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OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
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July 2008
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ONtheroad
BY SUE BRAY
Polishing Our
National Treasure
To celebrate
its first century,
the National
Park Service
frames a plan
for the next
100 years
ulitzer Prize–winning author Wallace zens, employees, park partners and other stakeStegner once described the U.S. national holders to contribute ideas. Based on the 6,000
park system as “America’s best idea,” adding that responses, parks as diverse as Acadia National
the parks “reflect us at our best, not our worst.” Park in New York and Zion National Park in
We RVers certainly can relate. No other
Utah have approved and funded more
country in the world can claim the
than 100 centennial projects in 2008
unspoiled beauty and scenic diversity
(see a sampling of these below).
found in the 391 lands managed by
At the same time, the National Park
the U.S. National Park Service,
Service has proposed additional ways
though Canadian Good Sam memto raise funds for the centennial probers could make a good case for their
gram, including a new dollar coin and a
spectacular federally protected sites.
semi-postal park stamp. Most important,
The world’s first national park, Yellowstone, the parks are looking at new ways to educate and
was established in 1872, and over the next 44 inspire children from diverse backgrounds to
years, 38 other U.S. parks and monuments develop an environmental conscience that will
were named. In 1916, the U.S. National help preserve these lands for future generations.
Park Service was established as a federal
As the National Park Service prepares to celeagency to manage, administer and protect brate this milestone, we join them in looking forthese public lands.
ward to another century of protecting and nurIn preparation for the U.S. National Park turing the breathtaking lands we’re so fortunate to
Service’s 100th anniversary in 2016, the have. Here’s to 100 more years.
agency has created the
National Park Centennial
Initiative, which outlines
BIG PLANS: PREPARING FOR 2016 AND BEYOND
bold new ways of providWith a focus on building an outdoor-recreation network, enriching children’s
lives and enhancing America’s position as a worldwide leader in conservation,
ing visitors with great
the U.S. National Park Service’s Centennial Initiative projects are as varied as
park experiences in the
the public lands it protects. Here’s a sampler:
years to come. In April,
Senator Ken Salazar of
New Mexico’s Aztec Ruins National Monument is spearheading the development of a trail system linking significant sites in the northwest part of the state.
Colorado introduced the
National Park Centennial
With the help of volunteer divers, Florida’s Biscayne National Park will start a
coral-reef nursery to restore and enhance the park’s reefs.
Fund Act, which will provide
funding for the initiative, and
Yellowstone National Park’s Old Faithful Visitor Center in Wyoming will encourage students to become “young scientists” as they explore the park’s geotherat press time, the bill, HR
mal features both on the ground and online.
3094, unanimously passed the
In Texas, Big Bend National Park is proposing a new multi-experience comU.S. House of Representatives
plex called Remember the Alamosaurus, designed to link the facility to other
Committee on Resources.
museums housing dinosaur fossils from the area.
Support also comes from
At Arizona’s Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, volunteers can sign up for
the private sector. In developa five-day houseboat trip on Lake Powell to remove graffiti from canyon walls.
ing the initiative, the National
Cabrillo National Monument in San Diego plans to establish a Senior Ranger
Park Service challenged all
program that gives retirees an opportunity to take part in stewardship activities.
potential partners to offer
matching dollars. In addition,
Find out more about the U.S. National Park Service’s
Centennial Initiative on www.nps.gov/2016.
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in common? The Sam’s Radio Hams, a
Good Sam chapter from Orange that
shares a love of chatting over the airwaves and helping Dogs for the Deaf.
The chapter recently sponsored the
placement of a dog named Raffa with
hearing-impaired recipient Randy Hale.
Dogs for the Deaf, based in Central
Point, Oregon, acquired Raffa from
Paws Across the Northwest rescue
shelter and trained her to alert her
new human companion to important
sounds in the environment.
www.dogsforthedeaf.org
Wave the Checkered Flag
Rev up for the Pepsi 500 with Good Sam
ee stock-car racing’s top drivers put the pedal to the metal at the Auto
Club Speedway in Fontana, California, August 28 through September 1,
during the Pepsi 500 Samboree, Good Sam’s newest NASCAR event.
Take in the high-speed action on the 2-mile track from reserved uppergrandstand seats on the front stretch for the August 30 Camping World 300
and the August 31 Pepsi 500. General-admission tickets are provided for the
August 29 Sprint Cup series pole day.
All tour participants receive two-day Party Zone tickets for admission to
the fan-hospitality area for closed-circuit television, live music, food and beverage service and driver and celebrity appearances. Pit access on August 30
and 31 gives members behind-the-scenes glimpses of NASCAR crews.
The tour fee also includes four nights of RV parking with 50-amp electricity near the speedway and free continuous shuttle service to the track.
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MEMBER MATTERS
Meet Jan McNeill
RVOAC member
Jan McNeill and
husband Chris.
A voice for Good Sam members
RV BOOKSHELF
Take a Campground Tour
Find the sites that suit your tastes
t’s easier to find an RV
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to fit your needs with
the 2008 Trailer Life
RV Parks, Campgrounds and Services
Directory. Directory listings now tell you
which RV parks offer an online virtual
tour, accept debit cards and offer Wi-Fi
and Internet access. The directory’s new
Virtual Tours-at-a-glance section provides members with a list of RV parks
that can be toured online via the
www.goodsamclub.com website.
Good Sam Club members save 44 percent off the cover price when purchasing
online or calling the number listed below.
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www.goodsamclub.com/travel-store, 877-209-6655
LIKE MANY full-time RVers, Jan McNeill
and her husband, Chris, hit the road to
say good-bye once and for all to the nine-to-five
grind. Jan, a retired realtor, planned to pursue
genealogy research, and Chris, a semiretired
gastroenterologist, had his sights set on playing
America’s best golf courses.
“We made a great leap of faith,” says Jan.
“We promised each other that if either of us
didn’t like it in two years, we’d quit.”
That was seven years ago. Today, the Good
Sam Club members continue to rack up miles
on their Country Coach motorhome, and for
Jan, RVing is more than a pastime—it’s
become a cause.
Last year, Jan was tapped to serve on the
RV Owners’ Advisory Council, a group that
identifies key RV-related consumer issues
and advises Good Sam Club management
about industry and legislative concerns.
Jan is joined on the RVOAC by Chairman
Tom Gonser, a retired attorney who founded
the popular website www.rversonline.org; Tim
Kuhler, a board member of Kleberg Bank who
has enjoyed RVing for more than 15 years;
Bill Estes, who retired in 2006 after 38 years
with Trailer Life and MotorHome magazines;
and Tom Killmer, a Good Sam Club
Sambassador and retired account manager
for RV-supplier Suburban.
When she’s not working for the council, Jan
splits her time volunteering at libraries, quilting
and taking photographs that she posts on the
couple’s website, www.mcneillsonwheels.com.
Meanwhile, Chris works half of the year in
areas where they travel.
“Our motto has always been ‘See America
First,’” says Jan. “We’ve seen much more of it
than our friends who travel by air.”—PAULA LOEHR
www.goodsamclub.com/community/rverrights
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SMILE & SAVE
RALLY 2009
Get Hip to Albuquerque
Outfit Your RV
Follow Route 66 to next year’s New Mexico Rally
Gear up with discounted electronics from Crutchfield
our Good Sam Club membership card delivers more than the 10 percent discount at 1,700 Good Sam Parks. With Smile and Save, the club’s newest
money-saving benefit, you can present your card at the 25 businesses listed below
and claim additional savings. You’ll enjoy member discounts on automotive and
RV services, car and RV rentals, purchases at popular retail stores, tax and financial services and home computers.
Crutchfield, a consumer-electronics company specializing in audio and video
equipment for vehicles, is the latest addition to the Smile and Save lineup.
Crutchfield offers Good Sam members a $20 savings on orders of $100. To redeem
your discount, go to www.goodsamclub.com/save and click on the link to Crutchfield.
Enter the special offer code found on our website (some restrictions apply).
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Save with Good Sam
• Goodyear Wingfoot
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at Expo New Mexico in
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Here’s the current roster of Good Sam Smile and Save partners:
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• ABC Water Treatment • Cruise America
• Bates International • Crutchfield
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• Biltmore
• Earth Class Mail
• CarMD
• Elliot Alertness Method
• Cottman Transmission • Enterprise Rent-A-Car
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• RV/MH Hall of Fame
• Safe Security
• Sears Commercial
• Sierra Trading Post
• Ultra Max Plus
• Wild-signs.com
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Go to our website for the latest news about
club programs, benefits and services, as
well as club-sponsored guided trips.
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Since 1969, we’ve tried our best to make it easy for RVers to
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good country cookin’, we offer designated RV parking (at most
locations). As well as a convenient Books-On-Audio program that
lets you purchase and return at different locations. Thanks
for recognizing us with the Good Sam Welcome Mat Award for
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DEARgoodsam
RV-washing
pointers, green
shopping tips
and Route 66
memories from
Good Sam
members
nline...
Read more comments
from Good Sam members and send letters
to the editor online at
www.goodsamclub.com/
highways.
Get Hip to These
Timely Tips
Route 66 Association
(www.route66.org).
The site also has links
to Route 66 associations in the other seven
states along the route.
THE ROUTE 66 ARTICLE in the
May issue of Highways awakened
my memories of “the Mother
Road.” Back in 1967, when gasoline averaged 34 cents a gallon, I
drove my ’59 Plymouth Sport
Fury from St. Louis, Missouri,
to Los Angeles. The trip took
seven days, but I was in no hurry
because sightseeing was part of
the agenda. The only regret I have
is that I didn’t take time to see the Grand
Canyon. Now that I’m retired, I’ll have plenty
of time to make that trip.
Tiido Tennelo, WILMINGTON, VERMONT
I WAS PLEASED to read in the May issue that the
2009 Rally will be held in Albuquerque, a great
Route 66 town. I encourage Good Sam members to consider driving “the Mother Road” to
get to The Rally. You can find out more about
Route 66 on the website of the California
Kevin Hansel
CALIFORNIA HISTORIC ROUTE 66
ASSOCIATION, RIALTO
For more information
about the 2009 Rally,
April 17 through 20 at
Albuquerque’s Expo New Mexico, click on
www.therally.com or turn to page 15.—Editors
IN YOUR ROUTE 66 STORY, you described
Standin’ on the Corner Park in Winslow,
Arizona, and you mentioned the “girl in the
flatbed Ford” from the Eagles song “Take It
Easy.” Until reading your story, we’d always
thought the vehicle described in the lyrics was a
“flat-head Ford.”
Tom and Kay Papa, SPRING VALLEY, ARIZONA
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DEARgoodsam
Coming Out in the Wash
THE MAY ISSUE’S “Call It a Wash” feature
mentioned washing your RV at your
campsite. I guess I’ve been camping in
the wrong places because almost all of
the RV parks I’ve visited won’t let you
wash your RV in your spot. I’ve been told
the chemicals involved can be harmful to
the soil and surrounding landscape.
If the Good Sam Club wants to be
green, you should tell members to wash
their rigs in areas designated for washing, which are available in some campgrounds. Let’s keep our campsites safe
for those camping there after we’ve left.
I have my own meatloaf recipe that’s
pretty darn good, but I want to try
columnist Bob Blumer’s recipe. Bob is
the most consistently good recipe columnist I’ve ever read. Plus,
the stories are fun.
Paula Palmer, DUBUQUE, IOWA
Bob Blumer replies: My
bad. Fortunately, regardless of the conflicting
amounts, the results
remain the same because the milk is just
used to soak the bread.
just to make plastic bags. Use canvas bags
for shopping instead. I’ve purchased
reusable bags from National Park Service
stores that have attractive designs. Just
If the Good Sam Club
wants to be green, you
should tell members to
wash their rigs in areas
designated for washing.
