Car accessories are bought for different purposes. Someone wants to complement the car interior with new and handy features, and someone sets himself the task to focus on specific details of the appearance of his car.
It is car accessories that can add individuality, uniqueness, and practicality to any car. These seemingly little things affect the appearance of the vehicle and create comfort in the cabin. Let’s consider some of them.
Backup Camera
An indispensable thing for novice drivers, as well as for experienced motorists, is a backup camera. This tool allows you to see what is happening behind your car because, for most drivers, it can be quite difficult.
There are different situations when what is happening on the road is quite challenging to see through the mirror, and no one wants to become a victim or cause an accident. Therefore, the best way to protect yourself and your car will be a rearview camera.
The rearview camera allows you to fully imagine the situation, which means you will forget about the problems and will always feel confident behind the wheel of your car. Modern alternatives, such as wireless backup cameras have a viewing angle of up to 180 degrees. Therefore, if you decide on such a purchase, you will not regret it. There are also rear view mirror cameras. A very convenient and useful accessory that will help you in case of any accidents. Modern models are supplied with a front and rear view cameras that have high resolution, which allows you to record super clear footage.
Car Winch
Today car winches are an indispensable attribute for all lovers of outdoor sports. During extreme competitions on the off-road, hunting, and even fishing, this tool can be the only savior in an unusual situation.
Types of car winches:
- Mechanical car winches. The main advantage of this type is the simplicity of the design and no need for electricity. Mechanical winches are not equipped with a motor, so it is attached to the power take shaft of the car. It has quite good indicators of traction and will work as long as the car engine is working. Among the disadvantages – not very convenient installation. Besides, you always have to get under the hood of a car. At the same time, if the motor of the car does not work, the mechanical winch will not work.
- Hydraulic car winches. The main advantage is the presence of a motor. Such machinery can be installed on any vehicle with a hydraulic pump of the required capacity. This is an excellent alternative for those car owners whose cars are not equipped with power take shaft. At the same time, the power of the hydraulic winch is several times higher than the power of the mechanical one. The body is completely sealed, so it is not afraid of water, dirt, or snow. Of the shortcomings – the power of the pump can be insufficient for the simultaneous operation of the winch and the vehicle. In this case, you have to install an additional pump for the car winch.
- Electric car winches. This is the most popular type among SUV owners. Of the advantages – small dimensions and good traction. The operation of the electric car winch does not depend on the operation of the motor. Therefore the equipment can pull out the stalled car. It is also worth noting the ease of installation and ease of operation. The electric winch is battery operated. It is recommended to give a low transient load to the winch.
Running Boards
Running boards (side steps) for the car are a useful and multifunctional element. They allow you to quickly and with minimal effort to change the appearance of the vehicle, making it more extraordinary and recognizable.
In addition to the decorative function, for example, running boards for Dodge Ram 1500 or Toyota Tacoma side steps perform several tasks. In particular, they act as a footboard for a more comfortable landing in the car or disembarkation of both the driver and passengers. This is especially convenient if children, older people, animals (for example, dogs) periodically drive in the car.
Running boards can be made in the form of a platform or a polished metal pipe. Therefore, so that the feet do not slip on their surface, the top of side steps usually have relief or a special rubberized coating that allows passengers to feel confident in wet and slippery weather.
The cost of running boards depends on many characteristics and, above all, on the material from which they are made.
The best and most expensive option is lightweight and durable aluminum. In wear resistance, durability, and external presentability, it is almost as good as stainless or painted steel.
There are also side steps of modern polymeric materials (ABS-plastic, fiberglass), which have increased strength, corrosion resistance, durability. Such variants of running boards look more like decorative overlays, although they do an excellent job with the protective function.
Cargo Carrier
Are you faced with the problem of transportation of bulky luggage? When traveling long distances, trips on vacation, or just when transporting a large number of goods, often only the trunk of the car is not enough, and all things in it clearly won’t fit.
Cargo carriers and baskets designed for installation on the roof or hitch of the car, also, in the first case, can be mounted directly on the roof, and on roof rails, etc. are made of steel, aluminum, plastic or combinations thereof. When choosing hitch mounted cargo carrier pay special attention to size, shape, and capacity.
In addition to the material of manufacture differ in volume, weight, and load capacity. But at the same time, the weight of the transported cargo may not exceed the value specified in the technical documentation for the vehicle.
Carriers for vans and trucks are characterized by large size and increased weight values. Often, the design of baskets includes side restraints for reliable placement and fastening of the transported cargo.
Advantages:
- strength;
- reliability;
- durability;
- long service life;
- functionality;
- transportation safety.
Car top carriers are not only a reliable way to transport cargo but also a decoration for the car. For those who love long-distance travel, cycling, skiing or fishing, and hunting, need to take care to buy a roof rack and cargo box.
Roof Tops
To choose the right top, you first need to answer the following questions: do you have a hardtop, and you want to change to a soft one? Or do you already have a soft top but want to change the look of your jeep? And all because choosing the right both soft and hard top for your car is not as easy as before.
Manufacturers today use all kinds of different materials and colors in their products. What’s more, if you currently have a soft top, you may want to consider replacing only the existing fabric and reusing the soft top frame if it’s in good shape.
Modern Jeep soft tops use a variety of fabric materials to attach to your equipment, which provides superior durability, an almost silent ride, and are perfect for those who usually use the car every day. Or a lighter, 23- or 24-ounce multi-layer fabric that is generally more economical and well-suited for those who don’t use the car as an everyday driver. If you want to change the look of your vehicle, a great option is a soft frameless top.
Tonneau Covers
Almost any pickup, even the most expensive, in the basic configuration comes with an open back. And it gives the owner some inconvenience because the cargo that will be transported in the back is protected neither from rain nor from prying eyes. The presence of the tonneau cover on the back of a pickup truck solves these problems.
Choosing a cover for the pickup, you should give preference to models from proven manufacturers. They are made of durable material that will not crack under the influence of the scorching sun in summer and frost in winter and will last for many years. Thus, it not only protect things in the back but also perfectly fit into the exterior design of the pickup, which is also important.
Before deciding on the model of the cover, you need to answer one important question for the choice to be correct: will something bulky and dimensional be transported in the back of a truck? If yes – perhaps you should pay attention to the models of covers that can withstand a considerable load on top. In this case, it will be possible to load even an ATV on it.
One of the main criteria when choosing such an accessory is its quality. The tonneau cover for Ram 1500 should be reliable. When buying, the first thing you need to pay attention to is the material from which the cover is made. The stronger the material, the higher the reliability and service life of the use of such an accessory. No less important criterion is the capacity. Design decisions and other criteria are selected individually for each car.
