September 2nd, 2014 -
Football season has arrived, and it’s time to cheer on your favorite high school, college and national football teams. But before you head into the stands, it’s important to prepare for the game with a proper tailgating party. And there’s simply no better way to celebrate than with the comforts and conveniences of your RV.
When you fire up your RV and head to the next football game, follow these easy tailgating tips and tricks to make your next pre-game experience the best one yet.
Finding the Right Spot
Your RV is likely much larger than other tailgate vehicles at the game, and you probably have a larger tailgating crew too. Arrive early and try to find a spot near a grassy section, so you and your friends have more room to spread out. If your RV isn’t equipped with an awning, keep a canopy on hand to shield against the sun or rain.
Pack the Right Supplies
Start by creating a tailgate checklist that you can use every time you pack your RV for a game. Include Mason jars for holding silverware, aluminum food pans for disposing of charcoal remains and a shoe organizer for storing your cups, coozies, bug spray, hand sanitizer, bottle opener and other tailgate essentials.
Always pack double the amount of ice you think you’ll need, so you can keep all of your food and drinks properly cooled. When serving salads and other cool treats, place your serving dish on top of a bowl filled with ice to keep them cool.
Throw a Potluck
There’s no doubt that your RV will be the center of attention at the tailgate party, so instead of spending time and money preparing food to feed all of your friends, ask each member of your party to bring a dish. This makes for a wider variety of foods and takes a lot of the stress off of being the host.
Get Your Tailgate Supplies at PleasureLand
PleasureLand RV Center is your one-stop shop for RV tailgating essentials. Stop by our online parts store to shop our huge selection of shades, outdoor furniture, grilling and cooking supplies, yard games and tons more to make this tailgate season the best one yet.
August 18th, 2014 -
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You don’t have to dive head first in to the RV lifestyle by purchasing an expensive motorhome or travel trailer. Here at PleasureLand RV Center, we offer a huge selection of rental RVs, so you can try out the RV lifestyle before you buy. And after just one family vacation in a rental RV, you’ll realize exactly what’s so wonderful about life on the road.
It’s Affordable
By renting an RV, you’ve already covered the travel and accommodation expenses for your vacation. Flying your entire family to a destination and renting multiple hotel rooms once you arrive can add up really quickly, but RV travel eliminates the need for plane tickets, and all of our PleasureLand RV rentals have plenty of sleeping space. Our RVs also contain full kitchens and refrigerators, so you’ll save big bucks on enjoying family meals inside your RV rather than out at expensive restaurants.
It’s Comfortable
Just because it’s called “camping” doesn’t mean you’ll be sleeping on the ground or living primitively. Our RV rentals are equipped with full bathrooms (with showers), comfortable bedding, a sink, stove, hot water, and all of the amenities you’d expect in a pricey hotel room (and even more).
It Gives You Freedom
Forget about check-in and check-out times and all of the other scheduling that comes along with flights and hotel stays. The RV lifestyle is entirely flexible, so you can stop and roadside attractions, exciting restaurants or anywhere you please.
More Time Together
One of the best parts of the RV lifestyle is that you end up spending more time together as a family. Whether you’re traveling on the highway or hanging out at the campsite, you’re all together making lasting memories, cooking meals and enjoying the great outdoors.
Rent an RV From PleasureLand
Whether you’re interested in a Class A motorhome or a pop-up camper, we’ve got a great selection of rental RVs right here at PleasureLand RV Center. Stop in to browse our fleet or get started with your RV rental immediately using our online form.
July 3rd, 2014 -
If you’ve always wanted an RV but other obligations preclude you from getting financing; or if you are not sure that the RV lifestyle is for you – even for a weekend – consider renting an RV. You can rent an RV to see if you like it – or you can rent an RV for a vacation if your financial situation won’t let you buy right now.
PleasureLand RV Center has four locations and many floor plans. You can find us in St. Cloud, Ramsey, Brainerd and Willmar. And, for the summer of 2014, you’ll get unlimited mileage on any motorhome rental.
If you’ve never been RVing, you’ll learn that it’s all about the flexibility, freedom and fun. We offer affordable rates on current year models – and no hidden fees. Plus, you can take a longer vacation for less money when you rent an RV—and if you don’t like the place you are staying; it’s easy to move to another place.
Visit and stay at national parks, music festivals, NASCAR races, sporting events and more. An RV with a walk-on roof is perfect to take to the races. You don’t have to sit in the crowded stands to see everything – just get on top of the RV: Tall people in front of you won’t be able to block your view.
Renting an RV also has other benefits. You can explore places that you’ve never been before – places that don’t have a hotel nearby or the hotel is just too expensive for the entire family. And, with an RV, you don’t have to eat out for every meal. You’ll save a ton of money by cooking your own meals at “home.”
