Tailgate Recipes for the Big Game

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As the weather changes, so do the sports. Fans of football are already dreaming about tailgating and the new friends they’ll make. However, no trip to see a big game is complete without all of the requisite snacks, half-time munchies, and other foods you need for the celebration.

Traveling to the tailgating spot with your RV fifth wheels in Minneapolis MD gives you a great way to cook your favorite tailgate recipes right there in the parking lot. Try these two simple snacks to keep you full and ready to cheer for your team.

Choose Your Own Kabobs

Chopping up a variety of meats and veggies allows everyone to make their own tasty snack.

Pack of bamboo skewers, soaked in water overnight

1 pound of boneless skinless chicken breasts<

1 pound of beef, either inexpensive steak or pre-cut cubes

1 pound of pork, loin or thick cut chops

Three large bell peppers, any color

8 oz of whole button mushrooms

2 yellow onions

2 bottles of your favorite barbecue sauce

Chop your ingredients into bite-sized pieces, aiming for evenness among the meats. Keep the veggies a little larger so they don’t burn before the meats are done. Skewer an assortment onto each bamboo stick, then slather with barbecue sauce and cook them over a medium flame on the grill until the meats are done, about 15 to 20 minutes. Turn regularly to prevent burning.

Cold Weather Chili

When the fall and winter breezes are blowing, nothing warms up a tailgating party like chili. This version can be ready to eat in as little as 30 minutes.

1 tablespoon of oil

2 medium onions, finely chopped

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 teaspoon salt

1 6 oz can of tomato paste

3 tablespoons of chili powder

1 3 oz can of chipotle chiles

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

3 pounds chuck ground beef

3 14 oz cans of diced tomatoes in juice

1 can of mild lager beer

2 14 oz cans of kidney beans, rinsed and drained

Heat up the oil in a heavy bottom pot or an enameled Dutch oven. Toss in the garlic and onion, then sprinkle on the salt. Cook the two ingredients until softened. Mix in the tomato paste, chiles, chili powder, and cinnamon. Stir and cook for 3 minutes, then add the ground beef and cook until no longer pink. Introduce the diced tomatoes with all of their juice, the beans, and the beer. Cook for about 10 minutes, or until thickened.

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Utility and Cargo Trailers!

With four locations throughout Minnesota, PleasureLand RV is your premier RV dealer in the state and in the Midwest. We are a family owned RV dealership that enjoys serving our customers as much as we enjoy the RV lifestyle.

We are pleased to announce that the RV dealership Minnesota has come to depend on for RV sales, parts, and service is now offering cargo and utility trailers. This is a natural extension for us and we hope you will help us spread the word.

We have an inventory of quality enclosed cargo trailers, open utility trailers, and car haulers in a variety of sizes and styles. Our enclosed cargo trailers are perfect for hauling work related tools and equipment for work, or toys for your RV adventures. Our open utility trailers can carry anything from lawn and garden equipment to full sized cars.

One example is an 8’ x 21’ 6” enclosed auto carrier that can carry a full sized vehicle safely and securely. With its 78” interior height clearance, and 21 foot length, it offers not only room for a vehicle but extra storage space as well. Its full drop-down rear door serves as a ramp and it has a side door for easier access. The interior has a finished wood panel interior, and this would be a great car hauler for someone who has a show car, race car, or anyone who wants to transport a vehicle in an enclosed environment.

As we grow this area of our business, we will continue to grow our inventory of these utility and cargo trailers. Should you have a particular need, we invite you to contact us and share your suggestions. We know that many of our current customers will find value in these trailers as an extension of their RV experience. It will also bring some new customers to PleasureLand RV who are searching for these types of trailers in Minnesota at a great price.

Those of us at PleasureLand RV are excited about these new additions to our inventory and we invite you to come on out and see them for yourself in person or visit our cargo/utility section of our website. We continue to look for new ways to serve you at PleasureLand RV!

Get Ready to Tailgate! Prepare Your RV for Football Season

Hosting the Superbowl party this year? Tailgating for your favorite team?

One of the best reasons to come to PleasureLand RV dealership of Minnesota is so that you can have a party-room on wheels whether watching the game at home or supporting the team at the stadium.

You don’t want to be caught unprepared, though, so put these tips to work to prep your RV for football season:

Stock Twice What You Think You Need

If there’s one thing you can be sure of, it’s that bowls of chips can spill on the floor, dogs can knock people’s beers over, and you can never expect “just enough” to be just enough. A couple extra bags of chips or an extra case of beer won’t cost you much more, but it will ensure that you have enough to go around come what may this football season.

Empty Your Blackwater

The last thing you want is to have to wait in line at the stadium bathroom because you forgot to take care of this. Prepare for tailgating or a party just as you would prepare for a camping trip.

