Tire Pressure Gauge
90-degree-bend tire pressure gaugeThe 90-degree-bend tire pressure gauge from Wheel Masters Inc. is said to help folks access hard-to-reach tire valves to properly check air pressure.
According to product literature, the gauge is constructed of durable stainless steel, has an easy-to-read indicator, and measures in 2-pound increments from 10 to 160 psi.
The 90-degree-bend tire pressure gauge has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $23.90.
For more information, contact:
Wheel Masters Inc.
12307 N.E. 56th St.
Vancouver, WA 98682
(800) 325-9484
(360) 213-0380
www.wheelmasters.com
Sewer Hose
Dandy Dumper sewer hoseThe Dandy Dumper from Win-Del Corporation is being marketed as “a telescopic RV sewage containment assembly” that “will end your sewage hose hassles.”
The Dandy Dumper incorporates a plastic tube that extends from 26 inches to 76 inches in length. A flexible sewer hose (with quick connects) protected inside the telescopic tube allows for an additional length of 48 inches, giving the device a total length of 10 feet. The unit requires no tools for setup and comes with adjustable legs to compensate for uneven terrain, to maintain an elevated position for proper flow, and to keep the hose off the ground.
To use, simply hook the sewer hose up to the motorhome; insert the legs into the outer tube’s eyelets; extend the tube to the proper length; connect the sewer hose to the appropriate elbow; and place into the sewer inlet.
To store the Dandy Dumper, collapse the tube and sewer hose back to its original 26-inch length; replace the end caps; and snap the legs back into the convenient rack located on the outside of the unit.
The Dandy Dumper has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $179.
For more information, contact:
Win-Del Corporation
19731 N.E. 139 St.
Brush Prairie, WA 98606
(360) 892-1415
www.dandydumper.com
Accident Identification Kit
Accident identification kit from Emergency Links MatterThe Emergency Links Matter kit was designed to help police and emergency responders contact family or friends of victims in the event of a vehicular accident.
The kit includes a large plastic card onto which personal identification can be written, as well as telephone, cell phone, and pager numbers to contact in the event of an accident or emergency. The card also includes a place to record allergies or other medical conditions responders may need to know. The card is held in a red nylon pouch that fits over the vehicle’s visor.
Also included are a wallet card, two reflective window decals, a fine-tip permanent marker, five replacement adhesive strips to keep information up-to-date, and an instruction brochure. Additional cards for multiple drivers or passengers are available.
The Emergency Links Matter kit has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $19.95.
For more information, contact:
Emergency Links Matter
P.O. Box 24364
Knoxville, TN 37933-2364
(800) 730-4356
(865) 983-5350
www.emergencylinksmatter.com
Pet Containment
Stay! Mat from PetSafeTraveling with your dog and need a portable training solution? The Stay! Mat from PetSafe is described in product literature as the first portable alternative to the dog crate that allows owners to interact with their pet without cage wires or plastic walls.
The pet wears a receiver collar that produces a beep or mild static correction when the dog strays too far from the mat. The mat works by sensing the dog’s weight and sends a radio signal to the collar “” up to 6 feet in all directions “” until the dog returns to the mat. The pet owner selects the type of correction setting that is used.
The lightweight mat has a removable machine-washable cover and is available in small, medium, and large sizes. The collar comes with a special battery, while the mat requires four AA batteries (not included). The system also comes with a set of long contact points for dogs with a heavy coat; a test light tool; and an operation and training manual.
The PetSafe Stay! Mat has manufacturer’s suggested retail prices that range from $129.99 to $179.99.
For more information, contact:
PetSafe
10427 Electric Ave.
Knoxville, TN 37932
(800) 732-2677 (U.S.)
(800) 457-3911 (Canada)
www.petsafe.net
12-Volt Battery
Odyssey PC2250 starting, lighting, and ignition batteryEnerSys recently introduced the Odyssey PC2250 starting, lighting, and ignition battery, which is said to last up to three times as long as conventional 12-volt-DC batteries. It reportedly has a service life of six years.
The Odyssey PC2250 is capable of 1,550 cranking amps at 32 degrees Fahrenheit, 1,225 cold cranking amps at 0 degrees, and 1,730 hot cranking amps at 80 degrees. It features a reserve capacity of 240 minutes and deep cycle capability of 400 cycles at 80 percent depth of discharge.
According to product literature, the Odyssey PC2250, which uses absorbed-glass-mat (AGM) technology, doesn’t require the addition of water, and the terminals never need to be cleaned or retightened after installation, making the unit virtually maintenance-free. The battery measures 10.47 inches long by 11.14 inches wide and 9.17 inches high, and it weighs 86 pounds. It includes rope lifting handles and comes with both 3/8-inch-stud and SAE DIN taper terminals.
The Odyssey PC2250 has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $488.48.
