Full Time RVer Issue 57
Published every two weeks. This issue’s email alert was sent to more than 25,000 RVers.
DVD: Extended and Full-time RV Travel
RV experts Joe and Vicki Kieva show RVers who plan to travel much or all of the time how to successfully live a life on the RV road. Learn more or order.
Extend your water supply while boondocking
With solar panels and perhaps a wind generator, conservative boondockers never have to replenish fuel for the generator. But unless they can tap into a stream or other water supply, all boondockers need to refill the water tank periodically. Read how two fulltimers with a fifth-wheel have made that task much more efficient. Click here.
Motorhome conversion cuts fuel costs
Imagine fulltiming in a diesel-powered motorhome whose fuel costs a fraction of what most people pay at the pump. Some fulltimers are doing it. Read about a motorhome with both engine and generator converted to operate on vegetable oil and view a video of a family RV trip in such an RV. Click here.
Support Your RV Lifestyle
This is an excellent resource of how to travel by RV and earn an income as you go. If you work as you travel or want to, this book will be very helpful. Learn more.
Good Stuff from the Good Sam Club
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Fulltimer workcampers: Iowa needs camp hosts
Despite the recent flooding in many parts of Iowa, the state needs a number of camp hosts for the summer season. If you’re interested in workcamping in the Midwest as a camp host, click here for more information.
Stop the Shaking!
with the
Steadyfast Trailer Stabilizing System
Performance, quality, and ease of use makes Steadyfast the most effective fifth wheel and travel trailer stabilizing system. Learn more here.
Latest RV recalls
Each month we list the latest recalls of RVs at RVtravel.com. Here are the most recent ones:May — April — March — February — January – December — November — October — September
The Digital RV
Learn everything “digital” as it relates to an RVer: Connecting to the internet, enjoying a stereo system that weighs ounces, managing digital photos and more.
Life in the slow lane getting easier for RVers
Do you, like many fulltimers, drive at a reduced speed from one destination to another to save fuel? Although that practice is economically and ecologically sound, it’s controversial because some drivers think it’s inconsiderate and unsafe. But there’s some good news for slower RV drivers. Read blogger Bess McBride’s interesting musings on this subject. Click here.
Add this useful hooking system to your RV
Hooks are useful in every fulltimer’s rig for a variety of purposes. In fact, we never seem to have enough of them. Here is another clever idea for incorporating hooks into your RV. Click here.
Complete Guide to Full-Time RVing
Thinking of becoming a full-time RVer? This is THE guide about how to do it. From dreaming about the lifestyle to living it, this fabulous resource has all the answers. And more!
In the Forums
Wind turbine
Has anyone ever come across a coach with a small, about 200W, wind turbine setup? It seems to me that would be easy to rig on a telescopic pole, and along with about 200W solar should help out while dry camping.
Frugal RVing? Tell us how
This section “Frugal RVing” could be a very helpful section. I always check to see if anyone has a good idea on saving and making things work better and more economical. Saving and avoiding excess expense is very important to working as well as retired RVers. Hopefully readers will take a start commenting more on the varying subjects related to this section.
What affects MPG the most?
I’m driving from TX to MD this summer and trying to determine if I should leave my TOAD at home to save some $$$$$. Bottom Line: What affects the MPG the most? I’ve heard wind and hills are the big killers for MPG. Towing a TOAD doesn’t affect MPG that much. I have a 36′ Class A gas engine. Of course this all depends on your driving style but in determining whether or not to bring the TOAD, that would be insignificant; same driving style for either option…same driver. In my trip this summer, I will only “really” need an extra vehicle for about 3 days and would consider renting instead of the TOAD. What are your thoughts on this?
Camp Hosting USA: Your Guide to State Park Volunteering
Learn what you need to know to become a camphost at a state park. Thousands of RVers do it. Here’s how to join the crowd — no matter what state or park you choose. Learn more or order.
eBooks: INSTANT READING!
