RV Special of the week - 2006 Itasca Sunrise

This week we have for you a beautiful 2006 Itasca Sunrise 33V Motorhome Class A! Its on a Ford chassis and has a 6.8L SOHC Triton V10 motor.  33’8” in length and 8’6” in width and has 2 slides! This motorhome is spacious!

It sleeps 6 and has a ton of other great options: 

• Double Slide
• Queen Bed w/Nightstands
• Wardrobe w/Drawers
• Vanity
• Opt. TV
• Tub/Shower
• Pantry
• Refrigerator
• 3 Burner Range
• Booth Dinette or Dining Table & Chairs
• Sofa Bed or Rest Easy Sofa
• Lounge Chair w/Pull-Out Table
• Double Kitchen Sink
  

You really have to stop in and let us show you this amazing unit in person. Its just too good to pass up!

Thermostat got you feeling a little dim?

We’ve heard it numerous times, “I wish the display on my thermostat was brighter.” Special thanks to Family Motor Coach Association for publishing a short ‘how-to” article on just how to get that thermostat a little brighter so you can read it! This tech and travel tip happens to come from their February 2011 edition:
You can make the display nearly twice as bright by removing the blue filters on the light bulbs. (This applies only to Dometic Duo-Therm Comfort Control Center five-button thermostats #310 9228 0001 — white; and #310 9228 019 — black.) Here’s how:

Un-clip the thermostat from the holder — top or bottom center — and find the two small, black, round bulb holders. Remove the bulb assembly by inserting a small blade screwdriver into the center slot of the assembly and twist 1/8-turn counterclockwise. Lift the bulb assembly out and gently remove the tiny blue filter from the bulb. Reassemble and return the thermostat cover to its holder. The brightness of the display will be sharply improved.

We sure hope that helps, but if you don’t feel comfortable doing this yourself or if you have any questions, remember you can always call and make an appointment with our great service department. If you'd like, you can even make an appointment on-line!

Octoberfest in Fresno, it'll cure what ale's ya.

Where will you and your RV be this weekend? If its Fresno, California, then we suggest you swing by The Tower District for the ‘Central Valley Craft Brewers Octoberfest’. Festivities begin at noon on Sunday, and will carry on until 5:00 p.m. Admission is $20.00, but you’ll certainly get your moneys worth! They plan on having over 40 breweries and wineries for you to sample great micro brews, and excellent local wines. Tower restaurants will serve up free samples of their fabulous food and 3 local bands entertain throughout the day. Demonstrations of how to make your own home brew are also featured. It's an afternoon of ales & lagers, chardonnays & merlots, chili & beerocks, blues & rock, and so much more. And if you're in the area, it would be a great time to swing by and say hello to everyone at one of your favorite places - RV Country! We always welcome a visit with our customers and by now, you know how much we LOVE for you to share your travels and pictures with us, so if you do get to Octoberfest (in any city) be sure to share your story and pictures with us... 

You never know when your story may show up on our blog, or win you a prize!

Thor A.C.E. takes the checkered flag for best selling motorhome

If you haven’t heard about the latest and greatest motorhome by Thor, you’re definitely missing out. First introduced at Recreational Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) in Louiville of November 2010, the Thor A.C.E. was voted best in show and quickly became a crowd favorite. Thor built a great, small coach packed with features and at an insane price. You can now get a bus-style coach for the price of a Class C RV. It’s packed with innovation – including the hotel-style shower curtain that extends shoulder room while bathing. And if you missed the debut of our video on this amazing coach, never fear -click here! 

In April of 2011, the A.C.E. was rated the third best selling motorhome and that was with having only one floorplan and it had only been in production for a few months.  Now in 2011 all of us at Paul Evert’s RV Country are so excited because not only has Thor come out with another floorplan for the A.C.E. but in August it was voted one of the top motorhomes for sale under $100,000.00! Now, that is something to get your motor running. You can have your full size luxury coach without paying the luxury cost.

Motorhome Magazine had this to say about it:
The new 29-foot A.C.E. motorhome from Thor Motor Coach is an evolutionary unit that combines aspects of Class A and C motorhomes. Built on a Ford chassis with a gvwr of 16,000 pounds, the A.C.E. (an acronym for Class A & C Evolution) cockpit is more akin to Class C’s with a modest eyebrow above the windshield that houses an electric drop-down bed. With a base price of $88,853, A.C.E. has optional full-body paint and is equipped with a kibble station in the hallway for pet food, residential linoleum, and leatherette cockpit seats and convertible sofas.

Now that we have your full attention, you’re probably asking yourself if Paul Evert’s RV Country has them. Why yes, yes we do! And to make it even sweeter, we have both floorplans and both standard and both full body paint options in stock and available. You can view our inventory on-line, but with all this exciting great news, we’d like to know why you’re still sitting there and not on your way down to see us the Thor A.C.E.?!

