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RB Components 2008 - 2008-02-13
If you’re ready to transform that dimly-lit garage into a “testosteronial” work of artistic manhood, then you need to visit RBComponents.com. RB Components takes pride in their products because their products are manufactured specifically for the serious enthusiast regardless of what field of interest you specialize in. |
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ShurFlo Comfort Air Fan - 2008-02-13
When I received the package containing my new SHURflo Platinum Series Comfort Air tm circulating fan I was taken aback with all the standard features. A quick glance at the fan container told me I’d have remote control, intake and exhaust modes, an automatic motorized dome, automatic rain sensor and a thermostat-controlled auto-temp control. This was going to be a far cry from the manual crank hatch my toyhauler came with from the factory.
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Excel 2008 - 2008-02-13
Excel’s brand new Wild Cargo toyhauler has been turning heads in the RV world since its grand introduction at the company’s national dealer show last August. Peterson Industries, Inc., in Smith Center, Kansas, manufacturer of the Excel RV models, combines luxury living with a flare for adventure with the Wild Cargo W39TKE. |
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Phoenix USA 2008 - 2008-02-13
Phoenix USA, Inc., is a manufacturer of OEM and aftermarket products for the transportation industry. Their custom wheel covers and hub covers give the look of an expensive aluminum wheel while maintaining the strength of the factory steel wheel. For a fraction of the cost of custom wheels, you can achieve the look for your truck and trailer.
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RLP Wheel Chocks - 2007-12-13
We are always looking for ways to secure our two-wheelers while traveling. So my job is to find new products that will help the ToyHauler Magazine readers accomplish this. The newest thing that I have found is a wheel chock from RLP Racing out of Hummelstown Pennsylvania. |
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Yamaha Quick Start - 2007-12-13
You’ll be glad to know that Yamaha has your back; especially for those instances when your get up and go has got up and left you! This new gadget (Quickstart) from Yamaha uses a wireless signal (via key fob transmitter) to replace those wonderful treks out into the frigid temps and dark night excursions just to start and stop your EF3000iSE or EF3000iSEB generator. Cold starts are an important point because the QuickStart activates the choke to insure a smooth start; especially in those not so smooth conditions. |
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TPD Trailers - 2007-10-01
Having admired their work from afar for some time now I was pretty excited when I got the call letting me know I’d be meeting up with owner Victor Takehara of TPD Trailers for a tour of their manufacturing facility. |
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Bank Power - 2007-10-01
With the toyhauler market growing as fast as it has been the need for better performance is always valued for our tow vehicles. The trailers keep getting heavier and better equipped. Do we spend tons of money on a new tow vehicle or just upgrade what we already have? Since I am satisfied with my 2003 Chevrolet 2500HD Duramax I decided to upgrade...
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SoCal Super Trucks - 2007-10-01
When driving down the road you see lots of customized and lifted trucks. Then you wonder what makes one look better than the other?
SoCal Super Trucks helped us answer that question when we tour their facility in Southern California. |
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ATS Diesel - 2007-08-08
ATS Diesel Performance designs and manufactures aftermarket TC and high performance products for all three brands of diesel pickups. ATS is dedicated to making the best quality products and stands behind them with a written warranty and a serious commitment to customer service. |
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Pingle Cycle Jaws - 2007-08-08
I have been hearing about Pingel wheel chocks for years but much to my surprise they have a lot more to offer then just tie down accessories. Since 1967 the Pingel family has been developing motorcycle performance and accessory products. Their catalog is over 100 pages with everything including wheel chocks, floor tie down systems, nitrous systems, air shifters, even a drag racing practice tree and the list goes on. I am dreaming of the cool drag racing bike I could build with Pingel’s help, but this story is about a couple of their first class wheel chocks. |
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Putnam Hitch Products - 2007-08-08
We have come across another pin box option for short bed truck owners with fifth-wheel toyhaulers. This one is totally different from anything you have used in the past. The new Sidewinder pin box from Fabex pivots at the trailer and not at the truck using a turret system. By moving the turning location back twenty inches you no longer have to worry about hitting the cab of the truck or corner of the trailer. There are no buttons to push, you don’t have to worry about slides locking up, and you can just drive down the road like a long bed. |
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Newmars X Aire Galaxy Edition - 2007-06-11
As Chef Emeril Lagasse would say, “BAM!” Check out the new graphics package on Newmar’s X-Aire Galaxy edition. This was already a hot looking rig with its molded and capped body work, sporting perhaps the most unique ramp design in the industry, but these graphics are well...out of this world. |
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ToyLok Retractable Cable - 2007-06-11
ToyHauler Magazine is always looking for ways to secure our toys and other valuables– and we’ve found a great one!
