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RV Law

gatorgreg2004 — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:44:24 CDT

Though the City Council could pass a law tonight barring overnight parking of recreational vehicles on city streets, one council member said she'll ask her colleagues to delay implementing it so an interjurisdictional group can find places for otherwise homeless RV owners to park.

Phil Owen, outreach coordinator for the Family Support Center, said he's counted nine RVs with homeless people in Thurston County, and has found places for three of them.
"I'm asking that the ordinance not become effective for a couple more months just to give us some time," Councilwoman Rhenda Strub said.Strub convened a group of leaders from the county, Tumwater and some social service agencies to find homes for the motorhome RVs."We're looking at partnering with churches and social service agencies to take one or two of these RVs," she said.Owen would be the coordinator.
The council moved last month to ban RV parking on city streets after getting complaints about seven RVs that have been parked for months near the Olympia Transit Center on State Avenue — taking up parking spaces, dumping sewage and running generators. Read more about RV Law...

RV Ratings

gatorgreg2004 — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 07:26:24 CDT

The cheapest (and most environmentally friendly) way to travel:
A recent survey was taken of over 2,000 RVers. 78% thought RVing was the cheapest way to travel compared to renting a hotel room. High fuel prices is having an effect and most said they would take shorter trips, travel less miles and stay in places for longer times. 94% said, overall, they thought they used less energy living in an RV compared to living in a house.
Solar power:
A large proportion of RVs - much higher than the proportion of houses - use solar power and more and more RV manufacturers are incorporating energy saving features into their RVs.
Monaco Coach Corporation, a leading national manufacturer of motorized and towable recreational vehicles, is ranked as the number one producer of diesel-powered motorhomes. Dedicated to quality and service, Monaco Coach is a leader in innovative RVs designed to meet the needs of a broad range of customers with varied interests and offers products that appeal to RVers across generations.
Headquartered in Coburg, Oregon, with substantial manufacturing facilities in Indiana, Monaco Coach employs approximately 4300 people. The Company offers a variety of RVs, from entry level priced towables to custom-made luxury models under the Monaco, Holiday Rambler, Safari, Beaver, McKenzie, R-Vision and Dodge brand names. The Company maintains RV service centers in Harrisburg, Oregon, Elkhart, Indiana and Wildwood, Florida and operates motorhome only resorts in California, Florida and Nevada.

RV Reviews

gatorgreg2004 — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 10:11:36 CDT

There are many RV's to choose from these days. With the rising diesal costs, consumers are being more and more frugal with their money. If you are traveling around the country it can be quite costly these days and it doesn't look like gas prices will be declining any time soon.

J R Consumer Resources, Inc. has developed the RV Comparison Guide which provides rv ratings and rv reviews for the recreational vehicle industry. When shopping for a new RV, how do you know what manufacturer to choose from? There are so many! Would a comparison guide with many RV Ratings help you in your decision process? Be sure to check out the 2007-2008 edition which list 99% of the top manufacturers in the industry.

Theirgoal was to give you a brief description or, “Snap Shot” of each company based on interviews and research. This is in no way intended to be an in-depth analysis but simply to put forth some basic facts about each company. This gives you some insight into how the company got its start and the main focus or direction the company is heading.

Class A Motorhomes

gatorgreg2004 — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 07:44:15 CDT

Class A motorhomes are at the top of the list when it comes to luxury, style and performance in the RV world. Units range in weight from 15,000 to 35,000 pounds and stretch from 30 to 45 feet in length. Describing them as "motorhomes" is no exaggeration. Class A motorhome units come with almost everything one would expect in a home. At the very top of this list is an almost separate category of luxury Class A diesel motorcoaches or diesel pushers, costing $155,000 to 1.5 million or more.

Rising Fuel Prices for RV's

gatorgreg2004 — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 11:33:16 CDT

Rising gas prices don't put the brakes on Alaska RV travel!

The welcome mat is out at RV parks along Interior highways as a steady stream of rigs, from sleek, top of the line, year-round motor homes to simple pop-up campers, head north in spite of rising fuel prices.
On Saturday afternoon, slightly more than one-third of River’s Edge RV Park’s 190 sites (including tent sites) were taken up by vacationers. “It’s slightly less than last year, but it’s not significant,” manager Andrea Robb said.
“Everyone talks about the price of gas,” she said. “No one is happy about the price of gas here or anywhere.”
Two couples traveling together from Bremerton, Wash., Ken and Diane Pahrmann, and Dan and Karen Tell, started planning their Alaska trip last year. “We threw out a $4-a-gallon figure at the time, and we budgeted for it,” said Ken Pahrmann, paging through their trip logbook at a picnic table next to their rig at River’s Edge.
When the foursome left Washington state May 18, they filled up the gas tank for $3.92 a gallon. By the time they reached Fairbanks three days ago, they were paying $4.25 per gallon. During their Canadian excursions, the couples paid a low of $1.26 per liter near Banff to a high of $1.55 per liter at the Alaska/Canadian border.
“It’s 3.78 liters to a gallon,” Pahrmann said, adding with a grin. “But we haven’t worked it out (to a gallon) yet.”
At Chena Marina RV Park and Resort, located off Chena Pump Road on a mile-long bush plane float pond, business is noticeably down — 20 percent less from this time last year, general manager Bill Wileman said.
Read more about Rising Fuel Prices for RV's...

