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Carbon Monoxide (CO) can be a potential hazzard if the concentration builds up in your RV.

1. CO is an invisible, ordorless and poisonous gas. CO can be produced from your LP appliances such as furnaces, gas stoves, propone heaters and even laterns.  Poor maintenance, venting problems or inadequate air flow can all cause dangerours levels of CO to build up in your RV.

2. It goes without saying that you should always maintain all LP or fuel burning appliances.

3. Since CO is invisible and odorless, it is important to have certified CO alarms installed in your RV. Also, it is essential that CO alarms be replaced every 5 years because the sensor will become ineffective over time.

4. You should also know the symptoms of CO poisoning. These symptoms are similar to the flu which are nausea, headache, burning eyes, confusion and frowsiness. One big difference is that there is no fever. If someone in the RV has these symptoms, it is imperative to get everyone, including pets, outside to fresh air immediately and call 911 or the local fire department.

The above infomation was adapted from information from the Techincal Standards and Safety Authority.

PPL Motor Homes provides a whole range of  CO detectors and alarms. The most popular models are the Safe-T-Alert Carbon Moxide Detectors.   If you have any questions about CO Detectors and Alarms you can call PPL’s RV Parts Superstore.

The RV Show is the only recreational vehicle show in Houston.  Therefore, this will be your only opportunity to see over 600 new recreational vehicles in the climate controlled comfort of one of the nations top entertainment venues, the multimillion dollar Reliant Center, located at Loop 610 & Kirby Drive. PPL Motor Homes will participate in the show providing information about our very sucessful RV Consignments. The show dates are February 10^th – 14^th, 2010. 

The show is sponsored by the Houston Chapter of the Recreational Vehicle Dealers of Texas (R.V.D.O.T.). This will be the 46 ^th Annual Houston RV Show.

The Houston RV Show provides a worthwhile activity for the whole family. Come out and learn about the RV Lifestyle.

The Golden Age Passport is for US citizens or permanent residents of the United States who are age 62 or older.

Golden Age Passport

The real bargain of the Golden Age Passport is that it is a lifetime entrance pass to national parks, monuments, historic sites, recreation areas, and national wildlife refuges that charge an entrance fee. The Golden Age Passport admits the pass signee and any accompanying passengers in a private  vehicle (that includes Motor Homes and RVs)  if a park has a per vehicle entrance fee. Where a per person entrance fee is charged, the Golden Age Passport admits the pass signee, spouse, and children.

The Golden Age Passport also provides a 50% discount on federal use fees charged for facilities and services such as camping, swimming, parking, boat launching, and tours. In some cases where use fees are charged, only the pass signee will be given the 50% price reduction. The Passport is nontransferable and does NOT cover or reduce special recreation permit fees or fees charged by concessioners. A Golden Age Passport must be obtained in person at a federal area where an entrance fee is charged. There is a one-time $10 processing charge to obtain the Golden Age Passport. It is available only to citizens or permanent residents of the United States who are 62 years of age or older. You must show proof of age, such as a state driver’s license, birth certificate, or similar document.

I urge everyone to obtain this real bargain  before Congress or the President changes the rules or eliminates this bargain. Even if you are not an RVer, this lifetime pass is well worth the small charge.  For example, on a recent trip to Colorado, we saved $22. We wanted to drive accross Rocky Mountain Park Trail Ridge Road in a rental car and the normal charge would have been $22. However, with the Golden Age Passport, it was free. For additonal information go to the US Parks website. After you have a Golden Age Pass, you can buy an RV at PPL Motor Homes to get maximum use out of your Golden Age Passport. Enjoy.

PPL is pleased to announce a new video all about PPL’s unique RV Consignment Dealership. The video is an interesting look at why PPL has been the RV Consignment Leader since 1972. The reasons why the PPL Consignment program has been selling 100 to 150 RVs a month all year round are included. Many of the little known aspects of selling an RV are explained.  The special considerations when selling an RV with a lien are covered. The video even explains how PPL can assist you with trading your RV for a different one.  Anyone that is even thinking about selling or trading their RV should view this RV Consignment Selling – Trading Video.

Whether you are selling or buying a used RV, you will want to know its fair market value.  You will need to find data on the sales prices of comparable RVs.  You can start your research looking for 3 types of data:

1. Used RV sales data
2. The NADA Guide
3. Asking prices of comparable RVs for sale

The RV Selling Data on actual sales at the PPL RV Consignment dealership is a good source.  Two years of data from sales at the PPL RV Consignment dealership can be accessed.

The NADA Guide is also a source of RV pricing data. However, RV book values are not as reliable as automobile NADA guides. Book values for autos are established by analyzing a vast amount of actual used care sales data.  Book values for used RVs are mostly determined by taking a percentage of the original MSRP.

There are many websites that advertise RVs for sale.  Doing a Google search on you specific vehicle should help you locate similar ones for sale. The asking prices will provide information on the maximum price your RV is worth. However, the fair market value may be lower since the asking prices may not always be realistic.  Of course the condition of your RV is also an important factor in determining the fair market value of your RV.

Please visit RV Pricing on PPL’s website for additional information and suggestions concerning RV appraisals and selling your RV.

Are you interested in selling your RV and the RV is financed?  Many RV sellers are not aware of the potential catch 22 if their RV has a lien and a potential buyer needs a loan in order to purchase the RV. 

Your lender will not give up the title without first being paid the balance of the loan and the buyer’s lender will not lend the funds before getting a clear title – a real Catch 22!

Since many buyers do need to obtain financing to buy an RV, having a lien on your vehicle can make the the sale almost impossible without the help of an RV Consignment Dealer that is equipped to handle this type of sale. 

A consignment dealer must be willing to pay off the existing loan with its own funds so that the title can be delivered to the buyer’s lender so that the transaction between the two financial institutions can be completed. 

PPL Motor Homes is a large RV Consignment dealer that has the ability to overcome this otherwise catch 22 as they are in position to pay off liens with their own funds. Thus, they are able to sell financed Motor Homes, 5th Wheel Campers and Travel Trailers to more than just cash buyers.  This is one reason a lot of RV owners choose to sell their RV thru an established RV consignment dealer such as PPL Motor Homes.

Many people have worked hard and earned themselves a hectic, high-pressure job. Some of these people are opting for a simplier life and becoming an RV full-timer. Some people just decide that being a fulltimer would be the way to enjoy retirement or life.

My sister-in-law’s parents decided to become full-timers when he retired. They knew they wanted to move from the place they lived while working so it was a great way to transition to their new retirement location. They spent about 3 years in their Airstream going to various parts of the country. They usually spent several weeks or more at each place they visited. They were able to see and explore some of their favorite locations in depth.

They knew that fulltiming would not be forever for them. It was time spent before they built a small house on the lake where they moved after enjoying a great time fulltiming in their RV.

For those people that really want to see the country and experience some of the out of way places, fulltiming can offer a great lifestyle.  Life in an RV might be a lot more cramped but without property taxes, high utility bills and the hard work of maintaining a house and yard. Many are discovering being a fulltimer is filled with rewards. Many fulltimers report that living in an RV is less complicated and have adapted well to living full time in their RV.

There are some good books about fulltiming if you are considering this lifestyle. Living in an RV and and the Complete Fulltimers Guide offers a lot of information about fulltiming in an RV. Such books can be a great place to start if you are considering the full-timing lifestyle.