Edition 148 JULY/AUGUST 2012 COVER BY RVers, FOR RVers, ABOUT RVing
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Marianne Edwards with her Roadtrek, boondocking at another RVer’s home.
CONTENTS 16 When Buzzards are
Circling your RV “Shoulda had her fl ushed out and the hoses changed.” Over 70% of all highway breakdowns are related to the cooling system. TALABER
18 Boondockers Welcome Be my guest RV parking in
fellow RVers driveways, for free! EDWARDS
20 EFOY Generator When commuting with nature,
we look for peace and quiet, not noisy generator sounds! DAY
22 The Gifts
Ideas from the bakery and cafe world in Oregon, for creating delicious family gifts. DOOK
24 Roughing It Smoothly If there is an easier or more
convenient way to camp, I will fi nd it, build it, or invent it. ~ The Tow Vehicle WHYTE
20 27 Wine Tasting in the
Napa Valley Touring the Napa Valley is easy and the list of wineries to enjoy seems endless! BEGIN
30 RV Experience drives New Career
What to do when you get laid off and have had enough! WILSON
32 Deadman Creek Falls On this trip we saw some unexpected sights. MEGYESI
35 How to control a
Squirming camper! Making your own camper guides and horizontal tie-downs YORKE
36 Unique RVs
“For this couple, home really is where they choose to park it!” BALOGH
38 RV/US Roundtrip This was a trip Barb and I had dreamed about. MIMS
40 Playa Juncalito A beach worth the journey! GOY
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