Run a Checkup

In particular you want to check your shocks. When you’re hosting a party with ten or eleven people, all jumping up and down to cheer the team, you’re going to be glad you did. Now of course you want to be aware of the maximum capacity of your RV and you generally do not want to go over that, but parties can be unpredictable, so be prepared.

With all of this in mind, all that’s left is the bodypaint and the invitations. With proper RV maintenance and plenty of food to go around, your tailgates and football parties this year should be legendary.

10 Reasons to Love Autumn in Your RV

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The summer of 2013 is behind us and along with it, the warm temperatures. While there are many who bemoan the passing of summer, there are some really great reasons to enjoy RVing in the fall.

At Pleasureland RV, your Minnesota RV dealership, we thought it would be timely to remind you of 10 great reasons to love the autumn in your RV.

  1. The amazing fall colors. Probably at the top of everyone’s list, the changing trees and brilliant colors are truly a wonder to behold. Living where we do, it is easy to forget that some people from the south make trips up north each autumn just to bask in the colors. RV’ing gives us a front row seat.
  2. Campgrounds are less crowded. For those that enjoy a bit of solitude when RV’ing the fall is an amazing time. The whole feel of the season is more laid back, quieter, and at a slower pace. Fall gives us a great time to sit back and relax.
  3. Cooler temperatures. This time of year it is possible to sleep with the windows open and turn off the A/C. The air somehow seems cleaner and fresher.
  4. There is less traffic. The fall means fewer cars on the roadways and less traffic jams. This makes travel more enjoyable and less stressful.
  5. Lower gas prices. Generally the end of summer leads to lower fuel costs. This can help the travel budget and may even lead to longer excursions.
  6. Less chance of thunderstorms. Once the heat of summer dissipates, the chances for severe thunderstorms seem to dissipate as well. This can make for quieter, and safer RV trips.
  7. New RV models are out. Fall is a great time for RV’ers because the new models are out, and even in you are not in the market for a new RV, it is fun to take a walk-through of the new models.
  8. New fall recipes. A change of seasons brings about a change in the foods we eat. Seasonal foods like pumpkin, squash and apples play a bigger part in our diets and we seem to move from barbecues to casseroles.
  9. Football. For those who like college and pro football, “tailgating” in our RV’s while watching the games is hard to beat.
  10. A sense of gratitude. In the hustle and bustle of the summer, we can sometimes forget to be grateful. In the fall, we sense our days in the out of doors are limited for the year and we seem to be thankful.

Enjoy your RV this fall. PleasureLand RV Center invites you to visit us to see the 2014 models and to get your RV ready for the winter.

2014 Winnebago Era Review

2014 Winnebago Era

While Class B motor homes have limited space, they are typically the least expensive motor homes, can be used as a second vehicle, and can easily fit into smaller camping spaces as well as your driveway.

If this sounds like what you’re looking for, check out the 2014 Winnebago Era Class B motor home at a local RV dealership like PleasureLand RV. You’ll get quality features in this motor home including Corian countertop, Ultraleather cab seats, and LED lighting, all in an incredibly fuel-efficient RV that costs around $100,000 MSRP.

Interior

With the 2014 Era, you’ll have your choice of three different decor options and either cafe, aosta, or sunset cherry cabinetry. The cab seats swivel around to the pedestal table, and on the other side you’ll have either two more removable swiveling chairs or a sofa. The kitchen has a two-burner range, microwave, fridge, and stainless steel sink. A 22″ LCD HDTV sits conveniently on the end of the kitchen counter.

2014 Winnebago Era Interior

The bathroom features a shower with tub surround and cabinet in addition to the toilet, and the bedroom has a 22″ TV and either Flex Bed twin beds that can convert into a queen bed or a sofa bed with shirt closet nearby, depending on the floor plan. Heating and cooling is taken care of with a 16K BTU furnace and 13.5K BTU air conditioner powered by the Onan Microquiet generator that generates 2,500 watts.

Exterior

The engine in the Era is 3.0L Mercedes Benz turbo-diesel with 188 horsepower. On the outside, there’s a power awning, porch light, and speaker system. Three exterior paint options (silver, jet black, or white) make for a sleek, attractive exterior.

Options

You can add stylized aluminum wheels and rocker panel trim on the outside, and upgrade the 6″ color screen with rear camera to an Infotainment Center with GPS and a CD/DVD player.

With all the lakes and wilderness areas in and around Minnesota, an RV like the 2014 Winnebago Era can get you to your destination in comfort whether you’re heading to Lake Superior, Chippewa National Forest, or another great outdoor location.

Sibley State Park

Sibley State Park

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A perfect place for a weekend getaway in Minnesota is at Sibley State Park. The west-central state park has plenty of activities to enjoy year round for all ages. If getting out-and-about on America’s highways and byways to see the sights is something you’ve been planning but not sure where to begin, start with PleasureLand RV to get an idea on recreational vehicle options.

