August 2021 Newsletter

This month of August is getting away from me! It is coming to a close pretty fast so I’ll hurry and get this newsletter ‘off the press’.

We remain very busy here at the factory. We are still trying to catch up with the orders. It is a great challenge to face except we don’t like that some of our customers are waiting for their TrailManor travel trailers.

TrailManor is just one of the manufacturers that is confronted with backlogs of orders. We hear from other manufacturers who are in the same boat – so to speak.

The RV industry news is saturated with interesting articles telling how the industry has grown faster and more in the past year than ever before. There are articles about the shortage of camping spots, luxuries such as maid service at some locations, demand pricing at some campgrounds and news about values of campgrounds increasing by impressive numbers; i.e., one account told of one particular campground selling for $3M then several months later selling again for $17M.  Yes, this is an uncharted part of the RV Industry’s life. It is exciting. Growth always brings its challenges, but it will be interesting to watch how this phenomenon settles into place.

The following are some articles we think you could find of interest:

• CAMP FREE overnight in your RV at farms, wineries, golf courses or other unique places. Learn more or join Harvest Hosts at a discount.
• ALL-STAYS: Popular trip planning tool. Huge campground directory. Find RV-friendly truck stops, dump stations, motels with RV parks and more.
• New! DRIVE VIRTUALLY THROUGH CAMPGROUNDS. Explore sites 360 degrees — just like with Google Street View. Like a campsite? Reserve it on the spot. Demo explains.
• KEEP YOUR HOLDING TANKS IN TOP SHAPE with Caravan Products. Sensor cleaner, holding tank treatments, and more.
• AMERICA’S BEST RV CLUB.  So says RVtravel.com. Join Escapees today.
• RESERVE A CAMPSITE AT CAMPSPOT ,the leading online marketplace for RV camping (and glamping).
• CAMPGROUND FULL WHERE YOU WANT TO STAY? Get notified immediately when a sold-out space becomes available.
• RV PARTS and ACCESSORIES at Amazon.com. Huge selection. Get almost anything you’d want at great prices.
• PLAN YOUR RV TRIPS BETTER THAN EVER. Road Trip Wizard will be your best friend on the road and in trip planning.
• BOONDOCKERS WELCOME: Stay at homes of RVers who welcome you in their driveways, yards, farmland or other space on their private property.

We have new dealers:

Point North RV
3389 West US 10
Ludington, MI 49431
231-907-2003

Have a great rest of this month. Stay safe and HAPPY CAMPING.

Paul Wipf