The RV, Motorhome and Travel Trailer Lifestyle Magazine
If you are a truly dedicated environmentalist, should you be traveling in an RV?
The RV industry naturally would answer yes, and point to a study that shows that RV vacations produce lower carbon dioxide emissions than flying to a destination and renting a car, even if the RV is a big diesel motorhome.
Thor Industries, the world’s largest RV manufacturer, reported a 50 percent decline in RV sales in the quarter ending October 31. Sales for the quarter slipped from $664.2 million to $330.4 million.
Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth is spending $2 million to turn the upper half of its backstretch area into a lavish motorcoach area known as Burnout Alley. The area will have 54 motorhome sites with full service hookups, live race feeds, wireless Internet, catering options and a concierge service that will include grocery shopping.
These may be tough times for the RV industry, but that makes it a good time for RV buyers.
Jayco Corp. is shifting production of Entegra Coach products from a plant in Wakarusa, Indiana, to its headquarters in Middlebury, Indiana. The Wakarusa plant was acquired when Jayco bought the assets of Travel Supreme Corporation early last year.
Forest River is acquiring the recreational vehicle business of Coachmen Industries. The sale includes the brand names, product lines, manufacturing operations in Middlebury, Indiana, and a dealership in Elkhart, Indiana.
Winnebago and Fleetwood RV introduced hybrid motorhome concept vehicles at the 46th annual National RV Trade Show in Louisville, Kentucky, last month, though it is unclear when the hybrids might be available to consumers or how much they will cost.
RV manufacturers presented their newest products at the 46th annual National RV Trade Show in Louisville, Kentucky, last month in a show that reflected a shift to RVs that are lighter and more fuel-efficient.
High up on the side of a mountain is Jerome, Arizona. When I say on the side of a mountain, I literally mean that. The houses were built long ago and are practically suspended from Cleopatra Hill. In fact, through the years many of the houses have lost their adherence and have toppled down the slope.
The Geronimo Springs Museum in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, brings together two unlikely characters—the Apache leader Geronimo and game show host Ralph Edwards.
Networking” among RVers is legendary. I receive e-mails from Suzi and Emmett Hoelscher, full-time RVers who headquarter on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. I met Cindy and her guy friend when I lived a winter in San Carlos, Mexico, many moons ago. Cindy gave Suzi my e-mail address and she keeps me up on their traveling news.