Jesse Norris, MARTINEZ, GEORGIA
Bring Your Own Bag
Surprising Meatloaf
I’D LIKE TO ENCOURAGE Good Sam Club
THE CAMP CUISINE recipe for Meatloaf
members to recycle. I’ve been known to
carry recyclables 200 miles along my
journey before I find a place for my glass,
plastic and aluminum discards.
I’d also like to remind RVers that millions of barrels of oil are used each year
Surprise in the May issue called for one
cup of milk, divided, in the ingredients.
The instructions, however, told readers
to use two cups, undivided. Can you let
me know the correct portion?
remember to bring the bags with you to
the supermarket instead of going
through the checkout line and making a
mad dash to your vehicle with angry
people lined up behind you.
Carlotta Tutor, MYRTLE BEACH, SOUTH CAROLINA
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Do you know any friends who are missing out on the great benefits of the Good Sam Club? Are your
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tally friendly, turn to “Tread Lightly” on
page 42.—Editors
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connectors, which allowed us to get our
new pump safely installed.
Bill and Irene Spring, LANSING, MICHIGAN
Grateful to Good Sam
WE’RE NEW MEMBERS and new to the
RV world. Using the Good Sam Club’s
many resources, we planned a road trip,
got a nice campsite in Kentucky and
saved money to boot through the club’s
discounts. I must add that the information on www.goodsamclub.com also
helped me go over the stuff needed
inside and outside of the camper. Our
trip was wonderful.
Kerri Carter, ANDALUSIA, ILLINOIS
Good Sam Dealer
WE RECENTLY RETURNED from our first
extended trip through the South. On our
third day, our freshwater pump started
leaking. We went to Bill Plemmons RV
World in Rural Hall, North Carolina,
and the dealership personnel were very
helpful. They provided extra wire and
Bill Plemmons RV World is part of the
prestigious Good Sam Club Authorized
Dealer network. To find more Authorized
Dealers across North America, click on
www.goodsamclub.com/r vcentral/
authorizeddealers.—Editors
We’re now planning on having a container near the door where we can leave
our vital personal articles. If we need to
leave our motorhome again for an
emergency, we’ll have our important
possessions like keys, wallets, cell phone,
paperwork, food, water and medications
in one place to carry out the door with us.
Scott Gamache, DALE CITY, VIRGINIA
Born to Ride
False Alarm, Good Advice
WE HAVE A GREAT CLASS A motorhome,
DURING A RECENT weekend camping
two Harley-Davidson motorcycles and
many plans for enjoying them. We have a
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Harley-Davidson’s 105th anniversary celebration, August 28 through 31. I’m
looking forward to sharing the trip on
www.goodsamclub.com.
trip, my family and I were awakened by
the chirping noise of the propane alarm.
We left the motorhome and got into the
car for shelter. After investigating the rig,
I found out that the alarm had been activated because of a power interruption,
not from a propane leak.
On our way home, it dawned on me
that as we exited the rig, we had none of
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occurred, we would have lost everything.
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RVinsight
BY JOE AND VICKI KIEVA
Full-Hookup
Fundamentals
Take the kinks out of your campground connections
Dear Joe
and Vicki:
We’re on
our first RV.
During the few
camping trips
we’ve taken,
we’ve noticed that everyone seems to have
their own routine for connecting their RV to
the campground’s electric, water and sewer
hookups. Does the order in which we connect
to the utility hookups matter?
can be made quickly and easily with the use of
quick-connect fittings on the water-pressure regulator, water filter and water hose. These handy
fittings can be found at RV-accessory stores and in
hardware stores where water hoses are displayed.
VICKI: There’s no one correct procedure for
connecting to a campground’s utility hookups.
The important thing is to develop a routine and
an awareness that prevents contamination,
avoids electrical shocks and keeps your feet
dry. Here’s one that works for us.
Before going through the trouble of
backing into a campsite and leveling your
rig, check the site’s electric, water and
sewer connections. Check
the electric outlet’s polarity
and voltage, the water’s clarity and aroma, and the sewer
inlet’s opening to be sure it’s
clear of rocks, cans or debris.
While you’re there, rinse off
the campground’s water hydrant
and spray it with a household
disinfectant. You never know
what the previous occupant or
his dog has left on that hydrant. By the time you’ve
finished backing and leveling your rig, the disinfectant should have accomplished its purpose.
Once your rig is in position and leveled, you
can go through your hookup routine. First,
plug in the electric cord while your hands and
the ground are dry. Turn off the electric outlet’s breaker switch before inserting or removing the RV’s electric plug. This will prevent
shocks and avert damage to the plug’s prongs.
Next, attach a water-pressure regulator to the
campsite’s hydrant to protect both the drinkingwater hose and the RV’s plumbing from sudden
surges in campground water pressure. A water
filter to remove sediment is next, followed by the
drinking-water hose. Run water through the hose
to remove the air, then attach the hose to the RV.
By the way, all of the water-hose connections
JOE: The sewer hookup is last. Once the hose is
connected, check to be sure that the sewer hose
is properly secured to both the RV and the sewer
inlet. Seriously consider wearing disposable
polyethylene gloves when handling the sewer
hose. They come in boxes of 100, are inexpensive
and can be thrown away after use. Some RVers
prefer to use disposable latex surgical gloves.
Even if you wear gloves, it’s a good idea to wash
Some will look upon
our hookup routine as
bordering on paranoid,
while others will say it’s
not cautious enough.
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your hands with antibacterial soap immediately
after handling the sewer hose.
The gray-water valve may be opened after the
sewer hose is connected. The black-water valve,
however, should remain closed until you’re ready
to dump. This assures a buildup of liquid in the
black-water tank. The more liquid in the tank,
the better the flushing action will be when the
valve is opened. A day or so before dumping
the black water, close the gray-water valve.
Dumping the holding tanks is pretty straightforward. Black water is dumped, the valve
closed, and then the gray water that has been
stored up to that point is dumped. The gray
water does a good job of rinsing the black water
out of the sewer hose. Lifting the RV end of the
hose drains the remaining water into the campground’s sewer inlet.
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It’s like
bringing your
local technician
with you.
After closing both the gray- and
black-water valves, cap the RV’s sewer
outlet and store the sewer hose in the
sewer-hose compartment. Run the
kitchen faucet (using the rig’s water
pump) to add a couple gallons of water
to the gray-water tank. Use a two-gallon
bucket to pour a few gallons of water
through the toilet bowl and into the
black-water tank. This will prevent any
solids from turning into a low-grade
cement in the bottom of the tanks. This
also is the time to pour in any holdingtank additives.
When it’s time to leave the campsite
and embark on the next leg of your journey, disconnect in the same order you
hooked up: electric first, water next,
sewer last.
The drinking-water hose and fixtures
should be stored in a compartment separate from the sewer hose and its attachments. Both ends of the drinking-water
hose can be connected together to keep
moisture in and critters out.
Some will look upon this routine as bordering on paranoid, while others will say
it’s not cautious enough. Whatever routine
you develop, be sure it includes doublechecking the sewer-hose connections.
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CAMPcuisine
BY BOB BLUMER
Nectar of the Gods
Turn summer’s sweetest fruit into flavor-filled concoctions
It takes only
a few simple
ingredients
to transform
a melon into
an exotic
cocktail.
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Bob Blumer is the creator
and host of the Food
Network TV shows The
Surreal Gourmet and Glutton
for Punishment. He’s also
the author of four cookbooks. When he’s not at
home in California, Bob can
be found traveling in his
Toastermobile, an Airstream
trailer customized with a
stainless-steel professional
kitchen and topped with
two 8-foot slices of toast.
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canary melon to the spicy Crenshaw melon to
the saucily named French kiss melon (a hybrid
of the cantaloupe and the French charentais).
On their own, or with a sprinkle of black pepper,
melons make a perfect starter to the day. Wrap
a slice of melon with a strip of
salty prosciutto, and you’ve got
an elegant appetizer.
After a long winter of melon
deprivation, I just can’t seem to get
enough of the watery treat. And when
I’ve had my fill of plain melon, I have plenty of other tricks up my sleeve. A minute in
a blender or food processor is virtually all it
takes to transform sweet melon flesh into a
nectar of the gods. Once in its liquefied state,
it takes only a few simple ingredients to transform a melon into an exotic cocktail or a
refreshing dessert soup.
Melontini
Here are two of my favorite recipes
that
will let you have your melon and
1 ripe, fragrant melon (cantaloupe, honeydew,
Crenshaw, canary, watermelon…)
drink it too.
elons are the sweet sisters of the cucumber and squash family. Like cucumbers,
they’re available year-round in most grocery
stores. However, melons look like melons, feel
like melons and are priced like melons for
about nine months of the year. And for most of
this time, a bite into a slice yields only a mouthful of moist, tasteless flesh that
inevitably disappoints. But around
July, when the local melons begin to
appear at farmer’s markets and on
grocer’s shelves across the country, the
melon as we know it comes to life.
During a brief window that lasts into
September, melons are as fragrant as French
perfume and as sweet as candy.
These days, melons come in a wide variety,
from the shockingly yellow
M
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
(optional)
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed
lime juice
4 ounces vodka
2 ounces Cointreau or Triple Sec
ice
Halve the melon. Remove and discard
seeds, then scoop out melon flesh and
discard the rind.
In a blender, puree 2 cups melon and
the ginger. Strain puree through a fine
strainer, using the back of a soupspoon
to force it through. Discard solids.
Fill a martini shaker or a teapot with
ice. Add 1 cup melon juice plus lime
juice, vodka and Cointreau. Shake,
then strain into martini glasses.
Honeydew Melon Soup
1
3
1
⁄4
1
⁄4
ripe, fragrant honeydew melon
tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
cup fresh mint leaves, stems discarded
cup ice wine or Sauternes (optional)
Halve the melon. Slice 1⁄8-inch off the bottom of
each half so it’ll stand on its end (taking off more
than 1⁄8-inch may result in a dribbling bowl). Remove
and discard seeds, then scoop out melon flesh,
preserving the rind halves to use as serving bowls.
In a blender, puree melon, lime juice and mint.
Strain puree through a fine strainer, using the
back of a soupspoon to force it through. Discard
solids. Add optional ice wine or Sauternes if
desired. Chill for a minimum of one hour.
Repeat if necessary.
Serve in hollowed-out melon halves. Garnish with
an edible flower or a mint leaf.
Yield: 4 servings
Yield: 2 servings
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TECHtopics
BY BOB LIVINGSTON
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I have a Class A motorhome that’s parked on a pad away from my house. In the
past, I used a 75-foot 12-gauge extension cord to plug in the motorhome to cool
the refrigerator before a trip. Lately, I can find only 50- and l00-foot cords. The
50-foot cord is too short. Would the l00-foot cord work efficiently enough on a
Finding the
right toad
and getting
to the bottom of tire
blowouts
hot day, or will I lose too much power?
Rebecca Bilot, IRWIN , PENNSYLVANIA
BOB: You can easily locate and purchase a 100foot extension cord that’s rated at 15 amps.
Because RV refrigerators typically draw about
325 watts on 120-volt AC power, your extension
cord will work fine. Just make sure you don’t
attempt to load the cord beyond its rating by
turning on too many appliances at the same
time. You certainly can’t run the air-conditioner.
BOB: Some transmissions aren’t lubricated
properly when the vehicle is being towed on all
four wheels. That’s why manufacturers recommend against dinghy towing and will deny warranty coverage if damage can be traced to
improper towing.
A comprehensive list of vehicles that can be
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Jeep was recognized as the Best Dinghy Vehicle
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motorhome with my Jeep attached. Is this true?
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I’m in the market for a vehicle to tow behind my
motorhome. I’ve always been under the assumption that any stick-shift vehicle
(nonautomatic transmission)
is safe to tow with all four
tires on the ground.
However, in the May 2008
Tech Topics, someone asked
you about towing a Honda
Element. You said that “the
Honda CR-V is the only vehicle
in the Honda line that’s currently approved for dinghy towing.” Because
Honda makes a variety of five-speed standardtransmission vehicles, but only one of them is
approved for towing, it sure blows my theory that
any stick-shift vehicle can be towed.
