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Codes and Standards California Home BTH Home HCD Home The Department Mission and Goals Codes and Standards Division of Financial Assistance Housing Policy Development Employment Opportunities Your Comments Contact Us Resources HCD Web News Affordable Housing Preservation Building Codes and Standards Financial Clearinghouse HCD Loans and Grants Housing Planning and Statistics Income Limits Redevelopment Agency Data Registration and Titling What's New Events Newsletters Notices of Funding Availability Press Releases Recent Site Updates Housing & Community Development My CA -- Codes and Standards Plain HTML Version (Printer Friendly) WHAT IS THE OFFICE OF THE MOBILEHOME OMBUDSMAN? The Mobilehome Ombudsman receives and processes complaints from the public and from public officials related to living in manufactured homes and mobilehomes. Staff provides information, coordination, referrals, and other assistance to help resolve complaints generally related to: The operation of mobilehome parks related to health and safety matters. The purchase, sale, financing, titling and registration of manufactured homes and mobilehomes. The installation, inspection, and maintenance or alteration of manufactured homes, mobilehome accessory structures, and park grounds. In some cases the Ombudsman may directly assist in resolving complaints, however, most complaints are forwarded to the state or local authority having jurisdiction for their resolution. We CAN Assist You With Questions Or Complaints On Many Issues: Mobilehome park health and safety issues such as unsafe electrical, sewer, gas or water systems. Manufactured home unlawful or unfair sales practices by dealers or salespersons, some private parties, escrow companies, and unlicensed persons. New manufactured home warranty , sales contract, and installation issues. Mobilehome Residency Law copies and information only on where to obtain assistance for lease, management, or rent disputes. Manufactured home owner title, registration, fees, alteration, repair, and sales information. Compensation for certain mobilehome and manufactured home sales for warranty, fraud and misrepresentations. We CANNOT Assist You With Certain Other Issues: Unfair or illegal management practices by mobilehome park management. Rent or fee increases or disputes. Enforcement of the Mobilehome Residency Law civil matters. Used manufactured home and mobilehome warranty claims , unless contractual. The Ombudsman cannot mediate or offer any legal advice on mobilehome park rent disputes, lease or rental agreement disputes, or similar legal matters. You should seek legal aid or assistance from an attorney or your local government officials in these matters. The Mobilehome Ombudsman Menu Frequently Asked Questions — ( Adobe PDF ) or ( Microsoft Word ) Complaint Processing Chart — (Adobe PDF) Complaint Forms Ombudsman Poster in English — (Adobe PDF) Ombudsman Poster in Spanish — (Adobe PDF) Occupational Licensing Query 2006 Mobilehome Residency Law (English version) — (Adobe PDF) 2005 Mobilehome Residency Law (Spanish version) — (Adobe PDF) Other Related Websites Mobilehome Park Maintenance Inspection Information Booklets: Mobilehome Park Maintenance Inspection Information Booklet—Park Operator — ( Adobe PDF ) Mobilehome Park Maintenance Inspection Information Booklet—Resident — ( Adobe PDF ) INSPECCIÓN DE PARQUE DE CASAS MÓVILES GUÍA INFORMATIVA PARA RESIDENTES — ( Adobe PDF ) Please mail all complaint forms to: PO Box 31 Sacramento, CA 95812-0031 If you are unable to download the complaint forms or need further assistance, please call 1-800-952-5275. Back to Top of Page Site Usage and Privacy Policy

