We are still winterizing on a daily basis, if you need one done please call us for same day service.
We have changed to our winter hours:
Our parts and service are open 9-5 Monday-Friday
Sales Department is open 9-5 Monday-Friday and 10-4 on Saturday
Christmas is coming and we are now offering gift cards in the parts store! This is a new great gift for your family or friends that enjoy the great outdoors. Just think of all the fun stuff they can pick up this spring for the camping season! We are so excited to offer this, please come and check it out. Remember to check your roofs, and take care or your batteries. Call if you have any questions. Thanks for all of your support this year!
Happy Holidays
Great News…The new “Sam White Lane” bridge is now OPEN!!
This is the bridge that is next to us, it runs East and West, and was the biggest “spanning bridge” move in Utah! It is really quite nice. It has been open for a few days, and many drivers are already enjoying the access over the bridge. Come drive over it and come visit us when you do!
Happy “Bridge” Driving!!
How’s your Roof?
Over the past fourteen years I have been in the RV service industry, roof maintenance has been the most neglected and by far the most costly problem we repair in our shop.
The main reason is roof leaks generally don’t start leaking inside for quite a while, it takes time to get through the framing and insulation before it gets into the ceiling, walls, and the floor. By the time most leaks are noticed, major damage may already be done!
The rubber roof maker “DICOR” warranties their material for ten years, yet we have never had one instance where the material has failed. What is not read or thought about is that neither they, nor any RV manufacturer cover seams, vents, air conditioners, and so on from leaking. If you buy a new RV from any company or any dealership, sealants are considered “owner maintenance”.
Think of it this way, as the RV is driven down the road, it flexes and moves. When this happens, seam sealant can come undone or crack and eventually will leak. No one has control over this, and that is why they consider it the owner’s responsibility.
The rubber roofing is very thin, and although it is strong, tree branches can tear through it. If you ever think you may have got close to a tree, have the roof checked for damage.
Over the past two years, we at Stewart’s RV have implemented a “free roof inspection” with all of our Winterize and De-winterize packages. We feel so strongly about this, that we take the time to make sure your RV’s roof is sealed and not torn at no cost to you. If repairs are needed, we give our customers an estimate and let them decide what to do.
Sealant: what should be used? There are a few different brands of rubber roof sealant, but the one we use and recommend is the DICOR brand. We get a lot of RV’s in that have been patched with silicone and even tar- DON’T use these products, they will not work. Make sure you use one that is intended for rubber roofing, come in and we can show you.
Like other rubber products, the roof material dries out after exposure to the weather and the sun. We carry rubber roof conditioner in our store that we recommend applying once a year. It is a cleaner/conditioner that will extend the life of your roof. We can also perform this service in our shop.
Give us a call or e-mail your questions to us at service@stewsrv.com , we will do our best to help you out.
GENERATOR’S
We probably all have had a time where we needed a generator, especially if you dry camp very often. There are many types of generators on the market, and they range in price from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand dollars. This article will try to describe the differences between them.
- The number one thing to look at is Voltage Regulation. With all the electronics in today’s RV’S, they are very sensitive to improper voltage. Fridges, Air Conditioners, Microwaves, Stereo’s, TV’s, and Power Converters are some of the appliances that get affected by improper voltage, and they are also very costly to replace.
“Inverter” style generators have the best voltage regulation due to a truer sine wave, the generator produces 12 volt power, and the inverter turns it into 120 volt power. This is very “clean” power and the generator is much more efficient than conventional generators. They are also very, very quiet!
“Conventional” generators or “industrial” generators are very loud, most have poor voltage regulation, and are mostly meant for contractors or emergency backup. Most times you see people running 100 plus feet of extension cord out to the generator so they can hear their television!! Experience has proven to us that when people bring in their RV’s with several power problems, they were using one of these styles of generators.
- The second thing to consider is size. Consider all the things you will want to run from the generator, and with a little use of ohms law, you can determine the size of generator you will need. The appliance that uses the most power is the Air Conditioner (will require a minimum of 3600 watts). The microwave and the hair dryer will require 1200 to 1500 watts, and the other appliances use much less.
Some brands of generators, like the Yamaha brand we carry, offer a pairing cable so two 2000 watt generators can be hooked together to produce 4000 watts. This is nice for several reasons: they are lighter and easier to store than a 4000 watt generator, and if you are not running the air conditioner, you can use just one of them to conserve on fuel.
- The third thing to consider is price. When you are shopping for a generator, try not to use the best price as your determining factor. This is one of your purchases that the term “you get what you pay for” rings true! Look at more important factors like: warranty, brand reliability, service center locations (we are a Yamaha selling dealer and service center).
Feel free to come in and talk to us about your generator needs anytime, thanks.
A new study has confirmed an old adage: A family that plays together stays together. Researchers from Concordia University and Wilfrid Laurier University examined the ways grandparents can maintain close ties with their adult grandchildren. True to the old maxim, recreation emerged as the glue sealing intergenerational bonds.