The RV dealership has an array of new and used motorhomes, travel trailers, fifth wheels and more to suit your traveling style and your budget. Let the friendly staff get you situated in the perfect travel option and then be on your way to this relaxing and fun-filled state park.

Sibley State Park

Set amid a landscape any artist would love to paint, Sibley State Park is all-inviting. Throughout the 3,419-acre park, the landscape is filled with aspen, red cedar, maple, green ash and more making fall a panorama of color during the changing of the leaves. You’ll walk through tall prairie grass on the knolls and among fields of wildflowers as the landscape is ever-changing.

Wildlife

Bring your camera and take pictures as you hike along the trails. An array of species make the park home including raccoons, mink, badgers, gray fox, coyotes, squirrel and woodchucks. Bird watching is also a great pastime with Canada geese, egrets and herons, loons, ducks, pelicans and scarlet tanagers, to name a few, inhabiting the park.

Activities

During the off-season, boat rentals are available including kayaks, canoes and row boats from the park office. In the winter, strap on rented snowshoes and trek through the park. Cross country skiing, snowmobiling, ice fishing and skate-skiing are also options during the winter season.

In the warmer months, go for a swim, take a boat ride or drop a line in Lake Andrew for some leisurely fishing. The park also features a picnic area, and for adventurers, take a hike to Mount Tom for scenic views.

Camping

Sibley accepts RVs 70 feet in length. Electricity and showers are available at the Lakeview campground. Dump station available may through the middle of October.

For all your RV travel needs including parts and service, visit PleasureLand RV today so you’ll be ready to roll whenever the travel bug bites.

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National Apple Dumpling Day is Sept. 17

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It doesn’t get any more American than apple pie and in celebration of the luscious fruit, National Apple Dumpling Day will be celebrated, nationwide, Tuesday, September 17. This annual celebration is a chance to pay tribute to your favorite, whether it’s the red, green, or golden variety.

Make the day extra special with a luscious apple dumpling dessert using one of these fragrant recipes.

Apple Dumplings

  • Pastry – 4 cups all-purpose flour, 1-1/3 cups shortening, 2 tsp salt and 8 tbsp water
  • Filling – 8 tart apples, peeled and chopped, 1/4 cup sugar and 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • Syrup – 1 cup of packed brown sugar and 2 cups water
  1. Combine flour, salt and cut in the shortening. Sprinkle mixture with water a little at a time. Mix until dough is ready to form into a ball. Divide into four equal parts.
  2. Roll each section of dough on a floured surface then place in an ungreased 13-inch baking dish. Fill with 1/3 apples. Sprinkle with a combination of cinnamon and sugar.
  3. Repeat the dough/apple/cinnamon/sugar process two times.
  4. Roll out the last piece of dough and place on top. Cut several slits through the layers.
  5. Boil the sugar and water until dissolved to make the syrup. Pour over the top layer. Bake 35-40 minutes at 400 degrees. Serve warm with ice cream of whipped topping.

Country Apple Dumplings

  • 2 Granny Smith apples, cored and peeled
  • 2 cans of refrigerated crescent rolls
  • 1 1/2 cups of white sugar
  • 1 cup of butter
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 12 ounces of Mountain Dew soda
  1. Cut each of the apples into 8 wedges.
  2. Separate the dough into triangles.
  3. Place one apple wedge on a triangle and roll. Pinch and seal the apple inside the dough.
  4. Place apples in a greased 9×13 inch dish.
  5. Stir sugar and cinnamon into melted butter and pour over apples. Pour the soda over the apples.
  6. Bake in a pre-heated oven set at 350 degrees for 35-45 minutes.

If you’ll be traveling and plan to whip up one of these tasty desserts, be sure your RV is tuned up. Stop by PleasureLand RV and get a service check by this trusted RV dealership in Minnesota, inside and out, so your trip will be as sweet as Apple Dumpling Day.

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2014 Dutchmen Voltage Review

2014 Dutchmen Voltage

If you’re looking for a toy hauler that has everything, check out the 12 floor plans of the 2014 Dutchmen Voltage Toy Hauler, which start at just under 36 feet and go up to just under 43 feet in length. Among fifth wheel toy haulers, the Voltage is the fastest growing, and it’s easy to see why. You will be hard-pressed to find a better-constructed toy hauler, as the Voltage uses high-quality materials inside and out.

Interior

You probably know that with this class of RVs, the interior is going to be luxurious, and the 2014 Voltage will not disappoint you with its beautiful décor surrounded by solid cherry wood cabinets throughout. These toy haulers come with all the accommodations of home, and as you get to the lengthier floor plans, they also come with an extra bathroom in the back.

