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If you're wondering where all our awesome blog posts are, we've moved! But not too far. We thought it would be easier for all our friends to read our stories and information on our blog if it were right on our website. So now you can find all of our great information in one place! Here is the link to our blog http://www.rvcountry.com/blog/
We can't wait to see all of you there!

RV Country: Toy Haulers are here!

You may remember a past blog we wrote about the Sandsport Toy Haulers. Well, we’re back with another one to let you know that they are here! The toy hauler category has gained popularity over the year, so much in fact that we’re having trouble keeping up with all the requests! We’re so excited to have everyone come down and take a look at these exceptional units. We have a large selection to choose from. We have used toy haulers and new toy haulers for sale. And we provide RV financing! Our newest line of toy haulers, the Sandsport by Pacific Coach Works is a must see! The Sandsport was unveiled at the RV Dealers International Convention back in October, and as we’re about to point out it has many features you won’t find on its competition.
 
The Sandsport 18FKSL model has two LPG tanks, whereas the Eclipse Attitude 18FKG model only has one. Why is this important? Well, having two means not having to go to the store and hope they sell propane when your first tank runs out while you’re in the middle of cooking a fabulous dinner for your family. The Sandsport also boasts an electric awning. Perfect for those days that you want to sit outside and enjoy the rain, but don’t really want to stand out in the rain getting soaking wet while cranking open that manual awning that the Eclipse has. An exterior ladder will also come in handy should you need to gain access to the roof for any reason and the Sandsport has a very handy exterior ladder indeed. The Eclipse... no exterior ladder. And how would you like FOUR stabilizing jacks? Wouldn’t having four make you feel that much better versus the two that the Eclipse has? How about a radius edged roof similar to a motorhome rather than a flat roof - you guessed it. The Sandsport gives you this fancy little perk as well. 

The folks over at Pacific Coach Works have really stepped up and produced a magnificent unit, and if we haven’t convinced you yet, just wait. We’ll have another blog coming soon with details on the interior. In the mean time, check out this video with our vice president Curt Curtis, as he gives you a tour of the Sandsport, and if you find that you’re as excited as we are, stop in and see one for yourself at any one of our four locations!

RV Country: A delicious breakfast, dutch oven style

Here’s a delicious recipe sure to get your day started off right, and the family will love you for it. Simple, yet complex with flavor, we give you "French Toast Casserole". You may be wondering if you have to prepare it the night before, but the answer my friends, is no. This is the best part... You can prepare it in the morning and it's ready in about 30-45 minutes. Here’s what you’ll need to have on hand:

1 large loaf French bread
8 eggs
3 cups milk
4 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
4 Tbsp. butter, cut into small pieces
 
Tear bread into 1-2 inch chunks. Put pulled apart bread in a 12" Dutch oven. Beat together all remaining ingredients, except butter. Pour over bread. Dot the top with butter. Bake with 9 coals on bottom and 15 on top. It should be done in 30-45 minutes, when eggs are set.
 
We’d love to tell you that we came up with this yummy treat, but we confess it comes to us courtesy of Rvingoutpost.com and we’d like to thank them for sharing this recipe! It sure does sound tasty.

If anyone tries this, let us know how you liked it.

RV Country: Quartzsite, here we come!

The time has FINALLY arrived! We have been counting down the days to this huge event since October. We’ve talked about it, written about it, we’ve even dreamed about it! Did you know that we’ve even been moving inventory to Quartzsite since after Christmas and finally... finally we get to say "WE'RE HERE!". Set up has begun and you can literally feel the excitement in the air as we all prepare for this grand RV show. If you’re wondering why we get so excited about it, let us take you on a little tour (blog style). When you first roll up to Quartzsite, it's hard to imagine just how huge this event really is. There are literally thousands of people from all over the United States and Canada that visit here every year to take part in this event. And it's not just a weekend show. This show is practically a month long, and most everyone stays for the duration. RVers have even earned the name ‘modern day gypsies’ when they come out to this show. As you find the spot you’ll call home for the next few weeks, you’ll start to feel it - the excitement. It's all around you. The people, the food, the entertainment, the gem show, the car show, the new RV’s! It's just all so much! It's almost sensory overload. It's really one of those events you just have to experience to understand the excitement we all feel.
We’re not 100% finished with our set up yet, but we do have our sign up directing you where to go to find us. If you can find the big white Main Event Tent, then you can find us... We’re right next to it! We’ve also got motor homes rolling in and lining up and we even have some salesmen there already!

