RV Products
By K. Stephen Busick, F45180

Waterless Cleaner

Mary Moppins Cleaning System offers Advantage, a waterless wash and protectant that does not contain petroleum distillates. According to product literature, Advantage works on a variety of surfaces, leaving them clean and protected. Special polymers in the product also help to protect fiberglass, aluminum, metal, and many other hard, non-porous surfaces from ultraviolet ray damage. Advantage also is said to prevent decals and stripes from oxidizing without affecting the adhesive.

When Advantage is sprayed onto a surface to be cleaned, the dirt is broken down, lifted, and suspended in the fluid. Buffing lightly with a terry-cloth towel whisks away the dirt and shines the surface.

A 22-ounce bottle of Advantage is available for $20.

For more information, contact:
Mary Moppins Cleaning System
1083 Tyson Lane
Eugene, OR 97404
(800) 345-3934
www.goclean.com

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Battery Additive

The Battery Equaliser is a new liquid additive that is said to slow battery sulfation, which will result in longer battery life, less maintenance, and lower operating costs. It is designed to mix with the electrolyte solution in the battery to dissolve existing sulfation and to prevent new deposits from forming. Treated batteries are said to charge faster and hold a charge longer.

Battery Equaliser is available in 6-ounce ($12.95), 12-ounce ($19.95), and 32-ounce ($49.95) bottles. According to product literature, after the initial treatment the battery can be retreated every one to two years as needed.

For more information, contact:
Battery Equaliser USA, LLC
1075 Linda Vista Drive
San Marcos, CA 92069
(888) 851-4431
www.batteryequaliser.com

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Canned Meat

Werling & Sons Inc., which has been in the meat processing business for nearly 120 years, has a solution to the often crowded refrigerator in the motorhome: affordably priced canned meat that does not require refrigeration. The meat is placed in the cans, the cans are sealed, and the product is cooked in its natural juices.

According to product literature, Werling & Sons canned meats are convenient, taste great, are low in fat, contain no preservatives, and require no refrigeration. Various beef, chicken, pork, and turkey products are available in 14.5-ounce and 28-ounce cans. The company also offers the "Grandma Werling's" line of premade meals in a can. Gift boxes and gift baskets are available.

For more information, contact:
Werling & Sons Inc.
100 S. Plum St.
Burkettsville, OH 45310
(888) 375-1998
(419) 375-4186
(937) 338-3281
Fax: (419) 375-0037
www.werlingandsons.com

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Desk And Table Set

Product literature from Shelly's Wood Interiors touts the Desk Over Free-Standing Table as "the most versatile desk for RV, home, or office." The desk and table set includes many space-saving features that allow the floor plan to remain open and flexible. The table can be moved out to make an L-shaped work area when knee space under the desk is desired, or it can be moved to another area to provide work and game space or a dining area. Special latches keep the pedestal drawers secure during travel.

The desk and table are available separately or as a set in oak, walnut, maple, and cherry. The 71-inch-by-18-inch desk, along with the drawer pedestals, is priced from $800 to $1,000. The 36-inch-by-27-inch table comes with a self-storing 12-inch leaf and is priced from $350 to $450. Various stains are available. Prices do not include shipping.

For more information, contact:
Shelly's Wood Interiors
3329 Laredo Lane
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 226-2108
www.mafweb.com/shellyswoodinteriors

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Carpet Tiles

Carpet tiles from iCarpetiles.com are commercial-grade flooring said to be extremely durable yet soft to the touch. The tiles are made of 100 percent nylon fiber fused to vinyl backing to eliminate edge ravel and clean up simply with either a vacuum or water.

Available in 18-inch and 24-inch squares, the tiles can be installed with just a chalk line, a straight edge, a sharp utility knife, and double-faced tape. They can be rotated from high-traffic areas to areas of more moderate use to minimize wear patterns and can be replaced easily if damaged or worn.

Carpet tiles from iCarpetiles.com are priced from less than $1 per square foot.