Do you have a list of approved vehicles that
I can refer to as I search for a vehicle to tow?
The April 2008 copy of Highways contained a
list of Welcome Mat winners, and the Best
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Jeep at the top of my list as I look for a dinghy?
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In the May 2008 Tech Topics, you informed us
that “the Honda CR-V is the only vehicle in the
Honda line that’s currently approved for dinghy
towing.” Sorry, but that’s simply wrong. Page
141 of my 2004 Honda Element owner’s manual is titled “Towing Your Vehicle [that is, the
Honda Element!] Behind a Motorhome” and
gives complete instructions for doing so.
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More to the point of your claim, the
manual’s opening sentence states, “Your
Honda [Element] can be towed behind a
motorhome at legal highway speeds up
to 65 mph.” It goes on to say that the
Element “must be towed with all four
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Honda Element behind a motorhome can
be, and should be, done.
Even though we’re in an era where
our nation’s “leaders” refuse to ever
admit they made an error, I’m hoping
that you’ll be more honorable and
include a correction about this in the
next available issue of Highways.
Aside from the manufacturer of the
Honda Element saying they can be
towed four-on-the-ground, we’ve towed
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While the drivetrains seem similar,
Honda must have a compelling reason to
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we always follow the manufacturer’s recommendations when offering vehicles
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Awning Infiltration
We have a problem with water getting
into our awning while it’s just sitting
rolled up. We didn’t realize this was
happening, and the awning got moldy
and stained. I can understand how that
might happen during travel but don’t
think this seepage should happen
when in storage. Is this normal? Can it
be prevented? Will we have to open the
awning often to keep drying it out?
Our dealer told us to scrub the
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Larry and Maria Olsen’s El Paso-based
awning with bleach, but the manufacturer’s literature said not to use bleach.
Do you have any recommendations for
getting the stains out?
Sheila Sabo, HIGHLAND, MICHIGAN
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Water can run into the rolled awning
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Vinyl is more susceptible to stains, as
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If you don’t dilute the mixture properly,
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The more expensive acrylic awnings
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Tire Bubble
I have a 2006 Sandpiper fifth-wheel
trailer from Forest River that I purchased new in April 2006. During my
return from a trip, a fellow driver
informed me that I had a tire problem.
Upon examination of the tire, I noted a
bubble on the inside sidewall about the
size of a baseball. I put my spare on
and came home without incident.
I contacted the dealer where I purchased the trailer to see if they had a
distributor in the area to handle a tire
adjustment. They told me that because
the tire was more than two years old, it
wouldn’t be warranted, but they added
that I could go online and maybe find a
distributor anyway.
I’ve used Google and other means to
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talked to other campers who’ve experienced similar problems with tires older
than this, and they said they had no difficulty getting help, but they had different
brands of tires. It’s sad, because this tire
has less than 10,000 miles on it. If you
could help me locate a tire representative for Highway Trooper in the Houston
area, I’d really appreciate it.
Otis Harr Jr., NEEDVILLE , TEXAS
BOB: I have no information on Highway
Trooper tires, but that doesn’t mean they
don’t exist. With the influx of Asian tires,
it’s hard to keep up with the names and
brands currently on the market.
Unfortunately, many of these overseas-brand tires are poorly constructed
and provide inadequate service, as you
found out. I prefer to stick to the major
brands, like Goodyear, which specialize
in tires designed for trailer service (ST
designation). That way, premature failures can be handled expeditiously.
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I can relate to your bubble story. I was
following a friend who was towing a big
fifth wheel when I noticed smoke coming from the rear-left tire. I called him on
the radio and suggested he stop so we
could inspect the tires before continuing
our journey.
While crawling around under the trailer, inspecting the tires for damage, I
noticed the sidewall bulging. Not wanting to stick around, I quickly moved to
safer ground. Within a minute, the sidewall expanded and blew out. In this case,
the sidewall was determined to have been
defective, and an adjustment was made
by the tire dealer. At the time, my friend
didn’t have the loaded axle weights of his
trailer, so I suggested that he find a scale
to make sure the tires weren’t overloaded.
Toy-Hauler Tire Trouble
We have a toy hauler that keeps blowing tires. We’re afraid to go anywhere
in it. I’ve heard that if we put good
American-made tires on it, we won’t
have the problems. Do you have any
suggestions for me?
Patti Kelosky, SUMMERFIELD, FLORIDA
BOB: Patti, as noted in the previous let-
ter, buying the best tires that are available
is the best insurance for service longevity, but all bets are off if the trailer is overloaded. It’s way too common to find toy
haulers overloaded, especially when too
many toys are loaded into the garage
section of the trailer. You need to weigh
the trailer, loaded for a typical trip,
before thinking about changing tires.
GOT A QUESTION?
Tech Topics columnist Bob Livingston
has spent countless hours exploring the
inner workings of RVs and finding ways to
make life on the road easier for all RVers,
particularly Good Sam members. Got a
question about your rig? Send an e-mail
to [email protected].
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BY ROBIN DUFFIELD
Window Pain
I ordered a window from All-Rite Custom Manufacturing through my local RV center. After I installed the window, I found that I couldn’t close it completely. I wrote
to All-Rite explaining the problem and asked that they replace the window or
refund the purchase price. I never received a response.
I’m afraid the new window may break because it can’t be closed properly. At this
Good Sam
Club members
get electricalsystem relief
and a window
that works
point, the window’s taped shut so I can continue
my travels as a National Park Service volunteer.
Wendell Day, HEBER SPRINGS, ARKANSAS
ACTION LINE: After a petition was sent to
All-Rite, we received this update from
Wendell Day:
Since September
Thank you very much for getting All-Rite’s
attention about my faulty window. A representative of All-Rite contacted me almost immediately after they received the petition from Action
Line. Upon her instructions, I took the rig to my
local RV center where the service personnel
determined that the window wasn’t constructed
correctly. They sent this information back to AllRite, and shortly afterward All-Rite sent me a
new window. I had it installed with no problems.
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In 2002, we bought a Class A Travel Supreme
motorhome. During a trip from Chicago to
Tennessee, we had a problem with the electrical system. We took the rig to the Camping
World in Bowling Green and were told the
transfer switch and
inverter were shot.
We had Camping
World fix them.
When we came
home, we reviewed
our paperwork and
found that we’d purchased an extended warranty for the
rig from Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company
at a cost of $4,997. According to the contract, the electrical repair was covered, but
when we called Fireman’s, we were told there
was nothing they could do because the repair
had been completed.
We took our unit back to the Bowling Green
Camping World, and the service manager’s call
to Fireman’s Fund Insurance got the same
response. We’re not trying to scam this com-
pany by getting something that wasn’t covered.
We’re only trying to have the cost of the parts
covered by the warranty compensated to us.
We just made an honest mistake in not realizing that we had the extended warranty.
The cost of repairs and labor totaled
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At this point, the window’s
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ment would be covered and a refund of $1,439.45
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Wheels in Motion
I recently purchased a used motorhome from
Jim’s RV Center in Nichols, New York, and was
told that everything on the unit was in good
shape. During a trip to Florida, we found out
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the tires were weathered and cracked.
We ended up purchasing six replacement tires.
I feel the seller should compensate
us for some of the cost of the new tires.
We put our lives on the line by traveling
such a long distance and thinking everything was in good condition.
Tony Besten, JERMYN, PENNSYLVANIA
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Mr. Besten bought his unit with a fullservice prep package that included a full
check of all RV components and chassis
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through a New York state inspection
procedure here for Mr. Besten’s convenience and then taken to Pennsylvania for
that state’s inspection. In both states, the
weather checking on the tires was well
within acceptable values.
We spend an average of $1,500 prepping a used motorhome before a sale.
Anything that needs to be repaired or
replaced is taken care of. As a matter of
fact, we sent an ABS control board worth
$850 to Mr. Besten when we discovered
his rig needed a new one.
The normal- or full-service predelivery
inspection is extensive as well. We certainly wouldn’t quibble over tires. I believe
Mr. Besten was “sold” the new tires.
We’re still waiting for Mr. Besten to
make an appointment to have the ABS
device installed. We even offered to pay
to have it done in his hometown.
We aren’t sure what else we should do
for Mr. Besten. He said in several conversations on the phone with me that he
was extremely pleased with our company. Our company is over 57 years old,
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5–7. Delaware State Fairgrounds, Harrington.
$85 at gate. Early bird $25. Contact: Barry
Larkin, 2472 Chance Rd., Clayton, DE 19938,
302-653-0110.
[email protected]
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MAINE • FALL SAMBOREE, September 5–7.
Fryeburg Fairgrounds, Fryeburg. $75/2, $60/1.
Contact: Diane Qualey, P.O. Box 271, Limington,
ME 04049, 207-651-3133.
[email protected]
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NEVADA • WILD WEST SAMBOREE, September
11–13. Weed Heights, Yerington. $55/2,
$40/1. Contact: Jan Zumwalt, 8800 Little
Creek Rd., Reno, NV 89508, 775-677-9529.
[email protected]
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GEORGIA • FALL SAMBOREE, September 11–14.
Marion. $75 at gate. Early bird $21. Contact:
Jerry and Pat Tadlock, 16113 Deepwood Plc.,
Indian Trail, NC 28079, 704-882-2383.
[email protected]
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KANSAS • FALL SAMBOREE, October 2–5. Cowley
NEW MEXICO • FALL SAMBOREE, September
16–21. Red Rock Park, Gallup. $55. Contact:
Carol Ambler, 1037 Sable Cir., Las Cruces, NM
88001, 575-647-3350.
[email protected]
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County Fairgrounds, Winfield. $70 at gate. Early
bird $60. Contact: Marty Ward, 2201 E. MacArthur
E-3, Wichita, KS 67216, 316-213-8297.
[email protected]
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ARKANSAS • FALL SAMBOREE, October 9–12. Kay
ALABAMA • ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL
SAMBOREE, September 18–21. C&C Camping,
Talladega. $80/2, $70/1. Contact: Pat Smith,
1301 S. Bethel Rd., Decatur, AL 35603, 256350-1037.
[email protected]
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Rodgers Park, Ft. Smith. $55. Contact: Pauline
Darling, 8 Drew Ln., Bella Vista, AR 72714,
479-855-1704.
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OKLAHOMA • REMEMBERING THE KING SAMBOREE,
October 16–19. Will Rogers Downs, Claremore.
KENTUCKY • FALL SAMBOREE, September 19–21.
Brandenburg Fairgrounds, Brandenburg. $50.
Early bird 9/18. Contact: Phyllis Gutting, 166
Mary Dr., Murray, KY 42071, 270-474-8266.
MICHIGAN • HEE HAW SAMBOREE, September
19–21. Clare County Fairgrounds, Harrison.
COLORADO • COUNTY FAIR SAMBOREE, September
12–14. Chaffee County Fairgrounds, Salida. $60.
$55/family, $47/single, at gate. Contact: Joe
and Cheryl Halhober, 1845 Everest Dr., Monroe,
MI 48161, 734-241-3740.
Early bird 9/11, $10. Contact: Norma Emerson,
P.O. Box 1468, Elizabeth, CO, 303-646-1137.
[email protected]
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at gate. Contact: Tom Maurer, 8268 Wadsworth
Columbia. $60/2 at gate. Contact: Nancy
Bybee, 908 Ruth Ann Dr., Sedalia, MO 65301,
660-826-4296.
Grounds, Mineral Wells. $55 at gate. Early
bird, $8. Contact: Don and Kathy Wise, 239
Williams Hwy., Parkersburg, WV 26105,
304-482-7568.
[email protected]
www.kentuckygoodsam.com
OHIO • FALL MEMORIES SAMBOREE, September
12–14. Fulton County Fairgrounds, Wauseon. $50
MISSOURI • TROPICAL PARADISE SAMBOREE,
September 25–28. Boone County Fairgrounds,
NORTH CAROLINA • HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL SAMBOREE,
September 26–28. Tom Johnson Rally Park,
Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter,
Perry. $75. Contact: Perno Scott, 1865 Poplar
St., Conyers, GA 30013, 770-922-5794.
