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Sumner RV is an authorized Allegro, Cedar Creek, Coachmen, Dutchmen, Fleetwood, Forest River, Heartland, Holiday Rambler, Jayco, Keystone RV, Komfort, Lance, McKenzie, National, Newmar, Northwood, R-Vision, Rexhall, SunnyBrook RV, Thor Motor Coach, Winnebago, Pioneer, Southwind, Ace, Aluma-Lite, Alumascape, Arctic Fox, Black Rock, Black Stone, Creek Side, Desert Fox, Eagle, Four Winds, Freelander, Georgetown, Glacier Peak, Hornet, Jay Flight, Laredo, Mirada, Nash, North Trail, Open Road, Pace Arrow, Passport, Presidential, Rainier, Storm, Tioga, View and Voyage dealership in Sumner, WA. Along with a large selection of new models, Sumner RV carries a wide variety of pre-owned models. Sumner RV has consistently offered high quality travel trailers, fifth wheels, toy haulers and pre-owned recreational vehicles and Class A, Class B, and Class C motorhomes since 1967. Honesty is our guarantee at Sumner RV – so much so that we believe in going beyond the Golden Rule all the way to the Platinum Rule! The Platinum Rule is to treat YOU like YOU want to be treated.
Cooking in Your RV
Of all this things that you’ll have to think about when you’re on the road, one thing in particular probably takes up a majority of your thought process and planning: food. Everyone needs to eat, and if you’re traveling with your family, then full tummies is an easy way to keep everyone satisfied. But in an RV where cooking space is limited, you’re probably going to need to get creative with your cooking strategies. Sumner RV has provided some tips for cooking in your RV so you can try out some new ideas to make your traveling plans a little less hectic.
RV Security
While most of your camping experience should be filled with carefree fun, there are a few subjects that you’ll want to approach with a little more gravitas. Protecting your RV should be just as important as protecting your day-to-day vehicle and you’ll definitely want to make it a priority. Not only is it possible for someone to break in and steal items that belong to you, it’s fairly common for thieves to steal the entire rig.
Surviving the Winter in your RV
There are many owners who prefer to either store their RV when it gets cold out or choose to spend most of their time camping in warmer climates. While this can be a great alternative to trying to battle cold weather, there are a lot of advantages to traveling when it’s cold, and even snowy, out. There are a lot of great outdoor activities you can take advantage of when there’s snow on the ground, like snowmobiling and snowboarding, and many campsites will have lots of open spots as fewer people travel in the winter. Not to mention, lots of people choose their RVs as primary homes, and not all can afford to move away when the seasons change.
How to Winterize Your RV
As the days get shorter and the mercury starts to drop, it becomes more important that RV owners take some steps to prepare their RVs for the winter. Even if you plan on occasionally using your RV through the winter, it’s no less important to winterize it. Below-freezing conditions can still cause water lines to freeze and burst, batteries can go dead, and animals seeking refuge from the cold can cause serious damage. This short guide offers tips on how to winterize your RV so that it will stay in as good of shape as possible through the most demanding months of the year.
Tailgating in Your RV
With football season underway, many opportunities arise to hold your own tailgating parties, which let you enjoy the game while enjoying friends, family, and food. If you’ve done this before, you probably have started to form a pretty steady game plan. But if this is your first time, you might be at a loss as to where to start or what to expect. Sumner RV has provided some helpful tips to get you started and what to keep in mind.
Tips for Packing Your Travel Trailer
There are two types of people: those who camp with as little as possible and those who camp with what they need to make their trailer feel like home. Neither one is necessarily superior to the other, but if you find yourself in the latter camp, the question of how to pack all the things you want to bring will be a persistent problem. Not to worry, we here at Sumner RV understand what it’s like to have more that you want to bring than you safely can. We’ve created this brief guide to give you some tips for packing your trailer as intelligently as possible.
