road safety tips

St. Patrick’s Day has long been the day designated to celebrate the Irish roots of approximately 34.2 million Americans. However, St. Patrick’s Day is also a very dangerous day for driving. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, between 2012 to 2016 during the St. Patrick’s Day holiday period, there were 269 fatalities due to drunk driving crashes. If you're going to celebrate with alcohol, be sure to remember the following precautions.

Safety Tips

Plan ahead. Decide how you are going to get home before you go out. If you plan on drinking alcohol, designate a sober, reliable...

Living in New York, you always have to have a few backup plans for getting around. When I hear the trains are delayed, I take the bus. A few weeks ago I took the bus home and something strange happened. The driver went off the scheduled route and started making strange stops. Passengers were uneasy, and I got off at the first stop I could and ended up taking a different subway line home.

If the bus was equipped with a Mobilemule™ Mobile DVR series, geo fencing would allow the fleet manager to get an alert when the vehicle deviates off the predetermined route.

DVR's are perfect for fleet managers...

A wireless sensor solution, the RVS-125 SenseStat® Wireless Obstacle Detection Sensor System displays distance, accurate to within one-inch, allowing the driver to identify the precise location of an obstruction when backing up a tractor-trailer.

Sensestat® Wireless Obstacle Detection Sensor

The RVS-125 Sensestat® Wireless Obstacle Detection Sensor system is the next generation of sensor systems. No need to run cabling through this vehicle with this wireless system. The four waterproof sensors mount to the vehicle's bumper, while LCD module sits on the dash and provides visual and aural alarms...

November is here! I can already feel the change in the air. Our featured product of November is TheRVS-812613-NMBackup Camera System With Heated Camera.

RVS-812613-NM

Our Backup Camera System with Heated Camera is made for intense winter weather moments. The camera operates down to -49°. With an IP69K rating and heated lens, the camera is made to withstand almost anything mother nature throws against us. The camera also has a viewing angle of 120° and boasts 30 Infra-red Illuminators giving you an ideal image at all times. The 7" LED Digital Panel Color Display features three camera inputs...

There’s a big difference between spooky fun and dangerous scares. Follow these car safety tips to drive safely so that you, and everyone in your neighborhood, have a Happy Halloween! According the NHTSA, Halloween is one of the three deadliest days of the year for pedestrians, and the top deadliest day of the year for pedestrians between the ages of 5 and 14.

Halloween Safety Tips

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Even in the days leading up to Oct 31^st, children will be out trick-or-treating. Peak trick-or-treating time is 5:30pm-9pm, so it is especially dangerous this year as Halloween...

Can you feel it in the air? Something has changed...October is Fall Care Car Month! It's important to give your car a little extra attention before winter sets in.

Auto Care

Here are some tips from The Car Care Council.

1. Check all fluids, including engine oil, power steering, brake and transmission as well as windshield washer solvent and antifreeze/coolant.
2. Check the hoses and belts to make sure they are not cracked, brittle, frayed, loose or showing signs of excessive wear.
3. Check the battery and replace if necessary. Make sure the connection is clean, tight and corrosion-free.
4. Check the...

Are you traveling for labor day? You're not alone. According to AAA's Labor Day travel forecast, an estimated 35 million Americans traveled 50 miles or more last Labor Day weekend.

It can also be a dangerous weekend. The National Safety Council estimates that 420 people may be killed on US roads this Labor Day period.

Here are some safety tips to ensure a safe Labor Day Weekend:

Driving Tips

• Plan ahead
• Buckle up
• Leave early
• Have alternate routes
• Be patient. A lot of people are traveling this weekend.
• If you encounter a drunk driver, contact local law enforcement. (You could save a life)
• Stay alert...

Our new RVS-0355-IR 170° License Plate Backup Camera with 6 infra-red illuminators installs in seconds. The innovative camera has a 170° All-Encompassing Angle and can be rotated 90°. It also features 6 infra-red illuminators for excellent night vision.

4th of July is this week. That means fireworks, grilling in the backyard, and maybe even a trip to the beach with your family. Whatever you end up doing, we want you to be safe. Here are some safety tips for Independence Day.

Firework Safety

While the safest way to enjoy fireworks is attending a public fireworks show put on by professionals, if you light fireworks at home you should follow these tips.

• Never give fireworks to small children.
• Keep a bucket of water/fire extinguisher close by in case of a fire.
• Light only one firework at a time.
• Always wear eye protection when lighting fireworks...

You hear the tragic stories on the news, in the paper, or on the radio. A young child left in a hot car dies from heatstroke. Mom thought her daughter was with Dad, Dad thought she was with Mom. It doesn’t matter. Pointing the blame doesn’t solve the problem. Heatstroke is very dangerous and happens very quickly. Please don’t think it can’t happen to you.

52 children have already lost their lives due to vehicular heatstroke in 2018. It only takes 30 minutes sitting in 75 degree temperatures to warm up the inside of a car to 109 degrees. 9 children have been killed by vehicular heatstroke in 2019...

