Posts Tagged ‘travel trailer’

Pedata RV Center Releases Tips for Incorporating Technology On the Road

Sunday, January 1st, 2012

Pedata RV Center releases tips for incorporating technology on the road. The number of features and optional design elements available to RV buyers means that there’s always a model that can accommodate the technical needs of travelers.

The RV is known for being versatile. This is one more aspect of the recreational vehicle’s versatility: it can be customized to suit the needs of the owner or traveler. Ways in which technology can be incorporated on the road vary almost as widely as they do in the typical household:

Tip Number One: Consider the external hard drive. Using an external hard drive to store digital files of movies, music, photos, etc. while traveling not only cuts down on the space needed to pack these entertainment items, but it allows travelers to drastically increase the variety they include in their “on the road” entertainment libraries. Many RV owners transfer their entire movie/music library to an external hard drive and have it available on the road.

Tip Number Two: Working on the road. Many RVers are full time before they even retire. These individuals work from the road. This means that they have technological needs that have to be met regularly. The use of wireless through cell phone services is becoming increasingly popular. RVers should consult their phone’s service provider for possible Internet solutions they could access while on the road.

Gerard Pedata of Pedata RV Center said, “Computers aren’t being left behind anymore. They’re headed out on the road with RVers. They’re a means of entertainment as well as being the source of many RVers’ regular incomes.”

Pedata RV Center sells used RVs, travel trailers, fifth wheels, campers, and motor homes. Their full inventory is accessible online and due to their low overhead costs they are able to offer competitive pricing in their industry. Easy access to industry and recreational vehicle information allows consumers to have access to the specific knowledge they need to ensure their purchase results in long term satisfaction.

For more information on Pedata RV Center, or current trends in the RV industry visit Pedata RV Center online at www.pedatarvcenter.com or contact Gerard Pedata:

Contact: Gerard Pedata
Company: Pedata RV Center
www.PedataRVCenter.com
Phone: 1-888-545-8314 or 520-807-0900
Email: sales@pedatarvcenter.com

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Travel Trailer: Perfect for a Near Stay-cation

Sunday, October 2nd, 2011

Individuals with young children will generally be aware of the term “October Break.” It refers to the fact that many schools are not in session for 1-2 weeks during mid-October. The kids are home. Many parents are at work and have to find something for the kids to do or somewhere for the kids to be while they are not in school. To avoid this struggle to entertain kids who are “vacationing” from school while parents are trying to stick to their work routine, we recommend treating October Break as a chance to get out and about in your travel trailer. Schedule vacation time and fill up the tank on your RV. You don’t have to leave the surrounding area. Schedule your vacation time and indulge in a stay-cation or a “near” stay-cation. RVing means you won't break the bank. 

The travel trailer is the perfect accessory for your October Break “near stay-cation.” You’ll find that it is just the right size for ease of travel while drastically increasing your comfort and luxury while on the road. Not sure what you want to do? Not sure if there’s anything that you can do in your area? That’s the pessimist in your attempting to take over. Don’t let it happen. Fight back. Jump online. There’s no way that there’s literally nothing worth seeing, doing, or experiencing in your local area. It might not be Disneyland, but it can be fabulous. Who wants to spend EVERY vacation at Disneyland anyway? 

Find something in your area that you have always meant to experience or visit and hitch up your travel trailer and get on the road. Phoenix area residents will find that they have many options: the Painted Rocks, the Grand Canyon, Tombstone, Carlsbad Caverns, and much more. Individuals in the Austin area can look for several options in their surrounding area as well: the Dinosaur Park, The Riverwalk in San Antonio, The Alamo, Bastrop State Park, and much more. Feel stuck at home in Seattle? You’re being silly. There are many wonderful opportunities to get out and about with the kids and your trusty travel trailer: Museum of Glass, Meeker Mansion, Marten Creek Falls, and much more. 

