Issue 47 of the Fulltime 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:
- Choose the best state for your fulltiming home base
- Save a fellow fulltimer’s life with this device
- Hang more items from your RV awning
- Fulltiming doesn’t mean a change in cooking habits
- Step into yesteryear aboard this motorhome
- Casino camping in Florida: a report
- Say hi to the people beside you; they might be fulltimers
RELEASED: February 7, 2008
Published every two weeks. This issue’s email alert was sent to more than 25,000 RVers.
HOT OFF THE PRESS.
Just arrived this month!
2008 Big Rigs Best Bets Campgrounds Directory
If you drive a king-sized RV, this directory is for you. The authors provide details about 1,100 RV parks throughout the USA and six Canadian Provinces where RVs 32 feet and longer are welcome. Learn which campsites are best, local attractions and if WiFi Internet access is available. A must for owners of large RVs. Learn more or order.
Choose the best state for your fulltiming home base
One decision new fulltimers must make is which state to declare as their home state. It’s an important decision involving taxes, insurance, driver’s license and other matters. Which state offers the best deal? Here’s how to find out.
Save a fellow fulltimer’s life with this device
Lets say some friends are visiting you and your spouse in your RV when one of the friends suffers sudden cardiac arrest. Would you know what to do? Thousands die from such an attack every year because medical aid comes too late. With this device you can help, even if you have no medical training. Can you afford to be without it? Read more and watch the video.
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.
This job is a home run for baseball fans
Need to work a bit now and then to stay on the fulltiming road? Like baseball? This may be a perfect match for you. See what you think.
Hang more items from your RV awning
Many fulltimers who park their rigs in one spot for awhile would like to hang decorations and other items from their awning but can’t because the awning has only one utility track (for the strap). Well, here’s a simple solution.
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.
Fulltiming doesn’t mean a change in cooking habits
You might think that living fulltime in an RV would force the occupants to adjust their cooking habits. After all, some high-end motorhomes don’t even have ovens these days. But comments on a fulltimers’ forum indicate otherwise. Read a sample of the comments.
Step into yesteryear aboard this motorhome
While most fulltimers are buying and operating modern RVs with the latest styling and decor, a small group is devoting time, money and creativity in the other direction. The result is real class and a fascinating return to yesteryear. Take a look.
Latest RV recalls
Each month we list the latest recalls of RVs at RVtravel.com. Here are the most recent ones:
December — November — October — September – August — July — June
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. Learn more.
Casino camping in Florida: a report
Florida is immensely popular as a snowbird destination, but what about casinos there? Are they RV friendly? Do they offer free parking and lots of gaming action? The answers may surprise you. Read this report.
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.
Say hi to the people beside you; they might be fulltimers
Not all fulltimers are parked at an RV park or Wal-Mart store or sunning themselves in the desert. You can encounter them anywhere, as rvtravel.com editor Chuck Woodbury discovered on a recent RV trip. Read about the interesting people he met.
Fully updated!
Senior Citizen Discounts Guide 2008-2009
This annual directory will save you a ton of money. Learn about thousands of senior discounts throughout the USA. Most are not publicized elsewhere. National and local businesses are listed. Learn more.
In the Forums
RV on private land
I would like to RV full time, except park most of the time on my own land. I would have one home (RV) but more than one private location. The summer property is in northern Wisconsin where I have a 45 year-old mobile home which will need to be removed. The water and septic are good. I would attach my RV black and grey water to the septic system and have a fresh water supply. A large garage is on the 2/3 acre piece of property for storage. During winter I would move the RV between Texas and Florida, perhaps owning land again in one of the two states. My questions are, “Are any RVers doing this or are there too many local laws/ordinances prohibiting short-term RV residences on private land? Are RVs only allowed in RV parks for long term occupancies? Is anyone doing this sort of RVing?”
Anyone in Quartzsite
Just curious if any of the regular contributors to this forum are in or will be visiting Quartzsite during January or February. I’m going to discover the area and wanted to meet anyone who might be there at the same time.
What do you like and why?
We’ve been seriously looking at motorhomes for several years and are poised to buy pre-owned in the next few months. Would like to hear what and why people purchased rigs they now own and how satisfied/dissatisfied they are. We are interested in 33′ - 35′.
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.
Tweak your furnace for the desired temperature
On particularly cold nights, most RVers who are boondocking set the thermostat on the furnace to maintain enough temperature to keep the chill out of the air and make sure the water system doesn’t freeze. If the furnace doesn’t cycle on and off when you expect, you can tweak the thermostat. Here’s how.
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.
A neat way to care for your pet away from the RV
Many fulltimers have pets, and sometimes they create a mini dilemma. Say you’ve got a long day planned away from the RV at some outdoor event where lots of people will gather. You don’t want to bring the pet with you on a leash lest it get stepped on or bite someone. Yet, neither do you want to leave the pet in the hot RV or car or at an expensive day care kennel. What to do? Here’s the solution.
Your’s free: Alaska Vacation Planner
Send for the Alaska Vacation Planner, available free from the state of Alaska. Learn where to go, what to see, where to stay including where to camp with your RV. This is the official state vacation planner. Get yours now.
RV Travel Blogs: Good reading!
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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.
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