THE GOOD SAM CLUB • www.goodsamclub.com THE GOOD SAM CLUB • www.goodsamclub.com FEBRUARY 2009 $ 3.99 FEBRUARY 2009 $ 3.99 Motoring 1,200 miles on nine scenic byways • RV exhibits • RV seminars • RV trends • RV travel • RVer of the Year award ALL THINGS RV IN ALBUQUERQUE 12 Good Sam Parks that made the grade ▼ LAND OF ENCHANTMENT ▼ + User Guide Contents Go To: .com
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THE GOOD SAM CLUB bull wwwgoodsamclubcomTHE GOOD SAM CLUB bull wwwgoodsamclubcom
FEBRUARY 2009 $399FEBRUARY 2009 $399
Motoring
1200 miles on nine scenic byways
bullRV exhibitsbullRV seminars
bullRV trendsbullRV travel
bullRVer of the Year award
ALL THINGS RV IN ALBUQUERQUE
12 Good Sam Parks that made the grade
LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
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To find out why Roadtrek is the 1 selling NorthAmerican class B motorhome (camper van) since1990 visit wwwroadtrekcomHHM or call us tollfree at 1-888-ROADTREK (762-3873)
According to US Government Energy Information Administration as of September 2008 Roadtrek owners often quote
16 highway MPG for Chevrolet based Roadtreks and 21 for Sprinter based Some get better some get worse Your economy may
vary While traveling we assumed a cityhighway MPG of 80 of highway MPG At 128 and 168 MPG you would consume
78 and 60 gal every 100 miles At $100 and $110 per gal it would cost only $8 and $7 more
Yes you can afford theRV lifestyle even with
high gas pricesRoadtreks are among the most
fuel efficient motorhomes available
bull 15 to 22 miles per gallonbull Easy to drive amp park use everydaybull Available in four-wheel-drivebull Automotive styling (helps avoid RV
parking restrictions keep it at home)
bull Seats up to 7bull Comfortable to drive inbull Comfortable to live inbull Bathroom with showerbull Separate eating amp sleeping areasbull Sleeps up to 4bull Up to king-size bedbull 4 year48000 mile motorhome warranty
Since 2007 gas has gone up by about
$100 and diesel by $110 per gallon
Thatrsquos only $7 to $8 more per 100 miles in a fuel efficient Roadtrek van motorhome If fuel
went up even more would that keep you from enjoying automotive luxury with the
convenience of having your own kitchen bathroom changeroom family room and
bedroommdashall in a vehicle that fits in a normal parking space and can be used as a second car
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4 WHATrsquoS NEW ONLINE
6 ON THE ROAD
8 DEAR GOOD SAM
14 GOOD NEWS
18 RV INSIGHT
20 CAMP CUISINE
22 TECH TOPICS
36 ACTION LINE
38 GOOD STUFF
45 CLASSIFIEDS
52 PET PIX
52 ADVERTISER INDEX
54 WHERErsquoS GOOD SAM
Highways (USPS 903-560) is publishedmonthly for the benefit of members of theGood Sam Club To become a membersend $35US or $45Canadian (payablein Canadian funds) annual dues to 2575Vista Del Mar Drive Ventura California93001 or call 800-234-3450 PublicationsSales Agreement No 0254584 (US andCanada) Periodicals postage paid atVentura California and additional officesPOSTMASTER Send address changes toGood Sam Club PO Box 2207 Marion Ohio43306 The publisher assumes no liabilityfor unsolicited manuscripts or art Copyrightcopy 2009 by TL Enterprises Inc in the UnitedStates and Great Britain All rights reserved
PRINTED IN THE USA
ON THE COVER El Malpais National Monumentin New Mexico by Jill FromeriStockphoto
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 3
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE GOOD SAM CLUB
February 2009VOLUME 43 NUMBER 2
wwwgoodsamclubcom
contents26 PORTAL TO THE PAST
See the best of the Southwest on a 1200-mile road trip ranging north fromAlbuquerque along nine New Mexico scenic byways BY MICHAEL DEFREITAS
31 FLYING HIGH IN ALBUQUERQUEPerched a mile high on the banks of the Rio Grande Americarsquos oldest cityinvites exploration with its rugged scenery and rich culture BY BEVERLY EDWARDS
34 GET YOUR KICKS AT THE RALLYFollow Historic Route 66 to Albuquerque site of our 10th annual Rally April17 through 20 Itrsquos your one-stop shop for all things RV BY JOHN SULLAWAY
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CONTACT GOOD SAM To get in touch withthe departments and services provided bythe Good Sam Club go to our website andclick on Contact Us Yoursquoll find links to theclubrsquos main e-mail addresses and a list ofpertinent phone numberswwwgoodsamclubcomcontact
WHOrsquoS ONLINE
Meet SirSlinkLook whorsquos active on the Good Sam websitehellipUser Name SirSlinkMember Since March 2003Home Belton MissouriRV Type 37-foot Keystone Raptor fifth-wheel toy haulerHobbies Motorcycling camping meeting folks who enjoy lifePets Two miniature dachshunds Charlie and PeteGoal for 2009 To do as many six-day trips as possible andspend four weeks in Nova ScotiaLast Book Read Long Way Round by Ewan McGregor andCharlie Boorman MarriedSingle Married to a wonderful fun-loving lady wholets me wear the pants but I know shersquos the bossChildrenGrandchildren Twin daughters five grandchildrenWhy SirSlink Irsquove been called that for 40 yearsTo learn more about SirSlink visit the Highwayshomepage wwwgoodsamclubcomhighways
wwwGoodSamClubcomENTER DAILYGood Sam GiveawayRemember to enter the Good SamClub Giveaway daily to increase yourodds of winning February featuresa worthy lineup of RV accessoriesand travel products including theRoute 66 combination set (below)Critter Concepts gift cards theBalanzza Ergo luggage scale andthe Traveler-ER USB memory drivewwwgoodsamclubcomgiveaway
Highways FEBRUARY 20094
PRESIDENT AND CEOAFFINITY bull Mike SchneiderPRESIDENTAFFINITY CLUBS bull Joe Daquino
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ANDVPGOOD SAM CLUB bull Susan Bray
SAMBASSADORS bull Rosemary Bates-Ranksbull Bill andEsthermayBrooksbull Gerri Howorthbull Ed Jamesbull Tom and Nancy Killmerbull Patty and Dave Morgenbull Don and Helen Woodard
EDITORIALEDITORIAL DIRECTORCLUB MEDIA bull Valerie Law
EDITOR bull John SullawayTECHNICAL EDITOR bull Bob Livingston
ART DIRECTORS bull Donna Schmidtbull Stacy Frankel
WEB EDITOR bull Linda WilliamsMIDWEST EDITOR bull Sherman Goldenberg
RV DEALER SALESNORTHWEST AD MANAGER bull Pam PetersenSOUTHWEST AD MANAGER bull Matt HotchkissNORTHEAST AD MANAGER bull Barry JenkinsSOUTHEAST AD MANAGER bull Matt Grimes
RV MARKETPLACE AND CLASSIFIEDSMANAGER bull Sue Panchenko
GOOD SAM CLUB HEADQUARTERS2575 Vista Del Mar Drive Ventura California 93001
805-667-4100 wwwgoodsamclubcom
GOOD SAM CLUB MEMBER SERVICES64 Inverness Drive E Englewood Colorado 80112
800-234-3450 wwwgoodsamclubcom
CHANGE OF ADDRESSGood Sam Club PO Box 2207 Marion Ohio 43306
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As Good Samrsquos eventsdirector Bev Dalton over-sees club excursions fromNew Orleans to NewZealand To find out aboutclub-sponsored tours visitwwwgoodsamclubcomcommunity and click onEvents and Tours
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Highways FEBRUARY 20096
ONtheroadBY BEV DALTON
As we prepare to celebrate the Rallyrsquos 10-yearanniversary we reflect on the often strange
and wonderful journey the event has taken uson since its inception in Gillette Wyomingback in 2000 Those of us whorsquove been on theroad with the Rally since thebeginning use this profession-al milestone as a personal one as well remembering thegood the bad the ugly andthe painful transitions thatthe passing of time bringsto everyonersquos lives
As you well know fromyour well-traveled RVerrsquos per-spective itrsquos the people who make theplaces you visit The Rally staff has been luckyto live and work in many diverse and beautifulparts of the country that we might not other-wise have had a chance to explore
Wersquove enjoyed the quiet grace of the peoplewe met in Perry Georgia first in 2001 and againin 2008 We loved the kindness and patience ofeveryone in Louisville Kentucky in 2003 and inHutchinson Kansas in 2004We appreciated the ruggedsincerity we encountered inRedmond Oregon in 2005and again in 2007
We canrsquot wait for this yearrsquosRally in Albuquerque NewMexico April 17 though 20 and wersquore alreadygrateful to the folks there whorsquove shown us theheart of their friendly city and gone above andbeyond to help with this project
Working the Rally for 10 years has sometimesfelt like playing Survivor and being voted off theRally island Irsquove always stayed onsite in a rentalrig at the event So far Irsquove been lucky enoughto have water but seldom has it been hot A fewtimes Irsquove reluctantly shared my space withvarious critters Under a tornado warning Irsquovebeen evacuated into a safe shelter wearing avintage Good Samantha nightshirt clogs with
athletic socks and my signature down vestMost memorable was the time I got up in themiddle of the night pushed a button that Ithought was a light switch and found myselfheading west in the slide-out
We try hard to mix it up with each new Rallythat comes along This
year we have an electricentertainment lineupwith Neil Sedaka the
Osmond Brothers RitaCoolidge and Papa Doo Run
Run taking the Rally stageOne of each Rallyrsquos signature ele-
ments is an attempt to break a GuinnessWorld Record To salute Albuquerquersquos hot-airballooning tradition this yearrsquos attempt will befor the Most People Wearing Balloon Hats
For the first time wersquore hosting a receptionfor Boy Scouts and Boy Scout alumni Wersquoll alsohonor the inaugural Good Sam Club RVer ofthe Year destined to become an annual awardAnd wersquore launching a tradition of thankingour host Rally community with a volunteer day
at Rio Grande Community Farm Donrsquot forgetour sixth-annual Rally dog show ldquoShow YourTricks on Route 66rdquo
On Good Sam Day wersquoll pay tribute toAlbuquerquersquos warm culture and rich historywith a Southwestern fiesta theme completewith mariachis pintildeatas and even a chile-eatingcontest You know itrsquos going to be a party withcelebrity chef and Highways columnist BobBlumer coming to work his culinary magic
This decade of Rallies has been an incredibleride that I wouldnrsquot have missed for the worldWell maybe for an occasional hot shower
Perfect 10Reliving a decade of Rallies with Good Samrsquos events director
To read thisissuersquos specialRally sectionturn to page 26To learn moreabout the AprilRally click onwwwtherallycomThere yoursquoll findlinks to onlineRally communi-ties on the GoodSam Club web-site as well asFlickr FacebookEons Twitterand Bebo
We try hard to mix it up with each new Rally
that comes along
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First stop your Winnebago dealer
Call 1-800-643-4892 or visit GoWinnebagocom
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Highways FEBRUARY 20098
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Good Sam and Consumer Cellular have partnered to offer youthe perfect cell phone planmdashsimple affordable and without a bunchof complicated features Get all the safety and conveniencea cell phone offers while keeping it simplemdashat a fraction of the cost
Phone price after instant rebate applied at time of purchase Requires new service activation on approved credit and $35 activation fee Phones are limited to stock on hand Cellular service is not available in allareas and is subject to system limitations Terms and Conditions subject to change daggerIf yoursquore not satisfied within 30 days or 30 minutes of use whichever comes first cancel and pay nothing no questions asked^Receive up to 60 minutes of free bonus airtime on each of your first three months invoices Unused time will not carry forward
Call 18887505130 today or sign uponline at wwwConsumerCellularcomGoodSam
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Read more commentsfrom Good Sam mem-bers and send letters to the editor online atwwwgoodsamclubcomhighways
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Enthusingabout smallerRVs waging abattle for park-ing rights andmaking a digi-tal discovery
DEARgoodsam
Small Is BeautifulI ALWAYS WONDERED whereall the Good Sam tiny-trail-er owners were I found onein the December Highwayswhen Don Bailey wrote inabout enjoying the compactsize of his teardrop
I have a 1962 ApacheEagle that I rebuilt andupgraded The box is justover 5 feet wide by 7 feetlong Therersquos no problemfinding a suitable-size camp-site or parking space or pulling into the gas station Of course with a small unit fill-ups areinfrequent When at home I simply put the rigin the garagemdashno parking-restriction worries
Irsquod encourage folks to consider smaller trail-ers Theyrsquore still my favorite
Tom Schardt EAST BERLIN PENNSYLVANIA
Tom consider forming a group of small-trailerenthusiasts online To get started log onto
wwwgoodsamclubcomclick on Community thenclick on Members andGroupsmdashEditors
Parking ProblemI CONCUR with Sue Brayrsquoscomments about streetparking in her Decembercolumn ldquoFight for yourRV Rightsrdquo Unfortu-nately I currently have a genuine RV parking issuewith the city of St Helens
Oregon Irsquod greatly appreciate a plan of actionBarry Garske ST HELENS OREGON
The Good Sam Clubrsquos RV Parking Rights Manualcan help To get a copy call member services at800-234-3450 or e-mail your request to goodsamgoodsamclubcom and include your nameaddress and Good Sam membership number Toenlist the help of the Good Sam Parking AdvisoryBoard visit wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunity
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FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 11
DEARgoodsam
and click on RVer rightsmdashEditors
Digital DelightHIGHWAYSrsquo DIGITAL VERSION is goodreadingmdashand it saves trees Irsquove down-loaded the latest issue and itrsquos now oneof my bookmarks I can save articles tomy hard drive for future reference
Jim Sternwell RESTON VIRGINIA
To take a look at the digital edition ofthe current issue log on to wwwgoodsamclubcomhighwaysmdashEditors
All locations company owned and operatedWe promise to provide quality service to everyone on an equal basis 1-800-333-9566
copy2005 CBOCS Properties Inc
Getting There Is Half The FunSince 1969 wersquove tried our best to make it easy for RVers to
pull in relax and even have a little funThatrsquos why along with our
good country cookinrsquo we offer designated RV parking (at most
locations) As well as a convenient Books-On-Audio program that
lets you purchase and return at different locations Thanks
for recognizing us with the Good Sam Welcome Mat Award for
Best Sit-Down Restaurant in America for the past six years
We love to hear from Good Sam membersWrite to us at deargoodsamgoodsamclubcom or Dear Good Sam PO Box 8545 Ven-tura California 93002 or send us your com-ments online at wwwgoodsamclubcomhighways Please include your name home-town and state or province Letters may beedited for length and clarity and published in Highways and on the Good Sam website
DROP US A LINE
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CALIFORNIAAltmans WinnebagoCarson CAwwwaltmanscom
Giant RVMontclair CAwwwgiantrvcom
LaMesa RV CenterLa Mesa CAwwwlamesarvcom
Mike ThompsonrsquosRV Super Store Santa Fe Springs CAwwwmikethompsoncom
MISSOURIApache Village RV CenterHazelwood MOjohnmeyeravrvyahoocom
Coachlight RV SalesCarthage MOwwwcoachlightrvcom
For all your RVing needs visit the best-of-the-bestyour nearest RV Businessmagazine Top 50 Dealer These dealers represent the RV industryrsquos elite receiving the highest possible honor for their professionalism overall businessoperations and of course customer service For new or used RVs service andrepair financing or storage these dealers can be trusted And as the official voice of the RV market RV Business magazine knows its dealers
RV Business and the
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NEW HAMPSHIRECampers InnKingston MHwwwcampersinncom
Roy Robinson RV CenterMarysvilleWAwwwroyrobinsonrvcom
Tacoma RVTacomaWAwwwtacomarvcom
WISCONSINKings CampersWausauWIwwwkingscamperscom
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SAMBASSADORS
Highways FEBRUARY 200914
Meet the BrooksGood Samrsquos newest Sambassadors bring a spirit of fun to club events
DURING A JULY camping trip in Marylandabout 15 years ago Bill and EsthermayBrooks received an unusual invitation Agroup of RVers was throwing a potluckmdashwith a Christmas theme At first thecouple didnrsquot know what to make of thesummer yuletide celebration But afterenjoying some Christmas snacks andsinging carols they found out the revel-ers were members of the SouthernMaryland Wanderers a Good Sam chap-ter from California Maryland
Inspired by the grouprsquos spirit of fun and fellowship Bill and Esthermay whoalready were Good Sam members joinedthe chapter on the spot Since thentheyrsquove risen through the ranks first aschapter president then as state direc-tors Recently the couple took on therole of Good Sam Club Sambassadors
Bill and Esthermay join fellow Sam-bassadors Rosemary Bates-Ranks GerriHoworth Ed James Tom and NancyKillmer Patty and Dave Morgen and Donand Helen Woodard in supporting GoodSam chapters and state organizationsmaking sure club events run smoothlyand answering fellow membersrsquo ques-tions among other duties
The couplersquos devotion to Good Sam isparticularly impressive when you con-sider that they balance their RVing pas-sion with full-time jobs Billrsquos a policeofficer and Esthermayrsquos a medicalreceptionist in Cobb Island Maryland
Being Sambassadors means helpingmembers explore all the social possibil-ities of the Good Sam Club includingjoining chapters says Bill ldquoItrsquos thestart of a new adventurerdquo
SAMBASSADORS bull RV SHOWS bull GOOD SAM DAYS
For more than a century the Kentucky Derby has combined Southern ele-gance with high-speed horseracing at the legendary Churchill Downs
racetrack in Louisville KentuckyGood Sam Club members can experience the event in all its glory when
they attend the 2009 Kentucky Derby Samboree April 28 through May 3Guests will marvel at the sea of jockey silks savor chef-carved meats betweenraces and thrill to the thundering dash for the finish line
The tour package gives participants a glimpse into the elite world of horseracing and provides transportation to all events Wake up early for Dawn atthe Downs to sample a breakfast buffet and watch thehorses exercise Take a tour of the Kentucky EquestrianCenter and travel through the rolling bluegrass hills tovisit the Kentucky Horse Park
During the Kentucky Oaks May 1 and the KentuckyDerby May 2 tour participants will watch the race fromreserved clubhouse seats on the first turn for both racesand enjoy buffet meals at the Marquee Village
The tour also includes five nights of RV camping withwater and electric hookups at the Kentucky Fair andExposition Center seats and transportation to the DerbyFestival Pegasus Parade on April 30 and a side trip to theLouisville Slugger Museum followed by lunchwwwgoodsamclubcomtours 800-829-5140
EDITED BY JOHNSULLAWAY
Get on the Fast TrackSaddle up for the Kentucky Derby with Good Sam
bull SMILE AND SAVE bull GOOD SAM PARKS bull
GOOD SAM TOURS
As a Good Sammember yoursquoreinvited to travel theglobe with top-notchclub-sponsored tour andcruise packages Fromthe initial rendezvous tothe final farewell yoursquollbe well taken care of by the Good Sam ClubCheck our website forupcoming event datesand destinations
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RV BOOKSHELF
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 15
RV VACATIONS can take a turn for the worse if yoursquore notdressed properly Rugged hikes can go sour without apair of good boots and fishing trips can be a drag with-out a wading jacket
The Good Sam Club can help solve these dilemmasat a discount with our Smile and Save partner SierraTrading Post The retailer has the gear you need for justabout any outdoor activity whether itrsquos cycling skiingswimming or snowshoeing This is the place to stock upon everything from fishing reels to wetsuits and casualclothes to outerwear even Ralph Lauren sports jackets
In addition to getting Sierra TradingPostrsquos everday online savings Good SamClub members save 10 percent off retailprices and get free shipping on orders of$75 or more To start shopping click onthe Sierra Trading Post link on our web-sitersquos Smile and Save page and enter code
ANGOODSAM9 at check outwwwgoodsamclubcomsave
User-FriendlyCampground GuidePlan your next RV trip with the 2009 Trailer Life Directory
The 2009 Trailer Life RV ParksCampgrounds and Services
Directory marks the 36th editionof this comprehensive travel guide but the bookrsquos editorshavenrsquot rested on their laurels With 11700 campground list-ings and new elements designed to help RVers use Good Samrsquosonline resources the directory is a must-have item
The directoryrsquos At-a-Glance feature has expanded to includeonline reservations and now lists RV parks that offer 247 reser-vations on wwwgoodsamclubcom The directory also offersplenty of of inspiration for that next road trip Look for articleson southern British Columbia home to the 2010 WinterOlympics plus Savannah Georgia Continued from last year isa special feature highlighting five of North Americarsquos nationalparks A new section includes expert tips on tires suspensionand LP-gas systems a great reference to have on the road
Order your copy of the 2009 Trailer Life Directory on ourwebsite to receive the discounted Good Sam member pricewwwgoodsamclubcomtravelstore
SMILE AND SAVE
GEAR FOR THEGreat OutdoorsSierra Trading Post helps RVers suit up for adventure
10AN N I V E R S AR Y
TH
Itrsquoll Be a Kick On Route 66Itrsquoll Be a Kick On Route 66Itrsquoll Be a Kick On Route 66Expo New Mexico Albuquerque mdash April 17-20 2009Plan to RV west in April 2009 and get yourkicks at the tenth anniversary of the GreatestRV Rally in the World
Take the highway that is best to Albuquerquendashan enchanting land rooted in centuries ofhistory and rich in southwest style and high-desert beauty
bull Entertainment Headliner NEIL SEDAKA
bull Exciting Attempt to Break the World Record forldquoMost People Wearing Balloon Hatsrdquo
bull First Annual GO Green Ideas Contestrdquo
bull Rio Grande Community Farm Volunteer Day ndashAnnual RV Event to Give Back to the Rallyrsquos HostCommunity
Rally Pricing$349 (electric hookup) $169 (drycamping) Includes 2 adults
Early Bird Nights (April 15 amp 16)$35night (electric hookup) $15night(dry camping) Includes 2 adults
Passport$75person (all activities included April16-20 no onsite RV parking)
Nova Scotia CaraventureEllsworth ME bull $3364Jul 12 ndash Jul 25 2009
Great Lakes CaraventureBaileys Harbor WI bull $3421Jul 30 ndash Aug 14 2009
MORE GETAWAYS
National Parks CaraventureCody WY bull $3696Jul 18 ndash Aug 4 2009
Explore the splendor of our country this summer on an 18-daywestern RV tour with visits to Yellowstone and the Grand Canyonplus four other national parks including stunning Zion NationalPark Sightseeing and events along the way encourage you toimmerse yourself in the Old West Reserved seats to the rodeo inCody Wyoming and a chuckwagon dinner and western show areincluded as well as a tour of Salt Lake City where yoursquoll hear thefamous Mormon Tabernacle Choir and take a mild whitewaterraft ride
Get Away with Good Sam
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Kentucky Derby
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Good Sam Makes the GradeTwelve Good Sam Parks get top scoresin a nationwide campground survey
Adozen US Good Sam Parks earned all-around A grades in a recent consumer-
satisfaction survey of independent RV parksNearly 13000 RVers participated in the 2008online satisfaction survey conducted byGuestRated The survey evaluated RVersrsquoexperiences at independent campgroundsand RV resorts affiliated with the NationalAssociation of RV Parks and CampgroundsIn all 21 campgrounds earned the top rating
RVers are invited to submit their owncampground reviews by logging on towwwgocampingamericacom and clickingon the Review a Park tab
The following 12 Good Sam Parksearned A gradesButtonwood Campground MifflintownPennsylvaniaCherry Hill Park College Park MarylandHigh Plains Camping Oakley KansasKozy Rest Kampground HarrisvillePennsylvaniaMill Creek Ranch Resort Canton TexasMisty River RV ResortWalland TennesseeNormandy Farms ResortFoxboro MassachusettsPeace Valley
Campground Marble North CarolinaPioneer Campground LaportePennsylvaniaRutledge Lake RV Park FletcherNorth CarolinaSouth Haven Family CampgroundSouth Haven MichiganThe Vineyards Campground GrapevineTexas
goodnews
GOOD SAM PARKS
go Go to wwwgoodsamclubcom for the latestnews about club programs benefits and serv-ices as well as club-sponsored guided trips
ONLINE
Pennsylvaniarsquos Buttonwood Campground
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FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 17
Dometic Corporation has voluntarily extended the two-door refrigerator recall started in August 2006 by recalling additional
refrigerators as part of a continual commitment to maintaining a high level of satisfaction and excellence now and in the future
Previous Recall AnnouncementThis recall affects Dometic two-door refrigerators manufactured between April 1997 and May 2003
Current Recall AnnouncementThis recall affects Dometic two-door refrigerators manufactured between June 2003 and September 2006
The well-being of Dometic customers is of highest concern A serious problem resulting in a fire may occur in an exceptionally small
fraction of Dometic two-door refrigerators but to address that potential risk please contact us immediately for more information
wwwDometiccomRecallRecall Hotline 1-888-446-5157
RECALL O6E-076 08E-032
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RV SHOWS
Club Savings at Camping WorldGOOD SAM CLUB MEMBERS can getbig savings at Camping World storesduring Good Sam Days February 21through 22 at more than 75 loca-tions of the nationwide RV-acces-sories retailer
With a coupon members alsoreceive 25 percent off regular-pricedinstallation of parts and accessoriesscheduled that weekend and com-pleted by March 5 Other coupon val-ues include additional 20 percent sav-ings on all clearance-priced items
Members should present their validGood Sam membership card to anyCamping World crewmember to receivethe savings couponsYoursquoll also receive aleaflet listing GoodSam sale items
GOOD SAM DAYS
Americarsquos Outdoor Store
Kick Tires at a DiscountFind your dream rig at a Good Samndashaffiliated RV show
Whether yoursquore a serious buyer or sim-ply an RV buff who wants to check
out the latest technology-on-wheels yoursquollfind something at an Affinity Events RVshow Good Sam Club members can get a$2 discount on admission to any of the2009 shows Simply clip out the coupon onthe right and present it at the gatewwwaffinityrvshowscom
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RVinsightBY JOE AND VICKI KIEVA
JOE RVers love to eat and itrsquos not unusual forrally-goers to spend long periods standing inline for a free hot dog or ice cream RVersbrave crowded parking lots with theirrigs to have lunch at an appealingrestaurantAnd if you want to drawa crowd in a campground sim-ply mention the word potluck
A good number of RVers eatall of their meals in restaurantsThese travelers might keep a bot-tle of wine in the fridge and a boxof crackers in the pantry but otherwise they donrsquot use theirkitchens at all We know RVers whocan give you firsthand recommenda-tions for an eatery in just about any town inthe country To them finding unique local
restaurants is part of the RVing adventureOn the other hand some RVers eat
almost all of their meals in their rigs Wemet a man whose food allergies preventedhim and his wife from eating in restaurants
altogether Fortunately their RV kitchengives them the freedom to travel
wherever they like without having toworry about his diet
Most RVers split their mealtimesbetween restaurants and their rigsEating in restaurants is a social occa-sion for Vicki and me More oftenthan not when we get together withfriends we go out to a restaurantIt doesnrsquot have to be fancy as long as we can all share the same tableOn the other hand we usually eat in our motorhome when wersquore parked some-where by ourselves
We always try to take advantage of localfoods as we crisscross the country Itrsquos difficultto pass up the seafood along the Atlantic coastespecially the lobster and clams in NewEngland Floridarsquos fresh citrus fruit is unparal-leled anywhere And we always look forward to
gorging ourselves onfresh blueberries in
Maine and blackberriesin Oregon
VICKI I enjoy cookingespecially when wersquore in ourRV I have more time andfewer distractions than I dowhen wersquore at home And tome part of the fun of cookingwhile on the road is the shop-ping that goes along with itNeedless to say grocery shop-
ping while on the road is differentthan it is at home The names of the
supermarkets change from one regionof the country to another We see names likeFood Giant Shawrsquos and Wegmanrsquos in theNortheast Kroger Publix and Food Lion in theSoutheast and Fred Meyer Safeway andAlbertsonrsquos in the West Of course WalmartSupercenters are everywhere we go
Shopping in an unfamiliar supermarket may
be a chore to some but to me itrsquos an adventureEach store has its own way of laying out theaisles As a result I canrsquot just run into the storefor a couple of items and go directly to the cor-rect aisles as I do at home Shopping usuallymeans walking up and down each aisle to findthe items on my grocery list This is how I dis-cover new and different foods
For an archive of Joeand Vicki Kievarsquos previ-ous RV Insight columnsgo to wwwgoodsamclubcomhighways To postyour own RV-lifestyletips go to wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityclick on Stories thenclick on the Share a Story button
Dear Joe and VickiHow do you findgood grocerystores andrestaurants whiletraveling aroundthe country
We never miss a chance to bring home ham andbacon from Arkansas
maple syrup fromVermont and Walla Wallaonions from Washington
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A Movable FeastWhen it comes to eating on the road variety really is the spice of life
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To add to the adventure many of theavailable items differ from one region tothe next The unfamiliar brands areusually every bit as good as the ones wehave at home but some favorite brandsof food items are hard to find on theroad Yuban coffee for example isnrsquoteasy to locate in the East so we bringenough from home to last the entiretrip Mexican food is important to usso I fill the freezer with chorizos andour favorite brand of corn tortillas
On the other hand each area of thecountry has its own unique food itemsWe never miss a chance to bring homeham and bacon from Arkansas maplesyrup from Vermont Walla Wallaonions from Washington and salt pota-toes from New York
Shopping for groceries while travelingis a great way to become familiar withthe various regions Yoursquoll discoverfoods yoursquove never seen before With alittle experience yoursquoll determine whichsupermarket chain is your favorite whenyou travel to different areas With a littlemore experience you may get to thepoint where you can drop by a store forjust one item and actually manage to godirectly to the correct aisle
Then of course if you donrsquot enjoy theadventure of shopping on the road youcan always take on the challenge oflocating a good restaurant
Send your nontechnical RV-lifestyle questions to RV Insight HighwaysPO Box 8545 Ventura California 93002 or to highwaysgoodsamclubcom
GOT A QUESTION
Vickirsquos RV RecipesVicki Kievarsquos book My RVKitchen and Favorite Recipescovers everything you need toknow about selecting equippingand furnishing an RV kitchenstocking the pantry and fridgeand shopping for groceries onthe road Yoursquoll also find morethan a hundred of Vickirsquosfavorite recipes plus more than70 hints and tricks for preparingdelicious meals on the roadwwwrvknowhowcom
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CAMPcuisineBY BOB BLUMER
You canrsquot please all the people all the timebut when it comes to snack food popcorn
comes close In fact popcorn is so popular thatAmericans consume a staggering one billionpounds of the stuff per yearmdashenough to fill theentire Grand Canyon OK I made up the partabout the canyon but itrsquos probably not too farfrom the truth
To say popcorn is a modern miracle wouldalso be a stretch since the snackrsquos been aroundfor thousands of years But it does seem mirac-ulous that a rock-hard kernel of corn can betransformed by exposure to heat into apillowy morsel of satisfying goodness
Each kernel of popcorn containsmoisture and oils Unlike most othergrains the outer hull of the popcornkernel is impervious to outside moisture
which helps protect the precious cargo insideAs the oil and water inside the shell are heatedpast the boiling point they turn the moisture inthe kernel into a superheated pressurizedsteam Eventually the hull succumbs to thepressure and ruptures and the interior starchesare transformed into the airy cloud-like foamthatrsquos become synonymous with movie viewing
Although most popcorn kernels explodethey donrsquot always explode with flavor Thatrsquos
why I love to add more thanjust salt and butter to
my bowl Here aremy two favorite
recipes Onersquosa little sweet
and onersquos a littlespicy which should
please even
yourfussiest
friends
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Popcorn for the PeopleSweet and spicy twists on a perennial family favorite
To read previous recipesgo to wwwgoodsamclubcomhighways
Bob Blumer is the creatorand host of the FoodNetwork TV shows TheSurreal Gourmet and Gluttonfor Punishment Hersquos alsothe author of five cookbooksWhen hersquos not at home inCalifornia Bob can be foundtraveling in his Toastermobilean Airstream trailer cus-tomized with a stainless-steel professional kitchenand topped with two 8-footslices of toast
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Raginrsquo Cajun Popcorn
1 tablespoon garlic powder1 teaspoon onion powder12 teaspoon paprika12 teaspoon salt 14 teaspoon white pepper (if you have it)
or black pepper2 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon Tabasco (or to taste)2 tablespoons vegetable oil12 cup popcorn kernels
In a small bowl combine garlic powder onion powderpaprika salt and pepper Reserve In a small pan overmedium heat melt butter Remove from heat and stir inTabasco Reserve in pan In a medium-size pot overhigh heat add oil and one kernel of popcorn Cover andcook until kernel pops
Add the rest of the popcorn to the oil and re-coverShake pot constantly until popping stops Sprinkle inspices drizzle with Tabasco butter and toss thoroughlyServe immediately
Yield About eight cups
Kettle Corn
2 tablespoons vegetable oil12 cup popcorn kernels2 tablespoons granulated
white sugar12 teaspoon salt
In a medium-size pot over highheat add oil and one kernel ofpopcorn Cover and cook untilkernel pops Add sugar and stirfor 15 seconds or until it meltsAdd the rest of the popcorn tothe sugar oil and re-cover Shakepot constantly until poppingstops Empty popcorn into abowl and toss with salt Serveimmediately
Yield About eight cups
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To read more of Bobrsquosreplies to your technicalquestions go to wwwgoodsamclubcomrvcentral
In addition to answering your letters Bob Livingston is publisher of Trailer Lifeand MotorHome magazinesdirector of the seminar pro-gram at the Rally and authorof Trailer Lifersquos RV Repair andMaintenance Manual To pur-chase the fourth edition of the manual at the discountedGood Sam price click onwwwgoodsamclubcomstore
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TECHtopicsBY BOB LIVINGSTON
Batterybasicswinter fueladvice and atriple-towingclarification
Pulling a PickupI have a 1996 Chevy 4x4 pickup that Irsquod like to pull behind my Discoverymotorhome I donrsquot believe the truck can be towed that conveniently so I waswondering if I could use a dolly for the front end of the truck or a full trailer tohaul it This would save me having to buy a vehicle that can be pulled and theinsurance for another vehicle I use the truck to carry my four golden retrievers
around Is there a need for brakes on the trail-er if I end up towing this truck
Phil Jurczyk KIRKLAND WASHINGTON
BOB Phil your truck is towable on all fourwheels without making drivetrain modifica-tions Therefore you donrsquot need to consider adolly or trailer Yoursquoll need a base plate an ade-quately rated tow bar and lights and I stronglyrecommend using a braking device that appliesthe truck brakes in concert with the motor-homersquos service brakes
Before you purchase the hardware I suggestyou weigh your motorhome loaded for a typicaltrip and your truck Compare those numberswith the gross combination weight rating of themotorhomeYou need to make sure you have thecapacity to tow before setting out on the road
One Battery or TwoI BOUGHT a used fifth wheel with two batter-iesmdashone from the factory and the otherinstalled later Theyrsquore hooked in series black-to-black and red-to-red The reason Irsquom asking isthat theyrsquove gone bad Do I need to replace bothor can I get by with just one If I replace bothdo the cranking amps have to be the same
Judy McClurg CAVE CREEK ARIZONA
BOB Judy if you frequent primitive campsites(no hookups) then yoursquoll need at least two bat-teriesmdashand yours are wired in parallel notseries If you hook up to campground electrici-ty then one battery is all you need
The obvious advantage of having two batter-ies is the ability to run your 12-volt DC appli-ances and accessories for a longer period oftime Even if yoursquore very frugal with the use of12-volt DC power yoursquoll still need enough bat-tery for example to keep the refrigerator run-ning (on LP-gas) If yoursquore like most peopleyoursquoll run through two batteries fairly quicklywhile primitive camping unless you have anefficient way to recharge them
If you replace both batteries theyrsquoll need tobe the same Since yoursquore looking to power thelivability items yoursquoll need deep-cycle batteries(even if yoursquore buying only one) Therersquos noneed to be concerned with cranking amps therating in amp hours is more important
Consider buying two 6-volt golf-cart batter-ies wired in series if you determine that youneed two Theyrsquore more durable for RV use
Cold-Weather DieselIrsquoM GOING TO purchase a used Class B dieselcamper van The owner told me there are solu-tions I can use to pour into the fuel tank to keepthe diesel from jelling in winter Is that true Ifnot how much would it cost to install a heateroutlet for this type of vehicle
Meei Mizell AUGUSTA GEORGIA
BOB If you live in or travel to a cold-weatherarea the diesel fuel there is usually winterizedfor that area Thatrsquos because the fuel contains awaxy substance that jells in extremely coldweather and creates problems such as pluggingthe fuel filter Normally the fuel supplier willmix No 2 diesel with No 1 diesel or some typeof additive that improves cloud point
According to fuel-industry experts yourengine should run fine on non-winterized fuelas long as the temperature doesnrsquot dip below 10degrees Fahrenheit
While the addition of diesel No 1 candecrease cloud point itrsquos also less efficient thanNo 2 the energy content of it is about 5 percentlower which relates to reduced fuel economy sonormally the amount of additive is limitedThere are also a number of aftermarket prod-ucts that can be added to your fuel to reduce thecloud point
Some engines are equipped with fuel heatersTherersquos no way to hazard a guess without know-ing which engine you have in your vehicle Youcan easily check with your RV dealer for thatinfomation
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Leaking and ChewingREGARDING THE ldquoLeaking Motorhomerdquoentry in your September columnanother cause of an apparent front-capleak is that if the temperature is lowand yoursquove run your propane heater fora while the moisture created by thecombustion of the propane condenseson the inside of the cap Many of thecaps both front and rear arenrsquot insu-lated enough
We had an occasion where this hap-pened We removed the TV that was inthe upper console and checked the areawhere the clearance lights were Theywere dry but the inner surface of the caphad drops of water on it Any movementor jarring of the coach caused thedroplets to run down the inside of thecap and out at the bottom of the over-head console Spray-foam insulation willhelp eliminate this problem
On to the chewing rodents also mentioned in the September issueWith regard to these critters eating theinsulation on wires most rodents havefront teeth that donrsquot stop growingthroughout their life They chew on hardobjects to wear them down Otherwisetheir teeth would get too long and theywouldnrsquot be able to open their mouthfar enough to consume any food Itisnrsquot for any nutritional value that theychew on wires Years ago they wouldchew on the lead casings of the tele-phone cables at times causing inter-ruption of phone service
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BOB Condensation is always a prob-lem especially for RVers who run cat-alytic heaters Your best defense isusing a dehumidifier If you frequentcampgrounds with electric hookupsa dehumidifier that operates on 120-
volt AC power will do the trick Theseunits are readily available in home-improvement stores
If you boondock then consider theDri-Z-Air dehumidifier It works wellusing crystals that collect moisture anditrsquos relatively cheapmdashand it uses nopower Most places sell Dri-Z-Air forless than $10 Almost all RV-supplystores and Camping World outlets sell it
Rodents seem to be a hot topic basedon all the response I received after theinitial ldquoWire-Eating Wildliferdquo letter Irsquombecoming an expert on rodents thanksto the readers who have sent in sugges-tions although thatrsquos somewhat of adubious distinction Too bad humanscanrsquot munch down with their teethwear them out and simply grow newones Wow what a concept
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GOT A QUESTION
Tech Topics columnist Bob Livingston has spent countless hours exploring theinner workings of RVs and finding ways tomake life on the road easier for all RVersparticularly Good Sam members Got aquestion about your rig Send an e-mail to techtopicsgoodsamclubcom
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Albuquerque to Santa FePerched on the banks of the Rio GrandeRiver Albuquerque is more famous for being the Hot Air Balloon Capital of the World than as a portal to the pastIts famous and colorful InternationalBalloon Fiesta attracts visitors fromaround the globe few of whom realizethat the cityrsquos Central Avenue is actuallya section of Historic Route 66
In 1937 the government realignedRoute 66 between Santa Rosa and Al-buquerque bypassing Santa Fe Therealignment cut about 107 miles fromthe old route and brought touriststhrough the heart of AlbuquerqueToday the 400 to 1400 blocks of CentralAvenue still display much of the charmof those early days
Heading east along Central Avenue
Agentle late-afternoon breeze caresses the tall grass flanking theweathered rut running along the east wall of Fort Union I sit alone
on the wooden bench grounded squarely in the present my eyes tracingthe rut northeast through the sea of green toward the distant hills Theranger had said that the historic trail was nothing more than a dirt trackback in the mid-1800s so I begin to imagine a typical day along thissection of the Santa Fe Trail
I close my eyes and soon I can almosthear the crack of a bullwhackerrsquos whip andthe disgruntled bellows of the oxen as acaravan of large freight wagons rumbles bymassive wheels and oxen hooves carvingdeep into the soft New Mexico prairie Ienvision the labored breathing of the oxenand the creaking of wagon-wheel axles
As the last wagon lumbers by a grizzleddriver his stoic dust-covered face creasedby too many years on the trail glances myway and nods I nod back and watch thedust trails disappear into the evening skyI imagine a lone bugler inside the fort sounding the evening tattooanother day along the Santa Fe Trail slipping into the history books
The Santa Fe Trail is but one of the many nostalgic sites that crowdnorthern New Mexico This part of the state is like a living museum ofNative American and Wild West cultures that brings new meaning to thephrase Land of Enchantment
We planned on seeing as much as we could during our 1200-mile loopfrom Albuquerque along nine scenic byways and trails five mountainranges six Indian reservations a dozen pueblos and a host of nationalparks forests and monuments
STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL DEFREITAS
After theAlbuquerqueRally take adrive throughthe pages ofNew Mexicohistory on a scenic loop tour
PORTALpastTO THE
RALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
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you come to the Turquoise Trail NationalScenic Byway (Highway 14) which runsnorth through the Sandia Mountains toSanta Fe Along the trail yoursquoll pass thelegendary mining towns of GoldenMadrid and Cerrillos with their aban-doned turquoise mines dotting the adja-cent hills The rejuvenated ghost townsnow have quaint restaurants Native craftsshops art galleries and small museums
Santa Fe to RatonIn 2010 Santa Fe commemorates its400th anniversary Few Americans orEuropeans even knew of its existenceuntil the Santa Fe Trail opened in theearly 1800s
Today Native artisans trade theirwork on the sidewalks and park aroundthe main plaza and the city contains
more than 250 galleries many of whichline Canyon Road Art is such an impor-tant aspect of Santa Fe life that the townbecame the first US city to be named tothe UNESCO Creative Cities Network
Santa Fersquos creative culture overflowsinto its cuisine In this relatively smallcity no fewer than 200 restaurants servemeals offering everything from bou-tique specialties to distinctive northernNew Mexican delicacies Tia Sophiarsquos(just off the main square) claims to haveinvented the breakfast burrito which youcan order with green red or Christmas(both green and red) chili sauce
If you have a hankering for somesweets you wonrsquot want to miss the cre-ations at the Chocolate Maven Thesmall cafeacute has an adjoining bakerywhere you can sample the shoprsquos world-
famous brownies while watching thebakers at work
Interstate 25 to the east follows theold Santa Fe Trail and sections of oldRoute 66 (the pre-1937 alignment) Inmany places you can exit the mainhighway onto adjacent service roadsthat literally run atop parts of the oldSanta Fe Trail and old Route 66
East of Glorieta is Pecos NationalHistoric Park The park preserves morethan 12000 years of history including theancient Pecos pueblo a colonial missionsections of the Santa Fe Trail and the siteof the Battle of Glorieta Pass the mostwesterly conflict in the Civil War
In the town of Las Vegas old Route66 veers south toward Santa Rosa whilethe Santa Fe Trail continues northeastThe trail crisscrosses I-25 at many loca-
Grab your binoculars and pick a perch on the bluffs overlooking El Malpais National Monument
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Highways FEBRUARY 200928
tions on the way to Raton Well-pre-served ruts are visible at WagonMound and Fort Union NationalMonument built in 1851
Raton to TaosFrom Raton Highway 64 slices south-west retracing parts of the Santa FeTrail Going southeast on Highway 505yoursquoll need your binoculars to viewsome of the 274 bird species at MaxwellNational Wildlife Refuge including baldeagles and wild turkeys as well aswhitetail and mule deer bobcats andblack bear Established in 1965 the3700-acre refuge is an important reststop for migratory waterfowl
The Dawson ghost town awaitsabout 10 miles north on 505 Littleremains of this old coal-mining com-munity except the cemetery PhelpsDodge opened the Dawson coal minein 1901 and the town prospered until1950 when the coal ran out Most ofthe graves in the cemetery are of the383 miners lost in two disastrous mineexplosions in 1913 and 1923
An hourrsquos drive south of Dawsontakes you to the small but significanttown of Cimarron from which onebranch of the Santa Fe Trail gets itsname Over the years the townrsquos 130-year-old landmark St James Hotel hascatered to such notable guests as BuffaloBill Cody Annie Oakley Kit CarsonFrank and Jesse James Wyatt Earp Billythe Kid and BlackjackKetchum Rumor has itthat notorious gunmanClay Allison dancednaked on the bar whileshooting into the ceilingThe bar is now part ofthe dining room andyou can still see bulletholes in the tin ceiling
At Eagle Nest Highway64 meets the EnchantedCircle Scenic Byway (Highway 38) Thenorthern part of the loop skirts a num-ber of 12000-foot peaks in the Sangrede Cristo Mountains and offers spectac-ular alpine scenery If you have timetake Highway 150 up to Taos Ski Valleyfor more breathtaking panoramas
The Enchanted Circle rejoins High-way 64 just north of the Taos Pueblo
Indian Reservation Thepueblo is one of the nationrsquosoldest continuously inhabitedcommunities and the onlypueblo designated a NationalHistoric Landmark and aUNESCO World heritage SiteAt the center of the reservationis Taos town home to KitCarson between 1828 and1840 His preserved home isnow a museum
Taos to FarmingtonFrom Taos the High Road toTaos Scenic Byway (highways518 and 76) weaves souththrough the Sangre de CristoMountains and the PicurisPueblo toward the small townof Jaconita Along the wayyoursquoll pass through Chimayoand the Nambeacute Indian Res-ervation home to the beauti-ful 150-foot-high Nambeacute Falls
Just off Highway 502between Jaconita and LosAlamos is Bandelier NationalMonument Along the parkrsquos 15-miletrail through Frijoles Canyon yoursquoll seeAncestral Pueblo homes kivas (ceremo-nial structures) rock paintings and pet-roglyphs Donrsquot forget to carry lots ofwater when hiking here
West of Bandelier stands Los Alamosand the Los Alamos National Laboratory
The Department of Energylab is one of the largest multidisciplinary institu-tions in the world Startedin 1943 as part of the se-cretive Manhattan Projectthe lab is now a NationalHistoric Landmark TheBradbury Science Museumis highly recommended
From Los Alamos theJeacutemez Mountain Trail
Scenic Byway (Highway 4) wendssouthwest through the Jeacutemez Moun-tains and Santa Fe National ForestAbout halfway to San Ysidro yoursquolldrive through the sprawling VallasCaldera National Preserve a favorite ofrock climbers and trout fishermen Asyou cross the floor of the caldera be onthe lookout for large herds of elk San
Antonio Creek and the East Fork of theJeacutemez River cut through the calderaand offer some of the statersquos best brownand rainbow trout fishing
