How About A Toolbox That Doubles As A Table, Workbench And Diving Platform?
If you have a solid bumper on the rear of your travel trailer, 5th wheel or motorhome you may want to consider employing a toolbox like this. It makes a great table and workbench when closed. 
John and Barbra Thompson have been full time RVers for 12 years and live in a Travel Supreme 5th Wheel with this toolbox affixed to the back. John says it's so strong that he even stands on it when washing the coach. 
Though the actual toolbox was custom made, the rack holding it in place is actually two spare tire holders welded with cross member supports. The tire holders bracket the toolbox and are bolted to the bumper for a nice application. 
John bolted a block of wood to one of the tire holder brackets in order to hold and transport his electric trolling motor. 
Any welding shop can do this for you, but you may want to have a custom toolbox built as well. For that you'll need to contact a company like Brunner’s Fabrication in Joplin Missouri
Custom Toolboxes . As far as a diving platform goes just back up to a pristine lake and away you go! Jim
John and Barbra Thompson have been full time RVers for 12 years and live in a Travel Supreme 5th Wheel with this toolbox affixed to the back. John says it's so strong that he even stands on it when washing the coach. Though the actual toolbox was custom made, the rack holding it in place is actually two spare tire holders welded with cross member supports. The tire holders bracket the toolbox and are bolted to the bumper for a nice application. John bolted a block of wood to one of the tire holder brackets in order to hold and transport his electric trolling motor. Any welding shop can do this for you, but you may want to have a custom toolbox built as well. For that you'll need to contact a company like Brunner’s Fabrication in Joplin Missouri Custom Toolboxes . As far as a diving platform goes just back up to a pristine lake and away you go! Jim
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He has been a featured speaker/lecturer/expert panel member at the Gila Bend Hughes.net satellite rally for the last 3 years I’ve been attending and probably even before that. When he gives a presentation, people listen because he knows what he’s talking about and he also holds some innovative patents on satellite internet gear. 
He is famous for his “Dish-On-A-Stick.com” website and company. You can reach him through his website here 
Also, plan ahead to apply for your passport because it takes a while to get them processed. With this new law that was passed by Congress in 2004, “The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative,” the passport system could get “jammed up” with a huge influx of people applying at the last minute. So, why not apply now and be done with it. Jim
I solved this annoying problem by putting my key on a neck strap key-keeper with a detachable key ring. 
This way I have my key with me at all times and don’t have to try and remember where I left it. It makes life MUCH easier both when setting up and breaking down camp. 
He almost sheered off the utility pedestal when he pulled in. He spent the next 15 minutes pulling forward and backing up into this pull-through site until he had it where he "thought" he wanted it. After what seemed like a long time, a loud exchange erupted between the husband and wife, “What are you doing, you can’t pull forward!” “What do you mean? What’s it gonna hurt if I pull forward…” and on it went. It took him well over an hour to get it all hooked up. Not bad for a newbie – I hope this didn’t cause a divorce.
I usually stop, get out and survey the spot before I pull in.
Please don’t get in a hurry when positioning your rig into your campsite. Don’t take all day, but also don’t be intimidated by someone waiting while you back in – it’s an RV campground and the RV etiquette book says they must wait patiently until you are safely off the road. 
Before you pull into or back into your campsite look for low tree branches extending over the site. If you have a large rig and back under a tree branch, you could tear your roof, rip off an air conditioner, vent or solar panel. I’ve passed up nice camping sites and driven back to the office to request a different site just because a tree limb was too close for comfort. 
After I’ve done a visual inspection of the site, I like to identify exactly where I will put my street side (port or driver side) front wheel of our 5th wheel (this is the side of your rig where your hook-ups are located). Determine where you want to position your RV relative to the hook-ups. Is there a power pedestal where my slide outs will extend? 
I don’t want to bump into a power pedestal or a post with my slides. Also, I don’t want to have to put an extension on my electric power chord if I can avoid it. Notice in the next picture that the power cord barley makes it to the utility pedestal.
