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| Re: RV industry down but not out | John A | I think a lot depends on how long this downturn lasts and if manufacturers can hold out. The longer it lasts, the more manufacturers and suppliers as well as dealers and everyone connected to RVs will be forced out. The strongest and best will survive but we need new ideas and new technologies.
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| 2009 Heartland Landmark Augusta | Debby & Denis | Hi All, We have just purchased a Landmark Augusta it was between the pinehurst and augusta and augusta won because of the kitchen. We simply love it. Havn't towed it very far yet but will be heading south soon. I wish that I could say the same for the dealership we bought it from but as long as heartland honors our warranty work we won't have to deal with them again. Debby from Canada | See RoTi item |
| RV parks becoming work camp communities | fred | Don't be fooled by the RV park rental numbers that the RVIA exec discussed. We've been full time RVing for 12 years and most of the parks we now visit are not being used by traditional RVers but are becoming work camp communities for regular working folks. And more than a few appear to be immigrant type workers from our neighbor nation to the far south. RVers need to be aware of this trend because I doubt if RV parks are checking for green cards. One such worker told me they were "retaking Texas" one RV park at a time.
Keep up the good work with your reporting and especially for the opportunity to comment on articles.
fredb | See RoTi item |
| An RV - what more could anyone need? | JG | I've recently noticed a trend of people moving away from the McMansion and into smaller Bungalow homes or even RVs. I'm 34 and have had several RVs in my short time and am now up to a B+ motorhome. I have to say that during hurricane Ike, when we did not have power we stayed in the RV (2 people, 2 large dogs and 1 small). It was the best time I've had and was sad when the electricity in the house came back on in a way. I've always known that I will retire in an RV, but now more than ever I'm really excited about it. I mean what more could any one need? I just don't get the couples that want 3+K sqf for the two of them and the cost of upkeep and utilities. At the moment I'm very happy in my 1Kaqf bungalow... I think the world is changing and the McMansion will no longer be the desired thing.
Woo Hoo for us in RVs, we have the best of both worls and can live where ever we want...by the beach, hill country or anywhere. | See RoTi item |
| Re: RV registration fraud dangers | Chris | We may be missing the bigger picture. It's descrimination. Why should I have to pay sales tax on my primary (and only) dwelling because I choose to have it mobile and someone that chooses a primary dwelling that is connected permanently to the earth does not? I think we need a movement that designates someones primary dwelling as not subject to sales tax. I am a NY resident and paid 8% sales tax on my permanent and only residence, a Class A RV. Each time I purchase a new residence (RV) I pay again. This seems like descrimination to me. Let's have a movement to end this residence descrimination. | See RoTi item |
| 2005 Heartland Bighorn fifth wheel | Grace Knowles | I love the kitchen arrangement and the whole interior layout of the Landmark Augusta. We have a 2005 Hearland Bighorn and we love it but I'm definitely interested in a new Landmark. We're fulltimers and big Hearland fans. | See RoTi item |
| Houseplants clean the air in RVs? | MimiZ | I have asthma and before we bought our 09 17'Casita I called most Travel Trailer manufacturers and asked about emissions, (or off gassing). It was hard to get emission standards and they are not mentioned in the sale brochures. I know Airstream uses a lot of high quality products and therefore emissions are within a reasonable range. I walked into a new TravelManor and thought I was going to croak right then and there the fumes were intolerable. If you are highly sensitive it is important to demand (if possible) green product, (no formadelyhyde, etc.) and natural fibers in the construction of your camper or you do it yourself when you get it which is Lots of work! I had had no problem with our new Casita. To further enhance the air quality I have placed houseplants in there that are great for cleaning up chemicals in the air. No burning eyes, coughing or wheezing. | See RoTi item |
| 2005 Excel 36FLR fifth wheel | Curtis Galloway | Owned a Cougar before purchasing our 2005 Excel 36FLR. The floor plan, construction and durability is supperb. Have had the unit parked in the pines of northern Californa since purchased and it still looks a good as it did the day I bought it, inside and out, with very little maintenance. I would purchase another Excel or Peterson Industries product in a heart beat without reservation. | See RoTi item |
| Fifth wheels - more livable? | Terri | I always marvel at how livable a fifth wheel is compared to a coach. They look homey and comfortable. This model gives the options of a king sized bed as well as two recliners in the living room. | See RoTi item |
| Re:Reducing formaldehyde in RVs | Karen H | The wool has helped with the formaldehyde fumes in our trailer. Although there is still a slightly detectable odor, I no longer develop sneezing, upper respiratory congestion, swelling of nasal passages, eyes burning, etc. I am now enjoying my RV. I bought 2 blankets and the air filter for a 27 foot RV.
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