Author: Tabitha
If you want to know exactly how much air is in your tires at any time, then consider the FOBO Tire or Tire Plus. The systems’ four wireless tire sensors replace your current valve-stem caps. They attach with a special wrench that makes them theft-proof and they also use Bluetooth 4.0 to deliver tire pressure data to your Android or iOS phone. FOBO issues an alert if tire pressures drop below a preset level. If your phone is turned off or is not in the car with you, a wireless in-car monitor will also alert you to pressure issues. Purchase…
Keeping your vehicle’s interior clean is an ongoing process that can be made a whole lot easier with The Carrand AutoSpa Interior Car Detail Duster. This handy item’s chenille microfibers are claimed to work their way into tight spots such as cupholders and pockets, and they can tackle larger surfaces, too. The product is designed to grab dust instead of just pushing it and depositing it somewhere else. The Car Detail Duster is compact enough to store inside most glove boxes. Grab one for less than $9 from www.amazon.com.
Accessorizing your personal space is the thing to do these days, and a Garage Vertical Neon Clock Sign from Old Neons will definitely brighten up your space. The unit, which is patterned after those attached to repair shops decades ago, is 72 inches tall by 26 inches wide by eight inches deep and is made of powder-coated steel. The built-in 20-inch electric clock has a sweep second hand and a glass face. Keyhole slots in back are spaced so that you can anchor the sign onto studs. The Clock Sign costs $1,700, but adding the double-cord option — allowing the…
For people wanting to wash their vehicles, but don’t have access to a hose (such as apartment dwellers), or for those under water restrictions, the Rinseless Wash and Wax Kit (Item 11381) from Griot’s Garage is worth checking out. It comes with a 35-ounce container of concentrated solution, a microfiber wash pad, two terry-weave drying towels and a spray bottle. A wash bucket on casters is optional and should make the job easier. One ounce of washing/waxing solution combined with 2.5 gallons of water is enough to wash most vehicles, while a separate mixture in the spray bottle can be…
Anyone who has worked beneath the hood of his or her vehicle has likely dropped/misplaced more than a few nuts, bolts, screws and wrenches. One way to retrieve such items is with a Titan Telescoping Magnetic Pick Up Tool. There are several strengths available, but the inexpensive Titan 11192 is rated to pick up five pounds. As product name implies, the overall length can be adjusted between 6.5 and 33 inches, which allows you to reach just about any small object. The magnet is fully shielded so it will only latch onto the item you’re searching for and not any…
Whether your jurisdiction requires a license plate attached to the front of vehicles, it might me a good idea to install the BumpShox XL Front Bumper Guard. More than protecting your license plate, the product is designed to provide protection from most low-impact hits, such as those that occur when parallel parking or when accidentally rubbing up against a barrier or lamppost. The product’s 14-inch-wide by- 8.5-inch-tall construction encases your plate in high-density weatherproof foam that can return its original shape after impact. The screws that come with the BumpShox XL are recessed far into the attachment holes so there…
Some truck and utility-vehicle wheels might look tough, but there likely aren’t many that are actually as tough as the new Forgeline FX1. The six-spoke, six-lug wheel is a forged-monoblock design (it’s carved from one piece of aluminum), similar in construction to some of Forgeline’s racing wheels. According to the company, the FX1 “is relatively lightweight, stiff and exceptionally strong.” Features include a concave design, clearance for large brakes, and custom finishes. The wheel joins the four other truck offerings from Forgeline and is designed for the Cadillac Escalade, GMC Yukon, Chevrolet Tahoe and Ford Expedition, as well as full-size…
More and more, it seems, outdoors types are abandoning the traditional tent in favor of pop-up versions that attach to their vehicles. These sleeping units tend to keep you drier and also keep curious critters from disturbing your slumber. Roofnest sells a variety of rooftop models designed to fit different sizes and types of vehicles. The Sandpiper, one of the company’s more popular designs, comes with a built-in aluminum roof rack atop a hard collapsible shell that can support up to 100 pounds of camping gear and equipment. Other features include a quilted roof, high-density foam mattress, plenty of ventilation…
As the name implies, Cut Maps of Elkton, Va., specializes in highly detailed city, state/province and country maps. Each one displays the streets and highways just like an actual road map does. Instead of paper, the Cut Maps city versions are laser-cut in high-density foam, while the state/province maps use genuine oak. Etched-stainless-steel versions are also available. The oak state/province maps are $60 each for the small size and $250 for the large versions, while the foam city maps cost between $100 (small) to $350 (large). All stainless-steel maps sell for $50 (11- by- 14-inch size). Cut Maps will also…
For outdoorsy people wanting to travel light but camp out of the dirt, the Polydrop is worth a look. The company’s architecturally designed and fully insulated trailer has space for two adults who enter/exit through a pair of gullwing doors. The rear door also opens wide for accessing the kitchenette and storage drawers. A 100-watt solar-based power system supplies the lights, heater and the 12-volt and USB outlets. The 760-pound aluminum-skinned Polydrop comes with an independent suspension plus a hydraulic braking system. Order one starting at $9,000 at www.polydrops.com.