I also want the sewer drain to be relatively close to the sewer hook-up but that’s not always possible. Also, try to position the sewer drain on your rig uphill from the sewer hook-up at the site. 
Trying to make sewage move uphill is a challenging task – don’t try it unless you have a macerator. 
After all these determinations (which only take a few seconds once you’ve done it a few times) I usually mark the ground with a visual marker for where I want to line up the wheels of my coach. 
You can use anything as a marker, a rock or stick just as long as you can see it with your mirrors or you can have someone stand two feet off to the side and two feet behind (for a pull-through) or in front (if a back-in) where the wheels will eventually rest. You do this because you may need to level your RV and you need the two feet in order to pull up on the leveling boards.
Self leveling motor coaches skip this step unless you're on a slope: Once I have the 5er at this point I check to see if it is level and if I need to level one side or the other, I put the leveling boards in place prior to pulling forward (or backing) into the final stopping position. We also use handheld radios when backing into a site, and Marilyn can tell me when the wheels are on top of the leveling boards. 
Before we extend the slide I double check that we’re not going to hit any obstacles. If you are not 100% sure you will clear the obstacle, measure and reposition the rig if necessary. 
Following this procedure or something like it will give you confidence in you parking ability and actually make setting up faster. It will also set the tone for a happy camping experience! Jim
For around $60 bucks you’ll be able to see a Nurse Practitioner on a walk-in basis and have your medical needs taken care of. A Nurse Practitioner is qualified to do medical diagnosis, write prescriptions and refer you to specialist medical care when necessary. So now you can camp out, have a medical exam and get your prescriptions filled all in the same day. Sweet!
Will I slow down my RVing? No!
OK, so there you have it. What do you plan to do? Please leave us your thoughts by clicking on the “comments” section (written in pale blue letters) below this article. Drive safe out there! Jim
Therefore, in the spirit of fairness I would like you to nominate the state you think has the best roads and the one with the worst roads. My personal nomination for best roads (including, smoothness, rest areas, signage, passing lanes and beauty) is the state of Oregon. My nomination of the state with the worst roads is Missouri. Click on “Comments” below and tell us your choices.
Now, with the invention of SeeLevel sensor technology by Garnet Instruments we can actually get accurate tank readings – no lie! 
Don Shapansky was using this technology in commercial and industrial applications for fuel tanks, tank trucks, oil refineries and other tanks. After he purchased his first RV and the tank sensors “lied” to him, he decided to apply this commercial technology to his RV tanks. 
SeeLevel sensors use a radio signal to determine the height of a liquid in a holding tank. It is an AM signal to be exact and using capacitance it measures the radio waves to determine the fluid level. When the AM signal is sent through the side wall of the tank and enters fluid it “curls” back and tells the sensor where the fluid level is precisely located. 
You can install this system yourself. The sender unit is mounted on a flexible ribbon which has a special adhesive developed by 3M for this particular application. 
All you do is clean off the area on the tank where you are going to affix the sender strips, peel of the backing and stick them on. You can hook these senders together for whatever height your tank is and you can cut them to length. The other great thing about the ease of installation is the fact that you can hook three separate tanks onto two wires because of a common bus. You can use the existing wire from your previous readout gauge. This system is digital, not analog, and is self calibrating so it just doesn’t get any better than this! Call them at (817) 578-8601 or visit them on the web: 
How many times has a little car zipped around you and then pulled back in front of you only to put on the brakes? They have no idea that they are putting their lives in jeopardy. We all know that a small car is going to come out on the “short side of the stick” in a tangle with a big rig. What we need is better manners on the road! What can RVers do? How about lending a helping hand to those we share the road with?
Flash your headlights once when they are well clear of you and it’s safe to reenter the right hand lane. Most of the time they will “flash” you back with their tail lights signaling their appreciation. 
I usually watch the truck driver’s right hand mirror and when he looks in the mirror to see if she is clear, that’s when I flash my headlights. These folks drive hard and they bring us our food, our medicine and everything else, so please be kind to them. 
