PILGRIM 2005 241 BUNKHOUSE

2005 241 BUNKHOUSE BY PILGRIM INTERNATIONAL. This unit is very clean and comes with Microwave Oven, 2 door refrigerator, Oven and 3 burner stove, outside shower, cable hookup, awning and slide out. The Pilgrim 241 sleeps 8 with 2 bunks in the rear and a separate master bedroom. $9,995

More pictures at Briens RV

RVing Still One of the Most Affordable Means of Vacationing

Despite record-breaking fuel prices, typical RV trips remain the least expensive type of vacation, according to a new study comparing vacation costs. PKF Consulting, an international consulting firm with expertise in travel and tourism, found that “typical RV family vacations are on average 27 to 61 percent less expensive than other types of vacations studied.” Even factoring in RV ownership and fuel costs, the study reveals that RV family vacations tend to be significantly less expensive than other types of vacations.

“This study re-affirms what RVers have long known, that RV vacations deliver greater economic value compared to other types of vacations,” says Richard Coon, president of the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA). “RV vacations continue to be the most affordable way for a family to travel because of the tremendous savings on air, hotel and restaurant costs. And these savings offset the cost of fuel.”
“On average, RV vacations were more economical than the other types analyzed in all but one case,” says Kannan Sankaran, PKF’s lead researcher for the study. “Even as fuel prices increase, our findings show that almost all RV vacations are still significantly less expensive than non-RV ones.”

Fuel prices would have to more than double for typical motorhome vacations to become more expensive than other forms of travel.The study also shows that fuel costs would have to more than triple for trips in lightweight travel trailers or folding camping trailers to be more expensive than the least expensive non-RV vacation. Almost 80 percent of the RV market consists of towable RVs, including lightweight units which can be towed by car, van or pickup.

The study showed that a family of four traveling from Phoenix, Ariz. to Napa, Calif., with their folding camping trailer for 10 days, staying in campgrounds at the local average of $33 per night, would save 52 percent, or $2,379, over the same trip taken by car, staying in hotels averaging $122 per night and eating in restaurants. Taking the same vacation by a Type C motorhome would save $1704, or 37 percent, over going by car.

Shorter getaways by RVs were also found to be more economical. For example, a family taking a three-day vacation from Pittsburgh, Pa. to Lancaster, Pa., would save $323 or 31 percent by towing a conventional travel trailer, rather than going by car, staying in hotels and eating in restaurants. The savings would be even greater — $889 or 52 percent — for families taking the same trip by a Type C motorhome rather than flying.

Article from Pennsylvania RV and Camper Association

Just Arrived

2005 Jayco Jayfeather 21J Expandable Trailer. Ultra lite weight, Aluminum frame. Air conditioner, Awning, AM/FM Radio with CD Player. Microwave plus Stove with Oven, 2 door Norcold refrigerator, Double sink, Roof vent, Outside shower, LP detector, Sleeps 4 + . $12,995



\



More pictures here

Spring is here. It's time for camping.

The weather is getting nice and it's time to get out and go camping. If your looking for a nice clean pop up tent camper for you and the kids, here it is. This 2004 Coleman Cheyenne is a very spacious unit with heat, hot and cold running water and a 3 way refrigerator. This popup is in great condition and will sleep 8.

Winterize your RV

It's starting to get a chill in the air and that means it's time to think about winterizing your RV.

Before you get started there are a few items you will need to have. These items can be found in most RV parts stores:

• Non-toxic RV antifreeze (the amount depends on the layout and length of your plumbing lines. 2 to 3 gallons will normally do).
• A water heater by-pass kit, if not already installed.
• A water pump converter kit, or tubing to connect to the inlet side of the water pump.
• Basic hand tools to remove drain plugs.

Now you can winterize the RV water system to protect it from freezing. Be sure to read your owners manuals for unit specific winterizing guidelines. Follow the steps below that apply to your RV.

