Discount RV Parts

Slide outs and the heat!

Posted on July 28th, 2010 by: Discount RV Parts

The heat takes it toll on not only people, but their recreational vehicles as well. Whether you have a fifth wheel, travel trailer, or motorhome, if you have a slide out, it needs maintenance! Many articles are posted on sites such as crossroadsrv.com and rvtravelforum.com addressing this exact subject. Discountrvparts.com has a product for you!
Over time, like anything else, your slide out can become creaky, rusty, and dry. There are several products that address these problems. Page 138 of our online catalog offers several options to lubricate not only your slide mechanisms, but also the rubber gasket protecting your interior from the exterior elements. By investing that little bit of extra time for maintenance your rv parts will last longer for many more camping trips!

FIND THESE PRODUCTS for this project on page 138 of the online catalog!

Whew it’s HOT!!

Posted on July 16th, 2010 by: Discount RV Parts

This is the time of year when anything to keep the heat out of your rv is a friend to you! Camco makes a quick attach vent cover to block the sun and it’s heat from entering through your roof vents. It’s no different than efforts to add extra insulation to your house, as this vent cover is insulated and is an easy fix to AC loss in your rig!

FIND THIS PRODUCT on page 192 of our online catalog!

Splendide is the RV Industries #1 laundry solution

Posted on June 7th, 2010 by: admin

Splendide combo washer-dryers and stackable laundry sets are the only laundry centers designed specifically for mobile travel and with RV manufacturers, dealers and consumers in mind. Preferred in the RV industry since 1984, Splendide washer-dryers can be found in quality motorcoaches, luxury buses, towables, and fifth-wheels across North America.

Don’t waste another minute or dollar at the laundromat. With Splendide, simply throw a load in, set the controls, and relax. Splendide does the rest – adding detergent, bleach, and softener right when they’re needed.

Not only do Splendide washer-dryers save space while washing fabrics better and gentler, but they also provide increased load capacities, higher spin speeds, quieter dry cycles, added weight savings, and more energy and water savings than ever before – enhancing your traveling lifestyle by allowing you to clean and dry laundry in the security and privacy of your own vehicle.

As an RVIA and FMCA member, Splendide is present at rally’s and industry trade shows throughout the year to talk directly with our customers. Every Splendide Laundry Center is backed by an insured Limited Parts and Labor Warranty contract extendable up to 5 years. And, for your convenience, Splendide has qualified service centers located throughout the U.S. and Canada.

With all these benefits, it’s no wonder that every year since their introduction to the RV market, Splendide Laundry Centers have outsold all other brands in their class – combined.

For more information, or to purchase a Splendide Laundry Center for your RV, go to www.discountrvparts.com or visit our discount rv parts catalog here. Discount RV parts is a leader in parts and accessories and specializes in trailer parts, rv camper parts, motor home parts, rv supply, rv refrigerators, rv parts and accessories. Parts and accessories can be ordered online at www.discountrvparts.com.

Thetford Goes Green!!

Posted on May 11th, 2010 by: Discount RV Parts

Green holding tank deodorants and cleaners are an important market segment for Thetford Corporation. Although its current formaldehyde-free holding tank deodorant lineup, SupremeGreen, has a strong market presence nationally, Thetford Corporation has replaced it with an even smarter environmental choice, EcoSmart.

“The upgrade is part of the company’s continuous improvement program,” according to Kevin Phillips, Thetford VP of marketing and sales. “Our customers want to be sure we are meeting higher standards and delivering products that provide them a meaningful choice in the market,” he said.

Thetford is committed to giving RVers what they want and protecting the environment. While many products claim to be green, EcoSmart is third-party certified and meets the stringent criteria of North America’s oldest, most respected environmental standard and certification agency EcoLogo. Carrying this logo means that a sanitation deodorant must control odors, decrease waste materials, be biologically based and non-toxic, not harm human, riparian or aquatic species, won’t accumulate in the environment and have limited surfactants that biodegrade. An EcoSmart formulation has already been successfully marketed throughout Europe for over 20 years and in Canada for almost 10 years.

Providing 70% better odor control than other products in the “green” category, EcoSmart quickly breaks down waste and tissue to prevent messy clogs. The EcoSmart product line is available in formaldehyde-free and enzyme formulas to better meet the needs of individual outdoors enthusiasts. Both liquids are offered in 32 and 64 oz. bottles, while the formaldehyde-free formula also comes in toss-in form for the ultimate convenience and one-gallon bottles.

Headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Thetford Corp. is the world’s leading supplier of sanitation and refrigeration products for the recreational vehicle, marine and heavy-duty truck industries. Thetford is a privately-held company with eight manufacturing facilities in four countries.

FIND THIS PRODUCT on 374 of our online catalog!

Source: RV NEWS

Camping doesn’t mean “cramping” your style!

Posted on March 25th, 2010 by: Discount RV Parts

Evening at the campground….things wind down and relaxation sets in….time to enjoy your favorite glass of wine. If you are full timing it or even if you are out and about for the weekend, space in your RV is at a premium. Packing the glassware is not always the best idea! Let discountrvparts.com lend you a helping hand by purchasing portable wine glasses made by GSI Outdoors. These neat little glasses offer the opportunity to complement your special bouquet with ambiance while minimizing breakage that you might experience with real glass. They also unscrew at the base for easy pack up!
FIND this and other camping accessories on page 2 of our online catalog

A Portable Generator with the “RIGHT STUFF”!

