Tuesday, December 30th, 2008
If you are thinking about seeing the country in a travel trailer, fifth wheel, or motorhome, there are considerations before jumping into the RV lifestyle full throttle. By preparing for the RV way of life, you can save yourself mistakes that could cost time, money and disappointment. Whether you choose to vacation in your motorhome or live in a fifth wheel full time, there are decisions that will need to be made. We will address some of the most essential elements of the RV lifestyle in this article, so you can begin your new way of life on the right foot.
What will You use it For?
The first consideration is to determine what you will be using your vehicle for. Are you simply tired of your tent camper and looking for a way to enjoy the great outdoors in comfort and style? Do you want a unit that will take you away from the cold winters of your primary residence or allow you to follow your favorite team throughout an entire season? Or is this RV lifestyle going to be a full time endeavor? The answers to these questions will greatly determine the type of travel trailer you shop for and the features that you will want to look for.
What do You Need to Know?
Once you have determined the primary use of your RV, you can begin to educate yourself about the type of vehicle that will best suit your lifestyle. Websites such as MyRVLink provide plenty of information about the different types of vehicles and features that are available. Read up on the types of RV’s that are available and the campsites they can best be accommodated in. Check out the different memberships to RV clubs that can provide you with discounts and deals on various campsites and equipment. Surf the Internet and subscribe to publications dedicated to the RV lifestyle. By learning all you can before you invest in a vehicle and the accessories to go along with it, you can save yourself time and money and ensure that you get the perfect RV that is fit for you.
How can You Check it Out?
Choosing a vehicle is best done by actually trying the unit out in the way that you will be using it most. You try a motorhome on for size by renting one for a short trek. This will give you a good idea of whether the size and amenities will suit your needs and your purpose. RV shows and clubs are another great way to see what’s new and exciting in the world of RV’ing firsthand to determine what will work the best for you. Visit an RV Dealer to explore all of the different vehicles on the lot to see which ones you like the best.
The RV lifestyle can be fun and exciting, but only if you find the used RV for sale that will best suit your needs. By following these steps, you can rest assured that the vehicle you purchase will offer you the opportunity to see the country in extreme comfort and style.
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Tuesday, November 25th, 2008
The fun and pleasure you want to derive from holidaying may be hampered if you depend on public transport or the one provided by your travel agent. You have to move according to their time and go to the places chosen by them. To avoid this inconvenience, you can go for motorhome hire. With this, you can schedule your time according to your mood and choose the spots as per your choice.
Motorhome service is provided by different agencies all over the world. In the UK, there are a good number of agencies offering this service. They have their fleet of spacious, fully equipped motorhome hire for rental. With them, you can enjoy flexibility and freedom of travelling. Also, you will have the chance to avail the relatively low cost service. You can do this by making comparison among the various service providers.
Hiring a motorhome might be Class A motorhome, Class B motorhome, Class C motorhome, fifth wheel, travel trailer, toy hauler motorhome, truck camper etc can be the right choice for those who want to travel to places where their mood takes them. It provides them with the freedom of going where they want, and the time at which they want to go and see the places. The interiors of the motorhomes are designed to give a spacious look. At the same time, they are well-equipped to provide enough comfort and convenience.
Motorhomes in the UK combine style and comfort. The classic styling in some of the motorhomes incorporates solid wooden lockers, designer fabric over domestic quality interior seats and a fitted kitchen. Almost all the motorhomes for sale have a washroom with fitted shower, hand basin and toilet. What’s more, the spacious coach-built body provides comfort and value for money, with room for the family. Thus, motorhome hire not only provides one the choice of travelling as per his wish but also allows him to enjoy the comforts of home while on the move.
