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.
Our April product of the month is the RVS-128 Advanced Blind Spot Sensor System. This innovative commercial system utilizes microwave technology and has a large 82ft detection range. The LED button mounts in A-pillar and lights up when object/vehicle is detected. The speaker sets off alert when object/vehicle is detected. While there will always be visual alerts, audio warnings will only trigger if the turn signals are on. The sensors are waterproof with an IP67 rating.
The RVS Difference
• Microwave Sensor Technology • Long Detection Range - Up to 82ft • Easy Sensor Installation - Surface Mounted...
Spring is here, and that means it's RV season! Our cornerstone backup camera system, the RVS-770613-NM has been named an editor's choice for best RV backup camera by US Auto Authority. The system was also awarded Best 2019 RV Backup Camera by Smart RVing.
RVS-770613-NM Backup Camera System
• 7" LED digital color display • 130° ultra wide viewing angle • 18 Infra-red lights - 50ft of night vision • Completely waterproof camera - IP69K • Built-in mic and speakers for audio
The rear camera system includes a crisp 7” LED color monitor with optional distance grid lines, normal/mirror image capability...
In an effort to cut down on bullying and drivers not stopping for school buses, the California Legislature has introduced two bills that would require school buses and child care car/vans to use video recording systems.
School Bus Laws
Assembly Bill 934 would require all school buses, youth buses, school pupil activity buses, and child care motor vehicles to have internal video systems. According to Asm. Mike Gipson, the bill's author, the new law will be an effective way to stop bullying and vandalism. The bill would also require an external video system on school buses that have a stop signal...
Our March product of the month is the RVS-091406 Wireless Backup Camera System with Cigarette Lighter Adapter. Our cornerstone consumer wireless system, the RVS-091406 has won multiple awards for #1 Rated Backup Camera System.
Wireless Backup Camera System
RVS-091406 Wireless Backup Camera System with Cigarette Lighter Adapter
The 2019 NTEA Work Truck Show is next week! The NTEA is an annual trade show where thousands of industry professionals come together to display their best work trucks and work truck equipment. Rear View Safety is displaying at Safe Fleet's booth. Come say hello at booth #921 from March 6-8. Click here for a free guest pass.
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...
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.
Our newest webinar premiers tomorrow!. Join Director of Marketing, James Grossbaum on August 8th at 2:00PM EST as he leads a discussion on recent company updates. Reserve your seat here.
The webinar will feature a handful of new safety solutions, including 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.
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
NET Contract (IFB 710-18-1025) states the following minimum requirements for video recording in NET vehicles, effective January 1st, 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...
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...
Every day distracted driving accidents in the United States kill over eight people and injure 1,000. This preventable epidemic must be stopped and we can stop it if we all work tougher. Driving requires your full attention. Driving requires your full attention. We can save lives by eliminating distractions to focus on the road.
5 Ways To Avoid Distracted Driving
Don't Do It - What's the best way to avoid distracted driving? Don't do it. You know if your heart of hearts that checking your phone or eating while driving is dangerous. Respect yourself and others on the road by not driving distracted...
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...
Logan Scherer, 9, was killed in a vehicle crash in 2016. The police arrested Gregory Andriotis for vehicular homicide; they said he was driving distracted.
In mid-December Representative Jackie Toledo announced HB 107. The bill gives officers the ability to pull over a driver for touching their phone regardless of the reason. It is an across the board hands-free ban.
According to The Governors Highway Safety Association, 16 states, D.C., Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands completely prohibit drivers from using hand-held cell phones while driving.
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,”
Electric scooters haven't made it to New York yet. While I was visiting friends in DC I rode a Lime, or maybe it was a Bird. It was a lot of fun, I zipped around for a few minutes, it was very easy to use and control. One issue was that I was unsure where to place it at the end of my ride. Eventually I put it next to a crowded bike rack, but I could see too many scooters getting out of hand. That said, I would use this everyday for my 2.1 mile commute. That may come sooner than later. Ford has purchased San Francisco-based scooter sharing company Spin.
We would like to take this time to thank the brave men and women who serve America. Your bravery, patriotism, and sacrifice for this country will never be forgotten. May you have a blessed Veterans Day.
Fall is my favorite season. Growing up in the midwest it was a welcome break from the heat, bugs, and cold that defined the other seasons. My birthday is in late October, I loved dressing up for halloween, and pumpkin pie is my favorite dessert. I'm getting married in Kansas just as the leaves are changing. also, gourds. Fall is my favorite season.
Kansas, the Sunflower State
Family Vacations
It makes sense that most family vacations are during the summer. Kids are out of school. I suggest taking a vacation during the fall, to see the bold colors of the season. Vox has an interactive map showing...
Dual lens record both everything outside the windshield as well as inside the car. This provides great video evidence in case of an accident for insurance reasons or to present to a court. The footage can be used to dispute traffic tickets and to protect against police brutality You won't miss a thing.
The front lens records in full HD and the rear lens records in HD. The dash camera has a large 2.4" LCD display and built-in...
I'm getting married in 4 days. Maybe i'll have kids at some point. Families get busy, who would you trust to drive your kids? While Uber itself won't let children travel alone or create an account, some families are breaking the rules. A few companies are vying to become the 'Uber for children,' offering shuttles for kids from one destination to another. no parents required.
Uber for Kids
HopSkipDrive, started by three moms in 2014, only hires drivers who not only pass comprehensive 15-point background checks, and also have at least five years of child-care experience and are willing to...