Posted on March 20th, 2010 by: Discount RV Parts

IG3000 Portable Generator
Kipor North America, Morgan Hill, Calif., presents its IG3000 Portable Generator.
Kipor North America Press Release Kipor North America, Morgan Hill, Calif., presents its IG3000 Portable Generator.

IG3000 has rear swivel locking wheels.

The wheels lock in position for safety.

Other new features include: a metal keyed door lock for better security and manual circuit breakers on the control panel.

The IG3000 is now CETL approved.

Produces a maximum output of 3.0kVA, a rated output of 2.8kVA, and a full-load continuous run time of 8.0 hours.

Inverter technology delivers a pure sine wave AC output; the unit runs at a low noise level of 62-72 db at 23′ (7m).

SOURCE: RVTradeDigest.com
FIND this product on page 280 of our catalog!

Thetford Mildew Remover gets promoted!!

Posted on February 20th, 2010 by: Discount RV Parts

Just as RVers update their older rigs to make them look like new, Thetford Corp. is doing just the same with one of its best-selling cleaners. The company’s Mildew Stain Remover is now renamed Multi-Purpose Stain Remover, better highlighting how it can easily eliminate many different stains. This cleaner still features the same DfE-recognized formula with an added oxygenating power. Color-safe on all fabrics and materials, it’s perfect to use on awnings, rubber moldings, canvas, vinyl and almost all other surfaces. It also won’t harm finishes or decals. The Multi-Purpose Stain Remover is chlorine-free and can serve as a laundry pre-spot, getting rid of spaghetti sauce, chocolate, blood stains and felt-tip pen marks. On carpet and upholstery, it helps remove cranberry juice, dirt, grease, pet, coffee and crayon stains. The Multi-Purpose Stain Remover is available in a 32-fluid ounce recyclable spray bottle. SOURCE: RV Business

FIND this product on page 147 of our catalog!

Blue Ox Bedsaver

Posted on January 31st, 2010 by: Discount RV Parts

New Blue Ox BedSaver Hitch Accessory Ensures Against Truck Damage

Good and bad things happen when you “drop” a fifth wheel trailer. Bad: damage to truck and RV, embarrassment when family and friends see what happened, plus potential injury. Good: you become great friends with technicians and insurance companies. The Blue Ox BedSaver prevents all this.

It is an industry exclusive developed by Blue Ox to address a hazardous problem that fifth wheel pullers have encountered: the kingpin slipping out of the hitch, or failing to become engaged with the hitch, resulting in the kingpin and the trailer nose crashing into the truck bed. Such a drop can inflict severe damage to the truck and RV, and carries the potential for injury.

The BedSaver solution provides a simple add-on component to the truck bed hitch. This BedSaver component “catches” the kingpin and secures it should it come loose from the coupler. It is an easy installation with no drilling or hitch modifications needed. The hitch operates just as it normally would. There are no moving parts to wear out and it requires minimal maintenance.

“The BedSaver is a nice insurance policy against costly damage to your truck bed,” said Jay Hesse, president of Blue Ox. “Dropping a fifth wheel happens more often than you think. We saw a need in the marketplace to give fifth wheel pullers greater peace of mind about preventing such an accident. The BedSaver is the result.”

For the RVW Lil Rocker, Blue Ox offers its exclusive BedSaver PL™ hitch attachment to lock the coupled kingpin. The BedSaver PL uses a counterweighted plate that pivots down to let the kingpin mate with the coupler before snapping in place. This prevents the kingpin from accidentally coming loose during transit. Simply unlock the BedSaver PL to raise the kingpin for unhitching.

SOURCE: RV NEWS, January 2010

FIND this product on page 606 of the discountrvparts.com website!!!

MaxxAir Vents

Posted on January 10th, 2010 by: Discount RV Parts

TAMPA, Fla. — Proper ventilation is always important on an RV, but it’s needed even more when the weather is less than ideal. Allowing ceiling fans to run despite rainy weather, MaxxAir Vent Corporation’s improved Fan/Mate models 850 and 950 rain covers completely enclose a roof fan or roof vent. They provide fresh air while also offering excellent rain protection for the rig’s interior.

With a vent area 20 percent larger than the previous version, the new Fan/Mate models 850 and 950 ensure even better fan performance by allowing high-volume air-flow. Their redesigned louvers and protective, galvanized screens serve as a superior safeguard against rain and keep wind-blown leaves and debris out of the fan’s blades.

Due to the covers’ convenient, hinged mounting brackets, opening the Fan/Mate cover doesn’t require any tools and allows easy access for servicing the fan.

Designed for use with high-powered ceiling fans, such as a Comfort Air Fan and Fan-Tastic Vent, the Fan/Mate is offered in white or black to accent custom-painted RVs. Constructed from high-strength polyethylene with UV inhibitors, it’s built for years of service.

Each unit comes with a three-year limited warranty and measures 32.5 inches long by 20.5 inches wide by 9.93 inches high. MaxxAir’s Fan/Mate has a starting retail price of $79.95. The black 950 model starts at $109.95.

SOURCE: MaxxAir press release

FIND THESE vents on Page 207 of discountrvparts.com catalog!!