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October 18, 2001
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BY CHUCK WOODBURY
Dear reader,
Welcome to the third issue of the RV Traveler Newsletter, a
service of the following websites:
Beginners Guide to RVing: http://www.NewRVer.com
Free Campgrounds of the West: http://www.FreeCampgrounds.com
RV Links: http://www.RV-links.com
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READER LETTER BELOW. What was the mysterious sound in the
night? Can you help solve this puzzle?
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TERRORISM FEARS NOT STOPPING SNOWBIRDS
The Tampa Tribune reports that fears of terrorism are having little
impact on reservations for this winter at central Florida RV parks.
Even the volume of reservations from Canadians appears to be
unaffected. "People are feeling comfortable on the road in their own
vehicles," said Joe Striska of the Florida Association of RV Parks and
Campgrounds. "RVers are a hardy bunch, and they're going to do their
own thing anyway. They can just as well hear about terrorism in
Florida as in Michigan, Ohio or New York."
POP UP TRAILER VIDEO DEBUTS
Pop Up Times has released its new home video "Pop Up 101," a
terrific overview of pop up trailers, how they work, and how to
use one properly. Read our review of this new video at
http://www.NewRVer.com/popupvideo.html
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CAMPING WORLD
Free Catalog: http://www.newrver.com/campworld.html
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TRUCK STOPS ARE CHANGING
In case you haven't noticed, America's truck stops are changing. For
one thing, they are increasingly accommodating to RVers, often
providing dump stations and free overnight parking. It's not just
an act of kindness, but an attempt to survive in a changing economy.
Read more about how truck stops are adapting to the times at
http://www.tampatribune.com/MGALHO0VXSC.html
FULL TIMERS EXPLORE AMERICA, PUBLISH NEWSPAPER
Nick and Terry Russell quit their stressful jobs, sold off most of
their belongings and bought a 36-foot Pace Arrow motorhome. And then
they hit the road. For several years now, the couple has produced
a tabloid newspaper as they travel. The Gypsy Journal is packed with
articles about great places to visit with an RV, and there is valuable
information of special interest to full time RVers and others who yearn
to one day RV in a big way. Read my story about this unique periodical
at http://www.roibot.com/w.cgi?R5794_gypsy
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HALF-PRICE CAMPING AT RV PARKS
Save 50% at more than 620 RV parks:†
http://www.newrver.com/happycamper.html
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RVer COUPLE GAINS FAME IN TV COMMERCIAL
See what happened to one RVing couple after they appeared in
a TV commercial. http://www.winnebagoind.com/ttspr2001.htm
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BUYING AN RV?
Then by all means, you must read the book "RV Buyers Survival Guide."
Learn how much an RV dealer makes on each sale. Learn how low an offer
you can make and still get the RV! Written by an RV sales manager,
who reveals insider secrets. Learn more at
http://www.newrver.com/rvbook.html
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RV MAGAZINES
Here's a long list of RV magazines, many regional ones you have probably never heard of: http://www.NewRVer.com/rvmags.html
LIGHTHOUSE FANS, TAKE NOTE
This Yahoo Club is where lighthouse enthusiasts chat among themselves.
http://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/lighthouseenthusiasts
JOB FAIRS FOR WORKAMPERS COMING SOON
Workampers News is sponsoring its first-ever job fairs,
designed to put Workampers and Workamper wannabes together
with employers. Workampers are RVers who work to help support
their travels. The job fairs will be held this winter in Arizona and
Florida. The Florida fair will be held in Tampa, January 16-20 in
conjunction with the 17th Annual Florida RV Super Show at the Florida
State Fairgrounds. The Arizona event is set for January 30-31 at
the Mesa Centennial Center/Sheraton-Phoenix East Hotel in Mesa.
Seminars on workamping will be presented at both fairs. For more
information visit http://www.workamper.com/jobfair
or call 800-446-5627.
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The FOURTH reader to answer the following questions correctly wins
the Sierra Club book "The Deserts of the Southwest."
RULES: Contest good in USA only, and ONLY to registered subscribers of
this newsletter. ENTRY DEADLINE: Friday, Oct. 19, 5 p.m. Pacific Time.
Only one answer per person. Winners of last two contests ineligible.
1. What city is the capital of Nevada? A. Las Vegas, B. Carson City,
C. Virginia City
2. In what state would you find the ski town of Telluride? A. California, B. Colorado, C. Utah
3. Which holding tank on an RV should you dump first? A. Gray water,
B. Yellow water, C. Black water
A QUIZ HINT CAN BE FOUND BELOW.
