| Trailer dealers convention |
07/28/2008 |
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"The days of a dealer making a living just by selling trailers are quickly coming to an end..." |
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| Hybrid school bus - hybrid RVs soon? |
07/27/2008 |
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"Nearly double the fuel efficiency of typical diesel school buses ..." Now in service for nearly a year |
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| RV vacations least expensive |
07/19/2008 |
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Even factoring in ownership and fuel costs, RV vacations are up to 61% less expensive than other vacation types ... |
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| Ecodriving - RoTi's golden rules |
07/19/2008 |
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As fuel prices and environmental concerns increase - RVers can benefit from ecodriving and RoTi's golden rules |
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| Roaming Times' Green RV of the Year |
07/16/2008 |
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A camper with no formaldehyde, no rotting or rusting, small enough to be towed by an ordinary car ... |
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| FEMA statement on formaldehyde |
07/10/2008 |
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FEMA outlines the background to the travel trailers, the problems and the "strict new procurement specifications" |
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| They're all talking about "Going Green" |
07/09/2008 |
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Expect big changes with RVs in the years to come. Fleet managers meet to discuss new technowledgies |
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| Gasoline and diesel demand drops |
07/05/2008 |
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Demand down? Prices should be going down according to economic theory .. but they're not ... why? |
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| How green is your city? |
06/26/2008 |
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Magazine tabulates data on best emission minimizing and worst gas guzzling cities - Seattle is the best .. and the worst? |
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| Emphasis on smaller vehicles |
06/24/2008 |
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The 2009 Ford F 150 will now go on sale in the fall - Ford switching the emphasis to "smaller cars and crossovers" |
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| A three wheel scooter could be your toad? |
06/18/2008 |
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Good gas mileage vehicles - 55 mpg. Two 70 year olds ride across America on a new innovative vehicle ... |
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| A brand new engine - 25% fuel saving! |
06/15/2008 |
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Rising gas prices? Concerned about the environment? Well, necessity is the mother of invention ... |
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| Reducing formaldehyde in RVs |
06/03/2008 |
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A wool "safety blanket" to clean up the contaminated air that occurs in RVs when formaldehyde is released |
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| Seat belts for pets? |
06/01/2008 |
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A company partners with Volvo to educate owners about pet travel safety. Pet restraints are now required in many states... |
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| Four Winds Class C best buy recognition |
05/28/2008 |
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Four Winds named as best buy in the economy category of the June, 2008 issue of Consumers Digest |
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| Ten tips for safe and healthy travel |
05/23/2008 |
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Things you should do before leaving home to ensure a healthy trip - whether it's a long vacation or a short getaway |
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| Why does diesel cost more than gas? |
05/20/2008 |
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The official answer from the US Department of Energy together with readers' comments |
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| Rexhall - a new approach |
05/16/2008 |
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Better service and warranty work and a new approach to sales and marketing - plus new customers' RV park |
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| Electric Vehicles - with video |
05/10/2008 |
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Major growth predicted - "due to technological advances" - together with video of new production electric vehicle |
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| Heartland - new facility and new trailer |
05/08/2008 |
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New 80,000 sq ft travel trailer manufacturing facility in Elkhart, Indiana. The North Country begins production ... |
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| RVing is good for the environment - and you! |
05/05/2008 |
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The cheapest (and most environmentally friendly) way to travel? Our opinions and your comments ... |
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| Pilgrim offers 5 year warranty on flooring |
05/02/2008 |
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"The very nature of the composite material makes it impervious to rot, mildew and mold" - 3 times stronger than wood |
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| Fleetwood sells folding trailer division |
04/30/2008 |
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"The folding trailer division has not proven to be particularly synergistic with the rest of our RV businesses" |
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| Jayco - 40 years of success |
04/24/2008 |
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Started on a farm in Middlebury, Ind. in 1968, a new website highlights Jayco's four successful decades |
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| Fuel up - but you don't need to travel far? |
04/21/2008 |
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With gasoline prices soaring, state parks camping reservations are up - New York up 16 percent over last year |
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| Endangered destinations |
04/19/2008 |
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Highlighting five of the world's disappearing destinations - see them soon - they're threatened by global warming |
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| Drowsy driving |
04/14/2008 |
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Crashes caused by fatigued driving are "under-recognized and underreported" - most states can charge drowsy drivers |
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| April/May 2008 fuel price predictions |
04/10/2008 |
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Latest RoTi fuel price outlook based upon government and other sources |
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| Pilgrim increases RV production |
04/09/2008 |
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"Pilgrim's new lightweight trailers have a luxurious look on the inside and outside" - "unprecedented increase in production" |
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| Not only RVers buy RVs |
04/08/2008 |
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"Towing a 40' trailer is just not for me ... we bought a 5th wheel and intend to use it as a guest house on our property" |
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| Road trips with pets |
04/03/2008 |
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Packing up the dog for the trip to Grandma's? Here are some ideas for stress-free travel with your pet |
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| Increasing energy and national secutity |
03/29/2008 |
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Providing "clean, safe, affordable, reliable and diverse supplies of energy" - DOE $25 billion 2009 budget |
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| Jayco wins dealer satisfaction awards |
03/27/2008 |
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Survey asks dealers to confidentially express their satisfaction manufacturers. Jayco wins 7 awards |
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| Better maintenance because of gas prices? |
03/25/2008 |
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The Engine Repower Council says drivers are maintaining their vehicles better - and a repowered engine gets better mileage |
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| Four Winds new class A floorplans |
03/24/2008 |
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Magellan - new bunk beds floorplan and beautiful new arrangement with subdivided floorplan - all at "a modest price point" |
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| Winnebago remains profitable |
03/20/2008 |
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Income down 67% but profitable during slowest quarter "despite difficult market" says Chairman Bruce Hertzke |
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| Thor RV sales up |
03/14/2008 |
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RV sales in the quarter up 3% from last year - "expect to outperform in a difficult RV market" |
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| RTPIA exposes supersize trailers |
03/09/2008 |
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"Dealers who try to sell 400-square-foot travel trailers will be putting themselves and their customers at risk" |
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| New Mandalay tag axle model |
03/05/2008 |
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The 43C - the third Mandalay tag axle class A diesel built on a Freightliner XC raised rail chassis |
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| RV-friendly businesses |
03/02/2008 |
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Good Sam Club announces the recipients of its 2008 Welcome Mat awards - businesses with commitment to RVers |
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