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How to Winterize a Travel Trailer RV

First, completely empty your fresh water tank. Next, find your low point drains. There will be 2 drain valves on the underside of your RV. Turn them both so they are "open" to empty the water from these drains. Inside your RV, open all of your faucets one by one to let air in the top. You will hear the air rushing in as the water is draining out the bottom of the low point drains. When you hear the air stop, close the faucet and move on to the next one. ...

Meet the Team - Brynna

Meet The Team Monday - Brynna is an RV outfitter at our North Tonawanda location and she is coming up on her 1 year anniversary with us! Brynna strives to create the best customer experience for her clients, and is always going above and beyond for not only her customers, but her teammates as well....

It's an Exciting Time in the RV Industry! Join Our Team at Colton RV

In the last few years, our country has undergone a Camping Revolution. More people are camping more frequently than ever before, making for an exciting time in the RV Industry for both customers and employees! Last year alone, there were 93.8 Million active camper households in the United States, 56.9 Million households camped at least once, and there were over 9.1 Million first-time camper households....

FREE RV Winterization Event at the Buffalo Bills RV Show!

The Buffalo Bills RV Show is back at Highmark Stadium from October 13th through the 16th, and that means it’s time for Colton RV’s free winterization event! So empty your tanks and bring your RV to Highmark Stadium on Friday October 14th or Saturday October 15th from 10-3 so our team can get your RV ready for winter, for free....

How RV Refrigerators Operate - Can They Run While Driving?

2-WAY RV REFRIGERATORS (ELECTRIC/GAS): These run on shore power (plugged in) as well as propane gas When set to "auto" the fridge will take electricity first When set to "auto" while the RV is disconnected and not plugged in, the fridge will automatically revert to run off of propane gas ...

Meet the Team - DJ

Meet The Team - DJ is our lot porter at our Wind Gap PA location. DJ organizes ALL of our RVs, and his prime goal is to make sure the lot is up to its greatest potential! He also plays a key role keeping the shop flowing by efficiently bringing the RVs in for service. DJ has been a member of the Colton family for just five months, and he’s already made such an impact on our team....

Meet The Team - Rhianna

Meet The Team - Rhianna is one of our RV outfitters at our North Tonawanda location, and Rhianna has been a part of our Colton family for just over a year now! She helps customers find the perfect camper based on their goals and camping style. Rhianna and her husband Travis recently just purchased a camper of their own for the first time - a Gulf Stream Vintage Cruiser! They enjoy traveling to New York and Pennsylvania State Parks with their two dogs Maverick and Dali, even their cat Kit-Kat. They really enjoy hiking and kayaking while they're out camping....

How to Use Your RV Inverter - 12 Volt and 110 Power

RV Inverters are easy to use once you understand what it does and what it doesn't do! Our Service Tech, Jim, walks us through how to use your RV Inverter! What an Inverter will do: Take 12V power from your house batteries and make it 110V power. This will give power to appliances such as your refrigerator, microwave, and TVs. ...

Meet the Team - Dave

#MeetTheTeamMonday - Dave works in the Parts Department at our Service Center in Blasdell! Dave orders parts and inventory, while also receiving all of the new RVs from our manufacturers. He has been a part of our Colton family for 5 years now! When Dave goes camping, you can usually find him exploring State Parks with a tent and a tarp! He enjoys bringing along his Weber Smokey Joe grill and cooking some delicious ribeye's. ...

RV Battery Disconnect Switch - What it Does and When to Use it

What are RV Battery Disconnect Switches? RV Battery Disconnect Switches keep your batteries from discharging while storing. The Disconnect Switch should be switched "off" when storing. When the Disconnect is turned "On" it will: Charge batteries when the RV is plugged in ...

How to Properly Connect a Battery to Your Camper or RV

Some of the most frequently asked questions we recieve from our customers are about their camper batteries. Improper connection can result in heat and damage to your battery. Ensuring that you're properly connecting and disconnecting your battery is an important step in any camping trip. Here's how: ...

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Meet the Team - Mike

Mike is our man behind the camera. He films, and edits videos for our website, social media platforms, TV commercials, and YouTube. Mike has been a Colton team member for just over a year now, however he's been doing videography for 10 years! Before becoming a member of the Colton RV family in 2021, Mike worked in sports with teams like the New York Yankees, Pittsburgh Pirates, and the Nashville Sounds - a minor league baseball team! He has also worked for the Washington State University Cougars, IMG Academy, Tampa Bay Rowdies soccer team, and the NLL! ...

Meet the Team - Misty

Misty is our senior warranty administrator and she has been a member of the Colton family for six years! Misty helps our customers behind the scenes by processing their manufacturer's warranty requests and she is always there for her team. Misty enjoys camping with her boyfriend at their seasonal site in Delavan with their Tiffin Allegro Red - “Betty”. They take Betty on the road a couple times a year, with their most recent trip being to the Outer Banks! ...

Annual Colton Family Camping Trip - 2022 Edition

2022 marks Colton RV’s 60th Year in business, started by Bill Colton (the Ol’ Boy) right here in North Tonawanda, NY. In that time, we’ve been able to help so many families bring their camping dreams to life and help them make countless memories. Because that’s really what life is all about, right? Spending quality time with the people you love, doing the things you love to do, at the places you love to do them. ...

Fill Your Propane at Colton RV!

Summer is in full swing, which means camping trips and backyard barbecues fill up the once empty spaces in our calendars - both weekdays and weekends. As a Family-Owned business, we know the importance of getting to spend time with your family doing the things you love. If your family is anything like ours, then your family probably enjoys firing up the grill, perfectly charing your Sahlen’s hot dogs, slapping cheese on the burgers, and all of the fun that summertime has to offer. If your family is anything like ours, then your family probably goes through a lot of propane. ...

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How to Winterize a Travel Trailer RV

Meet the Team - Brynna

It's an Exciting Time in the RV Industry! Join Our Team at Colton RV

FREE RV Winterization Event at the Buffalo Bills RV Show!

How RV Refrigerators Operate - Can They Run While Driving?

Meet the Team - DJ

Meet The Team - Rhianna

How to Use Your RV Inverter - 12 Volt and 110 Power

Meet the Team - Dave

RV Battery Disconnect Switch - What it Does and When to Use it

How to Properly Connect a Battery to Your Camper or RV

Meet the Team - Mike

Meet the Team - Misty

Annual Colton Family Camping Trip - 2022 Edition

Fill Your Propane at Colton RV!

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