West of San Ysidro the trail contin-ues northwest as Highway 550 to thetown of Cuba the heart of NewMexicorsquos cattle- and sheep-ranchingregion But Cubarsquos claim to fame is the nearby Chaco Culture NationalHistoric Park the largest best-pre-served and most architecturallyadvanced of all ancient SouthwestNative villages
The canyon has 120 separate sitesthat date between AD 850 and 1250The largest structure Pueblo Bonitacontains more than 600 rooms and 40kivas The sites are accessible by about35 miles of walking trails that crisscrossthe canyon
Northwest of Cuba Highway 550climbs to the high plains New Mexicorsquosoil belt The first well was drilled in1921 and the state pumps about 60million barrels a year The oil patchrsquosmain town Farmington is also rich inNative American culture
Just north of Farmington is Aztec
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Ruins National Monument a 500-roomcenter of Ancestral Pueblo society datingback to the early 1100s The Great Kiva(excavated in 1921 and reconstructed in1934) is the main attraction
Farmington to AlbuquerqueThe Native Heritage Trail Scenic Byway(Highway 491) runs from Shiprock justwest of Farmington through the vastNavajo Indian Reservation to GallupAlong the way yoursquoll pass 7176-footShiprock peak and other unusual rockformations as you skirt the easternflanks of the Chuska Mountains
Highway 491 ends in Gallup atHighway 40 and Historic Route 66Much of Route 66 parallels the newinterstate but it is interrupted in a fewplaces Historic 66 signs will direct youto the usable sections of the old route
Galluprsquos main attraction may be theEl Rancho Hotel and Motel Built in1937 the hotel has welcomed a host offamous guests including Jackie CooperRonald Reagan Spencer Tracy Kath-arine Hepburn and Kirk DouglasHundreds of autographed pictures ofcelebrities cover the mezzanine walls
above the eclectic rustic lobbyAs you head back toward Albu-
querque yoursquoll pass El Morro NationalMonument also known as InscriptionRock In the early 1300s AncestralPuebloans living on the bluff above thenatural spring carved petroglyphs inthe rock around the water hole In thelate 1600s Spanish and American pio-neers stopping for water also carvedtheir names dates and messages intothe rocks around the spring Today thepark protects more than 2000 inscrip-tions and petroglyphs as well asAncestral Puebloan ruins
East of El Morro stands El Malpais(Spanish for ldquothe badlandsrdquo) NationalMonument resembling a Hawaiianlava field with its moonscape of exten-sive lava flows In stark contrast to thesharp black lava are the tall smoothalmost white sandstone cliffs that linethe southern edge of the field
Northern New Mexico provides anextraordinary road-trip experiencefrom its 1200 years of accessible Nativeand American history to its spicy redand green chiles It truly is a Land ofEnchantment
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Go OnlineFind out more about Albuquerque andNew Mexico at wwwgoodsamclubcomhighways The February sectionincludes exclusive web content aboutthe Santa Fe Trail the Sandia PeakTram and the Southwestrsquos authenticlegend Kit Carson Yoursquoll also find RVauthor Ron Jonesrsquo list of restaurantfavorites in and around Albuquerque
Good Sam ParksNew Mexico has 43 Good Sam Parks To find out all aboutthem go to wwwgoodsamclubcomand click on the Travel Tools tabthen click on Find a Campground
For More InformationNew Mexico Tourism Departmentwwwnewmexicoorg 800-545-2070
Nostalgic New Mexico (left to right) Native pottery PecosNational Historic Park Fort Union and a Taos Pueblo powwow
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sk almost anyone to name Americarsquos mile-high city and theyrsquoll most likely replyldquoDenverrdquo But motor 438 miles south on Interstate 25 and yoursquoll hit another mile-
high city thatrsquos known less for its thin air and more for its rich history rugged scenery andhighly diverse population Welcome to Albuquerque New Mexico
Albuquerquersquos colorful past stretches back to the 1300s when the Ancestral Pueblo peo-ple settled along whatrsquos today known as the Rio Grande River The waterway provided pre-cious irrigation for the nativesrsquo crops and trees along the banks offered firewood By the1500s European explorers seeking gold found instead villages of mud but that didnrsquot keepthem from staying By the late 1600s the community along the river began to grow asSpanish missionaries settled in the area In 1706 the burgeoning town was named for theSpanish Duke of Alburquerque (the extra ldquorrdquo was later dropped from the name)
The westward migration of the 1800s brought Americans to the area along the Santa FeTrail Everyone from merchants and homesteaders to lawyers and tradesmen established theirhomes and businesses in the broad valley where major routes met The arrival of the railroadand much later Route 66 swelled the cityrsquos population which now stands at 800000
AlbuquerqueFLYING HIGH IN
RALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
Ride the aerialtram roll onRoute 66 andfollow in thefootsteps ofPueblos andearly explorersin Americarsquos oldest city theWorldrsquos Hot-AirBalloon Capital
BY BEVERLY EDWARDS
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These days Albuquerquethrives as a vibrant crossroads ofhistory commerce and cultureMake sure you take time toexplore this fascinating city if youattend the April Rally (for moreabout the Rally turn to page 34)
Begin your tour by steppingback in time at PetroglyphNational Monument west of thecity After soaking up the historyof the rock markings at the visitorcenter walk along the trails to seethe rock faces that bear ancientworks of art The monumentrsquosestimated 20000 carved images of peo-ple animals and other symbols giveglimpses into a compelling past
Get a feel for Albuquerquersquos Spanishheritage in Old Town where you canwalk in the footsteps of the cityrsquosfounders Dominating the central plazais the towering San Felipe de NeriChurch which replaced a small adobechapel that collapsed in 1792 In keep-ing with tradition adobe homes were
established around the plaza for mutu-al protection Today these structureshouse shops that sell colorful clothingblankets jewelry and other items madeby local artisans
While in Old Town yoursquoll see evi-dence of one of the cityrsquos most interest-ing chapters For three weeks in theearly days of the Civil War theConfederate flag flew over the plazaWhen the Confederates retreated they
buried six canons near the plaza andtwo of them are now displayed
In the following century the city host-ed a new wave of visitors After WorldWar II Americans hopped in their carsin search of new adventures andAlbuquerque emerged as a popular stopon Route 66 known here as CentralAvenue The regionrsquos rugged desert wasa novelty for many travelers of that eraCentral Avenuersquos colorful shops and
See the real Albuquerque (left to right)from Route 66 to Sandia Peak to Old Town
For MoreInformation
Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureauwwwitsatriporg 800-733-9918
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restaurants evoke that innocent timeLooking for in-depth exploration of
the region Albuquerque is home tonumerous museums and each focuseson a compelling facet of the Land ofEnchantment and the world at large
Towering in Jurassic Super GiantsHall at the New Mexico Museum ofNatural History and Science is a replicaof Seismosaurus a former resident ofthe area Fossils in Seacoast Hall remindvisitors that the area once bordered avast prehistoric body of water
Ancestral Pueblo history so impor-
tant to understanding New Mexico ison display at the Indian PuebloCultural Center
Visitors will find refuge from thewarm desert sun at the AlbuquerqueAquarium and Rio Grande BotanicGarden both located in sprawlingAlbuquerque Biological Park Thou-sands of saltwater fish and invertebratesnative to the Gulf of Mexico live in theaquariumrsquos carefully maintained envi-ronments The Botanic Garden green-houses display desert plants that thrivein the area as well as flora from other
climates of the worldScience buffs will relish the
National Atomic Museumwhich traces the history ofthe Atomic Age from earlyresearch of nuclear develop-ment through todayrsquos peace-ful uses Exhibits offerinsights into the first atomicbomb detonation at theTrinity Site located less than100 miles away on desert
land thatrsquos now part of the White SandsMissile Range
Albuquerquersquos best-known eventmay be the International Balloon Fiestawhich lifts off for nine days everyOctober Thousands of spectators turnup for the festivities as hundreds of bal-loons fill the skies Visitors can experi-ence the thrilling history of hot-air bal-looning year-round at the AlbuquerqueInternational Balloon Museum on theedge of the fiesta grounds Actual bal-loons and gondolas hang from the highceiling in a dazzling display
Likewise cruising high above theground is the Sandia Peak Tramwaywhich travels over the Cibola NationalForest on a cable for 27 miles makingit the worldrsquos longest passenger aerialtramway The journey takes visitors tothe observation deck atop 10378-footSandia Peak affording an 11000-square-mile panorama of the Land of Enchantment Make the trip nearsunset and watch as the lights ofAlbuquerque glisten far below
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Tour Route 66break a balloonrecord and immerseyourself in RVingthis April inAlbuquerque
The pop-music standard ldquoRoute 66rdquo entices listeners to ldquogetyour kicksrdquo on Americarsquos famous Mother Road Who are we
to turn down the advice of Nat King Cole Chuck Berry the Rolling StonesJohn Mayer and the many others whorsquove recorded the classic through the years
Heed the songrsquos call by joining the Good Sam Club at the 10th annualRally April 17 through 20 in Albuquerque New Mexico one of the hotteststops on the legendary highway
Visitors to Expo New Mexico can find plenty of ways to get their kickslike browsing row after row of new RVs enjoying nightly entertainment bypopular performers participating in fun activities and taking optionaltours of historic sites in and around the fabled New Mexico city
Did we mention Good Samrsquos Mexican Fiesta and the Rally Dog ShowNow a decade old the Rally has become a one-stop shop for RVers seek-
ing to enrich their lifestyle and just have a great time Rally-goers thirsty forknowledge can pick from scores of seminars and check out newtravel and RV products then end the day by partying withNeil Sedaka the Osmond Brothers and Rita Coolidge
The Rallyrsquos a great place to meet old friends make newtravel buddies link up with longtime e-mail pals and online-forum cronies and on Good Sam Day join a Good SamClub chapter in your neck of the woods
Here are a few of the many ways to get your kicks at the2009 Albuquerque Rally
BY JOHN SULLAWAY
Get yourRALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
RallyAT THE
Kicks
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Rock to the Classics For morethan 50 years Neil Sedakarsquos catchy tuneshave blasted out of jukeboxes and stere-os across North America Herersquos yourchance to see the composer of ldquoCal-endar Girlrdquo and ldquoBreaking Up Is Hardto Dordquo perform in person on April 17the Rallyrsquos opening nightSedaka (pictured on theright) is followed byGrammy Awardndashwinningsinger Rita Coolidge onApril 18 the country-flavored family group theOsmond Brothers onApril 19 and California surf band PapaDoo Run Run on April 20
Sharpen Your Skills Whetheryoursquore a novice RVer or a seasoned vet-eran yoursquoll find plenty of opportunitiesto boost your RV IQ at the Rally Scoresof seminars will be offered on topicsranging from electrical-system mainte-nance to tire care Presenters includeHighways Technical Editor Bob Living-ston and other RVing experts
Stack Up the Fun Youngstersand teens can play games scarf uppizza take tours and join their momsdads and grandparents in the cookie-stacking competition GPS users willhave fun with our geocache contest theGreat RV Heist and golfers can tee upfor the golf tournament on April 17Show Your Tricks on Route 66 theRallyrsquos dog show gives pet owners achance to parade their pooches April 18
Explore New Mexico Sign upfor optional guided bus trips and travelto the Acoma ldquoSky Cityrdquo Pueblo onApril 17 Americarsquos oldest continuously
inhabited settlement On April 18 takea tour through Albuquerquersquos most col-orful districts on famous Route 66Guided trips to the nearby Trinity Siteon April 17 18 and 20 will take you toground zero of the first atomic-bombdetonation
Donate Your Time Feel likegiving back Rally participantscan lend a hand at Rio GrandeCommunity Farm Come for aday of volunteer work on April15 and get one night of freecamping on April 14
Balloon Bonanza Albuquerquersquosknown as the Hot-Air Balloon Capitalof the World and its annual Inter-national Balloon Fiesta draws thou-sands Rally-goers will get a chance tosalute the cityrsquos high-flying statusmdashand possibly make historymdashbyparticipating in an attempt toset a Guinness world record forMost People Wearing BalloonHats Prefer the real thing Takea hot-air balloon ride over theRio Grande Valley with RainbowRyders or watch balloon enthu-siasts ignite the burners insidetheir colorful crafts at anevening balloon glow
Go Green The Rallyrsquos the place tofind out how you can reduce your RVrsquosenvironmental footprint The Go GreenIdeas contest invites Rally-goers to sub-mit green-friendly concepts for prizesMake sure you stop by the Green RVexhibit a biodiesel-powered Lancecamper outfitted with solar panels anda wind turbine and occupied by sur-vivalist Brian Brawdy
Hola Good Sam The Good SamClub will throw a Mexican Fiesta formembers and friends on April 20 Yoursquollbe serenaded by mariachis tantalizedby pintildeatas and treated to Southwesterncuisine Join a chapter make newfriends stick around for games andprizes and learn more about benefitsoffered only to Good Sam members
Be Prepared Relive the carefreedays of camping out with your Scouttroop when the Rally hosts a receptionfor all current and former Boy Scouts onApril 19 Boy Scout alumni are encour-aged to bring old memorabilia like uni-forms badges and handbooks LocalBoy Scout troops will participate andcontests for cash prizes will rekindle thatScouting spirit Rally organizers areworking to expand the program toinclude Girl Scouts for the 2010 Rally
Get Cookinrsquo On GoodSam Day Highwaysrsquo CampCuisine columnist BobBlumer (left) will demon-strate how to whip up flavor-filled edibles in theconfines of your RV galleyLearn new recipes fromthe Food Network star
Kick Some Tires Rally-goers canget a close-up look at the latest RVmodels by strolling through hundredsof new rigs on display at Expo NewMexico Yoursquoll find vehicles rangingfrom entry-level trailers to million-dol-lar coaches Buy a new home-on-wheelson the spot or do research for a futurepurchase Also on display are hundredsof aftermarket products and RV-relatedservices in the Rallyrsquos indoor exhibit
RALLY ONLINEConnect with other Rally-going GoodSam Club members online Click onwwwtherallycom to find links to Rallygroups on wwwgoodsamclubcom aswell asFacebookEonsTwitterandFlickr
RVER OF THE YEARDuring the Rallyrsquos Good Sam Day yoursquoll get the chance tomeet Richard Daniels the clubrsquos 2008 RVer of theYear Richard rescued a stray dog he encounteredwhile RV camping then used the Good Sam Clubrsquosonline RV forums to facilitate adoptions of manymore stray animals across the continent The firstrecipient of this annual award Richard says hersquoslooking forward to telling fellow RVers about theshelter he founded Old Fella Burke CountyAnimal Rescue in Burke County Georgia
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The Good Sam ClubrsquosAction Line has resolvedthousands of disputes in favor of membersHighways highlights a sampling of theseresults in each issueTo read more Action Lineletters go to wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityand click on RVer Rights
All Steamed UpLast April I took my 2002 Holiday Rambler Admiral motorhome to GibbsInternational Trucks in Oxnard California to fix a transmission leak I was referredto Gibbs because theyrsquore a fully authorized dealer for Allison transmission
I told the service staff that I wanted an estimate before any work was done onthe coach Later that day Raul a service manager called to say that all they could
do to fix the leak was change gaskets andgrommets If Irsquod been told this beforehand Irsquodhave never brought my motorhome to them
Raul then told me he could remove my trans-mission and send it to a repair facility thatcould make the repairs in the City ofCommerce 75 miles away He said there wasno way of me getting an estimate until thisrepair shop received the transmission anddetected the problem
Later however I was told that I incurred$15729 in fees when Gibbs steam-cleanedmy transmission housing to look for the leakwhich they couldnrsquot find I was never given anestimate for this service
When I arrived to pick up my RV I asked MrsGibbs another service manager why I wasnrsquottold in the beginning that I could incur diag-nostic charges and they might not be able tofix the problem I told her I didnrsquot want to payfor anything and she replied I couldnrsquot havemy keys until I paid the charges I told her thatI called that coercion and it wasnrsquot fair Shedidnrsquot respond
I believe Gibbs misrepresented themselvesI never would have gone there if theyrsquod told methe truth in the first place I believe I shouldbe refunded the $15729 fee I think Gibbsshould also give me an apology for my 10hours of wasted time
Allan Siber CAMARILLO CALIFORNIA
ACTION LINE After sending a petition toGibbs International on Siberrsquos behalf wereceived this response from Raul Villalobosservice manager
We regret that you felt no value in the effortwe made to properly diagnose and steam-
clean your transmission We could debate theappropriateness of the changes but in the bestinterest of a timely resolution wersquore refundingyou $15729
Sluggish ServiceWE TOOK OUR 2001 Sportsmen fifth wheel toPatterson RV Center in Wichita Falls Texas forsome minor repair work At the time the serv-ice representative assured us that the workwouldnrsquot take long But now two months andmany phone calls to Patterson later we stillhavenrsquot seen any progress We were calledonce and told it was ready so we made the 80-mile trip only to find out that the repairswerenrsquot completed Patterson hadnrsquot evenordered the decal stripes that were included inour original request They told us theyrsquod getsomeone to bring the decals to our home
After going back and forth my wife calledto see if the decals were ready and the newservice manager said he knew nothing of thisorder and hersquod have to look into it Heassured us hersquod investigate our issue andcall us back Wersquove never received a callback We really need Action Line to help fixthis ongoing problem
John and Phyllis Spenser PARADISE TEXAS
ACTION LINE After a petition was sent toPatterson RV Center we received the follow-ing update from the Spensers
Our problem has been resolved to our satis-faction thanks to Action Linersquos interventionPatterson RV completed the decal work andtheir new service manager was very courteousand helpful Action Linersquos help was muchappreciated
Got an RV-related dispute E-mail us at actionlinegoodsamclubcom or mail a letterto Action Line PO Box 8545 Ventura California 93002 Please include a letter ofexplanation and copies of related receipts
ACTIONLINEMAILBOX
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Highways FEBRUARY 200938
goodstuffEDITED BY ROBIN DUFFIELDbullTESTED ANDREVIEWED BY MEMBERS
Smart LightMotion LightDonrsquot let the Smart Lightrsquossimple appearance deceiveyou The low-profile exteriorlight mounts on the side ofyour RV and goes on auto-matically when the built-insensor detects movementnear your rig An attachedLED lets you know if yourcoach battery is running lowThe Smart Light gets itsbrains from a microproces-sor and has the same holepattern as existing standardlights for easy installationKen Motz a Good Sam Clubproduct tester from Le ClaireIowa installed the SmartLight and reports ldquoThe mo-tion detector really makesus feel securerdquo PRICE $9999CONTACT Star Light 800-883-5444wwwstarlightsinccom
Funky Colored FlamesNeed to spice up your campfire fun Create dancing flames of blue green and purpleby placing an unopened packet of Funky Colored Flames on top of the fire Providing 30minutes of multicolored fun Funky Flames is safe for usein indoor and outdoor wood fireplaces (theyarenrsquot suitable for cooking fires) Good SamClub product tester Arleen Witt of PollackPines California tried Funky Flames andtells us ldquoNice colored flames that reallyadd excitement to any bonfirerdquoPRICE $588 (three-pack)CONTACT Winlow Products416-792-0385 wwwcampingworldcom
June Bug ScooterRVers can tool around the campground
or rally grounds with ease on thepower-thrifty all-electric June Bugscooter The smooth-riding portablevehicle seats one adult comfort-
ably folds to just 28 inches highand weighs 90 pounds JoyceNewman a Good Sam Clubproduct tester from JacksonSouth Carolina took a spinon the June Bug and says ldquoIdo not know how I traveledbefore the June Bug Itrsquosgiven me my freedom backrdquo
Engel MR040 PortableFridge Freezer
Peckish RVers can keep theirsnacks cool on the go with the nim-
ble Engel MR040 Fridge Freezer Theunit has a small footprint but deliversefficient cooling from 1224-volt DCand 110-volt AC power A sturdy plasticexterior with rubber bumpers on eachcorner protects that delicate egg salad
and a reversible lid contains storage spacefor spare cords and fuses Good Sam product
tester Sandy Preibe from Camarillo California took theMR040 on an outing and says ldquoTravels easy and keepsfood and beverages cold on a hot day while driving Itrsquosvery convenient not to have to use icerdquo
PRICE $1497CONTACT Rickrsquos Specialty Vehicles
866-798-2227 wwwricksesvcom
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FEBRUARYFLORIDA bull WINTER SAMBOREE February 18ndash22Withlacoochee Bluegrass Festival Dunnellon$110 Early bird 217 Contact Robert WardPO Box 348 Nobleton FL 34461 352-796-8867
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GEORGIA bull SPRING SAMBOREE March 26ndash29
Good Sam Club chapters across North America regularly host RV gatherings known as
Samborees As a Good Sam Club member you can visit Samborees in any state or province
Activities range from games to arts and crafts seminars and live entertainment In short
Samborees are a good time and a great way to meet people who share your interests
Dates locations fees and contact information for upcoming events are listed below and
a complete calendar is posted on wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityeventsandtours
CLUBevents
Forty Years of FunColoradorsquos first Good Sam chapter the Western Colorado Travelers
celebrated its 40th anniversary on November 15 2008 Many members
of the Grand Junction chapter were on hand for the event along with State
Directors Al and Fran Allain Assistant State Directors Mike and Sue Carver
and members of the neighboring Two Rivers Good Sam chapter
Back row left to rightWimp Holding BudDriever Al HowardRalph Moss EugeneStocking Second rowWanda Holding TomBonokoski BettyDriever Lynda HowardTheona Moss PatMahrer Al MahrerSeated GloriaBonokoski Fay ClineFran Jones Del JonesChapter PresidentMary Diamond
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lagoodsamyahoocomwwwlagoodsamorg
ALABAMA bull PUT ON YOUR EASTER BONNET SPRINGSAMBOREE April 16ndash19 National PeanutFestival Fairgrounds Dothan $802 $701
Contact Pat Smith 1301 S Bethel RdDecatur AL 35603 256-350-1037
algoodsamsaolcomwwwalabamagoodsamsorg
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mwiggs2501yahoocomwwwarkansasgoodsamscom
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hugo5358bellsouthnetwwwmsgoodsamorg
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COMMERCIAL CORNER
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TRADE SHOW HOSTSAmericraft is seeking individuals or teams todemonstrate kitchen related items at weekendTrade Shows amp Expos Must have utility van orvehicle to pull small trailer Flexible scheduleComplete training Above average incomeCall 352-483-0052 or apply online at wwwcookingshowhostcom
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WHY NOT HAVE IT ALLOver 1500 RV parks $8-$12 a nightSound too good to be true Itrsquos true Home park and nationwide campground membership Under $200 first year mdash for EVERYTHING (frozen dues thereafter) No Other Charges LOWPRICE GUARANTEEmdash double money-back differ-ence mdash Deal directNo brokers Start saving now (800) 343-8677 ask for Angie
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RESALE MEMBERSHIP OUTLET INC Campground Memberships at Wholesale Prices ALL MAJOR RESORTS AND AFFILIATIONS Purchase 800-395-1678Liquidate 877-548-2045
CARPETING
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Highwaysrsquo Commercial Corner section ofclassified ads is designed exclusively for pri-vate parties or businesses that have items orservices to sell promote or rent that are notof a personal nature For example RV ParksCampgrounds Condominium ComplexesReal Estate Small Businesses for SaleServices Offered Help Wanted PositionsWanted and Business Opportunities all rep-resent categories appropriate for CommercialCorner Any item offered for rent is consid-ered commercial in nature CommercialCorner advertisers are not required to beGood Sam Club members
When submitting ad copy please followthese guidelines1 There are 40 characters allowed perline counting each letter space and punc-
tuation mark When abbreviating pleaseuse standard dictionary abbreviationsThere is a five-line minimum and the rateis $60 per line2 Bold-face type is available at an addition-al cost of $15 per line Add $50 to makeyour ad all red3 We offer a 5 frequency discount for sixissues and a 10 discount for 12 issues4 Blind-box service is available at an addi-tional cost of $15 per issue We will assigna blind-box number to your ad and we willforward responses to you on a daily basisThe blind-box address takes one full line ofspace at $60line Our $15 fee covers ourpostage and handling expenses5 Copy must be printed or typed6 Copy must be submitted approximately
two months prior to the cover date of theissue desired Please note The May issuecloses on February 18 the June issue closes on March 187 Mail ad copy and a check money order orVisaMasterCardDiscoverAmex numberexpiration date and signature to Commer-cial Corner Highways PO Box 8510Ventura California 93002-99128 Credit-card orders may be faxed to 805-667-4379 Attention Sue Panchenko or e-mailed to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom(please put ldquoCommercial Cornerrdquo in thesubject line) 9 Please direct questions to Sue Panchenkoat 805-667-4385 or via e-mail to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom (please put ldquoCommercialCornerrdquo in the subject line)
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MOTORHOME PARTS
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MEXICO INSURANCE
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HOMES FOR SALE
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RETAMA VILLAGE Come join us At our exclusive55+ active adult community in the fabulous Rio Grande Valley of South Texas Large RV LotsCasita wRV Port and single family homesClubhouse library pools fitness centerbilliards hiking biking and birdingBentsenpalmcom 9563811500
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INVESTMENTS
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LOTS FOR SALE
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SILVER PALMS RV VILLAGE near Lake OkeechobeeSunny South-Central Florida bull Planned activities bull Fitness center bull Members-only lounge bull Gated entryDeeded Oversized Sites Premier Lakefront ampPreserve sites available Now under constructionndashndashSpecial Pre-Opening pricing availableVisit wwwsilverpalmsrvcom or call 863-467-5800
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COMMERCIAL CORNER
rdquoldquoAs in past years Highwayshas been the source of our best camp hosts
mdashS Beall OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY
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TOURS
ADVENTURE CARAVANS RV TOURS amp RALLIESCanada bull USA bull Alaska bull Central America Mexico bull Greece bull Europe bull United KingdomMexico RV Insurance wwwadventurecaravanscomFree 86-page catalog (800) 872-7897Experience the Adventure Wersquoll do the Rest
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Good Sam Samborees and CaraventuresWhether your RV travels take you to AlaskaMexicorsquos Baja Peninsula New England the Kentucky Derby a NASCAR race or to AmericarsquosNational Parks the Good Sam Club has a grouptravel package for you Make new friends while youtravel in the comfort of your RV on our fully guidedtours Call us toll-free at 1-800-829-5140 or visit us online at wwwgoodsamclubcomtoursto find out more about these and the many othertours offered by the Good Sam Club
TRAVEL TO EXCITING PLACESDrive the Alcan to Americarsquos Last Frontierenvision yourself on Nova Scotiarsquos miles of coastal drives celebrate Mardi Grascross the border to sunny Mexicoform friendships yoursquoll treasure the rest of your days all arrangementsincluding RV parks by Tracks RV Toursest 1975 Free catalog at tracksrvtourscom or tel 800-351-6053
TOW VEHICLES FOR SALE
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TOW VEHICLETRAILERPACKAGES FOR SALE
2000 TETON 40 CHEYENNE 5th Arctic pkg full-timer new all over 1998 Mtn Master FL6087K mi CummAllison all Air Ride huge storclean amp pwrful Sell sep $40K EA 623-451-7121
TRAILERS FOR SALE
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RV SHOWS
MinneapolisSt Paul RV Vacation amp Camping ShowFeb 5 - 8 Minneapolis MNMid America RV ShowFeb 13 - 15 Kansas City MONorth Carolina RV amp Camping ShowFeb 13 - 15 Charlotte NCRichmond Camping RV ExpoFeb 13 - 15 Richmond VAKansas Sports Boat amp Travel ShowFeb 19 - 22 Wichita KSRhode Island RV amp Camping ShowFeb 27 - Mar 1 Providence RIwwwagieventscom
RV SPACES FOR RENT
RV SPACE FOR RENT Must be 55 or older inBellflower CA Small cat or dog under 20 lbsokay Close to all freeways beaches amp mtns At least 1 month stay required Pool table poolCall (562) 867-3227
SERVICES
1 IN SALES TAX SAVINGSPay no sales tax on your next RV We have helpedclients legally save $1000s over the past 12 yrsCall Mountain States Consulting 800-565-4504amp talk to a CPA for professional friendly service or visit us on the web at wwwrvtaxcom
ACTION SERVICES LLCConsult a Licensed Montana AttorneyNo State Sales Tax amp Low License FeesFor Professional Service Call 800-481-0013 wwwactionservices-mtcom
Let us help you BUY YOUR RV TAX FREE We guarantee BEST service and priceReceive $100 Gas Card amp FREE Mail Fwding Save Thousands of $$ Today 8884303388 Best in the business wwwMontanaRVnet
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LOWEST RATES IN THE 50 STATESPay NO Sales Tax Permanent PlatesNo Inspections mdash Plates in 4 daysTrailers RVs Vehicles Planes BoatsDeer Creek 8779135100 wwwtaxfreemontanaorg
TAX FREE RV mdash YOUR TAX SAVINGS EXPERTSWe will show you how to save thousandsThe best RV tax package in MontanaCall 24 hours a day 7 days a week888-441-5741 mdash wwwtaxfreervcom
MONTANA LLCrsquoS ONLY $399SAVE THOUSANDS mdash PAY NO SALES TAX Montana LLCrsquos our Specialty mdash Lowest Rates ONLY $39900 plus state fees and license plateswwwRVLLCcom or Call 888-929-4424
SERVICE TRAINING
RVSA will CERTIFY you as an RV technician in only10 weeks 100 employment since 1986 Hands-on InstructionmdashCall the RV ServiceAcademy in Florida (941) 722-5256 wwwrvsanetLICENSED amp APPROVED FOR VA TRAINING
PROPERTY FOR SALE
Clean air hunting fishing boating ATVs25+ ACRES ENTERPRISE UT $200000water rights well septic system Tour at wwwyourerahomecom13323PH 1-888-686-8190 code 100820 ACRES ENTERPRISE UT $87500wwater right 1-888-686-8190 code 1045Tour at wwwyourerahomecom15164John Cameron GRI Ph 435-632-6358jcameroninfowestcomERA BROKERS CONSOLIDATED SOUTHERN UTAHrsquoSREAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS1-800-372-2765 wwwerabrokersnet
5 ACRE PROPERTY IN SOUTHERN COLORADO360ordm Mountain Views Close to Rio Grande No Assoc Fees Yearly Property Taxes under $100Only $7500 entire 5 Acres(239) 273-0911 wwwcoloradolandsalecom
RECREATIONAL VEHICLESFOR SALE
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RV REGISTRYwwwrvregistrycomMotorhomes Trailers amp Fifth WheelsFor Sale by OwnersNo Sales CommissionsBuyersSellers 800-546-8457
BUYING OR SELLING AN RVLet us take over the risk of major repairsTo learn more about the Good Sam Extended Service Plan mechanical breakdown insurance call 1-877-681-9479
RECREATIONAL VEHICLESWANTED
DONATE RVs AUTOS BOATS PROPERTY TIME-SHARES EQUIPMENT and JUNKERS running or notFast Free Pickup IRS Tax Deductible1-800-903-4483 Homeless MinistriesEmail help27msncom
RV CLUBS
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RV MARKETPLACE
Alaska and Canadarsquos Yukon 5Banks Power 23BrakeBuddy 10Commercial Corner 45ndash47Consumer Cellular 8Continued Service Plan 37Cracker Barrel Stores 11Dealers and Destinations 53Dometic Corporation 17Gold Eagle Company 32Good Sam Emergency Road Service 55Good Sam RV Financing 21Good Sam SamboreesCaraventures 16Good Sam VIPProvided by GMAC Insurance 44Good Sam Visa Card 39Haband 24
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Mule Days Celebration 11
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The Rally 15
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Roadtrek Motorhomes 2
RV Buyerrsquos Guide 33
RV Marketplace 50ndash52
RV Business Top 50 12ndash13
Sea Eagle 19
Select Comfort 9
St Louis Church 5
Trading Post 48ndash49
Transfer Flow 4
Travelerrsquos Guide 25
Winnebago Industries 7
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We guarantee itThatrsquos our promise If 11 months go by and Good Sam hasnrsquot saved you morethan the cost of your annual membership just let us know and wersquoll refund your member-ship fee Chances are yoursquoll save that much the first few days yoursquore on the road Thereare so many ways to save with discounted camping and free and low-cost services
Call us toll-free for more information 800-234-3450 or go to wwwgoodsamclubcom
COPYRIGHT STATEMENT The Good Sam logo is a registeredtrademark of TL Enterprises Inc a Delaware corporation It may beused by Good Sam chapters for official noncommercial identificationpurposes only and by others only with express written authorization inadvance from TL Enterprises Inc The noncommercial use for patchesand other similar chapter identification has been granted to charteredchapters of the club Any other use without express advance writtenauthorization is prohibited The following terms are registered trade-marks of TL Enterprises Inc and may not be used without permissionCaraventure Commercial Member of Good Sam RV Club Good SamPark Highways MotorHome Rider Samboree Samgo Trailer Lifeand the Trailer Life Campgrounds RV Parks and Services DirectoryHighways does not knowingly accept deceptive or misleading advertis-ing If you have a contrary experience with respect to any merchandiseor service represented in our pages please contact Action Line atactionlinegoodsamclubcom Permission to reprint or quote excerptsgranted upon written request only Copyright 2009
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Highways FEBRUARY 200954
A Scenic Stop to Remember Tell us the location of the vantage point pictured above and you
might be the winner of this monthrsquos $50 prize in our Wherersquos Good Sam photo contest To enter send
an e-mail identifying the photorsquos location and state or province to whereisgoodsamgoodsamclubcom
and include your name and contact information On March 1 wersquoll pick one $50 winner at random
from among the correct entries Look for the answer and winner in the May 2009 issue
Lots of Good Sam members have won $50 so farPatrick F Prunty of Harwich Massachusetts earned hischeck by correctly identifying the watery crossing in theNovember issuersquos Wherersquos Good Sam photo reprinted onthe right The RV bearing the Good Sam sticker rides theferry across Lake Champlain from Grand Island Vermontto Plattsburg New York Good Sam member Lynn Holmesof Arnold Maryland earned $50 for sending us the photo
Now itrsquos your turn to put your digital camera to workSimply take a photo of an RV in an interesting or sceniclocation with the Good Sam decal prominently displayedE-mail the high-resolution image to whereisgoodsamgoodsamclubcom and donrsquot forget to provide your nameand contact information If your photorsquos selected yoursquollreceive a check for $50
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Contents
Portal to the Past
Flying High in Albuquerque
Get Your Kicks at The Rally
Departments
Whats New Online
On the Road
Dear Good Sam
Good News
RV Insight
Camp Cuisine
Tech Topics
Action Line
Good Stuff
Classifieds
Pet Pix
Advertiser Index
Wheres Good Sam
Good Sam Club dot com
TOC
User Guide
To find out why Roadtrek is the 1 selling NorthAmerican class B motorhome (camper van) since1990 visit wwwroadtrekcomHHM or call us tollfree at 1-888-ROADTREK (762-3873)
According to US Government Energy Information Administration as of September 2008 Roadtrek owners often quote
16 highway MPG for Chevrolet based Roadtreks and 21 for Sprinter based Some get better some get worse Your economy may
vary While traveling we assumed a cityhighway MPG of 80 of highway MPG At 128 and 168 MPG you would consume
78 and 60 gal every 100 miles At $100 and $110 per gal it would cost only $8 and $7 more
Yes you can afford theRV lifestyle even with
high gas pricesRoadtreks are among the most
fuel efficient motorhomes available
bull 15 to 22 miles per gallonbull Easy to drive amp park use everydaybull Available in four-wheel-drivebull Automotive styling (helps avoid RV
parking restrictions keep it at home)
bull Seats up to 7bull Comfortable to drive inbull Comfortable to live inbull Bathroom with showerbull Separate eating amp sleeping areasbull Sleeps up to 4bull Up to king-size bedbull 4 year48000 mile motorhome warranty
Since 2007 gas has gone up by about
$100 and diesel by $110 per gallon
Thatrsquos only $7 to $8 more per 100 miles in a fuel efficient Roadtrek van motorhome If fuel
went up even more would that keep you from enjoying automotive luxury with the
convenience of having your own kitchen bathroom changeroom family room and
bedroommdashall in a vehicle that fits in a normal parking space and can be used as a second car
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4 WHATrsquoS NEW ONLINE
6 ON THE ROAD
8 DEAR GOOD SAM
14 GOOD NEWS
18 RV INSIGHT
20 CAMP CUISINE
22 TECH TOPICS
36 ACTION LINE
38 GOOD STUFF
45 CLASSIFIEDS
52 PET PIX
52 ADVERTISER INDEX
54 WHERErsquoS GOOD SAM
Highways (USPS 903-560) is publishedmonthly for the benefit of members of theGood Sam Club To become a membersend $35US or $45Canadian (payablein Canadian funds) annual dues to 2575Vista Del Mar Drive Ventura California93001 or call 800-234-3450 PublicationsSales Agreement No 0254584 (US andCanada) Periodicals postage paid atVentura California and additional officesPOSTMASTER Send address changes toGood Sam Club PO Box 2207 Marion Ohio43306 The publisher assumes no liabilityfor unsolicited manuscripts or art Copyrightcopy 2009 by TL Enterprises Inc in the UnitedStates and Great Britain All rights reserved
PRINTED IN THE USA
ON THE COVER El Malpais National Monumentin New Mexico by Jill FromeriStockphoto
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 3
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE GOOD SAM CLUB
February 2009VOLUME 43 NUMBER 2
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contents26 PORTAL TO THE PAST
See the best of the Southwest on a 1200-mile road trip ranging north fromAlbuquerque along nine New Mexico scenic byways BY MICHAEL DEFREITAS
31 FLYING HIGH IN ALBUQUERQUEPerched a mile high on the banks of the Rio Grande Americarsquos oldest cityinvites exploration with its rugged scenery and rich culture BY BEVERLY EDWARDS
34 GET YOUR KICKS AT THE RALLYFollow Historic Route 66 to Albuquerque site of our 10th annual Rally April17 through 20 Itrsquos your one-stop shop for all things RV BY JOHN SULLAWAY
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CONTACT GOOD SAM To get in touch withthe departments and services provided bythe Good Sam Club go to our website andclick on Contact Us Yoursquoll find links to theclubrsquos main e-mail addresses and a list ofpertinent phone numberswwwgoodsamclubcomcontact
WHOrsquoS ONLINE
Meet SirSlinkLook whorsquos active on the Good Sam websitehellipUser Name SirSlinkMember Since March 2003Home Belton MissouriRV Type 37-foot Keystone Raptor fifth-wheel toy haulerHobbies Motorcycling camping meeting folks who enjoy lifePets Two miniature dachshunds Charlie and PeteGoal for 2009 To do as many six-day trips as possible andspend four weeks in Nova ScotiaLast Book Read Long Way Round by Ewan McGregor andCharlie Boorman MarriedSingle Married to a wonderful fun-loving lady wholets me wear the pants but I know shersquos the bossChildrenGrandchildren Twin daughters five grandchildrenWhy SirSlink Irsquove been called that for 40 yearsTo learn more about SirSlink visit the Highwayshomepage wwwgoodsamclubcomhighways
wwwGoodSamClubcomENTER DAILYGood Sam GiveawayRemember to enter the Good SamClub Giveaway daily to increase yourodds of winning February featuresa worthy lineup of RV accessoriesand travel products including theRoute 66 combination set (below)Critter Concepts gift cards theBalanzza Ergo luggage scale andthe Traveler-ER USB memory drivewwwgoodsamclubcomgiveaway
Highways FEBRUARY 20094
PRESIDENT AND CEOAFFINITY bull Mike SchneiderPRESIDENTAFFINITY CLUBS bull Joe Daquino
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ANDVPGOOD SAM CLUB bull Susan Bray
SAMBASSADORS bull Rosemary Bates-Ranksbull Bill andEsthermayBrooksbull Gerri Howorthbull Ed Jamesbull Tom and Nancy Killmerbull Patty and Dave Morgenbull Don and Helen Woodard
EDITORIALEDITORIAL DIRECTORCLUB MEDIA bull Valerie Law
EDITOR bull John SullawayTECHNICAL EDITOR bull Bob Livingston
ART DIRECTORS bull Donna Schmidtbull Stacy Frankel
WEB EDITOR bull Linda WilliamsMIDWEST EDITOR bull Sherman Goldenberg
RV DEALER SALESNORTHWEST AD MANAGER bull Pam PetersenSOUTHWEST AD MANAGER bull Matt HotchkissNORTHEAST AD MANAGER bull Barry JenkinsSOUTHEAST AD MANAGER bull Matt Grimes
RV MARKETPLACE AND CLASSIFIEDSMANAGER bull Sue Panchenko
GOOD SAM CLUB HEADQUARTERS2575 Vista Del Mar Drive Ventura California 93001
805-667-4100 wwwgoodsamclubcom
GOOD SAM CLUB MEMBER SERVICES64 Inverness Drive E Englewood Colorado 80112
800-234-3450 wwwgoodsamclubcom
CHANGE OF ADDRESSGood Sam Club PO Box 2207 Marion Ohio 43306
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As Good Samrsquos eventsdirector Bev Dalton over-sees club excursions fromNew Orleans to NewZealand To find out aboutclub-sponsored tours visitwwwgoodsamclubcomcommunity and click onEvents and Tours
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Highways FEBRUARY 20096
ONtheroadBY BEV DALTON
As we prepare to celebrate the Rallyrsquos 10-yearanniversary we reflect on the often strange
and wonderful journey the event has taken uson since its inception in Gillette Wyomingback in 2000 Those of us whorsquove been on theroad with the Rally since thebeginning use this profession-al milestone as a personal one as well remembering thegood the bad the ugly andthe painful transitions thatthe passing of time bringsto everyonersquos lives
As you well know fromyour well-traveled RVerrsquos per-spective itrsquos the people who make theplaces you visit The Rally staff has been luckyto live and work in many diverse and beautifulparts of the country that we might not other-wise have had a chance to explore
Wersquove enjoyed the quiet grace of the peoplewe met in Perry Georgia first in 2001 and againin 2008 We loved the kindness and patience ofeveryone in Louisville Kentucky in 2003 and inHutchinson Kansas in 2004We appreciated the ruggedsincerity we encountered inRedmond Oregon in 2005and again in 2007
We canrsquot wait for this yearrsquosRally in Albuquerque NewMexico April 17 though 20 and wersquore alreadygrateful to the folks there whorsquove shown us theheart of their friendly city and gone above andbeyond to help with this project
Working the Rally for 10 years has sometimesfelt like playing Survivor and being voted off theRally island Irsquove always stayed onsite in a rentalrig at the event So far Irsquove been lucky enoughto have water but seldom has it been hot A fewtimes Irsquove reluctantly shared my space withvarious critters Under a tornado warning Irsquovebeen evacuated into a safe shelter wearing avintage Good Samantha nightshirt clogs with
athletic socks and my signature down vestMost memorable was the time I got up in themiddle of the night pushed a button that Ithought was a light switch and found myselfheading west in the slide-out
We try hard to mix it up with each new Rallythat comes along This
year we have an electricentertainment lineupwith Neil Sedaka the
Osmond Brothers RitaCoolidge and Papa Doo Run
Run taking the Rally stageOne of each Rallyrsquos signature ele-
ments is an attempt to break a GuinnessWorld Record To salute Albuquerquersquos hot-airballooning tradition this yearrsquos attempt will befor the Most People Wearing Balloon Hats
For the first time wersquore hosting a receptionfor Boy Scouts and Boy Scout alumni Wersquoll alsohonor the inaugural Good Sam Club RVer ofthe Year destined to become an annual awardAnd wersquore launching a tradition of thankingour host Rally community with a volunteer day
at Rio Grande Community Farm Donrsquot forgetour sixth-annual Rally dog show ldquoShow YourTricks on Route 66rdquo
On Good Sam Day wersquoll pay tribute toAlbuquerquersquos warm culture and rich historywith a Southwestern fiesta theme completewith mariachis pintildeatas and even a chile-eatingcontest You know itrsquos going to be a party withcelebrity chef and Highways columnist BobBlumer coming to work his culinary magic
This decade of Rallies has been an incredibleride that I wouldnrsquot have missed for the worldWell maybe for an occasional hot shower
Perfect 10Reliving a decade of Rallies with Good Samrsquos events director
To read thisissuersquos specialRally sectionturn to page 26To learn moreabout the AprilRally click onwwwtherallycomThere yoursquoll findlinks to onlineRally communi-ties on the GoodSam Club web-site as well asFlickr FacebookEons Twitterand Bebo
We try hard to mix it up with each new Rally
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DEARgoodsam
Small Is BeautifulI ALWAYS WONDERED whereall the Good Sam tiny-trail-er owners were I found onein the December Highwayswhen Don Bailey wrote inabout enjoying the compactsize of his teardrop
I have a 1962 ApacheEagle that I rebuilt andupgraded The box is justover 5 feet wide by 7 feetlong Therersquos no problemfinding a suitable-size camp-site or parking space or pulling into the gas station Of course with a small unit fill-ups areinfrequent When at home I simply put the rigin the garagemdashno parking-restriction worries
Irsquod encourage folks to consider smaller trail-ers Theyrsquore still my favorite
Tom Schardt EAST BERLIN PENNSYLVANIA
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and click on RVer rightsmdashEditors
Digital DelightHIGHWAYSrsquo DIGITAL VERSION is goodreadingmdashand it saves trees Irsquove down-loaded the latest issue and itrsquos now oneof my bookmarks I can save articles tomy hard drive for future reference
Jim Sternwell RESTON VIRGINIA
To take a look at the digital edition ofthe current issue log on to wwwgoodsamclubcomhighwaysmdashEditors
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SAMBASSADORS
Highways FEBRUARY 200914
Meet the BrooksGood Samrsquos newest Sambassadors bring a spirit of fun to club events
DURING A JULY camping trip in Marylandabout 15 years ago Bill and EsthermayBrooks received an unusual invitation Agroup of RVers was throwing a potluckmdashwith a Christmas theme At first thecouple didnrsquot know what to make of thesummer yuletide celebration But afterenjoying some Christmas snacks andsinging carols they found out the revel-ers were members of the SouthernMaryland Wanderers a Good Sam chap-ter from California Maryland
Inspired by the grouprsquos spirit of fun and fellowship Bill and Esthermay whoalready were Good Sam members joinedthe chapter on the spot Since thentheyrsquove risen through the ranks first aschapter president then as state direc-tors Recently the couple took on therole of Good Sam Club Sambassadors
Bill and Esthermay join fellow Sam-bassadors Rosemary Bates-Ranks GerriHoworth Ed James Tom and NancyKillmer Patty and Dave Morgen and Donand Helen Woodard in supporting GoodSam chapters and state organizationsmaking sure club events run smoothlyand answering fellow membersrsquo ques-tions among other duties
The couplersquos devotion to Good Sam isparticularly impressive when you con-sider that they balance their RVing pas-sion with full-time jobs Billrsquos a policeofficer and Esthermayrsquos a medicalreceptionist in Cobb Island Maryland
Being Sambassadors means helpingmembers explore all the social possibil-ities of the Good Sam Club includingjoining chapters says Bill ldquoItrsquos thestart of a new adventurerdquo
SAMBASSADORS bull RV SHOWS bull GOOD SAM DAYS
For more than a century the Kentucky Derby has combined Southern ele-gance with high-speed horseracing at the legendary Churchill Downs
racetrack in Louisville KentuckyGood Sam Club members can experience the event in all its glory when
they attend the 2009 Kentucky Derby Samboree April 28 through May 3Guests will marvel at the sea of jockey silks savor chef-carved meats betweenraces and thrill to the thundering dash for the finish line
The tour package gives participants a glimpse into the elite world of horseracing and provides transportation to all events Wake up early for Dawn atthe Downs to sample a breakfast buffet and watch thehorses exercise Take a tour of the Kentucky EquestrianCenter and travel through the rolling bluegrass hills tovisit the Kentucky Horse Park
During the Kentucky Oaks May 1 and the KentuckyDerby May 2 tour participants will watch the race fromreserved clubhouse seats on the first turn for both racesand enjoy buffet meals at the Marquee Village
The tour also includes five nights of RV camping withwater and electric hookups at the Kentucky Fair andExposition Center seats and transportation to the DerbyFestival Pegasus Parade on April 30 and a side trip to theLouisville Slugger Museum followed by lunchwwwgoodsamclubcomtours 800-829-5140
