May 18th, 2012 -
Keep your RV clean inside and out to make it a comfortable place to live while you’re on the road. Here at your Oklahoma RV dealer, we have all the tools you need to keep your RV as clean as possible. Don’t hesitate to give us a call with any questions you have about cleaning the inside and outside of your home away from home.
Exterior Cleaning
Clean the outside of your RV regularly to avoid mold and excess dirt buildup. You can use a mixture of white vinegar and warm water to clean your RV exterior, or purchase a special product like Black Streak Remover for really difficult cleaning jobs. A pressure washer is an effective and quick way to clean the outside of your RV without using harsh chemicals.
Interior Cleaning
Treat the inside of your RV like you would your home. Clean the floors regularly and keep cabinets clean of dirt, food crumbs, and other debris. Don’t forget blinds, baseboards, windows, and bathrooms. Here at Dean’s we carry products that are specially formulated for air ducts, carpet, upholstery, glass, and vinyl, as well as several different multipurpose cleaners for your RV.
Wastewater Tanks
Wastewater tank cleaning is another important task for RV owners. Your RV has a gray water tank, which holds water from your kitchen, bathroom, and shower, as well as a black water tank for your toilet. You can purchase special products to clean your holding tanks or use a mixture of bleach and water. Never use products that contain formaldehyde to clean your wastewater tanks.
With regular cleaning, your RV will be a comfortable place to live. Be sure to take your RV in for regular maintenance to ensure that your home away from home lasts as long as possible. Happy camping!
May 16th, 2012 -
Looking to upsize your fifth wheel? If you need a spacious RV to accommodate a large group of people, stop by your Oklahoma RV dealer to see the one of the newest fifth wheels from Keystone. The 2013 Keystone RV Laredo fifth wheel sleeps nine people and has a number of other luxuries to offer, making it a comfortable, convenient choice for large families or group travel.
Floorplan
The Laredo has a great floorplan that features a spacious living space, a rear beroom with queen-size bed, and a bunk room that sleeps four people comfortably. There’s a half bathroom in the bedroom, as well as a full bath between the bunk room and living space. The kitchen has a double sink, 3 burner range, and refrigerator, and there’s also a sofa sleeper in the living area.
Specifications
The Laredo measures 36 feet long, 8 feet wide and 12 feet 7 inches high. The fresh water capacity is 55 gallons, with 75 gallons for grey and black water. The hitch weight for the Laredo is 1,980 pounds, and the furnace BTU is 35,000. The interior color is hazelnut.
Additional Features
The Laredo has several other features that make it extra special. For example, there’s plenty of storage space throughout the RV, with two closets and a pantry in the bedroom, two wardrobes in the bunk room, and closet and pantry space in the living area/kitchen. There’s also a garden tub in the full bathroom, as well as overhead storage.
The best way to really appreciate the Laredo is to see it in person! Stop by Dean’s RV Superstore today to take a look for yourself. We’re also offering a price cut on this new model, and Dean’s customers get $4,995 off the retail price. Don’t miss this amazing deal!
May 14th, 2012 -
Here at Dean’s RV Superstore, we offer much more than RVs. In addition to our convenient parts and accessories store and experienced service team, we have one feature that really sets us apart: The Dean’s RV Camping Club. If you’re looking for a great camping community, look no further!
The Dean’s RV Camping Club is made up of RV enthusiasts who have purchased RVs at Dean’s. The club meets once a month and provides a great opportunity to meet fellow RVers who have lots of stories to share. If your new to the RV lifestyle, it’s a great way to meet people and learn some tips and tricks.The first year does not require any dues; after that, it’s only $10 per year.
During the months of March through November, we take a monthly trip to a nearby location. During the months of December, January, and February, we don’t organize any trips, but we continue to meet on a monthly basis. Of course, you’re bound to make some great friendships in the Camping Club, and a lot of our members caravan together even on non-designated trips.
The Camping Club has some great events planned for the coming year. Most of the planned trips are less than 150 miles from Tulsa. In the summer months, we have three trips planned to Cave Springs, AR; Oklahoma City, OK; and Eureka Springs, AR. In the fall months, we plan to head to Carthage, MO, and the Checotah KOA in Checotah, OK.
Camping in solitude is nice sometimes, but it’s also refreshing to be among fellow RV enthusiasts. If the Camping Club sounds like something you’d be interested in, feel free to jump in and join us at our next meeting. Contact one of our club officers to get more information about the club and find out when the next meeting will take place. We look forward to meeting you!
