2014 Starcraft Launch 16RB

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Towable vs. Motorized RVs

 

Are you going back and forth between a towable and a motorized RV? It’s ok to feel stuck. Both have their pros and cons, and it all comes down to your lifestyle, your plans and your budget. If you’re not exactly sure what you will be using your RV for, we will help you figure this out in the next 5 minutes!

Why you might want a towable

Towables are great for short-term trips like weekend getaways, camping at the local campground, or weeklong RV adventures. A towable RV is also perfect if you plan on staying at the same location for an extended amount of time. Ultimately, if you don’t plan on journeying across the United States year-round, then a towable RV will be a good fit for you. You could use a towable to explore the country, but a motorized will be a better option for this type of lifestyle (I will explain this in more detail later).

Towable RVs are great for: 

• First-timers and those new to the RV lifestyle
• Young families
• Those with a lower budget
• Weekend adventure warriors or long-term lot campers

RV Generator and Battery Maintenance

Refrigerator, lights, microwave, water heater all run on the generator. Most manufacturers recommend oil changes every 100 hours. If you do not know when the last time the oil was changed, do it before you leave for a road trip. The process is simple and quick. Change the spark plug as well if you do not know when it was last serviced.

Before you leave check the electrolyte levels in your inverter batteries as well. Follow the instructions as to specific gravity and water levels (use only distilled water with deep-cycle batteries). Of course, when working with battery acid, always wear rubber gloves and eye protection.

Surviving a Road Trip With Kids

For families traveling with young kids in tow, that redundant "Are we there yet?" mantra can spin you into insanity like a Cyndi Lauper CD stuck on a repeat. Here go a few hints to help divert attention elsewhere:

Start a scavenger Hunt: Prevent back-seat brawls by giving young passengers a list of items to look for along the road. In cities, think flashing traffic lights or black-and-white pedestrian crosswalks. In the countryside, have them scout for a grain silo or a cow that's lying down. The more elusive the items, the longer the fun (and the peace) will last.

Play the License Plate Game: This perennial road-trip favorite is sure to keep them focused (for a while, anyway); you can up the ante by awarding bonus points for sightings of license plates from Mexico, Hawaii and United States.

Music to the Rescue: A family sing-a-long can neutralize nitpicking by putting the focus elsewhere (how about a long and laborious version of '99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall'?). When things get chaotic, switching to classical music or talk shows with calm personalities (think NPR) can lead to an overall calming effect in the car.

Snacks: We're not saying food should be used Pavlov-style to induce good behavior, but a juice box or stick of string cheese pulled out at precisely the right moment can work wonders when it comes to tantrum control. Ginger snaps are a great snack food that works double-time by helping combat carsickness.

2016 Jayco Jay Feather Hybrid 16XRB

Enjoy easy towing and easy living with the 2016 Jay Feather 7. This ultra-lite goes heavy on upgraded features—with a three-burner cooktop and oven in select model; large-bowl kitchen sink; and Denver Mattress® bunk mats.

Alice Lake Provincial Park

Campground paths link into the area’s world-class mountain-biking network. Nearby hiking is steep but spectacular with mountain-to-ocean views. And of course there’s the rock climbing that put Squamish on the map. When you get tired—and you will—hop in Alice Lake for a refreshing dip and then relax on the sandy beach.

Things to do

A good warm-up to Squamish mountain biking is Wonderland, a three-kilometre roller-coaster ride starting just outside the campground. Link it with Brackendale trails and Cheshire Cat and White Rabbit for an intermediate loop. Forgo hiking in the park itself for better trails a short drive away: the hike to the three summits of the Stawamus Chief, the trek to the alpine meadows on the way to Elfin Shelter, and the stiff but rewarding climb to Garibaldi Lake in Garibaldi Provincial Park. Get a feel for the local granite at the one-pitch-rich Smoke Bluffs climbing area before getting high on a Squamish multi-pitch classic, such as Snake or Diedre.

2015 Travel Trailer Forest River WILDWOOD 385FLBH

NEW 2015 Travel Trailer Forest River WILDWOOD 385FLBH
 

MSRP: $56,099

Stock #: RV14364

Our Price: $48,999

Condition: New

Interior: HERSHEY

VIN: 4X4TWDR23FM054668