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EverGreen Zooms into Motorized Market with Imperial Class B Motorhome
After successfully making a name in the towable RV segment, EverGreen Recreational Vehicles is taking on the Class B Motorhome market. The new Imperial is a unique concept with the look and automotive luxury of an executive limousine. EverGreen’s entrance into the motorized segment has been well received and continues to grow.EverGreen’s innovative approach to the class B resulted in a motorhome 10-inches wider than average class B vans, but still fits in a standard parking spot. This gives the Imperial more versatility to transition effortlessly from tailgate parties to touring to overnight stays. Choose from two unique Imperial models, each with a walk-through center aisle layout.Both the 245WS and 245TS have a fully equipped galley kitchen with Corian® countertops, refrigerator and microwave for easy food preparation. In the living area the seats are made of soft touch leather vinyl to be stain and water resistant, yet also soft and comfortable. When it’s time to rest, the couch converts to sleep two adults.The Imperial is designed for tailgate entertaining. Two flat panel HD television/monitors, one in the front and one in the rear, are available along with easy connections for laptop computers. The rear television rotates and doubles as an outside tailgate feature with rear stereo speakers. Tables fold out for comfort and fold away when not in use. The dash-mounted DVD, navigation and back up camera are convenient whether traveling or parked.Built on the award winning Mercedes Benz Sprinter chassis, Imperial is powered by the V-6 Mercedes Benz 3.0-liter common-rail direct injection (CRD) turbo diesel engine. This power train provides powerful, smooth, clean and quiet performance with the added benefit of exceptional fuel economy—up to 24 MPG on the highway.For more information: www.GoEverGreenRV.comEverGreen Recreational Vehicles, LLC 10758 County Road 2, Middlebury, IN 46540Phone: 574-848-7621 Fax: 574-848-7626 -
EverGreen’s Sun Valley Travel Trailer Remains Hot Seller
The Sun Valley travel trailer continues to be one of EverGreen’s hottest, full-sized travel trailers. The new Sun Valley for 2015 has been completely repackaged with more standard equipment at a more affordable price. Nestled in the sweet spot of the market, the Sun Valley is EverGreen’s fastest growing brand turning quickly on lots coast to coast.Packed with value, the Sun Valley has all the standard equipment and quality construction features families’ love with more floorplans than any other EverGreen travel trailer.“With everything from smaller couples trailers perfect for first timers or retired couples, to bunk room models that sleep up to eight comfortably, the Sun Valley is the most versatile travel trailer we build,” states Product Manager for the Sun Valley, Will Gonyon.From top to bottom the Sun Valley is designed for durability. The six-sided DuraLite™ Double Welded Aluminum Structure frames every window, door or storage opening to help eliminate leaks, stiffen the superstructure for less flexing, and reduce rot common with conventional wood construction. At the top of the Sun Valley is the TPO roof membrane, mechanically applied to prevent bubbles, mold and mildew. TPO won’t loosen over time, which means less maintenance and dressing in the future. All windows have a frameless automotive trim seal to prevent leaks and give the Sun Valley a sleek look.Nine diverse floorplans are designed for all camping families from bunkhouse models, kitchen island floorplans and even models with a separate bathroom entrance. Ranging in lengths from 27 to almost 38-feet, they’re designed to be lightweight and easy to tow with a half-ton pickup, mid or full sized SUV.Everything customers are looking for can be found in one economical package. The spacious interior of each Sun Valley is an instant selling feature. Large 42-inch deep slides create enormous living rooms and kitchens filled with plenty of storage. In the bedroom the true residential 60-inch by 80-inch queen bed is comfortable but still allows movement around the bed.When it comes to a quick selling travel trailer full of standard features customers want, the Sun Valley is at the top of the affordable class. Sell the fastest growing travel trailer in your protected territory for an unrivaled selling experience.For more information: www.GoEverGreenRV.comEverGreen Recreational Vehicles, LLC 10758 County Road 2, Middlebury, IN 46540 -
EverGreen’s Reactor is the Hottest Toy Hauler Travel Trailer for 2015
