Green RV Parks for the RV Lifestyle

Did you know that there are RV parks that are actually certified as ‘Green’? There’s even a way to search for these green parks. If you’re on Facebook head over to Facebook.com/Woodalls. They have a searchable database where you can click on a state and get a list of parks certified to be green. Now that's pretty nifty!

In order to be considered “Green-Friendly,” parks must meet nine out of the 18 criteria listed below:

• Tankless water heaters.
• Motion sensors for lighting in bathrooms and clubhouses.
• Energy-efficient light bulbs.
• Non-toxic, biodegradable cleaning products.
• Water saving showerheads and/or faucets with automatic shutoff taps.
• Recycle bins for cans, paper, glass and plastic.
• Energy saving appliances.
• Eco-friendly and “Leave No Trace” tips and education for guests.
• Landscaping that uses wood chip, pebble, paved or grass paths to decrease soil erosion.
• “Reduce Water Usage” signage for guests around the park.
• One or more of the following: lighting, heaters and/or coolers with timers.
• Solar or wind power.
• Low flush toilets or waterless urinals.
• Grey water access (if allowed in state).
• On-site organic composting.
• Email confirmations rather than paper to minimize paper waste.
• Geothermal heating and cooling.
• A program for frequent tree planting.

 Happy RVing!

RV Lifstyle: Going Green Could Win You $100.00!

Got a green RV?  And we don’t mean green in color... We all want to do our part to help the environment and to shrink our ecological imprint, right? Now Jayco and Coachmen are offering RV’s specializing in going GREEN!. This may not be new to some of you, but ‘Certified Green by TRA Certification’ is offering $100.00 each month for the winning picture of green RV’s! 

So, get out those camera’s, dress up the kids in their Sunday best, capture the pets snoozing in the lazy boy (or the driver for that matter), or snap a shot of a beautiful sunset with your green RV in front of it. Whatever picture you decide to submit, it could win you a hundred bucks! Hey, while you’re at it, share it with us here at Paul Evert’s RV Country too! We always love getting pictures from our RV families!

For official rules and to sign up for their newsletter, visit http://www.certifiedgreenrvs.com/talk.php

E-mail your pictures to aleazenby@trarnold.com with the dealer name, customer name, customer contact info and RV brand/model. Also, include a short essay on your thoughts on the Certified Green label. 

The Coachmen Apex Travel Trailer - Worth it's (ultra-lite) weight in gold!

Here at Paul Evert's RV Country, we take our product selection very seriously. After our sales department spent the day learning all the ins and outs and cool things about the Coachmen Apex Travel Trailer, we were able to sit down with our rep, Mark Kealoha for a crash course of our own.

We asked Mark to tell us what the 3 greatest things about the Apex are and here's what we learned.

1) A TRUE "Ultra-lite" travel trailer.
With a dry weight starting at only 2,400 lbs, the Apex is a TRUE ultra-lite. There are 9 floorplans ranging from 17' - 26', none weighing more than 4,400 lbs and 5 of those come with a slideout! That makes them light enough to be towed by most vans, crossovers, and SUV's!

2) Light weight but still lots of variety.
The Apex has 6 hardside floorplans, 3 hybrid/expandable floorplans, AND there will be a lightweight toy hauler floorplan available as soon as February 2011!

3) Small size, big features!
Where most manufacturers make you pay extra, Apex wanted to offer as much as they could standard with the trailer. When comparing models, you'll find air conditioning, a stereo, privacy windows, and 2-tone cabinetry.

You know we couldn't stop at just three things, right?!

• Did you know the Apex is one of just a few manufacturers to be TRA certified green?
• Did you know that Apex uses the TC1 in-wall slideout system? This means NO CABLES!
• Did you know that Apex has an expandable floorplan with a flat floor? Use the 2.5' raised inflatable mattress as a bedroom suite or deflate the mattress and it turns into a patio room!

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To view more Apex pictures, specs, and floorplans please visit our website at RVCountry.com

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Jayco Receives Green Certification

Jayco enters the Wester Region with "Green" Certified RV's produced int heir Twin Falls, Idaho plant.

Jayco's RVs manufactured in Indiana and Idaho have been "Green Certified" by TRA Certification, Inc. an international accredited organization.

The travel trailers have been awarded a Gold Level Certification Rating making Jayco among the first RV manufacturers recognized for building products with green manufacturing processes and materials.

Paying attention to environmental standards and being efficient with resources are just a couple of the ways Jayco has demonstrated that responsibility.

TRA Certification is helping RV manufacturers promote products that buyers can TRUST are "Green" by providing third party certification based on consensus standards. To the consumer "Green" means energy efficient, cost savings practices and sustainability.

Paul Evert's RV Country is happy to bring you the full line-up of Jayco travel trailers and class c motorhomes. Look for the Certified Green logo on our website.

CLICK HERE to find the Jayco that's right for you!