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Jun 29, 2009, Outdoor Showers
Hi Marianne; One device we purchased last summer and use at out lot up near Bancroft was a portable shower unit from Coleman. (available at Canadian
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Jun 17, 2009, Can An RV Vacation Be Green?
A recent article in CAA's Westworld Magazine points out that RVing can be both more economical and more environmentally friendly than conventional travel (planes and hotels).
Unfortunately, the article quotes several spokespersons from Go-RVing who, of course, have a vested interest in promoting the RV industry, which makes everything they say less believable. Also, the comparison figures they provide for two similar trips are inaccurate. (They left out the ferry fees in the RV example.)
It's no doubt that, if you look at renting an RV, you're likely to be shocked at the prices. For a month long vacation, I think you might be just as far (or farther) ahead to buy a quality used RV and then sell it again afterwards.
Regarding the environmental effects, however, I agree with the article. RV living can certainly be more green than conventional travel or living in a house of sticks and bricks.
Of course, the way we travel - with a small RV, self sufficient, and no hookups - it's a "no brainer" that we leave a very light footprint where ever we go.
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Jun 12, 2009, Arranging for Mail
Q. If you have no one to take care of your mail, how do you arrange to have it delivered -- mail such as bills, etc. The postal service will hold
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Jun 12, 2009, Concert Camping
As if we didn't already know that the East Coasters have the best parties in Canada! Now they've got Concert Camping!
Imagine fields of tents and RVs full of rock and roll fans - all gathered together for two or three nights before the biggest of all summer rock concerts. Can you say "memories of Woodstock"?
This is the scene every summer in Moncton, New Brunswick.
It all started at the Rolling Stones concert in 2005.
Last year it was the Eagles concert, and this year the special concert campgrounds at the Magnetic Hill Outdoor Concert Venue will be set up before Bon Jovi's concert on June 27th as well as the AC DC event on August 6.
With everyone united by a common bond, partying, playing music, and getting pumped for the concert, it sounds like a blast!
If you have your concert tickets, consider taking the tent or the RV and going a few days early.
It's a little more organized than Woodstock was - so you WILL need to reserve your campsite. Get all the details at www.concertcamping.com
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Jun 10, 2009, Income While Traveling
Want to earn income while traveling? Here are three proven tips.
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Jun 9, 2009, Website Creation Using SBI!
Build your own successful website using SBI - the best web-building tool for non-geeks like me
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Jun 8, 2009, Recommended Books For RVing
A list of books on RVing as recommended by the author of The Frugal Shunpiker's Guides
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Jun 4, 2009, RV Travel Blog
Need inspiration to follow your RV travel dreams? Read an RV travel blog posted by a kindred spirit.
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May 29, 2009, Poccia's Principle
My husband has been camping for a lot longer than I -- he started as a boy scout, and has crossed the country on his motorcycle twice, and once by
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May 28, 2009, Boondocking Safety
I just read your interview about Frugal RV Travel in The Sunday NY Times which lead me to your website. I checked it out and am very interested in RV
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May 28, 2009, How Do You Get By Without Hook-ups?
THANK YOU for all the tips; we are going on our first ever RV road trip and I find your website insanely useful. Q. I am looking at free
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May 28, 2009, Gazeteer Atlas Books
Q. We have a 32' class-A (travel with 3 dogs) all set up for solar. This year we went over a 125 days without paying for a campsite. Love it! We
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May 28, 2009, Access To Free Camping Areas
Q. We plan on doing a trip like the ones you suggest, but we have a 30' 5th-Wheel. Would it fit in the campgrounds you suggest? I know you say about
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May 28, 2009, Sandia Casino
I'm SO enjoying your books, that I just downloaded today. I live in New Mexico, and we boondock a lot, so these will be a wonderful resource. Most
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May 28, 2009, Keep It Free And Pay It Forward
Q. My husband and I have doing pretty much the same thing you have done in the southwest. We are gone from home for about 3 months every year
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