Archive for January, 2009

>Bangor Daily News – Bangor,ME,USA
BANGOR, Maine — Vendors and salespeople at the annual Bangor Camping and RV Show said foot traffic through their stalls has been surprisingly busy this weekend despite the economic turmoil.

Some of the visitors are buying but others are just dreaming.

Mike Dalton, general manager at McKay’s RV and Marine Center in Holden, said he didn’t know what to expect coming into this weekend’s show, which continues at the Bangor Civic Center today. So Dalton said Saturday he was “thrilled” at the number of RVs and campers he had sold so far.

“People are positive and looking forward to spring,” Dalton said.
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>FLINT, MI–(Marketwire – January 20, 2009) – The Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicles and Campgrounds (MARVAC) is sponsoring the 33rd Annual Flint Camper & RV Show, February 5-8, 2009, at the Perani Arena & Event Center (located just south of I-69 at the Center Road Exit). Over 125 new recreation vehicles will be on display including folding campers, motor homes, travel trailers, truck campers and fifth wheel travel trailers. Special discounts include folding campers from $4,000; trailers from $10,000; and motorhomes from $46,000. Plus, manufacturer rebates on select RVs. Booths featuring parts and accessories, campground information, on site RV financing and RV rentals make this the complete RV show experience.

At the show, enter to win the Ultimate MIS Race Experience package from Michigan International Speedway. Includes tickets, camping and VIP access (valued at nearly $3,000).

The new “2009 RV & Campsite,” a guide to camping in Michigan, will be available free to consumers. Consumers can visit www.marvac.org to print a 2-for-1 admittance coupon and register to win free tickets to the show, compliments of Big Boy.

The 33rd Annual Flint Camper & RV Show will be held at the Perani Arena & Event Center and is open weekdays 2-9 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. The cost for adult admission (ages 13 and up) is $6; children ages 12 and under are admitted free! Seniors (ages 55 and over) are admitted for just $5 on Thursday, February 5 (no coupon necessary). Parking is FREE!

The show is sponsored by the Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicles and Campgrounds (MARVAC), a member organization representing all aspects of the camping and RV industries.

Consumers can call 517.349.8881 or visit marvac.org for additional information on the RV show.
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Check the RVbasics.com RV Show Directory for RV shows near you.
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>RV Lifestyle draws enthusiasts for different reasons.
By MARY SWIFT
The romance of the open road, footloose and fancy free — a perfect chance to scratch a serious case of wanderlust.

Or not.

In the case of Lou Stevens and Deborah Hochban, residents of Cle Elum’s Whispering Pines RV Park, it was a chance to downsize — and simplify.

Hochban and Stevens, both 60, are former Auburn High School classmates who fell in love a few years back. He’s a former auto body worker. She sewed window coverings and did design work.

Now retired, they sold her home in Auburn last year and moved into a used 32-foot fifth wheel they bought from a friend.

So far, their total miles are those they logged coming from the West Side to the park in Cle Elum.

They traded in the annoyance of traffic congestion and a faster pace of life for a quieter, simpler life in the Upper County.

“It just kind of lightens things up,” said Deborah, nestled into an attractive couch in their living area that folds out into a bed.
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During nine years of shunpiking, (driving the back roads) Marianne Edwards and her husband have found hundreds of free campsites. In response to questions from friends and relatives, who wonder how they can afford to travel as often, as far, and for as long as they do, The Edwards’ have written a series of RV travel guidebooks they call The Frugal Shunpiker’s Guides
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