Vol. 4 # 4 - Tiffin Motorhomes

N e w s Y o u c a n u s eTiffin Motorhomes AppointsLa Mesa RV as Atlanta DealerTiffin Motorhomes recently appointed La Mesa RV Center inAustell, Georgia, as its full-line dealer for the greater Atlantaarea. Headquartered in San Diego, La Mesa RV is Tiffin’s secondlargest dealer with eight locations selling Tiffin products inDavis, San Bernardino, and San Diego, California; Tucson, Mesa,Yuma, and Quartzsite, Arizona; and now Austell, Georgia.La Mesa RV Center in Austell will inventory all of the Tiffinbrands: Zephyr, Allegro Bus, Phaeton, Allegro Bay, and Allegro.Bob Tiffin, CEO and president of Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.,noted that “La Mesa RV has been an integral part of our dealernetwork for many years. We value them as a partner and lookforward to serving the Atlanta market through their Austelldealership.”La Mesa RV invites RVers in the Atlanta area as well asthe thousands of RVers who travel the interstates throughGeorgia to stop by their three-acre air-conditioned showroomlocated at 150 Riverside Parkway in Austell to see andtest drive the entire Tiffin product line. Traveling west fromdowntown Atlanta on I-20, take exit 46 (Riverside Parkway)and head toward Six Flags Over Georgia. For more information,call Steve Love at 858-874-8095. —Steve LoveMake Your Coach Look Brand NewAgainWhile traveling America’s highways, and especially its Interstates,your coach can acquire a lot of residues and films thatdull its beautiful factory finish. When you visit Red Bay forservice, call Ricky Johnson at (256) 668-0211 and ask him to restorethe luster and beauty of your coach’s paint. As an independentcontractor, Johnson began his cleaning service 13 years agoand makes it his personal mission to have satisfied customers.For the last 17 years, he has worked in Tiffin’s parts and servicedepartment. Johnson offers a (1) full wash, (2) wash/wax, (3) allinterior cleaning, and (4) carpet cleaning.– Fred Thompson, EditorEditor’s ChoiceBirmingham South CampgroundWhen we typeset and print the Roughing It Smoothly magazine,we stay at the Birmingham South Campground (BSC) on I-65just eight miles south of the I-459 and I-65 intersection. A wellestablishedfacility that formerly ran under the KOA label, BSCgets a 5-star Woodall’s rating in both Facilities and Recreation.The office staff is very friendly and accommodating, lookingafter your interests and needs while camping at BSC. Full hookupsinclude 50 amps and cable. Several pull-thru sites can servecoaches up to 45 feet. The park has excellent WiFi service at nocharge. BSC’s heated pool and spa is open from March 15 to October15. Your children and grandchildren will enjoy the welldesigned,enclosed playground. If several coaches are travelingtogether, you can reserve the pavilion for outdoor dining. Thecamp store has a good selection of consumable RV products andsmall equipment items often needed for operating your coach.Most campsites are tree-shaded but still have plenty of room forslide-outs. Extended stay sites are available if you are planning along-term visit or need a location near the UAB Medical Center.There are many shopping and dining opportunities within fivemiles, including a new Publix that should be opening in Spring2008. Major malls with all of the brand-name stores are within20 minutes. DISCOUNT: Bring a copy of Roughing It Smoothlyand receive an automatic 10 percent discount off the cost ofyour stay at BSC. With discount, approx. $35/night.Editor’s ChoiceCherry Hill Park, Washington, DCCherry Hill Park has been serving RVers for eight decades. MikeGurevich, a third generation owner, knows how to take care ofhis campers!Located in Maryland and almost due north of the District,Cherry Hill is a regular bus stop on the Metrobus line from earlymorning to late evening (full schedules are available at the office).The Metrobus takes you to the Metrorail’s nearest station for fastservice into all of the prime museum and memorial locations.The friendly and knowledgeable staff in the Park’s office canhelp you plan each day’s visit to the District with regard to operatingtimes of each site and entry tickets. All of the memorialsand Smithsonian museums are free. Grey Line Tours offers dayand evening tours leaving from the Park.When you arrive, you may want a staff member to show youyour assignment prior to occupying the site. Cherry Hill has 400choices. The staff wants to provide you with the location mostsuitable to your needs. Each site includes 30–50 amp service,water, sewer, and cable.The centrally located Conference Center provides two swimmingpools, hot tub, sauna, and exercise room. On the lower levelyou will find a 19-unit laundry room, fireplace, game room, andStar Café which serves full meals every day. Two playgrounds, abasketball court, minigolf, and a nature trail address your athleticneeds. Evening activities include tractor rides, marshmallowroasts, and outdoor movies at the Park’s Starlight Theatre.Rates: $52 back-in; $57 pull-thru; $62 premium. Discounts:AAA, AARP, FMCA, Good Sam, and military. Call 866-313-9308for reservations. 36 Roughing It Smoothly