Archive for October, 2008
Saturday, October 25th, 2008
Recreational Vehicle (RV) Camping is like car camping except in most RV’s you can sleep. RV camping is a very popular kind of camping probably because you can bring along some of the bigger luxury items like comfortable chairs and bicycles. And some of the fancier RV’s have luxuries as you will never find in a tent, like a bathroom, bedroom, living room and kitchen. You can leaf your supplies, kitchen tools, towels and other personal stuff in the RV, you don’t have to pack everything when you decide to mover to another campsite.
RV camping is a great way for families to go camping without all of the putting up tents and sleeping on the ground kind of stuff. It is comfortable for parents with small children and for their grandparents and everyone in between. It is also an enjoyable way of camping for people who have disabilities, they will be able to keep on camping without all of the restrictions tent camping can invoke, like the physical burden of putting up the tent.
One of the main advantages of RV camping is that families can use their RV for other purposes when they aren’t being used for camping. You can use your RV as a guest room on your property or as a spare room for one of your older children, you can stay in your RV when your house is being painted, or when you have to stay with family who do not have a guest room. An RV gives you the freedom to stay in your own home on wheels and park any where you want.
An RV is so practical, you can pack up your RV with all of your supplies and travel from place to place. There are several types of RVs like Class A, Class B, Class C motorhome, Park Model RV, travel trailer etc and branded RVs like Fleetwood RV, Winnebago RV, Keystone RV, Airstream RV etc. The more expensive RV’s (motor homes) are motorized and you can drive them from camp to camp. Other RV’s can be towed behind the car or truck. This is very convenient because you can park the unit and then leave it, and use the truck to go shopping and explore. Some RV models fold open to create a tent. All different types come in many forms, sizes and additions.
RV camping has many advantages, for instance it is much cheaper than staying in hotels. You can take all your supplies and some luxury with you, in fact you can take your whole campsite with you from place to place. And you don’t have to put up tents and make a kitchen out of nothing and sleep on the ground. There are many RV parks and they are nice places to rest and enjoy yourself. RV camping is much easier than camping with a tent and backpack. And you can enjoy it with the whole family or with your friends. The freedom that comes with having an RV is wonderful, there are many ways you can use your house on wheels. RV camping is a real family activity and when you try it ones, you wish you would have done it years ago.
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Friday, October 24th, 2008
Rving is a great way to see America. It’s a way for families to be together, while continually learning about our great country. Rving is not limited to America, exploring Canada or Mexico can be rewarding. If you are traveling abroad you can rent an RV might be a Fleetwood RV, Gulfstream RV, Coachmen RV, Keystone RV, Winnebago RV etc and see that country at your leisure.
If gasoline or diesel is a problem, then consider staying close to home. Every state has so much to offer in the way of vacationing. Each state is unique in that it has great history which sometimes we fail to explore. Campgrounds have not raised their prices as some of them are probably hurting for more campers. So take the opportunity to explore your own state and you will be greatly rewarded.
We love to travel but we hate packing suitcases, eating out when other people want to, waiting for a table and not knowing whether the food is good or bad. Rving is traveling in your home on wheels. Eat what you want and when you want to. Rving also lets us sleep in my own bed at night.
We love the freedom that Rving lets us have. If you see a place you like, you can stop and park and spend as much time there as you like. Rving is great because you can travel great distances in less time so you can get to where you are going and spend most of your time there. It’s amazing how a 15 or 30 minute nap can rejuvenate you so you can safely continue on your journey. Make a good cup of coffee and a snack and you are good to go.
If you are traveling with children and or pets then a rest area is a good place for them to run and play so they are ready for the rest of the trip. If you are traveling in a motorhome then they can watch TV or play video games while you are traveling which makes their trip more enjoyable. If rving is new to you and you want to try it a great place to start is by renting an Rv and follow the road where it takes you. Happy Rving.
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Thursday, October 23rd, 2008
Find the Used RV or Motorhome of your choice for sale with our easy-to-use RV classifieds section. Below you will find information on some of our most popular models.