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5th Airborne Sidewinder - 2007-06-11
Whether you want to smooth out the rough road’s impact on your trailer, hassle free 90-degree turning, or both, Fabex has a fifth-wheel coupler to meet your needs. |
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Garmin GPS - 2007-04-03
Garmin International, has been designing and building GPS and navigational equipment for the aviation, marine, and automotive industry for the past eighteen years.
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POPUP Industries - 2007-04-03
The RV5 adds 10” of new clearance from kingpin center to kingpin center, giving you the extra clearance you need in a strong easy to install accessory. |
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2008 Ford F 250 - 2007-04-03
Tough chiseled features, proven power, great tow ratings, and tons of engine and wheelbase choices, the 2008 Ford Super Duties will be a big players in the land of ultra heavy duty pickups. |
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Freightliner SportChassis - 2007-01-08
Since 1997 the folks at Freightliner Specialty Vehicles or FSV have been crafting the SportChassis which just might be the ultimate toyhauler. So, we check out Freightliner's SportChassis - with big rig looks and easy to drive! |
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Damon Motorcoach - 2006-12-01
It never ceases to amaze me what people can do with a concept when given creative freedom. Damon Motorcoach of Elkhart, Indiana, has just released their new Class A drivable toyhauler. Appropriately named the Outlaw, this new rig has broken all the rules with three industry changing designs. |
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5th Airborne - 2006-12-01
In this day and age there are a lot of aftermarket bolt on products available for toyhaulers. You can get everything from a paper towel holder to an automatic satellite TV system. The things available to upgrade your coach are endless but there is one product that the 5th wheel toyhauler owners should consider and that is a pin box. |
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Alternative Power - 2006-10-04
Time to upgrade to an on-board generator? Look no further, we've found the the easiest, least expensive way to add this up-grade with Generac's Guardian Rv. |
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Weekend Warrior C's the Future - 2006-10-03
It seems like it was just yesterday, but it’s been an astounding 18 years since Weekend Warrior’s line of trailers started popping up along the Imperial Sand Dunes in California. What does warrior C in their future? Presently, they are in the final stages of launching their first fleet of C class units. |
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So Cal Rally 2006 - 2006-09-22
The So Cal Rallies started out in 2004 when two regulars at the RV.NET forum, Dave Guymon (“lacofdfireman”) and Eric Durkee (“diirk”) had the idea to get as many people together as possible.The So Cal Rally is an unbeatable way to meet the people you’ve “conversed” with on many of the best RV forums: RV.NET, IRV2.com, and ToyHaulerMagazine.com. |
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Hit the Nitrous with Fleetwood - 2006-08-01
Nitrous Hyperlite is Fleetwood RV’s entry into the world of light weight toyhaulers for half ton pickup and SUV owners. These trailers are aluminum framed with fiberglass sides, which gives them the appearance of a higher end coach. I had the opportunity to check out the smallest of these trailers, the new 190FKX Nitrous, to see what it had to offer. |
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Razzor Sharp - 2006-08-01
For those of you whose toys have clearance problems when loading them into your toyhauler because of the angle of your ramp door, there is a product to help with your trouble. It is called the “Door Razzor” by Race Trailer Products (RTP). The Door Razzor allows you to raise and lower your ramp door with the turn of a switch or push of a button (on the optional remote control), as you load the toys. |
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Starcraft - 2006-06-09
Our never-ending search for new and different rigs brings us to this feature on the Starcraft Travel Star. Built by perhaps one of the most recognizable names in the RV industry, Starcraft, they have come up with several units that can appeal to the masses. |
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Ultra Fab Stabilizing System - 2006-06-09
We have all these high dollar toyhaulers now, but we still don’t have a high tech or easy way to level them. Sure, we have been doing the wood and blocks “thing” for awhile, but you would think with all the technology out there that a user-friendly device would be available. With that being said, Ultra-Fab sent us an electric leveling/stabilizing system (Ultra Power Twin II) to install on a toyhauler for review. |
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MOR Brake Install - 2006-04-11
Why disk brakes? Well that is exactly the question I asked Mike Butler, service manager from MOR/ryde International. Mike began to explain to me all the benefits of disc brakes over the drum brakes on a trailer. |
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A-1 Satallite Installation - 2006-04-11