[email protected]
www.coloradogoodsam.org
[email protected]
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INDIANA • HAPPY FALL Y’ALL SAMBOREE,
September 25–27. Allen County Fairgrounds, Ft.
Wayne. $50/family, $40/single. Early bird
9/23, $15. Contact: Wayne Crise, 601 S. 2nd
St., Garrett, IN 46738, 260-357-3216.
Contact: Susan Scholl, 4608 Sandy Oak Cir.,
Newalla, OK 74857, 405-391-5852, cell 405812-4401.
[email protected]
www.oklahomagoodsams.com
TENNESSEE • MEET ME AT THE FAIR SAMBOREE,
October 17–19. Jackson Fairgrounds Park,
Jackson. $70/2, $60/1, at gate. Early bird
10/14, $14. Contact: Terry Minger, 6582 Carriage
Glen Dr., Barlett, TN 38135, 901-387-1412.
[email protected]
www.tngoodsam.com
TEXAS • LOST IN THE ’50S SAMBOREE, October
23–26. Heart of Texas Complex, Waco. $70 at
gate. Contact: Jody Birchett, P.O. Box 236,
Bishop, TX 78343, 713-819-8952.
[email protected]
www.texasgoodsam.com
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In July 1608, Captain
bec City!
SETTLEMENTS AT ITS 400TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
John Smith was struggling to keep the
British, German and Polish settlers
alive at Jamestown, Virginia. To the
north, on the Saint Lawrence River
west of the Atlantic, Samuel de
Champlain of France dropped anchor
at a spot that the First Nation inhabitants called “Kebec”—“where the river
narrows” in the Algonquin language.
The group of fenced buildings
Champlain established became walled
Québec City, the center of New France,
an empire that covered all of Eastern
Canada and almost half of the presentday United States. French North
America extended from the Gulf of
Saint Lawrence west to the Great Lakes
and from Hudson Bay south to
Louisiana and the Gulf of Mexico.
By 1759, the capital of New France
had become a city of more than 7,000
inhabitants. Its French flavor changed
in 1763 when the colony was ceded to
the British, who had waged and won a
major battle on the Plains of Abraham.
It’s now the capital of the province of
Québec, Canada, with a French accent
and a British parliamentary system.
The old part of Québec City still has
all the flavor of the four-centuries-old
settlement, with hills and narrow,
twisting cobbled streets and stonewalled buildings. But it’s far from
being a stuffy “museum town.”
Instead, it’s a charming, peoplefriendly destination with amenities to
please any traveler. French is the predominant language, but many residents also speak English.
The region welcomes RV travelers with
three Good Sam Parks and other RV
campgrounds located within minutes of
the city. To make sightseeing even more
convenient, some offer bus tours.
On our trip last summer, we visited
the shrine of Saint Ann de Beaupré,
which has a no-hookups campground
nearby for pilgrims and visitors. There’s
also ample parking at locations such as
the Canadian Museum of Civilization,
where you can park your RV while you
stroll the pedestrian-friendly boulevards.
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In addition to world-class
shopping and dining, areas in and
around Québec City abound with economuseums (economusées) where artisans
demonstrate crafts, plus farmers’ markets
with seasonal fruits, vegetables, honey
and cheeses, wineries and cideries, flea
markets and antiques shops, art galleries
and small museums. Colorful parks and
sidewalk cafés provide places for taking
breaks and people-watching.
On the Boulevard Sainte-Anne, we
stopped at the Albert Gilles Copper Art
Museum to see the Life of Christ silver
panels and a demonstration of copper
repoussé, an ornamental metalworking
technique. Outside the city, we drove
along picturesque country roads past
charming old stone houses, many with
Québec’s trademark outdoor staircases
to the second floor.
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Outdoor activities are easily accessible,
with golf, bicycling, mountain biking,
horseback riding, river rafting and
water sports among the most popular
options. Parklands offer opportunities
for hiking and birding. A Saint
Lawrence River excursion is an excellent
way to get an overview of the city, especially on a narrated cruise, which we
particularly enjoyed.
The city’s 400th anniversary
celebration began on New Year’s
Eve and has continued with a
series of historical, cultural and
sporting events, but the official
birthday party is July 3. A high
mass will be followed by a salute to
Samuel de Champlain, traditional
ceremonies and a military parade.
A special commemorative show
will feature popular Francophone
singers and a historical theme,
with repeat performances on July
4 and 5. Right after the opening show, a
fire sculpture will be ignited on the
Plains of Abraham to signal the start of a
flame-lit parade.
The Québec Summer Festival launches
its 2008 edition with a lineup of performances July 3 through 6 at various
venues. On the Fourth of July, America’s
national holiday, theme activities and a
special show will salute the close historic,
geographic and cultural ties between the
United States and Québec.
Clear waters offer an
urban escape in the
Laurentides Provincial
Wildlife Reserve. Below,
left to right: Saint-Louis
Street, Old Québec City
and Montmorency Falls.
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through August 6 at
Montmorency Falls Park, master pyrotechnicians from several countries will
compete to create fireworks based on the
musical theme of Québec City’s 400th
anniversary. Against the backdrop of
the 272-foot-high waterfall, this show
promises to be truly spectacular. The nohookups campground overlooking the
falls is a perfect vantage point for watching the dazzling event.
Festivent, July 30 through August 3,
features more than 80 hot-air balloons
on both shores of the Saint Lawrence,
launching from opposite sides simultaneously in the morning and evening.
Events scheduled for August include
the New France Festival, August 5
through 10 in Old Québec, with entertainers, 50 giant marionettes and their
costumed entourages from throughout
Canada, France, Belgium, Spain, Austria,
the United States and other nations. Last
summer we rented period costumes and
joined a parade.
For Sands of Time, August 13 to 24, 20
of the best sand sculptors from Canada,
the United States and Europe will evoke
important moments in Québec’s history.
International military bands offer the
sounds of drums, bagpipes and trumpets
plus dazzling shows and an explosive fireworks finale for the August 14 to 24
Gathering of Nations.
Colorful red, white and blue costumes
are in order as Acadians celebrate their
national day, August 15, with a traditional tintamarre (loud racket). Join the
parade and use anything to make noise:
pots and pans, musical instruments,
drums, horns, whistles and rattles.
August 22 features a free public concert
with Québec’s own international singing
star, Céline Dion, and several other
famous artists on the Plains of Abraham.
The festivities close on October 19
with a unique event combining the
magic and poetry of the circus, concocted by the Cirque du Soleil’s virtuosos
and artists from Québec and other lands
of the French-speaking world.
These are just a sampling of the highlights and events of particular interest to
RV visitors. Light shows, concerts and
dramatic productions will further showcase Québec City’s diversity and friendly
nature. Bon voyage!
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Celebrating the seasons:
Midwinter fireworks at
Château Frontenac and,
below, summer jugglers.
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Bienvenue!
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Jamestown, Québec, Santa Fe:
Three North American Beginnings
May 9–September 7
Canadian Museum of Civilization exhibits
feature the great eras of the British,
French and Spanish empires.
Festivent and Magical Nights
July 30–August 3
Hot-air balloons ascend simultaneously
from sites on both shores of the Saint
Lawrence. Magic Nights Friday, Saturday
and Sunday evenings.
Travel Back in Time
Under the Dufferin Terrace
May 15–October 15
Amid the foundations of forts and
châteaux, interesting historical figures
tell tales of their city.
New France Festival—
Meeting of the Giants
August 5–10
Performance artists, 15-foot marionettes
and hundreds of costumed participants
take a walk back to the 18th century.
Zoom on Place-Royale
June 24–September 1
Théâtre de l’Aubergine brings to
life key scenes from Québec City’s
history in the square where the town
was born.
Sands of Time
August 13–24
Sand sculptors from Canada, the United
States and Europe recreate moments in
history with 11 gigantic tableaux.
Happy Birthday Québec—
Official Commemorations
July 3
Ceremonies, entertainment and parades
highlight the birthday bash.
Fourth of July:
American’s National Holiday
July 4
Fourth of July theme activities, and in the
evening the Festival d’été de Québec
stages a special show.
CROSSING THE BORDER
Americans traveling to Canada by land are required to present a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license,
and a birth certificate or a citizenship card on their way back
into the United States. A birth certificate is sufficient for
travelers under the age of 18. After June 2009, passports
will be required. For more information, visit the U.S.
Department of Homeland Security website, www.dhs.gov.
Make sure to bring along proof of vehicle insurance by
asking your insurance company for a free Nonresident
Inter-Provincial Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance Card
before you leave or carry a copy of the policy itself with
you. If you’re driving a borrowed RV, trailer or tow vehicle,
bring a letter of permission signed by the owner. If you’re
driving a rented vehicle, carry a copy of the rental contract.
For information about bringing pets and goods into
Canada, click on www.canada.travel. For bringing Canadian
goods back with you, click on www.customs.ustreas.gov.
Great Gathering on the
Plains of Abraham
July 6
Families, kids, friends—anyone who wants
to be part of the official souvenir group
photo is welcome.
Loto-Québec International
Fireworks Competition
July 19—August 6
At Montmorency Falls Park, watch fireworks
programs based on the musical theme of
Québec City’s 400th anniversary.
Gathering of Nations
August 14–24
Each night a military band from a different country wishes “Happy birthday to
Québec City,” with drums, bagpipes and
trumpets in a dazzling show.
Acadian Tintamarre
August 15
Acadians celebrate their national day.
Céline Dion on the
Plains of Abraham
August 22
A free public concert.
Cirque du Soleil
October 19
Performers from Québec and other
French-speaking areas worldwide.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
www.myquebec.com
www.bonjourquebec.com
www.canada.travel
Québec City Tourism
www.quebecregion.com
QUÉBEC CITY AREA GOOD SAM PARKS
Camping Imperial, Saint-Nicolas, 418-831-2969, 888-831-2969/reservations,
www.imperialcamping.ca 6.5/8.5★/8.5
Camping Transit, Lévis, 418-838-0948, 888-882-0948/toll free, www.quebecweb.com/
campingtransit 9.5/10★/9.5
Domaine De La Chute, Saint-Apollinaire, 418-831-1311, www.campingdomainedela
chute.com 9/10★/8.5
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By Lynn Laymon
and Linda Lee Walden
ontrary to what some environmentalists may believe, RVers live
a greener lifestyle than most other
North Americans.
It’s true. We leave a smaller overall
footprint on the environment, because—
whether full-timing, snowbirding or
vacation-and-weekend camping—we’re
conservative with our resources.
Consider how much energy and water
we gobble up while we stay in our houses,
condominiums or apartments and compare that to our RVing demands. Our rigs
consume significantly less energy for
heating and cooling. Space constraints
limit the number of electricity-using
gadgets we carry. RV toilets flush with
minimal water. And, let’s face it, navy
showers are an RVer’s way of life!
While the fuel consumption of today’s
RVs could be better, the 6,000 miles
driven each year by the average RVer represents a fraction of the fuel used by
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commuters and commercial trucks, not
to mention the oceans of fuel sucked up
by airplanes. By the same token, our socalled carbon footprints also are smaller.
But before you pat yourself on the
back or say “I told you so” to the neighbor who accused your RV of being an
environmental ogre, keep one thing in
mind: we could do a lot more to minimize our environmental footprint as we
enjoy our RVing lifestyle.
Here, then, are three R’s to remember
along with the Reading, Writing and
’Rithmetic you learned in school.
REDUCE: Make Your Wallet Greener
The best way to reduce our impact on the
environment is to consume fewer
resources, and that can be done without
adversely affecting our RVing enjoyment.
In addition to taking shorter trips or
staying longer at each camping site, we
can save fuel, reduce emissions and fore-
stall replacements by keeping our RV
systems running efficiently. Inflate tires
to the recommended pressure, keep your
engine tuned and maintain batteries regularly (see “Battery Care Basics” in the
December 2007 issue of Highways,
www.goodsamclub.com/highways).
