Full Timer Travel Destination

If you're from the Midwest and are a full time RV'er, it can get a little tricky in the winter months.  We've found a few places south and west that could offer some great relief from the winter weather.

First stop- Arizona!

Desert's Edge RV Park (Arizona)

This is a great place to visit or stay for a period of time in the Phoenix area. They are full hookup lots with concrete patios.  It is also a very dog-friendly RV park with amenities such as a dog run, dog grooming station and two dog parks. It has a pool and hot tub, fitness center, grills, and free wi-fi. 

Photo Credit: Desert's Edge RV

Palm Creek Golf & RV Resort (Arizona)

This is a great 55+ community RV resort in the Casa Grande area. It is a higher end RV Resort that has tons of amenities usually hosting about 165 activities per week. Some of those activities include dances, day trips, special events, and clubs.

Photo Credit: Palm Creek Golf & RV Resort

Next stop- Florida!

Twin Lakes Camp Resort (Florida)
Twin Lakes Camp Resort is located in between Pensacola and Tallahassee in the northern part of Florida. There are docks and boat launches on the lakes which makes the campground great for boating, fishing, and water activities. 

Photo Credit: Twin Lakes Camp Resort

Naples Motorcoach Resort (Florida)
This is a great place to go if you own a motorcoach and love to be by the water. There are a variety of premium sites located on the canal leading to the Gulf of Mexico (great for boating). It offers a community pool, pickle ball courts and much more!

Photo Credit: Naples Motorcoach Resort

These are just a few suggestions of the many places you can travel to get away from the cold winter weather.  We hope you enjoy your "snowbird season" this year!

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RVing Marie Kondo Style

Rving Marie Kondo Style

The internet recently blew up when Netflix showed a series of episodes of the famous Marie Kondo's best tips and tricks to tidying up and staying organized in your everyday life. In it, she teaches the correct ways to de-clutter and clean out your closets and storage areas. She uses a proven process to help do so. Here at Veurink's RV Center, we believe some of those tips and tricks can be transferred to keeping your RV tidy and make more room for things you may need. If you RV full time, this might be a great way to do things in order to have everything you need with you in your home on wheels. 

Photo: Marie Kondo

The KonMari Method™ encourages tidying by category – not by location – beginning with clothes, then moving on to books, papers, komono (miscellaneous items), and, finally, sentimental items. Keep only those things that speak to the heart, and discard items that no longer spark joy. Thank them for their service – then let them go.

Here are the six basic rules of tidying according to the KonMarie technique.

Rule 1: Commit yourself to tidying up.

Rule 2: Imagine your ideal lifestyle.

Rule 3: Finishing discarding first.

Rule 4: Tidy by category, not by location.

Rule 5: Follow the right order.

Rule 6: Ask yourself if it sparks joy.

Using these tips and tricks, you can organize your RV better to create more storage for things you might need on your trips. Some examples might be storage bins and boxes to help contain things in a similar "category" to keep them organized and together. This way of organizing also helps simplify the things you do need and makes your choices of what to bring more purposeful and intentional. 

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From the Desk of | General Manager, Tim Veurink

The words in the graphic are from Peter's brief Sermon in Jerusalem

just 7 weeks after Jesus had resurrected from the dead. 

After Jesus' resurrection on Easter Sunday, Jesus spends 40 days moving

around Israel. There are 12 appearances of Jesus recorded in the New

Testament to over 500 people. Peter, himself, witness' Jesus living in the

flesh at least 6 times with one very special and detailed conversation, at a

fish fry as recorded in John 21.  

After 40 days, the disciples witness Jesus ascending to heaven to sit on the

right hand of His Father.

The seventh Sunday after Jesus resurrection was Pentecost and as promised

the disciples received the Holy Spirit. 

Prompted by the Spirit, Peter is embolden to preach a brief but powerful

sermon. (Acts 2:14-41). There is so much that I love about this sermon but

the one thing I find both powerful and  hopeful is this...

The sermon was preached in Jerusalem 7 weeks after Jesus' death, and resurrection by Peter who witnesses seeing Jesus in the flesh at least 6 times after the

resurrection. The sermon being preached in Jerusalem, is the same town were

Jesus hung on the cross and was put into the tomb. However, the tomb was empty

because Jesus had risen and was not there. 

