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RV Traveler #75
September 7, 2003

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

I have been struggling all day today (Friday) to come up
with a topic for this space. I'm not a happy guy when a
deadline nears and I'm struggling to meet it. I feel
anxious, which has been my general mood much of today.
That is until about a half hour ago, when my phone rang.
An angry woman was on the line. She didn't know it, but
she inspired me.

"Do you sell a book on buying a used RV?" she asked. I said,
yes, we sell such a book at our RV Bookstore, but it's not in
printed form but an ebook available as a download.

"Well, I've been at the library for an hour and a half trying
to find the phone number of the author because the library
won't let me order the book," she huffed. "And I can't find
his phone number anywhere." I explained that the author is
an RV technician and he's a busy fellow and he has no need to
get involved in the selling of his ebook because it's an easy
process accomplished automatically through the magic
of the Internet.

"Well, I guess he's not very interested in having people
buy the book," she said, sounding angry. And I said, no,
that wasn't true. "The only way he and many other RV
authors are able to publish a book is the way he did it, as a
computer file," I explained. "He didn't have to seek out a
company to publish it, he didn't have to print the book
-- at considerable expense -- and he didn't have to deal with
shipping individual copies to customers." I told her it was
only because of the Internet that he could write the book and
make it available to a world-wide audience of computer-savvy
RVers who would appreciate the information.

"Well, do you have his phone number so I can call him?" she
again insisted. Again, I said no. I suggested she search the
Internet using his name, Les Doll, and then get his email
address. "I already spent an hour and a half on the Internet
at the library, and they won't even let me send an email,"
she barked, now almost livid. I calmly suggested that perhaps
she could use a friend's computer to order the ebook and
then print it out on his or her computer. I was trying to
be helpful. She didn't even hear me.

"Well I guess it's his prerogative if he doesn't want my
business," she said. And then she slammed down the phone
and was gone. "And you have a nice day, too," I thought.

I think it's great that people like Les Doll and others can
publish books on the Internet without the intervention of
book publishing companies that seldom want such specialized
titles anyway. For those of us who love to RV, through
ebooks we have access to great information that would never
be published otherwise. The little guy can truly be heard
through the publication of an electronic book, and in some
cases he or she can even earn a part- or full-time income
doing so.

After I hung up the phone, I wished I could have got the woman
back on the line for one parting comment on my part, which
I won't mention here. Still, she inspired this little essay. So
I suppose what I really needed to tell her was "thanks."

By the way, if you are interested in Les Doll's book "How To
Buy A Used RV," you will find it here.

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HOW TO TOW A TRAVEL TRAILER SAFELY
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RV LIVING — A TERRIFIC WEBSITE!
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lot of time RVing, but publish a website with tons of great
information. Spend some time at the McDonald's website
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TRAVEL RESOURCES FOR RVers WITH DISABILITIES
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for RVers with physical and mobility challenges. There is a wealth of
information here to both educate and inspire.

RV CLUBS FOR CANADIANS

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ESSENTIAL READING ABOUT RVing IN ALASKA AND CANADA
Alaska By RV, Western Canada By RV, Eastern Canada By RV:
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2003 ALASKA MILEPOST DIRECTORY. If you are headed to Alaska,
Yukon Territory, BC, Alberta or NW Territories, this 55th edition
guidebook is essential. Get info or order.

HOW TO TOW A DINGHY
If you tow a car behind your motorhome or you want to but aren't
sure how to do it, this reader forum from Woodall's should be of
help. Read what many RVers have to say on the subject.

FORD F150 FORUM
F150 Online is the the web site for owners and enthusiasts of
late-model Ford F-150 and other full size Ford truck models.

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WOMEN RVers: RVing isn't just for guys. Read more.

2004 PACE ARROW MOTORHOME TO DEBUT THIS WEEK
Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc., has announced it will launch a
"completely new" Pace Arrow for the 2004 model year on
September 10 at the Pennsylvania RV and Camping Show in
Harrisburg. More.

THE LAW OF EXPANDING RV STUFF
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Then visit this web page to learn a universal truth about RVing
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HOME VIDEOS HELP NEW RV OWNERS LEARN TO USE THEIR RIGS
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YAHOO CLUBS OFFER MANY RV DISCUSSIONS
Yahoo Clubs is a free service that provides special interest forums
on thousands of topics. It currently offers nearly 500 groups on
the subject of RVing. After registering to be a member of the
program, you can join as many clubs as you wish with a few clicks
of your mouse. Some members post and answer messages often,
others simply read what others post. The information is nearly
always relevant and often very valuable. Here are a few Yahoo Clubs:

NORTHWEST RVer: About RVing in the Northwest
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FIFTH WHEEL OWNERS: For RVers with fifth wheel trailers
FAMILY MOTORHOME CLUB: For families that travel in a motorhome.
POP UP CAMPING: For owners or would-be owners of pop up trailer
WORKING WHILE RVing: For RVers who work as they travel.
RVing WITH A PET: For RVers who travel with animals.
RVers UNDER 55: For a mostly "pre-retirement" crowd.
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RV GIRL IS ON THE ROAD
Aliza Sherman traded her fast-lane career and office for a low-tech
1970s-era motorhome and a life on the road. For two years she roamed
America to see what there was to see, producing a fabulous website
along the way. She has returned home now to prepare a book about
her travels, but her website remains a joy to read.

RECIPES FROM RV TIMES MAGAZINE
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RV BUYERS SURVIVAL GUIDE (Also available as an instant ebook)
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ALL ABOUT CLASS A MOTORHOMES
Advice for Class A buyers about rig selection, getting a good deal, and
how to inspect a rig before taking delivery.

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