It also helps to hold cruising speed to
60 mph. Fuel consumption increases significantly above that. Treading lightly on
the gas and brake saves both fuel and tire
life, and using the cruise control has
been estimated to increase mileage as
much as 15 percent. When idling for more
than a few minutes, turn off the engine.
Don’t forget the free energy doled out
by the sun. RV solar-power systems in
optimum conditions can produce
enough electricity to avoid hooking into
the public-power grid. Of course, the
choice to go solar is a trade-off between
the cost of the system and the anticipated
use (see “Reaping the Rays” in the
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It’s Easy Being Green
12 ways to reduce your environmental impact
without cramping your style. BY BOB DIFLEY
Looking for a way to shrink your environmental
footprint? We’ve got a slew of green solutions.
And you don’t have to radically change your RV
lifestyle. Just alter some habits and become
more conscious of the results of your actions.
Put your computer in standby or sleep mode
when not in use. This equates to turning down a
home thermostat by 2 degrees.
Use long-lasting compact fluorescent lights
that produce the same amount of light with a
fourth of the electricity. Better yet, LED lights last
up to 15 years, use 10 to 30 percent less electricity than CFLs and are 10 times more efficient
than standard incandescent lights, which waste
90 percent of their energy as heat.
Become familiar with green certifications, like
Green Seal and Forestry Stewardship Council.
Products that bear these seals have a low
impact on the environment.
Eliminate food waste. Did you know that 25
percent of all food produced in the United States
is wasted, filling 12 percent of landfills?
Use bulk bins for rice, pasta and cereals and
avoid products with excess packaging. About 9
percent of every food dollar goes to packaging.
Shop farmers’ markets, pick-your-own-fruit
orchards and farm stands. Your food will taste
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February issue of Highways, www.good
samclub.com/highways). But even without solar power, electricity consumption
can be cut by turning off unnecessary
interior lights and dousing patio and
exterior decorative illumination when
you go back inside your rig.
You can also save energy simply by taking into account the position of the sun. In
cold weather, park your rig to take advantage of passive solar heating. Choose a site
that allows maximum sunshine through
the windows. Conversely, when it’s hot,
extend the awnings to shield windows as
well as the refrigerator from the sun.
RVers typically use only a
fraction of the water consumed
by a land-based family—typically, up to 100 gallons a day for
a two-person household. But we
can do even better. To monitor
the amount of water you use,
draw from the RV’s freshwater
tank even when hooked up. This helps
develop awareness of how you can
reduce usage even more. Turn off the
faucet when brushing teeth and ensure
that water hoses aren’t leaking.
Minimize electric or propane use by
turning off the water heater at night and
relying less on the furnace and air conditioner. Those with laundry facilities in
their RVs can wash in cold water.
Unplug electrical-component chargers
and accessories when not in use. They
continuously draw small amounts of
power. To maximize battery life, disconnect them from appliances when storing
better, and you’ll help cut transportation costs,
reduce C02 emissions and support family farmers.
Choose sustainably caught wild fish, which have
lower levels of heavy metals than farmed fish.
Eat less beef. It takes 5 pounds of grain and
2,500 gallons of water to produce 1 pound of beef,
not to mention the fuel used to transport it.
Install an on-demand tankless water heater for
your hot-water supply.
Choose paper products made from recycled
paper. It takes far less energy to make paper
from recycled material than from cut timber, and
you’ll save trees and wildlife habitat.
Golf courses use tons of pesticides and water.
Look for one of the 516 U.S. courses (4 percent
of the nation’s total) that are certified Audubon
sanctuaries and have converted turf grass into
wildlife habitat along out-of-play areas.
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produce. It’s tempting to reduce water
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when camping by using throwaway
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Unfortunately, these end up in already
bulging landfills.
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or her own drinking glass for the duration of the trip. Scrape plates into the
garbage and wash in a basin; rinse everything at the end to minimize water use. If
you must use disposables, choose paper
rather than Styrofoam, which virtually
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Don’t throw foil or plastic in the
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BLAKE RANCH RV PARK AND HORSE MOTEL
Horsing Around
Ample sites, off-season RV storage and a horse motel give Arizona’s
Blake Ranch a leg up. BY DEE REED
“There’s a network
of horse motels
across the country,
but only a handful
are affiliated with
an RV park.”
—RICK SHUTT, Owner
GOOD SAM RATING
8/9★/7
Blake Ranch RV Park
and Horse Motel
Kingman, Arizona
800-270-1332
www.blakeranchrv.com
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fter retiring in 2001, Rick Shutt and wife,
Peggy, hit the road in a 40-foot Fleetwood
American Eagle motorhome. Despite their carefree new life, Rick, a former Fortune 500 executive, and Peggy, a former sales professional,
couldn’t take off their business hats. During their
cross-country odysseys, the Shutts found a lot
they liked—and didn’t like—about the RVcampground business. So they decided to see if
they could apply what they’d learned.
In 2003, the couple purchased a 50-acre campground in the desert east of Kingman, Arizona,
and went to work to put their business ideas to the
test. “When we bought it,” says Rick, “it was basically an overnight park with 58 spaces.”
Not anymore. Today, Blake Ranch RV Park
offers guests plenty of wide and deep RV sites,
stalls to shelter horses overnight and a fencedin yard for off-season RV storage, allowing
snowbirds to make the long trek back north
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in cheaper-to-operate family vehicles.
The Shutts also added a convenience store
that sells 800 food items as well as wine and
beer. It’s so popular that some local residents
shop there, too.
Conscious of differences between horse owners
and regular RVers, the Shutts keep the horse motel
portion of the facility separate from the RV campground. “We don’t really combine the two,” says
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RVers welcome here: You don’t need a
horse trailer to hit the hay at Arizona’s
Blake Ranch RV Park and Horse Motel.
go
it’s still going strong. “We got involved in
a lot of equine rescues,” says Rick, “and
we’d like to do that here, too.”
The Shutts take dogs
into consideration, as well.
“One of the things we saw
as we were traveling the
country in our RV was
enclosed dog runs,” says
Rick. “We loved them, so
we put in two 60-foot-long
dog runs with benches.”
Of course, Blake Ranch doesn’t forget
about its two-legged patrons.
“Some people come here just because
of our shower rooms,” he says. “We have
six private shower rooms that are the
same as a large bathroom at home.” Each
bathroom has a dressing area, a sink, a
toilet and a shower. “It’s cleaned after
every use,” adds Rick.
Blake Ranch RV also offers free Wi-Fi,
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horse motel. Long
horse trailers fit easily in the pull-through sites. Guests can
ride their horses on the open range outside of the gates or exercise their animals
in the park’s 50-foot round pen.
“There’s a network of horse motels
across the country,” says Rick, “but only a
handful are affiliated with an RV park.”
The park has also given the Shutts an
opportunity to protect neglected animals. They plan to convert 160 acres of
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Saddle Up for More Adventure... AT THESE NEARBY GOOD SAM PARKS
Located 5 miles northwest of Kingman
off Highway 93, ADOBE RV PARK in
Golden Valley treats guests to wideopen vistas of the surrounding desert
region. Well-paved roads lead RVers to
75 full-hookup sites, including four pullthroughs. Wi-Fi is available, and planned
activities like potluck breakfasts keep
RVers busy. “I was impressed with the
bathroom-shower design, and the manager was very helpful and knowledgeable about the surrounding area,” writes
Richard Hernandez of Angels Camp,
California, on www.goodsamclub.com.
928-565-3010, 6.5/9★/8
From Golden Valley, take State Route 68
west for about 30 miles, and you’ll reach
Bullhead City, Arizona, on the eastern
banks of the Colorado River. Summer
temperatures can climb pretty high here,
but you’ll find relief at EL RIO WATERFRONT RESORT AND RV PARK, which
offers 26 30- and 50-amp full-hookup patio
sites, freshwater fishing on the river and a
boat ramp. Cool down in the park’s pool or
enjoy the soothing heat in the spa.
www.elriorv.com, 928-763-4385
7.5/8.5★/7
Follow the Route 95 11 miles to the south,
and you’ll reach MOON RIVER RV RESORT
in the desert countryside outside Bullhead
City. The park’s 89 spaces include 64 full
hookups (22 pull-throughs) with 30 or 50
amps. Relax in the park’s quiet, rustic setting, splash in the Colorado River or cross
the bridge to the gambling town of Laughlin,
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866-768-1649, 7.5/8.5★/6.5
The laid-back town of Needles, California,
just off Interstate 40, beckons to the southwest. NEEDLES MARINA RV PARK has
everything you’d want in a riverside campground, including a marina, a boat dock, a
boat ramp and fishing. The 157 campsites
include 11 grass sites and 80 pull-throughs.
Wi-Fi availability, a heated pool and video
rentals offer plenty of diversions after a day
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Good Sam Honored Park
You’ll receive your Good Sam 10 percent discount at LAUGHLIN/AVI CASINO KOA in
Laughlin, Nevada. Stay at one of the campground’s 260 30- and 50-amp full-hookup
sites, which include 182 pull-throughs, and
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friendly. I look forward to staying there again.”
www.avicasino.com, 800-562-4142
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The collapsible stainless-steel Redi-Step makes
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to the ground. The Redi-Step adjusts to fit most RV
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of Pomona, California, tested the product and reports, “I like how the Redi-Step provides a step between the ground and the lowest step. It installs easily and is sturdy
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COMMERCIAL CORNER
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1-800-274-9378 (M-F, 9-4, PST)
www.CampgroundsForSale.com
Parks for sale from $150K down
Educational guidebooks available
Over 25 years of RV park brokerage
Darrell Hess, Broker 828-452-1535
GENERAL INFORMATION & RATES
Highways’ Commercial Corner section of
classified ads is designed exclusively for private parties or businesses that have items or
services to sell, promote or rent that are not
of a personal nature. For example, RV Parks,
Campgrounds, Condominium Complexes,
Real Estate, Small Businesses for Sale,
Services Offered, Help Wanted, Positions
Wanted and Business Opportunities all represent categories appropriate for Commercial
Corner. Any item offered for rent is considered commercial in nature. Commercial
Corner advertisers are not required to be
Good Sam Club members.
When submitting ad copy, please follow
these guidelines:
1. There are 40 characters allowed per
line, counting each letter, space and punc-
tuation mark. When abbreviating, please
use standard dictionary abbreviations.
There is a five-line minimum, and the rate
is $60 per line.
2. Bold-face type is available at an additional cost of $15 per line. Add $50 to make
your ad all red.
3. We offer a 5% frequency discount for six
issues and a 10% discount for 12 issues.
4. Blind-box service is available at an additional cost of $15 per issue. We will assign
a blind-box number to your ad, and we will
forward responses to you on a daily basis.
The blind-box address takes one full line of
space at $60/line. Our $15 fee covers our
postage and handling expenses.
5. Copy must be printed or typed.
6. Copy must be submitted approximately
two months prior to the cover date of the
issue desired. Please note: The October
2008 issue closes on July 18; the November
issue closes on August 21.
7. Mail ad copy and a check, money order or
Visa/MasterCard/Discover/Amex number,
expiration date and signature to Commercial Corner, Highways, P.O. Box 8510,
Ventura, California 93002-9912.
8. Credit-card orders may be faxed to 805667-4379, Attention: Sue Panchenko, or emailed to [email protected]
(please put “Commercial Corner” in the
subject line).
9. Please direct questions to Sue Panchenko
at 805-667-4385 or via e-mail at spanchenko@
affinitygroup.com (please put “Commercial
Corner” in the subject line).
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COMMERCIAL CORNER
CAMPGROUNDS
SOUTHWESTERN CAMPER RANCHES offers
2 distinctly different RV camping experiences
in TX and NM. For information and pictures,
visit our Web site http://www.swcampers.com
or write SCR, PO Box 859, Tyrone, NM 88065,
or call 1-888-563-7275.
