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Two camper innovations: balloon for winterizing water system and FegerCLIP winner at CMT 2026

27.04.2026 19:22 1 min 2 sources
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Two camper innovations: balloon for winterizing water system and FegerCLIP winner at CMT 2026
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An inflatable balloon helps remove water from camper pipes to prevent freezing damage, while the FegerCLIP accessory, winner at CMT 2026, turns an awning handle into a telescopic cleaning tool

Two new products address different challenges for camper and motorhome owners.

Winterizing the water system

When storing a camper for winter, residual water in pipes CAN freeze and damage the system. Using an inflatable balloon to blow out pipes removes water without risk of overpressure. This method is cheaper than buying a compressor for €40–80 or using non-toxic antifreeze for €15–20.

CMT 2026 award-winning accessory

At the CMT 2026 exhibition in Stuttgart, the FegerCLIP accessory was named the best innovation for campers. It attaches a brush or scraper to an awning handle, turning it into a telescopic cleaning tool. The plastic clip weighs just a few grams and eliminates the need to carry a separate long handle.

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