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A common mistake with most new RV buyers is that the floor plan is the most important aspect in their RV purchase. It is estimated that over 90% of new RV buyers focus more on floor plans than anything else.

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Bottom line - What’s underneath your motorhome, trailer or fifth wheel is the most important aspect and should take top priority in your decision process. Focusing on these important features will ultimately determine how satisfied you are with your purchase.

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Recreational Vehicle Industry Sees Bright Future for 2010

Despite record declines in RV shipment levels for 2009 many RV dealers are optimistic about the future. Inventories are low and RV dealers are placing orders with RV manufacturers to boost depleted inventories to gear up for the spring rush that is expected to hit this year.

Well know author and RV expert Randall Eaton, remembers what his dad told him many years ago, “You need to be diversified and put money away for a rainy day”. This is good advice and many RV companies probably wish they were more diversified with cash reserves in the bank. In 2009 the industry witness a number of well-known RV manufacturers go under and just recently Country Coach has closed its doors and a popular travel trailer manufacturer in Canada, Glendale has announced it is filing for Bankruptcy protection.

No doubt 2009 was one of the worst years ever to hit the RV industry in a decade. But with any bad news – eventually comes good news. As the 47th Annual National RV Trade Show opens this week at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky, manufacturers, suppliers and RV dealers will notice a much smaller event compared to years past. But, Optimism is starting to creep back into the industry with many believing the improvement in wholesale shipment levels and more favorable lending guidelines will attract new RV buyers.

Many economists are predicting an increase in overall retail sales to rise 20% to 30% in 2010. Yes, the Great Recession has ended, thank God. Yet, the casualties are still being counted and the damage is staggering. Here are some changes caused by the economic downturn in 2009:

History shows us each time the RV industry suffers economically it comes back stronger than before. What will the industry look like in 2010 and 2012? According to Mr. Eaton he believes the industry will mainly focus on three things:

The industry is obsessed with improving their products making them lighter, stronger and more environmentally friendly. If the industry is successful in developing these types of RVs, I believe consumers will come back in droves as the economy improves.

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RV News & Motorhome Articles

Money Saving RV Buying Tips - If you are like most people, you are not comfortable negotiating a price with a RV salesperson. It is estimated that over 75% of RV buyers pay too much for their motorhome, fifth wheel or travel trailer.

Buying a Used RV - When you go the buy an RV for long-term our short-time use, there are several things you should consider before you purchase an RV. Questions like; how much do you want to spend? How much time to you plan to travel? What floorplan best suites your travel needs? Do you want a towable model like a travel trailer or a motorized vehicle like a motorhome?

RV Ratings - So you are planning on taking a vacation to Florida in a motorhome. Or, you want to travel around the country in an RV and visit popular destinations. Purchasing a recreational vehicle can be confusing with all the different models to choose from.

Motorhome Manufacturers Predict Upturn - Analysts are projecting a 20-25% increase in motorhome sales in 2010, which will translate into more jobs for Elkhart, Indiana where an estimated two-thirds of the nation’s RVs are manufactured.

Will Building “GREEN” Help the RV Industry? A number of RV experts believe, “Green” is the answer to turning the industry around. For the past couple of years the buzz word has been, Green. It’s more than just improving gas mileage. From fuel economy to fuel cells, solar panels to wind power, green technology is becoming an important force in the RV industry.

Buying a Motorhome? Looking for motorhomes for sale and deciding which one is good for you starts with determining your wants and understanding what your budget is like. How much do you want to spend for a new motorhome?

Fleetwood Motorhome Company debuts 2010 Discovery - The Discovery Class A diesel motorhome was introduced at the RV Industry Association’s 47th Annual National RV Trade Show in Louisville, Ky. One of the biggest changes this year to the Discovery coach is the availability of a Spartan Chassis option.

Choosing the Right Fifth Wheel - The best advice I can give to someone who wants to do full-time RVing is to attend an RV show in your area. These are usually held in the late winter or early spring in most large cities.

RV Buyers Looking at Fifth Wheels for Full Time Use - "Fifth Wheels" and "Fifth Wheel Trailers" are all terms that refer to a type of travel trailer. The term refers to a style of trailer with a raised front end which hitches to a truck using a special hitching method.

RV Manufacturers Sees Pent-Up Demand in United States - After facing one of the worst downturns in RV industry many dealers are starting to see a pent-up demand for its products. With lack of financing and an uncertain economic future buyers put off their purchase of an RV.

RV Parks at Full Capacity - Many RV communities or RV parks are full this summer and RV park managers are reporting an increase of 25% compared to last year. So what gives? Why the increase in RV travel when the economy is tanking?

New Travel Trailers PROs & CONs - Are you considering buying a travel trailer? There are so many decisions to make. Do you want a new or used trailer? Is this going to be a cash purchase or financed?

Used Travel Trailers PROs & CONs - Are you considering buying a travel trailer? There are so many decisions to make. Should you get a motor home, 5th wheel, toy hauler or travel trailer? Learn about our RV reviews.

Large Travel Trailers - If you are excited about traveling and are always looking for ways to flee the rat race with your friends and family, then a travel trailer is perfect for you.