What to do about the foul mouthed truckers? Turn off the CB or change the channel, what else can I say? That’s an area where truckers need to police themselves. Every profession has its share of bad apples, but overall commercial truck drivers are a good lot! Be safe out there! Jim
It really isn’t new, because mankind has been using cobblestone pavement for centuries. What this new pavement does is allow rain water to seep back into the ground instead of running off the road, into a ditch and then contaminating a stream. The new pavement traps oils and metals from runoff and prevents them from entering the water system. 
These new streets (the way they are currently constructed) will not be used for high speed freeways because they fill the holes between the bricks with gravel. 
This new pavement is being used for residential streets and parking areas. It is good for snow areas because it allows the snow to melt and drain into the ground. 
Maryland and the District of Columbia will begin using permeable pavement on road upgrade projects next year. What does this mean for us RVers? Well, you might notice a slightly different ride and if you open the windows you may notice a little more noise. Charles Taylor, general manager of Advanced Pavement Technology tells me this pavement can stand up to the weight of commercial trucking and RVs without buckling. For you RV park owners out there, I’m thinking this pavement system would make really good RV parking pads. You can read more about this new pavement here: 
Go to your local film processing place and ask them for a couple empty plastic film canisters.
Quarters fit neatly in these handy canisters and you can throw them in the glove compartment or the bottom of your laundry hamper and you’ll be ready next time you need to feed the washer and dryer. 
Westville is not a historic town, but a collection of over 30 authentic historic buildings relocated on 83 acres of land and brought to life every day by craftsmen, artisans and “interpreters” in full period costume. 
Ten year old Alundra Thornton demonstrates an 1850’s ring toss game called "Graces". Potter Stephen Hawks demonstrates his craft using the ancient potter’s wheel and hand fired kiln. 
What did they do before central heat and air conditioning? The Moye House demonstrates how they “rigged” their homes for the changing seasons. In winter they used heavy curtains and laid down heavy carpets to keep drafts from coming up through the cracks in the wooden floors and to help hold in the heat from the fireplace. 
During the summer they removed the carpets and heavy curtains. They used grass mats on the floors and light colored slip covers on the furniture and light weight and airy curtains. Air circulated under, around and through the house to help keep it cool. Nice big shade trees also helped them keep cool. 
The Chattahoochee County Courthouse was rescued from destruction, carefully dismantled board by board, brick by brick and reconstructed on this site. Former President Jimmy Carter’s grandfather was a tax collector in this building. 
The 1840 Harris Farmhouse is one of the last remaining two story “dog-trot” open breezeway log homes in the world. “Southern hospitality” has its roots in the traveler’s guest room located at the right hand side of this structure.
In homes like this it was the custom to have a separate room set aside specifically for travelers to spend the night.
If the door was open it was a signal that the room was unoccupied and available for use.
It’s a working replica of an 1851 cotton baling press with a real cotton gin in the bakground. Cotton was placed in the bailing box and animal power turned the huge wooden vertical “screw” pressing the cotton into a tidy 500 pound bail. These bails were then shipped to New England, Brittan and Holland.
One of the interpreters cooked up some gingerbread muffins and boy were they good, washed down with some of the best tasting lemonade on the planet. 
Ever get frustrated untangling power cords? Just look what weaver Janette Greene has to contend with. She takes this tangle of threads and turns it into beautiful fabric. Not many people know how to do it like this anymore. 
Leviticus Williams demonstrates candle making - they didn't have electric lights back then.
Don’t forget the gift shop where you can purchase Stephen’s pottery, period reproduction toys and all from inside an authentic 1850’s store. 
While there ask shopkeeper Debbie Pope why the door and window shutters have hundreds of extra nails in them.
Westville is located in Lumpkin, Georgia and is open 10-5 daily. RV parking is available in the top parking lot on the grass. Make an immediate left turn after entering the gate for RV parking. There is also an RV park next door. This magical place has so many wonderful buildings, craftsmen and interpreters I can't begin to describe it all. You'll just have to hop in the RV and check it out for yourself. 
