Airstream has seen an opportunity with so many office workers working remotely. The company, which is famous for its shiny aluminum camper trailers, has added office space to one of its big trailers so now you can work from your campsite. The new Airstream Flying Cloud 30FB offers a literal corner office. Even in a 30-foot-long trailer, space is tight, so it isn’t exactly a roomy workspace. Converted from what was originally sleeping space in the trailer, it has a desk and an office chair that slides snugly into an indentation in the desk. There are also hook-ups for internet connections and a ..read more

KZ recently introduced the all-new Escape Hatch, expanding its Escape lineup in an innovative direction. “Our versatile Escape Hatch series takes an affordable, ultra-lightweight trailer and adds a large rear door that opens vertically,” noted Nick Francis, KZ product manager. Rounding out the 2021 introduction was trade publication RV Pro naming the Hatch one of their Best New Models for 2021, and RV Business declaring it one of their 2021 Top RV Debuts! “It really is an honor to receive these recognitions of all our efforts from the leading RV trade publications in North America”, noted Mar ..read more

1. If you don’t know what your RV weighs, it’s probably overloaded. 2. Two carpet samples, one placed at the base and another at the top of the entry steps, will help keep dirt and moisture out of the interior. 3. Write down your vehicle’s exact exterior height (remember to add the A/C) and GVWR and keep it inside your cockpit so you never exceed your weight or risk a nasty incident going under an overpass. 4. Never drive more than 500 miles per day. Actually, 400 is pushing it. 5. Backup monitors are wonderful, but expensive. If you’re in the market for one, make sure the camera works in the ..read more

Freedom to go anywhere. An ability to be totally self-sufficient. The potential for nonstop adventure. These are just some of the reasons Michaela Sherer had spent years fantasizing about owning a Recreational Vehicle, or RV. She and her husband always had found reasons not to get one. Then, earlier this year, when the coronavirus pandemic effectively grounded the airline industry and crippled most other means of travel, the 41-year-old mother of two raised the question: Why not now? Michaela Sherer’s daughter Lennon shows off the new family Wolf Pup trailer. The Sherers discussed the idea ..read more

Venture’s new 2021 SportTrek Touring STT343VIB luxury travel trailer features something special no other RV has – a multi-purpose area with numerous configuration options. Dave Boggs, Venture general manager explains, “The space can be used as a four-person bunkroom with pet palace, or set up as a king bedroom only, a king bedroom with two bunks, or even an office/classroom/craft room with oversized desk plus two bunks. Your possibilities are endless.” The STT343VIB has been designed for today’s camper. With most schools opting for e-learning, some families have decided to hit the road and ha ..read more

Reps from several of the largest state dealer associations offer insights on how their members are faring under the ongoing cloud of COVID-19. As 2020 moves into the rearview mirror, RV PRO reached out to the executive directors of some of the country’s largest dealer associations to get their take on the impact of COVID-19, to talk about other challenges and accomplishments, and to get their prognostications for the rest of this year and the start of 2021. Here is what they had to say:   Bob Zagami, executive director New England RV Dealers Association (NERVDA) “By now, all our dealers a ..read more

Venture RV was recently awarded the 2020 RVDA Quality Circle Award. The announcement was communicated by Chris Andro, chairman of the board of the National RV Dealers Association, who explained, “The DSI Quality Circle Awards recognize top-rated manufacturers in several important areas of dealer and customer support.” Dealer levels of satisfaction ratings are based on several support criteria, including reliability/quality, parts, warranty, and sales. Dave Boggs, Venture general manager, stated, “Venture’s entire line was recognized, including Sonic Lite/Sonic, Stratus and SportTrek/SportTrek ..read more

Winnebago has manufactured and delivered the first-ever all-electric mobile preschool to a community in Colorado and it’s known as the ‘Magic Bus’. A preschool on wheels from Winnebago? When you hear the company name, you’re bound to think RVs. But did you know that they have a Specialty Vehicles division that can make mobile clinics, bookmobiles and food trucks? The Magic Bus is a program of the Vail Valley Foundation’s YouthPower365 which provides extended learning opportunities that empower and educate youth. From October 5, kids aged 3-5 years will be able to climb aboard for state-license ..read more

With so many families discovering the “good life” that comes with the RV vacation alternative, the RV Lifestyle Magazine Road Test Teams have compiled this array of energy-efficient, eco-friendly, and easy handling recreational vehicles. ALINER Expedition Approx. Price: Please See Dealer. www.aliner.com The Expedition is ready to handle any adventure. Aliner’s largest model, the Expedition offers 30% more storage room, taller counter tops, taller beds, flush mount euro style sink and stove, and the company’s highest capacity chassis, while still weighing less than 2,000 lbs. dry. At 18’ in le ..read more

Karen and Sylvester Akpan describe their approach with their 7-year-old son, Aiden, as more “unschooling.” Whatever they encounter on the road in their RV dictates the day’s learning. (Photo credit: Akpan family)   When Paige Severance first told her husband, Chip, that she might want to spend the school year traveling the country and educating their five children in an RV, Chip looked at her and said, “You’re just under a lot of stress.” Stress was definitely part of it. The novel coronavirus promised to complicate the already hectic logistics of having kids in three different schools ..read more