Folding Bench
Folding Bench from Diadora AmericaThe Folding Bench from Diadora America is a portable folding chair that is said to keep occupants covered, rain or shine, whether they’re sitting around the campsite or on the sidelines cheering for their favorite team.
The bench “” which comes in one-, two-, three-, and four-seat versions “” includes an overhead canopy as well as roll-up side flaps and a removable back panel to protect users from the rain and sun. The seat itself is made of heavy-duty polyester with PVC coating while the canopy, sides, and back are constructed of polyester fabric with a waterproof coating.
Each bench comes with a carrying bag (the bags for the three- and four-seater benches have wheels) and is available in five colors “” red, royal blue, forest green, navy blue, and black “” and three patterns “” sand camo, jungle camo, and U.S. flag. The seats range in weight from 9 pounds to 27 pounds.
The manufacturer’s suggested retail prices for the folding benches are $89.95, one-seater; $119.95, two-seater; $139.95, three-seater; and $149.95, four-seater. Each chair comes with pegs for holding the chair in place as well as stabilizing sandbags. A mosquito net can be purchased separately.
For more information, contact:
Diadora America
6102 S. 226th St.
Kent, WA 98032
(800) 342-3672
(253) 520-8868
www.diadoraamerica.com
Portioned Laundry Detergent
SWIFT Laundry PaksWalex Products Company has introduced SWIFT Laundry Paks, a portion-control laundry detergent that is ideal for motorhomers wishing to eliminate the spills, messes, and inconvenience of traditional laundry detergents.
The packets work in front-loading combination washer-dryer machines or in conventional top-loading washers. Users simply place a SWIFT Laundry Pak in the washer with the laundry, start the machine’s fill cycle, and the packet dissolves in seconds. The fragrance-free product reportedly is biodegradable and environmentally safe; contains no phosphates; leaves no residue; works in hot or cold water; and is safe for septic tanks.
A resealable bag of 15 SWIFT Laundry Paks has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $9.99.
For more information, contact:
Walex Products Company
P.O. Box 3785
Wilmington, NC 28406
(800) 338-3155
(910) 371-2242
www.swiftlaundrypaks.com
Motorized TV Antenna
Motorized Sensar TV antennaThe Winegard Company has introduced the Motorized Sensar TV antenna, a new version of its popular Sensar RV antenna.
The Motorized Sensar can be raised, lowered, rotated, and stowed automatically by pushing a button on the wall-plate control panel that mounts inside the motorhome. The antenna elevates to 33½ inches for viewing, lowers to a compact 5½ inches for travel, and weighs just 11¼ pounds. The antenna also features an obstruction warning light that alerts the user when an object is preventing the unit from raising, rotating, lowering, or stowing.
The Motorized Sensar comes with the antenna, the base, the wall-plate control panel, a power control switch, and all of the hardware and wiring necessary for installation. It has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $399.
For more information, contact:
Winegard Company
3000 Kirkwood St.
Burlington, IA 52601
(800) 288-8094
(319) 754-0600
www.winegard.com
Fresh-Water Tank Sanitizer
Thetford Fresh Water Tank SanitizerThetford Corporation has introduced Fresh Water Tank Sanitizer to help motorhomers keep their fresh-water supply safe for drinking. The solution cleans and sanitizes the walls of the tank and plumbing, not the water.
The two-step process begins with a thorough cleaning of the fresh-water tank and system. Once that is complete, the sanitizer solution is added, circulated through the fresh-water system, and drained. The tank is then ready to be refilled or left empty for storage.
The sanitizer is said to destroy harmful bacteria such as staphylococcus aureus (staph), eschericia coli (E. coli), and other microorganisms in 60 seconds or less. Plus, it reportedly does not leave the unpleasant odor or taste often associated with chlorine- or bleach-based additives.
Fresh Water Tank Sanitizer has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $11.99.
For more information, contact:
Thetford Corporation
P.O. Box 1285
Ann Arbor, MI 4810
(800) 521-3032
(734) 769-6000
www.thetford.com
Knife Sharpener
Diamond Pocket Sharpener from Buck KnivesThe Diamond Pocket Sharpener from Buck Knives is housed in a retractable pen-style barrel and is small enough to be carried in a shirt pocket and versatile enough to sharpen all types of blades.
