May 17th, 2012 - Corpus Christi is one of the most popular vacation destinations in Texas and traveling in a new or used RV will make even more enjoyable. If you are in the market for a new or used RV, a visit to CCRV located in Corpus Christi will get you on the road in comfort with your choice of travel accommodations to enjoy the many local and nearby attractions Corpus Christi has to offer.
Attractions around Corpus Christi
The Gulf beaches are, by far, one of the premier attractions for vacationers. Miles of pristine beach provide for a day of swimming, surfing, fishing, or boating. If you prefer staying dry, visit the Texas State Aquarium to get a glimpse at thousands of aquatic creatures that make the Gulf their home or learn about the history of seafarers at the Texas Maritime Museum in nearby Rockport. Just a short drive from Corpus Christi in Ingleside is the Dolphin Connection excursion where you go out on a boat and get up-close to these intelligent sea creatures.
For a leisurely afternoon, the South Texas Corpus Christi Botanical Gardens & Nature Center is a visual wonder with its butterfly house, orchids, and native flowers. The USS Lexington Museum on the Bay gives visitors the opportunity to interact with the flight simulator and virtual battle stations for eye-opening adventures. At Lake Corpus Christi State Park, Padre Island State Park or Mustang Island State Park, camp, fish, swim, and hike these beautiful acres filled with birds and wildlife wildlife or drop a line at Lake Corpus Christi and catch your evening meal.
Once you have settled in at your choice of RV park, it is easy to make your way around Corpus Christi with its trolley system that runs downtown, bike and moped rentals, as well as a bus transit system.
Before starting your vacation, be sure to make a stop at CCRV for a service check for your existing RV or check out our inventory of Redwood travel trailers, Starcraft popups, Forest River toy haulers, and Palomino fifth wheels to see how enjoyable your vacation can be in your home away from home.
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The tires on your RV keep you on the road. If they are not properly maintained, an unexpected blow out or loss of traction could cause you to lose control of the vehicle. Visiting a local Texas RV dealer for regular replacement is the best way to stay on schedule when traveling. Performing routine maintenance and checks between sets of new tires will ensure you catch problems before they put your vehicle at risk.
Balance Your Load
Keeping your furnishings and other cargo evenly distributed over the entire motor home prevents unusual wear on one side. When tires wear quickly on just one side, the vehicle will pull to that side and makes steering difficult. Always respect the posted weight limits for your recreational vehicle as well. If you are not sure how much weight you are carrying, visit a weighing station and check.
Keep An Eye On Pressure
Proper tire pressure increases gas mileage, provides correct grip on the road and prevents damage to the rims. Check your tire pressure each morning if you are on the road. Measure it again before departing from a campground and before and after storing it for any time, even as short as a month.
Prepare Your Tires
The right cleaning and protection routine will help your RV tires last for years instead of just one season if you store it during the winter. Clean the tires with soap and water before storing to prevent salts or minerals from damaging the rubber. Cover them so UV rays from sunlight can’t cause cracking, and unload the RV to reduce weight. Blocks or moving the vehicle every three months prevent the development of flat spots.
Check The Age
Tires degrade with age no matter how well they are stored. If you purchase used RVs for sale, have the tires inspected and ask for the technician to read the manufacturing year from the DOT number stamped onto them. Tires over 3 years in age should probably be replaced before you take your new RV out for a trip.
CCRV can help you maintain your tires and replace them when the time comes. Our service team is backed by one of the largest parts warehouses found at an RV dealer. We can match any RV with the perfect set of tires. If you need more space, check out our extensive used and new RV inventory as well.
May 14th, 2012 - Now is a great time to save BIG on a brand name RV from CCRV RV. Due to the strong storms that swept through our area late Thursday and early Friday (5-10 &5-11), some of our units suffered hail damage. Every unit that was effected has been carefully inspected to assess the level of damage. All of the damages were deemed to be purely cosmetic and minor. Because of this we have decided to reduce the price on all of the units that were effected. Yes, you heard right! If you are interested in one of the damaged units you will save a significant amount of money for only cosmetic damages. You will be the new owner of a Texas recreational vehicle that will bring you such great memories and at such a great deal!
Here are a couple of the models that were effected and are now on sale here at CCRV. As you can see, the damage is very hard to notice and purely of a cosmetic nature.