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As a Good Sammember yoursquoreinvited to travel theglobe with top-notchclub-sponsored tour andcruise packages Fromthe initial rendezvous tothe final farewell yoursquollbe well taken care of by the Good Sam ClubCheck our website forupcoming event datesand destinations
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RV BOOKSHELF
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 15
RV VACATIONS can take a turn for the worse if yoursquore notdressed properly Rugged hikes can go sour without apair of good boots and fishing trips can be a drag with-out a wading jacket
The Good Sam Club can help solve these dilemmasat a discount with our Smile and Save partner SierraTrading Post The retailer has the gear you need for justabout any outdoor activity whether itrsquos cycling skiingswimming or snowshoeing This is the place to stock upon everything from fishing reels to wetsuits and casualclothes to outerwear even Ralph Lauren sports jackets
In addition to getting Sierra TradingPostrsquos everday online savings Good SamClub members save 10 percent off retailprices and get free shipping on orders of$75 or more To start shopping click onthe Sierra Trading Post link on our web-sitersquos Smile and Save page and enter code
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User-FriendlyCampground GuidePlan your next RV trip with the 2009 Trailer Life Directory
The 2009 Trailer Life RV ParksCampgrounds and Services
Directory marks the 36th editionof this comprehensive travel guide but the bookrsquos editorshavenrsquot rested on their laurels With 11700 campground list-ings and new elements designed to help RVers use Good Samrsquosonline resources the directory is a must-have item
The directoryrsquos At-a-Glance feature has expanded to includeonline reservations and now lists RV parks that offer 247 reser-vations on wwwgoodsamclubcom The directory also offersplenty of of inspiration for that next road trip Look for articleson southern British Columbia home to the 2010 WinterOlympics plus Savannah Georgia Continued from last year isa special feature highlighting five of North Americarsquos nationalparks A new section includes expert tips on tires suspensionand LP-gas systems a great reference to have on the road
Order your copy of the 2009 Trailer Life Directory on ourwebsite to receive the discounted Good Sam member pricewwwgoodsamclubcomtravelstore
SMILE AND SAVE
GEAR FOR THEGreat OutdoorsSierra Trading Post helps RVers suit up for adventure
10AN N I V E R S AR Y
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Itrsquoll Be a Kick On Route 66Itrsquoll Be a Kick On Route 66Itrsquoll Be a Kick On Route 66Expo New Mexico Albuquerque mdash April 17-20 2009Plan to RV west in April 2009 and get yourkicks at the tenth anniversary of the GreatestRV Rally in the World
Take the highway that is best to Albuquerquendashan enchanting land rooted in centuries ofhistory and rich in southwest style and high-desert beauty
bull Entertainment Headliner NEIL SEDAKA
bull Exciting Attempt to Break the World Record forldquoMost People Wearing Balloon Hatsrdquo
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bull Rio Grande Community Farm Volunteer Day ndashAnnual RV Event to Give Back to the Rallyrsquos HostCommunity
Rally Pricing$349 (electric hookup) $169 (drycamping) Includes 2 adults
Early Bird Nights (April 15 amp 16)$35night (electric hookup) $15night(dry camping) Includes 2 adults
Passport$75person (all activities included April16-20 no onsite RV parking)
Nova Scotia CaraventureEllsworth ME bull $3364Jul 12 ndash Jul 25 2009
Great Lakes CaraventureBaileys Harbor WI bull $3421Jul 30 ndash Aug 14 2009
MORE GETAWAYS
National Parks CaraventureCody WY bull $3696Jul 18 ndash Aug 4 2009
Explore the splendor of our country this summer on an 18-daywestern RV tour with visits to Yellowstone and the Grand Canyonplus four other national parks including stunning Zion NationalPark Sightseeing and events along the way encourage you toimmerse yourself in the Old West Reserved seats to the rodeo inCody Wyoming and a chuckwagon dinner and western show areincluded as well as a tour of Salt Lake City where yoursquoll hear thefamous Mormon Tabernacle Choir and take a mild whitewaterraft ride
Get Away with Good Sam
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Good Sam Makes the GradeTwelve Good Sam Parks get top scoresin a nationwide campground survey
Adozen US Good Sam Parks earned all-around A grades in a recent consumer-
satisfaction survey of independent RV parksNearly 13000 RVers participated in the 2008online satisfaction survey conducted byGuestRated The survey evaluated RVersrsquoexperiences at independent campgroundsand RV resorts affiliated with the NationalAssociation of RV Parks and CampgroundsIn all 21 campgrounds earned the top rating
RVers are invited to submit their owncampground reviews by logging on towwwgocampingamericacom and clickingon the Review a Park tab
The following 12 Good Sam Parksearned A gradesButtonwood Campground MifflintownPennsylvaniaCherry Hill Park College Park MarylandHigh Plains Camping Oakley KansasKozy Rest Kampground HarrisvillePennsylvaniaMill Creek Ranch Resort Canton TexasMisty River RV ResortWalland TennesseeNormandy Farms ResortFoxboro MassachusettsPeace Valley
Campground Marble North CarolinaPioneer Campground LaportePennsylvaniaRutledge Lake RV Park FletcherNorth CarolinaSouth Haven Family CampgroundSouth Haven MichiganThe Vineyards Campground GrapevineTexas
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go Go to wwwgoodsamclubcom for the latestnews about club programs benefits and serv-ices as well as club-sponsored guided trips
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Dometic Corporation has voluntarily extended the two-door refrigerator recall started in August 2006 by recalling additional
refrigerators as part of a continual commitment to maintaining a high level of satisfaction and excellence now and in the future
Previous Recall AnnouncementThis recall affects Dometic two-door refrigerators manufactured between April 1997 and May 2003
Current Recall AnnouncementThis recall affects Dometic two-door refrigerators manufactured between June 2003 and September 2006
The well-being of Dometic customers is of highest concern A serious problem resulting in a fire may occur in an exceptionally small
fraction of Dometic two-door refrigerators but to address that potential risk please contact us immediately for more information
wwwDometiccomRecallRecall Hotline 1-888-446-5157
RECALL O6E-076 08E-032
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RV SHOWS
Club Savings at Camping WorldGOOD SAM CLUB MEMBERS can getbig savings at Camping World storesduring Good Sam Days February 21through 22 at more than 75 loca-tions of the nationwide RV-acces-sories retailer
With a coupon members alsoreceive 25 percent off regular-pricedinstallation of parts and accessoriesscheduled that weekend and com-pleted by March 5 Other coupon val-ues include additional 20 percent sav-ings on all clearance-priced items
Members should present their validGood Sam membership card to anyCamping World crewmember to receivethe savings couponsYoursquoll also receive aleaflet listing GoodSam sale items
GOOD SAM DAYS
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Kick Tires at a DiscountFind your dream rig at a Good Samndashaffiliated RV show
Whether yoursquore a serious buyer or sim-ply an RV buff who wants to check
out the latest technology-on-wheels yoursquollfind something at an Affinity Events RVshow Good Sam Club members can get a$2 discount on admission to any of the2009 shows Simply clip out the coupon onthe right and present it at the gatewwwaffinityrvshowscom
MinneapolisSt Paul RV Vacation and CampingShow February 5ndash8 Minneapolis Minnesota
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North Carolina RV and Camping Show February13ndash15 Charlotte North Carolina
Richmond Camping RV Expo February 13ndash15Richmond Virginia
Kansas Sports Boat and Travel Show February19ndash22 Wichita Kansas
North Carolina RV and Camping Show February27ndashMarch 1 Raleigh North Carolina
Rhode Island RV and Camping Show February27ndashMarch 1 Providence Rhode Island
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RVinsightBY JOE AND VICKI KIEVA
JOE RVers love to eat and itrsquos not unusual forrally-goers to spend long periods standing inline for a free hot dog or ice cream RVersbrave crowded parking lots with theirrigs to have lunch at an appealingrestaurantAnd if you want to drawa crowd in a campground sim-ply mention the word potluck
A good number of RVers eatall of their meals in restaurantsThese travelers might keep a bot-tle of wine in the fridge and a boxof crackers in the pantry but otherwise they donrsquot use theirkitchens at all We know RVers whocan give you firsthand recommenda-tions for an eatery in just about any town inthe country To them finding unique local
restaurants is part of the RVing adventureOn the other hand some RVers eat
almost all of their meals in their rigs Wemet a man whose food allergies preventedhim and his wife from eating in restaurants
altogether Fortunately their RV kitchengives them the freedom to travel
wherever they like without having toworry about his diet
Most RVers split their mealtimesbetween restaurants and their rigsEating in restaurants is a social occa-sion for Vicki and me More oftenthan not when we get together withfriends we go out to a restaurantIt doesnrsquot have to be fancy as long as we can all share the same tableOn the other hand we usually eat in our motorhome when wersquore parked some-where by ourselves
We always try to take advantage of localfoods as we crisscross the country Itrsquos difficultto pass up the seafood along the Atlantic coastespecially the lobster and clams in NewEngland Floridarsquos fresh citrus fruit is unparal-leled anywhere And we always look forward to
gorging ourselves onfresh blueberries in
Maine and blackberriesin Oregon
VICKI I enjoy cookingespecially when wersquore in ourRV I have more time andfewer distractions than I dowhen wersquore at home And tome part of the fun of cookingwhile on the road is the shop-ping that goes along with itNeedless to say grocery shop-
ping while on the road is differentthan it is at home The names of the
supermarkets change from one regionof the country to another We see names likeFood Giant Shawrsquos and Wegmanrsquos in theNortheast Kroger Publix and Food Lion in theSoutheast and Fred Meyer Safeway andAlbertsonrsquos in the West Of course WalmartSupercenters are everywhere we go
Shopping in an unfamiliar supermarket may
be a chore to some but to me itrsquos an adventureEach store has its own way of laying out theaisles As a result I canrsquot just run into the storefor a couple of items and go directly to the cor-rect aisles as I do at home Shopping usuallymeans walking up and down each aisle to findthe items on my grocery list This is how I dis-cover new and different foods
For an archive of Joeand Vicki Kievarsquos previ-ous RV Insight columnsgo to wwwgoodsamclubcomhighways To postyour own RV-lifestyletips go to wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityclick on Stories thenclick on the Share a Story button
Dear Joe and VickiHow do you findgood grocerystores andrestaurants whiletraveling aroundthe country
We never miss a chance to bring home ham andbacon from Arkansas
maple syrup fromVermont and Walla Wallaonions from Washington
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A Movable FeastWhen it comes to eating on the road variety really is the spice of life
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FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 19
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To add to the adventure many of theavailable items differ from one region tothe next The unfamiliar brands areusually every bit as good as the ones wehave at home but some favorite brandsof food items are hard to find on theroad Yuban coffee for example isnrsquoteasy to locate in the East so we bringenough from home to last the entiretrip Mexican food is important to usso I fill the freezer with chorizos andour favorite brand of corn tortillas
On the other hand each area of thecountry has its own unique food itemsWe never miss a chance to bring homeham and bacon from Arkansas maplesyrup from Vermont Walla Wallaonions from Washington and salt pota-toes from New York
Shopping for groceries while travelingis a great way to become familiar withthe various regions Yoursquoll discoverfoods yoursquove never seen before With alittle experience yoursquoll determine whichsupermarket chain is your favorite whenyou travel to different areas With a littlemore experience you may get to thepoint where you can drop by a store forjust one item and actually manage to godirectly to the correct aisle
Then of course if you donrsquot enjoy theadventure of shopping on the road youcan always take on the challenge oflocating a good restaurant
Send your nontechnical RV-lifestyle questions to RV Insight HighwaysPO Box 8545 Ventura California 93002 or to highwaysgoodsamclubcom
GOT A QUESTION
Vickirsquos RV RecipesVicki Kievarsquos book My RVKitchen and Favorite Recipescovers everything you need toknow about selecting equippingand furnishing an RV kitchenstocking the pantry and fridgeand shopping for groceries onthe road Yoursquoll also find morethan a hundred of Vickirsquosfavorite recipes plus more than70 hints and tricks for preparingdelicious meals on the roadwwwrvknowhowcom
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Highways FEBRUARY 200920
CAMPcuisineBY BOB BLUMER
You canrsquot please all the people all the timebut when it comes to snack food popcorn
comes close In fact popcorn is so popular thatAmericans consume a staggering one billionpounds of the stuff per yearmdashenough to fill theentire Grand Canyon OK I made up the partabout the canyon but itrsquos probably not too farfrom the truth
To say popcorn is a modern miracle wouldalso be a stretch since the snackrsquos been aroundfor thousands of years But it does seem mirac-ulous that a rock-hard kernel of corn can betransformed by exposure to heat into apillowy morsel of satisfying goodness
Each kernel of popcorn containsmoisture and oils Unlike most othergrains the outer hull of the popcornkernel is impervious to outside moisture
which helps protect the precious cargo insideAs the oil and water inside the shell are heatedpast the boiling point they turn the moisture inthe kernel into a superheated pressurizedsteam Eventually the hull succumbs to thepressure and ruptures and the interior starchesare transformed into the airy cloud-like foamthatrsquos become synonymous with movie viewing
Although most popcorn kernels explodethey donrsquot always explode with flavor Thatrsquos
why I love to add more thanjust salt and butter to
my bowl Here aremy two favorite
recipes Onersquosa little sweet
and onersquos a littlespicy which should
please even
yourfussiest
friends
The PopcornFestival inMarion Ohiocelebrates thestarchy snackevery SeptemberFind out more at wwwpopcornfestivalcom
Popcorn for the PeopleSweet and spicy twists on a perennial family favorite
To read previous recipesgo to wwwgoodsamclubcomhighways
Bob Blumer is the creatorand host of the FoodNetwork TV shows TheSurreal Gourmet and Gluttonfor Punishment Hersquos alsothe author of five cookbooksWhen hersquos not at home inCalifornia Bob can be foundtraveling in his Toastermobilean Airstream trailer cus-tomized with a stainless-steel professional kitchenand topped with two 8-footslices of toast
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Raginrsquo Cajun Popcorn
1 tablespoon garlic powder1 teaspoon onion powder12 teaspoon paprika12 teaspoon salt 14 teaspoon white pepper (if you have it)
or black pepper2 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon Tabasco (or to taste)2 tablespoons vegetable oil12 cup popcorn kernels
In a small bowl combine garlic powder onion powderpaprika salt and pepper Reserve In a small pan overmedium heat melt butter Remove from heat and stir inTabasco Reserve in pan In a medium-size pot overhigh heat add oil and one kernel of popcorn Cover andcook until kernel pops
Add the rest of the popcorn to the oil and re-coverShake pot constantly until popping stops Sprinkle inspices drizzle with Tabasco butter and toss thoroughlyServe immediately
Yield About eight cups
Kettle Corn
2 tablespoons vegetable oil12 cup popcorn kernels2 tablespoons granulated
white sugar12 teaspoon salt
In a medium-size pot over highheat add oil and one kernel ofpopcorn Cover and cook untilkernel pops Add sugar and stirfor 15 seconds or until it meltsAdd the rest of the popcorn tothe sugar oil and re-cover Shakepot constantly until poppingstops Empty popcorn into abowl and toss with salt Serveimmediately
Yield About eight cups
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In addition to answering your letters Bob Livingston is publisher of Trailer Lifeand MotorHome magazinesdirector of the seminar pro-gram at the Rally and authorof Trailer Lifersquos RV Repair andMaintenance Manual To pur-chase the fourth edition of the manual at the discountedGood Sam price click onwwwgoodsamclubcomstore
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TECHtopicsBY BOB LIVINGSTON
Batterybasicswinter fueladvice and atriple-towingclarification
Pulling a PickupI have a 1996 Chevy 4x4 pickup that Irsquod like to pull behind my Discoverymotorhome I donrsquot believe the truck can be towed that conveniently so I waswondering if I could use a dolly for the front end of the truck or a full trailer tohaul it This would save me having to buy a vehicle that can be pulled and theinsurance for another vehicle I use the truck to carry my four golden retrievers
around Is there a need for brakes on the trail-er if I end up towing this truck
Phil Jurczyk KIRKLAND WASHINGTON
BOB Phil your truck is towable on all fourwheels without making drivetrain modifica-tions Therefore you donrsquot need to consider adolly or trailer Yoursquoll need a base plate an ade-quately rated tow bar and lights and I stronglyrecommend using a braking device that appliesthe truck brakes in concert with the motor-homersquos service brakes
Before you purchase the hardware I suggestyou weigh your motorhome loaded for a typicaltrip and your truck Compare those numberswith the gross combination weight rating of themotorhomeYou need to make sure you have thecapacity to tow before setting out on the road
One Battery or TwoI BOUGHT a used fifth wheel with two batter-iesmdashone from the factory and the otherinstalled later Theyrsquore hooked in series black-to-black and red-to-red The reason Irsquom asking isthat theyrsquove gone bad Do I need to replace bothor can I get by with just one If I replace bothdo the cranking amps have to be the same
Judy McClurg CAVE CREEK ARIZONA
BOB Judy if you frequent primitive campsites(no hookups) then yoursquoll need at least two bat-teriesmdashand yours are wired in parallel notseries If you hook up to campground electrici-ty then one battery is all you need
The obvious advantage of having two batter-ies is the ability to run your 12-volt DC appli-ances and accessories for a longer period oftime Even if yoursquore very frugal with the use of12-volt DC power yoursquoll still need enough bat-tery for example to keep the refrigerator run-ning (on LP-gas) If yoursquore like most peopleyoursquoll run through two batteries fairly quicklywhile primitive camping unless you have anefficient way to recharge them
If you replace both batteries theyrsquoll need tobe the same Since yoursquore looking to power thelivability items yoursquoll need deep-cycle batteries(even if yoursquore buying only one) Therersquos noneed to be concerned with cranking amps therating in amp hours is more important
Consider buying two 6-volt golf-cart batter-ies wired in series if you determine that youneed two Theyrsquore more durable for RV use
Cold-Weather DieselIrsquoM GOING TO purchase a used Class B dieselcamper van The owner told me there are solu-tions I can use to pour into the fuel tank to keepthe diesel from jelling in winter Is that true Ifnot how much would it cost to install a heateroutlet for this type of vehicle
Meei Mizell AUGUSTA GEORGIA
BOB If you live in or travel to a cold-weatherarea the diesel fuel there is usually winterizedfor that area Thatrsquos because the fuel contains awaxy substance that jells in extremely coldweather and creates problems such as pluggingthe fuel filter Normally the fuel supplier willmix No 2 diesel with No 1 diesel or some typeof additive that improves cloud point
According to fuel-industry experts yourengine should run fine on non-winterized fuelas long as the temperature doesnrsquot dip below 10degrees Fahrenheit
While the addition of diesel No 1 candecrease cloud point itrsquos also less efficient thanNo 2 the energy content of it is about 5 percentlower which relates to reduced fuel economy sonormally the amount of additive is limitedThere are also a number of aftermarket prod-ucts that can be added to your fuel to reduce thecloud point
Some engines are equipped with fuel heatersTherersquos no way to hazard a guess without know-ing which engine you have in your vehicle Youcan easily check with your RV dealer for thatinfomation
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Leaking and ChewingREGARDING THE ldquoLeaking Motorhomerdquoentry in your September columnanother cause of an apparent front-capleak is that if the temperature is lowand yoursquove run your propane heater fora while the moisture created by thecombustion of the propane condenseson the inside of the cap Many of thecaps both front and rear arenrsquot insu-lated enough
We had an occasion where this hap-pened We removed the TV that was inthe upper console and checked the areawhere the clearance lights were Theywere dry but the inner surface of the caphad drops of water on it Any movementor jarring of the coach caused thedroplets to run down the inside of thecap and out at the bottom of the over-head console Spray-foam insulation willhelp eliminate this problem
On to the chewing rodents also mentioned in the September issueWith regard to these critters eating theinsulation on wires most rodents havefront teeth that donrsquot stop growingthroughout their life They chew on hardobjects to wear them down Otherwisetheir teeth would get too long and theywouldnrsquot be able to open their mouthfar enough to consume any food Itisnrsquot for any nutritional value that theychew on wires Years ago they wouldchew on the lead casings of the tele-phone cables at times causing inter-ruption of phone service
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BOB Condensation is always a prob-lem especially for RVers who run cat-alytic heaters Your best defense isusing a dehumidifier If you frequentcampgrounds with electric hookupsa dehumidifier that operates on 120-
volt AC power will do the trick Theseunits are readily available in home-improvement stores
If you boondock then consider theDri-Z-Air dehumidifier It works wellusing crystals that collect moisture anditrsquos relatively cheapmdashand it uses nopower Most places sell Dri-Z-Air forless than $10 Almost all RV-supplystores and Camping World outlets sell it
Rodents seem to be a hot topic basedon all the response I received after theinitial ldquoWire-Eating Wildliferdquo letter Irsquombecoming an expert on rodents thanksto the readers who have sent in sugges-tions although thatrsquos somewhat of adubious distinction Too bad humanscanrsquot munch down with their teethwear them out and simply grow newones Wow what a concept
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Albuquerque to Santa FePerched on the banks of the Rio GrandeRiver Albuquerque is more famous for being the Hot Air Balloon Capital of the World than as a portal to the pastIts famous and colorful InternationalBalloon Fiesta attracts visitors fromaround the globe few of whom realizethat the cityrsquos Central Avenue is actuallya section of Historic Route 66
In 1937 the government realignedRoute 66 between Santa Rosa and Al-buquerque bypassing Santa Fe Therealignment cut about 107 miles fromthe old route and brought touriststhrough the heart of AlbuquerqueToday the 400 to 1400 blocks of CentralAvenue still display much of the charmof those early days
Heading east along Central Avenue
Agentle late-afternoon breeze caresses the tall grass flanking theweathered rut running along the east wall of Fort Union I sit alone
on the wooden bench grounded squarely in the present my eyes tracingthe rut northeast through the sea of green toward the distant hills Theranger had said that the historic trail was nothing more than a dirt trackback in the mid-1800s so I begin to imagine a typical day along thissection of the Santa Fe Trail
I close my eyes and soon I can almosthear the crack of a bullwhackerrsquos whip andthe disgruntled bellows of the oxen as acaravan of large freight wagons rumbles bymassive wheels and oxen hooves carvingdeep into the soft New Mexico prairie Ienvision the labored breathing of the oxenand the creaking of wagon-wheel axles
As the last wagon lumbers by a grizzleddriver his stoic dust-covered face creasedby too many years on the trail glances myway and nods I nod back and watch thedust trails disappear into the evening skyI imagine a lone bugler inside the fort sounding the evening tattooanother day along the Santa Fe Trail slipping into the history books
The Santa Fe Trail is but one of the many nostalgic sites that crowdnorthern New Mexico This part of the state is like a living museum ofNative American and Wild West cultures that brings new meaning to thephrase Land of Enchantment
We planned on seeing as much as we could during our 1200-mile loopfrom Albuquerque along nine scenic byways and trails five mountainranges six Indian reservations a dozen pueblos and a host of nationalparks forests and monuments
STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL DEFREITAS
After theAlbuquerqueRally take adrive throughthe pages ofNew Mexicohistory on a scenic loop tour
PORTALpastTO THE
RALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
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you come to the Turquoise Trail NationalScenic Byway (Highway 14) which runsnorth through the Sandia Mountains toSanta Fe Along the trail yoursquoll pass thelegendary mining towns of GoldenMadrid and Cerrillos with their aban-doned turquoise mines dotting the adja-cent hills The rejuvenated ghost townsnow have quaint restaurants Native craftsshops art galleries and small museums
Santa Fe to RatonIn 2010 Santa Fe commemorates its400th anniversary Few Americans orEuropeans even knew of its existenceuntil the Santa Fe Trail opened in theearly 1800s
Today Native artisans trade theirwork on the sidewalks and park aroundthe main plaza and the city contains
more than 250 galleries many of whichline Canyon Road Art is such an impor-tant aspect of Santa Fe life that the townbecame the first US city to be named tothe UNESCO Creative Cities Network
Santa Fersquos creative culture overflowsinto its cuisine In this relatively smallcity no fewer than 200 restaurants servemeals offering everything from bou-tique specialties to distinctive northernNew Mexican delicacies Tia Sophiarsquos(just off the main square) claims to haveinvented the breakfast burrito which youcan order with green red or Christmas(both green and red) chili sauce
If you have a hankering for somesweets you wonrsquot want to miss the cre-ations at the Chocolate Maven Thesmall cafeacute has an adjoining bakerywhere you can sample the shoprsquos world-
famous brownies while watching thebakers at work
Interstate 25 to the east follows theold Santa Fe Trail and sections of oldRoute 66 (the pre-1937 alignment) Inmany places you can exit the mainhighway onto adjacent service roadsthat literally run atop parts of the oldSanta Fe Trail and old Route 66
East of Glorieta is Pecos NationalHistoric Park The park preserves morethan 12000 years of history including theancient Pecos pueblo a colonial missionsections of the Santa Fe Trail and the siteof the Battle of Glorieta Pass the mostwesterly conflict in the Civil War
In the town of Las Vegas old Route66 veers south toward Santa Rosa whilethe Santa Fe Trail continues northeastThe trail crisscrosses I-25 at many loca-
Grab your binoculars and pick a perch on the bluffs overlooking El Malpais National Monument
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tions on the way to Raton Well-pre-served ruts are visible at WagonMound and Fort Union NationalMonument built in 1851
Raton to TaosFrom Raton Highway 64 slices south-west retracing parts of the Santa FeTrail Going southeast on Highway 505yoursquoll need your binoculars to viewsome of the 274 bird species at MaxwellNational Wildlife Refuge including baldeagles and wild turkeys as well aswhitetail and mule deer bobcats andblack bear Established in 1965 the3700-acre refuge is an important reststop for migratory waterfowl
The Dawson ghost town awaitsabout 10 miles north on 505 Littleremains of this old coal-mining com-munity except the cemetery PhelpsDodge opened the Dawson coal minein 1901 and the town prospered until1950 when the coal ran out Most ofthe graves in the cemetery are of the383 miners lost in two disastrous mineexplosions in 1913 and 1923
An hourrsquos drive south of Dawsontakes you to the small but significanttown of Cimarron from which onebranch of the Santa Fe Trail gets itsname Over the years the townrsquos 130-year-old landmark St James Hotel hascatered to such notable guests as BuffaloBill Cody Annie Oakley Kit CarsonFrank and Jesse James Wyatt Earp Billythe Kid and BlackjackKetchum Rumor has itthat notorious gunmanClay Allison dancednaked on the bar whileshooting into the ceilingThe bar is now part ofthe dining room andyou can still see bulletholes in the tin ceiling
At Eagle Nest Highway64 meets the EnchantedCircle Scenic Byway (Highway 38) Thenorthern part of the loop skirts a num-ber of 12000-foot peaks in the Sangrede Cristo Mountains and offers spectac-ular alpine scenery If you have timetake Highway 150 up to Taos Ski Valleyfor more breathtaking panoramas
The Enchanted Circle rejoins High-way 64 just north of the Taos Pueblo
Indian Reservation Thepueblo is one of the nationrsquosoldest continuously inhabitedcommunities and the onlypueblo designated a NationalHistoric Landmark and aUNESCO World heritage SiteAt the center of the reservationis Taos town home to KitCarson between 1828 and1840 His preserved home isnow a museum
Taos to FarmingtonFrom Taos the High Road toTaos Scenic Byway (highways518 and 76) weaves souththrough the Sangre de CristoMountains and the PicurisPueblo toward the small townof Jaconita Along the wayyoursquoll pass through Chimayoand the Nambeacute Indian Res-ervation home to the beauti-ful 150-foot-high Nambeacute Falls
Just off Highway 502between Jaconita and LosAlamos is Bandelier NationalMonument Along the parkrsquos 15-miletrail through Frijoles Canyon yoursquoll seeAncestral Pueblo homes kivas (ceremo-nial structures) rock paintings and pet-roglyphs Donrsquot forget to carry lots ofwater when hiking here
West of Bandelier stands Los Alamosand the Los Alamos National Laboratory
The Department of Energylab is one of the largest multidisciplinary institu-tions in the world Startedin 1943 as part of the se-cretive Manhattan Projectthe lab is now a NationalHistoric Landmark TheBradbury Science Museumis highly recommended
From Los Alamos theJeacutemez Mountain Trail
Scenic Byway (Highway 4) wendssouthwest through the Jeacutemez Moun-tains and Santa Fe National ForestAbout halfway to San Ysidro yoursquolldrive through the sprawling VallasCaldera National Preserve a favorite ofrock climbers and trout fishermen Asyou cross the floor of the caldera be onthe lookout for large herds of elk San
Antonio Creek and the East Fork of theJeacutemez River cut through the calderaand offer some of the statersquos best brownand rainbow trout fishing
West of San Ysidro the trail contin-ues northwest as Highway 550 to thetown of Cuba the heart of NewMexicorsquos cattle- and sheep-ranchingregion But Cubarsquos claim to fame is the nearby Chaco Culture NationalHistoric Park the largest best-pre-served and most architecturallyadvanced of all ancient SouthwestNative villages
The canyon has 120 separate sitesthat date between AD 850 and 1250The largest structure Pueblo Bonitacontains more than 600 rooms and 40kivas The sites are accessible by about35 miles of walking trails that crisscrossthe canyon
Northwest of Cuba Highway 550climbs to the high plains New Mexicorsquosoil belt The first well was drilled in1921 and the state pumps about 60million barrels a year The oil patchrsquosmain town Farmington is also rich inNative American culture
Just north of Farmington is Aztec
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Ruins National Monument a 500-roomcenter of Ancestral Pueblo society datingback to the early 1100s The Great Kiva(excavated in 1921 and reconstructed in1934) is the main attraction
Farmington to AlbuquerqueThe Native Heritage Trail Scenic Byway(Highway 491) runs from Shiprock justwest of Farmington through the vastNavajo Indian Reservation to GallupAlong the way yoursquoll pass 7176-footShiprock peak and other unusual rockformations as you skirt the easternflanks of the Chuska Mountains
Highway 491 ends in Gallup atHighway 40 and Historic Route 66Much of Route 66 parallels the newinterstate but it is interrupted in a fewplaces Historic 66 signs will direct youto the usable sections of the old route
Galluprsquos main attraction may be theEl Rancho Hotel and Motel Built in1937 the hotel has welcomed a host offamous guests including Jackie CooperRonald Reagan Spencer Tracy Kath-arine Hepburn and Kirk DouglasHundreds of autographed pictures ofcelebrities cover the mezzanine walls
above the eclectic rustic lobbyAs you head back toward Albu-
querque yoursquoll pass El Morro NationalMonument also known as InscriptionRock In the early 1300s AncestralPuebloans living on the bluff above thenatural spring carved petroglyphs inthe rock around the water hole In thelate 1600s Spanish and American pio-neers stopping for water also carvedtheir names dates and messages intothe rocks around the spring Today thepark protects more than 2000 inscrip-tions and petroglyphs as well asAncestral Puebloan ruins
East of El Morro stands El Malpais(Spanish for ldquothe badlandsrdquo) NationalMonument resembling a Hawaiianlava field with its moonscape of exten-sive lava flows In stark contrast to thesharp black lava are the tall smoothalmost white sandstone cliffs that linethe southern edge of the field
Northern New Mexico provides anextraordinary road-trip experiencefrom its 1200 years of accessible Nativeand American history to its spicy redand green chiles It truly is a Land ofEnchantment
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Go OnlineFind out more about Albuquerque andNew Mexico at wwwgoodsamclubcomhighways The February sectionincludes exclusive web content aboutthe Santa Fe Trail the Sandia PeakTram and the Southwestrsquos authenticlegend Kit Carson Yoursquoll also find RVauthor Ron Jonesrsquo list of restaurantfavorites in and around Albuquerque
Good Sam ParksNew Mexico has 43 Good Sam Parks To find out all aboutthem go to wwwgoodsamclubcomand click on the Travel Tools tabthen click on Find a Campground
For More InformationNew Mexico Tourism Departmentwwwnewmexicoorg 800-545-2070
Nostalgic New Mexico (left to right) Native pottery PecosNational Historic Park Fort Union and a Taos Pueblo powwow
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sk almost anyone to name Americarsquos mile-high city and theyrsquoll most likely replyldquoDenverrdquo But motor 438 miles south on Interstate 25 and yoursquoll hit another mile-
high city thatrsquos known less for its thin air and more for its rich history rugged scenery andhighly diverse population Welcome to Albuquerque New Mexico
Albuquerquersquos colorful past stretches back to the 1300s when the Ancestral Pueblo peo-ple settled along whatrsquos today known as the Rio Grande River The waterway provided pre-cious irrigation for the nativesrsquo crops and trees along the banks offered firewood By the1500s European explorers seeking gold found instead villages of mud but that didnrsquot keepthem from staying By the late 1600s the community along the river began to grow asSpanish missionaries settled in the area In 1706 the burgeoning town was named for theSpanish Duke of Alburquerque (the extra ldquorrdquo was later dropped from the name)
The westward migration of the 1800s brought Americans to the area along the Santa FeTrail Everyone from merchants and homesteaders to lawyers and tradesmen established theirhomes and businesses in the broad valley where major routes met The arrival of the railroadand much later Route 66 swelled the cityrsquos population which now stands at 800000
AlbuquerqueFLYING HIGH IN
RALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
Ride the aerialtram roll onRoute 66 andfollow in thefootsteps ofPueblos andearly explorersin Americarsquos oldest city theWorldrsquos Hot-AirBalloon Capital
BY BEVERLY EDWARDS
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These days Albuquerquethrives as a vibrant crossroads ofhistory commerce and cultureMake sure you take time toexplore this fascinating city if youattend the April Rally (for moreabout the Rally turn to page 34)
Begin your tour by steppingback in time at PetroglyphNational Monument west of thecity After soaking up the historyof the rock markings at the visitorcenter walk along the trails to seethe rock faces that bear ancientworks of art The monumentrsquosestimated 20000 carved images of peo-ple animals and other symbols giveglimpses into a compelling past
Get a feel for Albuquerquersquos Spanishheritage in Old Town where you canwalk in the footsteps of the cityrsquosfounders Dominating the central plazais the towering San Felipe de NeriChurch which replaced a small adobechapel that collapsed in 1792 In keep-ing with tradition adobe homes were
established around the plaza for mutu-al protection Today these structureshouse shops that sell colorful clothingblankets jewelry and other items madeby local artisans
While in Old Town yoursquoll see evi-dence of one of the cityrsquos most interest-ing chapters For three weeks in theearly days of the Civil War theConfederate flag flew over the plazaWhen the Confederates retreated they
buried six canons near the plaza andtwo of them are now displayed
In the following century the city host-ed a new wave of visitors After WorldWar II Americans hopped in their carsin search of new adventures andAlbuquerque emerged as a popular stopon Route 66 known here as CentralAvenue The regionrsquos rugged desert wasa novelty for many travelers of that eraCentral Avenuersquos colorful shops and
See the real Albuquerque (left to right)from Route 66 to Sandia Peak to Old Town
For MoreInformation
Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureauwwwitsatriporg 800-733-9918
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restaurants evoke that innocent timeLooking for in-depth exploration of
the region Albuquerque is home tonumerous museums and each focuseson a compelling facet of the Land ofEnchantment and the world at large
Towering in Jurassic Super GiantsHall at the New Mexico Museum ofNatural History and Science is a replicaof Seismosaurus a former resident ofthe area Fossils in Seacoast Hall remindvisitors that the area once bordered avast prehistoric body of water
Ancestral Pueblo history so impor-
tant to understanding New Mexico ison display at the Indian PuebloCultural Center
Visitors will find refuge from thewarm desert sun at the AlbuquerqueAquarium and Rio Grande BotanicGarden both located in sprawlingAlbuquerque Biological Park Thou-sands of saltwater fish and invertebratesnative to the Gulf of Mexico live in theaquariumrsquos carefully maintained envi-ronments The Botanic Garden green-houses display desert plants that thrivein the area as well as flora from other
climates of the worldScience buffs will relish the
National Atomic Museumwhich traces the history ofthe Atomic Age from earlyresearch of nuclear develop-ment through todayrsquos peace-ful uses Exhibits offerinsights into the first atomicbomb detonation at theTrinity Site located less than100 miles away on desert
land thatrsquos now part of the White SandsMissile Range
Albuquerquersquos best-known eventmay be the International Balloon Fiestawhich lifts off for nine days everyOctober Thousands of spectators turnup for the festivities as hundreds of bal-loons fill the skies Visitors can experi-ence the thrilling history of hot-air bal-looning year-round at the AlbuquerqueInternational Balloon Museum on theedge of the fiesta grounds Actual bal-loons and gondolas hang from the highceiling in a dazzling display
Likewise cruising high above theground is the Sandia Peak Tramwaywhich travels over the Cibola NationalForest on a cable for 27 miles makingit the worldrsquos longest passenger aerialtramway The journey takes visitors tothe observation deck atop 10378-footSandia Peak affording an 11000-square-mile panorama of the Land of Enchantment Make the trip nearsunset and watch as the lights ofAlbuquerque glisten far below
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Tour Route 66break a balloonrecord and immerseyourself in RVingthis April inAlbuquerque
The pop-music standard ldquoRoute 66rdquo entices listeners to ldquogetyour kicksrdquo on Americarsquos famous Mother Road Who are we
to turn down the advice of Nat King Cole Chuck Berry the Rolling StonesJohn Mayer and the many others whorsquove recorded the classic through the years
Heed the songrsquos call by joining the Good Sam Club at the 10th annualRally April 17 through 20 in Albuquerque New Mexico one of the hotteststops on the legendary highway
Visitors to Expo New Mexico can find plenty of ways to get their kickslike browsing row after row of new RVs enjoying nightly entertainment bypopular performers participating in fun activities and taking optionaltours of historic sites in and around the fabled New Mexico city
Did we mention Good Samrsquos Mexican Fiesta and the Rally Dog ShowNow a decade old the Rally has become a one-stop shop for RVers seek-
ing to enrich their lifestyle and just have a great time Rally-goers thirsty forknowledge can pick from scores of seminars and check out newtravel and RV products then end the day by partying withNeil Sedaka the Osmond Brothers and Rita Coolidge
The Rallyrsquos a great place to meet old friends make newtravel buddies link up with longtime e-mail pals and online-forum cronies and on Good Sam Day join a Good SamClub chapter in your neck of the woods
Here are a few of the many ways to get your kicks at the2009 Albuquerque Rally
BY JOHN SULLAWAY
Get yourRALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
RallyAT THE
Kicks
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Rock to the Classics For morethan 50 years Neil Sedakarsquos catchy tuneshave blasted out of jukeboxes and stere-os across North America Herersquos yourchance to see the composer of ldquoCal-endar Girlrdquo and ldquoBreaking Up Is Hardto Dordquo perform in person on April 17the Rallyrsquos opening nightSedaka (pictured on theright) is followed byGrammy Awardndashwinningsinger Rita Coolidge onApril 18 the country-flavored family group theOsmond Brothers onApril 19 and California surf band PapaDoo Run Run on April 20
Sharpen Your Skills Whetheryoursquore a novice RVer or a seasoned vet-eran yoursquoll find plenty of opportunitiesto boost your RV IQ at the Rally Scoresof seminars will be offered on topicsranging from electrical-system mainte-nance to tire care Presenters includeHighways Technical Editor Bob Living-ston and other RVing experts
Stack Up the Fun Youngstersand teens can play games scarf uppizza take tours and join their momsdads and grandparents in the cookie-stacking competition GPS users willhave fun with our geocache contest theGreat RV Heist and golfers can tee upfor the golf tournament on April 17Show Your Tricks on Route 66 theRallyrsquos dog show gives pet owners achance to parade their pooches April 18
Explore New Mexico Sign upfor optional guided bus trips and travelto the Acoma ldquoSky Cityrdquo Pueblo onApril 17 Americarsquos oldest continuously
inhabited settlement On April 18 takea tour through Albuquerquersquos most col-orful districts on famous Route 66Guided trips to the nearby Trinity Siteon April 17 18 and 20 will take you toground zero of the first atomic-bombdetonation
Donate Your Time Feel likegiving back Rally participantscan lend a hand at Rio GrandeCommunity Farm Come for aday of volunteer work on April15 and get one night of freecamping on April 14
Balloon Bonanza Albuquerquersquosknown as the Hot-Air Balloon Capitalof the World and its annual Inter-national Balloon Fiesta draws thou-sands Rally-goers will get a chance tosalute the cityrsquos high-flying statusmdashand possibly make historymdashbyparticipating in an attempt toset a Guinness world record forMost People Wearing BalloonHats Prefer the real thing Takea hot-air balloon ride over theRio Grande Valley with RainbowRyders or watch balloon enthu-siasts ignite the burners insidetheir colorful crafts at anevening balloon glow
Go Green The Rallyrsquos the place tofind out how you can reduce your RVrsquosenvironmental footprint The Go GreenIdeas contest invites Rally-goers to sub-mit green-friendly concepts for prizesMake sure you stop by the Green RVexhibit a biodiesel-powered Lancecamper outfitted with solar panels anda wind turbine and occupied by sur-vivalist Brian Brawdy
Hola Good Sam The Good SamClub will throw a Mexican Fiesta formembers and friends on April 20 Yoursquollbe serenaded by mariachis tantalizedby pintildeatas and treated to Southwesterncuisine Join a chapter make newfriends stick around for games andprizes and learn more about benefitsoffered only to Good Sam members
Be Prepared Relive the carefreedays of camping out with your Scouttroop when the Rally hosts a receptionfor all current and former Boy Scouts onApril 19 Boy Scout alumni are encour-aged to bring old memorabilia like uni-forms badges and handbooks LocalBoy Scout troops will participate andcontests for cash prizes will rekindle thatScouting spirit Rally organizers areworking to expand the program toinclude Girl Scouts for the 2010 Rally
Get Cookinrsquo On GoodSam Day Highwaysrsquo CampCuisine columnist BobBlumer (left) will demon-strate how to whip up flavor-filled edibles in theconfines of your RV galleyLearn new recipes fromthe Food Network star
Kick Some Tires Rally-goers canget a close-up look at the latest RVmodels by strolling through hundredsof new rigs on display at Expo NewMexico Yoursquoll find vehicles rangingfrom entry-level trailers to million-dol-lar coaches Buy a new home-on-wheelson the spot or do research for a futurepurchase Also on display are hundredsof aftermarket products and RV-relatedservices in the Rallyrsquos indoor exhibit
RALLY ONLINEConnect with other Rally-going GoodSam Club members online Click onwwwtherallycom to find links to Rallygroups on wwwgoodsamclubcom aswell asFacebookEonsTwitterandFlickr
RVER OF THE YEARDuring the Rallyrsquos Good Sam Day yoursquoll get the chance tomeet Richard Daniels the clubrsquos 2008 RVer of theYear Richard rescued a stray dog he encounteredwhile RV camping then used the Good Sam Clubrsquosonline RV forums to facilitate adoptions of manymore stray animals across the continent The firstrecipient of this annual award Richard says hersquoslooking forward to telling fellow RVers about theshelter he founded Old Fella Burke CountyAnimal Rescue in Burke County Georgia
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The Good Sam ClubrsquosAction Line has resolvedthousands of disputes in favor of membersHighways highlights a sampling of theseresults in each issueTo read more Action Lineletters go to wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityand click on RVer Rights
All Steamed UpLast April I took my 2002 Holiday Rambler Admiral motorhome to GibbsInternational Trucks in Oxnard California to fix a transmission leak I was referredto Gibbs because theyrsquore a fully authorized dealer for Allison transmission
I told the service staff that I wanted an estimate before any work was done onthe coach Later that day Raul a service manager called to say that all they could
do to fix the leak was change gaskets andgrommets If Irsquod been told this beforehand Irsquodhave never brought my motorhome to them
Raul then told me he could remove my trans-mission and send it to a repair facility thatcould make the repairs in the City ofCommerce 75 miles away He said there wasno way of me getting an estimate until thisrepair shop received the transmission anddetected the problem
Later however I was told that I incurred$15729 in fees when Gibbs steam-cleanedmy transmission housing to look for the leakwhich they couldnrsquot find I was never given anestimate for this service
When I arrived to pick up my RV I asked MrsGibbs another service manager why I wasnrsquottold in the beginning that I could incur diag-nostic charges and they might not be able tofix the problem I told her I didnrsquot want to payfor anything and she replied I couldnrsquot havemy keys until I paid the charges I told her thatI called that coercion and it wasnrsquot fair Shedidnrsquot respond
I believe Gibbs misrepresented themselvesI never would have gone there if theyrsquod told methe truth in the first place I believe I shouldbe refunded the $15729 fee I think Gibbsshould also give me an apology for my 10hours of wasted time
Allan Siber CAMARILLO CALIFORNIA
ACTION LINE After sending a petition toGibbs International on Siberrsquos behalf wereceived this response from Raul Villalobosservice manager
We regret that you felt no value in the effortwe made to properly diagnose and steam-
clean your transmission We could debate theappropriateness of the changes but in the bestinterest of a timely resolution wersquore refundingyou $15729
Sluggish ServiceWE TOOK OUR 2001 Sportsmen fifth wheel toPatterson RV Center in Wichita Falls Texas forsome minor repair work At the time the serv-ice representative assured us that the workwouldnrsquot take long But now two months andmany phone calls to Patterson later we stillhavenrsquot seen any progress We were calledonce and told it was ready so we made the 80-mile trip only to find out that the repairswerenrsquot completed Patterson hadnrsquot evenordered the decal stripes that were included inour original request They told us theyrsquod getsomeone to bring the decals to our home