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Scary Camping Stories, Campfire Tall Tales, and RV Resources at American Folklore Tall Tales Myths & Legends Ghost Stories States & Regions Famous Characters Campfire Stories Animal Stories Native American & Ethnic Folklore Children's Stories Canadian Folklore Weather Lore | Lesson Plans | Railroad Stories | ESL Reading | Tongue Twisters | RV/Camping --- RV and Camping Resources Scary ghost stories and campfire tall tales make camping fun! Read your favorite scary camping stories below, or browse the handy RV and camping resources to help make your trips easy and memorable. Scary Camping Stories Campfire Tall Tales RV Resources RV Lotto Spooky New England ( The Bridge ) Spooky South ( Tailypo ) Spooky Southwest ( Pecos Bill ) Spooky New York ( The Hessian ) Spooky California ( The Serpent ) Scary Camping Stories Ghost Stories & Spooky Tales The Army of the Dead The ghosts of the Confederate Army still march through Charleston, South Carolina. Bear Lake Monster Be careful swimming in Bear Lake! (Utah) The Black Dog of Hanging Hills A black dog haunts Meriden, CT . A version of this story is retold by S.E. Schlosser in Spooky New England . Black Bartelmy's Ghost Black Bartelmy was an evil, surly buccaneer who murdered his wife and children and went to sea with a band of pirates as nasty as he. (Nova Scotia) The Bloodstain A murdered man haunts the house where he was killed. The Bloody Knife Many and many a year ago, two Micmac warriors from rival villages got into a terrible argument. Harsh words were exchanged and then knives were pulled. (Nova Scotia) The Cursing of Colonel Buck A witch's curse haunts the colonel long after death. The Cut-Off A Louisiana riverboat captain is trapped forever in a cut-off. A new version of this story is retold by S.E. Schlosser in Spooky South . The Dance A girl learns the hard way that you should never dance with the devil. (Texas) The Death Coach The Death Coach comes for a dying man. The Devil On Washington Rock The Devil appears in a dream...and other places. The Devil's Hole A strange horse is sent to a priest to aid him in the building of a new church. (Quebec) The Doctor and the Ghost A ghost helps a doctor save his patient. (Utah) Eavesdropper A Maryland man learns a hard lesson about eavesdropping. The Fifty-cent Piece A couple spend a night at a haunted house. (New York) The Flying Canoe A group of lonely lumberjacks pay a bitter price when they go home for New Years. (Quebec) The Ghost on the Tracks Engineers, beware! There is a flirtatious female ghost aboard the the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe. Ghost Handprints Ghosts rescue a car stuck on the railroad tracks. Ghost Train A Ghost Train appears on the tracks three miles outside of Medicine Hat, Alberta. The Grave A woman haunts her burial ground. The Headless Horseman A headless Hessian gallops forth from the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, scaring the locals. Henry Hudson and the Catskill Gnomes Every wondered who Rip Van Winkle played nine-pins with? It was Henry Hudson and his crew! Invisible hands A couple of Comstock miners meet a couple of tommy knockers (bucca) working the late shift. Joaquin Murietta, The Bandit of the Goldfields A young man turns outlaw after a gang of jealous gold miners kills his wife and his brother. La Mala Hora A woman meets a horrible ghoul on her way to a friend's house. The Lady in Lace A beautiful ghost walks the shores near Pebble Beach, California. Milk bottles Day after day, a woman comes to the store for milk and leaves without paying. Never Mind Them Watermelons Sam Gibb accepts a dare to stay in a haunted house, never expecting to meet a ghost. The Phantom Drummer The sound of a phantom drummer seals the doom of a Revolutionary War soldier trying to desert the British army. Piece-by-Piece A man decides to visit a haunted house against the advice of his friend. Presumed Drowned The souls of five drowned men rejoin their ship from the Ice. The Hook An insane killer, known as the Hook Man, escapes from a local prison and stalks a young couple. The Shadow