Aside from saving BIG on small hail damages, here are some other reasons why now is a great time to purchase a new RV :
- It is the start of summer- that means you will likely be looking for the most cost efficient way to take a vacation in the coming months. According to fabuloustravel.com nearly 90% of RV owners surveyed recently agreed “for low cost vacations, there’s little to beat an RV.”
- When you purchase an RV, you have the ability to travel at a moments notice. If something arises, like say a fun festival or a discount comes up on that RV resort you’ve had your eye, you have the ability to grab your travel group and hit the road!
- Memorial Day & July 4th holidays are coming up QUICK! These will be great days to celebrate out on the road. With an RV, you have the comfort of your own kitchen, living room, dining room, and patio. You will feel like home celebrating in your own space. An RV becomes far more comfortable than any hotel because you have the ability to make it feel like h-o-m-e!
- Thinking about taking a summer fishing trip? There is NO easier way to do this than with an RV. It makes it easy to pile up your group, your poles and lures, and head out to whatever lake your heart desires! You can even hop from lake to lake quickly and at a much lower price than without an RV. I will say this is one of my favorite things about my RV. I can easily take my family or friends out and it doesn’t burn a hole through my wallet.
- Is your significant other or your kids dying to head to the beach this summer? With your new RV you can simply pack up your beach gear and some food to grill and you are ready to hit the road.
I think you will agree it’s a great time to buy an RV! Why not take advantage of our hail sale and save big on your purchase! Come by today because these units are moving quick! If you want to contact us to see whether we still have models in this sale, call us at (361) 289-5400.
May 10th, 2012 - Visiting ghost towns in Texas would be a great way to spend a vacation in your recreational vehicle. After you pick up your new RV or have it serviced at a Texas RV dealer, map out a route to visit some of the many ghost towns in Texas.
Visit the ghost towns of Texas in your new RV.
Pennington: Pennington, located about 12 miles north west of Groveton on the Houston/Trinity county line on Highway 287 was originally called Tyler’s Prairie. The community set itself up in 1835. The town land was purchased by A. F. Westall and Daniel Daily in 1855. In 1959, Daily bought out his partner. In 1860, a Baptist church was built. It was originally called Salem, but was later changed to the Pennington Baptist Church. In 1866, Daily platted the site and named it Pennington.
A school was built in 1866. The school changed its name to Steele Academy, but closed in 1882. In 1873, Pennington finally got a post office and was named the Trinity County seat. In the 1870s, there were between 1,000 and 1,500 residents. The population dropped to less than 300 by 1904. As of 2000, there were only 67 people in the town.
Buckner: Buckner was around in the early 1840s. A man from Arkansas, John McGarrah, owned 649 acres there. He owned a trading post. After people started settling in the area, he donated 50 acres for a town site. Buckner is located about three miles north of McKinney.
In 1846, Collin County was established. On July 4, 1846, McGarrah’s town site was selected for the county seat, but the committee did not pick an alternative. Since the new town did not follow the law, as it gave the voters no other place to vote, the 1848 election declared that McKinney would be the legal seat. Within a year, Buckner was deserted. It is one of Texas’ earliest ghost towns.
Other ghost towns you may want to visit include Snow Town, just east of Lake Livingston. The town never had many people, and still remains sparsely populated as it did when it was first settled. At one time, it had five stores, a barber shop and a pool hall. When the owners died, so did the businesses — and the town.
Pyote is another ghost town, this one located seven miles west of Wickett at the intersections of I-20, Highway 80, Highway 115 and FM 2355. In 2000, its population was 131. Population was 348 in 1990. This town was originally called Pyote Tank. The area was originally settled in 1881, and had a telegraph office. The 7S ranch was located there, established in 1995. The town finally got a post office in 1907. It had a school. In 1925, there were only 100 people living there, but in 1928, the population jumped to 3,500. By 1931, the population dropped to 1,097.
May 9th, 2012 - When considering purchasing a fifth wheel travel trailer from a Texas RV dealer, you must take several things into consideration, including the number of people you are traveling with. You may have a family of four, but there may be times when you want to take friends on trips, whether to the race or hunting trips. Choose a fifth wheel travel trailer that best meets your needs.
The 2012 Forest River Cedar Creek 36RD is 39 feet long and features five slides, giving your family plenty of room for long trips. The 36RD features Cedar Creek’s Explorer package bedroom, with a king size bed and television. You’ll find plenty of room for clothing storage with its wardrobe and chest of drawers.
