Your RV is the Perfect Place to Host a Family Gathering

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While the weather might still be frigid outside, now is the perfect time to start planning warm weather RV fun.

The Edmonton Journal features a story on using your RV to plan a family gathering. According to the story, your local campground is the perfect place to bring loved-ones together.

Planning ahead, coordinating schedules, and finding the best nearby campground is key to making your event a success.

Source: Edmonton Journal 
 

Earthbound RV Chooses Marion, Indiana for New Manufacturing Facility

Earthbound Recreational Vehicles homepage reports it is choosing Marion, Indiana as its new home.

“The confidence and embrace from the city of Marion for our technologically advanced product line and future endeavors has been unparalleled. We will begin production during the month of March and increase production as quality standards allow. Our resolve to be unequaled in quality and value is absolute.” Said C. David Hoefer, Earthbound RV Co-founder, Chairman, and CEO.

“As expected, the RV industry is reinventing itself and starting to bounce back,” said Governor Mitch Daniels. “We couldn’t be happier to see the revolution happen here in Indiana, a state known for high quality production and skilled workers.”

Source: Earthbound Recreational Vehicles

Trojan Battery Company Introduces T2 Technology to its Flooded, Deep Cycle Lineup of RV Batteries

Photo Credit: Trojan Battery Company

Trojan Battery Company has announced the introduction of T2 Technology to its most popular flooded, deep cycle golf, renewable energy, floor machine, AWP, Marine and RV batteries. Trojan’s T2 technology integrates a series of refinements that enhance performance characteristics resulting in a more robust battery design. “Technological advances in OEM manufactured products place even greater demands on battery performance.

Exclusively available in Trojan batteries is Trojan’s Maxguard T2 advanced separator. The Maxguard T2 separator features a multi-rib geometry which keeps acid channels open longer enhancing electrochemical processing while reducing the risk of stratification.

This reinforced back web provides longer separator life and protects against degradation caused by temperature fluctuations; this feature is especially important in hotter climate regions where higher heat can increase separator degradation.

Source: Trojan Battery Company

Learning to Love the RV Life on a Journey From Las Vegas to Utah

No matter how much experience you have as an RVer, there is always that first trip and the nervous first moments behind the wheel as a beginner driver.

A writer for TampaBay.com has documented his journey driving a rented RV from Las Vegas to Utah and learning the rules of RVing.

During the trip, he learns how to maneuver a giant RV while changing lanes in traffic, describes the variety of people and RV models he meets at an RV park, and offers tips for planning your own RV adventure.

Source: TampaBay.com

Heartland RV Acquires Towable Trademarks From Fleetwood Enterprises

Heartland Recreational Vehicles has announced that it has acquired the remaining active trademarks of the towable brands from Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.  As one of the leading former manufacturers of towable RVs in North America, Fleetwood has some of the most recognized and iconic brands in the industry.

"This is an exciting transaction for Heartland.  Fleetwood's towable brands have long been among the most widely recognized names in the towable RV segment, with loyal customers and an extensive dealer network.  By acquiring the trademarks of Fleetwood's towable products, we will enhance Heartland's brand portfolio with industry leading names such as Prowler, Pioneer and Wilderness," said Brian Brady, CEO of Heartland.

Mr. Brady continued, "In the last five years, Heartland has become one of the leading manufacturers of towable RVs and is the third largest manufacturer of fifth wheel RVs in the U.S.  Our phenomenal growth and success has given us the financial strength to pursue the acquisition of Fleetwood's legendary trademarks.  We would like to thank our dealers and customers for their continued support of Heartland and we look forward to enhancing our industry leadership by continuing to create great products that our customers love."

Source: Heartland RVs

Fleetwood RV Awarded Best Motorized Outdoor Display During Florida RV SuperShow

Fleetwood RV, Inc., was recently awarded best motorized outdoor display during the Florida RV SuperShow in Tampa, Fla., which ran Wednesday, January 13 - Sunday, January 17, 2010.

Fleetwood’s display was co-managed by one of its top dealers, Lazydays, and featured a variety of 2010 products including American Eagle, Discovery, Tioga as well as the brand new Encounter, Fleetwood’s first crossover motor home. “We're honored to have been recognized as the best motorized display,” said John Draheim, president and COO of Fleetwood RV, Inc. “We had a great location, traffic was better than expected and our products were well received.

Source: Fleetwood RV

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RV Trader Launches New Locator Feature

Can't find the RV you are looking for on RV Trader? Try the RV Trader Locator feature.

Complete the fields and we will send your request to dealers in our network. Dealers who may have what you are looking for will contact you. As always, you can be confident that your information will NOT be shared with any third parties.

Source: RV Trader

RV Trader Attends 2010 RV Supershow in Tampa, Florida

RV Trader recently visited the 2010 RV Supershow held January 12 to 17 at the Tampa Florida State Fairgrounds. This was RVTraders' 8th year exhibiting at the show and this was one of the best ever.

Attendees visited the RV Trader booth and downloaded the RV Trader iPhone App registered to win an Apple iTouch. Over 7000 National RV Trader Magazines were given away According to the show's organizers, attendance at the Florida RV SuperShow increased 12% over last year, despite questionable weather on the last day of the show’s five-day run.

”The show was very, very upbeat,” said Lance Wilson, executive director of the sponsoring Florida Recreation Vehicle Trade Association (FRVTA). ”The weather was iffy on Sunday, but the dealers we talked to all said the same thing — that they didn’t hear any negative talk at all. People weren’t complaining about the economy or gas prices. They were just happy to be there.” Some 50,753 people passed through the gates of the Florida State Fairgrounds Wednesday (Jan. 13) through Sunday.

”We had a nice increase (in sales) from last year,” said Ken Stumpe, Florida Show sales manager for Lazydays RV SuperCenter in nearby Seffner, Fla., ”There was a lot more traffic than last year. It was a totally different atmosphere. A lot of people said they were tired of waiting.” Camping World RV Sales, which had a dozen displays at the show, sold 179 units, 37 of them Damon and Four Winds motorized RVs, according to President Marcus Lemonis.

Increased attendance at the Florida Show generally mirrored that of other early 2010 shows in Denver, Cleveland, the Washington, D.C., area and Greensboro, N.C. “Seeing all the aisles full and the dealers not being able to handle all the customers is great,” said Tom Gaither, senior vice president of Affinity Group Inc.’s Affinity Events division.

Source: RV Trader and the 2010 RV Supershow

RVIA Reports Strong Consumer Attendance at RV Shows

The RVIA reports a spike in attendance at RV shows around the country could be yet another indicator that the RV industry is on its way to recovery in 2010.

According to the RIVA, more than 50,000 consumers attended the Florida RV Super Show in Tampa this month, up 12 percent over last year’s strong attendance. Attendance at the Grand Rapids (MI) RV Show doubled over last year’s number with more than 20,000 consumers attending. And at the Ohio RV Super Show, 33 percent more consumers showed up this year than last year.

The large crowds at these shows have pleasantly surprised organizers and dealers, who say that, in addition to stronger attendance, sales are also much improved over last year. “Sales were awesome — just like the old days,” said Bob Sanders, sales manager for Dusty’s RV, about the highly successful Florida show. “We wrote 170 deals at the show, compared with 58 last year.” Sanders added that sales were across the board and included 40 motorhomes.

“We are seeing a two year pent up demand for RVs finally opening up,” said FRVTA Executive Director Lance Wilson. “Americans will only wait so long for things that they really want, and it appears they want RVs right now.”

Source: RVIA