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I was excited when this arrived this morning it took two weeks to arrive and was worth the wait. I installed this in our motorhome to mainly use the parking mode when our motorhome is in storage. The parking mode will activate the camera when any movement is detected. I also added wire and attached the rear view camera to our motorhome license plate mounting screw. The LCD screen resolution is exceptionally crisp and bright. The set up and installation were straightforward and the night vision is a great bonus. I like that I am able to use the car lighter plug or a standard USB plug. The camera loop records and can be locked to preserve footage for later use if needed.

Micandle Led Outdoor Rechargeable Solar Lights Lamp with Handle,Lightweight Durable Electronic Solar Led Lantern Nightlight for Outdoor Hiking,Camping,Power Outages,Hurricane,Emergency We are adding this rechargeable solar lantern to our hurricane kit. I also purchased a solar battery charger and extra rechargeable AA batteries. Our two bathrooms do not have windows so with no power it's very dark. These are lightweight, bright and easy for our kids to use.

Crown Coast Travel Umbrella - 60 MPH Windproof Lightweight for Men Women and Kids, Compact Travel Umbrellas in Multiple Colors This was ordered as a birthday gift for a friend who borrowed mine last week. We live in Central Florida and in the summer thunder storms are a given every afternoon. I keep mine in my work bags front pock. It is so small it easily tucks into my bag for storage. A couple of months ago I was caught in a storm the wind caught the underside of umbrella and flipped it inside out. I thought for sure it was history, I was pleasantly surprised that it easily flipped back and was not damaged. It dries quickly and comes with a storage pouch .

This review is from: DBPOWER 4K WiFi Action Camera, 2.31" LCD Touchscreen 20MP 170 Wide Angle Waterproof Sports Cam, 2 Rechargeable Batteries included Accessories Kits(2017 Version) (Electronics) This is an upgrade from my year old, less expensive action camera. This camera offers anti- shake technology that my previous camera did not have. With this action camera I get 16MP, 4K/24fps, 2.7K/30fps and 20MP photos. This camera also has a large LCD touchscreen. The touchscreen is exceptionally responsive and this permits basic editing from the camera directly. Included is a waterproof camera case that is rated for 30 meters (98 feet). I would use the case for snorkeling without hesitation. I recomond testing the case without the camera before diving. My case passed the test without a challenge, I prefer to be safe than sorry. The camera includes two lithium batteries, I found an external charger on Amazon. This lets me always have a battery fully charged and ready when it's needed. The anti-shake technology makes a huge difference in the quality of my videos over my previous action camera. This set includes a large number of accessories used to mount the camera. The camera uses an app (CamKing) as a remote control for the camera. This action camera uses 2.4GHz WiFi ONLY.... If your having a challenge pairing the app/phone double check your using 2.4GHz. I have enjoyed using this camera so far and can't believe the difference the anti- shake technology makes.

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Kitchen Gizmo, Simplified Sous Vide Immersion Circulator - Precise and Even Cooking Without the Fuss

One of our friends turned us on to Sous Vide cooking, I was truly surprised by the tenderness of the steak. We started with a Sous Vide water bath that we use in our home. We spend 6 months a year traveling in our motorhome and the Sous Vide water bath was just too bulky for our motorhome. I came across this Sous Vide Immersion Circulator when looking for a smaller water bath unit. We were excited when we received the same results as the water bath unit using an Immersion Circulator. The unit itself is well designed and is simple to program for use. The clam like grip attaches securely to my pot when using the unit, the display is large enough that you can read the information from cross the kitchen. For us this type of cooking is a win-win, no heat is produced so our motorhome is not heated up when cooking. Best of all the taste is fantastic, some recipes call for a quick trip in a skillet to “crisp” the outside of the meat. We could not believe the flavors that are retained from vacuum sealing and cooking in a water bath. This unit is small enough to store in a kitchen drawer in our motorhome. Since it’s not coming into contact with the food and always in water we just rinse ours and let it dry before storing the unit. The use of this Immersion Circulator is simple and the instructions are straightforward and well written.

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ZATOOTO Parachute Double Camping Hammock-Lightweight Portable Nylon Hammock For Backpacking,Camping,Travel,Beach,Yard,Including 2 Straps,2 Carabiners

This hammock gets five stars from me, I am a big fella, I have had a number of hammocks over the years, all failed due to how fluffy I am. This hammock is rated for 550 pounds, I am well under that but was still not 100% convinced. I put this hammock up this weekend, I gingerly got in and to my great surprise I remained in the air, no bottom sagging to the ground. My dog and I napped and I got some reading in. Love that everything needed is included and that it is so light and stores in the bag.

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This review is from: Long Range Kids Wakie Talkie For Boys, 2 Way Radios, Walky Talky Back to School Electronics Radio Toys, Best Kids Birthday Christmas Gifts for Little Boys Girls Teens Outdoor Spy Games Camping Hunting (Misc.) Works great for us when we go camping with the grandkids. They are old enough to ride bikes and go to the playground at the campground, but not old enough for a cell phone. They leave one at the motorhome and the youngest is in charge of the wakie talkie. We like the "page" function to alert the boys to come back to our camp site. Our pair worked great, they were clear and setup was straightforward with clear instructions. It's great that we can add additional units if we would like in the future.

