Posted by Shawn Friesen | Vice President of RVT.com on Dec 11, 2009
The holiday countdown has begun. Just a few more shopping days left. If you’re still looking for stocking stuffers or gifts for your friends in the RV nation, here are a few last minute gift ideas.
> Gift cards and gift certificates make great gifts for RVers. They don’t take up any storage space (always at a premium) and can be redeemed for all kinds of handy things. Some RV favorites are Amazon.com gift certificates for books, music and movies; Camping World gift cards for handy RV gadgets; and RVBookstore.com gift certificates for great RV resource books, maps and how-to videos.
> Sirius satellite radio gives you commercial-free music while you’re on the road. Access your favorite programs and music wherever your RV travels take you.
> National Audubon Society Field Guides are the perfect gift for outdoor-loving RVers. Full of pictures and small enough to stash in a pocket during hikes, guides make outdoor adventures more interesting. Choose from birds, wildflowers, trees and more.
> RVers Notebook management software for RVers includes plenty of features to help keep you organized while traveling including a trip log, weight and balance calculator, automated alerts, maintenance and expense trackers, event calendar and an address book.
For more great gift ideas, visit RVT.com and don’t forget the ultimate holiday gift — a new used RV sitting in your driveway!
Posted by Shawn Friesen | Vice President of RVT.com on Dec 09, 2009
Still looking for cool holiday gifts for your RV friends (or to stuff in your own stocking)? AAA has come up with a great list of automotive-themed gifts that are sure to make driving and maintaining your RV even more enjoyable.
> Handymen (and women) will love MagnoGrip Wristbands ($16). The magnetic wristband captures small bolts and screws and keeps them handy while you’re making repairs.
> A digital tire gauge ($10-$30) is an RV must have. Look for one with a backlit display for easy reading in low light. RVers should check their tire pressure at least once a month. Properly inflated tires give you better mileage.
> You’ll definitely want to add an ultra-bright cordless LED work light ($26-$60) to your RV tool box. AAA recommends buying one that’s shatterproof and waterproof and that comes with a hook for hanging. Don’t forget to pick up a charger too.
> For weekend RVers and those who store their RV during the winter, a battery tender ($29-$59) will protect your battery when your RV is not in use so it’s ready to go when you are.
For more fabulous RV gift ideas, visit RVT.com and click on RV Accessories. While you’re on our website, check out RVT.com’s incredible online buys on new and used RVs, the ultimate holiday gift for you and your family!
Posted by Shawn Friesen | Vice President of RVT.com on Dec 07, 2009
RVers love their toys and gadgets. The holidays are a perfect time to pick up a few fabulous new toys to make your RV experience even more enjoyable. Add these goodies to your Christmas list:
Scooters. Looking for something easy to transport that will get your around town when you park your RV? Pittsburgh X-Treme Scooters and Neo Scooters carry all manner of electric and gas scooters and electric bicycles that will get you to the store and back in style.
Solar Products. Go green with solar panels from Talco Electronics or solar electric RV kits from Solar Summit or photovoltaic roofing from NV Designs.
Awning & Covers. Let nature cool your RV by adding a shady awning to your RV from Peg’s Canopy Connection. Peg’s and Interstate Carports also make free-standing canopies and carports to protect your RV from tree debris and weather when it’s not in use. Or get a practical RV cover from RVCover.com or ToyHaulerCovers.com.
Space Savers. Carve out some extra space in your RV with handy space-saving products from Tailgate Cargo Boxes, Taylor Wings, SlideMaster and Joey Bed slide out cargo trays.
You’ll find links to all these great gift suggestions and many more on RVT.com, the nation’s leader in online RV sales. Just click on RV Accessories under RV Links in the left-hand column. Happy shopping!
Posted by Shawn Friesen | Vice President of RVT.com on Dec 04, 2009
Wonder if there’s room under the tree for a new RV? Naturally, that’s the best gift an RV family can give each other. An RV is a gift of family togetherness, a promise of plenty of good times to come. A pop-up or truck camper family may be ready to move up to a roomy Class A motorcoach or empty nesters could be ready to downsize to a nice Class C motorhome. Whatever size or model RV you’re looking for, you’ll find it online at RVT.com.
Those who enjoy the RV lifestyle have found lots of handy items and gizmos that make RVing even easier and more fun. You can find handy links to many great RV accessories and services under our website’s RV Links. From custom-designed Flexsteel RV furniture to Tempachair portable heated outdoor director chairs, you’ll find plenty of great RV gift ideas for budgets big and small on RVT.com.
If you are one of the thousands of Americans who have made their RV their primary residence, maybe this is the year to install Mobile Satellite Communications or Motosat High Speed Internet for RVs in your RV home. If you and your family are avid cyclists, kayakers or skiers, you can find the specially designed storage and carrying racks for all kinds of sports and other equipment at Rack Attack.
Tune in next week for a whole week of great holiday RV gift ideas!
Posted by Shawn Friesen | Vice President of RVT.com on Dec 02, 2009
One of the biggest events on the RV calendar kicked off yesterday with the opening of Outlook 2010: Let the Sun Shine In. Sponsored by the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA), the 47th Annual National RV Trade Show in Louisville, KY is scheduled to present “a message of optimism” to members of the RV nation.
This year’s message is that this is a great time to buy RV and own an RV. Not only is RVing a wonderful way to get back to nature, it’s a very “green” way to live. The show will shine a spotlight on some of the industry’s new eco-friendly RVs. Today RVs are leading the way in green construction and green energy applications. Individual RVers have long pushed the “green” envelop, tinkering with homemade systems to stretch fuel mileage and increase energy efficiency. Many of these “garage inventions” are now being applied to mainstream RV manufacture. Solar panels, fuel efficient heating and cooling systems, components made from recycled products, sustainable interiors like bamboo paneling and floors, and much more are just some of the exciting developments in the RV industry.
Of course, green living is just part of RVing’s appeal. It’s the idyllic, carefree and relaxing RV lifestyle that appeals to most folks. The opportunity to indulge their wanderlust? That’s just icing on the cake!
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