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SANIBEL ISLAND, Fla. — “Diane and I camped in tents when we got married,’’ said Marvin Rosenberg, explaining how he and his wife came to buy an RV. Their trajectory from pitched poles to home on wheels interested me because I was embarking on my first off-ground camping trip. The Rosenbergs were full of advice.

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If You Go

Periwinkle Park and Campground
1119 Periwinkle Way
Sanibel Island
239-472-1433
www.sanibelcamping.com
$35-$45 a night for two (cash or check).
Workamper
709 West Searcy St.
Heber Springs, Ark.
501-362-2637
www.workamper.com
Provides job listings and forums for member RVers.
Good Sam Club
800-234-3450
Park discounts, road service, insurance plans, and other member benefits. Open to all RV owners.
Escapees RV Club
888-757-2582, 936-327-8873
www.escapees.com
Park discounts, mail forwarding, and other member benefits. Open to all RV owners.
US National Forest Campground Guide
www.forestcamping.com
A camping couple offers well-researched by-state listings of sites with and without hookups.
Bureau of Land Management
www.blm.gov/wo/st/en.html
Most BLM lands allow free camping for up to two weeks. See the by-state listing for links to BLM campgrounds.

“Ask me about sway bars and hooking up a sewer hose with a mask and rubber gloves,’’ said Marvin. (I didn’t.)

“There’s everything from fly-in RV resorts to overnighting in Wal-Mart parking lots. People will tell you what’s wonderful,’’ said his wife, Diane, offering a list of her favorite campgrounds.

RV travel came of age with the automobile and the US highway system after World War II, said the Rosenbergs, who know because they belong to the Wally Byam Club of Airstream owners. Byam, who grew up summering in a covered wagon in the Oregon mountains herding sheep, created the aluminum Airstream travel trailer in 1936 and popularized it by leading caravans across all of North America and beyond. “Go see what’s over the next hill, and the one after that,’’ Byam urged.

So with a truck stuffed to the max and a teardrop in tow — teardrops are pint-sized campers shaped like a ham tin — my friend Sterling Mulbry and I joined the RV nation of motorhomes and travel trailers rolling into state parks and relatives’ driveways with their jet skis, all-terrain vehicles, and children.

From northeast Florida, the way through the state’s interior passes cow towns and cattle ranches. Sterling watched for promising taquerias and rare caracaras (falcon-like birds) while I drove. As we neared the densely built Gulf Coast, the treeless RV parks packed tight as crayon boxes filled us with unease.

That was until we found Periwinkle Park and Campground on Sanibel Island: sleepy sand streets, no concrete pads, and spaces where a camper can spread a little in the cane palms’ filigreed shade. Run by three generations of Muenches, the park is remarkable for its aviary of macaws, parrots, and swans, not to mention ring-tailed lemurs, which draw visitors from across Sanibel. “Slow down!’’ a bird named Lola called out, warning us to obey the park’s 7 miles per hour speed limit, while another, Terri, imitated a cellphone.

Walter Martilla from Vineland, Ontario, was the first to come ’round and inspect our rig. “You live in this?’’ he said with a smile.

RVs are as diverse as their owners, who routinely check everybody’s out. In the stratosphere are dream machines like Terra Wind, an amphibious model by the South Carolina makers of Boston’s Super Ducks that was so radical no one bought one (“The concept didn’t fly,’’ a corporate spokesman said). There are luxury and off-road vehicles costing $225,000 to $3 million, like EarthRoamer, whose founder, Bill Swails, has traveled in his company’s expedition RV from the Arctic Circle to Costa Rica on solar power and biodiesel fuel. At the other end, production teardrops start at about $8,000, according to Chris Baum of Little Guy Worldwide. Baum describes his teardrop customers as “against-the-grain campers and young couples who want to tiptoe into RVing.’’ (The website www.gorving.comdescribes everything in between.)

Patricia Borns Is the writer responsible for this article .

SKY RIVER RV CONSIGNMENT SALES!

admin — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 21:03:14 +0000

SELLING YOUR RV ON YOUR OWN?

Currently it is a challenging market for people who intend to sell their RV on their own. Private party sellers face challenges right now. RV owners face problem areas like arranging RV financing, does the person who wants my RV qualify to buy it?
Is your interested buyer trying to offer you a trade? As the seller what’s your legal obligation to the buyer of your RV?

SKY RIVER RV OFFERS CONSIGNMENT OF YOUR RV!

Here at SKY RIVER RV, we offer consignment of your RV. It is to your benefit as a seller to use our services. Sky River RV can arrange financing, RV service and safety inspections. Our RV Consignment program can even take a trade to make buying your RV easy for the perspective buyer.

WHY SHOULD I LET YOU SELL MY RV?

The best reasons to let Sky River RV sell your RV are really quite simple.

NO late night phone calls about the “RV “you have for sale
NO financing hassles or delays
RV safety and service inspections to perform
You don’t have to deal with a trade
You are protected legally and the transaction assures your privacy.
In today’s world sometimes, people are looking for opportunity with out the best of intentions. Allowing Sky River RV to sell your RV eliminates that possibility.
No Advertising cost paid by you !

HOW DO I CONSIGN MY RV WITH SKY RIVER RV?

