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Saturday, April 14, 2018

We visit the World's Littlest Skyscraper

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April 14, 2018
RV Travel Newsletter. Issue 841
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:
We've been out and about in Wichita Falls, Texas, and guess what we found? Okay, we'll tell you: the World's Littlest Skyscraper. Its creator was a con man. Investors thought they were getting a 480-foot skyscraper. Instead they got a 480-inch one - dollhouse scale. We have more. 

Cover story:
* Consumers swarmed on the U.S. Park Service to stop a huge hike in fees. Guess what? Their efforts worked.

Headlines:
* The latest news about RVing 
* Our Amazon scare. This could have been a big setback for us  
* What we learned about you last week (always interesting)
* Mini-Meet up next Saturday
* Huge increase in number of American campers
* Video: Where do RVs go when they die?
* Most of our readers not fond of campfire smoke
* Is it necessary to filter your water?
* Prescription refills on the road: The good, the bad and the ugly 
* Video: Wind is your friend. Use it
* Our Camper Slobs of the Week
* Don't accept a noisy water pump

* Video: Must-have trailer towing accessories
* Mark your calendar: Colorado's headless chicken festival
* Roof sealing questions and answers
* What to do with all your manuals
* Nevada Highway 93 boondock jewel: Pahranagat Wildlife Refuge 
* Tips featured in the most recent RV Daily Tips Newsletters 
* Reader Poll: Has your RV ever been damaged by hail?
* Last week's Reader Poll results: Do you believe RV parks should offer "No campfire" zones??
* Ask the RV Vet: Are you prepared for a pet emergency?
* RV Tire Safety: Is this tire cracked ... or what's going on?
* RV Electricity: Do you need an "intelligent" surge protector for 50-amp shore power?
* RV Fire Safety: Check radiator and heater hoses monthly
* RV Shrink: How to handle unwanted parking assistance from a neighbor 
* Ask Boondock Bob:The science (and art) of finding boondocking campsites
* RV Doctor: Why is RV battery bank leaking electrolyte?
* Astronomy for RVers: The new (private) Space Race
* Charles Kuralt shows off America's best mailboxes
* RV Gizmos and Gadgets: Winegard announces debut of TV signal finder app
* RV Short Stop: Visit this Oklahoma Route 66 gallery
* Museum of the Week: The International Spy Museum
* RV Kitchen: Skillet Chicken Pot Pie
* Free and bargain camping   
* Readers' comments about recent articles 
 
Quick Tips   
* How to handle cross-winds while driving
* Weights of RV liquids explained
  
Plus: 
* Editor's Roadside Journal 
* Latest fuel prices 
* Upcoming RV shows 
* And much more ...

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