For the Month of May, we’re asking you to share your favourite recipe you love to cook while RVing. Share it on our Bucars Facebook Page for a chance to win a $100 CrossIron Mills Gift Card.

Simply post your recipe to our Facebook Page wall. That’s it! And while you’re on our Page, check out all the other great recipes too. Click here to go to our Facebook Page.

How to win:

Share your favourite RVing recipe on the Bucars Facebook Page Wall. We’ll collect all the names of people who posted and randomly draw a winner on June 1, 2012. The winner will be contacted via Facebook. The winner will receive a $100 CrossIron Mills gift card.

Have questions? Email social@bucarsrv.com.

1) What brought you to Bucars?

I would say that the culture of the dealership is what brought me here. The owners really do care about the customers they service, not in just what they say, but what they do. It’s great to see the owners Jeff and Kyle so involved with the customers as well as the staff on a daily basis. Not only does it reassure the customers, but the employees as well, that they are a part of a much larger picture.

2) What do you love most about the RVing business?

The thrill of being around camping everyday. When I was young, and being raised on a farm, camping was our fun escape. We couldn’t afford to go on planes and stay in hotels, we took out the 1973 Scamper trailer. My mom had put us three boys into swimming lessons as well, so we actually stayed in the trailer for a couple of weeks out at the lake. Those are the “growing up” memories that I cherish. I really want the people I’m helping to have the same fun experiences I had. There is nothing more satisfying for me than to see the big smiles on my customers faces when they are picking up their new rv.

3) Do you RV? Favourite spots? What do you RV with?

YES, AND LOVE IT. Our favourite spots are Bottrel, Burnt Timber, and of course, Kananaskis Country. We go camping with a 2012 28 foot travel trailer with slideout and quad bunks.

4) Advice you most often give to first time RVers?

What I tell my customers when I first meet them is that it is very hard to trust someone that they have just met. I reassure them that they are in good hands and that their experience with me will be different than what they are used to. I show them not only what they want, but how well the trailer is designed with them in mind. DEPENDABILITY is the key word for me. Everybody buys a trailer for fun, but a more dependable trailer makes that fun happen.

I also tell them to ask other salespeople if they actually own an rv as well. You wouldn’t believe how many people just work at selling rv’s and actually don’t like to go rving. I know that I would rather deal with someone who is passionate about what he is doing than someone just looking for a paycheck.

5) Most memorable customers?

To me, all my customers are memorable. Some of them actually go camping with me and my family. I guess these customers are the ones that are most memorable.

About David

David was born in Lloydminster Saskatchewan and raised on a family farm about 35kms south. After graduation, he moved to Red Deer for a couple of years and was then hired as a sales consultant for Woody’s RV in Calgary in 1993. David stayed with Woody’s for over 18 years, including being the manager of one of it’s Calgary locations for 5 years, until the end of 2008. He went back to sales consulting until March of this year, being their top consultant for 3 years straight. On April 4th, David began his career with Bucars.

What people thought of our Sales Consultants

We know we have some of the best Sales Consultants in the business working for us, which is why we received a 91% Fantastic satisfaction result. These guys will go to the edge to make sure customers are well educated about the products we carry and ensure all needs are met. 9% said “Not bad.” 0% said “Not great.”

What people thought of our Business Office

Now the Business Office (the place you finish the deal, sign papers and purchase additional insurance and protection for your RV) also scored very high at 73% Fantastic rating. 27% said “Not bad.” Again, 0% said “Not great.” We are very proud of our commitment to ensuring customers understand their payment options, as well as the various extended care products available for RVs. We’d like to see our “Fantastic” rating hit above 80% next time and we’re going to work on that.

What people thought of our Red Carpet Delivery

We’re famous for our Red Carpet Delivery and it showed in our survey that people thought it is something they appreciate. 77% of people surveyed said their Red Carpet Delivery was Fantastic, while 23% of people said “Not bad.” We had zero complaints about our delivery program, which makes us very happy. Again, thought, we’d like to see over 80% so we’re going to work on this also.

What people thought Overall

82% of people thought their overall purchasing experience at Bucars was Fantastic, which makes us really happy because we put a lot of effort into making customer experiences positive and pleasant. Only 18% of people said “Not bad.” And the most important result so far was that 0% of people said “Not great.”

What people said about referring friends to Bucars

Would our customers recommend Bucars to someone in the market for an RV? 100% of people said yes!

Thanks to everyone who took our survey.

We asked around and came up with some of our top places to RV in Western Canada this summer. Leave YOUR top spot in our comments section below.

1. Area: Tunnel Mountain Campground, Banff National Park, AB

Why It’s Great: A large, beautiful facility that makes a perfect base camp for exploring Banff & the Rockies. Recommended by Bucars customer Leigh-Anne

2. Area: West Bay Beach Resort, West Kelowna, BC

Why It’s Great: Family fun in one of the few places you can get a beach site on the Okanagan Lake.

