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Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Best Parks in America and RVC Outdoor Destinations Form Partnership

3.17.11

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Best Parks in America and RVC Outdoor Destinations Form Partnership


MCLEAN, Va. - Best Parks in America has announced a partnership with RVC Outdoor Destinations, a Memphis, Tennessee based company that has developed a unique brand of upscale RV and cottage resort properties in the Southeastern United States. Four of RVC’s properties will carry the Best Parks in America brand designation and will be part of a national family of superior resorts that now numbers 76 and growing.

“We are excited about this new partnership with RVC,” said David Gorin, President of Best Parks of America. “RVC’s outdoor destinations embody the objectives of Best Parks by offering RVers and cottage vacation guests a high quality, unique vacation experience in superb surroundings. The company is staking out a new and different business model, featuring appealing natural environments, hotel-like services and upscale amenities, and all are located within minutes of great recreational activities and attractions that are unique to each location and the community,” said Gorin.

Best Parks in America is a leading national brand for highly-rated RV parks and campgrounds. Through the partnership, the company will provide RVC with a wide range of marketing, branding, training, research, and business intelligence and information.

The four RVC Outdoor Destinations are Pine Mountain, just outside of the world famous Callaway Gardens near Atlanta, Georgia; Catherine’s Landing, which is opening April 1st and is located in Hot Springs, Arkansas; Carrabelle Beach, located directly on the Gulf of Mexico in Carrabelle, Florida; and the latest to open, Live Oak Landing, which is located on the waters of the Choctawhatchee Bay near Destin, Florida.

“We are proud to be affiliated with Best Parks in America, as we share the same values and goals of delivering a great experience to our guests. Partnerships such as this, with an established and admirable brand, allow our company to grow and become better known,” said Yale Spina, Vice President of RVC Outdoor Destinations. “We have motivated teams in place and great properties that include excellent amenities that will now be recognized with Best Parks in America. I can’t wait to get the word out,” Spina added.

RVC Outdoor Destinations has been actively seeking to develop or acquire RV properties in highly desirable vacation areas. The company anticipates that the new “Outdoor Destination” concept will have great appeal across a wide range of RVers, as well as the offering of the increasingly popular RVC Resort Cottages, yurts, and cabins to not exclude those who may not own an RV.
“I’m sure RVers, campers and others who’ve visited Best Parks in America resorts across the U.S. will applaud the partnership with RVC Outdoor Destinations,” said Gorin. “For Best Parks, the partnership marks a new opportunity for us to work with multiple park companies in providing a national brand presence that identifies superior resorts to vacationers,” he added.

For more information on Best Parks of America, visit http://www.bestparksinamerica.com/.

For more information on RVC Outdoor Destinations, visit http://www.rvcoutdoors.com/. Also visit them on Facebook and Twitter: @RVCoutdoors.
 
Come to American RV in Olive Branch, MS and purchase your new Athens Resort Home and place it on your own lot at your favorite RVC Outdoor Destination!
 
AMERICAN RV
Olive Branch, MS
Toll Free:  888.337.6870

Prime Time Manufacturing Receives "Quality Circle Award"

Prime Time Manufacturing, North America’s fastest growing RV company, was awarded the prestigious Quality Circle Award from the Recreation Vehicle Dealers’ Association (RVDA) in a ceremony kicking off the 2010 RVIA Louisville trade show.

“Prime Time Manufacturing is honored to have earned the Quality Circle Award in our very first year of business,” said Prime Time president Jeff Rank. “This award is a tremendous credit to the hard work and commitment of all our employees who have come together with a joint mission to build high quality products, while providing industry-leading services to our dealers.”

Prime Time was recognized for scoring 80 percent or above in overall dealer satisfaction as measured in the Dealer Satisfaction Index (DSI) survey conducted by RVDA. The DSI survey, which determines the Quality Circle Award winners, rates manufacturers’ performance in eight core areas: vehicle reliability/quality, parts support, dealership warranty support, vehicle design, sales support, sales territory, competitive price/value, and overall dealer communications.
 
