Winnebago Industries Unveils Exclusive Floorplan at FMCA Convention

Winnebago Industries, Inc. recently unveiled a never-seen-before floorplan at the Family Motor Coach Association (FMCA) Convention at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in St. Paul, Minn., July 14-17.

“The 2009 Winnebago Outlook 30D is not your typical Class C motor home,” said Winnebago Industries’ Chairman of the Board, CEO and President Bob Olson. “One look inside the new 30D floorplan and you’ll realize this is a totally different coach. We’ve taken the conventional bedroom area and transformed it into spacious living and dining space that is also perfect for entertaining. Plus, you have plenty of sleeping space too. This is a revolutionary floorplan that we’re extremely excited to show in St. Paul.” The first-of-its-kind, double slide Winnebago Outlook 30D is striking, spacious and fun.

With optional full body paint offering a striking exterior, the interior features an innovative layout with the bathroom and opposing wardrobe behind the front cab seats. The spacious wardrobe is not only a great place for storage, but it also houses pull-out stair steps so you can easily access the front bunk when night falls. The front bunk area also features a skylight and an optional 15-inch LCD TV.

Source: Winnebago

The Pennsylvania RV & Camping Show Is The First To Feature 2009 RV Models

RV Trade Digest reports that The Pennsylvania RV & Camping Show will be held September 10th through the 14th at the Hershey Entertainment and Resorts Company in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

According to the Pennsylvania Recreation Vehicle & Camping Association (PRVCA), the show will feature more than 1,300 of the latest RVs from the smallest folding campers to the largest motorhomes.

The Pennsylvania RV & Camping Show is also the first show in the nation with the 2009 models with more than 86 Companies Exhibiting. There will also be seminars with RV Experts, including Gary Bunzer, "The RV Doctor".

Source: RV Trade Digest and Pennsylvania Recreation Vehicle & Camping Association

The Early Show On CBS Travels America In A Winnebago Adventurer

Winnebago Industries, Inc reports they are taking CBS News' 'The Early Show' on the road this summer thanks to a state-of-the-art Winnebago Adventurer. The model shown below is the 2009 Adventurer.

According to Winnebago, they are partnering for the third consecutive year with 'The Early Show' on their summer promotion, Early on the Road. This summer, 'The Early Show's' weatherman and feature reporter Dave Price will visit eight U.S. locations to discover the excitement and beauty of America.

We are proud to partner with CBS News' 'The Early Show' as they celebrate summer, said Winnebago Industries Chairman of the Board, CEO and President Bob Olson. This promotion showcases a Winnebago Adventurer motor home as a key element on this popular morning show. We chose the Winnebago Adventurer because of is popularity, style and innovation. The Adventurer is guaranteed to get Dave and the rest of 'The Early Show' crew to each destination in style and comfort. There is no better way to see the beauty of America than in an RV, and we're excited that 'The Early Show's' nearly 15 million weekly viewers will get to do just that through this summertime promotion.

A top selling Class A gas powered motor home, the Winnebago Adventurer is the total package with innovative floorplans, unique features, plush interior and a powerful chassis. Top-notch entertainment features are also found on this coach, like LCD TVs, the Sirius satellite radio and 10-CD changer just to name a few. Extras also include an electric fireplace, washer/dryer combination and the ultra-comfortable Sleep Number Bed by Select Comfort.

Source: Winnebago

Winnebago Celebrates 50 Years On The Road

Winnebago Industries homepage features details on the 50th anniversary of Winnebago and the introduction of the new 2009 Winnebago, Itasca and ERA brand motor homes.

Winnebago is holding a Dealer Days event May 12-15, 2008, at The Mirage in Las Vegas, Nevada, with a theme of "50 Years on the Road".

According to Winnebago...

Winnebago Industries displayed 50 motor homes representing key elements of the Company's 23 model lines and 78 floorplans, 46 percent of which are new or redesigned for 2009.

"Winnebago Industries broadened the product differentiation between the Winnebago and Itasca brands for 2009, providing our dealer partners with new and exciting motor homes to fit each of their needs," said Winnebago Industries Chairman, CEO and President Bob Olson.

"We're excited to introduce our redesigned Winnebago Adventurer Class A gas line with exciting new floorplans and aggressive pricing. Our totally redesigned Itasca Suncruiser is now more widely differentiated from the Adventurer and features unique new floorplans at a tremendous value.

We also made significant upgrades to our Class A diesel products while holding the line on pricing, made added positive changes to our Class C product lines complete with the redesigned Winnebago Aspect and Itasca Cambria products, and have new floorplans throughout our entire 2009 lineup."

Source: Winnebago

RVers welcome at the The Great Santa Fe Trail Horse Race Endurance Ride

August 31 through September 13, 2008 are the dates for the 2nd Annual Great Santa Fe Trail
Horse Race Endurance Ride.

The Great Santa Fe Trail Horse Race is a 515 mile endurance ride completed over a 14 day period.

According to The Great Santa Fe Trail Horse Race Endurance Ride homepage...

