April 2005

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Issue # 14  In This Issue:

• Quote of the Month
• Editorial by Mark
• Feature Article **Towing 101**
• Tip of the Month
• RV Vet Corner
• The Free RV Lotto **NEW**
• Peggi McDonald's RV Nook
• RV Campground Cooking
• Monthly Product Discount
• RV Campgrounds and Attractions **New**
• Classified Ads and Informative RV Links
• Be a Happy Camper
• Subscribe / Unsubscribe Information

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**Quote of the Month**
"Education is knowing where to go to find out what you need to know; and its knowing how to use the information you get." William Feather US Author

Editorial by Mark Back to top.

Hello Everybody,
I don't know about anyone else, but I cannot believe it's already April. We had some beautiful weather last weekend and I did something I have been wanting to do for months; I de-winterized our motor home and I completed my "Spring Preparation" checklist on it. It was very exciting prepping it for another camping season. It actually went quite well, everything was in good working order except the turn signals and brake lights were not working.

When you decide it's time to get your RV ready for this camping season just go to our new site, www.rvuniversity.com and read my "Spring Preparation" article. It doesn't cover everything, but it is a good guideline to follow. It's actually one of the checklists from my "Checklists for RVers" e-book.

I would like to thank everybody who wrote with their generous comments about how helpful the RV University site is, and I would like to congratulate all of our RV University graduates. For those of you who failed the final exam, keep trying and remember you will find all of the answers in the course curriculum articles.

March was another busy month for us. We re-filmed our oldest video title, Travel Trailer 101, to update it and offer it on DVD. The RVTV program was also renewed for 26 more episodes so we were busy getting ready to film the next 13 RV Savvy segments. If you haven't been to the RV Lotto site lately we have added some fun new games for you to enjoy and several new RV prizes are being offered by our Circle of Trust RV Family members for you to win www.circleoftrustrvfamily.org. We have already given away 152 RV prizes.

You probably noticed the advertisement for the Soda-Club soda maker at the beginning of the newsletter. I do not personally endorse a product unless I truly believe it is a quality product with real benefits for RVers. A while back we got our own Soda-Club soda maker and after using it I wanted to personally endorse it to other RVers. You take ordinary tap water and within seconds you have some of the best flavored soda you have ever tasted, with less sugar, carbs and sodium than store bought soda. You determine how much fizz you like and then add your favorite flavor, or you can just drink the fizzy seltzer. There are over 25 flavors to choose from; our boys like to experiment by mixing the flavors together. It's easy to transport between your house and your RV and it truly is a space saver for RVers. We figured out that even with the initial investment of the Soda-Club maker we were only paying 42 cents per liter of soda. If you figure the cost based on refills alone one liter of soda will range from 25 cents to 33 cents per liter, and if you like plain seltzer it's only 17 cents per liter. The really great thing is right now the Soda-Club is offering RV Education 101 newsletter readers a special $30.00 discount.

If you enjoy our newsletter please send it to an RV friend.
Happy Camping,
Mark

**Feature Article** - Towing 101 By Mark Polk Back to top.

A motorhome offers you the freedom to explore the open road. You can go where you want when you want. But what happens when you arrive at a destination where you plan to stay put for a day, a week or a month? How do you explore the area, or take a quick trip to the grocery store? Well, you have your bikes with you, right? Bikes are nice and you even get some much-needed exercise, but are they really practical for touring the surrounding area or taking a day trip? Probably not, so what do you do? One option is to disconnect everything from the motorhome and take it. What a pain this can be just for a loaf of bread. Another option is to tow a vehicle behind the motorhome. Now when you need a loaf of bread or want to take a day trip, you have transportation. This makes much more sense, but just how do you do this?

How much weight can I safely tow? Do I need to use a tow dolly or can I tow it with all four wheels on the ground? If I can tow it with all four wheels on the ground, do I use a vehicle-mounted tow bar or a coach-mounted tow bar? What about brakes? What else will I need? Let's start at the beginning.

How much weight can I safely tow? Your motorhome has a weight rating referred to as the Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR). This is the maximum combined weight of the fully loaded motorhome and the fully loaded tow vehicle when weighed together. You never want to exceed this or any other weight rating. Another consideration is the amount of weight the hitch receiver on the back of the motorhome is rated for. The motorhome itself might have a tow rating of 7,000 lbs., but if the receiver is only rated for 3,500 lbs. that's the most you can tow.

