Dashboard Cover
ShurGrip RV Dash Cover from SuntekSuntek has developed the new ShurGrip RV Dash Cover to help prevent the dashboard from fading, rotting, or deteriorating when subjected to ultraviolet rays and heat over a period of time. The cover also is said to cool the interior of the motorhome by reducing the heat reflected off the dashboard and to help eliminate the unsightly film that can form on the inside of the windshield due to vinyl dash fumes.
According to product literature, the cover features ShurGrip technology, which includes a non-slip rubber backing to keep it in place without the need for fasteners or adhesives. The cover is made of 100 percent polyester fabric with finished edges that will not fray or unravel, and it reportedly can be mounted in seconds. It is custom-fit for the year, make, and model of the motorhome.
The ShurGrip RV Dash Cover, which is available in a variety of colors and is treated with special UV inhibitors to preserve its color, has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $189.90.
For more information, contact:
The RV Toy Store
72-120 North Shore St.
Thousand Palms, CA 92276
(800) 334-5533
(760) 343-5630
www.rvtoystore.com
Air-Freshening Light
O-ZONELite air-freshening lightThe O-ZONELite is an energy-efficient fluorescent light bulb that, according to product literature, also will help eliminate airborne bacteria, mold, viruses, fungi, smoke, and odors that can build quickly inside a motorhome.
The coiled bulb — available in 23-watt and 42-watt sizes — is coated with titanium dioxide (TiO2), which is released into the air when the light is turned on. The TiO2 reportedly causes a photocatalytic process, which destroys harmful and odor-producing microorganisms circulating through the air. O-ZONELite does not emit ozone.
O-ZONELite fits anywhere a standard incandescent bulb can be used, such as a lamp or a plug-in adapter. The 23-watt bulb reportedly gives off the same light as a regular 100-watt bulb but lasts eight times longer — up to 6,000 hours. The bulb emits virtually no heat, has a warm color (not the blue-white color of most fluorescent bulbs), and does not have to be left on continually to be effective.
The 23-watt O-ZONELite has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $39.95, while the 42-watt bulb is priced at $49.95. Value packs (four bulbs per package) are also available, as are bulbs in the company’s new Full-Spectrum for Seasonal Affective Disorder line.
For more information, contact:
O-ZONELite
1525 N.W. Third St., Suite 9
Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
(800) 494-8292
(954) 571-1922
www.ozonelite.com
GPS Receiver For Laptop PCs
Earthmate GPS receiver for laptop computersDeLorme has introduced the Earthmate GPS LT-20, an affordable GPS antenna that can turn a laptop PC into a powerful and portable GPS navigation system.
According to product literature, the device, when coupled with the included Street Atlas USA software, delivers a broad range of location, mapping, and routing features with up-to-date street and road coverage and more than 4 million points of interest. Other features include voice navigation, automatic back-on-track routing, a high-contrast screen setting to overcome in-vehicle glare, and large arrows and large-font text directions that alert users to upcoming turns. (Street Atlas USA 2006 software will be available in late August with 268,000 new roads, updated points of interest details, and a new EZ-Nav toolbar.)
The Earthmate GPS LT-20 is said to offer fast satellite acquisition times and is WAAS-enabled for accuracy to within 3 meters. The device does not require batteries and is powered by the user’s laptop via the USB port.
The bundled system has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $99.95 and can be purchased from DeLorme or at computer retail stores.
For more information, contact:
DeLorme
Two DeLorme Drive
Yarmouth, ME 04096
(800) 561-5105
(207) 846-7000
www.delorme.com
Toy Hauler Room Addition
Dometic Xtend-a-room screen roomMotorhomers with toy-hauler coaches can increase their living space with the Dometic Xtend-a-room, a screen room that fits over the extended ramp of these types of vehicles. According to company literature, the room can add up to 60 square feet of light, airy, bug-free living area that’s protected from the rain.
The Xtend-a-room has three screened sides with weatherproof privacy panels that can be zipped into place. The domed roof sheds rain and creates an open space with plenty of headroom. The zippered front panel can be rolled up and tied off, allowing easy loading or unloading of equipment even when the room is being used.
Setting up is said to be a snap with aluminum poles that expand easily and positive crimping locks that make adjusting the dimensions simple. The inside door frame mounts tightly and securely with no extra screws or fasteners after the initial setup. A floor skirt seals the room to the ramp without fasteners.
The Xtend-a-room comes in two sizes to fit nearly any size toy-hauling RV on the road. The standard room, which has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $449, fits ramps 79½ to 86½ inches high and 86 to 91 inches wide. The large model, which is priced at $490, fits ramps 86½ to 95½ inches high and 91 to 99 inches wide.
For more information, contact:
Dometic Corporation
P.O. Box 490
Elkhart, IN 46515
(574) 294-2511
www.dometicusa.com
Wireless Internet Antenna
WaveRV wireless Internet antenna from RadioLabsThe WaveRV from RadioLabs International is a wireless antenna with a built-in wireless card that mounts on the outside of the motorhome and plugs directly into a personal computer’s USB port, reportedly increasing the reception range for Wi-Fi connectivity.
According to product literature, the WaveRV can extend the wireless range more than 15 times the distance of a notebook computer using a standard wireless card. The combination high-gain antenna/wireless card connects to the computer’s USB port using the attached 5-foot cable or a 15-foot extension cable (also included) and requires no external power. Software is included, and the system reportedly works with any version of Windows, Mac, or Linux operating systems. The kit also comes with universal mounting hardware that can be affixed to the motorhome for easy setup when needed.
