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How a Power Inverter Can Simplify Your Life

If you spend much time on the road, you may know the frustration of getting stuck away from home with a drained laptop and no way to charge it. For Minnesota residents who spend a good deal of time commuting, this can be more than a minor annoyance. That’s where power inverters come in handy.

What on Earth is a Power Liftgate?

A power liftgate? What on Earth is that? It sounds like a workout machine you’d use in the gym, or some kind of extreme or dangerous sport. It is, shockingly, a post-market upgrade for your SUV, CUV or van, and while there’s nothing extreme or dangerous about using it, the benefits for pretty much every driver on the road are pretty extreme.

The Practical Side to Upgrading Your Wheels

When most people think of wheel upgrades, they think of new rims—that is, those silver bits on the inside of the tire that rotate as your car moves. It’s generally seen as just an aesthetic upgrade. While there’s nothing wrong with wanting to improve the look of your car (in fact, it’s a great way to bring more satisfaction to the driving experience), upgrading your wheels can be great from the economical side of things too, just as much as more “practical” , such as tonneau covers or remote start technologies.

Who Can Benefit from a Tonneau Cover?

If you’ve been thinking about upgrading your truck for some time now, in your research you may have stumbled across numerous ads for tonneau covers. You might have quickly clicked past them. After all, wouldn’t you want something that serves a functional purpose, like a car audio amplifier, new wheels, or a new subwoofer? Who needs to spend money on a silly flap whose only purpose is to cover your pickup bed?

How to Use a Backup Camera

Backup cameras are beginning to make appearances on many high-end and newer vehicles. However, if you’ve never used this sort of technology, you may wonder: What on earth is the point? Don’t cars have rearview and side mirrors for a reason? Moreover, you might fret that drivers will get so used to relying on their backup cameras that they forget to actually look around, or that they’ll become unable to drive without one.

Who Should Invest in a Car Alarm?

If you only think of car alarms as those annoying things that only trip when some poor, unsuspecting shopper wanders a little too close to your car, you’re missing out. Car alarms are a valuable, nay, indispensable security tool for city dwellers and suburban citizens alike. They stop potential thieves in their tracks, keeping your valuable vehicle and its contents safe and sound.

When to Invest in a Step Bar

For some, their step bar is a necessity; for others, it’s a well-loved convenience. If you’re reading this blog post, you might be wondering which category you fall into. Should you invest in a step bar? How big of a difference does one little step actually make?

How a New Subwoofer Improves your Car Audio Experience

Have you ever heard a live orchestra? If you have, you know all too well the fullness and richness that comes from a well-balanced ensemble. If classical isn’t your speed, perhaps you’ve been to a rap or rock concert and felt the bass shake you right down to your bones. Or maybe you’ve visited a movie theater and been shaken by the thrum of an on-screen explosion.

Can I Convert My Manual Windows to Power Windows?

The short answer is: yes, you can. However, there are some things you should know before converting the manual windows in your car to power windows. Adding power window systems to a vehicle includes wiring the car, adding power devices, retrofitting the door, and adding switches. Everything has to line up with your car’s make and model.

Tonneau Covers May Be Your Best Truck Investment Yet

Tonneau covers are the perfect complement to pickup trucks, thanks to their added security and style. We can help you choose what kind of truck bed cover best suits your needs. Mobile Installation provides a wide range of covers for different truck bed sizes and shapes. We invite you to visit our Minneapolis location to find out more about Tonneau products. If you have any questions, you can also contact us here on our website.