The Cowgills, who refer to themselves as die-hard St. Louis Rams fans, cement their legacy each year one
tailgating party at a time. According to Linda, the secret to their RVing and tailgating pleasure lies in the layout of their Monaco Executive. “Our coach can accommodate 18-20 people comfortably,” explains Linda. “The exterior TV is a must-have for the big game while the tile flooring is easy to clean even when the weather is inclement.” The coach’s center office is equally as important to Bob, a consultant, who utilizes the space to work from the road while the couple pursues their travels. Come game day though, Linda is quick to point out the extra advantage the office provides. “It makes for a great bar,” she says.
Much like the Monaco Executive, you can just as easily host top notch tailgating parties in the Tiffin Zephyr and Fleetwood Southwind motor home models.
2009 Tiffin Zephyr
If only real offices were this much fun and playgrounds this luxurious! In addition to 7’ ceilings, the 2009 Tiffin Zephyr (photographed above) features four slide outs that expand to provide the roominess needed for work and play on the road. The Zephyr also features four LCD televisions (32” over the cockpit, 42” mid-ship, 32” in the bedroom and a 32” in the exterior entertainment center), so no member of your tailgate party will miss the game. Tiffin encourages you to work hard, play harder and see the world in a 2009 Zephyr.
2009 Fleetwood Southwind
Play tends to outweigh work when it comes to living the RV lifestyle to its fullest. That is why Fleetwood heads into 2009 with several floor plan options fit for the host of the party. A spacious living area with plenty of seating for guests makes the Southwind the perfect hot spot. But if your responsible conscience kicks in and you feel you must work, the Southwind also has floor plans that include a desk and computer station.
Penny & Ed McQueen
Ed & PennyMcQueenHome: Lakeland, FL
Current RV: 2003 National Sea Breeze
Number of Years RVing: 25
Favorite Place to Visit: Canada
Over the past 25 years, Ed and his wife have entertained guests throughout the United States and Canada. At the end of each glorious day on the road, the king size bed in the master suite with a slide out is all the justification Ed needs to affirm that he owns the perfect RV. When asked what features he would like to have in his next RV, Ed states that although he can entertain up to 25 people in his Sea Breeze, he would like to have more slide outs. With the added interior room, he and his wife could better stretch out and entertain their friends.
National RV no longer manufactures motor homes, but Ed might like the spacious layouts that the Monaco Diplomat and Country Coach Veranda have to offer.
2009 Monaco Diplomat
Slide in to the 2009 Diplomat and discover just how much living area it offers. The 41SKQ floorplan features a convenient front kitchen as well as a mid-ship salon with two slides that expand to offer plenty of room and seating for all your guests. Two additional slides in the master bedroom provide even more roominess and comfort when the party is over. I think Ed would approve!
2009 Country Coach Veranda
If you’re ready to take your RV lifestyle to the newest level of luxury, you’re ready for the 2009 Veranda, described as the most innovative luxury motor home ever! With the push of a button, the Veranda’s sliding glass doors open, and the living room slides out to transform into a shaded deck. Whether entertaining guests or enjoying a quiet sunset for two, in the Veranda you will enjoy every moment.
Gus & Di Zader
Gus & Di ZaderHome: Ruskin, FL
Current RV: 2006 Keystone Montana Mountaineer
Number of Years RVing: 5
Favorite Place to Visit: Montana
The Zader’s RV lifestyle consists of traveling on weekends with their two grandchildren. At just 31’ 9” long, Gus says his fifth wheel trailer provides “more storage options than we could ever use.” And with a bunk house in the front, it’s perfect for bringing the grandchildren along. He says that although he’s not afraid to get his hands dirty, his Montana is “relatively easy to maintain.” Aside from the low maintenance, he treasures the spacious, homelike feel of the salon and adds that its four slide outs “provide a ton of living space.” Meanwhile, as the grandchildren enjoy their space, Gus and his wife appreciate the roomy master bedroom with a queen-size bed and fully enclosed bathroom.
Other fifth wheel models fit for the Zader’s lifestyle include the Carriage Cameo and Holiday Rambler Alumascape.
2009 Carriage Cameo
With the industry’s only full wall slide on a fifth wheel trailer, this may be the RV of your dreams. Accented with glazed maple wood cabinetry and stocked with DuPont kitchen appliances and Samsung electronics including a 32” LCD TV with a home theater surround sound system, the Cameo’s interior offers maximum livability. All in all, the Cameo is sure-fire RV fun for the whole family.
