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RV Traveler #31 October 20, 2002

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THIS ISSUE'S EMAIL CIRCULATION: 36,112

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

Welcome to the 31st edition of the RV Traveler Newsletter, brought
to you absolutely free by the websites and sponsors above and a
mild-mannered reporter named Chuck, who believes that RVs are among
the best things in life behind family, friends and cheese crackers.

DELIVER MOTORHOMES FOR FUN AND PROFIT
Here's a job idea that I bet most of you have never thought of —
delivering motorhomes from where they are made to where they
are sold, or some variation of that. We are now offering a book in our
RV Bookstore that tells how to do just that, and earn a good living
to boot. Author Craig Chilton claims that 100,000 people work
delivering RVs and other large vehicles, and he offers a step-by-step
plan on how to do it. Read more about "How To Get Paid $50,000 a Year
To Travel Without Selling Anything." .

. . . And check out Chilton's HOME VIDEO, too, that deals specifically
about delivering motorhomes to RV dealers.

And now, on with the issue. . .

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RV FINANCING. GET A QUICK QUOTE
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GETTING CONNECTED TO THE INTERNET WHILE TRAVELING BY RV
It's not always easy getting online when you're on the road. Here's
a comprehensive discussion of options. There's a lot of good
advice here that would take you hours to piece together on your own.
http://www.rvadvice.com/rvarticles/3online.html

AND. . . ACCESS THE INTERNET WITH YOUR LAPTOP AND CELL PHONE
even in areas where digital service is not available. Read more:
http://www.rvliving.net/Ositechcont.htm

GUIDE TO FLORIDA'S GULF COAST BEACHES
If you'll be in Florida in the coming months and near the Gulf coast,
this guide to area beaches will provide a lot of great info:
http://beaches.tbo.com

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HOME VIDEO SHOWS HOW TO WINTERIZE AN RV
Mark Polk has just released a new VHS home video titled "Winterizing Your
RV." If you don't plan to use your RV for the winter, then this half-hour VHS
home video will be a huge help in winterizing your rig. Read more or
order at http://www.NewRVer.com/winterize.html .

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WOW! A GUIDE TO ROADFOOD!
Okay, those of us who travel in wheeled homes have a kitchen
onboard where we can prepare a meal about as easy as at
home. But, who among us doesn't yearn to leave the cooking and
dishwashing behind to sample the food fare at a roadside diner?
Good, bad or ugly, it's almost always interesting. And here's a
website dedicated to road food, edited by Jane and Michael Stern,
who have made a career of finding America's best regional
roadside eateries: http://www.roadfood.com

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STATE PARKS
This time of year, when the activity at most state parks has slowed
to a crawl, parks in the states noted below still get a lot of use,
especially by RVers who have gone south in search of the sun.
Read about state parks in:
California
Arizona
Florida
Texas

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EXPLORE LAVA CAVES IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Have you ever ventured into a lava cave? Called "lava tubes," they
are formed by flowing lava. As it cools, caves are created, some a
hundred yards or longer. Perhaps the best place to explore lava tubes
is in northeastern California at Lava Beds National Monument. You'll
find a beautiful campground with 24 primitive sites within easy
walking distance of the visitor center and many of the cave entrances.
Read a story about a visit to Lava Beds National Monument at
http://www.bayarea.com/mld/cctimes/living/travel/4269547.htm

GOT A PICKUP? A FIFTH-WHEELER MIGHT BE YOUR KIND OF RV
If you're an aspiring RVer, you have many choices of the type of RV
to buy. If you already own a pickup truck, then you might want to
consider getting a fifth wheel trailer. Here's a brief rundown of this
type of recreational vehicle.

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Save 50% at more than 700 RV parks:
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FREE NEWSLETTER ABOUT WORKING AS YOU TRAVEL BY RV
If you travel by RV and work as you go, then you should sign up
for Coleen Sykora's free email newsletter, "Workers On Wheels."
It's full of great information, and the price is right. Sign up at
http://www.workersonwheels.com. Coleen, by the way, is the
author of a fine e-book about fulltime RVing.

