Perhaps our paths will cross somewhere in this great Country in 2016 – until that time have good health, safe travels and enjoy the journey.
Month: December 2015
From Our Home to Yours

We wish you peace, prosperity, good health
and safe travels in 2016.
Build Your Bicycle RV – 1938

Throwback Thursday:
Science and Mechanics Magazine – June, 1938
and what would a good how-to magazine be without its AWESOME GADGET page!
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Source: Science and Mechanics June, 1938
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Ford Debuts Trailer, Toy Hauler & Camper Lines

Ford Truck customers looking to explore America’s open roads, national parks and attractions can now take the comforts of home with them with an all-new lineup of Ford licensed and approved toy haulers, travel trailers and slide-in campers.
Ford Branded Truck Camper
“Exploring America is in our customers’ DNA and recreational vehicles are part of Ford’s history, so these new camping options are great for our adventurous customers,” said Mark Bentley, Ford licensing manager, in a press release. “Ford is an industry leader in towing technology, so it was only natural for Ford to license its name and designs in this industry.”
The new Ford-branded truck campers and travel trailers are licensed and built by Indiana-based Livin’ Lite Recreational Vehicles, a subsidiary of Thor Industries Inc. Known for using strong, lightweight aluminum alloy in its products, Livin Lite’s Ford offerings will also be made out of the advanced material to save weight and offer resistance to rust and rot.
Ford slide-in truck campers will be offered for 6- and 8-foot truck beds, while the first travel trailers and toy haulers will be offered in 22- and 24-foot lengths. Additional products, including longer fifth-wheel trailers and shorter popup campers, are also planned. All products feature Livin Lite’s advanced materials and a two-year limited warranty.
“Licensing our name and design language to Livin’ Lite was an easy decision,” said Bentley. “Their use of advanced materials and innovation mindset makes them an excellent fit with the Ford brand. We are confident customers will be impressed with the unique, bold designs and comfortable features offered in the Ford RV line.”
Ford toy hauler built by Livin’ Lite
The RVs were designed by Livin’ Lite in conjunction with Ford Truck Design. The two teams worked together over the past 15 months to create several attractive recreational vehicles that are unique to Ford. A striking front nose with an F-Series-inspired front window, F-Series-style wheels and unique Ford Blue Oval side graphics are among the key exterior features distinguishing the Ford offerings from competitors.
Interior styling cues from the F-Series Lariat, including unique leathers and stitched Ford Blue Ovals in seat cushions, ensure a stylish and tough impression.
Ford Truck campers will be available through certified Livin’ Lite dealers starting in early 2016, while the travel trailers and toy haulers will be available by the second quarter of 2016.
Source: RVBusiness
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Holiday Light Displays and Festivals at Florida State Parks

December in Florida is a special time of the year. The atmosphere and sights at our 174 award-winning state parks, trails and historic sites are no exception. Throughout December, Florida’s state parks offer a variety of exciting holiday-themed events for the family to enjoy.
In December, cooler temperatures make outdoor activities very enjoyable. Whether you partake in the sight of manatees migrating to a freshwater spring or enjoy the light shows at various Florida state parks, we’ve thought of everyone on your holiday list.
While many places across the state will be closed for the holiday, most of Florida’s 174 state parks, trails and historic sites will be open 8 a.m. to sunset on Friday, Dec. 25.
Here are just a few events being offered at Florida’s state parks:

Fri. Dec. 4 to Dec. 31 – Festival of Lights from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park in White Springs
Fri. Dec. 4 – 26th Annual Camellia Christmas from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park in Tallahassee
Sat. Dec. 5 – Christmas on the Florida Frontier from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Dade Battlefield Historic State Park in Bushnell
Fri. Dec. 11 & Sat. Dec. 12 – The Candlelight Experience from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Fort Foster State Historic Site in Thonotosassa
Sat. Dec. 19 to Sat. Dec. 26 – Celebration of Lights from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park in Homosassa
Source: FL State Parks Newsletter