Coachmen RV:
Coachmen Industries manufacturers class A and Class C motorhomes. Coachmen also builds fifth wheel and travel trailers. Class A motorhomes such as the Aurora, Santara, Mirada and Sportscoach are all built by Coachmen. Class C models include the Catalina Sport, Leprechaun and the Santara. Fifth wheel models are the Catalina, Catalina Lite, Prospera and the Royal. Coachmen’s line of travel trailers are Cadet, Catalina, Catalina Lite, Futura and the Royal. Coachmen is committed to producing high quality recreational vehicles for its clientel. It is because of this that Coachmen has grown to become one of the largest full-line manufacturers of recreational vehicles in the world.
Winnebago RV:
Winnebago Industries is one of the most widely recognized names in the rv industry. They produce class A and class C motorhomes, in both gas and diesel engines. Aside from Winnebago RV, the company is responsible for building Itasca, Rialta and the luxurious Ultimate. Winnebago produces greats like the well known Minnie Winnie. Winnebago has cleverly created several recreational vehicles to suit a wide range of rv consumers. Wether its a class a, class c motorhome or the smaller compact Rialta, Winnebago’s spacious floorplans will satisfy any buyer’s needs. Winnebago has some of the best designed plans in the industry, ensuring their placement in the rv industry for many years to come.
Monaco RV:
Monaco Coach was founded in 1968. Monaco is well known for its line of luxury recreational vehicles. Making them one of the worlds largest rv manufacturers to date. Monaco’s goal has been to stay competitive in the marketplace, while maintaining the prestige and elegance their buyer’s have come to expect from Monaco.
Fleetwood RV :
Fleetwood manufacturers more than 250 models, with hundreds of floor plans to choose from. Pricing ranges from $50,000 to over $300,000. Fleetwood builds luxury coaches like the American Heritage, American Dream, American Eagle and the American Tradition. Some of the most popular class A diesel motorhomes are the Fleewtood Bounder, Revolution, Discovery and the Expedition. Fleetwood’s class A gas motorhomes are the Pace Arrow, Southwind, Bounder, Flair, Storm, Terra and the Fiesta. They also produce fifth wheels and travel trailers. Models like the Prowler, Wilderness, Terry, Mallard and the Pioneer. Or luxury units such as the Avion Vintage and Platinum. The sturdy aerodynamic exterior with the elegant quality within. Over the years, Fleetwood has succeeded in manufacturing a broad range of RV’s sure to fit any customer’s lifestyle.
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Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008
OK, you are going to buy an RV and you want the best deal possible. Whether it is a motor home, fifth wheel, or travel trailer, you know MSRP (Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price) is the baseline in establishing price and your goal is to pay 20% to 30% below MSRP.
If you are buying a used RV, you will be using NADA or Blue Book price guides and you should be aware these guides inflate their internet quotes approximately 10%. In addition, you are aware these prices are arbitrary and are to be used only as a guide.
You also know you’ll save money by securing your own financing rather than using dealer financing and you know it is in your best interests to be wary of any other “add one’s” the dealer may pitch you.
You are now in a position to secure a good deal on that motor home, fifth wheel, or travel trailer except for one tiny matter. You really do not know that much about RV’s and even if you do very few recreational vehicle buyers know how to conduct a thorough inspection. In addition, take it from someone who works on them every day. You have no business taking delivery on any RV, new or used, unless you know exactly what you are getting.
There are a number of guidelines in inspecting an RV and the first one is NEVER ASSUME ANYTHING! There are numerous facets involved on these little “houses on wheels” and considering what they cost today it is only prudent consumers do their homework before they take their RV home.
The biggest trap RV buyers fall into when buying a new RV might be a Fleetwood RV, Gulfstream RV, Keystone RV etc is placing too much emphasis on the manufacturer’s warranty. The manufacturers warranty is crucial but too many RV buyers take delivery on motor homes, fifth wheel RVs, and travel trailers with problems that eventually “wear them down” as they continually drag their beloved RV back to the dealership to be repaired.
Anyone visiting an RV dealership or going to an RV sale should be aware of two things the RV Industry has mastered. The first is marketing their product and second is making it look good. Any RV owner knows appearance is only “wall panel and veneer deep” and there is more to inspecting an RV than pushing on cabinets and pounding on walls. If only it was that easy.
Considering an RV has three complete and individual energy systems (110V, 12Volt DC, and LP gas), chassis and frame considerations, quality check points inside and outside, an appliance system consisting of a refrigerator, water heater, furnace, stove and oven, a fresh water and holding tank systems, and more, analyzing an RV may seem overwhelming to you. The good news is there is a lot of information available to assist anyone willing to learn. Anyone doing this will quickly realize it will be time well spent and more importantly, it can save you money…and lots of it. Happy RV’ing!