After going back and forth my wife calledto see if the decals were ready and the newservice manager said he knew nothing of thisorder and hersquod have to look into it Heassured us hersquod investigate our issue andcall us back Wersquove never received a callback We really need Action Line to help fixthis ongoing problem
John and Phyllis Spenser PARADISE TEXAS
ACTION LINE After a petition was sent toPatterson RV Center we received the follow-ing update from the Spensers
Our problem has been resolved to our satis-faction thanks to Action Linersquos interventionPatterson RV completed the decal work andtheir new service manager was very courteousand helpful Action Linersquos help was muchappreciated
Got an RV-related dispute E-mail us at actionlinegoodsamclubcom or mail a letterto Action Line PO Box 8545 Ventura California 93002 Please include a letter ofexplanation and copies of related receipts
ACTIONLINEMAILBOX
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If yoursquod like to evaluate newproducts and see your commentspublished in Highways sign upto be a Good Sam producttester Itrsquos easy Just click onwwwgoodsamclubcommemberbenefitsaspx to find the product-testing sign-up form
nline
Highways FEBRUARY 200938
goodstuffEDITED BY ROBIN DUFFIELDbullTESTED ANDREVIEWED BY MEMBERS
Smart LightMotion LightDonrsquot let the Smart Lightrsquossimple appearance deceiveyou The low-profile exteriorlight mounts on the side ofyour RV and goes on auto-matically when the built-insensor detects movementnear your rig An attachedLED lets you know if yourcoach battery is running lowThe Smart Light gets itsbrains from a microproces-sor and has the same holepattern as existing standardlights for easy installationKen Motz a Good Sam Clubproduct tester from Le ClaireIowa installed the SmartLight and reports ldquoThe mo-tion detector really makesus feel securerdquo PRICE $9999CONTACT Star Light 800-883-5444wwwstarlightsinccom
Funky Colored FlamesNeed to spice up your campfire fun Create dancing flames of blue green and purpleby placing an unopened packet of Funky Colored Flames on top of the fire Providing 30minutes of multicolored fun Funky Flames is safe for usein indoor and outdoor wood fireplaces (theyarenrsquot suitable for cooking fires) Good SamClub product tester Arleen Witt of PollackPines California tried Funky Flames andtells us ldquoNice colored flames that reallyadd excitement to any bonfirerdquoPRICE $588 (three-pack)CONTACT Winlow Products416-792-0385 wwwcampingworldcom
June Bug ScooterRVers can tool around the campground
or rally grounds with ease on thepower-thrifty all-electric June Bugscooter The smooth-riding portablevehicle seats one adult comfort-
ably folds to just 28 inches highand weighs 90 pounds JoyceNewman a Good Sam Clubproduct tester from JacksonSouth Carolina took a spinon the June Bug and says ldquoIdo not know how I traveledbefore the June Bug Itrsquosgiven me my freedom backrdquo
Engel MR040 PortableFridge Freezer
Peckish RVers can keep theirsnacks cool on the go with the nim-
ble Engel MR040 Fridge Freezer Theunit has a small footprint but deliversefficient cooling from 1224-volt DCand 110-volt AC power A sturdy plasticexterior with rubber bumpers on eachcorner protects that delicate egg salad
and a reversible lid contains storage spacefor spare cords and fuses Good Sam product
tester Sandy Preibe from Camarillo California took theMR040 on an outing and says ldquoTravels easy and keepsfood and beverages cold on a hot day while driving Itrsquosvery convenient not to have to use icerdquo
PRICE $1497CONTACT Rickrsquos Specialty Vehicles
866-798-2227 wwwricksesvcom
PRICE $641CONTACT Engel USA 888-272-9838 wwwengel-usacom
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FEBRUARYFLORIDA bull WINTER SAMBOREE February 18ndash22Withlacoochee Bluegrass Festival Dunnellon$110 Early bird 217 Contact Robert WardPO Box 348 Nobleton FL 34461 352-796-8867
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MARCH ARIZONA bull ROARING rsquo20S SAMBOREE March 4ndash8Pinal County Fairgrounds Casa Grande $85Contact Joyce Anderson 561 S 34th Pl
Mesa AZ 85204 480-807-6066
joyceinmesayahoocomwwwarizonagoodsamorg
NEVADA bull HAWAIIAN SUMMER SAMBOREEMarch 12ndash14 Avi Resort and Casino Laughlin$602 $451 Extra $10 at gate ContactLinda LeChien 1380 Centerville Ln 40Gardnerville NV 89410 775-782-5352
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GEORGIA bull SPRING SAMBOREE March 26ndash29
Good Sam Club chapters across North America regularly host RV gatherings known as
Samborees As a Good Sam Club member you can visit Samborees in any state or province
Activities range from games to arts and crafts seminars and live entertainment In short
Samborees are a good time and a great way to meet people who share your interests
Dates locations fees and contact information for upcoming events are listed below and
a complete calendar is posted on wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityeventsandtours
CLUBevents
Forty Years of FunColoradorsquos first Good Sam chapter the Western Colorado Travelers
celebrated its 40th anniversary on November 15 2008 Many members
of the Grand Junction chapter were on hand for the event along with State
Directors Al and Fran Allain Assistant State Directors Mike and Sue Carver
and members of the neighboring Two Rivers Good Sam chapter
Back row left to rightWimp Holding BudDriever Al HowardRalph Moss EugeneStocking Second rowWanda Holding TomBonokoski BettyDriever Lynda HowardTheona Moss PatMahrer Al MahrerSeated GloriaBonokoski Fay ClineFran Jones Del JonesChapter PresidentMary Diamond
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Georgia National Fairgrounds and AgricenterPerry $75 Contact Perno Scott 1865 PoplarSt Conyers GA 30013 770-922-5794
gladigottacomcastnetwwwgeorgiagoodsamcom
APRIL TEXAS bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 2ndash5 WestTexas Fairgrounds Abilene $65 $75 at gateContact Judy Birchett PO Box 236 Bishop TX78343 361-584-1919
jbirchett6aolcom wwwtexasgoodsamcom
LOUISIANA bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 10ndash12State Fair of Louisiana Shreveport $52 Earlybird 45 $13 per day Contact Del Griffin 439Jann Dr Shreveport LA 71106 318-686-0581
lagoodsamyahoocomwwwlagoodsamorg
ALABAMA bull PUT ON YOUR EASTER BONNET SPRINGSAMBOREE April 16ndash19 National PeanutFestival Fairgrounds Dothan $802 $701
Contact Pat Smith 1301 S Bethel RdDecatur AL 35603 256-350-1037
algoodsamsaolcomwwwalabamagoodsamsorg
ARKANSAS bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 16ndash19Four States Fairgrounds Texarkana $55Contact Melinda Wiggs 2501 Skyline PtJonesboro AR 72404 870-972-0951
mwiggs2501yahoocomwwwarkansasgoodsamscom
MISSISSIPPI bull SPRING TAHITIAN SUNRISE SAM-BOREE April 16ndash19 Washington CountyConvention Center Greenville $652 $451Contact Darrell Hugueley 5358 CR 225 WaterValley MS 38965 662-473-1077
hugo5358bellsouthnetwwwmsgoodsamorg
FLORIDA bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 22ndash26Okeechobee KOA Campground Okeechobee$110 Contact Robert Ward PO Box 348Nobleton FL 34661 352-796-8867
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OKLAHOMA bull MARDI GRAS SPRING SAMBOREEApril 23ndash26 Heart of Oklahoma ExpositionShawnee $61 Contact Susan Scholl 4608Sandy Oak Circle Newalla OK 74857 405-391-5852 or 405-812-4401wwwoklahomagoodsamscom
NORTH CAROLINA bull MILITARY TRIBUTE SPRINGSAMBOREE April 24ndash26 Tom Johnson Rally ParkMarion $75 Contact Don and Eunice Fletcher 110Riviera Ln Sanford NC 27332 919-499-2512
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KANSAS bull PAUL BUNYAN AND OTHER TALL TALESSPRING SAMBOREE April 30ndashMay 3 KansasState Fairgrounds Hutchinson $70 ContactMarty Ward 2201 E MacArthur E-3 WichitaKS 67216-5614 316-213-8297
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Motorhomes A B amp C Fifth Wheels Travel TrailersBrowse our inventory online at
Go to the Good Sam Clubrsquos website to read all about our more than 1600 activechapters throughout North America and find one near you Start by going to wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunity and clicking on Chapters
nline goodsamclubcom
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ALASKAChris Williams (Vivian)1060 N Leatherleaf Loop Wasilla AK 99654aksnwbrdmtaonlinenetwwwalaskagoodsamclubcom
ALBERTALes Barnhouse (Lorraine)47-53522 Range Rd 274Spruce Grove AB T7X 3T1altagoodsamcruzinternetcomwwwrvalbertaca
BRITISH COLUMBIAPaul Day (Eileen)158-16275 15th Ave Surrey BC V4A 1L4pceedayteluscomwwwbcsamsca
IDAHOGordon Harris (Susan)466 Pace Dr Twin Falls ID 83301gordon3769msncomwwwidahogoodsamorg
MONTANARonald Wertz (Joan)48 Rockland Ln Victor MT 59875mtronjoanaolcomwwwmontanagoodsamcom
OREGONWayne Swanson (Mary)16500 Brown Rd Dallas OR 97338goodsamattglobalnetwwworegongoodsamcom
SASKATCHEWANNorman Swinnerton (Larree)803 Carr Terrace Saskatoon SK Canada S7S 1L9weare2shawcawwwsaskgoodsamcom
WASHINGTONJudy Smith (Larry)PO Box 1374 Snohomish WA 98291-1374larry-judysmithmsncomwwwwashingtonstategoodsamkendracom
WYOMINGSteve Martin (Jackie)75 Wild Horse Rd Cody WY 82414stevemartinwyomingcomwwwwyominggoodsamcom
ARIZONAJoan Burtrum (James)2805 Potter Ave Kingman AZ 86409jiburtrumcitlinknetwwwarizonagoodsamorg
NORTHERN CALIFORNIAKenneth Ginoulis (Marilee)316 Mission St Lodi CA 95240kginoulislodinetnetwwwnorcalgoodsamorg
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIAJo Ann Yett (Vernon)PO Box 1390 Indio CA 92202yetsmailgtenetwwwsocalgoodsamorg
COLORADOAl Allain (Fran)3213 Scranton St Aurora CO 80011-1827coloradosamcomcastnetwwwcoloradogoodsamorg
NEVADATheresa White (Bill)2800 Viking Way Carson City NV 89706tw-bwsbcglobalnetwwwnevadagoodsamcom
NEW MEXICOJohn Brink (Marji)25 Western Saddle Dr Tijeras NM 87059jnmbrinkaolcomwwwnmgoodsamcom
UTAHGlenn Carroll (Carol Jean)1449 E Woodhill Dr Sandy UT 84092carrollgutah-internetwwwutahgoodsamorg
wwwGoodSamClubcomDealerFor your closest Good Sam Authorized Dealer
(Bookmark this Link Wersquore adding new dealers Daily)
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ILLINOIS Jim Frcka (Judie)616 N Porter StElgin IL 60120rrack2rvyahoocomwwwillinoisgoodsamcom
IOWACarl Lewis (Ginny)1705 Tulip LnStorm Lake IA 50588-2104carllewisiwnetwwwiowagoodsamcom
MINNESOTALuke Johnson (Pam)1011 S Victory DrMankato MN 56001gorvlukeaolcomwwwmngoodsamclubcom
NEBRASKAFred Hatch (Sandy)PO Box 335Arnold NE 69120oldtimergpcomnet
NORTH DAKOTALinda Albright (George Thomason)616 Hillcrest DrMinot ND 58703-1556georgeminotcomwwwgeocitiescomndgoodsam
SOUTH DAKOTADonna Katzer (Albert) 915 Allen AveRapid City SD 57701redhatdonnaqbrapmidconet
WISCONSINJean Goossen (Dave)853 138th StAmery WI 54001dgoossenamerytelnetwwwwigoodsamorg
ARKANSASDan Freyaldenhoven (Shirley)1200 Siebenmorgan RdConway AR 72032dfreycyberbackcomthunderaristotlenetarkansashtm
KANSASNancy Crook (Sonny)2902 N Meadowlake DrHutchinson KS 67502nancylcrookhotmailcomwwwkansasgoodsamorg
LOUISIANARichard Abadie (Judith)608 W 17th Ave Covington LA 70433judyabadiehotmailcomwwwlagoodsamorg
MISSOURIJean Gardner (Bob)39456 Omega StAnabel MO 63461mogoodsamDirectorgmailcomwwwmissourigoodsamclubcom
OKLAHOMARichard Gulley (Karen)11525 S FranklinJenks OK 74037gmagulleyssbcglobalnetwwwoklahomagoodsamscom
TEXASKaren L McAbee (Dwayne)PO Box 33940Fort Worth Texas 76162klmcabeehotmailcomwwwtexasgoodsamcom
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ACCESSORIES
HUGHES AUTOFORMERS VOLTAGE BOOSTERBoost low park power SUPER SALE30 Amp50 Amp models available Call forbest price EATON SALES cell (435) 632-9181or 888-601-6565 wwwrveatonsalescom
LEAKY ROOF Liquid Roofreggoes on like paint mdashcures to a sealed EPDM rubber membrane UV amp Ozone resistant mdash good to 300ordm F 5-year warranty Info amp brochure 800-467-7135wwwAdvancedRubberCoatingscom
DESIGNED AND SIZED FOR RVsmdashAmerican madedual adjustable air sleep systems similar to onesseen on TV but hundreds less Custom sizesmoney-back guarantee Shipped factory directwwwbearbedscom or 888-565-7211
BRAKE SYSTEMS
1 Original ToadStop Qi ldquoShow Me the StoprdquoProPort Control makes dynamically controlled stopsBraking while you drive the Toad proves performanceNo other system can do it ldquoItrsquos all about your Safetyrdquo800-478-7883 or wwwtoadstopcom
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
A 56-yr-old Natrsquol Advertising Co seekingEntrepreneurs to Own amp Operate Territories Home or RV based bull No InventoryImmediate Cash Flow bull Excellent TrainingInvestment reqrsquod 1-800-299-0510
LOOKING FOR A FEW BRIGHT FRIENDLY and ambitious people to join my team (PTFT)offering breakthrough technology with a $2 billionhealth and wellness company Earning potentialis up to you and can be achieved while on theroad or at your favorite destinationCall Diane Blakely 1-800-461-1140email banddblakelymsncom
COMMERCIAL CORNER
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HEARING AIDS
HEARING AIDSmdashGUARANTEED LOWEST PRICES 60 Savings 30-day trialmdashAll makes The oldestbiggest and best Custom instrument experts Free info 1-800-323-4212 Lloyds Dept HYRockford IL 61110 wwwlloydhearingaidcom
HELP WANTED
SO DAKOTArsquoS FAMOUS PIONEER AUTO amp GIFTSHOP Couples SpringSummer Sales maint carscleaning motel Wages wfull space Love peoplehospitality DaveJanet Pioneer Auto MuseumBox 76 Murdo SD 57559 (605) 669-2691cell (605) 280-5669 paspioneerautoshowcom
THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS Travel where you want stay in RV parks free and set your own income selling advertising for RV ParksMotels Colleges amp Fairgrounds DirectoriesUp to 65 commission Call 1-800-832-3292
1000rsquos OF GREAT JOBS IN GREAT PLACES Enjoy the freedom and adventure of the Workamperlifestyle Jobs in campgrounds parks resorts etcFor FREE BROCHURE amp subscription info 800-446-5627 wwwworkampercom
SCHOOL CAMPER HOSTS needed Mat-Su Alaska40 mi N of Anchorage 32 sites from urbanto rural 52809 to 81509 Contact Bill at 907-373-2287 or emailbillcheesemanmatsuk12us
COUPLES WITH RV to work as Camp HostsCampsite provided plus pay for each personwill train Detail oriented multi-task good peopleskills parksclaycogovcom (816) 407-3400(MO)
TRADE SHOW HOSTSAmericraft is seeking individuals or teams todemonstrate kitchen related items at weekendTrade Shows amp Expos Must have utility van orvehicle to pull small trailer Flexible scheduleComplete training Above average incomeCall 352-483-0052 or apply online at wwwcookingshowhostcom
HOSTWORKING COUPLE wRV wantedApply for one-month stay May throughOctober Free hookup Call Rose (989) 673-31848am-5pm ET Historic Thumb Octagon BarnGagetown MI wwwthumboctagonbarnorg
CAMPGROUNDSRV PARKSFOR SALE
Heart of the Black Hills40 Acres 130 Sites 11 CabinsAdjoins Natrsquol Forest By Natrsquol Parks$2MTerms bull 8009450255wwwthebrokeragenet
WYOMING RV PARK on scenic Hwy 3 hrs toYellowstone 34 full hookups 6 tents 7 cabinsWell-maint dest park near hot springs fishingriver rides museums many upgrades 2007$610000 firm Call (307) 921-8635
CAMPGROUNDMEMBERSHIPS FOR SALE
WHY NOT HAVE IT ALLOver 1500 RV parks $8-$12 a nightSound too good to be true Itrsquos true Home park and nationwide campground membership Under $200 first year mdash for EVERYTHING (frozen dues thereafter) No Other Charges LOWPRICE GUARANTEEmdash double money-back differ-ence mdash Deal directNo brokers Start saving now (800) 343-8677 ask for Angie
RESALES mdash NATIONWIDE mdash Since 1991TT NACO Western Horizons AOR OutdoorWorld CRA CCC transfers RPI much moreCAMPGROUND MEMBERSHIP OUTLET1-800-272-0401 to buy 1-800-952-0401 to sell$We pay referrals$ wwwmembershipresalecom
RESALE MEMBERSHIP OUTLET INC Campground Memberships at Wholesale Prices ALL MAJOR RESORTS AND AFFILIATIONS Purchase 800-395-1678Liquidate 877-548-2045
CARPETING
CARPET YOUR RV Patrsquos RV Carpet amp Flooringprofessionally installs RV floors of all typesincluding carpet laminate tile vinyl amp woodBuena Park CA bull (800) 670-PATS (7287)wwwpatsrvcarpetcom
Highwaysrsquo Commercial Corner section ofclassified ads is designed exclusively for pri-vate parties or businesses that have items orservices to sell promote or rent that are notof a personal nature For example RV ParksCampgrounds Condominium ComplexesReal Estate Small Businesses for SaleServices Offered Help Wanted PositionsWanted and Business Opportunities all rep-resent categories appropriate for CommercialCorner Any item offered for rent is consid-ered commercial in nature CommercialCorner advertisers are not required to beGood Sam Club members
When submitting ad copy please followthese guidelines1 There are 40 characters allowed perline counting each letter space and punc-
tuation mark When abbreviating pleaseuse standard dictionary abbreviationsThere is a five-line minimum and the rateis $60 per line2 Bold-face type is available at an addition-al cost of $15 per line Add $50 to makeyour ad all red3 We offer a 5 frequency discount for sixissues and a 10 discount for 12 issues4 Blind-box service is available at an addi-tional cost of $15 per issue We will assigna blind-box number to your ad and we willforward responses to you on a daily basisThe blind-box address takes one full line ofspace at $60line Our $15 fee covers ourpostage and handling expenses5 Copy must be printed or typed6 Copy must be submitted approximately
two months prior to the cover date of theissue desired Please note The May issuecloses on February 18 the June issue closes on March 187 Mail ad copy and a check money order orVisaMasterCardDiscoverAmex numberexpiration date and signature to Commer-cial Corner Highways PO Box 8510Ventura California 93002-99128 Credit-card orders may be faxed to 805-667-4379 Attention Sue Panchenko or e-mailed to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom(please put ldquoCommercial Cornerrdquo in thesubject line) 9 Please direct questions to Sue Panchenkoat 805-667-4385 or via e-mail to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom (please put ldquoCommercialCornerrdquo in the subject line)
GEN
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RATES
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MOTORHOME PARTS
WINNEBAGO ITASCA FLEETWOODmdash-PARTSContact Robert with Year amp Serial We Accept Credit Cards amp Ship Daily8-530 Central M-F Sat 8-4HARRISON RV LAND JEFFERSON IA1-800-397-8206 rvpartsnetinsnetwwwharrisonrvcom
wwwWinnebagoPartscom or 800-933-7742Parts for all WinnebagoItasca productsplus LeSharoPhasar Rialta amp Eurovan Personal service at fair prices for ourcustomers worldwide If outside US call641-896-2222 Hours 8-5 Central M-F
MOTORHOMES WANTED
WE BUY MOTORHOMESrsquo98 amp NEWER - CLEAN - LOW MILES - NO SMOKEPETCASH Payment amp NATIONWIDE Pick UpContact Bill Fishfader 1-509-993-0321RVs NORTHWEST bull SPOKANE WA
$ RV BUYERS OF AMERICA $WE BUY ALL MAKES AND MODELSFREE NATIONWIDE PICKUPTOLL FREE 888-782-8987 wwwrvbuyersusacomWE WILL BEAT ANY DEALER PRICE
PACKRAT STORAGE mdash CONSIGNS BUYS RVs Class A B C MotorhomesNot Picky Cash for ReferralsNationwide Pickup 1-877-520-MINI wwwpackratsacom
WANTEDHave Cash Will TravelFor 1998 and newer diesel coaches wwwrvgonecomNationwide Pick Up Toll Free 1-800-669-1807
CASH FOR YOUR RV2002 Model Year and NewerNationwide PickupCall Toll-free 866-687-2274 ask for Jim Cash WWWUSEDRVPROSCOMLA MESA RV CENTER
1 BEST RV BUYERCall for Free AppraisalTop Dollar Paid for Late ModelGas or Diesel MotorhomesFree Nationwide PickupToll Free 888-870-3989BIG SKY LIQUIDATION
SELLING Instant cash for your 2002 - current Motorhome All models Top$$ + Quick pickup Call Joe Punzi 888-9RVRVRV North Bay Ford RV 100s of Happy Customers over the last 40 years Ask about our consignment program
$ CASH $ TOP DOLLAR PAID for late-model motorhomes All makes and modelsNo hassles For instant cash call Keith Roy (toll-free) at 1-888-227-4078PEDATA RV CENTER
2009 - 2000 MOTORHOMES WANTED Nationwide mdash Gas or DieselFree Appraisals mdash No HasslesCall (813) 783-4000 or 888-783-4009 for Instant CashMotorhomeFinderscom
MAILMESSAGE SERVICES
$10 MAILBOX RENTALS mdash South DakotaVehicle Reg mdash Low 3 SD Sales TaxNo State Income Tax No Veh InspectionsCall Toll Free 1-800-419-1690 VisaMCVisit us at wwwyourbestaddresscom
South Dakota Mail ForwardingResidency Weekly forward $995mo + postageContact us about SD residency benefits NO state taxinspection LOW Vehicle Reg1-866-202-2163 wwwmydakotaaddresscom
Need your mail to follow you Call usTravelers Remail Association since 1978No state income tax Vehicle Reg TX ResidencyLow rates wwwtramailnet or 800-666-6710MAIL FORWARDING WITH A PERSONAL TOUCH
GOOD SAM MAIL SERVICEDependable Service From A Name You Trust Mail Forwarding Vehicle Registration Florida Residency No State Income TaxPO Box 2428 Pensacola FL 32513wwwgoodsammailcom 8775220092
SOUTH DAKOTA the BEST ALTERNATIVEbull MAIL forwarding bull LOW vehicle taxbull NO State income tax bull NO State inheritance tax ALTERNATIVE RESOURCES 800-477-2664SDrsquos Oldest amp Largest Mail Forwarding Company wwwalternativeresourcesnet
MAIL CALL USA bullbull TOLL FREE 877-447-2758 bullMail Forwarding Services bullNo State Income Tax bullNo Vehicle Inspection bullLow RV Reg amp Insur 640 Grove Ave Cleveland TN 37311 wwwmailcallusacom
MAIL FORWARDING SERVICESFast sure safe mail delivery Low pricesOREGON HAS NO SALES TAX For FREE BROCHURE call (800) 452-2130 Visit us at wwwmailforwardingservicescom
AMERICAS-MAILBOX Forwarding in SDSave $$$NEW Monthly Rates NO State Income TaxNO Wheel TaxNO Safety InspectionNO HasslesVery Low RV Reg amp Insurance 866-747-3700wwwAmericas-MailboxcomHW Call us first
SNOWBIRD MAIL amp MESSAGE bull 800 VOICE MAILWe handle your mail as if it were our own ANNUAL - $150 bull MONTHLY - $18Located in Newport Oregonwwwsnowbirdmailcom bull 1-800-800-0710
OUR MAIL TRAVEL SERVICE bull 800-723-0110 Orlando bull San Antonio bull Las Vegas bull New YorkMail Forwarding Service bull No State Income Tax No Vehicle Inspection bull Low RV Reg amp InsurOpen 7 days bull wwwmailtravelservicecom
MEXICO INSURANCE
ANNUAL LIABILITY INSURANCE $58 PERSON UNLIMITED TRIPS WITH EXTENDED LIABILITYTO A TOWED TRAILERBOAT1-800-909-4457
HOMES FOR SALE
AMERICArsquoS WORLD CLASS RV COMMUNITYThe Gardens RV Village Crossville TNResales available now 1100 to 2200 sq ft homes with attached fully enclosed full-hookupRV garages Lots available to build your ownBeautiful community Call us at 800-860-RVERwwwgardensrvvillagecom
SENIOR LIVING on the SALTON SEARV Groups Welcome Mineral Spa now openPark Models amp New Mobile Homes availableRents starting $250 Rentals available Call (818) 344-0356
RETAMA VILLAGE Come join us At our exclusive55+ active adult community in the fabulous Rio Grande Valley of South Texas Large RV LotsCasita wRV Port and single family homesClubhouse library pools fitness centerbilliards hiking biking and birdingBentsenpalmcom 9563811500
OWN LAND amp HOME AT SUNRISE BLUFFSGated 55+ Subdivision in NM with best 4 seasonclimate in the SW affordable living Custom homesfrom 1300-2400 sf Ask about either RV portsor RV storage area Vist us at wwwsunrisebluffscomor call 1-877-725-8337
INVESTMENTS
EARN 96 INTERESTPER ANNUM1-800-687-4940 Toll FreeNot available in some states
LOTS FOR SALE
TORREY OAKS RV RESORT Located in SW FL Luxury heated pool pickle ball golf shuffleboardfitness media indooroutdoor kitchensbaths laundries Rental Lots availableCall (813) 426-4729 (863) 773-3157 wwwtorrey-oaks-rv-lotscom
SILVER PALMS RV VILLAGE near Lake OkeechobeeSunny South-Central Florida bull Planned activities bull Fitness center bull Members-only lounge bull Gated entryDeeded Oversized Sites Premier Lakefront ampPreserve sites available Now under constructionndashndashSpecial Pre-Opening pricing availableVisit wwwsilverpalmsrvcom or call 863-467-5800
LARGEST SELECTION OF RV LOTS in SW10 Locations Call now amp Receive 5 daysamp 4 nights Complimentary resort visitFinancing avail Act Now for Best sitessouthwestRVsitescom 760-870-1607
COMMERCIAL CORNER
rdquoldquoAs in past years Highwayshas been the source of our best camp hosts
mdashS Beall OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY
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TOURS
ADVENTURE CARAVANS RV TOURS amp RALLIESCanada bull USA bull Alaska bull Central America Mexico bull Greece bull Europe bull United KingdomMexico RV Insurance wwwadventurecaravanscomFree 86-page catalog (800) 872-7897Experience the Adventure Wersquoll do the Rest
WORLDWIDE RV TOURS AND RALLIESMexico Canada Alaska OverseasAnd USA Rose Parade Balloon FiestaKentucky Derby amp more Call 800-952-8496or free RV Vacation guide wwwfantasyrvtoursnet
Good Sam Samborees and CaraventuresWhether your RV travels take you to AlaskaMexicorsquos Baja Peninsula New England the Kentucky Derby a NASCAR race or to AmericarsquosNational Parks the Good Sam Club has a grouptravel package for you Make new friends while youtravel in the comfort of your RV on our fully guidedtours Call us toll-free at 1-800-829-5140 or visit us online at wwwgoodsamclubcomtoursto find out more about these and the many othertours offered by the Good Sam Club
TRAVEL TO EXCITING PLACESDrive the Alcan to Americarsquos Last Frontierenvision yourself on Nova Scotiarsquos miles of coastal drives celebrate Mardi Grascross the border to sunny Mexicoform friendships yoursquoll treasure the rest of your days all arrangementsincluding RV parks by Tracks RV Toursest 1975 Free catalog at tracksrvtourscom or tel 800-351-6053
TOW VEHICLES FOR SALE
DODGE TRUCK DURANGO amp JEEPFleet prices to the publicBuy Below Factory Invoice1-800-320-9767 Ask for Fleet SalesDonrsquot be fooled by the other guyNo hidden charges wwwthenewdodgecomAdvantage DodgeChryslerJeep
TOW VEHICLETRAILERPACKAGES FOR SALE
2000 TETON 40 CHEYENNE 5th Arctic pkg full-timer new all over 1998 Mtn Master FL6087K mi CummAllison all Air Ride huge storclean amp pwrful Sell sep $40K EA 623-451-7121
TRAILERS FOR SALE
STACKER TRAILERS mdash Huge savings on two cancellations 24 double axle amp 30 triple with lifts Never titled New Dick 800-272-1239See pictures at richmondstackerscom Negotiableamp delivery available
RV SHOWS
MinneapolisSt Paul RV Vacation amp Camping ShowFeb 5 - 8 Minneapolis MNMid America RV ShowFeb 13 - 15 Kansas City MONorth Carolina RV amp Camping ShowFeb 13 - 15 Charlotte NCRichmond Camping RV ExpoFeb 13 - 15 Richmond VAKansas Sports Boat amp Travel ShowFeb 19 - 22 Wichita KSRhode Island RV amp Camping ShowFeb 27 - Mar 1 Providence RIwwwagieventscom
RV SPACES FOR RENT
RV SPACE FOR RENT Must be 55 or older inBellflower CA Small cat or dog under 20 lbsokay Close to all freeways beaches amp mtns At least 1 month stay required Pool table poolCall (562) 867-3227
SERVICES
1 IN SALES TAX SAVINGSPay no sales tax on your next RV We have helpedclients legally save $1000s over the past 12 yrsCall Mountain States Consulting 800-565-4504amp talk to a CPA for professional friendly service or visit us on the web at wwwrvtaxcom
ACTION SERVICES LLCConsult a Licensed Montana AttorneyNo State Sales Tax amp Low License FeesFor Professional Service Call 800-481-0013 wwwactionservices-mtcom
Let us help you BUY YOUR RV TAX FREE We guarantee BEST service and priceReceive $100 Gas Card amp FREE Mail Fwding Save Thousands of $$ Today 8884303388 Best in the business wwwMontanaRVnet
PAY NO SALES TAX ON VEHICLESLet us explain how we can legally help youWersquove helped thousands in the last 10 yearsCall one of our four Montana AttorneysBennett Law Office PC Missoula MTwwwbennettlawofficepccom 866-543-5803
LOWEST RATES IN THE 50 STATESPay NO Sales Tax Permanent PlatesNo Inspections mdash Plates in 4 daysTrailers RVs Vehicles Planes BoatsDeer Creek 8779135100 wwwtaxfreemontanaorg
TAX FREE RV mdash YOUR TAX SAVINGS EXPERTSWe will show you how to save thousandsThe best RV tax package in MontanaCall 24 hours a day 7 days a week888-441-5741 mdash wwwtaxfreervcom
MONTANA LLCrsquoS ONLY $399SAVE THOUSANDS mdash PAY NO SALES TAX Montana LLCrsquos our Specialty mdash Lowest Rates ONLY $39900 plus state fees and license plateswwwRVLLCcom or Call 888-929-4424
SERVICE TRAINING
RVSA will CERTIFY you as an RV technician in only10 weeks 100 employment since 1986 Hands-on InstructionmdashCall the RV ServiceAcademy in Florida (941) 722-5256 wwwrvsanetLICENSED amp APPROVED FOR VA TRAINING
PROPERTY FOR SALE
Clean air hunting fishing boating ATVs25+ ACRES ENTERPRISE UT $200000water rights well septic system Tour at wwwyourerahomecom13323PH 1-888-686-8190 code 100820 ACRES ENTERPRISE UT $87500wwater right 1-888-686-8190 code 1045Tour at wwwyourerahomecom15164John Cameron GRI Ph 435-632-6358jcameroninfowestcomERA BROKERS CONSOLIDATED SOUTHERN UTAHrsquoSREAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS1-800-372-2765 wwwerabrokersnet
5 ACRE PROPERTY IN SOUTHERN COLORADO360ordm Mountain Views Close to Rio Grande No Assoc Fees Yearly Property Taxes under $100Only $7500 entire 5 Acres(239) 273-0911 wwwcoloradolandsalecom
RECREATIONAL VEHICLESFOR SALE
LIST YOUR RVSHOP FOR AN RVTHOUSANDS OF VIEWERSBUYERS WAITINGbullbullbull wwwRVclearinghousecom bullbullbull
RV REGISTRYwwwrvregistrycomMotorhomes Trailers amp Fifth WheelsFor Sale by OwnersNo Sales CommissionsBuyersSellers 800-546-8457
BUYING OR SELLING AN RVLet us take over the risk of major repairsTo learn more about the Good Sam Extended Service Plan mechanical breakdown insurance call 1-877-681-9479
RECREATIONAL VEHICLESWANTED
DONATE RVs AUTOS BOATS PROPERTY TIME-SHARES EQUIPMENT and JUNKERS running or notFast Free Pickup IRS Tax Deductible1-800-903-4483 Homeless MinistriesEmail help27msncom
RV CLUBS
LONERS ON WHEELS Singles Camping ClubwwwlonersonwheelscomLocal Chapter campouts in USA amp CanadaRallies Caravans amp LOW Campground1-866-LOW-CLUB bull FREE Newsletter amp Info
RV GRAPHICS
VIBRANT FULL COLOR DURABLE vinyl picturesSelect landscapes animals patriotic lighthousesetc Avg 30 X 50 or custom sized for your RVAffordable Easy to installwwwwild-signscom 800-255-1790
COMMERCIAL CORNER
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Thank Youfor shopping with our advertisers
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TRADING POSTTURN-KEY SPACIOUS BEAUTIFUL RV LOT Temeculaarea CA Incl WD dishwshr frig dbl SS sinkBBQ At Rancho CA RV Resort a 5-star resort golfcourse pools SteveLinda (949)454-2191 pearlwing9coxnet for photos $85K
MOTORHOMES FOR SALE
2000 ALLEGRO BUS 38 57K mi 3 SO Cat 330dsl 6-spd Allison maple cab int WD new awnsall lthr Frtliner Chas 75 Onan new tires reffrwicmkr no smkpets $54K 772-564-0759772-341-4614 (FL)
2007 36QSH PHAETON BY Tiffin Silver Sand350 HP Cat Diesel pusher 6-speed Allison80 gen auto level amp awn leather Corian tiled3 TVs 4 slides 9527 miles warranty $175K(941) 286-5201 (SD)
1996 DUTCH STAR 32 454 Chevy Banks Power slide-out Runs and looks beautiful New paint roof tires $28500 Neil 916-747-1842
A Colorado Beauty at its Best New 2006 stunning custom home in Castle Rock 6196 sq ft walkout ranch on 467 acres 4 BD 6BA50rsquoX21rsquo RV garage wfull hookups $1295000(303) 681-3754 for pics amp details
LARGO FL 1152 sq ft manufactured hm 2BR2BA Many extras incl attached lanai amp shed Xlnt home base location close to shopping ampbeaches in a 55+ 5-star community $35000OBO 727-798-2573 evartsedyahoocom
3BD2BA MANUFACTURED on 82 acre w30X40RV garage wfull hookup 2 yrs old 4 mi from The Villages in FL No lot fee you own propertysafe area move-in ready smk free lots of extras$260K 352-406-9750
BEAUTIFUL OR COAST - Lakeside 55+ gatedcomm 1254 sq ft 2BD 2BA 40 ft RV prkgwhookups 2 mins to lake 5 mi to beachfishing crabbing hiking Pix avail $219000(541) 759-2747
LOTS FOR SALE
CYPRESS WOODS RESORT - SW Florida premierwaterfront lot on cul de sac Tropical landscapingSee at wwwbradsrvlotcom (239) 495-0538
DESTIN VILLAGE RV RESORT FLmdash2 lots for saleside by side across from pool and clubhouse1 block to huge public beach Large pads gated$129000 each Susan (850) 496-6520
ALASKA KENAI PENINSULA RV and residential lot The best fishing and hunting in the worldCheap Private party 907-283-5889 spikealaskaearthlinknet wwwmyalaskalotcom
OWN YOUR RV LOT CO-OP PK along ColoradoRiver 2006 Cavco Pk model front kit 16X22 living rm 10X24 storage furnished WDgolf cart full time or part xlnt cond Must see$174500 928-667-3768 (AZ)
CAMPGROUNDMEMBERSHIPS FOR SALECOAST TO COAST AFFILIATED
CAMPGROUND MEMBERSHIP FOR SALE Coast to Coast affiliated home park Southern PinesNC 2 free parks S Pines amp Gettsyburg PA Pdover $6000 sell for $5000 Heart problems(336) 475-3623
CAMPGROUND MEMBERSHIPSFOR SALE
THOUSAND TRAILS NACO national membershipAnnual dues paid up to January 2009 $3500 or best offer (323) 582-5559
HOMES FOR SALE
1987 SILVERCREST MOBILE HOME in Hemet CAGated 55+ community wRV stor free golf pool amp more 1344 sq ft 2BD2BA LR DR den 2space carport AC washdry frig gas stove$34900 425-868-7553
DAVENPORT FL RV HOME Private 55+ commAccess to I-27 amp I-4 2BD 2BA + RV garage1800 sq ft Cinder block built $289K Will consider trade in CACOTX 863-424-1417lab2trvlaolcom
ASHEVILLE NCmdashNewly remodeled home amp RVbuilding 4BR 4BA 4300 sq ft home 2250 sq ft RV building HVAC Many amenities plus mtn views New low price $699500 Pics wwwTomFlackcom 8282426569
TRADING POST As a benefit of membership Good Sam Club members may advertise personalitems for sale in the Trading Postclassified ad section of Highways
The Trading Post classified ad section isrestricted to ads placed by individualGood Sam Club members who are cur-rent with their membership dues Adsmust be of a personal nature accordingto the following requirements All otherclassified ads will be considered forplacement in Commercial Corner
1 Item advertised must be personallyowned and listed for sale or trade Ads pro-moting a product or service for sale wouldnot be acceptable in Trading Post Also notacceptable would be an ad for a multi-unitapartment townhome complex or morethan 10 acres of unimproved real property
2 An ad for the rental of any item is considered commercial and thereforenot appropriate for Trading Post
3 Trading Post accepts ads under thecategories of Campground Member-ships for Sale Timeshares for SaleHomes for Sale and Lots for SaleAgents are not permitted to advertise inTrading Post
4 Help Wanted and Positions Wantedare categories inappropriate for TradingPost Also unacceptable are ads for theexchange of one service for anotherregardless of whether any money is
changing hands An ad soliciting theusage of property whether commercialor residential is also considered com-mercial in nature and must be placed inCommercial Corner
Please note The May 2009 issuecloses on February 18 (arrival date April30 the June issue closes on March 18(arrival date May 27)
Unfortunately it is not possible to can-cel an ad after our closing dateHowever we are able to place aldquoSOLDrsquorsquo indicator over your ad up toone week after the closing date
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2000 DOLPHIN 36 FORD V10 21500 milesSO 55 gen WD Corian tops awnings 2 TVDVDVCR 2 air rear camara level jacks Must sell health reasons Reduced to $35800 407-654-3863 (FL)
2005 PHAETON 35 FT 350 diesel very lowmileage smoke free very clean Two slidessurround sound WD 4-dr frig Under warranty$150000 (225) 293-6990 225-921-8934
1996 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND 34 model L 45K miles Chevy gas Onan generator awningpackage satellite leveling jacks Email for more info bgilstrapcomcastnet or 678-817-9661 (GA)
1990 MONACO CROWN ROYALE 40 foot 300Cummins engine 75K miles fully loadedexcellent condition $29500 Call for pictures and information In 1990 sold for $250000304-242-0377
2005 COUNTRY COACH Intrigue LTD 42 525HP3 AC 10KW gen 3 slides In-Motion sat heatedceramic floor OS ent ctr radar det CB radioAqua Hot htd massage driver amp co-pilot sts extwar $345K 909-980-2168 (CA)
TRAVEL TRAILERS amp FIFTH WHEELS FOR SALE
2004 KEYSTONE HORNET with improved lotconcrete drive + pad deck and shed Lot 6035 Star Resort Pass Christian MS Xlnt cond 2BDRM 12 slide $249 annual fee Near Casinos$36000 (920) 897-3660 (WI)
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 49
2004 374 GLENDALE Titanium 32E37DS5th whl pin to bmpr 322 Xlnt cond lots xtras clsts hdwd flr NS 2 SO Orig $63600Selling due to health $29500 Call Gene 562-927-7217 (CA)
The May 2009 issue closes February 18 The June 2009 issue closes March18 Cost $85 per ad plus $60 per photo Bold $10 for first line $20 tobold entire ad Add $25 for ad to appear in redMaximum 200 characters Count all letters numbers punctuation and spacesSpecify category______________________________________
Good Sam ____________________________________Exp_____
Name ________________________________________
Address ______________________________________
______________________________________________
Phone ________________________________________
Please check here if you would like your state or province abbreviation to appear in your ad following your phone number
MAIL Trading Post Highways PO Box 8510 Ventura CA 93002
FAX (805) 667-4379 Attention Trading Post
E-MAIL classifiedstlcom Attention Trading PostTRADING POST
TRADING POST RATES
Advertising rates Trading Post ads are $85per listing per issue Bold-face type for thefirst line of the ad is an additional $10 For atotal of $105 your entire ad will be in boldAdd $25 for your ad to appear in red type
Photo ads We will include one photo with yourad at an additional cost of $60 per issue Pleasee-mail or mail a black-and-white or color photo
Blind-box service This runs an additional $15per issue A blind-box number will be assigned toyour ad and we will forward responses to you
When submitting ad copy please follow theseguidelines1 Submit your printed or typed ad on ourprinted form or use your own stationery2 Limit each ad to 200 characters counting allletters spaces punctuation marks and numbers3 Indicate under which category you wouldlike your ad to appear4 Your Good Sam Club membership numberand expiration date must be noted5 Mail ad copy and a check money order orVisaMasterCardDiscoverAmEx number toTrading Post Highways PO Box 8510Ventura California 93002-99126 Fax credit card orders to 805-667-4379Attention Trading Post7 E-mail credit-card orders to classifiedstlcomAttention Trading Post8 If you have a question we can be reachedat (805) 667-4100 ext 392 391 or 385
NO TELEPHONE ORDERS PLEASE
does not knowinglyaccept ads from busi-nesses in the TradingPost section If youreach a business whenanswering a Trading Postad please contact theAdvertising Departmentat 805-667-4100
StopampShop
AT THE RV MARKETPLACETake a moment to browse the
Marketplace section this monthThe shopping begins on page 50
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RV Marketplace
For more information call theAdvertising Department at
800-765-1912extension 391 392 or 385
SIZ
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AVAILABLE IN
You can place a 1-inch black-and-white ad for as little as
based on a 12-issue schedule
Highways FEBRUARY 200950
RV MARKETPLACE
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Highways FEBRUARY 200954
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Contents
Portal to the Past
Flying High in Albuquerque
Get Your Kicks at The Rally
Departments
Whats New Online
On the Road
Dear Good Sam
Good News
RV Insight
Camp Cuisine
Tech Topics
Action Line
Good Stuff
Classifieds
Pet Pix
Advertiser Index
Wheres Good Sam
Good Sam Club dot com
TOC
User Guide
4 WHATrsquoS NEW ONLINE
6 ON THE ROAD
8 DEAR GOOD SAM
14 GOOD NEWS
18 RV INSIGHT
20 CAMP CUISINE
22 TECH TOPICS
36 ACTION LINE
38 GOOD STUFF
45 CLASSIFIEDS
52 PET PIX
52 ADVERTISER INDEX
54 WHERErsquoS GOOD SAM
Highways (USPS 903-560) is publishedmonthly for the benefit of members of theGood Sam Club To become a membersend $35US or $45Canadian (payablein Canadian funds) annual dues to 2575Vista Del Mar Drive Ventura California93001 or call 800-234-3450 PublicationsSales Agreement No 0254584 (US andCanada) Periodicals postage paid atVentura California and additional officesPOSTMASTER Send address changes toGood Sam Club PO Box 2207 Marion Ohio43306 The publisher assumes no liabilityfor unsolicited manuscripts or art Copyrightcopy 2009 by TL Enterprises Inc in the UnitedStates and Great Britain All rights reserved
PRINTED IN THE USA
ON THE COVER El Malpais National Monumentin New Mexico by Jill FromeriStockphoto
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 3
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE GOOD SAM CLUB
February 2009VOLUME 43 NUMBER 2
wwwgoodsamclubcom
contents26 PORTAL TO THE PAST
See the best of the Southwest on a 1200-mile road trip ranging north fromAlbuquerque along nine New Mexico scenic byways BY MICHAEL DEFREITAS
31 FLYING HIGH IN ALBUQUERQUEPerched a mile high on the banks of the Rio Grande Americarsquos oldest cityinvites exploration with its rugged scenery and rich culture BY BEVERLY EDWARDS
34 GET YOUR KICKS AT THE RALLYFollow Historic Route 66 to Albuquerque site of our 10th annual Rally April17 through 20 Itrsquos your one-stop shop for all things RV BY JOHN SULLAWAY
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CONTACT GOOD SAM To get in touch withthe departments and services provided bythe Good Sam Club go to our website andclick on Contact Us Yoursquoll find links to theclubrsquos main e-mail addresses and a list ofpertinent phone numberswwwgoodsamclubcomcontact
WHOrsquoS ONLINE
Meet SirSlinkLook whorsquos active on the Good Sam websitehellipUser Name SirSlinkMember Since March 2003Home Belton MissouriRV Type 37-foot Keystone Raptor fifth-wheel toy haulerHobbies Motorcycling camping meeting folks who enjoy lifePets Two miniature dachshunds Charlie and PeteGoal for 2009 To do as many six-day trips as possible andspend four weeks in Nova ScotiaLast Book Read Long Way Round by Ewan McGregor andCharlie Boorman MarriedSingle Married to a wonderful fun-loving lady wholets me wear the pants but I know shersquos the bossChildrenGrandchildren Twin daughters five grandchildrenWhy SirSlink Irsquove been called that for 40 yearsTo learn more about SirSlink visit the Highwayshomepage wwwgoodsamclubcomhighways
wwwGoodSamClubcomENTER DAILYGood Sam GiveawayRemember to enter the Good SamClub Giveaway daily to increase yourodds of winning February featuresa worthy lineup of RV accessoriesand travel products including theRoute 66 combination set (below)Critter Concepts gift cards theBalanzza Ergo luggage scale andthe Traveler-ER USB memory drivewwwgoodsamclubcomgiveaway
Highways FEBRUARY 20094
PRESIDENT AND CEOAFFINITY bull Mike SchneiderPRESIDENTAFFINITY CLUBS bull Joe Daquino
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ANDVPGOOD SAM CLUB bull Susan Bray
SAMBASSADORS bull Rosemary Bates-Ranksbull Bill andEsthermayBrooksbull Gerri Howorthbull Ed Jamesbull Tom and Nancy Killmerbull Patty and Dave Morgenbull Don and Helen Woodard
EDITORIALEDITORIAL DIRECTORCLUB MEDIA bull Valerie Law
EDITOR bull John SullawayTECHNICAL EDITOR bull Bob Livingston
ART DIRECTORS bull Donna Schmidtbull Stacy Frankel
WEB EDITOR bull Linda WilliamsMIDWEST EDITOR bull Sherman Goldenberg
RV DEALER SALESNORTHWEST AD MANAGER bull Pam PetersenSOUTHWEST AD MANAGER bull Matt HotchkissNORTHEAST AD MANAGER bull Barry JenkinsSOUTHEAST AD MANAGER bull Matt Grimes
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GOOD SAM CLUB HEADQUARTERS2575 Vista Del Mar Drive Ventura California 93001
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800-234-3450 wwwgoodsamclubcom
CHANGE OF ADDRESSGood Sam Club PO Box 2207 Marion Ohio 43306
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As Good Samrsquos eventsdirector Bev Dalton over-sees club excursions fromNew Orleans to NewZealand To find out aboutclub-sponsored tours visitwwwgoodsamclubcomcommunity and click onEvents and Tours
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Highways FEBRUARY 20096
ONtheroadBY BEV DALTON
As we prepare to celebrate the Rallyrsquos 10-yearanniversary we reflect on the often strange
and wonderful journey the event has taken uson since its inception in Gillette Wyomingback in 2000 Those of us whorsquove been on theroad with the Rally since thebeginning use this profession-al milestone as a personal one as well remembering thegood the bad the ugly andthe painful transitions thatthe passing of time bringsto everyonersquos lives
As you well know fromyour well-traveled RVerrsquos per-spective itrsquos the people who make theplaces you visit The Rally staff has been luckyto live and work in many diverse and beautifulparts of the country that we might not other-wise have had a chance to explore
Wersquove enjoyed the quiet grace of the peoplewe met in Perry Georgia first in 2001 and againin 2008 We loved the kindness and patience ofeveryone in Louisville Kentucky in 2003 and inHutchinson Kansas in 2004We appreciated the ruggedsincerity we encountered inRedmond Oregon in 2005and again in 2007
We canrsquot wait for this yearrsquosRally in Albuquerque NewMexico April 17 though 20 and wersquore alreadygrateful to the folks there whorsquove shown us theheart of their friendly city and gone above andbeyond to help with this project
Working the Rally for 10 years has sometimesfelt like playing Survivor and being voted off theRally island Irsquove always stayed onsite in a rentalrig at the event So far Irsquove been lucky enoughto have water but seldom has it been hot A fewtimes Irsquove reluctantly shared my space withvarious critters Under a tornado warning Irsquovebeen evacuated into a safe shelter wearing avintage Good Samantha nightshirt clogs with
athletic socks and my signature down vestMost memorable was the time I got up in themiddle of the night pushed a button that Ithought was a light switch and found myselfheading west in the slide-out
We try hard to mix it up with each new Rallythat comes along This
year we have an electricentertainment lineupwith Neil Sedaka the
Osmond Brothers RitaCoolidge and Papa Doo Run
Run taking the Rally stageOne of each Rallyrsquos signature ele-
ments is an attempt to break a GuinnessWorld Record To salute Albuquerquersquos hot-airballooning tradition this yearrsquos attempt will befor the Most People Wearing Balloon Hats
For the first time wersquore hosting a receptionfor Boy Scouts and Boy Scout alumni Wersquoll alsohonor the inaugural Good Sam Club RVer ofthe Year destined to become an annual awardAnd wersquore launching a tradition of thankingour host Rally community with a volunteer day
at Rio Grande Community Farm Donrsquot forgetour sixth-annual Rally dog show ldquoShow YourTricks on Route 66rdquo
On Good Sam Day wersquoll pay tribute toAlbuquerquersquos warm culture and rich historywith a Southwestern fiesta theme completewith mariachis pintildeatas and even a chile-eatingcontest You know itrsquos going to be a party withcelebrity chef and Highways columnist BobBlumer coming to work his culinary magic
This decade of Rallies has been an incredibleride that I wouldnrsquot have missed for the worldWell maybe for an occasional hot shower
Perfect 10Reliving a decade of Rallies with Good Samrsquos events director
To read thisissuersquos specialRally sectionturn to page 26To learn moreabout the AprilRally click onwwwtherallycomThere yoursquoll findlinks to onlineRally communi-ties on the GoodSam Club web-site as well asFlickr FacebookEons Twitterand Bebo
We try hard to mix it up with each new Rally
that comes along
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Enthusingabout smallerRVs waging abattle for park-ing rights andmaking a digi-tal discovery
DEARgoodsam
Small Is BeautifulI ALWAYS WONDERED whereall the Good Sam tiny-trail-er owners were I found onein the December Highwayswhen Don Bailey wrote inabout enjoying the compactsize of his teardrop
I have a 1962 ApacheEagle that I rebuilt andupgraded The box is justover 5 feet wide by 7 feetlong Therersquos no problemfinding a suitable-size camp-site or parking space or pulling into the gas station Of course with a small unit fill-ups areinfrequent When at home I simply put the rigin the garagemdashno parking-restriction worries
Irsquod encourage folks to consider smaller trail-ers Theyrsquore still my favorite
Tom Schardt EAST BERLIN PENNSYLVANIA
Tom consider forming a group of small-trailerenthusiasts online To get started log onto
wwwgoodsamclubcomclick on Community thenclick on Members andGroupsmdashEditors
Parking ProblemI CONCUR with Sue Brayrsquoscomments about streetparking in her Decembercolumn ldquoFight for yourRV Rightsrdquo Unfortu-nately I currently have a genuine RV parking issuewith the city of St Helens
Oregon Irsquod greatly appreciate a plan of actionBarry Garske ST HELENS OREGON
The Good Sam Clubrsquos RV Parking Rights Manualcan help To get a copy call member services at800-234-3450 or e-mail your request to goodsamgoodsamclubcom and include your nameaddress and Good Sam membership number Toenlist the help of the Good Sam Parking AdvisoryBoard visit wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunity
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DEARgoodsam
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Digital DelightHIGHWAYSrsquo DIGITAL VERSION is goodreadingmdashand it saves trees Irsquove down-loaded the latest issue and itrsquos now oneof my bookmarks I can save articles tomy hard drive for future reference
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SAMBASSADORS
Highways FEBRUARY 200914
Meet the BrooksGood Samrsquos newest Sambassadors bring a spirit of fun to club events
DURING A JULY camping trip in Marylandabout 15 years ago Bill and EsthermayBrooks received an unusual invitation Agroup of RVers was throwing a potluckmdashwith a Christmas theme At first thecouple didnrsquot know what to make of thesummer yuletide celebration But afterenjoying some Christmas snacks andsinging carols they found out the revel-ers were members of the SouthernMaryland Wanderers a Good Sam chap-ter from California Maryland
Inspired by the grouprsquos spirit of fun and fellowship Bill and Esthermay whoalready were Good Sam members joinedthe chapter on the spot Since thentheyrsquove risen through the ranks first aschapter president then as state direc-tors Recently the couple took on therole of Good Sam Club Sambassadors
Bill and Esthermay join fellow Sam-bassadors Rosemary Bates-Ranks GerriHoworth Ed James Tom and NancyKillmer Patty and Dave Morgen and Donand Helen Woodard in supporting GoodSam chapters and state organizationsmaking sure club events run smoothlyand answering fellow membersrsquo ques-tions among other duties
The couplersquos devotion to Good Sam isparticularly impressive when you con-sider that they balance their RVing pas-sion with full-time jobs Billrsquos a policeofficer and Esthermayrsquos a medicalreceptionist in Cobb Island Maryland
Being Sambassadors means helpingmembers explore all the social possibil-ities of the Good Sam Club includingjoining chapters says Bill ldquoItrsquos thestart of a new adventurerdquo
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For more than a century the Kentucky Derby has combined Southern ele-gance with high-speed horseracing at the legendary Churchill Downs
