2005 RV News & Notes Index
Chronological order by issue date

January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August

September | October | November | December

January

Airstream Launches Sprinter Westfalia Marketing Campaign
Creative World Travel Founder Passes Away
Fleetwood Introduces Jamboree GTX, Tioga SLX, Other New Models
Football Fans Flock To Florida
Home & Park Introduces Roadtrek 210-Versatile
John Ratzenberger, Mike Leonard Receive RVIA Spirit Of America Award
New Book Reveals 50 Places Americans Should See

February

Coachmen RV Opens West Coast Regional Service Center
Congress Replaces National Recreation Fee Demonstration Program
Damon Intruder Featured On Travel Channel Program
Damon Unveils All-New Astoria And Tuscany Diesel Pushers
Dynamax Unveils New ISATA Trans Sedan, Redesigned DynaSport UTV
Guide To RV-Friendly Casinos
Jeff Green Receives RV Journalism Award
Kwikee/Power Gear Opens R&D Center
Reyco Granning Unveils New AlignDrive Suspension System
RV Shipments Reach Highest Level In Decades; “RV” Leads Search Terms On eBay
U.S. Congress Votes To Keep Yellowstone National Park Open For Winter

March

Colton RV Hits The Mall
Foretravel To Change Ownership
Gulf Stream Introduces Innovative Floor Plan To Friendship G7 Lineup
RVs Employed During Inauguration Festivities

April

Four Winds Expands Fun Mover Line With Kodiak Chassis
Robbie Knievel Wows At Beaudry RV
RV Dealer, Manufacturer Establish Tsunami Relief Program
RVIA Names Next President
RV/MH Hall Of Fame Class Announced For 2005
Texas State Parks Implement Wi-Fi Pilot Program
Tiffin Celebrates Completion Of 50,000th Coach
Woodall's Marks 70th Year As Camping Industry Publisher

May

American Hiking Society Volunteers Give Back To Trails
Blue Ox Continues As Official Campground Sponsor At Bristol Motor Speedway
CAT RV Club Chapter Tours Michelin Manufacturing Facility
Desert Shores Announces Grand Opening Of Latest Phase
Fleetwood’s Ultimate Tailgate Party Program Scores With Dealers And Consumers
Freightliner Introduces Mercedes-Benz Engine To RV Market
Gulf Stream Building New Welcome Center
KOA Giving Away Free Campsites
Koyote Ranch Hill Country Opens In Texas
Lazydays RV Supercenter Celebrates Grand Reopening
New Big Rigs Best Bets Edition Available
New Book Helps RVers Navigate In The 21st Century
New Edition Of Book By First Woman To Drive Coast To Coast

June

Elden Smith Rejoins Fleetwood Enterprises As President, CEO
June Designated As Great Outdoors Month
Monaco To Move Beaver Production
Summer Employees Sought For Yellowstone National Park
Survey Suggests RVers Have Big Travel Plans, Despite Fuel Prices
Xplorer Name, Look To Continue

July

August

Couple Creates Web Site For "Hip" RVers
"Ultimate Prevost Adventure" Hits Las Vegas In November
Workhorse Acquired By International Truck Shortly After Achieving Production Milestone

September

2005 Consumer Satisfaction Survey Released
Airstream Announces Aluminum-Bodied G-Series Motorhomes
Airstream, Creative Mobile Interiors Team Up On New A-Series Motorhome
Berkshire Hathaway To Acquire Forest River
California RV Show
Delivery Inspection Center
Foretravel Announces New Model
Four Winds Adds Diesel Fun Mover
Freightliner Custom Chassis To Offer Front-Engine Diesel Chassis
KOA Lends Advice For Camping With Kids
Monaco Coach Corporation Initiates Dealer Franchise Program
Monaco Coach Corporation To Close Royale Coach
National Public Lands Day Seeking Volunteers
Workhorse Replaces P Series With New W Series Chassis; Opens Pre-

October

Airstream Announces Management Promotions
Airstream Web Site Helps Families Plan Trips
Dana Corporation Rolls Out New Single-Drive Axle
Freightliner Custom Chassis Breaks Ground On New Service Center
GE Consumer Finance Acquires E*Trade RV And Marine Lending Business
Home & Park Unveils New Coach On Sprinter Chassis
Insight Guides Adds National Parks West Book
Kampgrounds Of America Introduces New "Family Zone"
Lazydays Names Don Wallace Chairman; Elevates John Horton To CEO
Newmar Introduces The Ventana
New RV/MH Hall Of Fame Construction Under Way
Tiffin Motorhomes Helps Christen Natchez Trace Parkway
Workhorse Introduces First Gas Chassis With Six-Speed Transmission; Add-On Air Suspension

November

Winnebago Industries Reps Ring NYSE Closing Bell
Colorado Guidebook Reveals Adventure Opportunities For Disabled Travelers
New Book For RVers Who Travel With Dogs
RV Industry Responds To Hurricanes' Aftermath
Friend Communications, Camping.Com Rally Around National Tailgating Tour
Blue Ox Purchases Overbilt Lifts
Author Seeking RV Adventure And Favorite Places Stories
Roadmaster Acquires ipd Suspension Division
More Roads Added To National Scenic Byways Program
Patrick Terveer Named National Sales Manager Of Holiday Rambler Motorized
Caravan Salon 2005 A Successful Event

December

RVing History Revealed In New Book
Onan Names New Director Of RV Business
Book Touts Stress Relief Through Crafts
Construction Of Georgetown Waterfront Park Set To Begin
Photo Contest
RVIA Honors Industry Leaders
Monaco Turns Over Service Center To Local Dealer
RV/MH Heritage Foundation Acquires Major Collection
Florida RV SuperShow Dates Announced
Book Highlights Interstate Stopping Spots
American Hiking Society Announces Early Spring Service Projects
Nominations Accepted For America's Most Endangered Historic Places List