Bounder Sounder - Bounders United

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Bounder Sounder
THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF BOUNDERS UNITED, INC.
October 2011
www.Bounder.net
Columbia River
OCTOBER 2011 - BOUNDER SOUNDER
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BOUNDERS UNITED, INC.
Executive Board
President:
Marilynn Reynolds
114 Briar Crest Drive
Monroeville, PA 15146
(412) 373-1161 (H)
(412) 418-8956 (C)
[email protected]
Vice Presidents:
Executive: Bob Heiges
10648 Sedco Drive
Union, KY 41091-9245
(859) 802-9992
[email protected]
Eastern: Lorraine Soplinski
20 John Drive
Burgettstown, PA 15021
(724) 729-3641
[email protected]
Central: Pat Towle (Interim)
9915 W. Bell Road #435
Sun City, AZ 85351
(602) 499-5818
[email protected]
Western: Don Malick
12318 N. New Dawn Ave.
Oro Valley, AZ 85755
(520) 403-9741
[email protected]
Special Interests: Bob Scharmann (Interim)
246 W. Crockett St.
Manteca, CA 95337
(209) 823-5688
[email protected]
Betty Schneider
42700 via del Campo
Temecula, CA 92592-2157
(951) 676-5588
[email protected]
Secretary:
Don Low
216 Derecho Way
Tracy, CA 95376-1945
(209) 835-7971
[email protected]
Treasurer:
Past President:
Jim Ballard
1339 Leisure World
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 688-6440
[email protected]
Notes from the Editors desk
Something less than half of our members recently received an email, encouraging you to switch the delivery of your Bounder Sounder from snail
mailed, black and white, hard copy to the online, in COLOR, version.
Aside from getting each issue in color, you will also qualify for a nice reduction in your annual dues. That reduction is almost equal to about
three gallons of fuel, either gas or diesel.
But probably the biggest reason for you to switch would be in helping to
bring the club’s annual budget into balance. As you will note from Don
Low’s article—page 15—the Bounder Sounder is the largest single item
in each annual budget. In the coming months, we will be taking a big step
to help bring it more into balance; we will be combining November and
December into one issue. We’ll do the same with the January and February issues. In round numbers, each one of these combined issues will
save the club about $2,000.00.
We hope that you can see your way clear to make the switch from hard
copy to the online, in COLOR, version.
Lastly, a big Bounder–type welcome to Bud Weisbrod as a contributing
writer of our Bounder Tech Stuff column. His first column appears on
page 7 and while it may seem very basic, we are sure you can glean a
gem or two from it. I know we did.
Most of you know that Bud has a very large background in things related
to our Bounders in particular and RVs in general. His credentials include
co-moderator of the Bounder e-groups, both gas and diesel.
Where to Send What!
Send all communications intended for the President of Bounders United to:
Marilynn Reynolds
114 Brier Crest Drive
Monroeville, PA 15146
(412) 373-1161
E-mail: [email protected]
Other Bounders United Staff
Fleetwood Owner Relations West
Bob Scharmann
(209) 823-5688
Fax: (209) 823-4426
[email protected]
Fleetwood Owner Relations East
Maurice Eddy
(724) 646-0851
[email protected]
Webmaster
Bob Heiges
(859) 802-9992
[email protected]
Historian
Pat and Phyllis Towle
(602) 499-5818
[email protected]
Nominating Committee
Lynne Boozer
(770) 466-5241
[email protected]
Scholarship Committee
Anna Scharmann
(209) 823-5688
[email protected]
National Rallymaster
Nancy Davis
(775) 750-1842
[email protected]
Constitution and By-Laws Committee
Jim Swavely
(818) 701-7498
[email protected]
Send all Money, Applications, Subscriptions, Dues and/or Renewals, Invoices and other Financial
Matters to the National Treasurer:
Don Low
216 Derecho Way
Tracy, CA 95376-1945
Phone: 209-835-7971
Send all Changes of Address, Directory corrections and Other Non-Monetary Matters to the National Secretary:
The Bounder Sounder is the official publication of Bounders United, Inc.
Betty A. Schneider
42700 via del Campo
Editor/Publisher
Patrick Towle
Send Bounder Sounder articles, Chapter Happenings, Coming Events and other articles for the
publication to:
Assistant Editor
Phyllis Towle
Contributing Editors
Robert Miller, Creative Cooking
Technical Editors
Joe Lupo
Advertising and Commercial Members
(Open)
Pat and Phyllis Towle
9915 W. Bell Road #435
Sun City, AZ 85351-1264
Phone: (602) 499-5818
For information on advertising and rates, please contact:
The Editor
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Featured Articles
Departments
Executive Board Column
Letter from the President
Notes from the Editor’s Desk
Bounder Tech Stuff
“Harvest of Fun” 2012 Rally
Chapter Happenings
Hood River Valley Festivals
Things Financial
Beware of Scams
Creative Cooking
Coming Events
Photo Credits: It’s been a hot summer, so here are some additional
pictures to “help you cool off.” Front cover, page 3 and back cover,
clip art from Microsoft.
Various chapter members have contributed the pictures contained in
the several articles.
If you would like to see some of your pictures here, please send them
to [email protected] as attachments to an E-mail.
2011 Bounder 33U
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Execuve Board/President’s Column
Let’s Fill His Mailbox
Who’s mailbox? George Weart, Product Manager of Fleetwood RV. If you missed it in September’s Sounder, Walt Wirshup wrote about a round table discussion in Amana on the Bounder
diesel. George Weart wants to hear from you!!!! I thought this was so important I asked
Sandy Levinson to send out a group email about it. The group email asked you to send George
your ideas and suggesons. There have been over a dozen emails sent to Mr. Weart and copied to me so far. If you have responded to George, please just skip this paragraph. If not, it is
not too late. What do you want in a Bounder diesel? How long? How many slides? What do
you want inside? He wants to hear from you!!!! Everyone who has a diesel or wants a diesel,
send your email to george.weart@fleetwoodrv.com. Do it today. If we could convince Fleetwood to produce a diesel, I think it would impact our membership numbers in a very posive
way. I know lots of members holding out for that new diesel who are very discouraged. Eventually they will go to SOB. Don’t even wait to finish this column. Do it now. This is your opportunity to make an impact.
Special Interest Vice President
There was no candidate for the posion of Special Interest Vice President so with the Board’s
approval, I have asked Bob Scharmann to remain in that posion for the foreseeable future.
He is well known to the folks in those chapters and has been acve in BU for many years.
Thanks Bob.
Constuon and Bylaws Commiee
Jim Swavely has volunteered to chair the C&BL Commiee. Don Low graciously filled in as the
interim chair of the commiee, but he has enough to do as our Treasurer. (Everyone coming
to the 2012 rally prepare to see Don do an encore of his happy dance when he heard this
news.) Jim is a member of the Outward Bound’rs and has been acve in BU for many years.
He and I are doing the rewrite for the proposed changes to the C&BL. Please thank him. At
Amana we also added two members to the commiee—Bob Weithofer, Eastern Region; and
Dave McGovern, Central Region. We sll have very few members on the nominang commiee. Please think about volunteering.