racetrack in Louisville KentuckyGood Sam Club members can experience the event in all its glory when
they attend the 2009 Kentucky Derby Samboree April 28 through May 3Guests will marvel at the sea of jockey silks savor chef-carved meats betweenraces and thrill to the thundering dash for the finish line
The tour package gives participants a glimpse into the elite world of horseracing and provides transportation to all events Wake up early for Dawn atthe Downs to sample a breakfast buffet and watch thehorses exercise Take a tour of the Kentucky EquestrianCenter and travel through the rolling bluegrass hills tovisit the Kentucky Horse Park
During the Kentucky Oaks May 1 and the KentuckyDerby May 2 tour participants will watch the race fromreserved clubhouse seats on the first turn for both racesand enjoy buffet meals at the Marquee Village
The tour also includes five nights of RV camping withwater and electric hookups at the Kentucky Fair andExposition Center seats and transportation to the DerbyFestival Pegasus Parade on April 30 and a side trip to theLouisville Slugger Museum followed by lunchwwwgoodsamclubcomtours 800-829-5140
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RVinsightBY JOE AND VICKI KIEVA
JOE RVers love to eat and itrsquos not unusual forrally-goers to spend long periods standing inline for a free hot dog or ice cream RVersbrave crowded parking lots with theirrigs to have lunch at an appealingrestaurantAnd if you want to drawa crowd in a campground sim-ply mention the word potluck
A good number of RVers eatall of their meals in restaurantsThese travelers might keep a bot-tle of wine in the fridge and a boxof crackers in the pantry but otherwise they donrsquot use theirkitchens at all We know RVers whocan give you firsthand recommenda-tions for an eatery in just about any town inthe country To them finding unique local
restaurants is part of the RVing adventureOn the other hand some RVers eat
almost all of their meals in their rigs Wemet a man whose food allergies preventedhim and his wife from eating in restaurants
altogether Fortunately their RV kitchengives them the freedom to travel
wherever they like without having toworry about his diet
Most RVers split their mealtimesbetween restaurants and their rigsEating in restaurants is a social occa-sion for Vicki and me More oftenthan not when we get together withfriends we go out to a restaurantIt doesnrsquot have to be fancy as long as we can all share the same tableOn the other hand we usually eat in our motorhome when wersquore parked some-where by ourselves
We always try to take advantage of localfoods as we crisscross the country Itrsquos difficultto pass up the seafood along the Atlantic coastespecially the lobster and clams in NewEngland Floridarsquos fresh citrus fruit is unparal-leled anywhere And we always look forward to
gorging ourselves onfresh blueberries in
Maine and blackberriesin Oregon
VICKI I enjoy cookingespecially when wersquore in ourRV I have more time andfewer distractions than I dowhen wersquore at home And tome part of the fun of cookingwhile on the road is the shop-ping that goes along with itNeedless to say grocery shop-
ping while on the road is differentthan it is at home The names of the
supermarkets change from one regionof the country to another We see names likeFood Giant Shawrsquos and Wegmanrsquos in theNortheast Kroger Publix and Food Lion in theSoutheast and Fred Meyer Safeway andAlbertsonrsquos in the West Of course WalmartSupercenters are everywhere we go
Shopping in an unfamiliar supermarket may
be a chore to some but to me itrsquos an adventureEach store has its own way of laying out theaisles As a result I canrsquot just run into the storefor a couple of items and go directly to the cor-rect aisles as I do at home Shopping usuallymeans walking up and down each aisle to findthe items on my grocery list This is how I dis-cover new and different foods
For an archive of Joeand Vicki Kievarsquos previ-ous RV Insight columnsgo to wwwgoodsamclubcomhighways To postyour own RV-lifestyletips go to wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityclick on Stories thenclick on the Share a Story button
Dear Joe and VickiHow do you findgood grocerystores andrestaurants whiletraveling aroundthe country
We never miss a chance to bring home ham andbacon from Arkansas
maple syrup fromVermont and Walla Wallaonions from Washington
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A Movable FeastWhen it comes to eating on the road variety really is the spice of life
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To add to the adventure many of theavailable items differ from one region tothe next The unfamiliar brands areusually every bit as good as the ones wehave at home but some favorite brandsof food items are hard to find on theroad Yuban coffee for example isnrsquoteasy to locate in the East so we bringenough from home to last the entiretrip Mexican food is important to usso I fill the freezer with chorizos andour favorite brand of corn tortillas
On the other hand each area of thecountry has its own unique food itemsWe never miss a chance to bring homeham and bacon from Arkansas maplesyrup from Vermont Walla Wallaonions from Washington and salt pota-toes from New York
Shopping for groceries while travelingis a great way to become familiar withthe various regions Yoursquoll discoverfoods yoursquove never seen before With alittle experience yoursquoll determine whichsupermarket chain is your favorite whenyou travel to different areas With a littlemore experience you may get to thepoint where you can drop by a store forjust one item and actually manage to godirectly to the correct aisle
Then of course if you donrsquot enjoy theadventure of shopping on the road youcan always take on the challenge oflocating a good restaurant
Send your nontechnical RV-lifestyle questions to RV Insight HighwaysPO Box 8545 Ventura California 93002 or to highwaysgoodsamclubcom
GOT A QUESTION
Vickirsquos RV RecipesVicki Kievarsquos book My RVKitchen and Favorite Recipescovers everything you need toknow about selecting equippingand furnishing an RV kitchenstocking the pantry and fridgeand shopping for groceries onthe road Yoursquoll also find morethan a hundred of Vickirsquosfavorite recipes plus more than70 hints and tricks for preparingdelicious meals on the roadwwwrvknowhowcom
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CAMPcuisineBY BOB BLUMER
You canrsquot please all the people all the timebut when it comes to snack food popcorn
comes close In fact popcorn is so popular thatAmericans consume a staggering one billionpounds of the stuff per yearmdashenough to fill theentire Grand Canyon OK I made up the partabout the canyon but itrsquos probably not too farfrom the truth
To say popcorn is a modern miracle wouldalso be a stretch since the snackrsquos been aroundfor thousands of years But it does seem mirac-ulous that a rock-hard kernel of corn can betransformed by exposure to heat into apillowy morsel of satisfying goodness
Each kernel of popcorn containsmoisture and oils Unlike most othergrains the outer hull of the popcornkernel is impervious to outside moisture
which helps protect the precious cargo insideAs the oil and water inside the shell are heatedpast the boiling point they turn the moisture inthe kernel into a superheated pressurizedsteam Eventually the hull succumbs to thepressure and ruptures and the interior starchesare transformed into the airy cloud-like foamthatrsquos become synonymous with movie viewing
Although most popcorn kernels explodethey donrsquot always explode with flavor Thatrsquos
why I love to add more thanjust salt and butter to
my bowl Here aremy two favorite
recipes Onersquosa little sweet
and onersquos a littlespicy which should
please even
yourfussiest
friends
The PopcornFestival inMarion Ohiocelebrates thestarchy snackevery SeptemberFind out more at wwwpopcornfestivalcom
Popcorn for the PeopleSweet and spicy twists on a perennial family favorite
To read previous recipesgo to wwwgoodsamclubcomhighways
Bob Blumer is the creatorand host of the FoodNetwork TV shows TheSurreal Gourmet and Gluttonfor Punishment Hersquos alsothe author of five cookbooksWhen hersquos not at home inCalifornia Bob can be foundtraveling in his Toastermobilean Airstream trailer cus-tomized with a stainless-steel professional kitchenand topped with two 8-footslices of toast
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Raginrsquo Cajun Popcorn
1 tablespoon garlic powder1 teaspoon onion powder12 teaspoon paprika12 teaspoon salt 14 teaspoon white pepper (if you have it)
or black pepper2 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon Tabasco (or to taste)2 tablespoons vegetable oil12 cup popcorn kernels
In a small bowl combine garlic powder onion powderpaprika salt and pepper Reserve In a small pan overmedium heat melt butter Remove from heat and stir inTabasco Reserve in pan In a medium-size pot overhigh heat add oil and one kernel of popcorn Cover andcook until kernel pops
Add the rest of the popcorn to the oil and re-coverShake pot constantly until popping stops Sprinkle inspices drizzle with Tabasco butter and toss thoroughlyServe immediately
Yield About eight cups
Kettle Corn
2 tablespoons vegetable oil12 cup popcorn kernels2 tablespoons granulated
white sugar12 teaspoon salt
In a medium-size pot over highheat add oil and one kernel ofpopcorn Cover and cook untilkernel pops Add sugar and stirfor 15 seconds or until it meltsAdd the rest of the popcorn tothe sugar oil and re-cover Shakepot constantly until poppingstops Empty popcorn into abowl and toss with salt Serveimmediately
Yield About eight cups
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Subject to loan program guidelines and credit approval
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To read more of Bobrsquosreplies to your technicalquestions go to wwwgoodsamclubcomrvcentral
In addition to answering your letters Bob Livingston is publisher of Trailer Lifeand MotorHome magazinesdirector of the seminar pro-gram at the Rally and authorof Trailer Lifersquos RV Repair andMaintenance Manual To pur-chase the fourth edition of the manual at the discountedGood Sam price click onwwwgoodsamclubcomstore
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TECHtopicsBY BOB LIVINGSTON
Batterybasicswinter fueladvice and atriple-towingclarification
Pulling a PickupI have a 1996 Chevy 4x4 pickup that Irsquod like to pull behind my Discoverymotorhome I donrsquot believe the truck can be towed that conveniently so I waswondering if I could use a dolly for the front end of the truck or a full trailer tohaul it This would save me having to buy a vehicle that can be pulled and theinsurance for another vehicle I use the truck to carry my four golden retrievers
around Is there a need for brakes on the trail-er if I end up towing this truck
Phil Jurczyk KIRKLAND WASHINGTON
BOB Phil your truck is towable on all fourwheels without making drivetrain modifica-tions Therefore you donrsquot need to consider adolly or trailer Yoursquoll need a base plate an ade-quately rated tow bar and lights and I stronglyrecommend using a braking device that appliesthe truck brakes in concert with the motor-homersquos service brakes
Before you purchase the hardware I suggestyou weigh your motorhome loaded for a typicaltrip and your truck Compare those numberswith the gross combination weight rating of themotorhomeYou need to make sure you have thecapacity to tow before setting out on the road
One Battery or TwoI BOUGHT a used fifth wheel with two batter-iesmdashone from the factory and the otherinstalled later Theyrsquore hooked in series black-to-black and red-to-red The reason Irsquom asking isthat theyrsquove gone bad Do I need to replace bothor can I get by with just one If I replace bothdo the cranking amps have to be the same
Judy McClurg CAVE CREEK ARIZONA
BOB Judy if you frequent primitive campsites(no hookups) then yoursquoll need at least two bat-teriesmdashand yours are wired in parallel notseries If you hook up to campground electrici-ty then one battery is all you need
The obvious advantage of having two batter-ies is the ability to run your 12-volt DC appli-ances and accessories for a longer period oftime Even if yoursquore very frugal with the use of12-volt DC power yoursquoll still need enough bat-tery for example to keep the refrigerator run-ning (on LP-gas) If yoursquore like most peopleyoursquoll run through two batteries fairly quicklywhile primitive camping unless you have anefficient way to recharge them
If you replace both batteries theyrsquoll need tobe the same Since yoursquore looking to power thelivability items yoursquoll need deep-cycle batteries(even if yoursquore buying only one) Therersquos noneed to be concerned with cranking amps therating in amp hours is more important
Consider buying two 6-volt golf-cart batter-ies wired in series if you determine that youneed two Theyrsquore more durable for RV use
Cold-Weather DieselIrsquoM GOING TO purchase a used Class B dieselcamper van The owner told me there are solu-tions I can use to pour into the fuel tank to keepthe diesel from jelling in winter Is that true Ifnot how much would it cost to install a heateroutlet for this type of vehicle
Meei Mizell AUGUSTA GEORGIA
BOB If you live in or travel to a cold-weatherarea the diesel fuel there is usually winterizedfor that area Thatrsquos because the fuel contains awaxy substance that jells in extremely coldweather and creates problems such as pluggingthe fuel filter Normally the fuel supplier willmix No 2 diesel with No 1 diesel or some typeof additive that improves cloud point
According to fuel-industry experts yourengine should run fine on non-winterized fuelas long as the temperature doesnrsquot dip below 10degrees Fahrenheit
While the addition of diesel No 1 candecrease cloud point itrsquos also less efficient thanNo 2 the energy content of it is about 5 percentlower which relates to reduced fuel economy sonormally the amount of additive is limitedThere are also a number of aftermarket prod-ucts that can be added to your fuel to reduce thecloud point
Some engines are equipped with fuel heatersTherersquos no way to hazard a guess without know-ing which engine you have in your vehicle Youcan easily check with your RV dealer for thatinfomation
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Leaking and ChewingREGARDING THE ldquoLeaking Motorhomerdquoentry in your September columnanother cause of an apparent front-capleak is that if the temperature is lowand yoursquove run your propane heater fora while the moisture created by thecombustion of the propane condenseson the inside of the cap Many of thecaps both front and rear arenrsquot insu-lated enough
We had an occasion where this hap-pened We removed the TV that was inthe upper console and checked the areawhere the clearance lights were Theywere dry but the inner surface of the caphad drops of water on it Any movementor jarring of the coach caused thedroplets to run down the inside of thecap and out at the bottom of the over-head console Spray-foam insulation willhelp eliminate this problem
On to the chewing rodents also mentioned in the September issueWith regard to these critters eating theinsulation on wires most rodents havefront teeth that donrsquot stop growingthroughout their life They chew on hardobjects to wear them down Otherwisetheir teeth would get too long and theywouldnrsquot be able to open their mouthfar enough to consume any food Itisnrsquot for any nutritional value that theychew on wires Years ago they wouldchew on the lead casings of the tele-phone cables at times causing inter-ruption of phone service
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BOB Condensation is always a prob-lem especially for RVers who run cat-alytic heaters Your best defense isusing a dehumidifier If you frequentcampgrounds with electric hookupsa dehumidifier that operates on 120-
volt AC power will do the trick Theseunits are readily available in home-improvement stores
If you boondock then consider theDri-Z-Air dehumidifier It works wellusing crystals that collect moisture anditrsquos relatively cheapmdashand it uses nopower Most places sell Dri-Z-Air forless than $10 Almost all RV-supplystores and Camping World outlets sell it
Rodents seem to be a hot topic basedon all the response I received after theinitial ldquoWire-Eating Wildliferdquo letter Irsquombecoming an expert on rodents thanksto the readers who have sent in sugges-tions although thatrsquos somewhat of adubious distinction Too bad humanscanrsquot munch down with their teethwear them out and simply grow newones Wow what a concept
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GOT A QUESTION
Tech Topics columnist Bob Livingston has spent countless hours exploring theinner workings of RVs and finding ways tomake life on the road easier for all RVersparticularly Good Sam members Got aquestion about your rig Send an e-mail to techtopicsgoodsamclubcom
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Albuquerque to Santa FePerched on the banks of the Rio GrandeRiver Albuquerque is more famous for being the Hot Air Balloon Capital of the World than as a portal to the pastIts famous and colorful InternationalBalloon Fiesta attracts visitors fromaround the globe few of whom realizethat the cityrsquos Central Avenue is actuallya section of Historic Route 66
In 1937 the government realignedRoute 66 between Santa Rosa and Al-buquerque bypassing Santa Fe Therealignment cut about 107 miles fromthe old route and brought touriststhrough the heart of AlbuquerqueToday the 400 to 1400 blocks of CentralAvenue still display much of the charmof those early days
Heading east along Central Avenue
Agentle late-afternoon breeze caresses the tall grass flanking theweathered rut running along the east wall of Fort Union I sit alone
on the wooden bench grounded squarely in the present my eyes tracingthe rut northeast through the sea of green toward the distant hills Theranger had said that the historic trail was nothing more than a dirt trackback in the mid-1800s so I begin to imagine a typical day along thissection of the Santa Fe Trail
I close my eyes and soon I can almosthear the crack of a bullwhackerrsquos whip andthe disgruntled bellows of the oxen as acaravan of large freight wagons rumbles bymassive wheels and oxen hooves carvingdeep into the soft New Mexico prairie Ienvision the labored breathing of the oxenand the creaking of wagon-wheel axles
As the last wagon lumbers by a grizzleddriver his stoic dust-covered face creasedby too many years on the trail glances myway and nods I nod back and watch thedust trails disappear into the evening skyI imagine a lone bugler inside the fort sounding the evening tattooanother day along the Santa Fe Trail slipping into the history books
The Santa Fe Trail is but one of the many nostalgic sites that crowdnorthern New Mexico This part of the state is like a living museum ofNative American and Wild West cultures that brings new meaning to thephrase Land of Enchantment
We planned on seeing as much as we could during our 1200-mile loopfrom Albuquerque along nine scenic byways and trails five mountainranges six Indian reservations a dozen pueblos and a host of nationalparks forests and monuments
STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL DEFREITAS
After theAlbuquerqueRally take adrive throughthe pages ofNew Mexicohistory on a scenic loop tour
PORTALpastTO THE
RALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
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you come to the Turquoise Trail NationalScenic Byway (Highway 14) which runsnorth through the Sandia Mountains toSanta Fe Along the trail yoursquoll pass thelegendary mining towns of GoldenMadrid and Cerrillos with their aban-doned turquoise mines dotting the adja-cent hills The rejuvenated ghost townsnow have quaint restaurants Native craftsshops art galleries and small museums
Santa Fe to RatonIn 2010 Santa Fe commemorates its400th anniversary Few Americans orEuropeans even knew of its existenceuntil the Santa Fe Trail opened in theearly 1800s
Today Native artisans trade theirwork on the sidewalks and park aroundthe main plaza and the city contains
more than 250 galleries many of whichline Canyon Road Art is such an impor-tant aspect of Santa Fe life that the townbecame the first US city to be named tothe UNESCO Creative Cities Network
Santa Fersquos creative culture overflowsinto its cuisine In this relatively smallcity no fewer than 200 restaurants servemeals offering everything from bou-tique specialties to distinctive northernNew Mexican delicacies Tia Sophiarsquos(just off the main square) claims to haveinvented the breakfast burrito which youcan order with green red or Christmas(both green and red) chili sauce
If you have a hankering for somesweets you wonrsquot want to miss the cre-ations at the Chocolate Maven Thesmall cafeacute has an adjoining bakerywhere you can sample the shoprsquos world-
famous brownies while watching thebakers at work
Interstate 25 to the east follows theold Santa Fe Trail and sections of oldRoute 66 (the pre-1937 alignment) Inmany places you can exit the mainhighway onto adjacent service roadsthat literally run atop parts of the oldSanta Fe Trail and old Route 66
East of Glorieta is Pecos NationalHistoric Park The park preserves morethan 12000 years of history including theancient Pecos pueblo a colonial missionsections of the Santa Fe Trail and the siteof the Battle of Glorieta Pass the mostwesterly conflict in the Civil War
In the town of Las Vegas old Route66 veers south toward Santa Rosa whilethe Santa Fe Trail continues northeastThe trail crisscrosses I-25 at many loca-
Grab your binoculars and pick a perch on the bluffs overlooking El Malpais National Monument
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tions on the way to Raton Well-pre-served ruts are visible at WagonMound and Fort Union NationalMonument built in 1851
Raton to TaosFrom Raton Highway 64 slices south-west retracing parts of the Santa FeTrail Going southeast on Highway 505yoursquoll need your binoculars to viewsome of the 274 bird species at MaxwellNational Wildlife Refuge including baldeagles and wild turkeys as well aswhitetail and mule deer bobcats andblack bear Established in 1965 the3700-acre refuge is an important reststop for migratory waterfowl
The Dawson ghost town awaitsabout 10 miles north on 505 Littleremains of this old coal-mining com-munity except the cemetery PhelpsDodge opened the Dawson coal minein 1901 and the town prospered until1950 when the coal ran out Most ofthe graves in the cemetery are of the383 miners lost in two disastrous mineexplosions in 1913 and 1923
An hourrsquos drive south of Dawsontakes you to the small but significanttown of Cimarron from which onebranch of the Santa Fe Trail gets itsname Over the years the townrsquos 130-year-old landmark St James Hotel hascatered to such notable guests as BuffaloBill Cody Annie Oakley Kit CarsonFrank and Jesse James Wyatt Earp Billythe Kid and BlackjackKetchum Rumor has itthat notorious gunmanClay Allison dancednaked on the bar whileshooting into the ceilingThe bar is now part ofthe dining room andyou can still see bulletholes in the tin ceiling
At Eagle Nest Highway64 meets the EnchantedCircle Scenic Byway (Highway 38) Thenorthern part of the loop skirts a num-ber of 12000-foot peaks in the Sangrede Cristo Mountains and offers spectac-ular alpine scenery If you have timetake Highway 150 up to Taos Ski Valleyfor more breathtaking panoramas
The Enchanted Circle rejoins High-way 64 just north of the Taos Pueblo
Indian Reservation Thepueblo is one of the nationrsquosoldest continuously inhabitedcommunities and the onlypueblo designated a NationalHistoric Landmark and aUNESCO World heritage SiteAt the center of the reservationis Taos town home to KitCarson between 1828 and1840 His preserved home isnow a museum
Taos to FarmingtonFrom Taos the High Road toTaos Scenic Byway (highways518 and 76) weaves souththrough the Sangre de CristoMountains and the PicurisPueblo toward the small townof Jaconita Along the wayyoursquoll pass through Chimayoand the Nambeacute Indian Res-ervation home to the beauti-ful 150-foot-high Nambeacute Falls
Just off Highway 502between Jaconita and LosAlamos is Bandelier NationalMonument Along the parkrsquos 15-miletrail through Frijoles Canyon yoursquoll seeAncestral Pueblo homes kivas (ceremo-nial structures) rock paintings and pet-roglyphs Donrsquot forget to carry lots ofwater when hiking here
West of Bandelier stands Los Alamosand the Los Alamos National Laboratory
The Department of Energylab is one of the largest multidisciplinary institu-tions in the world Startedin 1943 as part of the se-cretive Manhattan Projectthe lab is now a NationalHistoric Landmark TheBradbury Science Museumis highly recommended
From Los Alamos theJeacutemez Mountain Trail
Scenic Byway (Highway 4) wendssouthwest through the Jeacutemez Moun-tains and Santa Fe National ForestAbout halfway to San Ysidro yoursquolldrive through the sprawling VallasCaldera National Preserve a favorite ofrock climbers and trout fishermen Asyou cross the floor of the caldera be onthe lookout for large herds of elk San
Antonio Creek and the East Fork of theJeacutemez River cut through the calderaand offer some of the statersquos best brownand rainbow trout fishing
West of San Ysidro the trail contin-ues northwest as Highway 550 to thetown of Cuba the heart of NewMexicorsquos cattle- and sheep-ranchingregion But Cubarsquos claim to fame is the nearby Chaco Culture NationalHistoric Park the largest best-pre-served and most architecturallyadvanced of all ancient SouthwestNative villages
The canyon has 120 separate sitesthat date between AD 850 and 1250The largest structure Pueblo Bonitacontains more than 600 rooms and 40kivas The sites are accessible by about35 miles of walking trails that crisscrossthe canyon
Northwest of Cuba Highway 550climbs to the high plains New Mexicorsquosoil belt The first well was drilled in1921 and the state pumps about 60million barrels a year The oil patchrsquosmain town Farmington is also rich inNative American culture
Just north of Farmington is Aztec
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Ruins National Monument a 500-roomcenter of Ancestral Pueblo society datingback to the early 1100s The Great Kiva(excavated in 1921 and reconstructed in1934) is the main attraction
Farmington to AlbuquerqueThe Native Heritage Trail Scenic Byway(Highway 491) runs from Shiprock justwest of Farmington through the vastNavajo Indian Reservation to GallupAlong the way yoursquoll pass 7176-footShiprock peak and other unusual rockformations as you skirt the easternflanks of the Chuska Mountains
Highway 491 ends in Gallup atHighway 40 and Historic Route 66Much of Route 66 parallels the newinterstate but it is interrupted in a fewplaces Historic 66 signs will direct youto the usable sections of the old route
Galluprsquos main attraction may be theEl Rancho Hotel and Motel Built in1937 the hotel has welcomed a host offamous guests including Jackie CooperRonald Reagan Spencer Tracy Kath-arine Hepburn and Kirk DouglasHundreds of autographed pictures ofcelebrities cover the mezzanine walls
above the eclectic rustic lobbyAs you head back toward Albu-
querque yoursquoll pass El Morro NationalMonument also known as InscriptionRock In the early 1300s AncestralPuebloans living on the bluff above thenatural spring carved petroglyphs inthe rock around the water hole In thelate 1600s Spanish and American pio-neers stopping for water also carvedtheir names dates and messages intothe rocks around the spring Today thepark protects more than 2000 inscrip-tions and petroglyphs as well asAncestral Puebloan ruins
East of El Morro stands El Malpais(Spanish for ldquothe badlandsrdquo) NationalMonument resembling a Hawaiianlava field with its moonscape of exten-sive lava flows In stark contrast to thesharp black lava are the tall smoothalmost white sandstone cliffs that linethe southern edge of the field
Northern New Mexico provides anextraordinary road-trip experiencefrom its 1200 years of accessible Nativeand American history to its spicy redand green chiles It truly is a Land ofEnchantment
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Go OnlineFind out more about Albuquerque andNew Mexico at wwwgoodsamclubcomhighways The February sectionincludes exclusive web content aboutthe Santa Fe Trail the Sandia PeakTram and the Southwestrsquos authenticlegend Kit Carson Yoursquoll also find RVauthor Ron Jonesrsquo list of restaurantfavorites in and around Albuquerque
Good Sam ParksNew Mexico has 43 Good Sam Parks To find out all aboutthem go to wwwgoodsamclubcomand click on the Travel Tools tabthen click on Find a Campground
For More InformationNew Mexico Tourism Departmentwwwnewmexicoorg 800-545-2070
Nostalgic New Mexico (left to right) Native pottery PecosNational Historic Park Fort Union and a Taos Pueblo powwow
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sk almost anyone to name Americarsquos mile-high city and theyrsquoll most likely replyldquoDenverrdquo But motor 438 miles south on Interstate 25 and yoursquoll hit another mile-
high city thatrsquos known less for its thin air and more for its rich history rugged scenery andhighly diverse population Welcome to Albuquerque New Mexico
Albuquerquersquos colorful past stretches back to the 1300s when the Ancestral Pueblo peo-ple settled along whatrsquos today known as the Rio Grande River The waterway provided pre-cious irrigation for the nativesrsquo crops and trees along the banks offered firewood By the1500s European explorers seeking gold found instead villages of mud but that didnrsquot keepthem from staying By the late 1600s the community along the river began to grow asSpanish missionaries settled in the area In 1706 the burgeoning town was named for theSpanish Duke of Alburquerque (the extra ldquorrdquo was later dropped from the name)
The westward migration of the 1800s brought Americans to the area along the Santa FeTrail Everyone from merchants and homesteaders to lawyers and tradesmen established theirhomes and businesses in the broad valley where major routes met The arrival of the railroadand much later Route 66 swelled the cityrsquos population which now stands at 800000
AlbuquerqueFLYING HIGH IN
RALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
Ride the aerialtram roll onRoute 66 andfollow in thefootsteps ofPueblos andearly explorersin Americarsquos oldest city theWorldrsquos Hot-AirBalloon Capital
BY BEVERLY EDWARDS
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These days Albuquerquethrives as a vibrant crossroads ofhistory commerce and cultureMake sure you take time toexplore this fascinating city if youattend the April Rally (for moreabout the Rally turn to page 34)
Begin your tour by steppingback in time at PetroglyphNational Monument west of thecity After soaking up the historyof the rock markings at the visitorcenter walk along the trails to seethe rock faces that bear ancientworks of art The monumentrsquosestimated 20000 carved images of peo-ple animals and other symbols giveglimpses into a compelling past
Get a feel for Albuquerquersquos Spanishheritage in Old Town where you canwalk in the footsteps of the cityrsquosfounders Dominating the central plazais the towering San Felipe de NeriChurch which replaced a small adobechapel that collapsed in 1792 In keep-ing with tradition adobe homes were
established around the plaza for mutu-al protection Today these structureshouse shops that sell colorful clothingblankets jewelry and other items madeby local artisans
While in Old Town yoursquoll see evi-dence of one of the cityrsquos most interest-ing chapters For three weeks in theearly days of the Civil War theConfederate flag flew over the plazaWhen the Confederates retreated they
buried six canons near the plaza andtwo of them are now displayed
In the following century the city host-ed a new wave of visitors After WorldWar II Americans hopped in their carsin search of new adventures andAlbuquerque emerged as a popular stopon Route 66 known here as CentralAvenue The regionrsquos rugged desert wasa novelty for many travelers of that eraCentral Avenuersquos colorful shops and
See the real Albuquerque (left to right)from Route 66 to Sandia Peak to Old Town
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restaurants evoke that innocent timeLooking for in-depth exploration of
the region Albuquerque is home tonumerous museums and each focuseson a compelling facet of the Land ofEnchantment and the world at large
Towering in Jurassic Super GiantsHall at the New Mexico Museum ofNatural History and Science is a replicaof Seismosaurus a former resident ofthe area Fossils in Seacoast Hall remindvisitors that the area once bordered avast prehistoric body of water
Ancestral Pueblo history so impor-
tant to understanding New Mexico ison display at the Indian PuebloCultural Center
Visitors will find refuge from thewarm desert sun at the AlbuquerqueAquarium and Rio Grande BotanicGarden both located in sprawlingAlbuquerque Biological Park Thou-sands of saltwater fish and invertebratesnative to the Gulf of Mexico live in theaquariumrsquos carefully maintained envi-ronments The Botanic Garden green-houses display desert plants that thrivein the area as well as flora from other
climates of the worldScience buffs will relish the
National Atomic Museumwhich traces the history ofthe Atomic Age from earlyresearch of nuclear develop-ment through todayrsquos peace-ful uses Exhibits offerinsights into the first atomicbomb detonation at theTrinity Site located less than100 miles away on desert
land thatrsquos now part of the White SandsMissile Range
Albuquerquersquos best-known eventmay be the International Balloon Fiestawhich lifts off for nine days everyOctober Thousands of spectators turnup for the festivities as hundreds of bal-loons fill the skies Visitors can experi-ence the thrilling history of hot-air bal-looning year-round at the AlbuquerqueInternational Balloon Museum on theedge of the fiesta grounds Actual bal-loons and gondolas hang from the highceiling in a dazzling display
Likewise cruising high above theground is the Sandia Peak Tramwaywhich travels over the Cibola NationalForest on a cable for 27 miles makingit the worldrsquos longest passenger aerialtramway The journey takes visitors tothe observation deck atop 10378-footSandia Peak affording an 11000-square-mile panorama of the Land of Enchantment Make the trip nearsunset and watch as the lights ofAlbuquerque glisten far below
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Tour Route 66break a balloonrecord and immerseyourself in RVingthis April inAlbuquerque
The pop-music standard ldquoRoute 66rdquo entices listeners to ldquogetyour kicksrdquo on Americarsquos famous Mother Road Who are we
to turn down the advice of Nat King Cole Chuck Berry the Rolling StonesJohn Mayer and the many others whorsquove recorded the classic through the years
Heed the songrsquos call by joining the Good Sam Club at the 10th annualRally April 17 through 20 in Albuquerque New Mexico one of the hotteststops on the legendary highway
Visitors to Expo New Mexico can find plenty of ways to get their kickslike browsing row after row of new RVs enjoying nightly entertainment bypopular performers participating in fun activities and taking optionaltours of historic sites in and around the fabled New Mexico city
Did we mention Good Samrsquos Mexican Fiesta and the Rally Dog ShowNow a decade old the Rally has become a one-stop shop for RVers seek-
ing to enrich their lifestyle and just have a great time Rally-goers thirsty forknowledge can pick from scores of seminars and check out newtravel and RV products then end the day by partying withNeil Sedaka the Osmond Brothers and Rita Coolidge
The Rallyrsquos a great place to meet old friends make newtravel buddies link up with longtime e-mail pals and online-forum cronies and on Good Sam Day join a Good SamClub chapter in your neck of the woods
Here are a few of the many ways to get your kicks at the2009 Albuquerque Rally
BY JOHN SULLAWAY
Get yourRALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
RallyAT THE
Kicks
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Rock to the Classics For morethan 50 years Neil Sedakarsquos catchy tuneshave blasted out of jukeboxes and stere-os across North America Herersquos yourchance to see the composer of ldquoCal-endar Girlrdquo and ldquoBreaking Up Is Hardto Dordquo perform in person on April 17the Rallyrsquos opening nightSedaka (pictured on theright) is followed byGrammy Awardndashwinningsinger Rita Coolidge onApril 18 the country-flavored family group theOsmond Brothers onApril 19 and California surf band PapaDoo Run Run on April 20
Sharpen Your Skills Whetheryoursquore a novice RVer or a seasoned vet-eran yoursquoll find plenty of opportunitiesto boost your RV IQ at the Rally Scoresof seminars will be offered on topicsranging from electrical-system mainte-nance to tire care Presenters includeHighways Technical Editor Bob Living-ston and other RVing experts
Stack Up the Fun Youngstersand teens can play games scarf uppizza take tours and join their momsdads and grandparents in the cookie-stacking competition GPS users willhave fun with our geocache contest theGreat RV Heist and golfers can tee upfor the golf tournament on April 17Show Your Tricks on Route 66 theRallyrsquos dog show gives pet owners achance to parade their pooches April 18
Explore New Mexico Sign upfor optional guided bus trips and travelto the Acoma ldquoSky Cityrdquo Pueblo onApril 17 Americarsquos oldest continuously
inhabited settlement On April 18 takea tour through Albuquerquersquos most col-orful districts on famous Route 66Guided trips to the nearby Trinity Siteon April 17 18 and 20 will take you toground zero of the first atomic-bombdetonation
Donate Your Time Feel likegiving back Rally participantscan lend a hand at Rio GrandeCommunity Farm Come for aday of volunteer work on April15 and get one night of freecamping on April 14
Balloon Bonanza Albuquerquersquosknown as the Hot-Air Balloon Capitalof the World and its annual Inter-national Balloon Fiesta draws thou-sands Rally-goers will get a chance tosalute the cityrsquos high-flying statusmdashand possibly make historymdashbyparticipating in an attempt toset a Guinness world record forMost People Wearing BalloonHats Prefer the real thing Takea hot-air balloon ride over theRio Grande Valley with RainbowRyders or watch balloon enthu-siasts ignite the burners insidetheir colorful crafts at anevening balloon glow
Go Green The Rallyrsquos the place tofind out how you can reduce your RVrsquosenvironmental footprint The Go GreenIdeas contest invites Rally-goers to sub-mit green-friendly concepts for prizesMake sure you stop by the Green RVexhibit a biodiesel-powered Lancecamper outfitted with solar panels anda wind turbine and occupied by sur-vivalist Brian Brawdy
Hola Good Sam The Good SamClub will throw a Mexican Fiesta formembers and friends on April 20 Yoursquollbe serenaded by mariachis tantalizedby pintildeatas and treated to Southwesterncuisine Join a chapter make newfriends stick around for games andprizes and learn more about benefitsoffered only to Good Sam members
Be Prepared Relive the carefreedays of camping out with your Scouttroop when the Rally hosts a receptionfor all current and former Boy Scouts onApril 19 Boy Scout alumni are encour-aged to bring old memorabilia like uni-forms badges and handbooks LocalBoy Scout troops will participate andcontests for cash prizes will rekindle thatScouting spirit Rally organizers areworking to expand the program toinclude Girl Scouts for the 2010 Rally
Get Cookinrsquo On GoodSam Day Highwaysrsquo CampCuisine columnist BobBlumer (left) will demon-strate how to whip up flavor-filled edibles in theconfines of your RV galleyLearn new recipes fromthe Food Network star
Kick Some Tires Rally-goers canget a close-up look at the latest RVmodels by strolling through hundredsof new rigs on display at Expo NewMexico Yoursquoll find vehicles rangingfrom entry-level trailers to million-dol-lar coaches Buy a new home-on-wheelson the spot or do research for a futurepurchase Also on display are hundredsof aftermarket products and RV-relatedservices in the Rallyrsquos indoor exhibit
RALLY ONLINEConnect with other Rally-going GoodSam Club members online Click onwwwtherallycom to find links to Rallygroups on wwwgoodsamclubcom aswell asFacebookEonsTwitterandFlickr
RVER OF THE YEARDuring the Rallyrsquos Good Sam Day yoursquoll get the chance tomeet Richard Daniels the clubrsquos 2008 RVer of theYear Richard rescued a stray dog he encounteredwhile RV camping then used the Good Sam Clubrsquosonline RV forums to facilitate adoptions of manymore stray animals across the continent The firstrecipient of this annual award Richard says hersquoslooking forward to telling fellow RVers about theshelter he founded Old Fella Burke CountyAnimal Rescue in Burke County Georgia
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The Good Sam ClubrsquosAction Line has resolvedthousands of disputes in favor of membersHighways highlights a sampling of theseresults in each issueTo read more Action Lineletters go to wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityand click on RVer Rights
All Steamed UpLast April I took my 2002 Holiday Rambler Admiral motorhome to GibbsInternational Trucks in Oxnard California to fix a transmission leak I was referredto Gibbs because theyrsquore a fully authorized dealer for Allison transmission
I told the service staff that I wanted an estimate before any work was done onthe coach Later that day Raul a service manager called to say that all they could
do to fix the leak was change gaskets andgrommets If Irsquod been told this beforehand Irsquodhave never brought my motorhome to them
Raul then told me he could remove my trans-mission and send it to a repair facility thatcould make the repairs in the City ofCommerce 75 miles away He said there wasno way of me getting an estimate until thisrepair shop received the transmission anddetected the problem
Later however I was told that I incurred$15729 in fees when Gibbs steam-cleanedmy transmission housing to look for the leakwhich they couldnrsquot find I was never given anestimate for this service
When I arrived to pick up my RV I asked MrsGibbs another service manager why I wasnrsquottold in the beginning that I could incur diag-nostic charges and they might not be able tofix the problem I told her I didnrsquot want to payfor anything and she replied I couldnrsquot havemy keys until I paid the charges I told her thatI called that coercion and it wasnrsquot fair Shedidnrsquot respond
I believe Gibbs misrepresented themselvesI never would have gone there if theyrsquod told methe truth in the first place I believe I shouldbe refunded the $15729 fee I think Gibbsshould also give me an apology for my 10hours of wasted time
Allan Siber CAMARILLO CALIFORNIA
ACTION LINE After sending a petition toGibbs International on Siberrsquos behalf wereceived this response from Raul Villalobosservice manager
We regret that you felt no value in the effortwe made to properly diagnose and steam-
clean your transmission We could debate theappropriateness of the changes but in the bestinterest of a timely resolution wersquore refundingyou $15729
Sluggish ServiceWE TOOK OUR 2001 Sportsmen fifth wheel toPatterson RV Center in Wichita Falls Texas forsome minor repair work At the time the serv-ice representative assured us that the workwouldnrsquot take long But now two months andmany phone calls to Patterson later we stillhavenrsquot seen any progress We were calledonce and told it was ready so we made the 80-mile trip only to find out that the repairswerenrsquot completed Patterson hadnrsquot evenordered the decal stripes that were included inour original request They told us theyrsquod getsomeone to bring the decals to our home
After going back and forth my wife calledto see if the decals were ready and the newservice manager said he knew nothing of thisorder and hersquod have to look into it Heassured us hersquod investigate our issue andcall us back Wersquove never received a callback We really need Action Line to help fixthis ongoing problem
John and Phyllis Spenser PARADISE TEXAS
ACTION LINE After a petition was sent toPatterson RV Center we received the follow-ing update from the Spensers
Our problem has been resolved to our satis-faction thanks to Action Linersquos interventionPatterson RV completed the decal work andtheir new service manager was very courteousand helpful Action Linersquos help was muchappreciated
Got an RV-related dispute E-mail us at actionlinegoodsamclubcom or mail a letterto Action Line PO Box 8545 Ventura California 93002 Please include a letter ofexplanation and copies of related receipts
ACTIONLINEMAILBOX
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goodstuffEDITED BY ROBIN DUFFIELDbullTESTED ANDREVIEWED BY MEMBERS
Smart LightMotion LightDonrsquot let the Smart Lightrsquossimple appearance deceiveyou The low-profile exteriorlight mounts on the side ofyour RV and goes on auto-matically when the built-insensor detects movementnear your rig An attachedLED lets you know if yourcoach battery is running lowThe Smart Light gets itsbrains from a microproces-sor and has the same holepattern as existing standardlights for easy installationKen Motz a Good Sam Clubproduct tester from Le ClaireIowa installed the SmartLight and reports ldquoThe mo-tion detector really makesus feel securerdquo PRICE $9999CONTACT Star Light 800-883-5444wwwstarlightsinccom
Funky Colored FlamesNeed to spice up your campfire fun Create dancing flames of blue green and purpleby placing an unopened packet of Funky Colored Flames on top of the fire Providing 30minutes of multicolored fun Funky Flames is safe for usein indoor and outdoor wood fireplaces (theyarenrsquot suitable for cooking fires) Good SamClub product tester Arleen Witt of PollackPines California tried Funky Flames andtells us ldquoNice colored flames that reallyadd excitement to any bonfirerdquoPRICE $588 (three-pack)CONTACT Winlow Products416-792-0385 wwwcampingworldcom
June Bug ScooterRVers can tool around the campground
or rally grounds with ease on thepower-thrifty all-electric June Bugscooter The smooth-riding portablevehicle seats one adult comfort-
ably folds to just 28 inches highand weighs 90 pounds JoyceNewman a Good Sam Clubproduct tester from JacksonSouth Carolina took a spinon the June Bug and says ldquoIdo not know how I traveledbefore the June Bug Itrsquosgiven me my freedom backrdquo
Engel MR040 PortableFridge Freezer
Peckish RVers can keep theirsnacks cool on the go with the nim-
ble Engel MR040 Fridge Freezer Theunit has a small footprint but deliversefficient cooling from 1224-volt DCand 110-volt AC power A sturdy plasticexterior with rubber bumpers on eachcorner protects that delicate egg salad
and a reversible lid contains storage spacefor spare cords and fuses Good Sam product
tester Sandy Preibe from Camarillo California took theMR040 on an outing and says ldquoTravels easy and keepsfood and beverages cold on a hot day while driving Itrsquosvery convenient not to have to use icerdquo
PRICE $1497CONTACT Rickrsquos Specialty Vehicles
866-798-2227 wwwricksesvcom
PRICE $641CONTACT Engel USA 888-272-9838 wwwengel-usacom
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AND GET REWARDED FORDOING WHAT YOU LOVE
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FEBRUARYFLORIDA bull WINTER SAMBOREE February 18ndash22Withlacoochee Bluegrass Festival Dunnellon$110 Early bird 217 Contact Robert WardPO Box 348 Nobleton FL 34461 352-796-8867
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MARCH ARIZONA bull ROARING rsquo20S SAMBOREE March 4ndash8Pinal County Fairgrounds Casa Grande $85Contact Joyce Anderson 561 S 34th Pl
Mesa AZ 85204 480-807-6066
joyceinmesayahoocomwwwarizonagoodsamorg
NEVADA bull HAWAIIAN SUMMER SAMBOREEMarch 12ndash14 Avi Resort and Casino Laughlin$602 $451 Extra $10 at gate ContactLinda LeChien 1380 Centerville Ln 40Gardnerville NV 89410 775-782-5352
rllechienaolcomwwwnevadagoodsamcom
GEORGIA bull SPRING SAMBOREE March 26ndash29
Good Sam Club chapters across North America regularly host RV gatherings known as
Samborees As a Good Sam Club member you can visit Samborees in any state or province
Activities range from games to arts and crafts seminars and live entertainment In short
Samborees are a good time and a great way to meet people who share your interests
Dates locations fees and contact information for upcoming events are listed below and
a complete calendar is posted on wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityeventsandtours
CLUBevents
Forty Years of FunColoradorsquos first Good Sam chapter the Western Colorado Travelers
celebrated its 40th anniversary on November 15 2008 Many members
of the Grand Junction chapter were on hand for the event along with State
Directors Al and Fran Allain Assistant State Directors Mike and Sue Carver
and members of the neighboring Two Rivers Good Sam chapter
Back row left to rightWimp Holding BudDriever Al HowardRalph Moss EugeneStocking Second rowWanda Holding TomBonokoski BettyDriever Lynda HowardTheona Moss PatMahrer Al MahrerSeated GloriaBonokoski Fay ClineFran Jones Del JonesChapter PresidentMary Diamond
BOB INGELHART
Own Your Own 2 - 5+Acre Property for
Your RV NearAlamo Lake in AZ
1-800-343-7996 or602-677-3368
saguaro-acrescom
bull Driveways and graded leveled pad with material on all Paved road access Lots prepared for RVrsquos
bull Electricity available to all of the parcels Water Supplied by SAPOA
bull No qualifying Developer fi nancing available and no prepayment penalty Discounts for cash
bull From $29950 Total - 2 Acre minimum
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TRY BEFORE YOU BUY3 Day Park for FREE
Call for Details
Don Krayeski - Developer
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New Save$88K
BRAND NEW 2007 NEWMAR DUTCHSTAR
Reg $313 267NOW $224 900No Sales Tax in Montana
SAVE BIGon your next purchase
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Call for Low Priceson 07rsquos 08rsquos amp 09rsquos
Monaco Knight Diplomat amp Camelot
Pricing Available
brvNWMH07dutch0608
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Georgia National Fairgrounds and AgricenterPerry $75 Contact Perno Scott 1865 PoplarSt Conyers GA 30013 770-922-5794
gladigottacomcastnetwwwgeorgiagoodsamcom
APRIL TEXAS bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 2ndash5 WestTexas Fairgrounds Abilene $65 $75 at gateContact Judy Birchett PO Box 236 Bishop TX78343 361-584-1919
jbirchett6aolcom wwwtexasgoodsamcom
