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From the Industry Leader in RV Education:
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U of RV Journal #97 - May 02, 2011

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“We learn by example and by direct experience because there are real limits to the adequacy of verbal instruction."
~Malcolm Gladwell

"We also learn by watching videos." ~Mark polk





by Mark Polk






Hi Everybody,

We are releasing the latest episode of Mark's RV Garage, so this will be a condensed version of our weekly newsletter. Normally we have used our RV once or twice by this time of the year, but for various reasons we haven't been camping yet. We do have a reservation at one of our favorite campgrounds over Memorial Day weekend, so I am looking forward to a weekend of R&R in the RV.


We had another close call with tornados passing through our area over the weekend. This is a picture of a tornado that our neighbor took just outside of our neighborhood that passed right by our house. Our hearts and prayers go out to all of the communities devastated by these recent storms.

P. S. I would like to congratulate our armed forces for ending the long search for Osama bin Laden. The world is a much better place without him in it. It took much longer than expected, but the message to the rest of the world is clear; if you attack the USA you can rest assured we will not stop searching for you until justice prevails.

Until next week, plan your trip, travel safe and enjoy your RV experiences. Remember, getting there is half the fun!
Mark Polk

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Episode #7 of Mark's RV Garage On this episode:
* Mark & Tyler start putting the interior walls back in the vintage trailer restoration project and add new vinyl flooring.
* Learn how to install a Dirt Devil central vacuum cleaner in your RV.
* Find out what the difference is between modified sine wave and pure sine wave inverters.
* Discover all of the fun things to do and places to visit when you stay at the Nigara Falls North KOA.
* Learn some great tips and techniques to help with backing a 5th wheel trailer.
All of this and more on this episode of Mark's RV Garage.

Episodes of Mark's RV Garage are easy to embed the YouTube video on your blog, Facebook or website….please help us spread the word!

Archives of Mark's RV Garage




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Cummins Employees Raise Funds
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Economy, gas prices could help boost Mich. camping
An improving economy, higher gas prices and the introduction of the state's Recreation Passport option for motorists may lead to a big year for camping in Michigan ..........


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Have fun, play and learn.





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