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Tuesday, October 21st, 2008
Recreational Vehicles are seeing an unprecedented boom in sales in recent times. If you are in the market for an RV, your choice is made difficult only because, you are literally pampered for choice, as there are so many choices. One has to thank the RV wholesalers for the remarkable growth of the RV market. The RV wholesaler is the vital link between the manufacturer and the retailer. The RV wholesaler is the one who to a large extent, determines the price of a RV. Whether you are looking for top names in 5th wheels, toy hauler motorhomes or travel trailers, RV wholesalers have them ready – at a price, of course.
RV wholesalers, like in the case of most other wholesalers of other products, play an important role in the promotion of the product, in this case an RV. RV manufacturers like Fleetwood, Coachmen, Keystone, Airstream, etc depend on wholesalers to provide even service facilities to RV owners. RVs do cost a lot and just in case you are looking for a used RV, there are wholesalers doing just that, as there are wholesalers for used RVs too. With RV wholesalers, there is another advantage. If you happen to know one of them well, you can get you vehicle directly from the wholesaler. You will be spared of the margin that a retailer would have put on you.
RV wholesalers are easy to locate. Just surf the Internet and dozens of RV wholesalers will be listed. You can go through the websites of leading RV wholesalers. They announce fabulous discounts from time to time and if you are a lucky retailer or customer, you can get the RV you always dreamed about, at fabulous prices. One can also get to find out about the latest happenings vis-à-vis RVs. You can also go through informative reviews on RV’s at these web sites. You can always get to know more about RV wholesalers either through RV dealers or retailers, or why even that? Just check for the latest on RVs from your nearest wholesaler yourself.
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Monday, October 20th, 2008
Fleetwood RV builds recreational vehicles for American families who enjoy their leisure in unique style. Today, Fleetwood is one of the nation’s largest homebuilders including both site-built and manufactured homes.
Fleetwood RV intends to provide you a quality RV and home that fits your lifestyle, your personal taste, and, of course, your budget.
It is easy to locate the information you need, including fleetwood pace arrow rv technical info. This manufacturer is so popular, you can even locate fleetwood rv clubs across the country.
With a variety of models, they offer a recreational vehicle for every lifestyle and experience, from luxury motor homes to tow-able to extensible folding trailers. Besides these, Fleetwood also designs different selections of Gas Motor homes, Mini motor homes, Toy hauler motorhomes etc.
1. American Heritage- Your Palace On Wheels :
american heritage fleetwood rv.The American Heritage is a virtual palace on wheels. Equipped with all the basic facilities, it is the most desired and sought after recreational vehicle. With side-by-side refrigerator and LCD flat panel monitor, your luxurious comfort is guaranteed.
The adjustable shelves offer extra space as you require it. A Home Theater System with speakers is most suitable for movie and music lovers alike. Air conditioning and Heating Systems are there to meet the challenges of your varied environments. Satin Nickel or Brass Finish Bath Accessories add elegance to the bathroom. The Collision Avoidance System serves as your guard to protect you from unforeseen incidences.
2. Fleetwood Diesel Coaches – Sheer Excellence :
Diesel Coaches are no doubt the flag bearers of advanced technological development. With an 84″ interior Ceiling Height extra space is a certainty. Its Central Vacuum System is an example of its use of superior technology. A GPS Navigation System is another remarkable feature of this Fleetwood RV.
3. Fleetwood RV Trailers - Luxury Trailers For A Luxurious Lifestyle :
The Fleetwood travel trailer for sale is a well planned invention for people who want to feel proud of their RV. With exemplary features, it is a must-have for any travel enthusiast. Six feet tall slide-out rooms give you the comfort and space you desire. A computer work station ensures your connectivity with the rest of the world while you are on the move. A Home Theater System adds extra pleasure and entertainment to travels. Removable pantry baskets bring you the ease and extra space that you often look for in the kitchen.
Solid surface countertops and sink covers make this trailer a desired place to spend time. Deluxe chrome wheels add an extra touch of class. Door side and roadside security lights are included for added safety. A seamless, one-piece rubber roof provides a superb finish. The whole coach water filtration system makes your life easier.
