RV Articles from Herold Trailer Sales
Herold Trailer Sales , locally owned and serving Central Iowa since 1964, is located on Hwy 92 West in Indianola. Herold Trailer Sales is an authorized Bighorn, Oakmont, Denali, Dutchmen, Shasta Revere, Shasta Oasis, Shasta Phoenix, Shasta Flyte,Shasta Airflyte, Coachmen Apex,Sunset Trail, Silverado and Prowler dealership in Indianola, IA. Along with a large selection of new models, Herold Trailer Sales carries a wide variety of pre-owned models.
Herold Trailer Sales provides superior customer service and has an entire team that consists of professional sales members, finance experts, service technicians, and a knowledgeable parts and accessories staff to support you. We pride ourselves on having well-trained experts that strive for customer satisfaction. Come in and visit our friendly, reliable, and experienced staff, or call us at 515.961.7405.
Safety Equipment for Fifth Wheels
Anything can happen on the open road. That's part of the fun! You may discover the best local cuisine, enjoy a striking sunset, or blaze a new hiking trail to find a hidden waterfall.
Making Friends on the Road
As you travel in your Coachmen Apex, you encounter a variety of people. There are your neighbors at all the campsites. There are fellow participants in the tours and excursions you embark on. All these people are potential friends in the works! Making friends as you travel is a great way to make the road less lonely, swap travel tips, and have fun. We created a guide to making friends as you travel below.
Dry Camping (a.k.a. Boondocking)
RV parks can be a great way to have a comfortable camping trip, but not everyone wants the luxury and comfort of an RV park. After all, the whole reason you go camping is to get away from the distractions of the 21st century, so why not go all the way? If you like the authenticity of tent camping but still like to be able to have somewhere warm to sleep at night, consider dry camping, or boondocking. This refers to a camping style in which your RV isn’t connected to hookups, is away from established campgrounds, and, as the name implies, usually puts you out in the boondocks.
Best Smartphone Apps For RVers
These days, there are apps for everything under the sun, from cooking to sports to navigation. What you might not know is that some apps are perfect for helping simplify your RV lifestyle! Navigational apps, gas price checking apps, parking finders and more await you in the various app stores online. Here’s a selection of completely free smartphone apps, assembled by Herold Trailer Sales, that will make your life on the road a whole lot easier by saving you some time and money.
How to Make Your RV Like Home
There’s a reason you chose an RV over traditional camping: you want to enjoy some of the perks of home! Your new RV offers many of the luxuries of home: a comfortable bed with a mattress, a private bathroom, etc. But to really put the “home” in “motorhome”, you’ll need to make some tweaks. We’ve rounded up our top strategies to making your RV feel like home below. Remember you can always stop by Herold Trailer Sales for all your RV needs, from parts replacement to maintenance. We are located near Des Moines, Iowa.
Wintering your RV: Using Antifreeze
During the cold months, many people prefer to put their RV in storage rather than try to camp while it’s below freezing and the ground is covered in snow. However, it’s not enough to simply park your RV somewhere and walk away. It’s a small home, so your RV will need to go through a series of winterization processes before it’s ready to sit for the winter. One process is making sure your water system is protected from freezing temperatures.
Caring for your RV’s Awning
As easy as it is to forget about your awning and trust that it will continue to function, this isn’t always the case. Awning care is just as important as caring for the rest of your RV, so make sure you’re taking all the necessary steps to keep your awning in working condition. First and foremost, you’ll want to make sure your awning is clean and dry. Storing a dirty or wet awning can lead to mildew, mold, and other damages. You’ll also want to make sure you’re only using it when the weather is appropriate because high winds and prolonged exposure to UV light can damage your awning.
How to Tackle RV Condensation
After a long day outdoors, your RV is an awesome way to unwind, prepare a proper meal, and get a good night’s rest. It’s a perfect enclosed and sheltered space and if you’re an RV owner, you know it’s the best to camp. Unfortunately, all that enclosed space in the cabin leaves a lot of room for condensation and humidity buildup. It’s an all-too-common problem for RV owners and while at first it’s mostly a nuisance, over time it can lead to mildew and mold. You’ll want to be addressing this problem on a regular basis to protect your RV and its passengers.
Preventing RV Theft
When people think about vehicle theft, they often think of cars and trucks, everyday vehicles that are a dime a dozen on the road. But there are other vehicles a thief can take, and your RV is one of them. It’s not as common as car theft or nearly as talked about in everyday life, but it happens occasionally, and there’s a lot to lose when it’s your RV: not only is it more expensive than a car, but you’ve no doubt spent a great deal of time making memories in your RV. Protecting yourself from theft will help save you grief later on.
RVing with Pets
In many households, the pets are as much a part of the family as any other member. If that describes your family, you probably can’t imagine traveling without your beloved cat or dog. Luckily for RV owners, traveling with pets doesn’t have to be a big problem if you know how to set your pets up for success. Read on to learn our tips for RVing with pets and stop by Herold Trailer Sales when you need parts or services for your RV. We’re located in Indianola, Iowa, near Des Moines, and we proudly serve the areas of Clive and Ankeny, too. We carry the latest models from top brands and our team of RV experts will help you find exactly what you need.
Tips for Camping in Your Camper
Campers provide everything you need in one convenient space—they are convenient lodging you can take wherever you go and they give you space to cook, bathe, relax, and do whatever else you want! But getting the most out of all those features and having an unforgettable vacation requires you have the right plan and preparation. Of course, you could figure these things out over the years through personal experience. Or you could read on to learn the tips and tricks the enthusiastic staff at Herold Trailer Sales has amassed over our years of RV experience. Read on to learn our tricks, and when you’re ready to take a look at top-notch RVs from brands like Shasta, Dutchmen, and Coachmen, stop by our location in Indianola, Iowa, near Des Moines.
