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  • Thor Motor Coach’s Serrano in Top 10 and Growing

    Elkhart, IN (November 15, 2011) – The Thor Motor CoachSerrano has moved into the “Top 10” best selling diesel motorhomes as of August 2011, according to Statistical Surveys Inc. (SSI) of Grand Rapids, Mich. The diesel powered Serrano has increased by 20% in overall retail sales, which equates to a market share increase of 18.3%.
    “Our fuel efficient Serrano continues to be a hit with motorhome enthusiasts and has had great appeal with consumers looking to buy gas or diesel models”, according to Adam Gudger, Thor Motor Coach’s Serrano Product Manager. “We have recently introduced 2 great new floorplans which include a 34-ft bath and a half model and a 33-ft model with a full wall slide with an option for a stackable washer and dryer.”
    The 2012 Serrano product offering includes 5 floorplans ranging from 31-ft. to 34-ft.  Built on the reliable Workhorse W-series chassis, the Serrano’s power comes from a Navistar MaxxForce diesel engine rated at 230-hp with 620 ft-lb of torque.  With a gross vehicle weight rating starting at 20,500-lbs, consumers will find the Serrano has a great power to weight ratio.  Lower weight overall weight, plus big torque output, equals a smooth running motorhome aimed at conserving fuel.
    “Consumers are looking for a fuel efficient diesel with the power to handle mountainous terrain and the Serrano provides these diesel benefits for the price of a typical high-end gas unit”, added Gudger. “Users are getting significant fuel economy increases compared to gas motorhomes while the 36% increase in torque keeps the engine running quieter and more efficiently than comparable gas powered models”.
    While the Serrano shines on the outside, a host of new interior features make it feel just like home.  The new MCD solar and blackout roller shade with ClearView™ technology, helps keep solar light and heat out of the coach during the day while providing complete darkness for sleeping at night.  Custom hardwood fascia for the slide rooms adds a touch of elegance in the living area and bedroom while optional heat pumps for the air conditioners take the chill out of the interior on cool mornings and brisk evenings.  Three new exterior paint packages along with two eagerly awaited interior decors packages complete a subtle, but substantial, transformation in the Serrano. 
    For more information on the Serrano Class A RV check out http://Serrano-RV.com or other products from Thor Motor Coach motorhomes by calling (800)860-5658, visiting http://ThorMotorCoach.com, or writing Thor Motor Coach, Inc., PO Box 1486., Elkhart, Indiana, 46515.
    Thor Motor Coach is a subsidiaries of Thor Industries, Inc. Jackson Center, OH (NYSE: THO), the world’s largest manufacturer of recreational vehicles.

  • Fleetwood RV Debuts 2 New Loyalty Programs

    Decatur, Ind.-based Fleetwood RV Inc., a leading producer of Class A and Class C motorhomes, announced two new programs to reward customer loyalty.

    “Our customers foster a sense of community and family,” said John Draheim, president and CEO of Fleetwood RV, in a press release. “We value their loyalty, and for this reason, we have introduced two new programs — the Owner Loyalty Program and the Owner Referral Program.”

    Current Fleetwood RV and American Coach motorhome owners can receive up to a $10,000 instant discount savings at the point of purchase of a new Fleetwood RV or American Coach motorhome through the Owner Loyalty Program.

    With the Owner Referral Program, current owners can earn a $500 referral bonus for each referral that subsequently purchases a new Fleetwood RV or American Coach motorhome. Additionally, the referral also qualifies for an instant discount savings of up to $10,000 at the point of purchase of a new Fleetwood RV or American Coach motor home.

    Both programs run through March 31, 2012, and the savings discounts apply to the purchase of an eligible new 2012 or older model year Fleetwood RV or American Coach motor home currently in-stock.

    Program details are available at http://WelcomeToFleetwoodRV.com.

