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RV Traveler #45
February 9, 2003

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FROM CHUCK WOODBURY
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Welcome to Issue 45 of the RV Traveler Newsletter, the very
best email newsletter ever published, and the price is right — not a
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entertainment delivered to every nook and cranny of the world faster
than a speeding bullet.

Besides reaching you even faster than Superman can fly, this
newsletter is helping preserve resources. In a year's time, unlike
printed periodicals, it does not require paper from a single tree. Do you
know how many trees People Magazine uses in the same year! How about
546,134? That's what a study by the Magazine Paper Project revealed.
To learn how many trees your favorite periodical uses each year,
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NEW in our bookstore: The 2003 Woodall's RV Buyer's Guide is hot off the
press. More than 400 new model RVs are profiled, each with a photo,
floorplan diagram and info about every detail of each rig. For
anyone researching a new model RV this is essential reading. And it's
only $6.99.

CAMPING AT WAL-MART FILM NOW AVAILABLE ON DVD
High Plains Films has released its DVD "This Is Nowhere," about RVers
who stay the night in Wal-Mart parking lots. Read about this new film
in our RV bookstore.

GOOD SAM CLUB MEMBERSHIP NOW ONLY $19
A one year membership to the Good Sam Club is regularly $25 —
a great deal — but you can sign up for only $19 now by visiting the
club's website. The Good Sam Club is the largest RV club in the
world and offers many benefits. Get more info or sign up.

2003 Trailer Life Campgrounds and RV Park Directory
Only $13.95. Save 50%. More than 12,000 campgrounds listed!

CAMPGROUND FEES EXPECTED TO RISE
A California business consultant believes that RVers will see an
increase in overnight fees to help pay for campground improvements.
A recent survey revealed that median campground fees were $19 to
$25.50 a night for two adults. "I think that we could expect to see
more aggressive and significant increases in rates over the next few
years because (campground operators) are putting money into their
businesses and they’re going to justify some more aggressive rate
increases to help them raise profits and to fund more improvements,"
consultant Bob MacKinnon told RV Business Magazine. Read more.

RV TRAVEL FORUM
Join the RV Travel Group at Yahoo. Ask questions, read other
RVers tips, etc., about "all things RVing."

RETIRE IN AN RV FOR $1,000 A MONTH
Although the author (only identified as Robert) of this website later
learned that $1,000 a month really wasn't enough to retire on in an
RV, he provides a wealth of information on the subject in an extensive
online book that you can read here

. . and here's a GOOD TIP from Robert's book:
"Never look around behind you in your motorhome while driving. When
you're driving a car, you can quickly glance around in the back seat to
see what's going on without getting into too much trouble. A motorhome is
much different — you must keep your eyes on the road at all times. Due to
the size of the motorhome, taking your eyes off the road for a few seconds
can put you either on the wrong side of the road or in the ditch. I learned this
lesson very early, thankfully when the road was relatively empty. I learned
it so well that when the refrigerator fell open at Hoover Dam I merely asked
calmly what that crash was — didn't turn around or even glance back
through the inside rear-view mirror."

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

SOUTH DAKOTA STATE PARKS DENY SENIOR DISCOUNT
South Dakota lawmakers voted last week to kill a bill that would have
provided a 50 percent discount in state parks to seniors with a
National Park Service Golden Age Passport. Doug Hofer, state parks
director, said current fees of $11 to $15 daily must not be too high
because state campgrounds are getting record numbers of campers.
Supporters of the bill argued that if passed it would draw more senior
citizens to state parks and help fill campgrounds on weekdays when
use is generally light.

HIGHER SPEED LIMITS PROPOSED IN OREGON
An Oregon legislator has once again introduced a bill to raise the
speed limit on the state's major thoroughfares to as high as 75 mph.
The current limit is 65 mph. Oregon and Iowa are the only states west
of Mississippi with speed limits below 70 mph.

QUARTZSITE, ARIZONA. SEE IT ON DVD!
Visit the Boondocking Capital of the West on DVD. Like being there!

HOW NOT TO UNHITCH A FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER
An RVer reveals how he barely avoided disaster when unhitching
his fifth wheeler. Read his story and learn a lesson about what
not to do.

GUIDE TO INDIANA AMISH COUNTRY AND "RV CAPITAL"
The 2003 Vacation Planner to Amish Country Indiana is available
for the asking. Many RVers visit the area each year, most because
half of all RVs manufactured in the USA are made here in the
"RV Capital of the World," Elkhart, Indiana. Many Mennonite craftsmen
work in the factories, which are said to employ 40 percent of the
local work force.

