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See News Article President Jimmy Carter visited Rio RV Park Rio Delivers Satisfaction See Newsletter for details of 1. Pre-trip planning 2. Trip Benefits come with your rent like no other park. Schlitterbaumn complimentary ticket(s) with three plus night stays until Sept. 15, 2005 Gladys Porter Zoo complimentary adult tickets with three plus night stays as long as they last. 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There is a wide array ofproducts to choose from for the first time owner or those considering anupgrade. They all share several common features, such roofair conditioners, hot water heaters, furnaces, kitchen stoves, refrigerators,and slide outs. Motor homes have become more luxurious and more sophisticated inthe last few years and of course with these enhancements the prices have goneup; so have the weights. To bridge the price gap between gas and diesels rigs,several new "entry level" diesel models have made their appearance.Their prices are only 20 to 30% more than the high-end gas motor homes. This hasled to a marked increase in diesel powered motor homes. So the question presents itself to the existinggas motor home owner or to the first time buyer: Should I spend more money andbuy a diesel pusher?" What follows is an attempt to give buyers some foodfor thought in the deliberation of this question. Lets compare the fundamentalparameters between todays gas powered motor homes vs. their dieselcounterparts. (This discussion will be limited to class A Motor Homes in therange of 32 feet to 40 feet in length.) Engines Herein lies the most distinguishing factorbetween the two types of motorhome. The gas power train will consist of a V 10,Ford or a V8, Chevy. These power plants were developed for the light dutytrucks. The horsepower rating of the V 10 has just been boosted to 310 hp, 6.8liter with 420 ft./lbs. of torque. The V8 offers 290 hp, 7.4 liter with 410ft./lbs. of torque. The gas hp ratings are "peak" and our onlydelivered at relatively high RPMs of 3600 to 4200. The diesel offerings are300hp, 8.3 liter with 860 ft./lbs. of torque, 330 hp, 8.3 liter with 950ft./lbs. of torque and 350 hp, 8.3 liter with 1050 ft./lbs. of torque; these areall the same Cummins (ISC) engine with different fuel management programs. Thediesel hp ratings are delivered at 2250 RPM. Caterpillar offers their 3126Bfamily in this range, with power ratings of either 300 hp or 330 hp. This classof engine was developed for RVs, delivery trucks, transit-mix trucks and schoolbuses. Even larger diesel power plants with ratings of 400 to 500 hp are alsoavailable on a few coaches. Cummins also makes the very popular entry-level ISB275 engine. It is a small (5.9-liter) engine, with a rating of 275-hp (2600 RPM)and 660 ft./lbs. of torque. A companion version is also now being offered with260-hp, 550 ft./lb. These smaller engines are all applied to lighter entry leveldiesel pushers. Diesel engines provide power and torque that agas owner can only dream about! Even the small 5.9-liter diesel will run off andleave a gas rig in hilly or mountain terrain. Torque is good, more of it isbetter; it is the force that causes something to move or go into motion. Dieselengines supply more torque than equivalent displacement gas engines and theydeliver their peak torque and peak horsepower at much lower RPMs. This resultsin less piston travel and engine crank rotations over a given distance. Thedirect result is less wear on engine components. This is why a diesel engine hasa life expectancy that is considerably longer than a gas engine; their longerwarranties reflect that fact. You wont see any commercial cross-countrytrucks with gas power plants; even the light intra city haulers are usuallydiesels. Another big plus for diesel power is the factthese turbo inducted units do not lose any of their power in the mountains. Gasengines typically lose 3 % of their power for each 1000-ft. of elevation.(Cummins power ratings are based on sea level to 7,000 ft. with no degradation.The diesel power plant is the big winner based on its ability to deliver higherhorsepower and more torque plus a much longer service life as opposed to the gasengine. Transmissions The gas motorhomes are coupled to, light truck, 4speed transmissions. The bigger, heavier diesels are all mated to the industrystandard, the Allison 6 speed World Transmission with few exceptions. (Some lowcost entry-level diesels offer the smaller 4 or 5 speed Allison transmission.)The 6-speed transmission is very rugged, and sophisticated. A powerful computercontroller adapts its shifting program to the drivers style and demands. Itis a true truck transmission. The shifting experience and power transfer withone of these transmissions has to be experienced. The electronic shift controlof the 6 close ratio gears, along with very timely converter lock-ups make for avery smooth and "seamless" operation! The gas engines transmissionstruggles because the ratio between the 4 gears is very wide. This is reallyevident when you have to start from a standing stop at the bottom of any kind ofincline. The diesel power train wins hands down, with the higher horsepower,higher