Fleetwood RV has begun accepting registrations for its "Drive Your Toys to Illinois" national rally in DuQuoin, Illinois, from June 26th through June 30th.The rally, which is organized by the Fleetwood Motorhome Association (FMA), is opened to all owners of Fleetwood motorhomes. It will include the latest line up of the company's RV products, factory service support, informative seminars by key industry suppliers, kids' activities and a variety of family-friendly entertainment."Not ...

Some New Orleans Saints fans are heading to see their team play against the Indianapolis Colts in the Super Bowl in Miami this month using rented RVs.Arty Lawson of Motorhome Rentals of Louisiana tells WDSU-TV that demand for RVs has jumped since the Saints made the Super Bowl."My phone hasn't stopped ringing since after the game ended," said Lawson, who has been renting out motor homes since 1978. "A half hour after the game ended it started ringing and then it started ...

A California city has proposed mandatory yearly interior inspections of RVs.The proposal would require owners living in Laguna Woods, California, to drive their RVs around a storage lot to test for roadworthiness and to let an inspector enter the vehicles once a year to ensure they're not being used for storage purposes.It's unclear if the proposal would allow inspectors to conduct a thorough interior search of the RVs, with access to closets, drawers and other areas.The local RV ...

A new, high-tech device may be a convenient way for outdoor enthusiasts or campers to ensure their safety in any conditions. The SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger provides individuals with a virtual line of communication wherever they are, even when out of cell phone service range.The small, handheld unit uses satellite technology to track your location. Several buttons on the SPOT allow users to send different types of messages. One sends a call for emergency help, one sends a call for non-emergency ...

Hard water, found in many areas of the U.S., can mean big problems for the plumbing system of an RV as minerals deposit and build up inside of pipes and can even eat through pipe fittings.RVWaterSolutions.com suggests using a portable RV water softener to protect your RV. These devices cost anywhere from $200 or more, but ensure against the harmful mineral deposits associated with hard water.RV enthusiasts and writers for RVTechTips.com, Russ and Tina DeMaris, suggest trying a more inexpensive ...

The Hearts of Fire Project, a Southern California-based nonprofit organization, has launched a program to provide both homes and transportation to the homeless with RVs.The Motor Home Housing Program aims to award deserving homeless individuals with used RVs. "This is an attempt to address people who are already living on someone's couch and to recycle an old RV," said Hearts of Fire Executive Director Bob Ballard.The first recipients, Maria Pollack and her 12-year old son, who suffers ...

Adventurer 3 Speed Folding Trike     1.       I would rate the Folding Trike a 9. It is a good value for the money. The construction was solid, the adjustable features were excellent, and it provided a smooth & secure ride while looking sharp and stylish. The larger seat also made more “comfy” when riding for longer periods. It was easy for my husband to assemble it only to him about 15 minutes. Von & Christina Starkey ~ Norcross, ...

RV expert Mark Polk says having a great RV adventure doesn't have to mean traveling a long way from home. Polk writes on RV.net that getting away close to home for a quick weekend trip can be as rejuvenating as a longer jaunt.Shorter trips, according to Polk, are not only fun but they're cost-effective. "A 200 mile, or less, round trip from home won't cost much in fuel, food or campground fees and it might be just what the doctor ordered for some well deserved relaxation and time to ...

Many New Orleans Saints fans who have already rented RVs to travel to the Super Bowl in Miami this weekend are being forced to come up with alternate options for their pre-game celebrations.The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports that many Saints fans, known as "Who Dats," are being told that the type of tailgate parties they're accustomed to on their home turf won't be allowed in Miami.The newspaper reports that according to NFL rules, tailgating that involves barbecuing or large ...

The Recreational Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) says it's "pursuing" the notion of sending unused FEMA trailers manufactured to help victims of Hurricane Katrina in 2005 to help with the relief efforts in Haiti."We're contacting people to see if it would be viable," Bill Baker, senior director of communications for RVIA, told the South Bend Tribune. "It could be beneficial to the RV industry and to the people of Haiti."The government auction of some ...

