Montana Vacation Planner free for the asking

The state of Montana will send you its beautiful 2007-2008 Vacation Planner. The colorful, magazine-sized publication is chock full of ideas of where to go and what to see in the state. And there is a lot to see — the state is the nation’s fourth largest — it could accommodate Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania and New York within its boundaries, and still have room to spare. Yet, in all this space, the population is smaller than that of Phoenix, Arizona. To request a free copy of the Vacation Planner as well as a state road map and other publications, click here.

Get Free Stuff And Save The Planet At The Same Time

Here is a place where you can find what you need for free. It will probably be slightly used, but you can’t argue with the price FREE! One man’s junk is another man’s treasure drives this website of redistribution. It’s a free service and a GREAT concept! You sign up with a group in your area and they will post things that people are giving away FREE. You email them and tell them you want it and then make arrangements for delivery. In the same way if you need to find a home for grandma’s rocker, post it at your group site and away it goes. If you need something, all you have to do is post an email asking for it, and if someone has the item you’re looking for, bingo, you win. Freecycle

So, Don’t Throw It Away Freecycle It!

Free guide takes mystery out of vehicle care

(NewsUSA) - A new guide for motorists turns technical automotive jargon into everyday language, taking the mystery out of vehicle maintenance and repair.

The free guide, published by the Car Care Council, can be ordered online at www.carcare.org.

The guide, which fits easily in a glove box, explains the nine most common preventative maintenance procedures and repairs that need to be performed to keep cars operating safely and reliably, while maintaining their long-term value. It also includes a list of questions to ask when these procedures are being done on a car.

To further familiarize motorists with their vehicles, the guide has clear, concise descriptions of 12 major vehicle systems and parts. A "Car Care Checklist" reminds motorists what vehicle systems need to be maintained and when service or repair should be performed.

"The first step toward a safe and dependable vehicle is to be car care aware — to understand your vehicle, what kind of care it needs, when it needs it and why," said Rich White, executive director of the Car Care Council. "The easy-to-follow guide provides this information, cutting through the technical language and terms that often confuse or prevent motorists from really taking good care of their vehicles."

The Car Care Council is the source of information for the "Be Car Care Aware" consumer education campaign promoting the benefits of regular vehicle care, maintenance and repair. For more information, log on to www.carcare.org.

Uncle Wants You to Tow Safely--Get the Book

Every once in a while we come across a nasty accident involving a towable rig. That's a good reminder that "things can happen." Sadly, some things happen to RVers that might not have needed to happen.

The federal government's Highway Traffic Safety Administration has put together a free downloadable booklet on trailer safety tips, including some excellent advice on how to tow a trailer, good for all of us, but particularly those new to the game. Get your free downloadable booklet.

Washington State Patrol photo from KGW.COM

How about some free food?

If you go to http://www.kashi.com/trialevent3/freesample/, you can request a free sample of their GoLean Crunch cereal. It promises to keep you going until lunch.

For those unfamiliar with Kashi, the company makes a 7-grain cereal that is good for you, priced right and doesn't taste like cardboard. Their motto is "7 whole grains on a mission." Enjoy!

Free online Sudoku with a click

If you're a Sudoku fan and have Internet connectivity, go to http://www.aarp.org/fun/puzzles. You'll not only find a daily Sudoku game, you'll also be able to time yourself solving a four-letter, four-line word completion puzzle; Jumble© ; a jigsaw puzzle and a Word Search© game, along with several others. Have fun!

Tennessee Vacation Guide available by mail or download

Send for a free Tennessee Vacation Guide, compliments of the state's tourism office. You can request either a printed guide to be mailed to you, or you can read it right online through the magic of "instant download." Whichever way you choose, you'll find some excellent reading, good travel tips and lots of pretty photos. Get your guide here (scroll down and click on the "Request A Free Vacation Guide" graphic.

Buy an RV or advertise for free to sell one

It seems like everywhere you look there's a place to buy or sell an RV. There are always traditional sources -- newspaper classified ads, local Nifty Nickel tabloids. . . and you can always park your RV on the street with a "For Sale" sign. And nowadays you can choose from dozens of websites that are devoted exclusively to the sale of RVs. You'll pay for these services, of course. But here's a good place to either buy or sell an RV (or a tow vehicle) where the service is free. It's Craiglist.com at www.craigslist.com. Once you get to the website, click on the city near or where you live, then go to the "For Sale" section and within that click on RVs.

Get a free pedometer

If you go to the My Heart Now website http://www.myheartnow.com/content/index.jsp and fill out a brief survey, Pfizer will send you a free pedometer. It takes just a few minutes and you'll be on your way to a simple, effective exercise program.

Send for free catalog of government publications

The Federal Government offers hundreds (if not thousands) of free and inexpensive books, brochures and reports on just about any subject of interest to consumers, whether related to health, travel, retirement, computers, employment, education, small business, food, money. . . and more. They even provide publications on camping, campgrounds, federal parks and. . . well, the list is endless. You can send for a free printed catalog or read it online by visiting the website of the Federal Citizen Information Center of Pueblo, Colorado.

This free video could save your life

How would you react to a blown front tire? Would you slow down? Speed up? No matter how you answer, please watch the informative online video "The Critical Factor" from Michelin. If you can't view it on the Web, email for a free copy. Truly, seeing this video could save your life. And by the way, according to the video, slowing down is the WORST thing you could do!

