Tuesday, December 27, 2011

HGTV’s ‘RV 2012′ Slated to Premiere in January

RV 2012 – HGTV’s annual one-hour TV special covering all things RVing – premieres on Jan. 1 at 3 p.m. (Eastern), according to a report by Examiner.com. HGTV host Brandon Johnson will lead three lucky families on the shopping trip of a lifetime as they hunt for the perfect RV – from elegant motorhomes to tricked-out travel trailers and toy haulers.

Shot on location at the Pennsylvania RV and Camping Show – held annually in September at the Giant Center in Hershey, Pa. – the RV show is sponsored by the Pennsylvania Recreation Vehicle and Camping Association (PRVCA). The show ranks No. 11 out of the 200 largest trade shows in the U.S. and Canada with 59 leading manufacturers and over 100 supplier vendors represented.

Billed as America’s largest RV Show, PRVCA reported record attendance at the 2011 event with a turnout of 36,410 people for the Retail Days alone. The event, held Sept. 12-18, saw a 4% increase in attendance from 2010 and set a new record for the history of the show. The show was over 1.3 million square feet and had over 1,050 new units on display – an increase of 6% compared to 2010. There were 165 booth vendors in attendance – a 15%increase over 2010; and manufacturer square footage increased by 5% compared to last year.

HGTV – America’s leader in home and lifestyle programming – is distributed to more than 89 million U.S. households and is one of cable’s top-rated networks. HGTV.com is the nation’s leading online home and garden destination that attracts an average of 5.2 million unique visitors per month.

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Wednesday, October 26, 2011

All Seasons RV is participating in the Touch a Truck event in the city of Twinsburg, Ohio on October 30th

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Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Tiffin Receives 8th Consecutive Quality Circle Award

RED BAY, Ala. – RV dealers nationwide have once again ranked Tiffin Motorhomes in an elite class for design, reliability, quality, value and competitive pricing.

For the eighth consecutive year, the Recreational Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) has honored Tiffin with the prestigious Quality Circle Award. Dealers singled out only five U.S. Class A RV manufacturers for the 2011 award, based on a formal survey of dealer satisfaction.

The award, Tiffin’s 13th overall, is based on RVDA’s 18th annual Dealer Satisfaction Index (DSI) survey. To qualify for the Quality Circle Award, brands/manufacturers must receive at least 15 dealer responses and score 80 percent or above in overall dealer satisfaction. On a five-point scale, with five being outstanding, Tiffin’s average score was 4.73. The overall motorized industry average was 4.15.

Tiffin, founded in Red Bay, Alabama, in 1972, is a leading Class A motorhome manufacturer with brands that include the Allegro, Allegro RED, Allegro Breeze, Phaeton, Allegro Bus and Zephyr. Tiffin's Phaeton diesel pusher has been the best-selling Class A coach for the past three years, followed closely by Tiffin's upscale Allegro Bus.

"We are humbled by the high marks we continue to receive from dealers, but the Quality Circle Award represents close communication, mutual respect and strong partnerships between Tiffin Motorhomes and dealers," said General Manager Tim Tiffin. "We use the dealer satisfaction survey results to learn how we and our dealers can better serve our customers. As we celebrate our 40th anniversary in 2012, we remain dedicated to building the best motorhomes in the industry for our dealers and customers.”

Tiffin’s ratings significantly exceeded the motorized industry average in eight survey categories, which include:
• Sales support
• Sales territory
• Vehicle design
• Vehicle reliability/quality
• Competitive price/value
• Parts support
• Dealership warranty support
• Overall dealer communications

A total of 484 dealers in the U.S. and Canada responded to this year’s survey with more than 2,500 ratings. RVDA asks dealers to express their level of satisfaction with their manufacturers and brands through the confidential survey.

Courtesy of Tiffin Motorhomes

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Filmmaker Traveling ‘Route 66′ by Motorhome

Cinematographer John Holod always has a room with a view.

As reported by The Oklahoman, Holod, behind the wheel of his Winnebago, is on the mother road to produce a video about Old Route 66. He is basing his drive on author Jerry McClanahan’s spiral-bound EZ66 Guide for Travelers.

The award-winning videographer plans to traverse eight states wandering west from Illinois to California. He anticipates spending three weeks traveling an estimated 2,400-mile route.

During his journey, he recently took a day in Oklahoma City to discuss insights on the best ways to see America’s roads up-close with family and friends. The trip began on Sept. 20 in Chicago and concludes Oct. 13 in Los Angeles.

Holod said he initially found it difficult to locate the real start of the Route. He was only successful when he located the little-known Adams Street in Chicago’s downtown area where a small plaque denotes the historic highway.