If you want to travel a long distance but prefer not to fly and don’t want to go through the hassle of renting a car or finding somewhere to eat out every day, rent an RV from PleasureLand RV Center and drive. You’ll be able to stop and see sights along the way and can take your time getting to your destination.
Choose from Class A, Class C, travel trailer and folding camper rentals. We have floor plans that sleep from four to 10 people. We also have “extras” such as a kitchen kit, a personal kit, pick up and drop off and a cleaning service.
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June 30th, 2014 -
Part of planning for a road trip is making sure your RV is in good working order and packing clothing, groceries and other necessities to take along with you. You should also have a list for non-necessities – things to keep you busy while on the road if you are not driving – and things to do if the weather keeps you stuck inside for a day or two.
On the list of things to do before you leave, include a visit to Pleasure Land RV to have your RV serviced if you haven’t done it yet. On the list of non-necessities, you should have a couple of good books to bring with you while you are on the road. You can either buy a paper version of the books, or if they are available in digital format, download them to your Kindle or Nook. Consider all types of books from romance to historical accounts to travel books.
Kilingiri, by Janna Gray, combines mystery, drama and romance into one novel. It also touches on religion and redemption, loss and gain, and exotic locations.
Sleeping People Lie, by Jae De Wylde is about a young woman from Stamford, England who meets a writer from Boston, Massachusetts and their fixation with each other. But fate deals some nasty blows sometimes – and they face disaster.
Riptide, by Amber Lea Easton, is about an anchorwoman that becomes a lead story – instead of reporting the lead story. The anchorwoman tries to evade the spotlight by staying at her brother’s house in the Cayman Islands.
The Da Vinci Code, by Dan Brown, is a good read if you haven’t already read this mystery. Paris, the Louvre, murder and a trail of clues left in Da Vinci’s works will keep you spellbound as the miles tick away – as long as you are not the one driving!
Of course, these are just a few suggestions. Don’t forget to grab some reading material before you hit the road!
Making lists so you won’t forget what you need and want on your trip makes getting ready – especially if you are taking a long road trip – less stressful and allows you to enjoy the trip more since you won’t have to worry about learning about something you forgot right when you need it. Stop by Pleasure Land RV to pick up any accessories or to have your RV serviced if needed.
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June 13th, 2014 -
Whether you’re planning your first long RV trip or you’ve been on several, you’ll appreciate some of these tips to save space or to make living in a smaller space easier. You can even decorate your RV without storing things that take up a ton of space.
Summer Décor
You don’t have to get super fancy and bring statues and fountains with you – wind spinners, windsocks and string lights do a fine job of decorating your RV awning and camp spot. Keep them in a small covered tub in the basement storage so they don’t get damaged and so that they are easy to get to. You can choose from many styles of wind spinners and windsocks. You can also find small figurines that stick in the ground to decorate the outside of your RV.
Organization
Choose any of these accessories, available at Pleasureland RV, to maximize the space in your RV and to make preparing meals easier. Camco Mfg. makes a coffee filter dispenser that mounts under the counter. You simply push the button to open the lid and remove one filter from the stack. This frees up valuable cabinet space in the galley.
Trash is always a problem, especially if you’re in an area with lots of wildlife – particularly raccoons. A collapsible trash can keeps your trash in one place and away from pesky animals – and it saves a ton of space. The can uses a heavy duty spring to support the shape and has tough carrying handles. The trash can uses 33-gallon leaf and lawn bags so you’ll have plenty of room for trash. The trash can collapses to 1½ inches so it doesn’t take a ton of valuable space.
Another issue is grease storage – if you put the grease in the trash can, it could leak out of the bottom of the bag if the bag has a hole, thus causing a complete mess. The smell also attracts unwanted visitors. The kitchen grease storage system puts an end to this, and allows you to dispose of grease without putting it into the black or gray water tanks. Simply pour the cooking grease into foil-lined bags and close the top. The top locks in odors so you don’t have to use it and immediately throw it away – wait until it’s full, then dispose of it in the trash receptacle.
Visit Pleasureland RV before your next trip to pick up any accessories you may need for your next trip.
June 3rd, 2014 -
With Canada not far from any one of our RV centers, we can help Canadian buyers with their RV needs. Whether you want a motorized RV or a towable, PleasureLand RV Center, a family-owned RV center, can provide Canadian buyers with what they need.
Whether you need something that sleeps eight or more, a toy hauler or just want a luxurious RV for a small family, you’ll find the RV of your dreams at PleasureLand. And, we’re close to the border so you can combine a trip to the U.S. to pick up the RV and use it that very night.
