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RV Traveler #9
January 20, 2002
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FROM EDITOR CHUCK WOODBURY
editor, http://www.RVtraveler.com
Dear Reader,
Welcome to the ninth issue of the RV Traveler Newsletter,
brought to you by the websites and sponsors noted above.
I'm stuck at home and feeling the urge to be somewhere else. A
fellow called yesterday to order a book and as often happens, we
started chatting. He told me that he's 55, lives in New York, and is
about to retire. He just bought an RV and a Harley Davidson motorcycle
and he'll soon hit the road. "Where are you going?" I asked, and he said
he didn't know. "How long will you be gone?" I asked, and he said, "Maybe
a month, maybe forever."
How much RVing have you done?" I asked. "None," he said, "just starting."
He asked me about crime on the road -- that he had horror stories -- and I
advised him to use common sense and he would be fine. He asked me
about RV parks. "Are they filled up in the snowbird areas?" And I said no,
there is still plenty of space in all but the most popular spots. I suggested
that to get up to speed on RVing he read my book "The ABCs of RVing,"
(http://www.NewRVer.com/ABC.html), which he ordered.
When we got off the phone, I realized I wanted to be him -- headed out on
the road with no timetable or destination. I've done a lot of that myself, and
am far from finished. But for the next few months, alas, I am stuck at
home. The best thing I can do now to keep my wanderlust in check is
drive my motorhome to a nearby overlook of Puget Sound where I can
pretend for awhile that I'm away on an adventure. I swear that my blood
pressuredrops by 20 points when I do this.
There is no place on Earth where I am happier than in my motorhome.
When I travel in it, everything that is important to me is along. My favorite
clothes are in the closet and my favorite books on the bookshelf. My life
feels more manageable when I am on the road. I am organized there to a
degree that is not possible at home, where there is far too much "stuff."
In a few months I will be off again for a series of RV trips. For now, I
will simply dream of going -- a pleasurable pursuit all by itself.
MANY TRUCK STOPS NOW CATER TO RVers
America's truck stops, often called Travel Centers or Travel Plazas, are
increasingly accommodating to RVers. The book "RVers Friend" lists more
than 6,500 travel plazas in the USA and Canada with detailed information
about the services each provides to RVers. Many offer free overnight
stays in their parking lots, and a few even provide hookups. Many have
dump stations and/or sell propane. And some -- Flying J being to best
known -- even offer a fuel discount to RVers. All RVers who spend a lot
of time on the road should pack along this book. To learn more or to order
it for $11.95, see http://www.NewRVer.com/rversfriend.html
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RV CLASSIFIED ADS. HUNDREDS OF RIGS. BUY OR SELL
http://www.rvtraveler.com
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ARIZONA WORKAMPER FAIR COMING JAN. 30-31
Workampers are RVers who work as they travel. Workamper News
is the newsletter that serves these people, listing job opportunities
for would-be workers and a place to advertise jobs for
employers. Workamper News is sponsoring two Workamper Job
Fairs this month, one in Florida that ends today and the other in
Mesa, Ariz., Jan. 30-31. RVers who are looking for work or
tips about how to find work while RVing would benefit from
attending the upcoming job fair. Info: http://www.workamper.com
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GOOD INFORMATION:
HOW TO SANITIZE YOUR FRESHWATER TANK
http://www.joelacey.org/potpourri6.html
SAFETY TIPS FOR RVers
http://www.joelacey.org/potpourri8.html
STAYING THE WINTER IN ALASKA IN AN RV
http://www.rvlifeandtravel.com/article1020.html
TRUCK CAMPER INFO SOURCES
http://www.joelacey.org/potpourri7.html
MODEM-FRIENDLY LIBRARIES
http://www.joelacey.org/potpourri23.html
HIGH SPEED MOBILE INTERNET NOW FOR REAL -- FOR A PRICE!
http://www.dustyfoot.com/Dish.html
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT TOWING
http://www.campingworld.com/pc/rvm/output.cfm?id=60625&issueid=42
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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
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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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HOOVER DAM BYPASS IN THE WORKS
The days of driving your RV over Hoover Dam are probably over.
You can't cross it now because of terrorist concerns, but in
a few years, a downstream bridge will be complete on U.S. 93
that will route all traffic across the Colorado River far from the
dam. You will still be able to drive to the dam to visit, however.