Budget
The budget for fiscal year 2011-2012 has been sent to the Naonal Directors. Please remember that this is an esmated budget and unfortunately it shows a negave $2000 balance. The
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Execuve Board
largest item in our expenses is the print version of the Bounder Sounder. If we could have 75100 more of our members take the on-line version we could wipe out that deficit completely.
The Board has decided that we must also reduce the number of issues from 12 to 10 for this
year. Our esteemed editor thinks the best ones to combine are November-December and January-February. We will watch this carefully and may have to consider other opons. The actual profit—loss report is periodically published in the Sounder.
Trial Run
In connecon with encouraging members to receive the Sounder on-line, we have sent an
electronic issue to all members with an email account. This will be in addion to a printed
version if that is what you receive. There will be a message saying it is available. If this would
overfill your mailbox or cause a problem, simply do not open the link. We are hoping you will
sample this version—it’s in color—and choose to receive it this way.
Harvest of Fun
Jim and Sue Ellen Seydel have really been very busy providing us with wonderful informaon
about the rally, and especially about traveling to the rally. Gas prices appear to be dropping
some and hopefully by next fall things will be beer for everyone. It seems to Bob and me
that leng our beauful Bounder sit in the driveway defeats the whole purpose of owning it.
Start a gas fund and plan to make that great trip to Oregon.
Camping Season
For us here in the East and Central regions camping season will soon end. For some of you in
the West it is just starng, except for California where those lucky chapters can camp all year.
Take care everyone, and travel safely.
Marilyn Reynolds
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Hood River Valley Festivals
By Sue Ellen Seydel
The 2012 Rally at the Hood River County Fairgrounds is located within the valley’s orchards, so it is not surprising that
there are celebrations held around the harvest. Before the rally you can come early in the month for the Apple Valley's
Labor Day Peach Celebration and Country BBQ; Family Fun on the Farm at Draper Girls Country Farm; Hood River
County Fruit Loop Pear Celebration; and Annual Desserts Galore at Kiyokawa Family Orchards. In October there is the
Harvest Festival.
Experience the Fruit Loop
Before or during the Rally, plan to take the 35-mile scenic drive through the valley's orchards, forests and farmlands.
Along the way you can sample delicious fruits, visit a winery, experience fields of fragrant lavender, meet adorable alpacas and savor delicious baked goods. Fruit has been the valley's predominant industry since farmers started planting their
orchards more than 150 years ago; but the Fruit Loop itself dates back only to 1992.
The Fruit Loop Farm Stand Celebration is at the peak of pear harvest. You can check out many varieties of locally grown
fresh pears, pear desserts, pear wine, lavender farms, alpaca babies and more. Many of the farms feature picnic areas.
Loop members don't just pick and sell fresh fruit. They also make wine, raise alpacas and grow tall sunflowers. They
bake pies and tarts and stir up vats of jam. They distill their lavender blossoms and make perfume, soap and honey from
the fragrant results. They dry their fruit and press it into juice.
The loop meanders through small towns, crosses the Hood River and its forks at least four times and connects 36 stops
throughout the Hood River Valley. You can spend an afternoon going from stop to stop – for a copy of the map, visit the
Fruit Loop website at www.hoodriverfruitloop.com
Hood River Harvest Festival
Every year, when the leaves begin to change color, the fruit of Hood River Valley must be harvested and this is the inspiration for the Harvest Festival which starts the third week in October. Growers and local retailers get together to sell
their fruit in different locations throughout Hood River, Odell and Parkdale.
The weekend festival is held in the Port area of Hood River along the Columbia River where visitors can relax
and watch windsurfers and kite boarders play on the water. Downtown, tents are erected to house arts and
crafts while a few fruit growers are located outside the tent areas. There is live music, beverages and the
needs of the hungry are met with elephant ears, corn-on-the-cob, caramel apples and kettle corn.
The second largest event is at the Fairgrounds in Odell. Local growers sell their fruit along with flower
bulbs, crafts, photographs and other various crafts. Visitors seldom leave Harvest Fest without boxes of Anjou
pears, heirloom apples, pumpkins, berries, flowers, as well as prepared foods from pies to jams and smoked salmon to
chocolate-covered nuts.
So if you don’t have to travel home right after the Rally, plan to visit other areas in Oregon and then
come back to Hood River in October for the Hood River Harvest Festival.
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Bounder Tech Stuff
Bounder Electrical Basics
By: Bud Weisbrod
There is a bit of mystery involved in the various electrical systems in the Bounder. In the following paragraphs,
I’ll try to outline the systems and explain their operation, so that you won’t make “dumb” mistakes (a better word
would be “uninformed”) that can damage your electrical systems.
First, the disconnect switches above the door: Always leave them “ON” unless you are putting your Bounder in
to long-term storage (a month or more) and have no access to 120 volt AC power. If you operate your Bounder
with the switches off and have shore power, or the generator or engine are running, you expose all of your sensitive electronics to spikes and surges from your power source. With the disconnects turned “ON”, the batteries will
help absorb the spikes and surges and provide some protection. In addition, when the switches are off, you have
no charge going to the batteries from the converter, so they will slowly die.
Second, when you connect to shore power (a boating term that is applied to RV’s when in campgrounds, etc.)
ALWAYS turn off the circuit breakers in the shore power box. After you are solidly connected, turn them on. This
protects your cable from arcing when your contacts mate with the source of power. Since the circuit breakers
“snap” on, their arcing is minimized. If you are lucky enough to have a 50 amp coach and cable, you need to be
extremely careful when connecting. If you attempt to connect without having the breakers OFF, and you happen to
get a connection across the power connections before the ground/common lead makes contact, you can put 240
volts into your coach—and that will instantly cause serious damage to many components. If your 50 amp connection doesn’t have breakers in the box, (rare, but some don’t) turn off all breakers inside your coach before connecting.
Sometimes you will want to use the generator because you have limited shore power available and want to run
both air conditioners at the same time, etc. Fine, all you need to do, theoretically, is turn on the genny and let the
Bounder transfer switch connect the generator as it disconnects from shore power. Yes, this works just fine most
of the time. However, it’s much safer to go outside and flip off the shore power breakers before you start the generator. Yeah, I know, it’s raining or there are mosquitos, etc., but there have been instances where the transfer
switch failed and caused some serious electrical problems throughout the coach. If you feel lucky, just start the
generator—but it is safer to disconnect shore power first.
Your electrical and electronic components can be damaged by low voltage or reversed shore/campground wiring. There are many surge protectors, voltage raising transformers (autoformers), etc., at costs from around
$100.00 to a thousand dollars, and even more. If you feel better with this sort of protection, check around and get
some advice first, before you just “buy something”. Also find out how to correctly wire the surge protection units. It’s
usually best to have them installed inside the electrical feed cabinet and hard wired so that nobody can steal your
protector!
Even if you like to live on the edge, you should get a volt meter and a phase detector that plug into any AC outlet in
your coach. Then, when you plug in to the campground box, you will immediately see if there is adequate voltage
(in the “green” range) and if the wiring is correct. These items cost about $10.00 to $15.00 each at any RV store,
and are the absolute bare minimum needed to protect your coach. They don’t actually “do” anything, but they will
tell YOU to do something!
