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  • Choose Clarion Motorhome And Get The Best For Your Money

    Choose Clarion Motorhome And Get The Best For Your Money

    There are many choices out there today in used motorhomes and that can make it hard to know where to start for finding the best recreational vehicle for you and your family. Since the Clarion motorhome industry turned into what is considered to be an orphan company in 1992 there are only used Clarion motorhomes for purchasing but with the motorhome being built of high quality, a used version of the brand is well worth the investment. Another plus is that being a used motorhome, you will have a good savings price wise.

    The Clarion industry was known for many different sizes and styles. The smallest was the caravan van camper and the largest was the Class A luxury motorhome. The Caravan Van was a van and camper combination containing the bare necessities for a few days away from home. With a full body fiberglass exterior and well insulated back end. There is a small sink area, storage space and comfortable bed for two. The Class A motorhomes was the most luxurious of the line and has all of the comforts, quality and added amenities during the time of being built. There are several motorhome classes and sizes in between to choose from of these discontinued motorhomes.

    Even though the Clarion Corporation ended their productions of all their motorhomes and campers in 1992, the brand of used motorhomes are still strong in recreational vehicle sales today. With only using the highest quality of building materials and the best of engine efficiency, these motorhomes and campers will satiate your needs of what a used recreational vehicle should be.

    Even though the Clarion Corporation built the work horses of recreational vehicles, overtime some work may need to be done. Finding parts for any motorhome out is still not hard to do. Parts and services can be found on the many Internet sites out there or by calling your local recreational vehicle sales lots and parts yards.

    There are many places to still buy these recreational vehicles. Used campers and motorhomes are a great way to purchase for first time buyers because of being able to explore your family’s wants and needs when out there on the road, without spending a small fortune on a brand new model. Clarion motorhomes are also great investments for those want to make the inside of their recreational vehicle personal. Redesigning inside of your motorhome is easy to do yourself or have someone else personally modify for you!



    Source by Keggy Ambrose

  • Motorhomes For Sale At Auctions

    Motorhomes For Sale At Auctions

    CLICK HERE to View Latest Police Auctions

    When looking for motorhomes for sale the best deals can often be found by purchasing at an auction. A popular type of auction at the moment is the police auction or designated vehicle auction. At these auctions you can find vehicles that have been repossessed due to non payment, confiscated for a number of legal reasons or you might find used police vehicles that have been recently de-commissioned.

    As with any form of buying second hand vehicles there is a certain amount of risk involved when it comes to buying at an auctions. There are those who will say that the element of risk is higher when buying at auctions which may be true but this is always off set by the fact that the vehicles can be obtained at a very low price. With a little forethought ad care you can greatly reduce the chances of having a bad experience.

    To start with you should get to the auction as early as you can and take a good look over any motorhomes you intend to bid on. Take with you a mechanical to check over the mechanical side of the vehicle for you.

    Due diligence should be taken and vehicle checks should be ensured by you where ever possible. Do VIN number checks and also check that the VIN number matches all of the paperwork.

    An obvious but important to point to make here is on the actual bidding. It sounds a little obvious but it is actually extremely easy to get carried away and bid over the odds for a vehicle that you have your eye on. Prices will start very low but can soon be inflated by under experienced bidders.

    There are a few points to consider:

    You should have the maximum price you will pay for the vehicle firmly set and do not bid over this amount under any circumstance.

    You should arrive at this figure by taking the value of the vehicle and adding to this the 10% commission you will have to pay to the auction house and also the cost of any repairs or modifications you will have to do to the vehicle.

    Note:

    To find the cost of the vehicle you will not be able to rely upon the prices quoted in the blue book or nada guides. These serve as a general guide and are based on the year and condition of the vehicle. The price of motorhomes is however extremely variable dependent upon the condition of the living space and the amount of fittings and extras that are included. The only sure way to get the approximate value of a motorhome is by checking out the press and motorhome magazines for vehicles of similar specifications and condition and basing your own pricing on that.

