SEMA Showcase 2012
Always looking for a way to get to the bottom of things — like the underside of our motorhome — The Bone Creeper is the best answer we’ve seen. Its oversized wheels will roll over cords and cracks smoothly, and the headrest is nice if you just want to take a nap under your transmission.
Back in the cab, all those little things like cell phones, ballpoint pens, loose change — stuff that’s always sliding across the dash stays in place with the Cobra Universal Anti-Slip Double Stick Pad. The pad can be relocated as needed. No mess, glue or tools required. You can view a demo video at http://cobrahandsfree.com/sp.html.
Finally, we’ve all seen those signs on the highway, “Next Rest Stop 63 Miles,” just about the time your 3-year-old says, “Mommy, I need to go potty! Maybe you’re on a boat, or on a little side trip in your tag-a-long, or just stuck in a traffic jam when nature urgently calls. The cute and very functional Portable Magic Toilet folds flat and stores in a neat, zippered case under the seat. When needed, just pop it open, put in a disposable plastic bag, and heed your need. The Portable Magic Toilet will support over 300 pounds, comes with a roll of leak-proof bags and packages of absorbent odor eliminators. There is even a child’s size. Toilet paper not included.
Velocity's Autoweek Vinsetta Garage to feature vintage Flxible Motor Coach
Vinsetta Garage host, Courtney Hanson, and Autoweek Senior Road Test Editor Natalie Neff (an 11-year veteran at Autoweek) – who describe themselves as “Thelma and Louise in a motor coach” ride along in the Flxible RV and discuss the best roads to drive and the unique roadside attractions along the 758-mile U.S. Route 127 - which traverses Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio and Michigan – and also the the 11-mile stretch of U.S. Route 129 in Tennessee which includes 318 curves and is often referred to as the “tail of the dragon.” At the end of the episode, Mario VanRaay - General Manager at Canadian-based RM Auto Restoration - gives viewers a tour of the motor coach and explains what makes it so special. According to its original 1950 bill of sale this Flxible coach with its retro art deco exterior was originally offered at $20,700, but was sold at auction to a private buyer in April, 2009 for a stunning $92,400.
The custom built Flxible Coach – often referred to as a Land Cruiser – was originally commissioned by the wealthy Minneapolis-based Slawik family and is the epitome of 1950’s travelling elegance and functionality. Somewhat surprisingly, the coach – which celebrates its sixty-second birthday this year - has logged a mere 24,000 miles. Probably because from 1958-1995 the Flxible was kept in a climate-controlled storage unit!
The event is held at Toutle RV Park, which is literally right off the I-5. Flagged ribbon, tents, and smiling volunteers greeted us at the gate and directed us to parking. The check-in/registration area was staffed with more happy folks, and more »
Jelly Belly's uniforms are by far the most colorful, as are the team's RV and the two cars that trail the riders in each stage. The cars carry spare frames and tires, along with energy drinks and food. The riders count on Jelly Belly Sports Beans for a
