Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Fleetwood Excursion - Reduced Price!


Tour our 2008 Fleetwood Excursion 39R featuring a motorhome floor plan and a 360 Cummins. This pre-owned motor home has low mileage, 27,000 road miles. The unit comes complete with 3 slide outs, 2 air conditioners, power awnings and an Onan QD. Stop by our  RV showroom in Hobe Sound, Florida for great RV deals and RV rental opportunities.









Lake Tahoe RV Campgrounds


What about a fog filled and snowy summer? If you're looking for a unique summer trip to enjoy consider the Pacific Northwest. Start your journey at Olympic National Park in Washington to Lake Tahoe, California. This trip is opposite of every normal summer indulgence complete with snow hiking, fly fishing and fine dining.
There aren’t many places in the US where you can combine dramatic coastline, sleepy villages, giant redwood forests, wide beaches, temperate rainforests and 14,000-foot peaks. In fact, there is only one: The Pacific Northwest. Start at the top of the map, on Highway 101, which dances around Olympic National Park, WA, through Native American villages, loamy forests, and salmon and oyster fisheries. 

Starcraft Launch 16RB


  • Check out the 2015 Starcraft Launch 16RB Model. This Starcraft features power awnings, a hybrid floor plan and 1 air condition system. Brand new motor home unit. This one won't last long so be sure to stop by our South Florida RV showroom. Call us for  quote 772-546-6416. Our expert RV dealers will help you find the perfect motor home for you.




Summer RV Trip: Rocky Mountains


This summer take the road less traveled through the beautiful Rocky Mountains. Start your journey in Albuquerque, New Mexico and witness nature's breath-taking landscaping of Glacier National Park, Montana. Your family will enjoy the scenic route and all of the memories they'll create on this perfect RV road trip.
Why start in Albuquerque? After just 63 miles you'll have an excuse to get out and explore the cafes, galleries and shops of Santa Fe. From there, roll up to Taos (70 miles), home of the oldest continual Native American settlement in the US (1,000+ years). Head through Colorado's Buena Vista Plateau, beneath a sky-piercing line of 14,000-foot peaks, then into Leadville and over 10,424 Tennessee Pass. 

Friday, June 20, 2014

Rent a Travel Trailer

                                     
Rent a travel trailer and take your summer camping trips to the next level. Travel trailers are the perfect alternative to tent sleeping. They are usually light enough to tow behind the average road vehicle providing more comfortable and secure lodging. It’s like hitching your home to the back of your car and hitting the open road for adventure.

While this means of travel is quite common the costs associated with owning a travel trailer can be expensive. That’s why our South Florida RV dealer center offers travel trailers for rent. Families can enjoy all of the conveniences of owning a travel trailer at a fraction of the cost. Travel trailers come in all sorts of shapes and sizes ranging from traditional to more luxurious models. Renters have their choice between very basic trailers with modest accommodations to lavishly furnished trailers boasting multiple rooms and all of the conveniences of home.  



Visit Copley's RV Center online for the best rates in travel trailer rentals!

Friday, June 13, 2014

RVing on a Budget


RVing can be costly but it doesn't have to be. Learn ways to go RVing on a budget. This humorous account of an rv rookie's first trip shares great tips on how to save more while traveling without sacrificing the value of your trip. Read the article below to follow Valerie's entertaining travels and words of wisdom.
Funny, I'd spent half my life dreaming about setting off in an RV for parts unknown and maintaining perfectly level appliances never once figured into the fantasy. To me, RVing was simply the ultimate escape route. Maybe that's because my early family vacations revolved around campgrounds and car trips. Or maybe because buying an RV is the landlocked states' version of saving up for a sailboat. It's a vacation home wherever you want it, whenever you want it. It's freedom and security in equal measure. It's Lewis and Clark with a V-8 engine.