LOUISIANA bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 10ndash12State Fair of Louisiana Shreveport $52 Earlybird 45 $13 per day Contact Del Griffin 439Jann Dr Shreveport LA 71106 318-686-0581
lagoodsamyahoocomwwwlagoodsamorg
ALABAMA bull PUT ON YOUR EASTER BONNET SPRINGSAMBOREE April 16ndash19 National PeanutFestival Fairgrounds Dothan $802 $701
Contact Pat Smith 1301 S Bethel RdDecatur AL 35603 256-350-1037
algoodsamsaolcomwwwalabamagoodsamsorg
ARKANSAS bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 16ndash19Four States Fairgrounds Texarkana $55Contact Melinda Wiggs 2501 Skyline PtJonesboro AR 72404 870-972-0951
mwiggs2501yahoocomwwwarkansasgoodsamscom
MISSISSIPPI bull SPRING TAHITIAN SUNRISE SAM-BOREE April 16ndash19 Washington CountyConvention Center Greenville $652 $451Contact Darrell Hugueley 5358 CR 225 WaterValley MS 38965 662-473-1077
hugo5358bellsouthnetwwwmsgoodsamorg
FLORIDA bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 22ndash26Okeechobee KOA Campground Okeechobee$110 Contact Robert Ward PO Box 348Nobleton FL 34661 352-796-8867
bward5bellsouthnetwwwgoodsams-floridaorg
OKLAHOMA bull MARDI GRAS SPRING SAMBOREEApril 23ndash26 Heart of Oklahoma ExpositionShawnee $61 Contact Susan Scholl 4608Sandy Oak Circle Newalla OK 74857 405-391-5852 or 405-812-4401wwwoklahomagoodsamscom
NORTH CAROLINA bull MILITARY TRIBUTE SPRINGSAMBOREE April 24ndash26 Tom Johnson Rally ParkMarion $75 Contact Don and Eunice Fletcher 110Riviera Ln Sanford NC 27332 919-499-2512
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KANSAS bull PAUL BUNYAN AND OTHER TALL TALESSPRING SAMBOREE April 30ndashMay 3 KansasState Fairgrounds Hutchinson $70 ContactMarty Ward 2201 E MacArthur E-3 WichitaKS 67216-5614 316-213-8297
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ATTENTION CANADIAN BUYERS
800-745-3673
NO SALES TAXIN MONTANA
Motorhomes A B amp C Fifth Wheels Travel TrailersBrowse our inventory online at
Go to the Good Sam Clubrsquos website to read all about our more than 1600 activechapters throughout North America and find one near you Start by going to wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunity and clicking on Chapters
nline goodsamclubcom
bull
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ALASKAChris Williams (Vivian)1060 N Leatherleaf Loop Wasilla AK 99654aksnwbrdmtaonlinenetwwwalaskagoodsamclubcom
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IDAHOGordon Harris (Susan)466 Pace Dr Twin Falls ID 83301gordon3769msncomwwwidahogoodsamorg
MONTANARonald Wertz (Joan)48 Rockland Ln Victor MT 59875mtronjoanaolcomwwwmontanagoodsamcom
OREGONWayne Swanson (Mary)16500 Brown Rd Dallas OR 97338goodsamattglobalnetwwworegongoodsamcom
SASKATCHEWANNorman Swinnerton (Larree)803 Carr Terrace Saskatoon SK Canada S7S 1L9weare2shawcawwwsaskgoodsamcom
WASHINGTONJudy Smith (Larry)PO Box 1374 Snohomish WA 98291-1374larry-judysmithmsncomwwwwashingtonstategoodsamkendracom
WYOMINGSteve Martin (Jackie)75 Wild Horse Rd Cody WY 82414stevemartinwyomingcomwwwwyominggoodsamcom
ARIZONAJoan Burtrum (James)2805 Potter Ave Kingman AZ 86409jiburtrumcitlinknetwwwarizonagoodsamorg
NORTHERN CALIFORNIAKenneth Ginoulis (Marilee)316 Mission St Lodi CA 95240kginoulislodinetnetwwwnorcalgoodsamorg
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIAJo Ann Yett (Vernon)PO Box 1390 Indio CA 92202yetsmailgtenetwwwsocalgoodsamorg
COLORADOAl Allain (Fran)3213 Scranton St Aurora CO 80011-1827coloradosamcomcastnetwwwcoloradogoodsamorg
NEVADATheresa White (Bill)2800 Viking Way Carson City NV 89706tw-bwsbcglobalnetwwwnevadagoodsamcom
NEW MEXICOJohn Brink (Marji)25 Western Saddle Dr Tijeras NM 87059jnmbrinkaolcomwwwnmgoodsamcom
UTAHGlenn Carroll (Carol Jean)1449 E Woodhill Dr Sandy UT 84092carrollgutah-internetwwwutahgoodsamorg
wwwGoodSamClubcomDealerFor your closest Good Sam Authorized Dealer
(Bookmark this Link Wersquore adding new dealers Daily)
For New Parts or Even A New RV Look for The Name You Trust
INTRODUCING THE NEW GOOD SAM AUTHORIZED DEALER NETWORK
Quality Inspection - Every Good Sam Authorized Dealer has passed a rigorous Good Sam inspection to insure it meets our strict quality standards10 Discount - You save 10 Off all parts and accessories by simply presenting your Good Sam membership cardExclusive Product Deals - Access to exclusive Good Sam Products and Services like Extended Service Plan Platinum RV Emergency Road
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Modelsby Rexhall amp Workhorse
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RexAir amp Airbus
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CALL TODAY1-866-427-2344No Sales Tax in Montana
Call NOW to
SAVE BIG
MissoulaMontana
wwwBretzRVcomSee our entire inventory
New
Save$88K
B R A N D N E W 07 NEWMAR DUTCHSTAR
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B R A N D N E W07 NEWMAR
2007 DUTCHSTAR 4304
each
You can win one of 100 Prizes and help fund theNational RVMH Hall of Fame Museum and Libraryby purchasing one or more tickets at
You can enter online at rvmhhalloffameorg
Drawing held 12 noon March 17 2009
Call 1-800-378-8694 for entry formYou may charge your ticket to Visa Mastercard Discover or Amex
Void where prohibited bull Licensed with the Indiana Dept of Revenue
In the event that less than 1000 certificates are sold initial offering and all prizes will be prorated 5050between winners and RVMH Heritage FoundationYou must be 18 years or older to enter
ILLINOIS Jim Frcka (Judie)616 N Porter StElgin IL 60120rrack2rvyahoocomwwwillinoisgoodsamcom
IOWACarl Lewis (Ginny)1705 Tulip LnStorm Lake IA 50588-2104carllewisiwnetwwwiowagoodsamcom
MINNESOTALuke Johnson (Pam)1011 S Victory DrMankato MN 56001gorvlukeaolcomwwwmngoodsamclubcom
NEBRASKAFred Hatch (Sandy)PO Box 335Arnold NE 69120oldtimergpcomnet
NORTH DAKOTALinda Albright (George Thomason)616 Hillcrest DrMinot ND 58703-1556georgeminotcomwwwgeocitiescomndgoodsam
SOUTH DAKOTADonna Katzer (Albert) 915 Allen AveRapid City SD 57701redhatdonnaqbrapmidconet
WISCONSINJean Goossen (Dave)853 138th StAmery WI 54001dgoossenamerytelnetwwwwigoodsamorg
ARKANSASDan Freyaldenhoven (Shirley)1200 Siebenmorgan RdConway AR 72032dfreycyberbackcomthunderaristotlenetarkansashtm
KANSASNancy Crook (Sonny)2902 N Meadowlake DrHutchinson KS 67502nancylcrookhotmailcomwwwkansasgoodsamorg
LOUISIANARichard Abadie (Judith)608 W 17th Ave Covington LA 70433judyabadiehotmailcomwwwlagoodsamorg
MISSOURIJean Gardner (Bob)39456 Omega StAnabel MO 63461mogoodsamDirectorgmailcomwwwmissourigoodsamclubcom
OKLAHOMARichard Gulley (Karen)11525 S FranklinJenks OK 74037gmagulleyssbcglobalnetwwwoklahomagoodsamscom
TEXASKaren L McAbee (Dwayne)PO Box 33940Fort Worth Texas 76162klmcabeehotmailcomwwwtexasgoodsamcom
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ACCESSORIES
HUGHES AUTOFORMERS VOLTAGE BOOSTERBoost low park power SUPER SALE30 Amp50 Amp models available Call forbest price EATON SALES cell (435) 632-9181or 888-601-6565 wwwrveatonsalescom
LEAKY ROOF Liquid Roofreggoes on like paint mdashcures to a sealed EPDM rubber membrane UV amp Ozone resistant mdash good to 300ordm F 5-year warranty Info amp brochure 800-467-7135wwwAdvancedRubberCoatingscom
DESIGNED AND SIZED FOR RVsmdashAmerican madedual adjustable air sleep systems similar to onesseen on TV but hundreds less Custom sizesmoney-back guarantee Shipped factory directwwwbearbedscom or 888-565-7211
BRAKE SYSTEMS
1 Original ToadStop Qi ldquoShow Me the StoprdquoProPort Control makes dynamically controlled stopsBraking while you drive the Toad proves performanceNo other system can do it ldquoItrsquos all about your Safetyrdquo800-478-7883 or wwwtoadstopcom
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A 56-yr-old Natrsquol Advertising Co seekingEntrepreneurs to Own amp Operate Territories Home or RV based bull No InventoryImmediate Cash Flow bull Excellent TrainingInvestment reqrsquod 1-800-299-0510
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COMMERCIAL CORNER
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 45
HEARING AIDS
HEARING AIDSmdashGUARANTEED LOWEST PRICES 60 Savings 30-day trialmdashAll makes The oldestbiggest and best Custom instrument experts Free info 1-800-323-4212 Lloyds Dept HYRockford IL 61110 wwwlloydhearingaidcom
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SCHOOL CAMPER HOSTS needed Mat-Su Alaska40 mi N of Anchorage 32 sites from urbanto rural 52809 to 81509 Contact Bill at 907-373-2287 or emailbillcheesemanmatsuk12us
COUPLES WITH RV to work as Camp HostsCampsite provided plus pay for each personwill train Detail oriented multi-task good peopleskills parksclaycogovcom (816) 407-3400(MO)
TRADE SHOW HOSTSAmericraft is seeking individuals or teams todemonstrate kitchen related items at weekendTrade Shows amp Expos Must have utility van orvehicle to pull small trailer Flexible scheduleComplete training Above average incomeCall 352-483-0052 or apply online at wwwcookingshowhostcom
HOSTWORKING COUPLE wRV wantedApply for one-month stay May throughOctober Free hookup Call Rose (989) 673-31848am-5pm ET Historic Thumb Octagon BarnGagetown MI wwwthumboctagonbarnorg
CAMPGROUNDSRV PARKSFOR SALE
Heart of the Black Hills40 Acres 130 Sites 11 CabinsAdjoins Natrsquol Forest By Natrsquol Parks$2MTerms bull 8009450255wwwthebrokeragenet
WYOMING RV PARK on scenic Hwy 3 hrs toYellowstone 34 full hookups 6 tents 7 cabinsWell-maint dest park near hot springs fishingriver rides museums many upgrades 2007$610000 firm Call (307) 921-8635
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WHY NOT HAVE IT ALLOver 1500 RV parks $8-$12 a nightSound too good to be true Itrsquos true Home park and nationwide campground membership Under $200 first year mdash for EVERYTHING (frozen dues thereafter) No Other Charges LOWPRICE GUARANTEEmdash double money-back differ-ence mdash Deal directNo brokers Start saving now (800) 343-8677 ask for Angie
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CARPETING
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Highwaysrsquo Commercial Corner section ofclassified ads is designed exclusively for pri-vate parties or businesses that have items orservices to sell promote or rent that are notof a personal nature For example RV ParksCampgrounds Condominium ComplexesReal Estate Small Businesses for SaleServices Offered Help Wanted PositionsWanted and Business Opportunities all rep-resent categories appropriate for CommercialCorner Any item offered for rent is consid-ered commercial in nature CommercialCorner advertisers are not required to beGood Sam Club members
When submitting ad copy please followthese guidelines1 There are 40 characters allowed perline counting each letter space and punc-
tuation mark When abbreviating pleaseuse standard dictionary abbreviationsThere is a five-line minimum and the rateis $60 per line2 Bold-face type is available at an addition-al cost of $15 per line Add $50 to makeyour ad all red3 We offer a 5 frequency discount for sixissues and a 10 discount for 12 issues4 Blind-box service is available at an addi-tional cost of $15 per issue We will assigna blind-box number to your ad and we willforward responses to you on a daily basisThe blind-box address takes one full line ofspace at $60line Our $15 fee covers ourpostage and handling expenses5 Copy must be printed or typed6 Copy must be submitted approximately
two months prior to the cover date of theissue desired Please note The May issuecloses on February 18 the June issue closes on March 187 Mail ad copy and a check money order orVisaMasterCardDiscoverAmex numberexpiration date and signature to Commer-cial Corner Highways PO Box 8510Ventura California 93002-99128 Credit-card orders may be faxed to 805-667-4379 Attention Sue Panchenko or e-mailed to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom(please put ldquoCommercial Cornerrdquo in thesubject line) 9 Please direct questions to Sue Panchenkoat 805-667-4385 or via e-mail to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom (please put ldquoCommercialCornerrdquo in the subject line)
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MOTORHOME PARTS
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COMMERCIAL CORNER
rdquoldquoAs in past years Highwayshas been the source of our best camp hosts
mdashS Beall OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY
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TOURS
ADVENTURE CARAVANS RV TOURS amp RALLIESCanada bull USA bull Alaska bull Central America Mexico bull Greece bull Europe bull United KingdomMexico RV Insurance wwwadventurecaravanscomFree 86-page catalog (800) 872-7897Experience the Adventure Wersquoll do the Rest
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Good Sam Samborees and CaraventuresWhether your RV travels take you to AlaskaMexicorsquos Baja Peninsula New England the Kentucky Derby a NASCAR race or to AmericarsquosNational Parks the Good Sam Club has a grouptravel package for you Make new friends while youtravel in the comfort of your RV on our fully guidedtours Call us toll-free at 1-800-829-5140 or visit us online at wwwgoodsamclubcomtoursto find out more about these and the many othertours offered by the Good Sam Club
TRAVEL TO EXCITING PLACESDrive the Alcan to Americarsquos Last Frontierenvision yourself on Nova Scotiarsquos miles of coastal drives celebrate Mardi Grascross the border to sunny Mexicoform friendships yoursquoll treasure the rest of your days all arrangementsincluding RV parks by Tracks RV Toursest 1975 Free catalog at tracksrvtourscom or tel 800-351-6053
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TOW VEHICLETRAILERPACKAGES FOR SALE
2000 TETON 40 CHEYENNE 5th Arctic pkg full-timer new all over 1998 Mtn Master FL6087K mi CummAllison all Air Ride huge storclean amp pwrful Sell sep $40K EA 623-451-7121
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5 ACRE PROPERTY IN SOUTHERN COLORADO360ordm Mountain Views Close to Rio Grande No Assoc Fees Yearly Property Taxes under $100Only $7500 entire 5 Acres(239) 273-0911 wwwcoloradolandsalecom
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MOTORHOMES FOR SALE
2000 ALLEGRO BUS 38 57K mi 3 SO Cat 330dsl 6-spd Allison maple cab int WD new awnsall lthr Frtliner Chas 75 Onan new tires reffrwicmkr no smkpets $54K 772-564-0759772-341-4614 (FL)
2007 36QSH PHAETON BY Tiffin Silver Sand350 HP Cat Diesel pusher 6-speed Allison80 gen auto level amp awn leather Corian tiled3 TVs 4 slides 9527 miles warranty $175K(941) 286-5201 (SD)
1996 DUTCH STAR 32 454 Chevy Banks Power slide-out Runs and looks beautiful New paint roof tires $28500 Neil 916-747-1842
A Colorado Beauty at its Best New 2006 stunning custom home in Castle Rock 6196 sq ft walkout ranch on 467 acres 4 BD 6BA50rsquoX21rsquo RV garage wfull hookups $1295000(303) 681-3754 for pics amp details
LARGO FL 1152 sq ft manufactured hm 2BR2BA Many extras incl attached lanai amp shed Xlnt home base location close to shopping ampbeaches in a 55+ 5-star community $35000OBO 727-798-2573 evartsedyahoocom
3BD2BA MANUFACTURED on 82 acre w30X40RV garage wfull hookup 2 yrs old 4 mi from The Villages in FL No lot fee you own propertysafe area move-in ready smk free lots of extras$260K 352-406-9750
BEAUTIFUL OR COAST - Lakeside 55+ gatedcomm 1254 sq ft 2BD 2BA 40 ft RV prkgwhookups 2 mins to lake 5 mi to beachfishing crabbing hiking Pix avail $219000(541) 759-2747
LOTS FOR SALE
CYPRESS WOODS RESORT - SW Florida premierwaterfront lot on cul de sac Tropical landscapingSee at wwwbradsrvlotcom (239) 495-0538
DESTIN VILLAGE RV RESORT FLmdash2 lots for saleside by side across from pool and clubhouse1 block to huge public beach Large pads gated$129000 each Susan (850) 496-6520
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HOMES FOR SALE
1987 SILVERCREST MOBILE HOME in Hemet CAGated 55+ community wRV stor free golf pool amp more 1344 sq ft 2BD2BA LR DR den 2space carport AC washdry frig gas stove$34900 425-868-7553
DAVENPORT FL RV HOME Private 55+ commAccess to I-27 amp I-4 2BD 2BA + RV garage1800 sq ft Cinder block built $289K Will consider trade in CACOTX 863-424-1417lab2trvlaolcom
ASHEVILLE NCmdashNewly remodeled home amp RVbuilding 4BR 4BA 4300 sq ft home 2250 sq ft RV building HVAC Many amenities plus mtn views New low price $699500 Pics wwwTomFlackcom 8282426569
TRADING POST As a benefit of membership Good Sam Club members may advertise personalitems for sale in the Trading Postclassified ad section of Highways
The Trading Post classified ad section isrestricted to ads placed by individualGood Sam Club members who are cur-rent with their membership dues Adsmust be of a personal nature accordingto the following requirements All otherclassified ads will be considered forplacement in Commercial Corner
1 Item advertised must be personallyowned and listed for sale or trade Ads pro-moting a product or service for sale wouldnot be acceptable in Trading Post Also notacceptable would be an ad for a multi-unitapartment townhome complex or morethan 10 acres of unimproved real property
2 An ad for the rental of any item is considered commercial and thereforenot appropriate for Trading Post
3 Trading Post accepts ads under thecategories of Campground Member-ships for Sale Timeshares for SaleHomes for Sale and Lots for SaleAgents are not permitted to advertise inTrading Post
4 Help Wanted and Positions Wantedare categories inappropriate for TradingPost Also unacceptable are ads for theexchange of one service for anotherregardless of whether any money is
changing hands An ad soliciting theusage of property whether commercialor residential is also considered com-mercial in nature and must be placed inCommercial Corner
Please note The May 2009 issuecloses on February 18 (arrival date April30 the June issue closes on March 18(arrival date May 27)
Unfortunately it is not possible to can-cel an ad after our closing dateHowever we are able to place aldquoSOLDrsquorsquo indicator over your ad up toone week after the closing date
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2000 DOLPHIN 36 FORD V10 21500 milesSO 55 gen WD Corian tops awnings 2 TVDVDVCR 2 air rear camara level jacks Must sell health reasons Reduced to $35800 407-654-3863 (FL)
2005 PHAETON 35 FT 350 diesel very lowmileage smoke free very clean Two slidessurround sound WD 4-dr frig Under warranty$150000 (225) 293-6990 225-921-8934
1996 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND 34 model L 45K miles Chevy gas Onan generator awningpackage satellite leveling jacks Email for more info bgilstrapcomcastnet or 678-817-9661 (GA)
1990 MONACO CROWN ROYALE 40 foot 300Cummins engine 75K miles fully loadedexcellent condition $29500 Call for pictures and information In 1990 sold for $250000304-242-0377
2005 COUNTRY COACH Intrigue LTD 42 525HP3 AC 10KW gen 3 slides In-Motion sat heatedceramic floor OS ent ctr radar det CB radioAqua Hot htd massage driver amp co-pilot sts extwar $345K 909-980-2168 (CA)
TRAVEL TRAILERS amp FIFTH WHEELS FOR SALE
2004 KEYSTONE HORNET with improved lotconcrete drive + pad deck and shed Lot 6035 Star Resort Pass Christian MS Xlnt cond 2BDRM 12 slide $249 annual fee Near Casinos$36000 (920) 897-3660 (WI)
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2004 374 GLENDALE Titanium 32E37DS5th whl pin to bmpr 322 Xlnt cond lots xtras clsts hdwd flr NS 2 SO Orig $63600Selling due to health $29500 Call Gene 562-927-7217 (CA)
The May 2009 issue closes February 18 The June 2009 issue closes March18 Cost $85 per ad plus $60 per photo Bold $10 for first line $20 tobold entire ad Add $25 for ad to appear in redMaximum 200 characters Count all letters numbers punctuation and spacesSpecify category______________________________________
Good Sam ____________________________________Exp_____
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Address ______________________________________
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Phone ________________________________________
Please check here if you would like your state or province abbreviation to appear in your ad following your phone number
MAIL Trading Post Highways PO Box 8510 Ventura CA 93002
FAX (805) 667-4379 Attention Trading Post
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TRADING POST RATES
Advertising rates Trading Post ads are $85per listing per issue Bold-face type for thefirst line of the ad is an additional $10 For atotal of $105 your entire ad will be in boldAdd $25 for your ad to appear in red type
Photo ads We will include one photo with yourad at an additional cost of $60 per issue Pleasee-mail or mail a black-and-white or color photo
Blind-box service This runs an additional $15per issue A blind-box number will be assigned toyour ad and we will forward responses to you
When submitting ad copy please follow theseguidelines1 Submit your printed or typed ad on ourprinted form or use your own stationery2 Limit each ad to 200 characters counting allletters spaces punctuation marks and numbers3 Indicate under which category you wouldlike your ad to appear4 Your Good Sam Club membership numberand expiration date must be noted5 Mail ad copy and a check money order orVisaMasterCardDiscoverAmEx number toTrading Post Highways PO Box 8510Ventura California 93002-99126 Fax credit card orders to 805-667-4379Attention Trading Post7 E-mail credit-card orders to classifiedstlcomAttention Trading Post8 If you have a question we can be reachedat (805) 667-4100 ext 392 391 or 385
NO TELEPHONE ORDERS PLEASE
does not knowinglyaccept ads from busi-nesses in the TradingPost section If youreach a business whenanswering a Trading Postad please contact theAdvertising Departmentat 805-667-4100
StopampShop
AT THE RV MARKETPLACETake a moment to browse the
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based on a 12-issue schedule
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RV MARKETPLACE
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 51
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Highways FEBRUARY 200952
RV MARKETPLACE
Alaska and Canadarsquos Yukon 5Banks Power 23BrakeBuddy 10Commercial Corner 45ndash47Consumer Cellular 8Continued Service Plan 37Cracker Barrel Stores 11Dealers and Destinations 53Dometic Corporation 17Gold Eagle Company 32Good Sam Emergency Road Service 55Good Sam RV Financing 21Good Sam SamboreesCaraventures 16Good Sam VIPProvided by GMAC Insurance 44Good Sam Visa Card 39Haband 24
ADVERTISER INDEXWhile every effort is made to maintain accuracy andcompleteness last-minutechanges may occasionallyresult in omissions or errors
ADVERTISER PAGEInsurance Central 30
Mule Days Celebration 11
nVision 10
The Rally 15
Pleasure-Way 56
Roadtrek Motorhomes 2
RV Buyerrsquos Guide 33
RV Marketplace 50ndash52
RV Business Top 50 12ndash13
Sea Eagle 19
Select Comfort 9
St Louis Church 5
Trading Post 48ndash49
Transfer Flow 4
Travelerrsquos Guide 25
Winnebago Industries 7
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Click on wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityphotosto post your Pet Pix online To submit digital photosfor Highwaysrsquo Pet Pix column e-mail them to us athighwaysgoodsamclubcom
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GOOD SAM WILL SAVE YOU MONEY
We guarantee itThatrsquos our promise If 11 months go by and Good Sam hasnrsquot saved you morethan the cost of your annual membership just let us know and wersquoll refund your member-ship fee Chances are yoursquoll save that much the first few days yoursquore on the road Thereare so many ways to save with discounted camping and free and low-cost services
Call us toll-free for more information 800-234-3450 or go to wwwgoodsamclubcom
COPYRIGHT STATEMENT The Good Sam logo is a registeredtrademark of TL Enterprises Inc a Delaware corporation It may beused by Good Sam chapters for official noncommercial identificationpurposes only and by others only with express written authorization inadvance from TL Enterprises Inc The noncommercial use for patchesand other similar chapter identification has been granted to charteredchapters of the club Any other use without express advance writtenauthorization is prohibited The following terms are registered trade-marks of TL Enterprises Inc and may not be used without permissionCaraventure Commercial Member of Good Sam RV Club Good SamPark Highways MotorHome Rider Samboree Samgo Trailer Lifeand the Trailer Life Campgrounds RV Parks and Services DirectoryHighways does not knowingly accept deceptive or misleading advertis-ing If you have a contrary experience with respect to any merchandiseor service represented in our pages please contact Action Line atactionlinegoodsamclubcom Permission to reprint or quote excerptsgranted upon written request only Copyright 2009
DEALERS amp DESTINATIONS
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Highways FEBRUARY 200954
A Scenic Stop to Remember Tell us the location of the vantage point pictured above and you
might be the winner of this monthrsquos $50 prize in our Wherersquos Good Sam photo contest To enter send
an e-mail identifying the photorsquos location and state or province to whereisgoodsamgoodsamclubcom
and include your name and contact information On March 1 wersquoll pick one $50 winner at random
from among the correct entries Look for the answer and winner in the May 2009 issue
Lots of Good Sam members have won $50 so farPatrick F Prunty of Harwich Massachusetts earned hischeck by correctly identifying the watery crossing in theNovember issuersquos Wherersquos Good Sam photo reprinted onthe right The RV bearing the Good Sam sticker rides theferry across Lake Champlain from Grand Island Vermontto Plattsburg New York Good Sam member Lynn Holmesof Arnold Maryland earned $50 for sending us the photo
Now itrsquos your turn to put your digital camera to workSimply take a photo of an RV in an interesting or sceniclocation with the Good Sam decal prominently displayedE-mail the high-resolution image to whereisgoodsamgoodsamclubcom and donrsquot forget to provide your nameand contact information If your photorsquos selected yoursquollreceive a check for $50
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Welcome to our digital edition of Highways Magazine This formatmakes it easy for you to navigate the magazine andprovides direct links to Internet sites of our advertisers ourGoodSamClubcom Web site and many Web sites to supplementour editorial features
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Contents
Portal to the Past
Flying High in Albuquerque
Get Your Kicks at The Rally
Departments
Whats New Online
On the Road
Dear Good Sam
Good News
RV Insight
Camp Cuisine
Tech Topics
Action Line
Good Stuff
Classifieds
Pet Pix
Advertiser Index
Wheres Good Sam
Good Sam Club dot com
TOC
User Guide
CONTACT GOOD SAM To get in touch withthe departments and services provided bythe Good Sam Club go to our website andclick on Contact Us Yoursquoll find links to theclubrsquos main e-mail addresses and a list ofpertinent phone numberswwwgoodsamclubcomcontact
WHOrsquoS ONLINE
Meet SirSlinkLook whorsquos active on the Good Sam websitehellipUser Name SirSlinkMember Since March 2003Home Belton MissouriRV Type 37-foot Keystone Raptor fifth-wheel toy haulerHobbies Motorcycling camping meeting folks who enjoy lifePets Two miniature dachshunds Charlie and PeteGoal for 2009 To do as many six-day trips as possible andspend four weeks in Nova ScotiaLast Book Read Long Way Round by Ewan McGregor andCharlie Boorman MarriedSingle Married to a wonderful fun-loving lady wholets me wear the pants but I know shersquos the bossChildrenGrandchildren Twin daughters five grandchildrenWhy SirSlink Irsquove been called that for 40 yearsTo learn more about SirSlink visit the Highwayshomepage wwwgoodsamclubcomhighways
wwwGoodSamClubcomENTER DAILYGood Sam GiveawayRemember to enter the Good SamClub Giveaway daily to increase yourodds of winning February featuresa worthy lineup of RV accessoriesand travel products including theRoute 66 combination set (below)Critter Concepts gift cards theBalanzza Ergo luggage scale andthe Traveler-ER USB memory drivewwwgoodsamclubcomgiveaway
Highways FEBRUARY 20094
PRESIDENT AND CEOAFFINITY bull Mike SchneiderPRESIDENTAFFINITY CLUBS bull Joe Daquino
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ANDVPGOOD SAM CLUB bull Susan Bray
SAMBASSADORS bull Rosemary Bates-Ranksbull Bill andEsthermayBrooksbull Gerri Howorthbull Ed Jamesbull Tom and Nancy Killmerbull Patty and Dave Morgenbull Don and Helen Woodard
EDITORIALEDITORIAL DIRECTORCLUB MEDIA bull Valerie Law
EDITOR bull John SullawayTECHNICAL EDITOR bull Bob Livingston
ART DIRECTORS bull Donna Schmidtbull Stacy Frankel
WEB EDITOR bull Linda WilliamsMIDWEST EDITOR bull Sherman Goldenberg
RV DEALER SALESNORTHWEST AD MANAGER bull Pam PetersenSOUTHWEST AD MANAGER bull Matt HotchkissNORTHEAST AD MANAGER bull Barry JenkinsSOUTHEAST AD MANAGER bull Matt Grimes
RV MARKETPLACE AND CLASSIFIEDSMANAGER bull Sue Panchenko
GOOD SAM CLUB HEADQUARTERS2575 Vista Del Mar Drive Ventura California 93001
805-667-4100 wwwgoodsamclubcom
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800-234-3450 wwwgoodsamclubcom
CHANGE OF ADDRESSGood Sam Club PO Box 2207 Marion Ohio 43306
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As Good Samrsquos eventsdirector Bev Dalton over-sees club excursions fromNew Orleans to NewZealand To find out aboutclub-sponsored tours visitwwwgoodsamclubcomcommunity and click onEvents and Tours
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Highways FEBRUARY 20096
ONtheroadBY BEV DALTON
As we prepare to celebrate the Rallyrsquos 10-yearanniversary we reflect on the often strange
and wonderful journey the event has taken uson since its inception in Gillette Wyomingback in 2000 Those of us whorsquove been on theroad with the Rally since thebeginning use this profession-al milestone as a personal one as well remembering thegood the bad the ugly andthe painful transitions thatthe passing of time bringsto everyonersquos lives
As you well know fromyour well-traveled RVerrsquos per-spective itrsquos the people who make theplaces you visit The Rally staff has been luckyto live and work in many diverse and beautifulparts of the country that we might not other-wise have had a chance to explore
Wersquove enjoyed the quiet grace of the peoplewe met in Perry Georgia first in 2001 and againin 2008 We loved the kindness and patience ofeveryone in Louisville Kentucky in 2003 and inHutchinson Kansas in 2004We appreciated the ruggedsincerity we encountered inRedmond Oregon in 2005and again in 2007
We canrsquot wait for this yearrsquosRally in Albuquerque NewMexico April 17 though 20 and wersquore alreadygrateful to the folks there whorsquove shown us theheart of their friendly city and gone above andbeyond to help with this project
Working the Rally for 10 years has sometimesfelt like playing Survivor and being voted off theRally island Irsquove always stayed onsite in a rentalrig at the event So far Irsquove been lucky enoughto have water but seldom has it been hot A fewtimes Irsquove reluctantly shared my space withvarious critters Under a tornado warning Irsquovebeen evacuated into a safe shelter wearing avintage Good Samantha nightshirt clogs with
athletic socks and my signature down vestMost memorable was the time I got up in themiddle of the night pushed a button that Ithought was a light switch and found myselfheading west in the slide-out
We try hard to mix it up with each new Rallythat comes along This
year we have an electricentertainment lineupwith Neil Sedaka the
Osmond Brothers RitaCoolidge and Papa Doo Run
Run taking the Rally stageOne of each Rallyrsquos signature ele-
ments is an attempt to break a GuinnessWorld Record To salute Albuquerquersquos hot-airballooning tradition this yearrsquos attempt will befor the Most People Wearing Balloon Hats
For the first time wersquore hosting a receptionfor Boy Scouts and Boy Scout alumni Wersquoll alsohonor the inaugural Good Sam Club RVer ofthe Year destined to become an annual awardAnd wersquore launching a tradition of thankingour host Rally community with a volunteer day
at Rio Grande Community Farm Donrsquot forgetour sixth-annual Rally dog show ldquoShow YourTricks on Route 66rdquo
On Good Sam Day wersquoll pay tribute toAlbuquerquersquos warm culture and rich historywith a Southwestern fiesta theme completewith mariachis pintildeatas and even a chile-eatingcontest You know itrsquos going to be a party withcelebrity chef and Highways columnist BobBlumer coming to work his culinary magic
This decade of Rallies has been an incredibleride that I wouldnrsquot have missed for the worldWell maybe for an occasional hot shower
Perfect 10Reliving a decade of Rallies with Good Samrsquos events director
To read thisissuersquos specialRally sectionturn to page 26To learn moreabout the AprilRally click onwwwtherallycomThere yoursquoll findlinks to onlineRally communi-ties on the GoodSam Club web-site as well asFlickr FacebookEons Twitterand Bebo
We try hard to mix it up with each new Rally
that comes along
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Highways FEBRUARY 20098
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Phone price after instant rebate applied at time of purchase Requires new service activation on approved credit and $35 activation fee Phones are limited to stock on hand Cellular service is not available in allareas and is subject to system limitations Terms and Conditions subject to change daggerIf yoursquore not satisfied within 30 days or 30 minutes of use whichever comes first cancel and pay nothing no questions asked^Receive up to 60 minutes of free bonus airtime on each of your first three months invoices Unused time will not carry forward
Call 18887505130 today or sign uponline at wwwConsumerCellularcomGoodSam
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Read more commentsfrom Good Sam mem-bers and send letters to the editor online atwwwgoodsamclubcomhighways
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Enthusingabout smallerRVs waging abattle for park-ing rights andmaking a digi-tal discovery
DEARgoodsam
Small Is BeautifulI ALWAYS WONDERED whereall the Good Sam tiny-trail-er owners were I found onein the December Highwayswhen Don Bailey wrote inabout enjoying the compactsize of his teardrop
I have a 1962 ApacheEagle that I rebuilt andupgraded The box is justover 5 feet wide by 7 feetlong Therersquos no problemfinding a suitable-size camp-site or parking space or pulling into the gas station Of course with a small unit fill-ups areinfrequent When at home I simply put the rigin the garagemdashno parking-restriction worries
Irsquod encourage folks to consider smaller trail-ers Theyrsquore still my favorite
Tom Schardt EAST BERLIN PENNSYLVANIA
Tom consider forming a group of small-trailerenthusiasts online To get started log onto
wwwgoodsamclubcomclick on Community thenclick on Members andGroupsmdashEditors
Parking ProblemI CONCUR with Sue Brayrsquoscomments about streetparking in her Decembercolumn ldquoFight for yourRV Rightsrdquo Unfortu-nately I currently have a genuine RV parking issuewith the city of St Helens
Oregon Irsquod greatly appreciate a plan of actionBarry Garske ST HELENS OREGON
The Good Sam Clubrsquos RV Parking Rights Manualcan help To get a copy call member services at800-234-3450 or e-mail your request to goodsamgoodsamclubcom and include your nameaddress and Good Sam membership number Toenlist the help of the Good Sam Parking AdvisoryBoard visit wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunity
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FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 11
DEARgoodsam
and click on RVer rightsmdashEditors
Digital DelightHIGHWAYSrsquo DIGITAL VERSION is goodreadingmdashand it saves trees Irsquove down-loaded the latest issue and itrsquos now oneof my bookmarks I can save articles tomy hard drive for future reference
Jim Sternwell RESTON VIRGINIA
To take a look at the digital edition ofthe current issue log on to wwwgoodsamclubcomhighwaysmdashEditors
All locations company owned and operatedWe promise to provide quality service to everyone on an equal basis 1-800-333-9566
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Getting There Is Half The FunSince 1969 wersquove tried our best to make it easy for RVers to
pull in relax and even have a little funThatrsquos why along with our
good country cookinrsquo we offer designated RV parking (at most
locations) As well as a convenient Books-On-Audio program that
lets you purchase and return at different locations Thanks
for recognizing us with the Good Sam Welcome Mat Award for
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We love to hear from Good Sam membersWrite to us at deargoodsamgoodsamclubcom or Dear Good Sam PO Box 8545 Ven-tura California 93002 or send us your com-ments online at wwwgoodsamclubcomhighways Please include your name home-town and state or province Letters may beedited for length and clarity and published in Highways and on the Good Sam website
DROP US A LINE
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For all your RVing needs visit the best-of-the-bestyour nearest RV Businessmagazine Top 50 Dealer These dealers represent the RV industryrsquos elite receiving the highest possible honor for their professionalism overall businessoperations and of course customer service For new or used RVs service andrepair financing or storage these dealers can be trusted And as the official voice of the RV market RV Business magazine knows its dealers
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SAMBASSADORS
Highways FEBRUARY 200914
Meet the BrooksGood Samrsquos newest Sambassadors bring a spirit of fun to club events
DURING A JULY camping trip in Marylandabout 15 years ago Bill and EsthermayBrooks received an unusual invitation Agroup of RVers was throwing a potluckmdashwith a Christmas theme At first thecouple didnrsquot know what to make of thesummer yuletide celebration But afterenjoying some Christmas snacks andsinging carols they found out the revel-ers were members of the SouthernMaryland Wanderers a Good Sam chap-ter from California Maryland
Inspired by the grouprsquos spirit of fun and fellowship Bill and Esthermay whoalready were Good Sam members joinedthe chapter on the spot Since thentheyrsquove risen through the ranks first aschapter president then as state direc-tors Recently the couple took on therole of Good Sam Club Sambassadors
Bill and Esthermay join fellow Sam-bassadors Rosemary Bates-Ranks GerriHoworth Ed James Tom and NancyKillmer Patty and Dave Morgen and Donand Helen Woodard in supporting GoodSam chapters and state organizationsmaking sure club events run smoothlyand answering fellow membersrsquo ques-tions among other duties
The couplersquos devotion to Good Sam isparticularly impressive when you con-sider that they balance their RVing pas-sion with full-time jobs Billrsquos a policeofficer and Esthermayrsquos a medicalreceptionist in Cobb Island Maryland
Being Sambassadors means helpingmembers explore all the social possibil-ities of the Good Sam Club includingjoining chapters says Bill ldquoItrsquos thestart of a new adventurerdquo
SAMBASSADORS bull RV SHOWS bull GOOD SAM DAYS
For more than a century the Kentucky Derby has combined Southern ele-gance with high-speed horseracing at the legendary Churchill Downs
racetrack in Louisville KentuckyGood Sam Club members can experience the event in all its glory when
they attend the 2009 Kentucky Derby Samboree April 28 through May 3Guests will marvel at the sea of jockey silks savor chef-carved meats betweenraces and thrill to the thundering dash for the finish line
The tour package gives participants a glimpse into the elite world of horseracing and provides transportation to all events Wake up early for Dawn atthe Downs to sample a breakfast buffet and watch thehorses exercise Take a tour of the Kentucky EquestrianCenter and travel through the rolling bluegrass hills tovisit the Kentucky Horse Park
During the Kentucky Oaks May 1 and the KentuckyDerby May 2 tour participants will watch the race fromreserved clubhouse seats on the first turn for both racesand enjoy buffet meals at the Marquee Village
The tour also includes five nights of RV camping withwater and electric hookups at the Kentucky Fair andExposition Center seats and transportation to the DerbyFestival Pegasus Parade on April 30 and a side trip to theLouisville Slugger Museum followed by lunchwwwgoodsamclubcomtours 800-829-5140
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As a Good Sammember yoursquoreinvited to travel theglobe with top-notchclub-sponsored tour andcruise packages Fromthe initial rendezvous tothe final farewell yoursquollbe well taken care of by the Good Sam ClubCheck our website forupcoming event datesand destinations
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RV BOOKSHELF
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 15
RV VACATIONS can take a turn for the worse if yoursquore notdressed properly Rugged hikes can go sour without apair of good boots and fishing trips can be a drag with-out a wading jacket
The Good Sam Club can help solve these dilemmasat a discount with our Smile and Save partner SierraTrading Post The retailer has the gear you need for justabout any outdoor activity whether itrsquos cycling skiingswimming or snowshoeing This is the place to stock upon everything from fishing reels to wetsuits and casualclothes to outerwear even Ralph Lauren sports jackets
In addition to getting Sierra TradingPostrsquos everday online savings Good SamClub members save 10 percent off retailprices and get free shipping on orders of$75 or more To start shopping click onthe Sierra Trading Post link on our web-sitersquos Smile and Save page and enter code
ANGOODSAM9 at check outwwwgoodsamclubcomsave
User-FriendlyCampground GuidePlan your next RV trip with the 2009 Trailer Life Directory
The 2009 Trailer Life RV ParksCampgrounds and Services
Directory marks the 36th editionof this comprehensive travel guide but the bookrsquos editorshavenrsquot rested on their laurels With 11700 campground list-ings and new elements designed to help RVers use Good Samrsquosonline resources the directory is a must-have item
The directoryrsquos At-a-Glance feature has expanded to includeonline reservations and now lists RV parks that offer 247 reser-vations on wwwgoodsamclubcom The directory also offersplenty of of inspiration for that next road trip Look for articleson southern British Columbia home to the 2010 WinterOlympics plus Savannah Georgia Continued from last year isa special feature highlighting five of North Americarsquos nationalparks A new section includes expert tips on tires suspensionand LP-gas systems a great reference to have on the road
Order your copy of the 2009 Trailer Life Directory on ourwebsite to receive the discounted Good Sam member pricewwwgoodsamclubcomtravelstore
SMILE AND SAVE
GEAR FOR THEGreat OutdoorsSierra Trading Post helps RVers suit up for adventure
10AN N I V E R S AR Y
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Itrsquoll Be a Kick On Route 66Itrsquoll Be a Kick On Route 66Itrsquoll Be a Kick On Route 66Expo New Mexico Albuquerque mdash April 17-20 2009Plan to RV west in April 2009 and get yourkicks at the tenth anniversary of the GreatestRV Rally in the World
Take the highway that is best to Albuquerquendashan enchanting land rooted in centuries ofhistory and rich in southwest style and high-desert beauty
bull Entertainment Headliner NEIL SEDAKA
bull Exciting Attempt to Break the World Record forldquoMost People Wearing Balloon Hatsrdquo
bull First Annual GO Green Ideas Contestrdquo
bull Rio Grande Community Farm Volunteer Day ndashAnnual RV Event to Give Back to the Rallyrsquos HostCommunity
Rally Pricing$349 (electric hookup) $169 (drycamping) Includes 2 adults
Early Bird Nights (April 15 amp 16)$35night (electric hookup) $15night(dry camping) Includes 2 adults
Passport$75person (all activities included April16-20 no onsite RV parking)
Nova Scotia CaraventureEllsworth ME bull $3364Jul 12 ndash Jul 25 2009
Great Lakes CaraventureBaileys Harbor WI bull $3421Jul 30 ndash Aug 14 2009
MORE GETAWAYS
National Parks CaraventureCody WY bull $3696Jul 18 ndash Aug 4 2009
Explore the splendor of our country this summer on an 18-daywestern RV tour with visits to Yellowstone and the Grand Canyonplus four other national parks including stunning Zion NationalPark Sightseeing and events along the way encourage you toimmerse yourself in the Old West Reserved seats to the rodeo inCody Wyoming and a chuckwagon dinner and western show areincluded as well as a tour of Salt Lake City where yoursquoll hear thefamous Mormon Tabernacle Choir and take a mild whitewaterraft ride
Get Away with Good Sam
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Good Sam Makes the GradeTwelve Good Sam Parks get top scoresin a nationwide campground survey
Adozen US Good Sam Parks earned all-around A grades in a recent consumer-
satisfaction survey of independent RV parksNearly 13000 RVers participated in the 2008online satisfaction survey conducted byGuestRated The survey evaluated RVersrsquoexperiences at independent campgroundsand RV resorts affiliated with the NationalAssociation of RV Parks and CampgroundsIn all 21 campgrounds earned the top rating
RVers are invited to submit their owncampground reviews by logging on towwwgocampingamericacom and clickingon the Review a Park tab
The following 12 Good Sam Parksearned A gradesButtonwood Campground MifflintownPennsylvaniaCherry Hill Park College Park MarylandHigh Plains Camping Oakley KansasKozy Rest Kampground HarrisvillePennsylvaniaMill Creek Ranch Resort Canton TexasMisty River RV ResortWalland TennesseeNormandy Farms ResortFoxboro MassachusettsPeace Valley
Campground Marble North CarolinaPioneer Campground LaportePennsylvaniaRutledge Lake RV Park FletcherNorth CarolinaSouth Haven Family CampgroundSouth Haven MichiganThe Vineyards Campground GrapevineTexas
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go Go to wwwgoodsamclubcom for the latestnews about club programs benefits and serv-ices as well as club-sponsored guided trips
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FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 17
Dometic Corporation has voluntarily extended the two-door refrigerator recall started in August 2006 by recalling additional
refrigerators as part of a continual commitment to maintaining a high level of satisfaction and excellence now and in the future
Previous Recall AnnouncementThis recall affects Dometic two-door refrigerators manufactured between April 1997 and May 2003
Current Recall AnnouncementThis recall affects Dometic two-door refrigerators manufactured between June 2003 and September 2006
The well-being of Dometic customers is of highest concern A serious problem resulting in a fire may occur in an exceptionally small
fraction of Dometic two-door refrigerators but to address that potential risk please contact us immediately for more information
wwwDometiccomRecallRecall Hotline 1-888-446-5157
RECALL O6E-076 08E-032
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RV SHOWS
Club Savings at Camping WorldGOOD SAM CLUB MEMBERS can getbig savings at Camping World storesduring Good Sam Days February 21through 22 at more than 75 loca-tions of the nationwide RV-acces-sories retailer
With a coupon members alsoreceive 25 percent off regular-pricedinstallation of parts and accessoriesscheduled that weekend and com-pleted by March 5 Other coupon val-ues include additional 20 percent sav-ings on all clearance-priced items
Members should present their validGood Sam membership card to anyCamping World crewmember to receivethe savings couponsYoursquoll also receive aleaflet listing GoodSam sale items
GOOD SAM DAYS
Americarsquos Outdoor Store
Kick Tires at a DiscountFind your dream rig at a Good Samndashaffiliated RV show
Whether yoursquore a serious buyer or sim-ply an RV buff who wants to check
out the latest technology-on-wheels yoursquollfind something at an Affinity Events RVshow Good Sam Club members can get a$2 discount on admission to any of the2009 shows Simply clip out the coupon onthe right and present it at the gatewwwaffinityrvshowscom
MinneapolisSt Paul RV Vacation and CampingShow February 5ndash8 Minneapolis Minnesota
Mid America RV Show February 13ndash15 and 20ndash22Kansas City Missouri
North Carolina RV and Camping Show February13ndash15 Charlotte North Carolina
Richmond Camping RV Expo February 13ndash15Richmond Virginia
Kansas Sports Boat and Travel Show February19ndash22 Wichita Kansas
North Carolina RV and Camping Show February27ndashMarch 1 Raleigh North Carolina
Rhode Island RV and Camping Show February27ndashMarch 1 Providence Rhode Island
$200 OFFThis coupon is good for $200 off anadult admission to any Affinity Events
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0902H NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER OFFERS HIGHWAYS
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Highways FEBRUARY 200918
RVinsightBY JOE AND VICKI KIEVA
JOE RVers love to eat and itrsquos not unusual forrally-goers to spend long periods standing inline for a free hot dog or ice cream RVersbrave crowded parking lots with theirrigs to have lunch at an appealingrestaurantAnd if you want to drawa crowd in a campground sim-ply mention the word potluck
A good number of RVers eatall of their meals in restaurantsThese travelers might keep a bot-tle of wine in the fridge and a boxof crackers in the pantry but otherwise they donrsquot use theirkitchens at all We know RVers whocan give you firsthand recommenda-tions for an eatery in just about any town inthe country To them finding unique local
restaurants is part of the RVing adventureOn the other hand some RVers eat
almost all of their meals in their rigs Wemet a man whose food allergies preventedhim and his wife from eating in restaurants
altogether Fortunately their RV kitchengives them the freedom to travel
wherever they like without having toworry about his diet
Most RVers split their mealtimesbetween restaurants and their rigsEating in restaurants is a social occa-sion for Vicki and me More oftenthan not when we get together withfriends we go out to a restaurantIt doesnrsquot have to be fancy as long as we can all share the same tableOn the other hand we usually eat in our motorhome when wersquore parked some-where by ourselves
We always try to take advantage of localfoods as we crisscross the country Itrsquos difficultto pass up the seafood along the Atlantic coastespecially the lobster and clams in NewEngland Floridarsquos fresh citrus fruit is unparal-leled anywhere And we always look forward to
gorging ourselves onfresh blueberries in
Maine and blackberriesin Oregon
VICKI I enjoy cookingespecially when wersquore in ourRV I have more time andfewer distractions than I dowhen wersquore at home And tome part of the fun of cookingwhile on the road is the shop-ping that goes along with itNeedless to say grocery shop-
ping while on the road is differentthan it is at home The names of the