Do I need to use a tow dolly, or can I tow my vehicle with all four wheels on the ground? Some vehicles can be towed with all four wheels down with no problems while others would suffer serious damage to the vehicle transmission. In some cases modifications can be made to the drive line and/or transmission so you can tow the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground. Do your homework before attempting to tow a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground. Read your vehicle owner's manual and check with the vehicle manufacturer. Many vehicles that can be towed with all four wheels on the ground still have restrictions like maximum speeds or distances. In some situations it is best to use a tow dolly. A tow dolly is designed to lift the drive wheels off of the ground to prevent any damage to the tow vehicle. Camping World offers a tow dolly that can tow almost any vehicle by adjusting its axles and ramps. The adjustable tie downs fit tire sizes from 12" to 16". If the vehicle you are towing requires expensive drive line modifications or has speed and distance restrictions, a tow dolly may be the way to go.

If I can tow my vehicle with all four wheels on the ground do I use a vehicle-mounted tow bar or a coach-mounted tow bar? If you can tow your vehicle with all four wheels down the first step will be to have tow bar mounting brackets installed on the tow vehicle. Camping World offers two different types of mounting brackets -- standard and "hidden" brackets.

Now you can decide on which type of tow bar best suits your needs. Regardless of the type of tow bar you choose, make sure it is rated in excess of the fully loaded tow vehicle weight. There are two basic types of tow bars, a rigid A-frame and a collapsible. Rigid A-frame tow bars are the most basic. They are less expensive and because the arms don't adjust or collapse, they require more precise aligning to hook up. Collapsible tow bars are more common among RVers. They are self-aligning and much easier to hook up and use. The arms extend, self-center and lock in place automatically when you drive away. There are two types of collapsible tow bars, car-mounted and motorhome-mounted. Car-mounted tow bars are a little easier to use and fold away on the front of the vehicle when you are not towing. Motorhome-mounted tow bars fold away on the rear of the motorhome and never have to be lifted or removed from the front of the vehicle. Whether you decide if a car-mounted is best for you or a motorhome-mounted, Camping World has a great selection of both types.

What about brakes? Most U.S. States and Canadian Provinces have their own laws on the requirements for brakes on a towed trailer or vehicle being towed behind a motorhome. The brakes on a motorhome are designed by the vehicle manufacturer to stop the weight of that particular vehicle, not the additional weight being towed behind it. This additional weight adds a substantial increase to the distance required to stop safely. You need to have some type of braking system on the towed vehicle to SAFELY reduce the stopping distance and to protect you, your loved ones and the safety of others. After researching all of my options, I chose the BrakeProTM by Roadmaster, which is available at Camping World. I decided on the BrakeProTM for several reasons.

1) It's portable and will work on any towed vehicle.
2) It doesn't require any modifications to the existing brake system.
3) It brakes your towed car proportionally and simultaneously to the motorhome braking.
4) It's easy to install and use.

What else will I need? You will need safety cables for the towed vehicle in the event it is ever separated from the motorhome while on the road. One end of the cables is attached to the tow vehicle tow brackets and the other end to the receiver on the motorhome.

You need running lights, tail lights, brake lights and turn signals on the towed vehicle that work in conjunction with the motorhome lights. If you don't tow your vehicle that often you may want to purchase a light accessory kit that can be strapped to the tow vehicle or attaches magnetically. These kits have a wiring harness that is plugged into the motorhome wiring harness plug.

If you tow your vehicle frequently, you will probably want to use a permanent method where tow vehicle lights are wired directly to the motorhome lights. Once this is done you just plug the tow vehicle wiring harness plug in to the motorhome wiring harness plug.

The only thing left to do is hook up your tow vehicle and head down the road. Try to get in the habit of making the following checks before you leave and every time you stop
1. Check the tow bar, mounting brackets, safety cables and light plug to make sure everything is properly attached.
2. When you stop, check the tires of the towed vehicle to make sure they are not too hot or losing air.
3. If you are using a tow dolly or trailer, check the wheels to make sure they are not hot to the touch. If the wheels are hot, it may indicate a brake or bearing problem.
4. Check all of the lights everyday before towing.
If you enjoy the newsletter please pass it along to your friends and RV companions.
Happy Camping,
Mark

**Tip of the Month**  - By Robert Lowe  Back to top.

This months tip is from Robert Lowe, the co-author of a great book on RVing: "All the Stuff you Need to Know About RVing" Bob served for 3 years as the Editor of the Bounder Beacon, a bi-monthly, 32-page newsletter read by approximately 3,000
Bounder motorhome owners. He's been their Technical Editor for six years.

