Towable Trailers

Students refurbish RV for local sheriffs

A group of adult education students at the Penta Career center in Toledo, Ohio, have gone the extra mile to show their support for the local sheriff's department. The students came together to transform an old travel trailer into a new mobile command center for the police agency. Over the past eight months, multiple classes have made the recreational ...(more)

Midwest-based RV manufacturer donates trailer to help troubled kids

In an effort to help at-risk youth get back on the right path, the folks at Camp-Land RV in Valparaiso, Indiana, have donated a towable travel trailer to be raffled off to benefit a local charity. The company has given a new 2010 Livin' Lite Quicksilver 2.0 Motorcycle Camper to the All About Kids organization, an early intervention program ...(more)

New manufacturer hopes to make an impact on the RV industry

When shopping for travel trailers, RVers have a wealth of makes, models and floorplans to search through before they find the one that's right for them. Well that choice may have become that much more difficult as a new face has entered the RV game with their sights set on being the top name in travel trailers and toy haulers. ...(more)

Washington residents gear up for 2011's Puyallup RV Show Featuring Select Manufactured Housing

Drivers in the Pacific Northwest are gearing up for the busy RVing season, yet while some travelers have their rigs ready for some cross country exploration, others are still unsure of what RV is best for them. Well these RVers should have no trouble finding the motorhome of their dreams at the 2011 Puyallup RV Show Featuring Select Manufactured Housing. ...(more)

Lightweight units may be the future of the RV industry

When shopping for a new or used motorhome, drivers will use any number of criteria to help them choose the right vehicle for their needs. While there are many reasons that could inspire a shopper's choices, the issue that seems to be on the lips of many RV enthusiasts is fuel economy and eco-conscious drivers will be happy to hear ...(more)

Find the Class A motorhome you've been looking for at the Detroit Camper RV Show

With the American economy slowly returning to normal, many drivers are starting to think about upgrading their used RVs, fifth wheels and travel trailers by driving home in a full-sized class A motorhome. For those drivers in the great state of Michigan who are looking for a winning deal on a new RV, the Detroit Camper RV Show kicking off ...(more)

Motorhome dealers expect profits to rise in coming months

In 2010, the recreational vehicle industry showed promising signs of recovery following the economic downturn of the past two years. Now, motorhome dealers are hoping that sales remain at the steady pace and result in a large amount of profit in 2011.Scottie Manson, the owner of an RV sales company, says that his business saw record profit throughout 2010, according ...(more)

FMCA invites towable RV owners to reunion

As more travelers invest in motorhomes, local communities are embracing visitors and their recreational vehicles. The Family Motor Coach Association (FMCA) recently announced that when it meets in Georgia next year, it will include self-contained RV owners, in addition to motorhome users.The FMCA typically only recognizes one sector of motorhome owners, but is inviting self-contained RV users to join them ...(more)

Green RV Award launches Earthbound RV's success

Much of the country is currently wrapped up in the drive to go green and reduce their ecological impact on the earth. This movement has even spread to the RV industry, where RoamingTimes.com's Green RV of the Year Award has proven to be a boon to eco-conscious manufacturers and a selling point to drivers looking for a new fifth-wheel travel ...(more)

Starcraft's new travel trailer aims to make camping simpler

While many drivers prefer to hit the road in fully stocked class A motorhomes and enjoy the luxuries abound in these high-class vehicles, others equate their RV experience with roughing it and camping in the outdoors. Fortunately for those drivers who hope to use their RVs to connect to the great outdoors, Indiana-based manufacturer Starcraft is launching a new line ...(more)

Redwood RVs buys Syracuse plant to produce new line of luxury motor homes

While the classic image of RV ownership may be of unsophisticated travel trailers or oversized vans, modern motor homes are more luxurious and ornate than one might suspect. In an effort to provide drivers searching for stylish class A motor homes that provide more than just a smooth ride, Redwood RV recently purchased a new production plant in Syracuse, Indiana, ...(more)

Travel trailer company purchases former Fleetwood factories in California

Drivers with an eye for fifth wheel travel trailers may be in luck, as MVP RV has announced that it will soon be expanding its operations with the addition of two new factories in California. The facilities were formerly owned by Fleetwood Enterprises, but were sold off when the company filed for bankruptcy in March 2009. MVP was able to ...(more)