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  • Yellowstone RV to Debut RidgeLine Fifth Wheel at Louisville

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    Yellowstone RV proudly announces the debut of the RidgeLine full profile fifth wheel at this year’s RVIA show in Louisville, KY. 
    “This new product is loaded with value added features for the retail customer,” states Mark Lucas of Yellowstone RV. “Not only do we have residential sized real hardwood cabinetry, walk-around king and queen size beds, radius interior walls, and other items you expect at this price point, but we also offer full hydraulic front landing gear and slide mechanisms, six sided aluminum construction, 6’6” interior bed room height, and our patent pending “Grand Canyon Chassis Storage System”, adds Lucas.

    The main front storage trunk measures an astounding 44” tall by 65” wide and is completely unobstructed from side to side. Mark Dunithan, Yellowstone RV Director of Engineering and former head of engineering for Heartland’s toy hauler line up, exclaims “this storage is unbelievable and we are confident it is the largest exterior storage offered in any towable at this price point. In fact, we believe it may be the largest storage of any towable product except for a toy hauler.” Dunithan employed engineering normally found only on a motorized chassis with a “fully boxed, raised rail” system, rather than the basic dropped I-beam design.

    This massive storage can be used in multiple ways including golf cart or scooter transport, placement of animal crates, storage for mobile office equipment and files, transport of folding tables and full size gas grills or just to take those unsightly step ladders off of the rear cap.

    Other unique RidgeLine features include bonded, frameless windows, 42” LCD TV’s in all main living areas, 26” LCD TV’s and built in AM/FM/CD/DVD players in all master bedrooms. Full fiberglass showers, porcelain toilets and “back saver” solid surface vanity tops are all standard equipment. Interior slide heights are 6’8” and main slides are featured in a decorative grasscloth. “We also offer a built in workshop under the main awning, complete with fold down workbench and tool storage for the handyman or craft enthusiast”, adds Dunithan.

    Initially offered in 5 floorplans with both triple and quad slides available, the RidgeLine dry weights will start below 12,000 lbs., and unlike many competitors, this weight includes all forced option packages. MSRP’s will start at $52,000.

    The RidgeLine products will be on display in booth 3000A in the north wing of the KFEC from Nov. 30 through Dec. 2. or for more information on Yellowstone RV, Ridgeline or Canyon Trail products, please call 800.811.0302, visit us on the web at www.yellowstonervs.comor e-mail info@yellowstonervs.com.

  • Another First Five!

    Here is another First Five!  

    Be one of the first five to answer the following question correctly and you will win a set of travel speakers!

    Here’s the question!

    When talking about his RV on The Ellen Show which famous actor said, “There’s nothing not to like about it.  The freedom of being able to pull up, stop, power up anywhere you want – beach or whatever. Set up and have your front yard different every single day.  Whatever you want it to be, and to see the country that way – it’s awesome!

    Email us the correct answer, your name and shipping address to rvblog@traderonline.com


  • Congratulations to our First Five Winners!
     
    The question was:
    Which type or class of RV is sometimes referred to as a mini-motorhome, provides the conveniences of a larger motorhome in a scaled-down version and at a lower price? This RV is built on an automotive manufactured van frame with an attached cab section

    Nikki G. from Casper, WY, Michael B. from Pasco, WA, Ed H. from Conroe, TX, Smokey K. from Yuma, AZ, and Kelly G. from Tracy, CA are our FIrst Five Winners responding first with the answer: Class C.  These five winners will receive a free set of travel speakers

    Visit the RV Trader blog, Facebook, and Twitter regularly for our next random First Five contest!

    Whether you are looking to buy or sell an RV, RVTrader.com is where buyers and sellers meet!

  • First Five!

    Be one of the first five to answer the following question correctly and you will win a set of travel speakers!

    Here is the question!

    Which type of class of RV is sometimes referred to as a mini-motorhome, provides the conveniences of a larger motorhome in a scaled-down version and at a lower price? This RV is built on an automotive manufactured van frame with an attached cab section.

    Email us the correct answer, your name and shipping address to rvblog@traderonline.com

  • How Well do you Know RV Trivia? Answer an RV Trivia Question on RV Trader’s Facebook Page – You can Win a Set of iPod Speakers!

    Photo Credit: RVIA

    RV Trader wants to test your RV trivia! How much do you know about RV history?

    Find out by taking our trivia challenge! Each week for the next three weeks we will post a question on the official RV Trader Facebook page about RVing. Lucky winners get a free pair of iPod speakers!

