| From RVbookstore.com Archived Issues Weekend of June 7, 2008 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  H-U-G-E SAVINGS!We've slashed prices on more than 100 books and DVDs at RVbookstore.com. Some of the prices are below our cost. So take advantage of these HUGE SAVINGS! But hurry! Save up to 80% and even more! Editor's Corner By Chuck Woodbury 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! BREAKING NEWS Gas price sets record high  Locate Wal-Mart stores for free camping Learn where to find Wal-Marts, most of which allow RVers to stay overnight for free in their parking lots. Get driving directions to every store in the USA. Also lists stores that sell diesel fuel! Retail price $24.95. Order Now at our SUPER LOW Price of only $17.95 price.  Latest RV recalls issued by fedsThe list of recalls on recreational vehicles is higher for May than in recent times. Among the companies issuing recalls include Winnebago, Fleetwood, Jayco, Country Coach, Airstream and others. See if your RV is on the list. Recent RV recalls Each month we list the latest recalls of RVs at RVtravel.com. Here are the most recent ones: April -- March -- February -- January -- December -- November -- October -- September -- August Get the latest news about RVing at RV News Service.  directories of Free campgrounds The most comprehensive guides to free and inexpensive campgrounds in the East and West � "must-haves" for budget-minded RVers. Save $5 by buying both East and West editions together. Learn more or order. Bad smell should have warned these RVers A foul odor in an RV is always unpleasant, and it could also indicate a dangerous situation, as this article reports. So the next time an odor makes your nose twitch in your RV, don't just assume it's a rotten piece of food or a problem with your sewer system. Look what happened to this trailer after a prolonged odor. RV types ranked by decline in deliveries With the economy in a slump and fuel prices skyrocketing, many would-be RV buyers are holding off for now. So what type of RV do you assume has suffered the steepest decline in deliveries over the past year? If you said the big, expensive, fuel-guzzling Class A motorhomes, guess again. Click here for the numbers. Coachmen offering huge rebates! Outlook not good for RV industry rebound The RV industry isn't in for a turnaround anytime soon. The slump in RV sales that has already forced several leading RV makers to close up shop is expected to force others out before the market rebounds, Reuters reports. Read all about it. De-gunk your diesel fuel tanks You pay more for a diesel-powered motorhome because you get more, with better fuel economy and durability ranking at the top of the list. However, for all their lovable benefits, a diesel engine still comes with a few maintenance quirks that owners need embrace to keep their beasts running at their highest levels, namely the fuel tank. Learn about a way to keep it clean. Itasca RV dealerships rate highest in customer service Winnebago's Itasca brand RV dealerships ranked highest in the newly released survey that measures how consumers are treated when shopping for a new recreational vehicle. Following Itasca in the rankings were Damon, Monaco, Holiday Rambler and Beaver. Brands showing significant improvement included Beaver, Tiffin and American Coach. Brands with substantial declines included Sportscoach, Monaco and Fleetwood. Learn more.  Only $7.95RV 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 "RV Retirement." Grab this great deal now! Learn more or order. New trailer hitch, new, innovative way to hook it up Digital RV blogger Scott Koegler will soon embark on a 6,000 mile journey with his travel trailer. He'll unhook his trailers most nights, so he needed a hitch that would make the chore easy. But there was a catch, which Scott remedied with a high tech, digital solution. See what he did. Greasy bugs splattered on your windshield? Traveling through Texas, RV Travel blogger Jim Twamley ended up with a windshield splattered with dead, greasy love bugs? What a mess! Luckily, Jim found an easy way go clean the windshield. Bye bye bugs. Learn about his method.  This best-selling directory lists RV services at truck stops with free "camping," dumps, Internet, propane, repair services & more. Truck stops offer more to RVers than ever. Let this best selling book be your guide. Learn more or order. Space age motorhome now museum material Remember the days when auto makers favored the space age look with tail fins and other features we now consider tacky? Here's a small motorhome from that era. Take a look. How to buy a used RV Buying a pre-owned RV without checking it out thoroughly beforehand can spell big trouble. Here is some advice, short and sweet, about buying a used recreational vehicle. Click here.
