Best RV Appliances
Features of the Outland Firebowl Deluxe include stainless steel burner & fasteners, chrome knob with rubber comfort-grip, and a 1 year Manufacturer’s Limited Warranty on all products. The Outland Firebowl Deluxe uses a standard 20 lb (5 gallon) propane tank (not included) and burns clean and smokeless, giving off enough heat to enjoy with family and friends anywhere outdoors. 58,000 BTU propane fire bowl provides a clean and smokeless flame which rivals a natural campfire.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"It is PERFECT for places where you want or need a campfire, but do not want the hassle of smoke, building a fire, or like us, have burn bans. Pros: Very compact and easy to store. -GREAT flame; tall but not too tall, warm and inviting. Cons: The lid is easy to get on, but the stretchy straps that hook over the lid to form the handle can be a bit of a pain to handle."
"Eventually it will pay for itself when considering the extra fuel for my truck I don’t use hauling firewood into the campgrounds."
"The fireplace has been a fun addition to our patio."
"This would have received 5 stars but within the second time of using the paint started to peel off around the rim."
"We used it this summer during the burn bans in the Pacific Northwest."
"This fire pit has already been used in our back yard, and in the parking lot for some delightful après ski!"
"Works great but don't by it for heat."
"did a test fire at home and cant wait to use it at the camp."
Heat things up while on the go with this 12-volt portable stove. Ideal for stews, beans, chops, rice meals, hot dishes/goulash and more.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"It really gets old eating fast food while out on the road.I'm a trucker and thats all they have in most travel centers.On Christmas my girlfriend got me this,and its the best gift I could have gotten.This is a tackle box stove, and its mainly a food warmer.This will get pretty hot also,and after plugged in for only 10 minutes the bottom plate has plenty of heat.I can pull into a rest area,throw some hot pockets or burritos in it.Then head down the road and then pull over and have lunch in about an hour.This stove saves me a whole lot of money as well,as i really don't have a need to eat out when I'm on the road.In the morning i can put some sausage biscuits in it and in 30 min."
"I bought this in the event I travel (rare) or for power outages at my house (just run out to the van to cook instead.). Depending on your model car and what else is on the same circuit your cigarette lighter receptacle is on, don't be surprised if it pops a fuse. Since it seals pretty well, that moisture will stay trapped and I can imagine mildew or bacteria forming. I bent the tabs straight up, then pinched in the sides of the pan so that that lip doesn't prevent the oven from closing. This is better than the disposable foil loaf pans, as it is bigger, has a flatter bottom (conducts heat better), is more durable and easier to clean. You could probably cut the lip off the pan, but I would imagine that would leave VERY sharp edges and may expose bare metal that could rust."
"They leave early & want a hot breakfast sandwich, but are not ready to eat first thing in the morning. I make bagel sandwiches (egg, sausage or whatever) for the week & freeze them wrapped in parchment or freezer paper & foil (complaints that the foil in direct contact w/the food left a tinny taste). This unit fits two large bagel sandwiches perfectly and heats them from frozen in just over an hour, turning them once about half way."
"This little hot box will heat up nicely in 15 minutes."
"Gave this to my brother as a birthday gift as he travels during the day to repair big trucks."
3 Outland Firebowl 883 Mega Outdoor Propane Gas Fire Pit with Soft Cover, 24-Inch Diameter 58,000 BTU
Features of the Outland Firebowl Mega include stainless steel burner & fasteners, chrome knob with rubber comfort-grip, and a 1 year Manufacturer’s Limited Warranty on all products. The Outland Firebowl Mega uses a standard 20 lb (5 gallon) propane tank (not included) and burns clean and smokeless, giving off enough heat to enjoy with family and friends anywhere outdoors. 58,000 BTU propane fire bowl provides a clean and smokeless flame which rivals a natural campfire.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I immediately called the manufacturer, because the instructions say to call them first before returning it to the retailer. I did the return online and it came today. The instructions say to keep it out of the rain and to put it away during rainy weather. I wasn’t keen on the aesthetics of a 20 lb. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00013BUW8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1. I had to cut out a circle in the bottom so that the tank would fit since the tank is too tall. There’s a small gap between the bottom and the patio for the hose to fit into so that the hose threads up through the bottom, which you have cut out, and into the tank. I used it on Thanksgiving night for several hours and didn’t see the gauge on my tank move very much."
"After having way too many wood fires where you end up smelling like a fireplace on your clothes and in your hair, I bought this firebowl. I am using my old wood firebowl screen cover and the vinyl cover that comes with the bowl and it works perfect to cover it."
