Slideout covers (a.k.a. slide toppers) are important for the protection of your RV against water damage–which leads to rotted floors and sidewalls.  They also prevent leaves, branches, acorns and other debris from collecting on top of slide rooms that damage seals and other moving parts.

Slideout covers are available for any type of RV with a slide room.  Ideally, they are professionally installed when purchasing a new RV.  However, they can be added at any time and will immediately begin doing their part to extend the life of your travel trailer, fifth wheel or motorhome.

Since they extend in and out with your slide room, slideout covers require no set up and are self-clearing.  Any debris or water that has collected on the slideout cover will simply drop off the side of the room when it is retracted back into the coach.  They are easy to maintain and can be washed whenever cleaning your roof and awning.

We recommend watching the RV Slideout Covers Video on the Pete’s RV YouTube Channel. Here’s just a few of the key takeaways from the informative, 5.5 minute video with Sales Manager Todd McGinnis:

• Slide toppers primary function not so much to keep rain off as out
  
• They extend with the slide room, so no additional set-up required
  
• Slide toppers prevent falling debris like branches from tearing slide room seals
  
• Available for all RV types, makes and models
  
• An inexpensive investment compared to cost of repairs to replace rotted roof, walls or damaged slideouts
  
• Adds only a few dollars a month when built into RV payment plans
  

After viewing the video, feel free to submit additional RV Slideout Cover questions to Pete’s RV.

If you are in the greater Burlington, VT or Schererville, IN area, our dealerships offer professional service and repair on most RV brands and types. The Pete’s RV Store stocks a full-selection of parts and accessories.  To learn about current sales deals on Slideout Covers and Installation, call the Pete’s RV Parts and Service Center location nearest you.

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Phil LeClair, Todd McGinnis and Kris Craven represented Pete’s RV at the annual RV Manufacturer’s Open House in Elkhart, IN. With visits to Jayco, Forest River, Winnebago and Thor over a three-day span, they stepped in and out of hundreds of RVs–all staking claim as the “it” floorplan of 2012!

Internet Marketing Manager LeClair and VP of Sales McGinnis flew in to Chicago from Vermont and swung through Schererville, IN for dealership GM Craven before heading down to Elkhart.

Along the way, a plan of action was ironed out to ensure they previewed marquee manufacturers as well as others creating a stir in the industry.  From a sales and marketing perspective it is extremely important to hit Elkhart with a strategy and list of takeaways.  Otherwise, you likely find yourself wandering punch-drunk through thousands of RVs–which most first-timers do when attending this mega-event (and the RVDA National Convention in Louisville, KY!).

Here’s a few eye-catchers:

Beautiful Winnebago Ellipse Class A motorhome w/ drawer dishwasher.	Solid surface countertop with funky pattern found in a XLR Thunderbolt Toy Hauler.	Salem Hemisphere outdoor kitchen w/ patio system.

Click here to see more highlights in the Pete’s RV 2012 Open House Photo Album on Facebook!

As an exclusive Keystone RV dealer, it’s no surprise that Pete’s RV focuses most of their time at Keystone’s display during RV Open House. This year was no exception. In preparation for the 2012 selling season, a day and a half was dedicated to meeting with sales managers, general managers and even quality time with Keystone RV President Bob Martin (plus bonus handshake from Thor CEO Peter Orthwein).

While the biggest unveiling was for the new Vantage travel trailer line (hints of Airstream), just about every line brought something new and exciting to the table.

With 2011 winding down, Pete’s RV is looking forward to sharing more and more of what is in store for Cougar, Montana, Outback, Springdale, Sprinter and the other Keystone RV lines we carry.

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll see from Keystone RV Company in 2012:

New Euro-style Vantage travel trailer. Definitely a new look for Keystone.	New Fireside travel trailer is a field & streamers delight (easy on the wallet too).	Revamped Outback Sydney fifth wheel is NOW on par with Outback travel trailers.

Click here to see more highlights in the Pete’s RV 2012 Keystone RV Open House Photo Album on Facebook!

