An old episode of RV Today talked about an amphibious RV. What an interesting concept it is to have an RV that turns into a boat. What a testament to American ingenuity and resourcefulness! It also highlights the diversity in the RV industry there truly is an RV model to suit any lifestyle and budget.
Cool Amphibious Manufacturers International custom builds each amphibious vehicle from the ground up right here in America. The existing plant in New York State will be supplemented by one currently under construction in South Carolina. The price of the RV starts at $850,000. CAMI owners John and Julie Giljam founded the company in 1999. John has been designing and building heavy-duty specialty vehicles his entire adult life. CAMI also currently builds amphibious tour buses and an amphibious sports car.
The Terra Wind amphibious motor coach is a luxury class A model, featuring all the plush furnishings you'd expect of an RV of this caliber: marble floors, granite counter tops and leather furniture, to name a few. Since each unit is custom-built, the owners can specify which fixtures and amenities they want to have included.
"The Terra Wind has been designed with the ultimate in luxury in mind," says Julie Giljam. This vehicle offers state of the art electronics, marble floors, granite countertops and plush leather furnishings as just a few of the options. Each Terra Wind is a custom work of art. With every buyer being different they may customize exactly what they want to achieve with their coach. The Land. The Lake. and The Luxury are what we are here to give every owner." say the Giljam's. "Whether traveling on land or in the water, you can be traveling first class."
If you can't decide whether to get a luxury RV or a houseboat for your vacationing needs, this sort of RV might be a fun option. You'd certainly call attention to yourself at the lake. The beauty of the Terra Wind RV is that it can cruise on land or water, so it's two vehicles in one. Although this vehicle is currently beyond my price range, I really like the practicality of it for those of us who want a houseboat and an RV, yet don't want the hassle of traveling with both. One good website for determining which RV is right for you is the Woodall's RV Buyers Guide at WoodallsRVBG.com.
The amphibious RV is living proof that America values and encourages innovation. What's more, while many businesses shift production to overseas plants, the RV industry remains rooted in hardworking American towns.
Despite this sobering economic environment, recent trade buzz indicates the RV industry will persevere because of its long tradition of ingenuity and community loyalty. While one must be practical in times of adversity, it never hurts to have a positive outlook! As the great innovator Walt Disney said, "If you can dream it, you can do it." Visit RV Search today to start shopping for the RV of your dreams.