With eBooks you don’t have to wait to read your book. Just place your order and your eBook will be delivered almost instantly to your email inbox. You can be reading it moments later. All these eBooks are written by RV experts and delivered instantly in PDF format.
Buying an RV the Smart Way
I Have A Convection Oven in My RV. Now What?
The ABCs of Pop Up Campers
Boondocking Tips - More Fun Without Hookups
Complete Guide to Dinghy Towing
The Woman’s Guide to Solo RVing
A Collection of RV Tips
ABCs of RVing
RV Awning Use and Care
RV Care and Maintenance
Deep Cycle Battery Care and Maintenance
RV Safety Features, Tips and Tricks
The 3 Primary Systems of an RV: LP Gas, Water & Electricity
Trailer Towing, Weights, Hitchwork and Backing
RV Check-List
Coachmen offering huge rebates!
If you’re in the market for a new RV, it’s a buyer’s market. And you should see the whopper rebates you can get right now on the purchase of a new Coachmen motorhome or trailer — up to $5,000. Check out the special Coachmenomic Stimulus Rebate and how you can pick up an amazing deal - and then get a big fat rebate check to boot! Learn more.
Find a base camp in a city with limited RV parks
Don’t despair if you want to explore a new city but can’t find a conveniently located RV park nearby. Many metropolitan areas offer RV sites in a facility you might not think to investigate. Click here, and watch the included video of one such metropolitan facility.
Listen to an interview of a workcamping expert
Thinking about doing some workcamping to help sustain your fulltiming? Here’s your chance to listen to a radio interview of RV workcamping guru Jaimie Hall-Bruzenak, author of the popular book “Support your RV Lifestyle! An Insider’s Guide to Working on the Road.” In the interview, Jaimie provides lots of valuable information and tips. Click here.
RV Retirement
Anyone who is close to retirement or who recently retired and is planning to spend all or part of their time traveling with an RV will find much useful information here.
What! An RV-friendly bureaucrat?
One of the very few downsides of fulltiming is dealing with government officials about licenses and other documentation. So many officials have an inflexible attitude and just don’t understand the special circumstances of fulltime RVers. That’s why this article will make you smile! Click here.
Old fable has an important lesson for fulltimers
Fables were written long ago, but they’re timeless because their morals apply perfectly well to modern life. Here’s one that’s especially pertinent to fulltimers. Click here.
Books and DVDs
of special interest to fulltimers
U.S. Military Campgrounds Directory on CD
DVD: Extended and Full-time RVing
Support Your RV Lifestyle
Fifth Wheel Bible
DVD: Fulltiming, The Documentary
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RV Travel Blogs: Good reading!
Fulltime RVer
If you’re a fulltime RVer or plan to be someday, then stop by for the latest news and information about fulltiming.
Great RV Stuff
The latest neat RV stuff in this always fascinating blog. Gizmos and gadgets that might even make your RVing more enjoyable.
Working on the RV Road
Get up-to-date about news and information about earning income while RVing.
Boondocking
Do you use your RV away from utilities? Here you’ll pick up tips on how to do it, and learn about some great places to boondock.
RVing Quartzsite
“RV Snowbird Central” for the winter season, home of huge gem shows and flea markets and the land of free camping on government lands.
RV Short Stops
Our RVtravel.com blogger’s favorite places to visit in their RVs — Great suggestions for places to visit on your own travels.
RVs in the News
“Concentrated RV news.” Practical, useful, and fun news on recreational vehicle issues. Always be up to date.
Casino RV Camping
Learn about casino RV parks, freebie camping, and great deals on gaming and dining for RVers who visit.
Eco RVing
Greener ways to hit the road.
See the complete lineup of RV Travel blogs
FulltimeRVer.com staff
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The best source for information about Workamping
Workamper News is far and away the very best resource for finding a job while living and/or traveling with an RV. No other service comes even close to Workamper News in helping RVers find jobs! Learn more.
Buy or sell at America’s largest RV consignment dealer
Buy or sell an RV from America’s largest consignment RV dealer — PPL Motorhomes . Read all about it.
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