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Camping World of Dothan RV Showroom

2009-11-13T20:29:00Z

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2009-10-23T14:52:34Z

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2009-09-28T12:04:53Z

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2009-09-28T12:04:53Z

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2009-09-25T08:21:43Z

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National parks receive $750 million in stimulus money

2009-04-25T13:59:20Z

WASHINGTON -- The Obama administration celebrated Earth Day on Wednesday by announcing $750 million worth of stimulus-funded projects to improve national parks and monuments.

Interior Secretary Ken Salazar said, "These projects — at places like Ellis Island in New York and Dinosaur National Monument in Utah — are ready to go and will create jobs in communities across the country."

One of the projects most ballyhooed by the administration is spending $13.1 million to finally demolish condemned portions of the Quarry Visitor Center at Dinosaur and replace them. That center covers a cliff where fossils were carefully quarried and exposed in place for visitors to see.

Sluggish economy renews sales interest in smaller RVs

2009-04-25T13:57:05Z

Mel Bateson came out to University of Phoenix Stadium Saturday hoping a deal would catch his eye that could fatten his wallet.

The part-time Maryland resident, who spends three months each year living in his 40-foot RV in Mesa, said he was looking to downsize from his gas guzzler. The La Mesa RV weekend sale, with about 180 units, was the perfect venue.

"We have a 40-footer, and we're watching the market in these smaller units," he said. "Eventually we're going to size down to one of these smaller units to get more miles to the gallon. We're moving from about eight miles per gallon to about 18. It makes quite a difference."

Mike Sullivan, a salesman with La Mesa RV, said many customers are looking at smaller units and used RVs instead of bigger and newer vehicles.

"We've got a lot of used. Right now that's where the market is, kind of on the lower end. People are conserving their cash and looking more at a used vehicle than a new one right now," he said.

Sullivan said up to 40 percent discounts on new vehicles as well as reduced prices on used RVs were being offered at the four-day weekend sale.

The Go RVing Coalition’s 2009 advertising campaign will invest $3.5 million in media to ensure the

2009-04-25T13:54:59Z

The Go RVing Coalition’s 2009 advertising campaign will invest $3.5 million in media to ensure the campaign contributes to the recovery of the RV industry.

Even with a reduction in media spending, the campaign is on track to make approximately a half billion advertising impressions this year. More than half of Go RVing prospects (52 percent) who provide information on their purchase intentions say that they are very likely to visit a show or dealership this year – compared to only 33 percent in 2008.

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FEMA on track to give the boot to 1,960 people still in trailers

2009-04-25T13:52:54Z

BILOXI, Miss. -- Elderly, disabled and handicapped residents are the hardest to relocate, say government employees working to end FEMA’s longest temporary housing program, 44 months of assistance following hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005.

The Disaster Housing Assistance Program is scheduled to end May 1. In Mississippi, 77 residents remain in hotels, while 1,960 are in FEMA travel-trailers or mobile homes. Most of those residents are in the three Coast counties.

“I feel pretty confident that we won’t see anybody who’s put out on the street,” said FEMA’s Mike Miller of Mississippi’s Transitional Recovery Office. “We’re all working very hard to make sure that doesn’t happen.”

Miller expects some residents to qualify for HUD vouchers. The Mississippi Case Management Consortium and FEMA are providing case managers to help other residents find housing alternatives. The cost of rent remains an issue, Miller said, for the elderly, disabled and handicapped on fixed incomes.

He said sales of mobile homes are picking up. FEMA has 300 mobile sales pending, with more inquiries coming in. He said residents in rural areas are particularly interested in buying their mobile homes.

Prices have ranged from $300 to around $11,000. Travel-trailers are being sold for salvage only, not as dwellings, primarily because of formaldehyde issues.

To read the complete story in the Sun Herald, click here.

Job Openings - RV Service Advisor - Tallahassee, Flordia and Dothan, Alabama

2009-03-27T08:36:27Z

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2009-03-18T15:33:00Z

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2009-03-18T15:11:00Z

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2009-03-13T11:53:23Z

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2009-03-13T11:53:23Z

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2009-03-13T11:48:26Z

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2009-03-13T11:48:26Z

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2009-03-13T11:39:38Z

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2009-03-13T11:39:38Z

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RV Blog: What do you think the future holds for Camping World in this economy.

2009-03-12T14:52:38Z

With all of the recent news that many RV manufacturers are shutting down or filing for chapter 11 bankruptcy, what does that mean for the largest network of RV dealerships, Affinity Group's Camping World?

