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Fulltime RVer News issue 43: Great information for fulltimers

December 13th, 2007 zoey Posted in Full Time RVer Newsletter |

Some of the headlines in this issue of the best email newsletter for full-time RV enthusiasts and others who want to be: Which is cheaper for RV heat: gas or electricity?; Where to boondock for the winter in Texas; Reflections on a bar of soap; Will this storage idea work in your RV?; Avoid this mistake when starting your RV generator; Need a place to park your RV? Try this idea; and much more!RELEASED: December 13, 2007

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It’s not too late to
Shop for the Holidays at RVbookstore.com!
Don’t buy something boring from the mall for your favorite RVer! Head on over to RVbookstore.com where you will find the world’s largest selection of books and DVDs for RVers. Check out our special Holiday Gift Ideas Department. And remember. . . our service is speedy and our prices low. 2-day shipping options now through December 20, 2007!

Which is cheaper for RV heat: gas or electricity?
Okay, fulltimer question of the day: Is it more economical to heat your RV with electricity or propane (assuming you’re in a campground where you pay for your electricity)? Well, the answer kind of depends. Click here.

Where to boondock for the winter in Texas
Texas lacks the network of official boondocking areas that southern California and southern Arizona have, so fulltimers who want to dry-camp for the winter in the Lone Star state have to look hard for a suitable spot. Try this idea.

Explorer RV Insurance
Owners of motorhomes, travel trailers, fifth wheels and medium duty tow vehicles save up to 15% over our largest competitors by tailoring their coverage from more than a dozen options. Get a quote now.

Reflections on a bar of soap
How often do you bathe in your RV? Fulltimer Jim Twamley has some thoughts on the subject, as well as some tongue-in-cheek investment advice. Click here.

New Arrival!
2008 American Casino Guide
This bestselling book provides detailed information about every casino/resort, riverboat, and Indian casino in the U.S. Money-saving coupons included plus RV parking rules. Buy yours now or learn more.

Follow this advice when looking for a workcamping job
Fulltimers who workcamp will find the advice in this article invaluable the next time they look for a job. It’s bound to impress a prospective employer during an interview. Click here.

Will this storage idea work in your RV?
In fulltimers’ never-ending search for additional storage space in the RV, here’s an idea we bet you haven’t considered. Take a look.

Find Wal-Mart stores for FREE overnight stays
Let the 2007 Wal-Mart Locator be your guide to America’s favorite superstore. Hundreds of changes and updates, plus 100 new stores. This is the best resource for locating Wal-Mart stores (with driving directions), most of which allow free overnight RV stays in their parking lots. Our low price only $19.96. Learn more or order.

Latest RV recalls
Each month we list the latest recalls of RVs at RVtravel.com. Here are the most recent ones: October — September — August – July – June

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.

Avoid this mistake when starting your RV generator
Like any equipment, RV generators can be damaged if operated improperly. Do you follow this prudent guideline when starting your generator? If you don’t it could cost you repair money. Details.

Need a place to park your RV? Try this idea
This RVer needed an inexpensive place to stay in his rig for awhile, so he came up with a clever idea that not only got him a spot, it even brought in some cash! Why not give it a try? Click here.

The only campground directory for big RVs!
If you drive a king-sized RV, this directory is for you. The authors provide details about RV parks throughout the USA and Canadian Maritime Provinces where RVs 34 feet and longer are welcome. Learn which campsites are best, local attractions and if WiFi is available. A must for owners of large RVs. Learn more or order.

In the Forums Buy new or used for full-timing?
I’m back looking for more opinions since I consider all of you to be the experts! I’ve heard pros and cons about buying new, that the value plummets as soon as you drive them off the lot, etc. But I am wondering, since there would be a new vehicle warranty, if new isn’t the way to go for full-timing? What do you think?

Map and information resources
I am hoping to start traveling full-time in 2009. I want to start researching where to go. What resources would everyone recommend for good maps to use traveling? Maps that identify rest stops on the major interstate and intrastate highways would be one thing I want.

Real ID Act
Has anyone read about the ID act from President Bush due to take effect in 2008? One of the requirements for getting or renewing your driver’s license will be to show proof of a permanent residence such as a utility bill, etc. I am a full-timer and do not own a house. Has anyone contacted their state government to see how this is going to affect them? I will be going back to my home state in June and will ask a lot of questions. If you can’t get a driver’s license because you don’t own a permanent residence, then you can’t fulltime RV. That’s the way it comes across to me. Anyone else have any input?

