The RV Education 101 Newsletter
Learning RV's the Easy Way by Video
Volume 21 - November 2005
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Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson afterward. -Vernon Law, baseball pitcher
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Editorial by Mark
Hi Everybody,
I can't believe it's November already. October was a very busy month and slipped by quickly. We filmed a new DVD titled "Towing behind a Motorhome." If you have any questions about towing a vehicle behind your motorhome this DVD will answer them for you. It is currently at the replication company and should be available in a couple of weeks.
I spent what was left of October trying to finish a book I have been working on, titled "The RV Book." It is very close to being finished and will soon be ready for the printer. It has taken a long time to complete, but it was very much worthwhile. If you are fairly new to RVing and even if you are somewhat experienced it would be a great book to add to your RV library. I tried to cover everything you need to know about RVs and RVing. I would like to thank Peggi McDonald, author of RV Living in the 21st Century, and Bob Zagami, editor for Pop Up Times magazine and industry consultant for helping to edit "The RV Book." Hopefully it will be available sometime around the first of the new year.
The only other exciting news for October was that our 15 year old, Joshua, got his learners permit to drive! It's exciting for him, but just a few more gray hairs for me. Actually he does pretty good. I just hope it takes a long time for next October to get here.
Enjoy the newsletter and until next month take care,
Happy Camping,
Mark
Watch Mark's "RV Savvy" segments on the RVTV Television show. http://www.outdoorchannel.com/index.cfm?site=2
Feature Article by Mark; Your unit is winterized, but is it properly stored?
The
snow has arrived in many parts of the country and before you know it Christmas
will be here and then another New Year. What does this mean to RVers? Well,
besides shoveling sidewalks and last minute Christmas shopping it means parking
the RV until next spring.
Most
of us have already winterized our RV's so we won't have any problems with it
next spring, but did you really prepare your RV for several months of storage?
Many of us don't think about it, but the storing portion is just as
important as winterizing the water system. Actually winterizing your RV
encompasses much more than protecting the water system from freezing
temperatures. It’s just that we're under the impression that winterizing means
to put that pink non-toxic antifreeze through our water system and everything
will be okay.
When I produced our winterizing video I included an entire section on properly storing the RV. It’s important that we consider things like batteries, ventilation, the condition of sealants, mice, and fuel system protection just to mention a few. The following RV storing checklist is an excerpt taken from my “Checklists for RVers” e-book.
http://www.rveducation101.com/ebooks.htm?siteID=0
Let’s look at some things we should do in addition to winterizing our RV water system. The storage procedures are divided into two sections, the coach storage and the chassis storage. Click here to read the full story: http://www.rvuniversity.com/article.php?story=20051102104238441
Happy Camping,
Mark
Purchase our "Winterizing & Storing your RV" DVD at http://www.rveducation101.com/detailpages/WinterizingDetail.htm?siteID=0
The Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA), http://www.rvia.org/index.htm represents the manufacturers of 95% of all RV’s made in the
Traveling with Your Diabetic Pet by R. Brooks Bloomfield, DVM - Bringing our pets along on trips adds both a dimension of enjoyment and one of challenge. One would think that having a diabetic pet would make it all the more difficult but in fact that is usually not the case, though it may not be best for the pet and each must be assessed individually...read more:http://www.rvuniversity.com/article.php?story=200511021
Everything a dog might need in an emergency whether at home or on the road. The Canine Companion 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. Canine Companion - "Emergency First Aid and Travel Kit for Dogs"
By Peggi McDonald, Author of "RV Living in the 21st Century"
FROM MY NEW PACKING TIPS EBOOK soon to be launched:
*Always look above and below closets – sometimes ’hidden’ space is waiting behind a panel.
*On Kastle #2 we discovered two long 8” high spaces under the bottom drawers of our night tables. By removing the front decorative panel we found a perfect place for shoes.
*About 4”-6” of space, designed to cover hoses and wires is available below most RV drawers. This is a super space for cookie sheets, etc – remove the drawer for full access.
*Narrow, yet large items like sewing machines can usually fit snug beside the dinette wall or corner of a bedroom.
*In Kastle#2, we found two large hollow areas under each step of our motorhome. We fabricated ‘lids’ using the carpet as a hinge (adding a piano hinge would also work). Perfect spot outside for muddy wet shoes, etc.
*There is abundant space under most sofas that can be transformed into drawer spaces.
Del and Bob Bullen from an Explorer RV Club rally submitted this tip.
*We use our hidden space under drawers in the bedroom for items that need to stay dry or cool such as prescription meds, important papers, etc.
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
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Viewer feedback about RV EDUCATION 101 videos / DVD's :
Congratulations on your DVD's! Just received 2 of your titles (Winterizing 101 and Pop Up 101). I must say this was probably the best money I have spent on DVD's in a very long time. Having purchased our tent-trailer in August of this year, I'm not exactly a seasoned pro, but your DVD's, especially Pop Up 101, brought so many details into focus.My wife and I plan on watching over again a few more times just to make sure we grasp everything you explain.