Our RV center is the only rental company in the Upper Midwest that is recognized as a 5-star certified member; and we have the most 4-star RVs in the Midwest. If you want to do some traveling in the U.S., but don’t want to purchase an RV, you can rent one for a weekend or more of freedom. Or, if you can’t decide whether to buy an RV, you can rent one from us to see how you would like RV camping over staying in hotels.
You can choose from motorized RVs – gas or diesel; fifth wheels, fifth wheel toy haulers, travel trailers, travel trailer toy haulers, destination trailers, pop-up trailers, expandable trailers, truck campers, ice house campers, and park models.
If you find you love camping, but don’t have a vehicle to tow a travel trailer or fifth wheel, choose a motorized floor plan. Our Class A RVs use gas or diesel – your choice.
The toy haulers have a spacious garage area. Many have one or more fuel tanks so you can fuel your toys right at the RV. Often, the garage areas feature electric bunks and dining areas so that you can bring more friends with you.
Choose from economy RVs to luxury RVs – if you think you can’t afford an RV, you might be surprised to learn that you could. We also have used RVs for purchase. Stop by PleasureLand RV Center today to walk through our inventory and find an RV that is perfect for you.
May 28th, 2014 -
Living the RV lifestyle doesn’t mean you have to eat at unhealthy fast-food restaurants every day. Try these delicious recipes while you’re out adventuring this spring, and you’ll realize just how good eating on the road can be.
Strawberry Spinach Salad
What You’ll Need:
- 1 quart strawberries (cleaned and sliced)
- 1/4 cup almonds (slivered)
- 10 ounces fresh spinach (torn into small pieces)
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon onion (minced)
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Cooking Instructions:
- Mix together the poppy seeds, sesame seeds, olive oil, vinegar, sugar, paprika, onion and Worcestershire sauce in a medium-size bowl.
- Cover the mixture and let it cool in the refrigerator for an hour.
- In a large salad bowl, toss the spinach, strawberries and almonds together.
- Pour the dressing into the salad bowl, toss the entire salad, and enjoy.
Salmon with Caramelized Leeks
What You’ll Need:
- 4 leeks (trimmed, washed and sliced into matchstick-size pieces)
- 3 carrots (cut into matchstick-size pieces)
- 2 pounds salmon filets
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- salt and pepper to taste
Cooking Instructions:
- Preheat your RV oven to 425 degrees, then line a baking sheet with tin foil and brush it with oil or cooking spray.
- In a large skillet on medium-high heat, saute the leeks in butter until they’re soft (roughly 5 minutes).
- Sprinkle brown sugar on the leeks and continue to cook them until they’re browned (15 minutes). Stir in the carrots and saute them until they’re tender.
- Rub the salmon filets with olive oil and sprinkle them with salt and pepper.
- Roast the salmon until it flakes easily (roughly 10 minutes per 1-inch of filet thickness)
- Serve the cooked filets with caramelized leeks and carrots on top.
Don’t forget to pick up all of your RV cooking accessories and supplies right here at PleasureLand RV Center — your local Minnesota RV dealer. And if you’re in need of an RV with a more suitable kitchen for your cooking needs, we’ve got a huge selection of RVs for sale on our lots in St. Cloud, Ramsey, Willmar and Brainerd.
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Image by Emily Hill via Flickr Creative Commons
Recipes courtesy of allrecipes.com.
May 22nd, 2014 -
Tons of celebs have – and use – RVs, as they like to relax or use them to move from city to city. One – John Madden – even uses an RV as his home away from home when going back and forth across the country. He had a panic attack on a plane due to the confined space and the inability to “leave” when he wanted to.
It’s not just everyday people who have an RV – celebs love their RVs, too. Stop by PleasureLand RV to walk through some of the models – if you were on the fence about buying one, you will definitely have your mind changed for the better!
Jeff Daniels has a Gulf Stream Tour Master and has owned RVs for years. Matthew McConaughey travels in an International Ocean Breeze Airstream – and sometimes even sleeps in it in his driveway.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have an Airstream 245 – a vintage one at that – that they call the “Luv Sub.” Colin Farrell also has a classic Airstream. Dolly Parton and her husband travel in an RV. Mike Andretti prefers his RV to hotel rooms.
Sean Penn takes it to the limit – he lives in a 27 ½-foot Airstream on 50 acres, or he did, until his RV was destroyed in the Malibu fires. Jeff Gordon calls his RV his “home away from home,” while Paul Newman has reportedly said that his RV is the only place he can find peace and quiet.
Choose the type of RV and the floor plan that best fits your family’s needs. Visit PleasureLand RV in any of the cities or click the photo for information and pictures on inventory.
