Thousands of industry professionals will come together in Indianapolis, Indiana this week for the 2017 NTEA Work Truck Show. We can't wait to show you all the new products and innovations for 2017 and beyond.

2017 NTEA Work Truck Show

Rear View Safety will debut five new products at the show, including The RVS-718-FLML G-Series Rear View Frameless Mirror Monitor With 4.3" Mirrorlink Display. This touchscreen system is equipped with a 4.3" display placed to the left of the mirror. The entire surface is reflective and acts as a mirror. The RVS-718-FLML also features mirrorlink, allowing you...

I live down the block from the Brooklyn Tesla Motors showroom. It's fun to see the futuristic cars zipping around my neighborhood. I was very excited to help with this podcast. I've never ridden in one, but hope to take a test drive soon.

Tesla Motors Club Forum

In the podcast below we interview Andy Wallenstein, a member of the Tesla Motors Club forum. We speak about what makes Tesla special and the benefits of a dash camera.

As a member of the forum since 2014, Andy is active in assisting other Tesla owners and has worked with RVS on creating a group deal on a Blackvue dash camera for Tesla...

I honestly can't believe today is March 1st. It seems like yesterday was January 1st. We've had a busy year so far at Rear View Safety, preparing for spring with new systems and innovations. 2017 is our 10 year anniversary (very proud!), so we've also been working on some surprises. My lips are sealed.

WiFi Hitch Camera

To celebrate the start of spring (almost) we've announced our RVS-83112-Wifi WiFi Hitch Camera as March's Product of the Month. Easily connect your trailers and get on the road faster. The compact magnetic hitch camera connects via WiFi to your mobile device allowing you to...

We live in a connected age. Every morning I play morning news on my Apple TV through my iPhone. I check my train status as I drink my morning coffee, which is on a timer. Rear View Safety's new mirrorlink technology is integrating connectivity into the auto safety solution industry.

 The Power Of Mirrorlink

The beauty of mirrolink technology is how seamlessly and effortlessly it works. You don't need a pre-existing WiFi or internet connection. The monitor creates a mirrorlink WiFi network. Navigate your trip, select and listen to music, play games on your monitor, or browse the web, all with...

Can you feel it in the air? The weather is getting warmer, the days are getting longer, and everything is a bit greener. That's right, it's almost trade show season! Oh, also spring is coming. Our show season kicks off March 15-17th at the 2017 NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, IN. The NTEA is an annual trade show where traders display their best work trucks and work truck equipment. The show even has an app!

New For 2017

We will be showcasing new products in Indiana. Here's a sneak peak of a few.

Our new wireless system the RVS-155W Wireless Backup Camera...

How many bridges do you cross every day? According to a new report from the American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) just over 9% of bridges nationwide are "structurally deficient."

The organization have created an interactive map showing info on each state and which bridges are deficient or sufficient. You can also toggle to a congressional district map. The map also shows proposed bridge work, how many daily crossings a bridge has and other interesting information. How does your state rank?

Don't change your spring road trip route just yet. A "Structurally deficient" grade...

While walking to work today I saw a cyclist hit a hidden patch of ice and fall onto the street. I quickly ran over to see if he was ok, and luckily he seemed alright. A bit shaken, but alright. He didn’t have a helmet on, but caught himself on his hands before his head hit the cement. Thankfully no cars were coming. He was riding on a pretty busy street. It got me thinking about safety laws.

“I should be wearing a helmet, but I left it at work and I’m not going very far. I’ll slow down,” he assured me before zipping down Van Brunt St.

Of course, he should wear a helmet. Everyone should wear a helmet...

It's pretty well known that the hardest part of any installation is running cabling through the vehicle. Using a wireless system literally cuts our install time in half. We offer a variety of wireless systems to fit any need.

Go Wireless

The RVS-091406 Wireless Backup Camera System With Cigarette Lighter Adaptor was rated as the number one backup camera by TopTenReviews for 2016. The 4.3” monitor connects straight to the cigarette lighter and also comes with a suction cup for easy mounting. The digital wireless connection guarantees no interference for a whopping 70ft. The camera has an ultra-wide...

Today on my morning commute, I had the opportunity to help someone. I noticed a man in a motorized wheelchair having some trouble getting his chair onto the train. Another commuter and I asked if he wanted assistance and we lifted his wheels and helped him onto the train. What kind of access do people with disabilities to public transportation? While the Americans With Disabilities Act mandates access to public transportation, it has its shortcomings, especially in certain parts of the country. A recent study indicates that self-driving cars are a viable solution for Americans with disabilities...