Cheers and thanks again.
Campground Cooking By: Pat Watson
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.
Ice Cream Sandwich DessertThis recipe is so simple that kids enjoy making it. If you like ice cream cake, you will love this wonderful dessert!!
12-(3 oz) neopolitan ice cream sandwiches
1-(8 oz)
frozen whipped topping vanilla, chocolate or strawberry
1 cup chopped
malted milk balls or your favorite candy
Thaw whipped topping. Combine whipped topping and candy chunks. Put 2 layers of ice cream sandwiches in the bottom of an 8x8 in. plastic container, cutting sandwiches as necessary. Spread whipped topping mixture over top of sandwiches. Freeze. Cut into squares to serve.
TIP: To chop candy, put it in a plastic storage bag and pound lightly with a hammer. For easy cleanup, gently mix candy into container of whipped topping.
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/
Summer '05 Park Report: No Big Gas Price Effect -Despite high fuel costs, summer season occupancy rates at RV parks and campgrounds across the United States were at least as strong as last year's and, in many instances, outpaced 2004 levels, according to park operators and industry officials... http://www.woodalls.biz/output.cfm?id=1017523
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Is your RV prepared for winter? Here are a few more things to check so you wont have any surprises next spring. RV ready for winter?
Following the old stagecoach route, U.S. Route 1 continues on to Newburyport, Massachusetts. No evidence of wagon ruts, but the route remains rural as it heads to "Bean Town." Boston is an intriguing destination and though pricey, worth a visit. The list of options for visitors spans all interests. Select a few to serve as a starting point for memory making & as always your KOA Kampground host will add to the list.
All New 2006 KOA Campground Directory - The 2006 KOA Directory is all you'll need to plan your family's camping fun, whether your trip takes you across North America or just down the road from your home. Order your copy today! http://koa.com/orderadirectory/
RV Propane Safety - "Better
safe than sorry." There's no better advice when it comes to propane safety.
While the RV industry has done a lot to ensure high standards regarding propane
safety, propane can cause disaster if mishandled or used improperly. When
propane leaks from one of the lines inside an RV, it can build up until a source
of ignition (match, cigarette, spark, pilot light, etc.) causes it to explode.
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How to inspect and evaluate a used motorhome the "PAINLESS" way. The e-guide was written by Les Doll, a working Certified RV technician, with years of RV construction and maintenance experience. In this guide you will find many little-known secrets and methods used by professional buyers to evaluate a used RV. This one of a kind electronic guide is your step by step road map to the selection of a trouble free used RV. BUY NOW!!! $14.95
Information packed e-books:
RVers Guide to Internet Access on the Road Confused about staying in touch while traveling? This e-book will clarify things for you!
RV Buyers Survival Guide Looking for your first RV? This e-book is a MUST for you!
How to BUY and SELL RV's on E-bay !! Need to get rid of your RV, or are you looking for one? Learn the insiders tips from an RV dealer with this e-book!
Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores- Click below to see a list of Cracker Barrel locations across America. http://roadnotes.com/cracker/index.htm
Remember the last time when you had to fight your new plastic
sewer hose to get the tank adapter fitting or the dump elbow fitting in place
and clamped? Well, fight no more. To begin with, slip a hose clamp onto each end
of the hose, and position them loosely approximately 6 inches from the ends.
Then, simply soak the end of the hose in hot water for a few minutes to soften
it, and slide the fitting into position. Last of all, tighten the clamps, and
you're finished. – Stuart West, Ossepee, New Hampshire
More than 595 easy to do money saving tips in the 10-Minute Tech The Book.
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Popular items at RV Education 101:
Travel Trailer Towing, Weights, Hitch Work & Backing
Travelers Guide to the Firearms Laws
Natural Wonders of the SE Coast -
When you think of
the East Coast you usually think of big cities, but there are many natural areas
that have been set aside as well. Our adventure begins in Virginia Beach as we
follow the coast south through the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
One-third
of all the sal*censored*er marshes along the East Coast are located in Georgia. An
eco-tour explains how important the marsh is to the creatures that inhabit it,
like oysters, crabs, wading birds, and manatees.
The Everglades is the place
to visit for natural wonders. The national park is one of the most unusual in
the country. The East Coast contains many natural wonders that most people are
not aware of, come along for the ride! by John Holod
NEW** RV Education 101 E-books, By Mark Polk
How to Buy an RV, Before you Buy it
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The new 2006 North American Directory, a special commemorative edition to celebrate 70 years of Woodalls' service to the industry is available for pre-publication sale:http://www.woodalls.com/shop/display.cfm?productID=DWNCD6&deid=800
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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 9 and Josh 15, 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 www.rveducation101.com
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