Alytimes Sricam Metal Gun Type Waterproof Outdoor Bullet WIFI IP Camera This review is from: Alytimes Sricam Metal Gun Type Waterproof Outdoor Bullet WIFI IP Camera (Electronics)<br /> Initially I was a bit skeptical that this outside IP cam would work out for us to monitor our motorhome. We live in a Class “A” motorhome community and have our motorhome under an attached RV port. Since this is not wireless I mounted it under the RV port so I had direct access to the roof eave vent on our house. I ran the power line and the LAN cable under the eave vent frame to the router hub in the attic. I had an existing outlet in the attic already. The set up was straightforward following the enclosed instructions. Make sure the device your using is not on a 5G network it will not work. Once I had my iPad forget the 5G network the set set was no challenge. I can easily access the cam when traveling for work to keep an eye on my motorhome. I use the iOS app on my iPad and the Android app on my phone, the setup is quick and simple for these apps no matter what platform you’re using. This is a solid IP cam the housing is not plastic and will hold up well to the Florida weather.

Calily Life Organic Disinfecting and Moisturizing Pet Shampoo with Tea Tree Oil and Aloe Vera, I have become attached to Calily Life products for myself due to the quality products and great prices. This dog wash has a pleasant fragrance but not overpowering. I like that the lather is not overwhelming and difficult to rinse off our dogs. We live in Florida and often will take off in our motorhome to camp at the beach. Depending on our activities they may need a bath a couple of times during a trip. I don't like to let them just dry naturally if they were playing in the surf. Salt water leaves a strong musty smell after drying on our dogs. This shampoo is mild enough to use frequently.

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Hoont Advanced Solar Powered Ultrasonic Outdoor Animal and Pest Repeller + Flashing Strobe - Effectively scares Away All Outdoor Pests and Animals - Motion Activated I like that it's solar powerd so no outlet is needed. We adjusted the sensitivity to reach out a good distance, we change that up from time to time. Want to keep the raccoons from becoming accustomed to the alarm. Our dogs react a little to the ultrasonic alarm when it is triggered but just to pay attention to it. So far we are very happy with the results. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06ZY8LKZ3/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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Manual Coffee Bean Grinder By Homiry: Best Portable, Easily Adjustable, Conical Burr Mill for Precision Brewing, Spice and Herbs, Hand Crank Stainless Steel-Free Pouch Bag, Cleaning Brush & Scoop This s a gift for one of our friends who admired the one we use when traveling in our motorhome. The unit is well built of quality materials, and is compact enough to use in our motorhome where space is a premium. We enjoy fresh coffee beans and this grinder makes this process very straightforward. The hand crank has enough weight to make grinding coffee beans effortless.

Petter Bungee Pet Car Seat Belt I can't believe I never tried a pet seatbelt restraint that had a bungee portion included before. The flexibility the bungee provides is fantastic for our dogs when we're traveling in our motorhome. The buckle is a standard size for most seat belts, it simply snaps in just like a lap restraint. Our dogs ride on our sofa so this provides enough freedom for them to lookout the window and shift around. The clip that attaches to the collar is medal and fully closes to hold securely. The bungee allows enough give so that it's not a snap response when the belt pulls due to a stop. We have not used this in our car yet so I can't speak to that usage. We are very happy with the performance of this pet seat belt. https://www.amazon.com/Premium-Quality-Bungee-Petter-Clasp/dp/B073BL17DB/ref=cm_rdp_product_img

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Moon Lence Portable Ultralight Compact Camping Cot Bed With 350 Lbs Bearing Breathable Waterproof Bed Surface,Perfect for Base Camp,Hiking and Hunting I was honestly skeptical of this cot when the box arrived to my front door. However I was quickly won over by this cot while setting it up for a test run. We camp in a motorhome however our grandchildren prefer roughing it in a tent outside next to the motorhome (near the outside TV). The assembly naturally took a little longer the first time we set it up. It is really a heavy duty cot I am 260lbs and it easily supported me. The frame is certainly made of a solid and high quality material since it was able to hold me. The fabric is listed as polyester and has a nice,tight weave. I can also attest that it easily cleans up we had an accident with peanut butter. If I were sleeping on this I would want it a bit taller, however could sleep on this myself without a challenge. https://www.amazon.com/Moon-Lence-Ultralight-Breathable-Waterproof/product-reviews/B073B42X3G/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_show_all?ie=UTF8&reviewerType=all_reviews&pageNumber=1#reviews-filter-bar

Backseat Car Organizer For Family by Motorishy We use this in our motorhome when traveling to corral all our dog items we need when traveling. This is made from high quality material and excellent construction, the stitching is tight and reinforced where needed. Its is obvious that a lot of design thought went into this organizer. The top portion will easily hold a tablet to entertain a child on a long ride and you have ample room for a cup snacks and toys, even a small blanket. The straps easily adjust and hold the organizer securely in place. The material will hold up even if left in a hot car. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LOQ0ZJY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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BalneoLife Liberatio Air - Luxury Handheld Air Shower Head,6 ft. Hose, Adjustable Mount,5 Function We replaced the shower-head that came with our motorhome with this shower-head. The installation was quick and simple, the enclosed instructions were also easy to follow. The shower head offers five different options, the dial is easy to manipulate. Toward the base of the unit is a small hole where air is incorporated to assist in the strength of water stream. This is a great fit for our motorhome and provides a consistent stream. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KWBC298/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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2016 Jeep Cherokee Trail Hawk This review is from: 2016 Jeep Cherokee We have never purchased a Jeep vehicle and we're a little nervous about this SUV. We needed a vehicle that we were able to "flat" tow behind our motorhome. I must admit I have been pleasantly surprised by the performance of our Cherokee Trail Hawk. I miss the turbo in my previous SUV, however the performance of this Jeep acceptable and a pleasure to drive. Getting the Jeep to shift into neutral for towing is straightforward. I do recommend printing those pages from the manual to have available the first couple times you do this. It quickly shift out of neutral to get unhooked from our motorhome. The only challenge we had was when the transmission cooling line burst. This was easily and quickly repaired. I can honestly say we would make this purchase all over again.

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