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RV Traveler #15
April 14, 2002
ENTER OUR QUIZ. WIN THE TINY MINI MOTORHOME PICTURED BELOW.
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THIS ISSUE'S CIRCULATION: 9,607
FROM CHUCK WOODBURY
editor, http://www.RVtraveler.com
Welcome to the 15th issue of the RV Traveler Newsletter, brought to
you by the websites and sponsors above. And a special welcome to the
1,200 new subscribers since our last issue two weeks ago.
I struck quite a nerve last issue when I wrote about how sad it was
to say goodbye to the motorhome I've owned for more than 11 years.
Many of you wrote to tell me your own stories about parting with your
RVs. Reader John Ellis reminded me that saying goodbye was
not the end of the story of my wonderful coach. "Celebrate the joy the
next person and his/her family are going to have," he wrote. "Don't think
of them as the 'buyer' but other good people who will keep the experience
going. Our 'buyers' did us a huge favor and sent us a snapshot of their
first camping trip in 'our' popup, complete with small children looking
happier than you can imagine. It was then that I realized that our
much-loved RV would still be cared for and keep giving good memories
to others and us as well."
Almost as an afterthought, I wrote that the first six readers who sent me
a joke to cheer me up would receive a free copy of the 2001 edition of my book
"Free Campgrounds of the West." Well, more than a hundred of you responded,
and I ended up giving away a dozen books. I have notified everyone who
earned one, but I have still not written back to everyone. If that includes you,
I'm sorry to be so tardy. I'm sending thank you letters one by one but it
may take me awhile to finish.
Also, I guess I wasn't clear about what I will do once my RV is sold. Many
of you asked if I was giving up RVing. No, never. . . I'm searching for a
new RV, which I plan to use a lot in the years ahead.
BIG RIG CAMPING DIRECTORY HOT OFF THE PRESS
RVers who travel in king-sized RVs, will appreciate a just-updated directory
of campgrounds that can accommodate their rigs. Read about the "Big
Rigs Best Bets Campground Directory" at http://www.NewRVer.com/bigrigbook.html
HOME VIDEOS EXPLAIN RVs TO NOVICE RVers
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 novice RVers. Read more or order at
http://www.NewRVer.com/RV101.html
Pop Up Trailer Video: http://www.newrver.com/popupvideo.html
FULL TIMERS APTITUDE TEST
Are you cut out for the full-time RV lifestyle? Take this brief online test
to see if it's the life for you (by the way, I scored 174. See how this
compares to your score.)
http://www.rvbasics.com/cgi-bin/sfesurvey.cgi?fulltimeraptitudetest
SUPERB RV FORUM
Everything to do with RVing is discussed here, making this forum
from Camping World an incredible resource:
http://www.campingworld.com/cforum/index.cfm?site=CWI
Speaking of Camping World. . . Get a free catalog of its products from
https://www.campingworld.com/catalog/index.cfm?tcode=32
WEIRD AND WONDERFUL PLACES
Visit the cyber headquarters of the new Spam Museum. Learn all
about Spam (the meat, not the junk email). Yum, yum!
http://www.hormel.com/Hormel/news.NSF/LUDocument/D0143?OpenDocument
JOIN THE WORLD'S LARGEST RV CLUB. ONLY $19
Join the GOOD SAM club. Save on camping fees and receive
a free subscription to Highways Magazine! Only $19 a year!
http://www.newrver.com/gs.html
THREE NEW BOOKS:
Our friends at Roundabout Publications have released three new books:
Riding the Rails (about America's Tourist Railroads)
Factory Outlet Shopping (where the outlets are and which shops are there)
Radio On the Road (All stations listed. Learn where you can listen to your
favorite talk show host or play-by-play of your favorite sports team).
