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RV Traveler #24
August 18, 2002

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FROM CHUCK WOODBURY
editor, http://www.RVtraveler.com

Welcome to the 24th edition of the fabulous RV Traveler Newsletter,
brought to you by the websites and sponsors above and me, a guy named
Chuck, who's happiest when wandering the backroads in his motorhome.

I was approached several weeks ago by a British Columbia RV resort
about a contest its conducting with the prize of a $50,000 RV
view lot on beautiful Okanagan Lake near the town of Kelowna.
Ridgeview Lakeside RV Resort placed some advertising on my websites,
but I'd like to add here that the odds of winning its contest are probably
better than any contest you'll find. To enter, you must visit the park,
which is about a four-hour drive from Vancouver or six hours from
Seattle. The company assured me that there is no sales pressure, just
a brief tour of the park. So, I'll just say that if you are looking for a
vacation getaway north of the US border in the next six weeks, you might
want to include a stop here -- in what is absolutely gorgeous country.
The park itself, with more than 400 spaces, is right along the lake, with
government forest all around. The lot giveaway promotion has hardly been
publicized, and it ends on Sept. 30, so I can't imagine there will be many entrees,
making the odds of winning extremely high compared to most contests. To learn
more, click here.

And now, on with this info-packed issue of the best RV newsletter in the world!

HOME VIDEOS HELP NEW RV OWNERS LEARN HOW TO USE THEIR RIGS
RV Education 101 presents two videos on how to operate everything
on a motorhome or trailer/fifth wheel. Each VHS video is 75-minutes
long and very useful to anyone new to RVing. Read more or order at
http://www.NewRVer.com/RV101.html

Pop Up Trailer Video: http://www.newrver.com/popupvideo.html

DRIVE TO ALASKA IN A RENTED MOTORHOME FOR PEANUTS!
ABC Motorhomes is offering an outstanding bargain for anyone who
would like to drive to Alaska this fall from Seattle, Spokane, Portland
or Phoenix. Everything needed is included: bedding, towels, cookware and
utensils. After arriving in Alaska, you top off the gas tank and propane,
but there's no mileage or cleaning charges, and the daily fee is only $75.
The only requirement is that you must rent the RV for at least eight days
and get to Anchorage to pick it up. The special program begins Aug. 25.
Call 907-279-2000 or visit http://www.abcmotorhome.com/one_way.htm
for more information.

OVERNIGHT STAYS AT CRACKER BARREL STORES NOT PERMITTED
Some RVers believe that Cracker Barrel Country Stores permit them
to "camp" overnight for free in their parking lots. Not so. Read more at
http://www.freecampgrounds.com/cracker.html

WIN A MOTORHOME
Camping World and Born Free Motorcoach have teamed up to sponsor a
"Getaway Weekend Sweepstakes" that will put one lucky person behind
the wheel of a brand-new 21' Bed and Breakfast Class C Born Free
motorhome worth $69,000. Learn more at
http://www.campingworld.com/sweepstakes/getaway.cfm

JOIN THE WORLD'S LARGEST RV CLUB. ONLY $19
Join the GOOD SAM club. Save on camping fees and receive
a free subscription to Highways Magazine! Only $19 a year!
http://www.newrver.com/gs.html

NASTY COMPUTER VIRUS MAKING THE ROUNDS
Did you know that the Klez worm is the most common malicious bug on the
Internet? It spreads through email and it's easy to become an unwitting
carrier, spreading it to everyone in your Windows address book. Have you
received emails with titles like "a special humour game" or "a powful tool"
or "spice girls vocal concert" (to name just a few variations)? If so, then
you've been hit by the Klez worm. This website will help you determine
if you've been infected, and, if so, what to do.
http://antivirus.miningco.com/library/blklez.htm

