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June 10, 2010 500
Newmar Begins Production of its All New 2011 Ventana Diesel Motorhome


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Newmar Corporation has begun production of its all new 2011 Ventana diesel motorhome. This is the first generational change for Newmar's entry level diesel product since the brand was introduced in the 2006 model year.

"We are very excited to launch the next generation of Ventana to our dealers and retail customers. The Ventana brand helped our company grow market share throughout the 2009 calendar year with an increase in share of 75% for the Ventana brand alone," said John Sammut, Newmar's Vice President of Sales and Marketing. "With the breathtaking new look and the tremendous value the 2011 Ventana offers, we cannot help but think that this exciting product will continue to grow our company's business."

The 2011 Ventana will feature newly designed front and rear caps, dash and instrument panels, providing the operator with an ergonomically designed cockpit.


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Interior design changes include newly styled furniture, slide out fascias and window treatments, as well as a new contemporary headboard in the bedroom. The standard flooring offered in the 2011 Ventana features polished porcelain tile laid on a diagonal with small designer inserts throughout the front living area. The Ventana for 2011 is available in three interior decors, three exterior paint colors and two wood choices.

The 2011 Ventana is being offered exclusively on the Freightliner® XC-R series motorhome chassis. The 34' and 39' models will be powered by a 350 horsepower Cummins® ISB engine while the 43' tag axle models feature a 360 horsepower Cummins® ISC power plant. As with all Newmar diesel motorhomes, the 2011 Ventana will be equipped standard with the Comfort Drive™ Steering System.


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Floorplans include two 34', three 39' and three 43' tag axle models. The 43' offerings include a bath and a half floorplan, one side aisle model as well as a traditional rear bedroom quad slide layout. Full wall slides are offered in one 34' and one 39' model. One 39' model even features a wardrobe with removable doors in the hallway that can be converted into two large bunk beds in a matter of seconds. MSRP's for the 2011 Ventana start at $218,858.

New options being offered in Ventana for 2011 include Sleep Number Deluxe® air mattress in the bedroom, a residential refrigerator with a pure sine wave inverter and two extra batteries on select models, as well as (on certain floorplans) an exterior entertainment center with a Sony® 40' television, remote radio and two speakers located in the sidewall beneath the patio awning.

by Newmar Corporation

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May 13, 2010 478
Holiday Rambler Debuts New 2011 Class C Aluma-Lite


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Monaco RV, one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of recreational vehicles, announces the new Class C 2011 Aluma-Lite from Holiday Rambler. Developed for today’s new price points, the easy to maneuver RV is family-friendly and well as gas mileage-friendly.

Though smaller in stature, the Aluma-Lite is built with large size features. A king size 61-gallon fresh water tank allows for extended camping capabilities, a critical component with today’s RV’ers. Also king size, the extra large exterior bay stores all equipment in a central, convenient location. Entry inside the Aluma-Lite is made easy with a extra wide 26-inch wide entrance door. Inside, again oversize features make the Aluma-Lite feel spacious. The kitchen boasts a large 42” x 18” space accented by a large 48” x 36” window at the dinette. The king size functional wardrobe measures a grand 25”W x 43”T x 25”D, once again providing storage for extended stays.

For improved fuel economy, the Aluma-Lite front cap is aerodynamically designed to reduce wind turbulence and drag. The battery access is built into the entryway for easy maintenance, along with a 5,000 pound hitch for towing. The Aluma-Lite Class C will be available in five floorplans, from 23 to 31 feet.


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“We have listened to our dealers needs and responded with the Aluma-Lite Class C which hits today’s new lower price point segment,” according to Scott Jacobson, National Sales Manager for Holiday Rambler. “The Aluma-Lite addresses the need for a smaller, more agile RV, with large fresh water capacity and exterior storage, at an affordable price point. I am excited as we launch the Aluma-Lite, along with future new products. It is a new era at Holiday Rambler!”

The small, easy-to-maneuver family-friendly RV featuring a king size 61-gallon fresh water tank and abundant exterior storage, making extended camping trips a breeze!