OK, now you are all hooked up, good voltage, proper polarity, life is good, right? Yes, except you may have
some developing problems that may need to be corrected. If you have a Bounder built after about 1995, your converter will automatically recharge the chassis (engine) battery when connected to shore power or the genny is running. There is a circuit board inside the Battery Control Center (BCC) that senses when the house batteries reach
about 13.4 volts or so, then closes a solenoid (big relay!) that connects both battery sets together. This is the exact
same solenoid that connects the engine alternator to the house batteries when the engine is running! And it’s the
same solenoid that closes when you push the “aux start” button on the dash! Nothing magical, but sure handy!
So, if your chassis (engine) battery goes dead because you used your laptop too long on the cigarette lighter up
front, just hit “aux start” and use the house batteries to get the engine running---and in a few moments, the engine
alternator (a BIG generator that provides DC to the batteries) will begin to recharge the chassis battery, and when
it gets up to 13.4 volts or so, the aux start solenoid closes and the engine alternator starts to top off the house batteries.
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Bounder Tech Stuff
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Maybe you ran your house batteries down for some reason, and can’t get the generator to start. OK, push “aux
start”, which closes the same solenoid, and use the chassis/engine battery to start the generator. Once the genny
is running, the converter will begin to charge the house batteries and, at the magic 13.4 volts, will close the solenoid again and charge the engine battery too.
Sometimes you will find that either the house batteries or the engine battery aren’t being charged. There are
several reasons this can happen, but one of the more common problems is that the contacts inside the aux start
solenoid have corroded over time. They are copper, and begin to “green up” until they can’t transfer electricity any
longer. The best solution is to replace the old solenoid with a new unit (BWD S603) that has silver plated contacts!
The silver won't corrode, so your problem is solved! If you don’t have time to replace the solenoid right away, you
can disconnect shore power, turn off the genny, and shut off the engine, then activate the “aux start” button 10 or
15 times to knock some of the corrosion off the contacts. You should hear a distinct “click” under the hood in the
BCC if it’s activating properly. If you left something hooked up, the solenoid is already closed, so you can’t cycle it!
This trick usually works, but only lasts for a short time, so find a new solenoid and stay prepared!
On later Bounders, the “aux start” switch is kept closed by the circuit board in the BCC for about 15 seconds.
This gives you time to start the engine or generator without having to hold down the button. On earlier Bounders, it
has to be held down while you try a start. Also, the BCC is located in different areas in different years: Under the
hood, drivers side, or in the compartment above the propane tank, etc.)
Side note: For those with Bounders from about 1992 to 1995, you can update the circuit board in the BCC
(under the hood) with a newer design, the CB-115. Look at the board you have and if it’s a CB-200 you can easily
upgrade and have automatic chassis battery charging when on shore power or the genny is running. Fleetwood
has the CB-115 boards in stock. And a fringe benefit: When you install the new board, you will be removing one
solenoid. Keep it! It’s identical to the “aux start” solenoid so you now have a free spare!
Converters and inverters; There is some confusion about the differences and similarities between the two. ALL
Bounders have converters of one kind or another. The basic CONverter just provides 12 volts DC (actually about
13.4 volts) that powers all of the DC items in the coach, such as lights, water pump, ceiling fans, and also keeps
the house batteries fully charged. An fairly large (expensive) INverter does exactly the same thing, but it also
changes (inverts) some of the 12 volt DC to provide some AC 120 volt power. Depending on the type of INverter,
they can provide a small amount of AC power to charge cell phones, laptops, digital cameras, etc., or if much larger, and more expensive, they will even run a microwave or coffeemaker. No inverter will run an Air Conditioner,
though, and even if they could, they would discharge your batteries very rapidly!
Some of the later Bounders came with the WFCO converter, which has been a bit unreliable, so a lot of them
are being replaced with Progressive Dynamics Converters.
The Progressive Dynamics come in several output ratings. The last two digits indicate the amperage output;
i.e., a PD-9260 has 60 amps max output, a PD-9270 has 70 amps, etc. Since the cost for each PD unit increases a
bit for each increase in output, so you might prefer less amperage output for less money put out.... You should also
check your AC power connection at your existing converter. Some have a special 20 amp connector that fits the
PD-9280 connector that has a right-angle blade. While it’s fairly easy to change either the connector or the socket,
it’s a lot easier to just get a PD-9260 or PD-9270 with standard plugs that fit right into your socket. If you feel that
you want the extra amperage output capability (that you will probably never need!) check to see if you have the
special connector already installed....then it’s just “plug and play”.
A benefit of the PD-9200 series is that their fans rarely run, so they operate silently. They also supply power in
three levels: One mode is rapid charging to quickly refill the batteries. A second mode is for normal use after the
batteries are charged, and a special stand-by mode if you are in “powered” storage or not using much DC power.
The rapid charge mode also activates automatically every 21 hours or so to stir up the electrolyte in the batteries.
This will extend their life and maintain their output current capability.
Last, don’t forget to keep the batteries filled with distilled water! If you ever get an exposed “dry” plate, that part
of the battery is ruined! Water is cheaper than batteries!
A lot of words from “The clock builder” but if you understand the systems you will get longer life from your batteries, won’t damage your electronics, and will generally feel a bit more comfortable understanding what is going
on around you!
Bud Weisbrod
Full-time in a 2005 35E Bounder
“Clock Builder”: Someone who, when you ask them the time of day, tells you how to build a clock!
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Chapter Happenings
Eastern Region
Buckeye Bounders
(Ohio)
By: Mary Truett
September and the quickly passing days of late summer and early fall are upon us. Here in Ohio, the temperatures have been really testing the best of campers and all
residents as well. Of course, we are not nearly in the same
straits as my home state of Texas. They have really had
(and still have!) very serious problems with the heat and
the drought. Hopefully, we will all be receiving some relief
with the oncoming fall weather
Our Buckeye Bounders had a wonderful turnout with
the 13 rigs, plus some visitors, at our August campout at
Evergreen RV Resort in Dundee, Ohio. We not only had a
great time, with lots of good food (our own plus the Amish
restaurants in the area), but we also accomplished a lot
with the plans for our hosting of the 2013 BU Rally. Our
group really pitches in and works hard on all of our outings, and really comes forward in planning a big rally like
the one that we hosted in Richmond, IN. in May of 2008.
This time, the rally will be held in Loudonville, OH at the
Mohican Adventures RV Resort, from Tuesday, Sept. 24th
through Friday, Sept 27th, 2013. There are lots of interesting things to see and do in that area, which is adjacent to
the Mohican National Forest and has nearby Amish restaurants, etc. Be sure to watch for additional details in the
months to come.
In September, our group had the campout at the Cedarbrook Campground in historic Lebanon, Ohio. During
that weekend, the city of Lebanon also held their annual
Downtown Apple Festival with lots of luscious apple treats,
with an abundance of beautiful craft items, and lots of interesting things to see.
In October, our group will be going back to our founding
site at Buckeye Lake, Ohio at the Buckeye Lake KOA.
This is always a most enjoyable weekend, as the owners of the campground, Mike and Shirley Groseclose, always do their best to see that everyone has a great time.
They will be co-hosting with Frank and Alma Holter and
Paul and Gloria Brown, and this group always works hard
to make this final outing of the year a really great one!
Best wishes to all, good health, safe travels and HAPPY BOUNDERING TO ALL!
