Whether you need a step stool for getting in and out of your vehicle or simply for doing things around your RV, the steel platform step stool is a great investment that may last for years.Unlike some other step stools, this item is made out of powder-coated steel, so it's sturdy enough to support up to 300 pounds and won't rust. The stool itself weighs 16 pounds and folds up to one inch - perfect for use in an RV where storage space is limited.The steel platform step stool also has a ...

For many campers, the mantra of "take nothing but memories, leave nothing but footprints" is one they strive to live by. Finding the perfect campsite trash receptacle will make it even easier.One of the highest customer-rated camping trash cans available through Camping World is the Foldable Garbage Bin. This item is made with a durable steel frame covered with PVC-coated polyester fabric. It holds a trash bag to make cleaning up at the campsite easy, and folds up quickly ...

Even the most well-kept campgrounds, parks and picnic areas often have picnic tables that have seen better days. With peeling paint, uneven surfaces, splinters and caked-on dirt, sometimes covering them up is the only way to fully enjoy a meal in the great outdoors.While a tablecloth (disposable or not) or even a bed sheet can be used to cover a table, they can be hard to keep down if the wind is blowing and tough to clean up afterwards. The Bungee Picnic Table and Bench Cover Set could ...

With the summer season officially here, many are looking forward to getting out there to enjoy their RVs and the great outdoors. RV expert Mark Polk recently offered some tips for keeping your vehicle comfortable during the summer heat on RV.net.Proper ventilation is essential for keeping cool in your RV on a hot day. Using portable fans can help circulate the air and keep the interior of your vehicle comfortable. Polk also recommends installing Maxx Air vent covers over the roof vents to improve ...

Recreational Vehicle Industry Association president Richard Coon outlined several trends that will affect the industry going forward during the group's annual members meeting last week."These are important items and trends that need to be considered as the RV industry moves forward because they will play a factor in our continued success," said Coon.Coon said that the industry will have to remain cognizant of the environmental movement and government regulations going forward. ...

June 1st marked the beginning of hurricane season. Weather experts say this year may be a very active season due to the weather phenomenon known as El Nino and warmer waters in both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Hurricanes can be extremely dangerous, especially for those in RVs and other less substantial dwellings. The Edmonton Journal newspaper recently published some tips for RVers to stay out of harm's way this hurricane season.RVers are encouraged to keep updated on weather forecasts, ...

The Midland All Hazard Weather Alert Radio may be the ideal alarm clock for RVers.The AM/FM radio can be powered by either four AA batteries or by an AC adapter, that's included with the unit. In addition to serving as a general alarm clock, it has an alert override feature to deliver more than 60 types of emergency alerts, including approaching bad weather or other announcements such as Amber Alerts (child abduction emergency), nuclear power plant warnings, biological hazard warnings, civil ...

Eating healthy can sometimes be a challenge when you're traveling. But making sure you eat your vegetables can be easy with a Mini Steamer.This three-piece unit is designed for use in a microwave oven and is perfect for RVers. It is small, with a two-cup capacity, making it an easy kitchen accessory to bring along on trips of all lengths. Its size also makes it ideal for preparing meals for two people at a time.It is made out of plastic and consists of a base, steaming basket and lid. To use ...

Keeping updated on the temperature outside is often important to those traveling in RVs. Whether it's too hot or too cold can dictate if you'll venture outside for a day spent exploring your surroundings or if you'll stay closer to the home base for some relaxation, maintenance or chores.The Wireless Weather Station is a compact unit that can be mounted on a wall or sit on a table or countertop. It records and displays the minimum and maximum indoor and outdoor temperatures so users always ...

Part of the fun of RVing and camping is spending time outside catching up with friends and family and meeting new people. But doing this can be difficult when the sun gets too hot and you don't have the luxury of a retractable awning on your vehicle or some nice big shady trees nearby. Coleman's 2-Pole Sun Shade may be the perfect accessory for these, and other, occasions.The shade is 10 feet by 10 feet as well as being lighter and smaller than other traditional instant shelters. It's made ...