  • Aluma-Lite front cap design yields superb aerodynamics for great fuel economy
  • Extra large exterior bay allows all equipment to be stored in central location
  • Extra large 61-gallon fresh water tank perfect for dry-camping
  • Linoleum standard throughout
  • More floorplans and décors coming soon
  • Battery access built into entryway for easy maintenance
  • 26-inch-wide entrance door
  • Large windows at dinette (48" X 36") and kitchen areas (42" X 18")
  • 5,000 pound hitch for towing
  • King size functional wardrobe (25"W X 43"T X 25"D)

For more details on the Aluma-Lite Class C, along with information on Holiday Rambler’s full line of products, please visit www.holidayrambler.com.

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March 05, 2010 408
Gulf Stream Sees High Retail Demand For New Visa

Gulf Stream Coach Inc., recently introduced the all new Visa Ultra Lightweight Travel Trailer, and dealers are reporting tremendous retail activity. Dealers report record web site traffic and customers crowding to see the Visa at retail shows.

"It is exciting to have dealers selling Visas prior to their first stock delivery and having customers seek out the Visa at shows." Says Jeff Terhune, Product Manager. "We continue to expand the product based on customer feedback. The first three floorplans have done extremely well, and we anticipate introducing three additional floorplans this month." Even the company's telephone operator notes being inundated with calls requesting information on the new Visa.

Visa utilizes state-of-the-art eco-friendly materials inside and outside, producing a 22' 11" travel trailer with a total dry weight around 2700 lbs. that is towable with minivans and crossover vehicles. The Visa currently features amenities like walk around queen beds and full baths in three spacious floorplans.

For more information, contact Gulf Stream Coach, 503 South Oakland Avenue, Nappanee, IN 46550, (800) 289-8787, www.gulfstreamrvtrailers.com

by Gulf Stream Coach

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February 18, 2010 392

BE DIPLOMATIC. LET YOUR SPOUSE DRIVE.

2011 Diplomat Motorhome by Monaco -- Sneak Preview


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You’ve worked hard to get here. Now it’s your turn to kick back and enjoy life - with a 2011 Diplomat. This magnificent coach has all the luxuries you deserve. Plush Ultraleather™ captain’s chairs. A spectacular new 37-inch flatscreen LCD television (38PDQ, 42SKQ). Polished Corian® surfaces. Ceramic tile flooring with beautiful new accents. Even a bigger, better AC system for bonus summer cooling. Oh, and did we mention the optional highdefinition cinema package? Now you’re ready to start living.

New Features for 2011

  • New floorplans, including full-wall slide and bath-and-a-half layouts
  • Solid hardwood cabinetry
  • Cummins® ISL 425-horsepower engine with 1,250 lbs./ft. torque
  • Free-standing dinette with computer workstation (optional)
  • Residential refregerator on all floorplans (optional)
  • Stackable washer/dryer on all floorplans (optional)
  • Solar screens with blackout shade (optional)
  • Exterior entertainment center with 40-inch LCD TV, including DVD player in storage bay ceiling (optional)

Standards & Options

Body Construction

  • Steel Cage Cockpit Construction
  • Smooth Gel Coat Fiberglass Exterior Walls
  • Laminated Sidewall Construction
  • Peaked One-Piece Fiberglass Roof with Fiberglass Insulation
  • Pullout Generator Tray with One-Piece Door
  • Electric Flush-Floor Stepwell Cover
  • Full Pass-Through Storage Bay Slide-Out Tray (Complete Pass-Through)
  • Chrome Dual-Head Power-Controlled Heated Exterior Mirrors with Turn Indicator Lights
  • Side-Hinged Baggage Doors
  • One-Piece Polyethylene Pass-Through Storage Compartment
  • Slide-Out Battery Tray (N/A 38PDQ)
  • Full-Length Mud Flap
  • 3M Film Front Mask
  • Deluxe Full-Body Paint
  • Roof Ladder
  • Undercoating
Options
  • Standard Run Package: 3-Camera System, Keyless Entry, Central Vacuum, Power Cord Reel, RV Sani-Con System, Power Water Hose Reel, Exterior Tank Monitor Gauges, Auto Gen Start

