Fleetwood RV Unveils ’16 Bounder to Rallygoers

 

2016 Bounder motorhome

Fleetwood RV will have the first national showing starting today (June 11) through the weekend of the redesigned gas-powered 2016 Bounder motorhome during the company’s national rally at its factory in Decatur, Ind.

The owners of some 400 Fleetwood motorhomes are expected to attend and see a full array of Fleetwood and American Coach motorhomes.

”This is the first time we’ve had our national rally in Decatur,” Steve Hileman, director of product and marketing, told RVBUSINESS.com. ”Customers can effectively see every Fleetwood floorplan, every model.”

Hillman reported the rally includes after work-hours tours of Fleetwood’s factory, noting, “They can get in all the nooks and crannies and see every part of the plant.”

A number of suppliers, including Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. (FCCC), will be on hand and Fleetwood will offer a variety of seminars that will include driving instruction and a confidence course.

”A local hospital is a sponsor and will be providing staff to do health and wellness seminars,” Hileman said.

Bounder motorhome interior

As for the Bounder, after three decades in production rallygoers will see what’s pretty much an almost all-new coach. ”Bounder is celebrating its 30th anniversary and it’s been substantially revised with lots of new features,” Hileman said.

Available in five 33- to 37-foot floorplans on a 22,0000-pound GVWR Ford chassis, external storage has been increased between 35% and 50%, depending on floorplan. ”There’s a lot more pass-through storage,” Hileman said.

With new front and rear caps and a new dash with dual monitors, Bounder also has been equipped for the first time with a multiplex electrical control system. ”Bounder always has been about simplicity and value,” Hileman said. ”A simple multiplex system was a natural fit.

This article originally appeared on RVBusiness.com.

Let’s Rally!

2014 was a great year full of exciting RV shows and events! RVTrader.com was pleased to be able to attend and exhibit at a long list of events this past year. These events included: Florida RV Supershow, Houston RV Show, America’s Largest RV Show, California RV Show, RV Dealers International Convention, 52^nd Annual National RV Trade Show, and the Good Sam Phoenix Rally. We look forward to continuing to go to even more shows and meeting more successful RV Trader buyers and sellers in 2015!

Looking for an RV show to head to this month? Check out these awesome upcoming RV events:

WA State EvergreenRV Show

Monroe, WA

April 10^th-12^th

Recreational VehicleIN Council Hall of Fame RV Show

Elkhart, IN

April 23^rd-26^th

RV SuperSaver Show

Ft. Myers, FL

April 24^th-26^th

Fleetwood RV’s 65th Anniversary Celebration

If you’re in search of a charming, small town with a lot to offer, we’ve got the place for you to visit this summer!

In celebration of Fleetwood RV’s 65th Anniversary, they’re lining the downtown of Decatur, Indiana, home of the Fleetwood RV headquarters, with hundreds of travel and RV enthusiasts for their Fleetwood RV 65th National Event Rally. Packed with activities and loaded with excitement, we are sure you’ll enjoy a full a line-up of entertaining happenings. Some traditional and some new, there is a full agenda to keep you busy and smiling during the anniversary special, 4-night, 5-day dry camping stay.

There are so many things to do that we couldn’t possibly share them all with you here, but for more information, visit http://fleetwoodrv.com/mhevent/. A section has been devoted to their events and activities. New information is being added daily.

Join us and see what all the buzz is about. There are more than 500 others out there, ready to experience a little small town charm and a weekend long celebration with you!     

This article was provided by Fleetwood RV.

FRVTA’s Annual Tampa Show Set for Jan. 14-18

The Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA) is set to host the 30th Annual 2015 Florida RV SuperShow Jan. 14-18 at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa.

FRVTA reported in a press release that the 2015 SuperShow will have representation from every major RV manufacturer as well as hundreds of accessory booths exhibitors.  “We will have more suppliers’ booths and every type, size and style of RV on the market,” said Marketing Director David Kelly. “With the addition of new entertainment and more seminars, we’re anticipating record crowds this year. We’re also renewing the two-day pass so the public will have two full days to see everything at the SuperShow at no additional cost.”

The theme of the 2015 Florida RV SuperShow is “Take It Outside” as interest in outdoor recreation is at an all-time high. In addition to the wide selection of RVs, several of Florida’s finest campgrounds and resorts will have booth exhibits while a display of camping accessories and supplies will be found in the Camping World store.

Entertainment will include clowns and unicycle riders, barbershop quartets and bagpipe bands. Free shuttle service inside the SuperShow will carry visitors from exhibit to exhibit.

Seminars are presented throughout the SuperShow, highlighted by national RV writer Bob Marx hosting two sessions daily. “Tips for Buying an RV” will help attendees decide which RV is right for their particular lifestyle and “Full Time & Extended RV Travel” explains how RV travelers deal with banking, bill paying, telephone communications, e-mail, mail forwarding, medical care and other concerns while on the road for extended periods of time.  Additional seminars include “Basic RV Maintenance,” “Weight and Tire Issues” and “RVing 101-Everything You Need to Know.”

In addition, the “Super Rally” celebrates its 28th year at the SuperShow. The rally is open to any and all RV clubs and the general public and includes a number of amenities including free admission to the SuperShow all five public days, meeting facilities for your club, free coffee and donuts every morning and seminars.  Three nights of entertainment and refreshments are also included and will feature “The Rivoli Revue” music by Kay and Ron Rivoli, a wonderful night of family entertainment by “Link Union” and the country sounds of “Sunday Drive”.

New to the SuperShow this year is the Wall That Heals, a half-scale replica of the Vietnam War Memorial inWashington, D.C., featuring a museum and artifacts.

For more information on the 2014 Florida RV SuperShow visit www.frvta.org.

Courtesy of RVBusiness.com.

FRVTA SuperShow to Feature ‘Wall That Heals’

The Wall That Heals exhibit, honoring Vietnam War veterans, will be on display to the public during the 2015 Florida RV SuperShow, January 14-18 at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa.

According to press release, the exhibit is a 250-foot replica of the original memorial in Washington, D.C., that travels across America.

“The Wall That Heals transcends the Vietnam War to help our great nation renew its relationship with veterans of all wars,” said Jan C. Scruggs, founder and president of VVMF. “It helps veterans from all of America’s conflicts to find healing and a powerful connection through their common military experiences.”

Each of the aluminum replica’s two wings is approximately 123 feet long and meet at an angle of 121 degrees, rising to a height of approximately five feet at its apex. Each name is laser etched into panels of reflective black, powder-coated heavy aluminum supported by a structural aluminum frame.

A database of names and their precise arrangement on The Wall was created to engrave the panels. The database was then linked to a computer-operated laser system developed solely for the purpose of engraving The Wall That Heals. The system etched image areas of a specific size, requiring remarkably precise calibration across a wide field to match partially formed letters and lines.

The names on The Wall That Heals replicate the names on The Wall in Washington, D.C. As on The Wall, the names are listed alphabetically by day of casualty. Beginning at the center/apex, the names start on the East Wall (right-hand side) working their way out to the end of that wing, picking up again at the far end of the West Wall (left-hand side) and working their way back in to the center/apex. Thus, the beginning and ending of the conflict are joined at the center, signifying an epoch in American history.

The Wall That Heals is transported from community to community by a 53-foot, fifth-wheel trailer with cases built into its sides, allowing it to serve as a museum that tells the story of the Vietnam War, The Wall and the divisive era in American history. The exhibition is sponsored by Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Charitable Trust, Federal Express, Geico, AON Corporation, and New Century Transportation.

Courtesy of RVBusiness.com