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Family RVing Magazine

RV Products: April 2008

May 1, 2008

The d’Light, which features a real lampshade, includes a powerful white LED light and a 30-centimeter flexible metal wire that plugs into a computer’s USB port and can be bent and adjusted to provide light where needed.

The d’Light has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $19.99.

American Audio & Video
153 Willow Drive
Plattsburgh, NY 12903
(866) 916-4667
www.americanaudiovideo.com


Satellite Messenger Device

The SPOT satellite messenger from SPOT Inc. is a GPS-based transmitter that is designed to improve personal safety for anyone who spends time in the outdoors.

With the push of a button, the device can relay a user’s exact location to an emergency call center in times of need, or to family, friends, or coworkers to request help, notify them of the user’s location, or just keep in touch. And because SPOT sends a user’s exact GPS location via a commercial satellite network, the device can work in areas with limited or no cellular coverage.

The rugged, waterproof unit is powered by two AA-size lithium batteries and when turned on has a standby battery life of 12 months.

The SPOT messenger has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $169.99; the annual service fee is $99.99.

SPOT Inc.
461 S. Milpitas Blvd.
Milpitas, CA 95035
(866) 651-7768
www.findmespot.com


Seatbelt Adjuster

The Master Design Seatbelt Adjuster from Masterlink Marketing Inc. is designed to keep a seatbelt from cutting uncomfortably across a person’s neck and/or chest.

The plastic adjuster snaps permanently onto the lap belt, and the shoulder strap slides under the front tongue of the clip. Once in place, the adjuster can be slid along the lap belt to a point where the shoulder strap is away from the neck and chest. According to product literature, the Seatbelt Adjuster has been crash-tested to meet U.S. government regulations and is appropriate for adults and children weighing 80 pounds or more.

The Seatbelt Adjuster has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $3.99 for a package of two.

Masterlink Marketing Inc.
26 Robertson Davies Drive
Brampton, ON
Canada L7A 1J9
(800) 667-4954
www.seatbeltadjuster.com


Hub Nut Wrench

The RV Wrench from Don’s RV Hub Nut Wrench can be used to remove the six-sided rear decorative hub nut used on most coaches built on a Freightliner chassis with dual aluminum wheels.

Made of high-density polyethylene plastic, the wrench is said to be strong enough to remove the nut, yet it will not scratch or mar the finish of the chrome nut.

The RV Wrench has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $14.95.

Don’s RV Hub Nut Wrench
9025 Robinhood Circle
Westerville, OH 43082
(614) 882-6387


Wheel Spacers

According to product information, SuperTrack wheel spacers from SuperSteer will help correct front-to-rear tracking problems on motorhomes built on many Chevrolet/GMC, Ford, and Dodge truck and van chassis.

The wheel spacers install on the rear hubs using the original studs to widen the rear track up to 2 inches on each side. The equipment reportedly corrects the rear-to-front tracking deviation to provide greater overall stability, improved cornering, and an enhanced appearance.

A set of SuperTrack wheel spacers has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $325.

SuperSteer
458 Redwood Highway
Grants Pass, OR 97527
(888) 898-3281
(541) 955-0769
www.ssrvowners.com


Fire-Suppression Spray

ColdFire Fire Suppressant and Rapid Cooldown Spray from FireFreeze Worldwide Inc. is said to be an easy-to-use product that can instantly prevent fires from spreading and save lives.

According to product literature, ColdFire spray can be used by anyone to extinguish Class A fires anywhere they may strike, without fear of reignition. The environmentally safe plant- and water-based spray can be used as a fire retardant on clothing, furniture, carpet, or other items. In addition, the product’s rapid cooldown abilities reportedly cool any heated object instantly for safe handling, including engines, exhaust pipes, and barbecue grills.

A 12-ounce can of ColdFire Fire Suppressant and Rapid Cooldown Spray has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $19.95. The product also is available in a 32-ounce spray bottle.

FireFreeze Worldwide Inc.
272 Route 46 E.
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 627-0722
www.firefreeze.com


Interior Freshening Spray

According to product literature, RV-TEC Freshner from Heartland Labs is a safe, natural odor neutralizer designed specifically for RV interiors.

The spray is specially formulated with plant extracts and may be used on any water-safe surface. It reportedly eliminates musty, smoke, pet, and cooking odors and can be used to freshen drapes, bedspreads, blankets, upholstery, carpets, furniture, walls, ceilings, cabinets, air vents, the insides of boots and shoes, and more. The spray is biodegradable and is said to be safe for people, pets, and the environment.

A 32-ounce bottle of RV-TEC Freshner has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $7.27. An 8-ounce bottle of super concentrate capable of making two quarts is available for $9.46.

Heartland Labs
4101 W. Green Tree Road
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(800) 833-2334
www.heartlandlabs.com


Moisture Control Product

Dri-It II Moisture Control Barrier Packets from Texas Fastpack Corporation are said to help eliminate mold and other moisture damage by controlling the relative humidity in enclosed areas.

Dri-It II is designed to capture humidity in the air and reportedly is capable of absorbing up to 280 percent of its weight in moisture. Dri-It II’s innovative design allows water vapor to enter the pouch where it is transformed into a thick gel that will not leak or escape. The product also includes a humidity indicator card that allows users to make a quick determination of the humidity in an area they want to protect.

One 125-gram pack of Dri-It II, which comes in a moisture-barrier foil bag, has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $2.99.

Texas FastPack Corporation
P.O. Box 1111
Cedar Park, TX 78630
(866) 606-2247
www.texasfastpack.com


Plastic Cleaner

According to product literature, No Touch Perfect Plastic from Permatex Inc. is a cleaner and polish that is formulated to safely remove stubborn yellow stains, fine scratches, insects, haze, water spots, and oxidation buildup from clear and pigmented plastic surfaces.

Perfect Plastic is said to revive plastics and produce a smooth, lustrous finish to help restore an item to its original appearance, and to also form a water-repelling, antistatic shield that resists fogging. The product can be used on Plexiglas, acrylic glass, Lexan, polycarbonate plastic, fiberglass, and polished metal surfaces.

A 16-ounce spray-pump bottle of No Touch Perfect Plastic has an average suggested retail price of $6.99.

Permatex Inc.
10 Columbus Blvd.
Hartford, CT 06106
(877) 376-2839
(860) 543-7500
www.permatex.com


Portable Central Vacuum System

The interVac Model H central vacuum system from interVac Design Corporation is said to be a powerful, compact cleaner that also provides the added feature of portability.

The Model H is designed to hang on the surface of a wall and includes a 6-foot AC electric cord so no special wiring is required, making it possible to move the cleaner to other locations or secure it in a storage bay during travel. The vacuum hose stretches to 40 feet in length but collapses to just 8 feet.

The lightweight unit, which measures 9 1/2 inches wide and 18 1/4 inches high (front panel) and nearly 4 inches deep, reportedly combines high-powered suction with a HEPA-type filtration process to eliminate dirt and airborne contaminants.

The basic accessory kit includes an adjustable telescoping wand, a crevice tool, a dust brush, an upholstery tool, a combination rug/floor tool, and a replacement dust bag, all packed in a mesh storage bag.

The interVac Model H is available in white, black, or beige colors and has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $329 with the accessory kit. The company also offers a flush-mounted permanent system, the Model F.

interVac Design Corporation
2939 S.W. 42nd Ave.
Palm City, FL 34990
(888) 499-1925
(772) 463-1400
www.intervacdesign.com

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