Saddle Tramp Introduces New Accent Lights for Harley-Davidson and Universal LED Lighting Accessories

Posted on February 22, 2021 by 12VoltNews in Industry and tagged Saddle Tramp.

HOLLY HILL, FL (02.23.2021) – Saddle Tramp by Metra Electronics is now shipping six different easy-to-install LED lighting products designed for motorcycles. The front fork and saddlebag LED accent lights are designed specifically for 2014-up* Harley-Davidson Touring models (FLH and FLT). The new turn signal lights, a three-way switchback LED projector light, and flexible LED lighting strips will fit almost any motorcycle and are in stock now, adding to the extensive line of aftermarket motorcycle accessories from Saddle Tramp.

Front Fork LED Accent Lights for Harley-Davidson

New Saddle Tramp front fork accent lights look like they are part of the original design for 2014-up* Harley-Davidson Touring motorcycles. The BC-BFKC adds a red two-stage LED light to the front wheel that illuminates for the running and turn signal light. It is painted with a matching vivid black color and covers the factory axle nuts, creating a smooth look to blend seamlessly with the motorcycle’s contour. Stainless mounting hardware is included and wires are covered in protective cloth tape for added protection.

Saddlebag LED Accent Lights for Harley-Davidson

The BC-SBMKL is pair of white LED accent lights for the bottom side saddlebag on 2014-up* Harley-Davidson Touring motorcycles with hard saddlebags. The light strip is painted with the same signature vivid black color and has a smoked lens. The LED light strip mounts with 3M double-sided tape for easy installation.

Sequential LED Turn Signal Lights

Saddle Tramp has two new universal LED turn signal lights, the 3-inch BC-STS3 and the 3.5-inch BC-STS1. Each part is sold as a set of two turn signals that features 12 amber LEDs per light with an energy-efficient current consumption. The BC-STS3 is mounted with adhesive and the BC-STS1 mounts by drilling a hole in the fairing using the nut and bolt to mount securely to the motorcycle.

Low Beam, Spot, and Fog LED Switchback Projector Light

The BC-LBFL is a 30-watt LED projector light that can switch between three lighting modes; low beam, fog light, and strobe light, for a versatile auxiliary lighting solution. The universal clamp mount design makes it easy to install onto almost any motorcycle and it has 1,200 raw lumens.

Flexible Rubber Stop, Turn, and Running LED Light

The BC-LPBST is a 7.7-inch flexible rubber LED strip that has 16 amber LEDs, (8 per side), and 33 red LEDs for stop, turn, and running light functions. This light provides an affordable and easy way to quickly add additional visibility for riders on any motorcycle. It has hardwired connections and is rated IP67.

All of these solutions are in stock and shipping now from Metra’s Saddle Tramp brand. *See MetraOnline.com for up-to-date, vehicle specific information and more details.

Ground Zero Releases New Uranium Car Audio Line

Posted on February 22, 2021 by 12VoltNews in Industry and tagged Ground Zero, HKI USA.

DANIA BEACH, FL (02.23.2021) – HKI USA, the US importer for Ground Zero car audio products, is proud to be able to say that the new Uranium line of component speakers is here.

Starting with the GZUK 165SQ midbass, this all new 6.5” driver has an underhung neo motor with a 2” coil paired with a damped aluminum cone allowing this driver to dig deep and maintain a smooth response through its frequency range.

The new GZUM 80SQ midrange fits in line as a small version of the 6.5” midbass, with its matching motor and cone, making for a well rounded midrange, while it’s 3.15” diameter and small motor structure helps it fit in various applications.

The all new GZUT 28SQ tweeter has a tuned open back neo motor that gives us a distortion free response down to its crossover frequency blending perfectly with the GZUK midbass driver in a 2-way application, while the coated silk dome maintains detail and excitement when rounding out a 3-way setup.

Jacob Brown is pictured with a set of the exciting new Uranium 2-Way Components.

“We have been looking forward to this collection of drivers for quite some time. These are some of the most exciting components I’ve experienced in quite some time,” stated Jacob Brown of HKI USA.

This series is available A La Carte to our network of direct retailers. While passive crossover networks, tailored to work with these drivers, will be available shortly, we are also excited to be announcing another option to the mix and more information on that will be coming shortly.

For more information about Ground Zero or to apply to become an authorized dealer, visit hki-usa.com or email info@hki-usa.com

The Wholesale House Distributes 2020 Profit Sharing

Posted on February 21, 2021 by 12VoltNews in Industry.

