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Fractional Ownership Comes to High End Luxury RV Market | Power PR home about us news services clients contact newsletter PR Articles PR Today Publicity tips that can help you increase your sales leads Email: PowerPR: Articles Fractional Ownership Comes to High End Luxury RV Market Date: 07/25/2005 The following release was created by Power PR, a business to business marketing public relations firm based in Torrance, California. (PRWEB) November 12, 2004 -- For the first time, fractional ownership of luxury RVs ranging in price from $250,000 to well over a million dollars is possible, with national delivery, pick up, provisioning, repair/maintenance, storage/cleaning, and roadside service included. Like fractional jet ownership—which has made VIP business jets available to executives and corporations—fractional RV owners enjoy use of a luxury capital good while jointly sharing expenses such as depreciation, maintenance, storage, and insurance. Once the typical three-year ownership agreement is completed, these high end RVs are typically sold, and the proceeds returned to fractional owners to further recoup their expenses. The result: individuals who only expect to use an RV for a portion of the year can buy into ownership of a million dollar palace on wheels at a fraction of the full cost of ownership. Companies such as Burr Ridge, Ill.-based American QuarterCoach (AQC), the first to introduce fractional ownership of luxury RVs on a national scale, are lowering costs as much as ten-fold compared to sole-ownership, while making the RV experience sheer vacationing pleasure. AQC, for instance, not only delivers deluxe RVs worth from a quarter-million to over a million dollars to the fractional owners doorstep from coast to coast, but also picks them up on return, plus stores, cleans, repairs, maintains, and outfits them. All the details, such as insurance, licensing, and even roadside service are included, as is an initial drivers training program/orientation to ensure maximum safety and comfort. Fractional owners can purchase shares from one-eighth (5 weeks annual usage) to one-half of a desired luxury RV (24 weeks annual usage) or a combination of shares depending on how much annual usage time they desire. There are three levels of RVs to choose from, including multi-million dollar units with amenities like 42 plasma TVs, Corinthian leather, monogrammed linens, and custom-inlaid Italian marble flooring and bath. On a still deluxe but less lavish scale, in the several hundred thousand-dollar vehicle price range, are 40-foot motor coaches such as the Monaco Camelot with in-motion, satellite TV and multiple slide-outs for extra living space. I bought a 5-week a year share for about one-tenth the annual cost I wouldve spent on my own RV, says Chris Turner, an Ann Arbor, Mich. helicopter company owner. AQC allowed us to own a $300,000 motor home at a price we could justify. With the savings freed up, we can take both deluxe RV and non-RV vacations as the mood strikes, with no waste or guilt. High Cost, High Headache Traditional RV Ownership Until now, hard-working professionals wanting a quality RV experience have had little choice in the marketplace. Theyve typically had to tie up from a quarter-million to a million dollars or more to buy an RV they may use just several weeks a year. Rental RVs, because they are a mass-market product, simply dont offer the size, style, or features desired. Before turning to fractional RV ownership, Chris Turner faced the dilemma confronting many upscale professionals wanting to provide a quality RV experience for themselves and their loved ones. Though Turner treasured the togetherness, natural beauty, and variety that RV-ing brought his family, he found it hard to justify the purchase of a high-end RV for the occasional family outing. When he bit the bullet and finally bought one, he found his family used it no more than several weeks a year. The total expense - including provisioning, depreciation, maintenance, storage, insurance, and licensing, as well as the hard work of prepping it for each trip and cleaning/storing it afterward began to grate on my nerves, explains Turner. I felt guilty every time I drove past my storage facility, with $300,000 of RV sitting there, unused. Turner sold his RV. He didnt miss the thousand-dollar repair/maintenance bills, paying for insurance, or licensing. He didnt miss the full day of work it took to prep the RV for use, including pulling it from storage, sanitizing the tanks, loading fresh water and supplies, and checking the air, oil, fluids, battery, and