Crossbar Disguise
April 2, 2011
Keep the front of your dinghy vehicle looking sharp (and your knees protected) with the Nixtopper crossbar cover from Roadmaster. It fits onto any Roadmaster towing system that has a quick-disconnect release and is an easy and affordable way to keep the crossbar and brackets clean and ready to go the... Read more »
Easy Oil Change Valve
March 8, 2011
Fumoto Engineering of America is now offering an easy-to-install Engine Oil Drain Valve for the RV market. It is a quick-release, spring-assisted brass ball valve that replaces the standard crankcase oil drain plug for a quicker oil change with less mess and no tools required. To drain your engine... Read more »
Unique Outdoor Carpet Invention for RVs
November 11, 2010
Storing an outdoor carpet in an RV with limited space can be a challenge. It was this line of thinking that prompted an inventor from Washington to design a motorized carpet-storage unit that makes it easy to use carpeting at the entrance to an RV or alongside the length of the vehicle. The unit... Read more »
MaxxFan: A Breath of Fresh Air
November 9, 2010
There are a lot of roof vents out there in the RV market, but not all of them circulate fresh air, offer rain protection and come in a sleek design to boot. MaxxAir Corporation’s MaxxFan Deluxe fits standard 14-inch by 14-inch motorhome-roof openings and features a unique built-in rain cover that keeps... Read more »
Hands-On: Water Counter
November 2, 2010
RVers who want to take full advantage of their onboard systems need to monitor freshwater levels on a regular basis. Typical monitors provide relative levels, but drilling down into gallons used is not the kind of information that’s displayed or expected. The WaterCounter Water Management System takes... Read more »
King Controls Introduces JACK, an HD Over-the-Air TV Antenna
June 1, 2010
King Controls, a manufacturer of RV satellite TV antennas, recently released an amplified HD over-the-air TV antenna head called JACK that is designed to mount on a Winegard Sensar lift mechanism. JACK covers UHF and VHF digital broadcast bands and, according to the company, offers improved UHF reception... Read more »
Hands-On: Star Lights’ Revolution LED Replacement Bulbs
May 1, 2010
Until recently, ubiquitous incandescent lighting fixtures found in motorhomes could only be superseded by fluorescents, which required a hardware swap. Once LEDs came on the scene, it was only a matter of time before replacement bulbs would become widely available – allowing the use of existing... Read more »
MaxxAir Rain Cover Offers Twice the Ventilation
April 28, 2010
MaxxAir Vent Corporation’s MaxxAir II Vent Cover provides twice as much vent area as the company’s original vent cover. This allows double the amount of fresh air inside, while enabling odors, musty air and heat to escape. Once installed, owners can leave the vent open, rain or shine, without... Read more »
War of the Hoses
March 1, 2010
Motorhoming offers freedom to roam and enjoy new places. It also requires a number of chores on a daily basis to keep things working smoothly. Hooking up to utilities is one of those chores. My least favorite part of that process is dumping the holding tanks, especially the black tank. It’s not that... Read more »
Rain Cover Provides Fresh Air Rain or Shine
December 31, 2009
Proper ventilation is always important in an RV, but it’s needed even more when the weather is bad. Allowing ceiling fans to run despite rainy weather, MaxxAir Vent Corp.’s improved Fan/Mate models 850 and 950 rain covers completely enclose a roof fan or roof vent. They provide fresh air... Read more »
