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Early
autumn 2001 in Topeka, KS. I’m standing in the driveway. The first day of high
school carpool. My best friend Dale lives a few miles down the road, his sister’s
friend Cecilia is going to drive us and his sister Stephanie to and from school
each day. My house, Dale/Stephanie’s house, and Topeka High were all on the
same road. The Midwest, right? Cecilia always opts to double back down 10^th
to take I-70 instead of 10^th all the way to school.  “Less traffic, no lights, I can drive a lot
faster,” she explains. Looking back, I think the difference was minuscule, it
was a 15-minute drive total...

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...

Our October product of the month is the RVS-718-3SC G-Series Rear View Replacement Mirror Monitor With Three 3.5" Displays.

With three displays, this replacement mirror monitor allows connection of multiple cameras to provide a complete view of the front and rear of your vehicle. The versatile monitor includes both a universal and Dodge mount.

Product Of The Month

The International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition (ICUEE) starts on Oct 1st! The ICUEE is the premiere trade show for utility professionals and construction contractors. Rear View Safety is displaying at Safe Fleet's booth. Come say hello at booth #3806 from Oct 1st - Oct 3rd.

Rear View Safety will showcase a variety of vehicle safety solutions, including the TRONG™ - The Total Fleet Safety Solution.

The Trong™ is a compact mobile DVR that’s easily installed to the vehicle’s windshield.  The advanced system features two 1080P full HD, wide viewing angle cameras that simultaneously...

Our flagship backup camera system includes a crisp 7” LED color monitor with optional distance grid lines, normal/mirror image capability, and a built-in speaker.

Join Horace, Rear View Safety's Director of Marketing, as he unboxes the the RVS-770613-NM-01, the standard configuration.

The RVS-770613-NM also includes a Sharp® CCD backup camera with 18 infra-reds allowing for 50 feet of night vision, an ultra-wide 130° viewing angle, and a built-in mic. This extremely tough backup camera is completely waterproof with an IP69K rating, and comes with a 20G...

You can buy just about anything online in this modern era. While purchasing food, furniture, and even pet snacks online is commonplace, buying a car with a smartphone while binge-watching Netflix still isn't the norm.

Companies such as Carvana sell cars completely online. Buyers research the car through their app and never have to leave the couch. Once purchased, the car can be delivered, or "bought" through a larger than life vending machine.

While this is good marketing, people are just not into it. According to a study of 2,000...

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...

New York City's first autonomous shuttle service opened this week.
For this young man, it was quite a momentous occasion.

I've been reading about autonomous vehicles for years. There's been testing in many places around the country including California, Arizona, and Boston, but nothing in New York. I wanted to experience this for myself. In fact, I've been chomping at the bit to give it a try. Was I was going to wake up at 5 AM and give it a shot before work? Absolutely.

I live in New Jersey, so it took me nearly two hours to arrive at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Is it ironic I took a 2 hour trip that...

Our August product of the month is the RVS-718-FL G-Series Rear View Frameless Mirror Monitor.

An innovative twist on our landmark RVS-718 replacement mirror monitor, the RVS-718-FL features a frameless display, allowing for a wider view and cleaner install.

Its 4.3" touch screen monitor is placed to the left of the mirror while the entire surface is reflective and acts as a mirror. For an absolute perfect backing up experience, this monitor comes with adjustable grid lines, allowing you to adjust the grid lines to be completely accurate regardless where you mount the camera.

Our newest webinar premieres in about a week! Join Horace, Director of Marketing, on July 31st on 3:00pm as he leads a discussion on our new MobileMule™ Mobile DVR Series. Reserve your seat here.

Packed with features, including 4G/WiFi capability, most MobileMule™ models record onto an included hard disk drive (sold separately) expandable to 2TB. This hard drive is mirrored by SD backup.  GPS tracking, live video remote viewing, secure footage, and HD recording make the MobileMule™ DVR Series the perfect fleet management solution.

Webinar Series

We’ve gotten great feedback from our...

