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Hurricane Relief Store - RVers Helping RVers
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Many RVers were able to escape the hurricane by hitting the road in their motorhomes. Even though RVers are probably better off than most right now, they have serious problems. Many of them are young families who cannot afford to continue paying camp site rent, some left with only groceries from the fridge at home and are afraid to spend too much, as they are not sure when (or if) they can go home. We are serving breakfast and dinner each day to our campers, and giving free camp sites to those who cannot afford to pay for them, but resources in our area are very stressed, so RV supplies are sold out, gas stations are running out of gas, and many of the victims left home at the last minute, so they did not bring everything they needed for children, pets, etc. We are doing everything to help, but do not know how long we can sustain support to so many families. Woodalls is helping us reach the many other parks in our area to see what help is needed, and many COT companies have asked, “What can we do to help.” You shouldn’t have asked, because I have a list.
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| RVNewsDaily.com | I want to help...
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If You Build It, They Will Come
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Campfires are one of my greatest joys when camping. I am always relieved to see a fire ring on my campsite when we pull in. We don't care if it's dark. We don't care if it's hot or cold. We have a campfire any night when it isn't raining or extremely windy. Sharing a campfire with friends or new acquaintances makes it extra special. The more, the merrier.
Preparing for a campfire is simple. Start with dry wood. Wood that is split will catch faster. Try building your campfire the way my husband does. Start with 2 logs down parallel to each other as far apart as the ring allows. Then place 2 logs on top going the other way as if you were building a log cabin. The next level should be smaller wood. Then put your kindling wood on top. As the kindling wood starts to burn, it drops down into the center of the logs and creates a growing hot spot.
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| RVvacationPlanner.com - Donna Flanders | Pass the marshmallows...
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Roof Maintenance
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Did you know you should inspect the roof of your RV twice a year? What should you look for? Since there are different kinds of roofs - aluminum, fiberglass and rubber - you need to know how to handle the type of roof your RV has. This article tells you what is normal and what problems to look for. The RVers Corner is a great place to start. It is designed for the RV owner with a CAN DO attitude.
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| RVersCorner.com | Read this article...
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A Get-Away RV?
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Was it a get-away RV or an RV get-away? Can you picture using an RV as a get-away vehicle? Well someone did. Not exactly an inconspicuous car. This was a $100,000 motorhome that ended up smashing into a Jeep. Ouch! The RV thief has not been caught.
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| FirstCoastNews.com - NBC affiliate | Catch that thief...
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Houston Control - We've Got Lift Off
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Your RV does have a cockpit, but it is not as complex as driving the space shuttle. Nor is it as easy to drive as a car. There are many things you need to keep in mind. But that does not mean it can't be fun. Read these safety driving tips so you can enjoy your RV experience to the fullest. Learn why it is important to have walkie talkies when you back up. There is a review of towing safety as well. Hit the road, but don't hit it too hard.
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| VillageRV.com | Hit the road...
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Tis the Season
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We are still in the midst of the hurricane season. When you travel in different parts of the country and are not familiar with the weather there, it is a great idea to have a weather radio on hand. Mark Polk of RV Education 101 has some sound advice on dealing with weather while you are on the road. RV University offers course on RV topics. They also have e-books and videos for just about any RV topic you can think of.
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| RVUniversity.com - Mark Polk | Keep your eye on the sky...
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