| From RVbookstore.com Archived Issues Weekend of April 19, 2008 Issue 323 of RV Travel To ensure you continue to receive email alerts for this newsletter, please place the following email address in your own email address book: rvtraveler@topica.email-publisher.com  What a life! RV in your Retirement SAVE 60% 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 "RV Retirement." Retail price: $16.95. Super Sale price, $6.78 . Learn more or order. Editor's Corner By Chuck Woodbury
 Wal-Mart "No RV Parking" store directory updated Most Wal-Mart stores permit RVers to stay overnight in their parking lots for free. But many don't. . . and the list is growing. Learn which stores DO NOT allow stays in the just updated "No Park Wal-Marts" Directory, published this month. Retail price: $4.95. Introductory special only $3.96. Learn more or order. Winnebago to shut down plants Winnebago Industries Inc., will shut down its plants next week. The temporary closure will impact all three plants in Forest City, Hampton and Charles City, Iowa, although one production line will stay open in Charles City. A Winnebago spokesperson said the company was simply reacting to the economy, where fuel prices and other factors have hurt sales. Last month, Winnebago laid off 200 employees. It employs about 3,000 at all its plants. Fast-forward to RVing's future: good or bad? RVs and RVing have changed a lot in the last several decades. What will they be like in the future? Fulltime RVer and blogger Jim Twamley consults his crystal ball for some interesting predictions. Can you think of any likely trends he missed? And would the progress he predicts actually detract from the joy of RVing in certain ways? Click here. Get an email alert for upcoming issues of this newsletter. It only takes 20 seconds to sign up. Your email address is never sold or shared with outsiders. No exceptions!
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Greatest DVD on Quartzsite Take an armchair visit to Quartzsite, Arizona, a hotspot for wintering RVers. See where to camp for free, tour RV parks, learn about local attractions and more. Was $24.95. Now only $19.95 - Learn more or order. Recent RV recalls Each month we list the latest recalls of RVs at RVtravel.com. Here are the most recent ones: March -- February -- January -- December -- November -- October -- September -- August Get the latest news about RVing at RV News Service.  Just arrived!Find Rest Areas, Welcome Centers & more With the new 2008 Interstate Travel Guide you will quickly and easily locate rest areas, welcome centers, scenic turnouts, including a list of Flying J Travel Plaza locations popular with RVers. Learn more. RV roof maintenance questions are most-asked RV technician Mark Polk is the author of The RV Book and producer of 15 DVDs about how to maintain RVs (available at RVbookstore.com). "I get asked 50 questions a week by e-mail," he recently told the New York Times, adding that the maintenance problems that he hears about most often involve roofs. "The membrane roofs are guaranteed by the manufacturers," he said, "but it's the owner's responsibility to inspect the seals around vents and other rooftop protrusions."  RV Cooking Show host prepares "Sensational Shrimp"Port Aransas, Texas is popular with RVers year round. The scenery is fabulous and there is plenty to do. In this episode of the RV Cooking Show, host Evanne Schmarder picks up some shrimp (fat and fabulous in these parts) and whips up her Sensational Shrimp & Asparagus. Although it may seem fancy-dancy it tastes well. . .sensational! Enjoy. Birdwatching at Wal-Mart? Yup, true! It's not the place you would normally go to observe wild birds, but eagle-eyed Dr. of RVing Jim Twamley did exactly that. And was one bird in particular looking for low prices? Perhaps you can answer this puzzling question.  Dog Friendly's Campground and RV Park GuideThis 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.  RV Performance with Eric DavisMotorhome owner asks how to get more power Since 1972 Eric Davis has addressed RV engine performance. This week he answers this question: Dear Eric: I'm looking for information on a fuel pump for my 2002 Dodge Cummins. I've had the lift pump replaced and the pump is now in the fuel tank. The pressure is lower than it was with the old lift pump but the dealer says it's now a high volume low pressure pump and they don't worry about pressure anymore. Can you tell me which pump you would recommend and what the price would be? Oh yes, it is a H.O. [high performance] engine. Read Eric's response at RVperformanceTips.com. Our next president might be an RVer How do the 2008 presidential candidates feel about RVing? Well, at least one of them knows that an RV can be the means to escape from the stress of the campaign trail. Watch the video.RVing romance author ponders her retirement income Bess McBride, a full-time RVer who roams the highways and byways in search of inspiration for her next romance novel, ponders her retirement income. How, she asks, can she be spending her retirement already, when she hasn't even reached the age of 40? Find out at RVromance.com. Books and DVDs for beginning or aspiring RVers. Books and DVDs about how to use everything on an RV. Fulltime RVing: Living on the road books