Grill Plate
According to product literature, the Gas Grill Oven Plate from Grill Innovations makes it possible to bake outdoors on a gas grill.
The lightweight, all-aluminum plate is specially designed to create a convection effect inside the grill, and a 1-inch air gap in the center of the plate provides insulation to prevent food in the bottom of the dish from burning. This allows users to bake cookies, pies, cakes, or anything else you would bake in an oven. The plate measures 16 inches long, 12 inches wide, and 1 inch high and also can be used inside a regular oven to create a convection effect.
The Gas Grill Oven Plate has a suggested retail price of $69.99.
Grill Innovations
230 W. Marvin Ave.
Suite 108
Longwood, FL 32750
(407) 463-6438
www.grillinnovations.com
Battery Charger
The Greenivative Magic (GMAG) from InfraTech.us LLC is a saltwater-powered fuel cell battery charger capable of charging six nickel-metal hydride or nickel-cadmium rechargeable AA batteries up to 15 times.
The small, lightweight unit works when a small amount of saltwater is added to the charger. A chemical reaction between the saltwater and a magnesium anode inside the charger produces enough energy to fully charge the batteries in less than two hours. The charger can be used anywhere, is made of recyclable plastic, and does not produce any hazardous byproducts.
The GMAG battery charger, available in black, tan, or green colors, comes with six Greenivative rechargeable batteries and has a suggested retail price of $32.49.
InfraTech.us LLC
288 Clearlake Road
Cocoa, FL 32922
(321) 638-4885
www.greenivative.com
Cleaning Tool
The SKrAPr HD from Handy Home Products Inc. is a multipurpose cleaning tool that can be used to tackle many tough jobs around the motorhome.
According to product literature, the SKrAPr HD can be used on any surface, from delicate glass to hardened steel, and will not leave a mark or scratch on any smooth surface. The SKrAPr HD makes cleaning tires, ovens, windows, and floors nearly effortless. With a forward scraping motion and just a few sprays of water, the blade removes stubborn residue, dirt, and grime.
The SKrAPr HD has a suggested retail price of $9.99.
Handy Home Products Inc.
30 Hazelton Ave.
Toronto, ON M5R 2E2
Canada
(866) 996-8665
www.skrapr.com
Storage Solution
The RV Storage Pod from DJ Specialties is a slide-out storage chest that fits inside a motorhome’s exterior storage compartment, giving RVers a functional place to organize and keep their travel supplies.
Each cabinet is custom made to fit the size of the storage compartment and can be outfitted with cabinets, drawers, and slide-out storage bins. The cabinets are made of 100 percent aluminum, and the top is coated with a rubber finish, making it suitable as a work surface. The front and back door panels are laminated to an inner foam liner to provide extra strength, and the doors are hung on a full-length piano hinge. The RV Storage Pod weighs approximately 225 pounds, although that weight may fluctuate depending on the size of the pod and your choice of cabinets and drawers.
Contact DJ Specialties for options and pricing information.
DJ Specialties
P.O. Box 44
New Paris, IN 46553
(866) 252-7934
(574) 831-5740
www.djspecialties.net
Water Filter
The METALTRAP Ultra Dual Filter water filtration system from Hydropure Technologies Inc. was designed to remove a variety of contaminants found in city and well water.
The dual filter system combines Hydropure Technologies’ patented METALTRAP and PURESTART technologies to filter out tough metals found in well water, along with chlorine, pesticides, and fertilizers found in city water sources. The system can filter from 5 to 8 gallons of water per minute and is easy to set up for use. The METALTRAP Ultra is available in three sizes, with filter capacities of 6,000, 14,000, and 22,000 gallons before replacement filter cartridges are needed.
METALTRAP Ultra Dual Filters have suggested retail prices of $131.99 (MTU-DS-6), $231.99 (MTU-DS-14), and $339.99 (MTU-DS-22).
Hydropure Technologies Inc.
3811 University Blvd. W. 21
Jacksonville, FL 32217-2234
(888) 730-6726
www.hydropuretechnologies.com
Sewer Hose System
According to representatives from Practical Products, the Flow Down Ultimate Hose Handling System is a new concept in RV sewer hose support.
The system extends to 10 feet 6 inches and sets up straight, around corners, or over objects. It can be adjusted to nearly any slope and stores in a compact carry bag when not in use. Many RV parks require that the sewer hose remain off the ground and have adequate slope to drain the sewage, but because of varying heights and locations of the sewer connections, this can be problematic. The Flow Down addresses these issues.
The Flow Down system has a suggested retail price of $79.95.
Practical Products
2895 S.W. 13th St.
Redmond, OR 97756
(800) 367-1533
www.flowdown.net
Fastening System
LoopRope tie-downs from LoopRope LLC combine the best attributes of tie-downs and stretchable bungee cords into one fastening system.
The LoopRope is one large loop of 1/4-inch shock cord that is crimped at several intervals to create a multipurpose, multi-anchor-point fastening system. According to product literature, the LoopRope is simpler and safer than traditional tie-down systems, allows users to quickly secure cargo or equipment with no need to tie knots, and it reportedly never tangles.
Single LoopRope tie-downs are available in 3-foot and 5-foot lengths, and each includes two stainless-steel carabiners. The 3-foot LoopRope has a suggested retail price of $19.95, and the 5-foot version costs $23.95. Combination packs, replacement LoopRopes, and additional carabiners are available.
LoopRope LLC
588 Parsons St.
Suite H
Medford, OR 97501
(855) 566-7767
(541) 770-5667
www.looprope.com
Identity Protection Stamp
The Kes’pon Guard Your ID Stamp from PLUS Corporation of America will conceal personal information visible on mail and other documents.
The stamp — available in large and small sizes — masks printed addresses and other information you would like to keep private. It features a special stamp pattern that effectively conceals the printing, and uses an oil-and-pigment-based ink that resists removal (not recommended for use on glossy or coated papers). The stamp is good for approximately 1,000 imprints.
The small Kes’pon Guard Your ID Stamp has a suggested retail price of $9.99, while the large stamp is priced at $19.99.
PLUS Corporation of America
9610 S.W. Sunshine Court
Suite 100
Beaverton, OR 97005
(800) 211-9001
(503) 748-8700
www.plus-america.com
Navigation iPad App
Rand McNally recently launched the first RV-specific navigation system for the iPad — the RV GPS.
The RV GPS, which is available at the iTunes App Store, provides RV class-specific routing based on Rand McNally’s proprietary road data and navigation, plus information about thousands of RV parks and campgrounds, RV-friendly locations, RVer tools, and planned trips. The app also includes real-time weather (Internet connection required), a map overlay feature that helps drivers anticipate conditions such as high wind and precipitation along the route. The app provides routing customized for an RV or auto. For real-time navigation, a GPS signal is required (3G- and 4G-enabled iPads have an internal GPS; users of non-GPS-enabled iPads require an external GPS available at the Rand McNally store).
The RV GPS app has a suggested retail price of $99.99.
Rand McNally
9855 Woods Drive
Skokie, IL 60077
(877) 446-4863
www.randmcnally.com/rvgpsapp
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