Rechargeable Flashlight
Wind ‘N Go FlashlightThe Wind ‘N Go Flashlight from Max Burton by Athena is a rechargeable unit that never requires batteries, making it an ideal accessory to keep in a motorhome, towed vehicle, garage, or stationary home in case of power outages.
Crank the flashlight’s wind-up arm for one minute and the unit’s rechargeable lithium battery will be charged to 80 percent capacity, enough to generate at least 30 minutes of lighting power. The Wind ‘N Go Flashlight, which is equipped with three light-emitting diodes (LEDs), can be operated on either high (three LEDs) or low (one LED) illumination levels. According to product literature, under normal use the battery may be charged 500 times and last more than 10 years.
The Wind ‘N Go Flashlight has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $19.95.
For more information, contact:
Athena Brands Inc.
1100 Mark Circle
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(800) 272-8603
(775) 782-0136
www.athenabrands.com
Portable Fireplace
Kozy Times portable fireplaceIf you enjoy sitting around a campfire socializing with friends but hate the hassle of building and stoking a wood fire, Kozy Times Products may have just the solution. The Kozy Times Fireplace is an easy-to-use portable fireplace that can be set up for any outdoor activity.
Constructed of 18-gauge steel, the fireplace is fueled by LP gas and includes an 8-foot propane feeder hose and an inline feeder valve for safety and flame adjustment. According to product literature, the unit’s double-wall insulation allows virtually no heat to transfer to the base, making it usable on any surface without fear of damage. The vermiculite fire base is installed at the factory and is held in place by the cover, which screws on tightly when the fireplace isn’t being used.
The Kozy Times Fireplace can be fueled by a standard 20-pound LP-gas tank or, for shorter outings, a 5-pound or a 1-pound (with available adapter) propane bottle. Since the UL-approved fireplace is fueled by LP gas and has an inline valve, there are no sparks, no smoke, and no unpleasant odors, and it meets all criteria for National Forest fire ban exclusions, according to company literature.
The fireplace stands 7.5 inches high, has a 14-inch diameter, weighs 13 pounds, and has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $159.95. Ceramic logs and other accessories are available.
For more information, contact:
Kozy Times Products
P.O. Box 9039
Colorado Springs, CO 80932
(800) 500-1987
www.kozytimes.com
Reclining Bed
restuP is an inflatable wedge pillow People with chronic back complaints, acid reflux disease, respiratory problems, or other health issues sometimes find it difficult to get a good night’s sleep on a standard flat bed. But reclining beds and hospital beds are expensive and sometimes impossible to install in a motorhome. For these folks, DAC Innovations has developed an inexpensive solution.
The restuP is an inflatable wedge pillow that is said to be both comfortable and easy to set up. A common hair dryer is all that is needed to inflate the pillow, which can be used to convert any single bed or one side of a double bed into a reclining bed. Inflated, the pillow measures 37 inches long, 32 inches wide, and 15-1/2 inches tall at its highest point.
The restuP is constructed of PVC and has a soft, flannel-like surface. It is machine-washable, so there is no need for a special cover. And it is designed to be used with any standard bedroom pillow.
The restuP has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $59.95.
For more information, contact:
DAC Innovations Inc.
P.O. Box 9947
San Jose, CA 95157
(408) 656-5100
www.skyrest.com
Solar Battery-Charging System
Solar Battery-Charging System from VDC ElectronicsThe BatteryMINDer SCC015, from VDC Electronics, is a complete solar battery-charging system that can be used to keep a motorhome’s house and chassis batteries fully charged during periods of non-use without the worry of overcharging.
The SCC015 includes a high-efficiency 15-watt amorphous silicon solar panel, a temperature-compensated controller/charger/desulphator, a quick-connect/disconnect battery harness, and a battery condition indicator. It automatically desulphates all lead-acid-based 12-volt batteries (or series-connected 6-volt deep-cycle batteries), including sealed starter, deep-cycle, absorbed glass mat (AGM), maintenance-free, and gel batteries. The system can maintain up to six parallel-connected batteries.
The manufacturer’s suggested retail price for the BatteryMINDer SCC015 is $199.95. The product comes with an unconditional one-year money-back guarantee (not including physical abuse) and a five-year warranty.
For more information, contact:
VDC Electronics Inc.
83 Cedar Lane
Englewood, NJ 07631
(800) 379-5579
www.vdcelectronics.com
Travel Medical Kit
Travel Well Medical kitIf you have limited storage space in your motorhome’s bathroom or simply don’t want to fill the cabinets with numerous nonprescription medications and first-aid supplies, the Travel Well medical kit may help to alleviate this dilemma.
Each Travel Well kit includes 120 items in a soft, fold-up travel bag, all clearly organized with easy-to-see labels. The kit includes individual medication packets to help travelers find relief from headache, motion sickness, diarrhea, heartburn, nausea, cold symptoms, fever, muscle pain, sore throat, and allergies. To help treat minor injuries, the kit’s first-aid supplies can be used to disinfect cuts, cover wounds, stop bleeding, prevent infection, relieve insect stings, and soothe itchy rashes.
In addition, each kit contains a traveler’s advisory booklet that provides numerous travel tips and easy-to-follow directions for taking all of the medications included in the bag, as well as a wallet-sized medical information card for users to fill out and carry with them.
The Travel Well medical kit has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $27.99 plus $4.99 for shipping.
For more information, contact:
Doctor’s Medical Kits Inc.
