TheSamba.com :: View topic - Official deals thread

Tue Jun 05, 2018 9:58 am

Note: don't read this thread start to finish! Deals expire! Sorry!

If you find a deal that others members maybe interested in - you should post it here instead of making a whole new thread.

If you are a vendor/seller you cannot post/advertise here.

Deals:

RSfab's Powder coated black window latch plates - $5 a piece

Tue Jun 05, 2018 10:04 am

https://www.pelicancasesforless.com/p-13028-pelican-1720-case-no-foam-black.aspx

With shipping this was the cheapest I found a pelican 1720 no foam.

Tue Jun 05, 2018 5:48 pm

This deal ($99 $49) is still available:
Quote: Mountainsmith Modular Hauler 4 - Mountainsmith has designed the ultimate to get your gear organized for last minute trips to the backcountry.The Modular Hauler 4 Travel Storage System?s color-coded cubes enable easy identification for all of your outdoor essentials: kid's toys, picnic items, bike gear, climbing gear, clean vs. dirty clothes, sports equipment and more. The Hauler 4 is designed to accommodate all Mountainsmith modular cube bags.

Just got mine and I am impressed with it so far. I like the idea of one trip to the van with everything packed and organized.

Tue Jun 12, 2018 8:51 am

I have taken this table lantern on two camping trips so far and it is amazing - super bright and great light dispersion + great (rechargeable) battery life + the magnetic strap and blue light option is also pretty cool:

https://www.ucogear.com/tabletop-led-lanterns/madr...anterns%2f

The bonus is that the entire site is on 20% off through until June 17 using the promo code DADGIFT. UCO's firestarter series of product is also pretty awesome - for spring and fall camping when things may be a tad damp.

Enjoy!

Tue Jun 12, 2018 12:24 pm

blue light is cool for discounts at K-mart but not good for night vision while camping.

Tue Jun 12, 2018 1:46 pm

Apparently that is the point of the 'blue' light - you can use it should you awaken in the night without disrupting your/others' sleep patterns - there is some scientific bio-rhythm thing going on that is beyond the scope of my insights. I use the white for reading and playing cards and have used the blue as a beacon to mark the campsite for dark. In all, it is a great piece of camping equipment - I also have the Goal Zero Lantern and prefer the UCO for its simplicity - note that both units can be used to charge electronic devices as well and both can be charged via a USB cable.

Tue Jun 12, 2018 2:42 pm

Paulbeard wrote: This deal ($99 $49) is still available:
Quote: Mountainsmith Modular Hauler 4 - Mountainsmith has designed the ultimate to get your gear organized for last minute trips to the backcountry.The Modular Hauler 4 Travel Storage System?s color-coded cubes enable easy identification for all of your outdoor essentials: kid's toys, picnic items, bike gear, climbing gear, clean vs. dirty clothes, sports equipment and more. The Hauler 4 is designed to accommodate all Mountainsmith modular cube bags.

Just got mine and I am impressed with it so far. I like the idea of one trip to the van with everything packed and organized.

That looks like a great method, and looks like an ultimate DEAL, but $49 is just the collector bag. You have to buy the other 4 bags additionally.
I'd like to have that system up & running....

Tue Jun 12, 2018 4:46 pm

coqwesty wrote:
https://www.ucogear.com/tabletop-led-lanterns/madr...anterns%2f

The bonus is that the entire site is on 20% off through until June 17 using the promo code DADGIFT. UCO's firestarter series of product is also pretty awesome - for spring and fall camping when things may be a tad damp.
Enjoy!
Good tip.

I have one of their 3 candle lanterns and love it:

It puts out just the right amount of light and you can swap in citronella candles if there are bugs. If you're using it in the van it gives off a little bit of heat which is nice on a chilly night. They say you can heat water on it but I've never thought to try that.

The flat pack grill looks decent:
https://www.ucogear.com/portable-grills/uco-flatpa...-grills%2f

Tue Jun 12, 2018 4:57 pm

Sodo wrote:

That looks like a great method, and looks like an ultimate DEAL, but $49 is just the collector bag. You have to buy the other 4 bags additionally.
I'd like to have that system up & running....

Nope. You get all four inner bags, a drawstring bag, and the carrier for $49. About $55 to my door with tax and free shipping.

Get it while you can.

Thu Jun 14, 2018 11:50 am

coqwesty wrote: I have taken this table lantern on two camping trips so far and it is amazing - super bright and great light dispersion + great (rechargeable) battery life + the magnetic strap and blue light option is also pretty cool:

https://www.ucogear.com/tabletop-led-lanterns/madr...anterns%2f

I bought this off amazon. I look forward to it! Do you ever charge your phone through the lantern?

Thu Jun 14, 2018 9:18 pm

I have not charged my phone from it as yet, but have used it to bump up the power (partially charge) a Bluetooth speaker and it worked pretty well. I have a couple of Blue Sea quick charge USB’s in the Westy that take of the phones pretty efficiently. The current Amazon price is a good deal.

Fri Jun 22, 2018 1:36 pm

Amazon.com has 3-Quart Lodge Pre-Seasoned Cast-Iron Combo Cooker (LCC3) on Sale for $27. Shipping is free.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009JKG9M?

Fri Jun 22, 2018 7:37 pm

edited: not a deal

Sat Jun 23, 2018 3:00 am

Paulbeard wrote: Sodo wrote:

That looks like a great method, and looks like an ultimate DEAL, but $49 is just the collector bag. You have to buy the other 4 bags additionally.
I'd like to have that system up & running....

Nope. You get all four inner bags, a drawstring bag, and the carrier for $49. About $55 to my door with tax and free shipping.

Get it while you can.

There is an entire thread focused on these bags.

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=597694&highlight=mountainsmith

I have the set of four plus I added several more bags of similar style.
An insulated bag and also a dry bag for wet/dirty clothes.

We use these MountainSmith bags as our main travel bags even when not in the Van.

Dave

Tue Jun 26, 2018 2:43 pm

180w panel for 110$

https://www.solarblvd.com/products/solar-cynergy-180-watt-12v-monocrystalline-solar-panel2018/

Tue Jun 26, 2018 3:10 pm

shagginwagon83 wrote: 180w panel for 110$

https://www.solarblvd.com/products/solar-cynergy-180-watt-12v-monocrystalline-solar-panel2018/

I'm intrigued by this panel.
120w flexible panel w/ grommets
I've been thinking about a rigid fiberglass hinged lid over the luggage well. More weatherproof than my marine grade canvas cover and 120w solar, as well. My winter project this year.

Tue Jun 26, 2018 3:24 pm

I have that panel, ask my anything about it

Tue Jun 26, 2018 4:22 pm

They also sell a folding kit that I have.

https://www.solarblvd.com/products/solar-cynergy-160-watt-foldable-12-volt-solar-panel-2/

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=...p;start=20

Tue Jun 26, 2018 7:21 pm

Great idea for a thread.

Tue Jun 26, 2018 7:27 pm

riceye wrote:

I'm intrigued by this panel.

As am I. That's a heckuva price for 120W. 100W panels are twice that. Is their stuff any good?