RV Education 101 November 07 Newsletter
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The RV Education 101 Newsletter
Learning RV's the Easy Way by Video
Volume 45 - November 2007
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"I purchased your travel trailer educational dvd after realizing that the walk thru the dealer did was not going to be enough for us, boy am I glad I did. My husband and I have purchased our first travel trailer and I don't know what we would do without your dvd! It is so full of information and it has been a real help to us time and time again. Our next purchase will be the one on winterization. Thanks so much for the education." ....Kathie DeFuria
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EDITORIAL BY MARK
Hi Everybody,
I would like to start by personally thanking everybody that wrote with encouragement and concern about our dog Gracie. She was diagnosed with life-threatening pneumonia. With the excellent care and professionalism of the staff at the NC State veterinary school ( and lots of medicine) Gracie is back home with us, and on her way to what looks like a full recovery.
We are preparing for our winter RV trip to Pennsylvania over the long Thanksgiving weekend. Camping in your RV during the cold winter months can be fun, but there are certain precautions you must take. If you missed last months feature article it discussed some of the concerns you need to address when camping in cold weather.
This week we introduced The RV Seminar DVD 6PACK. After collecting a great deal of feedback from RVers who attend seminars all over the country I determined that live seminar presentations can not always offer numerous and sometimes cumbersome visual aids to effectively get the point across. That was the thought behind our new RV video seminar series. Seminars in video format allow me to present valuable information, using detailed graphics. It is the perfect solution to help educate the RV consumer.
Our 4 and 6 DVD box sets will be on sale for the Christmas holiday season from 15 November thru 20 December. They make a great stocking stuffer for your favorite RVer. The 4 DVD box set will be on sale for $59.95 (regular $69.95) and the 6 DVD box set will be on sale for $89.95 (regular $99.95) so check back at www.rveducation101.com on the 15th of November.
As you are aware we always include a free video tip in our monthly newsletter. Next month we are adding a new segment called RV Buzz with Mark Polk. RV Buzz is the mascot for RV Education 101. If you have viewed some of our more recent DVD titles you already met RV Buzz. In our newsletter, RV Buzz will offer informative audio Q&A by Mark on various RV related topics. We plan to rotate between the free video tips and the RV Buzz audio tips in future newsletters. Write and let me know what topics and questions you would like covered in future RV Buzz segments. I can't answer every question I get, but hopefully some of the already posted material will help.
Thanks again to all of you and enjoy the newsletter.
Until next month Happy Thanksgiving,
Mark
Arm Yourself with Qualified RV Buying Information, Before you Buy Your RV! ....
Q: Should I shop around for a better interest rate, or will the rate the RV Dealer offers be the best rate I can get?
Mark Says: You should be aware of what the current interest rates are for RV loans and based on the criteria listed, determine if you are getting the best possible rate you can get. If you think you qualify for a lower rate, by all means try securing a better rate elsewhere. There are several RV specialty lenders on the internet that would like your business and will offer competitive rates. Do not however let too many lenders run a credit check on you to try and get a lower rate. This can backfire so be selective about who is running credit checks on you. If lenders make several inquires on your credit history your credit score will be lowered causing you to get a higher interest rate. The reason for this is when banks see numerous inquires they are under the impression that you are having trouble securing a loan and could be a credit risk to the bank
Published by RV Education 101 - 2007..108 pages
Mark Polk is proficient in RV repair and maintenance, and he was the Sales Manager & Finance & Insurance Manager for an RV Dealership for many years, giving him valuable insider information as an expert in the RV buying process. And when you're finally ready to go shopping for the perfect RV, there is one of Mark's valuable RV buyer's checklist included, so nothing is overlooked. You need to slowww down the RV buying process and make some educated, well informed decisions. When you purchase an RV it's easy to overlook something, forget to check something, or most importantly not be properly informed about something. Whatever the case may be, you don't realize it until after you buy it and then it's too late. Owning an RV is meant to be fun. Making the wrong buying decisions can make it miserable rather than fun. If you follow the steps in this RV buying guide you will be on your way to an enjoyable RV ownership experience for years to come. Learn More
RVING WITH MARK POLK ~ Feature Article: Carbon Monoxide & Emergency Escape Plans
When winter approaches each year I want to make sure that everyone is aware of dangers that can lurk in your RV.
I have posted some quick information on my blog. When you finish the short story, there will be a link to read the entire article on tips for Carbon Monoxide Safety and Emergency Escape Plans....
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IS THERE A GAS SAVING HYBRID MOTORHOME
In the future?
COACHMEN RV DISPLAYS
'Greener' RVs
Marks RV Video Tip of the Month
Some of our monthly RV Video Tips are designed to provide basic RV information for new RVers and some of the future RV Video Tips will cover more advanced topics. If you have any ideas for future topics you can email me at Mark@rveducation101.com
This months RV video tip is: "RV Tire Tips" ....a very short excerpt from our "RV Care & Maintenance"
DVDRV EDUCATED? Take the Test and see...
Brought to you by RV Education 101
Purchasing an RV is a major investment. If you are considering purchasing an RV from an RV dealer you should also ask them:
A. To look at the service department.
B. If they have certified RV technicians and the capability and facilities to do routine maintenance and warranty work on the units they sell?
C. If they offer a good selection of parts and accessories?
D. All of the above
...To read the entire article on "RV Buying Tips 101", and to get the: "answers to these questions"
(Answer towards the bottom of the newsletter)
CALLS FROM RV USERS CREATE NEED
for Heated Hose This Winter No more frozen water before it gets to the RV.
TIS THE SEASON FOR CARBON MONOXIDE AWARENESS
Take a minute to visit this web site and review how to protect your family and yourself from Carbon Monoxide posioning.