The Great Santa Fe Trail Horse Race Endurance Ride was developed to bring attention to the Santa Fe Trail and to assist in developing tourism along the trail. It is a fourteen day equestrian event with riders retracing part of the most famous trail in America.

This trail was first traveled by Francis Vasques de Coronado in 1541. He brought the first horses to this part of the world and it was on this trail that Native Americans first saw horses.

RVers are invited to overnight in the Race Villages and interact with the riders, their teams, and the people in the rural communities the Race goes through.

There will be ample room for RVers to dry camp in the race villages with 10 overnight villages throughout the 14 days. Arrangements for water and sewer needs will be made and parks with hook-ups will be available and welcoming nearby.

More details can be found at The Official The Great Santa Fe Trail
Horse Race Endurance Ride Homepage

YouTube features a slide show of the 2007 Great Santa Fe Trail Horse Race Endurance Ride.



Source: The Great Santa Fe Trail Horse Race Endurance Ride

Keystone RV Outback Loft wins Best In Show from RV Business

Keystone RV's Outback Loft was recently recognized by RV Business as Best In Show at the 45th Annual National RV Trade Show Louisville, Kentucky.

The Outback Loft is a 31 foot toy-hauler travel trailer that can expand to a second level.

According to Outback...

The Outback Loft looks like no other RV in the market. The second story extends up 6-feet, 3-inches above the roofline when you are camping and retracts into the attic when you are hitched up and on the road.

This second story bonus room is ideal for viewing racing events or enjoying the scenery at your favorite camp site. It also makes a nifty get away room for mom and dad, or a play room for the kids.

The Outback Loft utilizes multifunctional living space to deliver the features and floorplan you are looking for. A large “garage” in the rear of the Outback Loft accommodates motorcycles, quads, bicycles or hobby accessories. A ramp door on the curb side makes loading and unloading easy.

With toys out of the garage, the entire area turns into a large master bedroom with queen sized bed and LCD TV. Forward of the garage/master bedroom you’ll find a full galley, huge dinette that seats six and sleeps two, sofa slide-out that converts into a full sized bed, and roomy bathroom with shower.

Source: Keystone

Spartan Motors Hosts Tailgate Party on Streets of New York City With 40-Foot RV

Ritz-Carlton Hotel at 50 Central Park South at 6th Avenue is not the typical place to hold an RV tailgate party, but the 40 foot RV prototype that was on display was not your typical RV.

The RV was on display as part of a Specialty Vehicle Showcase. The Spartan Motors press release describes the RV...

A Newmar All-Star UTV - This one-of-a-kind luxury prototype RV, the UTV (Ultimate Tailgating Vehicle), is designed specifically to enhance the tailgating experience.

The UTV has two kitchens and two onboard bathrooms, two 17-foot-wide awnings and four flat screen TVs, the largest of which, a 52- inch, can be seen outside when an exterior panel is opened. Another panel opens on the outside to reveal a heavy-duty Jenn-Air gas grill, which slides out on a shelf.

Source: Spartan Motors

Workampers get chance to find opportunites in Florida and Arizona events

Working and RVing would seem like an unlikely match. People go on vacation in their RVs to get away from work? Don't they?

Workampers are RVers who work during RV vacations. Some workampers use the money they earn to pay for travel expenses and extend their time on the road. Other just do it for fun and to meet other RVers.

Workamper News is producing two events to give workampers a chance to find opportunities.

Workamper News, Inc will produce two events with a wide range of employers who will be interviewing job seekers at the Workamper News Job Fairs, Jan. 10-11, 2008 at the Lakeland Center, Lakeland, FL, and Jan. 29-30, 2008 at the Mesa Convention Center in Mesa, AZ.

The Job Fairs will provide Workampers, persons who combine any type of full-time or part-time working with RV camping, an opportunity for face-to-face interviews with employers from across America. Thousands of great part-time and full-time Workamping jobs will be available.

Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in seminar sessions on topics ranging from Workamping Basics to RV Retirement Planning to Resumé Writing. Seminars will be given by four different presenters over the two day Job Fair.

"We enjoy going to Job Fairs because it is nice to meet the employers and it is a good chance to ask questions. We like to go both days so we can visit all of the booths, have time for interviews and take in a seminar or two," said Ted and Joan Semprini, Workampers from Altoona, IA.

Workamper employers can include private campgrounds, state and national parks, amusement facilities, hotels, monuments, motor sports, sales, etc. Exhibit spaces are being allotted on a first-come, first-served basis. Employers may reserve space by calling Workamper News at 501-362-2637.

Source: Workamper News

2008 Tiffin Motorhomes to be on display at Branson Classic Collector Car Auction

RV Trade Digest reports that three Tiffin Motorhomes will be on display at the Branson Classic Collector Car Auction October 19-20.

300 antique, classic, vintage, muscle, sports and other collectible vehicles are scheduled to be auctioned.

Tiffin will have three high-end diesel pushers, two 2008 Allegro Buses (pictured above) and a Phaeton (pictured below), on display.

The Tiffin Motorhomes website features images and details on the 2008 Tiffin models.

Source: RV Trade Digest