THE BASICS OF RV AIR CONDITIONING
Keep your cool by increasing your knowledge of the fundamentals
of operating and maintaining an RV air conditioning system. The air
conditioner in an RV works on the same principle as the one in a home
or office, but significant design differences exist. Learn more:
http://www.rvda.org/rvtechnician/acbasics.htm

HALF-PRICE CAMPING AT RV PARKS
Save 50% at more than 700 RV parks:
http://www.newrver.com/happycamper.html

TIPS ON BUYING A USED RV
Concise advice for would-be buyers:
http://www.calgarysun.com/cgi-bin/niveau2.cgi?s=generic15&p=60468.html&a=1

RV DRIVING SCHOOL
Yes, there is such a school, and it's run by a fellow named Dick Reed, who
has quite a fan club of graduates who learned the do's and don'ts of driving
an RV. Learn more about Dick and his unique school at
http://www.rvschool.com .

FOR RV NEWBIES: WHAT'S BEST, A TRAILER OR MOTORHOME?
If you are considering buying an RV, you may be wondering which RV is best
for you -- one you pull (trailer or fifth wheel) or one you drive (motorhome).
Here's some advice: http://www.newrver.com/whichrig.html

SUBSCRIBE TO THESE RV MAGAZINES. Best prices:
Motorhome, Trailer Life, RV Journal, RV Companion, Gypsy Journal
and Pop Up Times: http://www.NewRVer.com/rvmags.html

RETRACING THE EXPEDITION OF LEWIS AND CLARK
http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/living/travel/3842292.htm

BEN AND JERRY'S TOUR A SWEET TREAT IN VERMONT
http://www.tampatrib.com/Features/MGAOX7KSJ4D.html

LUCY-DESI MUSEUM DRAWING CROWDS TO SMALL NY TOWN
http://www.tampatrib.com/Features/MGAW5T5KO3D.html

RV FINANCING. GET A QUICK QUOTE
Financial Underwriters Network provides exceptional customer service
and exceptional interest rates. Get a quick online quote and caring service.

LOOKING FOR A TOW VEHICLE?
This article contains good advice about selecting the right vehicle:
http://www.rvlifemag.com/file314/hitchhints.html

TIPS FOR ANYONE WHO PULLS A TRAILER
Here is a wheelbarrow load of great information and advice for RVers
who own a towable RV, no matter what size or type.
http://www.geocities.com/blueskywhiteclouds

POP UP ENTHUSIASTS MEET HERE
At this Yahoo group, members discuss everything to do with camping in
a pop up trailer. If you have a pop up or plan to get one, then there's much
to be learned here. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/popuptrailercamping

"DRIVE" THE ALASKA HIGHWAY BEFORE YOU GO
Three new home videos provide a sneak preview of traveling north of
our border. "RV Alaska" details Bob and Judy Howen's 67-day, 6,700-mile
trip on the Alaska Highway and then in Alaska itself (with a return trip via
the Inland Passage by ferry). Their other videos, "Western Canada By RV"
and "Eastern Canada by RV" are equally entertaining. Read more about
these home videos or order at http://www.RVbookstore.com/howens.html

BUMPER SNICKER
Spotted on a Jeep Cherokee being towed: "I'm pushing this big motorhome."
Spotted by reader Skip Henderson. Have you seen a good one? Email
Email it to Chuck Woodbury outwest@seanet.com

SEE YELLOWSTONE PARK OF YESTERYEAR
See Yellowstone National Park as it was at the turn of the 20th century
through postcard images from the era.
http://www.outdoors.net/magazines/outdoors/camping/nationalparks/npsroads/loop.asp

DRIVING A WIDE-BODY RV?
Then you need to know where you can and can't legally drive it. Here is a
concise rundown of height and width limitations in every state in the USA.
http://www.gecapital-tip.com/resource/height_width.html