The WaveRV has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $149.95 plus shipping.
For more information, contact:
RadioLabs International Inc.
1136 Main St.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(877) 575-3700
(707) 725-6332
www.radiolabs.com
Herb Garden Growing Kit
Indoor Culinary Herb Starter Kit from HerbKits.comThe Indoor Culinary Herb Starter Kit from HerbKits.com is designed to allow anyone to grow their own herbs inside their stationary house or motorhome.
The Indoor Culinary Herb Starter Kit comes with an 11-inch-by-21-inch-by-5-inch greenhouse that is said to provide the perfect climate for herb growth. Also included are 12 different types of herb seeds — parsley, thyme, cilantro/coriander, basil, dill, oregano, sweet marjoram, chives, savory, garlic chives, mustard, and sage — and a package of 50 Jiffy Peat Pellets in which to plant the seeds. Once the seeds have sprouted, the plants can be transferred to a garden or a larger pot for indoor growing.
The kit, which also includes a comprehensive laminated instruction sheet, has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $29.95.
For more information, contact:
HerbKits.com
64 W. 600 N. #2
Springville, UT 84663
(866) 948-4727
(801) 491-8700
www.herbkits.com
Water-Saving Device
Watersaver from International Environmental Solutions Inc.The Watersaver from International Environmental Solutions Inc., is an automatic faucet control that reportedly will help RVers conserve water when on the road.
The device is said to be easy to install and will fit most faucets. Simply remove the aerator at the end of the faucet and screw the Watersaver on. Once the device is installed, the water is left on at the desired temperature. When you need water, nudge the plastic rod that extends from the faucet to start water flow. When you’re finished, release pressure on the rod and the Watersaver instantly stops the water flow.
According to company literature, using this device can save up to 87 percent of the water normally used while shaving; 84 percent when rinsing dishes; and 77 percent when brushing teeth. It also reduces the amount of waste water in the gray water tank.
The Watersaver has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $9.95 or two for $14.95.
For more information, contact:
International Environmental Solutions Inc.
2830 Scherer Drive N.
Suite 300
St. Petersburg, FL 33716
(800) 972-8348
(727) 573-1676
www.drycamping.com
Hitch-Mounted Toy Carrier
SportCarrier hitch-mounted toy carrier from Blue OxBlue Ox has expanded its towing products line with the SportCarrier I, a deck that attaches to the rear of diesel-pusher motorhomes and can be used to carry two motorcycles, a golf cart, an all-terrain vehicle, or other equipment.
The 48-inch-by-84-inch steel deck is capable of carrying up to 1,000 pounds and features a removable tire stop, multiple built-in tie-down locations, and a black powder-coat finish. The ramps can be used for street-side or curbside loading and store under the carrier, which then can be folded and locked in the upright position to allow for tight parking situations. The deck also has an extended receiver into which a tow bar can be connected for towing a car up to 5,000 pounds.
The SportCarrier I, which weighs 320 pounds, has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $1,495. Use of the carrier requires a special three-point receiver that attaches to the motorhome’s frame. It cannot be used on gasoline-powered coaches.
For more information, contact:
Blue Ox
One Mill Road
P.O. Box P
Pender, NE 68047
(888) 425-5382
(402) 385-3051
www.blueox.us
Air Freshener
The Bug air freshener from HandstandsThe Bug is a long-lasting pod-like gel air freshener that can be used anywhere in the motorhome or towed vehicle. According to product literature, The Bug uses patented “Sticky Technology,” rather than an adhesive, allowing it to attach to nearly any clean surface, including dashboards or other vertical areas, without leaving any residue.
The brightly colored translucent device is available in six scents and colors: Creamy Vanilla (yellow), Mountain Pine (green), Very Berry (red, Summer Breeze (blue), New Car (purple), and Citrus Twist (orange). The Bug has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $2.99 and is available at national specialty and retail stores.
For more information, contact:
Handstands
102 W. 12200 S.
P.O. Box 987
Draper, UT 84020
(888) 228-8987
(801) 553-0600
www.handstands.com
Low-Clearance Towel Holder
Low Clearance Towel Holder from Triple Towel ProductsTriple Towel Products has added a new product to its RV-S towel holder line with the Low Clearance Towel Holder. This holder, which includes three lightweight rungs that are spaced to allow adequate air circulation for drying, works on the glass shower doors and sides that are found in many newer motorhomes that have very little clearance between the top of the shower enclosure and the ceiling.
Unlike previous models that require at least 3 inches of clearance, the Low Clearance holder is said to require just 1½ inches of space to fit over the door or side of the shower. Once placed over the enclosure — inside or outside — the 18-inch-wide holder adds 51 inches of hanging space for towels or other items.
The towel holder is made of solid wrought iron with a double-coated, baked-on epoxy finish and heavy-duty rubber ends to stabilize and support the holder while protecting the glass enclosure.
The RV-S Low Clearance Towel Holder has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $28.95 plus shipping and handling.
For more information, contact:
Triple Towel Products
P.O. Box 830
Lenoir City, TN 37771-0830
(800) 448-6935
(865) 986-4208
www.tripletowelholder.com