Course schedule announced for May RV lifestyle, safety conference

The course schedule for the 2012 RV Lifestyle, Education & Safety conference, May 18 to 20, is now available RVsafety.com. The annual event is held at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green.

“The 2012 schedule reflects the tremendous response from the RV industry with more manufacturers participating in this uniquely positive educational program," said RVSEF Executive Director Walter Cannon. "RV owners and non-owners alike can interact with the best and most knowledgeable instructors in the industry."

Attendance is limited, so interested RVers are encouraged to register early. More information is available at RVsafety.com or by calling RVSEF at 321-453-7673.

RV photo contest offers iPad as big prize

How many of us have cranked up the RV generator to handle some high power task? There's a big possibility you cranked up an Onan brand generator. Cummins Onan recently cranked out it's two-millionth RV generator and to celebrate, has put on an RV photo contest.

Kicking off at the recent Florida RV SuperShow, the contest runs through March 31 of this year. Submit your photo to the contest website, the photo will be posted, and visitors to the site can vote for their favorite. If your photo is the most popular, you'll win an iPad2 and associated goodies.

Specifically, the contest is open for you "favorite RV trip photos." But check out the detail at www.rvphotocontest.com.

photo contest entry by edward roberts

Airstream negotiates special rate for roadside assistance with Coach-Net

National Motor Club (NMC) and Airstream, Inc. recently announced a partnership agreement that will provide Coach-Net RV technical and roadside assistance to be included in the Airstream 2012 models.

The agreement also provides owners of earlier Airstream models the ability to purchase a membership at an Airstream negotiated rate. Legacy Airstream owners will be notified within the week of this special, limited time offer.

The program, that began mid-September, amplifies Airstream’s premium level of customer service, said Justin Humphreys, Airstream's vice president of sales.

Coach-Net’s 24/7 availability expands Airstream’s service and provides factory-trained reps to assist Airstream owners wherever they travel throughout the United States and Canada.

“We believe the addition of Coach-Net is a great way to round out our service offering and add support to our valued owners,” said Humphreys. “Whether they are on the side of the road, in a campground, or just have a technical question after hours, we want to give our owners peace of mind knowing that they have a respected, knowledgeable RV industry leader available to help.”

“Airstream is a great example of a partner who mirrors our commitment to service and quality,” said Mat Krzysiak, CEO of NMC. “As Coach-Net approaches its 25th year serving the RV industry, we remain focused on delivering a valuable service to our partners and peace of mind to their customers.”

About NMC and Coach-Net
National Motor Club (NMC) is a provider of emergency roadside assistance and other travel related services over its 55-year history. Through its Coach-Net line of services, NMC has served the RV industry for the last 25 years and is included with vehicle purchase in 70 percent of all new RV models. The Texas-based company, through its own operations, serves millions of members throughout the United States and Canada and is one of the largest independently owned motor clubs.

For more information, visit www.nmc.com or call 877.801.0333.