Okay, I know what you are thinking: “we don’t take our toy haulers out to watch TV.” I must agree playing with the toys is a lot more fun. However, I must confess there is the little voice inside my head that says it is okay to want to kick back and watch TV after a hard day of riding and having fun. The problem is the voice also shared with me that it would be ideal to be able to watch ESPN, SPEED, and the movie channels which you can’t get with the TV antennae on top of the toy hauler. So satellite TV is the only way to go. |
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Renegade 2006 - 2006-02-09
Since starting to build these monster rigs in 1997, Renegade has become the choice of many professional racers. Sponsoring such events as NHRA, IHRA and Super Chevy Show just to name a few, Renegade would now like you to check out their fully customizable coaches and trailers. |
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Poles and Holders - 2006-02-09
About three years ago the toyhauler market really started getting hot. At that time there were several companies including ToyHauler Magazine that started developing products for this unique group of RV’ers. There were about eight of us that all started around the same time and we are happy to report that we all are still in business. One of the products that we came across then was a flagpole and holder for your toyhauler. Corky King developer and owner of Poles and Holders had come up with a cheap easy way to fly your favorite flag while you’re doing what you love best. |
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Stoett Industries - 2005-12-07
Stoett Industries Inc. out of Defiance, Ohio (now that’s a city name fitting for a new product) has come up with perhaps the best design in the screen category, in terms of usability, with their SportScreen retractable screen design. This unit is more of a permanent installation. What we like about this is there is no fumbling around with zippers, snaps or magnets. There is also no reason to have to store the screen someplace else, un-pack it, attach it and so on. This unit mounts above the ramp on the inside of the toyhauler. It is situated so you can still have your electric bunks operate smoothly and there is no compromise on the loading height into the trailer. |
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SEMA 2005 - 2005-12-05
Automobile manufactures and a small handful of car aficionados know that the SEMA trade show stands for the Specialty Equipment Market Association. This premier automotive event previews the hottest products yet to hit the market place. Billed as the world’s largest trade show of its kind, many consumers are taunted by the fact that this show is exclusively for vendors and buyers only. This leaves both the aficionado and average Joe curbside to patiently await for the hottest items to hit the market place — unless of course they are employed by or subscribe to ToyHauler Magazine. |
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Outback Awning - 2005-10-06
Getting the most out of your trailer is always a good thing. Sometimes the right accessories can really make a huge difference in the useability of your home away from home. That’s what we have here with the OutBack Awning by Carefree of Colorado. |
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Install FastRack - 2005-08-10
The battle to tie-down your toys is a neverending one it seems. There are several products on the market. The latest is the FastRack by Hellwig Suspension Accessories of California. Known for their tow vehicle suspension systems (a story for another issue) owner Mark Hellwig also happens to be a desert motorcycle rider. His family is always along for the ride and over the years he has even introduced some of his exchange students to the off-road life style. |
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Golf Carting with Ntense Tunes and Toys - 2005-06-14
We went to Nevada in the beginning of May to check out the THQ Supercross Finals at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas. The weather was perfect in the mid 80’s, the people were friendly and enjoying every bit of the race atmosphere. As if the Supercross finals were not enough, on Friday night we got to see the MiniMoto SX (these are modified little 50cc motorcycles) where five #1 AMA plates were given away to the different men and women racing divisions (yes, I said men and women because I saw more of them racing then the kids). The racing was intense, these racers were totally serious about winning, the racing packs stayed real close and it was very exciting. With names like Jeremy McGrath, David Pingree, Chris Gosselaar, this sport is going to grow and grow even Jamie Little, the ESPN2 commentator, got a podium spot in the women’s race. |
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Setting the Pace - 2005-04-14
Anyone who is in the trailer building business will tell you it is very competitive. And with as hot as the toyhauler market has become all manufacturers want to make sure they have a product to offer. Well, the market just became a little hotter with the introduction of the Explorer line by Pace American. |
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Go with the Flow - 2005-04-14
