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November, 18, 2001
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Dear Readers,
Welcome to the fifth issue of the RV Traveler Newsletter, already
read by more than 2,000 RVers and growing faster than
asparagus. I'm writing to you from my home office in Edmonds,
Wash., just north of Seattle, where the rain has been pouring down
recently as it often does this time of year. But, outside, my
trusty motorhome awaits my order to go. When the persistent rain
and short days get to be too much, and I start climbing the
walls from lack of sun, I'll pack up my laptop computer and hit
the road south for fun, sunshine and adventure. That's the way
it is with an RV. When you get tired of one place, all you need do
is buy some gasoline to power up your rolling, mobile house, and
then hit the road to where you want to go. In my case, that means
a place where the native wildlife is more likely to be a lizard
than a banana slug and the native vegetation a cactus rather
than a drippy fern.
Still, like I always say, "It never rains in cyberspace," which
is where I spend a lot of my time these days, and where you
are reading this issue of the "World's Best RV E-Newsletter."
Onward. . .
Chuck Woodbury, editor
outwest@seanet.com
GOOD SAM CLUB
The world's biggest RV club. Save on camping fees!
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NEW WINNEBAGO IS A GAS MISER!
Winnebago has introduced its Vista Class C motorhome.
This compact, 21-footer is powered by a fuel-efficient Volkswagen
engine, making it a great coach for economy-minded RVers who
aren't afraid of confined spaces. And even though it's a real half-pint
compared to most motorhomes, this little RV comes complete with
basement storage! Learn more and see floor plans at
http://www.winnebagoind.com/vi2002.htm
RV TRIP TO BE FEATURED ON TV THIS WEEK
Barring bin Laden's capture or other breaking news, a feature
about a family’s first-ever trip in an RV to avoid worries
associated with air travel will begin tomorrow, Monday,
Nov. 19, on ABC’s Good Morning America and will continue
through Thursday morning.
WHAT'S UP IN THE RV MAGAZINES
The just-released December issue of TRAILER LIFE Magazine includes
its 2002 TOWING GUIDE. Use this information to select a tow vehicle
to pull your trailer or fifth wheel. Buy the magazine at your local
newsstand. The issue also includes a great article on vintage
Airstream trailers and a review of six new Coachman towables.
By the way, you can read Trailer Life's tow ratings for
1999 and 2000 model cars and trucks at
http://www.trailerlife.com/towratings/tr_index.cfm
OTHER RV MAGAZINE HIGHLIGHTS
* * * The December issue of MOTORHOME MAGAZINE includes a
review of the 35-foot Dynamax Grand Sport — built on a Freightliner
big rig truck chassis. The fall issue of RV JOURNAL
(http://www.NewRVer.com/rvjournal.html) includes an article by
Trailer Life/Good Sam Club founder Art Rouse about how he lost
control of his empire to his children. * * * The November issue of
FAMILY MOTOR COACHING Magazine includes reviews of
Holiday Rambler's Atlantis Class C motorhome, and a review of
double-slided Class C motorhomes from Winnebago. * * * The
September/October issue of ESCAPEE Magazine includes a fine
article on the proper loading of Class C motorhomes. * * *
LEARN ABOUT THESE MAGAZINES AND OTHERS:
http://www.NewRVer.com/rvmags.html
LOW TECH TRAILER TIPS
This web site celebrates ingenious, low-tech ideas, tips, hints,
and solutions for RV trailering and safe towing which can be
appreciated by people with basic home maintenance skill.
http://www.geocities.com/blueskywhiteclouds
HALF-PRICE CAMPING AT RV PARKS
Save 50% at more than 700 RV parks:
http://www.newrver.com/happycamper.html
RV JOKE
Few people know that the late Mr. Folgers, founder of Folgers Coffee,
was a veteran skydiver and RVer. Near his Alabama hometown, it was
common to find Mr. Folgers at the airport in his Avion Fifth Wheel,
relaxing and visiting with his many friends as he waited for his
next jump. One fateful day, however, something went terribly
wrong, and his parachute failed to open. His friends and employees
were horrified, to stay the least, at the demise of this very kind
and gentle man. And so when it came to preparing his epitaph,
they had no problem finding the words: "Mr. Folgers, good to
the last drop." (from http://www.RVjokes.com)
RV RECALLS
Monaco, Jayco and Winnebago have announced recalls on some
of their trailers, fifth wheels and motorhomes. Many units are
involved. Get the details at:
http://www.rvbusiness.com/breakingnews/index.cfm?RecordID=1520
OTHER RV RECALLS:
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/Index.cfm
NEW RV VIDEOS
RV Education 101 presents two videos on how how to operate
everything on your motorhome or trailer/fifth wheel. Each
VHS video is an hour long. Newbie RVers should get it. Info:
http://www.NewRVer.com/RV101.html
NEWS ABOUT RVs and RVing: http://newrver.com/news.html
PLAN ALASKA FERRY TRIPS NOW
If you're thinking about traveling next year on the Alaska Marine
Highway (the state ferry system), now's the time to make
reservations. Summer bookings for cabin and vehicle space
can be particularly hard to come by. The ferries travel various
areas. One route links Bellingham, Wash., and Prince Rupert, British
Columbia, with Juneau, Haines, Skagway and other destinations.
