Tips for Keeping Your RV Clean

RVing can be one of the best things in the world. When it’s just you and your loved ones out enjoying family time it can seem like nothing else matters. Then it happens; a pair of scissors not put back there or paper towels here, here and here. Before you know it all you can think of is all of the cleaning and organizing there is to do. Let’s take a look at some easy ways we can keep your RV organized and everyone a little happier. After all, who wants to spend their vacation cleaning?

1. Add Hooks on the Inside of Your Cabinets

One great idea to create a little extra space is to attach a set of hooks on the inside of one of your cabinet doors. The hooks themselves are a breeze to set up and just take a second to install. We like to get the kind with adhesive backs you can find at your local department store. My favorite place to put them is in the kitchen under the sink. There’s a perfect amount of clearance to hang up all sorts of utensils

2. Nesting Bowls and Measuring Spoons

When I first got into RVing I hadn’t given much thought to the size of our pots and pans we take with us. Then we got a set of nesting bowls and measuring spoons that all fit together and I couldn’t be happier. Everything is so much more secure in its place and because it all goes together it doesn’t lend itself to one or two pieces being left out.

 

3. If You Never Use It, Why Take It?

In all earnest the best piece of advice for keeping your RV tidy is limit what you take. RV manufacturers have done a fantastic job of giving you the space you need but it is still a finite area.

The most important thing is to be proactive and have a plan in place. Remember, the more you prepare now, the more time you’ll have to spend with your family. Here at Gardner's RV, we sell RV’s but we are also passionate about helping you experience a better way to vacation with your friend and family. Happy RVing!

We are Here to Help!

The Gardner’s have been doing business in the Flathead Valley since 1972. The RV Center was opened in its current location in 1997 with the same customer driven business principals that have kept people coming back time and time again.

We continue to grow every year having recently expanded our Parts and Service Departments to be the largest in Northwest Montana. The Sales Department is constantly on the look out for exciting, innovative product lines that ensure a positive Owner experience.

Give us a call if you have any questions about purchasing your own RV, Camper, Trailer, or others. Our trained staff is here to help you Monday - Friday from 8am - 6pm and on Saturday from 8am - 5pm. Or if you would prefer to email us, you can do that too!
 

RV Rentals

How would you like to take a cross country trip across the US this summer? We may have the option for you:

$99/DAY on single axle travel trailers. Typically sleeps 2 adults or 2 adults and a few small children

$129/DAY  on 23-24ft tandem axle travel trailers with small slide out rooms. Typically sleeps 4-6.

$149/Day on 28-30ft tandem axle bunk house trailers with large slide out. Typically sleeps 6-8.

Motorhomes starting at $249/Day for a 23-24ft Class C and up to $299/Day for a larger 30-32ft Class C.  

General Terms:

Motor homes include up to 100 miles per day of rental at no additional charge.  Each additional mile is charged $.35 per mile over 100 miles per day.  

Rental customers are required to provide their own insurance on any rental trailer or motorhome.  Proof of insurance, valid driver’s license and valid credit card required.

All travel trailers require vehicles to have brake controllers and 7 way wiring plug ins.  If you do not have these, you will be required to get them prior to taking rentals.  Rental brake controllers are available on some units at additional charge.  

All units come with a basic set of cooking pots, pans and cooking utensils. Customers should be prepared to bring or purchase disposable plates and silverware or bring some from home. 

Bedding, pillows, sleeping bags are not included in any of our rental units.  So please bring your own bedding when picking up your rental.

Airport pick up is available for our Motor Home rental customers flying in from out of town (with prior arrangement). 

Please contact our Rental Department with any questions.  They are open Monday – Friday 8 am to 5 pm. 

Top Ten Reasons to Travel by RV Than by Plane

Travel on your schedule-  no driving to the airport 2 hours before time to sit and wait for you turn to get on a plane.  So if you have a 9 a.m. flight that means you need to be at the airport @ 7a.m. so you probably need to up by 5a.m. to make this all work.  Traveling by RV, means that you get to wake up and leave on your schedule, you can get up at 8a.m. and leave at 9 a.m.

Privacy & Comfort-  when was the last time that you were comfortable on an airplane?  Traveling by RV gives you plenty of space to move around and stretch out your legs.  Why have to sit next to somebody who might have a cold or the smelly person who always seems to end up on your flight.  You also get to use your own bathroom instead of that cramped smelly bathroom on an airplane.

No dealing with airport/airline service-  Instead of spending $8.00 for a sandwich or $12.00 to have chips and a soda to go with it (and there not that great)  You can get up and make yourself a hot meal or whatever you have decided to fill up your fridge with.  You can eat when you want and as much as you want.

KOA instead of TSA-  Who wants to deal with standing in line at the security check point, going thru x-ray machines, taking off your shoes and belts?  Not very much fun, plus you can take as much fluid ounces with you on your journey not just 3oz.

