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RV Traveler #42
January 19, 2003
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FROM CHUCK WOODBURY
editor, http://www.RVtraveler.com
Welcome to Issue 42 of the RV Traveler Newsletter, the
world's largest e-publication about the greatest recreational
lifestyle. Did you know that if every reader of this newsletter
stood in a line single file, the line would stretch 15 miles?
FREE OVERNIGHT PARKING THREATENED
The following information comes from the Escapees, a group that
perhaps more than any other looks after the concerns of RVers.
The following "news alert" is critically important to all of us, as it
concerns legislation that could ultimately lead to outlawing free
overnight RV parking in public parking lots, even when the owner of
the parking lot wished to allow it.
"A bill (SB171) has been introduced into the Montana Senate to stop
overnight RV parking on any public parking lot in the state.
If passed, the bill would severely limit RV parking outside of
established and licensed campgrounds. The bill title reads in part: 'An
act providing that parcels of land principally used as parking lots must
be licensed as a campground in order to allow overnight camping.'"
If passed, RVers would have to break the law if they stayed outside an
official Montana campground. And, the fact is, many RVers who stay in
parking lots do so only when they are too tired to safely continue
driving to the next RV park. The passage of this bill could ultimately force
law-abiding RVers to continue driving even when they felt they were
putting themselves and others at danger. The state of Montana, too, will
likely receive a huge amount of bad publicity and will ultimately lose
significant tourist revenue from RVers.
Read more about the bill and learn how to voice your objections.
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NEVADA GIVING AWAY ANOTHER WINNEBAGO
The state of Nevada kicked off its 2003 "Nevada RV Adventure
Sweepstakes" yesterday at the Sports, Vacation and RV Show in
Quartzsite, Arizona. RV and road-trip enthusiasts who visit Nevada
may enter the sweepstakes to win a 2003 Winnebago Sightseer.
Visitors may enter up to five times, once from each of Nevada's five
tourism "territories," at any of the 72 participating RV and state parks,
and at chambers of commerce and convention and visitor bureaus. No
purchase is necessary and the deadline to enter is Oct. 15. More info.
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BILL WOULD PRIVATIZE WASHINGTON STATE REST AREAS
Legislation introduced in Washington state this month seeks to privatize
rest areas to free up state transportation revenue and increase
travelers’ benefits. The bill asks President Bush to grant a federal waiver
permitting private or nonprofit entities to operate rest areas in the state.
HOME VIDEOS ABOUT RVing IN ALASKA AND CANADA
Alaska By RV, Western Canada By RV, Eastern Canada By RV:
http://www.RVbookstore.com/howens.html
WHAT'S BEST? A GAS OR DIESEL-POWERED MOTORHOME?
RV writer Brent Peterson discusses the pros and cons of each.
TOWING LAWS IN CANADA
How long an RV can you legally tow in Canada? How wide can it
be? And what about brakes and safety chains? Here's a guide:
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RV LIVING TIPS: USING A SHOWER FOR STORAGE
This is just one of many tips from RVers at
http://www.gocampingamerica.com/travelerstips.html
"While there really isn't any wasted space in recreational
vehicles, sometimes you find you need more room. I found
the shower stall area, while not being used most of the time,
a perfect place to store items in a plastic see thru storage
cart with drawers. I put our paper plates, napkins, cups and
cutlery, salt/pepper or whatever is needed for meals in it. When
set up at campsite we just set the storage cart on a picnic table
so we don't have to go in and out of the trailer when setting up for
meals. Its waterproof and very handy."
RVing THROUGH HISTORY
Learn about the roots of RVing and see terrific historic photos
of RVs of yesteryear.
RV CLUB SERVES MOTORHOMERS
RVers who travel in motorhomes should consider joining the
Family Motor Coaching Association, one of the best overall
RV clubs, but for motorhome owners only. Its thick, monthly
magazine is superb, and there are many other member benefits.
Read more about FMCA and/or join.
And speaking of clubs, it's about time we again mentioned the group
RVing Women, far and away the best RV club for women.
HOME VIDEOS HELP NEW RV OWNERS LEARN TO USE THEIR RIGS
RV Education 101 presents home videos on how to operate everything
on an RV. The VHS videos are very useful to anyone new to RVing.
Read more, view a Quicktime video clip, or order at:
Class A motorhome video
Class C motorhome video
Trailer/5th wheel video
Pop Up Trailer Video
BUMPER SNICKER
"Forget world peace. Visualize using your turn signal!"
Submitted by Bob Martin. Have you seen a good bumper sticker?
Email it to Chuck Woodbury at outwest@seanet.com
Best-selling books and videos about RVing
THE RVers BIBLE
Superb, bestseller reference, from buying an RV to using it.
