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RV Traveler #6
December 3, 2001
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FROM EDITOR CHUCK WOODBURY
editor, http://www.RVtraveler.com
Welcome to the sixth issue of the RV Traveler Newsletter,
brought to you as a public service by the websites and sponsors
noted above. Please visit their websites on the next rainy,
cold or otherwise dreary day to help brighten your spirits and
enlarge your knowledge of RVing.
And let me remind those of you who occasionally pause for a
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AT YOUR LOCAL NEWSSTAND
The January issue of MOTORHOME MAGAZINE includes an overview
of new model 2002 motorhomes including "the newest of the
newest." The magazine reports, "The word is out that good bargains
and quality are available at every level." Approximately 20 coaches
are superficially profiled. Also in the issue is "Dinghy Tow Guide
2002," a guide to new SUVs and passenger cars that can be pulled
behind a motorhome. An accompanying article, "Setting Up A Dinghy"
is very helpful. We liked the travel article "Navagating Nevada's
Outback," too.* * * POP UP TIMES' Fall issue spotlights Montana's
ghost towns and Letchworth State Park in western New York, and
profiles the Chalet RV Arrowhead, a very nifty popup with hard sidewalls
instead of soft.
SUBSCRIBE TO THESE AND OTHER RV MAGAZINES including
Motorhome, Trailer Life, RV Journal, RV Companion, Gypsy Journal
and Pop Up Times: http://www.NewRVer.com/rvmags.html
NEWS ABOUT RVs and RVing...............................................................
RV Travel slowdown seen as short lived:
http://www.dailynews.com/news/articles/1001/04/new19.asp
Fuel Prices Expected to Drop Further:
http://www.motorhomemagazine.com/newsdesk/index.cfm?RecordID=345
MORE NEWS ABOUT RVs and RVing: http://newrver.com/news.html
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WINNEBAGO'S TOP DEALERS
Winnebago Industries Inc. recently honored select RV dealerships with its
prestigious Circle of Excellence award. Winners of the 2001 award
numbered 145. Six dealerships have won the prestigious award
every year since its inception in 1986. They include: A&M
RV Center, Anchorage, Alaska; Altman's Winnebago, Baldwin Park,
California; Lazy Days R.V. Center Inc., Seffner, Florida;
Pleasureland Inc., St. Cloud, Minnesota; Winn's R.V. Center Inc.,
North Canton, Ohio; and McLain's R.V. Inc., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
OBSERVING WILDLIFE
Part of the great experience of visiting our National Parks is
observing wildlife. To learn what kinds of critters you're likely to
see and the best places to view them, head to
http://www1.nature.nps.gov/wv/watchwl.htm
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BUMPER STICKER ON REAR OF MOTORHOME:
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DEALING WITH MOISTURE IN RVs
It's the wet time of year, and a common complaint among RVers
is moisture inside their rigs. Read about how one RVer dealt
with this problem:
http://fabuloustravel.com/campers/rvtips/moistureinrv.html
SEE THE USA LIKE YOU'VE NEVER SEEN IT BEFORE
Map lovers will love this site -- The Color Landform Atlas of the
United States. Click onto the state you wish to view and then see it
through various maps include satellite views. This is groovy:
http://fermi.jhuapl.edu/states
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GREAT HOLIDAY GIFT BOOKS FOR THE RVer:
Free Campgrounds of the West, $13.95.
http://www.FreeCampgrounds.com/guide.html
The ABCs of RVing, $13.95: Questions that newbie RVers ask are
answered by an expert: http://www.NewRVer.com/ABC.html
GIVE A BOOK THIS HOLIDAY: http://www.RVbookstore.com
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CALIFORNIA DELTA
The Delta area of Northern California is a wonderful place to boat
or RV (or do both). The area is a 1000-mile lazy labyrinth of
rivers, sloughs and canal waterways with lots of neat little
islands, cafes and small towns scattered about. The fishing is
great and so is the camping at many RV parks. Read more at
http://www.californiadelta.com and subscribe to the free monthly
email newsletter than provides a wealth of information.
FREE ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
The owners of model year 2002 diesel pushers built on a Spartan chassis
now have free, 24-hour roadside assistance available. Read more:
http://www.rvbusiness.com/breakingnews/index.cfm?RecordID=1542
TONS OF LINKS TO WEBSITES ABOUT RVing
Check into http://www.RV-links.com for a wheelbarrow full of
links to great sites about RVs and the RV lifestyle.