Camping World News we already know about:

Lemonis: Thor loan to FreedomRoads will strengthen both companies

Thor Industries lends another $10 million to big dealer (i.e. Camping World)

Camping World Sponsors NASCAR Truck Series for 2009

Affinity Group makes Moody's list of companies most likely to go bust

Will Camping World split apart and return their dealership to their once local business owner state?

Will Thor Industries purchase Camping World and turn all of the stores into Thor Stores?

Will Camping World be strong enough to hold out this tough economy and come out on top when many of the smaller dealerships go under?

What do you think?

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Fleetwood "moving with sense of urgency" in discussion with buyers

2009-03-12T14:33:06Z

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- Fleetwood Enterprises announced Tuesday morning that it would keep day-to-day operations of its businesses going while the company shops for a buyer. Its travel trailer division though will be shuttered, affecting 667 employees nationwide including 12 at the company's Rialto service center.

A Fortune 500 company for 28 years, the company boosted Riverside's business image and made the Inland region a destination for other RV makers. Now, bruised and battered by failed attempts to expand, ballooning debt and an economy in tatters, Fleetwood's stock traded for a penny per share on Tuesday. The company hasn't made an annual profit since April 2000.

Since then there has been a flurry of management changes, while the company winnowed its losses from $284 million to $1 million by 2008 after shuttering factories and cutting costs. By then, though, Fleetwood was faced with the country's deep financial slump. Buyers couldn't get bank loans to purchase an RV and dealers couldn't get financing to order new models from manufacturers.

Riverside's Fleetwood files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

2009-03-12T14:31:19Z

By KIMBERLY PIERCEALL
The Press-Enterprise

Fleetwood Enterprises Inc., the iconic Riverside-based maker of recreational vehicles and manufactured housing that has ferried road-trippers and housed homeowners for 59 years, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

The company announced Tuesday morning that it would keep day-to-day operations of its businesses going while the company shops for a buyer. Its travel trailer division though will be shuttered, affecting 667 employees nationwide including 12 at the company's Rialto service center.

The company laid off another 65 Inland workers in corporate positions Monday. More than 600 workers remain in Riverside.

Fleetwood RV Group president explains decision-making process leading to bankruptcy

2009-03-12T14:28:38Z

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – The day his company announced it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, Fleetwood RV Group President Paul Eskritt says the company had approximately $23 million in bank cash at the end of January. But the firm reached a point where it had to do something to ensure that it wouldn’t eventually run out of cash.

RV enthusiasts see rough road ahead for RV manufacturers

2009-03-12T14:26:12Z

CYBERSPACE -- A survey in last weekend’s RVtravel.com newsletter revealed that nearly two-thirds of the more than 1,500 readers who responded believe that fewer than half of today’s RV manufacturers will still be in business next January, and nearly half believe that less than 40 percent will survive.

In a February survey, 18 percent of the RV enthusiasts reported that the manufacturer of their own recreational vehicle had already gone out of business.

“With the economy as bad as it is, and with so many RV makers failing or in trouble, it’s easy to understand why RV buyers are reluctant to purchase a new RV right now,” said RVtravel.com editor Chuck Woodbury. “Mostly, they worry that if they buy a motorhome or travel trailer from a manufacturer that then fails, they’ll have no warranty. Today, with Fleetwood Enterprises filing for voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, I suspect faith in the industry is even worse.”

Travel industry leaders meet with President Obama

2009-03-12T14:22:46Z

WASHINGTON -- Travel industry leaders met today with President Obama to discuss the unique role that travel can play in strengthening the American economy.

The meeting focused on two critical areas: the need to welcome more international visitors and the business community's concerns about the dramatic nationwide downturn in meetings and events.

"We are pleased that President Obama recognizes the power of travel to strengthen America's economy," said Roger Dow, president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association. "The travel community has an ally in President Obama and we appreciate the leadership he intends to bring to increasing travel to, and within, the United States."

Affinity Group makes Moody's list of companies most likely to go bust

2009-03-12T14:18:39Z

NEW YORK -- US industrial companies such as Eastman Kodak, media firms such as Univision Communications and carmakers including Ford and General Motors have a 45 percent chance of going bust in the next 12 months, according to a report published today.

In a new "Bottom Rung" list, credit ratings agency Moody's names 283 American companies that it says may file for insolvency in the medium term.

"Tight credit markets and the global economic downturn are

Country Coach CEO talks with creditors daily

2009-03-12T14:15:49Z

JUNCTION CITY, Ore. -- Though time is running out, Country Coach isn’t giving up yet, CEO Jay Howard said Friday.