Admission is $10.00 adults, $8.00 for military, college and seniors and K-12 $4.00. Call them at (888) 733-1850 or visit them on the web here: 
It’s amazing just how disgusting they can become. You can brush and vacuum but nothing takes the place of a good soap scrubbing! 
If you have a portable electric screwdriver or drill it will make this job much easier. Begin by removing the small plastic retaining ring on the power switch. 
You should be able to remove this with your fingers. If you can’t then you need to eat your spinach or use a pair of pliers. 
Next you remove the hand crank by holding the crank with one hand and unscrewing the retaining bolt with your drill. 
Remove the cowling by extracting the screws that hold it in place.
(Note: If you want to realign the screw holes when replacing the cowling, make a pencil mark on the inside of the cowling and the housing so you can remember how to reinstall it.) 
Pull the screen down and take it to the sink full of bubbles. 
Use a soft brush to scrub the screen free of debris. 
While the screen is drying grab a rag and clean the fan blades and the inside of the fan cover. 
Find your can of WD-40, pop in that little red straw and lubricate the fan spindle at the bottom and top. This works well to quiet those noisy fans, especially the one in the shower. 
Now you are ready to reassemble the screen. Make sure you put the switch back on the screen the correct way. The “deep” side of the screen goes up against the cover housing and the switch protrudes on the flat side of the screen frame. 
Here is a secret, while holding the screen up against the cover housing, insert the crank and screw it back in place. This will hold up the screen while you reinsert the cowling. Screw the cowling back in place and admire your sparkling clean vents.
So, how do we secure something like a crystal vase that we want to stay in one place while we travel? The answer is found in products like Museum Gel, Museum Putty and Museum Wax. Each has a specific recommended application. Below are pictures of Museum Putty that was treated with color so you can tell that it is there. Here an RV dealer uses Museum Putty to hold the dishes secure on the table so they can take customers on test drives without breaking the decorations.
Museum Putty will secure most anything to keep it from falling and breaking. Museum Putty comes ready to us in a sheet. You just pull off a chunk and roll it in your fingers until soft and stick it on the bottom of the item you are securing. 
Then you slightly twist the item with the putty onto the surface and “presto” your done. It will not harm wood finishes and it can be used over and over again. 
You can purchase all these products on the internet, just do a search for “museum putty” and you will find many vendors.
Museum Wax is the best choice for more permanent placement of objects. It works well on wood shelves but can become more difficult to remove if objects are left in place more than one year. 
“Stick” around for more RV tips and tricks at RV Now! Jim
This is a great music machine! It is a great sounding set of amplified speakers with retractable speaker chord and ample storage for your CD player, IPod, DVD player, MP3, satellite radio, laptop and almost any electronic device with an earphone jack. 
The Music Tote really has a nice stereo sound, is portable and durable. It has additional storage for 12 CD’s or DVD’s and an additional zipper storage pocket. 
It runs on 9 volt batteries or you can use the AC/DC adaptors. Not a bad deal for $30.00 plus S/H. Music Tote comes with a 90 day limited warranty.
Click on the video below for a retrieval demonstration:
The SkyDeck roof automatically opens-up to reveal a fabulous patio with comfortable seating for15, a built-in wet bar and barbecue and yacht umbrellas. 
There is a stairway from the inside which eats up some living space but this space does not go unused. They say that this entertainment platform only ads 10 inches of height to the standard coach. 
This really is a technological marvel considering the walls are “load bearing” and the roof has to be strengthened to accommodate the added weight. Also consider that you must have a water-tight hatch for the stairs. All this and keeping a low center of gravity adds up to a great deal of superb engineering. 
This is a great coach for NASCAR as you can sit on top of the rig and take it all in. How about other sporting events, rodeos, little league games and well, the sky’s the limit. Talk about a wild tail-gate party!
Notice that a standard surge protector power strip was secured to the wall. The power strip cord was also secured to the wall and under the cabinet with screw-in wire holders. 