supermarkets change from one regionof the country to another We see names likeFood Giant Shawrsquos and Wegmanrsquos in theNortheast Kroger Publix and Food Lion in theSoutheast and Fred Meyer Safeway andAlbertsonrsquos in the West Of course WalmartSupercenters are everywhere we go
Shopping in an unfamiliar supermarket may
be a chore to some but to me itrsquos an adventureEach store has its own way of laying out theaisles As a result I canrsquot just run into the storefor a couple of items and go directly to the cor-rect aisles as I do at home Shopping usuallymeans walking up and down each aisle to findthe items on my grocery list This is how I dis-cover new and different foods
For an archive of Joeand Vicki Kievarsquos previ-ous RV Insight columnsgo to wwwgoodsamclubcomhighways To postyour own RV-lifestyletips go to wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityclick on Stories thenclick on the Share a Story button
Dear Joe and VickiHow do you findgood grocerystores andrestaurants whiletraveling aroundthe country
We never miss a chance to bring home ham andbacon from Arkansas
maple syrup fromVermont and Walla Wallaonions from Washington
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A Movable FeastWhen it comes to eating on the road variety really is the spice of life
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FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 19
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To add to the adventure many of theavailable items differ from one region tothe next The unfamiliar brands areusually every bit as good as the ones wehave at home but some favorite brandsof food items are hard to find on theroad Yuban coffee for example isnrsquoteasy to locate in the East so we bringenough from home to last the entiretrip Mexican food is important to usso I fill the freezer with chorizos andour favorite brand of corn tortillas
On the other hand each area of thecountry has its own unique food itemsWe never miss a chance to bring homeham and bacon from Arkansas maplesyrup from Vermont Walla Wallaonions from Washington and salt pota-toes from New York
Shopping for groceries while travelingis a great way to become familiar withthe various regions Yoursquoll discoverfoods yoursquove never seen before With alittle experience yoursquoll determine whichsupermarket chain is your favorite whenyou travel to different areas With a littlemore experience you may get to thepoint where you can drop by a store forjust one item and actually manage to godirectly to the correct aisle
Then of course if you donrsquot enjoy theadventure of shopping on the road youcan always take on the challenge oflocating a good restaurant
Send your nontechnical RV-lifestyle questions to RV Insight HighwaysPO Box 8545 Ventura California 93002 or to highwaysgoodsamclubcom
GOT A QUESTION
Vickirsquos RV RecipesVicki Kievarsquos book My RVKitchen and Favorite Recipescovers everything you need toknow about selecting equippingand furnishing an RV kitchenstocking the pantry and fridgeand shopping for groceries onthe road Yoursquoll also find morethan a hundred of Vickirsquosfavorite recipes plus more than70 hints and tricks for preparingdelicious meals on the roadwwwrvknowhowcom
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CAMPcuisineBY BOB BLUMER
You canrsquot please all the people all the timebut when it comes to snack food popcorn
comes close In fact popcorn is so popular thatAmericans consume a staggering one billionpounds of the stuff per yearmdashenough to fill theentire Grand Canyon OK I made up the partabout the canyon but itrsquos probably not too farfrom the truth
To say popcorn is a modern miracle wouldalso be a stretch since the snackrsquos been aroundfor thousands of years But it does seem mirac-ulous that a rock-hard kernel of corn can betransformed by exposure to heat into apillowy morsel of satisfying goodness
Each kernel of popcorn containsmoisture and oils Unlike most othergrains the outer hull of the popcornkernel is impervious to outside moisture
which helps protect the precious cargo insideAs the oil and water inside the shell are heatedpast the boiling point they turn the moisture inthe kernel into a superheated pressurizedsteam Eventually the hull succumbs to thepressure and ruptures and the interior starchesare transformed into the airy cloud-like foamthatrsquos become synonymous with movie viewing
Although most popcorn kernels explodethey donrsquot always explode with flavor Thatrsquos
why I love to add more thanjust salt and butter to
my bowl Here aremy two favorite
recipes Onersquosa little sweet
and onersquos a littlespicy which should
please even
yourfussiest
friends
The PopcornFestival inMarion Ohiocelebrates thestarchy snackevery SeptemberFind out more at wwwpopcornfestivalcom
Popcorn for the PeopleSweet and spicy twists on a perennial family favorite
To read previous recipesgo to wwwgoodsamclubcomhighways
Bob Blumer is the creatorand host of the FoodNetwork TV shows TheSurreal Gourmet and Gluttonfor Punishment Hersquos alsothe author of five cookbooksWhen hersquos not at home inCalifornia Bob can be foundtraveling in his Toastermobilean Airstream trailer cus-tomized with a stainless-steel professional kitchenand topped with two 8-footslices of toast
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Raginrsquo Cajun Popcorn
1 tablespoon garlic powder1 teaspoon onion powder12 teaspoon paprika12 teaspoon salt 14 teaspoon white pepper (if you have it)
or black pepper2 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon Tabasco (or to taste)2 tablespoons vegetable oil12 cup popcorn kernels
In a small bowl combine garlic powder onion powderpaprika salt and pepper Reserve In a small pan overmedium heat melt butter Remove from heat and stir inTabasco Reserve in pan In a medium-size pot overhigh heat add oil and one kernel of popcorn Cover andcook until kernel pops
Add the rest of the popcorn to the oil and re-coverShake pot constantly until popping stops Sprinkle inspices drizzle with Tabasco butter and toss thoroughlyServe immediately
Yield About eight cups
Kettle Corn
2 tablespoons vegetable oil12 cup popcorn kernels2 tablespoons granulated
white sugar12 teaspoon salt
In a medium-size pot over highheat add oil and one kernel ofpopcorn Cover and cook untilkernel pops Add sugar and stirfor 15 seconds or until it meltsAdd the rest of the popcorn tothe sugar oil and re-cover Shakepot constantly until poppingstops Empty popcorn into abowl and toss with salt Serveimmediately
Yield About eight cups
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To read more of Bobrsquosreplies to your technicalquestions go to wwwgoodsamclubcomrvcentral
In addition to answering your letters Bob Livingston is publisher of Trailer Lifeand MotorHome magazinesdirector of the seminar pro-gram at the Rally and authorof Trailer Lifersquos RV Repair andMaintenance Manual To pur-chase the fourth edition of the manual at the discountedGood Sam price click onwwwgoodsamclubcomstore
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TECHtopicsBY BOB LIVINGSTON
Batterybasicswinter fueladvice and atriple-towingclarification
Pulling a PickupI have a 1996 Chevy 4x4 pickup that Irsquod like to pull behind my Discoverymotorhome I donrsquot believe the truck can be towed that conveniently so I waswondering if I could use a dolly for the front end of the truck or a full trailer tohaul it This would save me having to buy a vehicle that can be pulled and theinsurance for another vehicle I use the truck to carry my four golden retrievers
around Is there a need for brakes on the trail-er if I end up towing this truck
Phil Jurczyk KIRKLAND WASHINGTON
BOB Phil your truck is towable on all fourwheels without making drivetrain modifica-tions Therefore you donrsquot need to consider adolly or trailer Yoursquoll need a base plate an ade-quately rated tow bar and lights and I stronglyrecommend using a braking device that appliesthe truck brakes in concert with the motor-homersquos service brakes
Before you purchase the hardware I suggestyou weigh your motorhome loaded for a typicaltrip and your truck Compare those numberswith the gross combination weight rating of themotorhomeYou need to make sure you have thecapacity to tow before setting out on the road
One Battery or TwoI BOUGHT a used fifth wheel with two batter-iesmdashone from the factory and the otherinstalled later Theyrsquore hooked in series black-to-black and red-to-red The reason Irsquom asking isthat theyrsquove gone bad Do I need to replace bothor can I get by with just one If I replace bothdo the cranking amps have to be the same
Judy McClurg CAVE CREEK ARIZONA
BOB Judy if you frequent primitive campsites(no hookups) then yoursquoll need at least two bat-teriesmdashand yours are wired in parallel notseries If you hook up to campground electrici-ty then one battery is all you need
The obvious advantage of having two batter-ies is the ability to run your 12-volt DC appli-ances and accessories for a longer period oftime Even if yoursquore very frugal with the use of12-volt DC power yoursquoll still need enough bat-tery for example to keep the refrigerator run-ning (on LP-gas) If yoursquore like most peopleyoursquoll run through two batteries fairly quicklywhile primitive camping unless you have anefficient way to recharge them
If you replace both batteries theyrsquoll need tobe the same Since yoursquore looking to power thelivability items yoursquoll need deep-cycle batteries(even if yoursquore buying only one) Therersquos noneed to be concerned with cranking amps therating in amp hours is more important
Consider buying two 6-volt golf-cart batter-ies wired in series if you determine that youneed two Theyrsquore more durable for RV use
Cold-Weather DieselIrsquoM GOING TO purchase a used Class B dieselcamper van The owner told me there are solu-tions I can use to pour into the fuel tank to keepthe diesel from jelling in winter Is that true Ifnot how much would it cost to install a heateroutlet for this type of vehicle
Meei Mizell AUGUSTA GEORGIA
BOB If you live in or travel to a cold-weatherarea the diesel fuel there is usually winterizedfor that area Thatrsquos because the fuel contains awaxy substance that jells in extremely coldweather and creates problems such as pluggingthe fuel filter Normally the fuel supplier willmix No 2 diesel with No 1 diesel or some typeof additive that improves cloud point
According to fuel-industry experts yourengine should run fine on non-winterized fuelas long as the temperature doesnrsquot dip below 10degrees Fahrenheit
While the addition of diesel No 1 candecrease cloud point itrsquos also less efficient thanNo 2 the energy content of it is about 5 percentlower which relates to reduced fuel economy sonormally the amount of additive is limitedThere are also a number of aftermarket prod-ucts that can be added to your fuel to reduce thecloud point
Some engines are equipped with fuel heatersTherersquos no way to hazard a guess without know-ing which engine you have in your vehicle Youcan easily check with your RV dealer for thatinfomation
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Leaking and ChewingREGARDING THE ldquoLeaking Motorhomerdquoentry in your September columnanother cause of an apparent front-capleak is that if the temperature is lowand yoursquove run your propane heater fora while the moisture created by thecombustion of the propane condenseson the inside of the cap Many of thecaps both front and rear arenrsquot insu-lated enough
We had an occasion where this hap-pened We removed the TV that was inthe upper console and checked the areawhere the clearance lights were Theywere dry but the inner surface of the caphad drops of water on it Any movementor jarring of the coach caused thedroplets to run down the inside of thecap and out at the bottom of the over-head console Spray-foam insulation willhelp eliminate this problem
On to the chewing rodents also mentioned in the September issueWith regard to these critters eating theinsulation on wires most rodents havefront teeth that donrsquot stop growingthroughout their life They chew on hardobjects to wear them down Otherwisetheir teeth would get too long and theywouldnrsquot be able to open their mouthfar enough to consume any food Itisnrsquot for any nutritional value that theychew on wires Years ago they wouldchew on the lead casings of the tele-phone cables at times causing inter-ruption of phone service
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BOB Condensation is always a prob-lem especially for RVers who run cat-alytic heaters Your best defense isusing a dehumidifier If you frequentcampgrounds with electric hookupsa dehumidifier that operates on 120-
volt AC power will do the trick Theseunits are readily available in home-improvement stores
If you boondock then consider theDri-Z-Air dehumidifier It works wellusing crystals that collect moisture anditrsquos relatively cheapmdashand it uses nopower Most places sell Dri-Z-Air forless than $10 Almost all RV-supplystores and Camping World outlets sell it
Rodents seem to be a hot topic basedon all the response I received after theinitial ldquoWire-Eating Wildliferdquo letter Irsquombecoming an expert on rodents thanksto the readers who have sent in sugges-tions although thatrsquos somewhat of adubious distinction Too bad humanscanrsquot munch down with their teethwear them out and simply grow newones Wow what a concept
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GOT A QUESTION
Tech Topics columnist Bob Livingston has spent countless hours exploring theinner workings of RVs and finding ways tomake life on the road easier for all RVersparticularly Good Sam members Got aquestion about your rig Send an e-mail to techtopicsgoodsamclubcom
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Albuquerque to Santa FePerched on the banks of the Rio GrandeRiver Albuquerque is more famous for being the Hot Air Balloon Capital of the World than as a portal to the pastIts famous and colorful InternationalBalloon Fiesta attracts visitors fromaround the globe few of whom realizethat the cityrsquos Central Avenue is actuallya section of Historic Route 66
In 1937 the government realignedRoute 66 between Santa Rosa and Al-buquerque bypassing Santa Fe Therealignment cut about 107 miles fromthe old route and brought touriststhrough the heart of AlbuquerqueToday the 400 to 1400 blocks of CentralAvenue still display much of the charmof those early days
Heading east along Central Avenue
Agentle late-afternoon breeze caresses the tall grass flanking theweathered rut running along the east wall of Fort Union I sit alone
on the wooden bench grounded squarely in the present my eyes tracingthe rut northeast through the sea of green toward the distant hills Theranger had said that the historic trail was nothing more than a dirt trackback in the mid-1800s so I begin to imagine a typical day along thissection of the Santa Fe Trail
I close my eyes and soon I can almosthear the crack of a bullwhackerrsquos whip andthe disgruntled bellows of the oxen as acaravan of large freight wagons rumbles bymassive wheels and oxen hooves carvingdeep into the soft New Mexico prairie Ienvision the labored breathing of the oxenand the creaking of wagon-wheel axles
As the last wagon lumbers by a grizzleddriver his stoic dust-covered face creasedby too many years on the trail glances myway and nods I nod back and watch thedust trails disappear into the evening skyI imagine a lone bugler inside the fort sounding the evening tattooanother day along the Santa Fe Trail slipping into the history books
The Santa Fe Trail is but one of the many nostalgic sites that crowdnorthern New Mexico This part of the state is like a living museum ofNative American and Wild West cultures that brings new meaning to thephrase Land of Enchantment
We planned on seeing as much as we could during our 1200-mile loopfrom Albuquerque along nine scenic byways and trails five mountainranges six Indian reservations a dozen pueblos and a host of nationalparks forests and monuments
STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL DEFREITAS
After theAlbuquerqueRally take adrive throughthe pages ofNew Mexicohistory on a scenic loop tour
PORTALpastTO THE
RALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
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you come to the Turquoise Trail NationalScenic Byway (Highway 14) which runsnorth through the Sandia Mountains toSanta Fe Along the trail yoursquoll pass thelegendary mining towns of GoldenMadrid and Cerrillos with their aban-doned turquoise mines dotting the adja-cent hills The rejuvenated ghost townsnow have quaint restaurants Native craftsshops art galleries and small museums
Santa Fe to RatonIn 2010 Santa Fe commemorates its400th anniversary Few Americans orEuropeans even knew of its existenceuntil the Santa Fe Trail opened in theearly 1800s
Today Native artisans trade theirwork on the sidewalks and park aroundthe main plaza and the city contains
more than 250 galleries many of whichline Canyon Road Art is such an impor-tant aspect of Santa Fe life that the townbecame the first US city to be named tothe UNESCO Creative Cities Network
Santa Fersquos creative culture overflowsinto its cuisine In this relatively smallcity no fewer than 200 restaurants servemeals offering everything from bou-tique specialties to distinctive northernNew Mexican delicacies Tia Sophiarsquos(just off the main square) claims to haveinvented the breakfast burrito which youcan order with green red or Christmas(both green and red) chili sauce
If you have a hankering for somesweets you wonrsquot want to miss the cre-ations at the Chocolate Maven Thesmall cafeacute has an adjoining bakerywhere you can sample the shoprsquos world-
famous brownies while watching thebakers at work
Interstate 25 to the east follows theold Santa Fe Trail and sections of oldRoute 66 (the pre-1937 alignment) Inmany places you can exit the mainhighway onto adjacent service roadsthat literally run atop parts of the oldSanta Fe Trail and old Route 66
East of Glorieta is Pecos NationalHistoric Park The park preserves morethan 12000 years of history including theancient Pecos pueblo a colonial missionsections of the Santa Fe Trail and the siteof the Battle of Glorieta Pass the mostwesterly conflict in the Civil War
In the town of Las Vegas old Route66 veers south toward Santa Rosa whilethe Santa Fe Trail continues northeastThe trail crisscrosses I-25 at many loca-
Grab your binoculars and pick a perch on the bluffs overlooking El Malpais National Monument
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Highways FEBRUARY 200928
tions on the way to Raton Well-pre-served ruts are visible at WagonMound and Fort Union NationalMonument built in 1851
Raton to TaosFrom Raton Highway 64 slices south-west retracing parts of the Santa FeTrail Going southeast on Highway 505yoursquoll need your binoculars to viewsome of the 274 bird species at MaxwellNational Wildlife Refuge including baldeagles and wild turkeys as well aswhitetail and mule deer bobcats andblack bear Established in 1965 the3700-acre refuge is an important reststop for migratory waterfowl
The Dawson ghost town awaitsabout 10 miles north on 505 Littleremains of this old coal-mining com-munity except the cemetery PhelpsDodge opened the Dawson coal minein 1901 and the town prospered until1950 when the coal ran out Most ofthe graves in the cemetery are of the383 miners lost in two disastrous mineexplosions in 1913 and 1923
An hourrsquos drive south of Dawsontakes you to the small but significanttown of Cimarron from which onebranch of the Santa Fe Trail gets itsname Over the years the townrsquos 130-year-old landmark St James Hotel hascatered to such notable guests as BuffaloBill Cody Annie Oakley Kit CarsonFrank and Jesse James Wyatt Earp Billythe Kid and BlackjackKetchum Rumor has itthat notorious gunmanClay Allison dancednaked on the bar whileshooting into the ceilingThe bar is now part ofthe dining room andyou can still see bulletholes in the tin ceiling
At Eagle Nest Highway64 meets the EnchantedCircle Scenic Byway (Highway 38) Thenorthern part of the loop skirts a num-ber of 12000-foot peaks in the Sangrede Cristo Mountains and offers spectac-ular alpine scenery If you have timetake Highway 150 up to Taos Ski Valleyfor more breathtaking panoramas
The Enchanted Circle rejoins High-way 64 just north of the Taos Pueblo
Indian Reservation Thepueblo is one of the nationrsquosoldest continuously inhabitedcommunities and the onlypueblo designated a NationalHistoric Landmark and aUNESCO World heritage SiteAt the center of the reservationis Taos town home to KitCarson between 1828 and1840 His preserved home isnow a museum
Taos to FarmingtonFrom Taos the High Road toTaos Scenic Byway (highways518 and 76) weaves souththrough the Sangre de CristoMountains and the PicurisPueblo toward the small townof Jaconita Along the wayyoursquoll pass through Chimayoand the Nambeacute Indian Res-ervation home to the beauti-ful 150-foot-high Nambeacute Falls
Just off Highway 502between Jaconita and LosAlamos is Bandelier NationalMonument Along the parkrsquos 15-miletrail through Frijoles Canyon yoursquoll seeAncestral Pueblo homes kivas (ceremo-nial structures) rock paintings and pet-roglyphs Donrsquot forget to carry lots ofwater when hiking here
West of Bandelier stands Los Alamosand the Los Alamos National Laboratory
The Department of Energylab is one of the largest multidisciplinary institu-tions in the world Startedin 1943 as part of the se-cretive Manhattan Projectthe lab is now a NationalHistoric Landmark TheBradbury Science Museumis highly recommended
From Los Alamos theJeacutemez Mountain Trail
Scenic Byway (Highway 4) wendssouthwest through the Jeacutemez Moun-tains and Santa Fe National ForestAbout halfway to San Ysidro yoursquolldrive through the sprawling VallasCaldera National Preserve a favorite ofrock climbers and trout fishermen Asyou cross the floor of the caldera be onthe lookout for large herds of elk San
Antonio Creek and the East Fork of theJeacutemez River cut through the calderaand offer some of the statersquos best brownand rainbow trout fishing
West of San Ysidro the trail contin-ues northwest as Highway 550 to thetown of Cuba the heart of NewMexicorsquos cattle- and sheep-ranchingregion But Cubarsquos claim to fame is the nearby Chaco Culture NationalHistoric Park the largest best-pre-served and most architecturallyadvanced of all ancient SouthwestNative villages
The canyon has 120 separate sitesthat date between AD 850 and 1250The largest structure Pueblo Bonitacontains more than 600 rooms and 40kivas The sites are accessible by about35 miles of walking trails that crisscrossthe canyon
Northwest of Cuba Highway 550climbs to the high plains New Mexicorsquosoil belt The first well was drilled in1921 and the state pumps about 60million barrels a year The oil patchrsquosmain town Farmington is also rich inNative American culture
Just north of Farmington is Aztec
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FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 29MAP BY DONNA SCHMIDT
Ruins National Monument a 500-roomcenter of Ancestral Pueblo society datingback to the early 1100s The Great Kiva(excavated in 1921 and reconstructed in1934) is the main attraction
Farmington to AlbuquerqueThe Native Heritage Trail Scenic Byway(Highway 491) runs from Shiprock justwest of Farmington through the vastNavajo Indian Reservation to GallupAlong the way yoursquoll pass 7176-footShiprock peak and other unusual rockformations as you skirt the easternflanks of the Chuska Mountains
Highway 491 ends in Gallup atHighway 40 and Historic Route 66Much of Route 66 parallels the newinterstate but it is interrupted in a fewplaces Historic 66 signs will direct youto the usable sections of the old route
Galluprsquos main attraction may be theEl Rancho Hotel and Motel Built in1937 the hotel has welcomed a host offamous guests including Jackie CooperRonald Reagan Spencer Tracy Kath-arine Hepburn and Kirk DouglasHundreds of autographed pictures ofcelebrities cover the mezzanine walls
above the eclectic rustic lobbyAs you head back toward Albu-
querque yoursquoll pass El Morro NationalMonument also known as InscriptionRock In the early 1300s AncestralPuebloans living on the bluff above thenatural spring carved petroglyphs inthe rock around the water hole In thelate 1600s Spanish and American pio-neers stopping for water also carvedtheir names dates and messages intothe rocks around the spring Today thepark protects more than 2000 inscrip-tions and petroglyphs as well asAncestral Puebloan ruins
East of El Morro stands El Malpais(Spanish for ldquothe badlandsrdquo) NationalMonument resembling a Hawaiianlava field with its moonscape of exten-sive lava flows In stark contrast to thesharp black lava are the tall smoothalmost white sandstone cliffs that linethe southern edge of the field
Northern New Mexico provides anextraordinary road-trip experiencefrom its 1200 years of accessible Nativeand American history to its spicy redand green chiles It truly is a Land ofEnchantment
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Nambe Pueblo
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Chaco CultureNatrsquol Mon
Glorieta
Jaconita
Fort UnionNatrsquol Mon
MaxwellNWR
SantaRosa
Taos Ski Valley
Tijeras
Wagon Mound
Cimarron
Raton
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Go OnlineFind out more about Albuquerque andNew Mexico at wwwgoodsamclubcomhighways The February sectionincludes exclusive web content aboutthe Santa Fe Trail the Sandia PeakTram and the Southwestrsquos authenticlegend Kit Carson Yoursquoll also find RVauthor Ron Jonesrsquo list of restaurantfavorites in and around Albuquerque
Good Sam ParksNew Mexico has 43 Good Sam Parks To find out all aboutthem go to wwwgoodsamclubcomand click on the Travel Tools tabthen click on Find a Campground
For More InformationNew Mexico Tourism Departmentwwwnewmexicoorg 800-545-2070
Nostalgic New Mexico (left to right) Native pottery PecosNational Historic Park Fort Union and a Taos Pueblo powwow
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Rates shown are for the healthiest non-nicotine Preferred Best Rate Class Your individual rate may vary depending on various factors including your health and lifestyle which insurance carriers use to determine your rate class ING TermSmart 10 policy form 1177Rissued and subject to underwriting approval by ReliaStar Life Insurance Company Minneapolis MN a member of the ING family of companies Product and features subject to state availability Rates are current as of 1112008 and aresubject to changeTwo year suicide and contestability provisions apply One year suicide provision in some states ING TermSmart not available in NY Rates after the guaranteed level premium period increase annually to age 95 Minimum face amount for INGTermSmart is $100000 In MT use male rates only Premiums shown are monthly and include an annual $50 policy fee ($60 for $100000) Products offered in most states through Insurance Central CA DOI Lic 0C26165 This policy has exclusions andorlimitations For costs and complete details of the coverage call Insurance Central Other than ReliaStar Life Insurance Company other entities distributing or listed on the materials are not affiliates of the ING family of companies Endorsement provided andcompensated by contractual arrangement56876122009 copy2009 Insurance Central Santa BarbaraCA
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sk almost anyone to name Americarsquos mile-high city and theyrsquoll most likely replyldquoDenverrdquo But motor 438 miles south on Interstate 25 and yoursquoll hit another mile-
high city thatrsquos known less for its thin air and more for its rich history rugged scenery andhighly diverse population Welcome to Albuquerque New Mexico
Albuquerquersquos colorful past stretches back to the 1300s when the Ancestral Pueblo peo-ple settled along whatrsquos today known as the Rio Grande River The waterway provided pre-cious irrigation for the nativesrsquo crops and trees along the banks offered firewood By the1500s European explorers seeking gold found instead villages of mud but that didnrsquot keepthem from staying By the late 1600s the community along the river began to grow asSpanish missionaries settled in the area In 1706 the burgeoning town was named for theSpanish Duke of Alburquerque (the extra ldquorrdquo was later dropped from the name)
The westward migration of the 1800s brought Americans to the area along the Santa FeTrail Everyone from merchants and homesteaders to lawyers and tradesmen established theirhomes and businesses in the broad valley where major routes met The arrival of the railroadand much later Route 66 swelled the cityrsquos population which now stands at 800000
AlbuquerqueFLYING HIGH IN
RALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
Ride the aerialtram roll onRoute 66 andfollow in thefootsteps ofPueblos andearly explorersin Americarsquos oldest city theWorldrsquos Hot-AirBalloon Capital
BY BEVERLY EDWARDS
A
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When you storestart with STA-BILreg
wwwsta-bilcomcopy2009 Gold Eagle Co
When your getaway is stored away
Before your motorhome goes into storage make sure STA-BILreg Fuel Stabilizer goes in first Without STA-BIL gas turns stale in just 60 days Gum forms and engines wonrsquot start But STA-BIL keeps fuel fresh for over a year So your engine and generator start quick and easy
And if you drive infrequently add STA-BIL every time you fill-up to protect against corrosion caused by todayrsquos Ethanol-blended fuels
Before your motorhome goes into storage make sure STA-BILreg Fuel Stabilizer goes in first Without STA-BIL gas turns stale in just 60 days Gum forms and engines wonrsquot start But STA-BIL keeps fuel fresh for over a year So your engine and generator start quick and easy
And if you drive infrequently add STA-BIL every time you fill-up to protect against corrosion caused by todayrsquos Ethanol-blended fuels
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When your getaway is stored awayNEWIMPROVEDFORMULA
These days Albuquerquethrives as a vibrant crossroads ofhistory commerce and cultureMake sure you take time toexplore this fascinating city if youattend the April Rally (for moreabout the Rally turn to page 34)
Begin your tour by steppingback in time at PetroglyphNational Monument west of thecity After soaking up the historyof the rock markings at the visitorcenter walk along the trails to seethe rock faces that bear ancientworks of art The monumentrsquosestimated 20000 carved images of peo-ple animals and other symbols giveglimpses into a compelling past
Get a feel for Albuquerquersquos Spanishheritage in Old Town where you canwalk in the footsteps of the cityrsquosfounders Dominating the central plazais the towering San Felipe de NeriChurch which replaced a small adobechapel that collapsed in 1792 In keep-ing with tradition adobe homes were
established around the plaza for mutu-al protection Today these structureshouse shops that sell colorful clothingblankets jewelry and other items madeby local artisans
While in Old Town yoursquoll see evi-dence of one of the cityrsquos most interest-ing chapters For three weeks in theearly days of the Civil War theConfederate flag flew over the plazaWhen the Confederates retreated they
buried six canons near the plaza andtwo of them are now displayed
In the following century the city host-ed a new wave of visitors After WorldWar II Americans hopped in their carsin search of new adventures andAlbuquerque emerged as a popular stopon Route 66 known here as CentralAvenue The regionrsquos rugged desert wasa novelty for many travelers of that eraCentral Avenuersquos colorful shops and
See the real Albuquerque (left to right)from Route 66 to Sandia Peak to Old Town
For MoreInformation
Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureauwwwitsatriporg 800-733-9918
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restaurants evoke that innocent timeLooking for in-depth exploration of
the region Albuquerque is home tonumerous museums and each focuseson a compelling facet of the Land ofEnchantment and the world at large
Towering in Jurassic Super GiantsHall at the New Mexico Museum ofNatural History and Science is a replicaof Seismosaurus a former resident ofthe area Fossils in Seacoast Hall remindvisitors that the area once bordered avast prehistoric body of water
Ancestral Pueblo history so impor-
tant to understanding New Mexico ison display at the Indian PuebloCultural Center
Visitors will find refuge from thewarm desert sun at the AlbuquerqueAquarium and Rio Grande BotanicGarden both located in sprawlingAlbuquerque Biological Park Thou-sands of saltwater fish and invertebratesnative to the Gulf of Mexico live in theaquariumrsquos carefully maintained envi-ronments The Botanic Garden green-houses display desert plants that thrivein the area as well as flora from other
climates of the worldScience buffs will relish the
National Atomic Museumwhich traces the history ofthe Atomic Age from earlyresearch of nuclear develop-ment through todayrsquos peace-ful uses Exhibits offerinsights into the first atomicbomb detonation at theTrinity Site located less than100 miles away on desert
land thatrsquos now part of the White SandsMissile Range
Albuquerquersquos best-known eventmay be the International Balloon Fiestawhich lifts off for nine days everyOctober Thousands of spectators turnup for the festivities as hundreds of bal-loons fill the skies Visitors can experi-ence the thrilling history of hot-air bal-looning year-round at the AlbuquerqueInternational Balloon Museum on theedge of the fiesta grounds Actual bal-loons and gondolas hang from the highceiling in a dazzling display
Likewise cruising high above theground is the Sandia Peak Tramwaywhich travels over the Cibola NationalForest on a cable for 27 miles makingit the worldrsquos longest passenger aerialtramway The journey takes visitors tothe observation deck atop 10378-footSandia Peak affording an 11000-square-mile panorama of the Land of Enchantment Make the trip nearsunset and watch as the lights ofAlbuquerque glisten far below
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Tour Route 66break a balloonrecord and immerseyourself in RVingthis April inAlbuquerque
The pop-music standard ldquoRoute 66rdquo entices listeners to ldquogetyour kicksrdquo on Americarsquos famous Mother Road Who are we
to turn down the advice of Nat King Cole Chuck Berry the Rolling StonesJohn Mayer and the many others whorsquove recorded the classic through the years
Heed the songrsquos call by joining the Good Sam Club at the 10th annualRally April 17 through 20 in Albuquerque New Mexico one of the hotteststops on the legendary highway
Visitors to Expo New Mexico can find plenty of ways to get their kickslike browsing row after row of new RVs enjoying nightly entertainment bypopular performers participating in fun activities and taking optionaltours of historic sites in and around the fabled New Mexico city
Did we mention Good Samrsquos Mexican Fiesta and the Rally Dog ShowNow a decade old the Rally has become a one-stop shop for RVers seek-
ing to enrich their lifestyle and just have a great time Rally-goers thirsty forknowledge can pick from scores of seminars and check out newtravel and RV products then end the day by partying withNeil Sedaka the Osmond Brothers and Rita Coolidge
The Rallyrsquos a great place to meet old friends make newtravel buddies link up with longtime e-mail pals and online-forum cronies and on Good Sam Day join a Good SamClub chapter in your neck of the woods
Here are a few of the many ways to get your kicks at the2009 Albuquerque Rally
BY JOHN SULLAWAY
Get yourRALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
RallyAT THE
Kicks
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Rock to the Classics For morethan 50 years Neil Sedakarsquos catchy tuneshave blasted out of jukeboxes and stere-os across North America Herersquos yourchance to see the composer of ldquoCal-endar Girlrdquo and ldquoBreaking Up Is Hardto Dordquo perform in person on April 17the Rallyrsquos opening nightSedaka (pictured on theright) is followed byGrammy Awardndashwinningsinger Rita Coolidge onApril 18 the country-flavored family group theOsmond Brothers onApril 19 and California surf band PapaDoo Run Run on April 20
Sharpen Your Skills Whetheryoursquore a novice RVer or a seasoned vet-eran yoursquoll find plenty of opportunitiesto boost your RV IQ at the Rally Scoresof seminars will be offered on topicsranging from electrical-system mainte-nance to tire care Presenters includeHighways Technical Editor Bob Living-ston and other RVing experts
Stack Up the Fun Youngstersand teens can play games scarf uppizza take tours and join their momsdads and grandparents in the cookie-stacking competition GPS users willhave fun with our geocache contest theGreat RV Heist and golfers can tee upfor the golf tournament on April 17Show Your Tricks on Route 66 theRallyrsquos dog show gives pet owners achance to parade their pooches April 18
Explore New Mexico Sign upfor optional guided bus trips and travelto the Acoma ldquoSky Cityrdquo Pueblo onApril 17 Americarsquos oldest continuously
inhabited settlement On April 18 takea tour through Albuquerquersquos most col-orful districts on famous Route 66Guided trips to the nearby Trinity Siteon April 17 18 and 20 will take you toground zero of the first atomic-bombdetonation
Donate Your Time Feel likegiving back Rally participantscan lend a hand at Rio GrandeCommunity Farm Come for aday of volunteer work on April15 and get one night of freecamping on April 14
Balloon Bonanza Albuquerquersquosknown as the Hot-Air Balloon Capitalof the World and its annual Inter-national Balloon Fiesta draws thou-sands Rally-goers will get a chance tosalute the cityrsquos high-flying statusmdashand possibly make historymdashbyparticipating in an attempt toset a Guinness world record forMost People Wearing BalloonHats Prefer the real thing Takea hot-air balloon ride over theRio Grande Valley with RainbowRyders or watch balloon enthu-siasts ignite the burners insidetheir colorful crafts at anevening balloon glow
Go Green The Rallyrsquos the place tofind out how you can reduce your RVrsquosenvironmental footprint The Go GreenIdeas contest invites Rally-goers to sub-mit green-friendly concepts for prizesMake sure you stop by the Green RVexhibit a biodiesel-powered Lancecamper outfitted with solar panels anda wind turbine and occupied by sur-vivalist Brian Brawdy
Hola Good Sam The Good SamClub will throw a Mexican Fiesta formembers and friends on April 20 Yoursquollbe serenaded by mariachis tantalizedby pintildeatas and treated to Southwesterncuisine Join a chapter make newfriends stick around for games andprizes and learn more about benefitsoffered only to Good Sam members
Be Prepared Relive the carefreedays of camping out with your Scouttroop when the Rally hosts a receptionfor all current and former Boy Scouts onApril 19 Boy Scout alumni are encour-aged to bring old memorabilia like uni-forms badges and handbooks LocalBoy Scout troops will participate andcontests for cash prizes will rekindle thatScouting spirit Rally organizers areworking to expand the program toinclude Girl Scouts for the 2010 Rally
Get Cookinrsquo On GoodSam Day Highwaysrsquo CampCuisine columnist BobBlumer (left) will demon-strate how to whip up flavor-filled edibles in theconfines of your RV galleyLearn new recipes fromthe Food Network star
Kick Some Tires Rally-goers canget a close-up look at the latest RVmodels by strolling through hundredsof new rigs on display at Expo NewMexico Yoursquoll find vehicles rangingfrom entry-level trailers to million-dol-lar coaches Buy a new home-on-wheelson the spot or do research for a futurepurchase Also on display are hundredsof aftermarket products and RV-relatedservices in the Rallyrsquos indoor exhibit
RALLY ONLINEConnect with other Rally-going GoodSam Club members online Click onwwwtherallycom to find links to Rallygroups on wwwgoodsamclubcom aswell asFacebookEonsTwitterandFlickr
RVER OF THE YEARDuring the Rallyrsquos Good Sam Day yoursquoll get the chance tomeet Richard Daniels the clubrsquos 2008 RVer of theYear Richard rescued a stray dog he encounteredwhile RV camping then used the Good Sam Clubrsquosonline RV forums to facilitate adoptions of manymore stray animals across the continent The firstrecipient of this annual award Richard says hersquoslooking forward to telling fellow RVers about theshelter he founded Old Fella Burke CountyAnimal Rescue in Burke County Georgia
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The Good Sam ClubrsquosAction Line has resolvedthousands of disputes in favor of membersHighways highlights a sampling of theseresults in each issueTo read more Action Lineletters go to wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityand click on RVer Rights
All Steamed UpLast April I took my 2002 Holiday Rambler Admiral motorhome to GibbsInternational Trucks in Oxnard California to fix a transmission leak I was referredto Gibbs because theyrsquore a fully authorized dealer for Allison transmission
I told the service staff that I wanted an estimate before any work was done onthe coach Later that day Raul a service manager called to say that all they could
do to fix the leak was change gaskets andgrommets If Irsquod been told this beforehand Irsquodhave never brought my motorhome to them
Raul then told me he could remove my trans-mission and send it to a repair facility thatcould make the repairs in the City ofCommerce 75 miles away He said there wasno way of me getting an estimate until thisrepair shop received the transmission anddetected the problem
Later however I was told that I incurred$15729 in fees when Gibbs steam-cleanedmy transmission housing to look for the leakwhich they couldnrsquot find I was never given anestimate for this service
When I arrived to pick up my RV I asked MrsGibbs another service manager why I wasnrsquottold in the beginning that I could incur diag-nostic charges and they might not be able tofix the problem I told her I didnrsquot want to payfor anything and she replied I couldnrsquot havemy keys until I paid the charges I told her thatI called that coercion and it wasnrsquot fair Shedidnrsquot respond
I believe Gibbs misrepresented themselvesI never would have gone there if theyrsquod told methe truth in the first place I believe I shouldbe refunded the $15729 fee I think Gibbsshould also give me an apology for my 10hours of wasted time
Allan Siber CAMARILLO CALIFORNIA
ACTION LINE After sending a petition toGibbs International on Siberrsquos behalf wereceived this response from Raul Villalobosservice manager
We regret that you felt no value in the effortwe made to properly diagnose and steam-
clean your transmission We could debate theappropriateness of the changes but in the bestinterest of a timely resolution wersquore refundingyou $15729
Sluggish ServiceWE TOOK OUR 2001 Sportsmen fifth wheel toPatterson RV Center in Wichita Falls Texas forsome minor repair work At the time the serv-ice representative assured us that the workwouldnrsquot take long But now two months andmany phone calls to Patterson later we stillhavenrsquot seen any progress We were calledonce and told it was ready so we made the 80-mile trip only to find out that the repairswerenrsquot completed Patterson hadnrsquot evenordered the decal stripes that were included inour original request They told us theyrsquod getsomeone to bring the decals to our home
After going back and forth my wife calledto see if the decals were ready and the newservice manager said he knew nothing of thisorder and hersquod have to look into it Heassured us hersquod investigate our issue andcall us back Wersquove never received a callback We really need Action Line to help fixthis ongoing problem
John and Phyllis Spenser PARADISE TEXAS
ACTION LINE After a petition was sent toPatterson RV Center we received the follow-ing update from the Spensers
Our problem has been resolved to our satis-faction thanks to Action Linersquos interventionPatterson RV completed the decal work andtheir new service manager was very courteousand helpful Action Linersquos help was muchappreciated
Got an RV-related dispute E-mail us at actionlinegoodsamclubcom or mail a letterto Action Line PO Box 8545 Ventura California 93002 Please include a letter ofexplanation and copies of related receipts
ACTIONLINEMAILBOX
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goodstuffEDITED BY ROBIN DUFFIELDbullTESTED ANDREVIEWED BY MEMBERS
Smart LightMotion LightDonrsquot let the Smart Lightrsquossimple appearance deceiveyou The low-profile exteriorlight mounts on the side ofyour RV and goes on auto-matically when the built-insensor detects movementnear your rig An attachedLED lets you know if yourcoach battery is running lowThe Smart Light gets itsbrains from a microproces-sor and has the same holepattern as existing standardlights for easy installationKen Motz a Good Sam Clubproduct tester from Le ClaireIowa installed the SmartLight and reports ldquoThe mo-tion detector really makesus feel securerdquo PRICE $9999CONTACT Star Light 800-883-5444wwwstarlightsinccom
Funky Colored FlamesNeed to spice up your campfire fun Create dancing flames of blue green and purpleby placing an unopened packet of Funky Colored Flames on top of the fire Providing 30minutes of multicolored fun Funky Flames is safe for usein indoor and outdoor wood fireplaces (theyarenrsquot suitable for cooking fires) Good SamClub product tester Arleen Witt of PollackPines California tried Funky Flames andtells us ldquoNice colored flames that reallyadd excitement to any bonfirerdquoPRICE $588 (three-pack)CONTACT Winlow Products416-792-0385 wwwcampingworldcom
June Bug ScooterRVers can tool around the campground
or rally grounds with ease on thepower-thrifty all-electric June Bugscooter The smooth-riding portablevehicle seats one adult comfort-
ably folds to just 28 inches highand weighs 90 pounds JoyceNewman a Good Sam Clubproduct tester from JacksonSouth Carolina took a spinon the June Bug and says ldquoIdo not know how I traveledbefore the June Bug Itrsquosgiven me my freedom backrdquo
Engel MR040 PortableFridge Freezer
Peckish RVers can keep theirsnacks cool on the go with the nim-
ble Engel MR040 Fridge Freezer Theunit has a small footprint but deliversefficient cooling from 1224-volt DCand 110-volt AC power A sturdy plasticexterior with rubber bumpers on eachcorner protects that delicate egg salad
and a reversible lid contains storage spacefor spare cords and fuses Good Sam product
tester Sandy Preibe from Camarillo California took theMR040 on an outing and says ldquoTravels easy and keepsfood and beverages cold on a hot day while driving Itrsquosvery convenient not to have to use icerdquo
PRICE $1497CONTACT Rickrsquos Specialty Vehicles
866-798-2227 wwwricksesvcom
PRICE $641CONTACT Engel USA 888-272-9838 wwwengel-usacom
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FEBRUARYFLORIDA bull WINTER SAMBOREE February 18ndash22Withlacoochee Bluegrass Festival Dunnellon$110 Early bird 217 Contact Robert WardPO Box 348 Nobleton FL 34461 352-796-8867
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MARCH ARIZONA bull ROARING rsquo20S SAMBOREE March 4ndash8Pinal County Fairgrounds Casa Grande $85Contact Joyce Anderson 561 S 34th Pl
Mesa AZ 85204 480-807-6066
joyceinmesayahoocomwwwarizonagoodsamorg
NEVADA bull HAWAIIAN SUMMER SAMBOREEMarch 12ndash14 Avi Resort and Casino Laughlin$602 $451 Extra $10 at gate ContactLinda LeChien 1380 Centerville Ln 40Gardnerville NV 89410 775-782-5352
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GEORGIA bull SPRING SAMBOREE March 26ndash29
Good Sam Club chapters across North America regularly host RV gatherings known as
Samborees As a Good Sam Club member you can visit Samborees in any state or province
Activities range from games to arts and crafts seminars and live entertainment In short
Samborees are a good time and a great way to meet people who share your interests
Dates locations fees and contact information for upcoming events are listed below and
a complete calendar is posted on wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityeventsandtours
CLUBevents
Forty Years of FunColoradorsquos first Good Sam chapter the Western Colorado Travelers
celebrated its 40th anniversary on November 15 2008 Many members
of the Grand Junction chapter were on hand for the event along with State
Directors Al and Fran Allain Assistant State Directors Mike and Sue Carver
and members of the neighboring Two Rivers Good Sam chapter
Back row left to rightWimp Holding BudDriever Al HowardRalph Moss EugeneStocking Second rowWanda Holding TomBonokoski BettyDriever Lynda HowardTheona Moss PatMahrer Al MahrerSeated GloriaBonokoski Fay ClineFran Jones Del JonesChapter PresidentMary Diamond
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Georgia National Fairgrounds and AgricenterPerry $75 Contact Perno Scott 1865 PoplarSt Conyers GA 30013 770-922-5794
gladigottacomcastnetwwwgeorgiagoodsamcom
APRIL TEXAS bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 2ndash5 WestTexas Fairgrounds Abilene $65 $75 at gateContact Judy Birchett PO Box 236 Bishop TX78343 361-584-1919
jbirchett6aolcom wwwtexasgoodsamcom
LOUISIANA bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 10ndash12State Fair of Louisiana Shreveport $52 Earlybird 45 $13 per day Contact Del Griffin 439Jann Dr Shreveport LA 71106 318-686-0581
lagoodsamyahoocomwwwlagoodsamorg
ALABAMA bull PUT ON YOUR EASTER BONNET SPRINGSAMBOREE April 16ndash19 National PeanutFestival Fairgrounds Dothan $802 $701
Contact Pat Smith 1301 S Bethel RdDecatur AL 35603 256-350-1037
algoodsamsaolcomwwwalabamagoodsamsorg
ARKANSAS bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 16ndash19Four States Fairgrounds Texarkana $55Contact Melinda Wiggs 2501 Skyline PtJonesboro AR 72404 870-972-0951
mwiggs2501yahoocomwwwarkansasgoodsamscom
MISSISSIPPI bull SPRING TAHITIAN SUNRISE SAM-BOREE April 16ndash19 Washington CountyConvention Center Greenville $652 $451Contact Darrell Hugueley 5358 CR 225 WaterValley MS 38965 662-473-1077
hugo5358bellsouthnetwwwmsgoodsamorg
FLORIDA bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 22ndash26Okeechobee KOA Campground Okeechobee$110 Contact Robert Ward PO Box 348Nobleton FL 34661 352-796-8867
bward5bellsouthnetwwwgoodsams-floridaorg
OKLAHOMA bull MARDI GRAS SPRING SAMBOREEApril 23ndash26 Heart of Oklahoma ExpositionShawnee $61 Contact Susan Scholl 4608Sandy Oak Circle Newalla OK 74857 405-391-5852 or 405-812-4401wwwoklahomagoodsamscom
NORTH CAROLINA bull MILITARY TRIBUTE SPRINGSAMBOREE April 24ndash26 Tom Johnson Rally ParkMarion $75 Contact Don and Eunice Fletcher 110Riviera Ln Sanford NC 27332 919-499-2512