The Junction City recreational vehicle manufacturer, forced into Chapter 11 bankruptcy Thursday by its majority owner, is still working and talking daily with creditors and investors in an effort to find a solution that will enable the company to carry on, Howard said.

“We have a compelling business plan going through reorganization,” he said.

“The optimum solution for the company and these employees and unsecured creditors and the bank and the current investment group is to reach an agreement that provides financing for the company to go forward.”

Camping World March 10 Day Sale

2009-03-11T17:07:00Z

Camping World RV Sales of Tallahassee is having a 10-Day Sale going on until March 22, 2009. We have marked down all of our new and used inventory and we are offering a bonus of a Free Coleman Roadtrip Grill with every RV purchased during this once in a lifetime event. Don't let this pass you by. A special thanks to Gene Deckerhoff, the voice of the FSU Seminoles and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and to Fox for making this video.
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Add-on software apps make iPhone a great travel partner

2009-03-06T11:53:46Z

By Roger Yu, USA TODAY

Tech-savvy road warriors are enjoying a new era of handheld computing as more sophisticated smartphone software floods the market.

The iPhone, in particular, has amassed more than 900 applications targeting business or leisure travelers. Many applications are free, and others range from 99 cents to $19.99.

Unlike desktop software, iPhone applications are relatively simple tools that don't require hours to learn. Most rely on the phone's embedded GPS chip to tailor information to a traveler's current location, such as spotting nearby Starbucks, Wi-Fi hot spot, police radar, restaurants and taxi companies. Others transform traditional travel tools — foreign language phrase books, city guidebooks, restaurant tip cheat sheets — and render them digitally.

We recently tried several of the most popular iPhone travel applications. Here's what we found:

Camping World RV Sales of Tallahassee March Madness

2009-03-05T22:32:00Z

Camping World RV Sales of Tallahassee is having a huge March Madness Sale. Don't wait another week to buy your new or used RV.

Thor Industries lends another $10 million to big dealer

2009-03-03T12:11:40Z

CORRECTED-Thor Industries lends another $10 million to big dealer

02.03.09, 05:25 PM EST

CHICAGO, Feb 3 (Reuters) -Thor Industries Inc, a U.S. maker of motorhomes vehicles and towable campers, said on Tuesday that it had extended a second $10 million loan to a key dealer.

In a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Thor said Stephen Adams, who owns 90 percent of Camping World/FreedomRoads, had agreed to use the proceeds of the Jan. 30 loan to buy Thor's products.

RVAA kicks off Aftermarket NOW campaign

2009-02-26T12:15:23Z

CAMP HILL, Penn. -- The economic outlook remains bleak for the coming months, but the Recreational Vehicle Aftermarket Association (RVAA) believes that now is the time for action, and an opportunity for dealers to re-examine their aftermarket/parts & accessories operations for maximum profits.

The association announced today it initiated its "Aftermarket NOW" outreach campaign to provide RV dealerships with additional tools and support for improving their aftermarket sales.

"We feel that today's economic

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2009-02-26T11:04:06Z

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2009-02-26T11:04:06Z

Extreme Makeover Home Edition Comes to Tallahassee, Florida

2009-02-20T15:59:50Z

On Friday, February 20th, 2009, Ty Pennington and the Design Team from the hit ABC show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition will surprise a deserving Tallahassee family of heroes, with the news that they will receive a brand new custom home in just 7 days! The builder and primary sponsor is Mydelton Parker Builders. Camping World of Tallahassee has become a sponsor of this wonderful event. Camping World RV Sales of Tallahassee will be donating a motorhome as well as sending 10 employees out to the home throughout the week.

ABC show chooses Kadzis' family home for makeover

By Angeline J. Taylor • Tallahassee Democrat Staff Writer • February 20, 2009

By noon Friday, Tallahassee resident Barbara Kadzis had experienced the lowest of lows and the highest of highs in less than 24 hours.

The high moment came around 9:30 a.m. Friday when she received a knock on her front door from Ty Pennington, host of “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.”

The mother of 10 learned that the ABC show had chosen her and her husband, George, as local heroes because they have adopted six children from overseas. The couple and the seven children who live at their home, including one biological son, will have their house dramatically reconstructed during the next week.

“I can’t say a big enough thanks,” she said as builders, members of the media, neighbors and others surrounded the family. “(We know) if you give, it will be returned to you. But the amount of this giving, at this time when people are losing their jobs, I can’t say a bigger thank you.”

