Nearly 200,000 travel trailers were delivered to dealers last year, a 20 percent increase over 2004. In fact, travel trailer shipments in each month of 2005 exceeded shipments in the same period the year before. December deliveries alone were up 44.7 percent. Lightweight and affordable, consumers are embracing travel trailers for their flexibility and ability to customize units. Families like bunk options, older folks enjoy a larger living room, and garages have universal appeal.

The products shown here are among the hottest sellers on the market.

Upscale amenities
The Alpenlite Aspen from Western RV offers upscale amenities and the capability of being towed by today’s most popular SUVs and light-duty trucks. • Brand name appliances • 19-inch stereo television and a DVD home theater sound system with built-in subwoofer • Includes custom designed front and rear fiberglass caps • Karadon Solid Surface countertop areas in the galley and bath
(800) 777-4133 • www.wrv.com

Functional affordability
The Terry Dakota from Fleetwood puts quality, functionality and affordability together in a lightweight model that can be towed behind most of today’s SUVs. • Dual 30-pound propane cylinders with auto changeover • Wall-mounted systems monitor panel • Lift-up bed platform with storage below • 80-inch interior height • 92 5/8-inch interior width • Pots and pans drawer
(800) 445-3307 • www.fleetwoodrv.com

Get wild in Wildwood
The Wildwood LA travel trailer from Forest River is packed with family-friendly amenities that make any trip an adventure. • Storage Plus door adds up to 85 cubic feet of additional storage • Rear garage models with room to carry toys and essential equipment • Weatherproof outdoor speakers • Kid suite with desk • Diamond plate front rock guard • Side-mount exterior refrigerator • 80-inch interior height • Oversized entertainment center • In-floor rigid heat ducting
(574) 533-5934 • www.forestriverinc.com

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