2014 Voltage Main Living Area Back to Front

With the Voltage, you get quartz granite countertops, a 8 cubic foot refrigerator, and stainless steel sink in the kitchen. Next to the kitchen, you’ll have a comfortable sofa and dinette with a Samsung HD TV with 5.1 surround sound nearby. The bedroom is elevated from the rest of the Voltage and has luxurious carpet and a large mirrored wardrobe. And let’s not forget about the garage in the back, where you’ll have an LCD TV and custom embroidered chairs.

Exterior

Voltage toy haulers are 102” wide and are constructed with twin I-Beam Chassis. The welded aluminum floor joists are covered with 5/8” floor decking, and the welded aluminum-framed walls are laminated and covered in a high-gloss gel coat for a sleek look. Features on the outside include large electric awning, 16″ aluminum wheels, and safety glass tinted windows.

Options

You can add carpet as well as an electric bed and rollover sofa with bench inserts in the garage. You can also add a 2nd and 3rd AC, heat pump, Onan generator, and 26″ exterior LCD TV.

Floor Plans

12 to choose from, including the following…

V3105V3105

3200V3200

 

3800V3800

 

3950V3950

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Why not see all that the Land of 10,000 Lakes has to offer in the luxurious 2014 Voltage Toy Hauler? If you stop by an RV dealership like PleasureLand RV, you’ll be impressed by how great these units look.

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Fun September Events in Minnesota

If you’re planning on a trip through Minnesota in your new PleasureLand RV, now’s the time to check it out, before the roads freeze over and it turns into a winter wonderland. There are a lot of great events going on this month in Minnesota, you need only look.

The Nordic Music Festival

If you find yourself in Chanhassen this week, check out the Nordic Music Festival starting September 7th. Attendance is totally free, and you can enjoy music and dancing from traditional Nordic performers.

Marigold Days

Field of flowers

Marigold Days in Afton is one of those great events where there really is something for everyone, that’s not just a slogan. There’s a grand parade, a Firemen’s Dance, live music, even a fishing contest for the kids and a flea market. Taking place in the beautiful Mississippi Bluff Country, Marigold Days is the event to hit if you’re not sure what you want to do, you just know that you want to have some fun.

A Taste of Rochester

If you’re in Rochester and you can’t decide where to have dinner, don’t worry, A Taste of Rochester has you covered. This event has folks trying out items from various restaurants around Rochester for a dollar each. Twelve dollars will essentially get you a whole dinner plate full of neat little nibbles from around town. Definitely the place to be when the family just can’t agree on burgers or chicken.

Minnesota is really just packed full of neat events like these, we’ve only just scratched the surface. Take the time to do some exploring after rolling off the our Minnesota RV dealership in your new wagon. You never know what you’ll turn up in Minnesota from the fishing to the camping to the beautiful cities we have here. Minnesota really can be an RVer’s dream state. Come see us at PleasureLand RV today!

Travel to the Wisconsin Dells

PleasureLand RV is your go-to RV dealership in Minnesota. When planning an outing to the Wisconsin Dells, stop in at PleasureLand to check out the fifth wheels, travel trailers, pop-ups, and toy haulers – new and used – and turn your travel dreams into an on-the-road reality.

Noah’s Ark

This is the largest waterpark in the US, so it’s a must for those who enjoy water activities. It’s a great way for adults and children to spend the day cooling off bodyboarding, rafting, dropping down waterslides, or speeding along water coasters. Although the mega waterpark is closed for the season, add it to your spring getaway calendar when it reopens from May to September next year.

Ho-Chunk Casino

Play a game of cards seven days a week starting at 10am and going strong until 4am. Try your hand at three or four card poker, Texas Hold’em or show off your talent in a poker tournament. If games of chance tickle your fancy, spin the roulette wheel or give it your best shot at the blackjack table. There’s also baccarat and craps to keep you busy from one hour to the next. To round out the visit, relax with a few rounds of bingo or head to the off track betting area for greyhound, thoroughbred or harness racing at multiple tracks.

Mirror Lake State Park

Mirror lake

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The 2,200-acre park is a beauty with 50 foot cliffs, hiking trails through lush forest, a swimming beach and canoeing and kayaking on the pristine waters of Mirror Lake. Enjoy the solitude and beauty of the outdoors at one of the 152 camp sites within the park. Some are equipped with electricity and all have access to showers and dump stations. Bicycles, kayaks and canoes are available for rent and the park concession area has firewood and ice for sale. Mirror Lake is open from 6am to 11pm year-round.

There’s no need to wait to make a date with the folks at PleasureLand RV. Get yourself and your recreational vehicle tuned up and ready to go for fall getaways, winter ski adventures, or refreshing spring and summer outdoor activities.

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