County representatives along with employees of Comcast Cable, the City of Tallahassee and scores of sheriff’s deputies flocked around the residence at Queen Anna Drive in eastern Leon County — all an indication of the national network’s presence in Tallahassee.

But being selected for the extreme home makeover was bittersweet for Barbara.

Her husband, George Kadzis, was unable to be there. George, a prison dentist, had to be rushed to a local hospital Thursday night.

He suffers from an aggressive form of brain cancer and Thursday he could no longer walk. When asked about her husband’s condition, Barbara said she didn’t think his condition was life-threatening at this point.

“We don’t think it’s necessarily the end,” she said.

Barbara and George adopted six children with disabilities from China. They have one biological son. And Barbara has three adult children from a previous marriage.
They have a 2,200-square-foot home on Queen Anna Drive that intersects with Hill N Dale Drive off of U.S. Highway 90. The children have been sharing rooms in the three-bed, one-bath house.

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Barbara shared how she and George started adopting their children. She said it started with an advertisement in the Tallahassee Democrat. George showed her a picture of a little girl and a notice of an informational meeting on overseas adoptions.

When asked why they adopted, Barbara said, “They needed a family.”

Family friend Trish Kurowski said Barbara and George were nearly finished raising their children.

“They have three grown sons,” Kurowski said. “They could have stopped at that.”

Instead, they adopted children with disabilities falling in line with Barbara’s profession as a special-education aide. She works at Kate Sullivan Elementary.

“They are extraordinary people,” Kurowski said. “They are the true definition of the word hero.

“If every kid had parents like Barbara and George, the world would be a much better place. They are the most selfless human beings.”

Kurowski didn’t sugarcoat George’s medical condition. “He’s deteriorating rapidly,” she said.

Barbara hopes to be able to stay close by the hospital until George can be released. It’s unclear whether the family will go away for a vacation — a norm for the show during the week that the family’s house is being renovated.

Myddelton Parker Builders have partnered with the show for the event. The company’s owners stood with Barbara as she met the community Friday morning.

“Thank you for what you all have done,” Myddelton Parker co-owner John Parker said.

Parker said he hopes his company will build a “great home of love” for the Kadzis family.

1:18 p.m.

The Kadzis family of Tallahassee is celebrating its selection for the ABC show "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" under a cloud of uncertainty as George, the father, battles brain cancer.

George Kadzis was taken to the hospital Thursday night. His brain cancer is aggressive, and his wife says she is hoping physicians can relieve pressure from a tumor so he can return home soon.

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Ty Pennington, star of the show, designers, builders and other crew members knocked on the Kadzis family door this morning at their home along Queen Anna Drive, which is off Chaires Cross Road.

Barbara Kadzis, the mother, was overwhelmed that her family had been chosen to receive a new house.

“I can’t say big enough thanks,” she told members of the media and others during an interview with the family. “(We know) if you give, it will be returned to you. But the amount of this giving at this time when people are losing their jobs, I can’t say a bigger thank you.”

11:13

Democrat Staff Writer Angeline J. Taylor is waiting with other members of the media to interview the Kadzis family at their home on Queen Anna Drive, which is off Chaires Cross Road.

Dozens of police cars, media trucks and other vehicles are lining the road to the house, and neighbors are milling about to take in the excitement.

A large charter bus, resembling the one seen on the hit TV show "Extreme Makeover Home Edition" is also along the street.

11:13

Democrat Staff Writer Angeline J. Taylor is waiting with other members of the media to interview the Kadzis family at their home on Queen Anna Drive, which is off Chaires Cross Road.

Dozens of police cars, media trucks and other vehicles are lining the road to the house, and neighbors are milling about to take in the excitement.

A large charter bus, resembling the one seen on the hit TV show "Extreme Makeover Home Edition" is also along the street.

10:19

Here is the news release from Extreme Makeover Home Edition:

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In keeping with the show’s call to honor everyday heroes across America, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition travels to Tallahassee, Florida on February 20, 2009 to tell the Kadzis Family, which includes a father with cancer and five physically challenged children adopted from China, that their hurricane-damaged home will be rebuilt and modified in seven days to meet their special needs.

Extraordinary compassion led George Kadzis, a prison dentist, and Barbara Kadzis, a lifelong teacher who herself was adopted, to open their hearts and home to special-needs children adopted from orphanages in China. The Kadzis family faces major challenges in their cramped, hurricane-damaged home. It is especially difficult to navigate for daughter Melody, whom was born blind. The other adopted brothers and sisters also have significant physical challenges. Julia is deaf, Martin’s right arm and hand are deformed, and Phoenix and Celeste are now having their cleft palates repaired. Aileen lost her birth father to cancer and her birth mother fled after his death.

