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RV Travel Security Visit our sister site FabulousFoods.com Tuesday January 24, 2006 Email This Page To A Friend! RV Travel Security By Mark J. Polk For one minute, try to think the way a criminal would think. If you were at a rest stop looking for your next target or victim, what would you look for? Let's pretend for a moment that you were going to target a vehicle. Which would be more appealing, a car whose owner stopped for a quick bathroom break or an expensive looking Class A motor home, whose owners are out walking their dogs? I don't have the mind of a criminal but this is an easy choice. That expensive looking RV probably has expensive contents inside like, jewelry, cameras, and a laptop computer. Okay, we have come to the conclusion that we, the RVers, are the prime target for the criminal mind, so what can we do to protect ourselves? That's what this RV security checklist is for. To give you some ideas on how to protect yourself and you're personal belongings when you're traveling in your RV. Don't stay overnight at a rest stop. Rest stops attract criminals. If you stop at a rest stop it should only be for a short break and then back on the road. Lock the RV and take turns using the facilities, always leaving someone in or close to the RV. Always be on the look out for anything or anyone that looks suspicious. Keep your cell phone handy in case you need it and don't open the door for anybody, unless you know who it is. Rest stops aren't the only place you need to be concerned about. Every time you stop to refuel there are certain precautions you need to take. It's easy to be vulnerable to a thief at a gas station or a truck stop. I have a bad habit of leaving my wallet on the console of our Class C motor home. The door isn't locked and your spouse is taking advantage of the time to walk the dogs. This is how quickly it can happen. Get in the habit of locking the doors whenever you or someone else is not physically in the RV. Most robberies occur at night and most travel related robberies occur at rest stops, gas stations, convenience stores and ATM machines. Try to schedule most of your stops during daylight hours, and whenever you stop be aware of your surroundings. If something doesn't look right leave. Wal-Mart or other parking lots where you might stop to get a few hours of sleep can present security problems too. You should always park in a well lit area and the entry door of the RV should be facing where most of the activity is. A thief prefers to work where it is dark and where it is least likely to draw any attention. Close your curtains or blinds so it's not possible for someone to look inside. Don't open the door for anybody unless you know who it is. If it's a security guard ask for identification before you open the door. As much as we would like to believe that campgrounds are 100% safe and secure don't let your guard down. You don't need to be paranoid, just use some common sense. Don't leave expensive equipment lying around unsecured. Vehicle tow bars, hitches, bicycles and other items need to be under lock and key. Keep any valuables inside the RV secured and out of sight. It's a good idea to purchase a small fire proof safe to store valuables and important paperwork in. The safe might protect your valuables from the hazards of a fire but it will still need to be stored in a secure, out of the way place, inside the RV. Always lock the RV when you're not physically at the campsite. Do not store valuable equipment in outside storage compartments. Believe it or not, a vast majority of RV's use the same exact key as yours for outside storage compartments. If you store valuables, like golf clubs, fishing gear or tools in the outside compartments you may want to have the locks changed. Before you leave on a trip make sure your Emergency Roadside Service Plan is current. In the unfortunate event that you breakdown on the road, try to pull off in as safe a place as possible and call for help immediately. Stay with the RV until help arrives. It's unfortunate that we live in a day and age where we need to take these added measures to protect ourselves. I don't want you to feel like everybody you meet during your travels is a thief or has bad intentions. Just use common sense and be aware of what is going on around you. Plan your trip, travel safe and enjoy your RV experiences. Remember, getting there is half the fun! Happy Camping, Mark Mark Polk is the owner of RV Education 101 . He also hosts the RV Savvy segments on RVTV , which airs on the Outdoor Channel. RV Education 101 is a North Carolina based company that produces professional training videos, DVDs and e-books on how to use and maintain your RV. 