Carolina Guroos
(North and South Carolina)
By: Gail Foster
The August rally led the Carolina Guroos to Palmetto
Cove in Cleveland, SC where 13 gathered for a wonderful
time. Cleveland is located just off Cherokee Foothills Sce10
nic Highway in the SC foothills. Hosts this time were
Dean and Gail Foster and Jimmie and Martha
Cavanaugh. If I do say so myself, the four of us hosted
an excellent rally! Welcome to our newest members
Sheila and Mike Hammond. We were lucky to have Phyllis and Pat Towle again – that’s two rallies in a row – we
love it! And hurry back, those members who were kept
away by illness, family and home commitments. We sure
did miss you all!
We didn’t wait until rally time to start having fun as
many of us started arriving on Sunday. The location is
just a bit remote but there are still things to do and great
places to eat….you just have to seek them out. A favorite was Victoria Vineyards for a nice lunch, in a shady
spot with friends and a little wine tasting afterwards. Top
award for dining goes hands down to The Rock at
Jocassee in Pickens where we received special attention
from the chef with grilled trout or chicken and a “to die
for” dessert! It was the best!
Other activities included panning for gold, checking
out the local flea market, hiking, scenic mountain drives
and just kicking back in a rocking chair with Guroo
friends and their dogs.
Many of us returned to the BMW
Zentrum Visitors Center in Greer, SC
after an excellent breakfast at Tommy’s Country Ham in Greenville. Bring
on that ham, biscuits and gravy and
even sweet potato pancakes plus all
the regular breakfast fare. At BMW we
received a guided tour of the manufacturing facility. It
was exciting to see the high level of automation as machines were twisting, turning, going up and down – almost as if the robotic machines were choreographed to a
dance number. We even had welding
sparks flying about!
The Guroos were well fed by the
wagon masters. Games were abundant
and kept us laughing. If you need ideas
for games just watch
the Minute to Win It
game show. You can adapt many of the
games to fit your group and your surroundings. It is a lot of fun – the ideas
seem to be endless. Martha Cavanaugh
taught the gals how to create a mosaic
stained glass dish. We were amazed we
could create something so beautiful.
As you can see, we always have a good time no matter where we Bounder along – please join us whenever
you can!
Camping, BMW style
Chapter Happenings
Western Region
Tri-State Brigade
(W. PA, E. OH, W. WV)
Gold Country Roos
(North Central California)
By: Marcia Law
By: Lorraine Soplinski
Thursday was a gorgeous day, the sun was shining
brightly. We were on our own for the day; we just visited
and enjoyed each other’s company, gathered to watch the
pre-season Steeler game in the evening outside at Soplinski's RV. A lot of cheering going on, we all had a good time
of we won.
Friday we were on our own until late afternoon. Some of
the ladies took advantage and did a little shopping at some
of the shops in the area. A happy hour was held with our
hosts, Jeff and Lil Kerr and Lou and Holly Renda, serving
wine and cheese and other members bringing other goodies. We were having a very nice time when the rain chased
us inside. A gust of wind came up and blew the Kidney's
awning up over their RV. Fortunately the awning didn't tear;
a bracket was broken and an arm bent, but with the help of
the men there they were able to anchor it down for the
night. Once the rain stopped we again gathered at our
hosts for more fellowship.
Saturday morning our hosts had a wonderful breakfast
lined up, many pastries, casseroles, breads and coffee.
The Kidneys were able to find the parts needed for their
awning and the guy's dad a great job of getting it up and
running. In the afternoon we caravanned to the
Greendance Winery for wine tasting and entertainment, we
bought wine and enjoyed a picnic lunch in the apple orchard. We were surprised with a visit from Jeff and Judy
Metzler when we got back to the campground.
After another happy hour, we had a pot luck dinner with
Jeff Kerr grilling chicken with a delicious marinade he
made; it absolutely melted in your mouth. We then held a
meeting, and as always on our Anniversary campout we
had our memorial service for all those members who have
passed away and are no longer with us. We held our 50/50
with Chub Eddy winning the pot. We than gathered around
the campfire playing musical chairs to get away from the
smoke to close out the evening.
Sunday another breakfast was held, it was a beautiful
morning and seemed like no one was ready to leave. After
some more fellowship it was time to depart until next month
when we meet again.
Central Region
(No reports received this month.)
On Monday, August 1, we traveled to Olema, CA,
which is near Point Reyes and the ocean. There were 11
rigs. We were in the beautiful tall pine trees and ocean
breezes. Full hookups and a nice club house for games
and eating.
Four-thirty was welcome time, greeting friends and our
guests, Jim and Ella Huntoon, David and Staci Davyann
and Savanna Patrick, and Krissy Oliver, the Laws granddaughter.
Hearty hors d’oeuvres for dinner and President Steve
Bernard held a short meeting afterwards. The cared
sharks played “Hand and Foot” afterwards and some
members had a nice campfire at their rig.
The following day a fun game of Snake Ball was held
out on the lawn area, with perfect weather and sunshine.
Lots of laughs and fellowship with the teams competing;
the winners were Ellen Londo and her cousin, one of our
guests, Jim Huntoon. Second place went to Garfield and
guest Krissy Oliver giving the winners a run for their money.
We had 24 for dinner at the Farmhouse Restaurant,
which is close to the RV Park. Activities were visiting the
oyster farms, the earthquake trail of the San Andreas
Fault zone, the beach and shopping in Point Reyes.
On Wednesday the wagon masters gave each rig a
“search and seek” of items in the motor homes, with 25
items to find. Winners were Barbara Patrick and Yvonne
Stroh. We had free time all day to investigate the many
interesting places nearby. Dinner was provided by the
wagon masters. After dinner the card sharks played more
of their fun card games.
Our next rally, in September, will take us to the Jackson Rancheria RV Park in Jackson, CA.
Kanga Roo 2011 Rolling Rally
By: Bob Scharmann
On July 30th nine of the Kanga Roo Members met in
Cloverdale, CA. We stayed one night and then moved on
to Eureka, CA for two nights. Everyone stayed busy touring the area.
Our next stop was at Bandon, OR at Bandon by the
Sea RV Park for five days. Again all members toured the
area, including Coos Bay, Charleston and North Bend.
Some went horse-back riding and some went kayaking.
One evening the Bezel’s bought crab and we had a big
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Chapter Happenings
crab feed. Some even went golfing. We all went out to eat
many times. Everyone went to a local theatre performance
“Always Patsy Cline,” which was outstanding and the entire group enjoyed the whole show.
After five nights we moved on to Newport, OR and
again we stayed for five nights. Everyone was busy looking at several
lighthouses in
the area. Some
ambitious people walked the
large Newport
Bridge
each
day.
The
bridge is about
one mile long
each
way.
Some drove to
Depoe Bay and
stopped on the
return trip to
have a picnic
lunch
and
watch
for
whales. Everyone was very busy touring the area to make
sure we did not miss any of the great sights.
On August 12th we moved to Seaside, OR. It was a
very nice park with grass between each site. We all kept
busy for the entire week we were there. We spent time
seeing the National Beach Volleyball Tournament, which
is held in Seaside every year. There were about 800 participants. We toured the Astoria Column. There is a trolley
that travels the waterfront, which was very informative
about the Astoria area. In Long Beach, Washington they
were having an International Kite flying tournament, which
was awesome. We also drove to Cannon Beach to watch
the beautiful sunset over the Pacific Ocean. One evening
we had a potluck and on another evening the park owner
provided a pizza dinner for all of the Kanga Roos. While
we were in the park we recruited a new Bounders United
member from Vancouver Island, BC.
