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RV Traveler #20
June 23, 2002

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THIS ISSUE'S EMAIL CIRCULATION: 18,755

FROM CHUCK WOODBURY
editor, http://www.RVtraveler.com

Dear Reader,
Welcome to the 20th issue of the RV Traveler Newsletter, brought to
you by the websites and sponsors above. And a special welcome to
our many new subscribers!

GREAT TIPS ABOUT RVing
AT RVbookstore.com, we are offering a new video titled "Top 40
RV Camping Tips." The 30-minute VHS production is hosted by
RV experts Joe and Vicki Kieva who reveal some very clever
ideas that will save novice and even veteran RVers time, money and
hassles. Read more at http://www.newrver.com/top40tips.html

DID YOU KNOW?
AMISH COUNTRY IS THE 'RV CAPITAL OF THE WORLD!'
Indiana's Amish Country is the bona fide "RV Capital of the World." This
designation is well deserved, given that more than half the world's RVs
are manufactured here. In fact, a half-dozen major RV manufacturing
facilities are located within a 30-minute radius of the Amish Country town
of Elkhart. Anyone who wishes to tour Amish Country by RV can rent one
locally, and perhaps take a few RV factory tours along their way. For
info see http://www.amishcountrymedia.org/php/pres_madehere.php

AND, IF CHICKENS COULD COMPLAIN. . .
They'd scream bloody murder at the horror of how Amish's Country's
(and Indiana's) largest restaurant, Das Dutchman Essenhaus in Middlebury,
treats their fellow feathered friends -- more than 200,000 of them
each year to hungry patrons!

ANCHORAGE SCHOOLS USE CAMP HOSTS TO KEEP WATCH ON THINGS
Vandalism can be a problem for school districts during the summer months
when school facilities are closed. One way to help curb vandalism is
to make school parking lots available to RV camp hosts, who can keep a watch
on things. And that's exactly what's happening this summer in Anchorage,
Alaska. Read more at http://www.RVtraveler.com/news1.html

RV FINANCING. GET A QUICK QUOTE
Financial Underwriters Network provides exceptional customer service
and exceptional interest rates. Get a quick online quote and caring service.

FULLTIMERS REVEAL TIPS FOR CAMPING CHEAPLY
After two years of full-timing, a couple wrote down what they learned
about RVing on a budget. This is good information!
http://www.therollinghome.com/boondocking.html

AVOID FOREST FIRES
This year's fire season is off to a terrible start, with hundreds of thousands
of acres already burned and still burning. In Colorado, four campgrounds have
been closed. Before you head off on your next RV trip into unfamiliar
territory, check to make sure a forest fire won't keep you away
(or burn your eyes and lungs with blown-in smoke)
http://www.nifc.gov/fireinfo/firemap.html .

HOME VIDEOS HELP NEW RV OWNERS LEARN HOW TO USE THEIR RIGS
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 anyone new to RVing. Read more or order at
http://www.NewRVer.com/RV101.htm

Pop Up Trailer Video: http://www.newrver.com/popupvideo.html

HOW A FEW RVers ARE RUINING A GOOD THING
Most Wal-Mart stores allow RVers to spend a night in their parking lots. And
this comes in very handy when they need a place to grab a few winks when an
RV park isn't around or necessary. Unfortunately, some RVers are abusing
Wal-Mart's generosity by staying for days or even weeks at a time. Read our
commentary about how these "RV slugs" will eventually spoil this freebie
opportunity for the rest of us: http://www.FreeCampgrounds.com/slugs.html

RVing IN GREAT BRITAIN
Have you ever thought of RVing in England? Here's a lot of great information
about the camping scene there: http://camping.uk-directory.com

HALF-PRICE CAMPING AT RV PARKS
Save 50% at more than 700 RV parks:
http://www.newrver.com/happycamper.html

REPAIRING DRY ROT ON YOUR RV
Dry rot is a nasty condition that can spell huge repair bills. See
an illustration of how to repair this too-common condition.
http://www.rverscorner.com/articles/repair.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

SAVE MONEY AT NATIONAL PARKS
If you love to visit America's National Parks then you might want to buy a
pass to save yourself some money. If you are 62 or older, you can save really
big! Get details at http://www.nps.gov/fees_passes.htm . AARP members can
save an additional 10% on a National Parks Pass by signing up at
http://www.aarp.org/benefits-attractions/Articles/a2002-06-12-nationalparks .

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

GOODYEAR LAUNCHES NEW SITE AIMED AT RVers AND TIRE CARE
Goodyear has just launched a new web site specifically for RV travelers, with
the goal of helping them enjoy safe and problem-free travels. "Tires are a
complex and technical component on recreation vehicles," said Dave Beasley,
director of marketing for Goodyear's Commercial Systems group. "We want to
share our expertise to help make life a little easier and safer for RV owners."
The new web site is at http://www.goodyear.com/rv .

RV INSURANCE: Get an online quote from Explorer RV:
http://www.NewRVer.com/explorer.html

GREAT INFORMATION ABOUT TRAVEL IN ALASKA
Alaska Travelgram is a superb website and weekly email newsletter
chock full of information of value to anyone planning a visit to Alaska.
Read the current issue online or sign up for the free email newsletter
at http://www.AlaskaTravelGram.com .

"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 SNICKER:
"You're Not Driving A Phone Booth: Hang Up And Pay Attention!"
Spotted by a reader named Doug. Have you seen a good one? Let us know!
Write Chuck Woodbury outwest@seanet.com

TOWING A TRAILER: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Here is everything you need to know about towing something
behind your car or RV. This is comprehensive -- the last word!
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/Equipment/towing/index.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

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

RULES: Contest good in USA and Canada only, and ONLY to registered
subscribers of this newsletter.
ENTRY DEADLINE: Monday, June 24, 5 p.m., Pacific Time. Only one answer
per person. Winners of last two quizzes ineligible.

1. The RV club Escapees is made of members who are most likely to be:
A) Full-time RVers, B) RVers from the northern Midwest who migrate to
Texas each winter. 3) Ex-felons who travel by RV to do charity work.

2. Many KOA Kampgrounds rent cabins. One type is called?
A) KOA Kabins B) Kamping Kabins, C) Kabin' Inns

3. True or false: In most states it is legal for passengers to ride in a
travel trailer as it is being pulled down the road. A) True B) False

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