Because Barbara and George Kadzis couldn’t speak fluent Chinese, and several of their adopted children could barely communicate in any fashion, the family turned to the universal language of music as an instrument to heal, communicate and transform. Chris, Barbara and George’s biological son, and Martin play the guitar and piano; Aileen plays the flute; Melody plays the zither, and Julia dances like she’s listening to every note, despite her inability to hear.

In addition, George is now battling brain cancer and his diagnoses has taken time and energy away from his desire to modify his family’s home. Now it is up to Ty and his designers to take over and make a better home to accommodate the children’s special needs and create a peaceful space for George.

While Ty and the designers, the local builder MyddeltonParker Builders, and hundreds of volunteers and workers are rebuilding their home, the Kadzis family will go on vacation.

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The design team for this episode of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition will feature team leader Ty Pennington and designers Michael Moloney, Paige Hemmis and John Littlefield.

updated 10:15 a.m.

The Kadzis family, which includes a father with cancer and five physically challenged children adopted from China, will be receiving a new home courtesy ABC's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition."

Earlier post

This morning, the staff of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition will reveal the Leon County family that will receive a new home courtesy of the Emmy-award winning show.

The show's host, Ty Pennington, is expected to knock on the front door of an area family's home

Employees of Myddelton Parker Builders will join Pennington before the family departs on their week-long vacation.

Hero Home Address:

Kadzis Family
8233 Queen Anna Drive
Tallahassee, FL 32317

Parking Information:

Construction/Trade/Volunteers/VIP:
Corner of Mahan Drive and Futura Drive (Summit East)

Mapquest to Parking

*Please note: Arrive at least 30 minutes early to ensure you arrive to your scheduled shift on time. You will be shuttled from the designated parking area to the construction site. Everyone must go through the check-in tent prior to their shift.*

Media:
Corner of Mahan Drive and Futura Drive (Summit East)

*All Media will be shuttled to the construction site. All media will have to check in at the designated Media Check-in area. Live trucks can access the site through Queen Anna Drive. Prior to arrival you must contact Julie Roberts at 202.445.3404 (Tallahassee) to coordinate. Media credentials will be distributed at the media check-in tent and all media personnel must have valid press credentials and be registered with the public relations department.*

Spectator:
Corner of Mahan Drive and Futura Drive (Summit East)

The Schedule of Events

Friday, February 20 Day 1 (NO SPECTATORS ALLOWED)

Morning Door Knock!
Family leaves in limo for vacation

Saturday, February 21 Day 2 (NO SPECTATORS ALLOWED)

Furniture Move-Out, Clothes sent to Dry Cleaner
Construction Prep
Braveheart March at 4pm

Sunday, February 22 Day 3 (Change!! OPEN TO SPECTATORS FROM 8AM-8PM)

Demolition of the home and Foundation Prep

Monday, February 23 Day 4 (Spectators are Allowed)

8:00 AM - 8:00 PM SPECTATORS WELCOMED!!
Watch the house get framed before your eyes!

Tuesday, February 24 Day 5 (SPECTATORS WELCOMED)

8:00 AM - 8:00 PM SPECTATORS WELCOMED!!
Construction Continues Exterior Features Added

Wednesday, February 25 Day 6 (SPECTATORS WELCOMED)

8:00 AM - 8:00 PM SPECTATORS WELCOMED!!
Construction Continues Back yard prep and landscaping

Thursday, February 26 Day 7 (SPECTATORS WELCOMED)

8:00 AM - 8:00 PM SPECTATORS WELCOMED!!
MyddeltonParker Builders turns keys over to Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
Designers move in furniture and decorating begins
Exterior and Interior are cleaned in preparation for Reveal Day

Friday, February 27 Day 8 MOVE THAT BUS DAY!!! SPECTATORS WELCOMED!

8:00 AM Spectators are highly welcome and encouraged all day today starting at 8:00am. If you want to get a good view and witness the famous “MOVE THAT BUS” when the family arrives and the design team welcomes them into their new home, you need to arrive early.
10:00AM Arrival time is encouraged for spectators that want to be part of "Move That Bus". Don’t forget your positive signs welcoming the family home. Please keep in mind that this day will be long periods of standing so plan accordingly.
2:00PM - 3:00PM Join thousands of supporters as Ty Pennington and the design crew welcome the family home. MEDIA AND COMMUNITY ARE WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED! Be on-set to witness the now famous "Move That Bus" when the family see’s their new home for the first time! TIME IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

Come Watch Us

Can you come and watch us? Absolutely... we encourage it!

