Winnebago Employee Predates First Motorhome

The longest-tenured employee at Forest City, Iowa-based Winnebago Industries Inc. predates the company’s iconic motorhomes. By years. The Cedar Falls Courier reported that the Winnebago recently took note of that, honoring Harlan Rodberg Feb. 24, the 50th anniversary of his employment with the company. Rodberg, joined Winnebago Feb. 24, 1964, as an electrician, wiring 110-volt [...]

Review: FMCA Examines Jayco’s ‘Precept 31UL’

Editor’s Note: The following review of the Jayco Precept 31UL Class A motorhome appeared in the Family Motor Coach Association’s March eNewsletter. Author Mark Quasius took the 31-foot coach on a test run and evaluated performance while detailing the Precept’s features and overall construction. For the full report click here. Jayco Inc. continues to expand its [...]

Virginia RV Show to Feature Upscale Amenities

Granite countertops and stainless steel appliances are no longer reserved for waterfront and upscale homes. You can get them on wheels, too. The Newport (Va.) News Daily Press reported that not only are there more of them, motorhomes are a bit fancier these days, too, said Anthony Tedesco, manager of GS Events, which will host the [...]

Writer Takes 3-Day Journey with ‘Airstream 2 Go’

Editor’s Note the following article appeared in Financial Times offering a first-hand report of author Matthew Garrahan’s experience booking a trip with Airstream 2 Go, a rental firm started by former Airstream executive Dicky Riegel last year. For the full story click here. There is a car museum in Los Angeles to which I sometimes [...]

Baby Boomers, Economy Drive RV Sales Higher

It may be a perfect storm of sorts – a growing economy and the fact that more Baby Boomers are retiring and heading for the great outdoors. But the net result is a resurgence in recreational vehicle sales of all kinds. Benzinga reported that from towable campers to motorhomes, fishing boats to pontoons, jet skis to [...]