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Beaudry RV Company Announces Top Three ‘Safe Driving Tips’ for RV Enthusiasts

Monday, September 6th, 2010

Phoenix, AZ. Beaudry RV Company announces their top three ‘Safe Driving Tips’ for RV enthusiasts. RV travel has become more popular with the recession as families are vacationing closer to home and realizing that families can travel more cost effectively in an RV than traveling by plane and staying in a hotel. With more vehicles hitting the road, Beaudry RV

Company has compiled a few tips for the new or seasoned RV traveler:

1. Overheating. When temperatures climb, the first instinct is to crank the AC. In older RVs or motorhomes, this can lead to overheating. The quickest way to cool down the car is to turn off the AC, roll down the windows and crank the heat. Pressure from overheating can cause damage to the engine. If the temperature outside is too hot to turn on the heat, safely pull off the road as soon as you can exit the highway or find a pullout. Turn off the car. Let the car cool down. Once the car has cooled down, check the radiator to be sure it has fluid in it. If need be, you can use water to get to the nearest automotive or RV service center and have your RV or motorhome looked at. If your car cools down, then heats up again quickly, have it serviced.

2. Mountain driving. In the mountains, there are often steep uphills and downhills for RV drivers to navigate. Many who are unfamiliar with windy, steep roads have a tendency to ride the brakes for long periods of time on downhills. This can wear out brake pads and after a while can burn out the brakes all together, leaving the driver in an emergency situation where they will have to utilize safety ramps or run-away ramps. Instead, downshift before you start a downhill. If you reach a speed that is over the safety limit, then depress the brake with pressure and reduce your speed to at least five miles under the speed limit. Then let off the brake. Don’t hold down the brake for long periods of time. Uphills can be a challenge as some vehicles don’t naturally downshift to the level you need in order to keep a decent speed on an uphill. Downshifting will give the engine more power to stay at a steady speed.

3. Flat tire. The best way to prevent a flat tire is to have tires checked for air pressure as well as tread wear before leaving. If you have an RV or motorhome that sits in storage for long periods of time, tires may appear like new, but may have internal damage or cracking, so be sure to replace them every five years. If you feel your steering wheel pulling hard in one direction, you may have a slow leak. Safely pull off the road and check your tires. Carrying a fix-a-flat will usually take care of the problem. Otherwise drive with flashers on until you can get to a service station or change the tire. If the tire is completely flat, then driving on it may bend the rim and cost you quite a bit of money to repair. In this case, put a spare tire on immediately. If the tire pops, remain calm. Turn into a swerve to straighten out your vehicle, not in the opposite direction. Put on your flashers and try to get to the side of the road. If you have to wait for help, get out of your car and stay away from traffic until help gets there.

“We take RV safety very seriously,” says Scott Beaudry of Beaudry RV Company. “We want our customers to take care of themselves while they are on the road, so their RVing experience can be the best experience possible.”

Beaudry RV Company has been a leader in the RV Industry for over 40 years. Their customer service, parts department and summer events set them apart from other RV companies. They carry an extensive selection of Class A, Class B and Class C Motor homes.

For more information on new and used RVs and Beaudry RV Company or current trends in the industry contact:

Scott Beaudry
Company: Beaudry RV Company
www.BeaudryRv.com
Phone: 520-239-5054
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Beaudry RV Company’s Featured Travel Trailer – August

Friday, August 27th, 2010

Beaudry RV Company’s August featured travel trailer is the 2011 Forest River R-Pod 177.

This 18′ 8″ travel trailer is one of the best ultra lightweight models on the market. With a slideout, air conditioning, fridge with freezer, radial tires, fantastic fan, raised panel cabinet doors and more, this travel trailer makes the perfect companion for couples, small families and RV enthusiasts.

With a queen bed, dinette, and slide-out kitchen, it’s the perfect accommodation for those looking to hit the road and save. The aerodynamic shape lets wind slide off it, for less air friction and increased gas economy.

Beaudry RV will also custom paint your travel trailer, starting at $995.00. Think race and sports themes, or camouflage, a mountain sunset and more. You interests are brought to life on your travel trailer.

No matter what you’ve owned in the past or if you’ve never owned a travel trailer before, join the millions of RV enthusiasts that have freedom at their fingertips. The road is calling and you’re just a phone call, or web stop away from owning your own Forest River R-Pod 177.

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RV Enthusiasts Seeking Discount Vacations

Thursday, July 29th, 2010

Post recession, RV Enthusiasts are looking for discounts on lodging, travel and more before booking their trips. Those traveling are staying closer to home and those that are heading out are booking according to the amount of savings they can find.

Portrait of American Travelers found that those hurt most by the recession were cutting back on travel, while those who earn $50,000 or more per year are taking an average of four pleasure trips per year. Those who earn in excess of $100,000 per year have not let the recession of the past several years affect their travel schedules.

However, for the many Americans still feeling the effects of the recession, personal or pleasure spending has been cut. National Parks are populated with those looking for inexpensive trips for families and friends, as are destinations close to home.