generator. He certainly didnt miss cleaning the entire RV, including linen and utensils, plus winterizing it for storage on the return trip. What Turner missed were the look in his wife and daughters eyes when they were on the road, in the midst of an adventure, when their focus was on each other, and not the never-ending to do list in each of their lives. I tried renting an RV, says Turner, but we ended up with a bottom-of-the-line, 25-foot, class C unit. It was completely unequipped, with just 100 miles a day for mileage. That wasnt what we were looking for. Turner was about to buy another high-end RV, with the caveat that RV-ing would be the familys primary vacation experience. Cruises, flying to Mexico, and other more typical vacations, would be out, to avoid keeping a quarter-of-a-million dollar RV sitting around unused. Turners wife, Sherri, was not pleased with having to choose between RV-ing and taking other types of vacations. We realized we wanted the quality RV experience, but without the expenses and responsibilities of a full-time, lifestyle commitment, explains Turner, who found what he was looking for through fractional RV ownership with AQC. High-End, Worry-Free RV Ownership In traveling to locations such as Californias Sequoia National Park from his home in Ann Arbor, Mich., Turner discovered that AQCs RV drop off and pick up capability is a major benefit for those living far from their destinations. At Turners request, the company arranged to have his motor home waiting for him in California, so he was able to fly in from Michigan, board his fully-equipped RV, with gas tank topped off, and hit the road bound for redwood country. While driving the RV is fun anywhere, my pressed schedule doesnt allow me to drive for thousands of miles to and from a destination, says Turner. Because we were able to fly to California, board our ready-to-go RV, and spend most our time enjoying the scenic route and destination, our trip was that much more memorable. On leaving, AQC picked up our RV, allowing us to simply fly home, while they took care of the details. On other trips, such as a family jaunt to enjoy a Nascar race, the company has delivered the motor coach right to Turners door in Ann Arbor, Mich. What Turner enjoys is that fractional ownership has taken the hassle and cost out of RV-ing. Everything we need is right there, whether dishes, towels, grills, or lawnchairs, says Turner. Theres nothing to forget, and no mechanical problems to speak of because the coach is superbly maintained. If theres ever a problem, we just call AQC and they send someone to fix it. Its worry-free with no out-of-pocket costs, other than what you spend on gas and groceries. RV-ing that Suits Your Lifestyle Now and into Retirement Those new to RV-ing are finding that fractional ownership fits their needs as well. Norm Yop, a realty company owner in Salinas, Cal., was looking for a way to test if RV-ing was right for he and his wife. My family and friends loved RV-ing and I was intrigued by it, but reluctant to tie up a large amount of capital in a venture that might not suit us, says Yop. Like Turner, Yop found renting a turnoff because he could not find a RV in the size, style, or with the amenities he wanted. Jointly, with his real estate business partner, Yop purchased 5-week a year fractional RV ownership through AQC. Yop appreciated the RV training program, which helped him get up to speed quickly on driving the vehicle and its use. So far, Yop and his wife have RVed to Banff, Canada and Glacier National Park, and love the experience. The program allows us to own a first-class motor home that suits our schedule, without tying up capital, says Yop. We can use the RV for a few weeks and not worry about maintaining it all year long. As I wind down the pace of my business in the next few years, Im planning to buy a larger fractional share with even more deluxe amenities, concludes Yop. Its the perfect way to enjoy RV-ing both when youve got a demanding career, and when you want to ease into retirement. # # # For additional information about the client, the release or for photography please contact Power PR. Power PR is a business to business marketing publicity firm. Additional client articles can be found at www.powerpr.com . back to index For more information regarding our marketing publicity services or any sales questions please contact John Elliott . To view our current job listings go here: jobs . For information regarding using articles from our news section, editor request and the like, please contact press . 2005 PowerPR. All rights reserved. Sitemap Read our privacy policy .

