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Watch Downhill Speed! - Part 6

Putting the Carson Rebel Trailer Away
27516380 Posted April 9 2010 11:59 AM by 5569

  Returning the trailer back to its stored position next to the garage is not the reverse of the pull-out process.

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Towing News

Valley Management Changes
26365751 Posted December 21 2009 02:37 PM by Larry S. Saavedra

  I don't usually post corporate news because, frankly, it is something that is typically better left for the trade journals. But news that Valley not only underwent a change in ownership, and also moved into a bigger...

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Harbor Freight Deals

Money Saving Offer
27511051 Posted December 15 2009 02:22 PM by Larry S. Saavedra

I don’t know what it is about tools, I get absolutely dangerous in a Home Depot, brushing aside the guy in the orange apron, just so I can spend some quality time alone, ogling the latest wrenches, sockets,...

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Handy Hitch

Low Buck Surprises
27074965 Posted November 10 2009 02:49 PM by Larry S. Saavedra

 It was the last day of the SEMA Show in Las Vegas and I had a hunch that if I walked down one more isle, I’d find just one more story. Boy I’m glad I did. I bumped into the Handy Hitch Trailer Alignment System booth.

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Hitches, Balls Mounts and Brake Controllers

Speaking with Valley
27072142 Posted November 10 2009 02:01 PM by Larry S. Saavedra

For those of us that do a lot of towing, the name Valley is synonymous with hitches, trailer brakes and ball mounts. When I spotted them at the 2009 SEMA Show, I decided to drop in for a visit.

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Wireless Video for RVing

Speaking with SPAL
31269027 Posted November 10 2009 12:29 PM by Larry S. Saavedra

 What’s the latest, greatest thing for the RV and tow rig market? Well, according to Thom Balistrieri of SPAL it would be the bullet mounted “wireless” back-up camera and video monitor system they are now marketing.

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Noise Cancellation Exhaust

Speaking with Corsa
25883885 Posted November 10 2009 11:50 AM by Larry S. Saavedra

If you’re looking for performance exhaust systems for your tow rig, you will be happy to learn that Corsa is coming out with some exciting new products that will help cut down on exhaust noise, while retaining the...

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Las Vegas Extravaganza

SEMA Show
31266522 Posted November 10 2009 11:13 AM by Larry S. Saavedra

  The SEMA Show is the largest automotive aftermarket event in the world. While it is not open to the public, RV magazine got all access to the Las Vegas Convention Center to check out all the latest new...

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Don't Drop the Trailer

New Ideas
29257569 Posted August 4 2009 01:22 PM by Larry S. Saavedra

Just heard from my good friends at Taigmarks.com about an ingenious new bed hitch product design that can help prevent some of the bad things that can happen when pulling a trailer.

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The Perfect Pitchman

BILLY MAYS HERE
20535422 Posted June 30 2009 10:58 AM by Larry S. Saavedra

   For fans of the cheesy infomercial touting everything from sponges to bath sprays, Billy Mays was a rockstar. His passing was a surprise and now all we do is stare at a blank TV in hopes of seeing a rerun of...

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MAC Attack - Part 7

Trailer Mover Accessory Cart
16569266 Posted June 8 2009 03:23 PM by 5569

MAC is finished!

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Gale Banks helps cut ribbon for new store launch

Pep Boys Gets Boost from Banks
16536329 Posted June 5 2009 08:25 AM by Larry S. Saavedra

    Gale Banks, the man who created and launched some of the best RV related performance products available today was in Los Angeles recently to help kick off the opening of a new division for Pep Boys.

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We Can't Go Camping If We Can't Get It Out! - Part 5

Pulling The Rebel Trailer Up the Driveway
16523183 Posted June 4 2009 04:51 PM by 5569

Clearly Phoenix II has proved its worth, and is a must-have tool for all maneuvering except the steep grade and the trailer's inability to make a sharp turn in confined space.

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Test Results Bring Team Back To Drawing Board - Part 4

Home Made Trailer Mover Progress
18977427 Posted June 4 2009 04:01 PM by 5569

Phoenix I quickly became Phoenix II.

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Phoenix and Then Phoenix II - Part 3

Over The Counter Vs. Home Built Trailer Mover
18976758 Posted June 4 2009 03:29 PM by 5569

Having done the research on electric and gasoline trailer movers, and having tested over the counter vs. home built pullers, it was an easy decision to design and build a trailer mover with the objective of having the...

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