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October 9th, 2008 by admin

It is not easy to buy a recreational vehicle. One cannot get an RV on your fingertips. Not only is it expensive, it also entails a lot of scouting around. One of the tried and tested tools that help a customer like you in selecting the best RV is to rely on RV ratings. Make sure you do the best research, consultation and comparison.

The proven integrity of research :
An exhaustive research will familiarize you with the different types or categories of new and used RVs for sale. Also, it would be easier for you to search for ratings, because ratings are usually classified depending on the RV category.

There are a lot of ways to go about with your research. You may want to buy books on RVs. Or you might want to surf the net and join online communities and forum that will help you get information about the advantages and disadvantages of the different brands and kinds of RVs like Class A, Class B, Class C motorhome, travel trailer, park model, toy hauler RV etc. Also, there are websites that are dedicated to helping consumers pick the best RV. Some of these websites have compilations of consumer ratings that they have generated over the years. This should give you an idea as to which RV manufacturing company produces the RV Bestseller.

The helpful insights of consultation :
Never undermine the wealth of knowledge and information you could get from your RV dealer. He is, after all, more than a salesman. He brings with him, years of experience in selling RVs, which means that he has met a lot of customers. Try to find out from him which brand are more popular and which RV satisfies most of the customers. Also, ask for his honest opinion if the RV you are eyeing will really work to your utmost benefit. However, treat all these information as suggestions. Ask more people. That way, you would have a collection of stories of RV experiences.

The necessity of comparison :
After generating information, make your own ratings list based on your needs. Rate RVs based on the considerations that are most important to you. For instance, if you need an RV to be roomy, then rate the available RVs based on their floor sizes. If you need an RV to look classy, then rate the RV according to its exterior finish. If budget is your main consideration, then rearrange your ratings list and see which among the cheaper alternatives offer the most amenities. Whatever the outcome of your list may be, remember that you are the customer. In the end, it is you who will decide which RV to bring home.

RV Dealers :
Would you like to know what RV dealers on a national scale think of certain manufacturers? Anybody serious about purchasing an RV would probably answer, YES! Well you’re in luck, the RVDA (Recreational Vehicle Dealer Association), for fourteen consecutive years has asked dealers to express their level of satisfaction with their manufacturers. The program is called, Dealer Satisfaction Index,(DSI).

The DSI is a tool to help improve dealer/manufacturer relations by identifying how dealers perceive the strength and weaknesses of their manufacturers. RVDA is quick to point out this is not a scientific study. Its aim is to observe dealer attitudes toward their manufacturers, products, policies and procedures. The DSI survey asks the dealers to list the manufacturers of the products they sell and rate them in four main categories; sales, product, management and service-warranty support.

October 8th, 2008 by admin

Did you know that motorhomes have been gaining rapidly in popularity over the last few years? It’s true. If you’ve driven on the freeways recently, you might have noticed that there are an awful lot of people taking to the roads of America in their new homes on wheels (motorhomes). This country is huge and so are the number of attractions that you could see in a motorhome. Motorhomes have always been popular among the more mobile of our population, but recent models like toy hauler motorhomes, fifth wheels, park model RVs etc have shown that manufacturers have been producing incredible automotive works of art. Here’s the 2 reasons why motorhomes are the wave of the future.

1) Retirement. A lot of people in the US are planning to get retired in the next few years. Baby boomers have worked all their lives and have been spending their money like there is no tomorrow on all sorts of travel accessories. Motorhomes are no exception. Travelling will be the only recreational activity this retired people will love to do. New or used RV provide future domestic travelers with lots of transportation options. Seeing the country (or even the world) in style is possible with a motorhome.

2) Cheap Mobility. Let’s be honest here, gas prices are expensive. They’ve been expensive and probably will remain so for a long time. However, 2 or more people will enjoy more in a motorhome for relatively little money. Imagine how much money it would cost you in airplane tickets to fly to each destination individually? A lot more than the gas it costs to navigate from city to city. A tank of gas, financially, doesn’t go as far as it used to, but it certainly isn’t that bad considering all the place it can take you.

There is a lot more to motorhomes than just what’s been covered here. In fact, there is a ton more of material available out there about motorhomes. Get informed before deciding to invest in a motorhome.

September 29th, 2008 by admin

Toy Haulers, also commonly called Sport Utility Trailers, are an increasingly popular type of towable trailer designed for people who want to take their “toys” with them while they camp or attend an event such as a motocross race; snowmobile competition; or the special weekends and weeklong gatherings for people who like to ride dirt bikes, four-wheelers, snowmobiles, etc.

A toy hauler motorhome for sale has a large cargo area, usually in the back of the trailer that can tow and store “toys” such as four-wheelers, snowmobiles, any type of bike, jet-skis, dune buggies, go-karts, canoes, etc.

The built in ramp is usually as wide as the trailer itself so it is easy to load and unload. One of the biggest benefits of a toy hauler trailer that people appreciate is the security it provides for their four-wheelers, etc. because in today’s world, it is not uncommon for people to steal those types of things if they are left unattended or out in an open area. Another big benefit is they eliminate the need to tow a separate trailer for their bikes, etc.

Other than the cargo area, toy haulers are pretty much like any other new or used travel trailer or fifth wheel except the living area will be smaller. They also usually come with (or have the option of adding on) at least one generator, a fuel tank and a larger than normal water tank.

Some people who own toy haulers put furniture in the cargo area when they are going camping somewhere and are not taking any “toys” with them. The cargo area then becomes a spacious living room. I know a few people who do this, because although most toy hauler manufacturers take into consideration that a user will not always have something in the cargo area and therefore provide fold down beds and seating, my friends prefer seating that is more home-like so some of their family room furniture gets loaded in their toy haulers when the toys stay home.

What’s the difference between a toy hauler travel trailer, a popup model, and a motorized model?
This is the most commonly found toy hauler and the most popular. There are two types: a toy hauler travel trailer and a toy hauler fifth wheel travel trailer.

From the outside they look nearly identical to a regular towable travel trailer or a regular 5th wheel travel trailer, with the exception of a ramp (almost always on the back) for loading and unloading the “toys.” Another clue to whether or not a towable travel trailer or a 5th wheel is conventional or is a toy hauler is the paint job it has. Toy haulers often have distinctive paint trim details that may look like flames or racing stripes. On the inside they look like normal travel trailers or fifth wheels too, although some have special themed interiors that make them look like a racing fan’s dream world.

Other than the cargo area in a motorized toy hauler, there are not a lot of differences between a motorized toy hauler and any other similar sized motorized camper. One thing to consider is whether or not you want a separate vehicle to use. Many people prefer a towable toy hauler because the towing vehicle they have is often a truck and that truck has a bed that is usually big enough to haul at least one of the pieces of equipment they have brought with them. For example, there may be a need to haul a canoe to the river because accommodations near the river were not available.

This option is best for people who don’t have a lot of large “toys” to haul, people on a limited budget, or those who have a towing vehicle with limited capacity. The area for hauling the “toys” is usually not protected from the weather but is either an exterior flatbed extension of the popup that is on the front or rear of the camper, or uses the reinforced top of the camper as the hauling area for equipment such as a four wheeler.