The steel rod sharpener has multiple diamond layers of medium grit and is housed in a barrel that is approximately the size of a ballpoint pen. One side has a tapered point for serrated blades; the other side is half flat for straight blades on one end, and half round with a channel groove for fish hooks, darts, or fine points on the other.
The product weighs just 1.2 ounces and comes with a pocket clip for secure carrying.
The Diamond Pocket Sharpener has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $10.50.
For more information, contact:
Buck Knives
660 S. Lochsa St.
Post Falls, ID 83854-5200
(800) 326-2825
(208) 262-0500
www.buckknives.com
Suction-Based Kitchen Tools
Stixx suction-based kitchen toolsStixx by dfl is a series of eight different kitchen tools that are held in place by an innovative suction-cup system during use or while traveling. They facilitate food preparation because they won’t move around, slip, or topple over while in use, and they can be safely left on a countertop while the coach is in motion.
Contained within the base of all Stixx products is a patented mechanism and suction cup. As the lever is pulled counterclockwise, the suction cup lifts and locks into place, forming a powerful partial vacuum that bonds the suction base to any flat, nonporous surface.
Stixx products include a corkscrew, a salad spinner, a mandoline slicer, a mixing bowl set, a grater, baby dishes, a paper towel holder, and a cutting board. Manufacturer’s suggested retail prices for individual products range from $22.99 to $66.99.
For more information, contact:
Design For Living
41 Madison Ave., 10th Floor
New York, NY 10010
(212) 679-7702
www.dfl-designforliving.com
Poison Ivy/Oak Block And Wash
buji Block poison ivy/oak block and washCade Laboratories recently introduced two new products to help folks reduce the chances of suffering an allergic skin reaction to poison ivy or poison oak.
New buji Block is a preventative lotion that can be applied to the skin to form a protective layer that inhibits the absorption of urushiol, the toxic oil found in these plants that cause reactions. The lotion also contains SPF 20 UVA and UVB sunscreen.
Buji Wash is a gentle exfoliating cleanser that works anytime after exposure or when symptoms appear by washing the urushiol away from the skin. The wash is said to quickly relieve the itching and irritation associated with poison ivy or poison oak reactions.
Both products are fragrance-free, hypoallergenic, and have been tested by dermatologists and pediatricians.
The manufacturer’s suggested retail price for buji Block and buji Wash is $14.99 each.
For more information, contact:
Cade Laboratories
2324 N. Wayne St.
Chicago, IL 60614
(888) 606-2854
(773) 477-2233
www.bujiproducts.com
Fish Hook Safety Device
The Catch fish hook safety deviceThe Catch from AdamsWW Inc. is said to hold a fishing hook securely to the fishing rod and to eliminate hook-related accidents when the rod is being carried or transported.
The Catch is a magnetic hook safety shield that attaches to a fishing rod. The user simply slips the fishing hook into the product’s magnetic channel where the hook is held in place. The fish hook’s point and barb are completely enclosed within the shield. The Catch attaches to the rod with a neoprene O-ring and can hold hooks ranging in size from a 22 midge to a size 1.
The Catch has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $6.25. A version for ocean fishing, The Big Catch, also is available.
For more information, contact:
AdamsWW Inc.
218 W. Crimson Terrace
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(623) 587-0252
www.getthecatch.com
Emergency Power Source, Radio, Light
Storm Station rechargeable power sourceThe Storm Station from Black & Decker is an all-in-one rechargeable power source, radio, and light that can come in handy during an emergency or whenever the power goes out.
The unit includes an AM-FM radio, TV audio, and weather band; a 25-watt power inverter capable of running small appliances; a 12-volt-DC recharging port for small devices such as cell phones; a “locator light” that illuminates when the power goes out; a room light; and a detachable flashlight. The heart of the Storm Station is an integral rechargeable 12-volt-DC battery that can be charged via the unit’s 110-volt-AC electrical cord.
The Storm Station has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $99.99.
For more information, contact:
Black & Decker
701 E. Joppa Road
Towson, MD 21286
(800) 544-6986
(410) 716-3900
www.blackanddecker.com