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After a lot of hard work, we've finished our parts store. With the added space we've brought in lots of new products. Have a few finishing touches, but ready to help assist you with whatever parts you may be looking for. Stop by, say hi, and check out the new place. Thank you for being patient with us during this exciting project.

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Over the winter we've worked hard to bring our customers a larger parts store. We're at the tail end of the expansion and remodel and are getting excited to show you the finished product. We've added about 500sq ft. to the store and hope to have the store completely finished at the beginning of April. Later in the month we're going to host an open house and will send out invites to all our customers. Come by and check out the place (still open for business during the remodel).

Ever thought about joining an RV Club? Being part of a club is a great way to meet wonderful people and see new places. People involved in clubs usually use their RVs more often because there is organized campout. And the best part is camping with friends. Fort Vancouver Good Sam's Club welcomes everyone with all types of RV's. The club goes out once a month for 7 months of the year (April-October). They also have monthly meetings year around. While the group isn't out camping now, it would a gr...

PVC Roofs have been used for generations on commercial buildings and have done exceptionally well. XTRM PVC vinyl roof material is ideal for RVers because it doesn't require any maintenance. Chemical cleaning, and UV treating your roof will be a thing of the past. This highly reflective material doesn't fade, dry out, oxidize, crack, or shrink in harsh conditions. Also, cleaning your PVC roof is easy with soap and water, no costly chemical agents to purchase.  While installation time remain...

Now is the time to start preparing for the summer months so you and your family can get the maximum usage out of your trailer or RV this year. Here are a few helpful tips that will prevent breakdowns and unexpected problems this summer!  Check Battery Health: If you have "wet" batteries (meaning they require water to operate) check water levels and top them off as needed. Low water levels or no water at all can lead to battery cell damage, which is never good for your pocket book. None...

Solar Power is natural energy! To save your batteries while your RV is waiting out winter, I would recommend a battery maintainer. Zamp Solar panels now offer an affordable and portable product that is ideal for the RV. Their 20, 10, and 5 watt battery maintainers are a great way to keep your batteries charged during winter. They can extend the life of a battery up to 3 times longer. You can have the solar panel wired into your coach or go with the convenient portable folding model. Learn more a...