“Leisure is vital in the formation of bonds that last from generation to generation,” says lead author Shannon Hebblethwaite, a professor in Concordia University’s Department of Applied Human Sciences. “Shared leisure time allows grandchildren and their grandparents to establish common interests that, in turn, enable them to develop strong intergenerational relationships.”
Read more: http://www.disabled-world.com/news/seniors/families.php#ixzz1MoVtaNch
Connecting as a Family
Families That Play Together, Stay Together
By Jim Burns
HomeWord
CBN.com
The benefits of playing together are far more valuable than a big paycheck.
Don’t cut back on playing together. This is one simple area of life that can yield incredible benefits for you and your family.
Family values shared at the dinner table
or around the campfire. For the first ten families to come in and tell us a camping story we are giving you a package of the new BIG marshmallows.
Greetings Stewart’s RV Friends,
May is now here and some good weather with it. April’s weather wasn’t the best for camping, but I believe May is the month to get your trailers out and do some fun Spring camping. It is always a great feeling to get out, leave all your cares behind, and spend some great family time in the great outdoors. Nothing better than laughter around a campfire. Yep, it’s time to make some great family memories. If you need some help getting your trailer de-winterized, give Chris York a call in our Service Department, he can help get you back out and on your way to fun camping adventures. See you out in the campsites!
RV Friends,
We recently received our first two 2012 Jazz 5th wheel trailers!! This is a new line of 5th wheel trailers we are carrying from MVP, RV. These Jazz 5th wheels are being built in Riverside, CA. They are currently producing five floor plans starting with a 265 LRL (Rear Living room model) and going up to a 325 CK (Center Kitchen with 3 slide outs).
They are all Aluminum Framed with Fully Enclosed Uunderbelly’s. On the inside many floor plans have the Corian Counter Tops. These new 5th wheels are a must see…very beautiful! Our prices start below $30k on a few of these floor plans.
Come look at these new Jazz 5th wheels, I believe you will fall in Love with them!
Happy RVing!
We would like to introduce you to another new great camping product. Fastway trailer products (www.fastwaytrailer.com) have come out with a flip jack foot. It attaches permanently to the bottom of your jack’s inner tube. As you extend your jack, the Flip Foot extends down and locks into place. When you raise your jack, the Flip Foot automatically tucks up under the frame and out of the way. With the Fastway Flip Foot automatic jack foot, you can say goodbye to wood blocks. Nothing extra for you to store, no pins to pull or to insert. This jack foot is designed to fit most 2 1/4 tongue jacks with the 2′ dimension inner tube. It is tough enough to hold up to 1,400 lbs of tongue weight. Our service department is installing the Flip Foot free, for this summer season. Come in and see us. Our store is open Mon-Fri 9-6 and Saturday from 9-4. Have a great camping season!
Spring is here! Well…we’re hoping the sunny, camping weather will get here soon so we can pack up and head outdoors. It’s time to get your RV’s ready for the season and to start planning those summer camping trips. GREAT NEWS…the Ockey’s are reopening the campground formerly known as the Nephi KOA this spring which is now called “Big
Mountain Campground”. You can call for reservations at 435-623-4800 or go to their website at www.bigmountain.com. This is the Stewart family’s favorite camping resort with so much to do for the kids; it has a swimming pool, game room, convenience store, clean showers and most of all the owners are wonderful people who do everything to make your stay memorable. We are so lucky to live in this great state of Utah…there are incredible camping spots to explore. Have you been to Capitol Reef, Dead Horse Point, Moab, Yuba Lake, Goblin Valley, Coral Pink Sand Dunes or Pine Valley(by St. George), Escalante or maybe thought of taking the kids to Dinosaurland in Vernal? At Stewart’s RV we are all getting excited to get out camping!!
April 21st, 2011 in
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Its finally here: time to get our
RV’S and Trailers out of storage and ready for the season!! Here are some tips to get started on the right foot:
1. Check over the exterior of your RV for broken or missing parts (vent lids, lights, trim…)
2. Lube the jacks and stabilizers, as well as the door locks.
3. Reconnect your batteries and plug in your RV to get the batteries charged up and ready to use.
4. Air up the tires and check for cracks or tread problems. Also look over the valve stems on the wheels.
5. Check the LP gas system and make sure the hose connections to the tanks are tight (smell for gas) * We suggest getting the LP System tested on a regular basis for proper gas pressure and for leaks*
6. Get the water system dewinterized and ready for use. Remember the filter and the bypasses.
7. Have the wheel bearings inspected and the brakes checked every three to five thousand miles or per the manufacturers suggestions.
We offer a Dewinterize service that includes: flushing the fresh water system, reconnecting the filter, opening the bypasses and installing the drains. We also inspect the roof and air up the tires. The cost is $44.95. Other services are always available also.