Shurflo, the leading supplier of water pumps to the RV industry has developed a new, higher-pressure water pump for your RV. Usually reserved for the larger RVs, the SHURflo Extreme Series Smart Sensor 5.7, pumps out an unbelievable 5.7 gallons per minute at 65 PSI. That means you can finally take a shower that really gets the mud off! |
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Got Beds? - 2005-02-07
Remember when it didn't matter where you slept? The back of the truck, you and your sleeping bag was all that you needed. We didn't need no stinking bed! And then it happened. All of sudden somewhere between 25 and 31 years old, a good night's sleep starts to matter. So now that we need a place for everyone to have their own space, we wanted to see what we could find in after-market beds for all the different types of toyhaulers. |
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Wells Cargo - 2005-02-07
As the toyhauler market continues to expand more and more cargo trailer manufacturers are designing trailers with full living quarters. And why not? Wells Cargo has been building trailers for 50 years! |
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Takin Trailers High Tech with TPD Trailers - 2004-12-05
We sat down with Victor Takahara of TPD trailers to ask him what he thought it was that set his trailers apart from the competition. This is what he told us about his company and their philosophy |
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Super Trick Options from RTP - 2004-12-05
At the 2004 SEMA show in Las Vegas we ran into a lot of manufacturers that are recognizing the new toyhauler market as the wave of the future in the RV community. One of those companies is Race Trailer Products (RTP), owned by Ron Mistak, a guy not new to the RV industry. Ron has been into auto racing for 29 years and was tired of not being able to do things in his trailers easily, hence his company motto, "Products to Make Trailer Life Easy". The company has only been in business for about a year, but the products have been in development for five |
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Outfit Your Rig with RB Components - 2004-10-01
As all of you know, trying to keep your toyhauler organized can be a neverending battle. Whether yours is a fully-loaded factory trailer or a custom-enclosed box with nothing in it, everything needs to have its place. Most units are built with maximum capacity for toys in mind, so it's very difficult for manufacturers to add many of the available options because they don't know what you are going to try to fit in the trailer. |
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“Tie-Down Rack” from Toy Hauler Accessories - 2004-08-10
Have you ever looked inside your toyhauler and thought that more tie downs would sure be helpful or that securing your two wheelers was not very easy? Sure you have, especially the part about securing the two wheelers. Street or dirt, they love to fall, if you give them any chance at all. So we at ToyHauler Magazine came across a brand new product — the TT 100 “Tie-Down Rack” from Toy Hauler Accessories which allows you to tie down your two wheelers (or quads for that matter) to a bar in your trailer. |
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Garrett's Innovator 42' - 2004-06-08
Garrett Custom Trailers gave ToyHauler the opportunity to check out the 2004 42’ Innovator Gooseneck Trailer. This trailer is AWESOME! It is good-looking, well-constructed, and very practical. It has living quarters and a spacious garage area with load capacity equal to that of some big box trailers. This rig will get all the race equipment and toys to the event of your choice, READY TO GO! |
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Al Unser Rides Shotgun - 2004-04-23
Recently, Unser was approached by a group of toyhauler trailer manufacturers that have formed a group called the ACTION Program. The program currently raises funds to assist any off-road group nationwide that is in a legal fight for access to their local public lands and recreation areas. |
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BullyDog Wins at Sema - 2004-04-23
As promised, we’re bringing you the first preview of this super cool truck. What these guys did was to take a 2003 Ford F-250 extended cab pick-up and add an extra door and an extra foot to the extended cab. What you get is a F250 crew cab extended cab four-wheel drive truck. That's what I’m talkin’ about!
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SEMA Show 2003 - 2004-04-23
ToyHauler Magazine™ went undercover to bring you the first pictures of the 2003 SEMA show in Las Vegas. For those of you who don’t know what SEMA is...it stands for Specialty Equipment Market Association, or in other words, ACCESSORIES!!! |
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Spartan Chassis - 2004-04-23
Can a concept like this really work? I came across a picture of this unique mid-engine (yes mid-engine!) TRAVEL SUPREME coach with a garage in the back and I started wondering exactly that. It sounded like a great idea for someone with just a couple of bikes, a golf cart or something that would fit in a 10ft. garage. It’s always easier if you don’t have to pull a trailer around. Besides, in California, we can only drive 55MPH, and well, 55 is 55!
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