"My husband who loves our wood burning fire pit was skeptical to switch to gas and had our wood burning one ready as back up, but he did not have to use it as this one worked great."
"Wood was expensive to buy in our city and you smelled like smoke when you came inside."
"I am very happy with this fire pit."
"This looks real enough to an actual fire pit that I had to stop guests from tossing in extra paper garbage they would with a normal fire."
"I love the ease that you can turn it on/off and not have to worry about tending to ashes and embers at the end of the night."
"Fired it up about 8pm(arizona) and let it burn on high til about midnight the first night and til about 11pm the second night. I actually brought a 30lb propane tank as backup thinking we'd use one tank a night but i was glad to be wrong."
Best Electrical Appliances
Heat things up while on the go with this 12-volt portable stove. Ideal for stews, beans, chops, rice meals, hot dishes/goulash and more.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"It really gets old eating fast food while out on the road.I'm a trucker and thats all they have in most travel centers.On Christmas my girlfriend got me this,and its the best gift I could have gotten.This is a tackle box stove, and its mainly a food warmer.This will get pretty hot also,and after plugged in for only 10 minutes the bottom plate has plenty of heat.I can pull into a rest area,throw some hot pockets or burritos in it.Then head down the road and then pull over and have lunch in about an hour.This stove saves me a whole lot of money as well,as i really don't have a need to eat out when I'm on the road.In the morning i can put some sausage biscuits in it and in 30 min."
"I bought this in the event I travel (rare) or for power outages at my house (just run out to the van to cook instead.). Depending on your model car and what else is on the same circuit your cigarette lighter receptacle is on, don't be surprised if it pops a fuse. Since it seals pretty well, that moisture will stay trapped and I can imagine mildew or bacteria forming. I bent the tabs straight up, then pinched in the sides of the pan so that that lip doesn't prevent the oven from closing. This is better than the disposable foil loaf pans, as it is bigger, has a flatter bottom (conducts heat better), is more durable and easier to clean. You could probably cut the lip off the pan, but I would imagine that would leave VERY sharp edges and may expose bare metal that could rust."
"They leave early & want a hot breakfast sandwich, but are not ready to eat first thing in the morning. I make bagel sandwiches (egg, sausage or whatever) for the week & freeze them wrapped in parchment or freezer paper & foil (complaints that the foil in direct contact w/the food left a tinny taste). This unit fits two large bagel sandwiches perfectly and heats them from frozen in just over an hour, turning them once about half way."
"My husband a truck driver, had been eating cold canned food when stuck at a location for the night with no microwave."
"This little hot box will heat up nicely in 15 minutes."
Best RV Appliances, Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Two swivel regulators give you the ability to adapt usage from disposable cylinders to a remote gas supply with the purchase of a single hose and filter. With the Oxygen Depletion Sensor (ODS) and accidental tip-over safety shut-off, you can be sure that you will enjoy years of comfortable indoor safe heat. Low, medium and high heat level control knob for steady temperatures; connects to propane tank (not included).
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"PERFORMANCE IN COLD WEATHER. For the past 5 years, I've used the Big Buddy heaters to heat two small cabins, 200 sq feet each, with vaulted ceilings. Without the Big Buddy, my primary cabin averages 37 F in the winter, and my studio averages 35 F. With the Big Buddy, I can keep either cabin at a toasty 65 to 70 F. In the past, I used the smaller Mr. Cabin: From full cold (37 to 45 F indoors), it feels like it takes forever to heat 200 sq feet on low. It just provides a radiant heat source for the side of your body that faces it. INDOORS AT NIGHT -- DON'T DO IT. Although it is safe to use indoors, and after years of experience with these heaters, I'm confident in that claim, I still do not recommend running it at night or while you're sleeping. The wire cage that protects you from the ceramic elements is well designed -- far enough from the elements to protect against accidental touch, without adding too much bulk. This is especially important when you're wearing bulky layers and unknowingly dangling coat sleeves, lanyards, and jacket corners. Makes the entire package bulky, susceptible to damage, annoyingly shaped, and hard to store around other objects. You'll be able to pack it more efficiently, travel without worrying about moisture, and move it wherever you want without risking so much damage. I suggest you shop around."
"We have a 25lb propane tank hooked up to it with the hose kit accessory. I knocked off a star because of the fan feature. I don't recommend using batteries because they don't last long (8hrs max) and it's very quiet, so it's easy to forget that it's on even after turning it off. One last tip: if you're using a 25lb gas propane tank, you only need to turn the value on the tank about 3/4 to one full turn."
