“Do it Yourself” commonly known as DIY, is the method of building, modifying or repairing something without the help of experts or professionals. There are various motivations for the DIY approach to projects including financial benefits, lack of product availability or the need for customization. For someone skilled in a particular craft, such as automotive repair for example, garage-based tinkering can often save you money and be categorized as a hobby to some extent. However, fixing an engine is not like decorating your own gingerbread house – you will need specialized tools, extensive knowledge of the engine you intend to work on, and time - possibly a LOT of time.
Side step bars, also known as running boards, are a narrow step fitted under the side doors of a car or truck. They assist in entry, especially into higher vehicles such as trucks or SUVs, and can also used for aesthetics on vehicles that would not otherwise require such apparatus. The first running boards predate automobiles and were installed on horse drawn carriages as early as the 17th century.
In automotive terms, a power inverter can adapt your 12 volt DC vehicle power to 110 volt AC power. Most recreational and commercial trucking vehicles provide some AC power outlet options but users often find these lacking in quantity, and standard cars typically do not offer any AC capabilities. Power inverters are available in a variety of power output levels, sizes and feature sets based on your needs in commercial or standard vehicles.