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Tuesday, November 18th, 2008
Travel trailers, fifth wheels, RVs - call them what you will but for those of us that love to live in them they are home. And one likes to surround oneself with the amenities of modern living whether the home is mobile or not. Some place the priority of mobile living on escape - going to the country, finding the quiet and relaxing. Others want to embrace the RV lifestyle while remaining connected to current events and their favorite television programs. Still others, especially those with children, find that it is important to bring along with their home TV, music, Internet and video games. The priorities of entertainment vary and are as numerous as the models and options of travel vehicles.
These days technology is certainly on our side. The entertainment system options in RVs have changed dramatically in the last few years. Television screens alone have made an amazing difference to the necessary efficiency of travel trailers and RVs. Where before a small, relatively speaking, 19″ screen required a much bigger devotion of space than do the massive screens of today. Doing away with the tube was perhaps one of the biggest advances in RV entertainment technology. In addition to efficiency of space these flat screen TVs add the possibility of multiple televisions. This is especially helpful for a family traveling with kids.
Often new recreational vehicles and travel trailers come equipped with entertainment systems. When shopping for a new vehicle it is important to understand what is included with the quote. Often one sees a show model which is outfitted with the fullest package while the quoted price does not include the full entertainment system displayed. While entertainment system upgrades are generally available make sure that the hike in cost is realistic when compared to the actual cost of the additional components. This is an important consideration when one considers that electronics stores often offer great deals on the various components of an entertainment system. However, the additional cost can be worth it for a vehicle that is fully equipped and ready to roll on day one. A professional or factory installed entertainment system can save a lot of space and do away with the eyesore and hassle of the cables and connecting hardware of additional equipment.
If one already owns a travel trailer or RV and is looking to upgrade the entertainment system it is important to consider such things as size, storage and compatibility. Certain questions should be answered. Can this component be hooked up with minimum hassle such as pulling out existing components to get at the plugs in the back? When not in use can it be stored while respecting the efficiency of space? Can it be plugged into and powered by the existing power sources of the RV?
The options for entertainment on the road are vast and today’s technology makes them incredibly flexible. Finding the right options for you and your travel companions is important. Take the time to make the right choice.
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Wednesday, November 5th, 2008
There can’t be a better way to beat the odds of life in the form of the occasional drudgeries than taking a well deserved vacation. Travelling is one of the best recreational activities ever known to man, and it didn’t take him long to explore the mine of impressive elements embedded within. As good and exciting as it may sound, not all holiday ideas within this industry deliver the exquisite touch of luxury as many travellers land up realising that later. In fact, travelling can sometimes be downright taxing on your peace with the hustle and bustle around. Under such circumstances, motorhome hire can be the ideal activity for travellers who deserve comfort and their own private space.
Ever since their inception in the mid 20th century, motorhomes have come a long way as recreational vehicles that packs in more than you could expect. The main attraction of new or used motorhomes is the availability of abundant space within them to carry along essential commodities of your home, such as beds, table, chairs, gas, microwave, barbecue, shower zone, toilet and television. The amount of stuff you can take along, obviously depends on the size you opt for. The different models available are Class A motorhome, Class B motorhome, Class C motorhome, travel trailer, fifth wheel, Park Model RV etc.
With the kind of benefits that the holiday idea of motorhome hire brings along, it has effectively become quite a hit among the travellers in the UK, and even other parts of the world. Adding to this ballgame is, of course the participation of some big names in the automobile industry. In other words, you can enjoy the dual advantage of being able to go wherever you want to and recline in the luxury of your motorhome too.
For travellers who love camping in the lush territories that nature has to offer, motorhomes hire can be the best thing to have happened to them as they can watch their favourite shows or listen to songs and enjoy barbecued food under the sky as well.
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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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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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Tuesday, October 7th, 2008
One of the first things you’ll want to do as a new Fleetwood RV owner is to go over the maintenance needs of your particular unit. Even high-quality brands like Fleetwood require maintenance to keep them operating like new. Plus, performing routine maintenance will help you avoid costly emergency maintenance down the road.
