What a great fresh 2011 lineup from Winnebago!  With over 20 new 2011s on order, some are now arriving at our facility, only one mile from Winnebago and Itasca!

Ron Lichtsinn

As part of Forest City High School's May 20 Senior Awards Night, the $500 Hope and Ron Lichtsinn Scholarship was awarded to Morgan Gossman, who will attend the University of Iowa next fall.

The Hope and Ron Lichtsinn Scholarship reflects consistent support by the Lichtsinn family toward the growth of the North Iowa area. This is the 7th consecutive year the scholarship has been awarded.

Each year the scholarship is awarded to a Forest City High School senior who has displayed progressive participation in extracurricular activities such as volunteerism, academic groups, the arts or sports, and has plans of attending an Iowa college or university.

Past recipients of the Hope and Ron Lichtsinn Scholarship include: Kailey Bunger (2009), Katie Honsey (2008), Nate Tobey (2007), Aaron Friederich (2006) and Marcus Severson (2005).

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Join us for a complimentary weekend of informative clinics, food, fun and the opportunity to tour New & Preowned RVs at Lichtsinn Motors. You can either bring your RV or come by car — the clinics, food and fun are free either way.

Please RSVP if you plan on attending. Call Casey at 1-800-343-6255 or e-mail Casey@Lichtsinn.com.

Schedule of Events

Friday Evening - May 21
Complimentary Camping Hookups at Lichtsinn Motors, Corner of Hwy. 9 & 69 in Forest City, Iowa
5 PM—Happy Hour & Snacks!

Saturday Morning - May 22
8 AM to 11 AM — Informational Clinics and Sessions by Lichtsinn Motors Service Managers and Technicians
11 AM to 1 PM—Ride & Drives, Winnebago-Itasca Travelers’ Club Seminar and Chance to Tour Lichtsinn Motors New & Preowned Rvs
11 AM to Noon—Complimentary Lunch

This Show & Tell is being co-hosted by the Busy Bees.

Putting nitrogen in tires is a common practice for NASCAR drivers, commercial airline pilots and government agencies, and now North Iowa drivers have the same opportunity to increase gas mileage, improve handling and lengthen the life of their tires.

Lichtsinn Motors of Forest City recently purchased a compressed nitrogen machine and according to Ron Lichtsinn, “There are many reasons to make the switch from regular air to nitrogen.”

"Tires filled with nitrogen maintain consistent tire pressure which saves drivers money by increasing gas mileage and extending the life of their tires," said Lichtsinn. "Using nitrogen in your tires, is a great way to save money and help the environment at the same time."  In fact, many environmental groups are encouraging the use of nitrogen in tires in order to improve gas mileage and reduce the number of rubber tires that need to be replaced through wear and tear on the road.

Proper inflation is the key to improving gas mileage and nitrogen doesn't lose pressure as temperatures rise and fall. Motorists can improve gas mileage by 4-10 percent simply by keeping their tires properly inflated.

Nitrogen molecules are bigger than oxygen molecules, so nitrogen seeps out more slowly from tires than air; nitrogen resists heat buildup better than air, which contains moisture; and nitrogen reduces oxidation, which can damage the tire from the inside out, proponents say. Nitrogen is an inert gas, so there are no safety or environmental issues.

According to the The Bureau of Labor Statistics April 2009 report, the average American spent $2,384 on gasoline and oil in 2007. If drivers save 10% per year on their gas bill, that's an average savings of over $238 per year.

Congratulations to Darlene and Larry Markse who won the Lichtsinn Motors Grill Giveaway at the 2010 Des Moines RV Show in February. They are pictured with RV Sales Consultant, Casey Henely (left).