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Saturday, February 10, 2018

Road trip legends and a tribute.

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2018 Next Exit
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Motorhome and RV Retirement Living

Learn pretty much everything you need to know or consider about full-time RVing. This book gets rave reviews. If you aspire to travel or live full-time in an RV, you will enjoy this. Great prize, too.


The Long, Long Trailer DVD   
As they travel across the United States, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz learn that everything that can go wrong does go hysterically wrong for the first couple of comedy as they try to celebrate their honeymoon on the road.
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RV Camping in Corps of Engineers Parks
Of all the public lands, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has some of the best parks and campgrounds available. In fact, they're the largest federal provider of outdoor recreation in the nation. This guide is perfect for RVers because all the hike-in, boat-in and tent only camping areas are not included, making it very easy to locate campgrounds that can accommodate RVs. Learn more or order.

February 10, 2018
RV Travel Newsletter. Issue 832
Dear Subscriber,

A brand new issue of the RVtravel.com newsletter is hot off the cyber press. As usual, we have a ton of great information for you including the latest news, an essay by our editor, tech tips from RV experts, and much more.

In the issue. . .       

Editor's corner: Most of us who travel by RV were inspired by someone to get started. Maybe it was our parents, who took us with them as children on camping trips. Or maybe it was a friend. In my case it was four men, none of whom I knew personally. But their influence was huge. Here's my story and a tribute to one man, who filed his first report from the road a half-century ago and in doing so became beloved by millions.

Features
* The Pot of Gold Contest is back. Cash prize today $110.
* Bonus Contest: Scavenger Hunt! Win Bushnell binoculars
* Several very recent recalls - some quite remarkable
* The latest news about RVing
* A 98-year-old RVer driving wrong way kills teens in head-on crash 
* Really? RV industry survey doesn't even suggest improving quality
* RV park trend: Luring customers without RVs

* Stupid Tourist Questions. Ya gotta wonder... 
How to weigh your RV at the truck stop
* Simpler backing into your RV site
* Video: Stupid RVer Trick: Mud bogging 
* Big crowd expected for FMCA Georgia rally
* Incredible! RV is being built with 3-D printer
* Video: A tip to help you escape if a fire breaks out in your RV
* Make coffee in your RV. No electricity needed
* RV Mods: Did you wire your inverter safely?
* Even the simple things - How to freeze items without them sticking together
* Boondock near the highest summit in the Lower 48
* Museum putty keeps objects in your RV in place
* Reader Poll: Where is your favorite "go to" place to buy RV parts and accessories?
* Last week's Reader Poll results: How much time RVing do you stay at a public campground without an electric hookup?
* Ask the RV Vet: Dogs, cats and chocolate: Lethal combination?
* Special survey for pet owners: While RVing, have you ever had to rush your pet to a vet in an emergency? 
* RV Tire Safety: Tire suffered belt separation, not a "zipper" failure
* RV Electricity: Can reversed polarity shock you?
* RV Fire Safety: Fuel safety tips
* RV Shrink: RV travel expense debate between spouses
* Ask Boondock Bob: Should you turn off propane when traveling?
* RV Doctor: Can I paint and paper my RV's interior?
* RV Gizmos and Gadgets: Solar lamp for your campsite or picnic table 
* Digital RVer: How to find bicycle trails with Google Maps
* New feature: Museum of the Week. This week: National Museum of Wildlife Art
* New Feature: RV History. This week: Aviation pioneers and the early RV industry 
* RV Kitchen: Vidalia Onion Cornbread
* Readers' Recipes: Einar's Crockpot Sausage Risotto 
* Free and bargain camping   
* Readers' comments about recent articles 
 
Quick Tips   
* Conserve LP but still have hot water handy all day
* Another idea for hot water without using LP
  
Plus: 
* Editor's Roadside Journal 
* Latest fuel prices 
* Upcoming RV shows 
* And much more ... 
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