While the RVIA National RV Trade Show in Louisville, Kentucky is the official unveiling of what’s new and exciting for 2012, Pete’s RV actually works months in advance preparing for the new calendar year.  Louisville serves as a final tune-up in preparation for rolling out our 2012 inventory.

We huddle with the Keystone RV Company sales team to go over final details on recent floorplans, features, and to get a good look at what Pete’s RV Center dealerships will be showcasing to RV consumers in 2012.

Pete’s RV VP of Sales Todd McGinnis is pictured above at the 2011 RVIA National RV Trade Show with Outback RV District Sales Manager Nick Kaiser.

Cougar X-Lite 29REV V-Nose Bedroom	Mountaineer 375FLF Front Living Room	Cougar High Country Rear Kitchen

As highlighted in an earlier Pete’s RV Info Blog story about our attendance at RV Manufacturers Open House in Greater Elkhart, Indiana,  RV buyers can look forward to several new refinements.  Some changes are subtle such as Passport’s updated exterior graphics and all-white skirt, and Bullet Premier’s attractive Teak interior option. Others are more dramatic:  Springdale’s interior facelift centers around impressive dark wood cabinetry, and Sydney fifth wheels stepped up their game in a big way by finally capturing the popular appeal of their counterpart, Outback travel trailers.

Joining Keystone RV’s existing lines, Vantage offers RV buyers a refreshingly different and contemporary-looking travel trailer that is sure to raise eyebrows on roadways and campgrounds.  With it’s curved sidewalls, arched roof and Euro-style decor, Pete’s RV is excited to add Vantage to their already vast selection of Keystone RV Company products.

More pictures of our visit to Keystone RV Company’s display in Louisville can be viewed on the Pete’s RV Facebook page.

Regular updates and buyer information on new Cougar, Montana, Outback Sprinter, Passport, Springdale, Raptor, and Vantage RVs to follow.  In the meantime, our inventory of 2012 fifth wheels and travel trailers is primed and ready for North American RV buyers!

A small contingent from Pete’s RV made their annual pilgrimage to the RVIA’s 49th National RV Trade Show, held Nov. 29 – Dec. 1 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville.

According to an RVIA press release, 67 manufacturers and 230 suppliers displayed 2012’s newest and most innovative products across more than 730,000 square feet of exhibit space.

With nearly 13 football fields of floorspace to cover, it is always a challenge to see everything the show has on display. However, Pete’s RV VP of Sales Todd McGinnis explains that a little strategy goes a long way in helping you to tackle the abominable task.

“We’ve been attending the RVIA Trade Show for quite a few years now. With so many innovators in the RV industry, it’s easy to get overwhelmed trying to see every new floorplan or feature. So we always do a wide reconnaissance sweep of the show first. This allows us enough time to meet with our vendors plus circle back on the things that really piqued our interest.”

Some of those points of interest included the bullet-shaped Aviator travel trailer by Forest River, impressive body paint and styling on the Sesmic toy hauler by Jayco, and consistent themes across multiple makers such as extra-large showers and multi-functional family rooms.

These innovations plus more pictures from the RVIA’s 49th National RV Trade Show are available for viewing on Pete’s RV Facebook page.

Upon finalizing the purchase of an RV and completing the paperwork, it can be difficult (and sometimes intimidating) to determine whether or not you need fabric protection. Pete’s RV prepared an informative five minute video to take the mystery out of fabric protection and point out why we recommend it for new and used RVs.  You gotta see the “pillow test” to appreciate the fabric protection difference!

This informative RV Buyer Tip video is available for viewing on the Pete’s RV YouTube Channel.

In brief, fabric protection prevents damage from water and unsightly oil-based stains on all fabrics and carpets. Inhibitors within the non-toxic sealant retard premature fading due to sun exposure. At time of purchase is the ideal time to apply fabric protection, but works for older vehicles too. If you have kids or a clumsy spouse, fabric protection buys you peace of mind (and adds only a couple of bucks in your monthly RV payment)!

RV Buyer Tip takeaways:

• Fabric protection sealant is non-toxic and sprayed on all carpet, upholstered furniture and window treatments.
• Pete’s RV fabric protects all of the units we use in our showroom and place on display at RV shows.  Even after thousands of footsteps, the combination of fabric protection and a good shampooing leaves carpets looking good as new.
• There is no deductible
• If a stingy stain does not come out with regular treatment, the fabric protection service will make a house call.
• Fabric protection even resists oil-based stains causing them to bead rather than absorb into fibers.

A printer-friendly brochure on RV fabric protection from Resistall is available on our website.  We also welcome you to contact our business department via PetesRV.com with further questions.