Dan Dierdorf has owned five different RVs over the years. He currently owns a Country Coach. Gary Burghoff calls his RV his home and says that it’s a “terrific way to live.” Rob Lowe goes RVing with his kids.
Even Clarence Thomas, a U.S. Supreme Court Justice likes to go RVing – he said that it helps him do his job better. And, no wonder, going RVing is relaxing and the longer you can stay in your RV in the middle of nowhere, the more relaxed you become.
Stop by PleasureLand RV to choose the best RV for your family, whether it’s a motorized RV, travel trailer, fifth wheel, toy hauler or even a pop up camper or truck camper.
May 21st, 2014 -
After one of the coldest winters on record, summer is being welcomed with open arms here in Minnesota, and that means there are tons of exciting outdoor events and activities for Minnesota citizens and tourists alike. Fire up your RV and travel to some of these unforgettable summer events throughout our gorgeous state, and you’re guaranteed to forget about winter in no time.
Memorial Weekend on the North Shore
Head over to the gorgeous town of Grand Marais for an action-packed Memorial Weekend full of live music, photography and a wide variety of arts, crafts and activities. Not only are most of the events at the Grand Marais Memorial Weekend on the North Shore absolutely free; you can spend your spare time dining, hiking, fishing and indulging in the natural beauty of Grand Marais.
Willie Walleye Day
Mark your calendar and head to Baudette on June 7, for the famous Willie Walleye Day. Get some exercise in the morning with the Willie Walleye 5K run and walk or just indulge in the live entertainment, countless food vendors, craft and merchandise vendors, kids activities, community garage sales and so much more.
Dinner and Leaf Cruises
Spice up your summer with a trip to Taylors Falls for a romantic evening cruise through the Dalles of the St. Croix. Enjoy a narrated tour of the scenic Dalles on the leaf cruise or just take in the live music and indulge in the delicious buffet on the dinner cruise. Dinner cruises are available every Saturday evening throughout the summer from 6:45 p.m. to 9:45 p.m., and leaf cruises board on Saturdays at 6:15 p.m. to return at 9:15 p.m., so call ahead and make your reservation for a romantic Taylors Falls getaway today.
Get Your Summer RV at PleasureLand
There’s no better way to enjoy the warm summer months than on the road in a new RV from your local Minnesota RV dealer — PleasureLand RV Center. And if you’re already in the RV of your dreams this season, stop in and shop our extensive RV parts and accessories store to make your summer camping excursions even better than ever.
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May 13th, 2014 -
There’s something romantic about camping, and with gorgeous campgrounds in the wilderness, on the beach and even in California’s Wine Country, you simply can’t go wrong with a trip to one of these romantic camping destinations.
Moab, Utah
The breathtaking natural scenery of Moab is undeniably romantic, and when it’s coupled with all of the adventures the region has to offer, it’s an ideal romantic camping destination for adventurous couples. From half-day hikes in the picturesque Arches National Park to multi-day hiking and biking excursions, a trip to Moab can be the perfect place to camp out and experience new adventures together.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
With 185 canals weaving through the city, a gorgeous riverwalk and campgrounds just steps from the sea, a trip to the beach could be the romantic vacation of your dreams. For a romantic resort-like feel in the comfort of your RV, reserve a spot at Paradise Island RV Resort and spend your days lounging by the pool or relaxing on the beach just a few minutes away.
Napa Valley, California
One of the most romantic places in the country — California’s Napa Valley — is the perfect getaway for those who love indulging in delicious foods and premium wines in a scenic, outdoors setting. Reserve one day of your camping trip for the Napa Valley Wine Train — an 18-mile train tour through Napa’s picturesque rolling hills and vineyards featuring fine wines and incredible food.
Napa Valley is home to a wide variety of campgrounds and RV parks ranging from upscale resorts to primitive tent camping sites. Tradewinds RV Park of Vallejo offers convenient access to the Napa Valley Wine Train and all of Napa’s favorite tourist destinations as well as a short drive to one of California’s most romantic cities — San Francisco.
Before You Go
Before you hit the road for your romantic RV vacation this spring or summer, stop in and see us at PleasureLand RV Center. We’re more than your local Minnesota RV dealership — each of our four locations offer all of the RV parts, accessories and upgrades you need to make your RV lifestyle the best it can be.
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About Me
Hi, my name is Dan Pearson and I am the Owner of PleasureLand RV Centers based out of St. Cloud, MN. We have three other Minnesota locations to serve all of you RV needs. I look forward to providing you with all your RV information from buying an RV to tips and maintenance. If you would like to contact me, be sure to leave a comment.
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