This makes a neat application utilizing the otherwise useless under-cabinet outlet. Also notice that Velcro strips are used to hold the top transformer in place on the surge protector power strip.
We are currently staying at an RV park in Georgia and tonight the park manager came by to tell us about an approaching storm which was reporting golf ball sized hail, lightning and 
When you are in tornado country (anywhere in the Midwest and the South including Texas) ask the campground manager where the nearest tornado shelter is located. The tornado shelter at this park is obvious, but not the best possible shelter since it is above ground and one end is exposed for a 2 x 4 missile to smash through and impale an entire row of people. The biggest problem with 
I particularly enjoyed the military working dogs exhibit. 
The Revolutionary War artifacts are amazing. 
World War II is a large part of the exhibit and included both Pacific and European operations.
The most moving exhibit is the Holocaust exhibit that shows you the infantry’s involvement in liberating these holocaust death camps. 
What do you think this sculpture is? 
It’s a hollow sculpture of Adolph Hitler’s head found in Berchtesgaden, Germany. An infantry officer lopped it off, had it mounted upside down on a metal plate and used it as a trash can under his desk.
There are over 1,500 firearms on display from the 1600’s to present. 
This Bradley Fighting Vehicle trainer simulator is in the Desert Storm section of the museum.
The nation’s smallest nuclear bomb was the “Davy Crockett” and the launchers only had a 1 ½ to 3 mile range and could be fired by a crew of three men. No smoking at this exhibit please! 
This museum is located on Ft. Benning, Georgia and civilians must stop at the visitor’s center at the main gate and show proof of insurance, valid license and vehicle registration for a temporary pass to go on base. The museum is housed in Building 396 on Baltzell Avenue, admission to the National Infantry Museum is free, and is open to the general public Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and on Saturdays, Sundays from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. 
You can take a descriptive tour and a photo tour via the internet here
For those of you who are serious riders here is a tip – stay away from goat heads and nails!
Attach the plastic tube (that comes with the bottle) to the Slime bottle and the tube stem. Squeeze the bottle and fill with the recommended amount of Slime and replace the valve stem. 
Inflate the tube to the recommended air pressure and take her for a ride or just put it back on the carrier rack. 
Slime isn’t just for bicycles anymore. Off road enthusiasts use it in their quads and motorcycles. It’s also useful in lawn and garden equipment, but I don’t see much of that kind of stuff strapped to RV ladders. Jim
While I was interviewing John Glendinning, a satisfied customer, Lou McAbee Jr. came up and told us that he had been using this product and is a completely satisfied customer. You can easily install this system yourself.
Unlike the other power cable reels on the market the Cablemaster will handle as much cable as you can store because it does not wind the cable onto a spool but coils it in an empty container. There are no slip rings and therefore this technology eliminates potential electric connection problems. 
The typical length of an RV 50 amp application is 36 feet. John recommends that you also purchase the extra flexible power cable if your power cable is too stiff to easily coil when retrieved.
The National Civil War Naval Museum is located in Columbus, Georgia. Open daily from 9:00 to 5:00 (closed Christmas Day). Adults $6.00, Students $5.00, Seniors $5.50, Active Duty Military $5.50. 
If you enjoy Civil War history or naval history, you will absolutely love this museum.
Modern submarine warfare finds its beginnings in the innovations of Confederate marine engineers who sought new ways to prevent the naval blockade. The Confederate Navy was the first to sink a ship using a submarine.
The ironclad CSS Jackson was rescued from the bottom of the Chattahoochee River and restored in its present resting place. A frame is suspended over the top of the remains to give you an idea of the size and dimensions of this ironclad. 
Steam driven Propellers provided the propulsion for this monster. 
The museum has a piece of the USS Monitor on display and a partial mock-up of this formidable and famous ironclad. This was the first turning turret ever built on a ship and the precursor to the modern battleship. 
Notice how thick the armor is. 
A unique experience awaits you as you enter the partial model, with full scale dimensions, of the ironclad CSS Albemarle. 
