Gas is climbing toward $4 a gallon. How would that price affect your RVing? Will you keep going as usual, stop, or slow down? Take our weekly survey, and learn how other RVers plan to cope with record-high prices.

RV Dealers Have a New Way to Sell in this Tough Economy
RVzen is an RV classifieds site for recreational vehicles that just launched this week. The struggling economy has dropped the price of RVs and created an opportunity for dealers to sell their inventory while customers are scrambling for deals. RVzen has created a unique space online for dealers and private sellers to find a market of serious buyers who are ready to purchase. August 24th, 2009 – Bowling Green, Ky – http://RVzen.com launched this week with an arsenal of features designed specifically to help sellers of RVs connect with buyers online. "We recognize that the current RV market is tough for dealers. We’ve developed a tool that helps dealers generate more leads and will ultimately help sell more units online. We’re extremely pleased with the results, and the reaction from the community has been phenomenal," said Shawn Rubel, CEO of RVzen. In celebration of their launch, RVzen is providing RV dealers with free listings through the end of 2009. "With an easy "feed" system, dealers will be able to send and update their inventory on RVzen with one simple process. They’ll also have access to a huge untapped market of buyers actively searching for new or used RVs for sale," said Rubel. RVzen combines a phenomenal user experience with an eye pleasing design that results in a site both buyers and sellers are finding friendly to use. With RVzen, shopping on the site is free, and anyone can list an RV for only $39. Dealers will enjoy free listings through the end of 2009 when signing up for the RVzen Dealer Program. They will also receive special discounts in 2010, and can upload unlimited quantities of stock with a simple feed file. The new site is feature rich with elements such as a powerful search tool which allows buyers to easily narrow their search and find RVs by searching on a wide array of features such as; size, mileage, fuel type, condition, length, the number it sleeps, and more. "And more features are on the way. With new tools being released later this year dealers will be able to easily track their sales and sell more units with higher profit margins." added Rubel. Why the name "RVzen"? "We named the site RVzen because it represents an enlightened way of buying or selling an RV by providing all the tools needed in one simple package," said Rubel. "With the powerful set of features the dealers will have at their disposal on RVzen, we’re confident we can move more inventory for the dealer than any other online channel." Visit the site at: http://www.RVzen.com For more information, please contact Shawn at: shawn@rvzen.com or call 270-321-1594

RVers Notebook
RVers Notebook is a software program unlike any other on the market today. It goes much farther than the typical Trip Log type programs that cover trip information, service alerts, mileage calculations, and the like. We include all of that and more. Much more RVer s Notebook RVer s Notebook does complex weight and balance calculations and suggests how much weight to move, remove or shift to maintain a safe RV.  It also calculates and recommends the correct tire pressure for the axle weights. RVer s Notebook lets you keep text of anything you like and/or pictures in your scrapbook. Campground ratings and beneficial notes, along with pictures, are easily kept for future reference. Expenses are entered using a familiar check book style form that changes design based on the type of expense. An Event Planner (Calendar) is provided to keep up with RV meetings or that special rally you don t want to miss. Maintenance records for your RV,Vehicle and Generator that keep up with who performed the service, what the service was, when it was done and how much it cost. With 12 major menu selections available, users of RVer s Notebook can maintain and keep records of most everything related to their Motorhome, 5th Wheel or Trailer and their Towed or Tow Vehicle. The software was developed to simplify your records-keeping tasks.  Double entry of data has been minimized to make it easier and faster to enter information.  A few examples are: Maintenance records will automatically generate an expense record. Business address entries for service or campgrounds are added to the address book automatically and are recalled as needed in other records. Alerts are updated from the service, expense and trips sections automatically. If you enter data in one section you don t have to re-enter it in another section. The program fully supports the term ease of use .  You are always just a mouse click away from any section of the program.  You seldom have to click OK to save a record, because RVer s Notebook automatically saves for you when you move from one area to another. The Software Has The Following Features One of a kind and Easy to use software for Windows 98 or higher operating systems. Keep all the important information about your RV in one place. Supports Class A, B, C, Fifth Wheels and Trailers. Screens change based on RV type. Supports up to 10 RV’s with unlimited Toad or Tow Vehicles. Database of over 200 tire specifications by manufacturer.  You can easily add more. Extensive weight calculator with problem solving suggestions.  Covers weight and balance corrections. Calculates the correct tire pressure based on axle weight and tire load rating. Keep track of campgrounds you visit and your ratings.  Provides support for GPS coordinates and calculates miles from home. Let’s you keep pictures of the campgrounds you visit. Campground section supports searching of your records by criteria. Keep details of your RV service  or maintenance records.  Costs are automatically added to the expense record for one time entry. Support for generator maintenance with service alerts. Unlimited maintenance or service alerts for your RV or vehicle by mileage, time, or both.  Easily turn them on or off. Maintenance, campground and expense records are linked for one time entry. Keep track of all of your expenses by category using checkbook type entry.  Includes 22 preset expense categories and 9 user- defined. You can rename the preset categories. Summary screen displays amount spent by expense categories by year to date, all expenses and date range. See all expense detail for a category by a single click. Includes a Scrapbook  to record text and pictures.  Copy and paste text from the Internet or other sources. Includes a Trip Log to record all of your travels,  mileage and time between points.  Also in printable form for later entry. Includes an address book for contacts and business that is integrated with service providers and campgrounds.  Includes fast-find lookup. even add a picture to remember the contact. Event Calendar to remind you when an event will occur.  Keep track of rallies, events, birthdays or whatever. Support for US and Canada. Switch back and forth at any time making data entry easier. Enter data in US or metric.  Auto conversion between the two systems. Backup data easily to CD R, Thumb Drive or Hard Drive . Use to keep PC and Laptop in sync. Preview and print service, expense, fuel and other key reports by specific date range, year to date or all records. Printable blank expense and trip log forms for manual entry while on the road. RVer s Notebook is the one software program you will want to own to easily keep track of your RV activities and expenses. The $39.95 price includes shipping in the US and Canada. It comes with a 30-day money back guarantee if you are not completely satisfied with the program. 30 Day Money Back Guarantee