2009 Holiday Rambler Alumascape
Boasting all the quality that aficionados of the Holiday Rambler brand have grown to love, this lightweight fifth wheel trailer features a spacious interior with a bunkhouse for the kids as well as a master bedroom slide out so the adults can stretch out at the end of an adventurous day. Weekend trips and camping get-a-ways are sure to become the loving memories you and your family reminisce about.
Joan & Claude Greenhill
Claude & Joan Greenhill
Home and Current RV: 2002 Winnebago Adventurer
Number of Years RVing: 30
Favorite Place to Visit: North Carolina
Having traveled throughout the U.S. for more than 25 years, the Greenhill’s have spent a significant amount of their lives on the road. ”Being full-timers now, storage is really important, and our RV has plenty,” claims Joan. Their master bedroom, with its 30” slide out and walk-in closet, is just one of the many areas that satisfies their storage needs. Claude’s hot spot is the power of the Ford V10 engine. He boasts that his RV not only gets good mileage, “it handles like a truck, even when we pull our car.”
Woody & Gail Wood
Woody & Gail Wood
Home: Largo, FL
Current RV: 2004 Winnebago Adventurer
Number of Years RVing: since Gail was 3 (about 32 years or so)
Favorite Place to Visit: Winnebago Rallies in Iowa
Also loyal Winnebago owners, the Woods, along with their two cats, travel to the Winnebago manufacturing plant in Iowa each year for the Winnebago rally. Although they are not full-timers, they log thousands of miles each year in their RV. “Our coach is 39 feet long,” states Gail, the former President of the Winnebago Club, “but it handles like a [pick-up] truck.” She says that most notably having their TV located in a hutch in the middle of their coach makes for comfortable viewing.
Abundant storage space and supreme maneuverability are also offered by the Winnebago Journey and Four Winds Kodiak models.
2009 Winnebago JourneyThere are a lot of reasons why the Winnebago brand has such a loyal following among the RV nation. The Journey is just one of them. With a private bath, king size bed (a queen bed is featured on the 37H) and a large, residential, 4-door refrigerator/freezer, the 2009 Journey looks and feels like home. If you are on the road as much as the Greenhill’s and the Wood’s, you will surely appreciate its under-floor storage, which features up to 139-c.f. of exterior storage.
2009 Four Winds Kodiak
2009 Four Winds Kodiak
Full-timers and rally-goers alike will love the comfort and versatility that comes standard with the 2009 Kodiak. The 35B floorplan boasts a sizeable master suite that features overhead storage cabinetry above the king bed, a wardrobe closet and an LCD TV. The living room has a slide out that expands to provide extra space for stretching out in the booth dinette and hide-a-bed sofa. There’s also a bunk over the cab that’s perfect for the kids. Reliability and versatility await you in the 2009 Kodiak, an RV for the RV purist.
Alfred & Helen Martin
Alfred & Helen Martin
Home: Palm Bay, FL
Current RV: 2002 Fleetwood Revolution
Number of Years RVing: 24
Favorite Place to Visit: Anywhere in North America
In 2005, the Martins embarked on a 9,000 mile trip in their 2002 Fleetwood Revolution. When the trip ended, they were ready for another 9,000 miles. “Fleetwood stands behind their product,” asserts Alfred. “The Freightliner chassis and 330HP Cummins engine make our coach run sweet. Even when we tow our car we get about 8 miles per gallon,” he continues. Alfred is quick to point out that his 6-year-old coach still looks new. “I wash the coach each time we take it out, and twice a year my wife rubs down the interior cabinetry with lemon oil,” he boasts. With such a well kept RV, the Martins say they are often the envy of the campground. “A lot of our friends say that our coach is nicer than their homes.”
Similarly, the sturdy chassis and powerful engine in the Holiday Rambler Ambassador and American Allegiance work together to conquer the open road.
2009 Holiday Rambler Ambassador
RV road warriors require a durable RV that will overcome the rigors of the road, especially over time. The 2009 Ambassador features a 9-layer roof system designed to protect you and your coach as you travel through all types of climates. A rear diesel engine provides the coach’s muscle while a Roadmaster chassis ensures that the ride is smooth. Holiday Rambler has met the needs of savvy RVers for decades and for 2009 they are making a statement with the Ambassador.
2009 American AllegianceIf you are the type of RVer who truly feels at home on the road, then the 2009 Allegiance is calling on you to experience your next adventure in comfort and style. With opposing 30’ slide outs in the living room, the Allegiance offers one of the widest floorplans in the RV industry. While the living room cradles you in comfort, the Cummins engine and Liberty chassis supply all the power and stability needed for triumphing the road. Pledge your allegiance to the latest creation by American Coach before you take to the road for your next journey, and you will never look back.