Archive for May, 2008

>Bates Motor Home Rental Network of Southern Utah has opened a new RV rental office to serve the greater Southern Utah area. Bates of Saint George, Utah, located at 473 S River Road, is a part of a long-established international RV rental franchise network with locations throughout North America.

Bates invites RV owners and potential RV purchasers to contact Bates of Southern Utah to discuss the benefits of its “RV Revenue Sharing” program. This is an opportunity to enjoy income and favorable tax advantages.

RV rentals are one of the largest growing segments of the travel/tourism industry. The rental of an RV permits customers to enjoy the benefits of the RV lifestyle without the cost of ownership. RV rentals are often the first step toward the purchase of an RV, providing potential buyers the opportunity to “try before they buy.”

Bates of Southern Utah’s’ fleet consists of Class “C” and Class “A” diesel pusher motor homes. The RVs are a combination of company owned and managed units. Bates of Southern Utah is a valued member of the Bates International franchise, a system of reliable connections to proven programs, successful operating systems and an experienced management team. Bates International is known for its variety, from plush Class “A” diesel pushers to small Class “C” “cab over” styles.

Bates provides personalized attention to its customers and RV fleet. The favorable experiences of its customers reach far beyond the company and its franchise locations. Bates strives to always provide the highest quality of travel service and safe, memorable travel experiences for its clients as they experience the freedom and flexibility of journeying in an RV.
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>High gas prices don’t seem to be fazing avid RVers from purchasing rigs or embarking on weekend or weeklong getaways.

Paul and Dolores Rogers grew up in Richmond and have since moved to Florida; however, their summers are spent at Deer Ridge Camping Resort a few miles outside their hometown.

Daughter Ginger Slone said her parents would not give up their summer in Richmond no matter how high gas prices get.

“They come to spend time with the family,” Slone said.

Visiting Dolores Rogers’ sisters is one of the prime reasons the family vacations every summer.

Gas reaching $4 a gallon will not prevent the Rogers from taking their annual trip to Richmond, but it has prompted a change in their behavior once arriving at the campsite.

Slone, a Michigan resident, said she and her parents previously would alternate visiting each other during the Rogers’ summer in Richmond. For example, if Slone drove to Richmond one weekend, the Rogers’ would drive to Michigan the next. However, now the trips to visit are rare and the Rogers primarily stay at the campsite.

The experiences of the Rogers seem to be the norm for those who enjoy living the RV life, said Don Crossley, sales representative at Best Buy RV’s in Richmond.

“I think fuel is a frustration, but if you own a motor home you’re going to use it,” he said.

Another trend Crossley said he’s noticed from talking to customers is that the people who go on vacations with their motor homes are more likely to find a campsite close to their home or just not stray far from the campsite once they arrive.
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>In the early 1970s, General Motors decided to enter the motorhome business. At the time, it would be the only automobile manufacturer to produce a complete recreational vehicle. Many supplied chassis and running gear to RV builders, but GM decided to do the job entirely themselves, although they did provide unfinished bodies to others who wanted to complete them with their own customized features.

The announcement of a motorhome by such a formidable company sent chills through the industry causing shares of established RV manufacturers to fall into a slump, although they would eventually recover.

GM didn’t want its motorhome to be the traditional utilitarian box-on-wheels, but rather a low, sleek, easy-to-enter design statement that would not only be handsome, but would have car-like driving characteristics.
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