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

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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

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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



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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

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.

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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.

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.





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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.

Happy Customers

Our owner Rod considers customer service a top priority. Here are a couple of comments from happy customers, found on www.popupexplorer.com.

My wife and I recently purchased a Forest River Rockwood 2701 SS from Brien's. I have never been treated so well by a dealership. All aspects of the purchase went extremely smooth. From the time a down payment was made until the trailer was pulled off the lot. The sales and service staff were extremely helpful and informative. I would strongly recommend Briens to anyone interested in purchasing a trailer or just looking for a great service department.
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If you are open to some other brands (Rockwood), then I would STRONGLY recommend you check out my new dealer - Briens RV. It is far but the price is well worth it. Case in point, there is a Rockwood dealer located 4 minutes from my house, but I am driving 60 minutes to get to Briens. His pricing is rock bottom. Like RV Wholesalers type prices. Adam hooked me up with this guy. He is a straight shooter and very easy going.
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HUGE SAVINGS ON 2006 LEFTOVERS!

We still have some 2006 leftover motorhomes and travel trailers in stock.

CLASS A MOTORHOMES
Alfa Leisure Luxury Motorhome Founder 36FD
Alfa Leisure Luxury Motorhome See Ya 40FD

CLASS C MOTORHOMES
Four Winds 31P

TRAVEL TRAILERS
Crossroads Cruiser 30QB
Crossroads Zinger 32QB
Crossroads Zinger 30BH
Dutchmen Aerolite 30BH
Forest River Wildwood 29BH
Forest River Wildwood 21FB
Forest River Wildwood 25BH
Forest River Wildwood 28FK


All leftover RV's come with original manufacturer warranty. You can see pictures of these units on our website Briens RV

Buying A New RV

How to Buy a New RV - Motorhome, Travel Trailer, Fifth Wheel, Pickup Camper or Park Model

Article provided by: NADAguides.com
Buying a brand new RV can be a daunting task. The experts at NADAguides.com , the leader in RV pricing and specification information, offer these tips to help guide you in the right direction.

Do your Homework.

According to Lenny Sims, Vice President of Operations and NADAguides.com RV Editor, nothing can replace honest to goodness research when it comes to buying a new RV.

“Be sure to determine the Recreation Vehicle that best fits your needs, your wants and your lifestyle,” says Sims, “before you sign on the dotted line.”

His advice? Spend a lot of time researching different types of RVs, various makes and models and a variety of floor plans, as well as new RV pricing information and pre-owned RV pricing information to determine the potential price your used recreation vehicle might fetch if you’re offering it on trade or selling it outright. Sims suggests visiting a local RV park, talking to RV owners, (asking their opinions and getting their advice), joining a local RV club, subscribing to recreation vehicle magazines and newsletters, going to local RV shows to evaluate various makes and models first-hand, as well as renting an RV for the weekend to get some invaluable hands-on experience.

Finally, Sims suggests working closely with an RV sales associate at a local RV dealership to examine various features of the recreation vehicle you’re interested in purchasing, including its creature comforts and living space design, its engine specifications (when applicable), its tow-ability (when applicable), and the ins-and-outs of its optional equipment, including exactly how the refrigerator, stove, awnings, toilets, water pumps and holding tanks work.

“When you educate yourself with as much up-front information as possible, the entire RV purchasing experience becomes much more comfortable and enjoyable,” says Sims.

Check your Wallet.

Next up? Determine your budget ahead of time and stick to that budget, says Sims. If you’re financing, be sure to take into consideration all other monthly expenses, including the cost of your RV payment, to determine what you can afford.


Find your Ride.

Today’s RV buyer has a convenient medium at his fingertips – the Internet – and Sims says there are a variety of online resources RV buyers can turn to, without having to drive all over town (or all over the state for that matter), to find their perfect ride.


“The sky’s the limit when it comes to finding your perfect RV online,” said Sims. “It’s super convenient and much easier than it ever was before.”

