In our last issue, we began a special section profiling some of the latest developments in the RV industry. Now that the RV show season is here, all of the manufacturers have unveiled their 2002 models, and there are quite a number of really interesting new concepts which Canadian RV enthusiasts will be able to view at shows throughout the country.

One of the more interesting ideas is the "two-storey" RV, which appeared for the first time at the industry show in Louisville, Kentucky at the beginning of December. This year, we've seen an even greater incidence of multiple slide-out sections in a variety of RV's, with travel trailers, fifth wheels, and motorhomes sporting slides in the dining, kitchen, and bedroom areas. The enhanced interior comfort makes these upscale RVs well worth examining.

With many families investigating the RV lifestyle for the first time, the selection of models may seem a bit overwhelming. The RV shows are an ideal opportunity to discuss your needs with your local RV dealer, and discover how attractive and affordable the RV lifestyle can be. Canadian RV dealers are there to help guide you through the RV selection process, and they really do enjoy helping new customers pick the vehicle that's just right for their family requirements. With a large selection of new and used RV's available, reasonable interest rates, and a whole continent to explore, 2002 may very well be the perfect year to discover this excellent family vacation alternative.

The most surprising new RV this year is Thor Industry's SkyDeck series of vehicles ...

A new lightweight 96-inch wide travel trailer from R-Vision called the Trail-Bay, with laminated fibreglass siding, aluminum framing and polystyrene foam R-7 insulation, is offered in lengths from 24-feet to 31-feet for this year ...

For years, the Roadtrek Class B van conversion has been one of the most popular ways to travel, or use as a family car to go shopping and do errands around town ...

Airstream builds both gasoline and diesel powered motorhomes for the Rver who wants to travel in style. The Land Yacht gasoline powered unit is available ini 26, 30, and 33-foot lengths ...

The Chinook 21 And 24-foot motorhomes have been known for years as well built units that have the power not only to climb hills without any difficulty, but to also tow your boat or horse trailer...

The Keystone RV Company of Goshen, Indianna builds the Montana fifth wheel and other quality trailers ...

The first Lance slide-in camper was created in 1965 for quality, reliability, and innovation ...

The Monarch Class A motorhome with smooth aluminum sidewalls and peaked aluminum roof from Monaco is available with either a Ford or Workhorse gasoline powered chassis in lengths from 29-feet to 36 ...

The Jayco Firenza gasoline powered Class A is available in two floorplans, a 33-foot unit and a 35-foot coach ...

The 2002 Skamper fifth wheel trailer from Aero Coach, a division of Thor Industries, is available in 27 and 28-foot lengths, with dry weights of 6663 and 6753 pounds.
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