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Posted by admin on November 12, 2008


Get Knowledge About GMC Motorhomes

The GMC motorhome for sale was considered to be the ultimate in motorhome design. In the 1970s, the GMC model was cutting edge in design and features when compared with other available motorhomes on the market. Unfortunately, GMC no longer produces motorhome models today.

GMC Motorhome Characterisics :
GMC designed their motorhome in 1970 and released the model in 1973. The formal announcement of the motorhome was in 1977. In 1978, production of the GMC motorhome was discontinued after 13,000 units were manufactured.

GMC wanted to build a motorhome that was close to perfect in design. Their motorhomes for sale featured a low roofline and low floor. This allowed for easy entry and exit, and also easy handling because the center of gravity was lowered.

GMC motorhome production no longer exists, though there were attempts at a revival in 1982. However, GMC models can be purchased used if you can find them in newspaper ads, RV dealers or online. GMC models include Sequoia, Glacier, Painted Desert, and Canyon Lands in the colors of white, pineapple yellow, camel, sky blue, parrot green, or bittersweet.

Posted by admin on October 21, 2008


Cook Your Best Food By Hiring A Best Motorhome

 Motorhome hire is a wonderful solution for those who love their freedom above anything else. Freedom to move about where the heart wishes to, freedom to stay as and how one wishes to and freedom to set one’s own speed. New or used motorhomes also provide another freedom – and that is freedom to have a luxurious life even while travelling.

The luxuries that standard motorhomes like Class A, Class B motorhome, toy hauler motorhome, fifth wheel RV etc can provide exceed any other means of travelling, even caravans. There is a proper bathroom, good furnishing, facilities to cook and proper comfortable beds to sleep in. One of the best things about having a motorhome hire is that you can cook your meals if you wish.

Yes, a lot of people like cooking their own food. But that is not possible while travelling in public transport. As a result, we do not have a choice than to have food from outside. But with motorhome hire, now you can get your food cooked like you do at home and relish your travel with good meals.

People want to cook their food in Motorhomes for different reasons. The reason may be a medical problem. Lots of people, much as they love travelling and going places, may not be able to do so because they may have a medical problem and therefore they are not allowed food from outside.

Then there are those who love to be close to nature, so much so they want to cook the locally grown plant. They try out the local flavour and spice it up the way the inhabitants of those places prefer. This is also a great way to enjoy your travel and also a rich source of a spicy experience. And such projects can materialise with your own gas hob and microwave in your motorhomes.

Motorhome hire can be great fun. And they can also assist you to have rich experience and a wonderful time.

Posted by admin on September 22, 2008


Introduction To Country Coach Motorhome

Country Coach is a manufacturing company of high-quality motor homes. The company has been in existence for over 30 years. They began development on Class A coaches Junction City, Oregon; and now over 1,100 employees work in 450,000 square feet of facilities in this town.

Country Coach offers a large selection of diesel coach vehicles. Available models include Country Coach Allure, Inspire, Intrigue, Magna, Lexa, Affinity, and Prevost XLII Conversion. All of these models are high-quality, large coach motor homes, but the company also offers towable products under different names.

Country Coach manufactures its own special chassis for each model of motorhome. When deciding on a model, you may also choose from a large selection of floor plans. Floorplans can be dual, triple, or have a quad slide-out configuration that may be up to 45 feet in length.

Country Coach motorhomes can be very expensive. However, they make traveling convenient, relaxing, and luxurious. When using a new or used motorhome for travel, you will save money on travel expenses such as hotel rooms, meals, and airfare.

Posted by admin on September 15, 2008


Motorhomes Versus Towed Trailers

New or used motorhomes for sale can come as a single integrated vehicle, or as a hitched trailer pulled with an independent tow vehicle. There are compelling arguments for both options that cover cost, convenience, and safety.