Chassis, Engine & Suspension
  • Roadmaster Raised Rail RR8R-Series Chassis(38PDQ)
  • Cushion Air Glide Suspension with Eight Outboard-Mounted Air Bags and Eight Shock Absorbers (38PDQ)
  • Roadmaster Raised Rail RR10R-Series Chassis (42SKQ, 42PAQ)
  • Cushion Air Glide Suspension with Ten Air Bags (Eight Outboard-Mounted) and Ten Shock Absorbers (42SKQ, 42PAQ)
  • Tag Axle with Anti-Lock Brake System (42SKQ, 42PAQ)
  • Cummins® 425 HP ISL Engine with Allison® 3000 MH 6-Speed World Transmission and Electronic Shifter
  • Torque: 1,200 lbs./ft., Max. Net at 1,300 RPM
  • Engine Displacement: 538”/8.9L
  • Aluminum Rear-Mounted Radiator with CAC Cooler
  • Dual Fuel Fill
  • 160 Amp Alternator
  • Rear Axle Ratio: 4.30:1
  • Prewire for Supplemental Braking System
  • Polished Aluminum Wheels
  • Anti-Lock Braking System with Full Air Brakes
  • Automatic Traction Control
  • Variable Geometry Turbo Exhaust Brake
  • Automatic Hydraulic Leveling System
  • 10,000 Lb. Hitch Receiver with Dual Connector 4-Pin or 7-Pin


Cockpit
  • In-Dash Driver’s Message Center
  • In-Dash AM/FM/CD Stereo Radio with Sirius-Ready Compatibility, Aux-in-Conn, SD Card Slot and Weather Band
  • Power Windshield and Manual Driver/Passenger Solar Screens with Blackout Shades
  • Adjustable Brake and Accelerator Pedals
  • CB Prep
  • Color Rear Vision Camera System
  • Lighted VIP Smartwheel® Multiplexed Steering Wheel with Controls for Windshield Wipers, ICC and Cruise Control
  • Intermittent Windshield Wipers
  • Roof-Mounted Air Horn
  • Ultraleather™ Six-Way Power Pilot and Co-Pilot Seat with Power Footrest
  • Color-Coordinated Carpeted Floor Mats
  • Options
  • 3-Camera Rear Vision Camera System
  • GPS System
  • Sirius Radio Satellite Tuner with Antenna
  • 10-Disc CD Changer


Appliances and Accessories
  • Large Four-Door Refrigerator with Ice Maker
  • High-Output 3-Sealed-Burner Cooktop without Oven
  • 32" Flatscreen LCD TV in Front Cockpit Overhead (42PAQ)
  • 37” Flatscreen LCD TV in Living Area Hutch (N/A: 42PAQ)
  • 26” LCD Color TV with Remote Control in Bedroom
  • Home Theater System
  • Digital Satellite System - Prep
  • Interior Cable TV Hook-Up and Telephone Jacks
  • Exterior Gas Line Hook-Up for LP Accessories
  • Washer/Dryer Prep
  • Curbside Exterior Patio Hookups for Cable, 11oV Outlet, with Hatch Door to Exterior
Options
  • High-Output 3-Sealed-Burner Range with Oven
  • Dometic Sidewise 14 Cu. Ft. 2-Way Refrigerator with Ice Dispenser in the Door (N/A: 38PDQ)
  • Residential Stainless Steel Refrigerator (N/A 38PDQ)
  • Stainless Steel Package: Includes Stainless Steel Refrigerator and Microwave (Not Available with Residential Refrigerator Option)
  • Stainless Steel Microwave (42SKQ Only)
  • Central Vacuum
  • Combination Washer/Dryer
  • Bedroom DVD Player
  • In-Motion Satellite (Does Not Include Receivers)
  • Multi-Satellite HD Dish (Does Not Include Receivers) (Stationary Operation Only)
  • High-Definition Cinema Package: Sound Bar with DVD, Wireless Sub Woofer and Blue Ray Player (N/A 42PAQ)
  • Fireplace (42SKQ)
  • Exterior Entertainment Center (32” LCD TV with AM/FM/CD Radio with Two Speakers) (N/A: 42SKQ)