May 11th, 2012 -
So, you’ve got your beautiful travel trailer from your Oklahoma RV Dealer. Now what? Of course, you’ll want to enjoy your new products as soon as you can, but to really get the most out of your RV, you should be sure that you have all the parts and accessories that you need. Fortunately, you can find everything you need for your motor home, whether it’s a Keystone travel trailer, Coachmen Catalina, Forest River toy hauler, or a fifth wheel RV, at Dean’s RV Superstore.
Exterior
Here at Dean’s, you can find everything you need for the outside of your RV. We have all the essentials, including awnings, carriers for storage, light fixutres, steps, ladders, RV covers, doors, and vents. You can also find all of those not-so-necessary accessories that make camping in an RV so great, like pet supplies, grilling gear, fire starters, chairs, and even outdoor games and toys for kids.
Interior
Of course, there will be days you spend inside your RV, and you can make those days as comfortable as you like with our parts and accessories for your RV interior. We have a great selection of accessories for your kitchen and cleaning, including washers and dryers, microwaves, portable heaters, refrigerators, vacuums, and ranges, as well as TVs, radios, furniture, and even foot stools and safes to protect your valuables.
Maintenance
To get the most out of your RV, you’ll need to do regular maintenance, Dean’s has all the tools and parts you need to keep you RV in excellent condition, including hardware, lighting, cleaners, electrical items, sanitation, and sealants. We also have all the products you need for your hitch and tow, like jacks, levelers, hitches, trailer wiring products, and more.
Dean’s RV Superstore isn’t just a great place to buy used travel trailers in Oklahoma; we also provide everything you need to maintain your product and make it as comfortable as possible. Stop by today, or check out our online Parts and Accessories store!
May 9th, 2012 -
Summer is the perfect time to take to the highways, byways and back roads for a vacation. Whether it is the two of you, the entire family, or another couple making the trip, enjoying the comfort of your home-away-from-home accommodations makes any trip worthwhile. If you are interested in purchasing a new or used motor home, travel trailer, or RV or want to upgrade your existing ride, visit <a href=”http://www.deansrv.com/”>Dean’s RV</a> in Tulsa, to see an extensive inventory of available travel trailers, such as the Coachman Catalina, Forest River toy hauler, Keystone travel trailer, or Forest River toy hauler.
Summer Activities
With the heat sure to rise during the summer, there are plenty of activities to keep you cool like White Water Bay Water Park in Frontier City, or a scenic canal or dinner cruise aboard a Bricktown Water Taxi in Oklahoma City. For a leisurely day, visit the Myriad Botanical Gardens in Oklahoma City and enjoy the beauty of nature or enjoy a quiet canoeing or kayaking excursion along the Illinois River in Tahlequah. Golf enthusiasts have plenty of opportunities to take to the greens at courses around the state. Plan a trip to Robbers Cave State Park or Red Rock Canyon State park for hiking, fishing and rock climbing.
Summer Events and Festivals
Summer is a great time to explore the state and with your motor home packed and ready to go, you and your family can enjoy the many scheduled activities taking place in cities around the state.
If you would like to participate in an upcoming cooking event, the Battle of the Burger held in June in Norman is the place to be. Grill up your best burger and compete against other burger enthusiasts. There will be plenty of fun for everyone with food, music, entertainment, and auction.
July is definitely a celebration month with the Fourth of July blasts in cities such as Eufaula, Braggs, and Edmund. August is ripe with fresh watermelons and to savor the sweet flavor of luscious slices of fruit visit Rush Springs for the annual Rush Springs Watermelon Festival. There will be plenty of watermelon varieties to taste, carnival rides, and entertainment at this popular festival held since 1948.
No matter where you go in Oklahoma, you’ll find plenty of summer activities whether you’re staying in one spot or traveling around the state. Before heading out, visit <a href=”http://www.deansrv.com/”>Dean’s RV</a> for a service check to ensure a safe trip.
May 7th, 2012 -
Regular service is a key factor in the life and condition of your RV. Here at Dean’s RV Supertstore, your Oklahoma RV dealer, we strive to provide our customers not only with the best selection of RVs, fifth wheel RVs, toy haulers, and motor homes, but we also want to help you provide the best care for your RV. Spring is a popular time for home spring cleaning, so don’t forget about your second home. Spring is also prime time for using your motor homes and travel trailers in Oklahoma.
Electrical Servicing
Be sure that all your RV’s electricity is in working order before you take off on a spring camping trip. Check all the interior electrical sockets, lights and any accessories that may use electricity to ensure that they work. Be sure to also check the generator and the breaker panel to make sure that everything is in working order. If you have any questions about your RV’s electricity, don’t hesitate to come into Dean’s and speak with one of our certified RV technicians.