HICKSVILLE, OH (02.22.2021) – The Wholesale House Inc, (TWH) recently closed the books on a record setting 2020 and are excited to issue a multi-million dollar payout to the staff this month. This marks the 5th consecutive year of distributing a percentage of their net profit to employees.

Owners Steve and Mary Height stated, “We made changes in key management positions a few years ago and the business has gone to the next level with record setting years. We are proud to be able to share our continued success with our dedicated team members who work tirelessly to make TWH a leader in the industry. Our staff is committed to providing a variety of 12Volt electronics and consumer products, with unmatched service to our thousands of dealers nationwide.”

President Mark Yoder stated, “This past year presented many unique challenges and our crew stepped up in a big way. We are thrilled to be able to reward that tremendous effort. We are grateful for our loyal team members, who along with our business partners, have pushed us to a record year.”

The profit sharing program was established in 2016 by the Heights and in 5 years has distributed over 5.7 million dollars to TWH employees. “An exciting component has been added this year in addition to the very large cash payouts. TWH is making considerable contributions to all employees’ 401K accounts,” stated VP/CFO Bob Weatherhead. “This benefit combination rewards the team members right now, as well as with their future financial needs.”

The Wholesale House is a distributor of 12Volt electronics and consumer products headquartered in Hicksville, Ohio, with a distribution warehouse in Jacksonville, Florida.

Visit twhouse.com for more.

Brandmotion Unveils SummitView UTV Rear Vision System

Posted on February 21, 2021 by 12VoltNews in Industry and tagged Brandmotion.

SOUTHFIELD, MI (02.22.2021) – Brandmotion has released the latest in its popular SummitView series of off-road camera systems. The SUTV-2010 and SUTV-2020 products come with a high-definition 1080p resolution monitor and camera system for clear, crisp video — making it easier to navigate with confidence.

Tear up the trails safely with the SummitView UTV Rear Vision System. This must-have offroading backup system easily mounts to the rear of any off-road vehicle.

Visit brandmotion.com for more.

America’s Oldest KENWOOD Dealer Celebrates 50 Years in Business

Posted on February 18, 2021 by 12VoltNews in Industry and tagged DOW Electronics, PowerBass.

LONG BEACH, CA (02.19.2021) – KENWOOD is pleased to announce that its oldest dealer in America is turning 50! Duke’s Car Stereo proudly represents KENWOOD as its top selling brand, along with many other excellent 12-volt brands, with locations throughout the mid-Michigan area, covering Flint, Saginaw, and Bay City.

Originally named Duke’s Tape Shack in 1970 by its founder Duke Evans, the company has grown from a 2-bay gas station selling 8-track tapes to a 4-store operation. During the last 50 years Duke’s has become a reputable name throughout the mobile electronics industry, winning many awards along the way.

Over the years, Duke’s has gone through changes in staff and management. Now in its 50^th year of service, Evan’s vision continues with a new generation of leadership. Mark Cormier, the current owner/operator, was hired by Evans personally in 1977. Cormier recalls Evan’s leadership and guidance in overcoming challenges and adapting to grow the business while catering to their local markets. Along with former partners Jim Crary and Dave Barclay, both of whom are enjoying their retirements, Duke’s has grown into the successful business it is today.

Currently selling a full line of KENWOOD and KENWOOD eXcelon products, Duke’s specializes in the mobile electronics business providing installations ranging from basic speaker replacement to high-end systems in automobiles, boats, motorcycles and ATVs, etc. Along with car audio, Duke’s carries complete lines of remote starters, driver safety systems, window tint, and a wide variety of other 12-volt products.

Cormier attributes their long-term success to their employees, some who have been with the company for over 40 years! They have teamed up to build the KENWOOD name in the Mid-Michigan area while selling every model KENWOOD has ever produced. Navigating the Covid-19 pandemic, Duke’s has again proven to adjust and adapt in order to continue providing their customers with high levels of service.

As their previous independent KENWOOD Sales Representative, Tim Hill (current Midwest Sales Manager for KENWOOD) stated, “The biggest thing that Duke’s has done over the years is to offer great value and exceptional customer service. Everyone leaves happy.”

Visit www.dukescarstereo.com and www.kenwood.com/usa for more.

DOW Electronics Receives PowerBass 2020 Outstanding Sales Achievement Award

Posted on February 18, 2021 by 12VoltNews in Industry and tagged DOW Electronics.

