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October 4, 2001
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BY CHUCK WOODBURY
Dear reader,
Welcome to the second issue of the RV Traveler Newsletter, a
service of the following websites:
Beginners Guide to RVing: http://www.NewRVer.com
Free Campgrounds of the West: http://www.FreeCampgrounds.com
RV Links: http://www.RV-links.com
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QUIZ BELOW. WIN A VIDEO!
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Judging from the activity at our websites, RVers are already
getting back on the road after trying their best to come to terms
with the tragic events of Sept. 11. A survey I conducted last
week of 457 RVers revealed that 67% expect to travel in their
RVs the same as before the attacks. The remaining RVers were
evenly divided between planning to travel more or less. Meanwhile,
RV rentals have been in big demand, as some travelers take to
the road rather than to the skies.
Here in the West, many full time RVers are preparing to head
south for the winter. Many will include a stop at the 19th
annual Quartzsite Sports, Vacation & RV Show to be held
January 19th through January 27th in sunny Quartzsite, Arizona.
Quartzsite was once a lonely, dusty spot in the desert, but nowadays
it booms each winter when hundreds of thousands of RVers arrive to
peruse a collection of side-by-side flea markets and gem shows that
span more than a mile. The January RV Show (free admission) is one
of the largest such shows in the United States. For more information,
visit http://www.quartzsitervshow.com
VIEW OF MANHATTAN SKYLINE CHANGES FROM CAMPGROUND
Liberty Harbor Marina & RV Park in Jersey City, NJ has a clear
view of the lower Manhattan skyline. Photographer Loren Eyrich
visited before and after Sept. 11, capturing the startling change
of view. http://www.two-lane.com/manhattanrecovers.html
ABOUT.COM DROPS POPULAR RV SITE
About.com has laid off 20% of its staff and chopped some special
interest subject areas, among them a popular area called RV travel.
BABY BOOMER RVers WANT THEIR EMAIL
Baby Boomers are taking up the RV lifestyle at an ever-increasing
pace, and one thing they demand is their email. Read what a
USA Today columnist wrote about these mobile roamers:
http://www.usatoday.com/life/cyber/ccarch/2001-08-22-maney.htm
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GOOD SAM CLUB
The world's biggest RV club. Save on camping fees!
http://www.newrver.com/gs.html
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FULL-TIMERS SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES
Sam and Alice Penny and their Pomeranian travel around the country
full-time in a 34-foot fifth-wheeler pulled by a three-quarter ton
pickup.They have a really great web site, packed with information
that other full-timers or would-be full-timers would find useful.
http://twopenny-gallery.com/essenay/index.html.
WINNEBAGO IS MOST POPULAR
For the first time in 15 years, Winnebago motorhomes have taken the
lead as America's best selling motorhomes. Fleetwood has held the top
spot for years, but has slipped in sales lately. Learn more
about Winnebago at http://www.winnebagoind.com
. . . SPEAKING OF WINNEBAGO. . . if you own one, you might want to
join the WIT Club for Winnebago RV owners: Get the scoop at
http://www.winnebagoind.com/witclub.htm
If you own a Rialta motorhome by Winnebago, you can exchange
information with about 230 other Rialta owners at
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Rialta
LAS VEGAS MONORAIL UNDERWAY
Construction started last month on a $650-million, 3.8-mile Las Vegas
Strip monorail that will link the MGM Grand at the south end of the
Strip with the Sahara at the north end of Las Vegas Boulevard with
stops in between. The project, billed as the world's first modern,
privately funded public transportation system, is being financed by
eight casinos and by contractors and investors who raised funds in
secured bonds. You should be able to take your first ride in three years.
MY LIFE ON THE ROAD
Before publishing my RV websites, I roamed the American West
for a dozen years in my "motorhome-newsroom," publishing an
"on-the-road" newspaper called Out West. The paper received a
lot of media attention, so perhaps you have heard of it. I wrote
a column in the current issue of RV Journal magazine that tells my
story. You might find it interesting:
http://www.rvjournal.com/fall01/travels.html
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CAMPING WORLD
Free Catalog: http://www.newrver.com/campworld.html
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RV NEWS
Here's a good web page to visit for news about RVs and RVing:
http://www.newrver.com/news.html
RITZY MOTOR HOMES
So maybe you paid $75,000 or even $150,000 for a motorhome. About
ten years ago, either of these price tags would have put you in
an elite class of RVers. But no more. A recent article in USA Today
profiles some RVers who are traveling the country in rigs that
cost more than a million dollars. And, the story points out,
these folks are not retirees spending their nest eggs but
younger, affluent boomers who want the freedom RVs provide, but in
a style fit for a king.
http://www.usatoday.com/life/travel/leisure/2001/2001-04-06-rvs.htm
NO PARK WAL-MARTS
Many RVers stay the night at a Wal-Mart parking lot on occasion.
About 90% of all Wal-Marts graciously allow RVers to stay. But
some don't, most often because of a city ordinance that prohibits
the practice. To learn which Wal-Marts DO NOT permit overnight
stays, visit http://www.FreeCampgrounds.com/noparking.html
WIN A MOTORHOME FOR A WEEK
Workhorse Custom Chassis LLC is sponsoring a contest where one lucky
winner will receive a free seven-day vacation in a gas engine Class A
motorhome built on its W22 chassis. One U.S. resident age 21 or older
with a valid driver’s license will win the vacation in a drawing
on Nov. 30.
