Weekend of October 3, 2009
Issue 398 of RV Travel
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Editor's corner
By Chuck Woodbury
Dear reader,
I'm back from Europe, and happy to once again be on U.S. soil. It's good to go away, but equally as good to return home. After being far away for a few weeks, in a foreign land, it was a wonderful feeling when the woman at U.S. Customs in Seattle, after checking my passport, said "Welcome home."
Visiting another country not only helps you understand that country and its culture, but it also helps you reflect on your own. I spent most of my trip in Germany, and although I loved the beauty of the land, the history, the architecture, and the wonderful people I met, I returned home with a new appreciation of what a spectacular country I live in here in the USA.
 One evening in Germany before retiring for the night, I tuned into CNN, which is an entirely different broadcast than we see in the USA (a much more international focus). One commercial was shot in the American Southwest -- probably near Moab, Utah, or Monument Valley, Arizona. As I watched I was struck by how totally exotic the landscape is there compared to anywhere in Europe. It's no wonder when Europeans come to America they are in awe -- not only of the stunning Southwest, but of our beautiful East and West Coasts, the South, the Gulf Coast, the Rocky Mountains, the Midwest and everywhere else. Our land is incredibly diverse and often exceptionally scenic.
I have spent so much of my life traveling the USA -- especially the West -- that I often take it for granted. Sometimes a person needs to go away to appreciate more clearly what is in their backyard. America is, indeed, "America the Beautiful," and I am blessed to live here.
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 Latest RV Recalls -- Big names aplenty
Our latest report on RV recalls at RV-recalls.com reads like a who's
who of RV manufacturers -- Airstream, Fleetwood, Newmar, Four Winds,
Winnebago, Jayco, Coachmen, Starcraft, Damon, Dutchmen, Foretravel --
whew! And the list goes on. See if your RV has been involved in a recall.
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Entertainment on the RV road
Many campgrounds have cable TV, but particularly for those RVers depending on off-air TV signals, the advent of digital television with its shorter broadcast distance, means you may not be able to get as many (or any at all) channels in the same locations you had great reception in last year. Here are a few options.
Camp near the Grand Canyon South Rim for free
Anyone who has camped at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon knows that it's often difficult or impossible to get a campsite. Here's a tip about where you can camp close by for free, where it's quiet, scenic and away from big crowds. What’s the secret? Boondock in the Kaibab National Forest. There's lots of good camping and Uncle Sam invites you to stay for free. Read more.
 How NOT to stay overnight in a Wal-Mart parking lot
This is what you should NOT do in a Wal-Mart parking lot. While it's true that many RVers spend the night in a Wal-Mart parking lot, they do so in a self-contained RV -- without extending slideouts, or setting out lawn chairs or barbecue grills. The idea is park, get some sleep and leave. And to blend in. In this 30-second video, a couple of guys set up camp with . . . well, see for yourself. Tip: Never do this. Never!
Should health issues keep you off the RV road?
Like it or not, the older we get, the more most of us struggle with health issues. Does that mean the RV lifestyle is out of reach? Granted, some have health issues that really do "ground" them. But some who've taken the plunge and worked around the obstacles have found that RVing has actually helped them have a more positive outlook, and in some cases, actually decreased their health problems. Read more.
DID YOU KNOW?
Nearly three-quarters of RVtravel.com readers always carry a computer with them when they travel by RV. Another 12 percent carry one "most of the time." Less than 10 percent never bring along a computer. More.
 2009 Big Rigs Best Bets Campground Directory
If
you drive a king-sized RV, this directory is for you. The authors
provide details about 1,100 RV parks throughout the USA and six Canadian Provinces that welcome long motorhomes and towable RVs. This should be an essential resource for owners of large RVs. Learn more or order
 "What you need to know in as few words as possible."
Right: David Letterman plugs KOA (sort of).
