Flexible Water Blade
Tom Kaiser, Managing Editor
January 23, 2013
By molding to the surface of an RV or tow vehicle, the Shurhold SHUR-Dry Flexible Water Blade can remove water, leaving a spot-free shine without the hard work of drying the surface with a towel or chamois. Its 12-inch rubber blade is said to reduce drying time by one-third, without the use of chemicals... Read more »
Anti-Friction Transmission Treatment
Tom Kaiser, Managing Editor
January 22, 2013
Prolong’s Transmission Treatment is available in a handy 8-ounce bottle and offers an “anti-friction metal treatment” with a formula that is said to coat metal surfaces inside manual and automatic transmissions. The fluid’s molecules bond to the inside surfaces to create a protective layer that... Read more »
The New Lance 2185 Travel Trailer and the Jeep Grand Cherokee
Stuart Bourdon, Editor-In-Chief
January 21, 2013
Already famous for its truck campers, Lance ventured into the travel trailer market a few years ago and has been making a name for itself again with a full line of lightweight, easy-to-tow and versatile trailers that run the gamut from about 16 feet in length to right around 28 feet long. We’ve reviewed... Read more »
ParkLiner Trailers
Amanda Lepinski
January 21, 2013
ParkLiner trailers are made with a two-piece molded fiberglass body, molded fiberglass furniture and cabinets with recessed floors, linoleum floors, laminated tabletops, and cabinet doors and tables that are made of lightweight marine plywood. At 2,100 pounds dry, ParkLiner trailers are advertised as... Read more »
The Cummins Onan newly redesigned RV QG 2800 generator
Tom Kaiser, Managing Editor
January 17, 2013
The Cummins Onan newly redesigned RV QG 2800 generator replaces the previous KV and KVD product families while meeting stricter EPA Phase II standards for spark-ignited engines. The new models have a larger, 217cc engine that is said to produce more power. It also has on-board diagnostics, claimed easier... Read more »
The Cyclone 4100 King Toy Hauler
Bruce Hampson
January 17, 2013
The term “residential style” is fast becoming a cliché in the recreational vehicle marketplace. Contemporary RVs are — across virtually every model line — head-and-shoulders above what was imaginable even five years ago. That holds true for everything from efficient use of space to build quality,... Read more »
2013 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
Ken Freund
January 17, 2013
For 2013 the GL-Class SUVs have received a major redesign. If you need space for up to seven passengers and want V8 or turbodiesel power in an SUV, check this series out. All the engines are new, it’s slightly bigger, and a new power-folding second-row seat improves third-row access. Four models... Read more »
Firestone R4Tech Air Suspension System
Ken Freund
January 15, 2013
Pickup trucks designed to tow heavy trailers usually have heavy-duty suspensions — as in sometimes harsh riding — especially when the truck is unloaded. If you find that even your dog doesn’t want to ride with you, you know there’s a problem. Necessity is the mother of invention, and to solve... Read more »
New Compact GPS: Magellan RoadMate RV5365T-LMB
Tom Kaiser, Managing Editor
January 14, 2013
Designed for RVs with smaller dashboards, Magellan’s new RoadMate RV5365T-LMB claims to provide drivers with navigational tools that encourage safer driving. The GPS has a 5-inch screen that is easy to read, and can be programmed to remember vehicle type, dimensions and navigational preferences so... Read more »
The Arctic Fox 22H Trailer
Tom Kaiser, Managing Editor
January 8, 2013
It’s easy to get carried away by the glitz and flash of high-end models with their dream-house-like features and multiple slideouts. But that’s not in everybody’s budget, nor is it on everyone’s wish list. For some, traveling in a right-size rig with the features you want, without compromising... Read more »
