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GEAR GUIDE 58 | Overdrive | May 2017 Stay connected over the holidays with the longest talk-time on the road. t h e E L I T E S E R I E S overdrive.bluetigerusa.com | 866.582.9957 Untitled-43 1 10/24/16 9:13 AM 58 | Overdrive | May 2017 Dashboard solar-charging system Purkeys' Solar Dash Charging System is designed to help counteract parasitic loads and avoid jump starts by keeping batteries at a good state of charge when the vehicle is inac- tive. The portable system comes with a 20-watt solar panel, a conversion controller and an adapter that plugs directly into a 12-volt power port. Purkeys, purkeys.net, 800-219-1269 Decking system Ancra's Vers-A-Deck captive decking system is designed for added versatility and features the low-profi le Vers-A-Deck Beam that has a working load limit rating of 3,000 pounds, allowing a cargo weight rating of 750 pounds per beam with a traditional four-beam decking layout. When not in use, the low-profi le beams can be stored near the ceiling to provide added forklift clearance. In case of forklift impact, the beam's high-strength design helps pre- vent it from being jammed in the track. Ancra International, ancra.com, 800-233-5123 Heavy-duty alternator Prestolite Electric's Leece-Neville IdlePro alternator series includes a 24-volt 120- and 180-amp-output dual internal fan design suited for Cat, Cummins and Volvo engines. The corrosion-resistant alternator has a heavy-duty housing suited for high-heat high-performance applica- tions and is engineered to help extend service life, increase vehicle uptime and improve performance by enhancing the electrical system to deliver optimal output at low engine speeds. Other features include heavy-duty bearings for high belt loads and intelligent multifunction regulators with load share capability for multiple alternator use. Prestolite Electric, prestolite.com, 800-354-0560 Prestolite Electric's Leece-Neville IdlePro alternator series includes a 24-volt 120- and 180-amp-output dual internal fan design suited Dashboard solar-charging system

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