Archive for January, 2010

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Winnipeg, MB Canada — The province announced work on a new $5-million, 120-site family campground at Winnipeg Beach Provincial Park is underway.

The first phase of construction at the south end of the park is the installation of underground services to provide water, sewer and electrical connections to the accessible campsites.

There will be three washroom/shower buildings, a campground office and an expanded boardwalk. Future development will include a children’s play area and a multi-purpose pavilion on the site of the former Water Tower Inn.

Plans are for the campground to open in mid-summer 2011.
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“RV Electrical Systems: A Basic Guide to Troubleshooting, Repairing and Improvement” covers both AC and DC electrical systems and is another must have. Excellent 12 volt coverage and the best source on 120 volt AC systems. If it’s not covered in this book, you can probably get along without it. The authors go into extraordinary detail without getting into engineering “lingo” and they tell you things nobody else does, and those things many authors assume you already know — that you don’t. RV Electrical Systems is available at Amazon.

>DECATUR, Ind., Jan. 28 — Fleetwood RV, Inc., a leading producer of Class A and Class C recreational vehicles, today announced that event registration for the Fleetwood MotorHome Association (FMA) “Drive Your Toys To Illinois” national rally in DuQuoin, Ill. June 26-30, 2010 is now available online at www.fleetwoodrv.com/mhevent.

All Fleetwood motor home owners, regardless of brand, are welcome to attend the event, which will include the latest line up of motor homes, factory service support, informative seminars by key industry suppliers, kids activities, and a variety of family-friendly entertainment.

“We are looking forward to this year’s “Drive Your Toys to Illinois” national rally,” said John Draheim, president and COO of Fleetwood RV, Inc. “Not only is it an excellent opportunity for us to thank our motor home owners for their loyalty and support, but it is also a chance for us to gather their valuable feedback about all of our product features and innovations.”

Registration fees listed below include four nights of camping, four breakfasts, three dinners and two evenings of entertainment:

1 coach / 1 person: $209
1 coach / 2 people: $249
Kids (ages 12 ? 17): $39
Kids (under 12): Free
Additional people (ages 18 and over) – $59 per person

Event highlights include:

• Golf tournament (additional fees apply) on Friday, June 25, 2010
• Musical entertainment from Blue Suede Crew (an Elvis / Johnny Cash tribute band) on Sunday, June 27, 2010
• Musical entertainment from New Odyssey (three musicians playing 30 instruments) on Tuesday, June 29, 2010
• Daily driving seminars conducted by Gary Lewis from RV Basic Training, LLC (additional fees apply)

For more information about the “Drive Your Toys to Illinois,” national rally, including how to register, please visit, www.fleetwoodrv.com/mhevent.

About Fleetwood RV, Inc.

Fleetwood RV, Inc. (“Fleetwood RV” or the “Company”) is a leading manufacturer of Class A and Class C recreational vehicles. The Company has one of the best and longest standing distribution networks in the industry and boasts some of the industry’s most recognized and iconic brand names such as American Coach and Bounder. Fleetwood RV is headquartered in Decatur, Ind., which is also its principal manufacturing location. The Company also owns Goldshield Fiberglass, Inc., an industry leader in custom molded composite products across a variety of industries including heavy truck and RV.
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“RV Electrical Systems: A Basic Guide to Troubleshooting, Repairing and Improvement” covers both AC and DC electrical systems and is another must have. Excellent 12 volt coverage and the best source on 120 volt AC systems. If it’s not covered in this book, you can probably get along without it. The authors go into extraordinary detail without getting into engineering “lingo” and they tell you things nobody else does, and those things many authors assume you already know — that you don’t. RV Electrical Systems is available at Amazon.