At this time Jerusalem wasn't that big; both the cross and the tomb where more than likely just a very short distance from were Peter was preaching. Anyone could walk over 

to see the empty tomb. With the bloody cross and the empty tomb...you can come

to your own conclusion on what happened on that Easter weekend. 

After Peter's sermon, 3000 people were convicted by the Holy Spirit and put

their trust in the resurrected Jesus. A few days later 2000 more people

believed and then the Christian movement spread like wildfire. 

Since that day, billions have put their trust and hope in Jesus Christ 

- the resurrected Savior of the world.  

Today, we celebrate a resurrected Savior. Today we have nothing to fear for

the Bible says for those who put their trust in Jesus Christ will be saved

and one day be resurrected from the dead just as Jesus was raised up. 

Happy Easter,

Tim Veurink

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Slow Cooker Staples

Whether you are ready or not, Fall is slowly making it's way into our lives. Fall is one of the prettiest seasons in Michigan and in many parts of the country. There are Fall color tours going on, unique activities taking place, and the menu of hearty food choices is a favorite among many!

There are so many delicious recipes out there, so we thought we'd share a few throughout this season. Slow Cooker meals are popular go-tos, not only at home but RVing too!

The RV Lifestyle allows you to still have the luxuries of home, all at the comfort of your RV.

Here are a few slow cooker meals to try this week, as you plan your next RV trip. There seems to be a warm front that made it's way to us on the first day of Fall. Slow Cooker meals can be a better option, as it doesn't make your whole house or RV warm, like an oven can. They can also be that quick go-to, as you transition into this season's schedule.

Who is ready for some delicious slow cooker meal options to try this Fall? Read on!

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Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Life Made Sweeter Blog just made us drool over this hearty dish. They also made our lives much simpler with how easy this slow cooker classic is! Head to their blog to get the complete recipe. We can't wait to try this one this Fall!

Chili Ginger Garlic Honey Wings

Where are the game day Football fans at? Chicken Wings are always a must-have while watching your favorite Football team. Obviously, the game would be displayed on your indoor or outdoor Entertainment Center, while the Full Kitchen has a buffet of food, including these slow cooker chicken wings! Pretty Practical Pantry has prepared the ingredients and how-to for us over on the blog! Seriously, we can just taste the flavors just by looking at the photo.

Slow Cooker Chili

Chili is such a staple for many. You can throw in the ingredients to your liking and really make it your own. Here is a basic recipe that will make the perfect meal, as you RV this month and look at all the Fall colors outside. It falls under the "comfort food" category and should be on your list to make. Thanks to Chew Out Loud for this tasty chili recipe - that I'm sure many will love to try this Fall and Winter!

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We hope this got your tastebuds ready to try some new slow cooker recipes this week! What are your favorite slow cooker meals? Share with us and you may be featured on our next recipe blog post.

Happy RVing!

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The Big Event Sale

It's that time of year for......

our Annual Big Event Sale! 

As Spring is in the air...so is RV Season. We have Manufacturer REBATES on select RVs, many Camp Store parts and accessories savings, AND a few Service Specials.

A few of our Product Manufacturer Representatives will be here to assist our Team and where you can pick their brains. This is the time to experience the RV Lifestyle and begin your adventure today!

From Travel Trailers, Fifth Wheels, to even Motorhomes...there is something designed specifically for you. Let the Veurinks' RV Center team assist you in picking out the perfect RV for you and the family. We help take the guessing work out of what you think you want, and help you narrow down what you really need. 

It's the RV Lifestyle...where Adventure, Freedom, and Relaxation meet.

The Veurinks' RV Camp Store and Service Department have everything you need to prepare your RV and hit the road for your weekend getaway.

Our Camp Store has a selection of marked down items for your RVing...discounts on back-up cameras, sewer hoses, awning mats, and SO MUCH MORE.

 The Service Department is offering 15%-OFF the cost of labor on RV Slideout Topper Installation, and $50-OFF the installed price of your Power Front Tongue Jack! Need we say more? Stop on in and visit us at The Big Event!

Veurinks' RV Center

7144 Division Ave. S.

Grand Rapids, MI 49548

616.281.5111

www.veurinksrv.com 

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Top 5 Highlights of 2015: Blue Ribbon Award

Counting down the few days left of 2015, gives an opportunity to share our 

Top 5 Highlights 

within this past year! 