Driving away from the business district to the corn fields, Holod’s only goal was to remain off the beaten track and find a bit of the historic past.

“I saw the drive-ins, all the billboards, the best places for hot dogs along the road,” he said. “These were here long before the interstate. This was their character before everything got homogenized and not a McDonalds at every exit.”

He considers Route 66 to be one of America’s most popular scenic routes. And, in his mind the RV provides the perfect vehicle to see it.

The reasons are numerous.

“I do back roads,” he said. “It is eye opening. You have your house with you. Anytime, you can stop, have a sandwich by a lake or a river.”

Holod feels there is no better way experience the countryside than to get out and be among the people.

“With a hotel room, you lock the door and kind of hide,” he said. “When you come to a RV park, you open up the doors and immerse yourself in the population.”

Source:RVBusiness.com

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

All-electric Allegro Bus Features Induction Cooktop

Now you can cook your food in half the time while reducing the heat output in your coach with the new induction cooktop featured on the 2012 Allegro Bus from Tiffin Motorhomes.

The two-burner induction cooktop – the SINC2220 from Summit – is available on the all-electric floor plans of the Allegro Bus. The induction cooktop instantly heats to cook in half the time of standard gas and electric ranges. The cooktop requires induction cookware to produce magnetically-generated heat.

The Allegro Bus cooktop includes a complimentary seven-piece set of induction cookware. The collection includes three pots with heat-resistant glass lids and one 9 ½ inch skillet. The cookware is safe for use on induction, gas, and electric heat surfaces, as well as for use in dishwashers and ovens.

The smooth, black-glass surface produces electromagnetic heat, so the temperature of the surface does not get nearly as hot as traditional gas or electric elements. There are no open flames or released gas.

“The glass surface does not conduct heat and the only heat it will retain is from the cookware,” says Jerry Williamson, National Sales Manager for Tiffin Motorhomes. “That means you’re not heating up your motorhome while cooking. It also makes it easier to clean up as food won’t stick or get baked onto the cooktop. Summit’s induction cooktops bring the superior performance of upscale restaurant cooking into your motorhome.”

With most heat sent directly to the cookware, the cooking surface remains fairly cool to the touch. Designed for the highest-quality cooking experience, the SINC2220 is fully equipped for safety with a child lock, automatic safety switch-off, and a residual heat indicator. Beveled edges blend seamlessly into your countertop.

The induction cooktop has 3100 watts of total power, with 10 power levels and digital displays that give you precise control of the heating temperature.

The 2012 Allegro Bus is available in 36-, 40-, and 43-foot floor plans. For more information on the 2012 Allegro Bus, visit www.tiffinmotorhomes.com/allegro-bus/overview.

Article via Tiffin Motorhomes

Friday, September 9, 2011

Is RV traveling affordable?

Check out this article by Ronnie and Martha Hughes:

Many retirees and some people still employed are sitting on the sidelines and wondering if the day will come when they can economically justify traveling the country in an RV and sleeping in their own beds.

 

Maybe the decision is easier for full-timers who in many cases sell their homes and furnishings and use the proceeds to purchase an RV, fifth-wheel or pull-behind trailer and exchange life at home for life on the road.

 

While full-timing is certainly not for everyone, the decision to take the plunge and invest in an RV and travel the country while maintaining a home base is equally difficult.

 

Large numbers of retirees are now classified as full-timers, however, there are many more who travel only on occasion; some taking small trips, others taking months to complete.

 

Whether full-time or part-time and disregarding the initial investment of an RV or a pull-behind, the cost of fuel alone discourages many from adopting the lifestyle.

 

Without trying to lobby for or against RVing, we have learned through our limited travels that actual day-to-day RV travel expenses are comparable to taking the same day-to-day trip in an automobile. Other RVer’s, however, may not come up with the same assumptions.

 

Here’s one way to look at the costs:

 

Remember, while on the road we only dine out once a week, except in the Canadian Maritimes when we were on a lobster and fried clam diet. Groceries are purchased along the trip and meals are prepared in the RV kitchen or outside on a portable gas grill as compared to eating two or three meals daily in restaurants if traveling by car.

 

Also, we overnight in campgrounds where the cost for hooking up to water, electricity, sewer and cable can sometimes cost as little as $15 but seldom more than $45 in popular tourist locations. Motels can cost from $75 to $150.

 

Last year we drove over 10,000 miles on a near six-month-long trip to the northwest and into Canada consuming over 1,250 gallons of diesel fuel at a cost of approximately $5,500. Campground averaged $30 per night or about $6,000 for the same period.  Our monthly average for campgrounds and fuel was less than $2,000 per month. Food costs were not tracked but would be comparable to eating at home.