LONG LIST OF EMPLOYERS WHO HIRE RVers:

DIESEL, PRICES INCH HIGHER
Diesel prices rose again this week a fraction of a penny to a national
average of $1.461 per gallon. This is about 11 cents a gallon more than
this time last year. This week's average price of a gallon of unleaded
gasoline is $1.45, with the lowest price in Seattle at $1.09.

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"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

AND IF YOU PLAN TO DRIVE TO ALASKA or Western Canada, you MUST
bring along The Milepost — the VERY best guidebook to traveling the
Alaska Highway and other roads of the far North:
http://www.RVbookstore.com/milepost.html

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SOLAR POWER AND BOONDOCKING TIPS
Do you enjoy camping in your RV far from the crowds, but where there
are no electric hookups? Then perhaps you should harness the power of
the sun to generate power to run your RV's gizmos and gadgets.
Combine solar power with a power inverter and you'll be set to avoid
the crowds and electrical hookups forever: Learn more at
http://www.workersonwheels.com/general/boondocking.html

WINDMILLS FOR POWER
We have seen RVers boondocking in the desert, generating their power
from a windmill erected alongside their rig. Learn more about how to
do this at http://www.dulley.com/docs/f485.htm

BUMPER SNICKER
Observed on the back on of a Winnebago motorhome in Minnesota:
"Poor Gas Mileage for a Vehicle, Great for a Home"
Spotted by Amy Burke

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EXTENDED RV WARRANTIES. GET AN ONLINE QUOTE
Buying an RV? Protect that investment with extended warranty coverage
from Web Direct Warranty. Fast online quotes; coverage for new and used
motorhomes, travel trailers, fifth wheels, and pop-up campers
at great prices. http://www.webdirectwarranty.com/connect2wdw.asp

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EMAIL SCAMS. THE TWELVE WORST
If you read this, then you are probably both interested in both RVing
and the Internet. As a Web user, you have likely received some very
fishy-sounding email -- promising this and that, and seeming too good
to be true. Here is a list compiled by the Federal Trade Commission
outlining the 12 most common email scams:
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/alerts/doznalrt.htm

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HOME VIDEOS HELP NEW RV OWNERS LEARN 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.html

Pop Up Trailer Video: Learn how to operate your pop up trailer.
http://www.newrver.com/popupvideo.html

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HOW RVers MAKE LONG DISTANCE PHONE CALLS
The Escapees Club recently surveyed its web visitors about their phone
calling habits while on the road. The questions was: "What is the primary
method that you use to make long distance phone calls?" Most of the
RVers use their cell phone (66 percent). The second most popular method
is a prepaid calling card (16 percent). Learn about the Escapees or
join at http://www.NewRVer.com/escapees.html .

RV DRIVING SCHOOL
Are you so intimidated by the size of an RV that you're afraid to
drive one? Maybe you need to go to school — RV Driving School.
Read more at http://www.rvschool.com

RVing IN OREGON?
Visit this website before you visit Oregon for helpful information
about roads, road conditions, road closures, etc.
http://www.tripcheck.com

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Best-selling books and videos about RVing

SUPPORT YOUR RV LIFESTYLE:
AN INSIDER'S GUIDE TO WORKING ON THE ROAD
A superb guide about find work as your travel by RV

VIDEO: TOP 40 RV CAMPING TIPS
RV experts Joe and Vicki Kieva reveal some very clever
ideas to save RVers time, money and hassles.

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.

BIG RIGS BEST BETS CAMPGROUND DIRECTORY
A directory of campgrounds that accommodate large RVs.

NEW! RV COOKBOOK
Yum. Yum! Quick, delicious recipes for the road.

RV BUYERS SURVIVAL GUIDE (Also available as an instant 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!

CAMPING WITH THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS
Describes more than 900 campgrounds across the USA managed by the
Corps of Engineers. A fabulous resource! Seniors camp for half-price.

FREE CAMPGROUNDS OF THE WEST (Also available as an instant ebook)
2002 edition: How and where to camp in an RV in the West for free.
Includes official campgrounds and "unofficial" places to stay.

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!

THE ABCs OF RVing (Also available as an instant ebook)
A primer for new RVers written by Chuck Woodbury. Lots of info!

GUIDE TO BUYING A USED RV (ebook only. Free preview edition)

GUIDE TO NATIONAL PARK SERVICE CAMPGROUNDS
An awesome directory of campgrounds in National Parks