Last year the Keystone Montana was our top seller, so this year we made sure to bring in plenty for everyone! The Keystone Montana is the number one selling fifth wheel in America, and that was certainly proven true last year when we sold out of them at Quartzsite. The Montana is a perfect fit for anyone that enjoys the comfort of home, plus has the need for a work space. It also has a fireplace! Moving on to the kitchen, the Keystone Montana features an island with enough counter space to prepare a feast and enough pantry shelving to stock up for the entire month you’ll be in Quartzsite - this kitchen is fabulous! The bedroom is equipped with a king size bed and a spacious shower with sun roof, and plenty of closet and storage space. If you want to know more, we have a video just for you. Our vice president, Curt Curtis was gracious enough to let us record him explaining why he chooses to stay in the Montana every year that he goes to Quartzsite, and he even gives a nice tour of the 3400 model.  

We hope you'll take a look, and we are looking forward to seeing you very soon at the Quartzsite RV Show!

Monaco's in Motion for the RV Life Style

Monacos in Motion is an international chapter of the Family Motor Coach Association. Although they are not regionally focused, they have members from all over the United States and Canada. FMCA membership and ownership of Monaco motorized brand models manufactured by Monaco Coach Corporation, Royale Coach, coaches manufactured by Executive Industries and all Monaco coaches manufactured prior to 1992 can be members. Annual dues are $15.00 and there is a one-time initiation fee of $25.00.

Ok, so what does belonging to Monaco’s in Motion actually mean? What do they do? Their members design and lead caravans for other members to explore various parts of North America. A caravan will generally consist of fifteen coaches and lasts two to four weeks with approximately four to eight planned stops. Past caravans have included stopping at Christmas light displays in Tennessee, The Natchez Trace and a Whole Lot More, Glaciers to Geysers, California Dreaming, and many more that you can see on their website under the "past caravans" tab.

The next caravan they have planned is to Chicago, and is appropriately titled "The Wonderful World of Navistar – Plus!" If you are interested in joining up with them, there is a link to fill out an application and email for more information. Sounds like this one is going to be pretty fun!
 
On the Monacos in Motion website they have a Wall of Honor tab, and we thought this was a lot of fun! It showcases everyone in the club who has led or co-led a caravan. Who knows, maybe one day we’ll see your name on the Wall of Honor!
If you are already a part of this fun club or if you choose to join, be sure to post some pictures of your caravan adventures to our RV Country Facebook wall! You know how we love seeing all the amazing places you travel!

12 Days of Thor A.C.E. Christmas

What can we say, we have totally gotten into the holiday spirit around here! We know how much all you love the Thor A.C.E. motorhome, so we thought we'd give a festive go at rewriting a Christmas carol... RV Country style. Please enjoy.

On the 1st day of Christmas my Thor A.C.E. gave to me

1 Best of Show...Louisville 2010!

On the 2nd day of Christmas my Thor A.C.E. gave to me

2 AWESOME floorplan choices

and 1 Best of Show...Louisville 2010!

On the 3rd day of Christmas my Thor A.C.E. gave to me

3 interior decor packages

2 AWESOME floorplan choices  

and 1 Best of Show...Louisville 2010!

On the 4th day of Christmas my Thor A.C.E. gave to me

4 concierge connections

3 interior decor packages

  2 AWESOME floorplan choices
 and 1 Best of Show...Louisville 2010!

On the 5th day of Christmas my Thor A.C.E. gave to me

5 big wide windows!

4 concierge connections  

3 interior decor packages

2 AWESOME floorplan choices  

and 1 Best of Show...Louisville 2010!

On the 6th day of Christmas my Thor A.C.E. gave to me

A 6.8 liter engine.

5 big wide windows!  

4 concierge connections  

3 interior decor packages

2 AWESOME floorplan choices  

and 1 Best of Show...Louisville 2010!

On the 7th day of Christmas my Thor A.C.E. gave to me

7 comfy places to sleep.

A 6.8 liter engine  

5 big wide windows!  

4 concierge connections

   3 interior decor packages
  2 AWESOME floorplan choices
  and 1 Best of Show...Louisville 2010!