As you enter the ship, you immediately notice the thickness of the armor plate and the superstructure. Cannon balls would just bounce off this armor. 
This cannon inside the CSS Albemarle is enormous. The sound must have been deafening when this baby was fired. 
As you pass through the CSS Albemarle, you enter the “Battle Theatre” that gives you a glimpse into what it looked and sounded like to be in battle with this beast. There are many authentic Civil War relics here along with informative exhibits, drawings, art and models. The flag display or original Civil War flags is impressive. 
If the parking lot is not crowded, you can easily maneuver a large RV in and out of the parking area. You are safe to drive in and investigate because there is a large turnabout near the entrance of the museum. To look this up on Map-Quest the address is 1002 Victory Drive, Columbus, Georgia, 31901.
RVers are travelers and therefore subject to experiencing different cultures and celebrations as we journey across the world. I say world, because RVers have been taking their RV’s all over the world now for decades. 
Europe is ripe for RV adventures and invites you to explore thousands of new places, festivals and feasts. 
You never know what you might encounter in the local restaurants, but you can be sure it will be tasty. 
In the Christian tradition Easter is about the promise of everlasting life as we Christians celebrate the resurrection. So from one RVer to another, whatever your faith group might be, I wish you a happy Easter and joyful travels wherever you go on this wondrous planet!
OK, so what is it? Well, it's a series of wires held in place by a mesh material that the tile layer lays down prior to the glue and tile or the wood flooring.
This system has a thermostat controller and requires 110 volts to work. It must also have its own dedicated circuit breaker. The company claims that this radiant heat will compliment your existing heating system and that radiant heat is proven to reduce condensation and airborne allergens.
Hi-tech Heat has two locations where this system may be installed; Junction City, Oregon and Decatur, Indiana. Check out their website here: 
It is an exquisite complex of hiking and biking trails, lakes, exhibits, picnic areas, fishing, golfing, the Sibley Horticulture Center, vast gardens, the Birds of Prey Show, the Discovery Center, restaurants, chapel, beach, lodge & spa, and the crown jewel the Day Butterfly Center. 
This is a great place for riding your bike. There are hills here, so be ready to pedal hard. You may bring your own bikes or rent them. 
The azalea gardens were exploding with color and the dogwood trees were in bloom. These gardens have plantings of many varieties of flowers and you will see different flowers depending on what month you visit. 
The turtles enjoyed sunning themselves on one of the many lakes. There are access roads that allow you to drive all around the park taking in these lakes and all the other venues.
The Birds of Prey Show was informative and interesting. They use wild raptors that have been injured and can’t survive in the wild on their own. These birds can still fly and entertained us as they flew over the audience. It might be a good idea to wear a hat. 
The Day Butterfly Center is chock full of butterflies. Color and graceful elegance attend these magnificent creatures as they sail around the climate controlled atrium.
Kids were enchanted and adults were busy capturing the beauty found here. 
Here is Your's Truly hanging out inside the butterfly habitat.
Bring a picnic lunch or plan on eating at one of the restaurants, but don’t plan on any fast-food being close by.
For more information call 1 800-225-5292 or visit them on the web here: 
Located next to Fort Benning in Columbus, Georgia, civilian visitors will no longer need to go through the hassle of presenting ID, proof of insurance and standing in line just to get on Fort Benning proper where the present museum is located. There are also plans to establish an Armor Museum here as well.
The exhibit galleries are being created by top-notch exhibit designers and will cover Infantry history from pre-Revolutionary times to the present. The mission of the museum is, “To teach the lesson that freedom is not free and to help Americans see the faces of the men who sacrifice so much for our freedom”. 
Patriot Park is much more than a museum; it will also be a history maker. Patriot Park will be the site for public military graduation ceremonies on a seven acre parade field with a grand-stand. Over 30,000 Infantry School students will graduate here each year. 
These graduation ceremonies draw more than 150,000 friends and family members from all across the country each year.