RV's let you see the Country-  RV's give you the opportunity to see the countryside, things that you can't see from an airplane.  You get to see mountains, rivers, sunrises, sunsets and wildlife, all from the convenience of your RV.  Who wants to travel in a crammed space & uncomfortable for 5 or 6 hours, you get to make your own layovers and enjoy whats around you.  With an RV you can go wherever you want whenever you want.

Quality time-  What is more important then spending time with your family.  The kids can be sitting playing a board game, rather than being uncomfortable and complaining about how much longer till the plane lands.  The family gets to see and experience all that this country has to offer, rather than just flying over it.  Our motto "Families that play together, stay together!"

Sleep in Comfort-  RV's give you the opportunity to sleep in comfort, in your own bedding without hoping the previous sheets have been changes. (bed bugs, no thank you)  Pull over on the beachfront open up the window lay down and enjoy the fresh air,  get up when your nap is over and continue on your journey.

Save money-   No need to spend money on Hotels and Restaurants on top of those expensive plane tickets.  You get to take your home away from home with you, so you have all the amenities that you, eat whenever you want and sleep whenever you want.  (the kids can get up and make a sandwich, use the restroom or take a nap)  Despite record-breaking fuel prices, typical RV trips remain the least expensive type of vacation, according to a new study comparing vacation costs. RV family vacations are on average 27 to 61 percent less expensive than other types of vacations.

No lost luggage-  Why worry about hoping that your luggage gets to your destination when you RV you can nicely put your luggage in dresser draws and hanging in a closet.

FREEDOM-  Go where you want when you want, This has always been the number one reason for RVing over flying!!

Imagine the vacations that are possible!!

RV Financing

 

About 70 percent of RV buyers finance their purchases. When you purchase an RV from us, you need a minimum down payment and approved credit. You could be on the road in just a few hours after you pick out your new RV!

And, if needed, you can add any parts and accessories, RV insurance, service agreements and more to your finance contract. This is the best way to ensure that you have everything you need for your first trip.

Gardner’s RV and Trailer Center of Kalispell, Montana, finances more RVs than anyone else, so we can understand and work with your special needs. And, we make the process easy for you, to boot. Get started by visiting our finance page and clicking on the link to complete a credit application online. If you prefer to not apply online, you can click the link to print out a credit application and bring the completed application with you when you come in to our showroom to choose your new RV.

RV financing allows you to get more RV than you would get if you were to try to pay cash for it – and it allows you to get something that is brand new instead of going with a used RV from an unknown person.

When you complete the online application, you need your date of birth, social security number, driver’s license number, how many dependents you have, contact information and employment information including your salary.

Which RV to Finance?

The RV you choose depends on your needs and your tow vehicle. You can choose from fifth wheels, fifth wheel toy haulers, travel trailers, travel trailer toy haulers, truck campers, pop-up tent trailers, Class A gas or diesel pushers, Class C RVs and more.

Visit Gardner’s RV and Trailer Center

Stop by Gardner’s RV and Trailer Center today to walk through the many floor plans we have available. Print out the RV credit application and bring it with you or apply for credit online so you can save some time when you finance your new RV.

Mother's Day

Wishing all Mother's a wonderful day!

Stop by Gardner's RV to find the RV your mom & the whole family will love!

Stashing Your Recyclables in Your RV

 

When you’re home, you recycle everything, but you might think it’ll be harder to do that when you’re on the road. Most RVs have plenty of basement storage, so you can continue to recycle even when you are on the road.

Recycle Bins and Bags

Typical recycle bins take a lot of space, so you if space is limited because you are storing other items, use 13-gallon kitchen trash bags for recycling. If you have something that might not take a lot of space such as glass bottles, use a plastic grocery bag to maximize space. If you do have the space for recycle bins, by all means, store them in the basement storage.

Regardless of the system you use, don’t leave the bins or bags outside of the storage as animals will get into them and scatter everything around, giving you a huge mess to pick up in the morning.

No Basement Storage

If you don’t have basement storage, pick up some covered bins with latches. You’ll be able to store them outside, but keep something heavy on the top of the bins. Be sure to rinse out cans and bottles to further deter animals from smelling food and breaking into the bins. You can also store bins and bags in the back of the pickup truck if you are using a truck as a tow vehicle.

Disposal

You don’t have to carry your recyclables with you when you move from your destination. Look for a recycling center in a city near you. When you leave the area, or if you are going to be near the recycling center, you’ll be able to drop off your recyclables.

Aluminum

Check the area you are camping in for places that buy aluminum. If you crush the cans, you can save a lot of space, and then bring a bag of them to sell to an aluminum buyer. While you probably won’t get much for the cans, you’ll have a little something and they’ll be recycled.

Visit Gardner’s RV and Trailer Center

If taking an RV trip sounds like a lot of fun, stop by our RV showroom at Gardner’s RV and Trailer Center to walk through the many floor plans we have available. Choose an RV with plenty of basement storage so you have a place to store your recyclables.