RV supplies and accessories,

Autopedia: RV Parts and Accessories RV Parts and Accessories | Resources | Clubs | Dealers | Manufacturers | Rentals | Parts/Accessories | (Also check dealers for parts departments.) . Please report any dead or new links immediately. Wholesale BR Wholesale RV & Marine - Your First Choice For Marine and Recreational Vehicle Needs! We serve RV & Marine Dealers... NO RETAIL SALES!!! If your local dealer doesn't have what you need, have them contact us.. Retail Camper Capitol USA - The Most Complete RV Parts & Accessories Store in North Texas Camping World, Inc. - Supplies and Accessories for Your RV Since 1966. RV Outfitters - Our RV Parts Catalog not only delivers convenience by letting you order online 24/7. But you can order from the comfort of your RV and have your order delivered directly to your site. DCM Company - Windshields and replacement glass and replacement windows for motorhomes, RVs, and buses. DL Products, LLC. - AC & Heating - Appliances - Bed & Bath - Covers - Electrical - Electronics - Jacks & Levelers - Plumbing - Suspension - Towing - Catalogs - GO-RV.com - RV Parts & Accessories - This site is sponsored on behalf of your local dealer. It is our goal to assure you that your local dealer is always ready to assist you and provide the service and advice you are accustomed to. Mastercraft, Inc. - RV Seating for Your Motorhome, Travel Trailer, Fifth Wheel, Sport Trailer & All Recreation Vehicles RV America - Offer RV Parts and Accessories Links to Stores Nationwide RV Parts Outlet - Located in Tualatin, OR - Leading the WORLD in RV Parts Sales Everyday Low Prices at Presidential Levels with No Membership Fees! RV USA - Offer RV Parts and Accessories Links to Stores Nationwide Spectrac Suspension Centers, Inc. - Loacted in Gilbert, Arizona - Big truck, Little truck, Van, Motor Home, Travel Trailers, Utility Trailers, Bus and Tractor/Trailers. We are the authority on handling, tire wear, air suspensions, springs, brakes and all undercarriage problems. Surplus Online - Located in Elkhart, Indiana - Surplus inventory of parts for custom conversions, RVs, trucks, SUVs, marine craft & more TJ Trailers - Located in Ogden, UT - Our RV parts selection covers everything from RV appliances, camping, RV supplies and accessories, RV electrical, RV plumbing, housewares, hardware, and alot more V-Sales Company - The Van Conversion Repair Parts Specialists - Repair parts for van conversion repair work. Parts available include matching single-side fiberglass running boards, roof racks, ladders, pleated shades and seating. Vegas Trailer Supply - Located in Las Vegas, Nevada - Online RV Products Store, Solar Living Store, RV Appliance Parts, Solar Books, Lodge Dutch Ovens, Camping Supplies, Solar Cookers, Solar Refrigerators, Solar Water Distillers, and more. | Resources | Clubs | Dealers | Manufacturers | Rentals | Parts/Accessories |

Mobile Home Insurance

UK home insurance provided by Norwich Union - home insurance cover for your house and contents - online quote Close Window To save you time we base your quote on some assumptions, please confirm you meet these criteria Your home is your permanent residence, is furnished by you, and is in Great Britain, Isle of Man, and Channel Isles only ( N.Ireland please see details ) You do not let or sub-let your home to any other person, and you do not have any lodgers - if you do please call us on 0800 015 7767 for Buildings cover You do not share your home with anybody other than your family or partner You do not require buildings cover for a flat, maisonette, or mobile home You do not use your home for any business purposes or for the storage of business goods You or your partner do not have one of the following occupations: actor/actress on film, stage, TV or radio - including presenters, professional sportsman or sportswoman - including trainers, jeweller or antique dealer No person living at your home has had any criminal convictions, been previously refused insurance or had any terms imposed The total value of your contents does not exceed £65,000 Any one of your valuables does not exceed £1,500 in value. Valuables include stamp, coin or medal collections, antiques (not including furniture), pictures, other works of art, articles of gold, silver or other precious metals, jewellery , watches or furs) Your Buildings sum insured does not exceed £500,000 Your home is not left unoccupied for more than 30 consecutive days Your home has fewer than 6 bedrooms Your home is in a good state of repair You have not had more than one Buildings claim in the past 4 years You have not had more than one Contents claim in the past 4 years You have not had a theft claim in the last 4 years Your home does not have a history of flood or subsidence About our service to you (we recommend you read this statement) Please answer all questions accurately, as incorrect information may invalidate your insurance should you take out a policy. In order to assess the terms of the insurance contract or administer claims that arise, the insurer may need to collect data that the Data Protection Act defines as sensitive (such as medical history or criminal convictions). By proceeding with this application you will signify your consent to such information being processed by the insurer or its agents. Buildings and contents Buildings only Contents only If you are unable to confirm to the criteria above, or an existing policyholder looking to amend or renew your policy, please choose from the following options :- Contact our call centre on 0800 015 7767 Mon-Fri 8am-10pm, Sat 8am-6pm & Sun 10am-4pm Amend or renew your policy online For our joint protection calls may be recorded and/or monitored. Online quotations are available from 06:00 - 01:00 Mon to Sat and 06:00 - 12pm Sun. About our service to you We are able to offer you information on insurance products from Norwich Union Insurance Limited. The Financial Services Authority (FSA) is the independent watchdog that regulates financial services, including insurance. We are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority and are permitted to provide insurance products, sell these to you and service your insurance needs. We are registered with the Financial Services Authority as: Norwich Union Insurance Limited, 8 Surrey Street, Norwich NR1 3NG. Our FSA registration number is 202280. You may check this information and obtain further information about how the FSA protects you by visiting the FSA's website www.fsa.gov.uk/register or by contacting the FSA on 0845 606 1234. We are able to offer you information on insurance products from Norwich Union Insurance Limited. We hope that you will be very happy with the service we provide. However, if for any reason you are unhappy with this, we would like to hear from you. In the first instance, please contact us on the telephone number shown in the Complaints Procedure section of your policy booklet or write to the Customer Services Manager, PO Box 991, Sheffield S1 2YB. We are covered by the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS). If you have complained to us and we have been unable to resolve your complaint, you may then be entitled to refer it to this independent body. We are also covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS). If we were unable to meet our obligations you may be entitled to compensation from the scheme, depending on the type of insurance and circumstances of any claim.