"I did spring for the quick connect propane hose by Mr. Heater for hooking up 20-40lb propane cylinders. If you buy the regulated quick connect hose you DO NOT have to buy the filters for running bulk propane. This heater can be hooked up to (2) bulk propane tanks at the same time using connection hoses for bulk propane 20lb cylinders adapted to the 1lb connector or (1) 20lb bulk tank using the quick connect hose (to clarify for absolute clarity it only has (1) quick connect inlet and has an additional (2) propane inlets that are fitted for 1lb bottles. It does not matter what side you hook up propane to or in what manner you hook it up, the heater will run normally and work on all of its temperature settings (yes this was brought up in other reviews and is a source of confusion). The heater puts out a lot of heat on the HIGH settings and other reviews of the 1lb bottles freezing up on HIGH settings are more than likely accurate. This is no fault to the heater, it's just that on HIGH this thing eats up a good bit of propane and over a period of time empties those 1lb bottles more quickly, thus the moving gas freezes up the bottle. The connections seem machined well and I have never had a problem using my Mr. heater hoses."
Best Outdoor Fire Pits
Enjoy with Friends. The Bonfire was designed with community in mind. EFFICIENT BURN/LOW SMOKE - A more complete burn means little to no smoke. NO MORE DODGING SMOKE - Since Bonfire burns with almost no smoke, you'll spend less time dodging smoke and your clothes won't smell.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"We needed heat on the deck and with the added cage on top we don't need to worry about a fire on the deck. We have it on our wood deck and set it on a couple pavers so the deck doesn't start on fire but the bottom doesn't get very hot."
"I do think it's important not to leave it outside overnight with the morning dew and other things making it wet... i'm going to get a couple more of these for gifts because they're just so cool!"
"You don't need to keep moving the logs as it is not necessary and it is awesome to see how fast the new one will catch on fire. The air in-take from the bottom of the bowl and out let (the holes on top and more on the bottom) really works well."
"the rust started just recently the morning after an evening fire."
"I could feel a small change in temperature just working near it, and if you moved near the fire pit it was nice and toasty."
"Fantastic for RV Camping or even tailgating... burns hot and clean."
"The idea behind correct material sizing is very important."
"This worked great on our camping trip and it was cool to be able to set up a bonfire where ever you want."
Best Outdoor Heating & Cooling
Style: Patio Heater |. Color: Havana Bronze. Havana Bronze Color--please note that while the product may appear Charcoal Grey in the shade, sunlight reveals the rich bronze texture.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I bought this item as a Christmas gift for my parents, who love to sit outside, but typically do not do so in the late fall/winter time because it gets too cold."
"They supply a "toy"wrench but you will not be able to fully tighten the bolts using it. Do NOT tighten the 3 base bolts as suggested until completing step 4. The instructions say " remove the four small bolts and loch washers from the head assembly." St you want to add a washer from shrink pak to each of the 4 bolts. Make sure you use two wrenches and that you tighten the hose bolt tightly to the regular. it says in the instructions to turn the dial between high and low, then to press ignition. Hold the black dial in for 20 to 30 seconds to heat the thermo coupler which is required to keep it running on its own. After 20 to 30 seconds release the black dial and now turn it to the desired temp between HIGH and LOW."
"One word of caution- the blue protective film on the heat reflector is damn impossible to peel off if the metal is cold."
"Ninety minutes after pulling the parts out of the box + moving the propane tank over from the non-functioning Phoenix, and it's working like a champ, silently cranking out the BTUs."
Best RV Ventilation
The Camco Vent Cover is designed to allow fresh air ventilation and light into your RV, rain or shine. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I put a small gob of gasket seal on each screw along with a lock washer to keep the screws from working loose."
"However, I did wipe them down with a UV protectant before installation and I plan on reapplying that product several times a year to try to get a bit more longevity out of them. After drilling and mounting the brackets to the roof vent frame, I covered the screw heads with a small dollop of lap sealant (again....optional and not in the directions). I purchased the black one to go over the bed to diminish the amount of light coming in during the early morning hours. Eventually you can hit the top of the cover but at that point the roof vents are wide open. The only reason that I gave 4 stars instead of 5 was due to how easily the screws stripped, which hold the louvered cover in place. The one thing that all of the vent cover manufacturers talk about is of course, air flow."
"it does just what its supposed to I'm happy with it,,,,,, Update. I T IS DESIGNED TO SIT ON A ROOF IN THE SUN AND THE SUN DISINTEGRATED IT!"