182 Ellerslie Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28303
(800) 317-6730
www.travelmedicalkits.com
Oil Filter Accessory
FilterMag oil filter accessoryThe RA Series of FilterMag products are said to protect gas and diesel engines in motorhome, racing, and other heavy-duty applications by removing minute steel particles from the oil that normally would pass through the oil filter. The FilterMag, which attaches directly to an engine’s oil filter, employs a series of magnets that attract and retain abrasive metal particles “” as small as 2 microns “” to the wall of the filter without restricting oil flow velocity.
The FilterMag simply slides over the filter, and it remains securely in place. Once placed on the filter, it reportedly will not interfere with onboard electronics and is said to reduce engine wear.
The RA Series includes three sizes to fit filters of various diameters. The RA 300 (2.9-inch to 3.4-inch filters) has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $49.95; the RA 365 (3.4-inch to 4-inch filters) is priced at $69.95; and the RA450 (4.25-inch to 5.5-inch filters) costs $89.95.
For more information, contact:
TigerMag/FilterMag
13260 W. Foxfire Drive #7
Surprise, AZ 85374
(800) 345-8376
www.filtermag.com
Field Knives
Buck KnivesBuck Knives has expanded its line of tactical field knives with the introduction of the 890 Strider series, in collaboration with tactical knife experts Mick Strider and Duane Dwyer. This full-size, fixed-blade knife is available in two models: the 890SPX Strider ML, a 12-inch knife with a 6-5/8-inch spear-point blade; and the 890TX Strider FB, which measures 11-7/8 inches and has a 6-1/2-inch tanto-point blade.
Both models feature a high-carbon stainless-steel blade, which is heat-treated and double-tempered for toughness. The partially serrated blades have a black-oxide, corrosion-resistant, nonreflective finish. The handles of these 12-ounce knives are made of G-10, an almost indestructible laminate that is said to be resistant to heat, cold, chemicals, impact, and other abuse. And every 890 Strider knife comes with a dual-position Kydex sheath.
Both 890 Strider models have a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $180 and are backed by an unconditional lifetime warranty.
For more information, contact:
Buck Knives
1900 Weld Blvd.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(800) 326-2825
(619) 449-1100
www.buckknives.com
Mirror Protectors
Sunguard Mirror-SaversSunguard recently unveiled a new product to help protect a motorhome’s side mirrors when parked. Mirror-Savers are designed to preserve the luster of a motorhome’s chrome or painted mirrors and to safeguard them.
The covers are made from either 94% Hi-Density Sunguard fabric or marine-quality vinyl with Sunguard’s UV-resistant coating. According to product literature, they help to ward off damaging ultraviolet (UV) rays and provide protection from sand and wind damage. If the motorhome has chrome mirrors, Mirror-Savers are said to protect the finish from acid rain as well.
Mirror-Savers are available in two sizes “” 15-inch (standard mirrors) and 20-inch (tall mirrors) “” and come in a variety of colors, depending on the type of fabric chosen. All fabrics are UV- and mildew-resistant and are covered by a five-year warranty. A set of two covers has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $68.95.
For more information, contact:
The RV Toy Store
P.O. Box 1705
Palm Springs, CA 92263
(800) 334-5533
www.rvtoystore.com
Night-Viewing Monocular
NightView digital monocular from WeaverThe NightView digital monocular from Weaver is said to provide crisp, clear images in low-light and even no-light conditions. The compact monocular can be held in one hand or attached to any standard tripod and is useful for those who enjoy observing nature at night, as well as for boaters, campers, hikers, hunters, and others who need to see clearly in the dark on occasion.
The NightView utilizes digital imaging technology to provide the detail-rich display. Unlike other night-vision devices, the NightView image is displayed through the eyepiece and will not illuminate the viewer’s face or impair their eyes’ sensitivity to light. It also features targeted illumination dispersion to create a clearer image rather than the typical wide-spray effect produced by other monuculars.
The NightView features user-adjustable 1.5X or 3X digital zoom to bring the action or target closer to view, and comes with three filters: red (to preserve the viewer’s night vision), green (to see the greatest detail), and neutral (to minimize the amount of light to the eye).
The NightView weighs just 9.3 ounces and will operate for up to three hours on six AA batteries (not included) or indefinitely when hooked up using the 12-volt-AC adapter. The monocular has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $249.
For more information, contact:
Weaver
201 Plantation Oak Drive
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 227-9053
www.weaveroptics.com
Holding Tank Deodorant
Thetford’s Aqua-Kem Toss-Ins and SupremeGreen Toss-InsThetford Corporation has simplified the process of deodorizing the black water holding tank with its Aqua-Kem Toss-Ins, which are now offered in a convenient resealable zipper foil pouch, replacing the familiar canister packaging. The company also has added a new product, SupremeGreen Toss-Ins, for those who prefer a nonformaldehyde formula.
Toss-Ins are said to make measuring, pouring, and spilling holding tank deodorant a thing of the past. The user simply takes a water-soluble, rapid-dissolve packet from the pouch and drops it through the toilet and into the holding tank. The Toss-In instantly begins breaking down waste while deodorizing the tank.
Each Aqua-Kem Toss-Ins pouch includes 10 packets, while each SupremeGreen Toss-In pouch has 12 packets.
For more information, contact:
Thetford/Norcold
P.O. Box 1285
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
(800) 521-3032
(734) 769-6000
www.thetford.com