TODAY'S LOWEST GAS PRICE IN USA: Smyrna, Georgia: 85 cents/gal.
Other gas and diesel prices: http://www.gaspricewatch.com
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BOOK LISTS FREE RV CAMGPROUNDS
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
GOOD SAM CLUB
The world's biggest RV club. Save on camping fees and receive
a free subscription to Highways Magazine!
http://www.newrver.com/gs.html
LOTS OF GREAT INFO ABOUT RVs. . .
from the California Department of Motor Vehicles:
http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/dl648/dl648pt11.htm
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NEWS HEADLINES ABOUT RVs AND RELATED TOPICS
KEYSTONE GRABS LEAD IN TOWABLE SALES
http://www.rvbusiness.com/breakingnews/index.cfm?RecordID=1631
DIESEL PRICES DROP
http://www.truckinginfo.com/news/news_detail.asp?news_id=45740
FLEETWOOD INTRODUCES ALL TERRAIN TRUCK CAMPER
http://www.rvbusiness.com/breakingnews/index.cfm?RecordID=1642
FULL-TIME RVING, A PRIVILEGE OR RIGHT?
http://www.rvamerica.com/rvnews/current/voices.htm
NEW AREA CODES FOR INDIANA'S RV INDUSTRY
http://www.rvbusiness.com/breakingnews/index.cfm?RecordID=1622
RV SALES GROWTH NOT EQUAL IN ALL PARTS OF THE USA
http://www.rvbusiness.com/breakingnews/index.cfm?RecordID=1611
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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GREAT SMOKEY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK IS MOST VISITED
Great Smoky Mountains National Park continues to be the most visited
National Park in the nation. The park saw about 10.2 million visitors
in 2000, but the 2001 tally will be slightly less. Still, it is the most
popular park by far. Read more about the park at
http://www.gorp.com/gorp/resource/US_National_Park/tn_great.HTM
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BUMPER STICKER:
Don't Drink and Drive. You might spill some
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WORKHORSE ISSUES RECALL
Workhorse Custom Chassis LLC has recalled 5,011 Class A motorhome
chassis that were assembled from April through July of 2001, according
to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Included in
the recall are the W20, W22, P320032 and P320042 models. All are
model year 2001 chassis. Dealers will tighten the rear axle U-bolts on
the chassis.
OTHER 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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HALF-PRICE CAMPING AT RV PARKS
Save 50% at more than 700 RV parks:
http://www.newrver.com/happycamper.html
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TRIVIA
What separates CBS's show 60 minutes from every other TV show?
Answer below
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RV 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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DEAD MAN'S MEMBERSHIP DUES CONTINUE
Read a woman's tearful tale about how her membership campground
continued to bill she and her husband for maintenance fees after her
husband died. And then read "the rest of the story." There is a moral to
this story for anyone who might end up in a similar situation.
http://www.sptimes.com/2002/01/07/Action/Despite_death__member.shtml
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The FOURTH reader to answer the following questions correctly wins
an official large tee shirt of the Billings (Mont.) Mustangs minor
league baseball team. This is a really groovy shirt.
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.22, 5 p.m. Pacific Time.
Only one answer per person. Winners of last two quizzes ineligible.
1. Which city is farthest West?
A. Los Angeles, Calif. B. San Diego, Calif. C. Reno, Nevada
2. What is the capital of South Carolina?
A. Charlotte B. Columbia C. Greenville
3. How old is/was Betty Boop according to her publicists?
A. 56 B. 36 C. 16 (Hint below)
E-mail your answers to me, Chuck Woodbury, at
chuckwoodbury@yahoo.com
LAST WEEK'S ANSWERS: 1-B 2-B. 3-C. Winner: Calvin Dimsha
Bonus Quiz answer and winner: Answer: B. Winner: Dennis Erickson
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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
RV SHOPPING MALL: http://www.NewRVer.com/shopmall.html
QUIZ HINT: Betty Boop was not 56.
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WORTH PONDERING: "You can observe a lot by just watching."
-- Yogi Berra
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STRIKE IT RICH, HAVE FUN, WITH A METAL DETECTOR
http://www.qksrv.net/click-245985-167502
TRIVIA ANSWER: 60 Minutes has no theme song, the others do.
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