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RENT AN RV FOR $24 A DAY
From time to time, RV rental giant Cruise America needs to
move some RVs one way. Right now it's offering a $24 per day rate
from many U.S. locations to its headquarters in Phoenix. Learn more

SO YOU WANT TO RV?
Here's an excellent article from the Buffalo News aimed at people
who are considering take up the RV lifestyle. "More Americans are
craving over-the-road vacations, to spend time with their families,
avoid the hassles of airline travel and add flexibility to their
schedules," writes reporter Matt Glynn. Read the article.

RVers LOVE THEIR COMPUTERS
A survey of RV enthusiasts conducted on Workhorse Custom
Chassis' Web site found that 76 percent of motor home owners
use a computer from their RVs, while 71 percent turn to the Internet
during trips. This stands in contrast to America's general population,
where only 47 percent use the Internet according to an April 2002
Harris Poll.

DIESEL PRICES UP
According to figures released by the Energy Department February 3,
the national average cost per gallon of diesel fuel rose this week to
$1.542 from an average price of $1.492 the week before. For the
first time in more than a year, the average price hit the $1.50 or
$1.60 mark in all regions of the country.

HOME VIDEOS HELP NEW RV OWNERS LEARN TO USE THEIR RIGS
RV Education 101 presents home videos on how to operate everything
on an RV. The VHS videos are very useful to anyone new to RVing.
Read more, view a Quicktime video clip, or order at:
Class A motorhome video
Class C motorhome video
Trailer/5th wheel video
Pop Up Trailer Video

BUMPER SNICKER
"The older I get, the better I was!"Submitted by Dianne Walkup. Have
you seen a good one? Email it to Chuck Woodbury, outwest@seanet.com

THINKING OF INSTALLING A CATALYTIC HEATER?
Read this first, a series of questions and answers:

WEATHER IN U.S. NATIONAL PARKS
Before you visit a National Park, check in here for a report of
current weather conditions, plus other relevant information:

Best-selling books and videos about RVing

THE NEXT EXIT 2003
Learn what stores and services are located at every Interstate exit.

THE RVers BIBLE
Superb, bestseller reference, from buying an RV to using it.

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

2003 RVer's FRIEND
Learn what services America's truck stops offer RVers. Best Seller!

2003 GUIDE TO REST AREAS
Plus exits for Wal-Mart, Flying J, etc. Only $9.95

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.

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.

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

Q: We plan to do several days of dry camping at a time. Is there a
way to calculate how much propane we will use?

A: There is a way to roughly calculate propane usage. You need to
know how much propane is in your RV when it is full. An RV propane
tank is full at 80 percent of its capacity to allow for expansion. Multiply
your propane container capacity using one of these formulas, (gallons or
pounds), to determine container BTU capacity. BTUs per gallon equal 91,502.
BTUs per pound equal 21,548. Divide your container BTU capacity by the
total BTU demand of the appliances you are using. BTU appliance demand
can normally be found on the appliance or in the appliance owner's manual.
This will give you an idea of how long you can expect your LP gas to last.
For example, if your RV propane container holds 14 gallons of LP gas when
it's full, you multiply 14 X 91,502. The result is 128,1028. You divide this
figure by the total BTU demand of appliances, let's say 43,800 BTUs, which
gives you approximately 29 hours of use.
Mark Polk is the producer of the video series RV Education 101.

BILL'S HINT:
"The biggest single load on the trailer battery is the gas furnace
blower. Try to hook-up or run your generator if you are using the
furnace heavily. Even then, the built-in charger may not keep up.
(From Trailers Made Easy)

UPCOMING RV SHOWS, RALLIES, SEMINARS
NW Vacation, Camping and RV Show, Feb. 12-16, Minneapolis
Detroit Camper and RV Show, Feb. 12-16
West Palm Beach RV Show, Feb. 13-16
Greater Northeast RV Show, Feb. 13-17, Suffern, NY
Austin (Texas) RV Show, Feb. 13-15
Atlanta Camping and RV Show, Feb. 13-16
I-24 Expo Boat, Sport and Travel Show, Feb. 14-16, Nashville
Sacramento Sports, Boat and RV Show, Feb. 14-17
Indianapolis Boat, Sport and Travel Show, Feb. 14-23
North Carolina RV and Camping Show, Feb. 14-16, 2003, Raleigh
Eastern PA RV, Camping and Family Leisure Expo, Feb. 14-16, Allentown
Springfield (MA) RV, Camping & Outdoor Show, Feb. 14 -17
FMCA International Convention, March 21-23, Pomona, Calif.
More information about these and other shows
Canada RV Shows

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