Bring your family, friends, enthusiasm and signs and watch this amazing process take place first-hand. Spectators are welcome on the site after demolition.

Come watch us starting Sunday, February 22nd at 8:00 a.m. and watch a custom home constructed in front of your eyes! Spectators can watch daily (8 a.m. to 8 p.m.) Sunnday, February 22nd, to Friday, February 27th, when Ty Pennington and his design team invite you to yell “Move that Bus” when the family arrives home and sees their new home for the first time!

Please take a look at the schedule and plan when you would like to visit. Our team, contractors and volunteers need all the support they can get!

Spectator FAQ's

Witness an extreme change and be part of an extraordinary one! Each spectator is asked to bring a canned food item or a gift card as their admission. The food items will help re-stock our local food pantries, and the gift cards (of any amount) will go to the family. We encourage you to be part of this extreme dream!

The spectator site will be open for guests of all ages from 8a.m. -8p.m. February 22nd – February 27th. Please be prepared for long periods of standing outside. We suggest bringing comfortable shoes and weather appropriate clothing. There are no covered areas for spectators but umbrellas are allowed.

Come out and cheer on the Extreme design team, and all of the volunteers that have been working around the clock to make sure this new home gets finished in time. Bring a sign with a positive message. Just make sure it’s short and visible from a distance!

Guests are encouraged to bring a camera or video camera to capture the memories of this extreme project. Photos of the progress will be posted daily at www.extrememyddeltonparker.com/

No blankets, lawn chairs or coolers are allowed, however; feel free to bring water and snacks. There will not be a concession stand on site.

Portable toilets are available for spectators close to the site.

FREE parking will be available with continuous shuttle service to take you to and from the extreme site. Shuttles with handicapped access will be available. Please visit www.extrememyddeltonparker.com/ for a complete map of the area when it becomes available.

Although Ty and the other members of the extreme team may be available to sign autographs, their first priority is designing a home for a deserving family so there are no guarantees.

For the safety of our spectators and workers, paramedics will be available and on site during the entire build.

For the safety of everyone involved in the project, please refrain from smoking at the site.

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Comes to Tallahassee, Florida

2009-02-20T15:59:50Z

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2009-02-18T07:55:42Z

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Used 2007 Starcraft TravelStar XLT 21DSD Travel Trailer

2009-02-18T07:55:42Z

Used Toy Hauler combo Travel Trailer. Marked way down for RVPortals.com members.

Motorhome purchase incentive included in stimulus bill

2009-02-14T14:16:32Z

RESTON, Va. -- In news that marks a substantial legislative victory for the RV industry, the RV Industry Association has learned that the conference committee final version of the $789 billion economic stimulus package includes a provision to specifically help the RV industry.

Motorhome purchase incentive included in stimulus bill

2009-02-14T14:16:32Z

Demand remains high for luxury RVs, dealers say

2009-02-06T13:26:00Z

BROOKSVILLE, Fla. -- To hear the dealers tell it, the nationwide crisis in the housing market has largely missed the home-on-wheels crowd, at least for those people willing and able to spend big bucks on luxury recreation vehicles.

"People are buying now rather than putting their money in the stock market," T.R. Fulks of Dream RV in Bradenton said Wednesday at the 28th annual Family Motor Coach Association rally at the Hernando County Airport.

"We have been as busy as last year," added Dan Wylie of the same dealership. The $5,000 to $100,000 market is the most active for his customers, he said.

Demand remains high for luxury RVs, dealers say

2009-02-06T13:26:00Z

"We have been as busy as last year," added Dan Wylie of the same dealership. The $5,000 to $100,000 market is the most active for his customers, he said.

Florida county approves plans for RV park's 136-site expansion

2009-02-06T13:24:53Z

LAFAYETTE COUNTY, Fla. -- The Lafayette County Commission on Monday approved a special exception for 136 RV sites for the Suwannee River Rendezvous Resort and Campground. Owners Frank and Susie Page will proceed with the purchase of 19 acres adjacent to the Rendezvous for the new sites.

Discussion followed regarding the impact on the dirt road of existing traffic during special events and the increased traffic due to the additional 136 sites. Questions were raised regarding nearby agricultural land use and other public safety concerns. According to County Inspector Bobby Johnson, the current regulations only address allowable space per unit, which is 1,200 square feet. Staff was directed to study the possibility of increased regulations and make a recommendation to the board.