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Illinois Winnebago War Veterans Database Database of Illinois Winnebago War Veterans Search the database of Illinois Winnebago War Veterans now. How to obtain copies of the entry from the record series, Militia Files (RS 301.004). Abbreviations used in the Illinois Winnebago War Veterans Database. This database indexes the names of 412 militiamen found on 1827 company rosters of the 20th Regiment of mounted volunteer riflemen included in the record series, Militia Files (RS 301.004) . This unit, raised in Sangamon and Morgan counties under the command of Colonel Thomas M. Neale, proceeded to Peoria to complete its organization. The militiamen then traveled to the Galena vicinity, where the regiment disbanded. This military action also became known as the Fever River Expedition. This database was compiled and donated to the Archives by Fred Delap, a volunteer with the Edgar County Genealogical Library. Mr. Delap has also indexed veterans of the Black Hawk, Mexican, Civil, and Spanish-American Wars as well as those of the War of 1812. Photocopies The researcher can obtain photocopies of the veteran's entry in the original muster rolls. For each veteran, the record includes his name, rank, company, dates of entering and leaving service, and remarks such as discharge, death, or promotion. If you would like to request an unofficial and uncertified copy of the veteran's entry from the record series, Militia Files (RS 301.004) , please include his name, company, and war of service as well as your mailing address. As a result of limitations on staff research time, the Archives can research no more than two name searches per request. To request photocopies or further information, please contact: Illinois State Archives Reference Unit Margaret Cross Norton Building Capitol Complex Springfield, Illinois 62756 Telephone: (217) 782-3556 Fax: (217) 524-3930 Submit a Request Via the Internet Illinois State Archives Fee Schedule Click here for: Change in Non-Resident Research Fee Policy Abbreviations Abbreviations used in the Winnebago War database are: 1LT First Lieutenant MAJ Major 1SGT First Sergeant MUS Musician 2LT Second Lieutenant PAY Paymaster ADJ Adjutant PVT Private ASURG Assistant Surgeon QM Quartermaster COL Colonel QMSGT Quartermaster Sergeant CPL Corporal SGM Sergeant Major CPT Captain SGT Sergeant LTC Lieutenant Colonel SURG Surgeon Search the database of Winnebago War Veterans

Mobile Homes Normally Cost

DefenseLINK News: Shipping Mobile Homes Normally Cost Out-of-Pocket Dollars -- Jan. 24, 2006 War on Terror Transformation News Products Press Resources Images Websites Contact Us Jan. 24, 2006 War on Terror DefendAmerica.mil Transformation DoD Transformation News Products Press Articles Radio Reports TV Reports Subscriptions Press Resources Today in DoD Press Advisories Press Releases Contracts Speeches Transcripts Briefing Slides Subscriptions Images Photographs Graphics News Photos SecDef Photos Sounds Websites DoD Websites Publications Contact Us Frequent Questions Contact Us -- Shipping Mobile Homes Normally Cost Out-of-Pocket Dollars Visit the DoD "It's Your Move" web site at www.defenselink.mil/specials/itsyourmove/. By Rudi Williams American Forces Press Service ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 5, 2001 -- The mobile home lifestyle strikes the fancies and suits the pocketbooks of many service members and DoD civilian employees. And some relish the idea of taking their homes with them when they change duty stations at government expense. But Military Traffic Transportation Command officials warn: "History has shown that moving your mobile home will most likely result in excess transportation costs, which you are responsible for paying." And, they said, that cost could run over $1,000. The government will only pay up to what it costs to ship the members household goods weight allowance to the next duty station. Last year, 97 service members moved their trailers. Many more got rid of their trailers because of the high cost of moving them. For example, a married E-4 with four years of service and two children and a trailer home is authorized to ship 8,000 pounds of household goods. Transportation officials calculate that shipping the trailer and packing and unpacking rates would be $37.80 per 100 pounds, which results in the government paying up to $3,024 for the move. Based on the weight of the household goods, the shipping cost comes to $1,532, which means the service member's out-of-pocket cost to ship the mobile home is $1,492. DoD civilian employees are authorized to ship their mobile homes as long as it's included in their permanent change of station orders, according to Dennis Barborak, an MTMC traffic management specialist. "Those who want to ship