RV Ladder Bike Rack Makes Bike Hauling Easier
March 27, 2012
Stromberg Carlson Products unveiled a new bike ladder for 2012 that will enhance your recreational lifestyle on the road. Billed as a “no rattle” rack, the Ladder Bike Rack secures to your RV’s ladder, ensuring a safe ride. The aluminum, no-rust rack supports two bikes, perfect for a couples bike... Read more »
BD Diesel Performance: A Killer Kit
March 22, 2012
Looking to tow a heavy load or gain more power with your Dodge diesel? BD Diesel Performance offers the Killer B Turbo Kit, featuring an Extended Tip HIP’d 63mm compressor outlet housing — a perfect fit to the stock turbocharger connection points. The pliable High Sil-Moly cast iron, dual-volute... Read more »
Torklift’s Stable Load Offers Simple Stability
Bill and Jenn Gehr
March 21, 2012
A) Before the new rubber pads were installed a baseline measurement of rear height was established. B) WD-40 is sprayed on the factory contact pads prior to removal. C) A pry bar is used to remove the factory contact pads. D) Stable Load pads are installed in the frame bracket with the anti-rotational... Read more »
HoMedics Massager: Relaxation far from Home
March 20, 2012
After a long day navigating the road or assisting with directions, your back will inevitably be sore. HoMedics provides a way to get a massage on the road while still getting to your destination in a timely manner. The Massaging Lumbar Support Rest includes an adjustable massaging pillow – perfect... Read more »
The LED Revolution: Shedding Light on the New Bulbs
Gary Wescott
March 19, 2012
RVers put plenty of energy into their lifestyle, from planning the trip to readying their rig. What most RVers aren’t aware of, however, is the amount of energy used by their fifth-wheel or travel trailer in just the flick of a light switch. That’s why we put some light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to... Read more »
Hands On: Hopkins nVision Tire Pressure Monitoring
Dave Riggs
March 13, 2012
One of the most important topics for RV safety relates directly to our tires. Without good tires, we’re likely to experience failures on the road that not only keep us waiting for roadside assistance but also possibly causing expensive collateral damage in the process. Hopkins created the nVision Tire... Read more »
SEMA Offers Up Scores of New Trailer Travel Gear
Gary Wescott
February 24, 2012
Waiting for the annual SEMA Show, (Specialty Equipment Market Association), in Las Vegas has been sort of like waiting for Christmas. We never know what surprises we’ll find under the tree, or in this case, spread out over the roughly 1,000,000 square feet of the Las Vegas Convention Center. As the... Read more »
Bone Creeper Mechanic’s Dolly
February 2, 2012
Always looking for a way to get to the bottom of things — like the underside of our truck — The Bone Creeper is the best answer we’ve seen. It was designed with low-clearance in mind — hovering about an inch off the ground, the Bone Creeper provides that vital last inch that often... Read more »
Suspension Upgrades
December 1, 2011
You’ve finally hitched up the new trailer, loaded family and gear aboard and breathed a sigh of relief. But as you pull out of the driveway on your shakedown trip, the undercarriage scrapes loudly as it digs into the pavement. Going down the road, the suspension wallows precariously, headlights... Read more »
Rigs at the Good Sam Rally 2011
September 14, 2011
The almost perfect summer weather in the heart of Central Oregon can’t claim credit for the high-flying spirits that ran through this year’s RV rally. Nor can the beautiful backdrop of the snowcapped Cascade Mountains be held responsible for the show’s success. Rather, it was the thousands of attendees... Read more »