And if you’re not in Phoenix, Austin or Seattle…don’t fret. This is the kind of information that you can easily find online whether you live in New York or California. Just give it a shot and pick a few “spots” you find interesting or you think your kids will find interesting and you’ll find that the October Break suddenly becomes a fabulous treat that flies by instead of the never ending week of torture that you were expecting. 

Not sure if your travel trailer will be accommodated at your destination? Don’t ever be afraid to call ahead and ask questions regarding the RV accommodations at or near your travel destination. The recreational vehicle is an accepted mode of travel and you’ll find that most in the tourist/travel industry have ready information regarding where the nearby campgrounds are as well as available parking that is suitable for a vehicle pulling a travel trailer. Just give them the opportunity and they can help you be prepared and decrease your stress level which makes getting on the road (and being on the road) much more enjoyable. 

Travel Trailer

Thursday, September 8th, 2011

Travel trailer can be discussed in terms of the travel games. I’m not sure who came up with the idea, but they were brilliant. Board games of all types and sizes are now manufactured specifically for use on the road. You can get card games, board games, trivia games, DVD games, memory games and much more. You can pretty much get everything you can imagine in a travel game almost as easily as you can get it in the traditional, full size game format. And it’s the same with the travel trailer. It’s a home just like your house. But it’s designed for use on the road.

What does it mean to be designed for use on the road? Well, being designed for use on the road sometimes means the same things for the travel trailer as it means for the travel games.

-        Magnetic and snap in place pieces

-        Smaller, more compact designs

-        Multiple purposes for the same item

-        Folding/sliding and moving pieces

-        Compartments to hold the pieces in place while mobile

Loose pieces would be just as detrimental to game play as loose cupboard doors and curtains would be to travelers in a travel trailer or RV. They are often designed to “stay” where they are placed using the power of magnets and/or snapping or locking mechanisms.

It’s obvious that when traveling, you want to travel as light as possible. And both travel games and travel trailers take this into consideration. They’ve both been designed to minimize the space necessary for the activity at hand without limiting the entertainment value; it’s all about having fun!

In many cases of both travel games and travel trailer designs certain items will have multiple uses. For instance, your travel game box may hinge open and serve as the game board and the kitchen table may fold and twist and become the couch in a well-designed travel trailer.

Game play often requires that there be moving pieces, but too many detachable pieces will mean that you can only play that game a few times before you’re missing vital elements of the game. So many travel games have moving pieces that don’t detach; instead they slide or twist or swing. This is the same concept that is applied to recreational vehicles and travel trailers in particular. There are slide outs and elements that move (but don’t often actually detach) that allow RVers to maximize the space once they are camping while keeping the travel trailer compact while on the road.

And, of course, there is a great need for compartments that are available to hold all the pieces. Every travel game will have the contained space to keep all the game pieces intact and available for the next game. It’s the same thing with travel trailers. There is space set aside for the basics that will be needed on the road. Store all your necessities and make your travel plans even easier to execute.

And don’t forget to get yourself a few travel games for on the road! They’re designed to keep game play simple AND fun! And anyone interested in enjoying a trip in a travel trailer is going to find the simple and fun combo right up their alley!

Pedata RV Center Sees More Families Indulging in Holiday Gift-Vacation Combinations

Thursday, December 9th, 2010

Pedata RV Center sees more families indulging in Holiday gift-vacation combinations. The recession inspired many American families to cut back on their expenditures. But most don’t want to cut back so much that they are depriving themselves or their families of what they’re used to in the realm of holiday gift giving and family vacations. Many are cutting back without cutting either “out” by combining them.

Gerard Pedata of Pedata RV Center said, “We’ve had a higher number of interested buyers through lately that are buying RVs in time to use it for a vacation that is being ‘gifted’ to their children this holiday season.”