Motor homes and RVs come in two main configurations, namely, those that are integrated self-powered vehicles, and those that are towed by a detachable vehicle. There are classes of every size in each of these two modes, ranging from small camper vans to hundred thousand dollar conversion trailers on one side, and small caravan-style travel trailers to the largest used fifth wheel trailers and park models on the other. There are advantages and disadvantages to both, and which is suitable for you really depends on your requirements, budget, and circumstances.

The single most compelling argument for your purchasing any of the integrated models such as Class A, B, C, conversion vans, or camper vans is quite simply that the vehicle is included with the RV itself. Towing is not a trivial process, and inexperienced drivers should not attempt to tow an RV (or anything else) without proper instruction or supervision of someone who does have the necessary experience. It should go without saying that practicing your towing skills on your brand new mobile home could prove to have rather costly consequences!

With the classes mentioned, the RV component of the mobile home is built around the vehicle chassis itself. This means that you can trust (with reasonable certainty) that the frame and engine of the vehicle are ideally suited to the load you will be carrying. While it’s still necessary to approach the vehicle with many of the same cautions as you would when towing a load, such as paying close attention to how much cargo you load up, the road conditions, and your speed, once you’ve properly stowed everything and you’re ready to move off, you can quite simply do just that: Drive away.

Some of these vehicles (conversion vans in particular) have the added benefit of providing immediate access to the rear, main compartment of the RV from the passenger and driver area. Many RVs are not designed to be used while in motion; however, this is not the case for some vehicles which feature this open-plan style design, which younger travelers in particular might find appealing for road trips and camping. Always consult your RV dealer on exactly what is safe to do in any particular motor home you wish to buy. Good dealerships will be able to advise you on the individual safety notes of each model they sell.

The advantages of new or used park models, bi-fold trailers, travel trailers and 5th wheel coupling trailers are also quite compelling, for different reasons. First and foremost of these is the simple fact that once the RV is deployed, the tow vehicle can be detached and driven away independently. This allows you greater flexibility once your RV is parked, in that you can drive faster and with greater ease than with the load on the back. As well as general ease, lightening the load will allow your vehicle to drive places the assembled RV cannot, which is likely to be advantageous if you’re staying in national parks or away from major highways. Perhaps best of all, however, is the fact that without the extra few tons of load, the vehicle is much more fuel efficient when driving.

Other advantages to a hitched trailer are that once the RV itself is deployed, should you need to drive into town or go out for supplies, you needn’t ready the RV for movement again, and anyone who wishes to stay with the trailer can do so. In the case of park models, 5th wheels, and some larger trailers, it is not normal for the RV to have a dedicated tow vehicle. Instead, a single truck can deliver and pick up the RV at a designated time, which is more cost effective for all concerned. You need only own the trailer itself, which allows more of your money to go into buying features, as opposed to the underlying vehicle, while the tow vehicle can be hired as needed from any trucking company.

Posted by admin on September 9, 2008


The Fastest Growing Toy Hauler Motorhomes

 

                     

 

Toy haulers (also called a ‘toy trailer’ or ‘toy box’) represent one of the fastest-growing segments of the RV industry because they meet the needs of true outdoor enthusiasts. Toy trailers look just like a regular fifth wheel or travel trailer, and their technical specs are about the same, too. They run 20-40 feet long and come equipped with either a frame hitch or a 5th wheel hitch. The cargo space usually fills the back part of the trailer, though you can also find side-cargo models. On toy boxes with the cargo space in the rear, most of the rear wall is a door configured either like a moving van (door rolls up and loading ramp pulls out) or like a simple swing-down door/ramp combination. The front part of the trailer houses the living area, including bedroom, kitchen and bathroom. You can even get toy haulers with slideouts to add extra living space.

Just like with conventional travel trailers or fifth wheels, you can choose from a wide variety of floor plans for your toy hauler. You should specifically consider whether the cargo area is large enough to hold all the toys you want to transport and whether or not the angle of the loading ramp is too steep. Also look at the surface of the ramp to make sure it’s finished with non-skid material. In some cases, the cargo area can be converted to a screen porch. If this interests you, be sure to ask your dealer about new or used toy haulers with this option.

