Handy Apps for RVers

 

At Pikes Peak Traveland, we are all avid RVers and try to keep up with the latest technology especially when it involves making traveling in our RVs easier.  Since most of us now have a smart phone, it is worth knowing a few time-saving, convenient apps that are available for Android or iPhone users. 

As most of us have been in the situation where all we need is an overnight spot to park our RV, this Walmart Overnight Parking Locator app can help to save you time by locating such a spot.  It gives you the location of a Walmart anywhere in the U.S. and tells you whether it allows overnight parking in their lot.  The app provides the address and phone number of the particular location you are interested in.  To get it, visit the Google Playstore or the iPhone app store to download the latest edition.       

Another useful tool is the website addresses for locating sanitary RV dumping locations in the U.S. or Canada.  If you just google RV dumping sites, you will bring up a couple of very good websites.  They not only allow you to search by state so you can find the closest one, but provide the dates they are open.  In addition they have information such as whether they are open to non-registered guests, and if there is a fee, and you will know in advance if they have potable and rinse water (non-potable) available.   

Another Android or iPhone app is a locator for truck stops throughout the country.  One of the Android apps lists both independent and chain stops.  It has information on the street address, plus Interstate exits, food service, number of parking places, and RV facilities (special island, dump, propane).  The app will mark your gps location on the map so that you can easily find locations nearby.

For more information on these apps see:

http://rv-roadtrips.thefuntimesguide.com/2014/02/rv-apps.php

Pikes Peak Traveland has been one of the top Colorado Springs RV dealers since 1982 and a partner in the national Route 66 RV Network. Whether you are in the market for a new or used RV, want to consign one, or need parts or service, we can help.  We only sell the top names in RVs and offer some of the best prices around.  Please come out and take a look at our extensive inventory of quality RVs for sale. 

Looking for Quality Service or Repairs on Your RV?

At Pikes Peak Traveland, we not only sell new and used fifth wheels, travel trailers, motorhomes and more but we also operate one of the top RV service and repair departments in the area.  Regardless of the type of job required, we have the capability to take on very large, complex repair jobs, general maintenance and warranty service as well as hitch and tow package installations.

When needed we are more than happy to provide estimates and will work with your insurance company. Our service department has plenty of experience with large insurance jobs, such as hail damage, water damage, accidents and more. 

The staff is made-up of highly qualified RV technicians that are trained to give you the best service for your RVs.  With today’s modern complexities and the industry’s rapidly changing technologies, it is important to make sure your RV is being serviced by someone who knows and understands the various systems.

Our technicians are constantly learning and researching the latest troubleshoots and with our "never quit" attitude, they work to ensure your RV is fixed right the first time. Whether you need electrical work, satellite system programming, tow bar installation, roof replacement or any other service performed, rest assured we have what it takes to complete the task.

In addition to our reliable repair services, we also offer excellent deals on routine maintenance and tune-ups.   Furthermore if you have never attended one of our spring or fall, Prep Your RV Seminar clinics, you need to make a point to do so.  These seminars are designed to give you all the tips you need to get your RV ready in spring to get back on the road, or come fall, to make sure it is properly winterized.  If you are not interested in doing it yourself, we can provide the service.   

Pikes Peak Traveland has been one of the top Colorado Springs RV dealers since 1982 and a partner in the national Route 66 RV Network. Whether you are in the market for a new or used RV, want to consign one, or need parts or service, we can help.  We only sell the top names in RVs and offer some of the best prices around.  Please come out and take a look at our extensive inventory of quality RVs for sale. 

Buy Any Part You Need Online or in Our Store

As one of Pikes Peak Traveland’s many services, we have made it easy for RV owners to buy parts and accessories for their RVs.  Not only do we own and operate one of the most complete RV parts stores in Southern Colorado, we also run an extensive online retail shop.

Even if you are visiting or live in the Colorado Springs area and plan to shop at our brick and mortar store, you can get a head start by browsing our online store to get an idea of our huge inventory.  The online shop is set up to search by manufacturer, type of part or accessories, or to submit a question regarding your RV to our parts’ professionals.   The categories include: Hitch and Tow, Inside Your RV, Outside Your RV and RV Maintenance.  We even allow you to track your package once you have placed an order. 

In addition to being very convenient, we know that everyone is looking for a good deal so we are pleased to offer Pikes Peak Traveland’s price matching.  It is simple, if you find a part for less at another online site or store, please call us at 719-596-2716 and we will work to match the price.  We do require that price match purchases are done through our store, and we may not be able to extend this offer on certain parts and accessories.