E-mail your answers to me, Chuck Woodbury, at outwest@seanet.com
(mailto:outwest@seanet.com)
LAST WEEK'S ANSWERS: 1-A. 2-D. 3-False. Winner: Frederick Crosby
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MOTORHOME PARKING GARAGE PLANNED
A 300-unit indoor storage facility for motorhomes is planned
by National Self Storage RV in Marana, Ariz., west of Tucson
along I-10. Motorhomes will be stored in masonry-covered
buildings that will blend into the desert. Primary customers will
be owners of high-end motorhomes in neighborhoods where they
are not allowed to park their rigs near their homes. Other
prospective renters are local RV owners who worry about
vandalism where they park their units near their homes. Rental
rates will range from $200 to $400 a month. Most existing
Tucson-area RV storage facilities offer uncovered parking either
on dirt or asphalt lots.
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BOOK LISTS FREE PLACES TO CAMP IN THE WEST
If you have not ordered your copy of our book "Free Campgrounds of
the West," may we suggest you consider doing so? It's easy to order,
just go to http://www.FreeCampgrounds.com/guide.html. The printed
book is $13.95 plus $3 for mailing or you can get a download version
(Microsoft Word) within a few hours for only $10.95.
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RV ENTHUSIAST CLUBS.
Here's a list: http://www.newrver.com/clubs.html
HOOVER DAM ROAD STILL CLOSED
RVs are still banned from crossing Hoover Dam due to national
security concerns. Cars are allowed. To learn about all road
construction and closures in Arizona, visit
http://www.azfms.com/HCRS/arizona.html
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RV BOOKSTORE: Good books for RVers.
http://www.RVbookstore.com
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NEW PBS SERIES SHOWCASES RV TRAVEL
"Experience America" is a new series on Public Television about RV
travel and the RV lifestyle that airs on more than 135 PBS stations.
To learn more about the series, including a long list of each show's
topics, visit http://www.funroads.com/ea/home.jhtml
A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE MOTORHOME
So you own a motorhome? Okay, now learn about its ancestors:
http://www.funroads.com/ea/motorhomes.jhtml
WINNEBAGO ISSUES RECALL
Winnebago Industries Inc. has recalled 101 Brave and Sunrise
year 2001 units built on Ford chassis because they may have an
incorrect liquid propane (LP) gas tank bracket. Dealers will
re-position the LP gas tank. To learn about other RV recalls, visit http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/Index.cfm
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RV RESOURCES AND SPONSORS
FINANCE OR REFINANCE YOUR RV
http://www.newrver.com/essex.html
NO PARK WAL-MARTS: Stores where RVers can't stay overnight
http://www.FreeCampgrounds.com/noparking.html
DUMMIES GUIDE TO BUYING A USED RV
Essential reading: http://www.newrver.com/dummies.html
RV INSURANCE. Free online quote
http://www.newrver.com/prog.html
QUIZ HINT: Las Vegas is not the capital of Nevada.
RV SHOPPING MALL: http://www.NewRVer.com/shopmall.html
RV-LINKS AND RV JOKES
Lots of links and jokes:
http://www.RV-links.com and http://www.RVjokes.com
READER LETTER ---------------------------------------------------
WHO CAN EXPLAIN THE MYSTERIOUS SOUND IN THE NIGHT?
From reader Annita Kotinek:
"On the night of October 7 we camped at Pima County Gilbert Ray
Campground west of Tucson. During the night we were awakened by
sounds my husband and I could not identify. It was a call that sounded
like a cross between a howl and a hoot, but not a bird. There was
one blast -- three up higher and two more at a pitch in-between.
It continued for a good five minutes. After some consideration I
concluded that it might have been the aged hippy in a tent a couple
of sites away. I have combed the Web and haven't come up with
anything that would fit. I think javelinas sound like pigs. This
wasn't a pig sound. Any suggestions?"
CAN YOU HELP THIS WOMAN IDENTIFY WHAT SHE HEARD?
Email editor Chuck Woodbury with your thoughts:
outwest@seanet.com (mailto:outwest@seanet.com)
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WORTH PONDERING: ""Life is to be lived. If you have to support
yourself, you had bloody well find some way that is going to be
interesting. And you don't do that by sitting around wondering
about yourself." -- Katharine Hepburn
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