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Catching Up With Pete’s RV Indiana

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Catching Up With Pete’s RV Indiana
Thursday, July 14th 2011 14:53:26

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Nearing the four-month mark since acquiring our second location, Schererville, IN has very quickly taken on the identity of a Pete’s RV Center dealership.

Starting with the outside, you can’t miss our new sign and huge American flag from U.S. Route 30! Passersby will also notice a major influx of inventory on our Indiana sales lot. We now have an army of Cougar, Montana, Sprinter, Passport, and even more Keystone RV travel trailers and fifth wheels in stock and sale ready.

On the inside, the biggest renovation thus far at the dealership is to the Parts and Accessories store. It was retrofitted with new shelves, displays, lighting and most especially, tons of inventory! The sales and service departments were also spiffed up and looking good. Come on by. Our Indiana staff is fired up to show you what’s new!

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We’ll continue to update you on further progress and upcoming events at the Schererville location. In the meantime, we welcome you to take a look at a photo album showing the recent improvements on the Pete’s RV Indiana Facebook page.

One final note: For all of you in the Midwest and on the West Coast, you can reach Pete’s RV-Schererville toll-free at 1-855-INDY-RVS (1-855-463-9787).

Pete’s RV Center is an exceptional dealership group serving the United States and Canada since 1952. With multiple locations, Pete’s RV provides sales, service, parts, accessories, and education to our community of RVers all across North America.

Walmart App Guides RVers to Overnight Parking

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Walmart App Guides RVers to Overnight Parking
Wed, 27 Jul 2011 21:13:25

iexitwlogo120x114For the most part, RVers new and old are aware that a number of Walmart’s thousands of locations in the United States and Canada offer a complimentary night’s stay for their weary bones. The challenge is determining which ones allow, or do not allow overnight parking. AllStays.com removes such guesswork with their Walmart Overnight Parking app for iPhone and Android smartphones.

Well worth the $1.99 (we’ve been using it as a logistics tool for our North American Delivery Program), the Walmart Overnight Parking app is searchable by location and provides remarks from those who actually stayed there. In reviewing this app over the past couple of weeks, we were pleased to see that there are continuous updates on the addition or withdrawal of participating Walmart stores. You can imagine how frustrating it would be to pull into a lot after a long, tiring day only to be turned away. Another nice feature is the ability to toggle an advanced search for Walmart locations with pharmacies, groceries, diesel refueling, or open 24 hours.

If you do not have a smartphone, the AllStays.com website does provide basic information and updates on overnight parking at Walmarts in the United States and Canada.

If internet access is a no go, Walmart Atlas, Second Edition (Roundabout Publications) is available in paperback for under twenty bucks.

Give the Walmart Overnight Parking app a spin!

Pete’s RV Center is an exceptional dealership group serving the United States and Canada since 1952. With multiple locations, Pete’s RV provides sales, service, parts, accessories, and education to our community of RVers all across North America.

Pete’s RV Center Acquires Indiana Dealership Rollin-On RV

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Pete’s RV Center Acquires Indiana Dealership Rollin-On RV
Thursday, May 5th, 2011 23:56:52

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On May 2nd, Vermont-based Pete’s RV Center officially assumed ownership of Rollin-On RV in Schererville, IN.

Located just 34 miles from Chicago, Rollin-On served thousands of customers in Southern Illinois, Indiana and surrounding states since opening its doors in 1977.

Pete’s RV co-owner and treasurer Dave McGinnis explained the acquisition was an amicable one, “We’ve had a great, longstanding relationship with Rollin-On RV over the years. There’re lots of similarities in how we run our dealerships including being family operated. With owner Paul Craven looking to step out of the business after nearly 35 successful years, it definitely piqued our interest when the opportunity arose to buy Rollin-On.”

Like Pete’s RV, Rollin-On RV was also a Keystone RV Company dealer, so Cougar, Montana, Passport, Sprinter and other popular brands of fifth wheels and travel trailers are now more widely available in the United States and Canada from Pete’s RV. McGinnis further explained, “With our Indiana location, Pete’s RV can expand and grow our customer base, providing the same excellent sales and service our Vermont, Northeast U.S, and Canadian customers have enjoyed for almost 60 years.”

