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Are you thinking about heading south for the winter? Join the crowd! If you have never done this before you have a lot to think about. The first time we did this, we made the decision in October and were on the road by November 2nd. Our snap decision was based on our daughter's deployment to Iraq and we wanted to see her off from Texas. We did not have a lot of time to think through the process but we did have a lot of experience being away from home for long stretches. Here are some things to think about.

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If you own a home you must decide how to handle the house while you are gone. You may want to find a house sitter. At the very least, you probably want someone to have the keys so your plants get watered and the house is checked regularly. Plan to spend time with this person to review all the quirks that every house has. Your property will probably need either plowing or mowing. This may be the same person who checks the house or someone else. Be sure this person has phone numbers to contact you for an emergency.

Are you a dog lover? Perhaps you travel with your dog and would love the chance to pamper your best friend. Here is one place to look. Four Paws Kingdom is a campground that caters to pets and pet lovers. The amenities include hiking trails, dog pond, paw park, dog bathhouse and grooming station. And if that is not enough, your dog can try its paws in the agility ring. There are activities for canines and even humans. Woof!

More and more RVers are taking along a computer for e-mail and Internet use. Here is a refresher course on what you need to know about getting connected. This article deals with the technical terms as well as where you can go to get hooked up. So what are you waiting for? Don't let the computer world pass you by. Get connected.

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Selecting a tow vehicle is a hot topic for RVers. If you have towed a Saturn in the past, you may be interested to know that starting with the 2005 models, Saturns are towable again. Changes to the transmission now allow certain models to be towed with all 4 tires on the ground. If you want to tow a Saturn, review the technical information in this article.

If you are serious about becoming a full time RVer, you have a lot of decisions to make. One of the important decisions is your home state. You must have a mailing address which is your legal residence. This is necessary for your driver's license, and to register your vehicle. Both of these things are important if you want to go anywhere in your RV. Does it matter which state you choose? What impact will it have?

Even if you do head south for the winter, you may have to crank up the furnace along the way. The technology for staying warm has changed over the years. If you are thinking about a new RV and you travel in cold weather, review your options for heat. Having the best alternative for your travel style will impact your enjoyment of life on the road.