Some of the locations that have been cited as a good “gifted vacation destinations” are:

1. Disneyland California

2. Sea World San Antonio

3. San Diego, California (Sea World, the beach, etc.)

4. New York City (Broadway plays, tourist sites, museums, etc.)

Pedata RV Center sells used RVs, travel trailers, fifth wheels, campers, and motor homes. Their full inventory is accessible online and due to their low overhead costs they are able to offer competitive pricing in their industry. Easy access to industry and recreational vehicle information allows consumers to have access to the specific knowledge they need to ensure their purchase results in long term satisfaction.

Pedata RV Center Provides Fall Foliage Driving Tour Destination Planning for Motorhome Owners

Sunday, October 17th, 2010

Pedata RV Center provides fall foliage driving tour destination planning for motorhome owners. Many RVers are searching for meaningful travel plans and destinations that will not only allow them the opportunity to relax and enjoy their time off, but provide them with a unique experience.

This desire for something meaningful, unique and relaxing is inspiring many to look into fall foliage driving tours.

Pedata RV Center suggests the following Fall Foliage Driving Tour destinations:

1. New England: Fall foliage tours of the New England will be most successful in late September/early October for the northernmost states and more towards mid-October for the states farther south. The area is known for its thick Maple groves.

2. Western Pennsylvania: Try a fall foliage tour starting at Raccoon Creek State Park and continuing on down Rt. 18 to Waynesburg. (The best fall color will be seen in mid-October).

3. Other states/regions with plenty of opportunities for driving tours featuring fall foliage include: Connecticut, Michigan, Tennessee, North Carolina, Washington, Oregon, etc.

Gerard Pedata of Pedata RV Center suggests, “Motorhome owners interested in indulging in a Fall Foliage driving tour will be most successful if they first identify the region they’d like to visit and then contact state tourism authorities. Many states that have opportunities for fall foliage driving tours will provide actual maps and directions. Choose the option that works best for you and you have a plan that is tried and tested.”

Pedata RV Center sells used RVs, travel trailers, fifth wheels, campers, and motor homes. Their full inventory is accessible online and due to their low overhead costs they are able to offer competitive pricing in their industry. Easy access to industry and recreational vehicle information allows consumers to have access to the specific knowledge they need to ensure their purchase results in long term satisfaction.

Pedata RV Center Releases Safety Tips for New and Old RVers

Saturday, October 2nd, 2010

Pedata RV Center releases safety tips for new and old RVers. Fall is a popular time for seniors to travel, but most seniors who RV are experienced and well aware of safe measures. Industry experts usually find that safety tips are more necessary for younger RVers that are new and inexperienced.

Safety Tips:

1. Be prepared: keep a first aid kit on hand

2. Research the weather (and possible severe weather conditions) in areas to which you will be traveling. Be prepared for possible eventualities that could generate danger.

3. Keep emergency information on hand for every traveler including: blood type, medical conditions, medications, allergies, doctor, insurance plan and policy number, and emergency contacts.

4. Be aware of basic fire safety and implement it in camp.

Gerard Pedata of Pedata RV Center said, “With every increase in interest in the RV industry there is an equal increase in the number of accidents that occur on the road. Most of them are not directly vehicle related, but have to do with being in an unknown area or being without the necessary medical supplies. Keep the basics on hand just as you would at ‘home’ and you’ll be ready for common accidents.”

Pedata RV Center sells used RVs, travel trailers, fifth wheels, campers, and motor homes. Their full inventory is accessible online and due to their low overhead costs they are able to offer competitive pricing in their industry. Easy access to industry and recreational vehicle information allows consumers to have access to the specific knowledge they need to ensure their purchase results in long term satisfaction.

Pedata RV Center Releases Tip Sheet for Buying a Motorhome

Wednesday, September 29th, 2010

Pedata RV Center a tip sheet for buying a motorhome. Many approach purchasing a motorhome like they would approach any other automobile purchase. others approach it the same way they would approach a home sale. Both of these will leave the consumer in a less than desirable position in the buying process.

