Archive for the ‘RV’ Category
Friday, December 26th, 2008 |
The only possible way to be able to find the best possible deal to buy new RV is thorough insurance considering and evaluating all of the seemingly best options, so that you can then narrow down that search to a select few, and from there the decision will obviously be much easier. It is incredibly surprising sometimes how completely different recreational vehicle insurance rates can be when comparing one company to another, and this is why it is so important to carefully consider all as best as you can.
Experience is very important when it comes to buying recreational vehicle insurance, and after comparing all coverages and premiums, the best idea is to ask the insurance company, broker or agent the following questions: Does your insurance company specialize in RV insurance? Does your company know and understand my needs as an RVer? How long has the company been providing RV insurance? How can you look after my claim? Do you provide 24-hour claims service anywhere in North America? What happens to my premiums if I have a claim?
Another idea to save money on your recreational vehicle insurance is to make fewer claims on your insurance, in order to keep your premiums down. There are several important travel tips you can use in order to save yourself from making more claims on your insurance than you need to, and the best tip is to bring along an emergency tool box on your RV adventures. This tool box should contain at least the basics, which are: adjustable wrench, screwdrivers, pliers, jumper cables, flashlight with extra batteries, road flares, and duct tape. Also, before any trip with your RV you should be sure to get a complete travel check-up for the vehicle, including inspection of all the belts and hoses, headlights, tires, and turning signals. Other good tips to remember are to make sure that your cooking vent hood is clean to help avoid fires, and to make sure that you leave a detailed plan of your trip along with phone numbers where you can be reached with a family member or friend.
There are several manufacturers that offer recreational vehicle insurance like Four Winds RV, Forest River RV, Dutchmen RV, Flagstaff RV etc and making yourself knowledgeable about the rates, features, and reliability that is offered is the best way to make sure that you are not only getting the best possible deal, but that you are making the best decision for you and your own personal needs.
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Thursday, September 18th, 2008 |
With the “master” bedroom over the truck bed, fifth wheel travel trailers, or “fivers” as they are sometimes called, have become the RV of choice for many full time RVers. With all of the comforts of home, the fifth wheel trailer is perfectly suited for fulltiming. In addition, the towing vehicle can be unhitched from the RV and used as a day-to-day car or truck -no need to tow a compact car on an A-frame like some big rigs! Specs of a 5th wheel RV: •Size: 21 to 40 feet (excluding tow vehicle) •Price Range: Prices vary greatly, from as low as $15,000 to over $100,000 •Sleeps: Up to 8 people, depending upon make and model Features: •The unique bi-level dimension of the fifth wheel travel trailer raises the unit’s spacious “master bedroom” over the truck bed, providing more room for family activities in the “living” section of the unit. Many have large picture windows at the rear for panoramic views. Add in a slideout for the living/dining area, and one for the bedroom area, and it is easy to see why the fifth wheel travel trailer has become the RV choice for many full time motor home families. •As with all towables, the fifth wheel trailer is designed to be detached at the camping destination, freeing up the towing vehicle for short trips and excursions, running errands and other conventional uses. •A fifth wheel trailer has a towing hitch that requires a properly equipped and compatible full-size pickup truck or a custom tow vehicle. It is very important that the weight of the fifth wheel trailer is matched to the tow vehicle with the necessary towing capacity. Unless you already own the proper tow vehicle, this requirement is one potential drawback for the first time fifth wheel trailer purchaser. Newer lightweight fifth wheel trailers have recently been introduced, designed to be light enough to be towed by smaller trucks. •Towing a fifth wheel travel trailer is easier and more stable than towing most other RV trailers. Since the hitch is placed in the pickup truck bed directly over the rear tires of the tow vehicle, traction, handling, stability and safety are all improved. •Fifth wheel trailers are available in a wide range of styles, sizes, equipment and appliances. In the largest fifth wheel trailers, some of the appliances normally found only in high-end motorhomes, such as washers, dryers and on-board generators are featured. •With the maximum amount of living space, safe and stable towing and reasonable price ranges, the fifth wheel travel trailer may be the ideal solution for many full time RV/motorhomers.
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Thursday, August 14th, 2008 |
One of the great things about RVs and motorhomes is that you can take your home with you as you travel instead of staying in a series of hotel rooms. However, you will have to arrange a place to park your RV though and most often that will be in a campground. So these are some rv camping tips that you will need to know to be able to camp successfully as you travel, and here they are:
* Probably the smartest investment that you can make for RV travel is to buy one or both of the major campground directories and use them regularly to map out your overnight stays in advance. It’s a good idea to make your camping reservations in advance just to be sure that you have a place waiting for you when you arrive, and both Woodall’s and the Trailer Life directories have loads of campgrounds listed that you can choose from. Quite a few are not repeated in both books, so it may be very advantageous to have them both if you are on the road quite a bit of the time.