CAMPGROUND
MEMBERSHIPS FOR SALE
RESALES — NATIONWIDE — Since 1991
TT/ NACO, Western Horizons, AOR, Outdoor
World, CRA, CCC transfers, RPI, much more!
CAMPGROUND MEMBERSHIP OUTLET
1-800-272-0401 to buy. 1-800-952-0401 to sell.
$We pay referrals$. www.membershipresale.com
RESALE MEMBERSHIP OUTLET, INC.
Campground Memberships at Wholesale Prices!
ALL MAJOR RESORTS AND AFFILIATIONS
Purchase 800-395-1678
Liquidate 877-548-2045
WHY NOT HAVE IT ALL?
Over 1,500 RV parks, $8-$12 a night.
Sound too good to be true? It’s true. Home park
and nationwide campground membership.
Under $200 first year — for EVERYTHING!
(frozen dues thereafter). No Other Charges. LOW
PRICE GUARANTEE— double money-back difference — Deal direct/No brokers. Start saving now!
(800) 343-8677, ask for Angie.
CARPETING
CARPET YOUR RV! Pat’s RV Carpet & Flooring
professionally installs RV floors of all types,
including carpet, laminate, tile, vinyl & wood.
Buena Park, CA • (800) 670-PATS (7287)
www.patsrvcarpet.com
ESTABLISHED RV CARAVAN COMPANY seeks
retired couples with top-level communications
and management skills to explore new horizons
in RVing as contract wagon masters. Info
www.tracksrvtours.com or 800-351-6053.
TOO YOUNG TO SIT AROUND?
Americraft is seeking RVers to be Trade Show
Hosts, educating people at Home & Garden
Shows, Expos, and RV Shows. Earn income as
you travel. Call us at 352-483-7600 or visit our
website www.cookforlife.com
HELP WANTED
1000’s OF GREAT JOBS IN GREAT PLACES! Enjoy
the freedom and adventure of the Workamper
lifestyle. Jobs in campgrounds, parks, resorts, etc.
For FREE BROCHURE & subscription info.
800-446-5627 www.workamper.com
THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS. Travel where you
want, stay in RV parks free and set your
own income selling advertising for RV Parks,
Motels, Colleges & Fairgrounds Directories.
Up to 65% commission. Call 1-800-832-3292.
TOP-NOTCH PAY FOR TOP-NOTCH DRIVERS––
We’re looking for drivers to deliver travel
trailers and fifth-wheels when you want, as
much as you want. And the best news is
that we offer one of the HIGHEST PAY RATES IN
THE INDUSTRY with NO gimmicks and
NO hidden deductions. Contact us today to
discuss all of the benefits to joining our team.
We’re with you for the long haul!
Classic Transport, Inc. 1-866-724-1606 (toll-free)
or visit us at www.driveforclassictransport.com.
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Silver Palms RV Village, near Lake Okeechobee
Sunny South-Central Florida • Planned activites
• Fitness center • Members-only lounge • Gated entry
Deeded Oversized Sites; Customized to meet your needs
Premier Lakefront & Preserve sites available.
SAVE with Pre-Construction Pricing.
Visit www.silverpalmsrv.com or call 863-467-5800.
HOLDING TANK TREATMENT
ALL PRO ODOR ELIMINATOR HOLDING TANK
TREATMENT. Our “all natural green product”
removes odors and does not mess up your
TANKS or the ENVIRONMENT.
www.midlandprobiotics.com 866-329-5565
HOMES FOR SALE
SENIOR LIVING on the SALTON SEA
RV Groups Welcome. Mineral Spa now open.
Park Models & New Mobile Homes available.
Rents starting @ $250. Rentals available.
Call (818) 344-0356.
AMERICA’S WORLD CLASS RV COMMUNITY!
The Gardens RV Village, Crossville, TN.
Resales available now! 1100 to 2200 sq ft
homes with attached fully enclosed full-hookup
RV garages. Lots available to build your own!
Beautiful community! Call us at 800-860-RVER.
www.gardensrvvillage.com
OWN LAND & HOME AT SUNRISE BLUFFS
Gated 55+ Subdivision in NM with best 4 season
climate in the SW, affordable living. Custom homes
from 1300-2400 sf. Ask about either RV ports
or RV storage area. Vist us at www.sunrisebluffs.com
or call 1-877-725-8337
HEARING AIDS
HEARING AIDS—GUARANTEED LOWEST PRICES.
60% Savings! 30-day trial—All makes. The oldest,
biggest and best. Custom instrument experts.
Free info: 1-800-323-4212. Lloyds, Dept. HY,
Rockford, IL 61110, www.lloydhearingaid.com
TORREY OAKS RV RESORT. Located in SW FL.
Luxury heated pool, pickle ball, golf, shuffleboard,
fitness, media, indoor/outdoor kitchens,
baths, laundries. Rental Lots available.
Sites start $59,900. (863) 832-2066
www.torrey-oaks-rv-lots.com
RETAMA VILLAGE Come join us! At our exclusive
55+ active adult community in the fabulous
Rio Grande Valley of South Texas. Large RV Lots,
Casita w/RV Port and single family homes.
Clubhouse, library, pools, fitness center,
billiards, hiking, biking, and birding.
Bentsenpalm.com 956.381.1500
CERES GLEANN, A Planned 55+ Community.
This Active Adult Community offers a lifestyle
that is like no other located on the edge of
Dallas, Oregon, just 12 mi from Salem. Visit us
at ceresgleann.com, or our model open 1-4 pm,
closed Sat & Mon. 866-831-1056
INVESTMENTS
EARN 9.6% INTEREST
PER ANNUM
1-800-687-4940 Toll Free
Not available in some states.
LOTS FOR SALE
ALL NEW! Ground-floor opportunity to be a
part of growing Chassa Oaks RV Resort
in FL’s west coast wonderland. Fishing,
diving or snorkeling in Gulf, lakes & rivers
nearby. Min away from Tampa Bay/Orlando
attractions. Visit www.chassaoaks.com
or call 352.628.0900 for more info.
LOTS FOR SALE OR RENT
GULF WATERS RV RESORT—Port Aransas, TX.
You won’t believe your eyes! You won’t believe
the space! Bring your family and enjoy the
beautiful resort and our beautiful beaches.
Take our virtual tour at www.gulfrv.com,
then make your reservation.
CUSTOM DEEDED RV RESORT LOTS FOR SALE
on the Pend Oreille River, 1 hour from Spokane,
Coeur d’Alene & Canada. NW Lodge-Style
Clubhouse, 40-slip dock system. $89K and up.
Phase 1 available for daily/weekly/monthly
rentals. Visit www.eagleslandingrvrc.com
or call 509-445-2555 today to make your
reservation! Ask about our Casitas!
MAIL/MESSAGE SERVICES
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We handle your mail as if it were our own!
ANNUAL - $150 • MONTHLY - $18
Located in Newport, Oregon
www.snowbirdmail.com • 1-800-800-0710
South Dakota Mail Forwarding/Residency
Weekly forward $9.95/mo. + postage
Contact us about SD residency benefits
NO state tax/inspection, LOW Vehicle Reg.
1-866-202-2163
www.mydakotaaddress.com
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LOW TAX $$$ VEHICLE REGISTRATION
MAKE FLORIDA YOUR HOME BASE
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“To God Be The Glory” CALL 866-624-5523
GOOD SAM MAIL SERVICE
Dependable Service From A Name You Trust
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* Florida Residency * No State Income Tax
P.O. Box 2428, Pensacola, FL 32513
www.goodsammail.com 877.522.0092
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• MAIL forwarding/Voice Mail • LOW vehicle tax
• NO State income tax • NO State inheritance tax
ALTERNATIVE RESOURCES 800-477-2664
SD’s Oldest & Largest Mail Forwarding Company
www.alternativeresources.net
Thank You
for shopping with our advertisers.
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A SPECIAL PERK FOR GOOD SAM MEMBERS:
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AMERICAS-MAILBOX Forwarding in SD
Save $$$/NEW Monthly Rates! NO State Income Tax
NO Wheel Tax/NO Safety Inspection/NO Hassles
Very Low RV Reg. & Insurance 866-747-3700
www.Americas-Mailbox.com Call us first!
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No State Income Tax, No Veh Inspections
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Visit us at www.yourbestaddress.com
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•Mail Forwarding Services •No State Income Tax
•No Vehicle Inspection •Low RV Reg. & Insur.
640 Grove Ave., Cleveland, TN 37311
www.mailcallusa.com
MAIL FORWARDING SERVICES
Fast, sure, safe mail delivery. Low prices.
OREGON HAS NO SALES TAX
For FREE BROCHURE call (800) 452-2130
Visit us at www.mailforwardingservices.com
OUR MAIL TRAVEL SERVICE • 800-723-0110
Orlando • San Antonio • Las Vegas • New York
Mail Forwarding Service • No State Income Tax
No Vehicle Inspection • Low RV Reg. & Insur.
Open 7 days • www.mailtravelservice.com
MEXICO INSURANCE
ANNUAL LIABILITY INSURANCE $58 PERSON.
UNLIMITED TRIPS WITH EXTENDED LIABILITY
TO A TOWED TRAILER/BOAT.
1-800-909-4457
MOTORHOME PARTS
www.WinnebagoParts.com or 800-933-7742
Parts for all Winnebago/Itasca products
plus LeSharo/Phasar, Rialta & Eurovan.
Personal service at fair prices for our
customers worldwide. If outside US, call
641-896-2222. Hours: 8-5 Central M-F
WINNEBAGO•ITASCA•RIALTA
FOREST CITY, IA•CLOSEST DEALER TO WINNEBAGO
LOW PRICES & EXPERT STAFF: SHIP NATIONWIDE
RECEIVE 5% OFF: EXP. 7/31/08 - CODE HWY057
www.LichtsinnMotors.com • 1-800-343-6255
WINNEBAGO, ITASCA, FLEETWOOD—-PARTS
Contact Robert with Year & Serial #.
We Accept Credit Cards & Ship Daily.
8-5:30 Central M-F, Sat. 8-4
HARRISON RV LAND, JEFFERSON, IA
1-800-397-8206, [email protected]
www.harrisonrv.com
MOTORHOMES FOR SALE
MOTORHOMES WANTED
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
FOR SALE
#1 BEST RV BUYER
Call for Free Appraisal
Top Dollar Paid for Late Model
Gas or Diesel Motorhomes.
Free Nationwide Pickup.
Toll Free: 888-870-3989
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for late-model motorhomes. All makes and models.
No hassles. For instant cash
call Keith Roy (toll-free) at 1-888-227-4078,
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2002 Model Year and Newer
Nationwide Pickup
Call Toll-free 866-687-2274, ask for Jim Cash
WWW.USEDRVPROS.COM
LA MESA RV CENTER
SELLING!??? Instant cash for your 2001 - current
motorhome. All models Top$$ + Quick pickup =
HAPPY CAMPERS! Call or email Joe Punzi,
888-9RVRVRV or [email protected]
100s of Happy Customers over the last 40 years!
RV REGISTRY
www.rvregistry.com
Motorhomes, Trailers & Fifth Wheels
For Sale by Owners
No Sales Commissions
Buyers/Sellers 800-546-8457
BUYING OR SELLING AN RV?
Let us take over the risk of major RV repairs! To
learn more about the Good Sam Continued
Service Plan’s RV mechanical breakdown
protection, call 877-681-9479.
BUY • SELL
NEW • USED
Motorhomes, Travel Trailers, 5th Wheels
1-800-SHOP-4-RV (800-746-7478)
www.RVSearch.com
LIST YOUR RV!
SHOP FOR AN RV!
THOUSANDS OF VIEWERS
BUYERS WAITING!
••• www.RVclearinghouse.com •••
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
WANTED
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Nationwide — Gas or Diesel
Free Appraisals — No Hassles
Call (813) 783-4000 or 888-783-4009 for Instant Cash
MotorhomeFinders.com
PACKRAT STORAGE — CONSIGNS, BUYS RVs
Class A, B, C Motorhomes
Not Picky! Cash for Referrals.
