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Editor's Corner By Chuck Woodbury
Gaylord Maxwell, RV author,
former RV dealer and founder of the Life On Wheels conferences, likes
to illustrate an idea at his lectures to RVers by using a tape measure.
Gaylord, in his late 70s, pulls out the tape and begins to extend it
ever so slowly, telling the audience to imagine that each inch
represents a year of his life. When he has stopped, he holds out the
extended tape -- about six and a half feet long. "This is how long I
have lived," he says. And then he explains that according to
statistics, he has about seven years to go.
And then he extends
the tape another seven inches. "This is how much time I have left," he
explains as the audience stares at the "before" and "after" of the
extended tape -- one segment very long, the other short.
It's a
startling reminder of how little time may remain in the lives of some
of the people in the audience, many of whom are pondering taking up
RVing or perhaps fulltime RVing. Should they do it or not? Until they
decide, they live in limbo.
As Gaylord points out, our time is "measured." His message is simple: "Live your dream now. Don't wait."
The
message is appropriate not only in terms of RVing, but in every aspect
of our lives. I like what Steve Jobs told the 2005 graduating class of
Standford University:
"Your time is limited, so don't waste it
living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma -- which is
living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise
of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important,
have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow
already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is
secondary."
ANNOUNCEMENTS
How to write for magazines while RVing RVtravel.com editor Chuck Woodbury will co-teach a class at the 2006 Life On Wheels Conference
in Moscow, Idaho. Students will learn how to write articles and and
sell them to newspapers, magazines and websites. The conference runs
July 9-14 on the campus of the University of Idaho. Woodbury will teach
the class with Spokane Spokesman Review columnist Julianne Crane.
This Week's Reader Survey Do you change the oil yourself in your RV or tow vehicle or pay to have it done? Answer here.
Last week's survey question How many RVs have you owned in your life? Read the results.
MORE PRICE REDUCTIONS AT RV BOOKSTORE! Huge Savings. We've added dozens of new items that must go. Save up to 90%. Hurry. Only one or two of some items. Click here. RV buying scam targets another victim A
Council Bluffs, Iowa man is the latest target of a RV buying scam that
could have cost him a lot of grief and money. It began when he received
an offer from an oversees broker in response to an ad the Iowa man was
running for his motorcoach on the Internet. The broker enclosed a
$50,000 cashier's check as down payment on behalf of a buyer. "I had a
real feeling it was bogus," Ted Brunow told the local media. His bank
agreed: the check was worthless. But Brunow went ahead and told the
broker that he had deposited the check, and waited for his next move.
Shortly thereafter, the "broker" wrote back, saying the buyer had been
suddenly hospitalized and needed to postpone the purchase. He then
advised Brunow to wire him $8,000 of the money and keep the remaining
$42,000 as a deposit, which of course, would have left Brunow with a
worthless cashier's check and $8,000 poorer. Learn more about how to avoid becoming a victim of such a scheme here.Articles from the RV family of websites
Going fulltime? How do you get rid of all your "stuff?" A
full time RVer must eliminate possessions that have taken a lifetime to
accumulate -- furniture, household goods, souvenirs, photographs,
paperwork, mementos from your youth and a whole lot more. So how do you
do it? Here's how...
Practice takes the stress out of RV driving Prospective
or first time RV owners may be intimidated by the thought of driving
and parking vehicles substantially larger than the family
sedan. Some new skills are required, but learning them does not
have to be a stressful experience. Learn more here.
RV bed not too comfy? Try sleeping on air Does your RV bed leave you waking up sore or stiff? If your answer is yes, then you might want to consider sleeping on air — on an air bed, that is.
Pets now part of disaster plans Did
you read about the 600,000 pets that either died or were abandoned
during Hurricane Katrina? Well, it looks like enough people had seen
enough. Read what's being done.
2006 Wal-Mart Locator Hundreds of new stores.
Use to plan free overnight stays. Get driving directions to every
Wal-Mart in America. New in this edition: Stores that sell diesel fuel!