But wait, we’re not done yet! Right next to the parade field is an authentically recreated World War II Company Street which includes a functional chapel for reunion groups, weddings or other special events. 
The World War II Company Street also includes barracks, mess hall, day room, supply room and the headquarters and sleeping quarters used by General George Patton prior to his deployment to North Africa in WWII. 
A Memorial Walk of Honor will feature monuments from many Infantry units currently scattered across Fort Benning. There will also be a replica of one of the famous 250-foot jump towers. Every airborne student past and present has been dropped from one of these towers, so it will be a “towering” feature of Patriot Park. 
State of the art Patriot Park will also include exhibits like the “Cold War Gallery” highlighting the “Vietnam Experience” with a glass-enclosed, heat- and humidity-controlled environment where visitors will feel and sense the dangers of face-to-face fighting in this jungle environment. 
World War II Street should be completed soon. 
Construction on the museum and parade field began in January 2007 and completion is expected in 2008. 
What is amazing is that this is being done by a private non-profit organization known as the “National Infantry Foundation” which has already raised 61 million dollars and continues to raise money toward the project goal of 85 million dollars.
Now you can refill these small bottles and reuse them again and again with the MacCoupler EZ Fill propane coupler. It takes one minute to refill a bottle from a 20 to 40 pound propane tank – there are no gauges, or other special tools needed to do this procedure. You can download the instructions in PDF format and read more about this product here:
You can purchase this from Cabela’s web store for around $24.00 delivered. 
Phillip and Marilyn Ellis show off his new invention at the Perry, Georgia FMCA convention.
This invention converts outside storage doors into tables. The price is $85.00 plus $10.00 S/H. It can also be used to make two tables. There are two models to choose from depending on what type of coach you have. 
Visit their website here: 
Tony Nettuno, Karen Merideth & Marie Grogan man the chapter’s recruiting booth at the recent FMCA convention in Perry, Georgia.
This is ideal volunteer work for RVers because we can live and work out of our RV’s at ground zero. We can do this because we are fully self contained which means we bring our own water and produce our own electricity. Many of us have hamm radios and satelite communications that work even where other communications have gone down. In a disaster situation the hotels will be full and so will the temporary shelters, but we bring our own beds with us. 
The FMCA Disaster Response Team will grow and become a very important and well recognized organization both here and abroad. You can become a member of this organization by contacting the chapter president Bev Marshall. PO Box 156, Brockwell, AR 72517 or you may email her at Arkldy@aol.com
Who else but yours truly would remove these from the packaging and risk arrest by the security guards? I do it for your readership and you love it! They come two in a package and are magnetized so you can easily use them hands free. I’m thinking that if you have a metal plate in your head you could just use this instead of the strap on kind of LED light. How convenient is that? :)
Each light has an on/off switch on the case. 
They are sold under the “Bell” brand and are powered by 4 “AA” batteries. They are sold as truck bed lights, but they have bountiful potential applications for the RV lifestyle and two for less than $15.00 is not bad. 
RVBB Labs rates this unit at 3.5 bologna's.
Jus think of how much more your entrance fees would be if FMCA had to pay an additional 800 employees to work these conventions.
Mary Tweiten, Eloise Rapsas & Roy Nuckoles man the information booth. These volunteers and 797 like them helped provide security, man information booths, deliver mail, organize and staff events, set-up and take-down, and everything else that needed to be done.
Did you know you can have your mail delivered at the FMCA conventions? Here first time volunteers Robert McNichols and Jack Krawiec operate the FMCA mail booth.
Now you can have real granite just about everywhere in your coach and not have to worry much about weight thanks to Granite Lite by Flexstone. 
This is no April fool's joke, it is real, authentic granite that is very strong and flexible. Here Floyd Hampton stands on a piece of granite that has been treated with a fiberglass backing. 
This granite is cut thin (less than ½ inch thick) and then a strong fiberglass backing is applied giving it the strength and flexibility needed in a motor coach, travel trailer or 5th wheel. It is thin, yet the beauty of natural granite shines through! 