Still time to find a workamping job for the summer It's true that many workamping positions are already filled for this summer, but if you were counting on a road job to support your RVing, it's not too late. As workamping expert Jaimie Hall Bruzenak points out, there are lots of opportunities left. Click here. Hard times force closure of Winnebago Class C factory Describing market and manufacturing conditions as "extremely challenging," Winnebago Industries has closed a key manufacturing plant in Charles City, Iowa, idling 300 workers. Class C motorhomes had been produced at the plant, some of which will now be made at the company's major factory in Forest City, Iowa. Read more.
Branson KOA to pay campers to offset high fuel prices For the month of June, the KOA campground in Branson, Missouri KOA will rebate its campers to help offset high fuel prices. Campers who stay for seven consecutive nightswill receive $50. Those who stay two weeks get $125, and a three week stay earns the camper $200. RVers who stay the full month will receive a whopping $400. Airstream trailer? Well, sort of. . . but not really This RV started off as an Airstream trailer, we're pretty darn sure of that. But somewhere along the line it got transformed into a motorhome, but not in the "mass produced" sense. We don't believe you will see many models of this rolling down the highway. Just this one, we think. See the photo.
 RV Performance with Eric DavisSince 1972 Eric Davis has addressed RV engine performance. This week he answers this question:
Dear Eric,  Bella Terra means "Beautiful Land"and that's exactly what this RV Resort is! The Gulf Coast's first 5-star master planned RV Resort. Five minutes away from the beautiful sugar-white sands of the Gulf of Mexico, Bella Terra is poised to set the standard for outdoor RV resorts. See for yourself. Canadian RVers: Don't cross the border with this item The U.S. government welcomes Canadian RVers, as long as they leave a certain item on their side of the border. What do you think it is? Click here. There's more than one way to stabilize a fifth wheel RVers are very innovative people who often find different ways to do things. Take stabilizing a fifth wheel, for example. This method may not be conventional, but hey, if it works, why not? Take a look.  Big Rigs Campground Directorynow 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. Previously only available in printed form, the publishers recently released the information in a searchable CD-ROM. Learn more. This Week's Reader Survey Last week's survey question Past reader surveys and results.
Not all RV salesmen are created equal Be careful when choosing a salesman for the purchase of your recreational vehicle. Many care far more about their commission than they care about you. Read more. Want to camp in Germany? Good news! The latest German camping guide is now available in English and contains details of more than 1.000 camping sites in Germany. The guide, published by the German National Tourist Board, contains useful information on a variety of camping site locations or even GPS coordinates. To order a copy, contact the German National Tourist Office in London by emailing gntolon@d-z-t.com.
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This military campground gets both thumbs up Military campgrounds, like RV parks, differ widely in their amenities and quality. If you're eligible to use military campgrounds, here's one you'll like enough to put on your "repeat visit" list. Click here. Tips about rock guards and toad protection A rock guard is a common RV accessory used to prevent rocks and chips (usually kicked up from your rear tires) from flying out from under the rear of your coach. A rock guard is the first line of protection for your "toad" (tow car). Learn more about rock guards eBooks: INSTANT READING!
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's fridge is leaking ammonia. "Is this bad?" he asks Dear RV Doctor,  The RV Kitchen: Fix It in Foil Trivia A typical pencil can write 45,000 words or draw a line 35 miles long.  A best sellerFifth 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. Shop carefully for the right used RV This is a good time to buy a used RV because the sluggish economy has created a buyer's market. With more choices, though, deciding on the right model becomes more complicated. This article summarizes the considerations you should keep in mind as you shop. Click here. Explorer RV Insurance
How to flush your hot water tank  Retail price $29.95NOW ONLY $11.95 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. SAVE BIG! Learn more or order! Great Reading in our RV Travel Blogs FEATURED BLOGS: Celebrity RVer The RV Kitchen Eco RVing RVs in the News Wheel Life  This terrific directory lists more than 15,000 AM and FM stations in the U.S by state, city and broadcast format, plus a complete listing of National Public Radio stations. Use it when you travel to find your favorite talk show, sports team or music. Retail $16.95. Now only $4.95 Great RV Stuff Working on the RV Road Boondocking RV Short Stops RVing Quartzsite Casino RV Camping Fulltime RVer See the complete lineup of RV Travel blogs  Recently published!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. Looking for new recipes? Check out www.RVcookBooks.com Largest selection of RV cookbooks anywhere!