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2006 Next Exit Directory Don't get lost! Never take a wrong exit off an Interstate highway again. The 2006 Next Exit lists
every exit along every Interstate and what's at each: campgrounds,
fuel, truck stops, casinos, malls, rest areas, hospitals and more. Learn more or order.
Check out our RV Travel Forum discussions Seasoned member shares a recipe for Raspberry-Grilled Chicken.
And in FreeCampgrounds.com forum: Traveling in the Puget Sound area? Stay for free near Bremerton.
The ABCs of RVing Make your water last When
boondocking (camping without utility hookups), use a pan to catch the
initial water you must run while waiting for the hot water to come
through the faucet. Use this for doing the dishes later. Heat it on the
stove or in the microwave.
Bad month for RVers in Florida It's been one disaster after another for RVers down in the Sunshine State. Item:
Man rescued from sinking RV in Pembroke Park lake. The victim was
rescued with his nose barely above water inside his RV as it sank in 60
feet of water. Item: Man and woman at Wakiwa Falls Resort in Lake County were critically injured when their RV exploded. Investigation continues. Item:
Accidental fire destroyed two motorhomes in Charlotte Harbor RV Park.
Owner says: "I am grateful it was only two units. The whole park could
have went up." No common thread is apparent in this run of misfortune,
but carelessness no doubt played a part in each case.
Classic Airstream transformed into Art-stream Gallery A
30-foot 1967 Airstream Sovereign has been touring
coast-to-coast displaying contemporary ceramic art. Check out this
mobile gallery at http://www.art-stream.com/artstream.htm.
"RV Friendly" signs gaining in popularity New
Mexico joins Michigan, Oregon, Louisiana, Tennessee, Washington,
Florida and Texas in adopting the "RV Friendly" road sign initiative.
The round, yellow reflector signs with "RV" in the center tell RVers
which roadside gas, food, lodging and camping facilities easily
accommodate RVs, including motorized and towable units. Businesses can
add the logos to their own highway signs. The RVIA is targeting all 50
states for the program.
ON SALE NOW! Save! Even Brake - Towed Car Braking System An
even better way to brake your towed vehicle! The only portable,
proportional towed car braking system that constantly monitors itself.
Learn more here.Bill's Hint All
flames, such as the refrigerator and oven pilot light, should be turned
off before refilling either the RV gasoline tank or the propane tank
itself. -- From Motorhomes Made Easy."How to buy an RV" from the Better Business Bureau New
50-minute DVD from the BBB explains how to buy an RV. Learn how to get
the best deal, the best rig (for you) and how to avoid classic buying
mistakes. Hosted by RV Travel editor Chuck Woodbury. Introductory price: $19.95. Available in DVD and VHS . From the FulltimeRVer newsletter: We just couldn't resist reprinting this item from our sister newsletter.
Eye-opening survey results show fulltimers income If
surveys and other RV manufacturer "think tanks" are correct, most of
you are driving a bit less, and hunkering down in one place a lot more.
Gas pains will do that to you. Our own survey in Issue 26 was
revealing. Read about the results here.Bumper Snicker My wife gives me sound advice. 99% sound. 1% advice. Read other funny bumper stickers or buy them .
NEED AN RV LOAN? Learn if you qualify in only seconds. Financial Underwriters Network (F.U.N.) provides exceptional service and low loan rates. Learn if you qualify.
The following messages were posted to the RVTravel.com forum.
Fly vs. drive A
forum member wrote: "I decided to make first-ever spring training trip
to spend a week or so in Clearwater with my beloved Phils (no
comments). For fun I priced a week flight/car/motel trip. I can do all
that for $650!! At 10 mpg from Philly I'll spend more than that for gas
if I RV it." What would you do? Read the answers or post your own response.
A new RVer requests advice about solar equipment "Since
most of our trips will be in places without hookups, I need a source
for a decent solar charging setup. For now I will be using two deep
cycle batteries but will eventally upgrade to 6V golf cart batteries. A
generator is not really an option for us." Read what others had to offer.
