Bitimec introduces its line of Speedy Wash mobile power washers, which can wash an RV, trailer or bus in as little as eight minutes. Speedy Wash machines are self-contained mobile wash systems with a footprint of only 15 square feet. A single operator walks the self-powered machine around the vehicle wihile it applies soap, power-brush-washes, and rinses, using minimal water and detergent. The machine works in two direction for maximum productivity. It's available in electric, gas, diesel, battery, and hybrid power models.

Dometic Corp. introduces the 310 toilet. Dometic says the gravity flush technology offers a 100-percent swirling bowl coverage for complete cleaning action. Available in standard and low-profile models, the lightweight 310 toilet features a longer, full-size seat and ideal bowl height to ensure comfort. The flsuhing technology includes a drop-away ball and valve with a new seal-tight system. Dometic says the waterline quick-connect function and one-piece base with two-bolt connection provides easy installation, servicing and cleaning.

All states require that license plates be visible. The law requires a clear view of both the front and back license plates. So the question becomes how do RV travelers use a carrier hitch to carry bikes and other things while it would obscure the license plate? The truth is police officers are not going to bother RVers if you’re abiding the rules especially when usually the toad and/or the truck pulling a trailer are up to date. As a precaution it is still a lot easier to do something about it as soon as possible instead of waiting to get pulled over and ticketed. Keep in mind if the plate is not visible, they can tow (technically) your vehicle away. While this is generally not a real big problem, don’t give cops a reason to pull you over.

Did you know that more and more RV parks are offering a free night's stay to anyone turning in offenders? If caught some offenders are asked to leave the spot. The last thing we pet owners need to see on the signs in the RV park's office is no pets. Think about it. Don't let a few lazy pet owners ruin it for the rest of us. Animal lovers should be responsible with their pets. In every campground, you are almost guaranteed to find a lazy pet owner who does not pick up after their pet. Just imagine a mound of waste from a dog near your campsite or on the road where you enjoy walking. Just because someone walks their dog at night is no excuse either. Take a flashlight, paper towels and baggie.

Heres another cheap way to stop scraping the curb on an RV. Now if you have never pulled too close and scraped a curb or any cement object, great! But if once or twice, you edged too close and scraped a curb, heres a cheap way to beat it. The newer vehicles all have fancy new rubber type antennas, but most junkyards all have the older vehicles with old stainless antennas with small springs on the bottom. You can usually get 2 of these for $5.00 at a local junk yard, and mount one in the front and one in the rear, on an angle so they would work just like the metal "curb warning rods" of years ago. Local junk yard's vehicles with the old style antennas work great and they are cheap. Because they are thin and small, you don't really see them so they don't make the RV look ugly. If you pull too close to an object like a curb, you'll hear the metal sound before you ever scrape your tires. Also, when you attach the antenna rods down on the lower part of your RV to act as warnings when you get too close to a curb, if you find the rod is too long, you can cut it shorter with a wire cutter. It really saves tires from getting cut up. One time these "feelers" save you from gouging your tire on a unexpected curb, and you'll be glad you took the time to put these on your rig.

Hella Inc. introduces the DuraLed LED interior/exterior utility lamp. With no bulbs or filaments to break, Hella says the lamp i highly resistant to shock and vibration. Completely sealed, it is also watrerproof and UV- and impact-resistant. For safety, the DuraLed lam is also reverse polarity and spike protected. The lamp offers power consumption of less than 9 watts. Surface-mounted, it measures 6.9 inches in length by 3.9 inches in width by 1.1 inches in height.

Yamaha Motor Cop. introduces the EF2000iS gnerator, which is capable of powering a microwave oven or TV, but which weighs just 44 pounds. Yamaha says the generator is suited for situations where RVers don't need to run their large onboard generator. At the same time, it is equipped with a parallel-use function, making it compatible with certain other generators to double generator power, which is helpful when additional power is needed to accomodate a wider range of uses, such as running air conditioners and large appliances in a towable travel trailer.

InstaHanger introduces its Urban Calssic Clothes Storage System, which allows users to create an instant drying/hanging space and supports up to 50 pounds of weight. InstaHanger provides 12 inches of clothes storage space when open; it folds flat to less than 2 inches when not in use. InstaHanger is finished in clear lacquered pine with a chrome-plated steel rod. Each InstaHanger comes complete with instructions, mounting hardware and marking template for ease of installation.

PQN Enterprises introduces the Easy Amp, a dash-mounted, two-channel MP3 amplifier that PQN says provides an affordable alternative to expensive stereos. PQN says the product is suited for installations where low power consumption and easy mounting is desired. It mates with either PQN's SPA24 audio speaker or the new, compact 2-inch, Two-Way SPA22, as well as most other speakers. It accepts all standard MP3 devices or portable video players for big movie sound throughout. PQN says it is convenient and easy and suited for towables.

If you are looking to carry some bicycles with your rig, a typical bike rack that fits the receiver hitch are very simple to use and cheap enough less than $100 at Wal-Mart. To keep them from rubbing or banging up against one another you should try figure a way to put a little cushion between the points on the bikes. An old piece of inner tube or something, pinched between the bike frames and held with shock cord should do the trick. Another option is to buy a rack holds three bikes and just place two of them so they won't rub against each other. Remember that most hitches can also be leveled out: just remove a pin so you don't have to raise and lower the bikes nor struggle with them to put them on the rack.