Used Roadtrek Motor Homes, Rvs, Motor Home News for 06/08/2008



As energy bills soar, Japanese test fuel of future (AFP via Yahoo! News)
As world oil prices skyrocket, thousands of households in energy-poor Japan are taking part in an ambitious experiment to use fuel cells to light and heat their homes...

Motor home sales stall over fuel cost - Newsday

Motor home sales stall over fuel cost
Newsday, NY - May 25, 2008
BY JOHN VALENTI | john.valenti@newsday.com Standing in his spartan office, Tom Troiano gives a bleak assessment of the recreational motor home market. .
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Many Motor Homes Stay Parked (The Lakeland Ledger)
FOUR CORNERS | Empty spaces in campgrounds and fewer motor homes on local roads are sure signs that record-high gas prices are having a major effect on one of Central Florida's most important tourist industries.The care and servicing of the recreational vehicle crowd has been important to Florida in the past...

Just bought first Motor-home Questions
But being my first motor home, I have questions. 1. When parked not in use, is it proper to keep it plugged into 120V? 2. I have an Onhan generator and it starts but revs up and revs down constantly. Do you have to switch the power over ...

Chatham man charged in multiple break-ins (Cape Cod Times)
A local man has been charged with stealing a motorcycle, mini bike and several power tools from businesses and homes...

Radio 1 DJ buys new motor home in Wellington
JOHNNIE Walker gets the keys to his new motor home from Chelston sales adviser Ian Cridland...

Radio 1 DJ buys new motor home in Wellington - Sommerset County Gazette

Radio 1 DJ buys new motor home in Wellington
Sommerset County Gazette, UK - 6 hours ago
By Phil Hill JOHNNIE Walker gets the keys to his new motor home from Chelston sales adviser Ian Cridland. RADIO 2 DJ Johnnie Walker was in the Wellington .
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Man lucky to be alive after motor home catches fire
A Florida man is lucky to be alive after his motor home caught fire Friday...

Many Motor Homes Stay Parked - The Ledger

Many Motor Homes Stay Parked
The Ledger, FL - Jun 2, 2008
By Mike Grogan FOUR CORNERS | Empty spaces in campgrounds and fewer motor homes on local roads are sure signs that record-high gas prices are having a major .
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As energy bills soar, Japanese test fuel of future (TODAYonline)
This file picture dated April 2008 shows Japan's electronics giant Matsushita Electric Industrial's the new fuel cell cogeneration system for home use in Tokyo...

Home is where you park it - Richmond Times Dispatch

Home is where you park it
Richmond Times Dispatch, VA - Jun 5, 2008
Eastern Area Vice President Judy Czarsty and her husband, Steve, became "full timers," those who live year-round in their motor home, shortly before .
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Drug-smuggling operation busted (Seattle Times)
The drugs came across the border in hollowed-out logs and backpacks, in secret compartments in motor homes and concealed in false walls...

Re: Just bought first Motor-home Questions
Shane. You might post the general area where you are.. IE: SE Michigan, Maine, Western AZ. Who knows. There might be someone who would like a look at your new house.. And perhaps knows a few things about 'em...

New state park rules in effect - LocalNews8.com

New state park rules in effect
LocalNews8.com, ID - 2 hours ago
Other changes allow for the use of glass bottles inside tents, motor homes and vehicles and ban the possession of any kind of fireworks.
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Re: Just bought first Motor-home Questions
Quote from: Ron on June 07, 2008, 12:24:58 PM. The outlet you are looking for is usually pretty close to where the shore power cord is. So you think that there is a plug that I need to connect for the generator? I will have to look. ...

Re: Just bought first Motor-home Questions
That much difference is NOT a good thing...

Re: Just bought first Motor-home Questions
Usually in a Fleetwood designed motorhome the engine charging system will also charge the house battery. Best way to tell is to start the engine and check the voltage at each battery (without shore power connected, of course). ...

RV sales slump to claim more victims before ending - guardian.co.uk

RV sales slump to claim more victims before ending
guardian.co.uk, UK - Jun 4, 2008
Since peaking in 2004, total industry shipments of the two best-selling categories of motor homes -- so-called Class A and Class C vehicles -- have fallen .
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New state park rules in effect (KTVQ Billings)
Associated Press - June 8, 2008 2:15 PM ET CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - Governor Freudenthal has approved changes to state park rules that govern the number of people and vehicles allowed at...

Historic Uniontown: Tour highlights homes built from 1805-1907 (Carroll County Online)
Homeowners interested in restoring an older house and wondering how to do it can still sign up for a special tour being offered by the Carroll County Historic Preservation Commission designed to connect restoration novices with veterans...

Charges pending in string of 55 thefts (The Frederick News-Post)
Police plan to charge three adults and one juvenile as suspects in a string of 55 thefts from motor vehicles and homes. The adults' identities will be released after they are formally charged, according to the Frederick County Sheriff's Office...

Winnebago to close Iowa factory, cut 270 jobs - Forbes

Winnebago to close Iowa factory, cut 270 jobs
Forbes, NY - Jun 2, 2008
The Charles City plant that makes class C motor homes - smaller units built on a van chassis - will close in August. The work will be transferred to the .
Winnebago to Idle Some Production Wall Street Journal
Winnebago Industries Idles Charles City Manufacturing Facility CNNMoney.com
Winnebago Industries to idle plant, cut 270 jobs BusinessWeek
DesMoinesRegister.com - Radio Iowa
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28 ft. Motor Home for sale
We have a 1978 Travco Motor Home that ran well up to 2006. I had to tow it home and it is in my back yard. I have no idea what the problem is. The motor was just rebuilt 1000 miles earlier.The motor is a 450 Dodge engine. ...

It's not easy being orange (Calgary Sun)
Dutch soccer fans beware, your orange-coloured boas and wigs could be a fire hazard. Every time the Netherlands plays, Dutch fans snap up anything painted in the national color -- from wooden shoes to motor homes...

Gas Affecting RV Sales - KVEO-TV

Gas Affecting RV Sales
KVEO-TV, TX - Jun 6, 2008
By Matt Fernandez We visited with a RV dealer who says motor homes are seeing a decrease in sales. Other types of RV's are up and storages places are seeing .
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Smart Homes: New technology results in much cleaner home air (Seattle Post-Intelligencer)
Smart Homes columnist Jim Dulley discusses new technology used in central air cleaners for the home...

Re: Just bought first Motor-home Questions
Well, the OPTIMA batteries are designed for very rugged use, Lots of PHYSICAL abuse. One hopes you don't do that with your RV. You have several options. If you go with a regular AGM battery you have almost all the same advantages of ...

Winnebago Industries Motor Home Earns Best Buy Rating From . - CNNMoney.com

Winnebago Industries Motor Home Earns Best Buy Rating From .
CNNMoney.com - May 23, 2008
"Respected for the quality construction found on all Winnebago Industries motor homes, the Sunova also provides outstanding value, comfort and maximum .
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Despite fuel costs, demand for rental motor homes rolls on - Canada.com

Canada.com

Despite fuel costs, demand for rental motor homes rolls on
Canada.com, Canada - May 21, 2008
One would expect motor-home dealers would be singing the blues as fuel prices soar, but the tune they're humming is surprisingly upbeat. .
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Re: Just bought first Motor-home Questions
Quote from: John In Detroit on June 07, 2008, 09:56:26 PM. Shane. You might post the general area where you are.. IE: SE Michigan, Maine, Western AZ. Who knows. There might be someone who would like a look at your new house. ...



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