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  • 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

  • Traveling Safely With Propane In Your RV

    Like Hank Hill on the TV show King of the Hill, RVers love propane and propane accessories. Propane can be used for cooking, heating, and even fridges.

    RV Basics features tips on using propane to power an RV refrigerator. There is a debate on the safety of leaving a propane-powered fridge running while driving.

    For more safety tips on using propane in your RV, check out RV Basic’s propane safety tips.

    The National Propane Gas Association also features a list of safety tips, including where to get a propane tank serviced and safe refueling procedures.

    Source: RVBasics.com and The National Propane Gas Association

  • Can An RV Vacation Be A Green Vacation?

    Can an RV vacation be environmentally friendly? A story in the Toronto Star, reports vacationing in your RV can be “greener” than you think.

    According to the story, many full time RVers use less gas per-week than full-time commuters. Due to limited space in an RV, travelers only bring what they need and often re-use or recycle items.

    A growing market for environmentally friendly RV products offer items ranging from solar panels for power to biodegradable products.

    The greenest RV ever might be “Vanzilla”, Andy Thomson’s 1971 GM motorhome featuring a propane heat and power along with a composting toilet.

    Source: Toronto Star

  • Memorial Day Still A Big Travel Holiday

    AAA recently projected the number of Americans traveling during the Memorial Day holiday will drop slightly compared to the previous year, but travel will still be popular despite fuel costs.

    AAA estimates that 37.87 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home this holiday, a decrease of nearly 360,000 travelers (0.9 percent) from last year’s total of 38.23 million.

    Nearly 31.7 million Americans (83 percent of all holiday travelers) expect to travel by automobile, a one percent decrease from the approximately 32 million people who drove a year ago.

    “Many Americans are feeling a financial pinch this holiday weekend from record high gasoline prices and other factors,” said AAA President and CEO Robert L. Darbelnet. “Despite the small decrease, we will still see a significant number of people traveling this weekend. More than 12 percent of the U.S. population will be celebrating the Memorial Day weekend away from home.”

    Source: AAA