Plumbing Servicing
If you haven’t used your RV in awhile, make sure that all the plumbing works. Hook your RV up to a water source and slowly turn on all the faucets inside your RV. If you used antifreeze on your RV, make sure that you flush it out of all your pipes. You might also want to sanitize your water system and drain your grey water pump before you use your RV. If your RV water heater is in bypass mode, readjust the valves, fill the heater and test all your hot water sources.
Cleaning
Check all the sealings, door hinges, seams, and awnings for mold or other damage, and clean all your RV surfaces thoroughly. Don’t forget to inspect the interior for signs of insects and other pests. Open all the vents and let your RV air out while you do a thorough cleaning of the inside.
Anticipate your spring and summer camping trips by cleaning out your RV when the weater warms up. Contact your Oklahoma RV dealer with any concerns or questions.
May 4th, 2012 -
When choosing a motorhome Oklahoma, you have several options, including the Winnebago Access Class C motor home from an Oklahoma RV dealer. You choice depends on family size, or if you’re just one or two, how many people you want to take on a trip with you. The Access sleeps up to 10 people and comes with a variety of upgrade options including a full paint job and a choice of two different chassis.
The Access is just over 32 feet long, and with two slides, provides plenty of space for a large family or group of friends. The interior height of 6 feet, 10 inches allows even a taller person to feel comfortable. The Access can sleep up to 10 people. It has a queen bed, two bunks, the overhead bunk; and the dinette and sofa fold down into beds for two. Keep warm on cooler days and nights with the 30,000 BTU furnace.
This motor home has a hitch weight of 5,000 pounds so you can tow a car or a trailer for toys and extra storage. It also holds plenty of water — the fresh water capacity is 42 gallons. The gray water and black water capacities are 39 and 30 gallons, respectively.
The Access is not shy about hits powerhouse. It features a 6.8-liter V10 engine that puts out 305 horsepower, backed up by a TorqShift five-speed automatic transmission. The engine sits on a Ford 350 or 450 chassis. You can choose from two standard or three deluxe colors for the outside, and three colors for the inside. The four-wheel ABS brakes provide plenty of stopping power even when towing.
The cab features seat with lumbar support and multi-adjustable slide and recline positions. On certain models, both seats swivel. To make driving even more comfortable, the Access features power steering, tilt wheel and cruise control. You can upgrade the manually adjustable mirrors to power mirrors with defrost.
Inside the Access, you will find an amplified digital TV antenna system and hookups for a satellite system. The bedroom, lounge and dinette feature MCD American Solo blackout roller shades. There are roof vents in the lounge area and a powered lounge vent in the bath. The galley features laminated countertops and a Norcold refrigerator. Enjoy cooking on the three-burner range top with under-storage, or upgrade the storage to an oven. All models come with a microwave oven that could be upgraded to a convection oven.
Enjoy the spacious Access whether you take long or short trips, or travel with family or friends.
May 2nd, 2012 -
Spring has come early to most of the country, so summer can’t be too far behind, and that means it’s time to hit the beach! For us RVers, that means loading up our motor homes and driving to our favorite scenic stretch of shoreline.For those of you who don’t have a favorite beach campsite yet, let me share a couple of personal favorites.
If you’re looking to see the Gulf of Mexico, you can’t go wrong with Henderson Beach State Park near Destin, Florida. With over 6,000 feet of white sand beaches, there’s plenty of opportunities to swim, fish, surf or just work on your tan. You can camp in a tent or stay in your motor home or trailer (hopefully purchased from your favorite Oklahoma RV dealer). There are water and electric hookups and a heated bathhouse on site for your comfort and convenience.
On the other side of Florida, the John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park features a swimming and sunning beach and a snorkeling beach, complete with the remnants of a shipwreck. This is an actual undersea park that extends three miles out into the water. There are 47 camp sites for both RVs and tents. There are hookups for water and electric included and there are laundry facilities and restrooms with showers on the grounds.
If the West Coast is more your idea of a good time, try Doran Beach Regional Park, just south of Bodega Bay, California, just a two hour drive from San Francisco. There are 128 spaces to park your RV, but there are no electric or water hook ups, so it’s best to bring your fully self-sufficient RV, like a Coachmen Catalina or the Keystone Springdale. In addition to normal beach activities, there is a fire ring, picnic tables and a boat launch.
On the East Coast, Salisbury Beach State Reservation in Massachusetts is the place to be. The 3.8 mile stretch of beach is one of the most popular in the state. RV owners are welcome to swim, fish, boat and camp on the grounds. There are 484 campsites, all of which have water and electric hookups.