1985. New Coke was introduced; the Live Aid Concert took place in cities around the world; Willie Nelson launched the Farm Aid Concert to help save family farms; the San Francisco 49ers defeated the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl XIX; “Out of Africa” won the Academy Award for Best Picture. And the Camping World President’s Club was born, offering members an automatic 10% discount on every purchase plus other valuable benefits—all backed up with a 100% satisfaction guarantee ...

Camping World is seeking experienced RV enthusiasts to join our crewmember teams at SuperCenter locations nationwide for the 2010 camping season. Full or part-time positions are available to help us serve camping and RVing families who come to Camping World for the supplies and services they need to enjoy the RV lifestyle.   Flexible hours, a chance to work with some of the industry’s most knowledgeable RV experts plus the opportunity to meet and assist your fellow RV enthusiasts ...

Reserve your spot now for The Rally 2010, set for July 22-25 in Louisville, Kentucky—home of the Louisville Slugger and the Kentucky Derby. Rally activities will take place at the newly-renovated and expanded Kentucky Exposition Center.   Rally activities and events will include displays of new RV products, informative and educational seminars on all aspects of RV living, new RVs and more. Nightly entertainment will cap off busy days, and numerous side trips will be available. ...

“I always wanted to take good care of our customers,” said Camping World Founder David Garvin. That’s why he founded the President’s Club in 1985, offering not only a 10% discount on all purchases but also special recognition of Camping World’s best customers and a way of letting them know how much he appreciated their business.   At first, according to Garvin, customers didn’t really understand what the club was all about. So Camping World sales ...

  While you are enjoying warm, sunny days at your southern snowbird campsite, that friendly sunshine is doing a number on your RV and tow vehicle tires. UV exposure causes breakdown of rubber compounds, resulting in drying, hardening and brittleness that shows up as sidewall cracks and a weakened tire that can blow out once you hit the road again. The tire may look fine, with plenty of tread, but the damage to the rubber leaves it unable to flex naturally or adjust to heat ...

Until almost a century ago, traveling due east from California’s Imperial Valley to Yuma, Arizona was nearly impossible because of the towering barrier of sand dunes, a swath of shifting sand measuring eight miles across and 80 to 100 miles long. A trip from the valley to Yuma was a three-day event, involving a circuitous north/east/south route, way too long for valley farmers needing a direct connection with eastern markets. A wagon road over the dunes – ...

Driving historic U.S. Highway 80 is like traveling back to the days when “getting there” was more important than “arriving.” Many of the cafes and diners along the way reflect the spirit of the road of decades past, mostly the 1950s, when traveling by car or RV became “the way to go.”   But travelers can also dine at an array of establishments that pre-date the old road’s “glory days,” such as a restaurant that memorializes ...

This first in a series of four features on Historic Old U.S. 80 starts us on a year-long journey along this immensely scenic route, with a little history of the old road tossed in for good measure as we trace the path of the road that linked the East and West Coasts before the first interstate highways were constructed.    There was a time not too long ago – as recently as the mid-1960s – that if you were traveling from San Diego, California to Savannah, Georgia, chances ...

Individuals heading to Vancouver to enjoy the Winter Olympic games may consider a stop in Seattle on the way to explore the Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Park.The park commemorates the experiences of the thousands of men and women who traveled to the valley of Canada's Yukon River to look for gold in the late 1800s.The city of Seattle formed a point of departure for many northbound gold rushers. Some of them found lodging in the Cadillac Hotel, which is situated in the Pioneer Square ...

A first of its kind virtual convention for the outdoor hospitality industry is planned for November 1st through November 3rd to anyone with an internet connection.The Virtual Outdoor Hospitality Expo, which will be held entirely online, will have all the components of a live convention, including a registration area, exhibit halls, a conference center for webinars, a lounge and a press room.The Expo will target RV parks, campgrounds, resorts, lodging cabin parks, marinas, state and national ...

A Bisbee, Arizona RV park gives visitors the chance to camp out in vintage trailers and enjoy what life was like back in the 50s.Shady Dell is Arizona's oldest continually operating trailer park. It was purchased in 1994 by antiques-and-collectibles dealers Ed Smith and Rita Personett when they needed a place to park some vintage trailers they had purchased.Instead, they decided to reinvent the park as a living museum of the 1950s. "I originally just intended to amass a trailer ...