For more information, contact:
iCarpetiles.com
3320 Gilmore Industrial Blvd.
Louisville, KY 40213
(800) 699-7139
(502) 968-7279
Fax: (502) 968-7556
www.iCarpetiles.com

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Ford Cutaway Chassis Antisway Bar

The ipd Co., a manufacturer of suspension products for motorhomes and other vehicles, offers a redesigned 1-1/2-inch rear antisway bar for the Ford E-450 Super Duty (indicated as "E-Super Duty" on the vehicle's name badge) cutaway van chassis used on numerous type C motorhomes. This new bar, part number 139-147, has vertical forged ends with a heavy-duty, maintenance-free endlink assembly. When coupled with the company's 1-3/8-inch front antisway bar (part number 139-115), this larger rear antisway bar promises to help control the load of a fully equipped type C motorhome or commercial vehicle.

The new ipd rear antisway bar has a suggested retail price of $310. Front and rear antisway bars also are available for other type C motorhomes built on cutaway chassis.

For more information, contact:
ipd Co. Inc.
11744 N.E. Ainsworth Circle
Portland, OR 97220
(800) 444-6486
www.ipdusa.com

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Back Support System

The YogaBack is a multiadjustable dual back support system that is said to go beyond lumbar support to stabilize the pelvis, elevate and stabilize the rib cage, elongate the spine, and promote proper diaphragmatic breathing while traveling. The end result promises to be less neck and back stress, and reduced fatigue.

The main cushion measures 11 inches wide by 22 inches long. It is constructed of 5/8-inch-thick cross-linked polyethylene foam for long life. Also included are pads that attach to the inside back cover of the cushion and can be moved up or down to provide proper individual height adjustment. Two pairs are provided — one set 5/8-inch-thick and one 7/8-inch-thick — and the user selects one size or the other for depth adjustment. The upholstery-grade fabric cover cleans with water-based cleaning agents or foam.

The support, developed by a former Mayo Clinic physical therapist and author of three books on sitting posture, is covered by a full one-year warranty. It is available at an introductory price of $59.95.

For more information, contact:
The YogaBack Company
P.O. Box 9113
Rochester, MN 55903
1-800-SITTING (748-8464)
www.yogaback.com

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Hanging Hardware

A pair of products called the Hang-It and the Hold-It help to answer the question of how to safely store portable items in a motorhome or a boat while it's under way.

The Hang-It is a two-part system in which the receptor is fastened to a wall or other surface while the slide-in unit is attached to the item that needs to be secured while traveling, such as a portable vacuum, a fire extinguisher, or stereo speakers. To store the item, simply insert the Hang-It's slide-in unit into the receptor. When the item is needed, the slide-in section easily lifts free of the holder.

The Hold-It is a 24-inch-long, 3/4-inch-wide polyester strap with a cam buckle that can be used to wrap and secure water hoses, extension cords, TV cables, and similar items. When the strap is threaded through the Hang-It's key ring, the Hold-It can be used to secure items safely off the ground.

For more information, contact:
Jack Bilben
New Product Development
233 Rogue River Highway #1195
Grants Pass, OR 97527
(541) 301-1276

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Low-Profile Satellite TV System

No longer does in-motion satellite TV require an antenna the height of an air-conditioning unit. KVH Industries Inc. has introduced the new 5-inch-high TracVision A5 in-motion satellite TV system. The TracVision A5 uses KVH's hybrid phased-array technology and is fully compatible with DIRECTV satellite TV service.

Thanks to its low profile, this in-motion system is ideal for use on motorhomes. The TracVision A5 also includes a roof-rack mounting system for those who want to install it on their passenger vehicle.

The TracVision A5 satellite TV system, including the antenna, receiver, and remote control, has a suggested retail price of $3,495.

For more information, contact:
KVH Industries Inc.
50 Enterprise Center
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 847-3327
www.kvh.com

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Slideout Corner Protectors

RV Safety Caps are designed to fit on all square slideout corners to offer protection against injuries that can be caused by bumping into the sharp edges.

Installation consists of removing any existing corner caps and applying contact-bond adhesive in the RV Safety Caps before sliding them on. If the slideout corner is thicker than 1/4-inch, the top edge of the cap's pocket can be cut off so the cap can be slid on. The caps also can be used on other square corners, such as those found on entry doors and storage compartment doors, to provide protection from these edges.

RV Safety Caps are available in gray, tan, black, and off-white, and are priced at $15.95 for a package of two. Shipping is free in the United States.

For more information, contact:
Tow Boy Mfg. Co.
114 E. Division St.
Marine, IL 62061
(618) 887-4627
Fax: (618) 887-9040

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