Campfire Fun
Funky Colored FlamesTo pump some pizzazz into your next campfire gathering, try adding some color to the event with Funky Colored Flames from Winlow Outdoor Experiences.
According to product literature, a packet of Funky Colored Flames placed into the fire will produce a brilliant display of blue, green, and purple flames. Simply toss the packet into the fire and within minutes the colors will spread naturally through the flames, lasting up to 30 minutes.
A box of Funky Colored Flames, which includes three packets, has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $5. This product is available at major retailers.
Winlow Outdoor Experiences
1422 Bayview Ave.
Unit A
Toronto, Ontario
Canada M4G 3A7
(416) 792-0385
www.winlowproducts.com
Extra-Large Chair
Crazy Legs BubbaRiffic chairAccording to product literature, the Crazy Legs BubbaRiffic chair from Crazy Creek Products Inc. is sure to make any big and tall outdoor enthusiast feel like royalty.
The captain-style chair, which measures 34 inches high, 23.5 inches wide, and 13 inches deep, provides ample sitting room for larger individuals, and is made with strong, durable materials for a weight capacity of up to 425 pounds.
The BubbaRiffic is a larger version of Crazy Creek’s Leisure Swivel Chair. Both include a sturdy tray table on one side and a swiveling table on the other that can be adjusted up, down, and sideways.
The BubbaRiffic, which is available in a variety of colors, has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $130.
Crazy Creek Products Inc.
1401 S. Broadway
Red Lodge, MT 59068
(800) 331-0304
(406) 446-3446
www.crazycreek.com
Portable Navigation System
NAV200 portable GPS navigation systemThe NAV200 from Delphi Corporation is a portable GPS navigation system that offers a blend of advanced navigation and entertainment features in one sleek package.
The device, which measures 5.3 inches wide, 3.2 inches high, and 1 inch deep, and weighs just 6.7 ounces, is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. It features a SiRF III GPS antenna and a 400-megahertz processor, and it comes preloaded with NAVTEQ mapping for the United States and Canada. The unit also includes an MP3 player, a photo viewer, a movie player, a calculator, and more.
The Delphi NAV200 has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $399.99 but is available from most retailers for $299.
Delphi Corporation
1441 W. Long Lake Road
Troy, MI 48098
(888) 809-9800
www.delphi.com
RV Headsets
RV HeadsetsParking a motorhome or maneuvering it in tight places can be made easier with a pair of RV Headsets, which provide hands-free communication between the driver and the parking assistant outside the coach at a range of 200 feet.
The two-way headsets include “HI,” “LO,” and “OFF” settings and an adjustable microphone that allows uninterrupted communication using normal conversational voice levels. And since there is no transmit button or switch, either party may interrupt the other should the situation warrant it. Each headset operates on a 9-volt battery.
A pair of RV Headsets, which comes with a padded carrying case and a 90-day warranty, has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $79. To order, contact RV Headsets or send an e-mail to rvheadsets@msn.com.
RV Headsets
4770 Julliard Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 338-3138
Travel Data Storage
Portable Travel Profile from Critical AccessThe Portable Travel Profile from Critical Access Inc. provides users with a password-protected digital record of all their vital travel data that can be saved to a computer’s hard drive, a mini CD that fits in a wallet or purse, or a flash drive that can be worn on a necklace or attached to a keychain.
Software for the Portable Travel Profile allows users to create separate profiles for identification, emergency, travel, medical, and legal documentation, eliminating the need to carry paperwork and other information while traveling.
The kit includes a software CD, a waterproof flash drive, a writable mini CD with carrying case, and complete instructions.
The Portable Travel Profile has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $49.95 for an individual, and $99.95 for a family (up to five people).
Critical Access Inc.
663 Morganton Square Drive
Maryville, TN 37801
(877) 977-0389
(865) 405-5600
www.portabletravelprofile.com
Multipurpose Light
EverOn multipurpose lightThe EverOn from Cyberlux Corporation is a portable LED lighting device that can provide up to 500 hours of illumination from one set of four AA batteries.
