by Bill Gehr | Mar 29, 2024 | Cool Gadgets, RVEXPERT
Cooktop Conniptions Photos by the author Cleaning up a burner pan that’s been soiled from boiled over food, grease splatters and plain ‘ol chef sloppiness is much easier when the surface is lined with a silicone barbecue-grill mat. I’m not crazy about housework, but...
by Bob Livingston | Mar 22, 2024 | Cool Gadgets, RVEXPERT
Spray Away Photos by the author The Turbo Jet Pressure Washer is a simple tool that pressurizes water though a garden hose and makes cleaning vehicles and patios less of a chore. Years ago, I discovered a gadget at an RV show that claimed to turn an ordinary water...
by Bob Livingston | Mar 8, 2024 | Cool Gadgets, RVEXPERT
Eye Spy Photos by the author Diagnosing issues in tight, dark places where hands, arms and eyes simply can’t “reach” usually requires creative measures, which most times don’t work. An endoscope — or borescope to many mechanics—makes it possible to view previously...
by Bob Livingston | Feb 9, 2024 | Cool Gadgets, RVEXPERT
Can Do Photos by the author Keeping soda and beer cans from marring an RV refrigerator’s interior walls can be an exercise in futility. Beyond the problem with ugly gray marks on the white walls is dealing with adequate places to store these cans — and finding them...
by Bob Livingston | Jan 19, 2024 | Cool Gadgets, RVEXPERT
A Little ‘Bit’ Better Photos by the author The speed and convenience of screw and impact guns have supplanted the common screwdriver when it comes to driving fasteners. They are super convenient — until you misplace the bit needed for a particular project. These bit...
by Bill Gehr | Jan 19, 2024 | Cool Gadgets, RVEXPERT
Freeze Warning Photos by the author Being “in the know” before pipes will freeze and rupture can circumvent costly repairs and downtime to your RV. A simple device from Kidde is your first line of defense. When my tankless water heater came on recently in the wee...