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
The 3 Primary Systems of an RV: LP Gas, Water & Electricity
Trailer Towing, Weights, Hitchwork and Backing
RV Check-List

Wow!
RV Retirement. Only $8.95!
RV Retirement! Anyone who is close to retirement or who recently retired and is planning to travel all or part time with an RV will find much useful information in this popular book. Cover price $16.95. Order now for only $8.95.

Which lightbulbs are best for fulltiming?
All RVs have lightbulbs, usually several different sizes. Which type bulbs are best for fulltiming? This report has information you’ll want to read. Click here.

Keep track of your fulltiming life with this program
When you’re on the road fulltime, there are a lot of details to keep track of: miles traveled, bills to pay, maintenance schedules, etc. You can do the record-keeping the old-fashioned way with a notebook, or you can use a computer program. If you opt for the latter, check this one out.

Books and DVDs
of special interest to fulltimers
U.S. Military Campgrounds Directory on CD
Guide to Full-time RVing
DVD: Extended and Full-time RVing
Support Your RV Lifestyle
Fifth Wheel Bible.
DVD: Fulltiming, The Documentary
RV Retirement

FMCA: The best club for motorhome owners
If you drive a motorhome you should join the Family Motor Coaching Association, the largest and best club exclusively for motorhome owners. Many benefits including rallies, local chapters and thick monthly magazine. Special new member price of $35. Click here to learn more or join.

Get an Internet connection in Quartzsite this winter
Snowbirds spending the winter camping in the desert in famous Quartzsite, Arizona, can find ample wifi service in town for their Internet needs. Here’s where to go.

Can you tolerate this disadvantage of wind generators?
Like the sun, wind provides free energy for RVers who enjoy boondocking. That’s why more and more fulltimers are mounting wind generators on their RVs along with solar panels. But wind generators have a certain problem that solar panels don’t, a problem that might make you change your mind about harnessing the wind. Click here.

Heaven on Earth - Enjoy nature in Tennessee
If you prefer a breath of fresh air without actually getting your heart rate up, Tennessee is your kind of sightseeing tour. Come unwind in Tennessee, a state known for its abundance of natural resources in eye candy. Learn more.

Try this dish from
the RV Kitchen at your own risk

When you’re a vegetarian and the holidays arrive with the usual turkey or ham, what do you have for a main dish? Check out this yummy delight: A Vegetarian holiday dish

Check out this week’s specials at RVbookstore.com

The King of all RV slideouts
You’ve seen RVs with four slideouts and some with a slideout in the front or rear. There’s even a model now with a vertical slide. But you’ve probably never seen an RV with this type of slide. Will it be a hit? Does it make sense? Click here.

Workhorse UFO Chassis
The hottest RV chassis going these days is the UFO from Workhorse. Poke around the company’s website to learn about this chassis, and about everything else going on at Workhorse (which is a LOT). Don’t miss the entertaining videos. Learn more.

RV Travel Blogs: Good reading!

Great RV Stuff
The latest neat RV stuff in this always fasincating blog. Gizmos and gadgets that might even make your RVing more enjoyable.

RV Tech Tips with Mark Polk
A veteran RV technician, gives useful tips and advice.

Military RVing
Learn where you can camp on military bases and other camping-related benefits that you qualify for with of your military connection.

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.

Fulltime RVer
If you’re a fulltime RVer or plan to be someday, then stop by for the latest news and information about fulltiming.

See the complete lineup of RV Travel blogs

Cross that bridge BEFORE you get to it with CoPilot!
CoPilot is the award-winning GPS navigation system trusted by thousands of RV owners on the road today. With a quick installation on your laptop, CoPilot’s great views and clearly spoken turn-by-turn directions provide worry-free route guidance to any destination nationwide. Learn more about CoPilot GPS systems here.

Where to put that alarm clock and cell phone
Most fulltimers travel with alarm clocks and cell phones, but some of us have trouble deciding where to place these devices in the often crowded confines of an RV. Here are two articles that might give you some ideas. Alarm clocks. Cell phones.

“My RV laundry
isn’t wrinkled anymore!”
How about yours? Does it come out a wrinkled mess?
Learn how to use your RV’s Splendide washer/dryer to not only clean your clothes but dry them without wrinkles. If you have a washer-dryer on board your RV, you need this book! Learn more or order.

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Casino Camping: Guide to RV-Friendly Casinos
This 2007 directory is the best casino guide for RVers. Learn which casinos have RV parks or offer free overnight stays. Plus get tips and information about other casino benefits for RVers. Learn more or order.

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