Train A ghost train stops to rescue a dying man. Wait Until Emmet Comes Three black cats haunt a house in the South. The White Lady A ghost rises out of Durand Lake to hunt down her daughter's killer. (New York) Campfire Tall Tales Arkansas Traveler A lost traveler tries to find a place to spend the night. The Crystal Mountain There is an invisible mountain in Wyoming made of crystal. Davy Crockett and the Frozen Dawn Davy Crockett must unfreeze the dawn. (Tennessee) Frozen Flames What do you do when the lanterns freeze? Call Paul Bunyan. (Michigan) Hoop Snakes Pennsylvania has a particularly mean variety of hoop snakes rolling about. Jack and the Corn Stalk Kansas corn grows mighty fast. The Log Jam Paul Bunyan and Babe clear a log jam in Wisconsin. Mississippi Mosquitoes And you thought your mosquitoes were bad! Pecos Bill and Slue-foot Sue Pecos Bill gets married. Pecos Bill Rides a Tornado Pecos Bill tries to tame a tornado. Sasquatch A couple of hikers encounter Bigfoot while out on the trails. The Twist-Mouth Family Find out what a college education is good for. TOP RV resources General resources RV Advice RV Basics RV-Clubs.us Align-Quick Hitching Guides Lot Swapping RVers, LLC My New RV RV Education 101, RV University RV Minute Radio Program Lightweight RV News Beginning RVers Woodalls: Find places to camp and more Campgrounds Go Campin' & RV Bears Northshore RV Resort & Marina eCampSite Bearadise Cabins & RV Park, LLC Fulltiming America, All Campgrounds Recreation USA Coast2CoastRV.com" Keystone RV Camping Group RV Lifestyle Campground Cooking RV Fun and Games (VWB Marketing) Boyd Productions - RV Park Music RVers Computer Help Your RV Lifestyle RV Adventure Videos RV Living Cottage Publications RVer's Corner Equipment & Supplies Mary Moppins RV Care Tanksetter Propane Tank Safety Stand National RV Siding Ltd. More RVs Alpaca Carriers Mountain Moms (Canine Companion) Carter RV (Rearview Camera) The Masked Merchant RV Upgrades Used Motorhomes Outdoor Stores Drainmaster Pit 2 Go Blue Ox Sisken Sales All Merchant Services Neff Brothers RV TL Sprague The Motor Portal Bonita Productions - Real Travel Adventures Freedom RX RV Marine Mickey Ivey NetRVs4u Wiper Buddy Turning Wheel RV Center About the Author | Awards | Sources | Spooky Books | Stories A to Z | What's New Comments? Email us at webmaster@americanfolklore.net © S.E. Schlosser 1997 - 2005. This site is best viewed while eating marshmallows around a campfire under a starry sky.

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C22 - RV Motorhome Hire Holidays in USA America 22ft Motor Home (C22) The C22 motorhome is a terrific motorhome that sleeps 2 adults and 2 children in a cabover style vehicle. Early Booking Offer! £100 per adult discount !! Applicable to all departures from April 01st 2006 Applicable to all bookings made by January 31st 2006 . Subject to limited special offer availability and not applicable to child prices. Book early to avoid disappointment ! Call us at 0115 9504 555 for more details. The Class C motorhome is typically smaller than the Class A. El Monte RV carries a full line of Class C motorhomes, ranging in size from 22 to 31 feet. The biggest advantage of Class C motorhomes is sleeping space. Class C motorhomes have cabover beds which provide extra sleeping quarters. Click here for an interactive layout explanation (in Flash) Click here for a larger image view (non-Flash) 360° tour You may view a 360° tour of the interior of a similar class of Motorhome using the link below. An 'IPIX plug-in' is software is required to give your web browser the capability to view IPIX 360° images. If not already installed on your cmputer, it will be automatically installed. Click here for more instructions. Once the pop-up movie loads, you can right-click for movie menu options. Click here to View the 360° Tour Click here to view a Gallery of RV Motorhome images SPECIFICATIONS ITEM SIZE Feet : 