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  • It’s Trip Planning Season: Need Some Inspiration?

    The holidays are over, the RV may be winterized, and this is the perfect time of year to make your travel plans for 2016. RVing is more popular than ever, and it’s the National Park’s 100th birthday, so booking campsites early should be a priority this year.
    But where to go? If you need some great travel inspiration, RV Family Travel Atlas has got you covered. We have complete Adventure Guide episodes that will guide you to the best camping, activities, and food in a region. Here are links to some of our most popular Adventure Guides.
    Cape Cod offers the quintessential beach vacation with many great campground options. Visit in the shoulder seasons if possible to avoid the midsummer crowds.
    Acadia National Park is one of the most popular parks in the entire country and for good reason. This paradise offers amazing sunrises, hikes for every ability level, and lobster rolls around every corner.
    With its rugged beauty, the White Mountains offers everything the outdoor enthusiast could desire along with a stunning assortment of amusement parks, train tours, and gondola rides. It’s truly a summer playground for all ages.
    The Blue Ridge Parkway is one of America’s most famous scenic drives, offering photo opportunities at almost every mile of the winding road. We adore the northern section, which is home to the Blue Ridge Music Center and is right near Mount Airy, birthplace of Andy Griffith.
    There is nothing we love better than a great RV travel destination, so if you want to hear recommendations for The Great Smoky Mountains, Myrtle Beach, or Glacier National Park, tune into our weekly podcast, RV Family Travel Atlas. You can also hear in-depth campground reviews from around the country on our weekly podcast, Campground of the Week.

    See you at the campground!

  • Winnebago Fuse

    The Winnebago Fuse is an all-new Class C motorhome built on the Ford Transit chassis.
    Available in two single-slideout floorplans and offering some of the best ergonomics and visibility available in a Class C coach, the Fuse also delivers excellent fuel economy, thanks to its aerodynamic styling and 3.2L I5 diesel powerplant.
    The 23A floorplan includes a rear bath, twin beds and a lounge/galley slideout, while the 23T features a walkaround queen bed in the rear passenger-side slideout.
    Both floorplans feature clean, contemporary interiors as well as sizable rear storage and an available bike rack, so it’s easy to bring your favorite toys along.

    Look for the Fuse at your Winnebago dealer, or learn more here.

  • Basecamp On Wheels

    Like they have for so many other industries, Baby Boomers are driving changes in the RV market. Active Boomers enjoy outdoor activities like hiking, climbing, bicycling and paddlesports, but are looking for something a little more comfortable than the cold hard ground after a long day of outdoor play.
    And they’re increasingly drawn to vehicles like the Winnebago Touring Coach Travato. The fuel-efficient Travato drives more like a car than a typical motorhome, and with its 24-gallon fuel tank, can go for hundreds of miles between fillups. Equally important, it offers all the comforts of home, in a smaller and more efficient package.
    The Travato is one of a new breed of Class B motorhomes that have made the segment the fastest growing in the industry: Class B sales have increased more than 22 percent this year, far outpacing their larger brethren.
    Stef and James Adinaro, creators of “The Fit RV” blog, are prime examples of this new breed. Avid fitness buffs (she’s a personal trainer, he races bicycles), they use their Travato not just for camping, but as a fully outfitted support vehicle for long-distance bicycle races and other activities.
    “We didn’t set out to be RVers,” noted Stef. “We do a lot of endurance events, and bought a camper van so we could crash right near the start before a race, and have our own bathroom and shower afterward.”
    The fuel economy is “huge for us,” she went on.  “We didn’t really see ourselves as RVers, but we’ve started taking trips that weren’t necessarily around an event, and now here we are, loving it!”

  • Two RVers Will Win $500 Rand McNally Tablet 80 GPS

    RVTrader.com partners with Rand McNally on “Hit the Road” sweepstakes for RV enthusiasts.

    Norfolk, VA (PRWEB) January 12, 2016

    RVTrader.com has partnered with Rand McNally to offer RVers a chance to win the recently introduced Rand McNally Tablet 80, valued at nearly $500. Two lucky contest winners will take home a brand new GPS tablet. This sweepstakes, launched at the beginning of 2016, encourages RVers to “Hit the Road” this year and explore the great outdoors.