Sales of RVs jumped 16 percent in August from July, good news for the industry and the economy, some economists say. In August, sales jumped to an adjusted annual rate of 209,800 vehicles, according to the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association. That's 136 percent higher than the annual sales rate in January, although it is about half the pre-recession sales pace.
Emerald Cove RV Resort in
Parker, Arizona has opened a new golf course. The resort is just
minutes from the four-star course. Emerald Cove RV Resort offers 800
spaces, three heated swimming pools and a country store.
 Riding a mule into the Grand Canyon may be a thing of the past or at least more restricted. The park service is mulling cutting back "mule trains" because of the damage the heavy animals' hooves cause to trails. One solution: limit mules to one trail where the damage can be more easily controlled.
The number of visitors to Missouri State Parks in 2008 was 14.8 million, down 19 percent from 18.2 million a decade ago. Governor Jay Nixon outlined a new initiative last week to jump start visits.
Last Thursday a passerby reported seeing lightning strike the ground where two RVs were parked side by side at Bowling Motors & RV Sales in Ottumwa, Iowa. Smoke was subsequently seen coming from one of the motorhomes, and then the other. Both were a total loss.
 Actor David Duchovny, best known for his role in the TV series The X-Files, recently completed a cross country RV trip with his wife, actress Tea Leoni, and their two children. Trip highlights, he said, included the Grand Canyon, a baseball game in St. Louis and a visit with an Amish family in Ohio.
 The Saturn automobile is headed
to extinction. GM will stop producing models sometime after the end of
2011. The Saturn has been a popular tow-along car for motorhome owners.
GM had tried to sell the brand because of lackluster sales, but had no luck.
Nearly 6,000 motorists died in 2008 because of distracted driving according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Another 515,000 drivers were injured. Safety officials identified distractions as cellphone use, texting, eating, talking to passengers and manipulating radio or vehicle controls.
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Most California state parks discontinue spring camping reservations
Don't plan to reserve a California state park campsite in March and April, 2010. Only 23 parks will accept them. The Governor's Office has announced that all parks will remain open under this year's budget cut of $14 million. So while fear of park closures is over (for now), the state is planning many cutbacks, including curtailing some reservations. Learn more.
 Shrink wrap your RV this winter season
Some RVers might find this just the trick for keeping their RV out of the elements for the season. Forget about those Tyvek RV covers that flap in the wind. Forget about blue tarps that blow away. Dr. Shrink helps you become your own do-it-yourself shrink wrapper! Read all about it.
Out-of-the-way places: Lee's Ferry Campground, Arizona
Legend has it that when one of the wives of a Mormon settler came west to this spot on the Colorado River, she declared, "Oh! What a lonely dell!" Hence, the name of the new homestead came to be Lonely Dell. For RVers, a lonely spot away from the crowds might just be the ticket. You'll find a quiet campground alongside a beautiful stretch of the Colorado River, not far from Page, Arizona. Read more.
 By Jim Twamley
Professor of RVing
For your "junk" you need a junk rack
When we took delivery of our 5th wheel trailer (before buying our motorhome), it didn’t have much in the way of towel bars, junk holders and hooks. Where do I put my wallet, watch, cell phone, all-purpose tool, reading glasses and keys? We looked around the 5th wheel and decided that we needed a towel bar next to the kitchen sink and the bathroom sink, and a "junk rack" somewhere near the entrance. See what we came up with (with photos). This column originally appeared on RVtravel.com in Jan., 2007).
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Two-story Japanese home-brew RV could give us some ideas
Some enterprising Japanese students built what they describe as a "camping car" that might give truck camper manufacturers -- or home building enthusiasts -- a few ideas. The unique RV is two stories high and uses compressed air to deploy the upper story. Learn more.
Flat, space-saving water hose does not impress
UV radiation finally signed the death warrant of one of Russ and Tina De Maris' RV drinking water hoses: The poor thing just permanently kinked, and filling the rig's fresh water tank became a kind of marathon exercise. So, looking for a new hose that took minimum space, the couple found a flat hose with 30' foot reel. Unfortunately, the product did not live up to its promise. Read more.