Florida county approves plans for RV park's 136-site expansion

2009-02-06T13:24:53Z

Recession hasn't cooled the fun for RVers in Texas' Rio Grande Valley

2009-02-06T13:23:10Z

DONNA, Texas — Tucked alongside the Rio Grande Valley's dusty freeway is the Victoria Palms Resort RV Park, an oasis from the nation's economic downturn. It's packed with retirees from the Midwest and Canada.

At Victoria Palms, retirees can lounge by the pool and listen to a 77-year-old DJ's collection of Bobby Vinton and Fats Domino, cruise palm-lined streets on bicycles, take dance lessons or perfect crafts in one of the many workshops. And like many of the Valley's more than 500 “Winter Texan” parks, it's 100 percent full.

Personnel at the parks worried the summer's high gas prices and the fall's plunging economy would make for a bad year. Instead, they find themselves turning people away.

Recession hasn't cooled the fun for RVers in Texas' Rio Grande Valley

2009-02-06T13:23:10Z

Personnel at the parks worried the summer's high gas prices and the fall's plunging economy would make for a bad year. Instead, they find themselves turning people away.

Coachmen subsidiary donates RV in honor of 100 years of Scouting

2009-02-06T13:21:52Z

ELKHART -- All American Homes has donated a Class C motorhome, valued at more than $83,000, to the "A Century of Values" team who will soon begin a cross country journey in honor of the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America.

"As a former Scout, I am proud that our company was able to support the Century of Values Tour and the heritage of scouting," said Rick Lavers, CEO of Coachmen Industries. "This sponsorship is a natural fit for our company and an association that we are proud to be connected with."

Coachmen subsidiary donates RV in honor of 100 years of Scouting

2009-02-06T13:21:52Z

Tough time for Camping World Truck Series

2009-02-06T13:20:31Z

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Camping World will surely gain more exposure as the new title sponsor of NASCAR's venerable Truck Series and its continued support of Ron Hornaday's No. 33 Chevrolet Silverado.

The outdoors retailer, however, might not have many sponsors to compete with.

While the series again figures to

Tough time for Camping World Truck Series

2009-02-06T13:20:31Z

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Camping World will surely gain more exposure as the new title sponsor of NASCAR's venerable Truck Series and its continued support of Ron Hornaday's No. 33 Chevrolet Silverado.

The outdoors retailer, however, might not have many sponsors to compete with.

While the series again figures to

RVing was a player in Super Bowl XLIII

2009-02-06T13:18:40Z

RESTON, Va. -- The Go RVing message was highlighted in several ways during the Super Bowl festivities, reminding footbal fans of the convenience and affordability of RV travel.

RVIA supplier member Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company added the Go RVing message to its popular Goodyear Airship, a “What Will You Discover” Go RVing” print ad appeared in the Super Bowl XLIII souvenir program, and as always, RV tailgating was a hit with football fans and media alike.

In the days leading up to the game,

RVing was a player in Super Bowl XLIII

2009-02-06T13:18:40Z

RESTON, Va. -- The Go RVing message was highlighted in several ways during the Super Bowl festivities, reminding footbal fans of the convenience and affordability of RV travel.

In the days leading up to the game,

Lemonis: Thor loan to FreedomRoads will strengthen both companies

2009-01-23T15:13:02Z

LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill. -- Marcus Lemonis, president and CEO of FreedomRoads and Camping World, told RV Industry News today the $10 million loan to the company's owner is part of a long-term strategic initiative.

"The loan provides working capital to FreedomRoads, it is not restructured debt," Lemonis said. "FreedomRoads has no debt other than floorplan. We have no bonds or debt of any kind."

FreedomRoads sought working capital to help

Lemonis: Thor loan to FreedomRoads will strengthen both companies

2009-01-23T15:13:02Z

"The loan provides working capital to FreedomRoads, it is not restructured debt," Lemonis said. "FreedomRoads has no debt other than floorplan. We have no bonds or debt of any kind."

FreedomRoads sought working capital to help

Inauguration brings prosperity to RV parks near nation's capital

2009-01-20T14:18:08Z

COLLEGE PARK, Md. - Ronald Sorenson's 30-foot rented recreational vehicle rests on a gravel pad at Cherry Hill Park in Maryland, its sides emblazoned with images of President-elect Barack Obama and Sorenson's own poetry.

