I have tried many toolboxes of various sizes and shapes and always have preferred an old bucket for ease of use and ample storage. I found a half-height, 2 1/2-gallon bucket at my local lumber company that has the same footprint and diameter as a 5-gallon bucket.

My Bucket Boss tool carrier fit the new bucket perfectly. Now I have a low-profile bucket that fits in all of my compartments and provides quick access to any tool. The bucket also will come in handy should I need to transport water or anything else that would fit.

Danny Lindstrom, F310275, Salinas, California

Sun Visor

Driving into the afternoon sun is always a problem, especially when looking through the large windshields found in many Type A motorhomes. Special add-on or fold-down visors can be difficult to use and sometimes are not in the right location. A simple and very inexpensive solution I have found is a plastic head visor. It only costs a couple of dollars and works even when the sun is on the horizon. It also works while wearing eyeglasses or sunglasses. I keep one on my dash ready for instant deployment.

Donald R. Hubner, F243708, Oak Harbor, Washington

Cool Electronics

During a recent trip I discovered that my motorhome’s satellite receiver was very hot to the touch. Heat will certainly shorten the life of electronic components. My DVD player was stacked on top of the receiver, and the pair was lying flat on the compartment floor, nested together so little to no air was circulating. Even though the unit was turned off, it was generating substantial heat. So, I tried separating the units by approximately 3/8-inch using several pieces of heavy cardboard placed between them and found that the extra air circulation space allowed the units to cool approximately 15 to 20 degrees. Once I saw that this worked, I replaced the cardboard with thick pieces of black hook-and-loop fastening material. This offers the added advantage of preventing the units from slipping and sliding during travel, and the black material hides very well.

Danny Lindstrom, F310275, Salinas, California

Drain Screen

The kitchen drain strainers that came with our motorhome let too much debris flow through. So we purchased stainless-steel mesh drain screens that fit perfectly into each sink drain. They are easy to clean and catch food scraps, coffee grounds, hair, etc. The drains remain clean and do not give off trapped food odors. The mesh screens come in various sizes and can be purchased at mass merchandise and home improvement stores.

Arlene Chiarolanzio, F181694, Florham Park, New Jersey

Sofa Shelf

None of the motorhomes we’ve owned have had a convenient place near the sofa to set glasses, drinks, etc. After kicking numerous drinks over, I finally came up with the sofa shelf. Mine is made of 1/4-inch smoked plastic. Make a sketch to the dimensions you desire and have a fabricator such as TAP Plastics (www.tapplastics.com; 800-246-5055) make it for you. It should cost less than $20 to make and be available by mail order.

Mike Murray, F362487, Fiddletown, California