    At our website we have an online for buyers of motorhomes so you will know what to look over when you are examining the motorhome you are thinking of buying. There is also the RV Buyers Guide which shows you exactly how to spot all of the little hidden secrets that a reconditioned camper of motorhome might be hiding.

    For a database of police auctions and designated vehicle auctions check out the closed
    auction site where you can find many motorhomes for sale.

    Source by Barry Bushnell

    CLICK HERE to View Latest Police Auctions

  • Children and Motorhomes

    Have you ever noticed how children love motorhomes, caravans or camping? Whenever a child comes either to collect our motorhome for hire or is staying with us in our motorhome they are simply in heaven. Whatever it is the miniature 'Doll's House' scenario, everything you need to live in such a small space, I'm not sure. For families motor homing is a reasonably priced way to spend time together and live an outdoor lifestyle with a lot of creature comforts.

    For us, the over cab bed is always a hit with children, something about having to climb a ladder to bed (like bunk beds) and the fact the view is so high (when otherwise, sometimes, children's' visual perspective on life is at a much lower level). The fact they have their own private space – with their own light and curtained privacy, I do not know, but of course the clip up 'safety net' which ensures that both the children and parents feel safer and no accidents.

    When we were children and my brother slept on his single hammock bed (something which drew much envy from me), my parents always had to tie a loose strap around his middle to stop him turning over in his sleep too enthusiastically and then flipping himself out of bed – no such problems with the safety net.

    At the moment my friend and I are thinking what to do at October half term as 8 year old Anna is desperate to have a trip in the motorhome after her Mum and I went to Yorkshire two years ago in the motorhome to the 21st birthday of one of our Godchildren. I think the arrival of both of us in a motorhome after so long has gone down in family folklore to be retold on numerous occasions in the future.

    Apart from the appeal of motorhome living compared to hotels, the outdoor lifestyle is ideal for children. Most campsites have play areas, they can run around, often taking their bikes and meet and play with new friends in a pretty safe environment – the battle is usually getting them to come in to eat or at night to go to bed and I don ' t remember it being any different when we were children either.

    So for parents or grandparent's motor homing provides a comfortable environment for a family holiday whether wet or cold some days, and for children it's a holiday of adventure and freedom to explore new surroundings with new friends and they simply love it!



    Source by Faith Corvera

  • Advantages And Disadvantages of Class A Motorhomes

    A lot of people are choosing Class A motorhomes as their traveling vehicle over fifth wheel and travel trailers these days. You see them everywhere now. And to be sure, traveling in a Class A motorhome has a lot of advantages. But you should also be aware of some of the disadvantages too before deciding for yourself. Here is a brief look at the matter from both sides:

    Advantages:

    1. Class A RVs are very easy to drive on the open road.

    2. There is just no substitute for the comforts and amenities that can be enjoyed in a Class A as opposed to smaller, less roomy motorhomes and RVs. If you want it, usually you can get it in a Class A.

    3. No compatibility issues to worry about here. Whenever you tow your home behind you there is always a need to make sure that the tow vehicle and the RV are in complete synchronization with each other because if they are not working together you will be fighting the wheel the whole time you drive down the highway. With a Class A, it’s an all-in-one package. Just jump in and go.

    4. When you arrive at your destination, there is no need to even get out of your RV in the case of bad weather. When you tow a vehicle there is a certain amount of setup that has to be done initially and you have to transfer from the tow vehicle to the RV. With a Class A, you are already home when you arrive.

    Disadvantages:

    1. Price. Class A motorhomes can be very expensive and as more manufacturers keep packing in expensive features that trend will probably continue to grow. New units also take a serious depreciation hit, so bear that in mind when you buy.

    2. If you want to get around town once you arrive, you probably will need to tow another vehicle behind you adding to the cost of this setup. It’s just too difficult to setup and take down your Class A every time you want to run to the store. Of course, you may opt for bicycles instead, but then that limits how far you can go and can be difficult to travel far in bad weather.

    3. If your motorhome breaks down, you will probably have to spend a night or two in a motel while it is at the RV repair shop. Most shops try to get you in and out on the same day, but if the repair is serious enough, or parts are hard to get, that just may not be possible. With a towed vehicle, you still have your home to stay in if the truck has to go in for work.