On August 19th we moved to Tillamook, OR where the
world famous Tillamook Cheese Factory is located. We
drove the Three Cape Scenic Drive, where Cape Mears
Lighthouse is located. Cape Lookout and Cape Kiwanda
are spectacular sights. While in Tillamook, Cliff Benzel
drove to Newport to take part in a 100 mile bike ride; very
impressive for a retired Kanga Roo. He was still able to
walk when he returned to the Bounder.
We moved on to Winchester Bay and it may be the
most beautiful RV Resort we have ever stayed in. Rich
and Bonnie Freund arranged an enchilada dinner for our
last night in this campground.
Five motorhomes moved to Gold Beach and stayed at
Honey Bear. In the morning we drove to Jerry’s Jet Boats
and had a long ride up the Rogue River. It was great!
There were nine of us that took the trip. The next day we
went to a rummage sale in Gold Beach, OR and they told
us it is the largest one in the state; all proceeds go to Hospice.
The next morning three of us traveled south to Eureka,
CA on our way home. Another great trip!
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OR-E-GUN Bounder
(Oregon)
By: Dena Iverson
We didn’t have to worry about rain for the weekend of
our August outing. In fact, it turned out to be the warmest
days of the year. The temp hit the mid 90’s on Saturday,
but cooled off nicely in the evening. We had eight rigs who
gathered at the Mount St. Helens RV Park, at Castle
Rock, WA. Yes, OR-E-GUN Bounder’s can travel north
into Washington State!
Friday evening, it was dinner out at the 49’er Restaurant, with a business meeting following back at the club
house. A few hearty souls lingered on for awhile to play
some Ponytail Canasta.
On Saturday morning our wagonmasters, Dena and
Dick Iverson, provided a breakfast of blueberry pancakes
and fruit. A quilt store in Castle Rock and an antique store
in Kalama provided some of the ladies with a place to
shop and spend $$.
There were no Saturday afternoon naps for anyone!
The ladies put on their “Party Hats,” enjoyed an “Afternoon
Tea” on the cool shady lawn behind the club house. They
drank their tea from china tea cups, and were served
scones and cookies. Meanwhile, back out in front at the
RV’s, the men had a question and answer time, with two
representatives from Brazel’s RV Performance, who had
been invited down from Centralia, WA. Everyone agreed it
was a great afternoon.
Dinner, as always, was another one our outstanding
“Potluck’s,” with no one leaving hungry. Then it was just
visiting and games following dinner. Sunday morning coffee and goodies at the club house, then it was soon time
to say our good-byes until the next outing. It will be spring
again before we see Linda and Earle, as they were departing for their winter home in Texas.
Safe travels to all.
Outward Bound’rs
(San Fernando Valley)
By: Karin Galvin
In August the Outward Bound’rs headed out to Flying
Flags RV Resort in Buellton, CA. Highway 126 takes you
through orange groves and farmland…something we don’t
see too much of in California any longer. That highway
then drops you into Highway 101 through Ventura and
Santa Barbara. From there you are
riding along the coast looking out at
the ocean. It’s a gorgeous drive. Finally after going up a small hill, you are in
Buellton.
Chapter Happenings
Flying Flags is a great resort. The sites themselves are
very nice. Opposite our sites was a large dog run. The
dogs had a ball all weekend long running around with the
other RVing dogs. It’s nice to be in a dog friendly place
that doesn’t charge extra for the fur kids. The resort even
had an automated dog wash for the dirty dogs in the
group.
The nice thing about Buellton is there is so much to do
there. There is a shuttle outside the campground entrance
that will take you to the Dutch village of Solvang, the artsy
town of Los Olivos and even to the local Indian casino.
Friday our group scattered and some went into Solvang
and others tried their luck at the casino. Friday evening
we met back up for happy hour and appetizers.
While the rest of the country was sweltering in 100
degree temperatures this part of the country remained
cool. We woke up in the morning to 60 degree weather
and by the afternoon it had only warmed to the high 70’s
and low 80’s, with a delightful breeze blowing. We could
not have asked for better weather.
Saturday morning our trip leaders
fixed us a hearty breakfast and after
the meeting we were all running in different directions. Los Olivos was having a “Quick Draw” art festival. The
artists had one hour to paint their
paintings and then they were auctioned off for up to 17K. Many of us did
Fess Parker’s
some wine touring and then stopped in
Los Olivos for lunch and to watch the auction.
Our hosts had our dinner catered in for us on Saturday
evening. It was sure nice for us ladies to have a night off.
After dinner some played Pass the Aces and others opted
to sit out by our campfire.
Sunday comes all too soon. The early risers headed
out by 8 AM and many of the other RVers enjoyed a
breakfast put on by the campground for only $5.00.
We liked this resort so much that we are going back in
two months.
Webfoot Roos
(Washington State)
By: Jan Madson
Our August outing at Woodland Shores RV Park, in
Woodland, WA, started and ended with some very sunny
skies and warm weather. The mornings were cool, but the
sun finally broke through each day and we had sunny
skies again.
Friday afternoon we played cards in the clubhouse,
which has a beautiful view of the campground and Lewis
River. That night we all enjoyed a ham dinner with all the
trimmings (the ham was furnished by Art Hedum) and
then we played games and cards the rest of the evening.
On Saturday morning we visited and had goodies sitting outside one of the rigs. We noticed one of our member’s rig had a leak as water had pooled around her rig
overnight. Our trusty menfolk checked it out and found
what was wrong; it was a leak in the line to her ice maker,
which had supposedly been fixed by a repair shop recently. A trip to the local hardware store solved the problem
with a temporary fix.
Our friends, Buzz and Margie Marsh, who live on a
houseboat in Portland, OR, drove up early Saturday afternoon. We all had a nice visit with them. Some of our
group headed south to a liquidation store across the border in Rainer, Oregon, and picked up some bargains as
well as some local corn for our dinner Saturday night.
We had a Mexican dinner Saturday night in the club
house. We celebrated the August birthdays of Jim and Lu
Wood with cake and ice cream and played cards and dice
games the rest of the evening.
Sunday morning we met for a potluck breakfast in the
clubhouse and headed home.
Special Interest
(No reports this month.)
An RVer’s Prayer
Lord bless this little house on wheels
While we're out on the road.
And as we sleep and take our meals,
Protect our small abode.
We're not at home and won't presume
To have everything as good.
Some things Lord, don't take much room,
But this is understood.
Bless the shower, fridge, stove and bed
The generator, and holding tanks,
And the campground waiting up ahead For all this we give Thee thanks.
By Hugh X. Lewis
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In Memoriam
Lois Bub, BU 5700, a former member of
Bounders United, passed away on September
1, at the Tucson home of her son, Brian, after
a short illness. She was a BU member for fourteen years and very active in several chapters,
Southern Nevada Dam Bounders, F-Troop,
Ramblin’ Roos and the Singles group. Lois
dearly loved her Bounder friends and the feeling was mutual. She participated in as many
activities with each group as she could. She
also joined in SMART rallies and caravans.
Lois and her husband, Larry, a retired naval
Captain, raised four children and enjoyed
many great- and grandchildren. Widowed for
many years, Lois traveled as a single in her
1989 Bounder. Her love of life and joy in the
RVing lifestyle was shared with all who knew
her.