Plus a few more tasty morsels:

• Cougar - Several new floorplans led by knockouts 331MKS rear kitchen and 21RBS shorty travel trailer
• Montana - New leather furniture and 6-point leveling system option available for all models
• Copper Canyon - New look fifth wheel is looking impressive inside and out
• Raptor - Updated interiors are gorgeous
• Passport - New 3100RK sharp-looking rear kitchen floorplan and updated exterior graphics
• Summerland - Spread dual axles and overall coach refresh

Finally, thanks to all of the manufacturers, the RV Hall of Fame and Greater Elkhart.  The hospitality was top-notch!

An annual rite marking the end of summer, Pete’s RV set up shop at the Champlain Valley Fair for ten days followed up by the two-day Vermont Fall RV Show. Both are held at the Champlain Valley Exposition in Essex Junction, VT.

The 2011 Champlain Valley Fair kicked-off as Tropical Storm Irene was tearing up the East Coast. Along with attendance numbers being down on opening day due to the approaching storm, organizers took precaution and closed the Fair on day two. While southern and other pockets of Vermont were hit hard with flooding and power outages, the sun was back out and shining brightly on day three.

“There’s no doubt the storm had an impact on fairground attendance. While numbers increased after the storm passed, they still did not meet the expectations of previous years–for obvious reasons of course,” said Sales Manager Todd McGinnis. “Considering the circumstances, we still accomplished what we wanted to do [here] at the fair. The most important thing is that all of our Vermont friends and families got through the storm okay.”

Attendance perked up for the 9th Annual Vermont Fall RV Show. Pete’s brought in twenty new RVs to add to the ones still on location from the Champlain Valley Fair. They showcased everything from the 2012 Montana 3700RL fifth wheel with luxurious Big Sky Package to the new 2012 Cougar X-Lite 28RBS travel trailer. The latter–which contains two double-wide bunks–received excellent feedback from attendees and will no doubt be top-seller in 2012.

Check out more photos of Pete’s RV at the 2011 Champlain Valley Fair and 9th Annual Vermont Fall RV Show on our Facebook page!

Pete’s RV Center is a proud dealer of PullRite 5th wheel hitches. In addition, we offer professional installation on all towing vehicle makes, models and bed types.

Product training is a big deal at Pete’s RV Center. PullRite hitches are no exception. At least once a year, service technicians, parts and sales personnel are brought up to speed on the newest innovations and installation techniques offered by PullRite.

This invaluable knowledge allows us fit your vehicle and RV with the right equipment for a safe and smooth ride!

PullRite has been designing and manufacturing extraordinary hitches for over 30 years. They are recognized as the leading innovator in the design and manufacture of 5th wheel hitches, short-bed truck hitches and travel trailer hitches.

Pete’s RV specializes in Super 5th, SuperGlide, and Industry Standard product lines.

The Super 5th line provides safe and secure towing with less bump and fewer accidents. Super 5th has a number of models available to meet your towing capacity requirement. Mounting kits for Super 5th range from UniversalBrackets, to heavy-duty SuperBrackets, to the ultimate SuperRails–which are removable and allow you utilize a clutter-free bed when the hitch is not in use.

Super 5th	SuperGlide

SuperGlide for short bed trucks is the true testament of PullRite’s innovation and engineering expertise. SuperGlide automatically–not manually- moves the trailer away from the cab while making turns- allowing up to 90° turning without stopping, slowing down or even thinking about the space between the truck and trailer. It automatically returns the hitch and trailer to the safe towing position over the truck axle when the turn is completed.  Mounting kits for SuperGlide are similar to Super 5th with an additional “No Rail” system made for PullRite’s heaviest capacity hitch.  One other piece, a Capture Plate, is installed on the king pin box and isolates any turning on the king pin (the turning is done via SuperGlide’s Cam Assembly).  Quick Connect Capture Plates are available in Multi-Fit and Universal sizes.

The Industry Standard line is designed to fit competitor’s base rails allowing you to dispatch the old hitch and replace it with a Super 5th or SuperGlide in a cost-effective manner.  Now that’s forward thinking!

Super 5th and SuperGlide hitches are manufactured with the following features:

• Rotary Gear Driven Latch - Wraps 140° around the king pin to reduce chucking
• Automatic Locking Handle - Easy access without hanging over the bedrail or using a step stool
• Lower Handle Design - Allows bed cover use without removing the handle or hitch
• Tilt - Up to 14° each way reduces truck frame stress when hooking and unhooking

PullRite hitches are available at all Pete’s RV Center locations.  Contact us for Super 5th and SuperGlide pricing and installation service details.