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RV Traveler #8
January 8, 2002
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THIS ISSUE'S CIRCULATION: 3,230
FROM EDITOR CHUCK WOODBURY
editor, http://www.RVtraveler.com
Welcome to the eighth issue of the RV Traveler Newsletter,
brought to you by the websites and sponsors noted above.
I hope you had a wonderful holiday season. From the increasing
volume of email I'm receiving from our RV websites, many of you have
put the holidays far behind you and are once again plotting your next
RV adventure.
Although the beauty of RVing is that we can travel where we want
when we want, many RVers enjoy the company of others, whether
on their travels or simply as a way of sharing information. For these
people, joining an RV club is a good idea. Here are a few of the
best:
GOOD SAM CLUB: This is the biggest RV club in the world with good
reason. It offers so much for so very little. This group has chapters on
practically every street corner (we exaggerate) and is one-million strong.
Good Sam offers all sorts of member benefits including one of the most
popular emergency road service programs. Perhaps the best member
benefit is a ten percent discount at most RV parks. And its monthly
magazine Highways is one of the best, too, and alone worth the price of
the $19 annual membership. Join at http://www.newrver.com/gs.html
FAMILY MOTOR COACHING ASSOCIATION: A superb club for
motorhome owners only. Besides holding national and regional rallies,
FMCA publishes a wonderful magazine that surpasses Trailer Life in
useful and entertaining content. Lots of member benefits.
http://www.fmca.com
ESCAPEES: The very best club for full-timers. This popular group has
chapters across America, and quite a few member-owned campgrounds.
The club magazine is packed with information. Anyone who RVs full-time
or plans to should join this fine organization. http://www.escapees.com
SMART RV CLUB: For active and retired military. This organization has
56 chapters and 3,500 members. http://www.smartrvclub.org
RVing WOMEN: This is the biggest and best RV club for women RVers.
Its website is the cyber meeting place for members, but they get
together in real life, too, for support, companionship and fun. Any
RVing woman, whether single, widowed or who travels alone for
another reason, should join. http://www.RVingwomen.com
NATIONAL AFRICAN AMERICAN RVers ASSOCIATION: NAARVA is a
nationwide camping club dedicated to providing family support for African
American RVers. http://www.naarva.com
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SELL OR BUY AN RV IN OUR NEW CLASSIFIED SECTION
Our Online RV Classified section is growing by leaps and bounds with
hundreds of listings for RVs from pop ups to luxury diesel pusher
motorcoaches. Whether you are buying or selling, check it out:
http://newrver.rvfrenzy.com
TEST YOUR RESPONSE TIME AT THE WHEEL
Let's say you're driving along a mountain road and all of a sudden a
deer jumps into the road ahead. How long does it take you to
react? Well, here's a very fun way to find out. See if you can
beat my best reaction time of .308 seconds.
http://www.happyhub.com/network/reflex
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MUSEUM OF THE WEEK
One of the joys of RVing is visiting local museums. Most in the West are
devoted to pioneer memorabilia -- plows, pictures and such. But I came
across one in Rawlins, Wyo., with a bizarre display -- that of Big Nose
George, the only executed crook in American history whose skin was
fashioned into a pair of shoes! One newly elected state governor wore
these "Big Nose" shoes to his inauguration ball! To see the shoes in
person, visit the Carbon County Museum. To see a photo and read more
about this piece of odd western history, visit
http://www.outwestnewspaper.com/bignose.html
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BUYING AN RV?
Then by all means, you must get 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 ex-RV sales
manager, who reveals insider secrets. Learn more at
http://www.newrver.com/rvbook.html
A WEBSITE ABOUT THE INSIDE OF YOUR RV
Here's a website about the "home" aspect of an RV. Subjects
including decorating tips, menus and recipes, as well as kid and pet
topics. Check it out: http://www.rviva.com
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SUBSCRIBE TO THESE RV MAGAZINES. Best prices:
Motorhome, Trailer Life, RV Journal, RV Companion, Gypsy Journal
and Pop Up Times: http://www.NewRVer.com/rvmags.html
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TODAY'S LOWEST GAS PRICE IN USA: Madison, Georgia:
86 cents/gal.Other gas and diesel prices:
http://www.gaspricewatch.com
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NEWS HEADLINES ABOUT RVs AND RELATED TOPICS
MOTORHOMES WITH QUADRUPLE SLIDEOUTS DEBUT
http://www.motorhomemagazine.com/newsdesk/index.cfm?RecordID=365
CALIFORNIA HAS THE WORST ROADS
http://www.truckinginfo.com/news/news_detail.asp?news_id=45679
NERVOUS TRAVELERS BOOST RV SALES
http://www.registerguard.com/news/20011227/2f.bz.rvsales.1227.html
FULL TIME RVers VOTING RIGHTS STILL UNCLEAR
http://www.rvbusiness.com/breakingnews/index.cfm?RecordID=1606
DIESEL FUEL UNDER ATTACK
http://www.truckinginfo.com/news/news_detail.asp?news_id=45579
UPDATE ON CALIFORNIA'S MOTORHOME LENGTH LIMIT
http://www.motorhomemagazine.com/newsdesk/index.cfm?RecordID=364
SALES OF TOWABLE RVs STAY COOL IN OCTOBER
http://www.rvbusiness.com/breakingnews/index.cfm?RecordID=1608
THOR REPORTS INCREASED SALES IN NOV. AND DEC.
