Elemonate Gray Water Rapid Dissolve Tablets

Got a smelly sink? Elemonate drop-in tablets dissolve under running water and clean grease and sludge from RV drains and gray-water tanks, deodorizing in the process. The small tablets are a neat alternative to liquids or powders. Donald Voorhees, a Good Sam product tester from Gloversville, New York, says, “Elemonate tablets dissolve quickly and minimize gray-tank odors.” Price: $7.20 Contact: Walex Products 800-338-3155 wwwrvsanitation.com

On the Go Portable Water Deionizer

Tired of water spots that appear after rinsing your rig? The easy-to-set-up Portable Water Deionizer from On the Go removes calcium, iron and other minerals that cause unsightly after-rinse markings. Jim and Lydia Fox, Good Sam members from Denham Springs, Louisiana, report, “The deionizer purifies the water so that when rinsing an RV, you get no water spots. This reduces rinsing time and requires less hand drying.” Price: $329, plus shipping Contact: On the Go Portable Water Softeners 866-482-9614 www.portablewatersoftner.com

Black and Decker Alligator Lopper

Don’t let trees or shrubs get in the way of RV camping or storage. The cordless 18-volt Alligator Lopper’s metal jaws clamp onto tree branches up to 4 inches in diameter and clip in one quick motion. The lightweight Black and Decker tool even cuts through multiple tree limbs, vines and leaves. Good Sam product tester Tom Killmer of Cornish Flat, New Hampshire, tested the product and tells us, “The Alligator Lopper maneuvers great.” Price: $129.99 Contact: Black and Decker 800-544-6986 www.blackanddecker.com

TerraLux TLF-3L2AA Flashlight

RVers can enjoy the brightness and compactness of LED lights without the expense of lithium batteries. The TerraLux TLF-3L2AA flashlight, nicknamed “the Tank,” runs on two standard AA alkaline batteries, shines 140 lumens of white light and has a dual-acting strobe/static push-button switch. Batteries and a nylon hip holster are included. Good Sam member Ray Parrott from Cohutta, Georgia, reports, “This light is well made, bright and durable. It’s been dropped on concrete, plopped in the mud and even used in the pouring rain with no problems.” Price: $35 Contact: Jirah Company 909-986-1193 www.jclampstand.com