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.  

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.  

Solar Power Your RV

Do you want to try and get off the grid or at the very least save some money?  Now that solar power is becoming mainstream there are more options than ever available for RVs.  An RV solar system can help to reduce the time that you live off of your generator and is a great solution for people that boondock or just want to go “green”. 

A big advantage to solar-power systems is that they have no moving parts and require very little maintenance.  They are safe and reliable and do not create the noise or smell of a generator.  Furthermore you decide how big of a system you want and how much you want to spend.  Solar can be used to power just a few devices or to completely power the RV. 

So what does a solar-powered system consist of?  RV systems will have one or more solar panels, a charge controller, batteries and the parts required for installation and hookup.  An article from Trailerlife.com explains that solar panels are rated by their watts of output and that the “wattage rating is determined by multiplying the panel’s peak power voltage by its peak power amperage.”

You may wonder how big of a system you need to power your RV.  To find out how much energy you use, one of the leading RV solar providers recommends that you boondock your RV and do not use the AC generator or shorepower.  Now under normal usage see how long it takes to run your batteries down.  The company takes that information and calculates approximately how many amp-hours you consumed on an average day and how many solar panels would be required to provide the same energy.  They estimate that the average RV consumes between 75 and 150 amp-hours of energy a day.

Sources:

trailerlife.com/camper-trailer-news/trailer-gear/rv-solar-power/

amsolar.com/home/amr/page_19

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.  

Can You Afford to Be a Fulltime RVer?

While it is certainly not for everyone, some people dream of the day they can take their RV on the open road and not look back.  Making the move to become a fulltime RVer can be an experience of a lifetime but is something that should be thought out carefully beforehand. 

One of the first things to consider is can you afford it.  Today many people work remotely and have the ability to still make an income while on the road.  If that is your situation, than affordability may not be an issue.  For others, if you are retired or do not plan to work, you need to take into account the money you have coming from pensions, other income, or social security.

Your living expenses should be less than what you paid to live in a traditional home as you will not have property taxes, HOA dues, and utility bills but you do need to figure how much it will cost.  If you still owe money on your RV or vehicle, you need to include that cost into your living expenses.  Also add in insurance, health care, membership fees, cell phones, and other monthly commitments. 

Look over past grocery bills to estimate how much you spend on food.  Include in your budget money for entertainment, clothes, laundry, mail forwarding and miscellaneous expenses.  You will also need to have money earmarked for maintenance on your RV and vehicle and annual registration fees. 

Now add in cost for gas, propane, and camping fees.  Both camping fees and fuel costs will fluctuate with where you stay and the miles you travel.  In addition cost will vary as to the type of lifestyle you live and many of these decisions will be based on your income.

It is helpful to research other people’s experience with RVing fulltime.  You can check out forums, blogs, and chatrooms on the Internet or get books.  One tip an RVer mentioned that may seem obvious but is sometimes forgotten is to remember to take your time.  There is no hurry and staying in a place for a while actually can save you money by reducing gas consumption and other travel expenses. 

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.  

See What Our Customers Are Saying About Us

-Gary & Vicki Watts (Franklin, TN)

"I must give KUDOS to Bill at Pikes Peak Traveland. He has certainly gone the extra mile to do everything that he could to help us."

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-Doug & Cheri Moloney (Colorado Springs, CO)-
"Thank you very, very much for helping us make our first trip of the season by repairing the broken "tee".
Our trip was a success due to your customer service dedication. We sincerely appreciate it."

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-Noel & John Ekin (Hartsel, CO)-
"Recently, Dr. Farrell Coy, a friend of ours HIGHLY recommended Pikes Peak Traveland. We now know why!

Some time ago, we brought our travel trailer in to have some "water-leaks" repaired. Most everything worked well with one exception. We contacted John Cromwell who asked us to bring it in and he would have it repaired.

