Friday, April 28, 2006

2007 Tahoe!

Chevy recently rolled out the 2007 Tahoe and thanks to the good folks at Wilsonville Chevrolet, we got a chance to test drive one. We could go on all day about what a great vehicle this is, but a picture is worth 1,000 words. So... here's a picture:


You'll be happy to know the 2007 Tahoe is fully compatible with StowAway2 Cargo Carriers. Featured in this picture is, of course, the MAX Swingaway.

We're not the only ones that love the new Tahoe. Check out the following reviews:

Sportruck.com

ForbesAutos.com

Autoweb.com

Monday, April 17, 2006

Hot off the Press

More vault cleaning coming at you! Today's haul includes almost a year's worth of StowAway2 press clippings, which can be viewed in their entirety in the StowAway2 Press Room.

Highlights include mentions in Highways Magazine, the official magazine of the Good Sam Club, RV Pro Magazine and Law & Order Magazine.

As promised, click the image below to sneak a peak at our redesigned StowAway2 homepage.

Friday, April 14, 2006

A Decade of Innovations

We've been hard at work this week redesigning StowAway2.com, which means a lot of time spent digging through the crates. Lo and behold, look what we found: a concept drawing of our original product prototype, the "StowAway One."


Despite its side opening system, no locking mechanism and a slightly strange hexagonal shape, the "StowAway One" was a revolutionary step forward for hitch-mounted cargo carriers. This designs dates back at least 9 years.

The animation below shows a side-by-side comparison of the "StowAway One" and our current StowAway2 MAX Swingaway. What a difference!


Check back early next week for a sneak peak at our website redesign.

Wednesday, April 12, 2006

RVing Season Is Underway!

A field report came in this morning from Bob DuBree, an RV expert who regularly gives lectures regarding RV care. Bob spent last week at the Great North American Rally in Daytona, Florida, and was gracious enough to spread the good word about our StowAway2 carriers.


You can see his RV now proudly sports the white Swingaway model.

Bob and his wife BarbaraAnne have plans to cover their carrier with mural paintings. Pictures will be posted here as soon as possible!

On a (somewhat) related note, Robin Williams is starring in a major motion picture devoted to this great pastime. RV, the movie, will be in theatres April 28.

Friday, April 07, 2006

Duck Hunt

Everyone from soccer moms to K-9 cops use StowAway2 Cargo Carriers these days, but it was a team of duck hunters that drew up the initial design for our product line almost a decade ago. Ever since, hunters have been particularly avid advocates of the convenience and versatility of our products.

Recently, hunting and outdoors expert Scott Linden featured our carriers on the The Outdoor Channel. Scott's show, “What the Dogs Taught Me”, is "devoted to our four-footed hunting companions, showcasing great dogs doing spectacular work in incredible places." Scott and his hunting dogs take their StowAway2 to "the most beautiful hunting locations in the country, seeking everything from the king of game birds, ringneck pheasant, to more obscure quarry such as Hungarian partridge and sharptailed grouse."

Scott tools around in his Ultimate SUV, a tricked-out 4 Wheel Drive van he's modified by adding a kitchen, an awning, 36" tires, and, of course, a StowAway2. In a recent email, Scott wrote simply: "We LOVE our Stowaway!"

Check out Scott's website: cast-blast.com