These are just some of the fine options available to you if you want to take your RV to a beach campsite. Just pack your swimsuit, your fishing pole and your metal detector (or is that just me) and go have the time of your life!
April 27th, 2012 -
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Restoring an older motor home or upgrading a used RV in Oklahoma can be a great project for anyone with some basic carpentry skills. The bathroom is often the first part of a motor home to show wear and age. Older models often lack the spacious bathtubs and efficient toilets than newer models feature. Upgrading your RV bathroom can be a quick weekend project that has big results.
Finding Bathroom Parts
Before you rush out and buy your favorite faucet or toilet from a home improvement store, remember that RV bathrooms are small. Most RV manufacturers build the pipes and fixtures to take advantage of the limited space. Visit an Oklahoma RV dealer to find specialty parts and fixtures that will fit your RV perfectly.
A New Toilet
Many RVs come with a plastic toilet that grows brittle and weak as the years pass. Plenty of other options are available:
Experts suggest looking for an RV toilet with a china base and bowl construction. These RV toilets are easier to clean than the plastic variety that come standard in most RVs, and they’ll last longer too.
When you upgrade your RV toilet, look for a space-saving, full-sized model, and one that can use regular-sized toilet seats. This way you won’t have to special order a replacement seat if you need one in the future. – Camping World
The installation process is practically identical to the steps for adding a new toilet to your home. If you don’t mind some basic plumbing you can have a new toilet in your RV with just a little work.
Shower In Style
New showers take a little bit more work, but are still easier than remodeling a full bathroom in a house. One piece shower surrounds are used in all modern RVs to ensure moisture doesn’t reach the frame or walls of the room. Removing an old or cramped shower surround may require replacement of waterproof membranes behind the surround. Once the bathroom area is waterproof again, the new acrylic or fiberglass shower stall is slid into place and sealed to the wall.
Alternatives To Upgrading
If your current RV bathroom is out of order but you don’t have the time or skills for an upgrade, visit Dean’s RV Superstore to check out our options for new and used motor homes. We can find something that fits your budget with a spacious and well-appointed bathroom.
Source: Camping World, “Upgrading Your RV Toilet“, Rich Howard
April 25th, 2012 -
Now that you’ve purchased your new RV from an Oklahoma RV dealer, you’re almost ready to go on your first trip. Whether you have a toy hauler, fifth wheel or motor home, there are some things that can make your trip better.
Tip #1: Most RVs come with two propane tanks. If your tanks do not have a gauge on them, simply turn one off and leave the other one on. When the first tank runs out, remove it and fill it, then turn the other tank on. This is especially useful if you are camping during the cooler months and do not want to run out of propane in the middle of the night… because that is when it will inevitably happen. And, it will pick the coldest night for you to run out.
Tip #2: If you are going to be camping where you need to use the fresh water storage tanks, hook up to a garden hose before you leave. Allow the taps in the RV to run for at least 10 minutes before filling the holding tanks. Since the water is clean, you can let it run back out onto the ground. If you are going to be hooking up at the campsite, you should run the taps in the RV for 10 minutes after you’ve hooked up, so that the plumbing is rinsed.
Tip #3: Freeze the meat you want to take on the trip, then pack it in a cooler with ice. When you get to your destination, transfer still-frozen meat to the freezer and put anything that has thawed into the fridge. You can keep the cooler filled with ice for soft drinks. A good cooler will keep ice for up to a week, even in 90-degree temperatures, if the cooler is stored in the shade.
Live in comfort on your trips, whether taking a long weekend trip or driving across the country.
Tip #4: When purchasing chemicals for your black water tank, make sure you purchase the chemicals that dissolve toilet paper. Some chemicals are for deodorizing only. Check the instructions on the chemicals — you can use household toilet paper with some, though it is not recommended.
Tip #5: Always check all lights before you leave, even if the RV is brand new. The connection between the tow vehicle and the RV could have bad wiring or it could be loose. Even a new connection should be checked every time you tow the vehicle.
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About Me 
Hi, I am Digger Dean from Dean's RV Superstore here in Tulsa, Oklahoma! I love RVs, RVing, RVers... I just love everything about RVs. I love Gold and digging for gold too!
I hope that you can learn lots of new stuff from reading my blog. I just wanted fellow RVers to have a place to come and learn more about their RVs!
If you have any questions, comments, concerns or just want to tell me how awesome I am you can email me at digger.dean@yahoo.com. |
By Digger Dean