a mobile home must own it or have permission from the lien holder to move it," Barborak said. He said safety-wise, the body and chassis of the mobile home, including tires and tubes, must be roadworthy and will withstand the rigors of the move. The home must also meet the size and weight limitations imposed by the state to which it's being shipped. Mobile homes can be shipped to and from duty stations in the continental United States and Alaska with the government paying for transportation and accessorial services. "But the government will not pay for replacement parts, brake repairs, tires and repairs and maintenance performed en route, except for labor cost to repair tires and inner tubes," said Gail Collier, another traffic management specialist. Collier said eligible service members and civilian employees have three options to ship their mobile home: "Owners can tow their mobile home and file for reimbursement," Collier said. "They should keep receipts of such expenses as fuel, oil, tolls, parking, permits and escort services, to support their claim for reimbursement." Another option is to have the government arrange the move. The local transportation office and the commercial carrier assumes most of the responsibility. However, the owner is responsible for ensuring that the mobile home is roadworthy, it complies with state codes, has the required primary axles, tires and brakes and is mechanically sound. The third option is to obtain written authorization from the local transportation office to draw an advance mobile home allowance from the government. Collier emphasized that mobile home owners must obtain an itemized invoice identifying all costs incurred from the carrier and promptly settle the account with the finance office after completing the move. Regardless of the method used, those who ship mobile homes are covered by the Military Personnel and Civilian Employees' Claims Act for loss and damage during transit. However, homeowners must be able to show that they didn't contribute to the loss or damage. The government will pay for mobile home carrier's transportation charges, including movement via a circuitous route, when required. DoD will also pay for bridge, road and tunnel tolls, ferry fares, state or local transit permits and oversize charges and permits. The government will further cover labor costs for removal and installation of skirting, clocking, unanchoring and anchoring, packing and unpacking of household goods in the mobile home, repairing tires, disconnecting and connecting utilities, disassembling and reassembling expando or fold-out rooms and renting extra axles with wheels and tires attached. This covers costs associated with movement of a doublewide mobile home. "Usually personal property inside the mobile home that was not factory installed may not be shipped due to safety reasons," Collier said. Barborak said there are many items that shouldn't be left inside when shipping your trailer. These include, concrete blocks, skirting, metal awnings, steps, fences, central air conditioners, garden storage sheds, swing sets, satellite dishes, outside television antennas and yard and porch furniture. Other items that shouldn't be left inside a mobile home include snowmobiles, motorcycles, motorbikes, bicycles, lawn mowers or heavy tool chests. The no-no list also includes fuel, ammunition, flammables, waterbeds and full aquariums, and live animals and plants or flower boxes. Barborak also advises removing such valuables as money, bonds, stocks, jewelry and furs. "The carrier will not be liable in any way for intangible property, nor for the intrinsic or sentimental value of an item," Barborak emphasized. "Service members need to be aware that they're responsible for meeting certain restrictions on such structural designs and the roof and heating and cooling system for the area they're moving to," Collier said. "Failing to do so may mean that the destination county may refuse hook up to water and electricity. A service member is entitled to Storage-In-Transit of their mobile home up to 90 days. An additional 90 days may be authorized for conditions beyond the members control. Storage may also be authorized for local moves if the owner is ordered to vacate the premises by the commanding officer of the installation. "If an emergency or hardship arises, the owner should request a 90-day extension," Collier said. "But, no matter what the circumstances, the government will not pay for more than 180 days. After that, the owner must pay the cost of further storage." Mobile home owners can get a copy of "Moving Your Mobile Home" pamphlet at: http://www.belvoir.army.mil/jppsowa/HomeCore.htm . A copy of the pamphlet can also be obtained at local transportation offices. 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