Check out these highlights of RV-related news, events and video from this past week.
1. Portable Power & Light: Brian Brawdy shows us his favorite portable power units and headlamps–perfect for those emergency situations or boondocking adventures when you need safe, reliable power and lighting off the grid. Watch the portable power video now!
2. Bargain Hunting & Sightseeing at World’s Longest Yard Sale: Here’s a reminder in case you didn’t see my earlier post about the longest yard sale around. It’s happening August 6-9, 2009 along Highway 127 from Gadsden, Alabama on up to West Unity, Ohio.
3. AIP’s acquisition of Fleetwood RV seeks to recapture company’s lost glory: American Industrial Partners and RV manufacturer Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. finalized a deal for AIP’s acquisition of Fleetwood’s RV Division for some $33.2 million–much less than the original $53 million offer. Read the article for details of the Fleetwood deal and what it means for RVers.
5. 10 Low Cost Mods You Can Make to Your RV: In today’s economy, RV owners are either trying to sell their RV to reduce their month cash outlay, or are hanging on to them instead of trading them in on something “bigger and better.” Those who are keeping their RV are instead modifying them with doodads and gizmos to suit their personal needs. Read the list of low-cost RV modifications you can do yourself to enhance your rig, from RV tech expert blogger Mark Corgan.