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Used RVs: Tips to Save Fuel

Friday, November 25th, 2011

 

Used RVs are often a choice made by individuals and families that are attempting to maximize a vacation budget or enjoy their retirement traveling with limited funds. Don't waste any money on fuel if you don't have to. 

Tips to save fuel with used RVs: 

  1. Recreational vehicles have water tanks. Traveling with them full will decrease your fuel efficiency because it will add to the total weight of the vehicle. Rather than traveling with full tanks keep what you need on hand. For instance, have enough water on hand in your water tanks to get to your next destination and no more. This will increase your fuel efficiency and decrease your overall fuel bill for trips. 
  2. Spontaneous travel is fun, but planned travel can definitely decrease your gas bill for trips. For instance, look for a campground or RV park that is centrally located so you can use it as a hub as you travel (by tow vehicle only) to various destinations on your agenda. Not pulling your used RVs to each and every destination with you, but parking it at a campground or “base camp” will greatly reduce your fuel costs. 
  3. Slow down. This tip holds true no matter what vehicle you are driving. Speeding is a bad habit not only because it may land you with a ticket, but also because it increases the amount of fuel you are using. 
  4. Use of air conditioning in your used RVs will increase the use of fuel. Traveling in the early morning or evening will often avoid this problem when traveling in areas with higher temperatures. You’ll run your AC less and still be able to enjoy a comfortable temperature in your motorhome while on the road. 
  5. Check your tires before every trip. As with any vehicle, tire issues can lead to decreased fuel efficiency. 
  6. Proper maintenance will also help you maximize your used RV’s fuel efficiency. Change the air filter regularly, have the oil checked/changed often, etc.
  7. Don’t pack things you don’t need, especially if they are going to weight down your vehicle. Not only will the extra weight decrease the fuel efficiency of your vehicle, but an over weighted RV can be dangerous on the road. 

Used RVs are fun, but they’re also practical. Make the most of both aspects and you’ll find yourself balancing in that perfect spot where vacation and travel are not only desirable, but also possible and affordable. 

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Used RVs: What’s the Benefit of Purchasing Secondhand?

Tuesday, June 7th, 2011

Used RVs are making a comeback after years and years of overzealous newbies looking to buy the newest model with the biggest and the best of everything. For a while there it almost seemed like we were all simply out to spend as much money as we could. But most of us have our heads screwed on straight now and are not simply looking to drop a lot of cash on the most expensive recreational vehicle.

And most of us are back to considering the fact that you can get a lot more for your money with used RVs. The used RVs on the lot offer all the same amenities and all the same vehicles at a drastically lower cost. Driving a new recreational vehicle off the lot means no driving history and no wear and tear. But these are small bonuses in comparison to the price tag that goes with the assurance.

This is particularly true when new and veteran RV buyers consider the fact that when purchasing used RVs from a reputable dealership all inventory is carefully and thoroughly examined and kept in peak working condition. Purchasing secondhand in the RV industry isn’t just one more option; it’s the smartest option. It’s the option that will mean getting the most vehicle for the least amount of money.

Tips for getting the Secondhand or Used RVs You Dream of:

  1. Research first. Know what you are looking for before you ask for it. Don’t just wander onto a recreational vehicle lot and say you want to buy one of their used RVs. Get online and discover what kind of RV you are looking for: Class A, Class C, Fifth Wheel, etc. Find out what the popular amenities are and which ones are the most important to you: televisions, grills, full stove/oven, master bedroom, etc.
  2. Know your price range. Don’t simply be aware of the what the average price tag is on the RVs you are considering, know your own personal price tag. There’s nothing worse than finding the RV you want, purchasing it and then discovering that there isn’t enough money left over in your budget to travel. That’s the point, isn’t it? Make sure you have your secondhand RV purchase budget worked out in a way that will suit you for the long run.
  3. Know your basics. How many people will be traveling with you? Will you most likely be traveling long distances or short distances? Will you be pulling a smaller vehicle behind you or will you be pulling your RV behind a large vehicle? Don’t leave these things up to chance. Know your set up before you buy a vehicle.

