Satellite TV System
TracVision R6 in-motion satellite TV systemThe TracVision R6 in-motion satellite TV system from KVH Industries Inc. is said to provide reliable TV reception in an RV.
The system includes a compact, 12-inch-high antenna; automatic GPS-assisted Digital Video Broadcast satellite acquisition and switching; DewShield electronic dew elimination technology for improved reception in dew and rain; onscreen messaging and diagnostics; and an integrated 12-volt-DC DIRECTV receiver designed specifically for RV applications. The system also is available with an interface box to connect the TracVision R6 to any home receiver from DIRECTV, DISH Network, or ExpressVu.
The TracVision R6 has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $2,299 for the satellite antenna and $399 for the receiver or interface box.
For more information, contact:
KVH Industries Inc.
50 Enterprise Center
Middletown, RI 02842-5279
(888) 584-4163
(401) 847-3327
www.kvh.com
Portable GPS System
iWay 350c portable GPS systemThe iWay 350c from Lowrance Automotive is a compact color GPS system and multimedia player with cordless portability that allows it to be moved from one vehicle to the next.
The iWay 350c features a built-in 16-channel GPS-WAAS receiver; a built-in antenna; and a preloaded, highly detailed NAVTEQ turn-by-turn map database for the United States and Canada with more than 5 million points of interest. The unit includes simplified touch-screen menus, three selectable mapping displays, and turn-by-turn audio and visual cues. Maps can be updated through the internal USB port and a computer with Internet connection.
Multimedia features include a stereo MP3 player with digital media card slot for loading music; an FM transmitter to wirelessly stream music and voice directions through any open FM radio channel; and a full-featured picture viewer that displays JPEG images stored on a memory card.
The iWay 350c is equipped with a 4-gigabyte hard drive and operates on two internal lithium-ion rechargeable batteries that supply up to 15 hours of use per charge. A built-in battery charger is also included.
The unit, which measures 4.5 inches wide, 3.5 inches high, and 2.5 inches deep, comes with a 12-volt-DC power adapter for power or recharging; a suction-cup mounting bracket for windshield applications; a USB cord; a soft, protective cover; and a touch-screen cleaning cloth.
The iWay 350c has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $499.
For more information, contact:
Lowrance Automotive
12000 E. Skelly Drive
Tulsa, OK 74128
(800) 324-1356
www.lowrance.com
Stylish Mess Kit
Light My Fire Outdoor Meal KitThe Light My Fire Outdoor Meal Kit from Industrial Revolution Inc. is a portable, versatile, spill-proof mess kit that can be used whenever eating outdoors.
The small kit, which can be tucked away in a backpack, cooler, or picnic basket, contains everything needed to enjoy an outdoor meal. It includes two plates; a 300-milliliter cup with lid; a combination colander and cutting board; a spork (a combined spoon, fork, and knife); and a small waterproof box for items that must stay dry.
The kit “” which is available in red, mango yellow, apple green, grape blue, and hunter green “” has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $24.
For more information, contact:
Industrial Revolution Inc.
9225 151st Ave. N.E.
Redmond, WA 98052
(888) 297-6062
(425) 883-6600
www.lightmyfire.com
Pet Identification Tags
FasTags pet identification tagsFasTags pet identification tags from Project FasTags Inc. are a quick and inexpensive way to make sure a pet is returned to its owner should the two become separated.
FasTags allow owners to create a new tag for wherever they happen to be. For instance, you can make a new one for each stop in your travels, putting information such as your cell phone number and campground on the tag.
According to company literature, the tags are easy to make. Simply write your information on the tag with a permanent marker; pop it into an oven or toaster oven for three to five minutes; and apply the laminate protective covering. The tag will shrink from its original 3-inch-high size to a small, durable plastic tag ready to place onto your pet’s collar.
The tags also can be used as identification for camera bags, sports bags, or children’s backpacks and are available in 60 designs. FasTags have manufacturer’s suggested retail prices starting at $4.95.
For more information, contact:
Project FasTags Inc.
1440 S. State College Blvd.
Suite 2B
Anaheim, CA 92806-5720
(866) 412-6860
(714) 399-1144
www.fastags.com
First-Aid Kit
All-Ready Complete First Aid SystemThe All-Ready Complete First Aid System from Elmridge Protection Products was developed in partnership with the National Safety Council and is said to provide many of the supplies needed to treat someone with an injury emergency.
The Total System features nine injury care packets that include supplies necessary to treat the most common injuries. The system has separate packets for breathing; eye; bleeding; burns; shock; bites and stings; head and spine; bone; and basics. Each pack also has a card with step-by-step illustrated instructions and a list of the pack’s contents.
The individual packets come in a soft-sided carrying case, which also includes a 22-page guidebook that has duplicates of the instruction cards and an extra page with poison-related first-aid instructions.
The Total System has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $99.95. Other first-aid systems are available from the company as well as resupply packets.