Meyer Truck Equipment
196 West SR56
Jasper, IN 47546
877-350-9855

Our dealers are dynamite! We spoke to Todd Kuper of Meyer Truck Equipment about the family owned 80-year-old-company, upfitting trucks with OEM Harnesses, and the RVS difference.

Note: This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.

RVS: Tell me a little about Meyer Truck Equipment's history.

Todd Kuper: We've been in business since 1937. Our bread and butter is partnering with dealerships and fleets, upfitting work trucks for a better and safer vehicle for the end user. We're family owned and operated.

RVS: How long have...

The RVS-770613-HD HD Backup Camera System has been named the best camera system for professionals for 2019 by Top10Reviews. It's no surprise, the RVS-770613-HD is the ultimate high definition package for commercial vehicles.

The standard configuration of this innovative system features a 720p HD waterproof backup camera and a 7" TFT LCD color monitor. The HD camera has an ultra-wide 130° viewing angle and 18 infra-red illuminators for excellent night vision. Our system also features superior High Dynamic Range Imaging (HDRI), a technique used to produce greater dynamic range of luminosity for...

Our product of the month is the RVS-335 iVue Driver Fatigue System. This advanced system includes a camera that uses an intelligent tracking algorithm to detect drowsiness in the driver's eyes. The system is available in two power configurations: Standard 12v or a cigarette lighter adapter.

• Alerts drivers upon detecting drowsiness
• Advanced algorithms allow system to work in all conditions
• Works day and night and even while driver is wearing glasses
• Installs in minutes - Easily mounts to dash

Maximize safety with the optional GPS Module and vibration cushion. The GPS module turns off the system...

Recently Kelly, my wife, and I bought a 2016 Prius. She just changed jobs and needs a car for her new role in New Jersey. As we live in Brooklyn, a car makes things a lot easier. Now we just have to decide on a backup camera system.

We already choose a dash camera, the RVS-875-DL 2.4 Dual Lens Full HD Dash Camera with GPS. I love that you can charge this camera multiple ways, and it has two lens.

Dash Camera

• Full HD (front cam) and HD (rear cam) video recording
• Built-in GPS and 2.4" display to control camera settings
• Charge with a cigarette...

Have you ever had a package from your porch or stoop? When I lived in Lawrence, KS, someone took a box with a phone charger off my front steps while I was at work. I haven't had any package stolen from my stoop in Brooklyn, but sometimes the box is "hidden" by our trash cans. More often than not, delivery drivers buzz a building until someone lets them in to drop the package in the foray. Is there a better way?

Latch

UPS has expanded their relationship with smart lock startup Latch to 10 more cities. Latch is a keyless entry program to allow common-area deliveries to multi-unit buildings. rivers...

Your safety is our number one priority with all of our backup camera systems. From helping you back up in difficult situations, to making it easier to manage a trailer, and everything in-between, rear cameras give any operator the extra visibility they need to protect themselves, their vehicles, and the people around them. Here are just a few benefits of using a rear view camera!

Backup Camera

• Save Lives/Eliminate Blind Spots - All vehicles, especially large vehicles including minivans and pickup trucks, require backup cameras to eliminate blind spots. Consumer Reports recommends installing aftermarket...

Our January product of the month is the RVS-020813 WiFi Backup Camera System. This convenient wireless backup camera connects via WiFi to your mobile device allowing you to see the camera view on your device's screen!

Forget extra displays on your dash, view your backup camera directly from your cell phone! Simply connect the camera to your phone via WiFi and open the GoVue app to see the camera view. Record footage and save stills from the camera view directly in the app. What's even better, the system is $40 off for the entire January!

Pro Tip #1: You don't need a pre-existing WiFi or internet...

Rear View Safety has received the Bronze award in the Backup Camera category of the 2018 Motor Home Reader's Choice Survey. Conducted yearly by the editors of Motor Home and Trailer Life, more than 6,300 people filled out a digital questionnaire selecting their best-loved brands in a series of categories. See the full list of winners here.

Motor Home

“Being recognized as a winner is a huge honor, especially because we were chosen by the readers,” said Director of Marketing James Grossbaum. “One of our greatest accomplishments is helping to keep the RV Industry safe,”

Thank you to everyone who...

When I was growing up the holidays meant a lot of travel. My family, like 107 million Americans, traveled from Dec. 23 - Jan 1. Having 3 older brothers, it was always a magic trick getting our large family into a car in any kind of timely fashion. We spent Thanksgiving and Christmas with family in Kansas City, about an hour away from home in Topeka. I fondly recall traveling to see the KC plaza lights on Thanksgiving night or falling asleep in the car on the way home from the Christmas Eve party and waking up in my bed on christmas morning.

Video system requirements will soon change for non-emergency transportation (NET) vehicles carrying Medicaid Beneficiaries in Arkansas. NET Contract (IFB 710-18-1025) states the following minimum requirements for video recording in NET vehicles, effective January 1^st, 2019.

• HD 720 p camera
• Minimum 45-day playback/viewing (all footage must be retrievable)
• GPS required on camera
• Interior Recording (The camera must be positioned so all passenger activity is recorded)
• Audio recording is not necessary

New Requirements

Theses video systems must be in good working order each day the transportation...