Take a Test Drive.

As with any vehicle purchase, Sims suggests test driving your new RV to get a feel for its maneuverability, handling and power. “When buying an RV, nothing is more valuable than taking a test drive,” says Sims, “so stay focused, pay attention and spend quality time doing it right.”

Sims urges buyers to pay attention to the overall length and maneuverability of a recreation vehicle during the test drive, since this is one of the most important considerations when owning it.

“When an RV is over 38 feet, it will need to be maneuvered in ‘pull-through’ spaces at campgrounds,” says Sims. “What’s more, any towing requirements, such as a tow dinghy, trailer or boat will also dictate the size of RV you’ll need to buy, and hence, how it performs.” Depending on the type of RV, trailer or motor home you need, Sims suggests finding one with a greater turning radius if you plan to tow with it.

Sims says that during the test drive, buyers also need to keep in mind where they plan to store their RV (whether or not they have the accommodations to store and park it depending on its size) where they plan to go with their RV (and whether or not those places provide easy in-and-out access), how often they will use it (whether they’re an RV weekender or full-timer), and as mentioned earlier, whether or not they have any towing requirements (such as a boat, a smaller car, or a trailer with ATVs or motorcycles). All of these factors come into play when assessing an RV’s overall drive-ability and ease of use and the test drive is the most important time to evaluate its handling characteristics he says.

Get the Best Price.

According to Sims, there are a variety of resources a potential RV buyer can investigate to make sure they’re getting the best deal on a new RV.

“Check out online resources such as RVTraderOnline or RVSearch at NADAguides.com,” says Sims, “to compare prices of comparable new makes and models. Delve into your local newspaper to determine retail prices at local RV dealerships in your area or go online to your local RV dealer’s website to research inventory and new RV pricing information there.”

Finally, if you have a pre-owned RV for trade or for sale to a private buyer, Sims urges consumers to check out NADAguides.com used RV pricing information to determine exactly what their pre-owned recreation vehicles are worth.

“Knowing what your pre-owned recreation vehicle is worth is an extremely important part of the new RV buying process,” said Sims. “Not only does the value of your used RV determine a potential new RV down payment, but that information can also be used to determine what you could potentially net in the form of a trade-in or outright sale, to offset other ancillary costs of owning an RV – such as insurance, warranty and service expenses.”

Pop Up Tent Campers

We just got in a big shipment of 2008 Rockwood Pop up tent campers. We have the Premiere and Freedom models. The 1940 LTD and 1640 LTD.Freedom 1910, 1920 BH and 2280 as well as the Premiere 2514G. Prices start at $5,995. You can see floorplans and pictures of all the units on our website briensrv.com

2000 Fleetwood Prowler 37W

2000 Fleetwood Prowler 37W
$16,995
Stock #2512A


This 37 Foot Prowler Bunk House made by Fleetwood RV, just came in on a trade. The unit sleeps 9 and has A/C, Microwave and Stove w/Oven. 2 Door Refrigerator, Barrel Chair, and Queen Bed. See more pictures of this unit at www.briensrv.com

Sunline Saturn 18T

1992 Saturn by Sunline. This 18ft. Travel Trailer has a Queen Bed, Microwave plus 3 Burner Stove and Oven, Air Conditioning and Heat. This unit is very clean and is one of our specials of the week at only $3,995.

RV's on TV

RV Road Home:

RV Road Home is a four-part series on HGTV, that explores the unique ways people use their motorhomes. In this episode, one family travels to the desert outside of Las Vegas to play in the sand with their ATV. Then experience life on the dog show circuit, and travel to Florida for an amazing night launch of the space shuttle. Also, learn about the amazing electronics, sound systems, TVs, and satellite and GPS capabilities in today's RVs.

Show Times :
Sunday - April 08, 2007 9:00 PM ET/PT
Monday - April 09, 2007 1:00 AM ET/PT
Sunday - April 15, 2007 5:00 PM ET/PT