Inside the living area, enjoy padded carpet under your feet and LA-Z-BOY recliners for the ultimate relaxation.
Enjoy the luxury of relaxation in the leather LA-Z-BOY recliners and padded carpet.
Appliances include a furnace, heated water tank, hot water heater, an icemaker for making your favorite drinks, a microwave, stove and oven. The 18-cubic foot refrigerator is big enough to keep all of your favorite foods cold. You also have a washer and dryer hookup so you don’t have to run to the Laundromat to wash your clothes on an extended trip. You can do laundry in the comfort of your own “home.”
Enjoy evenings inside on those days you just don’t feel like making a campfire — or in places you can’t make a campfire — with the deluxe entertainment package, which includes:
- AM/FM/CD player
- Create-a-Breeze Fan
- DVD player
- LCD HDTV
- Cable ready hookups
- Stereo system, and
- Surround sound system
On the outside, the 2012 Forest River Cedar Creek 36RD features a two-accessory hitch receiver, six-point level up hydraulic jacks for easy leveling and an A&E awning to keep you cool in the sun and dry in the rain. The exterior speakers allow you to listen to your favorite tunes while relaxing by the fire or under the awning.
The underbelly is heated to help conserve fuel while using the heater. You can climb the ladder to the roof to get a better view of events. This is especially useful for going to the races or to an air show.
Safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, smoke detector and an escape door.
What do you think? Does it make the cut to be put on your RV wish list?
May 1st, 2012 - Take your hobbies to a whole other level when traveling in your RV. With the extensive selection of new and used travel trailers for sale, your recreational vehicle can easily become your hobby headquarters. At CCRV conveniently located in Corpus Christi, you’ll find everything from a class c motorhome to a roomy fifth wheel travel trailer. Stop by the showroom and see how you can combine travel adventures with your favorite hobbies.
Fun Hobbies While RVing
Being on the open road provides plenty of opportunities to see and explore the great outdoors as well as see historic locations, visit numerous attractions, and experience the culture and cuisine of the many cities around the US.
Several hobbies you can easily do while RVing include knitting, photography, painting, sketching, bird watching, antiquing, journal writing, and blogging. Whether you are an expert photographer or a novice just starting out, the abundance of subjects you will have at your disposal while traveling in your travel trailer are endless. Use a digital camera, disposable camera or your phone to snap some flicks to download on your social network page and share with others.
Amateurs to expert artists have the scenery along the highways and byways to inspire creative work whether you choose pastels, oils, charcoal, or pen and pencil. Take the necessary artist elements with you while traveling to enjoy this soothing hobby. Another relaxing hobby is bird watching. Traveling to other areas of the country puts an avid bird watcher in touch with species you might not otherwise have an opportunity to see. This is a good opportunity to incorporate photography into your hobby plans and take pictures of the many species.
Estate sales, yard sales, antique auctions all are interesting hobbies that can produce interesting results if you know the value of the available items. RVing is a great way to travel to many out of the way locations filled with vintage antiques.
Keeping a written journal of your travels is a favorite hobby. Through the journal, you’ll recount each day’s adventure of the places you visited and the things you experienced along the way. The journal becomes a written record of your travels along with pictures you’ve taken. Whenever you stop and have Internet access, you can download your journal entries and pictures to share with friends and family so they can experience your trip along with you.
There are lots of fun hobbies to enjoy while RVing. What are you favorites?
April 25th, 2012 - The ultimate RV is a travel trailer that allows you to bring your toys with you when you go on a trip — particularly a long trip. A South Texas RV dealer carries several models of toy haulers, including the 2012 Forest River Work and Play 30WRS toy hauler. You can haul ATVs or your motorcycle so you can have even more fun on your trip.
The Forest River Work and Play features a jack knife couch in the living area, plus two flip couches that fold down into beds in the garage area. The bedroom features a queen size bed, wardrobes and a chest of drawers — plenty of room to hold your clothing for extended trips.
The galley features an oven and three-burner stove to make cooking a breeze. Get a little help from the microwave to heat things up quickly, such as a cup of hot cocoa or vegetables for dinner. The double door refrigerator allows you to keep a lot of food, so you don’t have to make a trip to the grocery store every other day. Make clean up a breeze with the double sink, tall faucet and sprayer nozzle.