Nationwide Pickup. 1-877-520-MINI
www.packratsa.com
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CALL 1-866-712-5377 Email: [email protected]
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CALL 888-880-4787 www.TheRVBuyer.com
$$$$$$$$$$$ CASH FOR YOUR RV $$$$$$$$$$$
WANTED
Have Cash, Will Travel
For 1998 and newer diesel coaches.
www.rvgone.com
Nationwide Pick Up. Toll Free 1-800-669-1807.
$ RV BUYERS OF AMERICA $
WE BUY ALL MAKES AND MODELS
FREE NATIONWIDE PICKUP
TOLL FREE 888-782-8987 www.rvbuyersusa.com
WE WILL BEAT ANY DEALER PRICE
WOMEN RVers
Join local Chapter outings, meet new friends,
national network, attend seminars, all in a safe
and fun group. Call 888-55-RVing.
WWW.RVINGWOMEN.ORG
ESCAPEES RV CLUB
Fun, Education, and Adventure!
Total support network for RVers • Discount Parks
• Free Travel Guide • HOPs — theme-based rallies
• Award-winning magazine • State-of-the-art mail
service • RVers’ Boot Camp for Beginners • and more!
Come to Escapade and our 30th Birthday bash:
June 29 -July 5, 2008, in Gillette, WY.
For more information, 888-757-2582
www.escapees.com
RV GRAPHICS
• WINNEBAGO • ITASCA •
FOREST CITY, IA•CLOSEST DEALER TO WINNEBAGO
WE SELL NATIONWIDE--SEE US BEFORE YOU BUY
Lichtsinn Motors • 8-5:30 CT M-F/8-3:00 SAT
www.Lichtsinn.com • 1-800-343-6255
“
We would never have
had this success without
our ads in Highways.
”
--Beverly Luedtke, BROKER, RONAN, MONTANA
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WE BUY MOTORHOMES
’98 & NEWER - CLEAN - LOW MILES - NO SMOKE/PET
CASH Payment & NATIONWIDE Pick Up
Contact Bill Fishfader @ 1-509-993-0321
RVs NORTHWEST • SPOKANE, WA
VIBRANT FULL COLOR, DURABLE vinyl pictures.
Select landscapes, animals, patriotic, lighthouses,
etc. Avg. 30" X 50" or custom sized for your RV.
Affordable. Easy to install.
www.wild-signs.com
800-255-1790
PROPERTY FOR SALE
RV SPACES FOR RENT
5 ACRE PROPERTY IN SOUTHERN COLORADO
360º Mountain Views. Close to Rio Grande.
No Assoc. Fees. Yearly Property Taxes under $100.
Only $7,500, entire 5 Acres.
(239) 273-0911 www.axop.com/co
RV SPACE FOR RENT. Must be 55 or older in
Bellflower, CA. Small cat or dog under 20 lbs,
okay. Close to all freeways, beaches & mtns.
At least 1 month stay required. Pool table, pool.
Call (562) 867-3227.
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COMMERCIAL CORNER
SERVICES
TOURS
TOW VEHICLES FOR SALE
PAY NO SALES TAX ON VEHICLES
Let us explain how we can legally help you
We’ve helped thousands in the last 7 years
Call one of our three Montana Attorneys
John Bennett - Thad Brinkman - Alain Burrese
www.bennettlawofficepc.com 866-543-5803
Fantasy RV Tours & Creative World Travel
combined companies and over 50 years’
experience in the RV Vacation Industry
to provide the best tours and rallies all
over the world. Call us or visit our website
to find out how much fun you can have going
to Mexico, Canada, Overseas, and USA
including Alaska, Rose Parade, Albuquerque
Balloon Fiesta, Kentucky Derby, and
over 20 more destinations with us. Just
plan on having fun! 800-952-8496
www.fantasyrvtours.com
or www.creativeworldtravel.com
Our experienced and qualified staff is the
reason you will travel over and over with us again!
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Fleet prices to the public!!!
Buy Below Factory Invoice!!!
1-800-320-9767 Ask for Fleet Sales
Don’t be fooled by the other guy!
No hidden charges! www.thenewdodge.com
Advantage Dodge/Chrysler/Jeep
Let us help you BUY YOUR RV ... TAX FREE!
We guarantee BEST service and price
Receive $100 Gas Card & FREE Mail Fwding
Save $$ TODAY 888.430.3388
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No Inspections — Plates in 4 days
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Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!
888-441-5741 — www.taxfreerv.com
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Consult a Licensed Montana Attorney
No State Sales Tax & Low License Fees
For Professional Service Call 800-481-0013
www.actionservices-mt.com
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Your only source for Montana LLC Services.
www.rvconsulting.com 1-800-846-2204
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ONLY $399.00* plus state fees and license plates
www.RVLLC.com or Call 888-929-4424
PAY NO SALES TAX ON YOUR NEXT RV
Set up a Montana holding company.
Most experienced in the industry.
Guaranteed lowest price and the best service.
1-800-565-4504
www.rvtax.com
Good Sam Samborees and Caraventures
Whether your RV travels take you to Alaska,
Mexico’s Baja Peninsula, New England, the
Kentucky Derby, a NASCAR race, or to America’s
National Parks, the Good Sam Club has a group
travel package for you. Make new friends while you
travel in the comfort of your RV on our fully guided
tours. Call us toll-free at 1-800-829-5140 or
visit us online at www.goodsamclub.com/tours
to find out more about these and the many other
tours offered by the Good Sam Club.
QUALITY RV TOURS®
CELEBRATE WITH US THE 33rd ANNIVERSARY
of Larry and Maria Olsen’s El Paso-based
Tracks to Adventure RV tours! Experienced
operator of Mexico Copper Canyon RV caravans,
since 1975. Also Yucatan, Baja, Alaska, western
national parks, Rose Parade, Great Lakes, Branson,
Oregon Trail, Mardi Gras, Oregon/California,
Old South, Tracks Reunion, Atlantic Canada,
Gaspe, Calgary, Pacific Northwest, Great
Northwest, South Africa, Australia/New Zealand,
England, and Greece/Turkey. Free color magazine.
Tracks to Adventure, est. 1975, 2811 Jackson Ave.,
El Paso, TX 79930, US/Canada 800-351-6053,
SUN CHASER RV TOURS AND RALLIES
More tours, events, and meals for less!
Compare and See! Call 1 (866) 568-9001
or visit us at
www.sunchaserrvtoursandrallies.com
SERVICE TRAINING
RVSA will CERTIFY you as an RV technician in only
10 weeks. 100% employment since 1986.
Hands-on Instruction—Call the RV Service
Academy in Florida. (941) 722-5256. www.rvsa.net
LICENSED & APPROVED FOR VA TRAINING
2007 FORD F650 LOW PROFILE XLT CREW CAB.
RV Toter, 300 Cat, 6-spd Allison, Leather, Custom
Sound Sys, Huge Storage RV Body, Custom Steps,
Air Ride, 33,000# RV Rating, Alcoas, 100 gal tk.
$99,900. (888) 838-6678.
2008 FORD F550 MOUNTAIN MASTER
Aluminum RV Hauler Conversion, Diesel,
Auto, Beautiful Leather, Hitches, Electronics
and Sound System. $64,900.
(623) 692-6008.
2007 M2 FREIGHTLINER RV TRUCK, 15 MPG!
Custom Soundproof Interior, Auto, Air Ride Seats,
Cab & Suspension, Leather Seats, Wood Dash &
Console, Alcoas. Custom Steps & RV Body,
33,000# RV Rating. Huge Tool Boxes. Custom
Show Truck. $99,900. 888-838-6678.
TRAVEL TRAILERS
& FIFTH-WHEELS FOR SALE
BRAND-NEW 2006 NEWMAR Torrey Pine Fifth-Wheel
36 ft, RLPK, 4 Slide, Warr, Loaded. MSRP
$74,710. Newmar Sale $49,995. Must Sell.
BRAND-NEW 2006 SKYLINE NOMAD 28 ft DBL SLIDE
2-yr Warr. MSRP $26,381, Sale $19,995.
IL DEALER 888-849-0689.
AMERICANA Quality tough Fifth-wheels. Internet
Direct Deals. Designed with full-timers in
mind. Long Hot Showers available, 32' to 40',
Light weight, Aerodynamic, True 4 Seasons
insulation. Hydraulic Disc Brakes - powerful!
Air-ride leveling Suspension - smooth towing!
Goodyear American made “G” rated HD tires.
Factory Order prices start $42,216.88 including
Kingbed option. F.O.B. the Midwestern Factory.
www.americanarv.com or 800-552-5250. - 39
years - “Tuff” fifthwheels for tough customers.
Limited offer expires 7/26/08.
WANTED
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More Days! More Events!
Save $$
Free 86-page catalog 1-800-872-7897
www.adventurecaravans.com
Commercial
Ads published in Highways’ Commercial Corner classifieds
have been placed by private parties and businesses that
offer products or services for sale or rent.
CORNER
Unlike Trading Post advertisers, Commercial Corner
advertisers aren’t required to be Good Sam Club members.
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TRADING POST
TRADING POST: As a benefit of
membership, Good Sam Club
members may advertise personal
items for sale in the Trading Post
classified ad section of Highways.
CAMPGROUND MEMBERSHIPS
FOR SALE
AOR MBRSHP HOME BASE BILOXI, MS. On beautiful Gulf coast. Near beaches, casinos, and New
Orleans. Asking $750, OBO + transfer fee. 2008
dues paid. (251) 401-1091 or (251) 401-1103,
lv msg. Only serious buyers.
BRIARCLIFFE RV RESORT membership. Myrtle
Beach, SC. $2,500 transfer fee included. Dues
current. (508) 295-8997 (MA), cell
(617) 775-3520.
RUSHMORE SHADOWS RESORT mbrshp in
beautiful Black Hills, SD. New $5600, asking
$2800 plus transfer fees. Site with many
amenities, loc near many activities. Selling
due to health. (402) 721-2143 (NE).
THOUSAND TRAILS/NACO all preserves, dues
paid through 2008. Home park Soledad Canyon.
$1,800 OBO plus transfer fees. (661) 728-9767.
HOMES FOR SALE
BEAUTIFUL & UNDERPRICED! 4+4 sprawling single
story w/over 3,300 sq ft hm. Oversized RV garage
1600+ sq ft. Xtra lg corner lot w/outdr deck, incl
fireplace & newly built BBQ. Partial view of Flathead
Lake. Bigfork, MT. $999K (949) 922-2491.
N. GEORGIA MTS. RV LOT w/39' TT. Lg lot,
concrete pad/patio in newer park; beaut Alpinestyle shed. Modern facilities. 2000 Nomad w/22'
& 7' slides, 21' awn. Ample counter/cabts/
storage. $69,500. (352) 228-2436.
BENSON, AZ NEW HOME 1600 sq ft, 3BR/2BA,
1 acre, 1 mile off I-10, 45 minutes east of
Tucson. Covered front & back porch, 2 car garage,
wood & tile floors, HVAC ceiling fans, pantry &
laundry room. Come see. (541) 999-3060.
BEAUTIFUL BLACK HILLS - WEST SD 10 acres
borders natl forest, paved rd. Great fishing,
hiking, biking, hunting. Abundant wildlife! Mins
from Mt. Rushmore. $139K. (605) 673-3877 (SD).
ASHEVILLE, NC-–-Newly remodeled home & RV
building. 4BR, 4BA, 4300 sq ft home, 2250 sq ft
RV building HVAC. Many amenities plus mtn views.
New low price & pics @ www.TomFlack.com;
828-242-6569.
LAKE OF THE OZARKS HOME & RV garage on
8 acres. Home 2BD/2BA 1550 sq ft. Garage
42x60 w/12x14 doors, shop, closet. 1BD apt
overhead. $325,000. Additional acres available.
(573) 372-5632 or (573) 216-1152 (MO).
