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Not finding many new items in the outdoor flea market area of Quartzsite, I was anxious to see what was in the RV show at the big tent.
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You could tell this is a show for retirees. The only baby strollers in sight were filled with dogs!
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One new item this year was this system to raise and lower your solar panels from inside your rig. About the cost of a new panel, I didn't see the advantage, especially since the panels may be shaded by the apparatus. A far easier and cheaper way may be my "brother-in-law's" invention
here.
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But I did find some new items in the tent. An easy way to charge a cell phone in an emergency.
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A self-standing ladder that won't tip over.
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A fake cigarette that looks, feels, and tastes like a real one.
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A "Magic Mat" that holds items in place without any adhesive. (I actually bought this one!)
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A tiny GPS to go on your keychain so you can find your car again in the grocery store parking lot. (I told you there were old people here...)
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A tiny camera on a suction cup so you can easily hook up a trailer.
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LED lights were here last year, but are much brighter now.
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Luggage for your pets. (This one did not have a lot of interest.)
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And last but not least.....
LOL I love your commentary and pics. My son and I hope to be on the road someday soon so I'm living vicariously for now.
ReplyDeleteThat realistic fake cigarette I think has a good niche. Too bad I didn't see this before Christmas. I'd probably have bought them all for my family. =)
How does the Magic Jack work?
OMG. I meant Magic Mat not Magic Jack! LOL
ReplyDeleteThose are some nifty items there, that ciggarette thing was interesting, I dont smoke anymore but I need to look that up just to see what its all about out of curiosity, the strollers with the doggys are cute, and I felt sorry for the man at the luggage for your pets booth, I think I would have definitely visited the deep fried booth lol, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHey Diana... Finally up to getting back on the computer... So I had a lot of reading to do to catch up with you... Great post and your grandkids are just adorable. I love rallies and vendors... you really get to see some great stuff and some NOT so great stuff!
ReplyDeleteHave fun & travel safe
Donna
We didn't see HALF those things!
ReplyDeleteIt's funny, but when I was there last year I didn't see anything I couldn't live without. It's a lot of folks and a lot of stuff they sell. Hope you had a great time!
ReplyDeletewow all kinds of goodies in there...I like that cell phone charger idea...so simple!
ReplyDeleteI could use that key chain at airport parking lots I always forget what lot Im in!!
The Magic Mat looks great! I sure miss the shopping and finding all the new gadgets. Talk about impulse buying!!! Great pictues.
ReplyDeleteSure am glad SOMEONE took some good pics....LOL! I was too busy OOGLING things to think about that. Think it comes from having someone to talk to while looking.
ReplyDeleteWe did buy a few things...like an HD TV dish for DirecTV. EEEK!
Thanks for the memories, Diana!
I see all the money I saved by not going to the Big Tent this year. = )
ReplyDeleteAppreciated the quick tour as we missed the Big Tent this year. We are stopping by this week to get a flagpole, I assume the outdoor vendors will still be around??
ReplyDeleteKelly