EARN MONEY AS YOU TRAVEL AS A FREELANCE WRITER
An article by the editor of this newsletter, who combined
writing and RVing for years:
http://www.NewRVer.com/freelancewriter.html
WORKING AND RVing GO HAND IN HAND
This is the conclusion of one RVing couple that left their
regular jobs in their 30s to hit the road in an RV with
their young children. Read the story at
http://www.familiesontheroad.com/workingrving.html
FREE VIDEO FOR NEW RVers
Beginning RVers can get a free 18-minute home video by
filling out a simple request form. This is a highly informative
production from the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association
with no strings attached. Get info or sign up at
http://www.gorving.com/site/freevideo.cfm
PICK FRUIT AT CAPITOL REEF NATIONAL PARK
A delightful bonus to staying in the park campground at
Utah's beautiful Capitol Reef National Park is that you
can pick fruit from the old Mormon fruit orchards, which
are right by the campground. Ladders are provided; you just
providing the pickin.' Learn more, including the schedule of
harvest times at http://www.nps.gov/care/orchards.htm
RV BATTERIES AND OTHER ELECTRICAL STUFF
Here is all you need to know on the subject:
http://www.phrannie.org/battery.html
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TRAVELING WITH CHILDREN ACROSS BORDERS
Increasing concerns about international parental kidnapping
has prompted changes in border crossing regulations in
recent years. If minors are traveling outside the country
with anyone other than both parents, they need additional
documentation/information. Here is the text regarding border
crossing from AAA TourBooks:
Due to concerns over child abduction, single parents,
grandparents or guardians traveling abroad with a minor should
be prepared to document their legal custody and provide proof of
citizenship for each child. Most common carriers, such as
airlines, trains and buses, will demand proof and accept only the
minor's passport or the parents' passport that includes the child.
When the child is with only one parent, that parent should have
a notarized letter of consent from the other parent or legal custody
documents. In other cases, the minor (if traveling alone) or the
individual with the minor, should have a notarized letter of consent
from both parents (including a telephone number) or a custody
document.
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HALF-PRICE CAMPING AT RV PARKS
Save 50% at more than 700 RV parks:
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RV JOKE
An RVing grandmother visiting her daughter in her fifth wheel was
preparing pancakes for her young grandsons Kevin and Ryan. The boys
began to argue over who would get the first pancake. Their grandmother
saw the opportunity for a moral lesson. "If Jesus were sitting here,
He would say, "Let my brother have the first pancake. I can wait."
Kevin turned to his younger brother and said, "Ryan, you be Jesus!"
RV RECALLS
See if your RV or one you are thinking of buying has problems:
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/Index.cfm
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Great holiday gift for New RVers!
RV VIDEOS SHOW NEWBIES HOW TO USE THEIR RIGS
RV Education 101 presents two videos on how how to operate
everything on a motorhome or trailer/fifth wheel. Each
VHS video is an hour long. Newbie RVers should get it. Info:
http://www.NewRVer.com/RV101.html
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LEARN ABOUT OUR MOST SCENIC ROADS
Our country is blessed with numerous roads that bear the designation
National Scenic Byways. For a big-picture look at these scenery
show-stoppers, broken down by region/state, click on: http://www.gorp.com/gorp/activity/byway/byway.htm
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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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ABSOLUTELY TRUE FACT!
A state park ranger in Idaho is named Ranger Bear — Ranger
Fred Bear, to be exact.
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The THIRD reader to answer the following questions correctly wins
the brand new book, "The Rough Guide To Personal Computers." Read
it yourself or give it as a holiday gift!
RULES: Contest good in USA only, and ONLY to registered subscribers of
this newsletter. ENTRY DEADLINE: Monday, Dec. 6, 5 p.m. Pacific Time.
Only one answer per person. Winners of last two quizzes ineligible.
1. Who built the first Airstream trailer? A. Thomas Edison,
B. Wally Byam, C. Fred Rogers
2. Which city gets the LEAST annual rainfall? A. New York, B. Atlanta,
C. Seattle
3. Who was Yogi Bear's sidekick? A. Lucy Bear, B. Boo Boo Bear,
C. Average Bear
A QUIZ HINT CAN BE FOUND BELOW.
-- and don't miss the bonus quiz, also below!
E-mail your answers to me, Chuck Woodbury, at outwest@seanet.com
LAST WEEK'S ANSWERS: 1-D. 2-B. 3-B. Winner: Bill Lunbom
Bonus Quiz answer and winner: Answer: B. Winner: Bob Dibeler
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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 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.
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WORK YOUR WAY ACROSS THE USA. RVers who want to earn income
as they travel should read this: http://newrver.com/workyourway.html
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RV RESOURCES AND SPONSORS
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FINANCE OR REFINANCE YOUR RV
http://www.newrver.com/essex.html
LIVE RENT-FREE AS A CARETAKER
http://www.outwestnewspaper.com/caretaker.html
POP UP CAMPER VIDEO: Great "how-to" tape about Pop Up Trailers:
http://newrver.com/popupvideo.html
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
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BONUS QUIZ -- WIN THE BOOK "USING GPS." This is a simplified
guide to using a global position system device.
What is the capital of New Mexico?
A. Albuquerque, B. Taos, C. Santa Fe
The FOURTH reader to answer the question correctly wins
the book. Same rules as above.
Email your answer to Chuck Woodbury at outwest@seanet.com
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QUIZ HINT: Yogi Bear's sidekick was not a girl.
POULSBO RV: One of America's largest RV dealers and home
of "America's Best RV Prices" http://www.PoulsboRV.com
RV INSURANCE. Free online quote
http://www.newrver.com/prog.html
RV SHOPPING MALL: http://www.NewRVer.com/shopmall.html
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WORTH PONDERING: ""The present was an egg laid by the past
that had the future inside its shell." - Zora Neale Hurston
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PRIVACY STATEMENT:
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