Alaska hammer museum now has company
The world's first museum devoted to the humble hammer, in Haines, Alaska, now has company in Linkmenys, Lithuania. Located in Alaska's Inside Passage, the Haines museum has over 1,500 hammers on display that date from Roman times to the present. Read more.
 Ask the
RV Doctor
Gary Bunzer, The RV Doctor is a well known RV author and the host of RV Roadtrips, the DIY Network cable television show. He is one of the RV industry's most sought after speakers and the host of the popular DVD Do It Yourself RV Care.
RVer asks RV Doctor how to reseal a leak in sliding window
Dear RV Doctor,
My 1997 motorhome has recently developed a leak in a sliding window. I have sprayed water on it from the outside to try to determine where it was leaking and it looks as if the water is coming from under the window trim. The water then flows over the wall onto the seat cushions. All of the weep holes are open and appear to be working fine, so I think that the butyl has dried up and is now leaking. My question is how hard is this to fix? It would seem all I need do is remove the trim from the inside and then push out the window. I'm not familiar with all of the elements of the window (like where the butyl tape is located and what is that material around the window; is it to seal or just for esthetics?) Any guidance would be very much appreciated. Read Gary's response.
RV Doctor columns from the past
After repairing AC for a leak, an RVer wonders if did it wrong
In trying to fix water leaking inside through the air conditioner in his RV's roof, an RVer worries if he made a mistake. He asks the RV Doctor for advice.
RVer seeks advice about fixing leak under bathroom tub
An RVer needs access under the tub in his bathroom to repair a water leak. He asks the RV Doctor for advice about how to do it without destroying the bathroom.
Motorhome emergency starter switch doesn't work. What to do?
A motorhome owner wonders why the emergency start switch on his RV is not working. He asks the RV Doctor for advice.
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Recent RV recalls
Frequently, we list the latest recalls of RVs at RV-Recalls.com. Here are the most recent ones: 2009: March-May -- January/February 2008: December -- November -- October -- September -- August -- July -- June -- May -- April -- March
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Check out these RV Travel Forum discussions
Pointers on stealth camping in the city
I'm currently full-timing in my RV on a friend's property in the mountains where I can drive daily to my job with a pretty friendly commute. Unfortunately. . . my job is moving far away from here. I'm mobile and my RV has a great setup for dry camping. What I'd like to do is just take my rig to the area where I'll be working four nights a week and camp either in my company's parking lot or on a quiet street or vacant lot or whatever. Does anyone here have experience doing this?
Help me understand RV toilets
I have been posting on the Intro section of the forum about looking for a small travel trailer. One of the things that I am finding on my internet searches is a variety of different types of toilets - marine toilets, recirculating toilets, etc. I have no idea what they are talking about. Could anyone explain the different types of toilets commonly found on small travel trailers?
Vehicle registration questions
I'm getting a new truck with all the bells and whistles. My question is can I register this new vehicle anywhere or do I have to do it in my home state? I need to retain my Ohio residency for work but can I register the truck where I buy it?
Getting started
We just started to think about getting a small travel trailer that will tow behind our SUV with a class three hitch and the ability to tow up to 4,500 pounds. We live on Long Island in NY and there are very few trailer dealers in this area -- and it seems like the smaller trailers are not easy to find. A/C is a must. Size less than 18 or 19 feet. Any recommendations on what we should look for?
Best way to clean day/night shades
What's the best way to clean day/night shades? Can you do more than vacuum them?
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Interesting Forum
 Communicating on the Road: How do you stay in touch with friends, family and business associates while on the road with your RV? Here is a terrific place to share information about cell phones, Internet access, PDA devices, laptop computers, email programs, and anything else related to staying in touch while traveling. Visit the forum.