You should know that we live in the Hartsel area at 9200 feet and were not very knowledgeable with regard to "winterizing" the trailer. The bottom line is that John had our trailer "winterized" and when we picked it up today, he spent time with us showing and explaining just what we need to do to prevent costly "freeze-ups." (Our water heater still had water in it and we woke up one morning to a temp of ZERO degrees!) He prevented a costly repair item for us!

We greatly appreciate the service that John, Jim(?) and your technicians have given us! Thank you and John for your expert, professional and FRIENDLY service!"


RV sales Colorado Springs since 1982. One of the best Colorado Springs RV dealers offering personalized service and a large selection of new and used RVs, large RV parts department, and RV repairs.

RV Service and Sales in Colorado Springs

Whether your RV needs 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.  Our service department is trained with RV certified and master certified technicians to provide you with the best service for your RVs. With the modern complexities and rapid changing technologies, it is important to ensure your RV is being serviced by someone you know understands the various systems. Our technicians are constantly learning and researching the latest troubleshoots and with our "never quit" attitude, our technicians want to personally ensure your RV is fixed right the first time.

Our service department also gets involved in specific projects from time to time.  We have serviced many government trailers and police department mobile command posts over the years. We have converted a Freightliner FL70 truck truck into a mobile command unit to be used in Iraq. We have converted a Sprinter van into a mobile dental lab to allow a crown to be made while you wait. If you have a specific request, give us a call.

 

One of the Top Colorado Springs RV Dealers

Pikes Peak Traveland has been serving Colorado Springs since 1982. We believe strongly in relationships over volume. To achieve strong relationships, we believe in serving our customer by providing personalized service. The products we offer also reflect quality to provide our customers with the best possible RV experience whether they are right here in the beautiful Rocky Mountains or cruising the white sandy beaches of the Florida panhandle. Come by and see for yourself.

Our parts department is staffed by knowledgeable and experienced people who understand RVs. We offer one of the most complete RV parts and accessories stores in Southern Colorado. We also specialize in hard to find parts. If we can't find it, then it is probably no longer available. Come by and grab a cup of coffee on us. The advice is free too!

Our service department is trained with RV certified and master certified technicians to provide you with the best service for your RVs.

The Route 66 RV Network

Pikes Peak Traveland is a proud member of the ROUTE 66 RV Network, with nearly 150 locations in 45 states.  When you buy your next RV from us you'll receive a Classic Care Club membership that automatically gives you everyday discounts at nearly 150 fully-stocked RV parts & accessory stores across the country as you travel.

Better yet, you'll enjoy priority service in over 1,200 ROUTE 66 dealer service bays manned by highly-trained Certified RV Technicians.  These techs will have access to our Proprietary Parts Network allowing them to search the country for the replacement part they might need to repair your RV and get you back on the road as soon as possible.

 

The ROUTE 66 RV Network  Commitments

Operating under these commitments is not new to any of the ROUTE 66 dealers you may visit.  Quite frankly, long before this network was formed, each of our dealers had already earned solid reputations for running customer-focused,  honest,  dealerships.

These aren't just shallow platitudes, but solid network-wide promises that each dealer makes to one another, as well as to all traveling ROUTE 66 customers.  Each dealer prominently displays these commitments in their dealership to publicly reinforce their dedication to the following:

1. Conduct all business activity with the highest level of personal and corporate integrity.
2. Treat every customer and supplier as we would want to be treated.
3. Never stop striving to improve our customers' sales and service experience.
4. Present our products and services in an honest and fully disclosed manner.
5. Communicate with all sales and service customers in writing when at all possible, when providing estimates and quotes.
6. Fulfill all promises, commitments and warranties made to our customers, suppliers and community.
7. Fully comply with all federal, state and local laws that govern the operation of this dealership.
8. Give every customer the best value possible for his or her investment.
9. Address any and all customer or supplier concerns with a civil and open attitude.
10. Be a positive voice in our community for the benefits of RVing.

Purchase your next RV from Pikes Peak Traveland and join an elite group of ROUTE 66 RVers who prefer to travel the road with confidence, knowing that no matter where the road takes them ... they have a friend they can count on.