Fleet Parts & Components CAN BE PLUGGED INTO ANY 115V OUTLET The Progressive Dynamics PD9130 converter can be used as a battery charging system for utility vehicles and managed fleets to avoid dead batteries and cold weather starts. The PDI converter allows batteries to remain charged after the converter is plugged in overnight or over the weekend, and the PD9130 can be plugged into any 115V outlet, according to the company. While plugged in, a vehicle’s battery remains at optimal voltage as the converter simultaneously charges the battery and provides an additional 30 amps for any equipment left on. VehicleServicePros.com/12176239 DEFLECTS REAR IMPACT ALONG THE BUMPER The Wabash National Corporation RIG-16 Rear Underride Guard System is engineered to prevent underride in multiple offset, or overlap, impact scenarios. The rear impact guard, for 53’ dry van trailers, is constructed of advanced high-strength steel. It features two additional vertical posts and a reinforced bumper tube, all of which are engineered to work together to absorb energy better and deflect rear impact at any point along the bumper. In addition, the new guard is fully galvanized to resist corrosion. VehicleServicePros.com/12171988 VehicleServicePros.com ❚ APRIL 2016 ❚ FLEET MAINTENANCE 35 FILTER-IN-AFILTER DESIGN The Hubb Oil Filter provides a patented design to increase engine protection, cost savings and environmental benefits, says the company. Available for any light truck or passenger vehicle that uses a spin-on filter, Hubb’s patented filter-in-a-filter design is made with surgical stainless steel weave rather than paper. Hubb’s design and functionality improve oil flow by five times, while capturing more contaminants from combustion so engine oil stays clean. Hubb’s reusable and cleanable filter also helps the environment by eliminating the need to dispose of used filters in landfills. The Hubb filter comes with a 100,000-mile performance guarantee. VehicleServicePros.com/12170650 VehicleServicePros.com/10095331 ROTATES FROM 90-DEGREE TO 45-DEGREE ANGLE The Rear View Safety RVS-811 Backup Camera System offers a sleek, modern design and allows drivers to make better choices with a constant feed of actionable information at all times. The RVS-811 essentially performs the function of two separate systems in one unit, allowing drivers to view both down at a vehicle’s hitch and straight back at traffic behind the vehicle at all times. With one push of a button, the RVS-811 camera can rotate from a 90-degree angle to a 45-degree angle and back again in seconds. Four infrared lights, controlled by an auto-iris sensor, help the driver see during the day and at night. The device has a IP69K weather-proof rating. VehicleServicePros.com/12173489 WORKS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SWITCH-N-GO HOIST SYSTEM Reading offers the Classic II service body as a configuration that works in conjunction with the Switch-N-Go hoist system for detachable medium duty work trucks. The Classic II’s understructure fits seamlessly with the Switch-N-Go framing system, the specialized front bulhead design and supportive structure aids in fluid operation of the hoist system, heavy duty rear mounted rollers on the body support the demounting and alignment process and drop-down stabilizers at each corner of the body are designed to quickly adjust the body to typical chassis height for ergonomic access to all storage compartments. VehicleServicePros.com/12182609
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