Your Fleetwood RV dealer serves as a wealth of knowledge when it comes to maintaining your new or used Fleetwood RV. If you prefer to do very little of your own RV maintenance, you can rely on your dealership to do most things for you. On the other hand, if you’re a real do-it-yourselfer, you can ask the techs at your dealership how to perform common RV maintenance tasks like winterizing, battery maintenance and more.
Fleetwood maintenance falls into two basic categories: routine and preventive. Obviously, the types of tasks you’ll perform in these categories depends on whether you own a Fleetwood motorhome, travel trailer or tent trailer. Let’s look at some of the tasks you’ll need to perform for each type of RV.
Routine RV maintenance includes tasks you do at scheduled intervals. Here are some examples of the types of routine maintenance performed on motor homes and travel trailers:
. Change oil
. Lubricate chassis
. Service transmission
The most important routine maintenance task you can perform is checking your owner’s manual and warranty. These documents will spell out exactly which tasks must be performed, when, and by whom. Some routine maintenance items must be performed by your Fleetwood service center in order to keep your warranty intact. To be safe, consult your Fleetwood dealer regarding routine maintenance of your RV.
Preventive maintenance, on the other hand, is not mandated by warranty. Rather, it is designed to identify and address potential problems before they arise. Some common preventive maintenance tasks for motorhomes, travel trailers and pop-ups include:
. Check for engine fluid leaks
. Test windshield wipers, inspect blades
. Check brakes
. Check taillights/brake lights/backup lights
. Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
. Inspect condition of tent canvas
. Inspect pop-up cable system
One special area of concern to motorhome and travel trailer owners involves how to winterize their RV for storage. Again, the winterizing tasks you undertake will depend on what type of Fleetwood RV you own. Winterizing is an extensive proposition. In fact, entire books have been written about the process. The following suggestions should serve only to give you an idea of what’s involved with preparing your motorhome or travel trailer for hibernation. Check with your RV dealer for specifics on how to winterize your RV properly.
According to experts, preparing your RV’s water system for winter storage is a rather lengthy process composed of about 20 steps. If you’re not handy with tools or don’t have the time to perform this step correctly, leave it up to your Fleetwood dealer. The last thing you want is to ruin your water system by allowing it to freeze, especially when this step can be done in advance of actually parking the RV for the winter.
To winterize the chassis, remove the house batteries (the deep cycle, lead-acid batteries, not the engine battery), top off their fluid, charge them and store them in a cool place. Change the generator oil and filter. Make sure the fabric of your tent trailer is absolutely dry before storing. If your tent camper will not be in covered storage, angle the hitch downward to allow water to run off the roof.
Maintaining your Fleetwood travel trailer, motorhome, fifth wheel trailer or pop-up will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. And, you can rely on your Fleetwood dealer to perform any maintenance you don’t want to do yourself.
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Monday, October 6th, 2008
If you’ve been considering buying a new RV might be a Class A, Class B or Class C motorhome, travel trailer, fifth wheel etc then you will want to read this article. We have put together our top list of reasons why you should buy a Fleetwood RV if you are considering the purchase of a recreation vehicle.
1. On Board Bathroom : There’s no better reason to buy a Fleetwood RV than the fact that the onboard bathrooms mean that you’ll never have to use a dirty public restroom at a rest stop again! This is especially handy for parents of small children.
2. Home Cooking Wherever You Are : Tired of fast food restaurants? With a Fleetwood RV, you can have home cooking no matter where you are. With the built in kitchenette, there’s no reason to settle for a greasy burger anymore!
3. No Need for Kennels : Want to take Fluffy along for the ride? Now you can! A Fleetwood RV is so roomy that you can take your four-legged friend along with you wherever you go, and save yourself hundreds on kennel fees.
4. All the Comforts of Home : If you want to travel, but are reluctant to leave the comforts of home, then a Fleetwood RV is the perfect solution! With a roomy interior that’s hard to beat, you can bring your knick-knacks and photos along, so that you’ll feel right at home wherever you are.
