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RV Traveler #89
Dec. 14, 2003
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FROM CHUCK WOODBURY
editor, http://www.RVtraveler.com
Welcome to the 89th edition of RV Traveler.
I'll keep my statement short this time. Like most of you, I
am busy with holiday activities and festivities. Family
matters take center stage this time of year. I hope you
are able to be with your's this holiday or, if not, with
good friends.
I'm taking a break from publishing for two weeks, so this is
the last issue of RV Traveler for 2003. I'll return again on
Sunday, January 4.
From my family and me, I'd like to wish you the very happiest
of holidays and a prosperous and healthy 2004. My New Year's
resolution will be to get back on the road more often next year
to do some serious RV roaming of the USA and maybe even
another country or two.
Enjoy your holidays, and please, if you do any serious
celebrating, let someone else do the driving if you choose to
partake of beverages that make your head go fuzzy.
Or just drink root beer and keep it simple.
Cheers.
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Last week's reader survey
We asked: Have you ever spent the night in your RV in a
highway rest area? See the responses from more than 1,400 readers.
(Hey, the readers of this newsletter are not cheap).
This week's reader survey
"How many U.S. states have you visited with your RV?"
Please tell us, and/or learn how other readers responded.
SHOPPING FOR AN RV EXTENDED WARRANTY?
The Good Sam Club's Continued Service Plan covers your coach,
engine, appliances and accessories in your new or used
motorhome, trailer and even tow vehicle! Get an online quote.
EDITOR'S FAVORITE PHOTOS
This issue: Funny signs and a very unusual tree/tire combo:
BIG CHANGES FOR 2004 PACE ARROW MOTORHOME
The 2004 Pace Arrow from Fleetwood has the
appearance of a high-line diesel pusher, with new
graphics, higher roofline and 22.5-inch wheels and
tires. The foundation of the new Pace Arrow is the
Workhorse W-22 chassis with the Vortec V-8 engine
and Allison 1000 five-speed automatic transmission.
DODGE AND AIRSTREAM JOIN TO OFFER CAMPER VAN
Dodge and Airstream have entered into an exclusive
distribution agreement to market the new Dodge Sprinter
Westfalia compact camper van. Read more:
SUBSCRIBE TO THESE RV MAGAZINES. Best prices:
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and Pop Up Times: http://www.NewRVer.com/rvmags.html
BEAUTIFUL RV RESTORATIONS
Take a peek at the beautiful job a southern California
company did restoring some old travel trailers. You
will want one of these beauties!
HAVE RIG WILL TRAVEL (AND WORK, TOO)
RVers who have a very bad itch to hit the road but can't
afford to, may glean some insights into how it can be
done by visiting the website of John and Jaye Cater,
who travel the country in a 38-foot motorcoach,
working as they go. On their very informative website,
they advertise their services to employers, listing which
ones they are able to perform. This is a very "can do"
couple, a great example of "where there's a will there's
a way."
RV PARKS WITH WIRELESS INTERNET ACCESS
New parks added weekly
HELPFUL POP UP TRAILER RESOURCE
Pop Up Explorer is jam-packed with useful information
for RVers who travel with pop up trailers. The reader
forum is very active and a great place for pop up
enthusiasts to share information.
ESSENTIAL READING ABOUT RVing IN ALASKA AND CANADA
Alaska By RV, Western Canada By RV, Eastern Canada By RV:
http://www.RVbookstore.com/howens.html. And don't forget the
2003 ALASKA MILEPOST DIRECTORY. If you are headed to Alaska,
Yukon Territory, BC, Alberta or NW Territories, this 55th edition
guidebook is essential. Get info or order.
GOVERNMENT INFORMATION IN ONE PLACE
Here is one of the most massive information portals
you will find on the Web — the U.S. government's
information gateway where you can find anything and
just about everything related to the government of
the United States. This is worth checking out and
really does deserve a bookmark.
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:
Winterizing Your RV
Class A motorhome video
Class C motorhome video
Trailer/5th wheel video
Pop Up Trailer Video
LIVE IN YOUR RV BEFORE GOING FULL TIME
For some would-be fulltimers, it's a good idea to live in
their RV full time before hitting the road. Here are tips
from one RVer of how she and her husband lived in their
backyard in their RV before heading off to adventure.