Boondocking Tip Sewer mover?
Getting sewage out of your rig's holding tanks doesn't necessarily mean
moving the rig to the dump station. Portable waste storage tanks or
"blue boys," can tote that "old black water" to the dump station in jig
time. If your rig is parked close "just out of range" of a suitable
sewage receiver, you can use a macerator pump to grind and pump sewage
greater distances through a garden hose or small diameter plastic pipe.
Some macerators operate on 12 volt power, others on water pressure
alone. Some boondockers combine macerator pumps and portable waste
tanks to move their sewage while saving their backs from heavy tank
lifting. Flag Pole Buddy A new innovative design in a ladder mounted flag bracket. Includes a 3x5 American flag. The new bracket allows you to raise and lower your flag in seconds. Includes a 12 foot aluminum pole that folds down to 6 feet & withstands the harshest desert winds. Check it out at RVToyOutlet.com
RVing to Mexico
Guidebooks and DVDs about RVing in Mexico .
Good Stuff from the Good Sam Club Join the Club: $19 a year . Save on camping fees plus free RV magazine. Continuing Service Plan: No More Major Repair Bills! Get a Fast Quote RV Emergency Road Service. Special Low Rate! Join Today. Trivia The
stars you see in the night sky are a tiny fraction of all those in our
galaxy. For each human on Earth, there are 75,000 stars in the Milky
Way.
RV Factory Tour Dodgen Industries, Humboldt, Iowa Dodgen
specializes in the Born Free Class C Motorcoach featuring aerodynamic
molded fiberglass bodies. Visitors to the Born Free plant may
even take a test drive. Tour hours are Monday through Friday from
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 1505 13th Street North, Humboldt, Iowa. Humboldt is
approximately 60 miles northwest of Ames. Phone (800) 247-1835. RV Tech Tip by Mark Polk Hot water vents Show
your children where the water heater and furnace vents are located and
explain to them how hot they get. Keep children away from these vents,
they can cause serious burns and injuries. Don’t allow children to turn
any hot water faucets on. Hot water temperatures can be extremely high
if not set properly. (Learn about Mark Polk's RV "How-to" DVDs and eBooks.) Free Overnight Parking at Truck Stops 2006 RVers Friend
lists every Travel Center in the U.S. and Canada and the services each
provides RVers. Best source for diesel locations. Learn which offer
overnight stays, dump stations, Internet access, propane, ATMs, or
other services. Hear an audio book review by editor Chuck Woodbury or order for only $12.95 Upcoming RV shows
June 21-25, Houston Summer Boat Show, Houston, TX
August 4-5, RV Liquidation Super Sale, Denver, CO
August 14-17, FMCA's 76th International Convention, Lowes Motor Speedway, Concord, NC
Workamping Information: Workamper News is THE best place to find jobs on the RV road.
Worth Pondering "There is always a certain peace in being what one is, in being that completely." -- Ugo BettiVisit Camping World When you need something for your RV, big or small, make Camping World your first stop. Click here. Random RV Thought If
you travel with a dog, make sure it does not bark when left alone in
your RV while you are away. It’s a lousy way to make friends with your
neighbors, who will be mad at you, and frustrated at having to deal
with noise they cannot control. It’s not fair to your dog either.
RV Travel staff Editor and Publisher: Chuck Woodbury. Managing Editor: Jerry (RiverGuy) Brown. Contributors: Russ and Tina De Maris, Mark Polk, Bill and Dot Bell. Forum Administrator: Adrienne Kristine. Office Manager: Jody Allcott. Web Operations Director: Zoey Platt. Warehouse Administrator: Walter Cardwell. Phone Operations Supervisor: Martha Lamb. New Guy in the Office: Vince Fesalbon. Clapper Loader: Emily Woodbury. Mascot : Georgie, the "If it even looks like food, I'll eat it ," Jack Russell terrier.
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