torque, and 6 forward speeds. Chassis Before 1999 it was very easy to overload agas-powered motorhome. This was the year that one manufacture, (Ford), increasedtheir Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings (GVWR) by 3,500 lbs. This gives gas buyers a20,500-pound GVWR. Diesel-powered chassis offer GVWRs of 24,000 to 36,000lbs. Chassis lengths in gas rigs top out at 208 or 228 inches, beyond that theyresort to the use of a tag axle. Diesel chassis extend up to 278 inches, without a tag axle to supply 40 foot hull lengths. Some gas chassis extend 13.5feet beyond the drive axle; this creates a very significant "tailswing" when turning. The gas chassis are certainly adequate for mostmotorhome applications, however they do not begin to offer the quality of ride,steering control, nor the stability that is typically found in a diesel pusher.In a crosswind a gas rig driver will constantly be required to make steeringwheel adjustments to maintain course; this is referred to as "bumpsteering". It can be very tiring in the course of a days driving undersuch conditions. (The entry-level diesels will also exhibit this characteristicto a lesser degree.) The heavier diesel rigs with "active" air bagsuspension can typically be driven with one hand on the steering wheel, even inthe presence of a crosswind. They are much stronger and they of course are muchheavier. They have to be sturdier because they are supporting a very heavy powertrain and large payload capacity, compared with the typical gas powered unit.(An 8.3-liter diesel engine weighs 1530 lbs. while its Allision transmissionweighs 535 lbs.). The gas V10 engine weighs around 525 lbs. while itstransmission weighs in the area of 300 lbs. One subtle advantage of the dieselpusher with its rear engine is the fact the entry door can be placed up frontor mid-ship; this provides a more flexible floor plan that has no engine"dog house" in the front. The diesel chassis wins based on drivingstability, floor plan, quietness of operation, and comfort through out a day ofdriving. They produce less fatigue for driver and co-pilot; this yields moreenjoyment. The Hull The hulls or bodies of motor homes are all verysimilar. They all contain fiberglass exterior walls with aluminum or steelframes in the walls and roofs. Polystyrene foam board material is used forinstallation. The interior walls are covered with Luan and the ceilings androofs utilize a combination of plywood and Luan. The wall construction willtypically be done with vacuum bonding; Gel-Cote will cover the exterior walls.The graphics designs on the exterior of a gas rig will usually be accomplishedwith decals, whereas the diesel product will have those graphics spray paintedon. Decals have a limited life when exposed to the elements. The roof of the gasmotorhome will be rubber sheet (EPDM); it costs less than the fiberglass roofcoverings found on most diesels. Rubber roofs are harder to keep clean and treebranches can tear them. The diesel product will usually have fancier interiorswith cabinet quality that is generally superior to that found in the gasproduct. Gas rigs are not generally offered in lengths of over 36 feet (and thatis literally stretching itwith a tag axle). Diesels with lengths of 36, 38and 40 are the norm. Shorter, 32 and 34 foot, diesels are available They offer agreat power to weight ratio and they can go where many of the large rigs can't.If you are a full timer or extended traveler and you can afford onethe dieselpusher is highly desirable. Capacities These numbers are important to anyone who isgoing to "full time" or do extended travel in a motorhome. Gas modelsoffer a 75-gallon fuel tank; diesels offer fuel tanks of either 90, 100 or evenup to 150-gallon capacities. This provides the diesel owner with considerablygreater driving range between fuel stops. You will find larger capacities in theliquid tanks in a diesel. Storage capacity is generally bigger in a diesel vs. acomparable length gas unit. The diesel motor home has a definite advantage inall carrying capacities. Brakes The gas offerings have hydraulic disc brakes withABS. The diesels have air activated drum brakes with ABS. However, at least twodiesel pusher manufacturers offer very powerful hydraulic disc brakes with ABS.It is claimed that their braking efficiency is equal to or better than theconventional air brakes. It is generally an accepted fact that diesel motorhomes have superior braking systems compared to those of gas powered motorhomes.Today, all diesels come equipped with an exhaust brake retarder to help themease down grades; gas units lack this devise. A superior braking system is oneof the major strengths that diesels have over gas powered units. Tiresand Wheels Gas rigs come equipped with 19.5-inch wheels andlow profile tires; the 16-inch wheel is history. Diesel rigs come equipped with22.5 inch wheels and tires which may be of the low profile G 159 type or thelarge conventional truck tires that are either 250mm, 275mm or even 295mm insize. Whether gas or diesel powered, one needs to be assured that the tire loadratings are proper and have plenty of weight margin in their capacity. Largewheels and large tires help nullify the effects of