On the 8th day of Christmas my Thor A.C.E. gave to me

8 cabinets in the galley

7 comfy places to sleep

A 6.8 liter engine  

5 big wide windows!  

4 concierge connections  

3 interior decor packages

2 AWESOME floorplan choices  

and 1 Best of Show...Louisville 2010!

On the 9th day of Christmas my Thor A.C.E. gave to me

9 places to sit in comfort

8 cabinets in the galley  

7 comfy places to sleep

6.8 liter engine

5 big wide windows!  

4 concierge connections  

3 interior decor packages

2 AWESOME floorplan choices  

and 1 Best of Show...Louisville 2010!

On the 10th day of Christmas my Thor A.C.E. gave to me

10 storage compartments

9 places to sit in comfort  

8 cabinets in the galley  

7 comfy places to sleep  

A 6.8 liter engine

5 big wide windows!  

4 concierge connections

  3 interior decor packages

2 AWESOME floorplan choices  

and 1 Best of Show...Louisville 2010!

On the 11th day of Christmas my Thor A.C.E. gave to me

11 amazing standard options

10 storage compartments  

9 places to sit in comfort  

8 cabinets in the galley

7 comfy places to sleep  

A 6.8 liter engine  

5 big wide windows!  

4 concierge connections

3 interior decor packages

2 AWESOME floorplan choices  

and 1 Best of Show...Louisville 2010!

On the 12th day of Christmas my Thor A.C.E. gave to me

12 new travel destinations.

11 amazing standard options

10 storage compartments

9 places to sit in comfort

8 cabinets in the galley

7 comfy places to sleep  

A 6.8 liter engine

5 big wide windows!  

4 concierge connections

3 interior decor packages

2 AWESOME floorplan choices  

and 1 Best of Show...Louisville 2010!

Happy Holidays! Be sure to stop in and see us at RV Country!

Holiday Gift Ideas for the RV Lifestyle

Christmas is almost here! Last chance for RV stocking stuffers and gift ideas!

In case you missed our holiday newsletter, we thought we’d share some great holiday gift ideas with you here! To celebrate this holiday season, Paul Evert's RV Country is discounting some of our most popular accessories for the RVer in your family. Come see us at our Fresno parts department to pick up a gift for under the tree.
Parts and accessories store is open: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
      
   3633 S. Maple Ave                         Saturday 12-24 9:00 am - 1:00pm
   Fresno, CA
   559-486-1000                                Closed Sunday

PowerHouse 500wi Generator

Standard features include a recoil start and manual choke, one 5-20R 20-amp duplex receptacle, internal circuit breaker, emergency stop control, spark arrester and a convenient carry handle. The 500Wi comes with an oil jug, 12-volt charge cable, spare spark plug, spark plug wrench and handle, oil drain extension and user's manual. The 500Wi is backed by a 1-year consumer warranty and 6-month commercial warranty. Plus, it is EPA, CETL and CARB certified for use across North America.
The 500Wi will run for 3.5 hours at full load and 7.5 hours at 1/4 load.
It weighs only 21.4 pounds and measures 14.1 inches by 8.2 inches by 12.6 inches, but it delivers 500 watts of power, which is enough power to run a desktop or laptop computer, Xbox or a small appliance like a TV, compact refrigerator or blender.

Our Price: $349.99

Play N Freeze Ice Cream Maker

With the Play N Freeze Ice Cream Maker, you can make ice cream anywhere!  Small manual ice cream maker ball doesn't need electricity. Just add ice and rock salt in one end and ice cream mix in the other end-then have a ball as you shake it, pass it or roll it!. The ice cream mix can be as simple as cream, sugar, and vanilla. Try flavors from our Flavor Fountain, or make up your own.

Our Price: $39.99

Solo Hitch Alignment System

Convenient one person hitch alignment system.  Magnetic base for fast and easy location.  Telescoping rods adjust up to 42".  Easy to use from first time.

Our Price: $24.99

Kitchen Tool Set

This seven piece kitchen tool set includes chef knife, ladle, poultry scissors, spatula, can & bottle opener, grilling fork & cutting board. It all stores in its own plastic carry case.  
Our Price: $20.99  

Don’t forget we sell gift cards! 

Just the right size for your Rver's stocking!