RV News: Vintage Cruiser Gets a Makeover, New Trailers from ATC, and More

The calendar says it’s Friday, so that means it is time for our weekly round-up of everything happening in the RV industry. Before sliding off into the weekend, here are a few things you might want to know:

• Gulf Stream Coach Updates Vintage Cruiser to Appeal to Female Travelers: For its 10th anniversary, the adorable retro-inspired Vintage Cruiser travel trailer from Gulf Stream Coach is getting a special edition model. The company has collaborated with designer Laura Ashley to create a new model that’s meant to appeal to solo female RVers. The new model goes on sale on December 1 and includes Ashley’s signature plaid design on the outside, while the interior textiles include hints of Wisteria floral print in Newport Blue and Hyland Check print in Seaspray. The new model measures 21’3″ in length and weighs just 3,090 lbs. To find out more, click here.

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• ATC Trailer Debuts Two New Models: Another company hitting a major milestone this year is ATC Trailers, which has now been in business for 25 years. To celebrate, the company debuted two new models at the Elkhart Open House event, where it introduced the Plā 550 toy hauler and the Plā 750 fifth-wheel. The new models coe with residential-style cabinets, commercial-grade wood grain vinyl flooring, spa-style bathrooms and a 10-year structural warranty. Visit the ATC website to find out more.
• Arizona Creates Office of Outdoor Recreation: This week, Arizona joined other Western states, like Colorado, Utah, and Oregon, has officially launched its own Office of Outdoor Recreation. As you would expect, the new department is tasked with managing and expanding the state’s opportunities for providing residents and visitors to take part in outdoor recreational activities, a segment that already contributes $11.7 billion to the Arizona economy and supports 106,571 job. As of the time of publication, 24 states now have a similar government agency.

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• RV Trader Names Washington, DC ‘RV City USA’: Which US city is the best for RV travelers? If you believe the folks over at RV Trader, it’s Washington, DC. According to the online RV rental site, America’s capital city is a welcoming, accommodating, and fascinating place that celebrates the country and its history. That makes it an ideal place to visit, as the high cost of living makes it expensive to actually live there. To read more about why DC ranks number one in RV Trader’s estimation, click here.
• Ultra-Fab Extends Landing Gear Warranty to Six Years: RV jack and leveling systems manufacturer Ultra-Fab announced this week that it is extending its warranty on its landing gear products. The company told RV Pro that it found virtually no issues with its equipment, which allowed it to confidently extend the warranty to six years. According to the report, there will be no change in packaging or labeling, but the new warranty length will begin immediately, with dealers receiving updated information.

That’s a wrap on this week. Come back next Friday for another rundown of the latest news from the RV and camping industry.

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