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!

Count Down to Quartzsite!

As children we often counted down to days like our birthday, a day at Disneyland, or Christmas, but at RV Country we count down to Quartzsite! We even have a countdown ticker on our blog! We just can’t wait until this gathering in the desert begins! For us, the countdown begins in October. You may think we’re kidding, but we aren’t. It’s the anticipation of moving all of our units from Fresno to the empty desert sands of Quartzsite for the biggest RV show in the country! It's the eagerness of watching the big white tent go up. It's also the joy of seeing all of our old friends and making new ones. We’ve been attending the show since 2000, and we’re also the exclusive dealer! You’ll find our big white tent set up right next to the main stage. You’ll get to look at some amazing RV’s, and enjoy some entertainment. Speaking of entertainment...Johnny Goodrum will be there again this year.  This will be his 9th season!

Last year our top selling unit was the Keystone Montana, and it was such a hit that we literally SOLD OUT of them. This year, we’re coming prepared! You’re definitely going to want to stop by our big white tent and take a look at the country’s number one selling fifth wheel! If you’re as excited as we are, and just can’t wait until January, you can swing by our Parker RV Show going on right now at the Blue Water Casino in Parker, AZ.  We sometimes get carried away talking about the Quartzsite RV Show and forget to mention that for the entire month of December we're in Parker, Arizona. We've got every type of motorhome, fifth wheel, toy hauler, and trailer you can imagine. We've made quality purchases and received some real gems for trades too!Although we have quite a bit of inventory at Blue Water, we are going to have even more at Quartzsite, including:

Diesel Motorhomes
Class A Gas Motorhomes

Class C Mini Motorhomes
Class B Van Conversions
Fifth Wheels
Travel Trailers
Toy Haulers
Tent Trailers
We also specialize in sales and financing to Canadians. We have a long and successful history of selling to our neighboring countrymen, so it's no hassle at all... We know how to get it done right! It is surprisingly simple and we will provide you with all the paperwork you need. We also welcome trades, so if you’re looking to trade in that old motor home for a brand new one or a more up-to-date model, stop by and see us. We'll be looking for YOU, in Quartzsite!

RV Country joins corporate council to help ‘Children’s Hospital Central California’.

We’re so proud to announce our new involvement at  ‘Children’s Hospital Central California’. Joining as part of the corporate council will give us a chance to help make a difference in the lives of children. The Children's Hospital Foundation has launched The Corporate Council to encourage companies’ awareness of the services and patient care offered at the hospital, and to contribute time and fundraising efforts. Medical treatment affects children differently than adults, even if they suffer from the same illness or injury. Simply put, growing children have different bodies than grownups. A routine procedure for an adult may have serious implications for a developing child. Children require specialized pediatric care from practiced professionals who not only identify a young patients immediate medical needs, but also recognize the long-term effects of procedures and treatments on a child. That's why it is so important to us at RV Country to help out when, and where we can. We’re hoping you will too!  

The hospital has volunteer positions  where each year, more than 500 Children’s volunteers, ranging in ages from as young as 13 to over 90, donate their time and energy to support our mission to provide high quality comprehensive health care to children.  If you’re unable to volunteer, you can also make an on-line donation.  The benefits of supporting Children's Hospital are many, and knowing how your gift could change a child's life is the most significant.  You will also be supporting top pediatric experts, joining a community of other generous supporters, and staying current on hospital news.  In short, you will become an investor in our most precious resource... our children. 

For more information on Children's Hospital Central California you can visit their website.  During the holiday season we are all looking for ways we can contribute and help make a difference to someone who needs it, and we can't think of anything quite as fulfilling as helping a child receive the care they so desperately need.

Happy Holidays from your friends at RV Country.

Mans best friend found at Parker RV Show!

Our Puppy Sales Rescue Crew!

As you may know, we are spending the month of December near the entrance to the Bluewater Casino in Parker Arizona for our annual RV Show! We just had a really heartwarming thing happen and wanted share it with you.