 

That’s a big expense but total up a car’s expense for the same mileage, add in dining in restaurants and motel nights for six months and do your own comparison.

 

We average a whopping 8 to 9 miles per gallon, which is about the industry standard for our size RV and diesel engine. Smaller diesel RV’s might get as much as 14 miles per gallon.  

 

By comparison friends with diesel trucks pulling fifth-wheel units tell me they get about the same mileage. Keep in mind that older RV’s are not as economical as newer models and smaller RV’s (less weight and smaller engines) will get better mileage.

 

Gasoline engine powered Class A and Class C RV’s are all over the mileage board with some owners reporting better gas mileage, others less than diesel.

 

The engine powering our 2006 Monaco Knight is a 330 horsepower Cummins. It is driven at 63 miles per hour on the open highway.

 

In general, purchasing a smaller motorhome, whether diesel or gasoline, will save money on the original purchase plus fuel costs. But owners of smaller units will sacrifice some amenities.

 

This is certainly not a scientific study; just our limited experience after only two years on and off the road.

 

(St. Augustine residents Martha and Ronnie Hughes, recently retired, have bought a motorhome and are headed to the Canadian Maritimes.  They have no set travel agenda except to take life on the road, one day at a time. They had expected to be gone for three to four months but ended their trip in Prince Edward Island, Canada due to a family health emergency back home.

Article via St.Augustine.com

Written by Ronnie and Martha Hughes

Published 09/01/2011

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Tiffin Motorhomes Introduces 2012 Models, New Features

Take a look at what Tiffin Motorhomes has in store for 2012.

Something’s different on Tiffin Motorhomes’ 2012 Allegro Bus.

Is it Milan and Tour de France, a couple of new interior color schemes?

Nice, but color schemes come and go. How about the shiny chrome handles on the compartments and entrance door? Classy touch.

All those LED ceiling lights to brighten the interior, reduce heat, cut power drain and last a lot longer? Good change, well appreciated.

The optional Paramont Carefree awning that runs the full length of the 43-foot Bus models? Great answer for sun and rain.

But it’s what you don’t see on the new Allegro Bus that catches your eye.

Rubberized gaskets sticking out around windows: Replaced by flush-mount, metal frames painted to match the exterior.

Side-view cameras jutting out from the cockpit side exteriors: Integrated into the VelVac rearview mirrors.

“Clean exterior lines provide the higher-end look, as in luxury automobiles,” explains Tiffin National Sales Manager Jerry Williamson.

“Last year, we hid the air horns under the hood instead of sticking them on the top of the front cap. Tiffin is ahead of the curve in bringing sleekness with few interruptions. That’s the look our customers tell us they want. We listen.”

The 2012 Allegro Bus is offered in five floorplans with lengths ranging from 36-43 feet. The MSRP on the Allegro Bus starts at $313,320.

Standard on all Tiffin coaches for 2012 is a convenient exterior potable water fill. A high- pressure water supply is not required, since the potable tank can be filled with jugs or a garden hose.

Among the other features visible on Tiffin’s 2012 gas-powered Allegro and diesel pusher Allegro RED models are recessed cooktops to increase counter space; high-gloss cabinetry and wood trim; a movable recliner with footstool; color rear and side cameras; and cool, bright, long-

lasting LED ceiling lighting. The MSRP on the Allegro, which is offered in five lengths and floorplans ranging from 30 to 35 feet, starts at $114,240. The Allegro RED’s MSRP starts at $198,660 with lengths and floorplans from 34 to 38 feet.

“The recessed cooktop is a grand improvement,” Williamson says. “The cover over the cooktop doubles the usable galley solid-surface counter space. The high-gloss cabinetry provides a great first impression.”

The nationally best-selling Phaeton diesel pusher also has side cameras integrated into the VelVac rearview mirrors; a redesigned driver’s console for added convenience; a distinctive wood and wrought iron ceiling trim ring; Rustic Canyon, a new exterior color scheme; and two new interiors, Capri and Palmetto. While Phaetons come in 36-, 40- and 42-foot lengths, the longest of the trio now boasts an ISL 400hp engine.

The Phaeton MSRP starts at $248,192.

Tiffin Motorhomes has earned one of only five Quality Circle Awards presented by the RVDA to Class A motorhome manufacturers for 2011 for vehicle design, vehicle reliability/quality, competitive price/value, dealership warranty support, parts support, overall dealer communications and sales territory. The 2011 Quality Circle Award is Tiffin's 13th.

