Full Time RVer

Issue 45 of the Fulltime RVer Newsletter

January 10th, 2008 Chuck 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:
- Set and keep RVing resolutions for 2008
- Never forget an RV maintenance task again
- Do this before embarking on the workamping road
- Will this fulltiming practice cost you the right to vote?
- Keep your solar panels sucking up those rays
- Is the desert just around the corner in your thoughts?

RELEASED: January 10, 2008Published every two weeks.
This issue’s email alert was sent to more than 25,000 RVers.

Just arrived! Essential for Fulltimers!

2008 Selecting An RV Home Base
For would-be fulltimers, which state to establish an official home base is critical. Picking the wrong state can result in paying thousands of dollars extra each year in taxes or RV registration fees. Don’t let that happen! This best selling guidebook is an essential planning tool. Learn more or order.

Set and keep RVing resolutions for 2008
Okay, fulltimers, it’s 2008. Have you made resolutions for the new year? Do you know the best strategy for keeping them? Or do you think that because you’re retired and fulltiming, resolutions are unnecessary? Think about these questions as you read this article.

Never forget an RV maintenance task again
The fulltime lifestyle demands regular attention to various systems on the RV. Trouble is, maintenance tasks come due at different times: check the batteries this week, sanitize the fresh water tank every four months, clean the roof twice a year, etc. How can a fulltimer keep track of it all? Click here.

2008 Next Exit Directory
Hot off the Press — BEST SELLER!
Learn what you will find at every Interstate highway exit: gas/diesel, campgrounds, truck stops, casinos, stores, malls, hospitals, factory outlets and more. This is an essential traveling guide to RVers and other motorists. Learn more or order.

Do this before embarking on the workamping road
Would-be fulltimers who think they can’t yet afford to hit the road should consider workamping. That’s how thousands of RVers made the leap from lives they hated to their dreams of fulltiming. But don’t quit your job before taking this vital action.

Will this fulltiming practice cost you the right to vote?
Do you cherish the right to vote? So did 286 fulltimers from a town in one state, but they’re being denied that right for doing something you and thousands of other fulltimers might be doing. More info.

The Complete Book
of Boondock RVing
Do you yearn to camp in the wild beside a babbling mountain brook or with a remote panoramic vista? This is the complete guide to camping without hookups (aka “dry camping”). Learn more or order.

Keep your solar panels sucking up those rays
Many fulltimers boondock to keep expenses down so they can continue the lifestyle. In fact, some fulltimers can’t remember the last time they had shore power. Since solar power is a vital aspect of low-cost boondocking, you want to make sure your solar panels are operating at maximum efficiency. Here’s how.

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 $19.98. 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: November — October — September – August — July — June

FREE CD-Rom
with Woodall’s Campground Directory
This year’s thick 2008 Woodall’s North American Campground Directory includes a Bonus FREE CD-rom directory (PC & Mac). The 2008 directory includes 284,000 updates. Besides comprehensive info on campgrounds and RV parks, learn which offer Internet access and/or welcome pets!

Is the desert just around the corner in your thoughts?
Fulltimers who like to spend the winter in the desert might get a sense of deja vu from fulltimer Jim Twamley’s thoughts about anticipating a trip there. The desert is a special place; read his comments and see if you’ve had the same feelings. Click here.

Take the chill out of your RV with this product
It’s cold in most parts of the country this time of year. Even in the desert, overnight temperatures can dip below freezing. If your RV is a bit short on insulation, here’s a product that will warm you up. Read more and view the video .

CD-ROM: 2008 Trailer Life
RV Parks & Campground Navigator
America’s most popular RV campground directory is now on 2 CD-ROM disks. The user friendly interface provides the ultimate RV travel planning software for the U.S. and Canada. JUST RELEASED THIS MONTH! Learn more or order.

In the Forums

What if there�s no room for a washing machine?
Still in the fact-finding stage. I am a tie dye artist and need a top-loading washing machine to do my work. I’ve never seen top-loaders at laundromats, so do I have any options? Strap a washer into the back of the truck, run it on a generator, fill it with a hose, and drain it to a bucket?

Exterior fridge fan
I just got a used solar powered fridge coil fan. Is it better to place it above the coils to draw the air up over the coils, or put it below the coils to push the air over the coils?

Aussies RVing in Mexico
My husband and I are Australian. We own a motorhome in the USA and often go there for RV holidays. However, next year we want to go down and spend a couple of months traveling through Mexico. We are always wary about crossing land borders - especially with a vehicle owned by ourselves but registered in the US. Are there any Australian members who have done this before, or any Americans who know the ins and outs if what they ask for regarding the vehicle and its paperwork?

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!
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.

Cut RVing expenses by saving on camping fees
High gas prices have increased the cost of RVing in recent times, forcing many RVers to find ways to save and dollar here and there. One way to save is obvious: cut down campground fees. Here are some ways to do it. New hassle confronts snowbirds returning from Mexico
Desert snowbirds know that shopping in Mexico saves enough money to justify the drive. But in at least one popular border town, changing border-crossing requirements are already complicating the return to the United States. Before you put on your sombrerro, you should read this report.

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

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 .

More elbow room for travel trailers?
Travel trailers generally have less storage space than fifth-wheels, but some fulltimers prefer travel trailers for their lower profile, greater flexibility in tow vehicles and other reasons. That’s why this news should please travel trailer fans who need extra storage space.Organize your RV stuff
Need to organize your stuff better in your RV? Here are a few tips from a veteran fulltimer. (Hint: act quickly!)

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.

Let your trade skill help support your fulltiming
If you have to work as a fulltimer and you have a trade skill, plenty of part-time or temporary jobs await you. You can still do lots of traveling; no need to settle down into a career to make money with your skill. More info.

RVers abandoning
traditional telephones
A December survey by RVtravel.com revealed that RVers are abandoning their traditional land line telephones in favor of cellular phones. Read all about it.

HOT OFF THE PRESS
2008 Guide To The Firearm Laws of the 50 States
RVers who travel with a firearm may not know that what�s legal in their home state may be a felony in another. This guide explains current, specific gun laws for every state. Don’t cross a state line with a gun without knowing the laws! Learn more or order.

RV Travel Blogs: Good reading!

Fulltime RVer
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Great RV Stuff
The latest neat RV stuff in this always fasincating 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.

See the complete lineup of RV Travel blogs

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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
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