road feedback; they generallyprovide a better rideassuming a decent suspension exists. Advantage diesel. ServiceCosts There can be no doubt that it is more expensiveto service and maintain a diesel powered motor home. The oil changes andfilters, diesel typically-24 quarts versus gas-6 quarts, plus the dieselslarge fuel and air filters will definitely cost the diesel owner a lot more.However Cummins has increased the oil service interval to 15,000 miles. Theheavier maintenance requirements for braking systems and the cost of tires willalso exceed the gas motor home service expenses. The diesel owner will nevermake up the difference based on the somewhat better fuel mileage that a dieselproduces. The advantage, here, lies with the gas-powered motorhome. Cost Finally there is the matter of price andaffordability. If price was not an objective, I suspect that almost everyone whowanted to own a motorhome would buy a diesel pusher. One must answer thequestion: "Is it worth it?" To many who can afford a diesel, theanswer is a resounding YES! The reasons are compelling and the value is therefor those who can see it. You may ask the question: "can I have fun andenjoy RVing in a gas rig"? Absolutely, they all can offer a lot ofpleasure. And the manufacturers are making our choices a lot easier by offeringso many entry-level models in gas and diesel. There is a suitable model outthere for everyone. It is hoped that the above discussion will assistmotor home buyers in their deliberations as to whether or not to make thefinancial investment in a diesel-powered motor home or a gas powered unit.

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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. 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TRANSPORTATION4.Please tell us how much you spent on the following items: (a) while preparing for the trip or for trip related expenses on your return, (b) while traveling and from the site, and (c) while at the site.Expenditure(a) while preparing for the trip or for trip related expenses on your return(b) while traveling to and from the site(c) while at the siteAuto/RV/boat gas & oilAuto/RV/repair & servicesBoat repair & servicesParking fees & TollsBoat fares and Ferries (not fishing)Auto/RV/other recreational Vehicle RentalTaxi FaresBus FaresPackage toursAny other bus fareTrain FaresAny other train faresAirline FaresPackage toursAny other airline fares4. RECREATION ACTIVITIESi GENERAL ACTIVITY EXPENDITURES Please indicate the amount you spent on each of the following general expenses for this trip. $ Rental fees for recreation equipment $ Entrance fees, launch fees, etc. $ Guide services, ski tours, or outfitters $ Admission to motion pictures, theaters, amusement parks and other commercial amusements (bowling, billiards, dancing, skating, golf, etc.) $ Other (specify)ii BOATING6.Did you rent a boat on this trip?NoYES If NO, pleaseif YES, how much did you spend in rental fees?go to the next question$ (per day)How many days did you rent the boat? days7.How much did you spend in [specified year] on:Boat payments $ Boat maintenance$ Boat repairs$ Boat insurance$ (While the above question could be used in face-to-face and telephone interviewing, the nature of the question requires the respondent to consider carefully before responding. As a result, the question, as written, would be most appropriate in a self-report format.)8.How much did you spend on this trip for boat fuel? $___________ iii FISHING9.What was the dollar amount you spent on this trip for:Tackle $ Bait $ Licenses$ Please tell us how much you spent on the following items (a) while preparing for the trip or for trip related expenses on your return, (b) while traveling to and from the site, and (c) while at the site.Expenditure(a) while preparing for the trip or for trip related expenses on your return(b) while traveling to and from the site(c) while at the siteCut baitFishing lines and fly linesAuto/RV/other recreational5. MISCELLANEOUS EXPENDITURES11.Please tell us hoe much you spent on the following items (a) while preparing for the trip or for trip related expenses on your return, (b) while traveling to and from the site, and (c) while at the site. Expenditure(a) while preparing for the trip or for trip related expenses on your return(b) while traveling to and from the site(c) while at the siteFilm purchasesClothing and footwear for hunting and fishingClothing and footwear other than for hunting and fishingSouvenirs, gifts (not clothing)Personal services (Barber, laundry, etc.)Business services (plumbing, electrical, telephone)Vaccinations and health services (physicians, dentists, hospitals)other (specify: _______________)C. PAST EXPENDITURES1. RECREATION ACTIVITIESi. BOATINGFor each of the following categories, what is the total amount you have spent during the past 12 months in your country of residence and outside your county of residence?In your county Outside your of residence countyMotor boats, not rubber $___________ $___________Non-motorized boats, not rubber$___________ $___________Rubber boats$___________ $___________Boat engines, outboard motors$___________ $___________Boat trailers$___________ $___________Boat storage and slip fees$___________ $___________Boat Insurance $___________ $___________Boat accessories$___________ $___________Licenses/registration$___________ $___________Water skis and accessories$___________ $___________ Other boating cost (Please specify: __________________________) $___________ $___________ii. FISHING13.For each of the following categories, what is the total amount you have spent during the past 12 months anywhere and in your country of residence?Fishing clothing (vests, hats, glasses, etc., not boots $ _____________Rubber boots, waders$ Fishing equipment (rods, reels, poles, creels, lures, hooks, etc) $ Annual fishing licenses$ Day permits and special licenses$ Other fishing costs, (Please specify: ) $ iii. 