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The Most Complete RV Resource Recreational Vehicle Recreational Vehicle (or RV) is a term used in North America to describe a large enclosed piece of equipment with wheels designed to be moved from place to place for people to temporarily live in and be protected from the elements while away from their permanent home. While RVs are intended for brief leisure activities such as vacations and camping, some people, especially retirees, live in their units and are known as fulltimers. RVs can be rented in major U.S. and Canadian cities. There are different classes of vehicles generally labelled as RVs: A truck camperTruck Camper - unit is affixed to the bed or chassis of a pickup truck. Folding Camping Trailer - also known as a pop-up trailer; a light-weight unit with sides that collapse for towing and storage Travel Trailer - heavier unit with rigid sides designed to be towed by most vehicles by means of a bumper or frame hitch Fifth Wheel Travel Trailer - designed to be towed by a pickup truck equipped with a special hitch in the truck bed Park Model - designed for occasional relocation and will require a special tow vehicle and a highway movement permit Motorhome ("Winnebago", a product of the Winnebago Company that dominated the market for many years, was long a synonym for a motorhome, but this usage has faded in recent years.) Class A Motorcoach - constructed on a specially designed motor vehicle chassis, typically resembling a bus Class B Campervan - built using a conventional van, to which a raised roof has been added Class C Mini-motorhome - built on an automotive manufactured chassis with an attached van cab section Toterhome, a motor home built around a semi truck chassis such as a freightliner. This type of motor home allows you to pull large and heavy trailers while having all the conveniences of a large motor home A minimal RV typically contains beds, a table, food preparation and storage areas. Larger models add full bathrooms, refrigerators, living areas, master bedrooms, etc. Some RVs are very elaborate, with satellite TV and internet access, slide-out wall panels, and awnings; many RVs can cost in excess of $100,000 and some can cost over $1 million. These high end RVs typically need to be financed by banks or specialized lenders. Many RVers stay at RV parks, most of which feature electrical, water and sewer service (full hookups), as well as cable television and wireless Internet. Amenties often include swimming pools, gamerooms and even destination-resort activities such as horseback riding. Advantages of RVs include not having to move one's things in and out of motel rooms, not having to rent multiple motel rooms, and the fact that preparing food saves money compared to eating in restaurants. At the same time, an RV provides more organized living space and better protection from the weather than a tent. Children also tend to like RVs. Disadvantages of RVs include low fuel economy for the motorized RV or tow vehicle, lack of maid service as experienced in motels (maid service is available at a few high-end resorts), and larger RV models can be hard for the novice to drive or tow. Some people also live in RVs because they lack funds for more conventional housing. Similarly, RVs ? specifically, trailers which strongly resemble travel trailers, but usually with fewer amenities ? have been used to temporarily house victims of natural disasters. A notable example is Hurricane Katrina; the federal disaster relief agency FEMA has ordered large numbers of such trailers to house victims of the storm in Louisiana and Mississippi. Some people craft their own RVs out of cars, vans (vandwellers), or used passenger and school buses. Elkhart, Indiana, is known as the "RV Capital of the World" because it is home to many RV manufacturers, including, Forest River, Heartland RV, the Damon Corporation, Four Winds, Hy-Line, Keystone, Monaco, Sun Valley, and Travel Supreme. Many other manufacturers, including Dutchman, Gulf Stream, and Jayco, can be found in the nearby towns of Goshen, Middlebury, Nappanee, and Wakarusa. In 2005, these locales experienced a boom because of the large number of trailers ordered to house Hurricane Katrina victims. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