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This past Fall, we have had a whirlwind of events that just shows how grateful we are, to be able to be involved in the RV Industry. We are so thankful for the team we have established, the product reps and our loyal RVing customers. 

We were honored to receive not only the Top 50 RV Business Dealer Award, but also the Blue Ribbon Top 5 RV Dealer in North America. 

This sits at our Number 1 Highlight of 2015 and we can not thank each one of you enough! It is a perfect way to top of 2015 and sail into 2016. It is a privilege to work among this industry, with several other top West Michigan RV Dealers and those around the country.

Sales Manager, Matt Veurink, receiving the award in Las Vegas.

Click the video to watch and learn a little more about Veurinks' RV Center!

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Among the awards, we were also honored to be able to have a few magazine features and spreads in RV Business and RV Pro Magazine. 

You may read them at the links provided below!

RV Pro Magazine Full Spread: 

Read About Veurinks' RV

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RV Business Magazine Feature:
Veurinks' RV Center


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We want to thank YOU for a wonderful 2015. 
Veurinks' RV Center is excited to see what 2016 brings for you and the RV Industry.

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Top 5 Highlights of 2015: Devos Show

Counting down the few days left of 2015, gives an opportunity to share our Top 5 Highlights within this past year! 

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Last January, we were able to experience another successful and amazing RV show, right in our backyard in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids, MI. 

We had 30+ RV's on display for the 2015 Grand Rapids Camper, Travel and RV Show. Thousands of you traveled across the state and in the surrounding area, to RV shop and get ready for RV season.

This is ALWAYS one of our favorite times of the year, 

as it sets the tone for the rest of the year.

We are excited for the 2016 show.....will we see YOU?! 

Come on out and be a part of one of our future highlights of the new year. Our team is prepping and putting in long hours and hard work, to make it an enjoyable experience for you. We can't wait to see all of you RVers!

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Top RV Color Tour Routes

It's beginning to look a lot like FALL, which means beautiful colors, pumpkin spice everything, and a lot cooler weather. Did we mention the fact that this is one of the most perfect times to pile in an RV and hit up some Fall Color Tours? Yes, indeed it is!

Photo Credit: Boredom MD

We have several ideas and places for you to choose from....I mean, you might as well hit them all up if you are in the area.

From the Northern Michigan, to the mountains in Colorado, even to the East Coast living....we found several sites that have some of the best routes. 

Click on the links below, as they will list a few options to discover and RV away.

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Photo Credit: About

Start planning your next RV adventure and bring your friends for the ride.

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NORTH

Petoskey Area Scenic Routes

News Up North Fall Tours

Photo Credit: News Up North

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WEST COAST

10 Fall Color Tour Routes in Colorado

Photo Credit: Nature Revealed

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NORTH WEST

Seattle Magazine Fall Color Picks

Seattle Time's 5 Color Tours

Photo Credit: Seattle Mag

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EAST COAST

East Coast Fall Color Tour 

Photo Credit: Tours 4 Fun

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Top 5: RV's For A Retired Couple

Thinking about retiring and RVing around the country?

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You may wonder....

What RV is right for me?

Which model and floor plan will make me feel like home?

How can I make sure I have all the amenities of home?

You need to check out our

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Top 5

RV's for

A Retired Couple

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Many people on the edge of retiring, either know what they want or they are scoping our their options to make sure they invest in the perfect RV. It can be overwhelming, especially if you have no idea what you want. It is important to keep in mind the basic needs and then add on the extras that can really make you feel like home.

We put together a list of our Top 5 classic picks that will be sure to meet every need of yours and then some.

The Veurinks' RV Sales Team will be happy to assist you in the shopping process.
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Our Sales Team is giving you a personal and exclusive behind the scenes virtual tour of these gorgeous RV's!

Just click play and enjoy.
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1. Denali

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2. Durango Gold

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3. Ambassador

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4. American Eagle

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5. American Tradition

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For more behind the scenes and in depth tour of the American Coach line, watch this video of everything you need to know about this classy line of Motorcoaches. 

Presented by Sean Pollard of Veurinks' RV.

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If you have any questions, want to know about different floor plans, or want to purchase one of these models, please contact the 

Veurinks' RV Sales Team:

• 7144 Division AVE South
• Grand Rapids, MI 49548
• Phone: 800.822.5292
• Local: 616.281.5111

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