    Courtesy of RVBusiness.com

  • RVTrader.com Launches $9.95 Ad Placements for Private Sellers

    Leading U.S. RV marketplace debuts options for private owners selling their RVs

    RVTrader.com, the country’s leading recreational vehicle marketplace and a division of Dominion Enterprises, has announced the launch of its $9.95 ad placement service for RV owners. For the first time, RV owners can post an ad for only $9.95 with four photos for two weeks on RVTrader.com.

    RV Trader will help thousands of RV owners turn their personal RVs into cash quickly and effortlessly. More than one million visitors come to RVTrader.com every month to view over 75,000 RVs listed for sale across the U.S.

    In addition to the $9.95 ad option, other ad placement options will also be available. These options include a “Top of the Line” ad for 12 weeks for $74.95 or one year for $99.95. The one-year ad option – an option that previously was unavailable – allows RV owners to post up to 20 pictures of their RV. “Top of the Line” package buyers will also receive premium placement on the site’s homepage as well as on search results pages. For no charge, any RV owner who places an ad also gains exposure on RVTrader.com’s mobile website and iPhone application.

    “We are excited about the new ad placement options on RVTrader.com. RV owners will now be able to place an ad for their RV at a huge discount – more than 50% off previous ad packages. Not only are we hopeful this will increase the number of new consumers visiting the site, we also hope to see former sellers coming back to post new ads as well,” said Tim Custer, general manager of RVTrader.com.

    For more information or to place an ad, please visit http://www.rvtrader.com/sell.

    About RVTrader.com
    RV Trader, a division of Dominion Enterprises, is the nation’s leading RV marketplace connecting buyers and sellers to new and used recreational vehicles. With over 75,000 RVs available, RV Trader remains the fastest and easiest way to buy and sell RV’s! For more details, visit http://www.RVTrader.com.

    About Dominion Enterprises
    Dominion Enterprises is a leading marketing services company serving the automotive, recreational and commercial vehicle, real estate, apartment rental, employment, parenting, travel, and daily deals industries. Headquartered in Norfolk, Va., with 3,300 employees nationwide, the company provides a comprehensive suite of technology-based marketing solutions, more than 60 market-leading websites, and 280 magazines. For more information, visit http://www.dominionenterprises.com.

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  • Marathon Coach Marks 1200th Bus Conversion

    Coburg, Ore.-based Marathon Coach Inc. announced that the company has completed its 1,200th luxury bus conversion. According to a press release, the milestone represents a bus industry record.

    Built on a Prevost H3-45 chassis with a single salon slideout, the 1,200th unit is an “Executive/VIP” style coach that was custom ordered by a private individual to entertain friends and family.

    Marathon said the custom coach is a “one-of-a-kind blend of beauty and technology.” Elegant interior features contrast light and dark laminates in warm tones, granite flooring in the entry and galley, and striking carved wood valances. Seven Italian leather recliners are positioned comfortably in the salon, each with its own independent sound system, lighting and storable tables.

    The large private meeting room to the rear of the coach features two large sofas that face a large expandable table. When sleeping quarters are needed, the push of one button activates a sequence of events that lowers the table, raises and moves the sofas, and then folds the sofas down over the lowered table to form a large, comfortable king-sized bed.

    The coach is equipped with the finest in theater systems including multiple LED backlit HD TVs stationed conveniently throughout the coach. Lighting, shades, audio, video and temperature are all controlled through Crestron remote controls. Cutting-edge iPhone interfacing allows for remotely monitoring and controlling the coach’s systems anywhere in the world.

    The coach is also equipped with Marathon’s patented TechLink electrical system that eliminates miles of wiring while making countless “smart home” capabilities possible.

    Source:  Motorhome Magazine

  • OKC’s ANNUAL FALL RV SHOW & CLOSEOUT SALE

    Oklahoma City, OK – Central Oklahoma’s Premier RV Dealers are set to host their Annual Fall RV Show & Closeout Sale at Oklahoma’s State Fair Park on October 13 through 16, 2011.

    This Family Friendly event is open to the general public, and will be held in the Cox Pavilion and Travel & Transportation Buildings.