1. Use your engine A/C regularly to keep the seals lubricated. Listen when you first activate the A/C switch and if you hear a loud or unusual sound immediately
begin to cycle the switch on and off.
2. If you're heater-A/C fan fails to operate, check all blower fuses and relays and all coil fuses feeding these relays.
3. If no other visible problem can be found, remove the fan panel on the passenger compartment and check the fuse in the line to the fan blower.
4. The chassis and RV manual may not accurately reflect the fuse panel layout of your rig so patiently check each fuse before assuming that you have eliminated the fuses as a problem

Robert Lowe's informative book "All the Stuff you Need to Know about RVing" is a great resource for all RVers

**RV Vet Corner** by Dr Bloomfield Back to top.

Dr. Bloomfield is on the board of his local humane society in Truckee, Ca and he is their vice president. He also writes a regular column for their newsletter, and helped his wife Jennifer to create the "Emergency First Aid and Travel Kit for Dogs". He and his family are also avid RVers.

If you are out on the snow or water, remember to use sunscreen including on your dog’s nose to prevent solar damage. Active dogs get thirsty but are less careful about their water sources. Do not let your dog drink out of puddles especially in areas with automobiles as small amounts of antifreeze can be undetectable to you but will appeal to your pooch. Use a portable bowl and a reliable source of clean water.

Canine Companion - "Emergency First Aid and Travel Kit for Dogs"

Everything a dog might need in an emergency whether at home or on the road. The kit contains 42 first-aid, health care, wound care, bandaging, and comfort/safety items; with easy to follow instructions written by Dr. Bloomfield, specifically for each product. RV Education 101 feels this kit is a smart necessity if you are going to travel with your dogs.

The Free RV Lotto **NEW*

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152 FREE PRIZES GIVEN OUT THROUGH 4/02/05!!!

The RV Lotto is brought to you by a wonderful new RV organization called the “Circle of Trust RV Family” The COT RV Family is a group of independently owned RV businesses who are working together to find cost effective ways to promote their products and services to fellow RVers. If you visit an RV related web site and see the COT RV Family seal, www.circleoftrustrvfamily.org you can rest assured that the company bearing this seal has been carefully selected as having an excellent customer service rating, a reputation for distributing quality products, and a commitment to the future of the RV industry. For a complete listing of current Circle of Trust RV Family Members you can visit www.circleoftrustrvfamily.org This list will continue to grow as we invite other RV related businesses, who have a proven track record for offering quality products and exceptional customer service, into the COT RV Family.

The free RV lotto was one method we found to help promote the COT RV Family member products and services. All of the free prizes for the RV Lotto are donated by Circle of Trust RV Family members. Another really neat thing about this is whether you win a free prize or not you will receive a great weekly newsletter with articles from some of the best-known writers in the RV Industry - RV tech tips, product reviews, destination articles, RV accessories sales, and of course - the winning RV Lotto numbers! Who ever said nothing is free? We want you to have fun, win RV related prizes (even a $5,000 shopping spree at rvupgrades.com), learn lots from the newsletter, and keep coming back to play the free RV Lotto. Feel free to invite all of your RVing friends and family to join in the fun.

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** Peggi McDonald's RV Nook** - By Peggi McDonald author of "RV Living in the 21st Century"  Back to top.

Here is my list of “DOUBLE DUTY DETAIL”; you can make your own up as you go along.
Book Details

The following is an excerpt from 21ST CENTURY:
Over the years I discovered that many items serve more than one purpose.

