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Finally, RV industry addresses tech shortage

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July 28, 2018

RV Travel Newsletter. Issue 856

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A brand new issue of the RVtravel.com newsletter is hot off the cyber press. You won't want to miss it!

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In the issue. . .

Editor's corner

Industry gets serious about training new techs. It's about time, but it better promote a way to pay the technicians a decent living. Do you know the average wage of an RV technician? It's no wonder there's a shortage.

And do do not miss his updates about our behind-the-scenes projects.

Cover story: Do RV manufacturers lie with statistics? You'll be interested to learn how they can provide confusing information to buyers.

PLUS

* Own a Sprinter RV? Bet you didn't know it would have cost less except for. . . chickens!
* Future full-timers beware: you could be voiding your RV's warranty.

* A bear visits our RV Shrink - as he sleeps.
* What we learned about you last week (always fun and interesting).

* Converting campsites to seasonal rentals raises concerns about availability.

* Full-time RVer Malia Lane's battle with cancer turns painful.

* RVers find volunteering adventuresome and fulfilling.
* Is this the most beat-up motorhome in America? It actually runs.

* RV Doctor: Switch doesn't stop RV's slideout when retracting

* RV Shrink: In-laws spoiling full-time RVing experience

* RV Tires: Radial tire belt "interply shear" and tire failure

* Reader Poll: How important to you is socializing with other RVers at campgrounds or RV parks?

* RV Electricity: RV Electricity seminars in 2018

* RV History: Slide outs celebrate 100 years!

* The RV Kitchen: Carolina Catfish Stew

* Museum of the week: Salt and Pepper Shaker Museum

* Free and bargain camping

PLUS in the news
Yukon Walmart pulls plug on free overnight stays.
RV Shipments finally drop.
and much more.

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