"I noticed last year when I went up on the roof of the RV that this cover had hairline cracks in several places and seemed brittle when I attempted to alleviate some stress from the attacment of the nuts.. However, yesterday, when I was up on the roof to replace some aged caulking at the cap/roof intersection, I noticed the cover cracked in several more places, especially at the base where its integrity is important to keeping the cover bolted to the roof. I never noticed the material from which this was made; however, I compared two other replacement vent hoods (one Ultra Breeze from Atwood on order now). I can only surmise that resin becomes brittle when exposed to sun, because there certainly were no exterior forces applied to the vent hood during the 2 years it was over my Fantastic bathroom fan. We shall see, but it makes sense to me that polyetylene would be considerably more pliable and resistent to weather ravages than resin."
Best RV Air Conditioners
Nominal capacity,15000 BTU/Hour; Installation type: ducted or non ducted.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This item does not come with instructions, so I looked at a few blogs and articles as well as some YouTube videos before starting. First off, the only tools needed are a Philips head screw driver and a 3/8" socket or wrench. Once the cover is off, you will see the ceiling template (metal bracket that holds the whole thing in place) as well as the electrical connection box. Make sure the power is off before moving on...got it, ok. Ok the outside of the box is a white plug with six wires...simply squeeze the sides and pull off...its that easy. There are four bolts that hold the unit in place along the outer edges of this metal frame. Be careful, the a/c unit is 80-85 pounds which while not outrageously heavy, due to its shape and size is awkward and can cause a back injury. Grab those 4 long bolts and your 3/8" socket again and put the ceiling template back in place. Once the a/c is as tight as it needs to be, place the freeze control sensor on to the new unit's coils, reach inside the new unit and pull out the power plug and plug it into the electrical box. If you turn it on and everything sounds right you're good to go, simply reattach the ceiling unit/filter housing and relax."
"Quite easily keeps our couch v. Cool,low price."
"Works good."
"Replaced our previous camper /c.... works fantastic!!!!"
Best RV Heaters & Furnaces
Low, medium and high heat level control knob for steady temperatures; connects to propane tank (not included).
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"PERFORMANCE IN COLD WEATHER. For the past 5 years, I've used the Big Buddy heaters to heat two small cabins, 200 sq feet each, with vaulted ceilings. Without the Big Buddy, my primary cabin averages 37 F in the winter, and my studio averages 35 F. With the Big Buddy, I can keep either cabin at a toasty 65 to 70 F. In the past, I used the smaller Mr. Cabin: From full cold (37 to 45 F indoors), it feels like it takes forever to heat 200 sq feet on low. It just provides a radiant heat source for the side of your body that faces it. INDOORS AT NIGHT -- DON'T DO IT. Although it is safe to use indoors, and after years of experience with these heaters, I'm confident in that claim, I still do not recommend running it at night or while you're sleeping. The wire cage that protects you from the ceramic elements is well designed -- far enough from the elements to protect against accidental touch, without adding too much bulk. This is especially important when you're wearing bulky layers and unknowingly dangling coat sleeves, lanyards, and jacket corners. Makes the entire package bulky, susceptible to damage, annoyingly shaped, and hard to store around other objects. You'll be able to pack it more efficiently, travel without worrying about moisture, and move it wherever you want without risking so much damage. I suggest you shop around."
"We have a 25lb propane tank hooked up to it with the hose kit accessory. I knocked off a star because of the fan feature. I don't recommend using batteries because they don't last long (8hrs max) and it's very quiet, so it's easy to forget that it's on even after turning it off. One last tip: if you're using a 25lb gas propane tank, you only need to turn the value on the tank about 3/4 to one full turn."
"I did spring for the quick connect propane hose by Mr. Heater for hooking up 20-40lb propane cylinders. If you buy the regulated quick connect hose you DO NOT have to buy the filters for running bulk propane. This heater can be hooked up to (2) bulk propane tanks at the same time using connection hoses for bulk propane 20lb cylinders adapted to the 1lb connector or (1) 20lb bulk tank using the quick connect hose (to clarify for absolute clarity it only has (1) quick connect inlet and has an additional (2) propane inlets that are fitted for 1lb bottles. It does not matter what side you hook up propane to or in what manner you hook it up, the heater will run normally and work on all of its temperature settings (yes this was brought up in other reviews and is a source of confusion). The heater puts out a lot of heat on the HIGH settings and other reviews of the 1lb bottles freezing up on HIGH settings are more than likely accurate. This is no fault to the heater, it's just that on HIGH this thing eats up a good bit of propane and over a period of time empties those 1lb bottles more quickly, thus the moving gas freezes up the bottle. The connections seem machined well and I have never had a problem using my Mr. heater hoses."