CARROLLTON, TX (02.19.2021) – “DOW Electronics is proud and thankful for the recognition from PowerBass as we continue to push forward and grow with the brand. Special Thanks to Jeff Falk for all his team’s support and for bringing the award over. Supplying a fantastic BBQ feast for our sales, marketing and warehouse folks to enjoy was much appreciated,” Jay Johnson, DOW Electronics Director of Marketing, related.

Left to right: John Yodzis, President & CEO; Mike Hurwitz, Strategic Sales Manager- 12V; Dave Elkin, SVP, Sales & Product Management; Drew Fischer, Director of Sales along Jeff Falk, PowerBass National Sales Manager.

Erik Harbour, PowerBass VP Product Development and Global Marketing, commented, “PowerBass awarded DOW Electronics with a 2020 Outstanding Sales Achievement Award in recognition of continual sales growth and achieving their goals even in these distressing times. PowerBass is proud to see what DOW Electronics has accomplished and looks forward to a great 2021 as Jeff Falk works closely with the DOW Team.”

Visit www.dowelectronics.com and powerbassusa.com for more.

Race Sport Lighting Launches New DemonEye Version 2 RGB Headlights

Posted on February 18, 2021 by 12VoltNews in Industry and tagged Race Sport Lighting.

RINGWOOD, IL (02.19.2021) – Race Sport Lighting has launched their new DemonEYE V2 RGB Multi-functional headlights. This new kit can be used not only for headlight or fog light performance upgrades, but also feature an additional RGB diode to light up your lens color for show use as well. Race Sport Lighting owns the trademark on the DemonEYE name and is officially licensed to produce and sell this RGB technology to the marketplace.

This Version 2 DemonEYE LED kit is yet another product from Race Sport ushering in the latest and greatest vehicle technology in headlight and fog light upgrades. The advantages over the first version include a smaller, more compact design for versatile fitment, upgraded diode technology for brighter LUX output, upgraded Bluetooth app-controlled software and a much more durable and long-lasting diode technology.

“This second version DemonEYE RGB LED kit is going to be a hit in 2021. Many resellers loved the Version 1 when we released it about five years ago, and we did well in the marketplace with it as customers began to integrate it with other RGB products on their vehicles. The V2 takes all of our newer premium LED technologies and allows us to bring this once popular LED kit back to life.” – Steve Jergensen, President of Race Sport Lighting

“From an installer’s perspective, this V2 DemonEYE LED kit is much more advanced than the old version. Its small and shallow design allow it to fit almost all vehicles on the road, and it is much brighter than the first version. Since we designed it using our patent diodes, diode array, and circuit board design, it is going to be much more durable and long lasting.” – Mac Gracia, Installation & Tech Support, Race Sport Lighting

New DemonEYE V2 RGB Multi-functional headlights are in stock and shipping in most bases now out of their warehouse. All distributors and dealers are encouraged to get this new technology in stock and experience what the excitement is about.

Visit www.racesportinc.com for more.

Real Audio Remote Starter Options Featured on Local Television News

Posted on February 17, 2021 by 12VoltNews in Industry.

ERIE, PA (02.18.2021) – For the last couple of weeks it has been bitterly cold in Erie, PA. On Tuesday afternoon, February 16th, WICU-TV contacted Kyle Kaulis at Real Audio to do a news article about remote starters. The local NBC affiliate wanted to come right over.

This closeup of one of the in-store displays shows how easily features can be explained to customers. The Real Audio team designed and had the displays printed locally.

“I immediately told them to come right over. When the reporter, Haley Potter, and camera operator showed up we immediately answered their questions, set up and taped a session where I provided some remote starter background information. Also, I covered basic good, better, best product feature information. On a wall in the showroom we created 3 large transmitter displays that are perfect to show customers the feature sets. We actually made the large display graphics on cardboard that we designed and had printed. In less than a hour they wrapped up the visit.”

Real Audio owner Kyle Kaulis is pictured by the remote starter display in this screenshot from the news station WICU-TV, NBC affiliate in Erie PA.

The segment aired on the station during the late news Tuesday night and again Wednesday morning.

“Our remote starter business has been very strong with the cold winter weather. In addition we are doing a lot of seat heater business. Early on we committed to the seat heater business and learned how to remove the seats and take off upholstery to place the seat heater elements and prep the wiring. Then it’s reversing the process and writing up the ticket for the customer that will be warm and happy. VOXX products have been the go-to products,” Kaulis added.