5. Don’t Have to Worry about Who’s Been in the Bed : The bed in a Fleetwood RV is yours and yours alone. We’ve all seen the exposés on the grimy things they find in hotels. Now you won’t have to worry about who’s been lying in your bed - because it’s only been you!
6. No More “Are We There Yet?” : Parents well know the dreaded sounds of boredom. “Are we there yet?” has become a vacation staple for families who do a lot of cross country traveling. With a Fleetwood RV, your kids can play games, draw and color, or even watch their favorite videos; so that you never have to hear those dreaded words again!
7. There’s Always Room : So often families on vacation find themselves in need of a room and find no vacancies. When you have a new or used Fleetwood RV, you won’t ever have to worry about troublesome hotel reservations again. Anywhere on the road can be your home; whether it’s for the night, or just for a quick bite and a nap.
So there you have it, our top reasons for making a new Fleetwood RV your next major purchase. Your children will thank you, your pets will thank you, and most of all - you’ll thank yourself when you lay your head down to sleep at night.
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Friday, October 3rd, 2008
Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc., the maker of Fleetwood RV, is a top producer of recreational vehicles in the U.S. In fact, they is one of the largest producers of motorhomes in the country. Their complete line of recreational vehicles includes motor homes, travel trailers, the large rigs of the Class A category, including diesel pushers and fifth wheels for sale. Fleetwood RV began in 1950, and became a public company in 1965. With approximately 13,500 associates, this Fortune 1000 company continues to make strides with their full line of recreational vehicles for just about any RV enthusiast. The corporate headquarters are located in Riverside, California, and has manufacturing plants and retail outlets throughout the U.S. and Canada.
There are several factors that have contributed to the growth that this company has experienced in the recent past. One of those factors has been that the baby boomer generation has come of age and has turned out to be their prime demographic of buyers. Another factor aiding in their success seems to be the latest introduction of younger motorhome buyers to the market. A main factor in all of this being that many Americans seem to have the desire to travel within the boundaries of our own country as opposed to traveling abroad. As an example of the amount of recreational vehicles produced in this country in 2004, more than 350,000 RV’s were sold in the U.S.
For more than 50 years, Fleetwood RV has shared the road traveling passion with its public. Fleetwood RVs for sale includes a model for just about every lifestyle and experience, from the smaller folding trailers and towables to the luxury motor homes with just about every conceivable convenience located onboard their top of the line motor homes.
Fleetwood’s has many brands and types of RV’s available. They manufacture recreational vehicles under several names, depending on the model. Their brands include Bounder, Fiesta, Flair, Jamboree, Pace Arrow, Southwind, Storm, Terra and Tioga, to name a few.
The larger units that they manufactures include their diesel pushers, among them the 2005 Revolution LE motor home with a quadruple slide out. Larger recreational vehciles like these with slideouts make for very comfortable long road trips, because of the amount of floor space that can be added to the interior of the recreational vehcile when it is parked at a campsite. Even though this unit and those like it are monstrous in size, they are one of the more attractive lines of Fleetwood RV models available today.
For those with not quite such extravagant tastes, Fleetwood RV has a line of fifth wheels, toy haulers, travel trailers for sale may be more appealing to the wallet. These types of recreational vehicles range in size from about 19 feet up to over 30 feet, with a wide variety of floor plans available to suit just about any taste. Fleetwood RV ranges pricing for trailers like these around $5,000 for a folding trailer, depending on size and option. Models in this class of recreational vehicle include brands manufactured by Fleetwood RV, including Triumph, Pride, Terry, Wilderness, Prowler, Mallard, Pioneer, Gear Box, Resort, Pegasus and Orbit. With so many different brands to choose from, it’s very likely that Fleetwood RV produces a floor plan from one of their brands to suit your particular needs and desires.
This company offers tours of their manufacturing plants at scheduled times and days throughout the week. What better way to gain confidence in your recreational vehicle than to see where and how it is produced. For more information on what recreational vehicles we have available from this manufacturer, check our online inventory.
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