 The RV Kitchen
Janet Groene's Sizzle in a Sausage Skillet
Tired of the same old ground beef recipes? Fry up this one-dish meal in a nonstick skillet and cleanup is a snap. It’s a sort of succotash, but adding meat makes it a complete meal while also adding a wonderful, sausage flavor. It's easy to make but is totally different from the usual fare. See how your family welcomes the change. Get the recipe. Cookbooks for RVers: Big selection at RVbookstore.com.
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Trivia
Approximately 10 million cigarettes are smoked worldwide every minute. One third of all adult males across the globe smoke. In China, smokers believe cigarettes can cure Parkinson's disease, relieve symptoms of schizophrenia, boost the efficacy of brain cells and improve their performance at work. One third of all doctors there smoke. China consumes more cigarettes than the USA, Russia, Japan and Indonesia combined. Source: The book Buyology.
 How To Buy An RV
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Random RV Thought
In a bad windstorm, pull off the road and wait for weather conditions to calm down. One big gust of wind can toss your RV into another lane or off the road. So just wait it out and be safe.
 Find Free RV Campgrounds
"Don't pay to stay!" Visit FreeCampgrounds.com and find more than 1,700 free and inexpensive places to stay in the USA in an RV. Stretch your RVing budget by staying at these freebie locations.
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Bill's Hints
"If your furnace
won't start, remove the intake/exhaust cover, clean out the two tubes
leading into the furnace and try again. If it still won't start, start
the tow vehicle engine. If the furnace then starts okay, you have a low
battery voltage problem, not a problem with the furnace itself." --From Trailers and Fifth Wheels Made Easy.
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I Have A Convection Oven in My RV. Now What?
Frugal Shunpiker's Guide to RV Boondocking In Arizona
The ABCs of Pop Up Campers
Boondocking Tips - More Fun Without Hookups
Complete Guide to Dinghy Towing
The Woman's Guide to Solo RVing
A Collection of RV Tips
Boondocking: Finding the Perfect Campsite on America's Public Lands
RV Awning Use and Care
RV Care and Maintenance
Deep Cycle Battery Care and Maintenance
The 3 Primary Systems of an RV: LP Gas, Water & Electricity
Trailer Towing, Weights, Hitchwork and Backing
RV Check-List
Bumper Snicker
Don't Steal. The government hates competition.
Woodall's RV Owners Handbook
Learn how to perform preventative maintenance and repairs on your RV from RV technical guru Gary Bunzer, the RV Doctor. Learn about winterizing your RV, holding tank systems, heating systems, water pumps, trailer towing, spring shakedown, water systems, electrical systems & much more. The RV Doc is the national authority on RV maintenance & repair, and this is THE book for every RVer do-it-yourselfer. Low price, too.
Worth Pondering
I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones. --Albert Einstein
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 2009 Next Exit Directory
Essential guide!
Learn what you will find at every Interstate highway exit: gas/diesel,
campgrounds, truck stops, casinos, stores, malls, hospitals, factory outlet stores, parks and more. This is a best-selling directory year after year. Learn more.
 DVD shows how to drive a motorhome
Learn
how to drive a motorhome the right way -- and the safe way -- from
RVer/tour bus driver Lorrin Walsh. In this 67-minute DVD, Walsh and
host Mark Polk show you everything you need to know to confidently
drive a motorhome. This should be essential viewing for novice
motorhome drivers, but even experienced RVers will learn a great deal
as well. Save 10% on this at RVbookstore.com. Learn more or order.
How to Buy An RV
Advice on DVD from the Better Business Bureau
Join host Chuck Woodbury and other RV experts as they explain how to buy an RV. This 50-minute DVD was produced for consumers by the BBB to help them avoid making buying mistakes. Learn to choose the right RV at the right price and avoid heartaches caused by a bad decision. Learn more or order.
DVD:
Towing Behind Your Motorhome
Learn how to tow a vehicle behind a motorhome in an easy to understand way. RV expert Mark Polk shows you everything you need to know. Special low price at RVbookstore.com. Learn more or order.