I have weather alerts set up for 3 places. New York, where I live, Topeka, where my parents live, and the Bay Area, where 2 of brothers live with their families.

It's been an interesting week. The Bay Area is officially not in a drought after a drought monitor issued Thursday. Powerful storms in the area have caused at least 40% of the state to enter a drought.

Even though it's still winter, yesterday in New York it was around 70°. It was so amazing. I wore a t-shirt in January. Then there's Jupiter.

Winter Storm Jupiter

Winter storm Jupiter is a huge multi-day ice storm that is expected to cut...

SB 1072, commonly called the "Paul Lee School Bus Safety Law",  went into effect at the start of 2017. The bill was drafted in response to the 2015 tragic death of 19-year-old Hun Joon "Paul" Lee. Paul Lee was a student with severe autism, who died after being locked inside a parked school bus.

The law states that all school buses, car motor vehicles, and youth buses must be outfitted with special alert systems. An audible alarm starts when the required technology generates an audible alarm when the ignition is turned off. The driver must walk to the rear of the bus to turn off the alarm. This...

Happy New Year! It's finally cold in New York. The kind of cold where you carefully layer clothing and speed walk to the bus to avoid the brisk morning wind. It makes me want to go RVing more than ever.

Though I spent a lot of time camping and in the outdoors growing up, I've never been RVing. Learning about RV culture has been like learning a new language, exciting and challenging. Many of our systems are made for RVs, but the culture is a whole new world. It's very exciting discovering terms like toads, dry weight, and full-timing.

Toad: Vehicle towed behind a motor home

Dry Weight:  The weight...

I wake up pretty early. Depending on when I go to bed (thanks a lot, Netflix) I usually get out of bed between 5 AM and 6 AM, sometimes even earlier. Every morning I check the weather by looking out my window. I live across the street from a very busy coffee shop and a police prescient. A lot of trucks and buses are stored in my neighborhood. No matter what time I look out the window, the coffee shop is full of drivers, fueling up for their morning rides. It's still full with another group when I start walking to my bus around 7:30. It's important to step back and say thank you.

So Many To Thank...

2016 has been the year we talk a lot about autonomous vehicles. A lot has happened this year. Google created Waymo, a self-driving vehicle company under the Alphabet umbrella. MIT designed a mini city for testing, and GM is testing on public roads in Michigan. Self-driving Ubers (with a driver for emergencies) are being tested in Pittsburgh as I type this.

Playing By The Rules

A few days ago Uber expanded this testing to San Francisco, but with some changes. The cars used in California are EX90 SUVS, the result of a collaboration with Volvo, who does not have a permit for self-driving cars from...

Drowsy Driving is a popular subject on this blog. This is due to the fact that we want to inform as many people as possible about this dangerous problem. It's a very important issue, especially today. Congress recently suspended some safety regulations that could increase driver fatigue.

Drowsy Driving

Drowsy driving was responsible for 72,000 crashes, 44,000 injuries and 800 deaths in 2013, according to the NHTSA. This number is underestimated because there is no way to confirm what an accident is caused by.

According to an Australian study, being awake for 18 hours produced an impairment...

Rear View Safety is all about innovation.

We are very happy to announce the release of our new  MobileMule™ 5500 series. Packed with new features, including 4G capability, the 5500 series can also record onto a hard disk drive (sold separately) expandable to 2TB. Compatible with both Apple and Android apps, the 5500 series can connect to high-resolution cameras and monitors. The hard drive can be mirrored by SD backup. The future of MobileMule™ technology is here. The 5500 Mobile Mule series will take the place of the 4400 series, which is being phased out of production.

DVR's are perfect for...

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. When I was growing up all 6 of us would pile into our SUV and travel to Kansas City from Topeka. It was about an hour drive, and I thought it was so cool that I could spend the day in a “big city.” The venue would often change, sometimes we would do Thanksgiving at my aunt and uncles, sometimes at my cousins’ house. One of my favorite parts of the day was after the meal, traveling downtown to watch The Plaza lights turn on. This is a must for Thanksgiving in Kansas City.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLXM7kZ034k

It was a wonderful experience with my...