RVers who also love sailing should look no further! A Chinese designer has created the perfect vehicle for land and sea lovers alike: a recreational vehicle that also serves as a boat.Chinese industrial designer Weili Fend designed the eco-friendly Harmony RV. The concept vehicle is powered by a hydrogen battery with four in-wheel motors plus a solar panel that can be used as a sail and solar energy harvesting system, according to RV Travel's Weird RVs feature.The compact RV sleeps four ...

Allstar Coaches, a luxury RV rental company based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, says it has had to bring in additional RVs from locations in other states to keep up with demand since the firm's motorhomes were featured on ABC's hit reality series, The Bachelor.Allstar's co-owners, Rob Tischler and Robert Lemon, also served as drivers for a week-long RV adventure filmed for the show.They told RV Daily Report that the exposure from the program has been good for business during what's already ...

High hotel prices are causing some Olympic spectators to turn to RV rentals as a more affordable way to enjoy the games in Vancouver.Canada's Fraserway RV Rentals says rentals during the month of February are up 80 percent compared to the same month last year, according to RV Business.Fraserway's Bernie Lehmann says winterized RVs available for Olympic game rentals cost between $200 and $300 per night, and can accommodate up to six people.Some RV parks near the Olympic venues still have availability ...

San Diego, California’s second largest city, really has something for everyone. Today a city of 1.3 million, San Diego was just a fraction of its current size when U.S. Highway 80 was routed here in 1927. But this land of idyllic climate – where the temperature is always mild and rainfall less than ten inches a year – had been inhabited for thousands of years by Native Americans.  Europeans first reached the area in 1542, when Portuguese-born explorer ...

Since the invention of the wheel, humans have had the urge to see the other side of the hill and beyond. When folks in covered wagons headed west looking for something better, they made their traveling houses as homey as possible, though recreation was far from their minds.   Then as the horseless carriage became a popular mode of transportation, folks sought to get away from urban pressures and increasingly began enjoying the great outdoors. With the ubiquitous Ford Model T putting ...

Here’s the Hitch Reese Products Remains the Undisputed Industry Leader in Towing Systems Founded in 1952, Reese Products pioneered the technology that has set the standard for today's towing systems. Because of their unwavering commitment to quality and innovation, Reese Products has earned a reputation as the premier manufacturer of hitching systems in North America. By 1968, Reese's commitment to quality products was so highly regarded that the RV Industry asked Reese to develop ...

Roadmaster towing, braking and suspension solutions help make piloting your RV easy and worry-free   Whether you are looking to tow a car behind your motorhome or improve your RV or tow vehicle ride and handling, Roadmaster has the tow gear and suspension upgrades you can rely on to take the hassles out of getting where you want to go.   Car Towing Solutions No matter what kind of vehicle you want to tow, Roadmaster has a tow bar or dolly to fit the need. If your dinghy is ...

 A legendary name in outdoor living now appears on a full line of family-friendly towable RVs available now at Camping World RV Sales locations. Coleman travel trailers and 5 wheels offer top quality construction, innovative design, easy towability and full amenities in 11 floorplans, including four ultra-lite models, one ultra-lite hybrid expandable, four conventional travel trailers and two 5 wheel options.  Coleman travel trailers and 5 wheels are manufactured by Dutchmen Mfg., ...

A 1999 Holiday Rambler Vacationer 34’ Class A motorhome belonging to Ernest and Cheryl Vosges of Orlando, Florida has a whole new look inside following completion of an RV Makeover they won in the Camping World RV Makeover Contest last fall. The makeover, valued at $10,000, was done at the Camping World SuperCenter in Kissimmee, Florida.   Kelly Young, Collision Center Manager at the Kissimmee SuperCenter, oversaw the project and helped pick out flooring and upholstery materials ...

The sport of choice for many RVers is planning some changes to combat slumping attendance and television ratings as well as a growing unrest among fans in what is expected to be a critical season for the racing industry."I think the fans want to see results," veteran driver Jeff Burton said. "The fans have been speaking for the last several years saying we want to see different stuff."Among the changes expected to excite fans, NASCAR's new "Boys have at it" ...