* If you aren’t already familiar with a particular campground, it can be a wise move to only arrange a one night stay there even if you plan to be in the area for several days. The one night stay will help you decide if this campground is a good fit for you. Many used RV have bought multi-night packages to save money only to find that the campground was not what they had originally thought. So just making a one night reservation lets you become familiar with your camping arrangements and if all is well you can always get a multi-night package afterward. If the accommodations are not up to scratch, then you can just look elsewhere for the second night.
* You really should have a membership to the Good Sam Club for many reasons, but one of the big ones is that a membership in their club can get you 10% off on overnight fees at most campgrounds across the country. This essentially means that you would be staying free for every 10th night or so and if you travel a lot that can add up to quite a bit of money.
* For those that are over 62 and like to visit our country’s national parks, you can get a Golden Age Passport that costs only $10 for processing and will entitle the carrier to free entry to any national park across the country for life. It also gets you 50% off on all usage fees if you decide to stay overnight. Again, if you like to visit the national parks this can result in considerable savings over time.
Using these rv campers tips can help you save money and time and help you focus on the thing that you really want to do, enjoy yourself as you travel this great country.
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Friday, August 8th, 2008 |
Most of us like traveling. Going to new places with friends and family is a prospect that excites many of us. But when we finally manage to get away from it all and land up in a new place, and after the excitement of the itinerary and the new locale wears off a little, it’s easy to start feeling a little homesick. After all, your home is where your heart is. And few places will ever match the warmth and comfort of one’s home.
It’s a strange predicament. How do you get away from home without really getting away from it? The simplest solution in such a case is to carry your home with you wherever you go. Fix a set of wheels to your house and tow it with you. Paradoxical as it may seem, with a motorhome, you can make the impossible possible.
Welcome to the wonderful world of RV motorhomes (RV, by the way, stands for Recreational vehicles in case you didn’t know.) Owning a Fleetwood RV is an experience to cherish for a lifetime. It’s just like traveling with your home as you from location to location and explore your country. RV motorhomes come in two distinct varieties - towables and motorized. Towable RVs include such variants as the travel trailer, the fifth wheel and the tent trailer. A more recent addition to this category is the toy hauler, which features both ample living areas and a secure place to keep your favorite ‘toys’, like ATV’s and motorcycles. A towable RV motor home is designed to be towed by a pick up. It therefore provides the added flexibility of having a car that can be easily separated from the RV and put to independent use.
The real fun with RV motorhomes begins with the motorized kind. These are the bigger, better boys of the pack, and also among the more expensive ones. A motorhome, as it is popularly called, can belong to any of 3 Classes. Class A Motorhomes are either gas or diesel powered, with the diesel Class A motorhomes being referred to as Diesel Pushers and often the most expensive and luxurious of the RV types. Class B Motorhomes or van conversions are a large self-contained van, which includes living accommodations, and are the smaller version of the motorhomes. Class C Motorhomes are built on a truck chassis. They are cheaper than the other two types, yet offer excellent amenities and ample space.
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Wednesday, August 6th, 2008 |
Whether you are looking for a new or used RV for your traveling experience, you will find everything you need from a trusted and caring dealer. They will supply you with all necessary information about the different makes and models, and any available accessory packages. Traveling is fun and you should be assured that the RV that you will spend your time in is 100% compatible with your needs.
An RV allows for traveling, sightseeing and some terrific adventures. Everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy their experience of a lifetime. This is where a used RV comes into play; choose an RV that fits your budget, and add accessories for your comfort. A used RV can be just as nice as a new one, and provides you with many of the same amenities.
Used RV’s typically come with a warranty and are inspected and prepped to provide the same performance as a new one. The difference is the price. The savings you realize on a used recreational vehicle will enable you to buy an RV and travel anywhere you desire with confidence and extra cash. A road trip is a great experience, and dealers realize that making you happy and comfortable with the RV provides you both with satisfaction.
RV dealers provide information that can help you with specific concerns and questions. They answer your questions in a way that helps you understand every feature or specification about the vehicle. Buying a used RV is just as easy as anything else you have ever purchased.
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Tuesday, July 29th, 2008 |
Motorized vehicles include motorhomes and van campers, both of which are self-contained units built on a truck or van chassis with living, sleeping, cooking, and bathroom facilities accessible from the driver’s seat without leaving the vehicle. Motorhomes are divided into type A, B, and C classifications.
For some RVers just starting out and not certain how much time they’ll spend camping, the type B motorhome, a van camper, or van conversion, might be the answer. Easy to drive and park with good gas mileage, these self-contained compact vehicles work well for travelers on the go who don’t mind the sometimes cramped sleeping and living quarters. Raised roofs or lowered floor sections allow passengers to stand upright, at least in the center of the vehicle, while galleys, fresh water hookups, sitting and dining areas that convert to beds, sometimes even toilets and showers, make these vehicles surprisingly livable.