“The DSI survey is an important tool for the measurement of the quality of our products, our manufacturing processes, and our sales and service policies,” said Rank. “We want to thank our valued dealer partners for honoring us with this prestigious award. Prime Time has geared up with an outstanding line-up of innovative and high quality towables for 2011 and we look forward to serving our dealers and retail customers with more award-winning products and services.”
Prime Time Manufacturing recently introduced the Crusader fifth wheel which was selected as one of the featured products for this year’s edition of the popular cable television program RV 2011 which aired recently on the HGTV network.

Flmed on location at America’s largest RV show in Hershey, Pa, RV 2011 host Chi-Lan Lieu toured the coolest new high-tech and eco-friendly recreational vehicles and took three families on the shopping trip of a lifetime, searching America’s largest RV show for the recreational vehicle of their dreams.
HGTV – America’s leader in home and lifestyle programming – is distributed to more than 99 million U.S. households and is one of cable’s top-rated networks. HGTV’s website, HGTV.com, is the nation’s leading online home-and-garden destination, which attracts an average of 4 million unique visitors per month.
Why Prime Time?

Whether you are considering the purchase of your first RV or your next RV, we are confident you will enjoy the following advantages of Prime Time Manufacturing:

DESIGN

Prime Time Manufacturing understands the critical elements of designing a winning recreational vehicle – floorplan, eye appeal, storage, and convenience. There aren’t many secrets in the RV industry and most manufacturers offer similar versions of the same floorplan. However, the true genius is in the details. Is every inch of storage space fully utilized? Is there adequate pantry space for both tall and short items? Where do you put your trash can? Does each feature maximize user comfort and convenience? Are the decors residential yet durable? We have spent years listening to customers talk about what they want in the “perfect” RV. Drawing on that feedback, countless hours are incorporated into dissecting every detail to fully maximize the enjoyment each of our models will provide. We are fanatical about design because we want to ensure that our RVs will EXCEED your expectations.

QUALITY

Prime Time Manufacturing chose to headquarter its operations in Wakarusa, Indiana, the center of northern Indiana’s Amish community. This is an area where old world craftsmanship, traditional work ethics, and doing things the “right” way are still emphasized and valued. Our executive management team has over 100 years of manufacturing experience that allows Prime Time to engineer and build an RV that will withstand the test of time. Every unit we ship is put through a rigorous 65 point system inspection at our factory AND at your selling dealership to make sure your first camping adventure is memorable for all of the right reasons. Finally, we provide a comprehensive Emergency Roadside Assistance program for your additional safety, convenience, and peace of mind. For us, quality isn’t just a slogan, it’s our culture.

VALUE

Prime Time Manufacturing is a division of Forest River, Inc, one of North America’s largest producers of towable recreational products. Because of our tremendous corporate sales volume, we are able to leverage massive purchasing power to produce an RV with more features for the money than any other company in the industry. We also operate with extremely low overhead. You won’t find Prime Time advertising in national trade magazines or traditional media sources – we rely on good old fashioned word of mouth advertising. Our dealers aren’t rewarded with luxurious trips or outfitted with fancy wardrobes – they only get high quality, fast selling RVs that are priced lower than the competition. We rely on our Corporate offices to take care of payroll, payables, receivables, accounting, Human Resources, legal, and many other operational functions - these additional costs DON’T go into the price of a Prime Time RV. We understand that the purchase of your next RV is one of the most important decisions you will make and we are committed to giving you the best value for your hard earned dollar.

FINANCIAL STABILITY

Since the purchase of your next RV will represent a significant financial commitment, you’ll be glad to know that Prime Time Manufacturing will be here to provide parts and service for the duration of your ownership experience. Prime Time is a division of Forest River, Inc, a company owned by Berkshire Hathaway, one of the world’s largest holding companies with a market capitalization in excess of $150 billion. Forest River provides the corporate umbrella under which Prime Time operates. No other RV company in the world can offer the financial stability afforded to a customer of Prime Time Manufacturing.

Going Green

Prime Time Manufacturing is committed to sustainable management of our natural resources and the protection of the environment through our company’s choices and behavior.

Leading the way in this effort is the exclusive use of CARB Compliant construction materials. Recognized as one of the most stringent air quality standards in North America, CARB Compliant materials will help your family breathe easier and keep them healthier.

Extensive research, testing, and implementation of the newest composite materials reduces the weight of our RVs, improves the fuel economy of your tow vehicle, and minimizes carbon emissions into the environment.