Purchasing secondhand from a reputable dealer can be the most financially advantageous way to get your hands on a recreational vehicle for your own traveling purposes. But the best way to get exactly what you want at a smokin’ price is to know what you want and what you want to pay for it before you start shopping seriously.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Pedata RV Center Releases Top Three List of Reasons for Fall Recreational Vehicle Purchases

Tuesday, September 21st, 2010

Pedata RV Center releases Top 3 List of Reasons for Fall Recreational Vehicle purchases. The majority of recreational interest is driven by vacation and since the majority of vacation time is taken during the summer months when most children still have extended breaks from school the buying season is typically seen as pre-summer. But Pedata RV Center isn’t the only one who sees an influx of interest once people start thinking of all things “Fall.”

Top 3 Reasons for Fall Purchases of Recreational Vehicles:

1. Football: the tailgate party would not BE the “tailgate party” without swarms of RVs filling parking lots to the brim with sports fans. The true fan will be found wearing his jersey, grilling outside of his RV with a TV set up under the awning and an ice chest at his feet.

2. Snowbirds: this is a slang term that refers to the individuals that travel to warmer climates for the winter months. Many are choosing to purchase a recreational vehicle in order to carry their home with them as they travel from their winter home and then back to their “summer home.”

3. Hindsight: They say that hindsight is 20/20 and there’s nothing like looking back on an expensive or ill planned vacation to get you moving to prepare so that you don’t make the same mistakes again. Individuals who look back on their summer travel and realize that they could have been very comfortable in a recreational vehicle (and save a lot of money on food and lodging) will often start off looking to buy as soon as Fall swings around. They want to be fully prepared to take advantage of their new travel tool come the next summer.

Gerard Pedata of Pedata RV Center said, “I wouldn’t say that Fall is our busiest buying season, but it’s definitely a healthy buying season. Some are looking for reasons that have already been discussed, and others are looking to buy in the Fall due to the unique traveling opportunities offered by the season.”

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.

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Pedata RV Center Releases Top 5 List of “Snack Foods” for Motorhomes on the Road that Won’t Kill Your Diet

Friday, September 3rd, 2010

Phoenix, AZ: Pedata RV Center releases Top 5 List of “Snack Foods” for motorhomes on the road that won’t kill your diet. The majority of the American public has tightened their belts a bit in response to the recession. They are attempting to get the most out of their dollar and that has led a large group to invest in motorhomes. It makes vacationing and even business travel more economical in the long run. But the tightening of the public’s “belt” isn’t just a metaphor for budgeting. It can also be taken quite literally. More Americans are dieting in response to increased awareness of the obesity epidemic and its negative ramifications.

In addition to stress, frustration and depression…there is one major trigger for overeating and unnecessary eating and that is busy eating or boredom. Individuals who are attempting to diet or eat healthy in order to maintain a healthy weight often have a really difficult time avoiding unhealthy snack foods while on the road. Junk food and road trip are synonymous in the minds of many. But to lead a healthy RVing lifestyle that has to change.

Top 5 List of “Snack Foods” for Motorhomes on the Road:

1. Carrots
2. Beef jerky
3. Nuts
4. Apples
5. Water

Gerard Pedata of Pedata RV Center said, “We hear a lot about road trip plans and road trip memories while discussing inventory with buyers. And if there’s one thing that full time or frequent RVers learn very quickly it’s that the typically junk food filled road trip gets old pretty fast. Indulging in junk now and then can be great, but for the regular day to day there has to be accessible, easy snacks for the road that aren’t going to leave everyone feeling like laying around and recovering once they arrive at their destination.”

Pedata RV Center sells used RVs, travel trailers, fifth wheels, campers, and motorhomes. 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.

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Pedata RV Center Urges RVers to Celebrate Fall by Making a Fall Festival Road Trip

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010

Phoenix, AZ – Pedata RV Center urges RVers to celebrate fall by making a Fall Festival road trip. Many see the recreational vehicle as a means of summer travel, but in today’s day and age the RV is no longer delegated to the sidelines once summer comes to a close. Long time RVers and “first timers” will be able to sit back, relax and enjoy a road trip featuring fall festivals.