Of course, the larger the cargo area of your toy box is, the more compact your living area will be. Generally, these new RVs sleep 6-10 people and contain one discrete bedroom along with sofabeds and a bunk in the cargo area. On 5th wheel models, the bedroom often is in the raised part of the trailer above the hitch. On travel trailer models, the bedroom can be situated at the rear, just in front of the cargo space. You’ll also be able to choose where the bathroom goes and how large it is. If you like to prepare your own food while on the road, you can opt to enlarge the counter areas by angling them, creating a narrower hallway. There are literally dozens of ways to configure a toy hauler’s living area, and you can also choose the colors and fabrics that suit your taste.

Posted by admin on September 1, 2008


Toy Haulers- A Second Home

Some boys refuse to grow up with age. They still like playing outdoors with their favorite toys. No matter where they travel to, they always like to carry their toys with them. Before you start getting any wrong ideas, let me assure you that I’m talking about grown-up ‘boys’ here, and the ‘toys’ refer to something more than little playthings from a kid’s closet.

If you fancy pumping up your adrenaline with snowmobiling, dirt biking, riding your ATV, jet-skiing or mountain biking, and also enjoy going places with your kith and kin, toy haulers are what you need.

Toy haulers
, also known as ‘toy trailers’ or ‘toy boxes’, comprise one of the fastest-growing segments of the RV industry. They are particularly popular with individuals who enjoy outdoor sports and are always looking for an opportunity to follow their passion at exotic locales away from home. Toy haulers merge seamlessly with the active outdoor lives of such people. Toy trailers look just like a regular fifth wheel , and their technical specs are not very different either. Typically, toy haulers can be anywhere between 20 to 40 feet long and come equipped with either a frame hitch or a 5th-wheel hitch.

The cargo space (the space where you park your toys) usually fills the back part of the trailer although there are quite a few excellent side-cargo models. On the former kind, the rear wall features a door which, like in a moving van, can roll up and reveal a loading ramp that can be pulled out. It can also be a simple swing-down door/ramp combination where the door itself acts as the loading ramp. The anterior part of the trailer houses the living area, including bedroom, kitchen and bathroom. Some models also have slide-outs that add extra living space.

It’s easy to see from the above why toy haulers are such a marvelous piece of engineering for most. If you’ve always wanted to find the perfect balance between the comforts of your home and your active outdoor lifestyle, toy haulers are what you need.

Just like with conventional travel trailers or fifth wheels, you can choose from a wide variety of floor plans for your toy hauler. The main consideration for most is whether the cargo space has room enough to hold all the toys that you want to carry along. Another consideration is the angle of inclination of the ramp. After all, you need a ramp that lets you easily, and quickly, load and unload your toys. Other points to look out for include checking the surface of the ramp to make sure it’s finished with non-skid material. In some cases, the cargo area can be converted to a screen porch. If this interests you, be sure to ask your dealer about new or used toy haulers with this option.

By the rule of thumb, the larger the cargo area is, the more compact the living area will be. One is advised to find the best balance between the two. Generally, these RVs can easily accommodate 6 – 10 people and contain, at least, one discrete bedroom along with sofabeds and a bunk in the cargo area. There are literally dozens of ways to configure a toy hauler’s living area, and you can also choose the colors and fabrics that suit your taste. With a little thought and planning, toy haulers can truly become a second home to many.