Rest in peace, dear friend, we shall sorely
miss you.
Reminder!
DEADLINE FOR THE NOVEMBER/DECEMBER
COMBINED ISSUE OF THE
BOUNDER SOUNDER IS ON OR BEFORE
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2011
PLEASE SEND YOUR ARTICLES AND PHOTOGRAPHS TO
[email protected]
IMPORTANT AND HELPFUL:
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IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR E-MAIL
Tom and Pat Kennedy
Be Aware of Scams
By: Lorraine Soplinski, Eastern Region VP
It seems lately that some members of Bounders United are being asked for money from other BU members
who are in some kind of trouble or were mugged in a foreign country. Also some are getting phone calls from people who claim they are grandchildren needing money.
These are just a couple of scams that are going on
right now. So please be aware of this and whatever you
do don't send or transfer any money anywhere until you
check everything out and make sure it is someone you
know.
I for one have been contacted twice in the last few
months, the first time the e-mail sounded very legitimate,
but to make sure I checked it out first. This person was
not in Germany, but at home in Ohio. The other day I had
an email asking for money because a BOA member was
mugged in Spain and couldn't get any help. I was given a
phone number so I could transfer money and information.
Another scheme I received was that I won so many
francs, all I had to do was reply to the e-mail with the information they needed to send this money to me.
So people please be careful, remember to check everything out before you become a victim of a scam.
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Things Financial
Bank Balances as of
June 30, 2011
General Fund
Scholarship Fund
Rally Fund
$ 27,767
6,932
17,650
Total All Funds
$ 52,349
Budget vs. Actual
September 2010 through August 2011
By: Don Low, National Treasurer
Income is considerably less than budget (See next page) due to almost no advertising income and less than expected dues income due primarily to our declining membership. With the exception of the cost to print and mail the
Bounder Sounder, most other expense items were under budget. However, our cost to print and mail the Bounder
Sounder is our largest expense item and must be reduced if we ever expect to have a balanced budget. Approximately
52% of our members now read the Bounder Sounder online, which has reduced this cost considerably but more participation in this program is needed. More ideas to reduce this cost are also being considered and you will be hearing
more about them soon.
Our 2011-2012 Budget is now being reviewed and awaiting approval. It will be published in an upcoming issue of
the Bounder Sounder.
Staying on the Road
Money Saving Tips
By: Paul Shaw
Cell or mobile phones are a necessity for the RVer today, but did you know that your cell phone can actually be a life
saver or an emergency tool for survival? One of our readers passed on some very good information on how your cell
phone can save your life in an emergency.
The Emergency Number worldwide for mobile is 112. If you find yourself out of the coverage area of your mobile
network and there is an Emergency, dial 112 and the mobile will search any existing network to establish the emergency number for you, and interestingly, this number 112 can be dialed even if the keypad is locked.
If your cell battery is very low, activate its reserve power by pressing the keys *3370#. Your cell phone will restart
with this reserve and the instrument will show a 50% increase in battery. This reserve will get charged when you charge
your cell phone next time.
To check your Mobile phone's serial number, key in the following digits on your phone: *#06#. A 15-digit code will
appear on the screen. This number is unique to your handset. Write it down and keep it somewhere safe. If your phone
is stolen, you can phone your service provider and give them this code. They will then be able to block your handset so
even if the thief changes the SIM card, your phone will be totally useless. You probably won't get your phone back, but
at least you know that whoever stole it can't use/sell it either.
When you need to use the 411 information option, simply dial: (800) FREE-411 or (800) 373-3411 without incurring
any charge at all. Program this into your cell phone now. This is sponsored by McDonalds.
There are many more money saving ideas out there. How do YOU save money while traveling down the highway?
Comment and ideas welcome at rvps2saveingmoney.blogspot.com
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Things Financial
Budget vs. Actual
September 1, 2010 through August 31, 2011
Income
Actual
Budget
$9,300
$12,500
($3,200)
New Members
$795
$500
$295
Adversing Income
$350
$1,000
($650)
$0
$200
($200)
$10,445
$14,200
($3,755)
Bounder Sounder
$10,666
$8,500
$2,166
Liability Insurance
$2,366
$2,400
($34)
Secretary's Expense
$414
$250
$164
Anniversary Hang Tags
$283
$400
($117)
Renewal Noces
$137
$300
($163)
Membership Directory
$131
$300
($169)
Travel & Meengs
$115
$500
($385)
Treasurer's Expense
$80
$200
($120)
Recruing
$64
$300
($236)
PayPal
$58
$250
($192)
Miscellaneous
$32
$500
($468)
Gis & Appreciaon
$0
$150
($150)
Web Page
$0
$150
($150)
Total Expense
$14,346
$14,200
$146
Net Income
($3,901)
$0
($3,901)
Dues - Members
Commercial Membership
Total Income
Over(Under)
Expense
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CREATIVE COOKING
By: Bob Miller, Culinary Editor
Wow, here it is already October. Every October I remember the good times when our children traveled around the neighborhood yelling “Trick or Treat,” and now when we are parked in the RV Park the locals come around. So, I want you to be prepared with some really good recipes. I have added some other sweet treats for you.
PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE
2 C. sugar
1 (7 oz) jar marshmallow crème
½ C. milk
1 1/3 C. smooth peanut butter
Mix sugar and milk in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook for 3 minutes. Add the peanut butter and marshmallow crème. Mix
well. Pour into a buttered 8-inch square pan. Chill until set. Cut into squares.
QUICK BROWNIES
2 C. sugar
5 eggs
1 C. semisweet chocolate chips.
1 ¾ C. all-purpose flour
1 C. corn oil
½ C. baking cocoa
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Preheat oven to 350F. Mix all ingredients except chips. Beat until smooth. Pour into lightly greased 13X9-inch baking pan.
Sprinkle with chips. Bake for a half hour or until toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool in pan. Cut into one
or two-inch squares.
FUDGE BUTTONS
2 T. butter
1 tsp. milk
½ tsp. baking cocoa
2 T. creamy peanut butter
½ C. sugar
Melt butter in small saucepan. Remove from heat. Mix in cocoa and sugar. Add milk and stir until smooth. Mix in peanut butter.
Drop by teaspoonful's onto waxed paper and shake into 1-inch buttons.
CLUB CRACKER TREATS
42 Club crackers (2 ½ X 1-inch)
1 tsp. vanilla extract
½ c. butter
1 C. slivered almonds
½ c. sugar
Arrange crackers in a single layer in 15X10-inch baking pan. Melt butter in a small sauce pan. Stir in sugar. Bring to boil while
stirring. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla. Pour evenly over crackers. Sprinkle with almonds.
RV MADE ICE CREAM
1 (14 oz.) can condensed milk
4 drops green food coloring
2 T. water
2 C. whipped whipping cream
½ tsp. peppermint extract
1 C. miniature semisweet chocolate chips
Mix all ingredients in large bowl. Pour into a foil-lined loaf pan. Freeze about 6-hours or until firm. Lift out of pan. Remove foil
and slice.