More and more travelers are bringing their pets with them when they hit the road. The Travel Industry Association of America (TIA) recently reported that the majority of people who travel with animals (78 percent) bring their dogs along. This is compared to 15 percent who bring cats, 3 percent who bring birds and 2 percent who bring other pets like fish and reptiles.With as many as 10 percent of pets travelling and staying in RVs, there is a growing need to alert emergency personnel that ...

With prime camping season here, outdoor lovers across the nation will be hitting parks, resorts and campgrounds for RVing, camping, swimming, boating, hiking and other popular summertime activities. A portable clothesline may help make finding a place to hang wet bathing suits, towels and other clothes out to dry simple.This RV accessory mounts to the back of a vehicle's bumper. Simply bolt the sturdy metal brackets to a square bumper and insert the 48-inch aluminum extension rods that support ...

Keeping your RV comfortable during the warm summer months can be a challenge for some. While proper maintenance and use of the air conditioner, as well as other cooling techniques like using fans to keep the air circulating and keeping window shades or curtains closed during the afternoon to block out the sun help keep the inside of your vehicle cooler, installing vent cushions that insulate roof vents may help as well.Vent cushions help keep the heat out during the summer and the cold out ...

RVing or camping with a pet has become more popular in recent years. Many outdoor enthusiasts and families choose to bring their dogs along for both long and short trips, and hundreds of pet-related travel products are available for purchase.Kampground of America (KOA) recently reported that about 40 percent of its visitors bring their dogs along. KOA locations, along with many others throughout the country, are now catering to individuals traveling with their pets with animal-friendly amenities ...

It's estimated that the average person spends one-third of their life sleeping. To make the best of this time, many spend thousands purchasing mattresses, bed linens, pillows and bedroom décor.While a comfortable bed can mean the difference between a restful and a restless night of sleep, a new mattress isn't always the answer, especially if you are on a budget.Using a mattress pad, like the 7-Zone Memory Foam Pad, can transform an uncomfortable, thin mattress into a luxurious one for ...

Keeping your RV looking updated can be a challenge for some people. After all, many wonder if the same decorating and do-it-yourself projects they use in brick-and-mortar homes will work in a motor home.One way to instantly update the look of your RV is to install new carpet or laminate flooring. The owners of Dave & LJ's RV Interior Design in Woodland, Washington, recently blogged about using laminate flooring to change the look of your vehicle.They wrote that laminate flooring, which ...

The states of California, Connecticut, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Utah, and Washington as well as the District of Columbia have all banned hand-held cell phone use by drivers.The statistics regarding cell phone use while driving may be alarming to some. Using a wireless device is the number one source of driver inattention. And, according to Carnegie Mellon University, driving while using a cell phone reduces the amount of brain activity associated with driving by 37 percent.In ...

The largest RV event of the year, known as "The Rally," is set for July 22 through July 25 in Louisville, Kentucky.The Rally attracts RVers from around the country. Attendance is expected to be around 4,500 RVs, which accounts for about 10,000 people each day.The event features hundreds of new rigs, indoor exhibits, more than 150 seminars by the RV industry's leaders and experts, and headlining entertainers Bob Newhart and Tanya Tucker, as well as contests and activities for visitors ...

Whether you choose a gas or charcoal grill, there are options galore when it comes to choosing a portable barbeque for your RV or motor home.Top-rated gas grills include the O-Grill 1000, the Coleman Fold N Go Grill, the Grill 2 Go Express, the Weber Q220 and the Stainless Steel Mountable Grill.Charcoal options include the Charcoal Tabletop Grill, the New Original Grill, the Rebel Charcoal Grill, the Pioneer Grill and the Explorer Grill.Bringing a portable grill along while RVing is a great ...

By Pamela Selbert   West of Dallas, although it can still be driven on a patchwork of roads bearing other numbers, Old Highway 80 no longer exists. Over the years, beginning in California in the 1960s, the one-time coast-to-coast road was slowly truncated, until finally in 1991 the highway that crossed 21 Texas counties and shared most of its route with three interstates lost its designation as a U.S. highway. The Texas State Department of Highways and Public Transportation ...