One of our sales guys noticed a little dog milling around inside our display. He didn't think too much of it since there is an RV park on the casino grounds and figured it's owner was nearby.

Well, the next morning, our salesperson, Jorge D'Abramo, saw the unattended puppy across the street running near the road, but he was unable to catch him! Not long after that, a man in a Holiday Rambler motorhome pulled up asking if anyone had seen a little dog! Jorge explained the sighting and that he was nearby and they traded contact information in case there was another sighting.

Lo and behold, later on that day they open up a Keystone fifth wheel and what do they see...?! A little puppy dog (his name is Bunches!) scared and nestled into the storage shelf behind the bed!! The sales gang immediately called up the man and a very cheerful reunion took place!

Roy Ferreria with Bunches!

It turns out Bunches is an 8 month old Shih Tzu who escaped from the Ferreria's RV. Roy's wife Lydia was overjoyed to receive her little one back and we've been told they haven't left each others side since!

We're so glad Bunches is ok and even happier to make some new friends in a non-traditional way!

RV Country Special of the Week: 2011 Thor Daybreak

Because we know how to make you happy, we’re giving you another Thor on special! These units are selling like hot cakes, so we know you'll want in on this one! It’s a 2011 Class A Daybreak. The exterior color is called "Mesa Sand", and the interior color is "Gold Medallion". Both colors are very chic, and have a calming appeal. It's a modern motor home that includes a Euro chair and 32” LCD TV.  In case you didn’t know, Thor Motor Coach is the #1 Motorhome manufacturer in North America. 

Thor Motor Coach offers you higher quality, lower prices, and extensive features... and speaking of features, check out the options on this unit:

Rear Queen Bed Slide w/Nightstands

Wardrobe

Overhead Cabinets

Side Aisle Bath w/Angle Shower

Toilet

Sink

Linen Cabinet

32" LCD TV

Pantry, Refrigerator

3 Burner Rang.

Dbl. Kitchen Sink

Euro Chair

Slideout Booth Dinette

Hide-A-Bed Sofa

And thats not all, upgraded options could include:

Leveling jacks

back up monitor system w/ audio

13.5 BTU air conditioner ducted central rear

independence pkg: onan 5.5kw Marquis gold

dual 6 volt auxiliary batteries

50 amp/120 volt service

media pkg: DVD player in livingroom, 19" TV in bedroom

Convenience pkg: side mount power mirrors w/ heat

side mount awning over slideout(s)

rear ladder

dash fans.

We know... it's everything you've been looking for, and you're welcome!

Stop in at RV Country to see this amazing Thor Daybreak today, and you could be on your way to join us in Quartzsite, Az this January for the largest RV show in North America!

Downtown Fresno Christmas Parade!

It's that time of year again! Jingle bells ringing and shoppers bustling about to find the treasures that will go beneath the carefully decorated tree.  In Fresno, Mid Valley Disposal is busy preparing for their big event... They'll be presenting the 82nd annual Christmas parade! The 2011 Parade Theme is "Celebrate Fresno & Who We Are!" ... Celebrating our diversity and heritage, our cultural arts, and our agricultural products, all with Christmas spirit!  The parade will take place on December 10th and will start at 11:00 a.m.  You’ll want to get there a little bit early for a good spot. 

The folks from Toys for Tots will be present, so be sure to bring an unwrapped toy or two for a needy child in our community. Every child dreams of gifts at Christmas, and if we all work together, imagine how many dreams we can make come true this year! The community food bank will also be at the parade taking your donations. Bring your non perishable food items and help to feed those in need!  After all, 'tis the season for giving!

You’ll be able to Park for free on parade day in any downtown city parking lot or at any metered spot. (We’re not sure if there will be room for your RV though). This year, the parade will be broadcast live by KSEE24. Sponsors and volunteers are still needed, so why not show your holiday spirit by donating your time?  For an application, sponsorship, or if you have any questions, you can visit downtown Fresno's website.  We sure hope to see you there, and if you get some great photos, don’t forget to share them with us! You can post them on our Facebook wall or submit your story on our website.

Happy Holidays!