The newest line of travel trailer toy haulers by EverGreen Recreational Vehicles is turning heads and giving outdoor motorsport enthusiasts more choices to take it to the next level. Seven unique floorplans range from 24 to more than 34 feet in length, so there is an affordable, lightweight Reactor Toy Hauler for everyone.The lightweight design creates a versatile and spacious interior. A 102-inch wide body design coupled with standard 101-inch barreled ceiling provides an open concept similar to a fifth wheel – but at an affordable travel trailer price. Reactor has all the essentials, from flexible sleeping arrangements to the fully equipped garage.Although lightweight, the Reactor garage is full of quality standard features. Garages range in length from just over 11 to 14-feet, combine that with a seven and a half foot ramp door and loading toys is a breeze. Two welded frame toy locks and 6,000-pound D-ring tie-downs are mounted to the frame so everything stays secure. Stay out on the trail longer with an 18-gallon generator fuel tank and pump system. Keep everything fuelled with an optional 40-gallon equipment tank and 4,000 generator.Once the toys are out there are a variety of sleeping arrangements for comfortable sleeping. A HappiJac system lowers a queen-sized bed at the rear of the garage to create a bunk bed with the sleeper sofas below. With the two additional sleeper sofas, the Reactor can sleep eight adults comfortably, depending on the model. The Reactor 21SA, 23FSB, 24FQS and 29FS include a private bedroom with queen-sized bed.Clean up after a long day on the trails in a resort style shower with a large rounded shower door in a bathroom larger than most.For more information: www.GoEverGreenRV.comEverGreen Recreational Vehicles, LLC 10758 County Road 2, Middlebury, IN 46540Phone: 574-825-4298 Fax: 574-825-4299 -
Hit the Road for St. Patrick’s Day!
St. Patrick’s Day RV Destinations
With St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner, it’s time to plan your trip and load up your RV. We’ve rounded up a list of places where you can party like a true-blue Irish, and we’ve also thrown in an unlikely suspect as well, in case you just want a relaxing vacation away from the crowd.
1. Chicago, Illinois
Celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, Chicago’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade promises to cover the whole nine yards. Grab a good view on the East side of Michigan Avenue Bridge for a modern day miracle, the Dyeing of the River. Watch the Chicago River turn orange, before transforming into a perfect shade of emerald green, as Chicago attempts to be the “GREENest City in the World on St. Patrick’s Day.”2. Boston, Massachusetts
Nobody celebrates St Patrick’s Day like the Bostonians, where their famous parade draws close to a million spectators. Be sure to arrive dressed in green and bring a ginormous appetite, because you’ll need it as you eat and drink your way through the city’s beloved Irish pubs, like Hennessy’s and The Harp. Afterwards, take a break from the pub crawl for a walk down the Irish Heritage Trail.3. Savannah, Georgia
If you prefer RVing somewhere warm, then say hello to this southern belle, where a few
campgrounds are located conveniently near the popular St. Patrick’s Day Parade and the Greening of the Fountain at Forsyth Park in the Historic District. Bring your family to the Tara Irish Festival for music, food, crafts and a magic show. Later you can stop by one of the many eateries for green grits or green beer.4. Newport Beach, California
Bike or stroll down miles of pristine coastline that’s bustling with restaurants and cafes. Hit the waves, go kayaking, and maybe even learn how to jetpack–just be sure to save a couple of hours for whale and dolphin watching on Newport Bay.5. Dublin, Ohio
Before the grand parade begins, fuel up at Sells Middle School for a St. Patrick’s All-You-Can-Eat Pancake (plus sausage) Breakfast, organized by the Dublin Lions Club. Then swing by the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and get free admission just for wearing green.For more St. Patrick’s Day ideas, just visit RV Trader’s Pinterest page.Don’t forget to share your experience and photos from your RV trips with us at www.Facebook.com/rvtrader. Happy trails! -
RVIA: January RV Shipments are Best in Nine Years
Total RV shipments to retailers in January totaled 28,494 units, 11.9% greater than the same month last year and the largest January total in nine years. Fueled by growth in all vehicle categories, the January total represented a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of more than 400,000 units, the highest such total since the spring of 2006. Shipments this January were 6.5% greater than a strong final month last year, holding promise of further gains ahead. Improved consumer confidence buoyed by an improved general economy, increasing consumer discretionary income and low interest rates have all been credited with providing an enhanced environment for RV sales.