Interior
  • Hardwood Cabinetry
  • Refrigerator Raised Panel Hardwood Inserts
  • Polished Radius Solid Surface Kitchen Countertop with Solid Surface Sink with Two Sink Covers
  • Pullout Countertop Extension with Drawer and Corian® Top (42PAQ)
  • Kitchen Galley Backsplash: Ceramic Tile with Decorative Glass Accents
  • All Other Countertops Polished Corian®
  • Solid Surface Bathroom Countertop with Integrated Sink
  • Ceramic Tile Flooring with Accent Tile
  • Tile Entry Floor
  • Designer Carpeting in Living Area and Bedroom
  • Hardwood Slide-Out Fascia with Decorative Center Block
  • Decorative Window Boxes Throughout Coach
  • Day/Night Pleated Blackout Shades in Living Area and Bedroom
  • EZ Lift Mini Blinds in Kitchen and Private Bath
  • Soil Repellent Protection on Fabric
Options
  • Decors: Lunar Eclipse and Electric Avenue
  • Hardwood Cabinetry: Newport Cherry
  • Full Tile in Living Room


Furniture
  • Freestanding Dinette with Full-Length Wall Cabinet, Two Freestanding Chairs and Two Folding Chairs
  • Roadside: Fabric Jackknife Sofa
  • Curbside: Fabric Jackknife Sofa (42SKQ)
  • Curbside: Fabric Loveseat (38PDQ, 42PAQ)
  • Queen Bed (60” x 80”) with Solid Surface Nightstands
Options
  • King Bed (72” x 80”) with No Nightstand (42PAQ Only)
  • King Bed (72” x 80”) with Two Nightstand (42SKQ Only)
  • Queen Bed Select Comfort Air Mattress
  • King Bed Select Comfort Air Mattress (N/A 38PDQ)
  • Roadside: Fabric Hide-A-Bed with Air Mattress
  • Roadside: Ultraleather™ Jackknife Sofa
  • Roadside: Ultraleather™ Hide-A-Bed with Air Mattress
  • Roadside: Ultraleather™ Booth Dinette Ensemble (42SKQ Only)
  • Roadside: (2) Leather Euro-Recliners with Table (42SKQ Only)
  • Roadside: Wraparound Computer Desk with Ultraleather™ Euro-Recliner (42SKQ Only)
  • Curbside: Ultraleather™ Hide-A-Bed with Air Mattress (42SKQ Only)
  • Curbside: Ultraleather™ Loveseat (N/A 42SKQ)
  • Curbside: Ultraleather™ Jackknife Sofa (42SKQ Only)


Electrical System and lights
  • 50 Amp 12V Distribution Panel and Power Cord
  • Power Control System
  • Onan® 8.0 kW Quiet Diesel Generator on Manual Slide-Out (38PDQ Only)
  • Onan® 10.0 kW Quiet Diesel Generator on Manual Slide-Out Tray (42SKQ, 42PAQ)
  • Four 6V Deep Cycle Batteries
  • Two 12V Heavy-Duty Chassis Batteries
  • Battery Disconnect Switch at Front Door
  • Battery Boost Switch in Cockpit
  • 2,000 Watt Inverter
  • Recessed Docking Lights
  • Porch Light and Exterior Step Light on Same Switch
  • Lighted Interior Steps
  • Lights in Outside Storage Compartments with Switch on Passenger Console and Utility Bay
  • 110 Outlet in Outside Storage Compartment
  • Underhood Utility Light
  • Convenience Center in Hallway
  • Prewire for Solar Panel
Options
  • Auto Generator Start
  • Solar Panel
  • Power Cord Reel


Plumbing and LP Systems
  • Demand Water System and Water Pump
  • 10-Gallon LP Gas/Electric Water Heater with Electronic Ignition DSI
  • Single Lever Kitchen Faucet with Pullout Sprayer
  • Bath Lavatory Faucet
  • Central Water Filtration System
  • Water Heater Bypass Valve
  • Water Pump Switch in Kitchen Galley, Private Bath Wall and Service Bay Area
  • China Toilet
  • Silent Plus China Electronic Toilet (42PAQ)
  • Shower inside Wet Bay with Hot/Cold Water
  • Holding Tank Rinsing System
  • Gravity and Pressurized Water Fill
  • One-Piece Round Shower (42SKQ Only)
  • One-Piece Rectangular Shower (38PDQ Only)
  • One-Piece Neo-Angle Shower with Obscured Glass Door (42PAQ Only)
  • Satin Nickel Shower Faucet with Slide Bar
Options
  • RV Sani-Con Tank Drainage System (Eliminated Sewer Storage)
  • Water Hose Reel
  • Exterior Tank Monitor Gauge in Wet Bay
  • Neo-Angled Bathtub (N/A: 38PDQ)


