Archive for January, 2009
Wednesday, January 28th, 2009
When you are spending your valuable time browsing around on the Internet in hopes of being able to find the very best in prices and quality that is offered in recreational vehicles and used travel trailers, you will simply be amazed at the wide range of choices that are available in the variety in the listings that are offered here at TravelOnRVs. We consistently strive to offer each of our members many different styles and floor plans to choose from in the numerous listings that can be found on our web site that offers some of the best prices to be found on the Internet in the quality and just price of the campers for sale that are featured. You will also find a wide and varied selection in RVs for sale by owner that you will find to be priced extremely reasonable.
Why not plan your next important business trip or long awaited family vacation as one that you will be able to enjoy in a stylish and comfortable fifth wheel or motor home that your entire family will be able to benefit from. You just might be pleasantly surprised at the great deals in fantastic prices that can be found in many of the used travel trailers and RV’s for sale by owner that are continuously featured.
The dealers that we feature on our site are conveniently located all around the world and they feature some of the best deals that can be found anywhere on used travel trailers. This can make it extremely handy when you would like to find a well-known and popular dealer that is located in your local area. They always provide a large number of listings that include motor homes in either A, B, or C class, folding campers RV for sale, toy haulers, fifth wheels, and some of the hottest deals around!
It does not matter if you are hoping to find a great deal on RVs for sale by owner, or if you would rather find a dealer in your area, you can be assured of finding everything that you need in quality and dependable used travel trailers here at TravelOnRVs.
We have also made the registration process a simple task that is very easy to complete and it is fast to complete as well. This will give you more of a chance to spend your time browsing at your leisure through the tremendous amount of listings we consistently feature on our popular web site. When you begin your journey to finding the perfect recreational vehicle for your specific needs, you can also be assured of being able to find many of the most popular and well-known manufactured name brands. You will always find names such as Dutchmen RV, Gulf Stream RV, Four Winds RV, Heartland RV, Flagstaff RV, and many other popular names that so many people have come to know so well and trust for quality, dependability, and a great value for their money spent.
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Wednesday, January 21st, 2009
Recreational vehicles (RVs) are, basically, mobile homes. But RVs are not only mobile homes; some, as in Australia, are sports utility vehicles (SUVs). These are enclosed equipment vehicles that provide space for relaxation and entertainment. They also have means to carry bikes, boats, and other recreational items. Comfort and convenience are primary in recreational vehicles.
These recreational vehicles, either bought or rented in North America and Canadian, serve for vacation travel, leisure trips, near or far, for family or groups of people who have shared plans. These look just right at the beach, resorts, picnic and camping areas, amusement parks, golf clubs, music concerts, and state parks. Homes-on-wheels, the larger recreational vehicles provide every convenience for adults and children, including TV (even satellite TV), DVD/CD entertainment centers, food preparation, sleeping areas, spacious tables, living areas, refrigerators, compactable seating, computer and Internet access, and an overall attractive, state-of-the-art appearance. These usually have great gas mileage and cost anywhere from $10,000 to $1,000,000, depending on size and amenities.
Classes of recreational vehicles are as follows:
Truck Camper—this recreational vehicle has an appended but spatially limited living space appended to the chassis with a cap hooked on the top.
Folding Camper Trailer—this pop-up lightweight recreational vehicle can be compacted for convenient storage. It can be towed by several vehicles.
Travel Trailer—this recreational vehicle is basically a camper trailer with a table, bathroom, sleeping area, and a bumper with a towing hitch.
Hybrid Trailer—similar to the travel trailer, the hybrid trailers recreational vehicle features a pull-out tent section over one part, which are typically beds. The other side has walls and a collapsible roof for towing convenience.
Fifth-Wheel Travel Trailer—this recreational vehicle has a hitch and can be towed by pick ups and other medium-weight vehicles.
Toy Hauler—this recreational vehicle is a motor home with a living area, a “garage” for motorcycle/ATV storage, and a fifth-wheel travel trailer.
