Winnebago Plans Rally Grounds Renovations
Press Release
May 6, 2013
Renovations are on the way for Winnebago Industries‘ Rally Grounds Activity Complex. The facility, located adjacent to the company’s Forest City, Iowa, headquarters and main manufacturing complex, is undergoing a series of planned renovations. Improvements include surface leveling of Section... Read more »
Prolonged Surface Protection
Laura Michaels, Managing Editor
May 6, 2013
A new formula from Prolong Super Lubricants aims to protect and add shine to motorhomes, inside and out. Prolong’s Super Protectant is an instant detailer that is said to be safe for leather, rubber and vinyl, adding shine and protecting surfaces from cracking in hot or cold weather conditions. The... Read more »
Premium Video Access
Bob Livingston , Publisher
May 1, 2013
Everyone knows “real men” don’t read instructions. For guys, assembling a new product and figuring out how it works is supposedly intuitive. After all, it’s a guy thing. Unfortunately, too many of us end up with our tails between our legs as we muddle through tricky situations trying to save... Read more »
Winnebago Debuts Metro Link Bus
Press Release
April 26, 2013
Winnebago Industries is entering the mid-size vehicle transportation market with the introduction of the Metro Link bus. In a press release Winnebago said it spent several years in the design and development phase conducting extensive research involving public transportation operators and industry... Read more »
Texas Parks Offer Sites to Fertilizer Plant Victims
Pres Release
April 22, 2013
Several Texas campground operators are offering free and discounted campsites and park model cabins to families displaced by the fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas. “Our members want to help those who need help,” said Brian Schaeffer, executive director and CEO of the Texas... Read more »
RV Classified Ad is Potential Scam
April 11, 2013
A private party classified ad in the May 2013 issue of MotorHome magazine was reportedly placed for fraudulent purposes. The ad, on page 77, purports to sell a 2006 Newmar Ventana motorhome. We advise buyers not to respond to this ad. MotorHome does not knowingly accept fraudulent or deceptive... Read more »
Rexhall Relocation Comes With E-Bus Builder Partnership
Press Release
April 10, 2013
Rexhall Industries Inc. is relocating its manufacturing facility and corporate headquarters to a smaller 40,000-square-foot facility in Lancaster, Calif. The motorhome builder announced the move April 9. “With the California economy where it is, banks have been hesitant to work with any RV manufacturers... Read more »
National Park Service Announces Visitor Numbers, Top Parks
Press Release
April 4, 2013
More than 282 million people visited America’s national parks in 2012, an increase of more than 3 million over 2011. It was the sixth highest annual visitation in the history of the National Park Service, despite nearly 2 million fewer visitors as a result of park closures caused by Hurricane... Read more »
Thor’s Outlaw No. 1 in Class A Toy Hauler Sales
Press Release
March 20, 2013
Thor Motor Coach Inc.’s Outlaw toy hauler was the No. 1 selling Class A toy hauler motorhome for 2012, according to data from Statistical Surveys Inc. The Outlaw is attracting buyers outside the original market for which it was created, according to a press release. Additional applications include:... Read more »
Press Release: Top RV Parks with Creative Accommodations
PRESS RELEASE
March 19, 2013
You don’t need to drive a motorhome or pull a travel trailer or fifth-wheel to enjoy the RV park experience. More than one third of RV parks across North America offer alternative accommodations, from park models to yurts, enabling travelers to participate in the campground community without bringing... Read more »