Heating Vents and Air Conditioning
  • Dual 15M BTU Roof Air Conditioner with Ducted Air, Heat Pumps and Digital Thermostat Control (38PDQ Only)
  • Dual 15M BTU and single 13.5M BTU Roof Air Conditioners with Ducted Air, Heat Pumps and Digital Thermostat Control (42SKQ, 42PAQ)
  • Dual Zone Electronic Ignition Furnaces (1) 31M and (1) 20M BTU
  • Electronic Dash AC/Heat Climate Control System
  • Kitchen Powered 12V Attic Fan with Wall Control of Automatic Dome and Fan Power
  • 12V Attic Fan in Private Bath with Wall Control of Automatic Dome and Fan Power
  • 12V Heater in Wet Bay
Options
  • Ceiling Fan in Bedroom


Windows Doors and Awnings
  • Radius Flush-Mounted Dual Pane Safety Glass Dark Tinted Windows
  • Front Entry Door with Removable Screen and Anti-Skid Steps
  • Automatic Front Door Awning
  • Topper Slide-Out Awnings Living Area and Bedroom
  • Automatic Patio Awning
  • Tinted Skylight in Bathroom with Protecta Glaze
  • Window Awnings on All Slide-Out House Windows except Slide-Out Windows under Patio Awning
Options
  • Keyless Entry (Key Fob Only)


Safety
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • Deadbolt Lock on Entrance Door
  • 120V GFI Protected Circuit (Kitchen, Bath, Exterior)
  • LP Gas Detector
  • Smoke Detector
  • Carbon Monoxide Detector
  • Driver and Passenger Three-Point Seatbelts (Wall Mounted)
  • Third Brake Safety Light
  • Egress Window(s)

For more information contact:

Monaco RV, LLC
91320 Industrial Way
Coburg, OR 97408
800 634 0855
monacocoach.com

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December 09, 2009 308
Roadtrek Introduces the all new SS-Ideal on the Short Sprinter Van


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Last week at the National RV Trade Show in Louisville, Kentucky, Roadtrek Motorhomes Inc. introduced the SS-Ideal - an exciting new layout on the smallest Sprinter van – the most fuel efficient chassis in the RV industry.

Inside is the industry’s first and only slide room out the rear doors of a class B (patent pending). With the slide room retracted behind the rear doors, you’ll have the convenience of less than 20 feet of vehicle length when parking and driving. Open the rear doors to extend the slide room for an extra 3 feet of living space when you reach your final destination for the day. By using the existing rear door opening, the vehicle’s original structural integrity is not compromised in any way.

The slide-out allows an extra 3 feet of vehicle length to dedicate to a larger permanent bathroom, larger 5 cu. ft. refrigerator and more storage (including an area specifically made for those large reclining lawn chairs). The slide room contains half of the double bed which converts to a sofa (with 2 seat belts).


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Along with the sofa, a table and two jump seats create a nice rear seating area for four. A table for the two front captain seats provides a seating area separate from the rear bed.

Dealer reaction to this new model was excellent. “We sold 19 the first day of the show!” exclaimed Roadtrek chairman Jeff Hanemaayer. “I knew it would sell well after using the first prototype personally on two trips this past summer and fall. It has the livability of a much larger unit when you’re at the camp site yet it’s so easy slip into a regular sized parking spot” continued Hanemaayer.


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Base MSRP is USD $97,110 in the U.S. and CAD$104,000 in Canada. The SS-Ideal is already in production and will be available to see at dealers just after New Year’s Day.

Roadtrek Motorhomes Inc. is a proud and successful member within its community. It manufactures the #1 selling class B motorhomes in North America (since 1990). For other information, visit www.roadtrek.com/PR or call 888-ROADTREK (762-3873) or sales@roadtrek.com.

by Roadtrek

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