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  • The U-Line Ice Maker SP-18

    During an excursion on a boat or RV, there’s nothing more refreshing than enjoying a cold beverage or snack on a hot day. U-Line’s compact SP-18 Ice Maker produces a large amount of ice in a short time, making it easy for everyone on board to keep cool.

    According to U-line, this high-performance ice maker can produce over 20 lbs. of ice per day from only 2-1/2 gal. of water. It can store up to 12 lbs. of ice in its clear, removable ice bucket.

    Due to its low profile, the SP-18 takes up minimal space. This ice maker has a zero clearance door swing and a field reversible door. A travel pin keeps the door securely closed.

    U-Line’s SP-18 is available in black or white. To withstand the adverse effects of the sun, the white model has an anodized aluminum door frame and handle as well as a specially designed stainless grill. Both models have stainless hinges and fasteners to help prevent corrosion.

    Source: U-Line

  • Passport Ultra Light Travel Trailer By Keystone RV Reaches 5,000

    Keystone RV Company recently announced that the 5,000th Passport Ultra Lite travel trailer was produced by Keystone RV Company’s Howe, Indiana facility.

    According to Keystone this 5,000th trailer comes less than 18 months after the brand was introduced and is the fastest start ever for a brand made by Keystone.

    The price of gas has broadened the appeal of lightweight trailers, but Keystone RV suggests that the Passport’s wealth of features makes it stand apart from other trailers in its class.

    Source: Keystone RV and RV Trade Digest

  • The Daily Job Of An RV Sales And Service Manager

    To survive as an RV sales and service manager you have to know how to handle both people and machines. You are part salesperson and part mechanic.

    The Winona Daily News features a profile of Doug Breza, an RV sales and service manager at Breezee’s RV Center in Homer, Minnesota.

    Unlike car sales, an RV salesperson is selling a house on wheels. That means you have to know an RV inside and out, from the handling the steering system to dealing with plumbing issues. The customers range from veteran RVers to first time buyers.

    The story explores how Breza found a job in the RV industry and what opportunities are available for those who want to work in the business.

    Source: Winona Daily News

  • Buses Converted Into RVs To Gather In Oregon For 5th Annual Convention

    Bus to RV conversions can range from opulent rolling homes fresh from the showroom to vintage buses converted with welding tools and dreams.

    Popular Mechanics features a story on a gathering ofBus-to-RV owners in Rickreall, Oregon.

    The story profiles Ron Rutledge, an Bus to RV conversion owner who took a old 1981 Crown school bus and turned it into a shiny masterpiece. Rutledge built the interior of his RV home himself, from the cabinets to the floor tiles.

    If you want to see Bus-to-RV conversions up close for yourself, check out the Bus’N USA 5th Annual Convention June 24th to the 29th at Polk County Fairgrounds, Rickreall Oregon, just west of Salem, Oregon.

    You can find out more at the Bus’N USA’s homepage

    Source: Popular Mechanics and Bus’nUSA

  • Looking For Opportunity In the RV Industry

    The Small Business Blog on the CNN Money site offers advice to a reader who wants to start an RV-related business.

    According to the article, the RV industry is more than just building and selling RVs. Businesses in the RV industry range from companies making RV parts to outdoor accessories.

    For those looking to open an RV dealership, the Recreational Vehicles Dealership Association is the best place to start. The Recreational Vehicle Industry Association offers help with other RV-related businesses.

    While these are the tough times for the RV business, the industry has endured high gas-prices before. Manufacturers are offering new models and styles that appeal to younger RV buyers.

    Source: CNN Money – Small Business

  • New Repair Kit Safely Removes Pits and Scratches From Your RV Windshield

    Getting a chip or scratch on your RV windshield can be costly and sometimes dangerous.

    Now you can fix your windshield with a new kit for removing pits and scratches from glass windshields from Ocean State Abrasives, Inc. of Kingston, Rhode Island.
    The Scratch Magic Glass Repair Kit is designed to remove those bothersome pits and scratches from windshields and windscreens that can refract light and impair a driver’s vision. Featuring optical-grade lapping and polishing compounds, this kit includes a felt lapping bob, 6″ dia. buffing wheel, and step-by-step directions for removing “dings” caused by common road debris.

