Bubba Ropei mproved on their synthetic shackle design. The NexGen Pro Gator-Jaw Synthetic Shackle is more user-friendly and eliminates rope-weakening splices found in other soft shackle designs. A rubber slider secures the loop and knot for a solid shackle. Also new is the Gator-Jaw Synthetic Chafe Guard, which protects against friction damage when performing an extraction. The black Chafe Guard simply wraps around the shackle.
ARB introduced a dual compartment fridge line, called Zero, to meet the demand for a fridge and freezer combination. The new units feature a newly designed control panel, Bluetooth technology for use with an ARB app, dual magnetic hinge doors so you can choose which direction the hatches open, and a removable divider for single compartment use. Availability is targeted for end of January 2020.
Worried about your D-shackles getting stolen? Maybe the Bolt Locking Recovery Shackleis what you need. These are more than just large and stylish. Locked properly, they won’t rattle themselves loose like traditional D-shackles are at risk of doing. Availability is December 2019.
ComeUp Winch introduced the Slim series of the popular Seal RS winch. TheSeal Slim 9.5rs is designed with a reduce profile for improved fitment in hidden winch bumpers. ComeUp designed a new clutch handle specifically for hidden winch bumper configurations. When mounting the winch, the section holding the clutch arm can be rotated to mount for easy access. The clutch lever is push pull to maneuver similar to a sink faucet lever. An additional space saving feature is the detachable control box, which comes with lengthy wiring to permit the control box to be mounted in the engine bay.
The LED light segment is saturated with manufacturers, but Kemoh is destined to stand out with their functional light covers providing alternative lighting ideal for camping. Motorized covers are in the works, as are covers designed for more popular LED lightbars by other brands.
Tuffy makes multiple locking safe products for the Toyota truck line. The Tacoma Security Cubby Cover is a lockbox designed to convert the space behind the backseat into a secure lockbox. The largerTundra Under Rear Seat Lockbox is designed for secure storage of larger items, such as hunting equipment.
LightForce introduced the HTX2 Hybrid Driving Light, which is a 2 -in-1 light system. The combo of HID and LED offers 1 Lux at over 1,650 metres and .25 Lux at over 3.3 kilometres. The HID bulb and LEDs operate consistently at pure white 5000K, so they match. Using dual switch control with a Lightforce Dual Switching Harness means you can activate LED only, HID only or both at once when your high beams come on, to customize your driving experience to suit the conditions. This system will also work with switch panels, e.g. sPOD.
Yakima is inserting itself into the overland market with products suitable for the entire Toyota 4x4 truck line. Yakima debuted their new HD Truck Racks and a new roof rack entitled LockNLoad Platform. These systems are compatible with an array of existing and Yakima products designed for transporting outdoor gear. Fun fact: Yakima designed the HD Truck Racks to integrate with the Retrax XR tonneau cover.
The ultimate camper top should be rich with features and functionality. RLD Design offers that exact solution. Side storage with external hatch can hold custom-cut foam to keep the kitchenware organized and secured. Just beneath the roof is a mechanism for storing a table. A fold-out tray is also an option.[
Seibon is building carbon fiber products for Toyota trucks, including hoods and fender flares. Seibon Carbon displayed a built 3rd generation Tacoma featuring their carbon fiber hood and carbon fiber fender flaring. The hood is 40% lighter than the OEM hood, and the fender flaring extends out further for better protection from wide stance tires. The carbon fiber hood for the 5th generation 4Runner includes a hood scoop.
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