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I talk a lot about the things you
need to look for and should have when you get a new
Recreational Vehicle, no matter what type of RV you have decided
on. Of the most important things to look for is the capacities
of the water tanks. The fresh water tank is the tank
that carries the water you will use when your RV is not connected
to an outside source of water. In order to use your fresh
water, you will need to turn on the water pump from inside your
RV. The grey water tank is the tank that holds the used
water from your sinks and shower. The size is important
most especially if you are going to boondock or travel for several
days without going to an RV Park. And finally, your black
water tank. This is the tank that contains the water and
waste from your toilet. Also important is the size of
your refrigerator and the grade of your insulation. |
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Stuff |
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Keep in mind that you must be very careful
about stacking items in the closet. When you are on the
move, everything will fall if not packed together carefully.
If you have shelves in your closet, be careful how you stack
items on the shelves. You may want to purchase plastic
boxes to contain loose small items, foldable items of clothing
and extra toiletries. These boxes can be found at places
like KMart and Walmart for anywhere from $1.00 up. They
have lids and are stackable.
Hobbies: Be sure before you
start to bring that sewing machine or painting kit with you
that you will have sufficient room to accommodate your needs
as far as space is concerned. One thing to remember is
that you will be provided with a picnic table at most campgrounds,
and when the weather is nice you can use these tables for your
crafts, thereby eliminating the space you need inside of your
RV. |
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"Selecting The Right RV Dealer For You" |
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| Most of us who are new to RVing are
extremely intimidated when we first enter the Dealership to
purchase our first RV. We have heard the bad stories about people
getting ripped off by an unscrupulous dealer. We don't know
what questions we should be asking and some of us don't know
what we are looking for in a Recreational Vehicle. |
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| Here are a few thoughts that you may find
helpful when choosing an RV Dealer. |
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| First of all, keep in mind that when
you move into a new neighborhood it takes a while to find the
right grocery store and when you do you stick with it. It takes
a while to find a good auto mechanic and when you find one you
stick with him. The same is true with the dry cleaner, the hardware
store and the drug store. However, when looking for an RV dealer
you cannot afford to make a mistake. It's not like paying too
much for a loaf of bread, a sirloin steak, or a bottle of aspirin. |
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| Keep in mind that RV Dealers need to
make money, and there is certainly nothing wrong with that.
If they don't make money then they are out of business. I believe
that the majority of RV Dealers are honest and truly care about
customer satisfaction. However, there are those who will take
advantage of your vulnerability. There are also those who will
do anything for the sale. |
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| First of all I would suggest looking for
a Dealer in your own neighborhood or area. |
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| Any business that operates in a community
for a long period of time builds a reputation that can be tapped
into by prospective customers. And usually, a business cannot
operate for any length of time in a community if they are dishonest
and have dealt unfairly with the people in their community.
Ask people for their recommendations. If you see someone in
the grocery store parking lot with an RV, ask them about their
RV Dealer. I haven't met an RVer yet who isn't anxious to talk
about his RV and his RV Dealer. Call your local Better Business
Bureau and see if there have been complaints filed against a
particular dealer. |
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| Visit the Dealership and see if they
descend on you like a group of Vultures, or do they want you
to take a look around to get acquainted with the products they
offer? Does the Salesman ask you a lot of questions trying to
find out what it is that you both want and need in an RV? Does
the Salesman speak of the Dealership with pride? Does the Salesman
discuss the Dealership's policy with regard to the after care
of your RV? Are they willing to take the time with you, that
you need, to learn about their product? You should not feel
as though you are overwhelmed when visiting the Dealer. |
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| Since writing the book "Your Home On
Wheels", I have learned that there is a great deal of difference
between dealers. As I mentioned before some Dealers are unethical
in their practices with the public. However, I talk to RV Dealers
on a daily basis. A lot of them have purchased "Your Home
On Wheels" to give to their prospective or new customers,
especially those who are brand new RVers. These dealers clearly
care about their customers and make the attempt to educate them
as well as sell them the RV that most suits their needs. RV
Dealers as a whole have worked very hard to build up the recreational
vehicle business and try to maintain a good reputation in the
industry. |
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| While you are at the Dealership, take a
look at the service bays and watch how the service technicians
are working. |
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| Does it look as though it is a well
organized shop? Is everyone working or are they standing around
smoking cigarettes and talking with one another? Talk with the
Dealer and ask him how he handles service appointments. Does
he attempt to favor his own customers over people who purchased
their RV's elsewhere? |
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| The preceding is a portion only of the
chapter regarding the selection of an RV dealer. |
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"On The Road Again" |
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| We have had those days, occasionally, when Bill insisted on
driving many hours. This was usually because we were traveling
through some very uninteresting areas and were in a hurry to
get to someplace we were anxious to see. On those days,
I pack a lunch which is suitable to eat while traveling.
Or we just have a small cooler with snacks such as cheese,
lunch meats, crackers, soft drinks or iced tea. We always
try to keep those meals down to something light, not too messy
and drinks in containers that do not spill. |
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Much of what
I wrote in the book sounds very simple but remember, this is
a book for Beginners. We beginners need easy
to read, easy to understand and most especially, easy to
implement instructions. There is so much to learn about becoming a
part-time or full- time RVer and I am happy that I have been able
to help thousands of people ease into the lifestyle.. |
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