Posted by Ashley Gannon on Jan 27, 2012
There’s a new breed of folding camping trailers popping up at RV shows that is nothing like the pop-up trailers you camped in when you were a kid. Sleek and stylish, these new versions of the old ”pop-up” RV are ultra-light, ultra-comfortable and packed with lots of luxury amenities that lift folding trailers to new heights in the RV hierarchy. Providing a convenient and affordable way to camp in high style, the new folding trailers are particularly popular with 20 and 30-somethings that enjoy participating in active outdoor sports. One model can even be towed by a motorcycle.
When you’re shopping online on RVT.com, look for the following cutting-edge folding camping trailers. (Search tip: Using advanced search, input folding trailers under RV type, enter the model name and make sure you click on new & used to include RV dealer listings.)
If your recreational interests require hauling a lot of gear, Brevard’s Sylvan Sport Go camping trailer is definitely the way to go. Made in North Carolina, this light-weight version of the Sylvan Sport offers maximum hauling versatility and can be pulled by small cars. An all-aluminum frame supports a comfortable tent system that features self-inflating custom air mattresses. Weighing in at a mere 840 pounds, the Go can carry up to a dozen bikes, kayaks, even an ATV. The model retails for around $8,000.
More folding trailer RVs next time
Posted by Ashley Gannon on Jan 25, 2012
Launched early last year, RVNN.TV is the first internet television network devoted exclusively to the RV world and the RV lifestyle. A just-announced partnership with Roku, maker of the top-selling internet TV set-top box, is expected to expand the network’s reach to more than 3 million new viewers. Roku customers will now be able to enjoy the RV network’s full line of RV programs on their flat-screen TVs via high-speed internet. If you’re a member of the RV Nation, RVNN.TV is definitely worth a look.
The all-RV content on RVNN.TV offers viewers an interesting and varied mix of programs on every aspect of the RV life, including news reports on the RV industry, information on new RV models and features, reviews of new RV accessories, do-it-yourself tips, updates on RV technology, RV travel destinations and the RV lifestyle. On RVNN.TV viewers will find more than a dozen programs on a wide variety of subjects of interest to RV owners, RV dealers, RV shoppers and people who are curious about the RV lifestyle.
Among the programs currently offered on RVNN.TV are shows on geocaching, practical RV cooking tips, traveling with pets, RV gadgets, do-it-yourself RV maintenance and remodeling tips, video walk-throughs of new RV models, communications technology for RVers, information on RV volunteering and workamping, and much more. Tune in and see for yourself!
Posted by Ashley Gannon on Jan 23, 2012
It’s a new year and RV shoppers are online shopping for great RV deals so they’ll be ready to roll when the spring camping season starts. Google AdWords is a powerful tool that can drive those motivated RV shoppers to your RV dealership website and your online RV inventory. For a limited time, RVT.com is offering RV dealers the opportunity to experience the full power of Google AdWords for RV dealer classifieds at the very special rate of just $109 per month, a considerable savings over RVT.com’s already low monthly rate for this proven traffic-building service. Our special offer expires on January 31, 2012, so don’t delay. Contact RVT.com to open your RV dealer account today and add Google AdWords to your marketing arsenal.
RVT.com’s Google AdWords enhanced program for RV dealers provides expert customization of Google’s powerful AdWords program to your RV dealership. AdWords allows RV dealers to specifically target local RV shopper traffic or specific RV buyer demographic groups. A proven internet marketing tool, Google AdWords can significantly increase RV shopper traffic to your RV dealership website and online RV inventory.
Start the New Year off right and beef up your RV internet advertising program with Google AdWords for RV dealer classifieds on RVT.com. Call RVT.com today and let our team of crack IT pros put Google AdWords to work for your RV dealership.
Posted by Ashley Gannon on Jan 20, 2012
When you attend an RV show, you’ll notice that many RV manufacturers and RV dealers offer special show discounts to encourage RV shoppers to BUY TODAY! As you cruise the displays at an RV show, you’re apt to see offers for special low show prices, discounts on premium features or free upgrades. The catch, of course, is that show deals are usually only available during the show, pressuring you to make a quick decision and buy now. If you go ahead and buy your RV at the show, you’ll kick yourself when you get home if you find out you could have gotten a better deal on the same RV on RVT.com.
