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 »
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 »
Banks’ New iQ 2.0
Steve Temple
January 7, 2013
Humans have always appreciated all-in-one devices. Consider the Swiss Army Knife, for instance, armed with everything from a saw to scissors to a toothpick (and knives, of course). You would never want to go camping without one. Nor tow a heavy trailer without the new Banks iQ 2.0. This digital unit... Read more »
Woolrich: Warm Clothing With a Cool Heritage
Stuart Bourdon, Editor-In-Chief
January 4, 2013
Like a truck or travel trailer built just right, Woolrich, a Pennsylvania-based company, offers the right combination of purpose and style. The still available and quite stylish Railroad Vest was introduced when tracks were being laid through the company’s home state. The Buffalo Check Shirt has roots... Read more »
Magnaflow’s Pro Series Diesel Performance Exhaust Kit
December 29, 2012
Magnaflow’s Pro Series Diesel Performance Exhaust (#17908) kit is designed to boost horsepower and torque — as well as an improved, tougher sounding exhaust note — for the GM Duramax 6.6-liter diesel engine. The 4-inch single exhaust pipe, which is mandrel-bent and welded, exits on the passenger... Read more »
LED Utility Light
December 27, 2012
The LM Pro, built by Lightmodule Inc., is said to be the first portable safety/emergency light system that utilizes LED technology. According to the company, the 850-lumen rating provides warning lighting that is brighter than chemical flares, which is crucial during nighttime breakdowns. The versatile... Read more »
Diesel Swap Kit
December 19, 2012
For Ford owners looking to replace the 6.4-liter diesel Power Stroke V-8, Diesel Conversion Specialists now has a kit that will replace the factory engine with the 5.9- or 6.7-liter Cummins diesel. The DCS kit offers provisions for air conditioning, factory instrument cluster, cruise control, bolt-in... Read more »
Pin Box Comparison
Tim Walton
December 14, 2012
If your idea of a good time is climbing onto the back of rodeo stock bred and raised to throw a rider, you can expect a good deal of bucking, but when it comes to towing a fifth-wheel trailer, it’s the last thing you expect or want in your ride. The hardware that connects your truck and trailer can... Read more »
Bissell’s SpotBot Pet Deep Cleaner
December 13, 2012
Cleaning carpets and removing deep-seated stains — especially in rigs with pets — can be accomplished with Bissell’s SpotBot Pet Deep Cleaner. According to the company, Microban technology also prevents the growth of odor-causing bacteria and mildew. Preset cycles allow for hands-free cleaning... Read more »