Camper Towing Tips
Campers open up a world of camping and travel opportunities. Everything from a cross-country trip to countless weekend getaways are at your fingertips. But before you get out on the road, it’s important to put some thought into the actual transportation process. Towing a travel trailer isn’t necessarily difficult, but the added weight, extended length, and unusual driving dynamics can take some getting used to. Not to fear: we here at Herold Trailer Sales designed this short guide to help you get familiar with the basics of camper towing so you can feel comfortable on your first trip. Stop by one of our locations in Indianola or Des Moines, Iowa when you’re ready to take a look at some of our amazing pop up campers and truck campers.
Cooking While RV Camping
You chose an RV because you wanted to enjoy homelike luxuries when in the great outdoors. A few of these comforts include sleeping in a cozy bed, lounging in front of a tv at night, and maybe more than anything else, cooking fresh food. RVs like the Dutchmen Denali travel trailers make cooking easier than ever before when out vacationing, but you'll need to keep in mind that RV cooking will never be the same as home cooking. Even in the largest fifth wheels, storage, power, and space will always be in short supply, so you'll need to learn some best practices for easier, more efficient RV cooking. This guide will help you out on your next trip, but if you have any other questions, feel free to come by Herold Trailer Sales, serving the areas of Indianola, Des Moines, Clive, and Ankeny, Iowa. We also carry great floorplans of Dutchmen Denali fifth wheels and travel trailers, so don't hesitate to check them out if you're in the market for a quality RV!
Road Trip Checklist
You've got your RV for the summer, or maybe you're looking to buy one, but either way, you've got a lot of vacation spots to visit and a lot of scenery to enjoy! Nothing's better than camping in a travel trailer, but before embarking on this journey, you're going to want to create a checklist for packing. At Herold Trailer Sales, we provided some preliminary steps and information to put on your checklist, so you can be comfortably prepared for your next vacation. If you don't own an RV yet, and want to get ready for the summer, you still have time! Check out our selection of trailers, including Coachmen Ultra-Lite models, at our dealership serving Indianola, Des Moines, Clive, and Ankeny, Iowa.
Cleaning your Pop-Up Travel Trailer
Pop-up travel trailers are highly convenient and lots of fun. Not only are they small enough for easy storage and transportation, they also provide a distinctive experience that mixes the outdoor feel of tent camping with the protection and comfort of a travel trailer. But with all their moving parts, it's important to keep your pop-up travel trailer clean and free of dirt or mildew. This short guide will teach you what to use, when to use it, and why you should use it. If your pop-up travel trailer is due for repairs, stop by Herold Trailer Sales in Indianola, Iowa. Our highly-trained and experienced technicians help customers from Indianola, Des Moines, Clive, and Ankeny, Iowa.
Shasta RV Travel Trailers and Fifth Wheels
If you’re looking for the perfect blend of affordability and comfort, Shasta RV has a trailer for you! These beautiful RVs combine stylish design, clever engineering, and outstanding materials to create a beautiful living experience. Whether you’re looking for a large bunkhouse model to get the family out of the house, or a fifth wheel that’s ready for extended stay living, Shasta RVs make a great choice when you’ve got luxury and value on your mind! Visit Herold Trailer Sales near Des Moines, IA, and browse through our available selection of Shasta Campers and Trailers!
Leveling a Travel Trailer
Taking care to properly park and level your travel trailer will make it as enjoyable as possible to spend time inside. Follow our short guide below to help get your trailer as level as possible.
Keep your RV Running
When the mood strikes and you're ready to hit the road, nothing is more disheartening than needing to spend the day, or longer, cleaning and preparing when you could be traveling. Herold Trailer Sales wants you to be able to hit the road when the moment is fresh and we have a few tips, tricks, and recommendations to keep your RV fresh and clean and ready to strike out whenever you want. Visit our dealership today near Des Moines and Indianola, Iowa.
Fifth Wheels
A fifth wheel is one of the best ways to experience RV travel. With more storage space than a travel trailer, and less maintenance than a motorhome, these awesome RVs strike a great balance between luxury and affordability. Herold Trailers Sales in Indianola is proud to offer a great range of fifth wheel RVs for sale to the areas of Des Moines, Clive, and Ankeny, Iowa. Check out some of our great offerings here, and then come in and visit us to get a closer look at these great models!
Shasta Travel Trailers
Shasta Travel trailers are beautifully designed, conveniently engineered, and comfortably furnished to give you the best RV experience you can have. Herold Trailer Sales has laid out a few of our favorite Shasta travel trailers here so you can appreciate these great RVs as much as we do! Check them out here, and then come in and see us in Indianola and take a look at these awesome trailers up close and personal!
Dutchmen Trail Travel Trailers
If you're looking for an RV brand that delivers the ideal balance of value and comfort, then the great selection of Kodiak travel trailers from Dutchmen is an ideal fit for you! With tons of great floorplans to choose from across three unique builds, there is a Dutchmen Travel Trailer that will fit the needs of every family! Come in and see us today at Herold Trailer Sales in Indianola, near the cities of Ankeny, Clive, and Des Moines, Iowa. Whether you're looking for a lightweight travel trailer to take the family vacationing in, or a perfectly appointed RV that will make your weekend retreat more luxurious, you can find the right RV at Herold Trailer Sales!