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Gas Prices Seen As No Brake On Holiday Travel
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Despite high gas prices, there likely will be a 3.6 percent increase in vehicle travelers nationwide this year, according to the automobile association. About 84 percent of Memorial Day weekend travelers will go by private vehicle.
Many of the biggest gas guzzlers -- recreational vehicles, some of which have tanks with 50-gallon to 150-gallon capacities -- are likely to be out in force this summer. This article takes a quick look into why the expectations are such, including the emotive considerations of family vacationers.
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| May 28, 2004 -- Seattle Post, Candace Heckman | More about gas guzzling...
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Camp Without Roughing It
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Without leaving every convenience behind, your family can dine amidst tall pines, identify constellations in clear night skies and then flip on the lights to enjoy a favorite novel before turning in. New products such as quiet, dependable power sources can make comfort and security part of your travels, wherever the trail may lead. The writers at funroads.com not only provide information about these camping conveniences but also a great list of national forest camping adventures and preparedness lists.
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| May 2004 -- funroads.com | More about convenient camping...
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Tips For Safe Night Driving
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If you plan on driving after the sun goes down, it's important to remember
that driving at night presents different challenges than driving during the
day. Traffic death rates are three times greater at night, yet many of us are
unaware of the hazards that night driving poses or effective ways to handle
them. These tips from the Motor Vehicle Lighting Council can help illuminate your way while night driving.
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| May 24, 2004 -- PRNewswire.com | The rest of the article...
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Beware Of Internet Fraud/Scams
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Like any form of media the Internet can be a tool for good or for bad. There is a percentage of business transactions on the Internet that are subject to fraud, scams and cheats. Just like normal transactions, buyers and sellers need to be aware of their surroundings and be cautious in their transactions and with whom they have contact. Some of those contacts may be from unscrupulous people.
Some of these unscrupulous people utilize an old scam originating from Nigeria that has found new prominence on the Internet. This scam is commonly known as a "419" scam and usually involves the cheating of people with a variety of routines. You may receive a message of this type so we suggest you read and consider the rest of this article.
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| Ongoing - this website | Read more...
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"Dummies Guide" To RV Wiring
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Most RV's need constant tinkering to keep them operating at their best. Many of these chores can be accomplished by the RV owner with access to common tools and common sense mechanical skills. A positive "can do" attitude is often the most essential tool. This article on wiring the RV trailer plug is one of many from RVersCorner.com that helps the average RV owner perform "do it yourself" repairs.
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| Ongoing -- rverscorner.com, Les Doll | Review the guide...
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The Opinionated Cook - A Mini Series
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Who can deny that part of the fun of being on the road is to see what culinary delights we can conjure up using whatever onboard cooking facilities we have available. Sometimes it can be a challenge. But more often than not some great inventions are created in the galley of our RVs. Joan Taylor, a veteran of this type of cuisine, offers a series of tips and recommendations which will help make all your future RVing travels even better!
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| Ongoing -- rversonline.com, Joan Taylor | See Joan's recipes...
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