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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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.
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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.”
Fleetwood RV, Inc. has launched the 2011 Storm, described as a “crossover” motor home that features the sleeping capacity and value of a Class C motor home along with the roominess and storage capacity of a Class A motor home.
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“The 2011 Storm is a special motor home because it includes the best aspects of both a Class A and a Class C motor home,” said John Draheim, CEO of Fleetwood RV, Inc. “Storm is loaded with standard features and provides a great value at price that appeals to a wide range of RVers.”
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According to Fleetwood, the 2011 Storm is available in three floor plans: a 28-foot single-slide, rear bedroom floor plan with walk-around queen bed and oversized wrap-around booth dinette (28MS); a 31-foot dual-slide, side-aisle floor plan with opposing dinette/sofa in the living room (30SA); and a 31-foot dual-slide floor plan with standard traditional bunk beds or the optional “Bunk Bed-n-Breakfast” space-saving two-person dinette with convertible bunk beds (32BH). The innovative “Hide-a-Loft” feature, a queen-sized, electronic drop-down bed with air mattress located above the driver/passenger captain’s chairs, is also an available option on all floor plans.
Source: Fleetwood
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The Cape Cod Times features a story on the culture the T@B trailer, a teardrop trailer that has attracted a devoted group of fans known as T@Bbers. T@Bbers recently held rally in Cape Cod, dressing in bright colors similar to their trailers.
The T@B’s small size and happy colors have made it favorite for RVers looking for an easy to tow trailer with a unique style. What the T@B lacks in luxury and space is made up for by its cuteness and maneuverability.
T@Bbers at the Cape Cod rally shared stories of their travels and compared modifications to their trailers. T@B owners make the most of their trailers by adding luxuries like TVs and Microwaves.
Source: Cape Cod Times
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