Scientists discover RV gene

Is RVing in your blood? Does your DNA overpower you with the urge to RV? RV scientists have discovered the existance of the "RV gene" which explains these tendancies within large percentages of the U.S. and European population. According to RV research scientist Hank Hitchbal, this discovery opens new horrizons on the road to recovery for people who have been RV deprived. "Not only will this help us find a cure for RV deprivation, but should also help the RV industry make a comeback," said Hank.

This news comes too late for Pilgrim International, former maker of towable RVs who filed bankruptcy last week. The RV industry is in a tailspin and loosing innovative companies like Pilgrim is simply a shame. This company did the research and developed a prototype towable RV made from composite materials. Hopefully the technology will go to another RV company who can carry on with this great concept. The material used in making aircraft can take a beating and is much more durable and lighter than the traditional materials of wood and fiberglass.
This light weight RV travel trailer is a "t@b" produced by Thor Industries. Until recently, sales of lighter weight towables have been strong. Given the price of fuel, it makes sense people would be interested in models easier on the fuel budget.Europeans have been slow to embrace the mamouth RVs we are accostomed to in the U.S. They've been paying more for fuel many years now and the lighter weight "caravans" (travel trailers) as they call them, are extreamly popular there. Not only are they easy to tow, but they're easy to set-up and take-down and fit neatly in the corner of the driveway.

RVing is about traveling adventures, camping, living close to nature, getting out and enjoying the great outdoors. There is nothing quite like the feeling of freedom you experience when you hit the road with your RV. It's like the first time you rode a bicycle because it opens new avenues of possibility. The RV industry may be on hard times, but the spirit of RVing is alive and well. We'll pull out of this someday when the economy gets back on track, but for the time being, RVers will still hit the road with their RVs whether it's a light weight towable or a behemoth diesel pusher simply because it's in their blood. Testing RV positive - Jim Twamley, Professor of RVing