Watch out for Carbon monoxide in your RV

Nearly 200 people die every year from Carbon monoxide poisoning, with over 10,000 cases ending up in the hospital.

The Low-Tech RVing blog features advice on how to protect yourself from the odorless and colorless Carbon Monoxide gas, along with a list of symptoms to watch out for.

CO gas can come from malfunctioning heaters or ovens in your RV. While all new RV come equipped with CO detectors, they need to be replaced every five years.

Big and small RVs rally in Bend, Oregon

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.

New material could replace wood in new RVs

Pittsburgh Tribune Review features a story on a new 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.

Shiny new teardrop trailer brings back memories

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.

You can read more about the Sundance at SundanceCatalog.com

Your RV needs more than car insurance

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.