Tip Sheet for Buying a Motorhome:

1. If you’ve never driven a motorhome try renting one before you buy. This is will give you a point of reference. You’ll need to know what you feel comfortable driving before you commit to purchase any one type of vehicle.

2. Do your research before you actually start test driving. Know which size of motorhome you are interested in purchasing (which will suit your needs and your budget) before you start talking to even the nicest salesman. Only test drive the models that suit your needs.

3. Determine which features and floor plan layout options are required in order to meet the needs of you and your family.

4. Test drive it. And test drive it again. Test drive the competition. And test drive the cheaper model. Test drive as many options as are available. There’s no reason to rush your purchase.

5. Research the manufacturers and know the reputations behind their products. Choose a motorhome that has a trustworthy manufacturer that stands behind their products.

6. Buy from a reputable dealer. Ask questions, ask for a tour of the lot, and make sure that you are dealt with professionally.

Gerard Pedata of Pedata RV Center said, “The happiest customers we have are those who knew what they were looking for before they even got in touch. It’s our job to find them what they’re looking for; so when they can easily tell us what that is…it makes our job a whole lot easier.”

Pedata RV Center sells used RVs, travel trailers, fifth wheels, campers, and motor homes. Their full inventory is accessible online and due to their low overhead costs they are able to offer competitive pricing in their industry. Easy access to industry and recreational vehicle information allows consumers to have access to the specific knowledge they need to ensure their purchase results in long term satisfaction.

Pedata RV Center Announces Their Top 3 “On the Road” Recipes

Wednesday, July 7th, 2010

Pedata RV Center announces their Top 3 “On the Road” recipes. Traveling by travel trailer? Fifth wheel? Class A? Class B? Most RVers want to stop and enjoy the classic camping recipes now and then regardless of the convenience of kitchen accommodations in their recreational vehicle. Pedata RV Center’s online collection of hints, tips, and advice regarding road trips, RVing, RVs and the RV lifestyle includes top campsites, top campsite directories, popular RV destinations, popular RV features, etc.

Pedata RV Center’s Top 3 “On the Road” Recipes:

1.    The Hobo Dinner: Easy hobo dinner recipes can be cooked on the grill, on the campfire or in the oven. Ingredients are cut up into bite size pieces and wrapped securely in foil prior to cooking. Ingredients often include (but they can be adjusted to accommodate personal preference): potatoes, carrots, onion, hamburger patty, olive oil, butter/margarine, seasoning salt (Lawry’s is suggested), pepper, water or beef broth.
2.    Smores: toast marshmallows over the fire. Then place the marshmallows (still hot) between two pieces of graham cracker with a chunk of chocolate. Eat it while it’s hot.
3.    Peach Cobbler: place peaches and juice (1 large can) in 8×10 baking pan and dot with butter. Make a pastry by combining butter (1 stick), flour (1 cup), sugar (1 cup), egg (1) and vanilla (1 teaspoon, optional). Drop the pastry mix by the tablespoon-full over the peach mixture. Bake it at 400 degrees for 30 minutes.

One of the joys of traveling by travel trailer is the joy of having a kitchen on hand for cooking and snacking. It decreases the cost of food while on vacation and makes living and RVing full time possible for a much wider range of individuals. But many RVers appreciate the classic camping recipes regardless if their travel trailer includes kitchen accommodations. They often set up camp and access either outdoor grills included with their RVs or fire pits/campfires in order to toast marshmallows, etc. All the recipes included above can be created over the traditional campfire (peach cobbler recipe can be easily adjusted to be accommodated by Dutch oven).

Pedata RV Center sells used RVs, travel trailers, fifth wheels, campers, and motor homes. Their full inventory is accessible online and due to their low overhead costs they are able to offer competitive pricing in their industry. Easy access to industry and recreational vehicle information allows consumers to have access to the specific knowledge they need to ensure their purchase results in long term satisfaction.

