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Winnebago Unveils 2012 Winnebago Sightseer 30A

2011-11-01T02:15:27Z

New for 2012, Winnebago Industries has unveiled its Sightseer 30A, a gas-powered Class A coach with plenty of space for long trips or snow bird wintering.

"The 2012 Winnebago Sightseer 30A is simply an amazing floorplan," said Winnebago Industries' Vice President of Sales and Marketing Roger Martin. "Amazing in that you won't believe the amount of space and features found in it. The 30A certainly lives much larger than its 31-foot length - seeing is believing in this case."

Jellystone Park Camp Resorts Using Fun Activities, Themed Weekends to Connect Families

2010-08-03T10:00:00Z

Jellystone Park Camp Resorts is using fun family activities, themed weekends and special events to help families build memories to last a lifetime.

When people go camping, they expect to see people in short pants and t-shirts. Some may be outfitted with a backpack and hiking boots, while others are armed with a fishing pole. But at Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts, guests also likely to bump into pirates, cowboys, wannabe Olympic champions or people decked out in Hawaiian shirts and lays as well as Yogi Bear himself.

Winnebago Launches ‘ONE’ Travel Trailer Series

2011-08-13T22:02:07Z

Winnebago Industries has introduced the Winnebago ONE, its first name-brand travel trailer since 1983.

"We are very excited about the introduction of this new product bearing the Winnebago name after a hiatus of nearly 30 years," said Winnebago Industries CEO and President Randy Potts.

Campgrounds, RV Parks Adding On-Site Restaurants, Specialty Menus

2009-06-16T18:35:07Z

Most people know they can keep their vacation costs to a minimum by staying in campgrounds and cooking their own food. But travelers are also discovering that some campgrounds and RV parks have on-site restaurants where the food is so good it's worth the drive just to eat there.

"The campground industry is clearly evolving when it comes to food service," said Linda Profaizer, president and CEO of the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (www.gocampingamerica.com). "Some parks offer coffee and donuts or pancakes in the morning, while others offer basic food service items in the afternoons and evenings, such as hamburgers and hot dogs.

Winnebago Industries Returns Class B Era for 2012 Line-up

2011-06-20T02:37:06Z

Winnebago Industries, Inc. said it is returning the fuel efficient and popular Class B Era to its lineup for 2012.

"The 2012 Era is nimble, maneuverable, easy-to-drive and most important, fuel efficient, achieving 18-19 mpg," said Winnebago Industries Vice President of Sales and Marketing Roger Martin.

Some Sierra Campgrounds, RV Parks To Remain Open This Winter for Snow Fun, Sports Enthusiasts

2010-01-04T22:47:22Z

When winter snows blanket the Sierra Nevada, most campgrounds and RV parks shut down, but there are a handful of California parks that stay open in an effort to accommodate cross-country skiers, snowshoers, downhill skiers, snowboarders and snowmobile enthusiasts.

Winnebago Offering 5 Floorplans for 2011’s Itasca Impulse Motorhome Line

2010-09-19T14:56:49Z

The Itasca Impuse, the popular Class C motor home series produced by Winnebago Industries, returns for 2011 with five floor plans including a new 26Q floorplan and a Silver package that takes the coach to the next level with impressive interior and exterior refinements.

"Our Impulse lineup is even better in 2011 with the addition of the new 26Q floorplan and the Silver package," said Winnebago Industries' Roger Martin, vice president of sales and marketing.

It’s Not Your Plain Old Campground Anymore

2009-07-04T22:54:18Z

More and more these days, campgrounds aren't just a place to pitch a tent or backup your RV. Visitors are finding plenty of entertainment to keep the family busy.

And if you find that hard to believe, all you have to do is look at some of the camgrounds in California to see an array of fun things to do.

Fleetwood RV’s 2011 Storm Crossover Motor Home Now Available

2010-07-22T10:00:00Z

The 2011 Storm , a "crossover" motor home that features the sleeping capacity and value of a Class C motor home along with the roominess and storage capacity of a Class A motor home, is now available from Fleetwood RV, Inc.

"The 2011 Storm is a special motor home because it includes the best aspects of both a Class A and a Class C motor home," said John Draheim, CEO of Fleetwood RV, Inc. "Storm is loaded with standard features and provides a great value at price that appeals to a wide range of RVers."

Don’t Put the Camping Gear Away Just Yet: Fall Festivals, Halloween Activities Available at Many Campgrounds

2009-09-15T23:53:10Z

Just because Labor Day weekend 2009 is now history, there's no reason to put the camping gear back in storage. There's still plenty of fall camping activities and special events available to campers at campgrounds and RV parks in the West, even into early November.

"There are scores of family oriented activities and themed weekends stretching well into fall," Linda Profaizer, president and CEO of the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds said. The organization hosts an online booking Web site at www.gocampingamerica.com.