Greetings, fellow RVers!
Time today for another cool tool roundup, along with some other great stuff we are liking. The right tool can turn a headache into a no-biggie deal. Read on!
Cool tools for RV life
Every tool that should be in your RV toolbox and why
By Cheri Sicard
With a little bit of guidance and the right tools, you can do about 80 percent of RV maintenance and repair tasks on your RV. Check out the essentials of an RV toolbox.
Cool Tools: Our ‘ultimate companion,’ the DeWalt Grease Gun
By Dustin Simpson
Our team relies on this powerful tool, especially during wheel bearing packs and greasing shackle links. With a motor that delivers an impressive 10,000 max PSI, it effortlessly powers through clogged grease fittings. Discover more about why the DeWalt Grease Gun is essential to Dustin’s crew.
The best RV wheel chocks
By Cheri Sicard
Are you using your RV wheel chocks properly? Do you even have the right kind of wheel chocks? Learn more, plus how to properly chock your wheels.
RV’s leather furniture cracking, peeling or looking dull? Here’s a fix
Dustin Simpson writes, “Everything from the oil in your skin, the products we wear, sun exposure, moisture in the RV, and storage temperatures can cause the materials on your RV furniture to break down. Do regular cleaning: wiping off furniture with 303 Leather 3-In-1 Complete Care to regularly remove sand, dirt, and other grime. Make sure you keep it clean because when oils, dirt, and other residues have time to soak into your furniture, the quicker those materials break down.”
Other stuff we’re liking
Ways to use a bike storage tent when RVing (besides just for bike storage)
By Gail Marsh
Our bikes are probably 20 years old and while we keep them in good condition, we’ve never had a bicycle tent. “Why would we get a bike tent?” my husband wanted to know. So, I told him about the uncommon ways RVers can use the tents. Perhaps some of these tips can help you, too. Discover uses for bike tents while RVing.
6 great kitchen gadgets for your RV
By Gail Marsh
When your kitchen is tiny (and your countertop space is even tinier), the right gadgets can totally transform the way you cook, clean, and organize. Check out Gail’s essential RV kitchen gadget picks.
Solo Windchill 47 is both a cooler AND an air conditioner
By Cheri Sicard
Sweltering summer days in an RV, van, or tent can quickly test anyone’s patience. Most coolers just keep drinks cold, and most portable A/C units cost a small fortune. The Solo Windchill 47 changes things up by offering both features in a single, rugged package. Learn more about this unique product.
The book nook
The ubiquity of the internet has ushered in a new era of connectivity that makes working from an Airstream beside a roaring river or running a photography business from a mountaintop a reality. It’s now possible to do whatever you want from wherever you want and still have a foothold in the world. This book shows you how, with tours of 26 unconventional homes and the people who live in them, plus all the information you need to make your own off-the-grid dream a reality. Learn more or order.
More recent gadget articles and reviews:
- Duct tape: The incredible universal fixer and 16 ways to use it
- Tank Blaster to the rescue—It really works!
- How to disinfect water bottles—Deep cleaning water jugs
- How to prevent sewer hose bumper plugs from falling off
- Tips for RVing with a portable ice maker
Gadget quick takes
Nature’s Bounty Sleep 3
Do you have trouble sleeping? Nature’s bounty Sleep 3 helps you fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and all with a soothing, calming effect. It’s all natural and it really works!
Micellar Cleansing Water
A no-rinse waterproof makeup remover and facial cleanser that refreshes, soothes and effectively cleanses skin without harsh rubbing, plus it saves water, especially when boondocking! This Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water removes dirt, excess oil and impurities and can also be used to remove waterproof or long-wear face, lip and eye makeup. (Editor’s note: This isn’t just for women, either. Wipe your face with this using a cotton ball at the end of the day and you’ll be surprised at how much dirt comes off—yuck!)
MABOZOO ventilating RV mattress underlay
Mold growing under RV mattresses is a real and dangerous problem, but not with the MABOZOO RV mattress underlay. Crafted with a revolutionary 3D super-breathable air mesh-fiber comprising an outer layer of large-pore mesh for rapid air intake, a middle filter layer for purification, and an inner dense mesh for even distribution, it’s not only water-permeable and breathable but it is washable for easy maintenance.
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Penetrating oil can save the day!
It can be a bad day on the road if you break down and need to loosen a screw or bolt and it won’t budge. Here’s help: This rust eater, deep penetrating oil will penetrate rust, scale and corrosion to free parts and assemblies instantly. It will free up rusted machine screws, bolts, nuts, clamps for mufflers and tailpipes, locks and more. You need this! Learn more.
Gadget giggles
Cowboy hat straw covers keep drinks clean
Yeehaw! Inspired by cowboy hats, this straw topper is so unique and distinctive, and made from food-grade silicone material that’s BPA-free and dishwasher safe. Check out the straw covers here.
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The cowboy hat straw covers are adorable and at a good price. Unfortunately we have more straw covers than we use so I won’t be buying these now.
Thank you for the compilation of reviews and suggestions, Cheri! Have a great day and safe travels!