Celebrating its 40th anniversary with the release of its 2012 models, Tiffin Motorhomes manufactures the Allegro, Allegro Breeze, Allegro RED, Phaeton, Allegro Bus and Zephyr model lines.

Article via Tiffin Motorhomes

Thursday, July 28, 2011

Tiffin Motorhomes Celebrating 40th Anniversary with 2012 Model

Check out this great article from RV Pro on Tiffin Motorhomes tunring 40!

In 1941, Alex Tiffin began Tiffin Supply Co., a lumberyard and general merchandise store in Red Bay, Ala. From that business start-up, two more generations of Tiffins and more than 50,000 RV owners have profited by Alex Tiffin's strong sense of customer service. That customer service helped make Tiffin Motorhomes the success story it is today.
With the introduction of its 2012 models, Tiffin Motorhomes Inc. marks its 40th anniversary as a family-owned business. Bob Tiffin started the company in Red Bay, Ala., in 1972. Today, Tiffin Motorhomes is a leading manufacturer of Class “A” motorhomes. The Phaeton was the top-selling brand of Class “A” diesel motorhomes in 2010. Tiffin’s Allegro Bus, Allegro RED, and Allegro Breeze were also among the top five best-selling diesel pushers.

“This year, Tiffin Motorhomes proudly celebrates our 40th year of building the finest motorhomes on the road,” said General Manager Tim Tiffin. “We want to thank everyone who has been part of our journey, from our dedicated team to our wonderful customers. As we celebrate 40 years and continue to strive to exceed the expectations of our customers, we look forward to celebrating our 50th anniversary in 2022.”

Tiffin models also include the Allegro brand, as well as the top-of-the-line 45-foot Zephyr.

Today, dealers across the U.S. and Canada sell the units built at the Red Bay plant.

Article via RV Pro

Monday, July 11, 2011

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Wednesday, June 29, 2011

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"All Seasons was responsive to issues with the camper made the repairs quickly and correctly"

Thursday, June 16, 2011

Father's Day Gift Ideas

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Thursday, June 9, 2011

RV owners willing to pay to get away

Take a look at this article from the Courier Post Online to see why RV owners love taking their RV on vacation! 

 

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"It might seem like filling up the 75-gallon gas tank on a 33-foot motor home would make John Shepherd grumble and curse -- and maybe rethink his vacation plans. 

 
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 Not so -- not even with a gallon of gas costing $1 more than it did a year ago. 

Shepherd, of Lenhertsville, Pa., is about to leave for a months-long trek from Pennsylvania to Alaska, and plans another lengthy jaunt early next year. Like a surprisingly large number of recreational-vehicle owners, he's unfazed by the $200-and-up cost of filling up his Fleetwood.

"If we were going in a car every night, you can expect to spend $120 for a motel room and meals," he said. "It's just a lifestyle. It's more convenient."

It's a piece of the summer economy that is just not that sensitive to gas-pump shock, it seems, though the deep recession did cut deeply into sales of RVs for two years before rebounding last year.

Nationally, more than half of RV owners surveyed this spring by the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association said they'll be going camping more often than last year, with many taking more frequent, shorter vacations. Just 9 percent said they'll go camping less this summer.

And the trade group expects overall RV sales to rise to 263,100 this year, up 8.6 percent. That's still a far cry from the 390,500 units sold before the crash in 2006 but is a nice rebound from the 165,700 units sold in 2009.

"When gas prices rise, they don't stop RVing," said RVIA President Richard Coon. "We will face some headwinds such as gas prices and uncertain economic factors, but overall, we have momentum now that will help us continue the recovery that began last year." (Read More)

 

 

Thursday, June 2, 2011

Customer Connections

What sets All Seasons RV apart from other RV dealerships? Take a look at this article to find out!

"Barry Chiron, president and co-owner of All Seasons RV in Streetsburo, Ohio, believes execution in running a business is what sets his dealership apart.

By focusing on the importance of employee training and customer service, Chiron works with 27 other full-time employees to make sure the Route 66 dealership runs smoothly. This requires the leadership provided by Jennifer Radel, his general manager, co-owner and daughter.

“We spend a lot of time and energy giving our folks the opportunity for training. We are committed to offering our employees full-time careers with many opportunities for growth,” said Chiron.

With this team commitment, All Seasons RV can offer customers friendly service, membership programs, seminars, an aftermarket store and much more." Read More

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Friday, May 20, 2011

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Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Cheap Gas

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Monday, May 9, 2011

Spring Checklist

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Monday, May 2, 2011

The Kusznir's with their new 2011 Grey Wolf 29BHKS

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Congrats to Joe!

Joe won a $250.00 shopping spree in our "RV Accessories Etc" store during our April Open House!

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