For more information, contact:
EnerSys
P.O. Box 14145
Reading, PA 19612-4145
(800) 538-3627
(610) 208-1991
www.odysseyfactory.com
Battery Charger
BatteryMinder battery chargerProduct literature for the BatteryMinder Model 12248 from VDC Electronics Inc. claims that it has been designed to fully charge, maintain, and condition all types, sizes, and brands of 12-volt lead-acid batteries.
The unit has three charging rates “” 2, 4, and 8 amps “” and selectable voltage settings that can be adjusted to match any known battery manufacturer’s recommended charging profiles. This includes sealed-valve regulated, flooded, absorbed glass mat, electrolyte deep-cycle, starter, and dual-purpose batteries. It is also factory or dealer adjustable for specialty gel or environmentally “unfriendly” applications.
The charger is housed in a watertight enclosure with built-in mounting tabs and nonslip footpads, allowing it to be used as a dedicated charger or for multiple uses. It comes with two types of battery attachments and an optional 12-volt power plug for an indirect, easy-access connection to the battery.
BatteryMinder Model 12248, which measures 5.5 inches long, 5.5 inches wide, and 2.25 inches high, and weighs 3 pounds, has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $159.95.
For more information, contact:
VDC Electronics Inc.
147D Woodbury Road
Huntington, NY 11743
(800) 379-5579
www.vdcelectronics.com
GPS Navigation Software
CoPilot Live Laptop 9 from ALK TechnologiesCoPilot Live Laptop 9 from ALK Technologies Inc. includes several new features as well as a number of improvements to previous editions.
Laptop 9 now includes an enhanced 3D map display with mileage markers, moving maps, and turn arrows that highlight what’s ahead; customizable routing profiles; and the ability to create and share your own voice or download new voice sets.
Improvements include updated map data and RV-specific routing that uses a height restriction of 12 feet 6 inches and takes propane restrictions into consideration.
Laptop 9’s main features still include dynamic voice-guided, turn-by-turn directions to any address; automatic route recalculation; two-way voice technology; and basic routing options.
CoPilot Live Laptop 9 software has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $199. The entire system (GPS antenna included) is also available for $299, either with a USB or a Bluetooth wireless antenna connection.
For more information, contact:
ALK Technologies Inc.
1000 Herrontown Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
(888) 872-8768
(609) 683-0220
www.alk.com/RV
Portable Satellite Radio/MP3 Player
nno portable satellite radio/MP3 playerThe Inno from Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. is touted in product literature as the first satellite radio that also plays MP3 and WMA music.
The Inno is based on XM Satellite Radio service, which provides 170 digital channels of live programming that can be listened to at home, in the car, or wherever the reception is available. But if you’d prefer to listen to your own music, simply download your favorite MP3 or WMA files from your computer.
The Inno also can be used to record and play your favorite XM channels so you never miss your favorite program or song (it is able to record an entire song even after it has started playing); create playlists of your favorite MP3, WMA, and XM recorded music; and with XM + Napster service, users can tag, purchase, and download new music to their computer.
Inno comes with a docking station, an AC power adapter, an auxiliary antenna, and a remote control. It also includes an RCA cable, a USB cable, a belt clip, ear buds, and a battery. An in-car kit with FM modulator/transmitter for use with the vehicle’s radio also is available.
The Inno has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $350. The XM Radio subscription must be purchased separately.
For more information, contact:
Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.
2265 E. 220th St.
Long Beach, CA 90801
(800) 746-6337
www.pioneerelectronics.com
Satellite Dome Wipes
Dome Magic satellite dome wipes King Controls now offers its Dome Magic product in a single-use wipe application, making it even easier for RVers to keep their satellite TV reception crisp and clear in rain or heavy dew conditions.
According to product literature, water on an untreated satellite dome will cling to the dome or slide off, leaving behind a trail of water that potentially could cause signal interruption. However, on domes treated with Dome Magic, the water rolls from the surface, leaving no trail behind to cause interference.
Dome Magic single-use wipes have a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $9.95 (one wipe per package). A treatment should last six to eight months under normal conditions.
For more information, contact:
King Controls
11200 Hampshire Ave. S.
Bloomington, MN 55438
(800) 982-9920
(952) 922-6889
www.kingcontrols.com
Cell Phone Holder
CommuteMate Cell Cup cell phone holderThe CommuteMate Cell Cup from Heininger Holdings LLC provides a secure, easy-access location for your cell phone when driving.
The Cell Cup fits into any standard-size vehicle cup holder and includes a compartment that is large enough to accept all types of cell phones, along with receptacles for a pen, pencil, or other small items. There also is a small hole on the bottom of the holder through which the cell phone’s 12-volt-DC charging wire can be inserted for convenient charging.
The CommuteMate Cell Cup has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $9.95.
For more information, contact:
Heininger Holdings LLC
2222 Queen St.
Bellingham, WA 98229-4753
(888) 722-5240
(360) 756-2411
www.heininger.biz