RV Travel Gives You Access To The Road

Thursday, May 20th, 2010

People have always enjoyed traveling and exploring their surroundings. Back in ancient times, the method of travel was foot or camel often using tents or similar shelter. Romans traveled in wagons that satisfied their needs for both transportation and living. In modern times, it is the RV. The RV is ideal for traveling, living, and experiencing life’s adventures with comforts of home in tow.

RV Adventures

Traveling in a recreational vehicle can make you feel free, as you drift away from the other run-of-the-mill cars or commercial entities. Your RV becomes your home away from home, where you and your pets can live a life that is clutter free of your original living quarters. It is your life on wheels.

Life on the road in your motor home also means that you have the power to become closer to nature. You can choose to stay in camp grounds or you can choose to boondock, which means you stay off of the beaten path. Through the RV windows, you can see sunsets, wildlife, and nature as it was meant to be experienced. You can park the RV and stroll around, or you can safely sit and peer out from within.

Motorhomes Can Create Family Memories That Last Longer Than iPods Do!

Leave the everyday technological distractions at home. This means, no iPods, iPhones, hand held video games, etc. Taking a technology free trip in your motor home, travel trailer, fifth wheel or toy hauler will allow you and your family to have quality bonding time day in and day out. Pack rainy day activities to be used even on non-rainy days. Take books to read aloud. Pack jigsaw puzzles and board games, and take a deck of cards. Don’t forget a camera, scrapbooking materials, and journals to document. The adventure and laughter will create memories that will last a lifetime.

RVing is More Economical Than You Think!

Everyone wants to save money, and by traveling in a motorhome, you will be able to do so. You will save money by cooking inside the unit and not eating out, and you will save money by sleeping on board and not having to stay overnight in hotels. You will also save money on gas by staying a consistent speed on the road. If you haven’t even gotten to the point of purchasing a motorhome, try renting one first.

Take your traveling adventures into your own hands and travel in a recreational vehicle. See America and live a life on the road of freedom. Begin to plan your adventures on the road today!

Travel Trailer – Visit Your National Park

Thursday, May 13th, 2010

Plan a travel trailer trip to one of America’s natural National Parks.  There are plenty of options of parks for you to choose from.  All will offer different activities, sites, and amenities to match your travel trailer and fifth wheel needs.  So whether you choose to visit the Grand Canyon with your travel trailer or another park, you will have a well-worth it excursion.

What should you look for in selecting a National Park as a travel trailer destination?

Before selecting the RV park that you want to take your travel trailer to, assess the distance that you want to cross.  Begin with your point of origin and make sure your budget can cover the costs to get you and your travel trailer to and from your destination.  There are options for you to choose from throughout the United States.  You should even check to see if there are discounts available for visiting more than one park within certain distances from one another.

Spend some time researching the numerous National Parks that exist in your travel trailer trip range.  There is the infamous Grand Canyon or Rocky Mountain Nation Park.  You may wish to take your travel trailer beachside to Canaveral National Seashore or Biscayne National Park, or you may select a park that has historic relevance, such as the Independence National Historic Park.

What National Parks are located nearby?

There are several ways to discover what parks are located near your point of origin.  The best website and resource is the U.S. National Park Service.  You can find a park by entering your state or search parks by attractions.  Other tools or resources to find parks are online, book stores, or local library.  If you are a member of an RV club with your travel trailer or a member of the American Automobile Association, check there, too.

Try camping in the park in your travel trailer

Many parks offer tent and RV camping areas.  Some have hook up options, while others do not.  Take a look online to make sure the campground or park that you select has camping options to suit your travel needs.  You may have to reserve a spot, so it is wise to spend time online or call the park service directly for more information.

Begin planning your RV trip ASAP

When planning a national park vacation, spend ample time preparing for your trip.  Learn the history of the park, its amenities, and the anticipated travel time.  By doing this, you will have time to enjoy the entire RVing experience!