BALLSTON SPA, N.Y., July 4 /PRNewswire/ -- ReserveAmerica, the United States' leading recreation reservation service and Fleetwood Folding Trailers, America's largest RV manufacturer, have exclusively partnered to enable consumers to rent Fleetwood RVs through ReserveAmerica's online national reservation service. This first-ever RV and campground single transaction reservation service will launch this summer featuring Fleetwood's Sun Valley RV model, which comfortably sleeps six people, and comes equipped with fridge, stove, outboard grill, dining table and other optional amenities like air conditioning. Participating campgrounds will have the RVs available and ready-to-use at the designated campsites, eliminating the need for pick-up or drop-off or previous RV experience.
"We are excited to continue our history of leading the industry by launching the first RV and campsite rental service in America," said Brendan Ross, President of ReserveAmerica. "Our customers are looking for unique and convenient ways to enjoy the great outdoors, and our partnership with Fleetwood Folding Trailers enables first time RVers to experience the RV lifestyle, in a convenient single transaction."
"Working with ReserveAmerica, the largest camping reservation service in America, provides Fleetwood Folding Trailers with a powerful marketing channel for our products as well as a convenient trial opportunity for potential customers to experience the quality, convenience and comfort of Fleetwood Folding Trailers products," said Allan Reeping, National Sales Manager of Fleetwood Folding Trailers RV. "This innovative program makes experiencing the RV lifestyle convenient for consumers and provides our national dealer network with a unique and targeted marketing support program."
According to published reports by the RV Industry Association, the RV rental business is a $350 million dollar industry, which grew by 36% in 2005. RV ownership has reached record levels with 8 million households owning an RV, equating to 1 in every 12 homes.
About ReserveAmerica
ReserveAmerica is North America's leading camping reservation and campground management solutions provider. ReserveAmerica specializes in complete reservations solutions, stand-alone call center/database management tools, online reservations solutions and park software solutions. The Company manages the largest reservable campsite inventory with partnerships throughout North America. ReserveAmerica is an operating business of IAC/InterActiveCorp .
About Fleetwood Folding Trailers
Fleetwood Folding Trailers, Inc. is a leading producer of recreational vehicles and manufactured homes. This Fortune 1000 company, headquartered in Riverside, Calif., is dedicated to providing quality, innovative products that offer exceptional value to its customers. Fleetwood Folding Trailers operates facilities strategically located throughout the nation, including recreational vehicle, manufactured housing and supply subsidiary plants. For more information, visit the Company's website at http://www.fleetwood.com/ .