| Providing RV Storage |
24 Oct |
One of my jobs as a business owner is to pay attention to what people in the community need and help them out where I can. Obviously I am looking to make a profit, but I also feel as an entrepreneur that it is my responsibility to help out as many people as I can.
So when I heard a lot of grumblings about the lack of RV storage in our community, it got me thinking that it might be a service that I could provide. It seemed really simple, and all I would have to do is have a building with a garage that was heated, right?
After doing a bit of information gathering, it turns out that it wasn’t going to be that easy. There were a number of other things to think about besides the building. Some of the more important things that came up were building security, insurance (in case of natural disasters and damage of RVs while in my care) and drafting a storage contract. It was turning out to be a little more work than I had anticipated, but I was up for the challenge.
In fact, after being open for a few short months now, our first building is just about at capacity. I think that we will build another storage facility during the summer next year to be prepared for next fall. I think it was a good business decision to get into the RV storage business.
read comments (0)| Motor Homes: Wonderful Attractions You Can Explore In Your RV |
5 Oct |
There is nothing better than a stretch of open road, driving in your RV to a new or old, favorite destination. With the bleak economy, it seems like a poor time to take off in your motor home. However, there has never been a better time.
With oil dropping below $35 a barrel and gas prices across the country at a record low for several years, there has not been a better time to hit the road especially as spring approaches. There are over thousands of RV parks nationwide near wonderful attractions just waiting for you to explore them.
California is a beautiful place to begin starting with the Redwood National Forests in Northern California down to the sunny shores of beautiful San Diego. Along the way, stop by the wine country of Napa and Sonoma. While there, you can also see a petrified redwood forest, the Calistoga geyser, the old Spanish missions, or enjoy the delectable foods and views of the area.
As you drive your RV further south, you will be impressed by the beautiful beaches of Monterey, Carmel, Morro Bay, and Santa Barbara. California is filled with many amusement parks, museums, and beautiful vistas. In San Diego, you can go to Old Town or take a trip to their World famous zoo. No matter where you drive in California, you are sure to find rewarding destinations.
Utah is also another popular destination. The canyons of southern Utah are magnificent. While exploring Bryce Canyon and Zion’s Park you can hike, golf, picnic, and take beautiful landscape photographs. Northern Utah offers some spectacular views and activities. Skiing is amazing in Park City during the winter and the Alpine slide offers adventure to summer visitors. This lovely community also offers wonderful dining and fun shops.
After Utah, Colorado offers equally impressive country to travel through with your motor home. Steamboat Springs is a beautiful town nestled into the mountains in Northern Colorado. It is a popular ski area during winter offering beautiful powdered snow and wonderful trails. The spring and summer months offer beautiful vistas of wildflowers. There is also hiking, rafting, and climbing in the area.
Colorado also offers beautiful sites at the Rocky Mountain and Pike National Forests. On the other side of the Country, the Northeast offers some amazing places to visit. This area is rich with American Heritage, whether you are stopping in Boston or traveling down to Charleston, South Carolina. In Boston, you’ll want to take some time to do the freedom trail.
Along the way you’ll see America’s first Navel ship the USS Constitution (Old Iron Sides), Bunker Hill, and the Old North Church where two lanterns were hung to signal the British were coming by sea. You will also go by Durgin Park, one of the oldest, if not the oldest, restaurants in America. Old meets new in Boston as you cross through the Common and head out to Newbury Street.
As you continue your RV trip south, Washington D.C. is a must stop destination. Our Nation’s capital is a most see place. The majority of museums are free and it would take you weeks to explore the rich sites throughout the city. Whether you are interested in natural history, environmental history, or American history, you can find a free museum to spend your days.
There are countless places to go across the country. Whether you are traveling within your own state of driving across country, the best part of driving your RV there is brining a little part of home with you.
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Exploring the countryside and national attractions in your RV can be a wonderful, mind-expanding adventure. To get the best motor home for your needs visit the motor home sales store online at www.bankstonmotorhomes.com
By astratton
| Motor Home: What To Keep In Mind While Buying Motor Homes |
1 Oct |
There are many factors to consider when buying a recreational vehicle. To begin with, there are two major types, which are further broken down into a variety of vehicles each with its pros and cons.
The first type of RVs is the motor home and the second type is the trailers. When considering which type to buy, it is important to keep in mind your budget, lifestyle, amenities and the amount of time you plan to stay in the trailer. The benefit of any recreational vehicle is the freedom to take to the roads while bringing a little bit of home with you.
Beginning with the simplest type of vehicle are the smaller towable trailers (including campers). The most affordable type are the folding camping trailers and the truck campers. Prices for these begin around $5,000 new but used ones begin as low as $2,000 for older models.
These units offer basic amenities such as cold storage/refrigeration, cooking range, fresh water tanks, propane tanks, dining area, and sleeping accommodations. These trailers are great for the weekend warriors looking to get out of suburbia and into the great outdoors. Truck campers, obviously need a truck, but some pop up trailers can be pulled by even compact cars.
Moving up the chain is the traditional travel trailers. These units tend to be bigger, although some trailers are as short as 10 feet, and they come with a pricier tag beginning about $10,000. These RVs must be towed by vehicles that can handle the load and often need load distribution and sway control devices to stable it during transport.
However, the amenities that these trailers offer are much nicer than their smaller pop up cousins. The nicer units can top $125,000, but come with expendable walls that increase the living area when the trailer is parked, showers, miniature kitchens, bathrooms, septic tanks, and their own electrical system.
If the load distribution and sway control are still a problem to this option, purchasing a 5th wheel can be the solution. The down side is that 5th wheel trailers need a special truck hitch, but towing is much easier. The other types of RVs are the motorized homes. These units combine the living space and the vehicle for convenience and luxury.
There are three classes of motor homes: A, B, and C. At the top end is the 30 to 45 foot behemoth Class A RVs. These vehicles begin at $100,000 and can cost up into the millions complete with granite counter tops, queen-size beds, and flat screen plasma televisions (or, essentially, the Ritz Cartlon on Wheels).
The next two classes (B & C) are a combination of miniature Class A’s or converted vans. They can begin in the $30,000 and top $150,000. The price varies based on the type of amenities that you want. The basic units have the necessities including refrigeration, cooking ranges, water closets, and sleeping accommodations.
There are definite benefits to these RVs compared to their trailer cousins. Passengers can move within the trailer (and even use the bathrooms) without having to stop. They are easy to move and you do not have to worry about to vehicles.
The down side is your home is attached to your transportation so getting around town can be tricky unless you are towing a car. Motor homes also tend to be a little more expensive and when they break, the whole vehicle is out of service. So, whether you are a weekend warrior or a long road hauler there are plenty of options for a recreational vehicle. These units are so customizable that you never have to leave home again, while seeing places you’ve never been.
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The first type of RVs is the motor home and the second type is the trailers. Consider your budget, lifestyle, amenities and the amount of time you plan to stay in the trailer before you buy one. Visit www.bankstonmotorhomes.com.
By astratton