3. Area: Redstreak Park, Kootenay National Park, BC

Why It’s Great: Work on your swing at one of the many golf courses in the area, then rest and relax in the nearby hot springs!

4. Area: Surf Junction, Ucluelet, BC

Why It’s Great: A beachcomber’s paradise! Learn to surf, try sea kayaking or just soak in the hot tub and enjoy the ocean view.

5. Area: Green Point Campground, Tofino, BC

Why It’s Great: Conveniently located near Long Beach, this is your place for building sandcastles, basking in bonfires and savouring ocean sunsets.

6. Area: Two O’Clock Creek Campground, Kootenay Plains Recreation Area, AB

Why It’s Great: The hiking here is incredibly diverse, from hoodoos and icefalls to lakeshores and snow-covered peaks.

7. Area: Dinosaur Trail RV Resort, Drumheller, AB

Why It’s Great: It’s the perfect launch point to explore the rugged Badlands and the world-famous dinosaur museum.

8. Area: Douglas Provincial Park, SASK

Why It’s Great: A great family-orientated park conveniently located near Lake Diefenbaker, Saskatchewan’s “Great” lake.

9. Area: Narrow Hills Provincial Park, SASK

Why It’s Great: A dramatic landscape complimented by the greatest variety of fish in the province, this is an angler’s dream!

10. Area: Nesslin Lake Campground, SASK

Why It’s Great: An enormous lake and sandy beach compliment this cultural hub. Catch the Ness Creek music festival held annually in July.

11. Area: Echo Valley Provincial Park, Qu’Appelle Valley, SASK

Why It’s Great: One of Saskatchewan’s most beautiful playgrounds with coolies, hollows and beaches to explore.

12. Area: Wilcox Creek Campground, Jasper National Park, AB

Why It’s Great: You’re a stone’s throw from the incredible Columbia Ice Fields, an absolute Albertan must-see.

13. Area: Living Forest Oceanside Campground & RV Park, Nanaimo, BC

Why It’s Great: “A beautiful forest setting – you can see the ocean from most sites. Great trails – watch for bald eagles during the salmon run!”. – Bucars Customer Melanie Ambrose

14. Area: Eagle Vista RV Resort & Campground, Squamish, BC

Why It’s Great: A great stop for windsurfing, white-water rafting or a leisurely sail.

15. Area: Beauvais Lake Provincial Park, Pincher Creek, AB

Why It’s Great: “Lots of hikes, great boating and a convenient map that will take you right up the mountain!” – Bucars Customer Sheila

16. Area: Wyndham Carseland Recreation Area, AB

Why It’s Great: Close to modern amenities but out far enough for big, clear skies, this is an ideal stop to kick back and marvel at the stars. Also great for bird watching! Recommended by Bucars Customer Steven (Luft)

17. Area: Aspen Beach Provincial Campground, AB

Why It’s Great: “It’s a very nice campground with a beautiful beach!” – Bucars Customer Selina (De Coteau)

18. Area: Sawmill Bay Campground, Amisk Lake, SASK

Why It’s Great: Now this is seclusion! Enjoy excellent fishing, canoeing and hiking. When night falls, watch the Northern Lights dance across the sky.

19. Area: Golden Ears Provincial Park, Maple Ridge, BC

Why It’s Great: Take 3 huge campgrounds with gorgeous surrounds, add extensive trails for hiking and horseback riding and it’s easy to see why this is a most-loved RV destination.

20. Area: Covered Wagon RV Park, Magrath, AB

Why It’s Great: It’s tough to find a quieter RV park within just 20 minutes of a major city! Recommended by Bucars customer Melanie Ambrose

21. Area: Mount Kidd RV Park, AB

Why It’s Great: A large park with affordable rates for year-round camping in the Canadian Rockies! Recommended by Bucars customer Erin

22. Area: Waterton Lakes National Park, AB

Why It’s Great: Come nose-to-nose with local wildlife and enjoy some of the best sight-seeing and hiking in the province. Recommended by Bucars customer Patricia Olsen.

~Curtis & Connie Janis, Calgary, AB

~Art & Jill Macleod High River, AB

Our RV Show iPad winner is Shirley (here with Bucars owners Jeff Redmond). Congrats Shirley!

And our Variety Club Boat Show winner is Jonn (here with Bucars employee, Christine MacLeod). Congrats Jonn!

We hope you both enjoy your new iPads.

You may have noticed (maybe you’re a first time visitor), maybe not, but we have a new website! Some of it is still under a bit of construction so bear with us.

Check out some of the great features of our new site and let us know what you think.

Better inventory browsing

We’ve made it even easier to browse our inventory. Chose from the main navigation or use the handy search tool not matter what page you’re on.

Every piece of inventory you see on our site is what we have on the lot or on order. See something you like? Click the “Email us about this unit” button and we’ll make sure you get the information you need.

Blog

We now have a blog on our website, which we’re really excited about. Check back for updates and cool things we’re liking in the world of RVing.

Easy to use

We hope you find the site easy to use and offers all the information you might need. We’ll be adding a lot more content over the next little while. So stay tuned!