Posted on 10/13/2023
Get Ready to Embrace the Magic of RVing this Fall and Winter! Unsplash+ In collaboration with Daiga Ellaby To our Valued Customers, As the leaves start to change and a crispness fills the air, there's something undeniably magical about Fall in the Pacific Northwest. At Ernie's Inc., we believe this season is the perfect time to keep the adventure alive and make unforgettable memories in your RV. The open road beckons, and we're here to help you make the most of it! You don't have to say goodbye to RVing this season. We know that many RV enthusiasts tend to stow away their vehicles as the temperature drops, but we're here to tell you that Fall and Winter RVing can be an extraordinary experience. Whether you're seeking serene solitude or cozy campfires with loved ones, there's something truly special about the great outdo ... read more
Posted on 10/30/2020
Contact Information: Ernie’s, Inc. Ernie Skillingstad Office: 360-456-6100 Email: [email protected] Monday, October 26, 2020 ERNIE'S INC. OFFICIALLY OPENS NEW RV REPAIR FACILITY IN OLYMPIA Completing the final touches during COVID, we have finally moved to our new location. Olympia, Washington -- Since 2013, Ernie Skillingstad and his family-owned business have provided high-quality recreational vehicle repair for motor homes and trailers that come from all over the West. Our company has grown in seven short years, and we started constructing our new building 2.5 years ago. As of today, we have officially moved into our new facility at 2600 21st Avenue SW in Olympia, and we cannot wait to share it with you! The entire team here at Ernie's Inc. is excited for what's to come. Even our work family is everything to us, and we can't wait to share what we have worked so hard for with ... read more
Posted on 10/21/2020
Fall. It’s the beginning; or end of the changing of the seasons. For us, Fall is just the beginning of the season's changes. Leaves begin to change to vibrant color and fall, the weather goes from warm nights to cold brisk mornings, and the holiday season starts. This Fall we are so blessed and thankful for all of the changes that are happening at Ernie’s, and we can't wait to share and take the journey with you. This Fall as the seasons change and the holiday’s begin, here are some ways to embrace, celebrate, and enjoy them. Halloween: October 31st This Halloween try trunk or treat… RV style. Dress up your RV, use props and transform your Motorhome or Trailer into Freinkenstien, a giant bat, or even a spaceship. You can get items to help you transform your RV like sheets, loose fabric, paper streamers, strobe lights, and fall items like straw, cornstalks, skeletons and so much more. What a way to make this year fun while staying safe. ThanksGiving: No ... read more
Posted on 4/1/2020
Is that not the million dollar question, what RV is right for me? You have done all your research, explored RV shows, Travel and RV Magazines, looked at reviews online, looked at every avenue available to you and you're ready to pull the plug and buy a new RV. But is the RV that you did all that research on right for you? For this month, we have compiled some questions you should ask yourself while doing your research and exploring your RV options. First things first, have you decided if you want a motorized or non-motorized RV? What I mean by this is do you want the convenience of just jumping in, turning on the key and going; or is a Travel Trailer or 5th wheel more your cup of tea? Delving deeper into this topic would be asking yourself what equipment do you have already? If you want to drive an RV, do you want to tow a vehicle behind it so you can go places, do you have a vehicle that is capable of being towed? Or if you prefer towing Travel Trailers and 5th Wheels do ... read more
Posted on 3/1/2020
Spring is a time we all look forward to fun and adventure. A road trip in your RV is just what the family needs! Here is a list of amazing experiences awaiting you on your spring break journey: Olympic National Park As one of the most popular national parks in the USA, Olympic National Park is a hot spot for outdoor lovers, and for a good reason. There are glaciers in the mountains, a coastline that is lush and rugged with a temperate rainforest. The sights are incredible. Whale Watching on the Oregon Coast Just a little south of us is a fantastic sight in spring. Pods of grey whales are on their migration trek north up to Alaska. Plan your late March trip to the Oregon coast and be prepared to hang onto your bootstraps, because the sights of these majestic creatures are sure to blow you away! Washington State Parks for free in March? Yes! Washington State Parks offers two free days in their parks between Ma ... read more
Posted on 2/1/2020
One of the best aspects of owning an RV is that you can create romance on the fly and what is more romantic than looking up into a star-filled sky? Pull up to almost any beach location at sunset, add a favorite beverage, and you have the perfect recipe for an evening full of romance. As we head into the romance month, we’d love to share with you some great RV spots not too far from home. Ernie’s Inc. in Olympia is here to take care of the details of your RV so you can focus on getting to a place that lights up your romance factor by ten! Fort Stevens State Park: Make sure to check out Peter Iredale Shipwreck, the Columbia River Maritime Museum, and the Astoria Column (for the best romantic views of the coastline!) The Waterfront at Potlatch: Great scene ... read more