Scott T. Urban, Safety Manager of Performance Food Service came to Rear View Safety with a problem. He had a high frequency of backing incidents and needed a vehicle safety solution. Click here to see how we helped.

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...

Fleet Management doesn't need to be complicated. Or clunky.
Introducing the TRONG™
- The Total Fleet Safety Solution.

The Trong™ is a compact mobile DVR that’s easily installed
to the vehicle’s windshield.  The
advanced system features two 1080P full HD, wide viewing angle cameras that simultaneously
record the operator as well as the road ahead. Built-in GPS records vehicle
location and driving route, while the footage records securely onto 2 Micro SD
cards with a total storage capacity of 512GB. The system features a USB input allowing
the connection of an external hard drive up to 2TB.

“We...

Our June Product of the month is the 1080P HD 360° Camera System with Built-In Recording. The RVS-77555 features four full HD (1920 x 1080) ultra-wide fish-eye waterproof cameras, providing four unique views that seamlessly merge together to create a complete 3D image of the vehicle and its surroundings. This 360° view assists with parking, eliminates blind spots, and helps navigate narrow roads.

The RVS-77555 is equipped with a HD 1080P HDMI video output allowing integration with the new Rear View Safety 7” or 10” Full HD monitor. The built-in mobile DVR records all connected cameras making it...

The National Safety Council has estimated there will be 380 lost lives and 43,300 injuries on the nationals highways and byways in 2019. Here are some tips for commercial drivers on the job over the Memorial Holiday.

Driving Tips

• High Risk Time/Congestion: The greatest risk for accidents is Friday afternoon on Memorial Day weekend, when most people are leaving work and getting ready to enjoy the weekend. If you have to drive, anticipate the congestion.
• Don't Drive Drowsy: Avoid drowsy driving by getting plenty of rest before driving. Remember, rising temperatures can make you extra drowsy. Our...

Denine O' Connor, the mother of American Idol 3rd place winner Madison VanDenburg has a fear of flying. But for family, we do whatever it takes. When her daughter got into the top 6 on American Idol, Denine made the cross-country trip from New York to Los Angeles in her Forester, with a little help from Rear View Safety.

On the back of her trailer, Denine has a sign reading "American Idol Bound: Madison VanDenburg" and a RVS-921 Clearance Light Backup Camera.

The backup camera provided her with a 150° viewing angle of the road and hitch during her 2,829 mile journey across the US.

The RVS-921...

Rear View Safety and Safe Fleet are
very excited to announce that Allan McGuire has joined the Rear View
Safety team as a Product Development Engineer. Allan comes to Rear View Safety
with extensive experience in management and technology on an international
level, as well as a strong background in High Power Shortwave and AM&FM Radio
Frequency engineering management.

Allan started working out of the Elkhart,
Indiana Rear View Safety office, in the heart of the RV industry, in late April.
In addition to working with our RV customers to develop applications to meet
all needs, McGuire will provide...

U.S Representatives Julia Brownley (D-Calif.) and Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) recently introduced the Stop For School Buses Act. The bill directs the U.S Department of Transportation to conduct a review of existing laws and programs for all 50 states, recommend best practices, review driver education materials, and create a nationwide public safety campaign.

Stop For School Buses Act

Under the bill, the U.S. DOT would:

• Review existing public safety measures and programs to prevent illegal passing of school buses.
•  Compile illegal passing laws in all states, including levels of enforcement and...

Town and Country Event Rentals
7725 Airport Business Park Way
Van Nuys, CA 91406
 (818) 908-4211
Over 600 employees 

Our fleet customers have their own unique histories and service to our communities. We sat down with Karina Delgado, Safety and D.O.T. Supervisor of Town and Country Event Rentals to talk about movie premieres, unpredictable work hours, an extra set of eyes, and the RVS difference.

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

RVS: Tell me a bit about Town and Country.

Karina Delgado: We're an event rental company- All types of items, from linen and tenting...