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RV Trader and Leisure Systems, Inc. Partner to Bring Special Offer to Club Yogi Rewards Members
Club Yogi Rewards members are eligible for a new perk this year! Rewards members who are selling an RV will now receive a free two-week listing on RV Trader.com, one of the nation’s premier online RV marketplaces.In a partnership between Leisure Systems Inc. and RV Trader, Club Yogi Rewards Standard Tier members who take advantage of this special offer can post a basic listing on RV Trader.com for two weeks (a value of nearly $20). The free ad lets Club Yogi Rewards members post up to four photos along with information about their RV. Sellers who post listings on the website can also choose from a variety of other options to better showcase their RV to potential buyers.Club Yogi Rewards members may place their ads on RV Trader by logging into their account on jellystonerewards.com and visiting the partner page to obtain the special code. The promotion is available throughout 2015.With more than 120,000 recreational vehicles for sale across the country and more than 2.5 million interested shoppers viewing its website monthly, RVTrader.com helps connect thousands of sellers with RV buyers every day. -
Dutchmen Mfg. Rolls out Redesigned Website
Goshen, Ind.-based Dutchmen Manufacturing Inc. announced the launch of a newly designed innovative website at Dutchmen.com.
“The focus on the redesign of the site was to keep it clean and simple,” said Troy James, vice president of sales for Dutchmen. “Consumers desire a web experience that’s intuitive and a site that’s easy to navigate. We think our new website is all of that and more.”The new site design was driven internally by Dutchmen’s sales and marketing department, with the intent to provide dealers with the latest in marketing tools and support to help further propel the Dutchmen product line sales. The “responsive design” functionality enables it to work on any device, from desktop computers and tablets to smart phones.“We wanted to make everything the consumer needed just a click or two away within the new site,” stated James. The “Build Your Own” feature, “Find A Dealer”, “Customer Service,” and a brochure download link are all available on the homepage. And while ease of use was important to the Dutchmen team, selling the RV lifestyle was just as important.“We’ve been building RVs for 27 years and have seen literally tens of thousands of people enjoy the benefits that our products bring to families,” James said. “By using great lifestyle shots and a rolling view of our product breadth, our intent was to make a direct connection between families and individuals enjoying the outdoors and our products which have helped enable that experience all of these years. We believe we’ve accomplished that with our new site, and we’re really looking forward to the response of our dealers and RV customers.” -
Fleetwood RV’s 65th Anniversary Celebration
If you’re in search of a charming, small town with a lot to offer, we’ve got the place for you to visit this summer!In celebration of Fleetwood RV’s 65th Anniversary, they’re lining the downtown of Decatur, Indiana, home of the Fleetwood RV headquarters, with hundreds of travel and RV enthusiasts for their Fleetwood RV 65th National Event Rally. Packed with activities and loaded with excitement, we are sure you’ll enjoy a full a line-up of entertaining happenings. Some traditional and some new, there is a full agenda to keep you busy and smiling during the anniversary special, 4-night, 5-day dry camping stay.There are so many things to do that we couldn’t possibly share them all with you here, but for more information, visit http://fleetwoodrv.com/mhevent/. A section has been devoted to their events and activities. New information is being added daily.Join us and see what all the buzz is about. There are more than 500 others out there, ready to experience a little small town charm and a weekend long celebration with you!This article was provided by Fleetwood RV.
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American Coach Introduces All-New Product
Inspiration, Future, Technology, Innovation
Early January 2015, American Coach unveiled an all-new, redesigned 2016 American Eagle at the Florida RV SuperShow. For nearly one month leading up to the launch, motorhome enthusiasts across the country anxiously awaited the reveal, were tempted with a “teaser” video and images, and prepared for what now has become a monumental transformation in the history of luxury-designed motorcoaches.