Read more at http://www.TravelbooksUSA.com
"AIRSTREAM" SPOKEN HERE
Learn about the Airstream trailer and the lifestyle it embodies from
"Airstream Central." The website includes tech info, a bulletin board
and a list of upcoming rallies. http://www.airstreamcentral.com
CAMPING THE HI TECH WAY
Read how RVers are using hi-tech gadgets as they travel.
http://www.msnbc.com/news/432098.asp?cp1=1
"DRIVE" THE ALASKA HIGHWAY BEFORE YOU GO
Three new home videos provide a sneak preview of traveling north of
our border. "RV Alaska" details Bob and Judy Howen's 67-day, 6,700-mile
trip on the Alaska Highway and then in Alaska itself (with a return trip via
the Inland Passage by ferry). Their other videos, "Western Canada By RV"
and "Eastern Canada by RV" are equally entertaining. Read more about
these home videos or order at http://www.RVbookstore.com/howens.html
BUMPER STICKER:
Spotted on the back of a horse trailer: "Don't be what you see."
Submitted by Roscoe Cox. Have you seen a good one? Let us know!
Write Chuck Woodbury, outwest@seanet.com
BEST SELLING BOOKS ABOUT RVing
RVers FRIEND
Learn what services truck stops provide RVers, including whether they
allow free overnight stays: http://www.NewRVer.com/rversfriend.html
FREE CAMPGROUNDS OF THE WEST (Also available as an ebook)
2002 edition: How and where to camp in an RV in the West for free.
Includes official campgrounds and "unofficial" places to stay.
http://www.FreeCampgrounds.com/guide.html
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.
 http://www.FreeCampgrounds.com/fcwright.html
RV BUYERS SURVIVAL GUIDE (Also available as an ebook)
Buying an RV? You must read this first. Written by an ex-RV
sales manager who reveals all. Read this and save big money!
http://www.NewRVer.com/rvbook.html
BIG RIGS BEST BETS CAMPGROUND DIRECTORY
A directory of campgrounds that accommodate large RVs.
http://www.NewRVer.com/bigrigbook.html
YOUR HOME ON WHEELS
A wonderful book for new or aspiring full-time RVers:
http://www.NewRVer.com/carolray.html
THE ABCs of RVing (Also available as an ebook)
A primer for new RVers written by Chuck Woodbury. Lots of info!
http://www.NewRVer.com/ABC.html
SUPPORT YOUR LIFESTYLE:
AN INSIDER'S GUIDE TO WORKING ON THE ROAD
A superb guide about find work as your travel by RV
http://www.RVbookstore.com/support.html
DUMMY'S GUIDE TO BUYING A USED RV (ebook only. Free download)
http://www.rverscorner.com/dummyltr.html?hop=outwestcw.pac113
GUIDE TO NATIONAL PARK SERVICE CAMPGROUNDS
An awesome directory of campgrounds in National Parks
http://www.rvbookstore.com/natparks.html
HOW TO LIVE FULL-TIME IN A RECREATIONAL VEHICLE (ebook)
http://www.dreamjobstogo.com/titles/dltg0005.html?10706
RV MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR MANUAL
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ISBN=0934798702/outwestnewspaperA
MORE BOOKS, VIDEOS AND OTHER GOODIES
http://www.RVbookstore.com/info.html
FREE STATE VISITOR GUIDES
A great way to get familiar with a state before visiting is to
send for its official state visitor guide. Most are packed with
travel ideas and are beautifully printed. Here are a few good ones
you can order right online:
ARIZONA: http://www.usa-800.com/rback/ARIZONA/ARIZONA.asp
CALIFORNIA: http://www.compulog.com/gocal/gocalorder.cfm
LOUISIANA: http://www.louisianatravel.com/cfm/travelkit.cfm
NEW MEXICO: http://www.newmexico.org/visitor/guiderequest.html
NORTH CAROLINA: http://www.visitnc.com/request_pubs.asp
OREGON: http://www.fsipdx.com/otctravelguide/otcform.htm
TEXAS: http://www.traveltex.com/tr_guide.asp?SN=1585233&LS=0
VERMONT: http://www.travel-vermont.com/common/request.asp
VIRGINIA: http://www.virginia.org/site/main.asp?referrer=publications&id=10
WASHINGTON STATE: http://www.experiencewashington.com
GETTING ONLINE WHILE ON THE ROAD
An excellent article -- covers all the bases!
http://www.rvadvice.com/rvarticles/3online.html
LAST WEEK'S READER SURVEY RESULTS:
We asked: "On your next RV purchase, will you research RVs on the Internet
before buying?" Read the surprising results and/or take this week's quiz at
http://www.NewRVer.com/quizlet.html
ISN'T IT STRANGE?