Utilizing lean manufacturing techniques, carefully choosing our manufacturing processes, and employing extensive in-house recycling are just a few additional areas where Prime Time Manufacturing has chosen to “Go Green”.

Coming Soon to Prime Time....

Sanibel Fifth Wheels

Following up on the success of Prime Time’s first fifth wheel product, the wildly successful Crusader, plans are underway for launch of the company’s next fifth wheel product – the fully featured Sanibel.

Prime Time understands that great floorplans are the most important factor when deciding which fifth wheel to purchase. Whether you are looking for a rear living room, rear entertainment, or need an emphasis on the kitchen, Sanibel will offer the utmost in user-friendly CONVENIENCE, STORAGE, and COMFORT. As we’ve demonstrated with every Prime Time product, even the smallest details of Sanibel will be analyzed to ensure that your expectations are not only satisfied, but exceeded.

Tremendous eye appeal is a standard feature on all Prime Time products. So, you can be assured that Sanibel will be in exclusive company by offering only SOLID CHERRY hardwood cabinet doors and drawers. Accented with BRUSHED NICKEL HARDWARE and CROWN MOLDINGS, Sanibel will have a look that is normally reserved for units costing thousands of dollars more. PREMIUM COUNTERTOPS, DESIGNER APPLIANCES, UPGRADED FURNISHINGS, and residential carpet and vinyl flooring will complete an interior ensemble worthy of admiration.

On the outside, Sanibel will provide numerous benefits – emotional, physical, and financial. With its stylish and AERODYNAMIC FRONT CAP, Sanibel will cut thru the wind allowing for a SMOOTH, STABLE RIDE eliminating tension and stress. Your wallet will be given special consideration as the Sanibel front cap will provide INCREASED FUEL ECONOMY with its rounded design. Once you arrive at the campground, Sanibel has been engineered to offer INDUSTRY BEST TURNING RADIUS to help you back into even the tightest parking spots. Sanibel will offer several new and innovative exterior features not usually found on ordinary fifth wheels that will easily multiply your comfort and convenience. Of course, Sanibel will have many of the innovative exterior features found on other Prime Time products – SLAM LATCH BAGGAGE DOORS, ELECTRIC STABILIZER JACKS, ELECTRIC AWNING, UNIVERSAL DOCKING CENTER, and an UPGRADED SUSPENSION PACKAGE.

Finally, our engineers have left nothing to chance when selecting the precise components to build a fifth wheel worthy of being called a Prime Time. The exterior walls will be 100% WELDED, ALUMINUM FRAMED, LAMINATED construction. We are taking no shortcuts – we will laminate the walls, the slide-out walls and roof, and even the entire main floor – to make sure Sanibel offers the best insulated, strongest, and quietest fifth wheel in its segment. We are ENCLOSING THE UNDERBELLY with a one-piece, corrugated ABS panel that will allow for adequate heating of your vital holding tanks and dump valves during extended season usage. Water lines will be carefully routed to prevent unnecessary freeze-ups on those cold weather trips and UPGRADED INSULATION, an EXTRA LARGE FURNACE, and ADVANCED AIR CONDITIONING systems will promote year around comfort.

Look for Sanibel at American RV, Olive Branch, MS in April of 2011.

Olive Branch, MS
Toll Free: 888.337.6870

LaCrosse Features:

LAMINATED SIDEWALLS
Every Prime Time is standard with gel-coated fiberglass and aluminum framed sidewalls. No need to sacrifice with a “stick and tin” RV. Enjoy the great looks, convenience, insulation, and durability of laminated sidewalls.

AIR MATTRESS SOFA
Your comfort and convenience is ensured with this Air Mattress Hide-A-Bed. Plus, the engineers at Prime Time have incorporated a highly convenient storage drawer and worked closely with our suppliers to create a folding mechanism that eliminates pinch points.

BUS STYLE SLAM BAGGAGE DOORS
You don’t have to buy a Diesel Motor Home to get the security and convenience of Bus Style Slam Baggage Doors. These 1” thick doors also have a uniquely keyed lock that won’t be the same as your neighbors.

ELECTRIC STABILIZER JACKS
Prime Time takes the work out of leveling your trailer with the convenience of Electric Stabilizer Jacks. Luxury and value are combined with this LaCrosse standard feature.

