Greetings and Happy Holidays, fellow RVers!
In this season of “comfort and joy,” let’s focus on the comfort of comfort foods. So this issue, among other great stuff we are liking, we have a focus on gear and gadgets to make great food while RVing, cause nothing is more comforting than that!
Read on!
Let’s eat, drink, and be merry!
Best boondocking coffee makers – No hookups required!
By Cheri Sicard
Here’s your ultimate guide to boondocking RV coffee makers and hookup-free gourmet coffee-making accessories. Check out the awesome no-hookups coffee-making options.
10 reasons you need a wok in your RV kitchen
By Cheri Sicard
Woks are the most important cooking implement in traditional Chinese kitchens. But guess what? The large sloped-sided pans are also one of the best multi-tasking tools you can pack in your RV kitchen. Of course, if you enjoy Chinese cooking, or stir-frying in general, using a wok is a given. But if you think outside the box, woks have a LOT more uses than that. Discover all the uses for a wok in an RV.
Solo Stove Ranger and cast iron grill
By Cheri Sicard
Because cast iron holds the heat so well, it is the perfect cooking surface to sear the perfect steaks or any other foods you want to grill. And, of course, the wood fire gives the meat that amazing smokey flavor we all want with outdoor cooking. Learn more about the Solo Stove Ranger and its cast iron grill.
Is the Blackstone Griddle worth all the hype? You bet it is!
By Nanci Dixon
Nanci Dixon is enthused about the portable Blackstone Griddle, as are a lot of our readers. Find out why. Learn more about the Blackstone Griddle here.
It’s time to rethink RVing with an Instant Pot
By Russ and Tiña De Maris
Time, space, and health. Those three factors form the basis for why Russ and Tiña love this multi-tasking small appliance in their RV. Discover more details on why the Instant Pot is so great for RVers.
What to look for in a cast iron skillet
A cast iron skillet is undoubtedly one of the most versatile and useful items you can have in your RV kitchen, but Cowboy Kent Rollins says there is WAY too much conflicting information on the internet about buying cast iron. Instead, he wants to make choosing cast iron easy so that you can easily pick out the right cast iron skillet for your needs and your budget. Get these cast iron buying tips before making a purchase.
Grilling gifts for RVers
By Gail Marsh
Whether you’re an RVer or buying for one, practical and portable grilling tools can make outdoor cooking more convenient and fun. Discover Gail’s great grilling gift picks.
Low-wattage appliance for easy RV cooking
By Cheri Sicard
These appliances would benefit any RVer, but especially those who like to camp off-grid as they can be powered by most portable power stations, giving you functionality anywhere you roam. They’re also all inexpensive and easy to use. Check out all the useful low-wattage cooking appliances.
Other stuff we’re liking
Starlink for RVing—Every Starlink user needs to do this!
By Cheri Sicard
The Gen 3 Starlink “dishy” comes with a simple mount. Just fold out the support and place it in the ground. This works great in most circumstances; however, you ideally want it to be higher up. This is not only for better sky views but also because setting it on the ground outside doesn’t always make practical sense. For instance, if you want to boondock discreetly, you are not going to want to set up your Starlink on the ground outside. Izzy from Endless RVing demonstrates a practical alternative.
The best fan for refrigerator circulation
By Dustin Simpson
Poor air circulation causes a lengthy RV fridge cool-down period and can spoil food. This fridge fan reduces food spoilage and cuts down cool-down time by 50 percent. It can run for more than 30 days on two D batteries and has a convenient and easy on/off switch. Check out Dustin’s best refrigerator fan pick.
The book nook
Who knows if, when, or indeed how you might need to know any of the 128 extraordinary survival skills included in this book? But life is anything but predictable. Hopefully, you’ll never need to know how to flee a sinking ship or a burning building, or be in any kind of situation where you might need to safely package up a severed body part or perform abdominal surgery on yourself… But given that we never quite know what’s around the corner, the hints and tips included here may one day prove useful. Learn more or order from Amazon.
Gadget quick takes
- Cup holder design inverter: Premium car inverter provides 150 watts continuous DC to AC power and 180 watts instantaneous power, excellent for charging iPads, laptops, string lights, game consoles, kindles, TVs, DVD players, and other electronic devices. Featuring one powerful AC outlet, two fast USB ports, and a 2-socket splitter.
- USB rechargeable string fairy lights: With built-in rechargeable battery and USB cables included, you can recharge the string lights easily when the lights get dim. No battery replacement.
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Gadget giggles
Deck the halls with Cousin Eddie!
Welcome to the time of year when we celebrate Cousin Eddie, Randy Quaid’s hilarious character in the National Lampoon Vacation movies.
While Ellen Griswold’s Cousin Eddie appeared in three of the four Griswold Vacation movies, it was his co-starring role with a broken down RV (aka “ARR-VEE”) in the Christmas movie that turned him into a modern-day cultural icon, complete with a surprisingly wide variety of merchandise (see link below). Not only has Cousin Eddie himself become a cult figure, but his infamous RV has its own cult following, complete with its own merchandise. Check out the Cousin Eddie and his junker RV feature and merchandise.
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Thank you, Cheri! Lots of intetesting things here. Thank you for finding and sharing them. Happy new year and safe travels! 🙂