• If closet space is limited, add a REMOVABLE CLOTHES BAR on brackets to the shower so it can double as a closet.
  For wet clothes that can't be dried in a machine, place tension spring bars across a doorway or hallway as makeshift clothes dryer
• Tuck folded blankets, jackets and sleeping bags neatly INSIDE OF PILLOWCASES. The items are not only out of the way and easily accessible – the ‘throw pillows’ add a decorative touch to your furniture.
• BREAD AND BAKED GOODS STAY FRESH longer when placed in a plastic tub (to catch crumbs) and stored inside your air? tight microwave or oven.
• ELECTRIC FRYING PANS double as excellent baking or roasting ovens plus they're convenient to use outside (or inside, if you prefer) for cooking food with an odour, such as fish.
• A METRIC CONVERSION CALCULATOR is a must for Canadians traveling south of the border and for Americans exploring Canada. These calculators are inexpensive and can be used either as a conversion tool or as a regular calculator. (Note: These are easier to find in Canada than they are in the U.S.)
• PRINGLE POTATO CHIPS travel well without turning into crumbs and the container is easy to store in minimal space. The containers also make excellent mailing tubes.
• DAWN DISH SOAP (or any other mild dish soap) can be used as a substitute for a gentle shampoo. It also breaks up oil and dirt on John's ball caps and shirt collars so they wash cleaner.
• Shampoo (or dish soap) poured on a sponge and spread over the PEBBLY FLOOR OF THE SHOWER EFFORTLESSLY RELEASES DIRT. A quick rinse with the shower cleans the floor.
• The empty SQUIRT BOTTLES FROM DISH SOAPS become easy to use spill free containers for adding distilled water to batteries. A meat baster works equally well.

Tips like those above are only a few of the numerous ideas gracing the pages of the comprehensive RV LIVING IN THE 21ST CENTURY. One review stated “Peggi provides the answer before you even thought of the question”. This publication overflows with mega information. It has so much for so little:
"RV Living in the 21st Century" Details

**RV Campground Cooking** By: Pat Watson   Back to top.

Pat and her husband, Francis, live in Holland, Ohio, and love cooking and entertaining their friends and family, especially at KOA campgrounds! Her new cookbook, "Campground Cooking", is a collection of more than 200 fun, easy recipes designed for RV cooking. Pat says all of the recipes can be made using an RV oven, crock-pot, microwave or electric skillet. She even has sections on cooking with foil and recipes for grilling. Many of the recipes can be adapted for cooking over an open fire, and it's great for busy cooks at home.

I would like to share with you a very easy camping snack. My friend, Judy, and I make "Our Version of Jerky" quite often. This snack is great while sitting around a campfire.

Our Version Of Jerky

• (Caution: Make plenty since they go quickly!!!)
• Beef round steak (or pork steak) - boneless
• Butter for frying
• Seasonings (your choice)

Slice round steak into 1/4-inch slices. Melt butter (start with about 1/2 stick) and fry steak strips, turning occasionally, until crispy (like frying bacon). Season with your choice of seasonings & remove from skillet. Let cool & enjoy!! Can be made ahead of time--store in a container or plastic storage bag.

Suggestions for seasonings: garlic powder or pepper; seasoned salt; Italian seasoning; lemon pepper; Caribbean Jerk seasoning; cayenne pepper. Be creative!

Now available as an instant e-book! Cookbook details 77 pages

RV Education 101 strongly supports the sale of these Cookbooks. Pat is donating 10 percent of her profits from the book to benefit the KOA Care Camps Trust for kids with cancer. You can find out more about KOA Care Camps here:http://www.koacarecamps.com/

**Monthly Product Discount** - Good Governor 3-in-1 Digital Meter Discount: Back to top.

• Why measure voltage? If voltage falls below 100 volts, or rises above 135 volts, electronic equipment in your RV can overheat and burn out.
• Why measure frequency? Appliances are designed to operate at 60 Hertz. Are you sure that your generator is operating at 60 Hertz?
• Why Check Polarity? Improperly wired outlets are dangerous and can cause severe electrical shock.

Protect thousands of dollars worth of electronic equipment in your RV for the low discounted price of $79.95. This is a $20.00 discount! This offer is good only thru 17 April 2005. To receive your discount follow these instructions:

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**RV Campgrounds and Attractions** - provided by KOA **New** Back to top.

WYOMING

KOA camping in Wyoming: http://koa.com/where/wy/
Jackson
Breathtaking. Awesome. It's impossible to overstate the grandeur of the Tetons. Of course you'll want to explore Grand Teton National Park (the wildlife is as phenomenal as the scenery), but allow time to savor Wild West-flavored Jackson, with its cowboy bar and elk-antlered archway, the National Museum of Wildlife Art, and perhaps a float trip on the Snake River.

Cody
A land of breathtaking scenery infused with the spirit of the West will capture your heart, as you relive the days of cowboy adventures. The remarkable Buffalo Bill Historical Center presents the largest collection of American West cultures, history and art in the world. You'll also delight in rodeos, panoramic mountain views and a whole host of outdoor adventure. Cowboy influence is still evident in Cody Country, and the area also hosts a selection of premiere outdoor recreation, rich history, Native American artifacts and the spectacular Shoshone National Forest. Ride or float a wild river, catch a trout, ride horses or check out nearby Yellowstone - America's First National Park.

