This month, we have several anniversaries to celebrate:

September 2: Robb Kortman will be celebrating 8 years working Full Time with ARV. (He worked a few years as part time)
September 23: Katie Brown will be celebrating her first anniversary with us
September 26: Marks Kirk LaCharite’s 10th year with American RV
September 27: Hank Nuiver celebrates his 11th year
September 30: Chad Westhouse’s 10th year working full time (plus a couple of years as part time)

That’s over 40 years of service from just 5 people!

Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication!!!

American RV will be CLOSED Saturday September 4 through Monday September 6 for the Labor Day weekend. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, September 7.

This month we have 3 anniversaries to celebrate at American RV:

On August 13, Ken Roelofs will be celebrating his 3rd year with us.

On August 14, Doug DeVries will be celebrating his 15th year with us (Holy
Cow that is a long time!!!)

And on August 30, Jim Snyder will be celebrating his 6th year at American RV.

Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to American RV. It would
not be the same without you!

~American RV

Congratulations to Bill Blake and Eric VanDuyn, our July Employees of the Month. Thanks for all your hard work and dedication to American RV Bill and Eric!

Right now, three of our Colemans are marked down and you won’t want to miss this opportunity!

The Coleman 180 Travel Trailer can be yours for only $12,995. Check out our page (Coleman 180) for pictures, a floor plan, and video!

The Coleman 184 Travel Trailer is marked down to $14,995. Our website page (Coleman 184) will give you a more in-depth look at its features!

The Coleman 250 Travel Trailer is now priced at $15,995. Click on Coleman 250 to see pictures, a floor plan, and our YouTube video!

Hurry though! These RVs will not be on the lot long! Call 877-863-9527 for more information or stop in and see us today!

There is only 3 more weeks to get your photos in for the Great American RV Summer Vacation Photo Contest!

Grab the camera and pack-up the family and your RV.  It’s time for The Great American RV Summer Vacation Photo Contest!  Amateur photographers, you have the chance to snap your way to a grand prize  of a $100 Camping World gift card, 2^nd prize is a $75 Camping World gift card and 3^rd prize is a $50 Camping World gift card.

Entries are due by 3 p.m. Thursday, August 26, 2010. The judges will look for something that best represents the family-friendly RV lifestyle with your RV in the picture. Send your photos, along with a brief description of what is happening in the photo and where it was taken, and you could win! Your photos also could be included in a collection of American RV customers’ top photos that will be displayed at the dealership as well as placed in a photo gallery online.

How to enter

Send a copy of your favorite photo by 3 p.m. Thursday, August 26, 2010. It must be a previously unpublished photo taken during summer 2010 and includes your RV purchased from American RV.  Be sure to include the photographer’s name and phone number. Also, include the first and last names of people in the picture. Include your name, phone number and address and a brief description of where this photo was taken. Include any details that make this photo special.Please send no more than two photos per entrant.

Online: E-mail your photo to: webmaster@AmericanRV.com. If you are selected as a finalist, you will be contacted via e-mail.

By mail: Photos cannot be returned. Send your entry to Great American RV Summer Vacation Photo Contest, 201 76^th St SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49548.  If you are selected as a finalist, you will be contacted via telephone.

All it takes is one picture to end up with some extra spending money on all your camping essentials! Don’t delay because this contest ends August 26th!

If you have any questions, please call Rebeccah at (877) 863-9527 or e-mail her at rrapin@AmericanRV.com

This past Monday, our website broke 1,000 unique visitors! People from all over the country are continuously visiting our website to find the best deals around. Our new inventory is always being updated and used vehicles are coming and going daily…so be sure to keep visiting! Thanks for all your support of American RV!

Grab the camera and pack-up the family and your RV.  It’s time for The Great American RV Summer Vacation Photo Contest!  Amateur photographers, you have the chance to snap your way to a grand prize  of a $100 Camping World gift card, 2^nd prize is a $75 Camping World gift card and 3^rd prize is a $50 Camping World gift card.

Entries are due by 3 p.m. Thursday, August 26, 2010. The judges will look for something that best represents the family-friendly RV lifestyle with your RV in the picture. Send your photos, along with a brief description of what is happening in the photo and where it was taken, and you could win! Your photos also could be included in a collection of American RV customers’ top photos that will be displayed at the dealership as well as placed in a photo gallery online.

How to enter

Send a copy of your favorite photo by 3 p.m. Thursday, August 26, 2010. It must be a previously unpublished photo taken during summer 2010 and includes your RV purchased from American RV.  Be sure to include the photographer’s name and phone number. Also, include the first and last names of people in the picture. Include your name, phone number and address and a brief description of where this photo was taken. Include any details that make this photo special.Please send no more than two photos per entrant.

Online: E-mail your photo to: webmaster@AmericanRV.com. If you are selected as a finalist, you will be contacted via e-mail.

By mail: Photos cannot be returned. Send your entry to Great American RV Summer Vacation Photo Contest, 201 76^th St SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49548.  If you are selected as a finalist, you will be contacted via telephone.

All it takes is one picture to end up with some extra spending money on all your camping essentials! Don’t delay because this contest ends August 26th!

If you have any questions, please call Rebeccah at (877) 863-9527 or e-mail her at rrapin@AmericanRV.com

Today is the final day of our Mid-Summer Sell Down Sale! Save on all your favorite travel trailers, fifth wheels, pop-up campers, motor homes, and more! You also have the chance to win an Apple iPad when you bring your direct mail flyer in!

Also, we will be serving lunch from 11-3 today so come hungry and in the mood to buy a new or used RV!

Looking for an activity to guarantee smiles for everyone in the family? Head down to St. Joseph, MI this weekend for the 2010 Venetian Festival. There is so much to do there, no one in your family will be bored. Throughout the weekend, listen to music, dive into delicious food and spirits, or take part in the many contests going on.

The Shadowland Pavilion will host some of the most sought after rock and country artists on tour! Enjoy Buffet at the Beach with The Last Mangos on Friday. Saturday, Tesla will be performing, and on Sunday Darrly Worley will take the stage! Many other artists will be playing on nearby stages throughout the weekend as well.

Hungry? The Taste for Southwest Michigan offers a variety of meals that will satisfy any food craving you may have. Thirsty? Beer and Wine tastings from local vendors are sure to be a hit. There is also a beer tent located right by the Shadowland Pavilion.

Enjoy competitions like the River Run & Walk, Volleyball Tournament, Sand Sculpture Contest, and the Classic Boat Display.

The Festival runs from Thursday, July 15 through Sunday, July 18.

And don’t worry! St. Joes and surrounding areas offer plenty of campground options for you and the family. Check out http://www.michigan.org/Places-to-Stay/Campgrounds/Default.aspx?city=G3516 for a complete list.

For more information on the Venetian Festival going on this weekend in St. Joseph, MI, visit http://venetian.org/index.html