The dining area features a freestanding table so that you can move it away from the wall for more space while you are eating. For cleaning yourself up after a hard day of play, enjoy the spacious stand up shower in the private bathroom. Overhead cabinetry provides plenty of storage for clothing, food, tools, games and whatever else you may decide to bring with you on your trip.
A day at the races or a day out in the sun riding ATVs or your motorcycle can get hot during the summer. The Forest River’s 15,000 BTU roof air conditioning unit is plenty big enough to keep the whole RV cool, even in the garage area.
For entertainment when you can’t sit by the fire at night, enjoy the AM/FM/CD/DVD player. The Forest River comes with cable hookups for satellite television. For days where you just want to sit outside and enjoy the fresh air, the Forest River toy hauler has an awning to keep the sun off you or to keep you dry if it’s raining. And, the outside speakers let you listen to your favorite music while relaxing under the awning.
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RVing is great fun for the entire family including our four-legged friends. Whether it is a dog, cat, or a feathered friend, traveling with our extended pet-family is an adventure. At your Corpus Christi RV dealer, let the experienced staff show you around with everything from new Coachmen travel trailers and luxury fifth wheels to quality used trailers for sale. If you’re in need of information about motor homes, and ones that will be comfortable for your pets, too, CCRV has the answers.
Tips for Traveling with Pets
Pets are not necessarily natural travelers. It helps to subject your pet to road travel prior to taking an extended trip with short drives around town to get used to the movement of the vehicle. It also alerts you to any problems your pet may have with motion sickness. Let your pet explore the RV and put their blanket, bed, or pillow inside so they can associate the RV with home.
There are several things at the top of the list to keep in mind when traveling with pets. These include entertainment, exercise, food and water, clean up, and safety. Keep your pets entertained by taking along their favorite toys, blanket, rug, or catnip to keep them relaxed.
Carry extra food and water for your pet in case of emergencies. If they are on medication, have an ample supply before leaving home. Keep a copy of your pet’s medical history and veterinarian information with you in case your pet needs medical attention while traveling.
Exercise is important. Take advantage of stops along the way to secure your pooch and let him stretch his legs. Cats can also be walked as long as they have been trained ahead of time and are kept secure using a cat harness. At these stops, let the dog take care of business and set up a portable/disposable litter pan for kitty.
While traveling with your pet, keep them inside their crate, travel pet carrier, or secured with a pet harness. You never know what can happen while traveling and it is best to keep your pets secure and safe inside the RV. Never leave your pet alone inside a closed up RV or alone outside the RV.
Know the rules and regulations for any RV campground where you plan to stay. Each will have its own policies regarding pets within the campground. Be sure to follow the rules to keep you and your pets safe.
Tell us about your pets that you take with you on your Texas RV trips!
April 23rd, 2012 - When you purchase a new RV from a Texas RV dealer, it usually has air conditioning. If you buy one of the used RVs for sale, it may or may not have air conditioning, depending on the type of RV and the age. If an RV has air conditioning, it’s a simple matter of keeping cool, as long as you have a generator or power hookup at a campsite. It’s when you don’t have a generator or power hookup that you might run into problems keeping cool.
If you have an air conditioning unit, you can use a generator to operate it, even if the RV doesn’t come with a generator. Locate the wattage and amps for your air conditioning unit. If you can’t find a label on the unit or don’t have an owner’s manual, a Texas RV dealer that offers service and parts should be able to help you.
Cooking outside, whether you have an outdoor kitchen or are using a barbecue grill will also help keep the RV cooler.
You can purchase a portable generator — some even come on wheels. Make sure the running wattage of the generator is higher than the wattage required to turn the air compressor on. If you don’t, when the compressor cycles, it will bog down the generator or shut it off completely. You could also risk an electrical fire if the compressor overheats.
When you set up camp, you should have a cover for the generator — it cannot be a tight cover, so use a cover that is at least a foot wider, deeper and taller than the generator, and make sure it has air vents.
If you don’t have an air conditioning unit, you can use fans, as long as you have the RV hooked up to power. Also, opening all the windows and roof vents helps air circulate and not become stagnant. With a small wind, the RV will be cooler than it is outside.
Alternatively, you can purchase portable air conditioners. If you don’t have anything except battery power, a cooler air conditioner will cool a smaller RV. The unit sits on top of a cooler filled with ice and works off battery power. You could also purchase a converter to use regular power.
If you have any questions on how to keep your RV cool, or need to upgrade your unit, make sure to give CCRV a call!
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