| Traditional motorhomes are still popular. RVs, diesel | | | | advancement of "Green" technology many |
| pushers and travel trailers are being used by millions | | | | campgrounds, like the Sacred Rocks Reserve and RV |
| of people across the country. But there's a new RV | | | | Park are going solar with their models. Reported |
| in town called the Park Model that is becoming a big | | | | energy savings range from 25-75%! |
| seller. As summer approaches, campgrounds are | | | | Other manufacturers try to fill more than one niche |
| stocking up with Park Models to make their | | | | and offer the ability to pass on savings and high |
| campgrounds feel more like home to a new breed of | | | | quality products to folks on both sides of the market. |
| traveler. | | | | Forest River is one such company and continues to |
| Based on their appearance, one may think our 16th | | | | build a high volume of park models as well as more |
| President may live in a Park Model RV as it is they | | | | traditional motorhomes, travel trailers, and fifth |
| very much resemble a log cabin. These delightful, | | | | wheels. Although park models are becoming more |
| cabin-like RV's measure up very well to traditional | | | | popular, consumers on the go may want to stick |
| RVs in size and include many of the same amenities | | | | with a true recreational vehicle. Fully contained, RVs |
| including a kitchen, bedroom and sitting area. The | | | | offer all the amenities with the advantage of being |
| Park Model option allow individuals not wishing to | | | | easily transportable - taking the family to new and |
| camp in a tent but sans an RV to enjoy the appeal | | | | exciting destinations and exploring the countryside |
| of a community campground. | | | | while keeping all the comforts of home. The new |
| Because campgrounds wanting to attract a wider | | | | stationary models or RVs are great but don't offer |
| range of campers are introducing house-like RVs to | | | | the freedom and flexibility of a standard RV. |
| their camping areas, the demand for Park Models has | | | | With a very real concern for the environment as well |
| increased considerably but many RV manufacturers | | | | as an interest in attracting a younger traveling crowd, |
| are answering the call. Manufacturers like Damon | | | | RV manufacturers are making their RV's more |
| Corp, Cavco, CrossRoads RV and Forest River have | | | | affordable as well as more "Green." These Green |
| all increased production on Park Model RV's. Campers | | | | features include lightweight towables, solar powered |
| wishing to experience a Park Model RV can find them | | | | charging systems and overall increased fuel efficiency. |
| at many camping areas including KOA and Yogi Bear's | | | | These days many of the parks and campgrounds |
| Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts. | | | | that have been around for decades are choosing to |
| The Barn Yard, an Amish influenced company out of | | | | modernize their amenities and options. Across the |
| Pennsylvania proudly handcrafts 6 different versions | | | | country, it is not uncommon to find campgrounds |
| of Park Model RV's. The 6 versions include log, vinyl, | | | | with fitness centers, swimming pools, hot tubs, dog |
| lap siding and more. Depending on the model, these | | | | walks, bocce ball, horseshoe pits, catch and release |
| RV's range from $20,000 to $60,000. | | | | fishing and more! Plus many feature restaurants, |
| Once delivered and attached to water and electricity, | | | | service departments, reception halls, courtyards for |
| the Park Model is fully operational. And with the | | | | parties and more! |