QUICK CHOCOLATE MOUSSE PIE
1 (7 oz.) chocolate candy bar
2 C. whipped whipping cream
16 large marshmallows
1 baked pastry shell. (I prefer chocolate)
1/2 C. milk
Place candy bar, marshmallows and milk in medium saucepan. Cook over low heat while stirring until chocolate is melted. Cool
and fold in whipped cream. Pour into crust.
QUICK COOKIES
1 C. butter
½ C. packed brown sugar
2 ¼ C. all purpose flour
Preheat oven to 300F. Mix all ingredients in bowl. Knead until smooth. Spread into a rectangle on waxed paper. Cut into 1-inch
by 2-inch pieces. Place 1-inch apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 25-30 minutes or until bottom begins to brown. Cool.
Don’t forget to save some for the youngsters.
Please send your recipes to me at; 2905 N. Montana Ave., PMB 9, Helena, MT 59601-0562
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2001 Bounder 39Z Diesel, 330 HP Cummins w/Allison
6 speed transmission; Onan generator; 1 slide, new
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microwave e oven; washer/dryer; frig w/icemaker; many
added options. $68,000 $55,000 OBO. Bill Merry
865.271.7433 (TN)
2007 Bounder 34H Diesel, 15K miles, like new, fully
equipped, stored inside, non-smokers, 3 slide outs. Selling for health reasons. $120,000. Call Harvey
231.869.4257 or [email protected]
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BOUNDERS UNITED INC
Bounders United is an organizaon that was formed in August, 1987. There are approximately 600 member
rigs throughout the United States, ALL EXCLUSIVELY BOUNDER RV OWNERS!
In order to meet the needs and fellowship of its members in our vast naon, there are three regions, Eastern,
Central, and Western, each with its own Vice President, who serves on the Naonal Board of Directors. There
is also a Special Interest VP for chapters that follow a parcular interest; they are not geographic.
Members of Bounders United receive a Naonal Directory of all members and a monthly newsleer called
the Bounder Sounder. The Sounder contains greengs from the President, announcements for upcoming special events, occasional adversements for RV Caravan trips, various "household" hints, interesng stories relang to members' experiences and/or travels, recipes, and two or three pages of technical informaon.
Bounders United has one large rally – convenon - each year that is open to all B U members and ALL Bounder owners. There are a number of seminars for us to aend, vendors for shopping, meals to share, professional entertainment, and a great deal of vising throughout the rally with other members from all over the
country. Rallies are alternately held in different secons of the country from coast to coast, in order to accommodate as many members as possible.
Each region has many chapters to further enhance the sharing of members' experiences. Chapters generally
meet once a month (depending on geographical locaon), and a lisng of the chapters, dates of their oungs,
desnaons and Wagonmaster (host) contacts are printed in the Bounder Sounder. So, as you travel the highways, you can check your Sounder and see if there is a local chapter oung somewhere along the way and
drop by for a visit or a weekend.
If you have no parcular personal trips planned for a while, then you can always look forward to meeng
with fellow chapter members each month and enjoy a new and interesng place to visit "close to home," in
addion to ulizing your wonderful Bounder coach every month.
So, please give it some thought. We highly recommend joining Bounders United. An applicaon is on the reverse side of this leer. Lots of addional informaon can be obtained about Bounders United by accessing
its Web page at www.Bounder.net, including archived copies of past Bounder Sounders.
If you wish further informaon about B U in general or a chapter in your area, or anywhere across the country, feel free to contact us at the number below.
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Coming Events
When giving information for the "Coming Events," please
give arrival and departure dates, name of campground,
nearest city AND state and the full name of who to contact,
area code, telephone number and E-mail address, if any.
Include any special happenings during your rally.
Eastern Region
OCT. 20-23, CAROLINA GUROOS, Tom Johnson’s Rally
Park, Marion, NC. <GPS, N 35.41.19 W 82.03 38> Contact:
Denson/Joyce
Robinson
828.724.9876
or
828.442.8413 or Klaus/Donna Geyer 828.429.4530 or
[email protected]
OCT. 21-23, TRI-STATE BRIGADE, Spring Valley
Campground, Cambridge, OH. Joint with the KY Bluegrass
Bounders. Contact: Vince/Lorraine Soplinski 724.729.3541
OCT. 28-30, BUCKEYE BOUNDERS, Buckeye Lake KOA
RV Resort, Buckeye Lake, OH. Contact: Frank/Alma
Holter 740.967.8650 or [email protected]
DEC. 3, BUCKEYE BOUNDERS, Christmas Dinner, at Villa Nova. Restaurant, Columbus, OH. Contact: Chet/Linda
Cox 740.549.4118 or [email protected] (Location change.)
DEC. 3, CAROLINA GUROOS, Golden Coral, Mooresville, NC. Contact: Bill/Barbara Edwards 704.662.5996.
DEC. 10, TRI-STATE BRIGADE, Christmas Party TBD.
Contact: Ed/Judy Lichtenberg 330.723.5656.
2012
FEB. 16-19, CAROLINA GUROOS, Little Willies RV Resort, Arcadia, FL (about 15 miles south of Peace River).
Contact/make reservations with Grady Dunn 843.230.5713
APR. 20-22, TRI-STATE BRIGADE, Kandel’s Camping
&RV Park, Millersburg, OH. Contact: Chub/Norma Eddy
724.646.0851.
Central Region
OCT. (TBD), LaBOUNDERS, Caliente Springs RV Resort,
Desert Hot Springs, CA. Contact: Roger/Penny Daigneault
714.897.2443
OCT. 7-9, KANGA ROOS, Casa de Fruta RV Resort, Hollister, CA. Contact: Jay Gohl 209.824.1111 or
[email protected]
OCT. 7-9, OR-E-GUN BOUNDERS, Pacific Pines RV
Park, Florence, OR. Contact: Grace/Mas Ouchida
503.989.0867. Saturday PM is “Fabulous Oldies” party
with 50’s and 60’s attire and great music!
OCT. 14-16, VAGABOUNDERS, Vista Antique Tractor
Show, Vista, CA. Contact: Pat/Lyle Brill 760.439.8375
OCT. 14-16, WEBFOOT ROOS, Lake Mayfield Resort/
Marina, Mossyrock, WA. Contact: Frank/Gloria Alfano
503.805.3594. Make reservations with the park
360.985.2357 Monday, Thursday, Friday after 9/1.
OCT. 18-20, SO. NEVADA DAM BOUNDERS, Nevada
Treasure RV Resort, Pahrump, NV. Contact: Jerry/Liz
Fiske 702.683.6259 or Arnie/Naida Black 775.751.9465
OCT. 20-23, SUN BOUNDERS, White Tank Mtn. Regional
Park, Waddell, AZ. Contact: Mike/Lyn Douglas
928.427.0192
OCT. 21-23, DESERT BOUNDERS, KOA, Banning, CA.