Florida RV Campgrounds: Big Cypress RV Resort


Big Cypress RV Resort is the perfect campground for discovering natural beauty and having big family fun! The BC RV Resort is in the heart of the Florida Everglades and situated on the Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation. Families can enjoy the camps large offering of activities year round. There's much to explore including the nearby Swamp Safari, Rodeo grounds and historical museum. Be sure to check out Big Cypress for your next family getaway.
Nestled in the beautiful western prairie of the Florida Everglades, Big Cypress RV Resort is a full service RV resort conveniently located just an hour drive from Miami, Fort Lauderdale, or Naples.The resort has both grassy and paved sites with full hook-ups. The resort is perfect for biking, walking, and even for just relaxing under our chickee huts.

RV Weight Ratings Made Easy


Trying to make sense of RV weight conversions can be pretty confusing, unless you have a simple conversion chart. Don't worry we found one!  This article lists the weight ratings for RVs to help you with  your travels. Read the full article for the detailed listings.
The following list is a reference that will make your journey through the alphabet soup of weight ratings AOK:
Base Curb Weight - The nominal weight of a vehicle with standard equipment and a full tank of fuel. It does not include passengers, cargo or optional equipment.
Cargo Weight - Includes all weight added to the base curb weight, including passengers, cargo and optional equipment. Trailer tongue weight is also part of the cargo weight when towing. 
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) - The actual weight of the vehicle when fully loaded. It is the base curb weight plus the cargo weight. Payload - The combined, maximum allowable weight of cargo, occupants and optional equipment that the vehicle is designed to carry. (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating minus the base curb weight.)

Get the Best RV Fuel Economy


Knowing how to maximize your fuel usage greatly effects RVing. Less money on gas means more money available to take trips and enjoy your RV travels. This article suggests 5 key tips to make your mileage stretch further. Some of the tips are well known, while others are alternatively new to conserving fuel economy. Find out how to fill 'er up for less!
 If a gallon of gasoline costs $2.90, crude oil accounts for about $1.60. Refining costs add another 64 cents or so to a gallon of gasoline. Distribution and marketing costs account for about 11 cents per gallon, and taxes are about 55 cents per gallon. These prices are determined by the global market, which dictates how much people are willing to pay at any moment in time. The spiraling cost of fuel is adversely affecting the uniquely American way to cruise the country – by recreational vehicle. RVer's love the ease of being able to drive their home anywhere they like and take pleasure in the amity that an RV campground offers. Getting an RV is an option you should consider if you want to drive extensively within the United States and are comfortable handling a big rig.

Sands RV & Golf Resort


Imagine an RV paradise complete with outdoor activities, hiking, water aerobics and golf. Sands RV & Golf Resort is known for its beautiful grounds, convenient accommodations and 9 hole executive golf course. The golf center is fully equipped with a driving range, putting green and on-site golf instruction. Check out Sands RV & Golf Resort in Desert Hot Springs, California.
At the beautiful, family-owned Sands RV & Golf Resort in Desert Hot Springs, you’ll find yourself warmed by gentle California sunshine just minutes above Palm Springs, and surrounded by the majestic scenery of the San Jacinto Mountains and San Gorgonio Wilderness. Enjoy excellent recreational opportunities, the best in quality RV resort accommodations, golfing at our executive golf course and clubhouse activities just minutes from the glamour, fun and excitement that makes the Greater Palm Springs area world famous.


Thursday, June 12, 2014

RV Summer Rentals


Summer vacations are the perfect opportunity for renting an RV. Family road trips with endless miles of driving presents both pros and cons. Long hours in the car uncomfortably can lead to restless children and tons of restroom stops. Renting an RV is a great way to eliminate many of the negatives associated with road trips. Our South Florida RV dealership offers many options for renting motor homes, RV's and campers.

Our Free Spirit Travel Van is very family friendly. This traveling van may not have a slider but it still boasts plenty of space for your family. This camper is perfect for for sleeping a small family and comes complete with cooking functionality. Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy your next family road trip in a convenient and comfortable motor home.


Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Historical Campgrounds at Acadia National Park

 Acadia National Park is most known for its' stunning natural beauty but it also serves as a great family friendly campground for vacations and getaways. Historically noted for the infamous broken stone carriage roads designed by John D. Rockefeller, young children have many lessons to learn from in the woods of this nationally acclaimed park. Read more about the Acadia National Park below...
People have been drawn to the rugged coast of Maine throughout history. Awed by its beauty and diversity, early 20th-century visionaries donated the land that became Acadia National Park. The park is home to many plants and animals, and the tallest mountain on the U.S. Atlantic coast. Today visitors come to Acadia to hike granite peaks, bike historic carriage roads, or relax and enjoy the scenery.

Beach Camping at Anastasia State Park


The breath-taking waterfront views of Anastasia State Park are remarkable. Families camping the beach at this historic park are in for a special treat. Anastasia hosts many activities both for land and sea. Campers can capitalize on their love for nature surrounded by the beautiful campgrounds of Anastasia.
Anastasia State Park includes more than 1,600 acres featuring four miles of pristine beach, a tidal salt marsh, and a maritime and upland hammock. There is also an archaeological site where coquina rock was mined to create the nearby fortress, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument. At Anastasia you can enjoy camping, beachcombing, swimming, picnicking, fishing, windsurfing, hiking, wildlife viewing, boating and more.

Experience the Yosemite National Park Up Close


Yosemite Pines is an amazing RV resort near the Yosemite National Park. The resort offers many activities and amenities including picnic tables, swimming pools, pavillions and fire rings. This family friendly rv lodge also offers a petting zoo, playgrounds and volley ball nets. Yosemite Pines has so much to offer you'll have to plan two trips to gain the full experience. This is a great campsite to consider for your family's next vacation.
A camping trip near Yosemite National Park is a terrific vacation any time of the year. And the good news is that whenever you're ready to go camping near Yosemite, Yosemite Pines will be ready with an amazing deal. It's always the right time for GREAT RATES on Yosemite Park Lodging. When you come for camping in the Yosemite Park area, we want your visit to be a memorable and enjoyable experience, and we do everything we can to make you feel welcome. Yosemite Pines takes an all-inclusive approach to camping near Yosemite National Park.

Camping at the Niobrara River


 Imagine camping beside 535 miles of beauty. That's exactly what you'll get at Nebraska's Niobrara River. This scenic campground is a national preservation and guest can experience it's breath-taking views from the comfort of your camp site. The Niobrara River is sure to deliver an unforgettable camping experience for your entire family.
The Niobrara River begins in the high plains of eastern Wyoming and flows 535 miles to its confluence with the Missouri River in northeastern Nebraska. Hundreds of springs feed the Niobrara as it flows through the Sandhills region- one of the largest grass-stabilized dune regions in the world. The Niobrara River drains 12,600 square miles in Nebraska and cuts through several rock formations including the Ash Hollow, Valentine, Rosebud, and Pierre. These unique geological formations include fossils of many mammalian species including beaver, horse, rhinoceros, and mastodons; as well as fossils of fish, alligators, and turtles.



Camping with a Llama?


If you're looking for a unique camping trip to plan for this summer Redwood Llamas is the perfect place. Redwood Llamas has been providing amazing camping experiences since 1984! They offer full service guided trips across the back country, day hikes, llama workshops and llama rentals for the self explorers. Redwood Llama offers something for the entire family to enjoy.
Redwood Llamas, located in the historic mining town of Silverton, Colorado, operates in the beautiful San Juan Mountains of southwestern Colorado under a permit of the San Juan National Forest. Our season runs from June through September. July and August are springtime in the Rockies, blanketed with wildflowers of vibrant colors. September brings on fall when the Aspens turn a vivid gold color, a short but incredible season. For those with experience, llamas can be leased to enhance your enjoyment of the mountains. They do the heavy-lifting while you experience the wonders of the exquisite range.