Familiar, convenient and affordable, the class C motorhome packs a lot of living in a compact space. Also called mini-motorhomes, the units are built on a truck or van chassis, and usually range in length from 19 to 31 feet long. Widebody designs up to 102 inches across and diesel engine options are available, as well as low-profile models that can be telescoped for travel and storage to under eight feet high. Mini-motorhomes contain all the livability of larger motorhomes but take up less parking and campground space.
Class A motorhomes refers to full-size motorhomes like our 36-foot Itasca Sunflyer. Bus-type vehicles also fall into this category, which appeals to full-time RVers and those who go on extended trips.
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Thursday, July 24th, 2008 |
With the “master” bedroom over the truck bed, fifth wheel travel trailers, or “fivers” as they are sometimes called, have become the RV of choice for many full time RVers. With all of the comforts of home, the fifth wheel trailer is perfectly suited for fulltiming. In addition, the towing vehicle can be unhitched from the RV and used as a day-to-day car or truck -no need to tow a compact car on an A-frame like some big rigs! Specs of a 5th wheel RV: •Size: 21 to 40 feet (excluding tow vehicle) •Price Range: Prices vary greatly, from as low as $15,000 to over $100,000 •Sleeps: Up to 8 people, depending upon make and model Features: •The unique bi-level dimension of the fifth wheel travel trailer raises the unit’s spacious “master bedroom” over the truck bed, providing more room for family activities in the “living” section of the unit. Many have large picture windows at the rear for panoramic views. Add in a slideout for the living/dining area, and one for the bedroom area, and it is easy to see why the fifth wheel travel trailer has become the RV choice for many full time motor home families. •As with all towables, the fifth wheel trailer is designed to be detached at the camping destination, freeing up the towing vehicle for short trips and excursions, running errands and other conventional uses. •A fifth wheel trailer has a towing hitch that requires a properly equipped and compatible full-size pickup truck or a custom tow vehicle. It is very important that the weight of the fifth wheel trailer is matched to the tow vehicle with the necessary towing capacity. Unless you already own the proper tow vehicle, this requirement is one potential drawback for the first time fifth wheel trailer purchaser. Newer lightweight fifth wheel trailers have recently been introduced, designed to be light enough to be towed by smaller trucks. •Towing a fifth wheel travel trailer is easier and more stable than towing most other RV trailers. Since the hitch is placed in the pickup truck bed directly over the rear tires of the tow vehicle, traction, handling, stability and safety are all improved. •Fifth wheel trailers are available in a wide range of styles, sizes, equipment and appliances. In the largest fifth wheel trailers, some of the appliances normally found only in high-end motorhomes, such as washers, dryers and on-board generators are featured. •With the maximum amount of living space, safe and stable towing and reasonable price ranges, the fifth wheel travel trailer may be the ideal solution for many full time RV/motorhomers.
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Monday, July 14th, 2008 |
Class C’s range in side from 22 to 35 feet. With a starting rice, the class is affordable and you can get RV loans from either your bank or online.That is a good price for a new RV but if that is out of your range, consider looking for a used Class C for sale by an owner. You can save a lot of money this way since private owners are likely to be easier to bargain with.We met a guy Mike while we were camping in Montana. Mike managed to save over 2000 off what a local dealer wanted for the same make, model and age.
To save even more money get a diesel powered Class C motor home RV. Although you will pay more per gallon at the pump. The mileage you get from diesel will make up for the higher price.Where can you get a new or used class c mobile home? There are RV dealers who sell new and used RV’s. You can also look online for dealers or go to web pages of RV manufacturers. They generally have lists of authorized dealers.You can also look for used class C RV dealers in the phone book, hunting, camping and fishing magazines also have classified sections that may list used Class C campers.then you take a road trip in your class C and stop overnight or for a few days, you will learn that RV’ers in general are very friendly. It doesn’t matter whether you have a pop-up or a luxury motor coach. Staying in an RV park is like living in a small town. Your neighbor in the pop-up may help you tap into electrical hook-ups and you may help him put up his screen room.
Campers in all kinds of rigs live side by side and the experienced Rver willingly helps the newbie but you have to take some ribbing.A Gulf Stream Class C motor home rivals the motor coach in amenities and elegance. Gulf Stream is one of the leading manufacturers of Class C RV’s.My husband and I love the compactness of our van camper. We really like the RV motor homes Class C recreational vehicles.
If you have never been Rving and enjoy luxurious surroundings, why not rent a class C for your first venture into the RV world.We are certain that you will love their way of vacationing and will soon be looking for a Class C motor home to call your own.The best part of Rv-ing is no constant packing and unpacking and you don’t have to eat all of your meals in restaurants.Welcome to the world of Rving, enjoy many years in your Class C motor home RV
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