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  • Handheld Tools Help Get The Job Done Right

    AZBW|Aug 15, 2014

    A thorough cleaning is all in the details. Shurhold Industries has a complete line of handheld RV cleaning tools to help owners maintain every last inch of their rig. The company offers RV detailing products like small brushes, sponges and even water hose nozzles. These handheld tools help preserve and protect the value of a rig. Brush Shurhold's Scrub Brush has a soft, comfort handle with finger grips and a safety bumper. The lightweight, knuckle-saving handle helps get a job done faster. The... Full story

  • Captain's Corner

    Captain Dave Esparza|Aug 15, 2014

    This is the second of several boating-safety quizzes offered to educate (or remind) boaters of some important guidelines. Although they may be helpful, it is recommended that all who recreate on and near the water take a boating-safety class. (See page 3 of this issue for a list of current classes.) This recommendation is for both new boaters and for seasoned ones who would benefit from an update. There is a prize for the first one who answers all questions correctly and e-mails those answers... Full story

  • Captain's Corner - Safety Quiz Answers

    Captain Dave Esparza|Aug 15, 2014

    How Did You Do? A free one-year subscription to the print version of Arizona Boating & Watersports/Western Outdoor Times will be awarded to the first person who answers all the questions correctly and emails those answers to jim@azbw.com. Note: Be sure to include both the questions and their answers in your email and put QUIZ ANSWERS in the subject line. 1, Type 4 PFD 2. False 3. One short blast 4. Lake Pleasant 5. Danger 6. Stand on Vessel 7. One prolong blast 8. 2 and a ski flag 9. Not... Full story

  • Life Jacket Saves Man's Life In Fourth Of July Crash

    AZBW|Aug 15, 2014

    Arizona Game & Fish offers many boating safety classes. You may see these on page three of our print version each month. Arizona Game and Fish officers stopped a personal watercraft rider on Lake Pleasant last weekend for not wearing his life jacket, and that may have saved his father's life. On the morning of July 4, Game and Fish Officers Bryan Marshall and David Mayer saw 19-year-old Hoy Lam on a red Sea Doo personal watercraft (PWC) leaving the Lake Pleasant boat launch area without a life... Full story

  • Compact Air-Dryr Tackles Moisture Problems

    AZBW|Aug 15, 2014

    Damp outdoor conditions take a toll on the inside of RVs and boats and, making mold, mildew and corrosion problems inevitable. Such challenges are easily controlled with Davis Instruments' Air-Dryr, which works with heat and natural convection to keep indoor air dry. Air-Dryr tackles moisture by drawing in cool, damp air through its bottom panel. Once the air is heated to the point that moisture is held in suspension, it's released through the perforated top surface. Air-Dryr has no moving... Full story

  • One System Fits All RV Cleaning Needs

    AZBW|Aug 15, 2014

    The best RV cleaning products are versatile. Shurhold Industries' One Handle Does It All System quickly and easily allows users to snap several different accessories to the same fixed length or telescoping handles. Since space is limited in an RV, storage is at a premium. The One Handle Does It All System saves owners space, time and money, while ensuring they get the most out of their maintenance routine. The exclusive SHUR-LOK quick-release makes changing attachments a breeze. One handle in... Full story

  • Twin USB/AC Charger Transforms An RV Into A Charging Station

    AZBW|Aug 15, 2014

    When RVers are ready to get up and go, so should all their electronic devices. Hubbell's USB Charger Receptacle delivers both USB and regular electrical power in a single device, making it simple to keep smart phones, digital readers, tablet computers, MP3 players, mobile phones or GPS units ready for use. Besides its two 15-amp, 125V AC outlets for traditional use, the receptacle is fitted with twin USB ports. It's compatible with any USB 1.1, 2.0 or 3.0 electronic equipment. While most... Full story

  • New Rooftop Unit Expands Mach 8 Low-Profile Offerings

    AZBW|Aug 15, 2014

    The quality line of Coleman-Mach RV air conditioners and heat pumps from RV Products continues to expand with addition of the Mach 8 Cub to the revolutionary Mach 8 Ultra-Low Profile line-up. The Mach 8 Cub is designed to offer the best cooling capacity versus power consumption in the RV industry. The Mach 8 Cub features the same 8.5" ultra-low aerodynamic profile and industry exclusive fiberglass basepan as all other Mach 8 models. It also features two fan motors which contribute to the high... Full story

  • Ergo Grip Makes Cord Handling A Snap

    AZBW|Aug 15, 2014

    Repetitive tasks like unplugging an RV power cord can result in pain, particularly for those with conditions marked by wrist and hand weakness. Ergo Grip adapter and extension cords from Conntek let users work smarter, not harder, when it comes to grasping and unplugging cords. The thoughtful ergonomic design of Ergo Grip products, available only from Conntek, reduces hand fatigue by increasing user comfort and leverage. Injection molding ensures all-weather operation, durability and impact... Full story

  • Flexible Tool Keeps Variety Of Surfaces Super Clean

    AZBW|Aug 15, 2014

    Useful for a variety of applications, Shurhold Industries' Swivel Scrubber can tackle almost any task. A multi-purpose tool, it's great for removing leftover soap residue after a thorough cleaning to washing windows and floors. The Swivel Scrubber is designed to attach to Shurhold's Telescoping or Fixed Length Handles, adding even more convenience and helping save space aboard the RV. A flexible, soft washing tool, it can be combined with three different pads for varying surface types. A fine,... Full story

  • Solar-Powered Charger Also Offers Built-In Speakers

    AZBW|Aug 15, 2014

    Packing light is useful in many situations, such as traveling, camping, boating or even just on a daily basis. The SoliCharger-SP from Davis Instruments combines a solar charger, high-output speakers and rugged carrying case all in one. Now users can recharge their cell phone or portable devices on the go, while also protecting it. The SoliCharger-SP enables users to take along stored energy for recharging cell phones, MP3 players, or digital cameras while they're going about their day. Its... Full story

  • LED Cap Creates Bright Light From A Bottle

    AZBW|Aug 15, 2014

    Making light available when and where it's needed, Davis Instruments' LightCap 200 and LightCap 300 provide illumination conveniently from practically any water bottle. The LightCap 200 turns any bottle with a 2" mouth opening into a solar lantern, while the 300 is a BPA-free plastic water bottle complete with solar cell and internal storage battery built right into the 3" cap. Both models provide bright light with four white LEDs. The super-bright LEDs provide lots of light for up to 15 hours... Full story

  • Cup Reduces Carbon Impact; Advances Planet-Friendly Vacations

    AZBW|Aug 15, 2014

    You may soon see these innovative cups in your travels and, eventually, use them for your own picnics, camping, and RVing adventures. Being green is oh-so refreshing. That was the recent message as SeaWorld Parks & EntertainmentTM debuted the first refillable plastic cup made from plant-based materials. Now available in all SeaWorld® and Busch Gardens parks across the United States., the reusable, 100-percent recyclable plastic cup is manufactured using proprietary PlantBottleTM packaging techno... Full story

  • "Robot Fish" Engage Angling Community near Payson

    AZGFD|Aug 15, 2014

    PAYSON, Ariz. -- Call them robot fish, mechanical fish, even Frankenfish. In the tiny Payson community of Beaver Valley, hatchery-raised rainbow trout hover in pools of the East Verde River, or perhaps enjoy the shade of a shoreline undercut. Then there's a different sort of rainbow trout in these waters – ones that mill around with a pair of protruding, lightweight tags. These fish have undergone surgery. Since April, Arizona Game and Fish Department biologists at the Tonto Creek Hatchery h... Full story