VIDEO: One Way to Secure Your RV After-Hours

Gear to Get with Brian Brawdy Recently I got up early one morning to catch the sun rise. I jumped out of my RV and walked about twenty yards in the direction of the beach. Before I saw or heard him, I could feel someone else was there. A dark silhouette loomed in the shadows. I instantly said “Good Morning” startled a bit at his presence. Wearing a black skull cap, jacket and pants the figure stood there as I approached. Before I could get any closer, he suddenly turned and briskly walked away. Read more  Read More →

The Jewels of Fall Camping (Part 2 of 2)

Last week we looked at the jewels of Fall camping in the north eastern climates.  This week, we will explore the events and attractions found in these areas that only occur in the autumn.  While there are literly hundreds to choose from, we will only touch on several around the country.   So let’s see what and where some of these are.       Ontario Canada See the fall colors in all their splendor on the unique Agawa Canyon Tour.  This popular tour is a day trip via train through the Agawa Canyon.  The canyon, and much of the 228 mile round trip journey, is only accessible by rail.   It operates from downtown Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario and runs north to the canyon and returns.   Depending on the weather, the best time to catch the most brilliant autumn colors is between the last two weeks in September and the first week of October.  Reservations are a must during this period as it is very popular.  Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario is located just across the bridge from Sault Michigan at the most northern part of I75. There are several RV parks in the area including a KOA.  Here’s a link to the canyon event. Website: Agawa Canyon Quebec Canada A short drive north from Montreal will bring you to the Laurentians, a mountainous region that comes alive with the fall colors each year.  Mid September ushers in the fall season in this picturesque area.  Many towns and small villages can be found, each with their own special character and weekend fall events.  As mainly... Read more

RV Weekly Round-Up (Aug. 29 to Sept. 4, 2009)

Check out these highlights of RV-related news, events and video from this past week. Have a fun and safe Labor Day weekend! Floridians Win Keystone Outback in Sweepstakes: The second Keystone travel trailer in the Live Your Dreams RV Giveaway was awarded to winners Nancy and Clay Heckert of Panama City, Florida. In winning the Outback trailer, the Heckerts follow a South Georgia couple, Mackie and Gail Daniels, who took home a new $26,000 Keystone Springdale travel trailer in the first phase of the unique retail promotion. The sweepstakes continues through February with 2 more RVs up for grabs. The next winner will be chosen in an October drawing for a new Keystone Cougar fifth-wheel. Read more  Read More →

RV Weekly Round-Up (Aug. 1-7, 2009)

Check out these highlights of RV-related news, events and video from this past week. 1. Obama Announces Grants for Elkhart County: Continuing his effort to establish a 21st century clean energy economy, the President announced an unprecedented $2.4 billion investment in 48 new advanced battery and electric drive projects, funded through the Recovery Act. The projects were selected by the Department of Energy, and it is hoped that these projects and ideas will help propel America forward in establishing the next generation of advanced vehicles. Watch video of Obama’s speech and read more of the plan’s details at the White House website Blog. Read more  Read More →

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

Check out these highlights of RV-related news, events and video from this past week. 1. Portable Power & Light: Brian Brawdy shows us his favorite portable power units and headlamps–perfect for those emergency situations or boondocking adventures when you need safe, reliable power and lighting off the grid. Watch the portable power video now! Read more  Read More →

RV Weekly Round-Up (July 4-10, 2009)

Check out these highlights of RV-related news, events and video from this past week. 1. WIT Rally prepares to celebrate 40 years: The Winnebago Itasca Travellers Club is set to kick off the 40th Anniversary Grand National Rally on July 19 in Forest City, Iowa. WIT Club general manager Doug Formanek expects about 1,200 Winnebago owners to attend the event at the company’s headquarters. Learn more about this year’s “WITstock” Winnebago owners event. Read more  Read More →

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

Check out these highlights of RV-related news, events and video from this past week. 1. Fleetwood Assets Auction Results: New York equity firm American Industrial Partners was the only bidder on most of Fleetwood’s RV business. For $53 million, less liabilities, the firm agreed to buy Fleetwood’s intellectual property and RV brands in addition to two motor home manufacturing plants, two motor home service centers and the company’s subsidiary Gold Shield supply, all located in Decatur, Ind. The offer was approved by the bankruptcy court and the deal is expected to close by July 10. See the PE story for details of the deal. 2. WIT Celebrates 40th Anniversary Rally with “WITStock” Celebration: Winnebago Industries, Inc. will celebrate the 40th anniversary of its Winnebago-Itasca Travelers (WIT) Club with club members at the Grand National Rally (GNR) scheduled July 19–July 24, 2009. It’s not too late to register!. 3. Maryland City Will Soon Limit Streetside RV Parking: Trailers, recreational and commercial vehicles are subject to $75 tickets in Montgomery County, MD, beginning July 1 if parked on most public roads. Recreational vehicles such as campers, motorhomes and boats will be allowed to park on county roads for 18 hours for loading and unloading, said Capt. Thomas Didone, commander of the 5th District police station. Read the full news release for more information. 4. Get Some Control Over Holding Tank Odors: Holding tank odors can be a real problem,... Read more

RV.net Weekly Poll – Discount Coupons to RV Shows

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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  Read More →

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