Product News

Pre-Measured Seasonings Add Flavor

Trail Gourmet Seasoning capsules are a new way to add flavor to cooking in a campground. Each capsule contains a quarter teaspoon of spice. Cooks can dissolve the gelatin capsules in a sauce, soup or stew, or sprinkle the contents on meat or other food.

Sedona Trading Company sells Trail Gourmet Seasonings in six flavors from mild to spicy, including Asian and Italian varieties. They are available in packages of 20 or 60 at retail prices from $2.25 to $5. The company says the capsules eliminate the need for campers to carry spice bottles on their trips, and that the packaging guarantees freshness. For more information, including recipes, see www.sedonatrading.com. Sedona Trading Company is the brand name of HBInnovations, 3954 Dixon Circle, Okemos, MI 48864. Phone (866) 733-6625.

Device Extends Bike to Tandem

The CycleMorph Tandem Adapter is a new device that can switch a mountain or multi-gear comfort bicycle into a tandem bike so that two people can ride. The manufacturer, Tandem Adapter of Austin, Texas, says the switch back and forth between single and tandem mode can be accomplished in five minutes with no tools.

The adapter could be especially useful for RVers who would like to ride a tandem but don't have room to carry a regular one in their rig. The adapter can be hung on a regular bike rack or tucked into any spare space in the RV. The cost of the adapter is about $550. For information, contact Tandem Adapter, 1801 Sylvan Drive, Austin, TX 78741. Phone (512) 443-9459 or see www.cyclemorph.com.

Eagle One Simplifies Car Washing

Eagle One has created a car wash product that eliminates the need to use a bucket. The Eagle One Bucket-Free Car Wash is a concentrate of suds that can be sprayed on. You just wet the vehicle, spray on the suds, agitate with a wash mitt or sponge, and then rinse.

A bottle of Bucket-Free designed to provide 60 washes carries a suggested retail price of $4.99 and is available at automotive parts stores. For more information and tips on car care, see www.eagleone.com. Contact Eagle One at 3499 Blazer Parkway, Lexington, KY 40509 or call (800) 432-4531.

Deuce Hauls Boat, Car

The Deuce Haul Trailer solves the dilemma faced by motorhome owners who have to choose whether to tow a car or a boat. The Deuce Haul Trailer lets you do both.

The trailer can tow a car and also pull a boat up to 20 feet in length in its upper rack. Or the trailer can be used to haul jet skis, motorcycles, snowmobiles and ATVs. The Deuce Haul Trailer uses a patented design that was first produced in 1994 as the original car dolly/boat trailer. The new version has increased length and a recommended maximum weight capacity for the upper rack of 2,800 pounds. The tandem axles are fully sprung and equipped with electric trailer brakes. Two hydraulic cylinders powered by an electric pump lift and lower the rack.

The trailer is built by Deuce Haul, P. O. Box 23738, Eugene, OR 97402. For information, phone (888) 227-5035 or visit www.deucehaul.com.

Steel Firepits Offer Campfire

Sojoe firepits are designed to bring warmth, an instant campfire and a grilling surface to backyards, but they are portable enough at 60 pounds to be taken along on RV trips.

The firepit is made of thick, cold-rolled steel for durability and comes with a stainless steel spark screen, poker and cooking grill. An artistic cutout design provides airflow to increase heat and reduce smoke. The firepit is offered in several designs, and has a natural rustic finish. The suggested retail price is $299. Sojoe, which is located in San Luis Obispo, California, sells its products through garden shops, hardware stores and other retailers. For information, phone (888) 316-1404 or see www.sojoe.com