    Here’s how it works.

    1. Each week on the RV Trader Facebook page there will be a question about RV trivia.
    2. Be one of the first five to answer it correctly and you win the speakers!
    3. Send us an email with your name and address to rvblog@traderonline.com so we can send you the speakers.

    You can keep watch for the trivia questions when you “Like” the RV Trader Facebook page. 

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    1. The Airstream 2011 Interstate 3500 Class B Motorhome Created by Partnership Between Airstream and Mercedes-Benz

      Photo Credit: Airstream

      Airstream has announced the debut of its 2011 Interstate 3500 Class B motorhome, a touring coach built through the partnership between Airstream and Mercedes-Benz.

      Airstream has outfitted the Class-B Interstate 3500 with seating for eight, a kitchen, bathroom, and a convertible lounge area that at night becomes a bed for two. Bucket seats in the cockpit swivel to face a removable table that seats four at mealtime, and a 19” flat panel HD LCD/DVD provides on-board entertainment.

      Photo Credit: Airstream

      A 3.1-cubic-foot refrigerator is cooled by an AC/DC compressor that uses 90 percent less power than conventional RV models. Additional energy efficiency is obtained by using interior LED lighting. Although the Interstate is less than 23 feet long and 80 inches wide, people up to 6 feet 2 inches can stand comfortably inside the cabin.

      For worry-free backing-up, the Interstate also features an optional 5.5-inch LCD screen mounted in the driver’s compartment to display the area behind the van whenever it is in reverse.

      Photo Credit: Airstream

      The 2011 Airstream Interstate is powered by a 3.0-liter Blue Efficiency V6 diesel engine that produces 188 horsepower and 325 lb.-ft. of torque from 1,200 to 2,400 rpm. Most importantly, the engine gets 30 percent better fuel economy than a comparable gasoline engine.

      Source: Airstream

    2. How Did You Get Hooked On RVing?

      Photo Credit: RVIA

      When did you make the decision to buy an RV? Was it something new you wanted to try or were you inspired by RV trips from your childhood?

      Travel Columnist Jill Schensul of NorthJersey.com arrived at her decision to buy an RV after her forth trip in a rental. She describes the journey in a recent story.

      During her ten day RV trip, Shensul met fellow RVers at the gathering of RV enthusiasts known simply as “The Rally” and makes a trip to RV Hall of Fame and Museum in Elkhart, Indiana.

      Did you have a memorable trip that hooked you on RVing? Leave us a comment and tell us about it.

      Source: North Jersey.com

    3. Tips for Bringing the Kids Along for an RV Road Trip

      Photo Credit: RVIA

      A road trip with the kids has been a tradition dating back to the first automobile. Even in the age of iPods and video games, children still love traveling and camping.

      An RV makes taking a trip even easier. The blog TakingTheKids.com features a story about one RVer’s weeklong journey through Southwestern Colorado and offers tips on RV travel with kids.

      The advantages RVs offer to family travelers range from activities in the outdoors to saving money on travel. According to the story, a family of four on an RV trip can save 21 to 67 per cent on travel costs.

      Source: TakingTheKids.com

    4. Jack Russell Terrier Digs an RV Out of the Sand

      RV camping in the desert can be tricky due to the risk of getting stuck in loose sand.  If you do find yourself in an unwanted desert parking space, make sure you’ve brought along a Jack Russell terrier to help get you out.

      In this YouTube video by photographer Wil Fernandez, this little RVer does his best to get the RV moving again.

      Source: YouTube/Wil Fernandez

    5. Aqua-Hot Hydronic Heating Systems Featured on Entegra Coach Motorhomes

      Aqua-Hot Hydronic Heating Systems reports that Entegra Coach Motorhomes is offering Aqua-Hot systems on its Anthem, Aspire and Cornerstone models.

      Photo Credit: Entegra The diesel-powered Aqua-Hot 450-D is standard equipment on the class-leading Cornerstone and optional on the stylish Anthem (pictured above), while the compact propane-powered Aqua-Hot 375-LP is optional on the Aspire.

      Heating water only as needed, the self-contained units generate an unlimited supply of hot water, eliminating the need for a storage tank. They also deliver uniform cabin heat by circulating hot water through subtle heat exchangers.

      “Aqua-Hot provides our customers with a great solution for interior heat and hot water,” said Entegra national sales manager Tadd Jenkins. “They produce a superior system that adds value to our line.”

      Source: Aqua-Hot Hydronic Heating Systems