Pete’s RV News

Welcome to our July e-newsletter!  As always we look forward to sharing recent news, events, information and tips with our dedicated community of campers and RVers.

For starters, hats off to our entire service team during some intense hot and humid weather.  While the rest of the staff had to only periodically venture out of the comforts of climate control, the service team was sweating through a ton of jobs and prep work.  Thanks to the entire crew for a maintaining your usual super attitude and not getting “hot under the collar” during the heat wave!

The McGinnis family RV trip wrapped up after six weeks traveling cross-country.  They made final stops at Niagara Falls and Toronto before heading back to Vermont.  For those of you following their travels on Facebook and YouTube, more pictures and Abbie’s entertaining video journal will continue to be posted in coming weeks.  Stay tuned!

We hope you enjoy this edition of Pete’s RV eNewsletter and welcome your feedback.  Please tell us what’s great about it as well as suggestions on how we can make it even better.

Thanks for thinking Pete’s RV!

Why Wait for 2011 to Buy a 2011 Keystone RV?

Pete’s RV Center already has a deep inventory of 2011 Montana, Outback, Cougar, Passport, Sprinter and Springdale RVs.  So no need to wait until next year for that specific model or floorplan.  The best part?  You don’t need to wait until 2011 to get the lowest price!

Take a look at our entire 2011 inventory on the Pete’s RV website and click on any model’s “Get a Better Price” button to receive a special eNewsletter price quote!

Recent Pete’s RV Bloglines

Pete’s RV Center Flashback: 2001 Story from Business People VT Magazine

Keystone RV Company News Highlights, Summer 2010

Pete’s Video pReView: Outback 260FL Travel Trailer

Pete’s RV Attends FMCA Northeast Region Rally in VT Backyard

Product News: New Cougar X-Lite 29RES Fifth Wheel

The Cougar division of Keystone RV Company recently announced an exciting, new floorplan. With a double-slide, rear lounge, The Cougar X-Lite 29RES Fifth Wheel offers tons of living space.  The extra room will be appreciated by all the guests piling in to watch the big game on your entertainment console’s 32 inch television!  There is also a hallway linen closet and wardrobe slide in the master suite to provide plenty of room for extra clothes, towels and sheets.  With all the extras, the X-Lite 29RES is not extra heavy.  It weighs in at 7450 pounds.  Production is set to begin in September.

Please contact us if you wish to learn more about the Cougar X-Lite 29RES.

July 1st-20th Top Views on Pete’s RV Website*

1.  Outback 260FL Travel Trailer
2.  Outback Sydney 310BHS Travel Trailer
3.  Springdale 298BH Travel Trailer
4.  Outback Sydney 325FRE Fifth Wheel
5.  Outback Sydney 320FDB Fifth Wheel
Honorable Mention:  Outback 312BH Travel Trailer

*furnished by Google Analytics

Pete’s RV Store Feature:   Hot New Products

Front page items in the Pete’s RV Store Summer Hot New RV Products flier includes the Sunforce Solar Battery Maintainer, Tow and Stow Dual Hitch Ball, and the Folding Step by Safety Step.

Eye-catching store product of the month is the translucent propane tank by Lite Cylinder Company (page 3).

It’s lighter, won’t rust, and most importantly, no more guessing how much propane is left in tank (so no more running out halfway through a BBQ!).

This month’s Pete’s RV Store Gift Card drawing winner is Harvey C. of Cote-Saint-Luc, QC.  Congrats!

RV Service Tips:  Power Requirements

Do you know if your unit requires 30 or 50 unit amp service?  The best way to determine this hinges on what appliances you will be running.  If it’s a single roof air conditioner, refrigerator, and converter, with periodic use of the microwave and smaller appliances, a 30 amp service is recommended.  The air conditioner and microwave may not be able to run simultaneously with the 30 amp service, so adjust the thermostat accordingly.  Adding a second roof air conditioner will require 50 amp service.

For further reference, Chapter 7 of the Keystone RV Owner’s Manual does a nice job explaining electrical requirements.  A PDF version of the Keystone RV Owner’s Manual is available on the Pete’s RV website.

RV Q and A:  Wasps and Yellow Jackets

Question: Is there any way to permanently stop wasps and yellow jackets from building nests in my heater compartment and fan unit?

Answer: Adding mud dauber screens to your heater access door, fans and other vents will help prevent wasps, yellow jackets and bees from building nests, but won’t completely stop them.  New nests and hives can pop up without notice in any accessible nook and cranny of an RV.  The best course of action is to check compartments and fittings every few days and spray as necessary with a common wasp and hornet killer.  This insecticide is powerful stuff, so read the directions carefully before using.

Customer Feedback

“I just went with my friend who purchased a Montana 333DB. He was impressed all the way with your dealership!”–Stephen S. from Grand Prairie, AB

Read more testimonials about Pete’s RV Center!

Pete’s RV Facebook Update:  “How many miles did the McGinnis Family Travel?”

It’s that simple!  Send a message to our Pete’s RV Facebook profile with your guess on how many total miles the McGinnis Family traveled during their cross-country RV trip (don’t give away your answer and post it on our Wall!).   In a week or so, we’ll pick one winner with the closest guess to receive a $100.00 Gift Card to the Pete’s RV Store (it can be used on our online store too). If somebody gets the total mileage exactly right, we’ll throw an extra 50 bucks on the gift card. Good luck!

Share Your Camping Pics - We’re looking for Facebook friends to share a picture of the family hanging out around the RV at a favorite camping spot.  Post your photo and comment and/or park recommendation at the Pete’s RV GoRVing Group on Facebook!

RV Flashback:  2001 Business People Vermont Article

While poking around the internet, we came across this neat article on Pete’s RV.  It’s a bit dated.  But aside from the Keystone RV Company brands we sell and structural improvements to the dealership, our business philosophies remain as strong as ever.  For those of you not familiar with the origins of Pete’s RV Center, the article does a nice job summarizing the history, partners and growth of the RVing community.  A few vintage pics too!  The full article on Pete’s RV is available at Business People Vermont Magazine.