Light-Weight Travel Trailers are Turning Some Heads - So you love to travel and are always after fun adventures with your friends and family, then a lightweight travel trailer could be the perfect option for you.

Lower gas prices: Could it help struggling RV industry? - Across the country consumers are enjoying the drop in gas prices during the last few weeks. It was more than four-dollars a gallon this summer, but gas is now around $1.60 in most states.

Economic Melt-Down - Is Now the Time to Buy an RV? - If you’re like most consumers you are on the sidelines waiting to see how Wall Street and Main Street react to this economic melt-down. Will the 700 billion bailout work? How long will it take for...

Diesel or Gas MotorHome? Which is Better? - So you’re considering buying a motor home, Class A or Class C. In this article I will discuss an age old question and one I get asked a lot, should I buy gas or diesel...

Which RV Model is the Best? - Are you planning to purchase a new or used RV? This article will help you determine the best approach for selecting the right RV, (recreational vehicle) for you and your family. The first decision that needs to be made is which type of RV I should buy? This is the most common question asked by buyers...

Consider Renting an RV - Are you considering buying an RV? Let me be more specific, a Class A or C Motorhome? It could be either gas or diesel and they vary in length from 24 to 42 feet. Most RVs today are fully furnished homes with flat-screen TV’s, leather furniture, satellite Internet, king size bed and full size washer and dryer.

Fifth Wheel Buying Tips for Savvy RV Buyers - A fifth wheel trailer is a type of unit that is towed by a truck with a special hitch. It provides accommodations for sleeping, bathing, dining and relaxation. A fifth wheel has all the comforts of home...

Light-Weight Travel Trailers are Turning Some Heads - So you love to travel and are always after fun adventures with your friends and family, then a lightweight travel trailer could be the perfect option for you. With a spacious interior and cargo...

Travel Trailers Are Becoming Hot Again - Among the many Recreational Vehicles (RVs), travel trailers are the most popular today, but that has not always been the case. In the last few years motorhomes both gas and diesel were very popular...

RV Reviews - There are a number of buying guides for RV'ers today but none combined buying tips with a fair rating system, until now! To fulfill this need we at J R Consumer Resources Inc. have published an RV comparison guide.

RV Ratings - Are you in the market for a new or used RV? J R Consumer Resources has done all the research for you! Check out our RV Ratings to help in your purchase of your new recreational vehicle.

RV Rentals - If your not ready to buy a recreational vehicle, renting an RV may be the right choice for you. Find out the benefits of renting an Recreational Vehicle as opposed to buying one right now.

Class C Motorhome - Class c motor homes have spacious accommodations and come with a space for a kitchen, bathroom and washroom...

Fifth Wheel - Fifth wheel vehicles are the vehicles that have different compartments between the driving compartment and the home compartment. Fifth-wheel vehicles comprise of a powered car in the front and a trailer attached at the rear...

Motorhome Rental - Motorhome rentals are based on the features which are provided with the motor home. There are classes upon which the rentals of the motorhomes depend...

RV Dealer - Finding the right RV dealerships is one of the most important factors in buying or renting of RV...

RV Guide - When considering the cost of owning an RV, you must include the cost of service, maintenance, repair and refurbishing.

Best RV - A used or “previously loved”, RV can be the best RV for most consumers looking to get the best RV value on the market today.

Travel Trailer - A trailer that is more comfortable, sheltered and protected than a tent and can be towed behind a road vehicle is known as a travel trailer...

Buy a Toy Hauler - Toy haulers are the latest wrinkle in the RV industry, and although in a sense they are another example of American excess, in a very American way, they are a needed accessory for some people.

Buying a Travel Trailer - If you are comfortable pulling a trailer around behind you and you don’t mind unhitching at your destination so that you can tour unencumbered, this might be just the thing for you.

Classes of Motor Homes and RVs - RV means Recreational Vehicle. From the moment that name was coined, it has been a work in progress. There are now three almost distinct classes of motorhomes, Class A, Class B, and Class C, and who knows how many classes of towable travel or camping trailers.

Winnebago - Say RV in some circles and the only answer you will get is “Winnebago.” Winnebago Industries of Iowa, USA is surely a major name in the motorhome industry.

Fleetwood - Fleetwood makes several brand names of motorhomes and has lines of products covering the entire gamut of RVs.

Travel Trailers - The term “travel trailer” loosely describes any and all trailers used as a home away from home. The fact that they are trailers means that they are towed, rather than self-propelled.

Fleetwood Rolls out Brand New 2009 Terry LX Fifth Wheel - Fleetwood RV is a major producer of RVs including motorhomes, fifth wheels, travel trailers and toy haulers. Fleetwood RV announced the launch of its brand-new 2009 Terry fifth wheels...

Motorhome Living - Motorhomes have long been a preference for travelers who enjoy the convenience and luxury of hitting the road without leaving the comforts of home behind. However, now, more than ever...

Modular Home - Learn about the modular housing industry and how these homes are made. Choose from over 169 builders that are rated and reviewed in "The Complete Guide to Modular Homes".

Construction Directory - The SeekOn Directory has many resources for construction. List your site today and start getting more traffic and sales!

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