For more information, contact:
Elmridge Protection Products
29 Elmridge Drive, Suite 500
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 713-4772
www.elmridgeprotection.com
Vintage Jukebox Replica
JukeMaster 100 tabletop jukeboxThe JukeMaster 100 from Tyrell Corporation is a tabletop jukebox that has a 1950s diner look but features the modern sound and programming ability of the 21st century.
The jukebox has a vintage appearance, with a true chrome finish, printed pages with song titles and artists, and two-button song selection, providing access to 100 tunes. It also includes the whirring sound of a jukebox loading the record and the crackling sound of the needle landing on the record. But once the song starts, modern, full stereo sound is heard, and a scrolling LCD displays the song title and artist. The unit also includes an FM radio tuner with 20 station presets.
The jukebox comes with a free music CD that includes 100 original hits from the 1950s and 1960s. Owners can create their own custom MP3 CDs and flip cards using the included software program. The jukebox also plays standard CDs.
The JukeMaster 100, which measures 15 inches high, 11½ inches wide, and 6¼ inches deep and weighs 10 pounds, has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $279. The unit operates on 110-volt-AC power but also accepts a 12-volt-DC adapter, which can be purchased at leading electronics stores.
For more information, contact:
Tyrell Corporation
P.O. Box 12163
Scottsdale, AZ 85267
(877) 469-5853
(602) 296-5944
www.my-jukebox.com
Hitch-Mounted Cargo Carrier
StowAway2 MAX Swingaway cargo carrierAccording to company literature, the StowAway2 MAX Swingaway cargo carrier from Ironwood Pacific Outdoors Inc. features StowAway’s popular Swingaway frame, which swings away from the rear of the vehicle to allow access to the rear of the RV, but offers 25 percent more cargo-carrying capacity than the company’s standard carrier.
The carrier box is made of a high-impact polymer that is said to be virtually unbreakable and warranted for five years. The carrier has a capacity of 16 cubic feet and can hold up to 200 pounds of gear. It features a hitch-coupling tightener to reduce wobble; a locking latch to secure the lid; and an automotive-grade weather seal to protect the contents from the elements. It also includes full-function taillights, a license plate bracket, and a built-in drain plug.
The MAX Swingaway, which measures 51 inches long, 23 inches wide, and 26 inches high and fits any Class III or Class IV 2-inch receiver, has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $589.
For more information, contact:
Ironwood Pacific Outdoors Inc.
P.O. Box 1568
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(800) 943-5377
(503) 968-1330
www.stowaway2.com
Ant Baits
Terro Liquid Ant BaitsTerro Liquid Ant Baits are said to provide a solution for eliminating ants from your motorhome and the area around your RV.
The baits, which are available for both indoor and outdoor applications, lure worker ants “” the ones you see “” to the liquid bait, which they carry back to the rest of the colony. The insecticide in the bait is said to work slowly enough that the worker ant has time to return to the colony and share the bait with the thousands of other ants that you don’t see before it dies. The outdoor version is housed in a compartment that protects the liquid from the elements and keeps it from drying out.
The bait, which contains a sucrose-based liquid along with a small amount of borax as the active insecticide, reportedly is safer for humans and pets than other chemical insecticides.
Terro Liquid Ant Baits have a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $7.99.
For more information, contact:
Terro
566 Leffingwell Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63122
(800) 837-7644
www.terro.com
Dash-Mounted Computer Tray
Dash-Mounted Computer TrayThe Dash-Mounted Computer Tray from Shelly’s Wood Interiors Inc., which also produces the Miller’s Amazing Magic Table, provides a convenient storage compartment for your laptop computer, as well as a great way to use the computer while traveling or parked.
While traveling, the copilot can pull the computer tray towards him or her (it extends up to 28 inches) to use the laptop’s GPS software or do other work. When the coach is parked and the tray is in the closed position, the computer is safely stored and the top can be used as a flat surface to display pictures, other décor, or a printer. When the tray is in the open position, an included wood cover can be placed over top of the computer to provide a writing area.
The computer tray, which measures 22 inches wide, 14 inches deep, and 4 inches high, installs easily via two screws through the dash. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price for the tray in oak is $260; the price for the tray in maple, walnut, or cherry is $299. Shipping and handling costs are additional.
For more information, contact:
Shelly’s Wood Interiors Inc.
3329 Laredo Lane
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 226-2108
www.shellyswoodinteriors.com
Road Grime Cleaner
Safe-T-Solve cleaner from IossoSafe-T-Solve cleaner from Iosso Products is said to remove dirt and road tar from an RV’s exterior without harming its finish.
According to product literature, the tough, nonabrasive cleaner removes black streaks and dried bugs with ease and also can be used inside the motorhome to clean stove grease, oil, ink, marker, chewing gum, and scuff marks without marring the surface, plus it won’t leave an offensive odor. Simply spray the cleaner on the soiled area and either wash off or wipe clean. The water-based cleaner contains no petroleum products and is said to be biodegradable and environmentally safe.
A 32-ounce bottle of Safe-T-Solve has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $15.25. A gallon container also is available for $27.51.
For more information, contact:
Iosso Products
1485 Lively Blvd.
Elk Grove, IL 60007
(888) 747-4332
(847) 437-8400
www.iosso.com