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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 Good Sam VIP RV Safety Rally Preparing for Fourth Annual Event FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Affinity Group, Inc. Wednesday April 13, 2005 ( Ventura, CA ) - The Good Sam Club announced that it is making final preparations on its annual RV Safety Rally, which is just about to sell out. The Good Sam VIP RV Safety Rally is a five-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. In addition, co-pilots will participate so that everyone using an RV can understand and be comfortable with RV driving and safety. The Good Sam VIP RV Safety Rally is named for the money saving RV and auto insurance benefit designed for Good Sam members, but is not limited to only Good Sam members. The event is scheduled for Monday, May 9- Friday, May 13, 2005. The Rally will be held at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa, Florida. The program has been well-received and registration increases every year. The overwhelming success of the Rally is mainly due to its continued success in improving the entire RVing experience because of its total approach to RVing. When surveyed on their overall satisfaction with the event, the vast majority of participants responded that the Rally renewed their confidence in driving by showing them not only how to better manage their reaction time but by also showing them how to drive more defensively. The first two days of the course consists of four 4-hour class sections. Professionally trained Good Sam VIP Safety instructors teach the RV Safety Classroom Program , which provides in-depth instruction on key safety issues. The class is designed to provide ample discussion time for any questions or concerns participants may have. The goal is to make sure that when a participant leaves the classroom, he or she is confident about their knowledge of RVs and how to properly operate them. The RV Safety Review is a portion of the course that includes a free weigh-in of participants’ rigs, 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). As many people are aware, the best training a person can receive is hands-on training, which is why the RV Hands on Driving Course is typically the most popular part of the course. The participants will actually spend time behind the wheel of an RV. RVs will be provided for participants to drive based on their requests provided with their registration. Participants will also receive first-hand information on several additional safe-driving exercises, including hand signals, curves, parking, and controlled braking. 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, thus simulating the ultimate driving experience for participants. The third day of the course will consist of safety related seminars. In addition, participants will be given an opportunity to register for private RV Hands on Driving time. Pre-registration is required to attend the event, but is still available to all interested participants. For more information, please call 1-888-720-6325. The RV Safety Rally is sponsored by Good Sam VIP Insurance, the Good Sam Club, and General Motors. About the Good Sam Club 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 RV Insurance, Extended Warranty on RVs (the Continued Service Plan), Emergency Road Service, RV Financing, Good Sam Credit Card and Life & Health Insurance, as well as member discounts at 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, and is a subsidiary of Affinity Group Inc. Good Sam VIP: Specialty Insurance for a Special Lifestyle Good Sam VIP is a full-coverage vehicle insurance plan offered to Good Sam members by GMAC Insurance. Rated excellent by insurance industry analysts A.M. Best, the GMAC Insurance group is the only vehicle insurance organization in the world officially endorsed by the Good Sam Club. Unlike other RV insurers who oftentimes do not customize coverage to fit RV needs, Good Sam VIP will handle all your special coverage needs; awnings, cabanas, satellite dishes, and other attached accessories are safe with VIP. And in most states, your personal belongings are insured for their full replacement cost. For over 26 years, Good Sam VIP has provided Good Sam members with the best in service, coverage, and benefits, and was rated “America’s No. 1 RV Insurance Specialist.” For questions, email sales@gmacinsurance.com or call 1-800-277-4474. 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