• If you have any inline water filters remove and bypass before starting.
• Drain the fresh water holding tank.
• Drain and flush the gray and black holding tanks.
• Drain the water heater. Open the pressure relief valve, remove drain plug. CAUTION (never drain when hot or under pressure).
• Open all hot and cold faucets; don't forget the toilet valve and outside shower.
• Locate and open low point drain lines. Using the water pump will help force water out, but turn it off as soon as the system is drained.
• Recap all drains and close all faucets.
• By-pass the water heater. If you do not have a by-pass kit installed the water heater will fill up with antifreeze before it goes through the water lines, wasting six gallons of antifreeze.
• Install a water pump converter kit, or disconnect the inlet side of the pump (the line coming from the fresh water holding tank) and connect tubing from the pump into a gallon of RV antifreeze.
• Turn the water pump on and pressurize the system. Starting with the closest faucet slowly open the hot and then cold valves until antifreeze appears.
• Repeat on all faucets from the closest to farthest away. Don't forget the outside shower.
• Flush the toilet until antifreeze appears.
• Turn the water pump off and open a faucet to release the pressure. Go to the city water inlet. Remove the small screen over the inlet and push in on the valve with a small screwdriver until you see antifreeze. Replace the screen.
• Pour a cupful of antifreeze down each drain. Pour a couple of cups in the toilet and flush into the holding tank.
• If your water heater has an electric heating element turn it off. This will protect the element if the unit is plugged in while being stored.
• Make sure all faucets are closed.
• The unit is winterized.
  

Halloween Super Sale

October 15th through the 31st, Briens RV is having a Halloween Super Sale. Great deals on Crossroads Cruisers and Zingers. Check out the sale ad here.

RV Special of the Week

2000 Rockwood Freedom 2280 Pop Up Tent Camper
Made by Forest River this pop up camper sleeps 8, has an outside shower, dinette, propane stove and couch. Only $3,995

RV Safety

Tires and brakes are two of the most important safety items we have on our units. You need good, properly inflated tires for driving and stopping, and of course adequate, properly functioning brakes are right up there on the list.

But an often neglected safety item is the fire extinguisher. A small fire in any type of RV can spread lightning fast with dire consequences. A handy fire extinguisher used properly could make the difference between a scary story-telling event or tragedy. Everyone in your family should know how to use and maintain the fire extinguisher. Also keep in mind that the dry chemical inside the extinguisher tends to pack down in the bottom and become useless because of road vibration from driving. Every couple of months pick it up, check the gauge or pin for pressure, turn it upside down and hit the bottom sharply with your hand - then shake it good. This should dislodge any compacted chemical and break up any lumps.

Used Travel Trailer

Just got this one on a trade in. Only $6,995, 2000 Nomad Skyline 24 foot bunkhouse. Very Clean !!! In the kitchen area is a Dometic microwave oven, Atwood 3 burner stove with oven, 2 door refrigerator and double sink. The Nomad sleeps 6, has Air conditiong, awning and bunk beds. You can see more pictures on our website www.briensrv.com

RV Special of the Week

2003 RIVERSIDE R13FD by Adventure Manufacturing RV. The lightweight 13 foot travel trailer has a Microwave, Oven and Stove, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Awning and Leveling Jacks. Special Price $8,995. Give us a call at 215-946-9530 or contact us on our website www.briensrv.com for more information.

RV's in the Movies

Here are 10 movies that have featured RV's in the story. Test your knowledge and see if you can match the title to the description:

1. Lost in America
2. Independence Day
3. Terminator 3
4. Judgment Night
5. Jurassic Park
6. Stripes
7. Spaceballs
8. About Schmidt
9. The Long, Long Trailer
10.The Wild Thornberries Movie

a. John Candy and Bill Pullman travel through space in an RV to save a princess from an evil lord.
b. An animated family travels the African plains in their high-tech, gadget-filled RV, while their daughter is stuck in a stuffy boarding school.
c. Bill Murray goes behind the Iron Curtain in a top-secret RV.
d. Jack Nicholson drives his RV from Omaha to Denver on a journey of self-discovery.
e. Claire Danes, Nick Stahl, and Arnold Schwarzenegger escape from the T-X model in an RV and save the world from Armageddon
f. Cuba Gooding Jr., Emilio Estevez, and Jeremy Piven drive an RV to a boxing match, but with one wrong turn, they’re fighting for their lives.
g. Will Smith combines forces with patriotic citizens in RVs to save the planet from aliens
h. In their specially designed RV, scientists Jeff Goldblum and Laura Dern encounter danger with a T-Rex and other prehistoric beasts.
i. Lucille Ball and Desi Arnez buy an RV so they can live together while his job takes him around the country.
j. Albert Brooks quits his fast paced corporate job, buys an RV and goes on the road to a new life.

Need the answers ? click here

Consignments

At Brien's RV we do take in consignments. If you have a motorhome, travel trailer or pop up you are looking to sell, e-mail us or stop by the dealership. If you are looking to purchase a used RV, we have many different makes and models to choose from. Take a look at our Used Inventory page on the Briens RV website.

Holding Tank Odors

This video on eliminating RV holding tank odors was posted on google video by Mark Polk from RV Education 101. He has a whole series of RV educational videos you can check out.

