Words by Perry Mack
FullVUE Rear Camera Mirror System
Rear view cameras are used for all types of applications these days. While the concept is not new to the RV or automotive industries, the innovative features in aftermarket systems may surprise you. Brandmotion recently introduced its FullVUE Rear Camera Mirror System, designed to provide views beyond caps, truck bed loads, passengers or pretty much anything else behind the driver’s console that may block your line of sight.
Designed to easily accommodate older tow vehicles, the system provides real time views, eliminates blind spots, and has a field of view up to three times larger than a standard rear view mirror. This is accomplished with its scrolling function that allows a horizontal field of view of 170 degrees and a vertical field of view of 150 degrees, all clearly relayed from its 1980 x 320 HD video touchscreen monitor measuring 23 cm (9.22 in).
Some other features include what Brandmotion calls an Advanced Anti-Glare Tempered Glass Screen for continuous viewing in bright conditions, an Automatic Brightness Adjustment and an 11 to 24V operating range.
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The FullVUE Rear Camera Mirror System. Its scrolling capabilities offer optimal field of views.
Fastway Integrated Scale Ball Mount (ISBM)
Towing on a flat, straight, smooth road can be pretty boring, especially if you are always towing the same load from the same trailer – but that’s a good thing, especially with an RV on the hitch. Excitement usually results in damage, injury and costs. In our humble opinion there are much better ways to spend your time.
If you’re the type of RVer that commonly tows two different trailers (i.e an RV on the weekend and a trailer during the week for work) – an integrated scale on your ball mount will help achieve a properly balanced load. This results in better steering, improved braking control and less trailer sway.
The Flash ISBM from Fastway is made from aircraft-grade aluminum, making it about half the weight of a comparable steel ball mount and easily adjusts to accommodate different heights. Sizes range from a four to ten-inch drop; five to 11-inch rise; it has a max tongue weight of 455 kg (1,000 lb); and a max trailer weight of 4,536 kg (10,000 lb). They fit a 2” receiver and come with a 2” or 2-5/16” chrome hitch ball.
Fastway Trailer Products
The Fastway Integrated Scale Ball Mount easily adjusts to accommodate different trailer heights.