RV Education 101 December 2006 news

BUY Your INSTANT DOWNLOAD Travel Trailer and Fifth Wheel Comparison Guide NOW After a couple of hours of reading this guide, you will know who's who in the industry and you'll know more than your average RV salesperson.

Through an Agent Agents represent insurance companies and act as an intermediary between insurance companies and the consumer. There are two different types of agents:

Captive or Exclusive Agents These are agents like State Farm agents who represent a full range of products from one carrier. These agents will usually only sell insurance products from one carrier. As an example, a State Farm agent will only sell State Farm products.

Independent agents These agents typically represent a variety of insurance companies. Therefore, they have the ability to generate competitive quotes from several insurance companies. Independent agents can provide more insurance options for a consumer and help match the consumer’s unique needs and preferences with an appropriate insurance option. For example, Explorer RV Insurance is an independent agency that sells products of National Interstate Insurance Company, Great American Insurance Company, Drive Insurance from Progressive, RLI, PersonalUmbrella.com, and several others.

Buying Direct More and more insurance companies are selling directly to the consumer rather than through agents. Examples of companies doing this are Progressive Direct, and GMAC. Many consumers prefer the independence of shopping for insurance themselves and have a greater comfort level purchasing insurance this way. Many first-time RV insurance buyers, however, prefer the counsel of an agent.

Online Quote Services There are an increasing number of online quote services that help match consumers and insurance providers. As an example, U.S. Insurance Zone www.usinsurancezone.com enables consumers to get quotes. These online quote services don’t sell insurance directly, but facilitate a relationship between interested consumers and insurance providers. In other words, they help match buyers and sellers of insurance.
RV owners can find RV insurance through many RV dealerships and some RV associations too. Some of these organizations have their own internal insurance agencies and licensed agents which enables them to sell insurance policies. Other dealerships and associations have formal referral relationships with insurance agencies or insurance companies that sell direct.

Commercial Usage of RVs If you want to lease/rent your RV, you will first want to explore your insurance options. The cost of insurance for having rental coverage can be very high and few insurance companies offer it. If you rent your RV without such coverage’s, however, there are usually exclusions in your RV policy that prohibit such use. Therefore, if a renter has an accident or causes damage, your insurance company will most likely deny the claim.
If you intend to use your RV for other business uses, such as a mobile hotel, an onsite business location, a mobile service business, or other sales-related uses, the RV must be under a commercial policy. Most commercial vehicle policies do not have specialized RV coverage’s. A few companies, such as National Interstate Insurance Company, offer a commercial policy for RV’s used in business.

Your RV insurance can and should fit your RV. To get a free RV insurance quote with absolutely no obligation from Explorer RV Insurance Agency, Inc. call 1-888-774-6778.

Consumer feedback about RV Education 101 products
Dawn. We've watched the first DVD on the A class MH (from the 4 DVD Value Box set). What a wealth of good information and I know we'll be watching it again but we've already learned much from the DVD. Can't wait to see the others....Sue Bowen

RV Training Videos/DVDs

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Santa Ana Winds Make Driving Difficult, Dangerous When Santa Ana winds blow, driving through the mountains of San Diego County is difficult and dangerous. A recreational vehicle is high-profile enough .....

RV Safety Foundation to take over Life On Wheels conferences
The RV Safety Education Foundation will take over Gaylord Maxwell's Life On Wheels conferences early next year, although final details are still being worked out

2007 Go RVing ad campaign to debut on American Idol
The 2007 Go RVing media plan is set to launch in February with a series of ads on TV’s highest rated program, American Idol. The spots will blanket Go RVing’s coveted family demographic as they air on what was recently called the “juggernaut franchise” of television by the New York Times.
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Marks RV Video Tip of the Month

Some of our monthly RV Video Tips are designed to provide basic RV information for new RVers and some of the future RV Video Tips will cover more advanced topics. If you have any ideas for future topics you can email me at Mark@rveducation101.com

This months RV video tip is: RV Water Filtration

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What?.....You would rather watch a video than read a book? Well, you're in luck! We have videos covering all of the information you will get from the e-books at> http://www.rveducation101.com/trainingvideos.htm?siteID=0

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NEW! RV Campground Basics DVD
When you purchase an RV, where to go and what to do when you get there can be confusing until you have a few RV trips under your belt. There is a lot to learn about public & private campgrounds and RV Parks, and the more you know, the better your camping experiences will be. How do you find RV campgrounds, parks and resorts? Should you make reservations before leaving on a trip? How do you register when you arrive at the campground? What kind of site should you request? Do you need a partial hook up or a full hook up? How do you set the RV up at the campground? What does campground etiquette mean? How do you determine the right camping club or camping network for you? That is the purpose of this DVD, to answer all of these questions and much more

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Tow Bars Wear Out?
This might sound like quite an odd title coming from the leading manufacturer of tow bars and towing equipment in general, but facts are facts and I'm here to give you a few pointers about tow bars, their use, maintenance, setup and even their life span. Since experience is something you don't usually get until just "after" you need it, I hope you will gain some valuable experience from these topics "before" you need it....

RV Education Crossword Puzzle
As an added bonus to our newsletter each month, we will feature another fun way to learn about your RV by a Crossword Puzzle. This month’s play and learn crossword puzzle is Fresh RV Water . Have fun, play and learn.

"I have completed your crossword puzzle. That was fun and fairly easy. You guys put out a good service for your customers. I wish you much luck with your business."~ Robert Murphy

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Happy Camper Half Price Camping Club
We at Happy Camper Half Price Camping Club want to announce that we are in the process of adding 300 new parks to our half price camping system for the 2007 camping guide. You can join now, save 50% on your camp sites during your fall camping, and still be able to use all 300 new parks as they come on board... just check our updates often! Also check out RV Scrapbook...a vibrant community online for RVers and their families - and it's absolutely free to use. We invite you to join us there to help us grow this one-of-a-kind site for the camping community. You have to see it to believe it.