    The Rand McNally RV Tablet 80 is an Android tablet with an 8-inch screen and RV-specific navigation. The tablet includes a Road Atlas e-book, an onboard dash cam, and a powered magnetic mount with commercial-grade GPS boost and back-up camera input. It also features trip planning and navigation and allows the user to email and download apps, keeping the traveler connected while on the road. The tablet comes with the RV Trader app, allowing users to shop, search and browse RVs for sale. With the award-winning navigation and features of Rand McNally’s RV GPS devices plus an Android operating system, the new tablet is a must-have for any RVer.
    “The RV industry continues to see tremendous growth as we roll into 2016,” said Christine Knapp, partnership & affiliate marketing manager for RVTrader.com. “We want to spread the word to outdoor enthusiasts everywhere that RVing is affordable and fun, and this is the year to hit the road. We hope this promotion allows RVers to take the next step in researching, finding and exploring the country this year in their new RV.”
    The “Hit the Road” Sweepstakes begins at 9 am Eastern Time on January 4, 2016 and ends at midnight Eastern Time on January 31, 2016. Winners will be selected by random drawing on or around February 14, 2016. To participate in the “Hit The Road” sweepstakes, visit http://www.rvtrader.com/research/resources/contest and complete the online entry form.
    About RV Trader 
    RVTrader.com is the premier online classifieds website for buying and selling RVs. Over 145,000 new and pre-owned recreation vehicles are available from dealers and private sellers across the country. With more than 2.5 million visitors every month, RV Trader is the perfect place to search, shop and sell RVs. RV Trader.com offers dealers a comprehensive suite of digital marketing products to help them advertise their products to potential buyers across all devices. Find your dream RV today on RVTrader.com!
    About Rand McNally
    Rand McNally is the country’s most trusted source for maps, navigation, and travel content.  Products and services include: America’s #1 Road Atlas; IntelliRoute (R) truck routing software; TND (TM) truck GPS; HD 100 E-Log devices; TPC 7600 and TND (TM) 760 mobile fleet management solutions; RVND (TM) GPS for RVers; and leading geography-based educational resources for the classroom.  Learn more at randmcnally.com.

  • NERVDA’s Boston RV Show Slated for Jan. 16-18

    NERVDA logoThe Boston RV & Camping Expo, slated for Jan. 16-18 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (BCEC), will kick off the show season in the Northeast with over three football fields of RVs, suppliers and campgrounds. The event is produced by Paragon Group of Needham, Mass., and sponsored by the New England RV Dealers Association (NERVDA)
    “We’ll have everything from a popup trailer to 40-foot diesel pushers on the show floor,” said Bob Zagami, executive director of NERVDA, in a press release. “We have 17 of our dealers exhibiting this year, including two first-time exhibitors in the show, Vermont Country Campers from Montpelier, Vt., and Crowley RV Center from Bristol, Conn. With these two additions, we now have dealers from all six New England states participating in this outstanding event.”
    Zagami noted that the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center “is one of the best exhibit venues in the country for a major indoor RV event,” offering large move-in doors, lots of natural light, high ceilings and easy access by highway and public transportation. The BCEC is also located in the heart of the new Seaport District that has seen the addition of new hotels and several new restaurants this year.
    This will be the fourth year that Paragon Group has worked with NERVDA on the Boston show, since Zagami and Jeff Hirsch, former RVDA chairman and CEO of Campers Inn RV, sat down and came up with the plan to reorganize the association in 2011. Today, NERVDA is a vibrant dealer association with 31 members and offers their dealers and associate members an array of education and training programs, consumer outreach through their various social media offerings, and will focus on RV technician training and certification programs in 2016.
    “We are thrilled to once again be working with NERVDA in producing the Boston RV & Camping Expo this January,” said Barbara Pudney, vice president of the Paragon Group, producer of the event. “We recognize how important sales are at this time of year for the region’s RV dealers, and we’re excited that we can bring them such a large crowd of interested shoppers.”
    This article originally appeared on RVBusiness.com.

