RV University This Week 05/30/2011
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U of RV Journal #101 - May 30, 2011
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by Mark Polk
Hi Everybody,
Happy Memorial day!
As we enjoy this Memorial Day weekend in the RV we want to stop, reflect and remember all of those who sacrificed their lives for this great country. Without this ultimate sacrifice, we would not be able to enjoy the freedom that we all take for granted each and every day.
We are releasing the latest episode of Mark's RV Garage, so this will be a condensed version of our weekly newsletter.
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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See Highlights of Episode 9 Below:
RV Product Spotlight: Install a window awning in six easy steps. It’s really not that difficult and if you’re a "Do It Yourselfer" it can be a fun RV project to tackle. Window awnings are available at Camping World[*4] . To learn more about RV awning use, care and maintenance check out our Awning DVD.
Microsoft Streets and Trips Winner: I received lots of great tips and wish I had more copies of Microsoft Streets and Trips to give away, but unfortunately we only have one left. I tried to use tips that would be helpful to the viewing audience. The winner of the last copy of Microsoft Streets and trips is Dan & Pat with this great tip: Mark; Here's and idea that has worked well for us. We didn't want to add a standard metal file cabinet to the RV, but we needed to a way to store important papers and documents. Tossing them into a shoe box or drawer was not the answer. We found one of these storage cube ottomans for less than $40 and purchased a standard hanging file rack and files from the local stationary store. The hanging file rack can be adjusted to fit inside the cube and the files hung inside organize the documents. The top has two sides, one with a tray top and the other upholstered. We have an attractive piece of furniture that serves as file storage, a coffee table or a comfortable foot rest and the surface is easy clean vinyl. It is only 18' square so it takes up little space. The benefit of this particular model is that it included a smaller ottoman nested inside the larger one. It works great to sit one of the grandchildren while they enjoy a snack on the tray top of the larger cube. We have a total of less than $50 wrapped up in the whole thing. We have recently seen the units advertised as low as $25. ****Thanks for the great tip and kep an eye out in the mail for your copy of Microsoft Streets and Trips. The storage ottoman that Dan and Pat are referring too can be purchased online at value city furniture[*8] .
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