RV Awning Basics

An RV awning is one of the most popular 'options' available for your Motor Home, Fifth Wheel or Travel Trailer. But many RVers don't use their awing because they don't know how easy it is to use. Follow the simple instructions below to learn how to operate your RV awning and begin enjoying it.

The instructions below are for an A&E 9000 series manually operated awning. Other brands may have somewhat different hardware but the procedures will be much the same.

• RV Awning roll-out
• Loosen the rafters knobs on both awning support arms.
• Switch the ratchet lever on the roller tub to roll out position using the awning rod
• Hook the pull strap with the awning rod and roll out the awning
• Slide the rafters up into position on the awning arms
• Tighten the rafter knobs on both rafters.
• Raise the awning to the desired height using the handle on each support arm.

• RV Awning Retraction
• Lower the support arms to the rest position.
• Loosen the rafters knobs and release the rafter latches
• Slide the rafters down to the rest position
• Grasp the awning to prevent it from rolling up by itself
• Switch the ratchet mechanism to the roll-up position*
• Control the roll-up with the pull strap and awning rod.
• Secure the travel locks and snug up the rafter knobs.

*A sticking awning rachet lever is common with new awnings because everything is new and the springs that roll up the awning are especially stiff.

Try using your other hand to pull down... just a little... on the awning support arm while releasing the awning lever. This works best when the awning is out but you can also do it when the awning is rolled up.

Pulling down on the support arm helps release to ratchet attached to the other end of the lever. The ratchet is what locks the awning in or out and which way you pull the lever is what controls the ratchet direction.

You can find more great tips like these on www.rvbasics.com

Sanitize Freshwater Tanks

Freshwater tanks should be sanitized regularly, especially in hot weather. To freshen the water system, follow these steps:

1. Fill the water tank half full.

2. Add a solution of 1/4-cup household bleach and 1 gallon of water for every 15 gallons of tank capacity.

3. Open all the faucets until all air has been bled from the system and the water coming out has the odor of the bleach solution before shutting off the taps.

4. After three to five hours, drain the water system and refill it with fresh water

5. Run water through all faucets and then drain the system again.

The History of RVing

This video is from back in 1935 when a site in a Florida trailer resort cost one dollar a week with an extra twenty-five cents for electricity! If you enjoyed this visit Trailerlite.com for more on the history of RVing

Used RV Special - Fleetwood Motorhome

1998 Fleetwood Bounder 32H Motorhome

Only $29,995.00 !!! This unit has only 25,223 miles!!! Microwave plus Stove and Oven, 2 TV's (1 in bedroom) VCR, Awning, 5W trickle charge solar battery, Ducted A/C.





See more pictures of this unit on our website at www.briensrv.com

Tire Maintenance

One of the leading causes of tire failure is under inflated tires. Under inflated tires cause extreme heat build up that leads to tire failure. Tires can lose up to two pounds of air pressure per month. If you dont check your tires for three or four months they could be seriously under inflated. You should regularly check tire inflation, and adjust it if required.

You always want to check the tires when they are cold, meaning that you dont drive or move the RV before checking inflation. Invest in an accurate inflation pressure gauge. Check all tires and adjust pressure according to the manufacturers recommendation. Do no exceed the maximum pressure ratings found on the tires sidewall. Never check inflation pressure when the tires are hot, you will get a higher-pressure reading and if you let some air out they will be under inflated when they are cold.

RV Tips : Mold and Mildew

A major cause of mold and mildew is long term storage. Keeping a trailer or camper locked down or under a tarp, can create a very efficient mold and mildew incubator.

Even an RV that is used year round and never put into storage is not immune from mold and mildew. This is because full-time RVers tend to follow the sun to warmer climates which encourages endless mold and mildew growth – especially for those touring Florida and Texas.”

For RV owners these three steps can help keep the problem under control:

1) Inspect – Look for early signs of mold and mildew in places such as shower areas, underneath sinks and stoves, gel coat exteriors, storage compartments, caulking and molding (around windows, doors and sunroofs) ceilings, ceiling vents, vinyl awnings, water and sewerage hook-ups, and refrigerators, dishwashers and washing machines that have not been used for extended periods.

2) Repair – Fix plumbing leaks, drain clogs, roof leaks, damaged caulking or molding and poor bathroom ventilation that can encourage mold and mildew growth.

3) Remove – Treat emerging mold thoroughly with a multi-purpose stain/mildew remover.

Used Travel Trailer

Just got in this 1996 Dutchmen 36FB. This unit sleeps 9. Has 2 door refrigerator, microwave and stove w/ oven. Bunks in the rear of the unit and a separate bedroom in front. this 36 foot RV is selling for just $6,995. You can see more pictures on our website www.briensrv.com or call us toll free at 888-BRIENS-1.