October 9th, 2013 -
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There are some food items that remain at the top of the “A” list throughout the years. Some tasty creations have their moment in the spotlight then fade away, but others continue to shine brightly. One such scrumptious item is an authentic pizza pie with all the toppings.
To show appreciation for this time-honored slice of culinary heaven, October is designated as National Pizza Month.
What this means for pizza aficionados is communities and pizza restaurants in cities around the US will be celebrating with special activities and deals. This is a win-win and, best of all, National Pizza Month runs through October 31, so there’s plenty of time to enjoy a slice.
For RVers, you can take advantage of local activities and restaurants paying homage to this luscious pie or make your own and enjoy with friends, family, and other travelers around a roaring campfire.
Pepperoni Pizza
Ingredients needed for this campfire favorite is 1 lb of refrigerated pizza dough, 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella, 1/2 cup thinly sliced pepperoni, 1/4 cup of your favorite pizza sauce and a pizza stone.
- Place the pizza stone on a grill over a wood fire. Spread the wood around so the flames are at an even consistency and not too tall.
- Roll out the dough and place on the stone. Cook for 10 minutes until brown.
- Remove from the fire. Flip the dough over so the cooked side is up. Spread with sauce leaving a 1/2 inch area around the rim without sauce.
- Add the mozzarella evenly.
- Add the pepperoni.
- Place the pizza – uncooked side down – on the stone. Create a tent with aluminum foil to cover the pizza.
- Place on the grill and cook for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Remove and place on a cutting board. Let cool before slicing.
Backcountry Pizza
- Place dough in a cast iron skillet and cook over fire for about 10- 20 minutes.
- Add tomato sauce, pepper jack cheese, sun dried tomatoes and pepperoni or salami. Let cook until cheese is melted.
Make your plans for an October outing and include a pizza party to celebrate the pie. Before leaving, stop by PleasureLand RV Center for a service check and any accessories you need to make the trip a tasty one.
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October 7th, 2013 -
The 2014 Grand Design Momentum is a good choice if you’re looking for a luxury RV at RV dealers in Minneapolis that can haul your toys and sleep a large family or group of guests in comfort. By taking your toys with you in a fifth wheel like the Momentum, you’ll be able to save on rental costs as you experience all the outdoor activities that Minnesota and surrounding areas have to offer.
Interior
The materials used in the Momentum include Solitude fabric, Beauflor linoleum that resembles wood, light carpet, and solid surface countertops. The decor fits in nicely with the solid cherry hardwood cabinet doors with hidden hinges. Depending on the floor plan, there’s either a kitchen island or kitchen peninsula with a stainless steel sink and high-rise faucet. A slide out on one side contains the 3-burner range with oven and large refrigerator, while the slide out on the other side contains a sofa bed that doubles as a dinette when using the stowable table. From here you’ll be able to sit back and watch the LED TV, which is mounted over a fireplace.
Next to the kitchen is a loft with a 30″ by 96″ bed, and the larger of the two floor plans also has an extra bathroom. In addition to the LED TV with home theater speakers in the living area, there’s another LED TV in the 8′ by 12′ garage, and you can watch this TV from the split bench seats that convert into a sofa bed. On the other side of the Momentum, the bedroom has wall-to-wall carpeting, a full walk-in closet, dresser, pull-out ottoman, and queen bed. The main bathroom is next to the bedroom and has a porcelain toilet, shower with seat, and vanity with raised bowl sink and mirrored medicine cabinet.
Exterior
With the Momentum Catalyst Package, you’ll get a 12″ I-Beam chassis with a large storage compartment, Equa-Flex adjustable suspension, two electric patio awnings, and a central vac system, among other things. Aluminum wheels and a high-quality paint job gives this fifth wheel an attractive look.
Options
- Garage A/C
- Rear screen wall enclosure
- Rear awning
- Bedroom TV
Floor Plans
Make sure to check out the inventory of 2014 Momentums available at Pleasureland RV Center for pricing and additional information.
October 2nd, 2013 -
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As October dawns, the United States is preparing to celebrate “National Get Organized Week” once again. You don’t have to put off your big push for better sorting and storing until the New Year if you’re ready to tackle it now. As you clear off your desk and take steps to reclaim your dining room table, turn your attention to your RV for at least one day of the week. Making these six simple changes inside your recreational vehicle could make next year’s trips easier and more fun.
1. Get creative with hook and loop fabric. Tabs from brands like Velcro can help you keep remotes near your favorite seats, cabinet doors shut, and pet food dishes on the right spot of the floor.
2. Hang up more suspended storage solutions, especially in the kitchen. Two screws through a lid of a glass jar give you an ideal way to store spices or other dry goods without giving up any precious counter top or cabinet space.
3. Keep all of your emergency tools and supplies for the RV in the exterior or undercarriage storage areas. You don’t want to track mud through the interior just to search for that one tire tool you know you brought along.
4. Add shoe organizers everywhere. Two hooks are all you need to create an instant holder for hand tools, cosmetics, shampoos, kitchen utensils, or even shoes!
5. Utilize the back of doors, especially the front door. Keep long cleaning tools like brooms and mops mounted there so you can grab them immediately in case of a spill.
6. Introduce slide out drawers to your tables and any counters without cabinets below them. Just one or two thin drawers give you more space for storing cutlery, cutting boards, and other flat items.
You can also visit PleasureLand RV Center for space-saving devices designed specifically for RVs. There is no need to hunt down mini vacuum cleaners or specialty seat covers if you shop their selection first. If you are really in need of more space when you go on a trip, an upgrade to a larger class of vehicle may also be in order this year.
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September 30th, 2013 -
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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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September 26th, 2013 -
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!
September 20th, 2013 -
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.
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.
September 18th, 2013 -
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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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September 16th, 2013 -
Photographer Tracy Ducasse via Flickr Creative Commons
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
- 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.
- 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.
- Repeat the dough/apple/cinnamon/sugar process two times.
- Roll out the last piece of dough and place on top. Cut several slits through the layers.
- 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
- Cut each of the apples into 8 wedges.
- Separate the dough into triangles.
- Place one apple wedge on a triangle and roll. Pinch and seal the apple inside the dough.
- Place apples in a greased 9×13 inch dish.
- Stir sugar and cinnamon into melted butter and pour over apples. Pour the soda over the apples.
- 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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September 13th, 2013 -
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.
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…
 V3105
 V3200
 V3800
 V3950
*All images courtesy of voltagehaulers.com
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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September 9th, 2013 -
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
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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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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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