While some people may want to get away and "unplug" from their everyday lives while travelling in their RVs, many still want all the comforts and conveniences of home including computers, high-tech gadgets and televisions. For all those who want to tune in and watch their favorite shows while on the road, NewRVer.com offers some tips on getting television reception in your RV. There are three options to get a TV signal inside an RV: satellite, cable or antenna. Many RVers use ...

Families looking to kick-off the camping season this spring can stay for free while helping a good cause at many Kampground of America (KOA) locations throughout the U.S. and Canada during the weekend of May 15th.KOA's "Come Kamp and Care with Us" weekend gives campers a free night at one of the participating locations when they pay for the previous night. KOA campgrounds will be collecting donations and holding fundraising events for the KOA Care Camps, which are 43 ...

Individuals who spend a lot of time away from their brick-and-mortar homes while they're out travelling in their RVs often do a lot of preparing on the home front for their excursions. They stop their mail service or have it forwarded to their destination, they have a friend or neighbor agree to check on their homes and they install timers on their indoor and outdoor lights to create the illusion that someone's home. A new device, called FakeTV, goes a step further to keep homes safe when no ...

The U.S. Travel Association has partnered with the Travel Channel to create some public service announcements (PSA) encouraging Americans to get out and take a trip.The campaign consists of three 15-second spots that explain the benefits of travelling for health, education, creativity and job performance. Among the information included, studies prove that an annual vacation can cut the risk of a heart attack by 50 percent, kids who travel do better in reading, math and general knowledge ...

The Recreational Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) has cancelled its annual advocacy day and postponed its board meeting scheduled for this week due to the blizzard that hit Washington, D.C. last weekend and a forecast that calls for more snow later this week.Advocacy Day, which was slated for February 10th, is an annual event that gives RVIA members a chance to meet U.S. senators and state representatives and discuss issues that are important to the RV industry."Advocacy Day is vitally ...

Changes in the RV park and campground industry have created the need for more qualified managers and staffers, according to the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC).Many privately-owned RV parks and campgrounds are offering resort-like experiences ranging from top-notch entertainment and activities to luxury cabins and maid service. While these changes have been positive for the industry as a whole, they've also created the need for more and better trained workers."It's ...

An online survey conducted by TexasCampgrounds.com has confirmed what many park owners have already reported. The number of individuals who spend the winter at RV parks and campgrounds throughout the state, known as snowbirds, has increased this year. In addition, many of these so-called "winter Texans" are extending their stays in the Lone Star state."I was impressed with the fact that 87 percent of winter Texans plan to spend as much time or longer wintering in Texas ...

Fans of the Crimson Tide will have more room to park their RVs and tailgate next football season due to the construction of a new parking lot.The plan comes after the University of Alabama's (UA) 2009 national championship win and current plans to expand seating at the stadium by adding an additional 9,000 seats to keep up with demand for tickets."It's almost vital to the 2010 game day," Gina Johnson, director of auxiliary services at UA and campus coordinator for game day told the ...

The Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) has announced that its official mascot and the Ambassador of the 2010 RV Centennial will begin a nationwide road trip to honor the people who love RVing and the workers who are the heart and soul of the RV industry. RV companies and consumer shows participating in "Centennial Charlie's Cross-Country Caravan" will host the mascot - a large American black bear stuffed animal - for a few days before sending him on to his next stop ...

The Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial is the country's newest national park. It commemorates the 320 African American men who lost their lives when a mysterious explosion occurred while they were loading ammunition onto ships for the Pacific theatre troops during World War II.The park, which is located 30 miles east of San Francisco, occupies the site of the Port Chicago explosion. The July 17, 1944 event was the United States' largest homeland disaster of World War II and accounted ...

The 2010 NASCAR season is heading west next weekend with the Stater Brothers 300 and Auto Club 500 on February 20th and 21st at the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California.The weekend race events begin on Friday, February 19th with the qualifying day. Saturday's Stater Brothers 300 marks female racer Danica Patrick's west coast NASCAR debut and Sunday's Auto Club 500 features top NASCAR names, including last year's winner Matt Kenseth.The track, located in southern California, includes approximately ...