Class C Motorhomes

gatorgreg2004 — Sat, 31 May 2008 08:20:51 CDT

The seven different models of recreational vehicles are 1. Class C Motorhomes - is a mini class A style motor home. 2. Class B- more like a camper van. 3. Class A- most common, luxury motor coach. 4. Fifth wheel, towable. 5. Travel trailer, also towable. 6. Park model- it can be hitched up and dropped off in most any location. 7. Pop up truck- where an addition is added to a pick up truck. There are additional towable RVs, such as the slide out camper pop up and toy hauler. There is an RV model for everyone, and recreational vehicle manufacturer like it this way. Learn more about a Class C Motorhome.

Winnebago Ratings

gatorgreg2004 — Fri, 30 May 2008 09:36:27 CDT

Winnebago RV’s have always been known for their comfort, and spaciousness, but they have never been on the gaudy side of the Class A wars. They do produce Class A motorhomes with slide-outs and with all the latest features such as rear monitoring television cameras, however. They are also among the leaders in the industry in bold graphics as a company graphics statement. Surely they will paint your RV however you would like it, but the company standard graphic package is a bold but mellow swirl or swirls.

Winnebago Ratings Industries does not manufacture any trailers or fifth wheelers. Beside their two primary lines of Winnebago and Itasca, they do manufacture three specialty lines of vehicles. These are the Ability Equipped line of Disabled Accessible Motor Homes; the Protector line of Command Center vehicles for Law Enforcement and Emergency Applications, and; the Med One line of mobile Medical Clinics.

Airstream Ratings

gatorgreg2004 — Thu, 29 May 2008 11:08:10 CDT

Airstream's trailers offer a low center of gravity and independent torsion axle that give you great control no matter where the road may take you. Add to this the fact that an Airstream travel trailer's aerodynamics gives you approximately 20% better fuel economy than towing a conventional box trailer, and it is easy to assume that Airstream is rated well among its competitors in the RV industry. There is more to be said about this unique brand of recreational vehicles, though. Airstreams often last 40 years or more; that’s almost 3 times the typical 15 year life span of a conventional trailer. Because of their popularity and longevity, Airstreams hold their value much longer than other travel trailers on the road today, so an Airstream can be a very good investment. Read more about Airstream Ratings.

Mini Motorhomes

gatorgreg2004 — Wed, 28 May 2008 13:54:37 CDT

Shower, sleeping, dining and cooking facilities are built in and raised roofs, as well as dropped floors available in many models, allows full stand-up room inside, yet the overall package is still compact enough to fit in a normal parking space. Because the overall length is comparable to a large van or pickup truck, it's not as intimidating to drive as a Class A coach. They typically offer more flexibility than their big cousins. Most notably in today’s gas crisis, they are easier on the pocketbook at the gas pump. In fact, some owners use their Class B van as a second vehicle year round. Read more about Mini Motorhomes.

Motorhome Living

gatorgreg2004 — Tue, 27 May 2008 11:15:49 CDT

Maybe moving around all the time isn’t your idea of a peaceful retirement. No worries! Another growing group of retired RV enthusiasts are the “Snow Birds” or “Sun Chasers”. These folks love be home in Idaho, Colorado, Minnesota, and other Northern states but say, “No thanks!” to snow, and sub-zero temperatures. So, just as the frost is ready to hit, they load up the motorhome and head south! Affording and maintaining a second home is a real difficulty. As Rvers, home just goes with them! Many will return to the same RV park or community every year and build relationships with others that share their lifestyle. Then, when it gets a little too warm, they head North again just in time to enjoy the blooms of spring. Learn more about Motorhome Living.

Recreational Vehicles Home

gatorgreg2004 — Fri, 23 May 2008 13:44:22 CDT

What matters most when buying an RV?
By Randall Eaton
May 10 2008
A common misconception with most new RV buyers is they rate the floor plan as the most important aspect in their RV purchase. It is estimated that over 90% of new RV buyers focus more on floor plans than anything else. With experienced or educated RV buyers it is estimated that over 90% focus on the chassis or frame, drive train, engine, suspension and exterior construction when selecting a particular brand. Bottom line, what's underneath your motor home, travel trailer or fifth wheel is the most important aspect and should take top priority in your decision process.
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RV Consumer Ratings Guide

gatorgreg2004 — Fri, 23 May 2008 13:42:52 CDT

RV CONSUMER RATING GUIDE

An updated version of the ever popular “RV Comparison Guide” from J R Consumer Resources www.jrconsumer.com, promises RV shoppers boundless help in finding their way through all the sales hype that permeates the industry! This no-nonsense, consumer based company continues to exceed expectations, providing strong, unbiased information; a veritable “who’s who” in the world of recreational vehicles. “I thought your book was magnificent!” says one consumer. “Your RV Comparison Guide and rating charts helped us select the right RV manufacturer. Thanks so much!”

Read more about the RV Consumer Ratings Guide.