A new camper for your pickup or a new folding trailer should cost you a bit less than it did just 4 years ago. You still will find some discounts as dealers recover from slumping sales. Meanwhile, manufacturers continue to lighten the load. Read the full Consumers Digest Article here ...
Well respected Motorhome manufacturer Winnebago Industries not only has a lot of history in the motor home business they have a lot of history in the fuel efficient motorhome buisness as well. I’ve been a close follower of Winnebago since the mid 1970′s and have watched them have their hand in “fuel efficient RV’s” for ...
In over 30 years in the RV industry the one question that I have learned to hate the very most is “We don’t know which kind of RV is right for us. We are having trouble deciding if we want a trailer or a 5th wheel or a motorhome”. So I walk them through one or two of ...
Yeah, I know, it’s a small picture, but the car is pretty small too, and so is the trailer. If you are looking for light and small this may be a trailer you want to have a peek at. It seems to be that this small Canadian manufacturer may be on to something. The company ...
Every industry has it’s own special language. Words and terms that mean something different in one industry then they might to people in other vocations. Here in the RV world we have a bunch that we understand but others may not. Fortunately our good friends at Jayco RV put a list together so we can ...
If I was a family man again and I was looking for an RV that I could use to take the kids to soccer or dance or hockey or I could load up the whole family for a quick trip out to the lake for weekend camping trip I think I would make a trip ...
No, delamination is not the title of a hit song. It is something you need to know all about if you are in the market for an RV. Most RVs are either built out of “stick and ...
In the market to sell your RV or looking to buy? The appraised value of a recreation vehicle depends on many factors, including the overall condition, age, mileage, upkeep and the types of accessories and appliances found in the vehicle. Online guides and books offer a simple solution for helping you calculate the value of ...
Gary Bunzer, better known as the “RV Doctor” has a great article on what to look for when you are purchasing your next RV. As Gary says “Sure, the floor plan is very important and the color scheme (inside and out) vital, but since recreation vehicles vary so much in price point, wouldn’t it be ...
Increase in gas prices shouldn’t dent the market, spokesman says. By JIM MEENAN South Bend Tribune6:21 a.m. EST, March 6, 2012 Despite the rapid increase in gas prices the past few weeks, a spokesman for the recreational vehicle industry believes it will not directly affect RV sales. The RV market is coming off of a ...
Noted RV journalist and publisher of RV Travel .com Chuck Woodbury does a little three minute video that quickly explains the difference between the many different types of RV’s. So tell us Chuck, what do you mean when you talk about motorhomes, truck campers, trailers, fifth wheels and van campers? Watch Motorhome, Camper, fifth Wheel ...
“Is it worth the extra money for full body paint?” I hear that question all the time. In my opinion the answer is YES. Think about it, in this day and age would you buy a car that wasn’t painted? Then, if you have the choice why would.you buy an RV without paint? If for ...
A recent survey in RV Travel.Com asked their readers to put a value on their current recreation vehicle. While 13% value their babies at less than $10,000 a full third of their respondents come in at $20,000 or less. To me that says RVing is affordable recreation and a lot of people already recognize that. ...
I’ve been agonizing for weeks as to how I was going to set up this post. This is definitely the most asked question every RV salesperson ever hears. And not an easy one to answer either. There are so many variables. In my opinion these folks, Jayco, have done a great job of getting you ...
You gotta love our free enterprise system. If there’s a buck to be made there’s someone ready to help, so yes of course you can finance. Banks in our area will finance new or near new RV’s for up to 20 years on an open loan. That means you can pay the loan down or pay it ...