"This book is designed to be the ultimate guide for not only buying an RV but also for using it to its fullest. Whether you plan on living aboard or taking long weekends, The Complete RV Handbook has something for everyone. Topics range from how to purchase the most appropriate RV for you, how to properly load and stock your RV, how to arrange to be gone for any period of time, how to continue to do business while on the road, how to deal with TV and Internet service providers, and how to deal with mechanical breakdowns and confront the unexpected. There are even chapters on ""snowbird,"" state, and national park destinations - which are the best and which are the best to avoid. The Complete RV Handbook combines the fundamentals of RVing Basics with the more advanced topics of Living Aboard Your RV plus additional topics that are not covered in depth or at all in the other books. More extensive information on maintenance, logistics, budgeting, and RVing procedures is covered in detail in this thorough, must-have guide to living on the road."
By:
Jayne Freeman
Imprint: McGraw-Hill Contemporary
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions:
Height: 231mm,
Width: 185mm,
Spine: 11mm
Weight: 421g
ISBN: 9780071443395
ISBN 10: 0071443398
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 27 July 2005
Audience:
General/trade
,
ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
IntroductionPart OneGetting Started1.Why RV?ConvenienceAffordabilityA Wider Range of ChoicesThe Chance to Bring Along Family MembersFlexibility2.Choosing an RVTruck CampersMotor HomesTowables3.Choosing the Features and Options You WantThe RV KitchenThe BathroomWasher/DryersBedroomsElectrical FeaturesAwningsSlideoutsStorage SpaceDiesel versus Gasoline Engines4.Buying a New (or Used) RVPlanning Your RV PurchaseHow Much Is It Worth?FinancingMaking the Best DealTaxes, Registration, and InsuranceThe Walk-ThroughPart TwoUsing Your RV5.Driving BasicsDriving ForwardTurningHighway Driving: Entering, Exiting, and Passing SafelyDriving Safely: Wind, Storms, Steep Grades, ClearanceAfter You Arrive: Backing into a Site, Parking, Leveling, and Stabilizing Your RV6.Towing and HitchingMotor Homes: Towing a CarHitching and Unhitching a Trailer or Fifth Wheel7.Understanding and Caring for RV SystemsThe RV ToiletGray- and Black-Water DrainageFresh-Water SupplyThe RV StoveThe RV RefrigeratorWasher/DryerHeating and CoolingAir-ConditioningAwningsThe RoofFloorsPower Supply/Electrical SystemsUsing External PowerBatteriesSolar Power8.Engine, Tires, Suspension, Brakes, and TransmissionEngineTiresSuspensionBrakesTransmission9.Finding Places to StayCounty, State, and National ParksMembership CampgroundsDry Camping10.Preventing and Responding to DisastersDealing with Roadside MishapsPersonal SafetyFire SafetyPropane SafetyPreparing for Medical Emergencies11.Leaving Your RVChoosing the Right Storage LocationPreparing Your RV for StoragePart ThreeThe Joys of the Open Road12.Loading the RV and Preparing to LeaveGetting It All InRunning through a Final Checklist before Leaving13.Arranging to Be GoneMail ServicesGetting CashInternet BankingCellular Phone ServiceMedical Care14.Traveling with Kids and PetsOn the Road with PetsRVing with Kids15.Taking Long TripsThe Advantages of a Long StayBecoming a Snowbird16.Crossing Borders: Taking Your RV to Canada or MexicoVisiting CanadaAdventuring in MexicoReturning to the United States from Canada or Mexico17.Technology for the TravelerTelevisionAudio EntertainmentInternet AccessDigital CamerasUsing GPS: Never Get Lost Again18.Going Full-TimeGetting Started at Full-TimingThe Full-Timer's Dilemma: What to Take and What to LeaveThe Frugal Full-TimerThe Full-Timer's Social LifeCitizens of Everywhere: Selecting a Domicile Appendix Index
A former elementary teacher, Jayne Freeman has lived and traveled in her RV for the past eight years. She writes extensively for the magazine and newspaper market and has a monthly column on RV travel for Western RV News. Jayne currently works as a freelance educational writer for The Princeton Review and Kaplan. HOMETOWN: Portland, OR