So how do you tell if you’re being offered a legitimately great deal? Use RVT.com Price Checker to compare the deal you’re being offered to RV listings on RVT.com. Enter details about the RV you want to buy into our handy Price Checker, and Price Checker will instantly show you the NADA book value of the vehicle and pull up comparable RVT.com listings. Price Checker gives you access to both new and used RV listings, including RV dealer ads on RVT.com. Often RV dealers offer online discounts that are just as good as and sometimes better than deals available at RV shows.
If you have a smartphone, use RVT.com’s free iPhone app to access RVT Price Checker from the show.
Posted by Ashley Gannon on Jan 18, 2012
If you’re shopping for an RV, RV shows are a great way to see what’s on the market and compare models from different manufacturers. You’ll get the most out of an RV show if you do a little homework on RVT.com first. If you’re new to RVing, start with our RV Buyer’s Guide which gives you an overview of the different types of RVs available. Then browse through our online RV listings to narrow your search. While you’re browsing, make a list of features you like.
Before the show, check the show website for seminar schedules and download a map. RV shows cover a lot of ground, so mark “can’t miss” RV dealer displays and booths on your map before you head for the show. Put on some comfy walking shoes, grab a backpack for carting literature, and don’t forget your smartphone (or take a notepad and digital camera).
When you arrive at the show, start by visiting a large RV dealer where you can make side-by-side comparisons of motorized and towable RVs. After deciding which type of RV you want to buy, walk through comparable models by different manufacturers. To keep all the information about a particular RV together, make your notes on the literature you collect. To help jog your memory, snap photos of the RV models and features you like best.
Check the RVT.com RV show calendar to find an RV show new you.
Next time: Are RV show prices as good as they sound?
Posted by Ashley Gannon on Jan 16, 2012
A sure-fire cure for the winter blues is headed for a convention center or fairgrounds near you. January kicks off the start of the year-round 2012 RV show season. Winter and early spring are prime RV show months. RV manufacturers and local RV dealers want to introduce new features and show off new RV models before the start of the spring travel season.
Whether you are new to the RV lifestyle, an experienced RVer planning to upgrade to a newer model or a dedicated RV traveler contemplating a switch to a different type of RV, attending an RV show is a great way to start your search for your next RV. RV shows typically feature hundreds of RV models, allowing RV shoppers to make direct comparisons between similar RV models offered by different manufacturers. With hundreds of vendors in attendance, RV shows are also a great place to check out the newest RV supplies and accessories. RV shows also offer a full schedule of informative seminars on a wide range of subjects such as how to buy an RV, RV towing tips, RV maintenance, RV cooking tips and recipes, greening your RV, even RV feng shui.
RV shows are massive weekend events that cover a lot of square footage. Buy a multi-day ticket (check online for ticket discounts) so you have plenty of time to see everything and take in a few seminars.
Next time: How to make the most of RV shows
Posted by Ashley Gannon on Jan 13, 2012
According to a recent J.D. Powers & Associates survey, price negotiation is the part of the vehicle-buying experience shoppers find most frustrating and least satisfying. Traditionally, the power in price negotiations has rested with the vehicle seller; but online resources are giving RV shoppers greater power when they negotiate the purchase of new and used RVs.
Using helpful information found on online RV classified ad sites, consumer reports, and NADA price guides, RV shoppers are arming themselves with better price intel before beginning negotiations with private RV sellers and RV dealers. According to J.D. Powers, last year nearly 80% of vehicle shoppers researched purchase options and prices online before making their purchase. That online research is paying off. Armed with better price information, RV buyers are driving harder bargains and negotiating better purchase prices.
A valuable price-negotiation tool, RVT.com Price Checker allows RV shoppers to instantly obtain the NADA retail book value of any RV. That’s a very handy figure to know and a good starting point for RV price negotiations, but RVT Price Checker also offers a comparative RV listing feature that RV buyers are finding even more valuable. Using search criteria, RVT Price Checker pulls up all similar RV listings on RVT.com, allowing RV buyers to instantly compare features and prices of RVs currently listed on RVT.com and negotiate the best price for their new RV.
Posted by Ashley Gannon on Jan 11, 2012
If you’re an RV dealer, RVT.com wants to help you start the New Year out right. For a limited time only, RV dealers can list their RV inventory on RVT.com FREE for 14 days! Experience the RVT.com advantage for yourself for two full weeks and find out why other RV dealers rave about our online listing and advertising services!
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