Posts Tagged ‘Travel Trailers’

Pedata RV Center Sees 15.1% Jump in Wholesale RV Shipments In October 2011 as Good News for 2012

Monday, February 6th, 2012

Pedata RV Center sees 15.1% jump in wholesale RV shipments (according to October 2011 Recreational Vehicle Industry Association survey of manufacturers) as good news for 2012. The survey of manufacturers conducted in October of 2011 indicated that 19,100 units were shipped. This is a 15.1% jump in comparison to October 2010 totals.

RVIA surveys are conducted regularly and are seen as a standard for the industry. Experts at Pedata RV Center view the positive numbers as an indication towards increased health of sales that could continue to climb throughout 2012. The total sales for 2011 saw a notable increase over total sales for 2010 industry wide.

Gerard Pedata of Pedata RV Center said, “Many found the strength of the RV industry during the recession and the speed with which the RV industry recovered surprising. I didn’t. The RV is a luxury, but it’s so versatile that it is also seen as a necessity in many cases, as well as a means of maximizing a minimal budget for vacation and travel.”

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 RVers Traveling Alone

Monday, January 23rd, 2012

Pedata RV Center releases safety tips for RVers traveling alone. While many view RVing as a means of group travel popular for family vacations and even multi-family vacations, it is also often used as a means of solitary vacationing.

Many individuals who are traveling alone prize their time alone so recommendations to increase safety by traveling with a party are ignored or brushed aside. But there are additional steps and precautions that can be taken to increase the safety of the solitary traveler:

1.    A good cell phone with dependable cell phone service
2.    Contact with another individual so there is a record or at least knowledge of the general whereabouts of the traveler.
3.    Regular RV maintenance to decrease the likelihood that there will be car trouble.

Gerard Pedata of Pedata RV Center said, “ Individuals who are traveling alone can find themselves in a bit of a predicament if no one knows where they are. Sending a quick email or text message before heading off to a new location or on a hike, etc. can be extremely helpful if the traveler fails to make it back to their campsite as planned.”

While traveling alone is often not recommended by experts for safety reasons, there are many individuals who travel alone frequently without any safety issues. There are individuals who enjoy a full time RV lifestyle alone on the road. There are individuals who have traveled extensively without any safety issues cropping up due to the fact that they are traveling singly. But statistically speaking, traveling in numbers is safer and following some basic guidelines like those presented above can greatly decrease the chances that there will be a problem related to your safety while traveling.

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 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 (at) pedatarvcenter.com

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Pedata RV Center Expects to See Positive Response from RVers Regarding 2012 GoRVing Advertising Camp

Saturday, January 14th, 2012

Pedata RV Center expects to see positive response from RVers regarding 2012 GoRVing advertising campaign. The new campaign debuted at the National RV Trade Show on November 29, 2011.

Pedata RV Center urges RV buyers to access the plethora of information available through the GoRVing website. The website offers helpful information on the following RV related topics: types of RVs, tools for calculating RV savings, activities and campgrounds accessible for RVing, recipes for on the road, and other helpful information.

Gerard Pedata of Pedata RV Center said, “There are many outlets for RV information. We often recommend GoRVing.com because it is easily navigated and caters to all types of RVers.”

Accessing information from a variety of outlets is important when RVers are considering a purchase, planning a vacation, making RV meal plans, etc. In addition to the online article library offered through the Pedata RV Center website and the interactive learning capabilities of the Pedata blog, RV owners can benefit from personal contact with any of the Pedata RV Center professionals.  

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 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

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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Pedata RV Center Cites New Recreational Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) Research Showing Growth In RV Ownership

Monday, December 12th, 2011

Pedata RV Center cites new Recreational Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) research showing growth in RV ownership. Research conducted by the RVIA also indicates strong purchase intentions amongst the latest RV Consumer Demographic Profile. Richard Curtin, RV industry analyst and director of consumer surveys at University of Michigan, conducted the study.

Highlights of the Study Include:

-    The number of RV owning households is at a new peak of 8.9 million; up from 7.9 million in 2005.
-    Almost 8.5% of American households report ownership of a recreational vehicle of some sort; up from 8% in 2005.
-    According to the study 21% of American households intend to purchase a recreational vehicle.
-    70% of current RV owners plan to purchase another RV to replace the old one.
-    14% of households that have never owned a recreational vehicle in the past plan to purchase one in the future.

Gerard Pedata of Pedata RV Center said, “This study is extremely positive regarding both the current state of the industry as well as the future of the recreational vehicle industry. We see the reality reflecting the numbers presented by the RVIA everyday.”

Pedata RV Center sells used RVs, travel trailers, fifth wheels, campers, and motor homes. Their full inventory is accessible online.  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 (at) pedatarvcenter.com

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Travel Trailers: The Most Mobile of RVs

Thursday, October 20th, 2011

 

Travel trailers are one of the most popular first time RV purchases. The travel trailer is also one of the most often repeated purchases in the RV industry. And it also appears to be one of the most popular choices for a second/additional recreational vehicle purchase. To put it simply, it’s just one of the most popular choices no matter how old you are, where you are traveling, your level of RV experience, etc.

Travel trailers are fabulous Newbie RVs because they are small and extremely portable. The entire idea behind the recreational vehicle is that it is on wheels and it goes places while providing you with a place to stay. But the travel trailer is the most mobile of the bunch simply because it’s the smallest. It’s the easiest to cart around. It’s the easiest to learn to tow without incidents as well. Newbies can generally succeed at getting their travel trailer from point A to point B without causing any damage.

