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You may be an experienced RV’er who has come down with a bad case of two-footitis or a newbie who has absolutely no idea of what kind of RV you want, you just know you’re absolutely not going to tent it ever again. Our professional RV Sales Representatives are all fully-trained and qualified to guide you through the buying process no matter what type of shopper you are. We’re here to ensure you choose the unit that is right for you!
Here are a few questions you might want to answer for yourself before hitting the lot and falling in love with an RV…..


Do you plan to use your RV all year round? Will you be making trips in the fall and winter, or just use it for summer vacations?
Will you be making long trips? Do you expect to do a lot of highway driving, or will you be using your RV off-road in remote locations for such things as fishing, hunting, hiking or skiing?
How many beds do you need? Who will be with you on your trips? Adults or children? Do you need extra sleeping accommodation available once in a while? Do you have anyone with disabilities or special requirements? How much privacy do you need? Do you mind having to make up beds every night in your living area?
How much storage room will you need? Do you need to pack for long extended periods? How many people do you need to pack for? Consider the amount of food and clothes you will want to take – plus all the toys, games and sports equipment?
Where will you camp most of the time? Will you be staying mainly at developed campgrounds with utility hookups and other facilities, or will you often camp in remote locations?
How much cooking do you plan to do? Do you need a large kitchen with appliances, plenty of counter space and food storage areas? How many do you need to seat in the dining area?
What activities will you pursue? Do you need to take specialized gear or equipment? Will you need carrying racks and extra storage? Will you require the ability to tow a boat, canoes, snowmobile, ATV or an additional vehicle for use on arrival at your destination?
Do you need a good entertainment center? Should it be top quality with TV, VCR and stereo? Where do you need speakers – both inside and out?
What is the towing capacity of your vehicle? Your dealer will help you with this information.
How much do you want to spend on an RV? Are there some special options and accessories that you cannot do without, that should be factored into the price? Will you need financing? nother thing to consider - Do you want the basics or real luxury?

Many first time RVers will start with a model that provides just the basics. But sometimes there are options or accessories that you cannot do without. Review our list of some of the options that you might want to consider to make your RV feel like home.

• Choice of beds: twin, double, queen or king-size beds
• Full bath with shower
• Refrigerator plus freezer, and ice-maker
• Microwave/convection oven
• Dishwasher
• Trash compactor
• Washer and dryer
• Whirlpool bath
• Air-conditioning and furnace
• Upgraded insulation for hot summers, or cold winters
• Higher BTU furnace and heated tanks
• Full entertainment center, indoor and outdoor speakers
• Internet-ready computer station
• Satellite dish
• Closed circuit rear view camera for backing up
• Hydraulic leveling system
• Global positioning system
• Security system
• Driver’s seat with built-in heat and massage
• Patio awning
• Basement storage
• Carrying racks for bicycles, kayaks, canoes, etc.
• Slide-out options to give you extra living space
• Extra large windows for panoramic views
• Fireplace
• Rooftop skydeck

Investing in an RV should be an exciting and rewarding experience. We at Arbutus are here to make sure it is!
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