 Save on Mountain Directories
East & West
Driving into the mountains with your RV? Be careful, there are some nasty grades. Here, in two volumes, are the premier guides to the mountain passes and steep grades of the American East and West -- more than 700 passes all together. You save $5 when buying both these guides together. Learn more or order for only $26.90 for both volumes.
 DVD: Travel Trailer/Fifth Wheel 101
If you just bought a travel trailer or 5th wheel trailer, you'll need to know how to operate it. The onboard systems -- electrical, water, LP gas and waste -- are often confusing to new owners. This one hour DVD from RV Education 101 provides an excellent understanding of how a towable RV's systems work and how to operate them safely.Learn more order.
Guide To The Firearm Laws of the 50 States
RVers who travel with a firearm may not know that what's legal in their home state may be a felony in another. This 2009 guide explains current, specific gun laws for every state. Don't cross a state line with a gun without knowing the laws! Learn more or order.
 2009 Trailer Life RV Parks & Campground Navigator CD-ROM
America's most popular RV campground directory is now on 2 CD-ROM disks. The user friendly interface provides the ultimate RV travel planning software for the U.S. and Canada. This is the best CD-ROM RV park and campground directory. Retail price: $59.95. Now 38% off -- only $36.99. Learn more or order
 Learn how to. . .
RV in your Retirement
Anyone who is close to retirement or who recently retired and is planning to spend all or part of their time traveling with an RV will find much useful information in "RV Retirement." Learn more or order.
 Dog Friendly's
Campground and RV Park Guide
This is a jam-packed, well-researched directory of campgrounds, filled with detailed information, about where you can camp with a dog in the USA and Canada. Learn more or order.
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2010 Rand McNally
Motor Carriers' Road Atlas
RVers who drive big RVs can travel with peace of mind with this truckers' road atlas as their guide by avoiding low overpasses and roads where a big rig could get in a pickle. Learn more or order.
 A best seller
Fifth Wheel Bible
This is the first book devoted to fifth wheel travel trailers. It covers everything about these RVs: Buying, towing, operating and enjoying them. Learn more or order.
 Trailer Life RV Road Atlas
Besides showing highways and other roads, this large-format road atlas shows more than 10,000 campgrounds, plus RV service centers, tourist attractions and 1,600 state parks, plus a special Tech Tips section. Learn more or order for only $15.96. (Cover price, $29.95).
On the Go! Microwave-Convection Oven Cooking
This terrific spiral bound microwave-convection cookbook explains what combination modes mean, cooking utensils, racks, preheating and much more. The recipes are simple and have minimal ingredients making this the perfect cookbook for RVers and those at home who are also on-the-go. Learn more or order for only $9.98.
Complete Guide to Full-time RVing
Thinking of becoming a full-time RVer? This is THE guide about how to do it. From dreaming about the lifestyle to living it, this fabulous resource has all the answers. This should be required reading for all aspiring full-timers or those who are new at it! Learn more or order!
 Fulltimers:
Where to make your home base
For would-be fulltimers, which state to establish an official home base is critical. Picking the wrong state can result in paying thousands of dollars extra each year in taxes or RV registration fees. Don't let that happen to you! The best-selling Choosing Your RV Home Base, published in 2009, is an essential planning tool. Learn more or order.
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 Senior Citizen
Discounts Guide
This annual directory for 2008-2009 will save you a ton of money. Learn about thousands of senior discounts throughout the USA. Most are not publicized elsewhere. National and local businesses are listed.Learn more or order.
Corps Camping
Guide to Corps of Engineers Campgrounds
This best-selling guidebook, published in 2009, describes more than 600 Corps-managed campgrounds suitable for RVs on nearly 200 lakes around the USA. Haven't camped at a Corps of Engineers' facility? Then you've missed out! Learn more or order
Wrinkle Free
RV Laundry
Learn how to use your RV's Splendid washer to not only clean your clothes but dry them without wrinkles. If you have a washer-dryer on board your RV, you need this book! Learn more or order.