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2003 GUIDE TO REST AREAS
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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.
YOUR HOME ON WHEELS
A wonderful book for new or aspiring full-time RVers:
THE MILEPOST
The best guidebook to driving to and in Alaska.
MOUNTAIN PASS GUIDE, WEST AND EAST EDITIONS
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know about driving over 700 mountain passes in the USA.
SPECIAL LOW PRICE: BUREAU OF RECLAMATION LAKES GUIDE.
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HOW TO LIVE FULL-TIME IN A RECREATIONAL VEHICLE (ebook)
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RVs AND CAMPERS: 1900-2000, An Illustrated History:
A wonderful book with wonderful, historic photos of early RVs.
The perfect gift for the RVer.
MORE BOOKS, VIDEOS AND OTHER RV GOODIES
RV INDUSTRY GEARING UP FOR BIG YEAR
The RV industry is gearing up for what could be its best year since
1978. Wholesale shipments of RVs are expected to hit 323,000 units
this year, according to the University of Michigan Survey Research
Center. That would top the most recent peak of 321,000 units shipped
in 1999.
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EX-GOVERNOR HITS ROAD IN RV, PUBLISHES WEBSITE
As ex-Maine governor Angus King promised, he hit the road in his
new motorhome with his family last week, the day after the swearing
in of his successor. And while Democrat Baldacci was holding open
house at the statehouse, the computer-happy ex-guv was inviting
people in for a cyber tour of his rolling abode. He has even developed
a website to track his family's planned five-month journey.
DID YOU KNOW?
The voice in the new TV commercials promoting RVing is that of actor
Tom Selleck, who starred in the popular 1980s' TV series "Magnum P.I."
If Selleck sounds convincing on the ads it could be because he loves
the RV lifestyle: the actor has owned two Vogue motorhomes.
BREAKING NEWS
RESIDENTS OF COLORADO TOWN DEBATE RV PARKING LAWS
COUPLE FED UP WITH NEIGHBORS' RVs, WANTS "NO PARKING" LAW
GEORGIE BOY UNVEILS NEW DIESEL MOTORHOME CHASSIS
RVer ROBBED, INJURED, THEN KIDNAPPED FROM WAL-MART LOT
CALIFORNIA RV DEALERS OPPOSE RAISE IN SALES TAX
JAYCO INTRODUCES OFF-ROAD POP UP TRAILER
These articles were available when this email newsletter was issued.
FIND A POST OFFICE
Anyone who travels by RV needs to stop at a post office now and
then. Sometimes it's just to buy stamps, but other times it's
to pick up general delivery mail or to mail a package. Sometimes,
though, finding a post office isn't easy. For those RVers lucky
enough to have onboard Internet access, it's real easy: Just click
here and then point the RV in the right direction.
RV TECH TIP. By Mark Polk
What is LP gas? LP stands for liquefied petroleum, or liquid propane.
LP gas is used in RVs because it is portable, efficient and safe when
handled properly. It gets its name because when it is manufactured it
is compressed and stored under pressure, which causes it to liquefy.
LP gas is odorless, colorless and tasteless. To assist you in detecting
a gas leak, an odorant is added when the gas is manufactured. Most
people describe the smell as similar to rotten eggs. Regardless of the
type of cylinder or tank the LP gas is stored in, a tank can only be filled
to 80 percent of its capacity to allow for expansion when the
temperature around the container rises.
Mark Polk is the producer of the video series RV Education 101.
RV INFORMATION AND RESOURCES
RV CLASSIFIEDS
INFLATABLE BOATS FOR RVers:
Don't tow a boat. Pump one up! Easy storage in your RV!
http://www.newrver.com/boats.html
GUIDE TO RV CLUBS: http://www.newrver.com/clubs.html
RV RECALLS
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/Index.cfm
LIVE RENT-FREE AS A CARETAKER
http://www.outwestnewspaper.com/caretaker.html
STATE TOURISM WEBSITES
http://www.recreation.gov/statelinks.cfm
UPCOMING RV SHOWS, RALLIES, SEMINARS
Dayton RV Extravaganza, Jan. 24-26, Dayton, Ohio
Sports, Vacation and RV Show, Jan. 18-26, Quartzsite, Ariz.
NE Camping & RV Show, Jan. 18-26, Boston
FMCA International Convention, March 21-23, Pomona, Calif.
Canada RV Shows:
WORTH PONDERING :"What you do not want done to yourself,
do not do to others" -- Confucious
RANDOM RV THOUGHT
From reader Richard St. Claire: "An RV in the driveway is an
instant 'dog house' for the wife to send you." Do you have a
Random RV Thought? Email it to Chuck Woodbury at
outwest@seanet.com.
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