    The Annual Fall RV Show & Closeout Sale will feature the massive brand name inventories of Central Oklahoma’s largest and most prominent RV dealers. They will be welcoming trade-ins and providing financing on site.

    RV Show inventory will include Motorhomes, Fifth Wheels, Travel Trailers, Sport Utility RVs (Toy Haulers) and Pop-Up Campers.

    The fall show welcomes many of our traditional booth displays as well as many new displays. These will feature outdoor related products, services, and activities that families can browse through.

    A variety of booth displays will also be hosting activities and drawings including KOMA’s “Graceland Vacation Giveaway.” This vacation giveaway includes a one-night stay at Elvis’s Heartbreak Hotel, two platinum Graceland passes, a Graceland Tour DVD, and additional Elvis memorabilia.

    Official RV Show hours are Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

    Admission to the Annual Fall RV Show & Closeout Sale is $8 per person with 1/2 price admission for everyone, sponsored by NewsOK.com, on Thursday, October 13 and Friday, October 14 only. All persons 12 and under will be admitted to the RV Show free of charge and parking will be free all four days of the show.

  • RVTrader.com Visits the Keystone Open House

  • Free National Parks Day Coming Up On September 24th

    From: The Huffington Post

    WASHINGTON — Another fee-free day is coming up at national parks.
    The more than 100 national parks that usually charge entrance fees will waive admission on Sept. 24 in honor of National Public Lands Day. Many of those who visit parks on the day will take part in volunteer work such as building trails, collecting trash, removing invasive plants and other improvement projects.

    National Public Lands Day began in 1994. Last year, more than 175,000 volunteers worked on 2,000 events at parks around the country.

    Many national parks never charge an entrance fee but the list of those that normally charge for admission and are waiving fees for the day includes Grand Canyon in Arizona; Death Valley, Muir Woods, Joshua Tree, Sequoia and Yosemite in California; Mesa Verde and Rocky Mountain in Colorado; Everglades in Florida; Yellowstone in Wyoming, Montana and Idaho; Acadia in Maine; Antietam and Assateague in Maryland; Cape Cod in Massachusetts; Glacier and Little Bighorn in Montana; Carlsbad in New Mexico; Arches, Bryce, and Zion in Utah; Shenandoah in Virginia, and Grand Teton in Wyoming.

    Fee waivers include entrance fees, some tour fees and transportation entrance fees. Reservation, camping and concession fees and other charges collected by third parties, including some tour fees, remain in effect.

    Admission fees will also be waived Veterans Day weekend, Nov. 11-13.

    To read the article – please click here.

  • Leisure Travel Vans Launches New Unity Island Bed U24IB Motorhome


    September 9, 2011

    Winkler, Manitoba, Sep. 9, 2011, Leisure Travel Vans, a leading Canadian Recreational Vehicle manufacturer, today announced the launch of the 24′ non-slide Unity U24IB featuring walk-around island bed, another innovative floor plan to the popular Unity product line-up.

    LTV is excited to introduce another industry first in the Unity product line-up with the all-new Unity U24IB Island bed. Built on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis, the Unity U24IB’s unique floor plan boasts a full walk-around residential quality bed, the first in North America on a non-slide 24’ Sprinter unit. The walk-around bedroom is complete with spacious his and her wardrobes and ample interior storage space, a convenient and innovative flip-up dresser and make-up center at the foot of the bed, a private dry two-piece lavatory and a stand up residential shower.

    With great features all packed into this 24′ unit, the Unity U24IB was developed with ultimate convenience and comfort in mind. Swivel the front driver’s and passenger’s seats 180 degrees to enjoy your favorite movie on the large pull-out 26” LCD TV, located in the galley. The two-way slidable dining table ensures maximum comfort and maneuverability for all, even when serving dinner for four. Enjoy watching TV from the elements with the optional entertainment package, which features a removable bedroom TV that easily mounts to an exterior swing-out arm, complete with exterior stereo.
    Other notable features include a whopping 60 Cubic Feet of exterior storage with a huge passthru rear storage compartment, front seating/dining area complete with seat belts for 2 added passengers (4 total), a new standard power patio box awning and a pull out pantry. With technological advancements the Unity U24IB features a new 7″ GPS, back-up and optional sideturn cameras with iPod/USB hookups.
    LTV’s reputation for quality craftsmanship and premium finishes is clearly evident in the Unity U24IB. Beautifully crafted European styled curved wood cabinetry, sleek modern Ultraleather, and Corian’s Private Collection Counter tops are featured throughout the coach.