Enter at http://www.workhorsecc.com/rvs/rvregistration.asp
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HALF-PRICE CAMPING AT RV PARKS
Save 50% at more than 620 RV parks:
http://www.newrver.com/happycamper.html
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KOA HELPS SEND KIDS TO CAMP
For the 16th year, KOA Kampgrounds has once again helped send
children with cancer to camp. Within the first five months of 2001,
ten of KOA's company-owned campgrounds raised more than $50,000 for
the company's Care Camps.Funds were earned from ice cream socials,
hot dog roasts and other events. The camps, 38 all together in the
US and Canada, were created to help children with cancer enjoy
a carefree time focusing on fun, friends and activities instead
of their illness. Camps are equipped with medical supplies and
staff to make it possible for children to sleep away from home.
Since 1984, KOA has contributed more than $1.5 million to
this effort.
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BUYING AN RV?
Then by all means, you must read the book "RV Buyers Survival Guide."
Learn how much an RV dealer makes on each sale. Learn how low an offer
you can make and still get the RV! Written by an RV sales manager,
who reveals insider secrets. Learn more at
http://www.newrver.com/rvbook.html
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FASCINATING NEW SPORT PERFECT FOR RVers
A newly created sport called Geocaching combines the excitement of
a treasure hunt with the new technology of Global Positioning
Systems (GPS). The idea is to have individuals and organizations set
up caches all over the world and share the locations on the
Internet. GPS users can then use the location coordinates to find
the caches. Once found, a cache may provide the visitor with
anything from trinkets to goods of value. All the visitor is asked
to do is to leave something in the cache if he or she takes
something already there.
The sport's website is http://www.geocaching.com
====================RV PERIODICALS====================
MOTORHOME MAGAZINE
One year, only $15.98. http://www.newrver.com/mohome.html
TRAILER LIFE MAGAZINE
One year is only $11.98. http://www.newrver.com/tlife.html
RV JOURNAL MAGAZINE
The RV travel magazine for the West. Great reading!
http://www.newrver.com/rvjournal.html
POP-UP TIMES MAGAZINE
Only $11.98 and only for Pop Up Trailer enthusiasts.
http://www.newrver.com/popuptimes.html.
GYPSY JOURNAL NEWSPAPER
Fulltime RVers travel America, publishing folksy newspaper as they go.
http://www.newrver.com/gypsy.html
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TOWING LAWS STATE BY STATE
This will come in handy if you tow a car or trailer.
http://www.towingworld.com/laws.html
ANTELOPE ISLAND IS A DIFFERENT KIND OF PLACE
Antelope Island is a mostly barren, but beautiful place, in the
middle of Utah's Great Salt Lake. It's only a short drive from
Salt Lake City, but it seems far, far away. Antelope Island State
Park has both RV and primitive campsites, and there's a visitor
center and gift shop. A herd of about 600 American Bison roams
the island as does other wildlife including deer, bobcats, coyote,
many varieties of birds and waterfowl, and a small herd of elk.
I stayed recently on Labor Day weekend, and there were no crowds.
You can learn about this fascinating place at
http://www.utah.com/places/state_parks/antelope_island.htm.
By the way, you don't have to float your RV to get there: a
causeway with a smooth two-lane road serves quite well.
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The THIRD reader to answer the following questions correctly wins
the home video "Bandlier National Monument." This 48-minute VHS
tape tells the story of the present-day park as well as its history
as the ancient home of the Anasazi Indians.
RULES: Contest good in USA only, and ONLY to registered subscribers of
this newsletter. ENTRY DEADLINE: Friday, Oct. 5, 5 p.m. Pacific Time
1. Yellowstone National Park does not occupy any of which state? A) Utah,
B) Idaho, C) Wyoming, D) Montana
2. If a buck deer approaches you in a campground, you should: A) Rub its
antlers for good luck, B) Feed it only vegetables, not crackers, C) Report it
to the park ranger for trespassing, D) Leave it alone
3. True or False? A fifth wheel trailer rides on five tires. A) True B) False
E-mail your answers to me, Chuck Woodbury, at outwest@seanet.com
(mailto:outwest@seanet.com)
Winner announced in next issue.
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FREE BROCHURE ON PROPANE SAFETY
The Coalition for Portable Propane Product Safety is offering a
free booklet,"Camp Safe. Camp Smart," that provides information to
help RVers avoid danger when using propane equipment. Get a copy
by calling 888-226-7487.
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BOOK LISTS FREE PLACES TO CAMP IN THE WEST
If you have not ordered your copy of our book "Free Campgrounds of
the West," may I suggest you consider doing so? It's easy to order,
just go to http://www.FreeCampgrounds.com/guide.html. The printed
book is $13.95 plus $3 for mailing or you can get a download version
(Microsoft Word) within a few hours for only $10.95.
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RV ENTHUSIAST CLUBS
Here's a long, long list: http://www.rvresources.com/links/clubs1.asp
RV RECALL
2000-2001 Winnebago Adventurer and Brave and Itasca Suncruiser
and Sunrise Class A motorhomes have been recalled. Dealers will
address a problem with a copper LP line that may be improperly
clamped and may come in contact with a metal flange. To learn about
other RV recalls, visit
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/Index.cfm
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RV RESOURCES AND SPONSORS
FINANCE OR REFINANCE YOUR RV
Essex Credit: http://www.newrver.com/essex.html
DUMMIES GUIDE TO BUYING A USED RV
Essential reading: http://www.newrver.com/dummies.html
RV-LINKS AND RV JOKES
Lots of links and jokes:
http://www.RV-links.com and http://www.RVjokes.com
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WORTH PONDERING: "Ability is what you're capable of doing.
Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how
well you do it." -- Lou Holtz
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