Travel trailers are the most repeated purchase in the RV industry. Why would that be? That would be because many feel after owning a travel trailer that it was an “intro” purchase and they are ready to upgrade. They’re looking for additional features, more space, etc. But many who upgrade miss the mobility of the travel trailer and the ease of cleaning, etc. And they purchase another one. I guess you could say the travel trailer has a high return rate.

 And that high return rate explains the tendency of the travel trailer to live right alongside another, larger vehicle as a “second” RV. Many pick and choose which RV is more appropriate depending upon the trip destination, the trip length, the number of passengers, etc. But in many cases, the travel trailer is simply perfect for the vacation at hand.

Travel trailers are not the only RVs that are hitched to the back of the vehicle. But when a RV is referred to as a travel trailer it generally refers to a smaller RV that can hitch to mid-sized vehicles. It makes towing look so easy. And nothing’s more hilarious than traveling in a group and seeing just how quickly the travel trailer can be cleaned, packed up and put away when the trip is over. And then you get to sit back and watch the rest of the RVers still working on cleaning and organizing and generally being controlled by their bigger, more demanding recreational vehicles.

 

Pedata RV Center Releases Top 5 Safety Tips to Ensure Your Recreational Vehicle Is Safe for the Family

Wednesday, April 27th, 2011

Pedata RV Center releases top 5 safety tips to ensure that the recreational vehicle is safe for the family. Pedata RV Center releases top 5 safety tips to ensure that the recreational vehicle is safe for the family.

Safety tips: Keep the Recreational Vehicle Safe for the Family

1. Plan your trip. Provide someone not involved in the trip with a copy of your basic itinerary.

2. Do a general vehicle inspection prior to departing on your trip to avoid any unexpected roadside disasters.

3. Try to travel with a designated navigator. It’s safer if the driver isn’t the one attempting to read the map.

4. Know the weather and road conditions of the areas into which campers will be traveling. This can avoid dangerous ill preparation as well as annoying road delays.

5. Research the laws in the areas in which RVers will be driving. For instance, is it legal to use a cell phone while operating a vehicle?…that depends where you are.

Gerard Pedata of Pedata RV Center said, “Recreational vehicles and the road trips they make possible are definitely fun. But ignoring the safety aspect of your trip can be the quickest way to ruin any and all fun for the entire trip.”

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 Top Five Pieces of Advice for Family Oriented Road Trips

Monday, April 25th, 2011

Pedata RV Center releases Top Five Pieces of Advice family oriented road trips. The road trip is no longer a rite of passage for the recent high school graduate or the only form of vacation available to broke college students…it’s the choice for many with young families.

As more and more families turn to recreational vehicles and road trips as the best way to spend quality time together without breaking the bank during the summer vacation many find themselves asking for advice on family oriented road trips.

Pedata RV Center’s Top Five Pieces of Advice for Family Oriented Road Trips:

1. Plan a road trip around a concert of a family favorite.

2. Plan a road trip around a favorite movie or TV show that the family enjoys (for instance, visit the area in which filming took place, etc.)

3. Plan a road trip around Guinness Book of World Records sites (Where’s the largest ball of twine? It’s in Darwin, Minnesota).

4. Visit small town amusement parks. They’re less crowded and more affordable. (For instance, there’s the Dinosaur Park in Bastrop, TX).

5. Plan it around a favorite summer holiday. Always wondered what it would be like to spend the 4th of July in a small town…this year is the year! (Try Independence, California or Bristol, Rhode Island).

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 New Book Release for RVers Looking for Vacation Ideas

Friday, April 22nd, 2011

Pedata RV Center announces new book release for RVers looking for vacation ideas. “The Wilder Life” by Wendy McClure was inspired by the author’s love of the classic Little House on the Prairie books. Prior to the book release the author went on a road trip featuring major location and locales features in the book series.

McClure’s book was released in April of 2011. The book includes what is being described as a “universal and personal” quest as the writer follows the Little House trail. The Mansfield Home has about 35,000 annual visitors. Visitors come from at least 20 different countries.

Gerard Pedata of Pedata RV Center said, “We love to see people indulging their interests through road trips and RV travel. It’s an amazingly fan way to interact with fictional stories and characters and learn more about the area behind the story.”

Other books that can inspire RVers to look for new and exciting road trip opportunities include:

1. Road Fever by Tim Cahill

2. My Mercedes is Not for Sale by Jeroen van Bergeijk

3. The Lost Continent: Travels in Small Town America by Bill Bryson

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 More Cash Purchases of Used RVs

Sunday, April 17th, 2011

Pedata RV Center announces more cash purchases of used RVs. Some industry experts suggest that the “tight fist” reaction to the economic downturn has led to an increase in big ticket expenditures from those who have put it off until the health of the economy improved.

But it’s not only big ticket buying that is evident in today’s market. It’s cash purchases. Cash isn’t just for fast food and roadside stands anymore. People in today’s market are swinging more towards cash savings for big ticket purchases over the “credit” option that was so popular in years past.

Gerard Pedata of Pedata RV Center said, “I don’t think anyone is completely turning away from credit. The way our economy and our society is set up really couldn’t allow that but since the major upset that was caused by the recent recession many view their credit opportunities as more of a unavoidable evil than an opportunity to hang onto their cash.”

More big ticket items like used RVs, cars, second homes, pools and other major home additions, etc. are being paid for after cash has been saved up. In years past this was rare. Most consumers paid for big ticket items on credit with the expectation that they would be making payments for a specified amount of time.

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.