Just a reminder that American RV will be closed on Christmas Eve and on Christmas Day. We will be open for normal business hours on Friday and Saturday of this week. Please visit our Contact Us page for the hours of the specific department that you are looking for.

As always, AmericanRV.com is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

From our families to yours, Merry Christmas!!!

This week we are offering a 2008 Sabre 31RKTS for $29,833. Click Here to see pictures and info on this unit.

Did you know that you can request a service appointment 24 hours a day, 7 days a week? Just because the Service Facility is closed doesn’t mean that you can’t request service for your recreational vehicle.

Visit our Service Page and click on “Service Request.” From there, a form will appear. Just fill in the information, click “go” and you are done! That information is sent directly to our Service Representatives who will then be able to schedule your appointment.

As always, if you need immediate assistance during our business hours, don’t hesitate to call our service facility directly at 616.455.5100.

Discover why Roadtrek class B motor homes are the #1 selling camper vans in North America since 1990.

Take a moment to view a short video showcasing our current Roadtrek inventory.

What is a name? If that name is Coleman, the answer is more than 100 years providing high quality products for enjoying the outdoors. Camping trailers have been the company’s focus since 1966.

For the 2009 models you can expect:

- New fabrics, flooring, wood grain wall panels and up-scale cabinet doors
- Dometic 4.5 cu/ft fridge with freezer
- Slide-out entry step with locking tool compartment
- Outside storage under slide-out dinette
- Upgraded stereo with FM/AM/CD and iPod connection
- The power lift is now a standard option!

So there you have it, a bumper crop of new Coleman camping trailers, features and accessories for the 2009 year. Contact an American RV Sales Consultant to see one today!!!

This week we are offering a 2008 Keystone Mountaineer 32PRD travel trailer for $27,189. Click Here to see pictures and info on this unit.

Read more to view a special holiday message from the sales team at American RV.

Just because the weather is colder doesn’t mean that you have to stop camping. Michigan offers many travel ideas for this winter. Get your RV ready to camp and try some of these winter activities:

Michigan has more than 40 downhill ski resorts and over 6,204 miles of groomed snowmobiling trails—making it the perfect place to enjoy winter sports. You could try snowshoeing, ice-skating, snowboarding or even

Fun and excitement can be found at the winter festivals throughout Michigan. You’ll find festivals boasting ice carving and sculptures, snowman building contests, ice-skating and much more entertainment!

If you like to fish, you’ve probably gone fishing in the spring, summer and fall, but how about the winter? There are places all over the state ideal for ice fishing. As the icy months approach and the lakes freeze over, dress warmly and try this winter activity.

What about playing outdoors?! Bundle up and go explore the outdoors! Gather the family together for old-fashioned, snow-filled fun. Catch snowflakes on your tongue, build snowmen, make snow angels, and then return to the comfort of your RV for some hot cocoa.

Need more ideas? Visit http://www.michigan.org/ and see what Michigan has to offer!

American RV frequently receives news releases from the Better Business Bureau of Western Michigan regarding things going on in our area, including scams. We received another one yesterday and felt that we should pass this information on to our extended “family.”

Currently, cyber criminals are posing as FedEx, UPS, and Wal-Mart to trick consumers this holiday season. The BBB is warning consumers to keep their guards up as a new strong of phishing e-mails are making their rounds this holiday season.

Hackers and scammers are pretending to be customer service reps from these big companies (specifically retailers and shipping companies) to earn your trust and gain access to computer drives, and files and accounts to steal personal information.

Some examples are:

1.A message currently hitting people’s inboxes has the subject as: “Tracking Number 13040065504.” The body of the email states that they tried to deliver a package to you, but couldn’t and the invoice is the added file (so you can see what you “ordered.”) This attachment is actually a virus and will infect your computer if opened. If you get an email like this, and would like to confirm whether there is a shipping problem with your package, call the shipping company directly.

2.Phishing emails are also going around that are survey from places like Wal-Mart offering to credit your account $90 for taking a survey. In the end, there is a link that takes you to a website that again, phishes for information. Again, if you get this… just delete it.

Consumers who receive suspicious e-mails should report them to the Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.ic3.gov.

For more information in staying safe when shopping online this holiday season, and for a host of other seasonal tips, go to www.bbb.org.

Don’t forget to get your RV ready for the Digital Transition

On February 17, 2009 all full-power broadcast television stations in the United States will stop broadcasting on analog airwaves and begin broadcasting only in digital. Digital broadcasting will allow stations to offer improved picture and sound quality and additional channels.

Between Jan. 1, 2008, and March 31, 2009, all U.S. households will be eligible to request up to two coupons, worth $40 each, to be used toward the purchase of up to two, digital-to-analog converter boxes. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has responsibility for administering the coupon program. (Please note that these coupons will expire 90 days after mailing). More information can be found at www.DTV2009.gov

If you are a Camping World Presidents Club member, and have one of the coupons, you can have purchase and have someone install the converter box for $39.99 (It is $49.99 if you are not a Camping World Presidents Club member.)

Please contact a Camping World representative toll free at 1-888-240-7995. They will be able to answer any questions you might have, or set up an appointment to have a converter box installed on your RV.