Find Yourself With This Free GPS Data Goldmine

Among the best FREE stuff I've ever found for the RV lifestyle was this GPS data goldmine. If you use Delorme, Co Pilot or Microsoft Streets & Trips then you are in luck! You have immediate and free access to just about every kind of locator information you will ever need for your GPS software. I cannot stress enough how many times this data has saved me time and money. Their site is chock full of GPS data for campground clubs like Passport America and Coast to Coast, regular WalMarts, Super WalMarts, casinos, low bridges all over the U.S., Flying J and TA truck stops, Corps of Engineers campgrounds, dump stations, and a host of other very useful information. I take this date and import it into my GPS program and assign it visual "tags" that tell me while I'm driving that I'm coming up on a Flying J truck stop in the next few miles. Does this help me while I'm RVing all over the country? You Bet! Does it save me money? YES! Do I still use the books that tell me this same information? YES! I use both because sometimes the GPS data is incorrect and I always like to use hard-copy books to back up my trip planning. You and I would normally pay big bucks for this kind of data and be happy to do so, but thanks to the Discovery Owners Association it's free for the taking, so have at it!

Find it FREE here: GPS Data Download

If you need information on how to convert this data to your GPS program go here:GPS Data Help

Get a California camping guide

Looking for a park in Southern California, Northern California or Nevada? Do you want to camp on the beach or near San Francisco? You can find it here. Whether you travel in a motor home, fifth wheel, travel trailer, pop-up camper or stay in a cabin or tent; we welcome everyone! Visit for a few days, several weeks or a whole season. Full time RVers will find a wide selection of parks that offer the features they need for the mobile lifestyle.

You can search by location, recreation facilities and amenities ... access more than 400 RV parks and campgrounds! The parks included here are generally privately owned and offer a wide array of features and services for their guests. Each park listing includes an amenity list so you can easily determine whether a park has the features you need!

Check out http://www.camp-california.com/

Hi-Low trailer DVD is free, or watch video online

Have you ever seen a Hi-Lo trailer? Unless you just landed on the planet, you probably have. They’re the famous telescoping trailers -- a trailer in two parts, a top and bottom. When the trailer is being towed, the top drops over the bottom making it very aerodynamically efficient and safer to tow than a traditional trailer. Hi-Lo trailers are now in their 50th year and are more popular than ever. Send for a free DVD or simply watch a streamed video at the company’s website.

Directory of free campgrounds will save you money

How about spending nothing for tonight's campsite instead of $20, $30 or more? If that sounds good, then be sure to visit and bookmark FreeCampgrounds.com where you will find more than 1,400 free or inexpensive places to stay in the USA (and more are being added every day!). Some are simply parking lots where you can stay without paying (most Wal-Marts allow free stays). But there are many scenic places where you can hole up a night or two for free, and some even furnish hookups! Many times, these are in small town city parks, where the townfolk appreciate RVers stopping by and maybe spending a few dollars in town to boost the local economy. Check out FreeCampgrounds.com before your next trip. You'll save money if you do!

Guide to Oregon chock full of ideas

Oregon is one of the great states to travel by RV. The western side, influenced by the Pacific, is green, mild in climate, and populated with beautiful public campgrounds, many in stunnning state parks that hug the coast. To the east of the magnificent Cascades is the vast Great Basin area -- wide open desert lands, often with no humans for miles -- but studded here and there with small, friendly towns with plenty of cowboys and cowgals to offer you a friendly "howdy!" For RVers, Oregon is a land of great opportunity. This free and colorful guide to the state is a wonderful resource and great reading whether you're headed to the state soon or are just dreaming of visiting someday. Order this beautiful travel guide.

Terrific DVD about Roadtrek motorhomes

Roadtrek makes beautiful Class B motorhomes. The company will send you a wonderful DVD that shows all the company's models inside and out. Many people wonder if Class B motorhomes can pack much into their small spaces. You will be amazed at how much Roadtrek packs into its motorhomes and how creatively the company does it. Click here to order the DVD or to see many videos right online.

Free DVD or CD Rom for aspiring RVers

This is one of the very best freebies you'll find. It's aimed at new RVers but even veterans will enjoy it. The mission of the product: to make RVing look so darn appealing that you'll rush right down to your nearest dealer and buy one! It does so by profiling different RVers who enjoy the RV lifestyle, but for different reasons. You'll also learn about the various types of RVing, which will help a new RVers narrow down their choice of the RV that's right for them. This is really a fun video, even if it is designed to sell you something. If you don't want it for youself, give it to that friend of yours that says "I'd rather die than camp!" Show 'em how cool it is! Request your DVD or CD Rom here.

North Carolina's Outer Banks guide free for the asking

North Carolina's chain of barrier islands, known as the Outer Banks, is a popular vacation destination, nature-lover's paradise and popular RVer hangout. With more than 100 miles of unspoiled coastline, the area is perfect for shelling, water activities, bird-watching, and fishing -- boasting some of the best angling along the East Coast. If you plan to visit or would simply enjoy an armchair visit to this unique piece of America, send for the official 2007 Outer Banks Travel Guide. It’s packed with more than 150 pages of attraction information -- such as the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse and the Wright Brothers National Memorial. And, very important, you’ll learn about RV parks and campgrounds, and outdoor recreation. It also includes a Getaway Card offering discounts at participating businesses. Order it free here.