Monthly Archives: January 2014

Water: The vital resource for life and boondocking

By Bob Difley California is in the midst of the worst drought since records have been taken. in fact, the rain fall this year is half what the previous worst year total was. This loss of available water stores (snow pack, reservoirs, aquifers, etc.) will be disastrous for farmers, spawning salmon, and homeowners (who water
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Going to the Mattresses

On a Florida shakedown cruise in their new fifth-wheel, Georgia Good Sam Club members Ron and Frances Bailey discovered that the RV’s mattress was coming apart at the seams. When the replacement from the manufacturer was delivered in even worse shape, Ron contacted Action Line for help so the couple would have a decent place
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Winter Driving Tips for RVers

Many RVers visit snowbird destinations when the mercury dips, while others put their vehicles in storage and wait out the cold. But if you’re one of the brave souls who hit the road while the mercury dips, it’s important to remember that cold-weather driving requires a heightened level of caution. Here are some tips for
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Czeching Out La Grange

We headed to the Central Texas town of La Grande to “Czech” out what might just be the “Best Little Day Trip in Texas.” The events of La Grange’s famous Chicken Ranch inspired the stage play, movie, and the lyrics of a popular song, Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. Then there’s the ZZ Top song
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