Coachmen Apex 288BHS: Lean and Green
Kristopher Bunker
May 13, 2013
For nearly 50 years, Coachmen Industries has been building some of the nation’s most recognizable RVs. The first Coachmen RVs were manufactured in a small 5,000-square-foot facility in downtown Middlebury, Indiana. Since then, Coachman — now a Forest River brand — has manufactured more than 600,000... Read more »
Half-Ton Fun
Bob Ashley
May 10, 2013
High fuel prices and the skyscraping cost of 3/4- and 1-ton pickups have created a growing demand for lightweight, easier-to-tow RVs. But not everyone wants a little trailer, which has led many RV builders to focus on smaller and lightweight fifth-wheels now more than ever. And the consumer stands to... Read more »
Winnebago Raven 3300CK: Active Luxury
Tom Kaiser
April 18, 2013
Built by one of the industry’s most recognizable brands at its Indiana factory, Winnebago’s SunnyBrook line of towables is an outlet for the company’s newest technology and design. We chose the Raven 3300CK for a weekend excursion away from the city. The Raven’s upscale materials, fashionable... Read more »
Augusta Flex AF-34RS Walkthrough
Kristopher Bunker
March 27, 2013
When Augusta RV opened its doors early last year, the shareholders wanted to offer something they felt was lacking in the market: RV construction that mimics the durable build of most residential homes. In addition, Owner/National Sales Manager Leif Freehafer says Augusta’s brain trust was most interested... Read more »
The Livin’ Lite Axxess 8.5×22 Toy Hauler
Kristopher Bunker
March 1, 2013
When it comes to the exterior appearance, standard trailers in general often blend in with one another. The vast majority of trailers feature the same white, or more recently, “champagne” fiberglass skin, and although many offer different graphics packages to help them stand out from the crowd, their... Read more »
Keystone Hideout 28BHS Walkthrough
Jeff Johnston
February 22, 2013
Keystone RV continues delivering travel trailers in a wide variety of sizes and model ranges — with a twist — and the Hideout 28BHS is a perfect example. This is a family oriented trailer that takes the now-familiar bunkhouse concept and ups that design with a pair of stacked full-size beds in the... Read more »
Luxury Toy Haulers
Kristopher Bunker Photos courtesy of the manufacturers
January 25, 2013
For off-pavement enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers, the evolution of the sport-utility recreational vehicle (SURV) has been fascinating to watch. It began with loading your off-pavement vehicles into a simple automotive trailer that was towed behind your RV or truck, or by somebody else in your group... Read more »
The New Lance 2185 Travel Trailer and the Jeep Grand Cherokee
Stuart Bourdon, Editor-In-Chief
January 21, 2013
Already famous for its truck campers, Lance ventured into the travel trailer market a few years ago and has been making a name for itself again with a full line of lightweight, easy-to-tow and versatile trailers that run the gamut from about 16 feet in length to right around 28 feet long. We’ve reviewed... Read more »
ParkLiner Trailers
Amanda Lepinski
January 21, 2013
ParkLiner trailers are made with a two-piece molded fiberglass body, molded fiberglass furniture and cabinets with recessed floors, linoleum floors, laminated tabletops, and cabinet doors and tables that are made of lightweight marine plywood. At 2,100 pounds dry, ParkLiner trailers are advertised as... Read more »
The Cyclone 4100 King Toy Hauler
Bruce Hampson
January 17, 2013
The term “residential style” is fast becoming a cliché in the recreational vehicle marketplace. Contemporary RVs are — across virtually every model line — head-and-shoulders above what was imaginable even five years ago. That holds true for everything from efficient use of space to build quality,... Read more »