The EverOn features three light level settings – low, medium, and high – using six bright white and two amber LED diodes. In a motorhome it can be mounted in storage compartments, closets, or cabinets; placed on a nightstand to be used as a reading light or nightlight; or included in an emergency kit for times when power is lost.
The EverOn has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $19.99.
Cyberlux Corporation
4625 Creekstone Drive
Suite 130
Durham, NC 27703
(800) 939-2925
(919) 474-9700
www.cyberlux.com
Electric RV Waste Valve
Drain Master electric RV waste valveThe Drain Master from Phase Four Industries is an electrically operated, one-touch waste valve that’s designed to replace the standard 3-inch gate valve on a motorhome’s gray and/or black water tanks.
The valve, which is made of ABS plastic, operates on 12-volt-DC power and opens or closes in approximately one second using a switch that can be located virtually anywhere on the vehicle. It features manual override capability should power be lost. The unit measures 10 inches wide and 6 inches high, and weighs less than 2 pounds. A reducer kit is available for motorhomes with smaller piping.
The Drain Master has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $108.27.
For more information, contact:
Phase Four Industries
P.O. Box 1333
Hollister, CA 95024-1333
(877) 787-8833
(831) 636-9775
www.phasefourindustries.com
Storage Clamp
Quick Fist storage clampThe Quick Fist from Davis Instruments is a one-piece clamp that is ideal for storing equipment large and small in a motorhome.
The clamp is available in two sizes – Quick Fist and Super Quick Fist – and is made of heavy-duty transportation-grade rubber. The clamp, which can be used to store tools, hoses, extension cords, fire extinguishers, and other equipment, is said to mount easily with #10 bolts or screws. To clamp, simply pull the strap and lock it into place. The UV-resistant strap can face any direction and can be trimmed for a neat appearance.
The Quick Fist can hold items weighing up to 22 pounds and has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $9.99 for a pair of clamps. The Super Quick Fist, which can handle loads weighing up to 50 pounds, costs $9.99 each.
Davis Instruments
3465 Diablo Ave.
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 732-9229
www.davisnet.com
Fire Extinguishing Spray
First Alert Tundra Fire Extinguishing SprayAccording to product literature, First Alert Tundra Fire Extinguishing Spray puts out household-type fires quickly and is as easy to use as a familiar aerosol product.
Lightweight and portable, Tundra is designed for one-hand use, eliminating the need to pull a pin or maneuver a hose. The product is said to use a powerful biodegradable liquid firefighting agent and a spray nozzle design that will cover a wider surface area than a typical actuator. The spray is said to be effective on common household fires, including paper, fabric, wood, cooking oil, and electrical fires.
A can of First Alert Tundra Fire Extinguishing Spray, which stands approximately 9 inches tall and weighs 22 ounces, has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $19.99.
First Alert
3901 Liberty Street Road
Aurora, IL 60504-8122
(800) 323-9005
(630) 851-7330
www.firstalerttundra.com
Diesel Motor Oil
Shell ROTELLA T diesel motor oilAccording to product literature, Shell ROTELLA T motor oil with Triple Protection technology is a new and improved formula designed to meet or exceed the new API CJ-4 specifications for light-, medium-, and heavy-duty diesel engine oils.
ROTELLA T is said to provide significantly lower wear, exceptional deposit control, and engine cleanliness for both pre-2007 diesel engines and the latest performance and emissions systems technology that is required of 2007 diesel engines. The heavy-duty motor oil reportedly reduces wear by 50 percent compared to the previous formula; provides greater protection against deposits and sludge; and optimizes the durability and performance of the new diesel particulate filters used in 2007 diesel engines.
Shell’s ROTELLA T motor oil has an average retail price of $9.40 for a 1-gallon container.
Shell Lubricants
One Shell Plaza
Houston, TX 77002
(800) 231-6950
(713) 752-6000
www.rotella.com