A recent edition of American Cowboy Magazine tossed out these
paradoxes to ponder: "Can a pizza get to your house faster than an
ambulance? Does your drugstore make sick folks walk all the way to the
back of the store to get their prescriptions filled while the healthy folks
can buy cigarettes at the front of the store? And. . .do you park your new
pickup truck in the driveway so you can keep your worthless junk locked
safely away in the garage?"
REVIEW OF THE 24' BORN FREE CLASS C
http://www.trailerlife.com/feature.cfm?id=109225
A RUNDOWN OF DOZENS OF 2002 CLASS C MOTORHOMES:
http://www.fmca.com/fmc2002/aprmag/type_c.asp
CALIFORNIA CAMPGROUNDS WITH MODEM HOOKUPS
http://communities.msn.com/RVLIFESTYLE/modemcampsca.msnw
TOWING LAWS
The basics on each's state's towing laws on length and weight:
http://www.towbrake.com/twlw.html
BREAKING NEWS
These articles were available when this email newsletter was issued.
WHY CUMMINS HAS A REAL "CLIMB" AHEAD
http://biz.yahoo.com/bizwk/020410/nf200204101727_1.html
GAS PRICES NOT HURTING CENTRAL FLORIDA RV SALES
http://www.RVBusiness.com/output.cfm?ID=113689
FUTURE GAS HIKES EXPECTED TO BE MODERATE
http://www.RVBusiness.com/output.cfm?ID=112861
RV TRAVEL EXPECTED TO SOAR THIS SUMMER
http://www.rvia.com/Media/newsreleases/breakingnews/p0227.htm
WINNEBAGO TO BUILD PLANT IN IOWA
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/ap/20020401/ap_on_bi_ge/winnebago_expansion_1
GM RECALLS 1.9 MILLION CARS
http://www.motorhomemagazine.com/newsdesk/index.cfm?recordID=408
RV INDUSTRY GAINS TRACTION
http://biz.yahoo.com/fo/020312/0312sf_1.html
SALES OF USED RVs ROBBING SALES OF NEW UNITS IN BIG WAY
http://www.RVBusiness.com/output.cfm?ID=113617
FOREST RIVER SEES BIG POTENTIAL IN BUILDING MOTORHOMES
http://www.RVBusiness.com/output.cfm?ID=113599
SPARTAN INTRODUCES INTELLIGENT SUSPENSION SYSTEM
http://www.motorhomemagazine.com/newsdesk/index.cfm?recordID=407
BIG CHANGES AT COACH HOUSE IN LAST TWO YEARS
http://www.rvbusiness.com/output.cfm?id=111511
MONACO NAMED TOP GROWTH STOCK
http://www.RVBusiness.com/output.cfm?ID=113725
ALASKA SUMMER BOOKINGS DOWN, BUT NOT FOR RV RENTALS
http://www.RVBusiness.com/output.cfm?ID=113401
MORE NEWS about RVs and RVing: http://newrver.com/news.html
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
ELVIS WAS AN RVer
Did you know that the King of Rock and Roll was an RVer? Yup.
See his rig at http://www.fabuloustravel.com/ww/elvisrv/elvisrv.html
TODAY'S LOWEST GAS PRICE IN USA: Carnesville, Georgia: $1.15/gal.