19' - 22' (Meters) : 5.8 - 6.7 SLEEPING ACCOMMODATIONS Number of People AUTOMOTIVE Chassis Ford/Chevy Gasoline Engine Fuel-Injection (liters) 7.5 4spd Overdrive Transmission YES Automatic Transmission YES Factory Cruise Control YES Power Steering & Brakes YES Factory Cab Air YES Factory Roof Air-Ducted YES ELECTRICAL Generator YES Auxiliary Battery YES AM/FM Radio with Cassette YES 12V Interior Lighting YES INTERIOR in. cm. Height 83 207 Width 90 225 KITCHEN AND BATHROOM FEATURES Wash Basin YES Shower YES Toilet YES Water Heater YES Heater & Thermostat YES Kitchen Sink YES Range (Stove) YES Microwave YES Refrigerator YES TANK CAPACITIES gal. ltr. Water Heater 6 23 Fresh Water 30 114 Sewage Tanks 55 209 Propane Tank 14 53 Gasoline Tanks 36 137 BED SIZES CAB-OVER BED in. cm. Length 76 190 Width 58 145 Clearance 27 67 DINETTE in. cm. Length 74 185 Width 40 100 GAUCHO/COUCH in. cm. Length 74 185 Width 42 105 Prices Prices quoted are per person. Orlando & Miami Dates 1 Adult 2 Adults 3 Adults 4 Adults Child 2-11 Extra days 01 November - 13 December 2005 1359 909 759 679 349 64 14 December - 31 December 2005 1809 1309 1139 1059 569 71 01 January - 30 March 2006 1459 959 789 709 349 71 01 April - 16 April 2006 1679 1159 979 899 459 74 17 April - 30 April 2006 1479 959 779 699 339 74 01 May - 21 June 2006 1599 1079 909 819 339 74 22 June - 30 June 2006 1629 1129 939 849 339 82 01 July - 10 July 2006 1809 1229 1039 949 439 82 11 July - 21 August 2006 1889 1309 1119 1029 539 82 22 August - 31 August 2006 1709 1179 1009 919 439 82 01 September - 31 October 2006 1599 1079 909 819 339 74 01 November - 13 December 2006 1479 959 779 699 339 74 14 December - 31 December 2006 1809 1229 1039 949 439 82 01 January - 28 March 2007 1569 1009 819 719 339 82 Special note - No complimentary transfers offered in Miami Price includes Roundtrip scheduled flights & airport tax 1 night hotel accommodation on arrival - 1 room 13 days fully inclusive RV rental as per our ' C.N.A. Inclusive Package Page ' Denver Dates 1 Adult 2 Adults 3 Adults 4 Adults Child 2-11 Extra days 01 November - 16 December 2005 1389 929 769 699 329 64 17 December - 30 December 2005 1729 1269 1109 1039 529 64 31 December 2005 - 30 March 2006 1469 1009 849 779 379 64 01 April - 11 April 2006 1709 1179 1009 919 459 74 12 April - 30 April 2006 1629 1109 939 849 419 74 01 May - 17 May 2006 1709 1179 1009 919 459 74 18 May - 21 June 2006 1809 1239 1039 949 459 82 22 June - 30 June 2006 2109 1389 1139 1019 459 105 01 July - 10 July 2006 2309 1579 1339 1219 579 105 11 July - 21 August 2006 2339 1619 1369 1249 599 105 22 August - 31 August 2006 2109 1479 1269 1169 579 90 01 September - 30 September 2006 1919 1289 1079 969 459 90 01 October - 31 October 2006 1709 1179 1009 919 459 74 01 November - 16 December 2006 1549 1029 859 769 369 74 17 December - 24 December 2006 1899 1379 1199 1119 579 74 31 December 2006 - 28 March 2007 1629 1109 939 849 419 74 Special note - No complimentary transfers offered in Denver Price includes Roundtrip scheduled flights & airport tax 1 night hotel accommodation on arrival - 1 room 13 days fully inclusive RV rental as per our ' C.N.A. Inclusive Package Page ' Dallas Dates 1 Adult 2 Adults 3 Adults 4 Adults Child 2-11 Extra days 01 November - 16 December 2005 1379 919 759 689 319 64 17 December - 30 December 2005 1719 1259 1099 1029 519 64 31 December 2005 - 30 March 2006 1379 919 759 689 319 64 01 April - 11 April 2006 1699 1179 1009 919 459 74 12 April - 30 April 2006 1539 1019 849 759 359 74 01 May - 17 May 2006 1699 1179 1009 919 459 74 18 May - 21 June 2006 1809 1239 1039 949 459 82 22 June - 30 June 2006 1919 1289 1079 979 459 90 01 July - 10 July 2006 2099 1469 1259 1159 569 90 11 July - 21 August 2006 2149 1519 1309 1209 609 90 22 August - 31 August 2006 2099 1469 1259 1159 569 90 01 September - 30 September 2006 1919 1289 1079 979 459 90 01 October - 31 October 2006 1699 1179 1009 919 459 74 01 