with it. Keep up the good work so we can all laugh a little.
Thank you. I thought they were cute and funny. And no. Kids do not read RV newsletters. I would have no problem personally with my kids seeing it either. They would have been trained to have active senses of humor.
I agree
Hilarious hot dog skewers showed the wife she was grossed out. Very funny though only a guy would find humor
I am not a guy and I found them hilarious.
For those who cannot start a camp fire to save my life I found at Target or it can be found anywhere but you can make it over the stove. Stove top smores. Best smores I ever ate. And easier then burning a few trees. The kit has everything. Now that I think about it. Wish I did not leave it at home. Next year.
I have been known to make them over my gas stove or with a kitchen torch. Now I am curious what is in the kit.
Great wiener roasters, got a huge laugh out of them 🤣.
The ear “bugs” gave me the creeps.
Glass is glass BREAKS and the protector idea is just 1 more item to spend precious dollars that could be used elsewhere. No thanks. Using a throwaway or your favorite hot/cold container is the best for us.
I have been carrying Mason jars without protectors for decades. None have ever broken.
Hotdog BBQ stand, GROSS! I’m sorry I saw this and I will work hard not to have that image in “mind” each time I see hotdogs!
I’ve seen other NON-FOOD items with a very similar pose that is LOL. Yet associating this with food is gross! Like picking your nose and eating it. Practice more COUTH.
Wouldn’t the upper part get hot also making it absolutely mandatory to use a hot pad to handle it? Should be included.
Most people have potholders and hot pads. I don’t think it needs to be included.
Thank you, Cheri! 🙂