    With an estimated 16-18 MPG the Unity product line is a perfect travelling or touring RV.  Starting at $112,970 USD the Unity U24IB offers another convenient and innovative floor plan to the Unity product family.

    The U24IB will be featured at America’s Largest RV Show in Hershey, PA from September 14-18, and then at the California RV Show in Pomona, CA from October 14-23.

    For pictures, videos, virtual tours and more please visit http://www.leisurevans.com/u24ib.  Leisure Travel Vans is a brand of Triple E Recreational Vehicles. For more information contact info@tripleerv.com or Ryan Elias at Triple E Recreational Vehicles, 301 Roblin Boulevard, Winkler, Manitoba, R6W 4C4, 1-877-992-9906.

  • Thor Motor Coach #1 and Still Growing

    Thor Motor Coach continues as the #1 retailing brand of motorhomes in North America with 22.93% share through June 2011 according to Statistical Surveys. The results also show Thor Motor Coach as the fastest growing motorhome brand among the top 8 major manufacturers with a 27.9% increase over last year. Class C sales captured the #1 market position with an impressive market share growth of 31.50% compared to the previous year.

    Best Selling Motorhomes in the US an Canada - Thor Motor Coach

    “Packing in features that include camper favorites like Mega-Storage Compartments, single step entrances and molded fiberglass front caps have helped us solidify our dedication to the Class C market. Over the past 6 months we have introduced several new floorplans that integrate features making the coach even more livable,” affirmed Mike Savage, Thor Motor Coach’s Class C Product Manager.

    With 22.9% market share growth over last year, Thor Motor Coach experienced the largest increase for Class A’s within the top 8 manufacturers. Over the last few months retail customers have responded well to the addition of several impressive new features on the Hurricane and Challenger lines, the redesign of the Tuscany, and several new floor plans on the Windsport, Serrano, and A.C.E. lines.

    “Our continued focus on what retail customers’ desire helps us to bring innovative floorplans with intelligent features to the market. Our after the sale support programs like Concierge Connection and Rapid Response Parts along with the stability of a strong and financially sound company are added reasons consumers continue to display their confidence in our products.”, stated Dana Simon, Vice President of Sales.

    For more information on Thor Motor Coach motorhomes, call (800)860-5658, visit http://ThorMotorCoach.com, or write Thor Motor Coach, Inc., PO Box 1486., Elkhart, Ind., 46515.

    *Statistics reported by Statistical Surveys for 2011 Year-To-Date retail registrations through June 30th, 2011 for non-federated manufactures in the US and Canada.

    Thor Motor Coach is a subsidiaries of Thor Industries, Inc. Jackson Center, OH (NYSE: THO), the world’s largest manufacturer of recreational vehicles.

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  • Tips for the First Time RV-er!

    If you’ve recently purchased an RV for travel, leisure, work, vacation, or any number of other reasons, we have a few pieces of advice that may just make your new adventure a little easier! We recently polled our Facebook fans and asked what advice they’d give to first time RV-ers. Curious? Here were some of their answers:

    CampingRoadTrip.com There’s TONS of info online about RVing, people to talk to, tips, do’s & don’ts… i’d suggest a lot of reading and research, certainly makes a difference! Happy weekend 🙂

    Steve Lewis First night out….do not stay too far from Wal-Mart
    Alice Schank Have patience, you will get whatever the problem is with patience.


    Connie Woods Always bring water and pack light
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    Thanks to everyone who posted and good luck to all of our first time RV-ers out there! To follow us on Facebook, “like” us by clicking here!