RV Products: August 2004

Transportable Scooter

Rydeon RV BuggyThe four-wheel Rydeon RV Buggy is reported to combine performance and convenience with ease of disassembly and storage. Designed for those who want increased mobility along with speed, comfort, and safety, the scooter has a maximum speed of 10 mph, a range of 25 miles, and is said to be able to climb a 38-degree grade.

The 48-inch-long, 30-inch-wide scooter features an electroplated steel frame, a swivel sliding seat, dual motor drive, digital programmable controls, and a battery gauge. Seat and battery upgrades, a golf bag holder, and a front basket are included on the options list. For ease of storage and transportation, the unit can be dismantled quickly.

The Rydeon RV Buggy is available in three colors “” Metallic Burgundy, Blue, and Pearl White “” and comes with a three-year limited warranty.

For more information, contact:
E-car Corporation
8673 Grovemont Circle
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(800) 890-4251
(301) 527-6119
www.e-caramerica.com

Sunguard Hi-Density Solar-Screen Windshield CoverThe new Sunguard Hi-Density Solar-Screen Windshield Cover is said to provide a 94 percent shade factor for greater comfort, ultraviolet ray protection, and privacy. According to product literature, this windshield cover can lower the interior temperature of a motorhome by up to 35 degrees while still allowing those inside the coach to see out.

In addition to windshield covers, Hi-Density Solar-Screen material is used on Sunguard’s Wiper-Savers, Tire-Savers, Awning-Shades, Side and Rear Sun-Shades, and other products.

Products from the RV Toy Store are covered by a 30-day return privilege with no questions asked and a “quality guarantee” that extends 90 days beyond the manufacturer’s warranty.

For more information, contact:
The RV Toy Store
2303 N. Farrell Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(800) 334-5533
www.rvtoystore.com

Can Up Holders canned good holdersCan Up Holders allow you to organize and increase storage space in your motorhome’s cabinets. The holders can be attached to either the top or the bottom of a cabinet to prevent cans from sliding around. The patented two-way action of the holders allows cans to be slid in and out from the ends or snapped out in the middle.

The three holder sizes fit the most common can sizes and install easily using the provided tape strips or wood screws. A three-pack of Can Up Holders can secure up to 11 cans and is available for $9.95.

For more information, contact:
Top Line Manufacturing Inc.
7032 Alondra Blvd.
Paramount, CA 90723
(800) 653-0605 (U.S. only)
(562) 633-0605
Fax: (562) 633-6550
www.toplinemfg.com

Landing Strips tire protection padsAccording to product literature, Landing Strips from Ranger Design meet or exceed all major tire manufacturers’ recommendations for the use of vapor barriers during storage and non-use. These durable tire protectors are designed to increase the life and safety of tires by preventing moisture from leaching into the tread and steel belts of the tires while the vehicle is out of service.

Landing Strips are said to be easy to use, clean, and store, and are available in sets designed for all categories of motorhomes, towed vehicles, and utility trailers. Landing Strips sets for single and dual tires are priced from $14.95 to $34.95.

For more information, contact:
Ranger Design
4875 70th Ave.
Princeton, MN 55371
(888) 290-5583
www.rangerdesign.com

Hans Plads Inc. Tool Box GrillHans Plads Inc. has introduced a gas version of its Tool Box Grill. The new grill, which is identical in size to the original charcoal Tool Box Grill (20 inches long by 10 inches wide by 13 inches high, with 152 square inches of cooking area), uses a standard one-pound propane canister.

The 10,000-Btu cooking system features a stainless-steel burner tube and a nickel-plated heat diffuser and cooking grate for even cooking temperatures. A detachable regulator makes transportation and storage of the heavy-duty 20-gauge-steel unit even more convenient.

Besides the standard-size gas and charcoal Tool Box Grills, Hans Plads offers the charcoal Jumbo Tool Box Grill, with 210 square inches of cooking area, as well as grill covers and other grilling accessories.

