RV Weekly Round-Up (June 20-26, 2009)

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RV Weekly Round-Up (April 18-24, 2009)

Check out these highlights of RV-related news, events and video from this past week. 1. Newmar Extends Service to all RV Owners : RV maufacturer Newmar Corp. announced it will now service all makes of recreational vehicles, regardless of the brand or type of coach. If the manufacturer of your RV went out of business or no longer offers factory service support, you now have the option of having repairs done at Newmar’s Nappanee, Indiana, full-service facility. Learn more about the factory services offered. 2. Pomona RV Show Partners with Summer Fest: Originally scheduled for this weekend, April 23-26, the Pomona RV & Travel Show will now be held June 19-21 at the Fairplex in Pomona, California. Show attendees can register to win one of four Keystone RVs in the “Live Your Dreams Sweepstakes.” Tickets are $10 for adults, children 12 and under get in free. See a list of the show’s scheduled events and vendors. 3. Five-Day Grand-Opening Celebration at Bella Terra Luxury RV Resort: Bella Terra Resort is planning a Grand Opening celebration to take place May 6-10, marking the official launch of the resort, which had a soft opening last November. Five days of festivities are planned at the Class A RV resort in Gulf Shores, Alabama, including a wine-and-cheese kickoff reception, a traditional Gulf Coast Crawfish Boil (to be held poolside with live entertainment) and a catered continental brunch in the resort’s Grand Cubhouse. 4. Maine Parks Making Major Upgrades... Read more

VIDEO: Green Tips and Technologies from The Rally

When we think of Going Green and RVing lightly on our environment, it’s easy to be distracted by flashy solar panels, spinning wind turbines and vogue terms like biodiesel and proper inflation of tires. This week at The Rally in Albuquerque, New Mexico I was reminded of the things that we can do inside of our RVs that are just as Green. In this video I learned of cutting edge technologies that can help us save energy and our environment as well. Join me as I interview Mary Burrows from Thetford and Tom Long from Jirah. ____ To learn more about Conservation thru Exploration and Greening your RV, please visit BrianBrawdy.com Tell a Friend Read More →

2009 Pomona RV & Travel Show - June 19-21st

If you’ll be in the southern California area in June 2009, make plans now to attend the 2009 Pomona RV & Travel Show! This year the RV show joins Summer Fest ‘09 at the Pomona Fairplex June 19-21st. One price admits you to the Boat, RV, Travel, Home, Outdoor, and Computer Spectacular. Highlights of the show include: “Screaming Deals” - show only special pricing. Ultimate Camp Cooking with comedians Pat Mac and Mike Faverman! Shop for an RV in air conditioned buildings or outdoors under the trees! Other events at the Fairplex during the weekend will include the 45th Annual LA Roadster Show and Wine and Cars Under the Stars events. (Separate admission is required for these two events.) On-site financing. Visitors can also register at the show to win one of three remaining Keystone RVs in the Live Your Dreams Sweepstakes. Other prizes include The Rally 2010 dry camping registration, a one-year Good Sam Emergency Road Service membership, a one–year RV Handyman Club membership, a Woodall’s Campground Directory, and a one-year Good Sam Club membership. For more information visit AGI Events. Tell a Friend Read More →

Keystone RV Giveaway - 1st Winner Announced

The first winner of the Keystone Live Your Dreams RV Giveaway was announced during The Rally by Dan Ayers, Sales Manager at Aloha RV (a participating Keystone dealer in Albuquerque, NM). Congratulations go to Mackie Daniels of Fitzgerald, Georgia for winning a Keystone Springdale Travel Trailer. If you haven’t yet participated in the Keystone Live Your Dreams RV Giveaway, there’s still plenty of time as there are still three more RVs to be given away. To learn more and to enter the sweepstakes, visit the Keystone Live Your Dreams RV Giveaway site today. Tell a Friend Read More →

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You Decide, I Report…Live From The Rally

I know it seems that everyone is on the way to The Rally here in Albuquerque, New Mexico. But some folks, for a variety of reasons, are unable to make it this weekend. So here is what I propose. How about a personal video update from me to you? Log on to Facebook or Twitter (http://www.facebook.com/Brian-Brawdy or http://twitter.com/brianbrawdy) and let me know, in 140 characters or less, what you would like to see from here at The Rally and why. Each day, starting Thursday, I will randomly choose a few suggestions and then post a video update to you on RV.net. Maybe there is an event or a new product you would like to see, perhaps an old friend you want to check in with. IT IS UP TO YOU! Keep your Facebook posts & tweets coming throughout the weekend. In case you are new to Facebook or Twitter, this is a great reason to join! They’re both easy, fast and free! _____ To learn more about Conservation thru Exploration and Greening your RV, please visit BrianBrawdy.com Tell a Friend Read More →

RV Weekly Round-Up (March 21-27, 2009)

Check out the latest RV-related news and events from this past week. This weekly series will feature only articles/videos of interest to the RV industry or RV community. Here’s what’s hot in the RV world this week: 1. Camping is making a comeback as a popular vacation option, CNN reported March 26. Outdoor equipment company REI has seen family tent sales soar 28 percent this month over last year. In this economy, camping is a great way to “get away from it all” without spending a lot to get there. Read more Tell a Friend Read More →

RV Weekly Round-Up (March 14-20, 2009)

Check out the latest RV-related news and events from this past week. This weekly series will feature only articles/videos of interest to the RV industry or RV community. Here’s what’s hot in the RV world this week: 1. See former presidential candidate and Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee tape an episode of Huckabee, his weekend political talk show this Saturday (March 21st) in Elkhart, Indiana as part of a five city “Save This Town” tour. The show will feature interviews with business leaders and other local guests, including Elkhart Mayor Dick Moore. You can attend the taping in person or view the episode on TV on the FOX News Channel. Read more Tell a Friend Read More →

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