How to Level Your Travel Trailer
There are two types of people: those who camp with as little as possible and those who camp with what they need to make their trailer feel like home. Neither one is necessarily superior to the other, but if you find yourself in the latter camp, the question of how to pack all the things you want to bring will be a persistent problem. Not to worry, we here at Sumner RV understand what it’s like to have more that you want to bring than you safely can. We’ve created this brief guide to give you some tips for packing your trailer as intelligently as possible.
How to Tow Your Trailer Safely
Getting out on an RV trip is a great way to spend vacation time, but it's important to be safe on the way to the campground. Towing a travel trailer is a skill all its own, and there are a few tricks you need to learn before you climb behind the wheel. This brief guide brought to you by Sumner RV will show you some of the keys to safe travel trailer towing. If you need towing equipment or service for your travel trailer, stop by our Sumner, Washington location!
Travel Trailer Maintenance
When you're ready to hit the road for a memorable trip to a national park or even your child's baseball tournament, the last thing you want is to find your travel trailer is damaged and not suitable to take along. This brief guide will keep you ahead of the game when it comes to maintenance so your camper will always be ready to hit the road. Sumner RV Center located in Poulsbo, Washington proudly serves the areas of Sumner, Sequim, Everett, Olympia, Renton, Kent, Tacoma, and Seattle, Washington, We can provide any parts or servicing that your trailer needs to stay in top shape.
Outdoors RV Glacier Peak Fifth Wheels
If you're looking for the best in luxury comfort, convenience, and style in your next fifth wheel trailer, Sumner RV has the perfect solution for you. From the popular Outdoors RV comes the Glacier Peak model. We carry a variety of floorplans for the Glacier Peak Fifth Wheel available at both of our RV dealerships in Sumner and Poulsbo and proudly serving the areas of Sequim, Everett, Olympia, Renton, Kent, Tacoma, and Seattle, Washington.
Outdoors RV Creek Side
If you want a tough RV, you need to start shopping for a model from Outdoors RV. Today Sumner RV is showing off one of our favorite unit from this resilient manufacturer: The Outdoors RV Creek Side. These great travel trailers are made to withstand all the punishment you can throw at them, and still remain comfortable, useful, and easy to live in. Sumner RV is proud to serve the areas of Sumner, Olympia, Renton, Kent, Tacoma, and Seattle, Washington. Come in and see us today and let our friendly staff show you the ins and outs of one of these great travel trailers for sale in Washington.
Outdoors RV Blackstone
Outdoors RV has built a reputation as a manufacturer that not only builds their RVs to last, but build them to handle some of the harshest climates possible. If you're looking to experience the excellence of Outdoor RV in luxury and comfort, the Blackstone is the perfect brand for you! With tons of great features that make these travel trailers well suited to cold mountain camping, and all of the creature comforts of home, you will love travelling in an Blackstone from Outdoors RV.
Northwood RVs
Northwood RV is a local company based here in the Northwest. From their manufacturing plant in La Grande, Oregon, this company has produced high quality RVs for over 20 years. With a commitment to lasting construction, Northwood RVs stand up to the test of time, making these RVs a fantastic investment for the lifelong traveller. Check out a few of the models we carry at Sumner RV in Washington and find the Northwood travel trailer or fifth wheel that's right for you!
Outdoors RVs
Outdoors RVs are made here in the pacific northwest, and designed to handle the variety of climates and conditions that we face. From their manufacturing plant in La Grande, Oregon this manufacturer uses their local expertise to craft products that fit with the outgoing outdoors lifestyle of the communities they serve. Sumner RV is proud to present some of the excellent travel trailer and fifth wheels constructed by Outdoors RV.
Travel Trailers
There are few sensations that match the thrill of taking your RV out on the open road. We at Sumner RV want to share that feeling with you, and so we've outlined some of our favorite travel trailers that we feel serve a wide range of travellers. Check out these great brands, and then come in and see us in Sumner, Washington and get a load of these awesome RVs in person!