For more information, contact:
Hans Plads Inc.
504 Sutter St.
Petaluma, CA 94954
(866) 227-3861
www.toolboxgrill.com

RediPulse charge/maintenance systemThe RediPulse charge/maintenance system from PulseTech Products Corporation is said to prevent “the normal loss of battery power on stored vehicles no matter how long they sit unused “” even months at a time.” The battery charger is designed to prevent sulfation buildup on the battery plates, which is said to be the number one cause of battery failure, and to provide a slight trickle charge.

According to product literature, the RediPulse works on all conventional flooded lead-acid batteries and sealed maintenance-free batteries, including valve regulated lead acid (VRLA), absorbed glass mat (AGM), and gel cell. The RediPulse 6-12 is for use with 6-volt and 12-volt systems, while 36-volt and 48-volt systems use the RediPulse 36-48. A specially designed adapter powers the unit continuously when it is plugged into an AC power outlet.

The RediPulse is covered by a five-year limited warranty. Suggested retail prices begin at $69.95.

For more information, contact:
PulseTech Products Corporation
1100 S. Kimball Ave.
Southlake, TX 76092
(800) 580-7554
www.pulsetech.net

Eagle One NanoWax high-gloss waxEagle One promises that new high-gloss NanoWax will eliminate hairline scratches and unsightly swirl marks from your vehicle’s finish. According to product literature, the particles in traditional waxes are too large to effectively remove hairline scratches. The microscopic polishing agents in NanoWax fill these hairline scratches while the carnauba wax supplies a smooth, consistent coating. This is said to result in a deep, glossy surface and shine. Because the particles in NanoWax are so small, the wax is easy to wipe away and leaves no white residue.

Eagle One NanoWax is available at auto parts and mass merchandise stores and has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $9.99.

For more information, contact:
Eagle One
3499 Blazer Parkway
Lexington, KY 40509
(800) 432-4531
www.eagleone.com

CoPilot Live | Laptop 7 GPS navigation systemALK Technologies offers the CoPilot Live | Laptop 7 GPS navigation system for laptop and tablet PCs. The system’s “RV-Friendly Routing” provides routes that avoid sharp turns and U-turns and incorporate height and weight restrictions. The navigation software’s map database includes more than 7 million miles of roads in the United States and 100 million addresses. Canadian street-level data includes 830,000 miles of roadway and 10 million addresses. Live communication between the vehicle and home or office, with two-way messaging, vehicle location, and itinerary updates, increases the usefulness of the system. Routing can be customized when desired. The software can be used with any NMEA-standard GPS receiver.

The stand-alone Copilot Live | Laptop 7 software is priced at $199. The software plus GPS receiver system (available with USB and serial port options) is available for $349.

For more information, contact:
ALK Technologies Inc.
1000 Herrontown Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
(888) 872-8768
(609) 683-0220
www.alk.com/store

Xantrex Battery MonitorThe Xantrex Battery Monitor is said to provide complete information about battery status to help manage onboard power and battery life. The digital liquid crystal display indicates battery voltage, current, consumed amp-hours, state of charge, time to go, and, with an optional temperature sensor, battery temperature.

An optional external communications kit makes it possible to connect to a personal computer. The included Windows 2000/XP-based software enables the user to select and display real-time data, save historical performance data to the hard drive, a CD, or a floppy disk, and program the monitor from the computer.

The Xantrex Battery Monitor is compatible with 12-volt- and 24-volt-DC systems and is said to work with any type battery. It comes with a DC shunt and a one-year warranty. The monitor has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $275.

For more information, contact:
Xantrex Technology Inc.
8999 Nelson Way
Burnaby, BC
Canada V5A 4B5
(604) 422-8595
Fax: (604) 420-1591
www.xantrex.com

Water Spot Remover from Aero CosmeticsHard water can leave ugly, difficult-to-remove spots on just about any surface. To solve this problem, Aero Cosmetics has introduced its Water Spot Remover. According to product information, Water Spot Remover is a quick, effective way to remove hard water spots from paint, glass, plastics, vinyl, clear-coat finishes, bare metal, and other hard surfaces. Directions say to spray it on the hard water spot and wipe it off. A 12-ounce spray bottle of Water Spot Remover is available for $7.95.

For more information, contact:
Aero Cosmetics
P.O. Box 460025
San Antonio, TX 78246
(800) 927-4929
(210) 344-7921
www.washwax.com