Its really easy and simple visit our consignment page at

http://www.skyriverrv.com/consignments.htm

Or call us at 805-226-9292 and ask for the RV Sales department!

Then all you do is the waiting, and collect payment when your used RV sells.

SKY RIVER RV AIRSTREAM RV’S MAKE THE NATIONAL NEWS

admin — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 12:36:29 +0000

AIRSTREAM TRAILERS MADE THE NATIONAL NEWS TODAY

In a segment produced for the today show airstream once again shows why its america’s legendary RV!
The 3 min on NBC’s today show offers insight to why after 70 plus years Airstream remains the RV industries constant leader in quality and appeal . Please click this link to view the Today shows Airstream
segment .
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/36131440#36131440

Actor Matthew Modine even commented in the article about Airstreams ability to allow Americans to roam around this great country of ours in a Airstream RV ! We hope you enjoy it .

SKY RIVER RV PRESS RELEASE

admin — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 21:21:08 +0000

SKYRIVER RV PASO ROBLES MARCH 6TH

Sky River RV
is pleased to announce its newly formed relationship with Road Trek Van campers.
The Canadian based Ontario Kitchner ,Manufactuer has entered into a dealer agreement that allows it’s Central Coast Van Camper owners access to service and sales .

Sky River RV management and its employees couldn’t be more excited about the recent partnership !

The Road trek RV Van Camper will be featured in Local Events and RV shows in the near future!

RV Rentals At Sky River RV

admin — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 21:47:52 +0000

Take an RV Vacation!

Remember as a child, those nights sitting around the camp fire, roasting marshmallows or looking at the lake or ocean and wishing you could stay there forever? Are you tired of the Hotel and Motel’s regulated check in and out policies? Dealing with room availability can be a nightmare as well.

Sky River RV has an answer to your wishes. We offer Travel Trailers and Motor homes for RENT. Whether it’s just two of you, or a family of eight we have RV Rentals available at reasonable rates. An RV rental allows you to take advantage of your vacation without the hassle of airports, and hotels.

RV Rental as a Test-Run Before Purchase!

Are you considering purchase of an RV? Using an RV rental may help you not only determine what type of RV you want to own, but renting an RV may save you money by helping you decide which style of RV works best for you and your family.

Sky River RV has Travel Trailers from 18 ft. to 32 ft. and Motor homes from 26 ft. to 32 ft. We provide detailed instruction when you pick up the RV Rental. Our rental department makes it easy for you by taking the hassle out of cleaning and stocking the unit with supplies.

If you would like more information about RV Rentals at Sky River RV, you can click on the rental tab on top of the page.

You can always call Ken Baker at 805-544-2500 for rates and availability.

Remember that reservations are recommended but fun is required!

Choosing The Right RV For You

admin — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 20:50:47 +0000

It starts with a casual conversation….. “Wouldn’t it be nice to go camping in style with an RV?” ?

Pretty soon you find yourself at an RV dealer’s lot walking thru the various styles and types of RVs. Pretty soon they start to blur and all look alike. It all becomes confusing! Class A motorhomes? Class C motorhomes? Travel Trailers? Fifth Wheels? OH the insanity of it all.

Here at Sky River RV we are proud of our ability to slow it all down, and start helping you on your journey of fun, adventure and excitement. The following questions are some questions to consider when considering the right RV – along with a few tips on selecting an RV that best works for you and your family … OR just you!

How many people do you need to sleep in the RV? (this helps determine size and floor plan of the RV)
Do you want to drive one or drag one? (This can narrow down the selection between styles like Class A motorhomes or Travel Trailers?)
Do you want to go for weekends or long term “Staycations” (6mo’s or longer)?
Where do you like to camp now (some RV parks and campgrounds have length restrictions, so this may help determine style and size)
Imagine inside the RV… “Where will I put my dishes and food etc”… (Is there enough storage for the camping you want to do?)
Before you shop for the RV of your dreams determine your desired “Fun Budget”. Here at Sky River RV we call it a “Fun budget” because that is just what RV’ing should be – FUN! (this can help determine an RV that meets your family’s needs in the budget you set for it and getting the most for your RV’ing dollar!)
When shopping for a Travel Trailer, Fifth Wheel or RV motorhome, it is important to determine if the manufacturer you choose is still in business. (this can be of help with warranty, parts and RV service!) If the RV manufacturer is or has gone out of business your RV service needs may go unmet!
When you are shopping for an RV, does the dealer offer a full RV service and RV parts department? (this can be important during your ownership experience – knowing and having a reliable RV Service Center!)
What options and amenities are important and functional, for you and the type of camping you want to do?
Last and most important … Is it comfortable? Does it feel right? If you answer yes to those questions then there is only one thing left to do!

Move forward with getting that RV that is right for you and GO RV’ing …..

Until next time, the staff at Sky River RV wishes you happy trails!

Let us know if you have any other thoughts on Choosing The Right RV!

Welcome to Sky River RV Living Blog!

admin — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:39:56 +0000

Yes, indeed… California’s #1 RV dealer, Sky River RV, is now blogging!

We plan to discuss many different RV Living topics to accommodate our many customers and readers who LOVE the world of RVing like we do!

Welcome and enjoy our RV blog… and please do let us know what you’d like to read here… let’s go RVing TOGETHER!

Until next time!