The Gulf of Alaska is another system, linking Valdez, Whittier, the
Kenai Peninsula and Kodiak. For more information, including
schedules and prices, contact the Alaska Marine Highway
System (800-642-0066; http://www.alaska.gov/ferry).
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
SOUTHERN NEVADA RV PARKS
Headed to Las Vegas or other parts of southern Nevada? Here's a list
of places where you can stay with your RV:
http://www.lasvegas.com/travel/rvparks.html
------------------- QUIZ ------------------- QUIZ -------------------------------
1. Who founded Winnebago Industries? A. Joseph Winnebago
B. Al and Betty Winnebago, C. Sam Pilzerman, D. None of these
2. RVers who go south for the winter are called? A. Sunbirds,
B. Snowbirds, C. Snow Dodgers
3. What would you least likely find at a primitive campground?
A. Picnic table, B. Electric hookup, C. Pit toilet
A QUIZ HINT CAN BE FOUND BELOW.
-- and don't miss the Bonus Quiz, also below!
LAST WEEK'S ANSWERS: 1-C. 2-C. 3-B.
FULL-TIMERS WRITE ABOUT THEIR JOURNEYS
Sam and Alice Penny have been on the road since 1998, these days in a
34-foot fifth wheel trailer. Read about their adventures (with their pooch
Wolf) at http://twopenny-gallery.com/essenay
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 we 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 $3.25 for mailing or you can get a download version
(Microsoft Word) within a few hours for only $10.95.
DON'T SELL YOUR RV, donate it to charity. Learn more:
http://www.newrver.com/donate.html
WORK OR VOLUNTEER IN A STATE OR NATIONAL PARKS
Here are some web sites to learn how to do it.
http://usparks.about.com/msubjobs.htm
http://usparks.about.com/library/weekly/aa030199.htm
http://usparks.about.com/msubvolunteer.htm
http://usparks.about.com/library/weekly/aa031699.htm
RV BOOKSTORE: Good books for RVers.
http://www.RVbookstore.com
RANDOM NOTES:
The fish population at the OREGON COAST AQUARIUM in Newport now
includes a rare Atka mackrel. The colorful fish is usually found in
Alaskan waters. * * * A new KOA KAMPGROUND coming soon to
Silsbee, Texas (near Beaumont) will have a fishing lake and a
catfish hatchery. * * * The RV Dealers Association is honoring
six RV MANUFACTURERS with its 2001 Quality Circle Award,
based on high satisfaction ratings from RV dealers. Receiving
awards: Carriage; K-Z, Inc.; Lance; Newmar; Sunline; and
Winnebago Industries. * * * High-end motor coach maker COUNTRY
COACH laid-off 190 employees on Nov. 8 * * * Many people
will travel to their CHRISTMAS DESTINATION this year by RV.
Some say they don't want to fly, and be forced to have wrapped
gifts opened or confiscated because of tight airport security. * * *
RV COMPANY EARNINGS: Coachman Industries and Fleetwood
Industries both announced that recent profits were off significantly.
Winnebago, however, posted an impressive fourth-quarter
profit. * * * Monaco Coach Corp. has entered into a joint venture
with Outdoor Resorts of America (ORA) Inc. to develop three
luxury motorhome resorts in California, Nevada and Florida.
TWO BUMPER STICKERS SPOTTED RECENTLY:
-- Men are idiots and I married their King.
-- If a man yells in the forest, and there is no woman around to hear
him, is he still wrong?
RV RESOURCES AND SPONSORS
POP UP CAMPER VIDEO: Great "how-to" tape about Pop Up Trailers:
http://newrver.com/popupvideo.html
QUIZ HINT: Joseph Winnebago did not found Winnebago
NO PARK WAL-MARTS: Stores where RVers can't stay overnight
http://www.FreeCampgrounds.com/noparking.html
DUMMIES GUIDE TO BUYING A USED RV
Essential reading: http://www.newrver.com/dummies.html
POULSBO RV: Largest RV dealer in the Northwest and
national sales leader: http://www.PoulsboRV.com
RV SHOPPING MALL: http://www.NewRVer.com/shopmall.html
BONUS QUIZ
In what year did explorers Lewis and Clark leave on their
first expedition west in search for a Northwest Passage to
the Pacific Ocean?
A. 1789, B. 1804, C. 1849
WORTH PONDERING: "Probably nothing in the world arouses more
false hopes than the first four hours of a diet." -- Dan Bennett
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