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BODEGA K18 Bule 20 Quart Portable Car Fridge/Freezer review – giving you the chills while traveling

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REVIEW – There’s nothing better when you’re on the road than a frosty beverage to help you pass the miles.  Keeping those beverages frosty is the challenge. It usually involves copious amounts of ice that take up additional beverage space in the cooler.  In the end, it winds up as a soggy mess that must […]

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VIOFO A139 Pro Dashcam review – clear video and lots of options

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REVIEW – If you’ve ever browsed through the “Idiots in Cars” subreddit or subscribed to the “Dashcam Nation” YouTube channel, then you’ll know that sometimes drivers can be really stupid.  Hey, you’ve probably seen some of that stupidity, and if you’re being really honest, you’ve been careless a time or two yourself.  Whether texting while

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Road Angel Halo Pro Dashcam review – Keep 2K Eyes on the Road!

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REVIEW – Having just invested way too much money in a new vehicle, I am a bit anxious about any harm coming to it. To help alleviate my anxiety, I started looking for a dashcam that could record what happens while I am on the road but also remain unobtrusive and protect my precious gas

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Sylvox 32″ Smart RV TV review – Watch “On The Road” on the road!

REVIEW – Televisions are omnipresent. They are used at home for entertainment, at work for business, and elsewhere for every other conceivable purpose. So, why not put one in your RV? The Sylvox 32″ Smart RV TV has features specifically for the road. I have one to review. Read on to see what I think!

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CYEVA Car Cup Holder Expander video review – I like big cups and I can not lie

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VIDEO REVIEW – The cup holders in my MINI Cooper are… mini! They can hold a standard can of soda (or pop as we say here in Southern Indiana) but anything larger just won’t fit. I was sent the CYEVA Car Cup Holder Expander. Let’s see if it is a good solution to this first-world

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Chemical Guys Total Extract Tire & Rubber Cleaner review – back in black

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REVIEW – Tires.  They are your vehicle’s contact to the road so they get exposed to tons of dirt and grim.  They are one of the most overlooked items when cleaning your ride, even though rich, black tires really enhance the look of whatever it is that you get around in.  Chemical Guys are purveyors

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Oak & Iron Wave Pro portable inflator review – Easily inflate all your summer toys!

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REVIEW – Summer is almost here, which means it’s time to break out the inflatable paddleboards, inflatable kayaks, air mattresses for camping, and all those inflatable beach and pool toys!  Like most parents, I’ve had my share of lightheadedness at the pool after blowing up dragons, mermaids, and donuts.  And I’ve spent what seems like

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Emporia Energy Smart Home EV Charger review – Save time and money, charge your EV at home

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REVIEW – Whether you already own an EV or are considering one in the future, there’s more to it than just the car itself. Charging takes a little more planning and time than just hitting the gas station. The included charger is usually a low speed, lightweight 110v unit that can take up to a

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Tail Table is an awesome table that hooks into your car’s U latch!

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NEWS – The Tail Table from Space Innovation Labs is an accessory for your next road trip adventure. It’s a floating table that has been designed to hook into the U latch in your car, SUV, or van’s trunk or rear cargo area. The Tail Table features a food-safe cutting board area and the table

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VANTRUE Element 3 3-channel voice controlled smart dashcam review – My first words were “Oh Wow!”

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REVIEW – I’ve reviewed several dashcams in the past, some were a single-camera, and some were dual cameras, but never a three-camera dashcam. The VANTRUE Element 3 dashcam came up for review, and I thought it was time to upgrade. It was well worth the installation effort; read on to find out why! What is

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Occhi × Ampoza garage door opener review – Alexa open the garage door

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REVIEW – More and more of the electronic products in our house are becoming smartified (I’m pretty sure that’s the technical term). What started as a dabbling with a couple of WiFi-controllable lights years ago has become an epidemic at our house with doorbells, lights, coffee makers, speakers, air fryers, and more available to control

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70mai Dash Cam Omni review – 360° dashcam let’s you record outside and inside!

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REVIEW – If you’ve ever considered adding a dash cam to your car, the 70mai Dash Cam Omni is one that has some unique features worth checking out. Let’s take a look. What is it? The 70mai Dash Cam Omni is a dash cam that attaches to the inside of your vehicle’s windshield to record

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DDPAI Unveils the Z50 Dash Cam with superior dual-channel recording

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SPONSORED NEWS – DDPAI recently announced the Z50 Dash Cam with superior dual-channel recording. DDPAI aims to build a human-centered car-home interconnection ecosystem. Founded in 2013, DDPAI is committed to enriching travel and lifestyles with innovative technology by empowering intelligent travel and sharing an interesting life through machine vision, artificial intelligence, and 5G interconnection. They

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FOXWELL BT705 car battery tester review – Stay current on your battery health

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REVIEW – Not too long ago the car wouldn’t start. Dreaded dead battery! Fortunately, I have an automotive battery charger and I was able to nurse the battery back to health. But is the battery still OK or on the way out? Is it something other than the battery? Before taking it in or swapping

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VIOFO A139 Pro 3CH, the first real 4K HDR 3 channel dashcam with Sony STARVIS 2

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NEWS – Widely known for its discrete design, highly rotatable front lens, and separate interior lens which is especially helpful for ride-givers who want to keep an eye on the backseat, the VIOFO A139 3CH was once the first 3 channel dashcam with 5GHz Wi-Fi in the market. As a pioneer in dashcam imaging, VIOFO

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Outpost is the vehicle mounted hammock stand that’s perfect for your next off-road adventure

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NEWS – Don’t want to sleep on the ground the next time you camp because of bugs and such? Then how about sleeping in a hammock? But not just any hammock, the Kammok Outpost is a portable hammock stand that has a special ball hitch mount that you can connect to your vehicle. This folding

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Nexar Beam GPS dash cam review – little device can eliminate big headaches

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REVIEW – Even though my teenager has been asking for a dash cam for months, I never really saw the value in one… until I was recently T-boned by a driver who blew through a stop sign. Now I’m much more open to the idea, seeing firsthand how helpful that footage could have been for

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Gooloo GTX280 Portable Power Station review – Keep it in your car

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REVIEW – The portable power station market is getting interesting. Just a few years ago, all you could get were small, hand-held units with an AV outlet, a couple of USB ports and a 12V “cigarette lighter” port—all fairly basic stuff. Now, everybody seems to offer power stations in a vast array of sizes, ports,

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