4. Triumph – Exceeding Your Expectations :
The Fleetwood Triumph allows you to travel swiftly and adventure with confidence. Six feet tall slide-out rooms offer extra space and comfort. It’s computer work station is ideal for people who want to work while enjoying their travels. The shower skylight adds beauty and elegance to your RV. Solid surface countertops and sink covers are essential additions to this model. The direct spark ignition water heater amply fulfills your hot water needs. The systems monitor panel notifies you of any irregularity in the functioning of the Triumph RV Trailer.
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Friday, October 17th, 2008
There are many recreational vehicle manufacturers available to choose from, which can make choosing a manufacturer seem like a rather arduous task at times. The most important thing to remember is that you should inform yourself of the features and qualities that each recreational vehicle manufacturer provides, and take a long at their history, as well as what their main priorities are. By doing this, you will be able to narrow your search down to a select few that meet the exact criteria you are searching for.
Choosing a Recreational Vehicle Manufacturer
You should make sure that any recreational vehicle manufacturer you take the time to even consider carries only vehicles that comply with the requirements of the laws standards for RVs. Regardless of where you live, you should check with the local laws in order to make sure that any recreational vehicle manufacturer you consider as an option has all of their vehicles up to date.
Some of the available RV manufacturers include that of the following: Adventure Manufacturing, Bigfoot Industries, Carriage, Gulfstream Recreational Vehicle, Dutchmen Manufacturing, Extreme RVs, Fleetwood RVs, Fleetwood Folding Trailers, General Coach, Georgie Boy Manufacturing, Glendale Recreational Vehicles, Great West Van Conversions, Gulf Stream Coach, Home and Park Motor homes, Jayco, Komfort Corporation, Leisure Travel Vans, Monaco Coach Corporation, National RV, Newmar Corporation, Northlander Industries, Pleasure-Way Industries, Rexhall Industries, Starcraft RV, Thor America, Tiffin Motor Homes, Vanguard, Viking Recreational Vehicles, and more.
Coachmen Recreational Vehicles is one of the more popular RV manufacturers, whose available selection includes that of: Epic, Aurora, Mirada, Santara C, Leprechaun, Freelander, Freedom, and the Concord. Coachmen Recreational Vehicles promise safety, strength, and durability with all of their RVs, and their lengthy company time on the market shows how truly trustworthy they are as a legitimate business.
The Komfort Corporation is another option of great popularity, which offers such products as Komfort trailers, Komfort fifth wheels, Trailblazer travel trailers, Trailblazer fifth wheels, and the K2 by Komfort travel trailers. National RV Inc. is yet another good choice, as they pride themselves on building all of their vehicles with the same attention to quality and comfort, and have been considered as the hallmark of RVs for decades.
Regardless of which actual manufacturer you decide to opt for, as long as you make yourself knowledgeable on the features and qualities that each manufacturer offers, you can feel assured in knowing that you will have made the best possible choice for you and your own personal needs.
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Thursday, October 16th, 2008
To people unfamiliar with “the RV lifestyle”, towing capacity may not seem all that important. However, to regular RV’ers, towing capacity is a big part of “the RV lifestyle”. After all, companies like Fleetwood persuade consumers to part with large six-figure sums not just based on buying a particular vehicle, but also on buying the whole supposed lifestyle that goes along with it.
For many Americans, “the RV lifestyle” is their dream retirement, traveling wherever they would with no time constraints, meeting both new faces and old friends along the way, spending months at a time with grandchildren or favorite nieces and nephews.It sounds all so leisurely.
But there’s one very important ingredient to this “RV lifestyle”: you need a car, which you tow behind your RV. RV’s cannot run downtown for a quick cup of Starbucks or a stop into Pollo Loco-they’re too big and there’s nowhere to park. You cannot park at a theater or most restaurants with an RV. Other than WalMart and a few others, there are few retailers with parking lots big enough for RV’s. Thus, almost all RV’ers park their RV’s at RV parks and jump into passenger cars or pick-ups for a night on the town, or just about anything other than driving on the highway.