  • Florida SuperShow Offers a ‘Room With a View’

    Screen Shot 2016-01-05 at 8.28.29 AMThe Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA) reported that the 2016 Florida RV SuperShow will feature every major RV manufacturer as well as hundreds of accessory booths. The show, themed “Discover Your Room with a View,” will open with Industry Day on Jan. 12 followed by Public Days Jan. 13-17.
    “We’ll have more supplier booths and every type, size and style of RV on the market,” said FRVTA Marketing Director David Kelly in the company’s newsletter. “With the addition of new entertainment and more seminars, we anticipate record crowds this year. We’re also renewing the two-day pass so the public will have two full days to see everything at the SuperShow at no additional cost.”
    In addition to the hundreds of RVs on display, the SuperShow will feature displays by some of Florida’s finest campgrounds and resorts along with an on-site Camping World store.
    Seminars will be presented throughout each day at the SuperShow, including “Tips for Buying an RV,” “Full Time & Extended RV Travel” and information on basic RV maintenance, weight and tire Issues, RV generator maintenance and RV caravanning.
    The Super Rally celebrates its 29th year at the SuperShow, open to RV clubs and the general public. It offers a number of amenities including free admission to the SuperShow all five public days, meeting facilities, seminars and three nights of entertainment.
     For more information on the 2016 Florida RV SuperShow, contact the FRVTA at 813-741-0488, or click here.
    This article originally appeared on RVBusiness.com.

  • Leisure Travel Vans Transforms the Open Road with the All-New 2016 Unity FX



    Leisure Travel Vans Transforms the Open Road with the All-New 2016 Unity FX

    ● The Unity FX’s Leisure Lounge System offers a completely-new living space that’s flexible and versatile—a compact motorhome that punches above its weight.

    ● All the comforts of home—a nearly king-size 68” x 76” Murphy Bed, large picture windows, an abundance of creature comforts, and incredible interior and exterior storage.

    ● More features, more customization, and more options for the road ahead.

    Winkler, Manitoba, December 14th, 2015—Leisure Travel Vans, a division of Triple E Recreational Vehicles, is proud to launch the 2016 Unity U24FX, an all-new design based around total living-space customization with its innovative Leisure Lounge System, Murphy Bed, second living area, and the attention to detail Leisure Travel Vans has become known for in the industry.

    “We’re fired up about the Unity FX,” says Ryan Elias, General Manager of Triple E RV. “We designed it around some great customer feedback and are confident that the FX is going to be a popular model.”

    The Unity FX’s magic is in the Leisure Lounge System. Completely customizable for every living occassion, the Leisure Lounge can transform into any arrangement (couch, lounge, chaise, and dinette), while a second living space in the rear offers even more options for relaxing and entertaining with a residential-style sectional sofa with an integrated ottoman that makes a perfect foot-rest, coffee table, or work desk. Better yet, the clever three-stop bathroom door – gives you more floor space where you need it and less where you don’t.

    At night, the FX transforms again, this time into a massive 68” x 76” Murphy Bed with an all-new completely adjustable headrest for reading, watching a movie on the optional 28-inch LED TV, or just thinking about the next day’s journey. And for a hot shower after a long drive, the Unity FX features an optional German-built, Truma AquaGo Comfort Plus on-demand 60K BTU hot-water system, the most powerful water heater available on the market.

    The new interior package features Italian-designed, matte-finish upper cabinet doors with soft-close technology, while its scratch resistant, anti-fingerprint and anti-bacterial surface combines clever design with functionality. And with white Corian® countertops, indirect LED lighting and a choice of three solid-wood cabinet options, quality European style and modern luxury combine to meet you on the road ahead.

    Available in four exterior colours — Euro Sport, White Suede, Silver and the new Ice Silver — the FX is built on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 chassis and is powered by the fuel-efficient 3.0L V6 BlueTEC Turbo Diesel engine with 188 HP and 325 ft-lb of torque. With an estimated 16-19 MPG, the Unity FX packs plenty of punch without sacrificing fuel economy.

    The Unity FX starts at $126,750 USD. Delivery to dealers will commence in February 2016. RVers can view and experience Unity Flex at the upcoming Florida RV SuperShow in Tampa, January 13-17, 2015.

    Watch a guided walkthrough video and take a virtual tour at http://leisurevans.com/flex/

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    Leisure Travel Vans is a brand of Triple E Recreational Vehicles. For more information, contact info@tripleerv.com or Triple E Recreational Vehicles, 301 Roblin Boulevard, Winkler, Manitoba, R6W 4C4, 1-877-992-9906.

