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THIS ISSUE'S CIRCULATION: 11,056
FROM CHUCK WOODBURY
editor, http://www.RVtraveler.com
Dear Reader,
Welcome to the 16th issue of the RV Traveler Newsletter, brought to
you by the websites and sponsors above. And a special welcome to the
1500 new subscribers since our last issue two weeks ago.
TWO WONDERFUL BOOKS FOR BRAND NEW RV OWNERS
I'm thrilled to announce a couple of new, low-priced books we are selling through our bookstore. "Motorhomes Made Easy" and "Trailers Made Easy" are very helpful guides to operating an RV safely and properly. The author includes hundreds of tips that would take an RVer years to learn on his or her own. These books are only $8.95 each and are a wonderful accompaniment to the RV 101 Education Videos (see info below) we already offer.
Read more at http://www.NewRVer.com/easy.html
JOIN ME ON A VIDEO RV ROAD TRIP
For 11 years, I published an "on-the-road" newspaper about my
RV travels around the American West in my "motorhome newsroom."
Early in the '90s, I produced a home video about one of my best-ever
trips. I sold thousands, and am now offering them again. If watching
this entertaining, often funny video doesn't make you want to hit
the road, nothing will. Read more or order for $19.95 at
http://www.OutWestNewspaper.com/video.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
DIRECTORY OF DUMP STATIONS
Is it my imagination or are the number of dump stations decreasing?
Regardless, here's a web site with an extensive list of dump stations
from coast to coast, making this a valuable resource:
http://www.fulltiming-america.com/rvdump/index.html
PRESERVING THE ROADSIDE
The Society for Commercial Archeology is the oldest national
organization devoted to the artifacts, structures, signs and symbols
of the 20th-century commercial landscape. A big part of its mission is
to help preserve and publicize what's left along the roadside of
yesteryear. If you love the old roads, check out the SCA's website at
http://www.sca-roadside.org
BY THE WAY, one roadside attraction the SCA will most certainly want to
see preserved is the world's largest ball of twine in Kansas. Oh, you'd
like to see what it looks like? Okay, click on over to
http://skyways.lib.ks.us/kansas/towns/Cawker/twine.html
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VOLUNTEER AT AN ALASKA STATE PARK THIS SUMMER
If you're thinking of visiting Alaska this summer, perhaps a job as a
volunteer at a state park would fit into your plans. Learn more at: http://www.dnr.state.ak.us/parks/vip/indexwka.htm
OTHER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
National Park Service: http://www.nps.gov/volunteer
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) areas: http://www-a.blm.gov/volunteer
U.S. National Forests: http://www.fs.fed.us/people/programs/volunteer.htm
Canadian Parks: http://parkscanada.pch.gc.ca/Employment/jobs/jobs_e.htm
"ARMPIT OF AMERICA" PLANS BIG CELEBRATION
Battle Mountain, Nev., 217 miles east of Reno, is about to celebrate
it's title "Armpit of America," as designated by the Washington Post.
"A pathetic assemblage of ghastly buildings and nasty people," wrote
one visitor about the community of 3,500. Still, the locals have managed to
find humor in the notoriety and will stage their first ever "Armpit Festival"
June 29-30. On tap: a chuckwagon feed, rodeo, community bonfire, and, of
course, an armpit contest or two. Call (775) 635-8245 for info.
"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:
Seen on an old motorhome: "Honk if parts fall off"
Have you seen a good one? Let us know!
Write Chuck Woodbury, outwest@seanet.com
PUBLIC INTERNET SITES IN CANADA
Here's a directory of public places to access the Internet in Canada:
http://www.travelbcca.com/public_internet_access_sites.htm
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
MOTORHOMES MADE EASY, TRAILERS MADE EASY
These two books explain how to use everything on a motorhome
or trailer (or 5th wheel). And what a bargain at only $8.95 each!
http://www.NewRVer.com/easy.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
DRIVING FLORIDA'S OVERSEAS HIGHWAY
If you drive from Miami to Key West, you will drive over a whopping
113 miles of ocean on a series of mostly two-lane bridges. This is one of
the most unique drives in America, and one many RVers make each year.
Read all about this fascinating driving adventure at
http://www.frommers.com/vacations/road_trips/11-27-00.html
CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS RESERVATIONS
Planning a stay this summer at a California state park? Make your
reservation now at 800-444-7275 or at http://www.parks.ca.gov
TABLOID HEADLINE OF THE WEEK
"Mermaid Found in Sardine Can!" (Weekly World News)
LAST WEEK'S READER SURVEY RESULTS:
We asked: "Of your hobbies, where does RVing rank in importance?"
Read the results and/or take this week's quiz at
http://www.NewRVer.com/quizlet.html
TRIVIA
What does the Lone Ranger's title "Kemo Sabe" really mean?
Answer below.
EXCELLENT OVERVIEW OF THE RV LIFESTYLE
Here's a superb introduction to the RV lifestyle from the magazine
"Frommers Budget Travel." Novice and aspiring RVers should read this:
http://www.frommers.com/vacations/road_trips/roadtrips_05.html
WANT TO RENT AN RV?