ELECTRIC AWNING
You will love the push-button convenience of Prime Time’s electric awning. Complete with adjustable arms to allow for water drainage, you will find this feature standard on LaCrosse models.

"EZ TOW" AXLES
LaCrosse offers EZ Tow – another Prime Time innovation designed to minimize the vertical “bouncing” effect that is transferred to the tow vehicle when traveling over rough road surfaces, potholes, or railroad crossings.

MAX SLIDE
No sacrifices are required with LaCrosse. Incorporating over 13 feet of floor space, the MAX Slide Room offers a full size Air Mattress Hide-A-Bed and the industry’s largest U-Shaped Dinette. Live (and sleep) like a king with MAX Slide.

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY
Why can't your RV have the locking features found on your car? Tired of your keys breaking off in the lock? NO MORE! LaCrosse offers simple push-button convenience with the Keyless Remote Entry Door.

UNIVERSAL DOCKING STATION
LaCrosse provides Best In Class convenience of having all your water connections, cable connections and outside shower in a lockable, all-in-one, easy to use compartment.

OUTSIDE KITCHEN OPTION
Outside entertainment and dining is easy and convenient with Prime Time’s innovative Outside Camp Kitchen. You’ll find a sink with running hot and cold water, a large refrigerator, a slide-out stove, and tons of storage for all your essentials.
 
SLEEP AND PLAY
Upright it’s a comfortable lounge area complete with drink holders. Laid down, it’s an extra large sleeping area. There’s no need to accept a simple bunk room when you can have the industry’s most versatile accommodations – Sleep & Play – found in select LaCrosse models.

TOUR THE PRIME TIME FIFTH WHEELS AND TRAVEL TRAILERS BY FOREST RIVER AT AMERICAN RV IN OLIVE BRANCH, MS

Olive Branch, MS
Toll Free: 888.337.6870






Tuesday, March 15, 2011

2011 American RV Super Shamrock Sale March 16-20th


We at American RV would like to wish you a Happy St. Patrick's Day & invite you to our Super Shamrock "Green Envelope" Sale taking place March 16, 17, 18, 19 & 20th (for 5 Days Only)!   

Come out and make your RV selection, and when you make your best RV deal, open your Secret Shamrock "Geen Envelope" to reveal up to an additional $5,000 Savings off your "best deal offer" March 16th - 20th, 2011 Only (all Travel Trailer, Motorhome, Fifth Wheel and Toyhauler makes and models).  Come check out our new line of beautiful Coaches to choose from!  OPEN SUNDAY!

Sale Hours:      Wednesday -  Friday 8:30am - 6pm
                                                Saturday  9am - 5pm 
                                                Sunday   Noon - 5pm
Good Luck with your special Shamrock Secret "Green Envelope" Savings from American RV!

 American RV Center, Exit 1 off Highway 78 in Olive Branch, MS or Call 888.337.6870.   American RV, Easy to find . . . Hard to Beat!

Sincerely,
Angela Carey
Internet Marketing Manager
American RV

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Mirada Motorhomes by Coachmen Offered by American RV

The Wait is OVER!!!!! We are proud to introduce our beautiful lineup of Mirada Motorhomes by Coachmen. High-end impact at an affordable price!!!!!

Whether its your vacation home or something more, the Mirada surrounds you with amenities designed to enhance every aspect of your motorhome experience.

Aluminum trussed laminated roof with durable TPO membrane you can walk on.

True flush floor slides; spaciousness without hiccups or stumbles.

One piece windshield for panoramic view; safer and more scenic!

Whole house water filter system standard.

Standard euro chair for first class comfort.

One touch auto leveling jacks standard for no fuss camping.

Residential style sofa which, for your sleeping comfort, includes inflatable air mattress and has a hidden drawer for additional storage.

Comfort is maximized with our Even Cool ducted A/C system with no cut-in insulation, combined with standard dual 13,500 BTU air conditioners with 50 amp service and 6.5 KW generator.

There has never been a better time to purchase a quality coach.

Come tour this beauty at American RV in Olive Branch, MS  www.AmericanRV.biz

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

2011 AMERICAN RV EXPO SHOW OF THE MIDSOUTH!

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