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RV Traveler #35
November 17, 2002

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

Welcome to the 35th edition of the RV Traveler Newsletter, brought
to you every Sunday by the websites and sponsors above and a
guy named Charles who goes by Chuck because it has a nice
association with a tasty variety of steak.

I'm back from a short trip to the Oregon Coast. As a friend of mine used
to say, "It was real and it was fun but it wasn't real fun." The reason,
of course, is that visiting the Oregon Coast in November is pretty much
like visiting a rain forest. But the good news is the roof-sealing job I
had done a few weeks ago on my RV worked well. Not a drop got through.
I spent most of my time at Fort Stevens State Park, which is just south
of Astoria, about four miles from where explorers Lewis and Clark holed
up one soggy winter in their makeshift Fort Clatsop. Fort Stevens State
Park is a beautiful place with a long beach where you can explore
the rusting remains of a 1906 shipwreck. There are miles of
hiking and biking trails. A roomy campsite with a water and electric hookup
(20 or 30 amp) is $17. RVers who prefer full-hookups can camp across the
highway at the KOA, one of the finest in the system.

For the first time ever, I brought along a cell phone that I could hook up
to my Mac Powerbook to access the Internet. What an incredible
feeling to be inside my motorhome, surfing the Net and slinging email.
I opted for Verizon's Wireless's America's Choice Plan, and for a few bucks
extra got the Mobile Office kit. I am only able to connect to the Internet at
14.4k, which is nightmarishly slow. But "slow" is a lot better than no access
at all. The service costs about $40 a month, which provides five hours of
prime time talk or data access and unlimited nighttime and weekend use.
Even though at such a slow speed it's hard to do much on the Web, this is
a very nifty setup at a very affordable price. Granted, there are many
coverage "black holes" in the West, but overall, I am thrilled to be able
to have the ability to connect to the Internet pretty much at will.

NEW IN OUR RV BOOKSTORE
"Living Aboard Your RV" by Janet and Gordon Greene. This is a terrific
guide to full-time RVing. Read more about it at
http://www.RVbookstore.com/aboard.html

And now, more news and information. . .

RV FINANCING. GET A QUICK QUOTE
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12,000 ALMOST-FREE CAMPSITES
What a deal! These campsites are in British Columbia. And keep in
mind that every U.S. dollar buys about 1.6 Canadian dollars. Plan a trip
to B.C. next summer. It's gorgeous and very, very affordable for
Americans. http://www.bcadventure.com/murphys/camp/camp.htm

DRIVING PLANNER
This fabulous resource from the Weather Channel is a very handy
planning tool for an upcoming trip:
http://www.weather.com/activities/travel/driving/?from=footer

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HOW TO TOW A VEHICLE BEHIND A MOTORHOME, 4 WHEELS DOWN
Here's a comprehensive article about how to tow a vehicle behind
a motorhome without using a trailer or tow dolly.
http://www.fmca.com/motorhomingguide/towing

THE RIGHT WAY TO TREAT YOUR HOLDING TANK
Some waste tank treatments are good. Others are bad. Some appear
to be beneficial but do more harm than good: Read more:
http://www.tians.org/campgreencanada/index2.html

HOW TO STAY SAFE WHILE RVing IN MEXICO
Is Mexico safe for tourists? Yes. But can RVers be victims of crime?
Yes. The good news, however, is that by practicing safe travel habits,
chances are overwhelming that an RV visit to Mexico will prove both
fun and safe. http://www.americanrvrentals.com/mexrvsafety.htm

TRAILER LIFE MAGAZINE. ONE YEAR $12.97. SAVE 73%
If you only subscribe to one RV magazine, this should be it!

UNDERSTAND YOUR RV's ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
RV expert Mark Polk offers information and advice about an RV
electrical system. http://www.NewRVer.com/electricity.html

FLORIDA STATE PARKS
Here's everything you need to know about visiting a Florida State
Park: http://www.floridadep.org/parks/index.asp

HOME VIDEOS ABOUT RVing IN ALASKA AND CANADA
Alaska By RV, Western Canada By RV, Eastern Canada By RV:
http://www.RVbookstore.com/howens.html

TEN MOST DANGEROUS INTERSECTIONS IN THE USA
Is one of these in your town? If so, avoid it.
http://www.statefarm.com/di/danlist00.htm