Start your search here at the Recreational Vehicle Rental Association:
http://www.rvra.org
CANADIAN CAMPING INFO APLENTY
Here's a great resource from a fellow named Roy about RV camping
in Canada. http://nyquist.ee.ualberta.ca/~schmaus/camp.html
ATTENTION ALLERGY SUFFERERS
Millions of us suffer from seasonal allergies, often from the pollen of
trees, grasses or other growing things. If that's you, perhaps it's time
to escape with your RV to a place where the air is purer. Learn the
pollen counts of most towns around the USA:
http://www.allegra.com/pollenmap.jsp?bi=982-5786-1629-15
TIPS ON TOWING A CAR WITH ALL FOUR WHEELS DOWN
Here's a tip from Remco about towing a vehicle behind a motorhome
with all four tires down: "Be careful when towing on thick gravel
or sand in a parking lot as sometimes the front tires on your toad
will turn in the opposite direction you are headed (so you are in effect
dragging the car through the gravel). The only way the wheels will
straighten out is to stop the motorhome, get out, and turn the steering
wheel in the direction you are headed." More tips are at:
http://www.remcotowing.com/main.html
BREAKING NEWS
These articles were available when this email newsletter was issued.
MONACO REPORTS HIGHER EARNINGS
http://www.RVBusiness.com/output.cfm?ID=115291
NEW INFORMATION FOR RVERS WITH SATELLITE TV SYSTEMS
http://www.escapees.com/website/hot/NewinformationRVerswithSatellite.htm
PROPOSED NEW RULE MAY IMPACT CANADIAN, OTHER RVERS VISITING USA
http://www.escapees.com/website/hot/ProposedRuleChangebyINS.htm
RV RENTAL COMPANY GOING AFTER TAILGATER CROWD
http://www.RVBusiness.com/output.cfm?ID=115633
GM TO CHARGE EXTRA FOR SAFETY DEVICES THAT ARE NOW STANDARD
http://www.trailerlife.com/output.cfm?ID=115057
BIG INCREASE IN SALES OF TOWABLE RVs IN FEBRUARY
http://www.RVBusiness.com/output.cfm?ID=115021
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE BANS PERSONAL WATERCRAFT IN FIVE AREAS
http://165.83.219.72/release/Detail.cfm?ID=242
TEXAS CITY SETS UP SPECIAL PARKING LOT FOR RVERS
http://www1.caller.com/ccct/local_news/article/0,1641,CCCT_811_1087125,00.html
NORCOLD RECALLS SOME RV REFRIGERATORS
http://www.escapees.com/website/hot/Norcoldrecallsgaselectricrefrigerators.htm
CALIFORNIA CAMPGROUND BOOKINGS UP SHARPLY
http://www.RVBusiness.com/output.cfm?ID=114787
NATIONAL RV LOSSES EXPAND
http://www.RVBusiness.com/output.cfm?ID=114877
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
TODAY'S LOWEST GAS PRICE IN USA: Augusta, Georgia: $1.10/gal.
Other gas and diesel prices: http://www.gaspricewatch.com
RV INSURANCE:
Get an online quote from Explorer
http://www.ExplorerRV.com
CBS TV TO SPOTLIGHT RVing
Bill Geist tries his best to fill the shoes of the late Charles Kuralt as the
roving reporter for the TV show "CBS This Morning." And he does a good
job. Geist's current assignment is a four-part series about exploring the
offbeat West in a Pace Arrow motorhome. The series began this
morning. You can see the final three segments beginning next Sunday
morning. Check your TV guide for the exact time. Learn more at http://www.cbsnews.com/sections/sunday/main3445.shtml
THIS ISSUE'S QUIZ
The FOURTH reader to answer the following questions about Canada correctly
wins the book "The Cheapskates Guide To Vacation." RULES: Contest good
in USA and Canada only, and ONLY to registered subscribers of this newsletter.
ENTRY DEADLINE: Monday, April 29, 5 p.m., Pacific Time. Only one answer
per person. Winners of last two quizzes ineligible.
1. In Canada, motorists drive on the left hand side of the road A) True B) False
2. Which U.S. state does not border Canada? A) Wyoming B) Vermont, C) Alaska
3. The largest town on Vancouver Island is A) Vancouver B) Victoria C) Banff
E-mail your answers to me, Chuck Woodbury, at chuckwoodbury@yahoo.com
LAST ISSUE'S ANSWERS:
RV BARGAINS:
Hot deals at KOA: http://www.koa.com/hotdeal
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:
Puyallup, WA., May 1-5, http://www.mhrvshows.com
Phoenix, AZ, May 2-5. Call for info: 602-230-7660
West Palm Beach, FL, May 10-12, http://www.frvta.org/events/2002
Antique RV Show, Newport Beach, CA, May 17-19,
Great North American RV Rally, June 28 - July 1, Pomona, CA,
http://www.rv.net/rally
RV INFORMATION AND RESOURCES
INFLATABLE BOATS FOR RVers:
Don't tow a boat. Pump one up! Easy storage!
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
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
GUIDE TO RV CLUBS: http://www.newrver.com/clubs.html
HEAR THE EDITOR OF RV TRAVELER ON NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO
Here the editor of this newsletter interviewed on NPR:
http://notmuch.com/Features/Interview/int-032198.html
RV SHOPPING MALL: http://www.NewRVer.com/shopmall.html
TOP 15 RV COMPANIES CLOSING STOCK PRICES
http://www.rvbusiness.com/rvstocks.cfm
SCHEDULE OF THIS WEEK'S RV TODAY TV SHOW
http://www.rvtoday.tv/schedule.cfm
RV RECALLS
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/Index.cfm
HOW MUCH IS YOUR RV WORTH?
Find out from NADA Guides:
http://www.nadaguides.com
RV JOKES
Laugh at jokes about RVing: http://www.RVjokes.com
WORTH PONDERING:
"To avoid criticism do nothing, say nothing, be nothing."
-- Elbert Hubbard
TRIVIA ANSWER
KEMO SABE" MEANING? As used by Tonto on the radio show "The
Lone Ranger," it was intended to mean "faithful friend." But in the Apache
tongue it means "white shirt." In Navajo it means "soggy shrub."
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