 National Park Service Camping Guide
This book is a helpful resource for anyone who enjoys camping in a National Park. Learn about nearly 450 campgrounds in 121 National Park Service areas -- home to more than 25,000 campsites. Learn more or order.
 RVers Guide
to Dump Stations
This directory offers a comprehensive listing by state and by highway of most known public dump stations in America. RVers should pack this along on their trips! Learn more or order.
 U.S. Military Campgrounds Directory on CD
Pack this along with you to get current information about Military Campgrounds across the USA. Updated monthly. No internet access needed for most of the information. Learn more here.
 All about RV batteries
and solar battery charging
Managing 12 volts (book)
RVers Guide to Solar Battery Charging (book)
Deep Cycle Batteries (DVD)
The RVers Solar Primer (book)
 DVD:Extended and Full-time RV Travel
In this DVD, Joe and Vicki Kieva show RVers who plan to travel much or all of the time how to successfully live a life on the RV road. They cover banking, bill-paying, e-mail, telephone communications, mail forwarding, medical care, taking care of an unoccupied house and other considerations while on the road for weeks or months at a time. SPECIAL LOW PRICE! Learn more, see a short video or order.
THE guide for Alaska-bound RVers!
 The 2009 Milepost
is THE guide to visiting Alaska
This is THE mile-by-mile guidebook for RV or auto travelers headed to Alaska, the Yukon Territory, British Columbia, Alberta and the Northwest Territories. If you only take one guidebook to Alaska, take this! Learn more or order at a discount price.
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Casino Camping:
Guide to RV-Friendly Casinos
This 2009 directory is the best casino guide for RVers. Learn which casinos have RV parks or offer free overnight stays. Plus get tips and information about other casino benefits for RVers. Learn more or order.
The RV Kitchen: Fix It in Foil
Easy prep, great taste, good nutrition and quick clean-up - what more could you want from a meal? This cookbook combines the best of all worlds! Featuring 51 fantastic recipes that each include instructions for cooking in an oven, over a campfire, or on an outdoor grill. Learn more or order.
2009 Big Rigs Best Bets Campground Directory
If you drive a king-sized RV, this directory is for you. The authors provide details about 1,100 RV parks throughout the USA and six Canadian Provinces that welcome long motorhomes and towable RVs. This should be an essential resource for owners of large RVs. Learn more or order
These DVDs will make you a better RVer
Get these popular DVDs and others at RVbookstore.com
 Better Business Bureau Guide to Buying an RV
Choosing an RV: A Logical Approach (with Joe & Vicki Kieva)
Do It Yourself RV Care (with the RV Doctor)
Drive Your Motorhome Like a Pro
Guide to Class A Motorhomes
Guide to Class C Motorhomes
Towing Behind Your Motorhome
Guide to Travel Trailers & Fifth Wheels
Guide to Trailer Towing, Weights, Hitch Work & Backing
Guide to Winterizing Your RV
 About the RVtravel.com editor
Chuck Woodbury has explored America by RV for nearly three decades. In the '90s he published a quirky travel newspaper about his adventures and was an "on the road" writer for the New York Times Syndicate.
Nowadays, he lives near Seattle where he drinks massive amounts of
coffee and travels often in his motorhome and sometimes by plane when
vast expanses of saltwater would turn his RV into a leaky submarine. He
is the host of the Better Business Bureau DVD "Buying a Recreational Vehicle," the definitive guide to purchasing an RV the right way.
RV Travel staff
Editor and Publisher: Chuck Woodbury. Contributing editors: Russ and Tina De Maris, Jim Twamley, Gary Bunzer. Forum Administrator: Adrienne Kristine. Office Manager: Jody Allcott. Web operations: Zoey Platt. Advertising Director: Eric Brotman. Clapper/Loader: Emily Woodbury.
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How to care for the canvas on pop up trailers
