November 2009 RV Product Reviews

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Tilley Sun-Protection Hats

RVers can protect their faces and look fashionable while they’re at it. Tilley hats sport a stylish design, sturdy construction and a wide brim to shield vulnerable skin. Had a long day on the dusty trail? Simply launder the Tilley under a faucet in the evening, hang it to dry and it’s ready to go by breakfast. Tilley Hats have been certified to block 98 percent of harmful UVA/UVB radiation and deliver an ultraviolet protection factor of 50-plus, the maximum rating given. They’re also water-resistant. Charlotte L’Heureux, a Good Sam product tester from Southbridge, Massachusetts, topped off in a Tilly Hat and reports, “This is a great hat! The wide brim gives good sun protection, and it’s easy to pack. I like having the option of the chin straps for windy days.” PRICE: $75 to $95 CONTACT: Tilley, 800-363-8737, www.tilley.com

Black and Decker Auto Wrench

Fitting an adjustable crescent wrench to a nut or bolt can be a cumbersome ordeal. Black and Decker’s 8-inch Automatic Adjustable Wrench puts an end to the hassle. The battery-powered tool fits any size nut or bolt up to 11/4 inches with the push of a button and enables RVers to work in tight areas. Heat-treated hardened steel and 220 foot-pounds of torque help do-it-yourselfers tackle big jobs. Johnnie Abbott, a Good Sam product tester from Suffolk, Virginia, turned the wrench and reports, “It quickly adjusts to various nut and bolt sizes. I like the one-touch control.” PRICE: $24.99 CONTACT: Black and Decker, 800-544-6986, www.blackanddecker.com

Weekender First-Aid Kit

Bee stings, bad cuts and sunburns can strike unexpectedly, and rooting through a disorganized first-aid kit to find the right remedy can only prolong the pain. The Weekender first-aid kit cuts the clutter with the Easy Care system, which organizes hospital-quality supplies and illustrated instructions into injury-specific compartments The Weekender also comes with the Comprehensive Guide to Wilderness and Travel Medicine, written by the Easy Care system’s developer, Eric A. Weiss, M.D. The guide includes a variety of unlikely cures—did you know that honey helps heal burns? Good Sam product tester Sue Bauman of Topeka, Kansas, says, “I’ve never seen a first-aid kit organized so well. It’s organized according to injury and has a manual with quick and easy instructions on how to treat the injury.” PRICE: $60 CONTACT: Adventure Medical Kits, 800-324-3517, www.adventuremedicalkits.com

B-D RV Battery Lock

Trailer house batteries pose a tempting target for power-hungry thieves. The RV Battery Lock slips around the battery box and the A-frame of the trailer to protect your RV’s batteries from theft. It fits snugly around group 24 and 27 battery boxes and is best suited to Atwood and Power House brands. Good Sam product tester James Wharton of Santa Fe, New Mexico, secured the lock and says, “You really feel that your batteries are secure and they won’t get jarred loose during travel.” PRICE: $19.95 CONTACT: B-D RV Battery Lock, 801-897-0625 www.b-drvbatterylock.com