Archive for February, 2011

When to use your RV service manual

Monday, February 28th, 2011

Often times we get so excited about the purchase of a new RV that we forget to read through the service manual. It is very important that you read the service manual in your RV as soon as you purchase it, as it contains necessary information that you will need to provide proper care for your new RV.

The manual will outline recommended service intervals for your RV and those schedules services should be followed exactly. Failing to perform necessary maintenance may result in the loss of a warranty. Also, a service manual is a wealth of information for those seeking to learn about all of the features of their new RV.

There can be a lot involved in making sure that your RV operates safely each time you use it. A service manual along with following regularly scheduled services will help keep you and your RV safe from more complicated problems!

Call RV Renovators today at (480) 818-5904 to schedule your service!!!

RV TV Cabinets

Monday, February 28th, 2011

A quick way to add some real style and functionality to your RV is by remodeling your outdated TV cabinets to house newer flat screen TV’s! With the advancement of technology TV’s are now so thin and compact that you can mount them on the outside of your cabinets!

By having TV’s mounted to the outside of the cabinet you open up all of the space inside, which means more storage for those long hauls!

Whether it’s outfitting your cabinets with new flat screen TV’s, replacing your windshield, or regular service and repair, RV Renovators has you covered!

Call RV Renovators now for more information on updated your TV cabinets. (480) 818-5904

Finding the Best RV Park

Monday, February 14th, 2011

rv parksFinding the right RV Park that suites your needs and price range can be a difficult task, but with the right research tools you can be assured that the RV park that you choose will be just right.

In all of the United States, you will find RV parks in many different locations.  Each of the 50 states has an RV park and these areas are also separated into a few major regions.  When exploring the country, it is a good idea to know which region you would like to travel to and which RV park will be right for your needs.

Our nation has some of the most beautiful scenery in the world and the path to find these special RV parks, RV resorts and RV campgrounds will require the right tools and resources.  The next RV experience will be great, no matter where you travel and what region you decide to visit if you are well prepared.

6 U.S. Regions for RV Parks

Six naturals regions in the United States makeup the best regions for finding your RV park, RV resort or RV campground.  The West, Southwest, New England, Mid Atlantic, South and Midwest makeup these regions of the United States.  American history and geography worked to form these regions giving them all very unique characteristics.

Where to look for the ideal RV campsite depends on what you need and want.  There are many types of RV campsites.  Most locations with hookups for water and sewer will have a fee to offer their services, but there are also free camping locations.  The free camping locations, in most cases, allow the visitor more of a camping experience.  There are RV campsites managed by the USDA Forest Service, the Nation Park Service and the Bureau of Land Management to keep in mind.

RV Park Resources

National Park Service RV campgrounds can be found in many of the more beautiful parts of the United States.  Scenery and historic location are two ways to describe the majority of National Park Service Campgrounds.

United States Forest Service and USDA Forest Service RV parks and campgrounds offer more camping locations with a variety of camping and RV connection locations.  In all there are over 4,200 campgrounds in the United States making your options for finding a RV park and campground with the USDA Forest Service in your preferred location very likely.

Lakes around the US will also create that perfect RV camp site and park.  There are about 400 lakes that are administered by the Army Corps of Engineers.  If you are looking for scenery, there is no better place to start then with lakes.  Lakes can be a great destination for RV camping. One of our favorites is Lake Powell!

The Bureau of Land Management also has many RV camping locations.  These RV park locations will not be located around water, but more in the mountain and desert areas of the US.  These RV locations also have RV parks for long term visitors, if you would like to stay a while.

Other beautiful areas to visit are the many State Parks.  State Parks are superb recreation destinations and can offer all of the amenities any RV park can in certain locations.  Many State Parks are located in some of the more attractive destinations in the US.

While researching for the best RV park, keep all of this information in mind.  It will take a lot of the guess work out of your search and lead you to the best RV park and the best experience possible.  Weather it is by a lake, in the mountains or in the desert, researching and knowing what you want can help to create the best experience possible.  Have fun on your next RV trip!