Park Model—much like the travel trailer, this recreational vehicle needs a special tow vehicle for movement. A Highway-Movement Permit is required.
Motor Home—this recreational vehicle is also called a Winnebago. This comes in three sub-classes:
Class A: Motor Coach – this ranges from 26 to 45 feet long and are built on large chasses, such as those designed for busses and commercial trucks.
Class B: Campervan – a converted van with a raised roof or low-profile body in the rear. These range from 19 to 24 feet long.
Class C: Motor Home – truck- or van-based with some living space. The length of this class varies from 17 to 34 feet.
Toterhome—having an uncommon name, this recreational vehicle refers to a motor Home built on a freighterliner truck chassis and is designed to pull heavy loads while still boasting all the amenities and features of a large motor Home.
Recreational vehicles come in many shapes, sizes, and makes, with varied sets of amenities, depending on the individual’s particular preferences and desires. These vehicles, although on a much smaller, can be arguably and comparably considered resorts on wheels (without the casinos), like mini-resorts or mini-hotel suites. Whatever variant is considered, comfort and enjoyment are a sure thing!
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Wednesday, January 7th, 2009
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 RV for sale.
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 RV’s 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 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.
FLEETWOOD’s 2005 and 2006 Providence, Discovery, Excursion, Fleetwood Expedition RV and Bounder Class A RV’s all were sold to consumers with a sticker advertising a towing weight capacity of 10,000 lbs. A 10,000 lbs. capacity would allow towing not only of smaller cars but also larger sedans and small- to mid-sized pick-up trucks.
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,” comments prominent consumer protection attorney Robert F. Brennan of the La Crescenta, Ca. law firm Brennan, Wiener & Associates. “A recall is used where the manufacturer can do something to fix the problem. Putting a sticker on the RV for sale, 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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Thursday, January 1st, 2009
RV vacations are becoming a more popular and economical way to go for many families who want to see all they can on their holiday.
If you stick with flying from one destination to another and then renting a hotel room and car for that town, it can be budget breaking and inconvenient. On the financial side, there are the expenses of various airline tickets, then a number of hotels and all the car fees to have a vehicle to get around. Why not just be in a mobile hotel and have all your accommodations with you as you go from place to place. That is what an RV provides. You can unpack just once, and still visit town after town that you can explore at your leisure, and at the end of the day, return to the RV which has all the comforts of home, get a little shut-eye then head out to the next town without having to repack your bags or deal with time-consuming airport security.
If you travel a lot, purchasing an used RV for sale may be a wise investment. Likely when you first look at the price tag of a large recreational vehicle you may think it’s too much to pay for a vehicle, but traveling by road trip instead of by air will save you money in the long run. It’s an investment that will pay for itself every time you don’t have to purchase an airline ticket or hotel room. In addition, every meal will not have to be an expensive restaurant meal since most RV’s have a cooking area where you can still enjoy home-cooked meals together.
There are several manufacturers like Four Winds RV, Forest River RV, Fleetwood RV, Dutchmen RV, Flagstaff RV, Heartland RV, Gulf Stream RV, Everest, Holiday Rambler, Keystone Rv etc. If you have kids, an RV holiday has many benefits. Think of the last time you tried to get the kids to sit still while you waited hours for a flight, or while you were checking in to the hotel. They are fidgety, fussy and a handful. But, if you were in a RV there is room for games, TV, DVD players and all sorts of things to keep them entertained throughout the trip.
When planning a RV trip, you will be pleased to know there are places to stop for the night almost everywhere. If you really want a great location to stop, check out the directory of National Parks and State Forests where you are planning to be and see if you can stay on the property. Parks such as Yellowstone allow you to camp there with your RV so you can enjoy the breathtaking view and history of the location and already be home at the end of the day instead of having to drive to a hotel.
Not everyone likes to rough it when they are out on the road, and if you’re one of them, you may need to choose your RV camping area a little more carefully. Check ahead to make sure they have hot showers and other facilities you and your family would like. Some even have restaurants, lounges and bars for the adults as well as play areas for the kids.
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