The Bulletin in Bend, Oregon, reports on an RV rally at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center that attracted a wide variety of recreational vehicles.
RVers at the rally described the new features available on newer RVs, like flat-screen TVs, bringing the comforts of home on the road.
One RV attracting attention at the Rally was Country Coach’s Prevost, which comes equipped leather interiors and tile floors. The Prevost also comes with a luxurious price: $1.5 Million.
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/business/s_518189.html PittsburghLive.com features a story on a lightweight thermoplastic composite material that could soon be used in RV construction. The new material, called Versitex, is made by U.S. Liner Inc. Versitex could be used instead of wood in RV construction due to its light weight and durability. Made from woven glass fibers and plastic, Versitex is lighter than wood, which will go a long way to making newer RVs more fuel efficient.
BornRich.org features an entry about the Sundance Teardrop RV, a shiny teardrop trailer that brings back memories of the early days of RVing. The Sundance features a polished aluminum exterior that gleams mirror-bright, an all-maple hatchback galley (with a Formica counter…of course) and sleeping room for two. While the style is old fashioned, the price tag is not. The Sundance will set you back about $24,000.
KomoTV.com features a story and audio on the importance of having RV insurance.
A recreational vehicle needs different insurance than a car. RVs are more than just transportation, many come equipped with the same luxuries and appliances as a home.
RVers also need coverage for events like accidents and injuries.
Have more questions about RV insurance? You can learn more on the RV Trader Online resources page.
The Fortune Small Business site on CNN.com features the story of a family trip across Utah.
Taking a break from the stress of their busy lives, writer Eilene Zimmerman and her family rented an RV and left behind the cell phone and TV for 5 days of travel.
The article describes how the family planned their trip and the destinations they visited in Utah, including Snow Canyon and Zion National Park.
Here are photos of an Airstream trailer designed in collaboration with Design Within Reach.
According to the Airstream website, Design Within Reach (or DWR) provides “easy access to well-designed modern furnishings and accessories traditionally found only in designer showrooms.”
Airstream’s fact sheet highlights features of the DWR trailer.
The aluminum exterior of the Airstream DWR travel trailer is instantly distinguished by its front and rear panoramic windows, stainless steel streamline moon wheel discs, signature DWR red accents, and matching custom full-length fabric awning.
The hand-crafted Airstream shell is bright and airy inside – with a fully exposed aluminum interior skin, front and rear panoramic windows, and recessed halogen ceiling lights.
The exposed aluminum Airstream interior sidewall displays a Nelson Ball Clock to great effect. This design is a modern classic – having been created back in 1947 by George Nelson, one of the founding fathers of American modernism.
You can learn more about the DWR trailer at the Airstream site.
Getting behind the wheel of a new RV is a dream come true. Some RVers are so excited to get on the road that they forget simple safety rules.
Before you fire up the engine of that new camper, you might want to read an article on TheStatesman.com on the common mistakes of RV owners.
Progressive Insurance researched the most common errors of RV owners. The mistakes range from the silly (driving out of a campsite missing a passenger) to the expensive and potentially dangerous (miscalculating overhead or side distance.)
The Columbus Dispatch features a profile of Joseph and Betty Knoch, who have been on the road in their RV since 2001.
The couple’s journey has taken them to 49 states, even driving to Alaska.
They originally ran a small business from the RV. They eventually retired and full time travel now takes up their time.
The Hutchinson News in Hutchinson, Kansas, reports that retired military veterans are gathering at the Kansas State Fairgrounds for the 2007 SMART National Muster RV rally.
SMART stands for Smart Special Military Active Retired Travel Club, Inc.
Veterans from different branches of the military enjoy the event as a way to meet other vets who are also RVers.
Have you checked your RV tires lately? Do you know when the was the last time you had them replaced? How much millage can you safely get out of RV tires?
The Low Tech RVing Blog features an entry on checking your RV tires and watching out for wear.
Your RV tires feature ways to check when they were manufactured. Heat and UV rays can age your tires, so check them regularly.