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Contents February 2006  Great Getaways Parks & Resorts Helpful Hints Motorhomes & Trailers Trucks & SUVs What's New? Good Eats Good Reads Buy/Sell an RV From Our Sponsors      |
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Between the vehicle-saturated thoroughfares of Interstate 15 and I-40, hard against the Nevada border in southwestern California, Mojave National Preserve serves up 1.6 million acres of desert the way it should be served -- simply, without fuss or fanfare. Only 600,000 visitors manage to tear themselves from the bright lights of Las Vegas to the east or Los Angeles' beaches to the west to explore this wonderfully rugged terrain. Certainly, the thousands of miles of dirt road that dustily zig and zag across this arid landscape are not exactly undiscovered, but RVers looking to scratch their desert itch won't be inundated by crowds as they rev up their four-wheelers, dirt bikes or dune buggies. Hikers looking to raise their pulse should find what they seek on the four-mile-roundtrip Teutonia Peak Hike, south of Cima Road off I-15, a route that wanders among Joshua trees before it tops out on Cima Dome. The no-hookup sites in Hole-in-the-Wall campground accommodate RVs, and campers wanting to gawk at the vivid colors of a wildflower bloom should visit March through May. For more information, go to 
In the rural northwestern section of Yuma, Arizona, RVers looking to languish the winter away can do so comfortably at Cocopah RV & Golf Resort. However, snowbirds looking for a lively, fun-filled, amenity-rich place to celebrate the season will thrive at this park, which features 805 full-hookup sites, 135 of which line the golf course. Much more than a pitch-and-putt or even an executive course, Cocopah Golf Course is an 18-hole, par 70, USGA-rated course that's open to the public year-round. Yet, travelers who can't tell a fairway from a street fair can easily fill their days in this park. A ballroom, a card room, billiard tables, a wood-working shop, crafts rooms, tennis courts, an archery range, a fitness center, a pool and a pet area are just some of the amenities this all-inclusive park offers. Of course, the shopping in downtown Yuma is nearby, and Yuma Crossing Historic State Park/National Historic Landmark is worth exploring, if Cocopah RV & Golf Resort somehow isn't enough. But that isn't likely. For more information, go to 
Four Winds International has restyled its 2006 Windsport Class A motorhome from the inside out. The versatile coach comes in seven distinctly different floorplans, some with double and triple slideouts. One model is wheelchair-accessible and equipped with a Braun hydraulic lift with a weight rating of 750 pounds; add to that extra-wide aisles and lowered countertops, and it's easy to appreciate the special niche that this motorhome fills. Other new features in the various models include a full 84-inch-high ceiling, a fabric sofa bed, a china bowl toilet, an ergonomic dash with a built-in passenger workstation, and a choice of a Ford or a Workhorse chassis. Four Winds is a division of Thor Industries Inc. For more information, call (574) 266-1111 or go to 
It doesn't take a rocket scientist to explain that more aerodynamic vehicles get better gas mileage because they have less drag; therefore, it's no surprise that the sleek, slim and yes, short (it stands at only 5' 11" in traveling mode, but at 6' 4" when raised) Hi-Lo 2206T Towlite would be more fuel-efficient. According to the company, its models average 77 percent better fuel mileage than a typical travel trailer of similar size and weight. The new 22-foot Towlite tips the scales at 3,400 pounds unloaded but includes hitch weight; features include a galley with a three-burner stove and a 4-cubic-foot refrigerator, three beds and day-night shades. Approximate base retail price of the 22-footer is $18,899. For more information, contact Hi-Lo Trailer Company at (419) 886-0066 or go to 
Lincoln's full-size Navigator SUV is available in either Luxury or Ultimate trim levels. Luxury versions get leather upholstery, automatic dual-zone climate control, an in-dash six-disc changer, a roof rack and power-folding side mirrors. Power comes from a 5.4-liter V-8 rated for 300 hp and 365 lb-ft of torque. Opting for the Ultimate adds heated and cooled front seats, a power liftgate, power-folding third-row seats and a power moonroof. Options for both trim levels include a 40/20/40 second-row bench seat, a navigation system, a THX-certified audio system, a rear-seat entertainment system and a Class III/IV tow hitch. Tow ratings range from the standard 6,000 pounds to a maximum of 8,300 pounds with the proper options. Prices start at $50,145.
Toyota's popular Sequoia is available in two trim levels, base SR5 and Limited, with 2WD or 4WD. Powered by a 4.7-liter DOHC 32-valve V-8 with 273 hp and 314 lb-ft of torque, the Sequoia delivers a smooth drive. The SR5 offers 16-inch wheels; power windows, seats, mirrors and locks; a CD and cassette audio system; cruise control; and climate control. Limited models also get leather seats, a premium JBL audio system, a power sunroof, heated front seats, 17-inch alloy wheels and keyless entry. You can also choose an in-dash six-disc CD changer, a navigation system, a rear-seat entertainment system and rear load-leveling suspension. A sport package with tubular running boards, a skid plate, load-leveling suspension and various other extras is available on the SR5, while Limited buyers can get a luxury package with second-row bucket seats, electroluminescent gauges, upgraded wood trim and seat memory. Tow ratings are 6,500 pounds for two-wheel-drive versions and 6,500 for 4WDs. Prices start at approximately $36,305.