Since I like things to come in fives (and tens), here are five things YOU need to know TODAY!
1. Rollin’ Down the (Mississippi) River
Don't let this happen to you!
A motorhome—valued at approximately $250,000—was suddenly converted into a submarine early Sunday (January 29) after it accidentally rolled into the Mississippi River from Silver Street in Natchez.
The owner of the Rexhall motorhome, James Gilmore, told police he had the 38-foot vehicle parked near the Under-the-Hill Saloon, the Natchez Democrat reported.
Gilmore was preparing to leave when he stepped out of the vehicle to close a door and the motorhome started to roll. He tried to jump back into the vehicle to stop it, but it was moving too quickly and he had to jump away, the report said.
The RVe rolled into the river, and the report states that the responding officer could see it floating down the river but lost sight of it once it passed the Mississippi River Bridge.
2. West Virginia 2012 Travel Guide Available
Let's Go RVing to New River Gorge National Recreation Area, West Virginia. © Rex Vogel, all rights reserved
The 2012 West Virginia Official State Travel Guide is now available free by request or at Welcome Centers statewide, courtesy of the West Virginia Division of Tourism.
Travelers will find all the information they need at their fingertips. Shopping, dining, lodging, outdoor recreation, and entertainment is conveniently arranged by travel region.
The guide also contains a statewide 2012 calendar of events.
The guide’s compact size makes it easy to carry in a backpack, glove box, or saddlebags. In addition, smart phone users can gain immediate access to online information via QR codes on select ads.
To request a free copy of the 2012 Official State Travel Guide, visit the West Virginia Division of Tourism online at or call (800) CALL WVA.
3. Texas City Stops New RV Park Construction
Beeville City Council voted January 24 to stop construction on recreational vehicle parks until legal questions have been answered regarding a current city ordinance on such facilities.
The South Texas city has seen at least 14 new RV parks spring up in the past year as workers come here to work in oil and gas exploration, mysoutex.com reported.
Complaints from three city residents about RV parks being built within the city limits prompted the council to call for a halt to the construction until the city ordinance can be researched to determine if the parks going in are legal or if they violate the ordinance.
4. Coach-Net extends special rate to Airstream owners
National Motor Club (NMC) and Airstream, Inc. announced a partnership agreement that will provide Coach-Net RV technical and roadside assistance to be included in the Airstream 2012 models.
The agreement also provides owners of earlier Airstream models the ability to purchase a membership at an Airstream negotiated rate. Legacy Airstream owners will be notified within the week of this special, limited time offer.
Coach-Net’s 24/7 availability expands Airstream’s service and provides factory-trained reps to assist Airstream owners wherever they travel throughout the United States and Canada.
“We believe the addition of Coach-Net is a great way to round out our service offering and add support to our valued owners,” said Justin Humphreys, Airstream’s vice president of sales. “Whether they are on the side of the road, in a campground, or just have a technical question after hours, we want to give our owners peace of mind knowing that they have a respected, knowledgeable RV industry leader available to help.”
5. CrossRoads Sunset Trail B.O.S.S. Slide-out Water-tested
2012 Sunset Trail fifth-wheel by CrossRoads featyuring an innovative front cap slide-out system. (Credit: crossroadsrv.com)
Topeka, Indiana-based CrossRoads RV has completed its extreme water testing of the new Sunset Trail B.O.S.S. (Bi-lateral Operating Slideout System) front cap slide out. CrossRoads enlisted the help of the local fire department to simulate heavy rain conditions.
“They used 12,000 gallons of water in the testing, which is equal to 300 inches of rain. The B.O.S.S. front cap slide out was water tight in both the closed and extended positions,” said Director of Marketing Dave Boggs.
CrossRoads RV is a division of Thor Industries Inc.
Have a great weekend.
Until next time, safe RV travels, and we’ll see you on the road!
Worth Pondering…
Department of Holidays
—On the front of a motorhome