    Providing materials required for repairing up to five typical windshields, the Scratch Magic Glass Repair Kit is supplied with a drill mount assembly for the buffing wheel and the lapping bob shank also fits a standard drill. The compounds used to reduce the depth of pits and scratches and then buff them smooth are water soluble and environmentally safe.

    Source: Ocean State Abrasives

  • Protecting Your RV From Carbon Monoxide Gas

    WTHR News in Indianapolis reports on the dangers of carbon monoxide gas to RV travelers, which kills 500 RVers every year.

    According to the story, carbon monoxide is known as the silent killer due to its colorless and odorless nature.

    Carbon monoxide can get into your RV through vents and air conditioners. If RVs park too close together, the carbon monoxide emissions from generators or appliances that run on propane can get inside. Even the most weather-proof and comfortable RV can be threatened by CO gas.

    The best defense is a CO gas detector and to check it is in proper working order before each trip.

    Source: WTHR News

  • RVers Fight High Fuel Costs By Staying At Local Campgrounds

    RVers are determined to go camping and not let fuel costs dampen their vacation plans. Campgrounds and RV parks are finding that RVers are keeping gas expenses low by staying at local parks rather that traveling out of state.

    MLive.com reports that Michigan-area campground owners are still expecting business to be up this year from 2007. The Frankenmuth Jellystone Park Camp-Resort booked the majority of their sites, but mostly to local customers.

    To make camping cheaper for RVers, some parks offer storage for campers, allowing RV owners to return for more vacation time without spending gas money hauling their RV back and forth from home.

    Source: MLive.com

  • Itasca Sunova Recognized as a Consumers Digest Best Buy

    Winnebago Industries, Inc.’s 2008 Itasca Sunova was recently recognized as a Consumers Digest Best Buy. Featured in the June 2008 issue, a Consumers Digest Best Buy is defined as a product that offers the most value for a given amount of money.

    According to Winnebago…

    “We are extremely pleased to receive a Consumers Digest Best Buy designation for the Itasca Sunova for a second time,” said Winnebago Industries’ Vice President of Sales and Marketing Roger Martin. “Respected for the quality construction found on all Winnebago Industries motor homes, the Sunova also provides outstanding value, comfort and maximum storage in an attractively priced Class A gas motor home.”

    Consumers Digest lists the 2008 Itasca Sunova 29R floorplan as a Premium Selection in their Best Buy ratings of motor homes. A Premium Selection designation means the product is full-featured and priced accordingly.


    In order to achieve a “Best Buy” rating, Consumers Digest identified products that offer outstanding value for the price, and merit special attention from buyers. According to Consumers Digest, “Best Buys” in RVs were based on comfort, craftsmanship and drivability. This special rating is awarded to fewer than three percent of the competing models in any given product category.
    Source: Winnebago

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  • New Trailer Generator Provides Power On The Go

    Effectively utilizing space is an important factor aboard race car trailers, RVs and toy haulers that do not have areas specifically dedicated for generators. Instead of taking up precious living or storage room, the innovative 5.5 kW Trailer Generator from Next Generation Power is designed to use the empty space on the tongue.

    According to Next Generation Power…

    Perfect for running power tools or air conditioning, the convenient 5.5 kW Trailer Generator employs a heavy-duty, 2-cylinder Z482 Kubota. At 2,800 rpm, this powerful diesel engine produces 12 hp. With a water-cooled radiator, it comes with a remote start/stop panel, safety shutdown and 50 amp breaker.


    The included v-nose enclosure ensures proper ventilation and makes installation simple. Providing quiet operation, the enclosure is insulated with sound-dampening foam and the gen-set features isolation mounts

    An optional 8 gallon tank can be mounted inside the enclosure for simple set up. Incredibly compact, the unit measures just 48″ W x 30″ H x 26″ D and has a dry weight of only 330 lbs. The fuel efficient generator consumes merely 1/4 gph.
    Source: Next Generation Power