and DVDs. DVDs and books about RV repair and maintenance. Towing Guides: Books and DVDs that show you how to do it. DVDs about RVing: See our huge selection! A novel way to stabilize a truck camper Truck campers should be stabilized when parked, but this owner's approach is a bit unorthodox. Read about his procedure and rationale. Is it a good idea? RVer takes his business on the road Here's an RVer who upstaged the competition by taking his business on the road. His story might inspire you to do the same. Meanwhile, if you see this guy at your next campground, check out his interesting rig. Click here. New car is powered by. . . laptop batteries! Would you believe it -- a new automobile, the Roadster, from California's Telsa Motors is powered by 6,831 laptop computer batteries? Yup, it's true. If it sounds like that might be a little costly. . . well, the company plans to make fewer than 1,000 of the autos and sell them for $100,000 each! This Week's Reader Survey How much are your monthly RV payments? Answer here. Last week's survey question Past reader surveys and results. Attention Full-time RVers Did you read last week's issue of the Fulltiime RVer newsletter? If not, you can read it here. Bargains at RVbookstore.com Low, low prices. Save up to 80% and even more! NEW ARRIVALS at RVbookstore.com. Check them out Contest updates: Cash prizes now totals $118.  Casino Camping Guide to RV-Friendly Casinos This is the best casino guide for RVers. Learn which casinos have RV parks or offer free overnight stays. Plus information about other casino benefits for RVers. Learn more and order. A guide to the effective use and care of an RV awning You'll probably be extending your RV's awning a lot over the next few months for shade from the sun. Here's how to get the most use from your awning as well as how to make it last as long as possible. Click here. Overloading your RV is dangerous! Don't do it! We have told you about this article, but it's an important issue, so we'll tell you again. Overloading an RV is dangerous and should be avoided. While it is almost impossible to overload a passenger vehicle because of space restrictions, that's no so with an RV where there's lots of room, and that can present a serious problem. Read more. RV maker calls it quits. . . at least for now RV maker Western Recreational Vehicles Inc. of Yakima, Wash., has closed, laying off 220 employees. The company president says Western RV will return to manufacturing if a buyer for the business can be found. More. How an RV's renewable-energy system works An RV's renewable-energy system shares some similarities with one installed in a house, but there are differences, too. Read this interesting article and increase your RVing knowledge. Texas ghost town is site of spicy annual event If you're planning an RV trip to Texas, be sure to add this fascinating ghost town on the edge of Big Bend National Park to your itinerary there. November might be an especially interesting time to visit because of a fun event that attracts thousands of people. Read more. eBooks: INSTANT READING! With eBooks you don't have to wait to read your book. Just place your order and your eBook will be delivered almost instantly to your email inbox. These eBooks are written by RV experts and delivered instantly in PDF format. Buying an RV the Smart Way Complete Guide to Dinghy Towing The Woman's Guide to Solo RVing 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 RVer neglects safety procedure, lands in hospital An RVer in Washington state is in critical condition now because he ignored this common-sense safety procedure. Apparently, he thought it was unnecessary. He was wrong. Read what happened, and ask yourself if you have ever taken the chance he did. Is your RV as new as advertised? When you buy a "new" RV, it might actually be older than you think. And this manufacturer's practice is both common and legal. Click here. Explorer Trivia. . . The first couple to be shown in bed together on prime-time television was Fred and Wilma Flintstone.
Be ready for an intruder in your RV or tow vehicle RVers rarely encounter burglars or prowlers; the bad guys just don't seem to hang around in places RVers go. Nonetheless, intrusions occasionally happen, and it's wise to be prepared, just in case. Here's an easy, effective way to scare off an intruder. Like camping by the river and fishing? Here's your spot This Bureau of Land Management campground in northern California offers fabulous trout fishing, boating and upgraded boondocking facilities. Check it out the next time you're RVing in the area. Learn why. Reviewer likes new DVDs about RVing Alaska RVtravel.com blogger and forum moderator Adrienne Kristine had a chance to view John Holod's two new DVDs about RVing in Alaska, plus his other production on traveling the Inside Passage. She liked all the DVDs. See what she wrote.  GET YOURS NOW. . . 2008 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. Retail price: $59.95. Now only $36.99. Learn more or order  Fire Safety Tip from Mac McCoyIt's crucial to know your location so firefighters can find you. BREAKING NEWS: 54-year old man dies when his motorhome goes up in flames. Did he put gasoline into his kerosene heater? Read more and see a photo of the burned up motorhome.