EXTENDED RV WARRANTIES. GET AN ONLINE QUOTE
Buying an RV? Protect that investment with extended warranty coverage
from Web Direct Warranty. Fast online quotes; coverage for new and used
motorhomes, travel trailers, fifth wheels, and pop-up campers
at great prices. http://www.webdirectwarranty.com/connect2wdw.asp

PART TIME WORKERS NEEDED
Yogi Bear Jellystone RV Parks are always looking for help. Interested?
http://www.campjellystone.com/employment.html

DISCUSS WORK-CAMPING WITH OTHER RVers
Here's a forum where RVers discuss working while they travel.
http://www.trailerlife.com/cforum/index.cfm?site=TLM

BEST SELLING BOOKS ABOUT RVing

NEW: MOUNTAIN PASS GUIDE, WEST AND EAST EDITIONS
Ever get surprised by a steep or narrow road on a mountain pass?
Don't be surprised again. These guides tell you everything you need to
know about driving over 700 mountain passes in the USA.
http://www.RVbookstore.com/mountaindirectory.html

NEW: BUREAU OF RECLAMATION LAKES GUIDE. Only $9.95!
Learn what to see and do at 250 lakes in the West and Midwest.
Most of these areas have low-cost campgrounds.
http://www.RVbookstore.com/reclamation.html

RV BUYERS SURVIVAL GUIDE (Also available as an ebook)
Buying an RV? You must read this first. Written by an ex-RV
sales manager who reveals all. Read this and save big money!
http://www.NewRVer.com/rvbook.html

CAMPING WITH THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS
Describes more than 900 campgrounds across the USA managed by the
Corps of Engineers. A fabulous resource! Seniors camp for half-price.
http://www.RVbookstore.com/corps.html

RVers FRIEND
Learn what services truck stops provide RVers, including whether they
allow free overnight stays: http://www.NewRVer.com/rversfriend.html

FREE CAMPGROUNDS OF THE WEST (Also available as an ebook)
2002 edition: How and where to camp in an RV in the West for free.
Includes official campgrounds and "unofficial" places to stay.
http://www.FreeCampgrounds.com/guide.html

DON WRIGHT'S GUIDE TO FREE CAMPGROUNDS
Don Wright's long-awaited 2002 Free Campgrounds Directory is hot off
the press, this time in two editions, Eastern USA and Western USA. Lists all
free and inexpensive campgrounds including those far off the beaten path.
http://www.FreeCampgrounds.com/fcwright.html

BIG RIGS BEST BETS CAMPGROUND DIRECTORY
A directory of campgrounds that accommodate large RVs.
http://www.NewRVer.com/bigrigbook.html

MOTORHOMES MADE EASY, TRAILERS MADE EASY
These two books explain how to use everything on a motorhome
or trailer (or 5th wheel). And what a bargain at only $8.95 each!
http://www.NewRVer.com/easy.html

THE ABCs OF RVing (Also available as an ebook)
A primer for new RVers written by Chuck Woodbury. Lots of info!
http://www.NewRVer.com/ABC.html

UPCOMING RV SHOWS, RALLIES, SEMINARS
St. Louis Fall RV Show and Sale, Sept. 6-8
Fall RV and Outdoor Recreation Show, Seattle, Sept. 5-8
Life On Wheels, Harrisburg, Penn., Sept. 8-11
Pennsylvania RV and Camping Show, Harrisburg, Sept. 9-15
Fall Boat and RV Show, Indianapolis, Sept. 12-15

Atlanta Camping and RV Show, Sept. 26-29
Fort Wayne RV and Boat Super Sale, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Sept. 26-29
Fall RV Show, Sacramento, Calif., Sept. 26-29
Life On Wheels, Des Moines, Iowa, Sept. 27-30
FMCA National Convention, Hutchinson, Kansas, Oct. 1-3

RESERVE A CAMPSITE
Choose from more than 100,000 campsites at 2,000 campgrounds in the USA
and Canada including U.S. Forest Service, State Parks, Corps of Engineers, etc.
Make a reservation or learn more.