RV Country in Quartzsite, Arizona 2012

For over 35 years now, there has been a group of people traveling to a once barren area known as Quartzsite, Arizona. These seekers come by the thousands and are often referred to as "gypsies of the modern world".  Entering the grounds of Quartzsite is like entering another world... Back to the good old days in many ways. Though now, this place is no longer barren, but has a plethora of state of the art facilities. 

Once a year, for one week in January,  these RV gypsies pack into Quartzsite for one of the largest RV shows in America. According to the Arizona Highway Department, as many as 750,000 to 1,000,000 people converge on this sleepy little desert town, located just 20 miles east of the California border on Interstate 10.  It is host to the Quartzsite Sports, Vacation & RV Show and the rock, gem and mineral shows, craft show, plus numerous flea markets. Admission and parking are both FREE. 

There is a 69,000 sq. ft. fully carpeted indoor exhibit area, an outside midway, free live entertainment, and tons to do and see! Paul Evert's RV Country is very proud to remain the exclusive RV dealer of the event, and as in years past, you can find us right next to the big white tent. The festivities begin January 21st, but we’ll be there in early January. We’ve got a lot more information to share with you as the event gets closer, so be sure to check back with us often!

See you soon in Quartzsite, Arizona!

An Inspiring Lake for the RV Lifestyle

If you haven’t been to Crater Lake  National Park in Oregon, you simply must go. Its among one of the most beautiful places America has to offer. No place else on earth combines a deep, pure lake, so blue in color; sheer surrounding cliffs, almost two thousand feet and a violent volcanic past. This place truly is inspiring. It is a place of immeasurable beauty, and an outstanding outdoor laboratory and classroom, a place any parent would love to bring their children and feel privileged to do so. In the winter the snow starts to accumulate in October and doesn’t melt until around June. But when that snow does melt away you’ll want to be there to spend lots of sunny days pic-nicing and just breathing in mother nature. 

Crater Lake also has a web cam! How much fun is that? That way if you’re thinking about going you can always check to see how much snow is there (if any) they also have a current conditions page that can help you plan your trip! 

Close by is Mazama Campground open from June-September. It has has approximately 200 forested sites. Running water, flush toilets, bear lockers, picnic tables, and fire rings are provided. Collection of dead and downed wood is allowed for campfires with the fire rings. A range of site sizes are available; tent to RV lengths. Sites can accommodate up to 8 people and 2 vehicles. Reservations can be made calling 1-888-774-2728 or on-line. Around busy, holiday and vacation weekends reservations are recommended. 

With all the recent RV shows in Oregon, we even found a day to explore the Crater Lake area ourselves! We're always asking you for pictures, so this time we're sharing some of our own!

The Rogue River had dozens of trails to explore!

Everywhere you looked the foliage was brilliantly green and river was amazing.

Found a map to a place called "Rabbit Ears" 30 minutes outside of Crater Lake. It was an easy hike with a great view!

Check out these trees! They were covered in moss that looked like hair!

The Crater Lake Lodge had good food and views.

Breathtaking view of Crater Lake from the Lodge's patio.

Look close, can you see the lodge? Several trails wound upwards to offer new views of the lake, but record snowfall only allowed hikers to go halfway.

View of the lake when entering from the North Junction

Mount Thielsen, Oregon

It seems you could pull over almost anywhere and find a sign mapping out new trails to explore!

Mill Creek Falls, Oregon

Now on the bridge seen above, overlooking Mill Creek Falls

We sure hope you’re able to travel to this beautiful location and don’t forget your camera! Now it's your turn to share pictures of your RV adventures! Click here to share your story with us!

Happy RV’ing!

Reuben Sandwiches Made Easy!

Here’s another easy recipe borrowed from the RV Centennial Cookbook. You can even sign up for weekly recipe's from the Rv Centennial Cookbook. (Just click here) This recipe was submitted by Jan Powell of Bolivar, Mo. She and her family have been full-time RVers since October 2009 and own a HitchHiker fifth wheel pulled by a one-ton dually truck. Its a Reuben sandwich, but this one is quick and easy!

Ingredients:

• Rye bread
• Sauerkraut
• Sliced Swiss cheese
• Canned corned beef
• Thousand Island dressing
• Margarine

Instructions:
Make a sandwich with a slice of Swiss cheese on the rye bread; place a slice or two of corned beef on the cheese, and layer with sauerkraut and Thousand Island dressing.

Butter the outsides of the bread and cook in electric skillet or on stovetop like you would a toasted cheese sandwich. Eat hot. We also use cast iron pie holders over a campfire to heat the sandwiches.

When you try this tasty treat be sure to let us know how it is or better yet, stop by RV Country and say hello in person, we love to visit with all our friends!