http://biz.yahoo.com/rf/020103/n03305535_1.html
JAYCO INTRODUCES ITS FIRST CLASS A DIESEL PUSHER MOTORHOME
http://www.motorhomemagazine.com/newsdesk/index.cfm?recordID=358
THOR AMERICA INTRODUCES SKYDECK FIFTH-WHEEL
http://www.trailerlife.com/newsbriefs/index.cfm?RecordID=493
THINGS LOOKING GOOD FOR THE RV INDUSTRY
http://www.nypost.com/business/37577.htm
FLORIDA STATE PARKS NOW ACCEPT RESERVATIONS
http://www.pensacolanewsjournal.com/news/010602/Local/ST008.shtml
MORE NEWS ABOUT RVs and RVing: http://newrver.com/news.html
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RV INSURANCE -- ONLINE QUOTE
Progressive Insurance is one of America's largest and most reputable
insurers of recreational vehicles. Click to its website for an online quote.
Chances are excellent you will find your best rate here.
http://www.newrver.com/prog.html
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BUMPER STICKER:
The closer you get the slower I go.
CAMP HOSTS NEEDED IN CALIFORNIA
California State Parks is looking for dedicated and reliable camp hosts.
Call 916-653-9069 or email vipp@parks.ca.gov for a volunteer packet.
GET A JOB AT A KOA CAMPGROUND:
http://www.workatkoa.com
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NATIONAL AND WINNEBAGO ISSUE RECALLS
National RV Inc. and Winnebago Industries Inc. recently recalled
some of their units, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA). National RV recalled 1,272 model year
1998 through 2001 Sea Breeze and Palisades fifth-wheels so
dealers could reinforce the gooseneck structural steel assembly.
Winnebago recalled 396 model year 2002 Rialta units so dealers
could replace rubber valve stems and wheel covers.
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
FLORIDA ATTRACTIONS
Here's a long list of things to see and do in Florida:
http://www.space-coast.com/attractions.cfm
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HALF-PRICE CAMPING AT RV PARKS
Save 50% at more than 700 RV parks:
http://www.newrver.com/happycamper.html
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FULL TIME RVing FORUM
At this website, RVers talk about fulltime RVing. There's a lot of good
info here: http://www.fulltimerving.com
RV JOKE
A young, pregnant RVer named Sally was involved in a traffic accident,
but because she was riding in a sturdy motorhome she survived, although
she was left in a coma. When she awoke a few days later in the hospital
she was no longer pregnant! She asked her doctor, "What happened?"
He replied, "Sally, you had twins, a boy and a girl. Your brother named
them for you."
"Oh, no!" shrieked Sally. "Not my brother! His elevator doesn't go to the
top floor, if you know what I mean!" The doctor replied, "Well, Sally, your
brother named your daughter Denise."
"Whew, that's not so bad," she replied, looking very relieved. Then,
hesitantly, she asked, "What's the boy's name?"
"Denephew," he said.
(From http://www.RVjokes.com)
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VIDEOS SHOW NEW RVers 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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PROPANE SAFETY ADVICE
Do you drive with your RV's refrigerator turned on? You could be
asking for trouble. Propane is nothing to fool around with. Learn why
at http://www.rvsafety.com/MorePropSafety.htm
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The FIFTH reader to answer the following questions correctly wins
the book, the Rough Guide "Southwest USA." This is a superb book.
SPONSORED BY RV CLASSIFIEDS: http://newrver.rvfrenzy.com
RULES: Contest good in USA only, and ONLY to registered subscribers
of this newsletter. ENTRY DEADLINE: Wednesday, Jan. 9, 5 p.m.
Pacific Time. Only one answer per person. Winners of last two quizzes
ineligible.
1. In what state is today's lowest gas price? (answer is in this newsletter)
A. California B. Georgia C. North Dakota
2. How many states border Florida? A. One B. Two C. Three
3. Which President served before John Kennedy?
A. Nixon B. Truman C. Eisenhower
E-mail your answers to me, Chuck Woodbury, at outwest@seanet.com
LAST WEEK'S ANSWERS: 1-C 2-C. 3-B. Winner: Joseph (Joe) A. Klatt
Bonus Quiz answer and winner: Answer: B. Winner: Allan J. Fredrickson
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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? The new 2002 edition
is hot off the press. 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 or PDF) 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
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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 TRAILER 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
GUIDE TO RV CLUBS: http://www.newrver.com/clubs.html
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BONUS QUIZ
Minnesota boasts that it is the land of how many lakes?
A. 5,000, B. 10,000, C. 30,000
The SECOND reader to answer the question correctly wins
the book "A Travelers Guide To Tracking Dinosaurs in the Western
States." Same rules and deadline as above.
Email your answer to Chuck Woodbury at outwest@seanet.com
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POULSBO RV: One of America's largest RV dealers and home
of "America's Best RV Prices" http://www.PoulsboRV.com
RV SHOPPING MALL: http://www.NewRVer.com/shopmall.html
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WORTH PONDERING: "Failure is just another way to learn how to do
something right." -- Marian Wright Edelman
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