 Essential for Fulltimers!2008 Selecting An RV 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! This best selling guidebook is an essential planning tool. Learn more or order. RVers who use the Internet: beware this e-mail Like high fuel prices, e-mail spam is a fact of life today for the many RVers who use the Internet while on a trip. Sometimes it's hard to identify spam, especially when it purports to come from an official source like the U.S. government. Blogger and RVTravel.com forum administrator Adrienne Kristine is an expert on spam, and she has a warning to pass on to you. Click here. You think your fuel bill is high? Hah! If you think the fuel bill for your RV is high, consider Carnival Corp., the parent company of nearly a dozen cruise lines including Carnival, Princess and Holland America. The company will spend nearly $2 billion this year on fuel, up from $400 million five years ago.  Best book on the subjectThe Complete Book of Boondock RVing Yearn to camp in the wild beside a babbling mountain brook or with a remote panoramic vista? This is the complete guide to camping without hookups (aka "dry camping"). Learn more or order. Boondocking Tip By Russ and Tina De Maris Sewer mover? --Russ and Tina De Maris are the authors of RV Boondocking Basics.  Best Seller! 2008 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. Learn more. Try this Nevada town for casino camping and gaming Nevada is the premier destination for RV casino campers and gamers, and you can choose among the big and the small, the glitzy and the laid-back. Here's a review of one of the lesser known casino towns that has much to offer. Click here. Workhorse platform used for first Forest River toy hauler motorhome Forest River has introduced its first toy hauler motorhome -- the Georgetown GTX. The RV is on a Workhorse W22 chassis and sports 22.5-inch aluminum wheels on the standard 22,000 lb. GVWR platform. The GTX built on the W22 will be the base model chassis. Read more.  Find Free RV Campgrounds"Don't pay to stay!" Visit FreeCampgrounds.com and find nearly 2,000 free and inexpensive places to stay in the USA in an RV. Stretch your RVing budget by staying overnight at these freebie locations. Check out our RV Travel Forum discussions Tire failures (beating a dead horse some more) Tow bars: which one do you recommend? Anchorage AK airport parking With the increase of gas prices... CQ, CQ: anybody out there on amateur radio?
Bill's Hints  2008 Big Rigs Best Bets Campground Directory If you drive a king-sized RV, this directory is for you. The authors provide details about RV parks throughout the USA and six Canadian Provinces that welcome long RVs. A must for owners of large RVs. Learn more or order Star slows down in her motorhome Many celebrities use RVs in conjunction with their work as well as for recreation. You've probably seen and read about this rising star, but may not have known that she owns a motorhome and often relies on it for privacy from fans and photographers. Click here. An ironic sight along the RV road RVing isn't just about enjoying the destination. It's also about the journey, and along the way is an endless array of interesting scenes and sights. Pay attention to the driving, of course, but glance about when it's safe and you'll be amazed at what you see. Blogger Jim Twamley always has his eyes open. Look at what he spotted in southern Texas.
One more reason to RV with a bike Like many RVers, you might travel with a bicycle for each member of the family. Bikes are great fun and a wonderful way to get exercise. But bikes also have practical side, especially if you workamp occasionally while on the road. Read more.  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. Bumper Snicker The winner of the rat race is still a rat. Read other funny bumper stickers or buy them.
2008 RV Show Schedule Books and DVDs about Full-time RVing Meatless chili brings a smile to everyone in the RV Each week the talented chefs in the RV Kitchen whip up a delicious, nutritious dish geared towards RVers. This week the special on the menu is meatless chili, easy and quick to prepare and guaranteed to satisfy even fussy kids. The recipe. RVer fisherman not the only one who wants that catch Are you old enough to remember Alfred Hitchcock's 1963 movie "The Birds?" It might come to mind as you read this post, which shows that even in simple pursuits RVers must be ready for anything. Click here. Worth Pondering Progress always involves risks. You cannot steal second base and keep your foot on first. -- Frederick B. Wilcox 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 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! RVbookstore.com and RVtravel.com are members of the Better Business Bureau. We are proud commercial members of the Escapees, the Family Motor Coaching Association and a sponsor of the 2008 Life On Wheels Conferences. RV Travel is copyright 2008 by RVbookstore.com. Our International Headquarters: RVbookstore.com, 170 W. Dayton Street, Suite 103, Edmonds WA 98020, USA, Earth, Milky Way, Known Universe, Unknown Universe, Expanding Universe. © Copyright 2007 by RVbookstore.com |
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