Interesting products I've come across at work.

[TSGB]

The first is called Idle Right. What happens is you turn off your rig, leaving your lights, winch, blower, whatever operating. When the unit detects a low voltage that is set depending on various parameters such as diesel/gas, number of engine cylinders, etc., it starts the vehicle. The truck will run until it reaches a high voltage such as 12.5- 13 volts, and then it turns off again until the battery runs low. If the vehicle is tampered with or the hood is opened, the system disables the vehicle.

http://www.havis.com/idleright.htm


The next item is called Secure Idle. You can activate the unit, remove your key from the ignition, and leave the vehicle running with no risk of theft. If the vehicle is tampered with, the unit turns off the vehicle.

http://secure-idle.com/


Here's one for diesel guys. This is called the Auto Eject. You plug your 120VAC shoreline in, for example a block heater. When the vehicle starts, the crank signal from the starter (or a manual switch, whatever you want) trips the spring in the unit, unplugging your shoreline, leaving you free to drive away without destroying your cord/household wiring.

http://www.kussmaul.com/091-55-20-120.html


We use Pop Locks relay boxes to control and power the module door and compartment locks, and interface with chassis locks. Here's their site:

http://www.poplocks.com/


Whelen cornering lamps and modules I'm afraid I can't find information for. They take a turn signal and use it to trigger a solid light that shines from your fender, illuminating the area to the side of your vehicle. Here is a picture from a truck I installed them on. The dual-light assemblies on the fender and above the rear wheel have a cornering lamp installed in the bottom.




Santa Cruz gun locks offer a number of automotive and residential fire arm mounts.

http://www.santacruzgunlocks.com/


Another product I'd like to talk about are Magnum Inverters. They take 12VDC and produce 115VAC in 1000W, 2000W, and 2800W models, and can take shoreline power and function as a battery charger. Avoid the 1000W, they fail extremely frequently, sometimes before they leave our shop. These can be ordered with a number of automatic-on functions: controlled manually, via ignition power, or another 12V positive condition.

http://www.magnumenergy.com/

 

[dhcomp]

That idle right product sounds sweet. Have the schematic to have my truck monitor battery levels, and start automatically (via remote start module) when voltage drops below a certain level.

Still need someone to made the circuit for me.

 

[Blue85]

My RV has cornering lamps up front. Having them makes you wish all vehicles were equipped that way. I bet you can get different makes/models from any RV supply place. They are pretty generic stand-alone modules that could be used on almost anything.

 

[dhcomp]

My RV has cornering lamps up front. Having them makes you wish all vehicles were equipped that way. I bet you can get different makes/models from any RV supply place. They are pretty generic stand-alone modules that could be used on almost anything.

Some lincolns had them.

Couldn't you just tap a relay into the turn signal wire BEFORE it hits the flasher module under the dash? One for right, one for left?

 

[Blue85]

I don't see why that wouldn't work. The modules have a time delay built into them, probably needed to turn the flashing signal into a solid one, but it gives you a couple more seconds of light after the turn signal cancels. That's the only difference I see in functionality. The module is also easier to retrofit since all of the light wiring is typically in the front corner anyway. It should get power from the headlights, so it only works when your lights are on, but I've never checked.

Of course the hardest part, which we haven't talked about yet, is that you actually have to install lights. Side marker, corner marker or other amber lights already in place aren't going to work. Maybe if you have a clear corner lens you could retrofit two bulbs in - amber and white. Otherwise, for a lot of vehicles you'll need to add a light fixture, which could get pretty ugly.

 

[80' 427]

I had a 90 chevy that was equipted with a remote start but as an option you could flip a switch and it would start and run to keep the coolant warm then shut back off. I always thought it would maybe nice if you were camping in the back so it would at least run the heater some.

 

[dhcomp]

I don't see why that wouldn't work. The modules have a time delay built into them, probably needed to turn the flashing signal into a solid one, but it gives you a couple more seconds of light after the turn signal cancels. That's the only difference I see in functionality. The module is also easier to retrofit since all of the light wiring is typically in the front corner anyway. It should get power from the headlights, so it only works when your lights are on, but I've never checked.

Of course the hardest part, which we haven't talked about yet, is that you actually have to install lights. Side marker, corner marker or other amber lights already in place aren't going to work. Maybe if you have a clear corner lens you could retrofit two bulbs in - amber and white. Otherwise, for a lot of vehicles you'll need to add a light fixture, which could get pretty ugly.

Guessing those specialty modeules are expensive. a timer delay module for car alarm type use is cheap. I have a 1 min timer for my headlights that i can turn on via remote.

 

[dhcomp]

I had a 90 chevy that was equipted with a remote start but as an option you could flip a switch and it would start and run to keep the coolant warm then shut back off. I always thought it would maybe nice if you were camping in the back so it would at least run the heater some.

My remote start dominates when i'm sleeping in teh truck, and it gets cold.

Roll over, punch remote start button on remote, truck starts and heater runs for 20 min.

 

[folkenheath]

My oldsmobile intrigue had the cornering lamps, so does my wifes 08 CTS I believe. That thing also has moving HID headlights that turn with the steering wheel, but you don't get near as much gain from that as you do from the cornering lamps I don't thing.

 

[dhcomp]

My oldsmobile intrigue had the cornering lamps, so does my wifes 08 CTS I believe. That thing also has moving HID headlights that turn with the steering wheel, but you don't get near as much gain from that as you do from the cornering lamps I don't thing.

Cornering lights are more for slow speed and 90˚ turns. Parking lots, in town turns, etc.

The headlighs that turn are more for high speed driving.

 

[CGT80]

The remote start alarm in my K5 will keep the inside of the truck at a minimum temperature. When it gets colder than the set temp, it will start itself.