  • 3 Podcasts for RV Enthusiasts

    This article was provided by Stephanie and Jeremy Puglisi at RV Family Travel Atlas. Download their podcasts here for great RV tips and tricks!

    If you are like most RVers, you are always planning your next great camping adventure. That is certainly the case for us. Six years ago we purchased our very first pop up camper and quickly found out that RV travel can be quite addicting.
    So now that you are heading into the off-season and your RV may be winterized, it is the perfect time to gather inspiration for next year, when you can open up the RV and hit the open road.
    Here are three great podcasts that will help you plan your future RV adventures and connect you with campers around the country:
    This weekly podcast explores RV and family travel. Every episode has a central theme about traveling with kids, RV organization, tips and tricks, or destination guides. There are also interviews with interesting personalities from all areas of the RV industry, from manufacturers to campground owners.
    Want to know where to stay on your next RV trip? On this weekly podcast correspondents from around the country review their favorite campgrounds and offer recommendations for area activities, attractions, and restaurants. You will hear insider tips on the best time to visit and the best sites to book.
    Hosted by Janine Pettit, Go RVing blogger and storyteller extraordinaire, this weekly podcast offers encouragement for women travelers, inspirational interviews, and fantastic destination advice. The girl campers know how to host a party, and you are definitely invited!
    Whether you are struggling to get through a long, cold winter, or just looking for a more entertaining way to pass your daily commute, these podcasts will definitely feed your appetite for all things RV travel.
    Tune in, dream big, and we will see you at the campground!

  • Increase Sales to the Millennial Generation

    Increase in RV Sales to the Millennial Generation

    While baby boomers entering retirement are still leading the pack in sales, the millennial generation is getting all the attention. This group of young adults born in the 1980s and 1990s is showing an increased interest in camping and RVs.

    Boom in RV Sales to Millennials

    According to a recent study done by Kampgrounds of American, 60 percent of millennials say they plan to camp more often in the upcoming years. This number is even higher than the 40 percent of baby boomers who made the same claim. In addition, more millennials have plans to buy a new RV than baby boomers. Several factors are causing this boom, including the fact that millennials are just now starting families, and that they currently make up the largest percentage of the American workforce.

    What Features Does This Generation Want

    This increased interest in RVing can translate into a boost in sales for your RV business. The trick is to know how to sell RVs to this new generation by knowing exactly what they are looking for in a model. These are the top three things millennial buyers want.
    1. Advanced technology: This is the first generation raised with access to the Internet and advanced technology. They are looking for tech features, such as flat-screen TVs, smartphone integration, sound systems, Wi-Fi capabilities and charging stations.
    2. Efficiency: Millennials certainly want RV models that are fuel- and energy-efficient, but they’re also looking for efficient living quarters. They want things like unique storage options, features that serve dual purposes and overall functionality.
    3. Fitness features: This generation is all about fitness and exploring the outdoors. They look for RVs that have space to store their bikes, kayaks and other equipment, as well as features that allow them to set up an outdoor living space.
    Millennials may initially buy less expensive RVs than the baby boomer generation, but they are more likely to be repeat customers. Remember that millennials may be ready in a few years to sell their current RV and upgrade to a newer model.
    Millennials will have done a lot of online research before coming to your dealership. They will know exactly what they are looking for and what they want. Your best chance to capture a sale is to guide millennial customers to the RVs that meet their criteria. Contact RV Trader for more helpful tips to generate sales at your RV dealership.

  • The 26BHS AR-ONE MAXX Fifth Wheel


    New to the Starcraft lineup is the 26BHS AR-ONE MAXX fifth wheel. This floorplan features 600-pound rated bunk beds and full bathroom in the rear with a queen bed in the front. The living area includes a U-dinette, spacious pantry, large two-door six-cubic-foot refrigerator, and a high rise kitchen sink faucet to bring the luxuries of home with you on the road. 

    This family-friendly, affordable floorplan also has plenty of options to choose from to take it to the next level, including the Deluxe Package featuring exterior speakers, outside shower, porcelain toilet with foot flus, decorative dinette light and more. For more information or to find the closest Starcraft dealer visit www.StarcraftCamping.com.