Not Quite Running Out of Gas Yet
from The Baltimore Sun
The scene opens with an establishing shot: Four sleek RVs sit like grazing behemoths, their shiny noses inches above the gravel. Nearby a few humbler RVs offer profile views to the motorists whizzing up Crain Highway. No one stops; nobody at all populates this multi-wheeled jungle. Cut to the interior: A lone customer prowls the store at Leo's Vacation Center. He's a retired Army sergeant with no need for another recreational vehicle, new or used, big or small. All he needs are two ice cube trays. That'll be $4.49 plus tax, thanks. More

Lake Tahoe Climbs the RV Examiner's Top Ten List
from R.V. Travel Examiner
Larry Clifton is a travel writer who tours the USA. Clifton says this about his latest adventure: “Because I am originally from Florida and owned a few boats, I didn’t think visiting another body of water was a big deal. Man, was I wrong! Lake Tahoe streaked to the RV Examiner’s Top Ten Travel Spots at first glimpse of her clear turquoise waters from smooth boulders atop a snowy ridge on the middle-west bank. More

RV Green at Florida State Parks
from WMBB-TV
The recreational vehicle travel season is in full swing and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection is encouraging Floridians and visitors to RV green. For frequent outdoor travelers, being eco-friendly is second nature, but many may not realize that RV travel can be green too. With nearly 50 state parks offering RV camping accommodations, it’s easy to RV green in one of Florida’s state parks. More

Troubled Economy Has Little Effect on Utah RV Sales
from The Salt Lake Tribune
Despite continuing bad economic news, Utah RV dealers said sales are about the same as last year in their stores and at the 44th Annual Utah RV Show. Brett Parris, president of Salt Lake City-based Motor Sportsland, represented one of 16 RV dealers statewide that showcased recreational vehicles during the weekend at South Towne Expo Center. He is "shocked" about how well his dealership is doing because "all you hear is about all the doom and gloom," he said. More

RV Dealers Happy with Stimulus
from WUHF-TV
Ballantyne RV and Marine has been in business in Victor since 1964. Last fall was a bit slow for them with the uncertainty surrounding the election, but despite the country's recession, January was good for business. Now the new economic stimulus package could boost sales even more. Mark McMann of Ballantyne, N.Y., says, "We expect a very, very, very good 4, 5, 6 months especially in the motorhome market." The stimulus bill allows consumers to deduct the sales tax they pay on RVs, up to $49,500. More

Gas Prices Creep Up Near $2 Mark
from CNN Money
Prices at the pump have edged up slightly over the past two weeks, bringing the national average close to $2.00, according to a recent survey. A gallon of self-serve regular costs an average of $1.94, the Lundberg Survey said. That's up 2.6 cents from the price two weeks ago. More

RV Dealer Determined to Ride Out Economic Storm
from The Kansas City Star
Steve Francis is trying his best to remain optimistic. That isn’t easy, being the owner of an RV dealership. Every day, Francis is surrounded by gloomy reminders of how badly the RV industry has been hit by the slumping economy: The lack of available credit, the effects of once-potential customers being out of work, the cuts in RV production. More

High RV Rentals Expected for Bonnaroo Festival
from WTVF-TV
Recreational vehicle dealers will bring in extra crash as they rent out campers for the four-day Bonnaroo music festival, which is held June 11th through the 14th in Manchester, Tenn. Camper's Corner owner Raymond Brody said the Bonnaroo organizers want him to provide more than 100 RVs for their staff and other guests. More

Are People Ready to Buy?
from WMAR-TV
Organizers say that an estimated 30,000 people came out to the Timonium Fairgrounds in Baltimore County during the last two weekends with only one thing on the mind--finding the perfect RV. According to those we talked to, even in a recession this is the most affordable way to travel. More