November - 16 December 2006 1539 1019 849 759 359 74 17 December - 24 December 2006 1889 1369 1189 1099 569 74 25 December 2006 - 28 March 2007 1539 1019 849 759 359 74 Price includes Roundtrip scheduled flights & airport tax 1 night hotel accommodation on arrival - 1 room Transfers to the rental depot and back to the airport after your rental finishes 13 days fully inclusive RV rental as per our ' C.N.A. Inclusive Package Page ' New York Dates 1 Adult 2 Adults 3 Adults 4 Adults Child 2-11 Extra days 01 November - 16 December 2005 1399 899 739 659 289 64 17 December - 30 December 2005 1689 1179 1019 939 459 64 31 December 2005 - 30 March 2006 1399 899 739 659 289 64 01 April - 11 April 2006 1629 1109 939 849 419 74 12 April - 30 April 2006 1479 959 789 699 329 74 01 May - 17 May 2006 1629 1109 939 849 419 74 18 May - 21 June 2006 1739 1159 969 879 419 82 22 June - 30 June 2006 2039 1309 1069 949 419 105 01 July - 10 July 2006 2179 1459 1219 1099 499 105 11 July - 21 August 2006 2199 1479 1239 1119 519 105 21 August - 31 August 2006 1989 1359 1149 1049 499 90 01 September - 30 September 2006 1839 1209 1009 899 419 90 01 October - 31 October 2006 1629 1109 939 849 419 74 01 November - 16 December 2006 1479 959 789 699 329 74 17 December - 24 December 2006 1779 1249 1089 999 499 74 25 December 2006 - 28 March 2007 1479 959 789 699 329 74 Price includes Roundtrip scheduled flights & airport tax 1 night hotel accommodation on arrival - 1 room Transfers to the rental depot and back to the airport after your rental finishes 13 days fully inclusive RV rental as per our ' C.N.A. Inclusive Package Page ' Vancouver Dates 1 Adult 2 Adults 3 Adults 4 Adults Child 2-11 Extra days 01 November - 16 December 2005 1549 1069 919 839 429 64 17 December - 30 December 2005 1889 1399 1249 1179 659 64 31 December 2005 - 30 March 2006 1549 1069 919 839 429 64 01 April - 11 April 2006 1759 1229 1059 969 519 74 12 April - 30 April 2006 1639 1119 949 859 439 74 01 May - 17 May 2006 1759 1229 1059 969 519 74 18 May - 21 June 2006 1859 1289 1089 999 519 82 22 June - 30 June 2006 2159 1429 1199 1079 519 105 01 July - 20 August 2006 2389 1659 1419 1299 669 105 21 August - 31 August 2006 2189 1559 1349 1249 669 90 01 September - 30 September 2006 1959 1339 1129 1029 519 90 01 October - 31 October 2006 1759 1229 1059 969 519 74 01 November - 16 December 2006 1639 1119 949 859 439 74 17 December - 24 December 2006 1979 1459 1289 1199 669 74 25 December 2006 - 28 March 2007 1639 1119 949 859 439 74 Special note - No complimentary transfers offered in Vancouver Price includes Roundtrip scheduled flights & airport tax 1 night hotel accommodation on arrival - 1 room 13 days fully inclusive RV rental as per our ' C.N.A. Inclusive Package Page ' Las Vegas, Albuquerque & Salt Lake City Dates 1 Adult 2 Adults 3 Adults 4 Adults Child 2-11 Extra days 01 November - 16 December 2005 1479 989 829 749 349 64 17 December - 24 December 2005 1789 1299 1139 1059 529 64 25 December 2005 - 31 March 2006 1479 989 829 749 349 64 01 April - 11 April 2006 1859 1279 1089 999 489 82 12 April - 30 April 2006 1689 1109 919 829 389 82 01 May - 22 May 2006 1859 1279 1089 999 489 82 23 May - 19 June 2006 1959 1329 1129 1019 489 90 20 June - 30 June 2006 2159 1429 1189 1069 489 105 01 July - 10 July 2006 2319 1589 1349 1229 589 105 11 July - 21 August 2006 2349 1619 1379 1259 609 105 22 August - 31 August 2006 2319 1589 1349 1229 589 105 01 September - 12 September 2006 2159 1429 1189 1069 489 105 13 September - 30 September 2006 1959 1329 1129 1019 489 90 01 October - 31 October 2006 1749 1229 1059 969 489 74 01 November - 16 December 2006 1579 1059 889 799 389 74 17 December - 24 December 2006 1909 1389 1219 1129 589 74 25 December 2006 - 28 March 2007 1579 1059 889 799 389 74 Special note - No complimentary transfers offered in Albuquerque or Salt Lake City Price includes Roundtrip scheduled flights & airport tax 1 night hotel