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Thinking of taking your RV to Mexico or Central America?
Jim Jaillet has been an RVer since 1962. He’s been full-timing since 1995. He is an avid reader of history. In 2004, Jim and friends took a 343 day RV trip though Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama. He traveled 16,000+ miles and experienced 14 border crossings. He is the author of Central America – The New RVing Frontier! How to take an RV into Mexico and Central America, enjoy countless cultural experiences and return alive! This book reveals everything you need to know to prepare your body and vehicles as well has to how to conduct yourself while there to minimize your problems and maximize your pleasures. He is also the author of Panama Or Bust – A 343 Day Adventure in a motorhome, and Captured in Mexico and Central America – A Photo Diary Of A 343 Day, 16,000+ Mile RV Trip. You can find more information about these books and his trip on his website at http://www.panamaorbust.com.

Online Health
Online Health Card Online Health Card – Medical Info Card from http://www.LifeCareList.com Use a Life Care List Health Info Card to tell emergency responders the critical information they need to know about you, even when you can’t. Prescription Drugs Over the Counter Drugs Drug Allergies Food allergies In Case Of Emergency Contacts Primary Care Physician Contact Info Health Conditions Procedures Blood Type

RVers enjoy drive-in movies at Oregon RV park
Guests of the newly renovated Hi-Way Haven RV Park in Sutherlin, Ore., get to step back in time and enjoy an old fashioned drive-in movie experience, right from their rig in some cases.

ACC Warranty Group To Provide RV Consumers Zero-Percent-Guaranteed Financing for RV Warranty
The ACC Warranty Group, an industry leading RV warranty company, has announced the completion of a multi-year agreement today to provide ‘zero percent guaranteed financing’ to RV consumers for all RV warranty programs. Indianapolis, IN 05/13/2009 The ACC Warranty Group, www.ACCWS.com, has announced a multi-year agreement to provide zero percent interest consumer financing through its ACC Sales-Finance unit. The ACC Finance program is unique in today s marketplace due to the fact that it is guaranteed to all consumers with no credit check and offers a zero percent interest rate for twelve months. The private label financing program provides special credit allowances that simplify payment options on initial and on-going purchases. Key benefits of the program include no annual fees, 24-hour account access, online payments, zero percent interest and low minimum monthly payments. In addition, the program is fully transferrable. ACC now has the best consumer-oriented RV warranty program we have seen, said Scott Ring. It is extremely fair, attractive and sensitive to the current needs of RV dealers and most importantly existing RV consumers. The combination of ACC s depth of buying, low prices and now free financing will materially increase the opportunity for our dealers and partners to deliver warranty products to families across America. This finance option is also approved for use in conjunction with the recently launched ACC Monaco Coach warranty program, the ACC Country Coach warranty Program, and the ACC Fleetwood warranty program in response to the Chapter 11 filings by those manufacturers. According to the RVIA, more than 1.2 million RV s have been shipped to dealers during the past 4 years. With the current economy, more and more consumers are putting off trading for a new unit and are now out of factory warranty coverage. When you combine those numbers with the amount of RV s built by manufacturers who are no longer in business, there is a great opportunity for ACC to step in and fill a large vacuum in today s RV market. An extended warranty ensures years of trouble-free ownership without the fear of unexpected repair costs, said Louis Pagliarini, vice president of sales for GE Money. Consumers who maintain warranty coverage are proven to enjoy a better ownership experience. About ACC The ACC Warranty Group, www.accws.com, remains committed to offering affordable, quality warranty programs and services that enhance the security and comfort of its customers and dealers. The ACC Warranty Services Group offers innovative, value-added RV Warranty, Auto Warranty, and Truck Warranty programs, reinsurance, consulting and services that give our clients a competitive advantage. We then back them up with a level of service that is unsurpassed in our industry with access to multiple wholesale specialty and reinsurance markets. ACC Warranty Services Group, 8888 Keystone Crossing, 13th Floor, Indianapolis, IN 46240 Toll Free: 1.888.299.9888 Website: http://www.accws.com E-mail: info@accws.com

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