Pete’s RV is retaining the services of the employees at Rollin-On RV. Kris Craven was named the general manager of the Indiana dealership and is excited about the dealership’s growth opportunities under Pete’s RV. “Knowing Pete’s RV as long as we have, the Indiana team and I are very much looking forward to combining our experience, plus the omnipresence of two dealerships, to reach a much larger community of RVers.”

Check out Pete’s RV Center Indiana’s website for more information on the dealership.

Pete’s RV Center is an exceptional dealership group serving the United States and Canada since 1952. With multiple locations, Pete’s RV provides sales, service, parts, accessories, and education to our community of RVers all across North America.

Travel-Rite RV Rentals Joins Forces with Pete’s RV

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Travel-Rite RV Rentals Joins Forces with Pete’s RV
Monday, February 14th, 2011 16:13:33

Written by Pete’s RV general manager and owner Chad Shepard.

It’s been an incredible 15 years owning and operating Travel-Rite RV Rentals. The ability to see my company grow to be the largest RV rental business in New England is an incredible experience. The best part is knowing that Travel-Rite was responsible for putting thousands of people and their families into beautiful campgrounds, state parks, and even thrilling NASCAR events.

Joining forces with Pete’s RV is going to allow me to continue to help families enjoy the experiences of RVing on a larger scale. Our combined buying power and customer service experience will not be matched by other dealers.† Whether you are from Vermont, Quebec, or even California, our purchase volume equals the best camper prices for you!

I’d like to thank all of my Travel-Rite customers as well as those that inquired about our services, or visited us at Burlington, Hartford, Springfield, Manchester and other RV shows. It was great to meet everyone of you and I welcome you to keep following me at Pete’s RV.

I created a Facebook page and YouTube video to personally offer regular updates, info, and tips from Pete’s RV, Keystone RV Co, and the rest of the RV world. Please take a few minutes to view my YouTube channel and my Facebook page.

Have immediate questions about the new line of Cougar, Montana or other Keystone RV Travel Trailers and Fifth Wheels? Feel free to contact me by email at chad@petesrv.com or by phone at 1.888.738.3778.

Thanks for thinking Pete’s RV!

Pete’s RV Enjoys Visit to RV Hall of Fame

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Pete’s RV Enjoys Visit to RV Hall of Fame
Thursday, October 7th, Oct 2010 19:40:37

By Phil LeClair

HallFame_photoWhen visiting any hall of fame, there’s always the expectation of being up and close to history. Be it Babe Ruth’s baseball bat, a football helmet worn by Jim Brown, or John Lennon’s guitar, if you can’t touch it, you at least need to be close enough to absorb the aura of the historical artifact. Sure the plaques, pictures, and statues are impressive, but let’s be honest, we go to a hall of fame to see the memorabilia!

It was no different on my trip to the RV/MH (Recreation Vehicle/Modular Home) Hall of Fame in Elkhart, IN with Pete’s RV Sales Manager Todd McGinnis. While some time was spent paying tribute to Hall’s 300-plus industry inductees, and viewing the pictorial exhibits, we couldn’t wait to see the RV collection. We weren’t disappointed!

Representing 100 years of U.S. RVing, RV Founders Hall houses an impressive collection of early tent trailers, campers, and motorcoaches. The self-guided tour starts with a 1913 Earl Trailer and Model T Ford and winds you through the decades until you reach a 1967 Winnebago Motorhome. Along with the latter, here’re a few of my favorites:

  • 1958 Airstream Travel Trailer
  • 1954 Shasta Travel Trailer
  • 1957 Serro Scotty Trailer
  • 1974 GMC Motorhome

1211rv-02+rv-mh-hall-of-fame+rv-mh-hall-of-fame-road-walkwayBeing able to step into many of the museum pieces is a treat. It really puts you back in the moment when the camper was being used and enjoyed by a family (the sound of chirping crickets coming from the museum speakers further enhances the mood!).

If you are passing through Indiana, I highly recommend visiting the RV/MH Hall of Fame, It is located in the heart of U.S. RV manufacturing, right off Interstate 80 in Elkhart. The RV/MH Hall of Fame is a fun and interesting experience for the whole family.

You’ll notice the first part of the video below was taken in low light. As I explain in the clip, the museum closed while I was still poking around in there. Initially, I thought I was locked in, but that wasn’t the case. Thanks to the museum staff for letting me lag behind and get a few extra minutes to complete my tour!