Filling up your gas tank before leaving for a trip or while on the road often involves a lot of planning on the part of RV owners looking to get the best price and save money. NewRVer.com bloggers Russ and Tina DeMaris offer some advice on ways to really cut down on the cost of fuel.First of all, these avid RVers suggest avoiding an allegiance to a certain fuel brand. Gas is gas and diesel is diesel, and unless you have noticed that your RV runs poorly on a certain brand, you should go by ...

A Massachusetts state representative is asking the state's Department of Environmental Protection to undertake a study and pitch an action plan to help campgrounds attract more business.According to the Boston Herald, Representative James Murphy (Democrat) says the family camping experience in the state of Massachusetts is becoming "endangered." His bill that is aimed at helping revitalize the camping industry in the state will be brought before the Legislature later this ...

Crews will begin shooting segments for a new TV show dedicated to Rving and the RV lifestyle this month.Production for "Rollin' On" was delayed last year because of the economic downturn. However, the show is now hitting the road to start taping programs for the upcoming first season, which begins airing the weekend of April 3.The show's creator, Jose Moniz, says "Rollin' On" will be an entertaining and informative travel and lifestyle show. Segments will range ...

The Union Democrat newspaper reports that visitors to Yosemite National Park are threatening the bear population.Last year, 25 black bears were struck by vehicles in the park and most likely died. Officials say they don't have accurate numbers on bear deaths since most return to the woods after being struck and die soon after.In addition, park officials say some bears have had to be euthanized after becoming too hostile or too reliant on stealing food from campsites and cars.The newspaper ...

The National Association of RV Parks & Campgrounds (ARVC) has announced that students enrolled in the National School of RV Park and Campground Management are eligible for college credit at Northern Arizona University (NAU)."Through this effort we hope to encourage college students to consider campground management as a career emphasis and to help our participants fulfill their educational goals," said ARVC education director Cheryl Smith. "Northern Arizona University ...

A retail reporting service has name Winnebago as the nation's top-selling RV motorhome company of 2009, according to RV Business.Winnebago Industries' dealers retailed more Class A and Class C motorhomes combined than any other manufacturer's dealer group in calendar 2009, achieving 19.2 percent market share versus 18.3 percent market share for the previous year, according to a news release."Achieving the top-selling position again is a tribute to the teamwork of our dealer partners and ...

In honor of George Washington's birthday, visitors to Virginia may consider a trip to the George Washington Birthplace National Monument.Located in the Northern neck of Virginia, the monument marks the location of the home of Washington's birth. It also contains a replica of the house Washington was born in on February 22, 1732. It is known as the Memorial House.The Memorial House, a Colonial Revival imagining of a typical house of the Virginia upper classes, is furnished with antiques ...

Some well-known celebrities, including NASCAR driver Danica Patrick, are teaming up to raise awareness for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), which is the nation's fourth leading cause of death.The Drive4COPD "Race for the Missing Millions" began prior to Patrick's NASCAR debut (and crash) at Daytona Speedway. Emmy-nominated actor Jim Belushi, Olympic gold medalist Bruce Jenner, Grammy Award-winning country music star Patty Loveless and former pro football great Michael ...

Retired Baby Boomers who spend their winters across the sunbelt are doing more than just lounging around the pool, according to the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC). These active snowbirds have caused RV parks and campgrounds to step up their offerings to attract and keep their business."This is a very active group that thrives on activities, classes and entertainment," said ARVC's president and CEO Linda Profaizer.Many private park operators now see activities ...

An RV dealership and rental company based in Arizona is making some predictions on vacation trends for the year ahead. Beaudry RV says that the slowly recovering economy will lead to an increase in environmentally friendly vacations, otherwise known as ecocations.Many people have become more conscious of their carbon footprints and the company says that traveling in an RV is an easy way to reduce your carbon footprint, compared to other methods of travel like taking a plane.There are other ...