Come join in on the fun...RV Education 101 did..take a look http://www.rvscrapbook.com

Start your half-price discount camping privileges today Not already a member? Join 1/2 price camping today!

RVScrapbook also Provides Campground Reviews and Ratings by Campers
RVScrapbook.com, the only social network for the recreational vehicle community, recently launched its first sub-domain for a state-based system of campground ratings.
If you haven't been there yet see what you're missing...

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by Peggi McDonald, Author of RV Living in the 21st Century
HOW I GOT AN ELECTRIC JOLT Early in our travels fellow RVers told us to check campsite electric connections before plugging in. I didn't pay much attention because I couldn't imagine that a campground's wiring would be incorrect. Then one rainy day while standing in my RV's doorway in bare feet, I touched the frame and received a jolt that could have flattened me if I'd had heart problems. Checking connections revealed we not only had an open ground (that explained the shock) but the negative to positive wires were reversed (reversed polarity). From that time on we have always checked our power using a small device called a ground monitor, available from hardware stores or RV dealers. To test 30-amp circuits we connect a round 15- to 30-amp adapter, plug it into the post and if it reads 'OK,' we're in business. If not, we tell the campground management and move to a different space, if necessary.

About RV LIVING IN THE 21ST CENTURY
Peggi has taken the best of her internationally-acclaimed first book and has revamped and updated it to reflect the changing technology and rules in post-9/11 North America. This book is for the new or experienced RVer. There are so many tips from “how to” subjects as well as practical advice on "what to do" when you have medical problems on the road, and how to choose an emergency roadside service. The security tips for your house while you are away and health & safety tips are just a couple of subjects out of many that are invaluable and give you peace of mind! There is so much information we couldn't possibly list it all. RV Education 101 highly recommends this book: RV Living in the 21st Century

Also, get lots of great tips from Peggi's instant download e-book RV Packing Tips, E-book:

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Modern Day TV Antenna Technology
Modern technology continues to move forward, and where RV's are concerned, modern technology is making everything on our RV's more user friendly. We become accustomed to all of the luxuries and creature comforts our homes have to offer and we have the same expectations when we travel in our RV. I thoroughly enjoy the 'getting back to nature' aspect of RVing, but I also like to kick back and tune in to some of my favorite television programs when we're camping. Read News from Camping World by Mark Polk ...

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Some Terminologies:
by Les Doll...a working certified RV technician & author of Used Rv Buyers Guide

The RV "Toad" A "toad" is a second vehicle that is towed behind a motorhome. This provides a convenient runabout vehicle for shopping or sightseeing, while leaving the motorhome at the RV park.
Towing 4 Down This term refers to the method of towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, as opposed to using a tow dolly or trailer. Some cars can be towed in this manner with no modifications, while others may need specialized equipment.
A tow dolly is a two wheeled trailer that supports the front wheels of the toad, the rear wheels trail along on the ground.
Towing a TrailerThe alternative to towing 4 down, or using a tow dolly, is to use a separate trailer to carry the toad.

How to inspect and evaluate a used motorhome with secret methods and inspection hints used by professional RV Appraisers.
This instant download 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.

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>The RV Book by Mark J. Polk

Price $17.50 Buy Now!

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Generator Q&A by Funroads, your one-stop information shop for RV service, maintenance and repair. Find motorhome service locations, RV appliance service or shop for Onan parts and manuals.

Do diesel generators need exercising like gasoline generators? Yes, it helps lubricate the seals and engine components and keeps carbon from building up. Regular exercise also heats up the generator windings and removes or expels excess moisture. In sets equipped with brushes, exercising helps prevent corrosion build up on the slip rings.

Motorhome and generator service

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RV Newsletter Archives

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Rest Areas and Welcome Centers by William C. Herow This is a very popular title and now it has been completely updated and revised! Quickly and easily locate rest areas, welcome centers, roadside turnouts, and scenic vistas along America's Interstate highways. Find out where these areas are and the facilities available such as restrooms, phones, picnic tables, vending machines, RV dump stations, and designated pet walk areas.Select this link to view a sample chapter (Adobe Reader PDF, 184KB) $12.95 BUY NOW!

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Hot! RV DVD Value Packs Hot!

The 3 value sets currently available are: Class A Motorhome, Class C Motorhome & Travel Trailer/5th Wheel. Each set includes 4 DVDs and now you have a choice with 5 DVD's to save you even more money. Get your discounted RV DVD value set today! Another great thing is these sets count as one item, so you only pay $4.95 for S/H! RV Training Videos/DVDs

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RV Notebook Software

Good Governor 3 in 1 Digital Voltmeter

Canine Companion Emergency Kit

Live Your Road Trip Dream was one of three finalists and won the Benjamin Franklin Awards - Book of the Year for Excellence and Innovation in Marketing.

Buying a Recreational Vehicle DVD

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Love Campfires?
You know HOW to RV. Are you ready to find out WHERE to RV? EatStayPlay.com offers information about 2,519 public campgrounds across the western US plus details about other fun activities that are close to your campground. You can easily find all types of activities close-by, including fishing, hiking, or bird watching.

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Campground Cooking
Campground Cooking is also sold as an e-book $12.95 Buy Now, Read Instantly

Camp Hosting USA--Your Guide to State Park Volunteering NEW!

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RV News Desk
Here are some short interesting news links from the Motorhome Magazine news desk.

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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 35-foot Class A motor home. We have two boys, Tyler 10 and Josh 16, 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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