This is where towing weight comes into play. Most or all Class A RVs come with a tow hitch so the owners can tow a their pick-ups or passenger cars behind them as they drive down the highways. (”Class A” refers to the “bus” style of RV, where the engine and drivetrain and living compartment are all a part of one big bus-sized unit. In contrast, Class B RV’s are usually “fifth wheels” which are towed behind, or sometimes on top of, a pick-up truck, and a Class C RV is more of a sleeper van conversion, much smaller than a Class A.) So, Class A RV’s need to be able to tow the types of vehicles which RV owners use when they’re not driving their RV’s.
Now, suddenly, FLEETWOOD has issued a “recall”, telling consumers that the 10,000 lbs. towing capacity was a mistake and offering a new sticker, to be placed over the old sticker, indicating a tow limit of only 5,000 lbs.
This is not a recall. it’s a cover-up. A recall is used where the manufacturer can do something to fix the problem. Putting a sticker on the RV, stating that it now has one-half of the towing capacity that was represented when it was sold, is more of a fraud than a fix.
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Tuesday, October 14th, 2008
Fleetwood Enterprises located in Riverside, California, was founded by John Crean in 1950. Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. (FLE) became a publicly traded company in 1965, and today Fleetwood Enterprises and their many subsidiaries form one of the largest recreational vehicle manufacturers in North America. Let’s have a look at different types of Fleetwood RV available for sale:
Motorized: Fleetwood’s Class A luxury coaches are sold under the ‘American Coach’ brand as the American Tradition, American Eagle, and American Heritage Luxury Coaches. Fleetwood’s Class A gas/diesel motor homes include the Bounder, Pace Arrow, and Southwind. Fleetwood Class C ‘mini motor homes’ include the Tioga, and Jamboree.
Towable: Fleetwood Luxury fifth wheels for sale include the Advantage, Quantum, Regal, and standard fifth wheel models include the Prowler Classic, Terry, Terry Resort, Wilderness Scout, and Formula fifth wheel toy hauler.
Fleetwood Travel Trailer Models include the Mallard, Pioneer, Prowler and Wilderness. Ultr-Lite models include the Dakota, Lynx, Orbit, Pegasus, and Yukon. Toy Hauler trailers include the GearBox, Nitrous Hyperlite, and Red Line. Fleetwood also builds a full line of folding campers for sale.
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Thursday, October 9th, 2008
A recent survey was taken of over 2,000 RVers. 78% thought RVing was the cheapest way to travel compared to renting a hotel room. High fuel prices is having an effect and most said they would take shorter trips, travel less miles and stay in places for longer times. 94% said, overall, they thought they used less energy living in an RV compared to living in a house.
Solar power :
A large proportion of RVs - much higher than the proportion of houses - use solar power and more and more RV manufacturers are incorporating energy saving features into their RVs.
The RVing industry is growing and changing :
“The leading edge of the baby boom generation has just entered their prime retirement ages, and the number that retires will accelerate over the next decade,” said Dr. Richard Curtin, Director of Surveys at the University of Michigan. “Moreover, the RV industry has been successful in attracting younger buyers.” They also predict:
- There will be a change toward more energy-efficient RVs
- There will be a change toward more age-friendly features
- There will be a change toward more upscale destination campgrounds
RVs are getting better :
RVs are growing more popular now-a-days. Top RV manufacturers like Fleetwood, Keystone, Winnebago, Gulfstream etc however, have to compete not only for new business, but also repeat business, and for customers who will recommend their RV to friends and family. And so even though RVing is becoming more popular, it’s becoming more about market share, competitiveness and continuous improvement. This will inevitably lead to better and better RVs, with more carefully chosen and more reliable components.
There is an increase in competitiveness in all manufacturing industries because of :
- Improvements in manufacturing methods
- Rapid advances in technology
- Globalization
Because of this, manufacturers are trying their level best to find new ways to design, produce, sell and deliver their products - and this can only benefit RV’ers and the environment in the long run.
Reducing Formaldehyde in RVs :
There are many benefits to owning an RV but one problem the industry is having is reducing the amount of formaldehyde in the interior of new or used RVs. Many RV manufacturers have realized this is an issue and are starting to incorporate different types of materials that don’t release formaldehyde gases. Everybody is talking about using, “GREEN” materials and the RV industry is starting to take notice. Newer models today release less formaldehyde gas as compared to older models. It’s getting better but the industry still has a ways to go in this area.
Make sure you get the best suitable RV home. A buying guide will help you save thousands of money while negotiating with a RV dealer.
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