Pedata RV Center’s Gerard Pedata said, “For fall travel the East coast is a popular location. It’s commonly agreed that the eastern regions are able to provide the most perfect representation of the fall season. Travelers get the changing colors on the trees, the falling leaves, the breezes and, of course, the fall festivals.”

Popular fall festivals in the New England area:

1.    20th Annual Harpoon Octoberfest, October 2-3, 2009, Harpoon Brewery, Boston, Massachusetts. This festival is known for: one of New England’s largest Octoberfest celebrations annually featuring fresh Harpoon beer samples, German food, live German Oompa Band performances, keg bowling, the Chicken Dance contest and more.

2.    Hildene Fall Art and Craft Festival, October 2-4, 2009, Hildene, Manchester, Vermont. This festival is known for: its annual fall craft show typically featuring works by 200 different artisans, live entertainment, food and more.

3.    Warner Fall Foliage Festival, October 9-11, 2009, Downtown, Warner, New Hampshire. This festival is known for its downtown festival featuring crafts, carnival rides, a farmer’s market, food and entertainment.

4.    Sunday River Fall Festival Weekend, October 10-11, 2009, Sunday River Ski Resort, Newry, Maine. This fall festival is known for the Taste of Maine and the 26th Annual Blue Mountain Arts and Crafts Festival, the 10th Annual North American Wife Carrying Championships (the winner of this event wins his partner’s weight in Bug Light)! Additional events include chainsaw woodcarving demonstrations, horse-drawn wagon rides, a pre-season sports sale, kids’ activities, concerts, etc.

5.    Mystic Seaport Chowderfest, October 10-12, 2009, Mystic Seaport, Mystic, Connecticut. This fall festival is known for its Chowderfest, an annual tribute to New England’s signature soup. It also offers a variety of additional New England fare, live music, activities for children and all of the sights and experiences of the maritime museum.

6.    Wellfleet OysterFest, October 17-18, 2009, Main Street, Wellfleet, Massachusetts. This fall festival is known for its OysterFest in Wellfleet. Visitors won’t want to miss the  crafts, the Oyster Shuck-Off, the additional family activities or the music.

7.    Keene Pumpkin Festival, October 17, 2009, Main Street, Keene, New Hampshire. This fall festival is known for its amazing number of Jack O Lanterns. It vies with Boston for the Guinness Book of World Records recognition as the area with the most lit pumpkins.

This is just a smattering of the available options in the area. RVers who decide they prefer a certain type of fall festival are encouraged to do some additional research. Travelers can easily make a trip of hitting all the Fall festivals featuring Octoberfests or all the fall festivals featuring local artisans or all the fall festivals featuring local seafood…the options are many.

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.

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Pedata RV Center Sees No Proof of RV Travelers Boycotting Arizona

Thursday, June 10th, 2010

Phoenix, AZ – Pedata RV Center sees no proof of RV travelers boycotting the state in response to the recently signed Arizona state legislation regarding immigration (signed by Jan Brewer, Arizona Governor). Despite fears that the legislative action could negatively affect the overall economy by instigating a drastic drop in the tourism industry vacationers surveyed do not have plans to boycott the state.

According to a survey of RVers on rvtravelforum.com the climate amongst RVers is far from negative. (Forum participants range from part time to full time RVers, renters/owners of travel trailers, motor homes, campers, fifth wheels, etc.) RVers still recognize the Grand Canyon State as a prime location for RV travel. Gerard Pedata of Pedata RV Center said, “Of the RVers who responded to the popular forum’s post…there wasn’t one that indicated they were boycotting the state or cancelling travel plans to or through Arizona in response to the recent changes to immigration law.”

Arizona is a popular destination for out of state travelers, in state travelers, full time RVers who settle down in the warm climate for the winter, and for group RV travel (conventions, etc.) Popular destinations in the state of Arizona that are easily accessible to RVers include: the Grand Canyon, Lowell Observatory (Flagstaff, Arizona), Tombstone, Superstition Mountains (hiking, camping, etc.), Sedona, Lake Powell…among many others.

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.

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