Great Reading in our RV Travel Blogs FEATURED BLOGS: RV Performance Tips The RV Kitchen Eco RVing RVs in the News Wheel Life Join romance writer Bess McBride as she travels by RV looking for the next setting for yet another romance novel. Working on the RV Road Boondocking RV Short Stops RVing Quartzsite Casino RV Camping Fulltime RVer See the complete lineup of RV Travel blogs Looking for new recipes? Check out www.RVcookBooks.com Largest selection of RV Cookbooks anywhere! RV Tech Corner with Mark Polk Towing system weights -- Mark Polk is the host of the RV Education 101 series of RV "how to" videos. 
Big Rigs Campground Directory now available on CD-ROM The hugely popular Big Rigs Best Bets Campground Directory is now available on CD-ROM. This is the premier guidebook to RV parks that cater to long RVs -- 32 feet and longer. Previously only available in printed form, the publishers have just released the information in a searchable CD-ROM. Learn more. Boondocking Tip By Russ and Tina De Maris Get more lighting with less power  Fix it in FoilEasy 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. See Alaska without putting more miles on your RV
By the time an RVer from the lower 48 states reaches Alaska, chances are he or she will be pretty tired of driving. Yet, there's so much to see in the 49th state. Here's an interesting way to indulge in much of the scenery and activities without putting more miles on your rig. Details. Avoid a fine when dumping your RV's tanks Uh oh. Not using the specified procedure when dumping your holding tanks could cost you money in certain states. The procedure is a good sanitary practice, anyway, so you might want to take this action every time. Details. "Don't pay to stay!" Visit FreeCampgrounds.com and find more than 1,900 free and inexpensive places to stay in the USA in an RV. Check out our RV Travel Forum discussions Greasy question Trailer coming out of storage questions Just what does the mandated change from analog TV to digital mean? Cedar Point Campground Installing leveling jacks  2008 Guide To The Firearm Laws of the 50 StatesRVers who travel with a firearm may not know that what's legal in their home state may be a felony in another. This 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. Bill's Hints "When done with your fresh water hose, coil it up and screw the ends together tightly to keep out bugs and dirt while it is stored." --From Trailers and Fifth Wheels Made Easy
Motorhome makes fuel-conscious RVers smile You don't have to buy a miniature RV to get reasonable fuel mileage. Read this review of a 26-foot Class C motorhome that delivers an average 15 mpg, according to the manufacturer.  How to "camp" at Wal-Mart when signs say its prohibitedJim Twamley likes to stay overnight at Wal-Mart stores in his RV, although he admits he usually spends more shopping in the store than he would in campsite fees. But what does an RVer do when signs at WM say "No Overnight Parking?" Jim has some advice.
Bumper Snicker Oh well, I guess this is just going to be one of those lifetimes.  Stay free in Wal-Mart parking lotsLearn where to find Wal-Marts, most of which allow RVers to stay overnight for free in their parking lots. It's not "camping," but it's free. Get driving directions to every store in the USA. New in the 2007 edition: Stores that sell diesel fuel! Retail price $24.95. Order Now at our Everyday Low Price of only $19.98 -- the best price anywhere! And pack along an inexpensive guide to Wal-Marts that do NOT allow you to stay overnight. Investigation of motorhome fire finds clue in engine Want another reason to thoroughly check your RV before heading out for a trip after winter storage? In the first of these two news articles about motorhome fires, investigators found something interesting in the engine. Click here.  Freewheeling Homes79% off the retail price! Shown with beautiful color photos, Freewheeling homes vary from converted trucks, buses and ambulances to old rail wagons and lovingly restored Airstream trailers. After the creative craftspeople tell their own heart-felt stories, learn how to custom-make your own wheeled home to your individual tastes. Now only $3.58 while supplies last. Learn more or order. Worth Pondering Every fight is a food fight when you're a cannibal. -- Demetri Martin RVs for sale at NewRVer.com. See them here. Read back issues of the RV Travel newsletter. Click here. Visit Camping World for RV supplies and accessories RV Travel staff Editor and Publisher: Chuck Woodbury. Contributors: Russ and Tina De Maris, Gerry Bruder, Jim Twamley, Jaimie Hall. Forum Administrator: Adrienne Kristine. Office Manager: Jody Allcott. Fulfillment Manager: Erin Hanson. Web Operations Guru: Zoey Platt. Clapper/Loader: Emily Woodbury. Stress Relief: Mikey the slinky dog. Everything in this newsletter is true to the best of our knowledge. But we occasionally get something wrong. We're just human! So don't go spending $10,000 on something we said was good just because we said so, or fixing something like we suggested (check with your own technician first). Maybe we made a mistake. So be sure to check things out. At RVbookstore.com we strive for excellence in all we do and that's the honest truth (as opposed to the dishonest truth). Our customers receive really, really fast service. We move so fast in sending out a customer's order that sometimes we pass through the sound barrier, which really upsets our neighbors. Our motto is "You need it so we speed it," and no truer words were ever spoken!
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