Winegard Makes TV Converter
Winegard Company, which makes TV reception products for RVs, is offering a converter box that will enable analog television sets to continue to receive television signals when local broadcast stations switch entirely to a digital television format.

All TV stations in the U.S. will abandon analog broadcasts on February 17 of next year. This will require consumers who receive TV signals through over-the-air antennas to buy a digital TV or a converter box. The federal government is providing $40 coupons for converter boxes.

Winegard is selling two kinds of converter boxes, one for regular TVs and one with a tuner for high-definition TVs. The non-HD box costs less than $20 when purchased with the help of a $40 government coupon.

Winegard and Camping World have partnered to provide free TV evaluations at Camping World stores. The evaluation involves a technician walking through the RV to determine which, if any, products are needed for the transition to digital TV. The converter box can then be purchased for $19.99 or installed for $39.99.

For information, visit www.CampingWorld.com/Winegard2009 or call (888) 622-6264.

Dometic Expands Awning Line
Dometic Corporation is now offering its Horizon II Box Awning for smaller RVs. The awning spans eight feet, two inches by 16 feet, four inches, with a seven-foot projection.

The awning includes such features as automatic rain shed and pneumatic struts for superior wind resistance. It has die-cast structural components instead of plastic to enhance durability.

When the awning is retracted, fabric brushes clean the double-sided vinyl shadow pattern fabric.

Dometic is an international supplier of products for RVs, pleasure boats and hotels. For information, phone (574) 294-2511 or visit www.dometicusa.com.

Cleaner Designed for Gel Coats
Meguiar’s M91 Power-Cut Compound is designed to polish fiberglass gel coat surfaces on RVs and boats. The compound removes sanding scratches, heavy oxidation and other surface blemishes.

The product is designed to aggressively remove defects and then create a swirl-free high-gloss finish. To extend protection, a wax polish can be applied.

For boats, Meguiar’s has created the M9424 Ultimate Detailer, which is a spray and wipe product to remove dirt, grime and water spots while adding a gloss. It is designed to be used between wax applications and is suitable for use on gel coat, metal, lacquered woodwork and clear plastic.

For more information, visit http://MarineRV.meguiars.com or phone (800) 347-5700.