    4. Class A RVs can be very long, especially the more expensive models, and that can narrow your choices of where you can stay as some campgrounds simply don’t have the facilities to accommodate long rigs.

    The disadvantages of owning a Class A motorhome that are listed above should not be taken to mean that you shouldn’t own one. Just don’t get so caught up in the advantages of Class A RVs, that you don’t also consider the disadvantages as well. After looking at both sides you can make an educated decision about whether it will be the best choice for you.



    Source by Jim Johnson

  • Used Motorhomes For Sale at Police Auctions

    Used Motorhomes For Sale at Police Auctions

    CLICK HERE To View Police Auctions

    As you might be aware you can often get some incredibly good deals by purchasing your used motorhome at a police auction. Even though these auctions are called ‘Police’ auctions you shouldn’t get lulled into a sense of false security, there are still many risks involved and you are not guaranteed anything more than the fact that the vehicle will run.

    In order to minimize the risk involved with buying at one of these auctions you need to know the value of the vehicle you are trying to buy because bidding can at times become fierce and shoot up to levels higher than the value of the motorhome.

    You need to know exactly which sort of motorhome you are looking for. An auction viewing is not the time to be perusing several different classes of motorhome. If you are still at this stage then postpone your buying for a while and hire or borrow a similar model to the one you think you might be buying and get completely clear on what sort of motorhome or RV you really need. The viewing period at the auction will be short and all of the time should be spent checking it out for faults.

    Being as there will be little time in which to check over one or more rigs then you should prepare a check list before you set out. Make mechanical checks (good idea to take a mechanic with you), check the water system for leaks, examine the fixtures and fittings and the electrical system.

    Source by Barry Bushnell

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  • The 20 Year History of the Toyota Motorhome

    The 20 Year History of the Toyota Motorhome

    For almost 20 years various manufacturers made the Toyota motor home in several models. During its heyday, this little camper was produced in over 60 different models and styles of motor homes.

    Beginning with the rather small Toyota Chinook camper and carrying on through the largest of the Toyota based Winnebago and Itasca models, the Toyota based motor home help to establish many manufacturers in the RV industry.

    Because of the large number of manufacturers it is not uncommon to see similar campers and very different names. The small overall size had to limit the variety of floor plans available. This caused a lot of the manufacturers to build virtual duplicates that varied only in some of the fit and finish type of details.

    It wasn’t long until the manufacturers began to expand the size of the camper bodies. Using conventional manufacturing techniques found in the travel trailer industry, the stick and staple type of construction with aluminum siding became the standard.

    In the decade of the 1980s production of the Toyota motor home peaked. Many different companies were producing many different models. Some of the larger companies that were in this business were national RV, the producers of the very popular Dolphin series. They also produced the Seabreeze models. At the same time Winnebago was producing the Brave, the Warrior, and the deluxe Itasca Spirit models.

    Damen Corporation of Elkhart Indiana produce the Escaper motor home, while Coachman produced the popular Coachman and Savanna models. Leisure Odyssey was building the Americana, Santa Cruz, and the Laguna campers.

    The Mini-Mirage was built by Mirage industries, while the still very popular SunRader was constructed with a fiberglass body by Gardener Pacific.

    By the late 1980s the length of the camper body had expanded to 22 feet. This caused a severe overload problem on the original half ton pickup axle. A national safety recall was issued by the United States government to correct the problem. Most of the models were given a new one ton axle. However there are still a few units available today that have the unsafe axle. Caution is advised if you are looking at in 1980s version of this very popular camper.

    In 1989 V6 appeared on the market in the Toyota chassis. This increased horse power became very popular with the camper owners and production continued until 1994 when Toyota stopped supplying the pickup chassis to the camper manufacturers for safety reasons. Winnebago produced some of the last V6 versions in 1994.

    During its production lifetime, the Toyota motor home enjoyed a great popular success and was widely distributed across the country. Today the greatest number of units on the road seem to be concentrated on the east and west coast areas but these motor homes will turn up just about anywhere in the country.



    Source by Lee S Mcpherron