**Classified Ads & Informative Links**

The RV Safety Education Foundation (RVSEF) has a comprehensive RV Safety Training Program designed for the whole family. It incorporates nine training manuals covering topics from propane, weights, tires, towing, electrical, driving, personal safety, fire and motor fuels. These topics are thoroughly covered in the workbooks and on video. At the completion of each section you and your family members can take a quiz on each subject.

What is the only additive recommended for gasoline by the engine mfg?
A. anti-knock
B. lead additive
C. fuel stabilizer
D. octane boost
"RV Safety Video Training Program"
Hopefully you answered (C.) to the quiz question. Whether you answered correctly or not this comprehensive training program is essential reading and viewing for all RV enthusiasts.
RV Education 101 promotes RV safety and recommends that every RVer should complete the RV Safety Education Foundation's safety training program prior to heading out on the road.

Come Camp With Us at KOA Campgrounds! Back to top.

On May 13, 2005 participating KOA campgrounds offer a free day of camping! Yes, a free night of camping with no strings attached.
http://www.koakampgrounds.com/comecampwithus/

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Be a Happy Camper!  Brought to you by Happy Camper 1/2 Price Club MONEY-SAVING TIPS FOR RVERS ON THE ROAD

With gas prices rising daily, an RVer can find his "home on wheels" parked all too often in his own driveway. The open road never closes, but what can you do about the cost of RVing in uncertain economic times?

SAVE ON GAS:
Do you know about Gas Buddy? There's a great site where you can check "real time" gas prices wherever you go! This site is simple to use. Go to www.gasbuddy.com, search any US zip code, and get up-to-the-minute gas prices as you travel. Plan your next fill-up where gas is LESS!

AVOID TOLLS:
Planning ahead can save your pennies, too. At Free Trip, you can route your trip in many different ways, find campgrounds, and avoid toll roads, construction, and control your itinerary with a simple, easy-to-use online planner. Visit www.freetrip.com

CONSIDER BOONDOCKING:
There are many options now available to RVers when you just want an overnight place to stay, and don't want to settle down, hook up, or get comfortable. For those in-between stops, consider staying overnight at a truck stop that caters to RVers. Many truck stops now have convenient, safe areas where RVs are welcome to stay overnight. There is usually a restaurant, gas, and convenience store, and many also offer movie rentals, Wi-Fi internet service, and public showers. Some Walmart locations also allow overnight stays, but check with management before "putting down the jacks" for the night. "Boondocking" Book Details "Internet Access on the Road" e-book
By using these few simple tips, you can save the cost of a tank of gas every month - and that should keep your RV moving in the right direction... down the road.

Happy Camper is a 50% discount camping club for RVers. As a member, you can stay at nearly 1,000 RV parks on a full hook-up site for half price; and unlike other memberships, it requires no contracts, no home parks, and no point systems. Happy Camper pays for itself on your first vacation!

RV Holding Tanks - by Les Doll, A Certified RV Technician and author of"The Dummy's Guide to Buying a Pre-Loved RV" E-book  Back to top.

RV waste water holding tanks are meant only as a temporary storage facility for waste and are not designed to be a water processing or water purifying system. That is better left to septic systems or municipal water treatment plants. When you dump the contents of your holding tanks into an approved dump station, the disposal and treatment of these wastes become the responsibility of the station.

In the past few years many free dump stations have been closed down and more will follow. Why? ... Some RV holding tank treatments are harmful to septic systems, especially formaldehyde-based chemicals. Formaldehyde is a preservative and destroys the bacteria that are needed to break down waste materials. In addition, unscrupulous people have been illegally dumping everything from paint to oil to hazardous materials of all sorts into these dump stations.

However, there is much that the RVer can do to control odors and help keep the holding tanks clean and functioning as they were intended to. The use of appropriate holding tank treatments and RV friendly toilet products are a good step in this direction. An enzyme-based holding tank treatment uses "good" bacteria to digest waste solids and keep the odor under control. One very effective treatment is Enviro-Chem.

The use of quick dissolving toilet paper helps to keep the waste in a liquid form. To test your toilet paper, fill an empty jar half full with water. Drop in a sheet or two of your favorite toilet paper. Shake the jar for a few seconds. If the toilet paper dissolves it's RV holding tank friendly. If it fails this test, experiment with another brand.