OR COAST 55+ GATED resident-owned community,
$50 mo dues. Rec ctr, RV storage. 1536 sf 2BR,
2BA mfg hm + deck & encl lg sunrm. Walk to
beach/shops. Xlnt cond. www.pacifichomes.org.
By owner $165K. (541) 272-2106.
NORTH CENTRAL IDAHO. RV lot for sale on
Clearwater River. Approx. 5,984 sq ft. $37,500
includes 8x12 cedar garden shed. All hookups.
Private party. Call (775) 677-9529,
[email protected].
GREAT TEXAS HILL COUNTRY view 1/2 acre.
8 mi to Bandera, TX, 1 mi to Medina River/Lake
Medina. Two 50 amp electric hookups, two sewer
and two water. Not in RV park. Paved access.
(830) 796-8989.
MOTORHOMES FOR SALE
RVer's DELIGHT! 1572 sq ft mtn home on 2.5
acres, 30 min from Canon City, Salida & Westcliff,
CO. 2BD/2BA, tub/rec room, attached 24x30
garage, 29x40 pull-thru metal RV building.
$150,000. [email protected]
A Colorado Beauty at its Best! New 2006
stunning custom home in Castle Rock. 6,196
sq ft walkout ranch on 4.67 acres. 4 BD, 6BA,
50'X21' RV garage w/full hookups. $1,295,000.
(303) 681-3754 for pics & details.
ELKO, NV. FSB OWNER. $180,000. Castlewood
mobile home w/foundation. 2 1/2 acres fenced,
power, well, septic, garage, sheds, decks. Info
& pictures email [email protected] or
(775) 753-8379.
3BD/2BA MANUFACTURED HOME on .82 acre
w/RV garage w/full hookup, 25x40, 2 yrs old.
4 miles from the Villages in FL. No lot fee, you
own property. Lots of extras. Asking $260K.
Call for photos (352) 406-9750.
LOTS FOR SALE
Custom stone 40x80 ft. RV site in Dillard, GA. RV
Mountain Village. Close to all Smoky Mountain
attractions. Park amenities include water, gas
lights, fitness center, pool, clubhouse, etc. $79K.
706-746-0002.
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The Trading Post classified ad section is
restricted to ads placed by individual
Good Sam Club members who are current with their membership dues. Ads
must be of a personal nature, according
to the following requirements. All other
classified ads will be considered for
placement in Commercial Corner.
1. Item advertised must be personally
owned and listed for sale or trade. Ads promoting a product or service for sale would
not be acceptable in Trading Post. Also not
acceptable would be an ad for a multi-unit
apartment, townhome complex or more
than 10 acres of unimproved real property.
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1996 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER 34FT. Slide-out,
AC, jacks. 61K miles, new tires & batteries.
Indoor storage. $28,500. 1996 Acura tow car
& all camping gear available @ $7,000. Call
(815) 777-2968. Galena, IL.
2. An ad for the rental of any item is
considered commercial and therefore
not appropriate for Trading Post.
3. Trading Post accepts ads under the
categories of Campground Memberships for Sale, Timeshares for Sale,
Homes for Sale and Lots for Sale.
Agents are not permitted to advertise in
Trading Post.
4. Help Wanted and Positions Wanted
are categories inappropriate for Trading
Post. Also unacceptable are ads for the
exchange of one service for another,
regardless of whether any money is
2004 WINNEBAGO VECTRA 40' Cummins dsl
Frtliner, 3 slides, 6-spd Allison, cent air/ht, 7.5
dsl generator, loaded. Very clean. $138K. Option
tow pkg 2005 Envoy SLT w/Blue Ox tow bar,
$17K. (763) 479-6771 (MN).
changing hands. An ad soliciting the
usage of property, whether commercial
or residential, is also considered commercial in nature and must be placed in
Commercial Corner.
Please note: The October 2008 issue
closes on July 18 (arrival date,
September 26); the November issue closes
on August 21 (arrival date, October 19).
Unfortunately, it is not possible to cancel an ad after our closing date.
However, we are able to place a
“SOLD’’ indicator over your ad up to
one week after the closing date.
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1995 37' ALLEGRO BUS, wide body. 89K mi,
300 Cummins dsl, new paint, new windshield,
Jake Brake, 6-spd Allison, air ride, 6.5 Onan.
(205) 681-5328 or cell (205) 281-3409.
2008 ALLEGRO BUS 40QSP, bought 11/07.
Loaded, cream puff, better than new. By owner,
must sell due to health. Save $60,000, this MH
lists for $299,000. E. TX (903) 734-1817; email
[email protected]
2006 GEORGETOWN BY Forest River, 5,200
mi, Ford V-10 eng, auto levelers, auto steps,
3 S/O, 2 air conditioners, 50 amp gen, awning,
B/U camera, Brake Buddy, Dura Brite
wheels. $74,000. (785) 307-0457 (KS).
2005 33' WINNEBAGO VOYAGE Triton V-10. 8,000
miles, 2 slides, hydraulic leveling, dual A/C, nonsmoker, very clean, 2 TV's, entertainment system,
$85,000. (989) 823-8306.
2006 COUNTRY COACH 36' SIENA Inspire.
23K miles, 4 slides, 400 Cat, no pets, nonsmoker. Excellent condition. (501) 922-5602,
cell (501) 620-3049.
2006 FOUR WINDS 31P, 6000 miles. No
pet/smoke. Ford V-10, gen, BU cam, awn, elec
brake, 2 TV, DVD/VCR, sofabed, slide, oak cab,
Qn bed, wind & tire cvrs, CB. 7-yr/75,000 mi
warr. $62,000, neg. (516) 694-4438 (NY).
1991 FORETRAVEL GRAND VILLA 36' 250
Cummins diesel pusher. $55K. Will deliver within 48.
Additional data at email [email protected].
2007 MONACO DIPLOMAT 41' 400 HP dsl, 18K
mi, In-Motion sat, outdoor entertainment sys,
no smk/pets, garage kept. Loaded w/all avail
options + 75K mi extended warranty. Selling
due to health. $199K. (281) 660-3830 (TX).
2003 SUNSEEKER BY Forest River LE 2890 DS,
V-10, 8,700 miles, 2 slides, garaged, nonsmoker.
Excellent condition. $36,500. (828) 524-9296.
2000 DISCOVERY 38', 325 Cummins, 2 slides,
every option, 65,000 miles, nonsmoker. Located
in Augusta, GA. $79,500. (706) 799-0071.
2003 ALLEGRO M-35DA Workhorse Allison trans,
14K miles, 2 slides, 5.5K Onan generator,
hyd jacks, pwr steps, BU camera, S/S refrig,
2 TVs, VCR. NADA $72K. Asking $65K, OBO.
(717) 244-4817 (PA).
SCENIC NORTH DAKOTA BADLANDS, 1 mile to
historic Medora or Bully Pulpit Golf Course or
Teddy Roosevelt National Park. Quiet country
living, many area amenities. 5 acres at $150K.
Call (701) 462-3401 (ND)
TRAVEL TRAILERS &
FIFTH-WHEELS FOR SALE
2004 KEYSTONE LAREDO F27P 5th whl, LR/DR
SO, NS/NP. Q pillow top Holder mattress, lift jacks
on bed for storage. 2 recliners, elec hk to hitch,
O/S shwr, DrawTite 16K hitch. $17,500. New
in/out. (765) 998-1628 (IN).
1990 TETON 40 FT 5TH, BOSTON. $10,995 OBO.
Delivered 200 miles free from San Bernardino, CA.
New Kenmore washer/propane dryer, will incl for
$1000. Details & pictures. (605) 673-3536.
[email protected].
TOW VEHICLE/TRAILER
PACKAGES FOR SALE
2006 CRESCENDA GULFSTREAM 36' Cat diesel
Freightliner. 2 S/O, 2 TV's, 7.5 diesel gen,
no smoke/pets. Garaged, J-Brake, air brake.
Beige int, very clean, many extras, Supreme
Protection 10/2011. $100,000. (256) 359-6530
PROPERTY FOR SALE
SEQUIM, WA - JAMESTOWN - TAYLOR RANCH
sect 1.24 acres, flat-buildable. Water, power,
phone to prop. Percolation test county recorded
estates environment. Improved streets. $160K.
(623) 518-4450 (AZ).
TRADING POST
2005 FORD 650 XLT Super Duty 330 HP Cat,
6-spd Allison, 52K mi, air brk/susp sts, $45,500.
2002 Snowbird SE102 36" RL. 3 SO, new whls/
tires, gen, W/D, 2 air, air hitch, $42,500. Both
$85K. (989) 584-3889 (MI).
MAIL: Trading Post, Highways, P.O. Box 8510, Ventura, CA 93002
FAX: (805) 667-4379, Attention: Trading Post
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TOW VEHICLES FOR SALE
RECYCLE: Don’t Ditch your Discards
2000 FL-60 300 Cumm, auto, new S/S grille, carpet,
front sts, rear st bd, wd dash. The 5th whl hitch, alum
whls/Diamond plate alum trim complete the beaut ext.
The TL tests produced better than 15 MPG while driving
carefully. 78K mi, $59,900. (623) 221-2005.
2005 M-2 Mountain Master RV truck, like new 22K
miles, MB diesel, MB auto trans, 15 MPG, air ride
seats, cab & susp, hitches, huge storage in body.
33000# RV rating. $84,900. (623) 521-2222.
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Photo ads: We will include one photo with your
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For items that can’t be reused in their
present form, recycling is the preferred
method of disposal. Almost every U.S.
municipality has some type of recycling
program. Be proactive. Ask the management of your favorite RV campground
to provide bins for mixed recyclables or
at least produce a list of local dropoff
locations for recyclables. If enough RVers
broach the subject, parks and campgrounds will eventually respond.
Without convenient bins, it’s tempting
to toss recyclables in the garbage. Instead,
we need to develop the habit of saving
them, perhaps in a basket or collapsible
tub placed outside underneath the rig for
disposal at the nearest recycling center.
At the end of their usable life, one-use
and rechargeable batteries should be
recycled to recover heavy metals as well
as to prevent pollution. Some types of
batteries are mandated by state or federal law to be recycled as hazardous waste.
The majority of automotive (lead-acid)
batteries are recycled by the establishments that sell new ones. However, it’s up
to us to recycle smaller batteries. Luckily, a
growing number of stores selling batteries
accept them for recycling, including wireless-phone dealers, office-supply stores,
electronics chains and big-box discounters.
Don’t forget to recycle any unwanted
electrical appliances and electronics (see
“All About e-Cycling” in the March issue
of Highways, www.goodsamclub.com/
highways). These, too, contain toxic chemicals as well as recoverable materials.
Websites to Save the World
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Join the legions of Good Sam members,
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For more information and to request Good
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Trading Post, Highways, P.O. Box 8510,
Ventura, California 93002-9912.
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Attention: Trading Post.
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ADVERTISER INDEX
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While every effort is made
to maintain accuracy and
completeness, last-minute
changes may occasionally
result in omissions or errors.
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Innovations Housing
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25
Insurance Central
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2-3
Mobile Communication
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Clark Enterprises
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Of Course
44
Commercial Corner
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Onan Corporation
21
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Phoenix USA Inc.
44
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Protect All Inc.
26
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47
RV Innovations
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Good Sam Member Benefits
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Good Sam RV Financing
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Tracks To Adventure
27
Trading Post
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Haband
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Winnebago Industries
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Bill and Jillene Holmes’ dog, Willy, hibernates
in their RV. Bottom: Carole LaRue’s yorkie, Calle
Barry, sets sail in her pink polka-dot life vest.
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If your travels take you
to Central Point, Oregon,
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Who knows? You might have visited the above spot during
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Bentley of Davenport, Iowa, who correctly identified the location of the April issue’s Where’s Good Sam photo (right). The
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entering North Dakota’s Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
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image. You can put your camera to work as well. Simply
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location with your Good Sam decal prominently displayed.
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