Attach the Plexiglas to the wall by using small dots of clear silicone in the corners. The silicone won’t show through once the piece is pressed to the wall. This protects the paneling from splatters and splashes for less than $10. It’s easy to clean whenever it does — and it will — get splashed.
Gene Nelson, F343487
Yuma, Arizona
Toilet Seat Bumpers
Toilet seat bumpereAfter having three motorhomes with bathroom toilet lids that rubbed wear spots on the walls, I finally figured out a simple, inexpensive solution to this problem. I purchased some white, self-adhesive bumper pads at the hardware store. Putting one of these pads on each of the lid bolt covers keeps the lid from rubbing on the wall when it is open. The best part is that they are practically invisible, since they are the same color as the lid bolt covers. And they don’t interfere with the lid bolt covers since most of these snap open and close. Most dealers I spoke with previously had tried to solve the problem by putting something on the walls, which would stand out like a sore thumb. This is an almost invisible, inexpensive solution.
Betsy Sinclair, F160812
Chelan, Washington
Stabilizing The Sewer Hose
During a recent camping trip, my coach sewer hose had to be stretched across very uneven ground, which caused the fitting to keep pulling away from the sewer opening. To keep the hose from coming out, I pushed a large nail into the ground on each side of the opening and stretched a pair of elastic bungee cords across the top of the sewer hose. The hose remained tight and never moved. Now I know why sewer rings are necessary.
Arlene Chiarolanzio, F181694
Florham Park, New Jersey
Slideout Awning Supports
Slideout awning supportsOur slideout awnings always collected water when it rained and flapped noisily when the wind blew. To solve these problems, I made supports from 3/4-inch PVC pipe and fittings sized to the length of the awnings and the space between the awnings and the tops of the slideouts.
For simplicity, I made the widths all 6 inches and the lengths in 1-foot intervals. The heights were measured to remove the slack from the awnings and to create a slope for water runoff. No glue or screws were used, so these supports are easy to disassemble for storage. I also made tags to hang on the slideout switches to remind me to remove the supports before bringing in the slideouts.
Bill Brockman, F233313
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Occupied Sign
Campsite occupied signWe made a “Campsite Occupied” sign and laminated it. We attach this sign to a post in our campsite whenever we leave so other campers will know that the site is already occupied.
Marjorie Grubka, F283339
Mesa, Arizona
Travel Refreshments
Using straw to drink fluid from coffee mugThe easiest and safest way to drink water or other beverages while driving is through a straw. Therefore, I fill my insulated coffee mug with water, put the lid on, and insert a straw through an opening in the lid. I keep myself well-hydrated with cool water while traveling.
Arlene Jeknavorian, F193524
Davenport, Florida