Real Audio branding extends to the outside of the store too.

“Erie PA has a reported population of 95,000 plus. With the surrounding area the total population is certainly 300,000 plus. Having our brand, products and services in front of that large audience is amazing,” Kaulis concluded.

Visit kylesrealaudio.com for more.

SSV Works Adds JVC’s MR1 Receiver to Polaris Ranger XP1000 Kits

Posted on February 17, 2021 by 12VoltNews in Industry and tagged JVC, SSV Works.

OXNARD, CA (02.18.2021) – SSV Works is making available JVC’s acclaimed MR1 digital media receiver in SSV Works’ 2-, 3-, and 5-speaker kits for Polaris Ranger XP1000 (model years 2018+). With included free back-up camera, if you already have a SSV Works Ranger system and want to upgrade, the dash kits (p/n RG4-R1) are also now available with an MSRP of $479.99.

“Last year, we announced a collaboration with JVC in which SSV Works is now the exclusive Powersports distributor for the KD-MR1BTS marine / powersports digital media receiver, and that success has led us to adding this incredible receiver to our XP1000 kits,” said Trevor Kaplan, SSV Works CEO. “Our customers asked for an easy plug-and-play upgrade, we listened, and now they have it!”

If you are currently running SSV Works’ MRB3 Bluetooth Media Receiver and are looking to upgrade, the new RG4-R1 kit is exactly what you need. Like most of SSV Works’ kits, RG4-R1 is a plug-&-play install, making it as simple as unplugging the current MRB3 unit, installing the new dash piece, and plugging in the new JVC unit. With the included harnessing, this Bluetooth Media Receiver plugs right into the current SSV system.

The KD-MR1BTS digital media receiver features Bluetooth, USB, a 2.7-inch color display, global tuner with weather band, 7-Band EQ, rear view camera capability, and is SiriusXM-Ready.

The KD-MR1BTS’ waterproof housing withstands jets of water from any direction thanks to IPX6 waterproof compliance. As a result, the receiver can be safely used not only in cars, but also in other types of motor vehicles including marine and motorsports use. A conformal coating safeguards electronic circuits from harsh environments that may contain moisture or chemical contaminants, providing a barrier to airborne contaminants from the operating environment, such as salt-spray, thus preventing corrosion.

“JVC is a legacy in the mobile audio radio market, and we could not be more excited to partner with such a brand and provide our Ranger XP1000 customers with the best powersports radio and overall audio solution kits in the market,” Kaplan concluded.

For more information, visit www.SSVWorks.com, call 818-991-1SSV (1778), or email sales@SSVworks.com.

NAVAtlas and Sanford Sound Score on the 12volt Spin-To-Win 113

Posted on February 16, 2021 by 12VoltNews in Industry.

SHREVEPORT, LA (02.17.2021) – The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel was created to have some fun across the 12volt industry. Fun for vendors with spaces and visibility on the wheel along with the weekly winners. Fun too for the 12volt News.

Spin 113 on Friday January 29h was especially fun. The Wheel landed on the NAVAtlas space. Sanford Sound in Sanford ME was the winner and Jack Bogard was very happy to hear the news that day.

A smiling Jack Bogard with the NAVAtlas Handheld prize Sanford Sound won on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel. Bogard is seated on a Polaris RZR demo in his amazing new Sanford ME location

A quick call to Patrick Brooks at NAVAtlas got the ball rolling that day. Patrick Brooks snapped an image of the NAVAtlas Handhelds in the company’s Brea, CA warehouse that were headed to Sanford Sound.

On Tuesday, February 16th, Jack Bogard received the NAVAtlas Handhelds. Bogard sent an image while seated in the company’s Polaris RZR on the showroom floor. The 12volt Spin-To-Win NAVAtlas prize had made the 3000 mile trip from Brea, CA to Sanford ME in spite of all the weather problems.

Patrick Brooks pictured in the NAVAtlas Brea, CA warehouse set to send the prize to Sanford Sound.

Bogard related “Got my NAVAtlas Handheld package and these things work great. I will get with Patrick Brooks to see about adding this product to our inventory.” Bogard has seen a recent increase in the sales of Powersports related products at his store.

Brooks, NAVAtlas National Sales Manager, offered “This Handheld product is going to be a big seller in the Powersports community. The Dual band radio is simple to program and also works with helmet headsets and push to talk kits. Riding Buds will be able to communicate on the trail.”