You will find our parts department is staffed by a friendly group of knowledgeable and experienced people who understand RVs.  Furthermore since we specialize in hard to find parts at Pikes Peak, we have a saying that goes, “if we cannot find it, then most likely it is no longer available.”  We welcome you to come and browse through our shop whenever you are in the area and have a cup of coffee on us.  

Pikes Peak Traveland has been one of the top Colorado Springs RV dealers since 1982 and a partner in the national Route 66 RV Network. Whether you are in the market for a new or used RV, want to consign one, or need parts or service, we can help.  We only sell the top names in RVs and offer some of the best prices around.  Please come out and take a look at our extensive inventory of quality RVs for sale. 

Come Meet our Latest Addition – The Four Winds Chateau

It is official! We are a Thor Motor Coach Dealership and Pikes Peak Traveland will carry two of their top-selling models.  The greater Colorado Springs area can now shop conveniently with us for a Four Winds Chateau Class C or a Vegas RUV motorhome. We encourage you to read our blogs to learn more about the exceptional features that have made Thor Motor Coaches one of the best motorhomes on the road.

If you are in the market for a new motorhome, the Four Winds Chateau is a great choice in a Class C and comes in a variety of sizes and multiple floor plans that are sure to fit any lifestyle.  Built with comfort in mind, it is one of the best-selling motorhomes in its class and is smartly designed to deliver unsurpassed space, style and function.

The Four Winds Chateau is built with a Ford or Chevy chassis and comes in a range of sizes from 23 feet right up to 33 feet.  It has a slick fiberglass exterior with a standard graphics package and a 5,000 lb. capacity trailer hitch with a 7-pin round connector.  The large rotocast MEGA-Storage™ compartment ensures you have plenty of space to safely store your extra cargo and the power patio awning with integrated LED lighting gets you outdoors in style.

The floor plans of the Chateau capitalizes on providing living, sleeping and storage space that offer all the comforts of home.  The motorhome is equipped with amenities such as Denver Mattress beds, optional leatherette captain's chairs in the cockpit, and residential vinyl flooring throughout.  For strength and durability, it has a fully welded tubular steel floor system as well as a fully welded tubular aluminum roof and sidewall cage construction.      

The Chateau’s beautifully designed kitchens come with laminate countertops, 6 cu. ft. double door refrigerators in most models, and a 3-burner gas cooktop and microwave oven.  We invite you to come down to Pikes Peak Traveland and take a look at the Thor Motor Coach’s beautiful Four Winds Chateau Class C or the Vegas RUV motorhomes.

Pikes Peak Traveland has been one of the top Colorado Springs RV dealers since 1982 and a partner in the national Route 66 RV Network. Whether you are in the market for a new or used RV, want to consign one, or need parts or service, we can help.  We only sell the top names in RVs and offer some of the best prices around.  Please come out and take a look at our extensive inventory of quality RVs for sale.  

The Latest News from Pikes Peak Traveland

There have been several interesting new developments at Pikes Peak Traveland over the last couple of months.  One piece of news is we are now an official dealership for Thor Motor Coach and we will carry two of their top-selling models, the Four Winds Chateau Class C and the Vegas RUV Class A motorhomes.  Another exciting additional to our inventory is the newly designed Open Range’s Light series 5^th wheel and travel trailer as well as we have brought back the newest, up-dated KZ’s 5^th Wheel Durangos.

The new Open Range’s Light series offer the ultimate value in lightweight towing complete with all of the luxurious features found in traditional travel trailers or 5^th wheels.  It is specifically designed for late-model half-ton pick-ups, and the units provide more room and less weight than any other comparable brands on the market.  The extraordinary Light series is a 4-season unit that is loaded with high-end amenities and a choice of some exceptional floor plans.  You really need to see one to get an idea of the beautiful, well-laid out comfort these RVs offer. 

Another addition to Pikes Peak Traveland’s inventory is we have brought back the newly designed Durango 1500 5^th wheel as well as the Durango Gold that represents their higher-end offering.  There have been several updated changes and advancements made to the KZ’s that should resonate with customers.  The Gold offers increased livability and luxurious design features that are sure to please. 

We encourage you to come in and see the great deals we are currently offering in our Fall Blowout Deals sale.  While you are here, take a look at the Thor Motor Coach’s beautiful Four Winds Chateau Class C and Vegas Class A motorhomes as well as the beautiful new Open Range’s and KZ 5^th Wheels we now have in inventory.

