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12-17-2019, 08:43 AM
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Rivet Master
1973 21' Globetrotter
Houston
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 3,322
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Christmas gift for the RVer who has "everything?"
My brother in law has recently retired and is now spending up to a month or two at a time traveling in his RV. I am always challenged to find some trinket to offer as a Christmas gift for he and his wife, so thought I would reach out to the Community with this question:
Do you have some cool gadget, not a "must have" but a "nice to have" that you can say is the thing every RVer should want but doesn't know they want it yet?
Thanks!
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12-17-2019, 08:56 AM
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Rivet Master
2002 30' Classic S/O
Fleming Island
, Florida
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 4,673
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May not meet your trinket criteria, but...
https://www.knixdon.com/--two-bag-be...o-one-carrying
Hands down the best leveler (in my opinion). I paid way more. You do have to cut one off for a dual axle trailer, but they work great on my Classic 30.
Al
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2013 Dodge 2500 Laramie 4x4 Megacab Cummins
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12-17-2019, 09:18 AM
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Rivet Master
2012 27' Flying Cloud
W
, New England
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 7,402
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Whoa! I paid nearly twice that! Great price on those and I agree - best leveler I’ve used!
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12-17-2019, 09:47 AM
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3 Rivet Member
Around
, Town
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 121
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What type of RV? If it is a trailer of some sort or Class B / C, an extension for the main power cord is a nice to have item when the campsite decides to install utilities a long way from where they connect to the unit. Will need to know whether it is 50 or 30 Amp.
Class A's will probably have enough cord to reach any distant utility post.
I have both used, and loaned mine on occasion.
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12-17-2019, 11:06 AM
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Moderator
2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
2012 23' FB Flying Cloud
2005 25' Safari
Santa Rosa Beach
, Florida
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 13,159
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The Sewer Solution is one of our favorite things. It would make a great gift in the $100 range.
By the way, I just bought a set of the Beech Lane Levelers. The price on knixdon.com is $45 including the shipping. The same item on Amazon Prime is $75.
Brian
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2020 Silverado 2500 (Vivian)
2023 Rivian R1T (Opal)
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12-17-2019, 11:10 AM
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Rivet Master
2012 25' FB Eddie Bauer
Vintage Kin Owner
Virginia Beach
, Virginia
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 7,801
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A gift certificate at a trailer wash!
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12-17-2019, 12:01 PM
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Rivet Master
Vintage Kin Owner
Lin
, Ne
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 2,430
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A good tire gauge like a Milton S-976
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12-17-2019, 12:05 PM
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Rivet Master
1987 25' Sovereign
Fort Collins
, Colorado
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 582
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A yodeling pickle? (You can google it...)
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12-17-2019, 12:13 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2014 25' FB Flying Cloud
Hillsborough
, North Carolina
Join Date: Dec 2015
Posts: 314
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A Moka type Coffee Pot
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12-17-2019, 02:46 PM
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Rivet Master
1973 21' Globetrotter
Houston
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 3,322
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They have a monstrous class A, and it is the third RV they have had, so I am pretty confident that they have plenty of the items like cord extensions and sewer hoses. I guess I was thinking more on the lines of the yodeling pickle (who doesn't need one of those?) or some kind of "lifestyle" enhancing item--more "luxury" than practicality.
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12-17-2019, 03:36 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1967 26' Overlander
Bugtussle
, Oklahoma
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 400
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Luxurious and practical. This bit of bling is on my wish list:
https://www.etrailer.com/RV-Wiring/F.../F52INSSS.html
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2006 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S 520hp 530ft-lbs torque 7700lb towing capacity
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12-17-2019, 03:39 PM
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Trailer Sold, Waving
2019 26' Flying Cloud
Stettler
, Alberta
Join Date: Dec 2016
Posts: 1,032
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Looking around the trailer, there are two things I personally enjoy.
One is an Aeropress coffee maker.
And the other is my atomic clock/temperature station. Matches the Airstream interior, mounted with 3M velcro picture hangers above the TV.
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2019 Airstream Flying Cloud 26RBQ
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12-17-2019, 04:02 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 22' International CCD
Corona
, California
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 9,180
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Quick question on the atomic clock. Does it have any issue synchronizing with the radio signal at night?
My thought was that the aluminum body might interfere with or shield out the signal. I have a nice spare one, but have not tried it yet.
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'The Silver HamShack' ('07 International 22FB CCD 75th Anniversary)
Multiple Yaesu Ham Radios inside and many antennae sprouting from roof, ProPride hitch, Prodigy P2 controller.
2012 shortbed CrewMax 4x4 Toyota Tacoma TV with more antennae on it.
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12-17-2019, 04:56 PM
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Rivet Master
2013 25' FB Flying Cloud
Longmont
, Colorado
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 1,107
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rmkrum,I have a different model atomic clock, and it receives the radio signal just fine in my trailer.
Belegedehel, how about a weather alert radio? Especially if they travel through or stay in tornado alley. Or one of those maps where you mark off the states and provinces as you visit them? And doesn't everybody want a better flashlight than the one they have?
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12-17-2019, 05:37 PM
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Site Team
2009 25' FB International
2018 27' Globetrotter
Hanover
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 3,727
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Acheron2010
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Curious how you get the outside temperature. Do you have sensor attached somewhere or do you place it outside when you camp?
Thanks!
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12-17-2019, 05:49 PM
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Site Team
2009 25' FB International
2018 27' Globetrotter
Hanover
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 3,727
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These little grippers for the ends of the TV cable are very helpful and not too expensive.
https://www.amazon.com/RV-Cable-Grip.../dp/B01MXXWHD1
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12-17-2019, 06:20 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 22' International CCD
Corona
, California
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 9,180
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SSquared
rmkrum,I have a different model atomic clock, and it receives the radio signal just fine. ?
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Ok. It’s worth a try. I’ll probably put the outdoor temperature and humidity sensor inside the front center window protector, assuming I can find the right one.
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'The Silver HamShack' ('07 International 22FB CCD 75th Anniversary)
Multiple Yaesu Ham Radios inside and many antennae sprouting from roof, ProPride hitch, Prodigy P2 controller.
2012 shortbed CrewMax 4x4 Toyota Tacoma TV with more antennae on it.
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12-17-2019, 06:44 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 27' Safari FB SE
NW Oregon in a nice spot
, Oregon
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 879
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Belegedhel
My brother in law has recently retired and is now spending up to a month or two at a time traveling in his RV. I am always challenged to find some trinket to offer as a Christmas gift for he and his wife, so thought I would reach out to the Community with this question:
Do you have some cool gadget, not a "must have" but a "nice to have" that you can say is the thing every RVer should want but doesn't know they want it yet?
Thanks!
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As you can tell by the responses so far there are a lot of ideas of trinkets for a trailer. Do you have a dollar amount in mind to help with suggestions that are appropriate to your budget.
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12-17-2019, 06:50 PM
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Site Team
2002 25' Safari
Dewey
, Arizona
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 15,618
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How about the gift that keeps giving. Membership in Passport America, Harvest Hosts or another camping discount club.
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Wally Byam Airstream Club 7513
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12-17-2019, 07:12 PM
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Rivet Master
1967 17' Caravel
Pocatello
, Idaho
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 944
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Yodeling Pickle??
Can someone tell me what in the heck is a Yodeling Pickle?? Or is it something unmentionable in polite society?
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