FORUM FOR FULL-TIME RVers
Here's where full-time RVers meet to discuss things that
matter to them. Very helpful.
Best-selling books and videos about RVing
MOVIN' ON: LIVING AND TRAVELING FULL TIME IN AN RV
Essential reading for full-timers or those who want to be.
VIDEO: ROCKY MOUNTAINS BY RV
Visit Yellowstone, Tetons, Glacier and Rocky Mountain Nat. Parks
RV WATCH DOG
Don't get taken on an RV repair job. Learn the scams that shady
repair shops pull. Plus tons of great advice about RV repair.
VIDEO: TOP 40 RV CAMPING TIPS
RV experts Joe and Vicki Kieva reveal some very clever
ideas to save RVers time, money and hassles.
ENCYCLOPEDIA FOR RVers II
Covers everything the RVer needs to know from A to Z
QUARTZSITE HOME VIDEO AND DVD
Take an armchair visit to the RV Boondocking Capital of the West
on VHS home video or DVD
SURVIVAL OF THE RV SNOWBIRDS
A classic guide about "boondocking" (RVing on the cheap)
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
MILITARY RV CAMPING
AND OUTDOOR RECREATION DIRECTORY
If you possess a military ID card, then here's your guide to
RV parks and other recreation facilities at military installations.
MORE BOOKS, VIDEOS AND OTHER RV GOODIES
TRAILER LIFE MAGAZINE. ONE YEAR $16.00. SAVE 67%
If you only subscribe to one RV magazine, this should be it!
ENJOYING THE "QUIRKY" ALONG THE RV ROAD
Ah, North America. Where you can cruise down the
Extraterrestrial Highway or test your prowess tossing
a cow chip. Where you can discover an endless array of
attractions to capture your interest, from the curious to
the downright quirky. Here's a list of some of the
weirdest, wackiest and most fun of these tourist
locations located in or near a KOA campground (plus
many quirky activities held at KOA each year).
http://www.koa.com/vacationideas/quirky
. . . of course, THE website with the very best info
about weird and wonderful roadside attractions is
Roadside America.
WANT TO BUILD MOTORHOMES?
Monaco Coach Corp. is advertising for workers for its
South Bend, Indiana assembly plant because of its plans
to increase output. Interested?
BUMPER SNICKER
From reader Bob Meehan: "Money talks. Mine Mostly Says
Goodbye." Have you seen a good one?
Email it to Chuck Woodbury at outwest@seanet.com .
TAKE YOUR RETIREMENT ON THE ROAD
More than a million Americans have pulled up stakes,
sold homes and hit the road in RVs to travel, see family
and even work part-time. It's easier than ever in an
age of cell phones and satellites, but is it the lifestyle
for you? Read more.
MAN RESCUES DOGS FROM BURNING MOTORHOME
An RVer driving on Calif. Route 99 could hardly have
expected that a simple backfire of his motorhome could
cause it to explode into flames, but that's what happened.
The owner couldn't get his cruise control to disengage
so he turned the engine key to off, then started it again.
But when it restarted it was with such force that the
muffler was blown in half and the fuel line tore apart,
spilling gas that ignited. The RVer did not even know of the
fire until passing motorists began honking and waving. After
exiting his rig, the RVer risked serious injury to re-enter
and rescue his dogs. Read more.
HALF-PRICE CAMPING AT RV PARKS
Save 50% at more than 700 RV parks:
http://www.newrver.com/happycamper.html
BILL'S HINT:
From Trailers Made Easy
"Don't leave the black water dump valve open when connected
to a sewer. Liquids will drain away, leaving solids behind. In
extreme cases, you may have to replace the tank."
GOOD SAM EMERGENCY ROAD SERVICE
Protects you, your spouse, AND all children age 25 or younger
(living at home or attending college), your RV, AND all household
cars, SUVs, minivans, and pick-ups! Only $79.95!
TRAVELING TO CANADA BY RV?
If so, check out this website for rules, regulations,
restrictions, etc., about crossing the border from
the USA to Canada.