Pikes Peak Traveland has been one of the top Colorado Springs RV dealers since 1982 and a partner in the national Route 66 RV Network. Whether you are in the market for a new or used RV, want to consign one, or need parts or service, we can help.  We only sell the top names in RVs and offer some of the best prices around.  Please come out and take a look at our extensive inventory of quality RVs for sale.  

It’s Official – We are a Thor Motor Coach Dealership

Pikes Peak Traveland is pleased to announce that we are now an official Thor Motor Coach dealership.  This is exciting news for us and for our customers in and around the greater Colorado Springs area as Thor manufactures beautiful motorhomes.  Our dealership will carry the Four Winds Chateau Class C and the Vegas RUV.  Over the next two blogs we will share some of the exceptional features that help to make a Thor Motor Coach one of the best on the road.

The Vegas RUV is a new class of vehicle recently introduced by Thor that is a recreational utility vehicle, hence the term RUV.  The Vegas comes fully equipped with all of the amenities to make traveling fun and easy and offers a smaller, more compact design. This also means it is a more fuel efficient motorhome. 

While the Vegas is somewhat like a Class C motorhome, it is technically considered a Class A and is built on a Ford E-350 chassis with a 6.8L Triton V10 engine.  It has a 5,000-lb towing capacity trailer hitch and a fully welded tubular steel floor system and fully welded tubular aluminum roof and sidewall cage construction to ensure durability.  With heated/remote exterior mirrors, reclining/swivel leatherette captain's chairs, integrated side view cameras and 16" tires with stainless steel wheels, just to name a few of the features, this is a premier motorhome that is built to ensure your upmost comfort while driving or relaxing in it.  

Although it is 25 ft. 6 in. - 26 ft. 6 in. in length, the Vegas boasts smartly-designed floor plans that feel very spacious and an exterior rear MEGA-Storage™ Compartment.  The motorhome comes standard with leatherette furniture, 3-burner gas cooktop and a convection microwave oven.  It is equipped with an LED TV and DVD player and offers an optional exterior 32” LED TV.  From its great looking exterior to a beautifully decorated interior, the new Vegas RUV is one you need to come in and take a look at.

Pikes Peak Traveland has been one of the top Colorado Springs RV dealers since 1982 and a partner in the national Route 66 RV Network. Whether you are in the market for a new or used RV, want to consign one, or need parts or service, we can help.  We only sell the top names in RVs and offer some of the best prices around.  Please come out and take a look at our extensive inventory of quality RVs for sale.  

What to Look for When Buying a Used Travel Trailer

 

If you are thinking about purchasing a used travel trailer, there are several things you need to inspect to make sure you know what you are buying.  The good news is that it is easier to buy a used trailer than a used motorhome as you will not have to take into account the engine and drive train.

One of the first things to look for in a used travel trailer or fifth wheel is for any sign of water damage or leaks.  Visually inspect the trailer’s interior for water stains, soft spots or peeling wallpaper and focus on ceiling corners, around the windows and along the sides of the floor.  Open all of the closets, cabinets, and drawers to make sure they are free of dry rot.  Check windows to make sure they open and close properly as well as the door. 

Now get out and look at the siding for signs of any separation or loose panels and the roof for any obvious damage.  Examine the seals on the roof to make sure they are in good shape.  Take a look underneath the trailer to check out the condition of the frame.  You do not want to buy a trailer that has a badly rusted frame or cracks, broken welds or impact damage.  In fact once you buy, it is a good idea to have the wheel bearings inspected and repacked if it hasn’t been done recently, and while you are at it, have the electric brake system checked out. 

Another thing you want to look at in a used trailer is that the appliances are clean and in working order.  When you buy from a dealer, make sure it is part of your sales agreement that everything is in good working order including the water heater, water pump, water lines, furnace and A/C. 

Keep in mind that buying a used RV from a reputable dealer may be your best assurance that you are getting a quality travel trailer that has already been inspected and serviced.   A high-quality RV dealer should be staffed by RV certified and master certified technicians and will be able to provide any additional services you may require on the RV. 

Sources:

rv-roadtrips.thefuntimesguide.com/2008/06/used_travel_trailer_fifth_whee.php,  rvforum.net/joomla/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=428:buying-used-trailer-or-fiver&catid=38:buying-an-rv

Pikes Peak Traveland has been one of the top Colorado Springs RV dealers since 1982 and a partner in the national Route 66 RV Network. Whether you are in the market for a new or used RV, want to consign one, or need parts or service, we can help.  We only sell the top names in RVs and offer some of the best prices around.  Please come out and take a look at our extensive inventory of quality RVs for sale.