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Wera Self-Setting Joker Review: Great Idea, Disappointing Execution
We love Wera tools. But the Joker ratcheting wrench slips in tight spaces, has too wide a ratcheting arc, and ends up being more trouble than a standard wrench when it matters.
Victron Cerbo GX Setup Guide: From Install to Remote Monitoring
The Cerbo GX ties your entire Victron system together. Here is how to install it, connect your devices, and set up remote monitoring via VRM.
Best Handheld Marine VHF Radio: Standard Horizon HX210 vs Icom IC-M25
Every boat needs a floating handheld VHF. We carry the Standard Horizon HX210 and explain why it beats the competition for under .
Best 12V Fridge for RVs and Boats: Engel vs Dometic and the Rest
We run Engel drawers in the RV, an Engel MT45 portable on the boat and road, and a Dometic CFX5 aboard. Each wins for different reasons.
Shelly on a Boat: Cheap Smart Automation for 12V Marine Systems
Shelly smart relays cost and run on DC. We use them to automate lights, fans, and monitoring on our sailboat with Home Assistant.
Best Marine Battery Monitor: Victron SmartShunt 500A Review
The Victron SmartShunt 500A is the battery monitor we run on our boat. Here is why it beats the cheap alternatives and how it fits into a full monitoring system.
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Best RV Tank Monitoring Sensors (2026)
We tested the top tank monitoring sensors for RVs. Here are our picks for propane, water, and waste.
RV Battery Monitoring: What Actually Works
CAN bus, BLE sensors, and the current state of RV monitoring — from someone who built their own system.
How to Replace Your RV Waste Valve
Step-by-step guide to replacing your RV waste valve without dropping the tank.
RV Waste Valves: Why the Twis-Loc Outlasts Everything Else
Most RV waste valves are disposable. The Twis-Loc is the exception — 50-year-old motorhomes are still running the same valve body.
Torin 581T Magna Caddy Hex Bit Organizer
Magnetic hex bit organizer with a great concept but some execution concerns.
General Tools 14 Piece Quad Saw/Driver
A hacksaw replacement that fits in a holster and doubles as a right-angle driver.
High Speed Screwdrivers
Comparing three ratcheting screwdrivers: the Overdriver, Stanley, and Craftsman.
Estwing E3-16C Claw Hammer
The $20 one-piece hammer that'll outlast everything else in your kit.
Damaged Screw Extractor / Remover
Every pencil needs an eraser, and every kit needs an extractor.
Knipex High Leverage Diagonal Cutters (8")
At $35, these Knipex cutters handle hardened nails and piano wire without flinching.
Self Adjusting Wire Stripper
Every kit needs a good stripper. Here's what to look for in the $15-20 range.
Cost Effective VETO Killer?
Can budget tool bags compete with the $220 VETO PRO PAC? We tested three options.
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