The one-time building contractor decided three weeks ago to make the three-day trip from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., spending $17,000 to decorate the RV (with the owner's permission). He has been parked at the campground in College Park for a week awaiting the inauguration of the man he thinks will save the country.

It is supporters like Sorenson who are bringing an unexpected stimulus to Cherry Hill, which is now nearly booked during a month when business is typically dead. The relatively inexpensive housing option is enlivening a usually moribund camping season at other parks near Washington, D.C., and creating a ripple effect that is putting money in the pockets of campgrounds and their employees.

Inauguration brings prosperity to RV parks near nation's capital

2009-01-20T14:18:08Z

Inauguration parade route will feature rented RVs as "warming shelters"

2009-01-20T14:16:25Z

YORK, Penn. -- After hours of spraying and wiping and rinsing, eight motor homes at AJ's RV Rentals are ready to hit the highway to take a front row seat in President-Elect Barack Obama's inauguration parade. AJ's worker Amanda Rhoads was happy to help make the arrangements.

"They are going to be placed along the parade route for emergency shelters for anybody who needs to warm up because its going to be super cold," she said.

The U.S. Department of Health is paying for the company to deliver the vehicles and pick them up Wednesday.

Inauguration parade route will feature rented RVs as "warming shelters"

2009-01-20T14:16:25Z

"They are going to be placed along the parade route for emergency shelters for anybody who needs to warm up because its going to be super cold," she said.

The U.S. Department of Health is paying for the company to deliver the vehicles and pick them up Wednesday.

Tampa Show packs in potential buyers

2009-01-20T14:14:25Z

TAMPA - Visit this year's RV SuperShow at the Florida State Fairgrounds and you might find it hard to believe the nation is in a recession.

Huge crowds poured into the fairgrounds Friday to see the latest in recreational vehicles. The five-day event runs through Sunday.

"I came in here Wednesday afternoon and I was shocked by how many people were here," said Frank Konigseder, vice president of Liberty Coach, a luxury RV dealer based in Chicago. "This show has been very positive."

Tampa Show packs in potential buyers

2009-01-20T14:14:25Z

TAMPA - Visit this year's RV SuperShow at the Florida State Fairgrounds and you might find it hard to believe the nation is in a recession.

Huge crowds poured into the fairgrounds Friday to see the latest in recreational vehicles. The five-day event runs through Sunday.

RV loans included in bailout plan

2009-01-20T14:12:54Z

WASHINGTON -- Loans to recreational vehicle dealers and consumers could be easier to come by if Congress authorizes the release of $350 billion associated with the financial rescue plan passed last year.

The new legislation would make RV loans insured by a government institution set up to protect banks from losses if borrowers default on their debts. The first $350 billion Congress approved as part of the so-called financial bailout gave similar protection only to auto, credit card and student loans.

U.S. Rep. Joe Donnelly, D-Granger, pushed for the change in the new bill, adding "and other vehicles" to the types of loans included in the Term Asset-Backed Securities Loan Facility.

RV loans included in bailout plan

2009-01-20T14:12:54Z

U.S. Rep. Joe Donnelly, D-Granger, pushed for the change in the new bill, adding "and other vehicles" to the types of loans included in the Term Asset-Backed Securities Loan Facility.

Priority One Financial Services reports steady year in 2008

2009-01-20T14:08:50Z

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Despite a nationwide downturn in the RV industry and the departure of several key lenders, Priority One Financial Services reports that the percentage of loan approvals they generated last year is equal to 2007 totals.

The company actually works on behalf of RV dealers to submit loan applications to specific lenders based on the borrower's credit history and the lenders specific requirements. By outsourcing this important finance and insurance role, dealers can get more loans approved faster.

Priority One Financial Services reports steady year in 2008

2009-01-20T14:08:50Z

New Jersey dealers "ecstatic" about last weekend's show results

2009-01-20T13:55:15Z

EDISON, N.J. -- Despite attendance being down 15 percent, New Jersey RV dealers are breathing a sigh of relief this week following a highly successful show in Edison.

"Traffic was down, but it was good and steady," said Jeff Haughton, show manager for Affinity Events."All dealers were pleased from a sales and traffic perspective. Everyone sold something, which is the happiest aspect of the event."

Haughton attributed the success to

New Jersey dealers "ecstatic" about last weekend's show results

2009-01-20T13:55:15Z

EDISON, N.J. -- Despite attendance being down 15 percent, New Jersey RV dealers are breathing a sigh of relief this week following a highly successful show in Edison.

Haughton attributed the success to