. . . OR TRAVELING FROM CANADA TO THE USA?
Then check out the information here.
ONE WAY MOTORHOME RENTAL SPECIALS
El Monte RV offers some dramatic savings on one-way
motorhome rentals. See all the specials.
TACTICS FOR TOWING A TRAVEL TRAILER
Hauling a trailer calls for some driving tactics you
wouldn’t normally be concerned about, but since the
combination is longer, heavier and often wider and taller
than you’re used to, you have to make some adjustments.
E-BOOKS
Read online or print out
RVers GUIDE TO INTERNET ACCESS ON THE ROAD
How to get online from your RV using dial up services,
cell phones, WiFi, Pocketmail, via satellite and more. NEW
RVers GUIDE TO DUMP STATIONS
Comprehensive directory of RV dump stations in the USA
RV CAMPING ON PUBLIC LANDS FOR FREE OR NEARLY FREE
GUIDE TO BUYING A USED RV (Free preview edition)
POP UP TRAILERS 101
Learn how to use a Pop Up trailers.
ALL ABOUT CLASS A MOTORHOMES
Advice for Class A buyers about rig selection, getting a good deal, and
how to inspect a rig before taking delivery.
RV CHECKLISTS
Provides 25 checklists for RVers. Superb!
COMPLETE GUIDE TO RV TOWING,
WEIGHTS, HITCH WORK AND BACKING
This ebook discusses all these subjects and more.
RV TECH CORNER with Mark Polk
Ozone in the air and UV rays from the sun shorten the life
of your tires. It is not uncommon to see RV tires with low
mileage and plenty of tread that are ruined by the damaging
effects of the ozone and UV rays. Ozone in the air causes tires
to dry rot and deteriorate and UV rays from the sun make it
happen quicker. This is especially true of the tires sidewall.
Inspect your tires for checking or cracks in the sidewalls. If
you notice any damage have them inspected by a professional.
There are basically two ways to protect your tires from these
elements. Keep them covered with covers that will block out
the sunlight when not in use, or for long-term storage remove
the tires and store them in a cool dry place away from the
sunlight. I also recommend that you place something like a piece
of wood between the ground and the tires. Be sure that
whatever you use is larger then the footprint of the tire.
Mark Polk is the host of the RV Education 101 series of RV
"how to" videos. Learn from Mark how to WINTERIZE an RV.
RV INFORMATION AND RESOURCES
RV JOKES, HUMOR AND FUNNY PHOTOS
INFLATABLE BOATS FOR RVers
Don't tow a boat. Pump one up! Easy storage in your RV!
GUIDE TO RV CLUBS
WORK WHILE YOU TRAVEL BY RV
RV RECALLS
FLORIDA RVer
RV PARKS WITH WI-FI ACCESS
THIS WEEK'S RV SHOWS
•UPCOMING USA RV SHOWS, RALLIES, SEMINARS
•CANADA RV SHOWS
WORTH PONDERING
"If there is no wind, row." — Latin proverb
RANDOM RV THOUGHT
"It is entirely possible, when camped by a lake or stream,
to catch a trout, clean it, cook it, and eat it within about
an hour. You cannot partake of such fresh food by buying it
from a supermarket." Do you have a Random RV Thought?
Email it to Chuck Woodbury at outwest@seanet.com.
The RV Traveler newsletter contains links to sites on the Internet
that are owned and operated by third parties. It is not responsible
for the availability of, or the content located on or through any
such third-party site.
This newsletter is copyrighted 2003 by Chuck Woodbury.
ABOUT THE EDITOR
Chuck Woodbury has been roaming America by RV off and on
for nearly two decades. During that time he published a quirky
travel newspaper about his adventures and for six years was
a member of the stable of writers for the New York Times
Syndicate. Nowadays, he lives near Seattle where he drinks
massive amounts of coffee (required by law) and travels when
he can in his motorhome and sometimes by plane when vast
expanses of saltwater would doom his RV to Titantic-status.
Hear editor Woodbury interviewed on National Public Radio
Advertise in this newsletter. Reach 60,000 RVers on January 4.
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