Contact: Dan/Denise Torchia 951.681.9131
OCT. 21-22, OUTWARD BOUND’RS, Flying Flags, Buellton, CA. Contact: Jack/Kathy Caldwell 805.482.0282 or
[email protected]
OCT. 23-25, Re-BOUNDERS, Bodega Bay RV Park, Bodega Bay, CA. Contact: Rhonda Williams 707.763.6370 or
Ellen/Jim Londo 707.224.8782
NOV. TBD, LaBOUNDERS, Elks Lodge, Indio, CA. Contact: Dale/Judi Kitchen 760.772.6763
NOV. 4-6, DESERT BOUNDERS, Lake Park Resort, Lake
Elsinore, CA. Contact: Jim/Shirley Portzer 951.805.5452
OCT. 7-9, THE GREAT RIVER ROOS, Griff’s Valley View
RV Park, Altoona, IA. Contact: David/Gail McGovern
515.266.7478 or 515.314.3808
NOV. 10-13, SUN BOUNDERS, View Point RV Resort,
Mesa, AZ. Contact: Fred/Donna Stanley 480.980.7996
DEC. 15. ROCKY ROOS, Christmas luncheon at the Village Inn, Castle Rock, CO at 11:30 AM. Contact: Steve/
Vernette Gilbert 303.805.5927 or [email protected]
NOV. 11-13, OR-E-GUN BOUNDERS, Woodburn RV
Park, Woodburn, OR. Contact: Harry/Diane Long
503.359.0314
Western Region
NOV. 11-12, OUTWARD BOUND’RS, Pismo Sands RV,
Oceano,
CA.
Contact:
Jerry/Barbara
Crockette
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Coming Events
NOV. 11-13, WEBFOOT ROOS, Outback RV Park, Rochester, WA. Contact: Bob/Jan Madson 206.550.2890
NOV. 16, SO. NEVADA DAM BOUNDERS, Orleans Hotel/Casino Buffet, Las Vegas, NV. Contact: Dirk/Pat
Dahlgren 702.839.1195 or 702.286.7808
JAN. 25-27, SO. NEVADA DAM BOUNDERS, Quartzsite,
AZ. Contact: Hoffy/Pat Hoffman 702.776.8318 or
707.972.1054
NOV. 17-20, LaBOUNDERS, Elks Lodge, Indio, CA. Contact: Dale/Judi Kitchen 760.772.6763
JAN. TBD, SUN BOUNDERS, Quartzsite, AZ south of
town on Hwy 95, at MP 99. Contact: Mike/Lyn Douglas
928.427.0192.
NOV. 18-20, VAGABOUNDERS, Lake Campground,
Lake Elsinore, CA. Contact: Jim/Betty Schneider
FEB. 17-19, OUTWARD BOUND’RS, Golden Village
Palms RV Resort, Hemet, CA. Contact: John/Kathy Dizon
805.494.1345 [email protected]
DEC. 1-4, LaBOUNDERS, Mountain Valley RV Resort,
Hemet, CA for Annual Holiday Party. Contact: Dennis/
Wendy Benjamin 623.214.7252
MAR. 16-17, OUTWARD BOUND’RS, Emerald Desert,
Palm Desert, CA. Contact: Don/Donna Knight
DEC. 5-7, GOLD COUNTRY ROOS, Almond Tree RV
Park,
Chico,
CA.
Contact:
Bob/Peggy Huber
Special Interest
DEC. 5-8, KANGA ROOS, Kit Fox RV Park, Patterson,
CA. Contact: George Martin 209.523.2572 or [email protected]
DEC. 8-11, SUN BOUNDERS, Augie’s Quail Trail RV
Park, Gila Bend, AZ. Contact: Chapter Officers
480.830.9784
DEC. 10, OUTWARD BOUND’RS, Christmas Party, Leisure Village, Camarillo, CA. Contact: Kathy Caldwell
805.482.0280 or [email protected] or Kathy Dizon
DEC. 10, SO. NEVADA DAM BOUNDERS, Christmas
Party, Ft. Mohave, AZ. Contact: Loyd/Joann Day
702.306.2030
DEC. 16-18, DESERT BOUNDERS, Lake Park Resort,
Lake Elsinore, CA. Contact: Bob/Darlene Spalding
951.273.0389
DEC. 16-18, VAGABOUNDERS, Chula Vista Marina,
Chula Vista, CA. Contact: Pat/Becky Brombach
619.429.3677
2012
JAN. 21-28, KANGA ROOS, Quartzsite and Yuma, AZ.
Contact: Bob/Anna Scharmann 209.823.5688
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JAN. 20-21, OUTWARD BOUND’RS, Ventura Ranch
KOA (formerly Far West), Santa Paula, CA. Contact: Pat/
Kathy
Dickinson
818.349.7152
or
[email protected]
OCT. 4-7, BUTTN, San Benito TT/N, Paicines, CA. Contact: Tom/Pat Kennedy 360.794.4903
NOV. 15-18, BUTTN, Pio Pico TT/N, Jamul, CA. Contact:
Tom/Pat Kennedy 360.794.4903
DEC. 9-12, BUTTN, Wilderness Lake TT/N, Menifee, CA.
Contact: Tom/Pat Kennedy 360.794.4903
2012
JAN. 3-6, BUTTN, Soledad Canyon TT/N, Acton, CA.
Contact: Tom/Pat Kennedy 360.794.4903
FYI
The following is an email recently received from Steve Bernard, President
of the Gold Country Roos chapter in Northern California; we thought you
would find it interesting. There are pictures of the door striker on the
Web site.
“I have come upon an extraordinary and simple upgrade to the original door striker on all Bounders and most
other class A motorhomes.
“I have found that leaving my Bounder through our
doorway can be hazardous to my shirts if the shirt gets
caught on the striker bolt. The bolt is made in a configuration that includes a bolt head at the end that can, not only
tear your shirt but also your skin and cause you to fall off
the steps, causing possible injury.
“There is a website called Oemy's that shows DIY projects and the originators of helpful inventions. The striker
is a tapered, machined bolt that prevents catching and
injuries. The door striker upgrade is the first one on the
list and can be purchased for one cent ($0.01) plus $6.00
shipping. I have seen these on Bounders before and just
ordered three for a few of the Gold Country Roos club
members. If there is a way to pay a little more, on the
website, please pay a couple of bucks more then asked for
a great invention provided by two very good fellows.
“You can find it at: http://www.oemysperformance.com/diyprojects2.htm#door What a great
little invention at a very low cost; engineered and machined by Max Hubrich.
“Thanks Max and thanks Dale Olson at Oemy's Performance.”
Bounder
Classified
2004 Bounder 35R, Workhorse chassis, Allison transmission, 2 slide-outs, 4-dr Norcold refrigerator, pantry,
plumbed for washer/dryer. 49,600 miles, new tires, all recalls have been done. $49,900. Call Lee 865.803.6764
(TN)
2003 Bounder 36S, Workhorse chassis, Chevrolet Gas, 1
slide, loaded, garaged, owned/operated by retired mechanic, 8,000 miles, non-smokers. Selling due to poor
health. $74,000. Call Dick/Sally 540.324.1189 (VA)
Wanted:
Technical articles/writers; any subject that is
Bounder related, especially the Ford, Workhorse
and Diesel engines and chassis and of any manufacturer.
Also wanted/needed are your interesting photographs whether Boundering or just scenic. For
the most part, these would be used on the front
and back covers and page 3. You will get credit
and you may then say, “I have been published!”
Submit to: [email protected]
Steve Bernard BU#10164
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SACRAMENTO, CA
National Office
42700 via del Campo
NOTICE: Line one of your address label shows your membership number and membership expiration date. Please send your
dues ($25.00) prior to that date. Any address changes may be
made to the label and included with your dues. Send to: Bounders United, Inc., 216 Derecho Way, Tracy, CA 95376.
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