MINI CAMPING TRAILER
Have you ever seen a travel trailer this tiny? Probably not.
See pics and find out how to build one yourself:
http://www.minicampingtrailer.com

TOY GMC MOTORHOME COLLECTION
Arther Owen has a big collection of toy GMC motorhomes. It's hard to
believe so many toys were made of this classic RV. See for yourself:
http://www.gmcclassics.com/tech/owens/owens.htm

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

FREE RV PARK
Camp for free at the fairgrounds in Duchesne, Utah. Turn south
off U.S. 40 on Center Street to the fairgrounds. Go to far east end of
parking lot. 48 hour limit. No water or dump. More free camping places
are at http://www.FreeCampgrounds.com

AN RVERS GUIDE TO TRAVEL IN CALIFORNIA
http://www.emilebymile.com/main/article_77.html

BUMPER SNICKER
"If I wanted to listen to your music I would ride in your car."
Submitted by Anita Cook. Have you seen a good bumper sticker?
Email it to Chuck Woodbury at outwest@seanet.com

EXTENDED RV WARRANTIES. GET AN ONLINE QUOTE
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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

WHEN BUMPERS MEET ANTLERS
Here is how to avoid having a collision with a deer. You, your vehicle and the
animal lose if you do: http://www.statefarm.com/educate/antlers.htm

TEST DRIVE OF A MONSTER-SIZED CLASS C MOTORHOME
The Four Winds Fun Mover must surely be the largest Class C
motorhome being built. It's so big that it can transport another
vehicle inside its cargo bay. So how big is this monster RV? See
for yourself, and read what the editors of Family Motor Coaching
Magazine think of it:
http://www.fmca.com/fmc2002/novmag/coachfeature.asp

WORKAMPER FAIR COMING TO MEMPHIS NOV. 23
RVers looking for work who will be near Memphis, Tenn., Nov. 23 might
want to attend an afternoon job fair at the Cook Convention Center. The
National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds in partnership with
Workamper News will be hold the event. A donation of $5 per person is
requested. Info: http://www.workamper.com/jobfair/arvc_memphis.htm

JOB HOTLINE FOR WORKAMPERS:

RV HOW-TO ADVICE IN BRIEF

HOW TO UNCLOG A PLUGGED UP WATER FILTER

TAX ADVICE FOR FULL-TIME RVers

HOW TO CLEAN BLACK STREAKS ON AN RV

HOME VIDEOS HELP NEW RV OWNERS LEARN 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: Learn how to operate your pop up trailer.
http://www.newrver.com/popupvideo.html

RESOURCES FOR DISABLED RVers
Physically challenged RVers have obstacles that the fully able-bodied
do not. Here's a long list of resources that can help make RVing
possible for people with unique travel needs.
http://www.myprimeyears.com/rv/r_disabledrv.htm

Best-selling books and videos about RVing

VIDEO: HOW TO WINTERIZE YOUR RV
A step by step VHS video guide.

HOW TO LIVE ABOARD YOUR RV
How do you become a full-time RVer? Here's a fabulous book with the answers.

HOW TO GET PAID $50,000 A YEAR TO DELIVER MOTORHOMES

SUPPORT YOUR RV LIFESTYLE:
AN INSIDER'S GUIDE TO WORKING ON THE ROAD
A superb guide about find work as your travel by RV

VIDEO: TOP 40 RV CAMPING TIPS
RV experts Joe and Vicki Kieva reveal some very clever
ideas to save RVers time, money and hassles.

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.

BIG RIGS BEST BETS CAMPGROUND DIRECTORY
A directory of campgrounds that accommodate large RVs.

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.

SPECIAL LOW PRICE: BUREAU OF RECLAMATION LAKES GUIDE.
Learn what to see and do at 250 lakes in the West and Midwest.
Most of these areas have low-cost campgrounds. Only $7.95

UPCOMING RV SHOWS, RALLIES, SEMINARS
Colorado RV Adventure Travel Show, Jan. 2-5, Denver
MACO RV and Camping Show, Jan. 3-5, Malborough, Mass.
Manufacturers RV Show and Sale, Jan. 3-12, Pleasanton, Calif.

This newsletter is copyrighted 2002 by Chuck Woodbury. You may
forward it to as many people as you like, but re-publication for
commercial purposes brings out the worst in our lawyers.

Advertise in this newsletter. Reach 38,000 RVers next Sunday.