The all-new design was guided by a hint of European flair. The infusion blended modern-contemporary design with luxury fashion. The Eagle is aesthetically flawless, inside-and-out. With a sleek, custom artistic hand-painted fade design that extends from the front to rear of the coach and a virtually breathtaking pairing of lines, dimensions, and contours the palette of exterior colors and interior décor creates an inspirational luxury design.“Since accepting the role of American Coach Director, I have had the pleasure of taking part in not one but two successful product launches,” says Lenny Razo, Director of American Coach. “We reintroduced a new 2016 American Allegiance in December, and now a 2016 American Eagle in January. It is an honor because every day our sales team and I are talking with motorcoach owners about how they use their coach and what they would like to see. We take that feedback, and as you can see, we have designed two beautifully-innovative coaches as a result.”
The 2016 American Eagle features more than 200 new advancements and innovative changes. Some of the most talked about features include:-
Ergonomic Driver Dash with dual 10” monitors flanking the driver seat
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Digital LCD Instrument & Gauge Display Panel with Visual Customization Feature
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iPad Integration to Dash for passenger/user GPS navigation, radio, camera, and systems control
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Optional Heated & Cooled Driver & Passenger Captain’s Chairs
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Galley Pull-Out Extension with Flush-Mount Top Design
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Residential Walk-In Shower, Full Glass Wall/Door, Teak Flooring & Teak Seat
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Ambient and In-Direct Lighting Throughout
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Liberty Chassis with V-Ride and custom ZF® i-Tag Independent Tag Axle Suspension
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Optional Rigid Thermofoil Cabinetry
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Polished Porcelain Tile with Room Border & Decorative Glass Stone Inserts Throughout
“Since our launch in Tampa, we are hearing incredible things about the 2016 American Eagle. Motorcoach owners are excited and that is what we hope for. We look forward to continuing to design the luxury that motorcoach owners are passionate about” says Razo.For more information about American Coach products or to build your own custom-designed American Coach, please visit americancoach.com or contact a member of our sales team at 800-854-1344.This article was provided by American Coach. -
Fleetwood Advances Motorhome Construction
Industry-Leading, F-21 Advantage
December 2014 was a pivotal month for Fleetwood RV. Fleetwood introduced F-21 Advantage, a concept for the cutting-edge, industry-leading approach to engineering, manufacturing, and materials and techniques that exceed industry-standards. F-21 has been a staple method in Fleetwood’s motorhome manufacturing operations.
The “F” stands for Fleetwood RV. The “21” signifies both the 21st techniques used to manufacture Fleetwood motorhomes and also to symbolize the 21-key manufacturing proof points that lead the industry. The 21 key points are shared across all century materials and the futuristic approach is one of the many reasons that Fleetwood has earned the reputation for having more motorhomes on the road than any other brand today.* Quality material reinforcement, innovative structural advancements, and some of the highest grade materials allow Fleetwood products to remain reliable, rugged, and provide some of the highest grade performance safety available.
The 21-proof points include:
1. Welded aluminum frames
2. Bus-style doors
3. Solid bead foam engineered fit insulation
4. Full-length, metallic A/C ducting
5. Radiused and cambered entry door
6. Durable, easy-clean storage
7. Aluminum extruded slide ramps
8. Flat interior roof ceiling
9. Thick fiberglass and AXALTA full body paint
10. Care Checks
11. Seamless Belt Line
12. Vacu-Bond Integrated Walls
13. Automatic Hydraulic Leveling Jacks
14. Hide-A-Loft Bed System
15. Raised space frame foundation
16. Powerlock System – interlocking walls, floors, and ceiling)
17. PowerFrames (precision welded aluminum interlocking frames)
18. Flat interior ceiling
19. Tapered slideout box tops & debris awnings
20. Rotocast molded storage boxesThe key points shared intend to bring the latest in innovation to every motorhome that
Fleetwood manufactures. For more information about F-21Advantage, please visit http://fleetwoodrv.com/F-21/ or call our dedicated sales team 800-854-1344.*Based on IHS Automotive, Polk Recreational Vehicles in Operation (RVIO) as of 7/1/13.
This article was contributed by Fleetwood RV.