Les is the webmaster of rverscorner.com, the publisher of the RVers Corner Newsletter and founder and administrator of the The True RVer's Forum bulletin board. Les also has authored a continuing series of e-books on RV related subjects that are available for instant download. - Les's E-book details

Check out these really interesting books:

• "Your home on Wheels" Book Details
• "Women's Journeys on the Open Roads" Book Details
• How to BUY and SELL RV's on E-bay !!

RVers are heading to the Great North American RV Rally in Redmond this July to pursue a Guinness World Record with the world's largest s'more. Read the full story about the 1,600 pound treat>>http://www.bendbulletin.com/news/story.cfm?story_no=16002

If you like to travel by RV and haven't visited the National Parks of the Rockies you need to see this video. "Summer in the Parks...The Rockies by RV" A great place to spend a summer. Along with all the scenery and activities in the Parks, you'll also get information on driving routes, gateway cities, campgrounds and other useful information for planning your trip. And even if you have already "been there and done that" you would be hard pressed to find a better souvenir to re-live the experience or a better gift to give your spouse or some other RV enthusiast.

Did you ever think that someday you might see a 35 foot pink, polka-dot RV going down the highway? Well keep your eyes open, lifestyle designer Karen Neuburger will kick off a 10-city girlfriend getaway tour to promote her new book "The Secret Language of Girlfriends", and yes, she will be in a pink, polka-dot RV. Read the full story>> http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050401/cgf018.html?.v=3

Live Your Road Trip Dream by Phil and Carol White Back to top.
Book Details

The White's decided that the time had come for them to live their road trip dream. Once they were on their adventure, people everywhere peppered them with questions - not so much about the trip - but about HOW they actually extracted themselves from their lives and made it happen. It was with the encouragement of "want-to-be" travelers we met along the way that Live Your Road Trip Dream was created. RV Education 101 found this book fascinating, we recommend it to you!

Q. Would you do it again?

A. Absolutely! It was the best experience of our lives. You just can't imagine how much you learn, how many interesting people you meet, and how "freeing" it is to just make your own decisions each day without outside influences dictating your time - it is truly like being a kid again. But the best part is really getting to know your traveling partner so much better. You depend upon just each other every day, for everything.

"Live Your Road Trip Dream" Book Details

• The Walmart controversy continues! Should RVers be able to spend the night in a Walmart parking lot for free and not be staying in campgrounds? I for one am guilty of getting a few hours of rest in a Walmart parking lot. Read the full story and see what you think>> http://www.jsonline.com/news/state/apr05/315202.asp
• Are you going to let the high cost of fuel change your RV travel plans? RV Lovers say they will not be sidelined by high prices. Read the full story>>http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200~20950~2794147,00.html

Pop-Up Basics 101 - An RV Education 101 E-book By Mark Polk Back to top.
If you are considering purchasing a pop-up, or already own one and have questions about towing, weights, hitch work, backing, campground set-up, LP Gas, Water and the Electrical system this e-book is for you. Pop-Up Basics 101 will walk you through what a pop-up is and how it works. There are several useful checklists to refer back to when you are getting ready to leave on a trip, when you arrive at the campground, when it's time to store your pop-up and when you prep it for use the next spring. It discusses how to safely match the pop-up with the tow vehicle and provides safe driving and towing tips. It also gives some easy advice on how to master backing your pop-up. Pop-Up Basics 101 will be downloaded immediately after purchase and is delivered in Adobe Acrobat PDF format. BUY NOW!! $12.95 42 pages.

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Our goal with this monthly newsletter is to provide you with helpful information to make all of your RV experiences more enjoyable. I left my position as an RV Sales and F&I manager in 2000 to start my own company, RV Education 101. We produce educational videos, DVDs and e-books on how to use and maintain your RV.

The reason I left my job was due to my concern about the lack of educational and safety awareness material available to the RV consumer, in other words, you. We are a small company. My wife Dawn left her position in RV sales to help start the company and is our Sales and Marketing Director.

We currently have a 28-foot Class C motor home. We have two boys, Tyler 8 and Josh 14, both avid RVers and two dogs, Gracie and Buck. Gracie is the good one. If you would like to learn more about us and RV Education 101 feel free to visit our website at http://www.rveducation101.com/happy_camper.htm%20

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Happy Camping,

Mark
RV Education 101
3969 Stedman Cedar Creek Road
Fayetteville, NC
28312

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