Bruneau Sand Dunes State Park
Laura Michaels
January 17, 2013
Home to the largest sand dune in North America, Idaho’s Bruneau Dunes State Park could supply Mr. Sandman for life. Rising 470 feet above the small lakes of this popular park, the tallest dune stays put thanks to relatively constant wind activity and an ample source of sand that collects in the basin.... Read more »
Winnebago Debuts New Floorplans at Florida Show
Press Release
January 14, 2013
Winnebago Industries will introduce the Winnebago Sightseer and Itasca Sunova 35G floorplan to the retail market for the first time at the 2013 Florida RV SuperShow. The SuperShow will be held Jan. 16-20, at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa, Fla. According to a press release, the gas-powered... Read more »
The New Philips Headlight Restoration Kit
Laura Michaels, Managing Editor
January 4, 2013
Dim, cloudy or discolored headlight lenses can impair a driver’s nighttime visibility and make it difficult for others to see the coach on the road. Remove the effects of sunlight, ozone and road pollution by reconditioning those plastic lenses in 30 minutes with the new Philips Headlight Restoration... Read more »
Running the Gamut
Bob Livingston, Publisher
January 4, 2013
In the month prior to press time for this issue, I spent a lot of time living in motorhomes. That’s fine with me; I’d rather work from a motorhome than be stuck in the office. My time evaluating coaches gave me the opportunity to compare the livability of rigs from opposite ends of the spectrum.... Read more »
Ford Gives Winnebago ‘Fully Meets’ Status
Press Release
January 2, 2013
Winnebago Industries again received Ford Motor Company’s “fully meets” classification as part of its Truck Quality Program. The Truck Quality Program is the highest honor awarded to vehicle modifiers, according a press release from Winnebago. It is based on an assessment of a modifier’s... Read more »
KOA Executive to Appear on ‘Undercover Boss’
Press Release
December 27, 2012
Jim Rogers, the gregarious CEO of Kampgrounds of America Inc., will transform into mild-mannered Tim Bickford, an out-of-work accountant from San Francisco on CBS’s series “Undercover Boss,” Friday, Jan. 11 (8-9 p.m., ET/PT). Rogers has been at the helm of KOA — the world’s largest system... Read more »
Great Choices
Bob Livingston, Publisher
December 10, 2012
Clearly, motorhome enthusiasts enjoy luxury and have a low threshold for discomfort. Consequently, all classes of motorhomes have evolved into well-equipped machines that provide the comforts of home with the added benefit of being able to explore new horizons. Case in point: Winnebago. The iconic... Read more »
RVers Grade Top Campgrounds in ARVC Survey
Press Release
December 4, 2012
Fourty-two campgrounds, RV parks and resorts earned all around “A” grades in the fourth annual consumer satisfaction survey of campgrounds, RV parks and resorts. The top parks were announced Nov. 30 during the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds’ annual Outdoor Hospitality... Read more »
Motorhome Traveling Tips
Joe & Vicki Kieva
November 30, 2012
Planning when to go and how to get there adds to the anticipation of any motorhome road trip. Here are some thoughts to enhance the enjoyment of the journey. Consider traveling during the “shoulder” months of May, June, September and October. These months experience mild weather and fewer travelers... Read more »
So Long To The Kievas
Bob Livingston, Publisher
November 28, 2012
When Joe and Vicki Kieva, authors of the “Life on the Road” column, called to let me know they were going to hang up their keyboards, it was time for reflection. Where did all the years go? At first I was surprised. As admitted RV junkies who love to help others, I couldn’t imagine that they were... Read more »