accommodation on arrival - 1 room Transfers to the rental depot and back to the airport after your rental finishes 13 days fully inclusive RV rental as per our ' C.N.A. Inclusive Package Page ' Los Angeles & San Francisco Dates 1 Adult 2 Adults 3 Adults 4 Adults Child 2-11 Extra days 01 November - 16 December 2005 1449 959 799 719 329 64 17 December - 24 December 2005 1769 1279 1119 1039 519 64 25 December 2005 - 31 March 2006 1449 959 799 719 329 64 01 April - 11 April 2006 1809 1229 1039 949 459 82 12 April - 30 April 2006 1659 1079 899 799 369 82 01 May - 22 May 2006 1809 1229 1039 949 459 82 23 May - 19 June 2006 1909 1279 1079 979 459 90 20 June - 30 June 2006 2109 1379 1149 1029 459 105 01 July - 10 July 2006 2289 1559 1319 1199 569 105 11 July - 21 August 2006 2349 1619 1379 1259 609 105 22 August - 31 August 2006 2289 1559 1319 1199 569 105 01 September - 12 September 2006 2109 1379 1149 1029 459 105 13 September - 30 September 2006 1909 1279 1079 979 459 90 01 October - 31 October 2006 1699 1179 1009 919 459 74 01 November - 16 December 2006 1549 1029 859 769 369 74 17 December - 24 December 2006 1879 1359 1189 1099 569 74 25 December 2006 - 28 March 2007 1549 1029 859 769 369 74 Price includes Roundtrip scheduled flights & airport tax 1 night hotel accommodation on arrival - 1 room Transfers to the rental depot and back to the airport after your rental finishes 13 days fully inclusive RV rental as per our ' C.N.A. Inclusive Package Page ' Note: Floorplans may vary. Not all vehicles in all locations. The drawing and floorplan are examples only. Sleeping capacities do not mean like number of adults or full sized teenagers can be accommodated comfortably. The features, bed sizes, and amenities listed are representative and may be changed, added, or deleted without notice. The numerical vehicle lengths are approximate. Specific floorplans or models will vary and cannot be reserved or guaranteed. Pictures and illustrations are examples only and may not be the exact model offered. Make an Enquiry » One-Way Rentals One way rentals between the stations listed above are permitted. Please refer to the One-Way Rentals section on the General R.V. Rental Information page for additional one-way rental charges. Click here to view these now . General R.V. Rental Information For general information on renting a RV, please go here . 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RV.Net : Welcome to the ultimate network of RV sites! RV.Net Family of Sites Affiliate Programs Affinity Group Affinity Road and Travel American Recreation Consumer Shows ATV Gear Zone ATV Magazine ATV Magazine TV ATV Sport ATV Sport TV Bass and Walleye Boats Boating Industry Camping Life Camping World Coast to Coast Coast Affiliates Cars, Vans and Pickups Camping World RV Institute Ehlert Online Media Golf Card Good Sam Club MotorHome Magazine Powersports Business Rider Magazine RV Buyers Guide RV Business RV Doctor RV Road Service RV Search RV Today Snowmobile News Thunder Press Trailer Life Directory Trailer Boats Trailer Life Magazine Watercraft News Woodall's All of RV.Net Forums Articles Products Events RV Community RV News & Reviews RV Sales Plan a Trip RV Clubs & Services RV Camping Deals Bosch Proving Grounds Site For RV Safe Driving Program FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Affinity Group, Inc. Thursday May 13, 2004 (New Carlisle, IN.) –The Good Sam VIP RV Safety Rally is a three-day RV Safety program designed to enhance RVers knowledge and experience behind the wheel of an RV. RVers with all levels of experience are participating in this program, from first timers to seasoned veterans. This year’s event is being held at the Bosch Automotive Proving Grounds. The Bosch Automotive Proving Grounds (BAPG) operates as an independent vehicle testing and development service supplier to all vehicle and component manufacturers. BAPG is located on 675 acres in New Carlisle, Indiana (90 miles east of the Chicago, Illinois area). BAPG serves a wide variety of customers involved as manufacturers and component suppliers in the passenger car, light truck, heavy truck, trailer, military vehicle, recreational vehicle, motorcoach and transit bus industries. Although a special license is not needed to drive or tow the vast majority of RVs, this program has been sold out for months because of its total approach to RVing and the overall attention to the differences in driving an RV: vehicle size, height, weight and more. A few generations ago, most Americans took only one weeklong vacation a year. Today, people yearn to get away on shorter trips more often — and at all times of the year. An RV makes that possible, allowing you to strike out on the road whenever you want and go nearly anywhere you want. With so many destinations, events and adventures — and models ranging from van campers to fifth-wheel travel trailers — from which to choose, RV travelers are always on the move, making memories every mile of the way. If you're an experienced car driver, you already have the skills necessary to drive a motorized RV. The automatic transmission, power brakes and steering you're accustomed to are standard features on most RVs. “Just as with any skill, it is good to test them with a qualified teacher,” said Kathy Wenzel, Good Sam VIP Safety Rally organizer. “This Rally is a good place to do that both in the classroom and on the road.” “There are many things we all take for granted when we get behind the wheel of a motorized vehicle,” said Wenzel. “Consumers spend several hours a week driving and most don’t take any type of refresher or training course once they have their license. We’re pleased to see the terrific response we get to our RV Safe Driving Programs. It tells us that drivers want to be as safe as they can with their RVs.” “Some of what we teach seems like common sense,” said Wenzel. “But you would be surprised at how many drivers forget to do the most simple things.” “You do not need a special license to drive or tow the vast majority of RVs,” continued Wenzel. “ GoRVing.com , the RV industry’s consumer website, has several tips for driving an RV. This is a good resource for the American RV traveler.” Whether you drive a motorized RV or tow an RV, you should always: * Before leaving, sit in the driver's seat and adjust all mirrors for optimal road views. * Account for your vehicle size when turning. The front and rear wheels will track paths much farther apart than those of a car. * Allow more time to brake, change lanes, and merge onto a busy highway because big vehicles take more time to accelerate and slow down than small ones. Drivers towing a folding camping trailer, travel trailer or fifth wheel travel trailer also should: * Match the proper tow vehicle to your RV. Most full and mid-size family cars can pull a trailer; so can today's popular vans, SUVs, and light-duty trucks. Check maximum weight it can pull. * Use the right trailer hitch, and make sure it is hitched correctly. * Connect brakes and signal lights. Make sure that the trailer's brakes, turn signals, and taillights are synchronized with the towing vehicle. * Back up with care. By placing your hand at the bottom of the steering wheel, the trailer will move in the direction you turn your hand. (For example, to move the trailer to the right, move your hand to the right.) Once the trailer is moving in the proper direction, avoid any sharp movements of the steering wheel. * It's also wise to have someone stand outside the vehicle to make sure the driver avoids any obstacles not seen in the mirrors. If another person is not available, the driver should inspect the area behind the vehicle. Doing so can prevent surprises and accidents. * Whether you're driving a motorhome or a tow vehicle, make sure you and every passenger wears a seat belt. According to the National Safety Belt Coalition, this