More Great Drives RVers Shouldn't Miss
Posted by Ashley Gannon on Sep 3, 2010
"If you're like most RV owners, you bought your recreational vehicle so you and your family could afford to travel economically. One of the nicest unexpected bonuses when you buy an RV online is that RV travel gives you an incredible picture window view of America's most beautiful scenery. Here are some more of our favorite RV drives:
I-81 from Strasburg to Roanoke, Virginia. Sandwiched between the Blue Ridge and Allegheny mountains, this idyllic stretch of highway provides stunning vistas of rolling hills and fertile, sun-kissed valleys. A labyrinth of caves underlies the verdant scenery. Don't miss nature's unusual concert on the Great Stalacpipe Organ at Luray Caverns.
I-75 from Naples to Broward Co., Florida. Watch for gators basking along the side of the road and in the canals as you travel Alligator Alley through Big Cypress Swamp. Get close to nature during a stroll along the 2.25-mile boardwalk at the Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary located northeast of Naples, 15 miles east of exit 111.
I-17 from Flagstaff to Phoenix, Arizona. The full majesty of the American West unwinds as the highway moves from the ponderosa pines of the Colorado Plateau, through monolithic red rocks to the prickly saguaro cactus forests north of Phoenix. Take a break in Sedona (6 miles from exit 298) to watch color-changing rocks.
You'll find RV campgrounds conveniently located close to most of America's scenic highways. Find a complete list of designated U.S. scenic highways and byways on the U.S. Department of Transportation website Byways.org. What's your favorite stretch of highway?"
Breathtaking Drives Lure RV Travelers
Posted by Ashley Gannon on Sep 1, 2010
"As the 3-day Labor Day weekend approaches, RV travelers are planning to take advantage of still affordable gas prices -- no holiday price bump this year! -- to head out on the highway. Not only is RV travel far more affordable than typical fly-drive-hotel vacations, but RV owners get prime seats for one of the greatest shows on Earth -- the American landscape.
The song America the Beautiful got it right. The U.S. is crisscrossed by an amazing network of scenic drives and heritage trails but there are also plenty of well-traveled highways that showcase some of the most breathtaking scenery on the planet. Here are some of our favorites:
I-84 from Portland to The Dalles, Oregon. If you love waterfalls, this is your drive. Carved by the mighty Columbia River, 28 scenic waterfalls cascade from the cliffs. Excellent views and photo ops are just a short walk from the highway. Watch for signs at scenic pullouts. About 30 minutes east of Portland, don't miss 611-foot Multnomah Falls, one of America's highest.
I-70 from Denver to Grand Junction, Colorado. Stay alert during this drive through stunning Glenwood Canyon; the curves are sharper than expected. Do your viewing from scenic pullouts. Sheer, 1,300-foot canyon walls rise from the turbulent Colorado River in a massive display of raw energy and pristine wilderness. This section of highway cuts through the stomping grounds of a large buffalo herd, so keep an eye out for the shaggy beasts.
More scenic drives next time. What's your favorite stretch of U.S. highway?"
RVT Helps Dealers Move Quickly from Print to Online Advertising
Posted by Ashley Gannon on Aug 30, 2010
"If you're trying to move product -- including new and used recreational vehicles -- the Internet is the place to be. People are so plugged into the Internet today that the majority of people (80% according to J.D. Powers & Associates) begin their search for a new vehicle online. RV dealers who aren't advertising online are limiting their pool of potential customers and their sales potential.
Embracing any new idea, whether it's a new technology or new business practice or new marketing platform, requires that you to move out of your comfort zone. To avoid risk is to limit your opportunities to move forward. RV dealers who have already moved their marketing campaigns from traditional print media to online media will tell you that the risk is minimal and the rewards are huge.
If you are a novice at online marketing, a good place to begin is RVT.com. Our RV dealer advertising program allows you to get your inventory online immediately. This allows your RV dealership to start reaping the benefits of Internet advertising without the hassle and expense of developing your own in-house online marketing program. RV dealers who advertise on RVT.com also benefit from our informative blog, Facebook page, Twitter feed and iPod app, all geared to make sure your RV ads reach the maximum number of potential RV buyers.
Click on Demo Tour for all the details on the RVT.com dealership advertising program. "
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