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Traveling With Pets

Ever get the urge to add some excitement to your trip by bringing along a furry friend? No, we’re not talking about toting horses this time, nor are we discussing a road trip with your old college pal. But sometimes when you’re on the road for long stretches of time, you like to bring a pet along for extra fun and company. Especially when you’re at a rest stop and see others parking their rigs and then stretching their legs while they play with their four-legged cab companions.

Of course, there are certain factors that need to be taken into consideration when you’re deciding whether or not to bring your cat, dog, ferret or bird along in your toy hauler, truck, van or RV.

1. Safety. Check your vehicle with an eye toward your animal’s safety. Depending on the size of the animal you may want to keep your furry friend in an area of your rv or trailer during the trip. The best way to learn the ropes is to take a short test drive before the long haul. And since your animal’s encountering new environments and new people, you should be sure that it’s up to date on all of its vaccines and shots. It’s also vital that you’re aware of pet stores and animal hospitals between your point of origin and destination—just in case.

2. Comfort. While it’s all right to let your pet roam if you’ve taken the correct safety precautions, you’ll want to be sure that he or she has a designated area, such as a crate. Make sure he or she has plenty of room to lie down, stretch out and sit up. You don’t only have to take into account your pet’s comfort, but your own as well. Fido might love to sit in your lap or Kitty might like to nap by your feet, but those aren’t the best options. And even the best-trained pets sometimes exhibit atypical behavior on the road; for example, your pet may be getting car sick or using the restroom in your vehicle, and you’ll want to think about any mess or smells that might make a long drive a lot more unpleasant. You also don’t want an animal that’s going to make excessive noise that can distract you while driving.

3. Convenience. Having a pet with you may limit which hotels, parking areas and camp sites you visit (with your Phoenix Coach Works toy hauler rv, enclosed trailer, or horse van). So before you take off, you’ll want to double-check any pet restrictions along your route. You also want to take into account the extra time and mileage for stops you might need to make to take your pets for walks to stretch and get fresh air.

February 4, 2011/1 Comment/by admin

General

Making Your RV Feel Like Home

Whether for work or pleasure, RV’s, enclosed trailers and toy haulers usually wind up getting extra mileage during the fall/winter season. During the holidays, extra time on the road—away from home—may inspire RV owners to make their space seem a little warmer and more welcoming. Here are a few rules of thumb for making your RV feel like a home away from home:

Explore Colors

Colors have been proven to strongly affect emotions and moods. By choosing the right colors for your space—from the wall colors to window treatments to bed coverings—you can change the way you feel while spending time in your RV.

Here are some of the various moods associated with certain colors:

Blues: contemplation, amazement, calm
Greens: virility, admiration, trust
Yellows: friendliness, optimism, serenity

Add Personal Touches

Although it may be tempting to spruce up your RV with some cute knickknacks from Crate & Barrel, one thing that really makes small spaces feel like home is the inclusion of personal items. For example: family photos, favorite books and mementos from previous travels. And don’t forget that your style should also come into play; don’t just add keepsakes because they’re personal, include items that show your personality as well. Perhaps a print from your favorite artist is more appropriate than a photo of grandma.

Remember Less is More

Adding items to your small space won’t necessarily make your RV cozier during your travels. Sometimes, bringing too much can make you feel more crowded and stressed than taking things away. Be sure to keep your space organized, clean and sparing in order to really relax. After all, a sense of peace and comfort is the ultimate sense of feeling like you’re at home.

If you are looking for an enclosed trailer, toy hauler, or bike RV for your holiday travels call Phoenix Coach Works today. We create custom trailers to meet your exact needs and budget. So, if we don’t have exactly what you are looking for, we can customize a trailer so you get exactly what you want.

November 30, 2010/0 Comments/by admin

Bike & RV Trailers

The Five Cs of Phoenix Coach Works RVs

An RV can be a big investment, and we know that you want to get the best that’s out there at a fair cost. That’s our aim, too. For your consideration, we’ve compiled a list of Cs that might help you “see” why we’re the top choice for your new RV or trailer purchase.

For your comfort and convenience, Phoenix Coach Works RVs come equipped with:

1. Convertibility—RVs can suit many purposes. You can store your motorcycles or store your pals. A few tweaks can make it suitable for loading and unloading bikes or hitting the next campsite.

2. Cooking tools (microwave, 2-burner cook top, mini freezer fridge)—you don’t have to always eat fast food on the road. Stay healthy, save money and spare time by cooking in your enclosed trailer on the go.

3. Couch beds—easily changed from upright to flat for hanging out or sleeping.

4. Climate control—A/C, heat and hot water keep you at the right temp at all times. All of our trailers and toy haulers are also insulated and weather-resistant to protect your belongings.

5. Customization—one RV can never suit everyone’s needs. Phoenix can customize the features of your RV for your exact usage intents as well as personal preferences. Modify your RV with hitches, ramps, hubcaps and other accessories. Several sizes are available.

Learn more about our Bike and Car RVs.

November 26, 2010/0 Comments/by admin

RV Repairs

Phoenix Coach Works Can Help You Trick Your Trailer

Is your toy hauler, enclosed trailer, horse van, or even your truck in need of repairs and a much needed paint job? Phoenix Coach Works can help! In addition to building trailers from scratch, we also have a full service trailer repair shop. If you bought your trailer or RV from a manufacturer other than Phoenix Coach Works, we can still provide you with repairs and painting services. In fact, some of our clients have commented that after repairs with us, their trailers turn out better than they were brand new.

Whether your roof is leaking, you want a new coat of paint including striping, or you just want to upgrade some of the features of your trailer, Phoenix Coach Works will provide you with the highest quality service and the quickest turnaround time that you can find. And we guarantee your satisfaction! We treat every client just like they were our family member. Many of our clients start out with us for our RV repair services and then when it comes time to buy a new enclosed trailer, they come back to us for our exceptional work and customer service.

There is no trailer service repair too big or too small for Phoenix Coach Works. We even perform PA State Inspections! Call us today for a free trailer repair quote. We look forward to the opportunity to work with you.

June 29, 2010/0 Comments/by admin

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