A U.S. congressman has drafted and is preparing to introduce legislation to promote regional travel within the nation.Representative Sam Farr, a democrat from California, has penned the Travel Regional Investment Act, according to the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC).As currently written, this legislation will establish a competitive grant program administered by the Office of Travel and Tourism Industries to promote regional tourism growth and new domestic tourism ...

Driving an RV makes some people nervous under the best conditions. Cruising along and having a tire blow out can be absolutely terrifying for many drivers as well. RV enthusiasts Russ and Tina DeMaris recently offered some tips on dealing with a motorhome tire blowout on NewRVer.com.The best way to ensure against an RV tire blowing out while on the road is to take good care of your tires. This means properly maintaining your tires and replacing ones that are too worn. The DeMarises suggest ...

Full-time RVer and blogger Jim Twamley recently updated a series he's been working on for several years about saving money on healthcare by travelling to Mexico.He says thousands of RVers flock to certain Mexican towns each winter to find less expensive prescription eye glasses, hearing aids, medication and dental work.Twamley recently accompanied some friends on a trip to Los Algodones, Mexico, which is located just south of Yuma, Arizona. He points out that a complete eye exam ...

The many different lodging options available in the Vancouver area for Winter Olympic tourists may be to blame for the fact that some RV parks are operating at less than full occupancy. Even U.S. skiing gold medalist Bode Miller, who stayed in an RV during the 2006 games in Torino, Italy, is staying in a condo with other members of the U.S. ski team this time around.The Montreal Gazette newspaper reports that while many hotels, bed and breakfasts and guesthouses are reporting good occupancy ...

Both the House and the Senate have introduced resolutions that would officially recognize June as RV Centennial Month, according to the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association.In the Senate, resolution number 410 was introduced by Democratic Senator Evan Bayh and co-sponsored by Republican Senator Richard Lugar, both of Indiana.The resolution states, "That the Senate supports and recognizes the goals and ideals of 'RV Centennial Celebration Month' to commemorate 100 years of enjoyment ...

The Recreation Vehicle Safety and Education Foundation (RVSEF) has announced it will hold an RV lifestyle, education and safety conference in Bowling Green, Kentucky from June 3 through June 6.The conference is open to all current and potential RV owners. Classes include lifestyle courses, safety courses, technical courses and extended time courses. There is also a plan to hold a mini maintenance course for individuals who want to become more comfortable with the operations of ...

A long-standing ban on carrying guns in national parks has been lifted. Beginning this week, visitors at the nearly 400 U.S. national parks will be allowed to carry firearms as long as they follow state regulations. That means that individuals with permits will be allowed to bring loaded, concealed weapons into parks if the state allows it.Guns will not be permitted in visitor centers and rangers' office buildings, however, since they are considered federal facilities and firearms are prohibited ...

Many upscale RV resorts across the country are now selling sites, and many buyers are eager to join the trend."This segment of the industry is generating increasing attention from consumers," said Linda Profaizer, president and CEO of the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC).While most campgrounds, RV parks and resorts rent their sites by the night, week or month, there are growing numbers of parks that have started selling their sites, particularly Sunbelt ...

RV parks are in high demand in many areas of northwest Louisiana and east Texas. Temporary workers staying in the areas while working on what's known as the Haynesville Shale have helped to boost the economy as well as cause a significant housing shortage.The Haynesville Shale is a rock formation containing oil and gas located approximately 10,500 to 13,000 feet below the surface in northwest Louisiana and east Texas. The field is yet to be defined but some have said that it will ...

Despite the economic downturn, more American and foreign tourists visited U.S. national parks last year, according to new figures released by the Department of the Interior.More than 285 million people visited national parks and other units of the National Park System during 2009, an increase of 3.9 percent from the prior year. It was the fifth busiest year for the nation's parks."People both here and abroad know that our national parks are America's best idea, even during an economic ...

Most Americans know that Boston, Massachusetts is a city rich in history. But in addition to Puritans, minutemen, Paul Revere and the Boston Tea Party, the city has a rich African American history and was at the center of some of the most viral protests against slavery and a hotbed of unbridled support for the Union cause during the Civil War.The Boston African American national historic site is the largest area of pre-Civil War black-owned homes, churches and businesses in the country. ...