Other gas and diesel prices: http://www.gaspricewatch.com
THIS ISSUE'S QUIZ
 Okay, at roughly six inches long, it would be a tight squeeze for a hamster. But it sure is cute. This toy motorhome would be a great addition to your desk or bookshelf as a reminder of the greatest lifestyle on earth!
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The EIGHTH reader to answer the following questions correctly wins the teeny, tiny motorhome pictured to the right. RULES: Contest good in USA and Canada only, and ONLY to registered subscribers of this newsletter. ENTRY DEADLINE: Tuesday, April 16, 5 p.m.,Pacific Time. Only one answer per person. Winners of last two quizzes ineligible.
1. Which town gets the most annual rainfall? A) Seattle B) New York City C) Los Angeles
2. What face is NOT on Mt. Rushmore? A) Jefferson, B) Franklin Roosevelt, C) Washington
3. What was America's first coast-to-coast highway? A) Lincoln B) Route 66 C) U.S. Route 1
E-mail your answers to me, Chuck Woodbury, at chuckwoodbury@yahoo.com
LAST ISSUE'S ANSWERS:
MAIN QUIZ: C-B-C. WINNER: Dwight Nestrick
BONUS QUIZ: True. Winner: E. Fulford
RV BARGAINS:
Hot deals at KOA: http://www.koa.com/hotdeal
Rent a motorhome for $15 a day: http://www.elmonterv.com/specials.htm
Free home video for new RVers: http://gorving.newc.com/forms/freevideo.cfm
Poulsbo RV Weekly specials: http://www.poulsborv.com/Specials/index.asp
UPCOMING RV SHOWS:
Sacramento, CA., April 4-7, http://www.rvshow.com
Fort Lauderdale, FL, April 19-21, http://www.frvta.org/events/2002/showlist.shtml
Puyallup, WA., May 1-5, http://www.mhrvshows.com/puyallup.htm
Phoenix, AZ, May 2-5. Call for info: 602-230-7660
West Palm Beach, FL, May 10-12, http://www.frvta.org/events/2002/showlist.shtml
RV RESOURCES
INFLATABLE BOATS FOR RVers:
http://www.newrver.com/boats.html
LIVE RENT-FREE AS A CARETAKER
http://www.outwestnewspaper.com/caretaker.html
POP UP TRAILER VIDEO: Great "how-to" tape about Pop Up Trailers:
http://newrver.com/popupvideo.html
RESERVATION HOTLINE FOR NATIONAL PARK CAMPSITES:
http://reservations.nps.gov
E-BIKES ARE PERFECT FOR RVers
They're super lightweight, burn no gas, fold up for easy storage
cost about the same as a good bicycle. Pedal like a bike or use
battery power to help on hills. http://www.newrver.com/ebike.html
STATE-BY-STATE TAXES
Fulltimers can find the state with the best tax rates:
http://www.taxsites.com/state.html
NO PARK WAL-MARTS: Stores where RVers can't stay overnight:
http://www.FreeCampgrounds.com/noparking.html
PROPANE GAS LOCATOR
http://www.propanegas.com/locator/index.html
GUIDE TO RV CLUBS: http://www.newrver.com/clubs.html
RV SHOPPING MALL: http://www.NewRVer.com/shopmall.html
RV TECHNICAL ADVICE
http://www.trailerlife.com/rvtech/cnp/cnp_index.cfm
REVIEWS OF RVs BY THEIR OWNERS
http://www.epinions.com/auto-Recreational_Vehicles-All
SCHEDULE OF THIS WEEK'S RV TODAY TV SHOW
http://www.rvtoday.tv/schedule.cfm
RV RECALLS
MARCH: http://www.fmca.com/fmcmag/recalls/2002/march.asp
FEBRUARY: http://www.fmca.com/fmcmag/recalls/2001/february.asp
OTHER: http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/Index.cfm
RV JOKES
Laugh at jokes about RVing: http://www.RVjokes.com
WORTH PONDERING:
"The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeing new landscapes,
but in having new eyes." -- Marceh Peoust
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