Those people in particular who are cutting back on travel and watching their spending are those who are still worried about the economy and job security. Some people are choosing not to spend money on expensive airfare. Others find vacations too expensive to justify right now. Some feel gas prices are too high. Others aren’t able to take time away because of work or family commitments.

An investment in an RV is a safe way to ensure years of economical travel. Families see significant savings traveling by RV. The other benefit is that those people who suddenly find themselves with a long weekend don’t have to plan ahead. They can simply jump in a new or used RV and head out to any favorite nearby destination place.

RV Campground spots can be had for around $20.00 per night depending on the season and popularity of the resort. These places come equipped with tons of amenities for families and become a destination vacation in and of themselves. Keeping an eye out for bargains may change the direction of RV enthusiasts’ travel plans, but that’s another benefit of owning an RV in these times. You can head wherever you want whenever you want.

One American value that hasn’t changed with the recession is family bonding. The main purpose of most vacations is to get away and spend time with loved ones. Exploring new places is one way to make that happen. As RV enthusiasts know, camping, fishing, and recreating together brings families closer. You don’t have to spend a lot of money to have a fulfilling family vacation.

No matter where you choose to vacation this year, whether it’s overseas or close to home, there are bargains to be had. Friending airlines and hotels on Facebook may bring about deals others aren’t offered other places. The same is true of following businesses on Twitter. More companies are trying to find ways to drum up business and your business is valuable, so go where the deals are and enjoy RV vacations for less.

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What to Buy an RV Enthusiast

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

RV enthusiasts are a special breed of people. They love how they live and how they travel. For the exploding baby boomer generation, discovering the freedom and mobility RV travel offers is changing their lives. So what do you buy someone who is living on the road for months at a time, or spends all his or her time at home planning his or her next RV trip?

Here are a few gift ideas for the RV Enthusiast:

1. Vintage Trailer Art by Paige Bridges: Bridges captures the innocent beauty of RV Travel. Her images hearken back to the days when the roads were less crowded and there was still a lot of unexplored territory, yet they are still accessible to today’s travelers and may raise a chuckle or simply a warm fuzzy feeling inside. Bridges has been able to bring the RV travel world to life.

2. Douglas Keister’s Mobile Mansions: Keister starts at the beginning. His history of some of the classic RVs throughout the last hundred years is accompanied by photographs that seem as if they could hardly be real, such as mobile churches.

3. RV Jewelry: What better way to remember RV travels than with a miniature RV that hangs from a charm bracelet or off a necklace. RV jewelry comes in several types from classic sterling silver recreations to gold and painted styles.

4. Fine Art Photography: A picture says a thousand words. Purchasing fine art photography from a favorite park or destination is a way to relive those memories time and again. Some of the greatest photographers such as Ansel Adams and Galen Rowell offer prints at reasonable prices.

5. RV Birdfeeder: It’s true. Now you can park your RV in the backyard without the neighbors complaining. These tiny RV birdhouses provide shelter for feathered friends and offer them protection from storms.

RV Art Gallery is set up for the RV lover. Their variety of RV art and collectibles is an RV lover’s paradise. The next time you can’t decide what to get for the RV lover in your life, hop on-line and buy a gift that won’t be forgotten any time soon.

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Beaudry RV Company Top Five Art Gifts for RV Enthusiasts

Sunday, July 11th, 2010

Phoenix, AZ. Beaudry RV Company deals with RV enthusiasts day in and day out. It’s their business. With baby boomers becoming the largest segment of the population to explore the virtues of RVing, many often wonder, what do you get someone who has everything – a home, an RV and a lot of time to enjoy it. The answer is RV art. It’s the perfect way for the RV enthusiast to call to mind RV adventures as they relax at home or at the summer cottage and inspire them to get back out on the road again.

Beaudry RV Company has compiled their top five picks for art gifts for RV enthusiasts:

1.   Vintage Trailer Art by Paige Bridges: Bridges whimsical take on the RV life include glimpses of another era that embodies the innocence and beauty of RV Travel. From her ‘Little Red Camper,’ to seasonal camping images in some of the most popular vacation spots for RV enthusiasts, Bridges captures the heart of the RV lifestyle. Images are appropriate for all ages.
2.   Douglas Keister’s Mobile Mansions: This book takes RV enthusiasts back to the roots of RVing. The legend of the wandering spirit is captured through photography and text. From gypsies to mobile churches, this book is a testament to the joy that has kept RVing alive for 100 years.
3.   RV Jewelry: For women and girls who love keeping mementos of their journeys, an RV charm is a great way to record the incredible explorations they have had.
4.   Fine Art Photography: Fine art photography depicting images of places the RV enthusiast has visited. Think Ansel Adams and Galen Rowell.
5.   RV Birdfeeder: Decorate the backyard with RV styled birdhouses and bring back memories of camping in the great wide open.

RV Art Gallery offers a wide selection of RV gifts and merchandise. “A gift isn’t about being the most expensive or the most extravagant,” says Scott Beaudry of Beaudry RV Company. “RV gifts are more than something to hang on a wall or put on a coffee table, they evoke memories and conversations about adventures that have already been had or may happen in the future.