"The RV Book"
By: Mark Polk
is available at:
Camping World
and Wal-Mart in the RV/Auto section
or buy online here.....
Q & A by Mark Polk
*NOTE: At Mark's discretion, material might be edited to suit a wide audience. Due to the large volume of material and correspondence we receive, individual replies might not be possible, nor can we acknowledge receipt of submitted material. Selected questions will be answered in future issues of our RV Education 101 newsletter and on our site. Thank-you for your understanding.
Q 1. What brand of trailer tire is considered good and reliable?
Q 2. My wife & I are planning on towing an RV trailer with our 4 cyl. Toyota Tacoma, 4x4. What is the towing restrictions we have to adhere to so as not to harm our vehicle?
Q 3. I have an 07 Georgetown 373 class A. When I'm not hooked up to city water and using the water pump it pulses when it runs. It seems to stop & start while a faucet is on. I just bought the unit new last May & I only have 5000 miles on the coach. Any ideas why this is happening?
Q 4. My wife and I converted a Springdale rv into a mobile kitchen. We live in Denver, CO where the winters can be harsh. During our cooking in our rv we use water everyday. If we keep the water in our tanks during the cold days and nights, will that freeze and burst our pipes our or tanks? It would be a great hassle to get fresh water and to dump water everyday if need be. When we store our trailer overnight I can use an external power source for my heater. Can I keep that running during the night to keep the tanks from freezing?
Click Here to Read Mark's Answers to Q&A by Mark
by Peggi McDonald, Author of RV Living in the 21st
Century
LEARNING TO DRIVE YOUR NEW RV
You can't wait to begin your next RV adventure but your unit looks so big, how will you ever learn to handle it? Don't despair.
With a little practice it won’t be much different than driving a car.
Many RVers sign up for a truck driving course, others participate
in classroom instruction such as 55 Alive sponsored by AARP
or a local defensive driving organization.
Or find an empty shopping mall during quiet times to practice parking, backing up and overall handling of your unit. Set up pylons (or plastic buckets) as a guide. If you travel with a partner this may be a good time to set up parking hand signals. Next take a drive on secondary roads where traffic is minimal until you feel comfortable behind the wheel. Becoming aware of how the wind and passing trucks affect your unit is also important.
Ladies, a good reason for you to learn to drive is to be able to do so in an emergency. It's much too difficult to learn to handle your large RV while dealing with a sick partner or bad situation.
--------------------------I was recently privileged to preview Mark Polk's "RV Campground Basics DVD"- part of his New Seminar Series. Mark gives an overview of all types of camping spots, how to find a campground; how to set-up; campground etiquette, even pre-trip checks to ensure you arrive safely.. Read More
About RV LIVING IN THE 21ST CENTURY
This book is for the new or experienced RVer. There are
so many tips from “how to” subjects as well as practical advice on "what to do"
when you have medical problems on the road, and how to choose an emergency
roadside service. The security tips for your house while you are away and health
& safety tips are just a couple of subjects out of many that are invaluable
and give you peace of mind! There is so much information we couldn't possibly
list it all. RV Education 101 highly recommends this book: RV
Living in the 21st Century
Also, get lots of great tips from Peggi's instant download e-book RV Packing Tips, E-book:
RV Education Crossword Puzzle
This month’s play and learn crossword puzzle is RV Winterizing . Have fun, play and learn.
GREAT RV CHRISTMAS GIFTS or Stocking Stuffers!!!!
A History of the RV Industry in America
The Dumb Things Sold Just Like That Author and historian Al Hesselbart traces the RV industry’s history through the lives and accomplishments of its early pioneers. In addition to an overall history of the industry, the book features biographies of nineteen of its leaders whose accomplishments still have impact today.
Professional Driving Techniques for Beginners to Experienced Drivers
Drive Your Motorhome Like a Pro A book that will help people become safer, more confident drivers.
Fascinating and Little Known History
The Fifth Wheel Bible
The first book dedicated to the subject.
Published by RV Education 101 - 2007 RV Buyers Survival Guide 3rd EDITION Paperback book By: Bob Randall
Published and Edited by RV Education 101 - 2007
Learn to make the right choice when buying an RV in a 50-minute DVD from RV Travel and the Better Business Bureau: Buying a Recreational Vehicle DVD
THE RV INSURANCE CORNER: Learning About RV Insurance Through Stories and Examples
RV Education 101 feels that prevention is the best protection. We would like to help educate you about insurance claims and bring awareness regarding subjects that you may never have considered.
If you want to lease/rent your RV
you will first want to explore your insurance options. The cost of insurance for having rental coverage can be very high and few insurance companies offer it. If you rent your RV without such coverage’s, however, there are usually exclusions in your RV policy that prohibit such use. Therefore, if a renter has an accident or causes damage, your insurance company will most likely deny the claim. If you intend to use your RV for other business uses, such as a mobile hotel, an onsite business location, a mobile service business, or other sales-related uses, the RV must be under a commercial policy. Most commercial vehicle policies do not have specialized RV coverage’s. A few companies, such as National Interstate, do offer a commercial policy for RV’s used in business.
If unsure if you are covered, you may want to check with your insurance agent to see if you have this valuable coverage.Brought to you by Explorer Insurance Agency
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information to make all of your RV experiences more enjoyable. I left my
position as an RV Sales and F&I manager in 2000 to start my own company, RV
Education 101. We produce educational videos, DVDs and e-books on how to use and
maintain your RV. The reason I left my job was due to my concern about the lack
of educational and safety awareness material available to the RV consumer, in
other words, you. We are a small company. My wife Dawn left her position in RV
sales to help start the company and is our Sales and Marketing Director. We
currently have a 35-foot Class A motor home. We have two boys, Tyler 10 and Josh 17, both avid RVers and two dogs, Gracie and Buck. Gracie is the good one. If
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