Posted by admin on August 25, 2008


Information About Different RV Styles

Recreational vehicles being built today have some of the same conviencess as the modern home. With Microwaves ovens, Satellite TV, Surround Sound Audio, DVD Players, Generators and other such amenities. IT makes it so easy to get away and see this great country of ours. Structures are being manufactured of light weight material and thus lowering the unloaded RV weight. This brings the comforts of home to smaller towing units, such as the new sport SUV’s on the market today. There are different basic camping units. The details are as follows:

Pop-Up Campers Tent trailers are relatively inexpensive,however they offer sleeping from 4-8 people depending on model and size. Features such as,3 burners stoves,an icebox and sleeping for 6 can be found on the lower priced models. Higher priced models will include a hot water tank,refrigerator,toilet and a shower,furnace and AC. That’s allot of comfort for the beginner camper. Tent trailers have offered 1 slide out for the last several years.

Truck campers come in many sizes from 6′ pop-up versions for smaller trucks to large 11′ models for full size pickups. Accommodations can range from a toilet and sink to models with full baths a generator,AC and sleeping for 4-6 people. These models are most popular with fishermen and hunters because of there ability to go over almost any terrain. This makes the truck camper a great option for the outdoors men. Truck campers offer 1 slide out on some models. Small Travel Trailers can weigh less than 2,000 pounds. These units can come packed with features such as a microwave oven,AC,over and stereo units. Medium size trailers weight from 5,000 pounds without supplies or water. Most of these units can be towed by SUV’s on the market today. Larger units weigh about 8,000 pounds and up and vary widely in price depending on model. These units are suitable for larger families and full time RV’ers. Some models offer from 1 to 4 slide outs.

Fifth Wheel units range from 8,000 pounds to well over 18,000 pounds. In a Fifth wheel most time the master bed will be in the raised forward section of the unit. You will need a pickup truck or heavy duty truck to tow a Fifth wheel as the hitch is located in the bed of the truck just over the rear axel. Some of the advantages of the Fifth wheel are the ease of hook up and towing. They tend to have more room than that of a travel trailer. Fifth wheel trailers are also the choice RV for full timers. Many offer bunk bed floor plans. Some manufactures even offer up to 5 slide outs.

The Class B motorhomes use a van like style and provide the basic amenities for camping. The quarters are compact, however many units being built today have just as many of the features of travel trailers including showers,cooking facilities and refrigerators. This also makes a great traveling unit when towing with a large family. You get the best of both worlds in these units. Some units offer 1 slide out.

Class C Motorhomes are built on a cutaway chassis. It has a manufactured cab with driver and passenger doors. The engines in these units are easily repaired by the manufactures as they are the same ones used in heavy duty trucks. They come in lengths of over 30′ and most can tow a car behind. Thought the cab over bed is small in height it still serves as a formidable sleeping area. Most units offer up to 3 slide outs.

Posted by admin on August 8, 2008


Introduction to Class A Motorhome

The Class A motor home is a recreational vehicle built on a stripped truck chassis where the driving compartment is an integral part of the RV interior. Class A motor homes look like busses.

Unlike the Class C motor home, the chassis of a Class A does not come from the factory with a driving compartment (or cab). The chassis includes the following major components: frame, engine, fuel tank, axles, drive train, wheels, tires, steering column, engine and braking controls, and dashboard instruments.

The Class A motor home has one sub-type:
The name gives it away—a bus conversion is a commercial passenger bus that has been converted into an RV. Some bus conversions are easy to spot because their previous skin is mostly intact. Often these look like a Greyhound bus. Some bus conversions undergo major remodeling inside and out, and are more difficult to see their origin. One of the most used platforms for luxury conversions is the Prevost bus.

Though not sub-types, people often refer to some Class A’s as a pusher or diesel pusher. A pusher is a motor home with rear mounted engine for the purposes of better accommodating large engines. Two other benefits of having the engine in the rear is the reduced engine noise and the ability to install the main door near the front of the vehicle.

It is easy to drive on highway,  spacious, open floor plans suitable for fulltimers, elevated driver position provides a good view of the road ahead, driving and living compartments are connected, no need to get out of the RV during stops, living area accessible even while moving, most storage space of new and used RVs and can tow vehicle behind or support a carrying platform on hitch receiver.