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Campgrounds and RV Parks Updated June 2, 2005 Bulow RV Resort & Campground , 800-782-8569 Directions: From Daytona Beach north on I-95 exit #90 Old Dixie Hwy, go east to route 2001, turn right 3 mile Description: Bulow RV Resort is conveniently located near Orlando, Jacksonville and St. Augustine. We are just minutes from Daytona Speedway and beautiful Daytona Beach. Tent sites to full hookups available. Camping Cabins available which sleep four to six people. These rustic cabins provide all the fun and excitement of camping out with all the comfort of camping in. Rates: $22 per double occupancy. Rates may be higher during special events. Number of Sites: 350 * Number of Full Hookups: 250 *Receptacles: 30 & 50 * Clubs Welcome! * Big Rigs Welcome! Cacklebery Campground, (386) 428-5459 * cacklebery@aol.com RV with hookups & Tent Camping Available. From Daytona Beach, west on Int'l Speedway Blvd, 8 miles south on Tomoka Farms Rd. (SR 415). We are located next to the Cabbage Patch. We are centrally located approx. 7 miles south of Daytona International Speedway Blvd. on Tomoka Farms Road. 1.5 miles north of New Smyrna Speedway, and approx. 10 minutes to Daytona International Speedway via. Tomoka Farms Road. 5 To 8 minutes from the Beaches. RV sites available both with Water and Electric Hookups as well as Self Contained RV sites. For those who like to ruff it... Tent sites are welcome as well. Tavern on site. Open campfires allowed. Portable showers. Lighted and secured. Come join us in the fun, and relax the way you like. Contact Frank. Cacklebery Campground is where you can relax and have as much fun as you like. Daytona Beach Campground Daytona Beach - (386) 761-2663 Minutes to beach, speedway, dog track, fishing. 17 acres with 180 sites. Modern restroom facilities, heated pool, large store, game room, laundry, playground, shuffleboard, LP gas. Encore Super Park Ormond Beach - (386) 672-3045 or (877) 277-8737 Fax (386) 672-3026 232 pull-through sites off highway. Clean modern restrooms, hot showers. Minutes from beach, racetrack, shopping. 70 acres of grass, trees, trails, etc. Solar heated pool, 2 laundries, gameroom, picnic tables, shuffleboard, dump station, LP gas, cabe TV. Harris Village and RV Park 1080 N. U.S. 1 Ormond Beach (386) 673-0494, FAX (386) 672-5716 * harrisvillage@aol.com Web site: http://www.harrisvillage.com Quiet, clean, neat little adult park. Family owned & operated. Twenty full hookups with 30/50 amp elec. Clean restrooms with hot showers & laundry facilities. Specializing in Seniors. Minutes from golfing, boating, fishing, beach, shopping and Daytona International Speedway. Specializing in seasonal winter sites with on-site storage. Small approved pets only. Reservations required. 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Recreational vehicle rentals for summer and winter fun in Glacier National Park from J & L RV Rentals J & L RV Rentals offers rentals of motorhomes, camp trailers, and snowmobiles in Northwest Montana for your winter and summer vacation fun. We are located 1 mile north of Glacier Park International Airport and conveniently located just 17 miles from the entrance of Glacier National Park. We also rent RVs that travel to Yellowstone National Park and the Canadian Rockies National Park System in Alberta and British Columbia. 2005 Gulf Stream Ultra We have been in the RV and snowmobile business for 14 years, and we pride ourselves in having the knowledge and expertise in this industry. If you are planning a vacation in Montana, we invite you to look at our RV's and snowmobiles we have available to complete your vacation. For your summer outing, we offer class C Motor home rentals. If you are looking for a bumper pull camper trailer, we offer a variety of sizes and specifications from various manufactures. We also offer a delivery, setup, return service with our trailer. We can accommodate your vacation lifestyle, whether it is luxurious or budget conscious. For your winter vacation, we offer snowmobile rentals and tours off the top of the Big Mountain and the Canyon Creek groomed trail system. We can also deliver sleds to any location on the Flathead or Kootenai National Forests or the Stillwater State Forest, NW Montana. J&L RV Rentals 5410A Hwy 2 West Columbia Falls MT 59912 Phone: 406-892-7666 Fax: 406-892-7665 E-mail: jlmail@jandlrvrentals.com ©2005 J&L RV Rentals ©2005 CenturyTel Web Solutions LLC.

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