is the single most effective thing you can do to prevent serious injury and death in a traffic accident. The first two days of the course consists of four 4-hour class sections. Good Sam VIP Safety instructors who are highly skilled and trained teach the RV Safety Classroom Program . The classroom provides in-depth instruction and ample discussion time. The RV Safety Review is a portion of the course that includes a free weigh-in of participants rig, classroom discussion of weight distribution, tire pressure, and other safety information specific to getting the rig ready for the road. Instructors teach this portion of the course from the Recreation Vehicle Safety Education Foundation (RVSEF). The RV Hands on Driving Course is the most popular part of the course. The participants will spend time behind the wheel of an RV. Hart City RV from Elkhart, Indiana will be providing RVs and Good Sam VIP Safety Instructors and GM Safety Instructors teach this section of the course. The Auto Hands on Driving Course has participants practice off-road recovery, skids, and turns in vehicles provided by GM. GM Safety Instructors teach this section of the course which extends training to everyday automobile scenarios. It creates a total driving experience for Rally participants. The third day of the course will consist of safety related seminars. In addition participants will be given an opportunity to register for additional private RV Hands on Driving time. “Everyone should take a course like this,” said Pat Scarlett from Woodside, California, at last year’s Rally. “It is awesome. Each instructor was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. They encouraged questions while staying on course in order to cover all materials of their segment.” The Good Sam VIP RV Safety Rally is named for the money saving RV and auto insurance benefit designed for Good Sam members. The event is scheduled for May 15 through May 17, 2004. The Rally will be held at the Bosch Automotive Proving Grounds in New Carlisle, Indiana. The RV Safety Rally is sponsored by Good Sam VIP Insurance, the Good Sam Club, General Motors, the Recreation Vehicle Safety Education Foundation and Hart City RV. About Good Sam Club (GSC) The Good Sam Club, www.goodsamclub.com , is the world’s largest RV owner’s organization with nearly one million member families. Founded in 1966, the Club offers its members a wide variety of services, including the Continued Service Plan, Emergency Road Service, RV financing and insurance, as well as member discounts to parks, campgrounds and RV events. Good Sam Club members also receive a subscription to Highways , the Club’s popular RV travel magazine. Additionally, the Club represents more than 2,000 local RV chapters designed to bring RVers together from similar geographic regions for group camping excursions. Extremely committed to its RV members as well as to the environment, the Club is a founder of the annual National Cleanup Day program and an advocate of public land access, Adopt-A-Highway programs and Adopt-A-Park programs, to name a few. The Good Sam Club is headquartered in Ventura, California. About GMAC Insurance Personal Lines With more than $1.4 billion in revenues, 2,700 employees and customers in 48 states, GMAC Insurance Personal Lines is one of the largest underwriter's of personal lines insurance in the United States. A.M. Best, an independent insurance rating agency, rates GMAC Insurance companies “Excellent” for financial strength and claims paying ability. GMAC Insurance Personal Lines offers a full spectrum of consumer and specialty automotive insurance products directly to customers and through a strong network of more than 12,000 independent agents. Founded in 1919, GMAC Insurance is a wholly owned subsidiary of General Motors Corporation. Additional information is available at www.gmacinsurance.com . 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