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KANSAS bull PAUL BUNYAN AND OTHER TALL TALESSPRING SAMBOREE April 30ndashMay 3 KansasState Fairgrounds Hutchinson $70 ContactMarty Ward 2201 E MacArthur E-3 WichitaKS 67216-5614 316-213-8297
rewardcoxnetwwwkansasgoodsamorg
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ALASKAChris Williams (Vivian)1060 N Leatherleaf Loop Wasilla AK 99654aksnwbrdmtaonlinenetwwwalaskagoodsamclubcom
ALBERTALes Barnhouse (Lorraine)47-53522 Range Rd 274Spruce Grove AB T7X 3T1altagoodsamcruzinternetcomwwwrvalbertaca
BRITISH COLUMBIAPaul Day (Eileen)158-16275 15th Ave Surrey BC V4A 1L4pceedayteluscomwwwbcsamsca
IDAHOGordon Harris (Susan)466 Pace Dr Twin Falls ID 83301gordon3769msncomwwwidahogoodsamorg
MONTANARonald Wertz (Joan)48 Rockland Ln Victor MT 59875mtronjoanaolcomwwwmontanagoodsamcom
OREGONWayne Swanson (Mary)16500 Brown Rd Dallas OR 97338goodsamattglobalnetwwworegongoodsamcom
SASKATCHEWANNorman Swinnerton (Larree)803 Carr Terrace Saskatoon SK Canada S7S 1L9weare2shawcawwwsaskgoodsamcom
WASHINGTONJudy Smith (Larry)PO Box 1374 Snohomish WA 98291-1374larry-judysmithmsncomwwwwashingtonstategoodsamkendracom
WYOMINGSteve Martin (Jackie)75 Wild Horse Rd Cody WY 82414stevemartinwyomingcomwwwwyominggoodsamcom
ARIZONAJoan Burtrum (James)2805 Potter Ave Kingman AZ 86409jiburtrumcitlinknetwwwarizonagoodsamorg
NORTHERN CALIFORNIAKenneth Ginoulis (Marilee)316 Mission St Lodi CA 95240kginoulislodinetnetwwwnorcalgoodsamorg
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIAJo Ann Yett (Vernon)PO Box 1390 Indio CA 92202yetsmailgtenetwwwsocalgoodsamorg
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HOSTWORKING COUPLE wRV wantedApply for one-month stay May throughOctober Free hookup Call Rose (989) 673-31848am-5pm ET Historic Thumb Octagon BarnGagetown MI wwwthumboctagonbarnorg
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WHY NOT HAVE IT ALLOver 1500 RV parks $8-$12 a nightSound too good to be true Itrsquos true Home park and nationwide campground membership Under $200 first year mdash for EVERYTHING (frozen dues thereafter) No Other Charges LOWPRICE GUARANTEEmdash double money-back differ-ence mdash Deal directNo brokers Start saving now (800) 343-8677 ask for Angie
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CARPETING
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Highwaysrsquo Commercial Corner section ofclassified ads is designed exclusively for pri-vate parties or businesses that have items orservices to sell promote or rent that are notof a personal nature For example RV ParksCampgrounds Condominium ComplexesReal Estate Small Businesses for SaleServices Offered Help Wanted PositionsWanted and Business Opportunities all rep-resent categories appropriate for CommercialCorner Any item offered for rent is consid-ered commercial in nature CommercialCorner advertisers are not required to beGood Sam Club members
When submitting ad copy please followthese guidelines1 There are 40 characters allowed perline counting each letter space and punc-
tuation mark When abbreviating pleaseuse standard dictionary abbreviationsThere is a five-line minimum and the rateis $60 per line2 Bold-face type is available at an addition-al cost of $15 per line Add $50 to makeyour ad all red3 We offer a 5 frequency discount for sixissues and a 10 discount for 12 issues4 Blind-box service is available at an addi-tional cost of $15 per issue We will assigna blind-box number to your ad and we willforward responses to you on a daily basisThe blind-box address takes one full line ofspace at $60line Our $15 fee covers ourpostage and handling expenses5 Copy must be printed or typed6 Copy must be submitted approximately
two months prior to the cover date of theissue desired Please note The May issuecloses on February 18 the June issue closes on March 187 Mail ad copy and a check money order orVisaMasterCardDiscoverAmex numberexpiration date and signature to Commer-cial Corner Highways PO Box 8510Ventura California 93002-99128 Credit-card orders may be faxed to 805-667-4379 Attention Sue Panchenko or e-mailed to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom(please put ldquoCommercial Cornerrdquo in thesubject line) 9 Please direct questions to Sue Panchenkoat 805-667-4385 or via e-mail to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom (please put ldquoCommercialCornerrdquo in the subject line)
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MOTORHOME PARTS
WINNEBAGO ITASCA FLEETWOODmdash-PARTSContact Robert with Year amp Serial We Accept Credit Cards amp Ship Daily8-530 Central M-F Sat 8-4HARRISON RV LAND JEFFERSON IA1-800-397-8206 rvpartsnetinsnetwwwharrisonrvcom
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WANTEDHave Cash Will TravelFor 1998 and newer diesel coaches wwwrvgonecomNationwide Pick Up Toll Free 1-800-669-1807
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2009 - 2000 MOTORHOMES WANTED Nationwide mdash Gas or DieselFree Appraisals mdash No HasslesCall (813) 783-4000 or 888-783-4009 for Instant CashMotorhomeFinderscom
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MAIL FORWARDING SERVICESFast sure safe mail delivery Low pricesOREGON HAS NO SALES TAX For FREE BROCHURE call (800) 452-2130 Visit us at wwwmailforwardingservicescom
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MEXICO INSURANCE
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HOMES FOR SALE
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RETAMA VILLAGE Come join us At our exclusive55+ active adult community in the fabulous Rio Grande Valley of South Texas Large RV LotsCasita wRV Port and single family homesClubhouse library pools fitness centerbilliards hiking biking and birdingBentsenpalmcom 9563811500
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INVESTMENTS
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LOTS FOR SALE
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SILVER PALMS RV VILLAGE near Lake OkeechobeeSunny South-Central Florida bull Planned activities bull Fitness center bull Members-only lounge bull Gated entryDeeded Oversized Sites Premier Lakefront ampPreserve sites available Now under constructionndashndashSpecial Pre-Opening pricing availableVisit wwwsilverpalmsrvcom or call 863-467-5800
LARGEST SELECTION OF RV LOTS in SW10 Locations Call now amp Receive 5 daysamp 4 nights Complimentary resort visitFinancing avail Act Now for Best sitessouthwestRVsitescom 760-870-1607
COMMERCIAL CORNER
rdquoldquoAs in past years Highwayshas been the source of our best camp hosts
mdashS Beall OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY
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TOURS
ADVENTURE CARAVANS RV TOURS amp RALLIESCanada bull USA bull Alaska bull Central America Mexico bull Greece bull Europe bull United KingdomMexico RV Insurance wwwadventurecaravanscomFree 86-page catalog (800) 872-7897Experience the Adventure Wersquoll do the Rest
WORLDWIDE RV TOURS AND RALLIESMexico Canada Alaska OverseasAnd USA Rose Parade Balloon FiestaKentucky Derby amp more Call 800-952-8496or free RV Vacation guide wwwfantasyrvtoursnet
Good Sam Samborees and CaraventuresWhether your RV travels take you to AlaskaMexicorsquos Baja Peninsula New England the Kentucky Derby a NASCAR race or to AmericarsquosNational Parks the Good Sam Club has a grouptravel package for you Make new friends while youtravel in the comfort of your RV on our fully guidedtours Call us toll-free at 1-800-829-5140 or visit us online at wwwgoodsamclubcomtoursto find out more about these and the many othertours offered by the Good Sam Club
TRAVEL TO EXCITING PLACESDrive the Alcan to Americarsquos Last Frontierenvision yourself on Nova Scotiarsquos miles of coastal drives celebrate Mardi Grascross the border to sunny Mexicoform friendships yoursquoll treasure the rest of your days all arrangementsincluding RV parks by Tracks RV Toursest 1975 Free catalog at tracksrvtourscom or tel 800-351-6053
TOW VEHICLES FOR SALE
DODGE TRUCK DURANGO amp JEEPFleet prices to the publicBuy Below Factory Invoice1-800-320-9767 Ask for Fleet SalesDonrsquot be fooled by the other guyNo hidden charges wwwthenewdodgecomAdvantage DodgeChryslerJeep
TOW VEHICLETRAILERPACKAGES FOR SALE
2000 TETON 40 CHEYENNE 5th Arctic pkg full-timer new all over 1998 Mtn Master FL6087K mi CummAllison all Air Ride huge storclean amp pwrful Sell sep $40K EA 623-451-7121
TRAILERS FOR SALE
STACKER TRAILERS mdash Huge savings on two cancellations 24 double axle amp 30 triple with lifts Never titled New Dick 800-272-1239See pictures at richmondstackerscom Negotiableamp delivery available
RV SHOWS
MinneapolisSt Paul RV Vacation amp Camping ShowFeb 5 - 8 Minneapolis MNMid America RV ShowFeb 13 - 15 Kansas City MONorth Carolina RV amp Camping ShowFeb 13 - 15 Charlotte NCRichmond Camping RV ExpoFeb 13 - 15 Richmond VAKansas Sports Boat amp Travel ShowFeb 19 - 22 Wichita KSRhode Island RV amp Camping ShowFeb 27 - Mar 1 Providence RIwwwagieventscom
RV SPACES FOR RENT
RV SPACE FOR RENT Must be 55 or older inBellflower CA Small cat or dog under 20 lbsokay Close to all freeways beaches amp mtns At least 1 month stay required Pool table poolCall (562) 867-3227
SERVICES
1 IN SALES TAX SAVINGSPay no sales tax on your next RV We have helpedclients legally save $1000s over the past 12 yrsCall Mountain States Consulting 800-565-4504amp talk to a CPA for professional friendly service or visit us on the web at wwwrvtaxcom
ACTION SERVICES LLCConsult a Licensed Montana AttorneyNo State Sales Tax amp Low License FeesFor Professional Service Call 800-481-0013 wwwactionservices-mtcom
Let us help you BUY YOUR RV TAX FREE We guarantee BEST service and priceReceive $100 Gas Card amp FREE Mail Fwding Save Thousands of $$ Today 8884303388 Best in the business wwwMontanaRVnet
PAY NO SALES TAX ON VEHICLESLet us explain how we can legally help youWersquove helped thousands in the last 10 yearsCall one of our four Montana AttorneysBennett Law Office PC Missoula MTwwwbennettlawofficepccom 866-543-5803
LOWEST RATES IN THE 50 STATESPay NO Sales Tax Permanent PlatesNo Inspections mdash Plates in 4 daysTrailers RVs Vehicles Planes BoatsDeer Creek 8779135100 wwwtaxfreemontanaorg
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SERVICE TRAINING
RVSA will CERTIFY you as an RV technician in only10 weeks 100 employment since 1986 Hands-on InstructionmdashCall the RV ServiceAcademy in Florida (941) 722-5256 wwwrvsanetLICENSED amp APPROVED FOR VA TRAINING
PROPERTY FOR SALE
Clean air hunting fishing boating ATVs25+ ACRES ENTERPRISE UT $200000water rights well septic system Tour at wwwyourerahomecom13323PH 1-888-686-8190 code 100820 ACRES ENTERPRISE UT $87500wwater right 1-888-686-8190 code 1045Tour at wwwyourerahomecom15164John Cameron GRI Ph 435-632-6358jcameroninfowestcomERA BROKERS CONSOLIDATED SOUTHERN UTAHrsquoSREAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS1-800-372-2765 wwwerabrokersnet
5 ACRE PROPERTY IN SOUTHERN COLORADO360ordm Mountain Views Close to Rio Grande No Assoc Fees Yearly Property Taxes under $100Only $7500 entire 5 Acres(239) 273-0911 wwwcoloradolandsalecom
RECREATIONAL VEHICLESFOR SALE
LIST YOUR RVSHOP FOR AN RVTHOUSANDS OF VIEWERSBUYERS WAITINGbullbullbull wwwRVclearinghousecom bullbullbull
RV REGISTRYwwwrvregistrycomMotorhomes Trailers amp Fifth WheelsFor Sale by OwnersNo Sales CommissionsBuyersSellers 800-546-8457
BUYING OR SELLING AN RVLet us take over the risk of major repairsTo learn more about the Good Sam Extended Service Plan mechanical breakdown insurance call 1-877-681-9479
RECREATIONAL VEHICLESWANTED
DONATE RVs AUTOS BOATS PROPERTY TIME-SHARES EQUIPMENT and JUNKERS running or notFast Free Pickup IRS Tax Deductible1-800-903-4483 Homeless MinistriesEmail help27msncom
RV CLUBS
LONERS ON WHEELS Singles Camping ClubwwwlonersonwheelscomLocal Chapter campouts in USA amp CanadaRallies Caravans amp LOW Campground1-866-LOW-CLUB bull FREE Newsletter amp Info
RV GRAPHICS
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COMMERCIAL CORNER
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TRADING POSTTURN-KEY SPACIOUS BEAUTIFUL RV LOT Temeculaarea CA Incl WD dishwshr frig dbl SS sinkBBQ At Rancho CA RV Resort a 5-star resort golfcourse pools SteveLinda (949)454-2191 pearlwing9coxnet for photos $85K
MOTORHOMES FOR SALE
2000 ALLEGRO BUS 38 57K mi 3 SO Cat 330dsl 6-spd Allison maple cab int WD new awnsall lthr Frtliner Chas 75 Onan new tires reffrwicmkr no smkpets $54K 772-564-0759772-341-4614 (FL)
2007 36QSH PHAETON BY Tiffin Silver Sand350 HP Cat Diesel pusher 6-speed Allison80 gen auto level amp awn leather Corian tiled3 TVs 4 slides 9527 miles warranty $175K(941) 286-5201 (SD)
1996 DUTCH STAR 32 454 Chevy Banks Power slide-out Runs and looks beautiful New paint roof tires $28500 Neil 916-747-1842
A Colorado Beauty at its Best New 2006 stunning custom home in Castle Rock 6196 sq ft walkout ranch on 467 acres 4 BD 6BA50rsquoX21rsquo RV garage wfull hookups $1295000(303) 681-3754 for pics amp details
LARGO FL 1152 sq ft manufactured hm 2BR2BA Many extras incl attached lanai amp shed Xlnt home base location close to shopping ampbeaches in a 55+ 5-star community $35000OBO 727-798-2573 evartsedyahoocom
3BD2BA MANUFACTURED on 82 acre w30X40RV garage wfull hookup 2 yrs old 4 mi from The Villages in FL No lot fee you own propertysafe area move-in ready smk free lots of extras$260K 352-406-9750
BEAUTIFUL OR COAST - Lakeside 55+ gatedcomm 1254 sq ft 2BD 2BA 40 ft RV prkgwhookups 2 mins to lake 5 mi to beachfishing crabbing hiking Pix avail $219000(541) 759-2747
LOTS FOR SALE
CYPRESS WOODS RESORT - SW Florida premierwaterfront lot on cul de sac Tropical landscapingSee at wwwbradsrvlotcom (239) 495-0538
DESTIN VILLAGE RV RESORT FLmdash2 lots for saleside by side across from pool and clubhouse1 block to huge public beach Large pads gated$129000 each Susan (850) 496-6520
ALASKA KENAI PENINSULA RV and residential lot The best fishing and hunting in the worldCheap Private party 907-283-5889 spikealaskaearthlinknet wwwmyalaskalotcom
OWN YOUR RV LOT CO-OP PK along ColoradoRiver 2006 Cavco Pk model front kit 16X22 living rm 10X24 storage furnished WDgolf cart full time or part xlnt cond Must see$174500 928-667-3768 (AZ)
CAMPGROUNDMEMBERSHIPS FOR SALECOAST TO COAST AFFILIATED
CAMPGROUND MEMBERSHIP FOR SALE Coast to Coast affiliated home park Southern PinesNC 2 free parks S Pines amp Gettsyburg PA Pdover $6000 sell for $5000 Heart problems(336) 475-3623
CAMPGROUND MEMBERSHIPSFOR SALE
THOUSAND TRAILS NACO national membershipAnnual dues paid up to January 2009 $3500 or best offer (323) 582-5559
HOMES FOR SALE
1987 SILVERCREST MOBILE HOME in Hemet CAGated 55+ community wRV stor free golf pool amp more 1344 sq ft 2BD2BA LR DR den 2space carport AC washdry frig gas stove$34900 425-868-7553
DAVENPORT FL RV HOME Private 55+ commAccess to I-27 amp I-4 2BD 2BA + RV garage1800 sq ft Cinder block built $289K Will consider trade in CACOTX 863-424-1417lab2trvlaolcom
ASHEVILLE NCmdashNewly remodeled home amp RVbuilding 4BR 4BA 4300 sq ft home 2250 sq ft RV building HVAC Many amenities plus mtn views New low price $699500 Pics wwwTomFlackcom 8282426569
TRADING POST As a benefit of membership Good Sam Club members may advertise personalitems for sale in the Trading Postclassified ad section of Highways
The Trading Post classified ad section isrestricted to ads placed by individualGood Sam Club members who are cur-rent with their membership dues Adsmust be of a personal nature accordingto the following requirements All otherclassified ads will be considered forplacement in Commercial Corner
1 Item advertised must be personallyowned and listed for sale or trade Ads pro-moting a product or service for sale wouldnot be acceptable in Trading Post Also notacceptable would be an ad for a multi-unitapartment townhome complex or morethan 10 acres of unimproved real property
2 An ad for the rental of any item is considered commercial and thereforenot appropriate for Trading Post
3 Trading Post accepts ads under thecategories of Campground Member-ships for Sale Timeshares for SaleHomes for Sale and Lots for SaleAgents are not permitted to advertise inTrading Post
4 Help Wanted and Positions Wantedare categories inappropriate for TradingPost Also unacceptable are ads for theexchange of one service for anotherregardless of whether any money is
changing hands An ad soliciting theusage of property whether commercialor residential is also considered com-mercial in nature and must be placed inCommercial Corner
Please note The May 2009 issuecloses on February 18 (arrival date April30 the June issue closes on March 18(arrival date May 27)
Unfortunately it is not possible to can-cel an ad after our closing dateHowever we are able to place aldquoSOLDrsquorsquo indicator over your ad up toone week after the closing date
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Contents
Portal to the Past
Flying High in Albuquerque
Get Your Kicks at The Rally
Departments
Whats New Online
On the Road
Dear Good Sam
Good News
RV Insight
Camp Cuisine
Tech Topics
Action Line
Good Stuff
Classifieds
Pet Pix
Advertiser Index
Wheres Good Sam
Good Sam Club dot com
TOC
User Guide
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As Good Samrsquos eventsdirector Bev Dalton over-sees club excursions fromNew Orleans to NewZealand To find out aboutclub-sponsored tours visitwwwgoodsamclubcomcommunity and click onEvents and Tours
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Highways FEBRUARY 20096
ONtheroadBY BEV DALTON
As we prepare to celebrate the Rallyrsquos 10-yearanniversary we reflect on the often strange
and wonderful journey the event has taken uson since its inception in Gillette Wyomingback in 2000 Those of us whorsquove been on theroad with the Rally since thebeginning use this profession-al milestone as a personal one as well remembering thegood the bad the ugly andthe painful transitions thatthe passing of time bringsto everyonersquos lives
As you well know fromyour well-traveled RVerrsquos per-spective itrsquos the people who make theplaces you visit The Rally staff has been luckyto live and work in many diverse and beautifulparts of the country that we might not other-wise have had a chance to explore
Wersquove enjoyed the quiet grace of the peoplewe met in Perry Georgia first in 2001 and againin 2008 We loved the kindness and patience ofeveryone in Louisville Kentucky in 2003 and inHutchinson Kansas in 2004We appreciated the ruggedsincerity we encountered inRedmond Oregon in 2005and again in 2007
We canrsquot wait for this yearrsquosRally in Albuquerque NewMexico April 17 though 20 and wersquore alreadygrateful to the folks there whorsquove shown us theheart of their friendly city and gone above andbeyond to help with this project
Working the Rally for 10 years has sometimesfelt like playing Survivor and being voted off theRally island Irsquove always stayed onsite in a rentalrig at the event So far Irsquove been lucky enoughto have water but seldom has it been hot A fewtimes Irsquove reluctantly shared my space withvarious critters Under a tornado warning Irsquovebeen evacuated into a safe shelter wearing avintage Good Samantha nightshirt clogs with
athletic socks and my signature down vestMost memorable was the time I got up in themiddle of the night pushed a button that Ithought was a light switch and found myselfheading west in the slide-out
We try hard to mix it up with each new Rallythat comes along This
year we have an electricentertainment lineupwith Neil Sedaka the
Osmond Brothers RitaCoolidge and Papa Doo Run
Run taking the Rally stageOne of each Rallyrsquos signature ele-
ments is an attempt to break a GuinnessWorld Record To salute Albuquerquersquos hot-airballooning tradition this yearrsquos attempt will befor the Most People Wearing Balloon Hats
For the first time wersquore hosting a receptionfor Boy Scouts and Boy Scout alumni Wersquoll alsohonor the inaugural Good Sam Club RVer ofthe Year destined to become an annual awardAnd wersquore launching a tradition of thankingour host Rally community with a volunteer day
at Rio Grande Community Farm Donrsquot forgetour sixth-annual Rally dog show ldquoShow YourTricks on Route 66rdquo
On Good Sam Day wersquoll pay tribute toAlbuquerquersquos warm culture and rich historywith a Southwestern fiesta theme completewith mariachis pintildeatas and even a chile-eatingcontest You know itrsquos going to be a party withcelebrity chef and Highways columnist BobBlumer coming to work his culinary magic
This decade of Rallies has been an incredibleride that I wouldnrsquot have missed for the worldWell maybe for an occasional hot shower
Perfect 10Reliving a decade of Rallies with Good Samrsquos events director
To read thisissuersquos specialRally sectionturn to page 26To learn moreabout the AprilRally click onwwwtherallycomThere yoursquoll findlinks to onlineRally communi-ties on the GoodSam Club web-site as well asFlickr FacebookEons Twitterand Bebo
We try hard to mix it up with each new Rally
that comes along
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Read more commentsfrom Good Sam mem-bers and send letters to the editor online atwwwgoodsamclubcomhighways
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Enthusingabout smallerRVs waging abattle for park-ing rights andmaking a digi-tal discovery
DEARgoodsam
Small Is BeautifulI ALWAYS WONDERED whereall the Good Sam tiny-trail-er owners were I found onein the December Highwayswhen Don Bailey wrote inabout enjoying the compactsize of his teardrop
I have a 1962 ApacheEagle that I rebuilt andupgraded The box is justover 5 feet wide by 7 feetlong Therersquos no problemfinding a suitable-size camp-site or parking space or pulling into the gas station Of course with a small unit fill-ups areinfrequent When at home I simply put the rigin the garagemdashno parking-restriction worries
Irsquod encourage folks to consider smaller trail-ers Theyrsquore still my favorite
Tom Schardt EAST BERLIN PENNSYLVANIA
Tom consider forming a group of small-trailerenthusiasts online To get started log onto
wwwgoodsamclubcomclick on Community thenclick on Members andGroupsmdashEditors
Parking ProblemI CONCUR with Sue Brayrsquoscomments about streetparking in her Decembercolumn ldquoFight for yourRV Rightsrdquo Unfortu-nately I currently have a genuine RV parking issuewith the city of St Helens
Oregon Irsquod greatly appreciate a plan of actionBarry Garske ST HELENS OREGON
The Good Sam Clubrsquos RV Parking Rights Manualcan help To get a copy call member services at800-234-3450 or e-mail your request to goodsamgoodsamclubcom and include your nameaddress and Good Sam membership number Toenlist the help of the Good Sam Parking AdvisoryBoard visit wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunity
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FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 11
DEARgoodsam
and click on RVer rightsmdashEditors
Digital DelightHIGHWAYSrsquo DIGITAL VERSION is goodreadingmdashand it saves trees Irsquove down-loaded the latest issue and itrsquos now oneof my bookmarks I can save articles tomy hard drive for future reference
Jim Sternwell RESTON VIRGINIA
To take a look at the digital edition ofthe current issue log on to wwwgoodsamclubcomhighwaysmdashEditors
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SAMBASSADORS
Highways FEBRUARY 200914
Meet the BrooksGood Samrsquos newest Sambassadors bring a spirit of fun to club events
DURING A JULY camping trip in Marylandabout 15 years ago Bill and EsthermayBrooks received an unusual invitation Agroup of RVers was throwing a potluckmdashwith a Christmas theme At first thecouple didnrsquot know what to make of thesummer yuletide celebration But afterenjoying some Christmas snacks andsinging carols they found out the revel-ers were members of the SouthernMaryland Wanderers a Good Sam chap-ter from California Maryland
Inspired by the grouprsquos spirit of fun and fellowship Bill and Esthermay whoalready were Good Sam members joinedthe chapter on the spot Since thentheyrsquove risen through the ranks first aschapter president then as state direc-tors Recently the couple took on therole of Good Sam Club Sambassadors
Bill and Esthermay join fellow Sam-bassadors Rosemary Bates-Ranks GerriHoworth Ed James Tom and NancyKillmer Patty and Dave Morgen and Donand Helen Woodard in supporting GoodSam chapters and state organizationsmaking sure club events run smoothlyand answering fellow membersrsquo ques-tions among other duties
The couplersquos devotion to Good Sam isparticularly impressive when you con-sider that they balance their RVing pas-sion with full-time jobs Billrsquos a policeofficer and Esthermayrsquos a medicalreceptionist in Cobb Island Maryland
Being Sambassadors means helpingmembers explore all the social possibil-ities of the Good Sam Club includingjoining chapters says Bill ldquoItrsquos thestart of a new adventurerdquo
SAMBASSADORS bull RV SHOWS bull GOOD SAM DAYS
For more than a century the Kentucky Derby has combined Southern ele-gance with high-speed horseracing at the legendary Churchill Downs
racetrack in Louisville KentuckyGood Sam Club members can experience the event in all its glory when
they attend the 2009 Kentucky Derby Samboree April 28 through May 3Guests will marvel at the sea of jockey silks savor chef-carved meats betweenraces and thrill to the thundering dash for the finish line
The tour package gives participants a glimpse into the elite world of horseracing and provides transportation to all events Wake up early for Dawn atthe Downs to sample a breakfast buffet and watch thehorses exercise Take a tour of the Kentucky EquestrianCenter and travel through the rolling bluegrass hills tovisit the Kentucky Horse Park
During the Kentucky Oaks May 1 and the KentuckyDerby May 2 tour participants will watch the race fromreserved clubhouse seats on the first turn for both racesand enjoy buffet meals at the Marquee Village
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RV BOOKSHELF
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 15
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The Good Sam Club can help solve these dilemmasat a discount with our Smile and Save partner SierraTrading Post The retailer has the gear you need for justabout any outdoor activity whether itrsquos cycling skiingswimming or snowshoeing This is the place to stock upon everything from fishing reels to wetsuits and casualclothes to outerwear even Ralph Lauren sports jackets
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RVinsightBY JOE AND VICKI KIEVA
JOE RVers love to eat and itrsquos not unusual forrally-goers to spend long periods standing inline for a free hot dog or ice cream RVersbrave crowded parking lots with theirrigs to have lunch at an appealingrestaurantAnd if you want to drawa crowd in a campground sim-ply mention the word potluck
A good number of RVers eatall of their meals in restaurantsThese travelers might keep a bot-tle of wine in the fridge and a boxof crackers in the pantry but otherwise they donrsquot use theirkitchens at all We know RVers whocan give you firsthand recommenda-tions for an eatery in just about any town inthe country To them finding unique local
restaurants is part of the RVing adventureOn the other hand some RVers eat
almost all of their meals in their rigs Wemet a man whose food allergies preventedhim and his wife from eating in restaurants
altogether Fortunately their RV kitchengives them the freedom to travel
wherever they like without having toworry about his diet
Most RVers split their mealtimesbetween restaurants and their rigsEating in restaurants is a social occa-sion for Vicki and me More oftenthan not when we get together withfriends we go out to a restaurantIt doesnrsquot have to be fancy as long as we can all share the same tableOn the other hand we usually eat in our motorhome when wersquore parked some-where by ourselves
We always try to take advantage of localfoods as we crisscross the country Itrsquos difficultto pass up the seafood along the Atlantic coastespecially the lobster and clams in NewEngland Floridarsquos fresh citrus fruit is unparal-leled anywhere And we always look forward to
gorging ourselves onfresh blueberries in
Maine and blackberriesin Oregon
VICKI I enjoy cookingespecially when wersquore in ourRV I have more time andfewer distractions than I dowhen wersquore at home And tome part of the fun of cookingwhile on the road is the shop-ping that goes along with itNeedless to say grocery shop-
ping while on the road is differentthan it is at home The names of the
supermarkets change from one regionof the country to another We see names likeFood Giant Shawrsquos and Wegmanrsquos in theNortheast Kroger Publix and Food Lion in theSoutheast and Fred Meyer Safeway andAlbertsonrsquos in the West Of course WalmartSupercenters are everywhere we go
Shopping in an unfamiliar supermarket may
be a chore to some but to me itrsquos an adventureEach store has its own way of laying out theaisles As a result I canrsquot just run into the storefor a couple of items and go directly to the cor-rect aisles as I do at home Shopping usuallymeans walking up and down each aisle to findthe items on my grocery list This is how I dis-cover new and different foods
For an archive of Joeand Vicki Kievarsquos previ-ous RV Insight columnsgo to wwwgoodsamclubcomhighways To postyour own RV-lifestyletips go to wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityclick on Stories thenclick on the Share a Story button
Dear Joe and VickiHow do you findgood grocerystores andrestaurants whiletraveling aroundthe country
We never miss a chance to bring home ham andbacon from Arkansas
maple syrup fromVermont and Walla Wallaonions from Washington
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A Movable FeastWhen it comes to eating on the road variety really is the spice of life
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To add to the adventure many of theavailable items differ from one region tothe next The unfamiliar brands areusually every bit as good as the ones wehave at home but some favorite brandsof food items are hard to find on theroad Yuban coffee for example isnrsquoteasy to locate in the East so we bringenough from home to last the entiretrip Mexican food is important to usso I fill the freezer with chorizos andour favorite brand of corn tortillas
On the other hand each area of thecountry has its own unique food itemsWe never miss a chance to bring homeham and bacon from Arkansas maplesyrup from Vermont Walla Wallaonions from Washington and salt pota-toes from New York
Shopping for groceries while travelingis a great way to become familiar withthe various regions Yoursquoll discoverfoods yoursquove never seen before With alittle experience yoursquoll determine whichsupermarket chain is your favorite whenyou travel to different areas With a littlemore experience you may get to thepoint where you can drop by a store forjust one item and actually manage to godirectly to the correct aisle
Then of course if you donrsquot enjoy theadventure of shopping on the road youcan always take on the challenge oflocating a good restaurant
Send your nontechnical RV-lifestyle questions to RV Insight HighwaysPO Box 8545 Ventura California 93002 or to highwaysgoodsamclubcom
GOT A QUESTION
Vickirsquos RV RecipesVicki Kievarsquos book My RVKitchen and Favorite Recipescovers everything you need toknow about selecting equippingand furnishing an RV kitchenstocking the pantry and fridgeand shopping for groceries onthe road Yoursquoll also find morethan a hundred of Vickirsquosfavorite recipes plus more than70 hints and tricks for preparingdelicious meals on the roadwwwrvknowhowcom
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CAMPcuisineBY BOB BLUMER
You canrsquot please all the people all the timebut when it comes to snack food popcorn
comes close In fact popcorn is so popular thatAmericans consume a staggering one billionpounds of the stuff per yearmdashenough to fill theentire Grand Canyon OK I made up the partabout the canyon but itrsquos probably not too farfrom the truth
To say popcorn is a modern miracle wouldalso be a stretch since the snackrsquos been aroundfor thousands of years But it does seem mirac-ulous that a rock-hard kernel of corn can betransformed by exposure to heat into apillowy morsel of satisfying goodness
Each kernel of popcorn containsmoisture and oils Unlike most othergrains the outer hull of the popcornkernel is impervious to outside moisture
which helps protect the precious cargo insideAs the oil and water inside the shell are heatedpast the boiling point they turn the moisture inthe kernel into a superheated pressurizedsteam Eventually the hull succumbs to thepressure and ruptures and the interior starchesare transformed into the airy cloud-like foamthatrsquos become synonymous with movie viewing
Although most popcorn kernels explodethey donrsquot always explode with flavor Thatrsquos
why I love to add more thanjust salt and butter to
my bowl Here aremy two favorite
recipes Onersquosa little sweet
and onersquos a littlespicy which should
please even
yourfussiest
friends
The PopcornFestival inMarion Ohiocelebrates thestarchy snackevery SeptemberFind out more at wwwpopcornfestivalcom
Popcorn for the PeopleSweet and spicy twists on a perennial family favorite
To read previous recipesgo to wwwgoodsamclubcomhighways
Bob Blumer is the creatorand host of the FoodNetwork TV shows TheSurreal Gourmet and Gluttonfor Punishment Hersquos alsothe author of five cookbooksWhen hersquos not at home inCalifornia Bob can be foundtraveling in his Toastermobilean Airstream trailer cus-tomized with a stainless-steel professional kitchenand topped with two 8-footslices of toast
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Raginrsquo Cajun Popcorn
1 tablespoon garlic powder1 teaspoon onion powder12 teaspoon paprika12 teaspoon salt 14 teaspoon white pepper (if you have it)
or black pepper2 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon Tabasco (or to taste)2 tablespoons vegetable oil12 cup popcorn kernels
In a small bowl combine garlic powder onion powderpaprika salt and pepper Reserve In a small pan overmedium heat melt butter Remove from heat and stir inTabasco Reserve in pan In a medium-size pot overhigh heat add oil and one kernel of popcorn Cover andcook until kernel pops
Add the rest of the popcorn to the oil and re-coverShake pot constantly until popping stops Sprinkle inspices drizzle with Tabasco butter and toss thoroughlyServe immediately
Yield About eight cups
Kettle Corn
2 tablespoons vegetable oil12 cup popcorn kernels2 tablespoons granulated
white sugar12 teaspoon salt
In a medium-size pot over highheat add oil and one kernel ofpopcorn Cover and cook untilkernel pops Add sugar and stirfor 15 seconds or until it meltsAdd the rest of the popcorn tothe sugar oil and re-cover Shakepot constantly until poppingstops Empty popcorn into abowl and toss with salt Serveimmediately
Yield About eight cups
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Subject to loan program guidelines and credit approval
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To read more of Bobrsquosreplies to your technicalquestions go to wwwgoodsamclubcomrvcentral
In addition to answering your letters Bob Livingston is publisher of Trailer Lifeand MotorHome magazinesdirector of the seminar pro-gram at the Rally and authorof Trailer Lifersquos RV Repair andMaintenance Manual To pur-chase the fourth edition of the manual at the discountedGood Sam price click onwwwgoodsamclubcomstore
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TECHtopicsBY BOB LIVINGSTON
Batterybasicswinter fueladvice and atriple-towingclarification
Pulling a PickupI have a 1996 Chevy 4x4 pickup that Irsquod like to pull behind my Discoverymotorhome I donrsquot believe the truck can be towed that conveniently so I waswondering if I could use a dolly for the front end of the truck or a full trailer tohaul it This would save me having to buy a vehicle that can be pulled and theinsurance for another vehicle I use the truck to carry my four golden retrievers
around Is there a need for brakes on the trail-er if I end up towing this truck
Phil Jurczyk KIRKLAND WASHINGTON
BOB Phil your truck is towable on all fourwheels without making drivetrain modifica-tions Therefore you donrsquot need to consider adolly or trailer Yoursquoll need a base plate an ade-quately rated tow bar and lights and I stronglyrecommend using a braking device that appliesthe truck brakes in concert with the motor-homersquos service brakes
Before you purchase the hardware I suggestyou weigh your motorhome loaded for a typicaltrip and your truck Compare those numberswith the gross combination weight rating of themotorhomeYou need to make sure you have thecapacity to tow before setting out on the road
One Battery or TwoI BOUGHT a used fifth wheel with two batter-iesmdashone from the factory and the otherinstalled later Theyrsquore hooked in series black-to-black and red-to-red The reason Irsquom asking isthat theyrsquove gone bad Do I need to replace bothor can I get by with just one If I replace bothdo the cranking amps have to be the same
Judy McClurg CAVE CREEK ARIZONA
BOB Judy if you frequent primitive campsites(no hookups) then yoursquoll need at least two bat-teriesmdashand yours are wired in parallel notseries If you hook up to campground electrici-ty then one battery is all you need
The obvious advantage of having two batter-ies is the ability to run your 12-volt DC appli-ances and accessories for a longer period oftime Even if yoursquore very frugal with the use of12-volt DC power yoursquoll still need enough bat-tery for example to keep the refrigerator run-ning (on LP-gas) If yoursquore like most peopleyoursquoll run through two batteries fairly quicklywhile primitive camping unless you have anefficient way to recharge them
If you replace both batteries theyrsquoll need tobe the same Since yoursquore looking to power thelivability items yoursquoll need deep-cycle batteries(even if yoursquore buying only one) Therersquos noneed to be concerned with cranking amps therating in amp hours is more important
Consider buying two 6-volt golf-cart batter-ies wired in series if you determine that youneed two Theyrsquore more durable for RV use
Cold-Weather DieselIrsquoM GOING TO purchase a used Class B dieselcamper van The owner told me there are solu-tions I can use to pour into the fuel tank to keepthe diesel from jelling in winter Is that true Ifnot how much would it cost to install a heateroutlet for this type of vehicle
Meei Mizell AUGUSTA GEORGIA
BOB If you live in or travel to a cold-weatherarea the diesel fuel there is usually winterizedfor that area Thatrsquos because the fuel contains awaxy substance that jells in extremely coldweather and creates problems such as pluggingthe fuel filter Normally the fuel supplier willmix No 2 diesel with No 1 diesel or some typeof additive that improves cloud point
According to fuel-industry experts yourengine should run fine on non-winterized fuelas long as the temperature doesnrsquot dip below 10degrees Fahrenheit
While the addition of diesel No 1 candecrease cloud point itrsquos also less efficient thanNo 2 the energy content of it is about 5 percentlower which relates to reduced fuel economy sonormally the amount of additive is limitedThere are also a number of aftermarket prod-ucts that can be added to your fuel to reduce thecloud point
Some engines are equipped with fuel heatersTherersquos no way to hazard a guess without know-ing which engine you have in your vehicle Youcan easily check with your RV dealer for thatinfomation
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Leaking and ChewingREGARDING THE ldquoLeaking Motorhomerdquoentry in your September columnanother cause of an apparent front-capleak is that if the temperature is lowand yoursquove run your propane heater fora while the moisture created by thecombustion of the propane condenseson the inside of the cap Many of thecaps both front and rear arenrsquot insu-lated enough
We had an occasion where this hap-pened We removed the TV that was inthe upper console and checked the areawhere the clearance lights were Theywere dry but the inner surface of the caphad drops of water on it Any movementor jarring of the coach caused thedroplets to run down the inside of thecap and out at the bottom of the over-head console Spray-foam insulation willhelp eliminate this problem
On to the chewing rodents also mentioned in the September issueWith regard to these critters eating theinsulation on wires most rodents havefront teeth that donrsquot stop growingthroughout their life They chew on hardobjects to wear them down Otherwisetheir teeth would get too long and theywouldnrsquot be able to open their mouthfar enough to consume any food Itisnrsquot for any nutritional value that theychew on wires Years ago they wouldchew on the lead casings of the tele-phone cables at times causing inter-ruption of phone service
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BOB Condensation is always a prob-lem especially for RVers who run cat-alytic heaters Your best defense isusing a dehumidifier If you frequentcampgrounds with electric hookupsa dehumidifier that operates on 120-
volt AC power will do the trick Theseunits are readily available in home-improvement stores
If you boondock then consider theDri-Z-Air dehumidifier It works wellusing crystals that collect moisture anditrsquos relatively cheapmdashand it uses nopower Most places sell Dri-Z-Air forless than $10 Almost all RV-supplystores and Camping World outlets sell it
Rodents seem to be a hot topic basedon all the response I received after theinitial ldquoWire-Eating Wildliferdquo letter Irsquombecoming an expert on rodents thanksto the readers who have sent in sugges-tions although thatrsquos somewhat of adubious distinction Too bad humanscanrsquot munch down with their teethwear them out and simply grow newones Wow what a concept
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GOT A QUESTION
Tech Topics columnist Bob Livingston has spent countless hours exploring theinner workings of RVs and finding ways tomake life on the road easier for all RVersparticularly Good Sam members Got aquestion about your rig Send an e-mail to techtopicsgoodsamclubcom
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Albuquerque to Santa FePerched on the banks of the Rio GrandeRiver Albuquerque is more famous for being the Hot Air Balloon Capital of the World than as a portal to the pastIts famous and colorful InternationalBalloon Fiesta attracts visitors fromaround the globe few of whom realizethat the cityrsquos Central Avenue is actuallya section of Historic Route 66
In 1937 the government realignedRoute 66 between Santa Rosa and Al-buquerque bypassing Santa Fe Therealignment cut about 107 miles fromthe old route and brought touriststhrough the heart of AlbuquerqueToday the 400 to 1400 blocks of CentralAvenue still display much of the charmof those early days
Heading east along Central Avenue
Agentle late-afternoon breeze caresses the tall grass flanking theweathered rut running along the east wall of Fort Union I sit alone
on the wooden bench grounded squarely in the present my eyes tracingthe rut northeast through the sea of green toward the distant hills Theranger had said that the historic trail was nothing more than a dirt trackback in the mid-1800s so I begin to imagine a typical day along thissection of the Santa Fe Trail
I close my eyes and soon I can almosthear the crack of a bullwhackerrsquos whip andthe disgruntled bellows of the oxen as acaravan of large freight wagons rumbles bymassive wheels and oxen hooves carvingdeep into the soft New Mexico prairie Ienvision the labored breathing of the oxenand the creaking of wagon-wheel axles
As the last wagon lumbers by a grizzleddriver his stoic dust-covered face creasedby too many years on the trail glances myway and nods I nod back and watch thedust trails disappear into the evening skyI imagine a lone bugler inside the fort sounding the evening tattooanother day along the Santa Fe Trail slipping into the history books
The Santa Fe Trail is but one of the many nostalgic sites that crowdnorthern New Mexico This part of the state is like a living museum ofNative American and Wild West cultures that brings new meaning to thephrase Land of Enchantment
We planned on seeing as much as we could during our 1200-mile loopfrom Albuquerque along nine scenic byways and trails five mountainranges six Indian reservations a dozen pueblos and a host of nationalparks forests and monuments
STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL DEFREITAS
After theAlbuquerqueRally take adrive throughthe pages ofNew Mexicohistory on a scenic loop tour
PORTALpastTO THE
RALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
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you come to the Turquoise Trail NationalScenic Byway (Highway 14) which runsnorth through the Sandia Mountains toSanta Fe Along the trail yoursquoll pass thelegendary mining towns of GoldenMadrid and Cerrillos with their aban-doned turquoise mines dotting the adja-cent hills The rejuvenated ghost townsnow have quaint restaurants Native craftsshops art galleries and small museums
Santa Fe to RatonIn 2010 Santa Fe commemorates its400th anniversary Few Americans orEuropeans even knew of its existenceuntil the Santa Fe Trail opened in theearly 1800s
Today Native artisans trade theirwork on the sidewalks and park aroundthe main plaza and the city contains
more than 250 galleries many of whichline Canyon Road Art is such an impor-tant aspect of Santa Fe life that the townbecame the first US city to be named tothe UNESCO Creative Cities Network
Santa Fersquos creative culture overflowsinto its cuisine In this relatively smallcity no fewer than 200 restaurants servemeals offering everything from bou-tique specialties to distinctive northernNew Mexican delicacies Tia Sophiarsquos(just off the main square) claims to haveinvented the breakfast burrito which youcan order with green red or Christmas(both green and red) chili sauce
If you have a hankering for somesweets you wonrsquot want to miss the cre-ations at the Chocolate Maven Thesmall cafeacute has an adjoining bakerywhere you can sample the shoprsquos world-
famous brownies while watching thebakers at work
Interstate 25 to the east follows theold Santa Fe Trail and sections of oldRoute 66 (the pre-1937 alignment) Inmany places you can exit the mainhighway onto adjacent service roadsthat literally run atop parts of the oldSanta Fe Trail and old Route 66
East of Glorieta is Pecos NationalHistoric Park The park preserves morethan 12000 years of history including theancient Pecos pueblo a colonial missionsections of the Santa Fe Trail and the siteof the Battle of Glorieta Pass the mostwesterly conflict in the Civil War
In the town of Las Vegas old Route66 veers south toward Santa Rosa whilethe Santa Fe Trail continues northeastThe trail crisscrosses I-25 at many loca-
Grab your binoculars and pick a perch on the bluffs overlooking El Malpais National Monument
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tions on the way to Raton Well-pre-served ruts are visible at WagonMound and Fort Union NationalMonument built in 1851
Raton to TaosFrom Raton Highway 64 slices south-west retracing parts of the Santa FeTrail Going southeast on Highway 505yoursquoll need your binoculars to viewsome of the 274 bird species at MaxwellNational Wildlife Refuge including baldeagles and wild turkeys as well aswhitetail and mule deer bobcats andblack bear Established in 1965 the3700-acre refuge is an important reststop for migratory waterfowl
The Dawson ghost town awaitsabout 10 miles north on 505 Littleremains of this old coal-mining com-munity except the cemetery PhelpsDodge opened the Dawson coal minein 1901 and the town prospered until1950 when the coal ran out Most ofthe graves in the cemetery are of the383 miners lost in two disastrous mineexplosions in 1913 and 1923
An hourrsquos drive south of Dawsontakes you to the small but significanttown of Cimarron from which onebranch of the Santa Fe Trail gets itsname Over the years the townrsquos 130-year-old landmark St James Hotel hascatered to such notable guests as BuffaloBill Cody Annie Oakley Kit CarsonFrank and Jesse James Wyatt Earp Billythe Kid and BlackjackKetchum Rumor has itthat notorious gunmanClay Allison dancednaked on the bar whileshooting into the ceilingThe bar is now part ofthe dining room andyou can still see bulletholes in the tin ceiling
At Eagle Nest Highway64 meets the EnchantedCircle Scenic Byway (Highway 38) Thenorthern part of the loop skirts a num-ber of 12000-foot peaks in the Sangrede Cristo Mountains and offers spectac-ular alpine scenery If you have timetake Highway 150 up to Taos Ski Valleyfor more breathtaking panoramas
The Enchanted Circle rejoins High-way 64 just north of the Taos Pueblo
Indian Reservation Thepueblo is one of the nationrsquosoldest continuously inhabitedcommunities and the onlypueblo designated a NationalHistoric Landmark and aUNESCO World heritage SiteAt the center of the reservationis Taos town home to KitCarson between 1828 and1840 His preserved home isnow a museum
Taos to FarmingtonFrom Taos the High Road toTaos Scenic Byway (highways518 and 76) weaves souththrough the Sangre de CristoMountains and the PicurisPueblo toward the small townof Jaconita Along the wayyoursquoll pass through Chimayoand the Nambeacute Indian Res-ervation home to the beauti-ful 150-foot-high Nambeacute Falls
Just off Highway 502between Jaconita and LosAlamos is Bandelier NationalMonument Along the parkrsquos 15-miletrail through Frijoles Canyon yoursquoll seeAncestral Pueblo homes kivas (ceremo-nial structures) rock paintings and pet-roglyphs Donrsquot forget to carry lots ofwater when hiking here
West of Bandelier stands Los Alamosand the Los Alamos National Laboratory
The Department of Energylab is one of the largest multidisciplinary institu-tions in the world Startedin 1943 as part of the se-cretive Manhattan Projectthe lab is now a NationalHistoric Landmark TheBradbury Science Museumis highly recommended
From Los Alamos theJeacutemez Mountain Trail
Scenic Byway (Highway 4) wendssouthwest through the Jeacutemez Moun-tains and Santa Fe National ForestAbout halfway to San Ysidro yoursquolldrive through the sprawling VallasCaldera National Preserve a favorite ofrock climbers and trout fishermen Asyou cross the floor of the caldera be onthe lookout for large herds of elk San
Antonio Creek and the East Fork of theJeacutemez River cut through the calderaand offer some of the statersquos best brownand rainbow trout fishing
West of San Ysidro the trail contin-ues northwest as Highway 550 to thetown of Cuba the heart of NewMexicorsquos cattle- and sheep-ranchingregion But Cubarsquos claim to fame is the nearby Chaco Culture NationalHistoric Park the largest best-pre-served and most architecturallyadvanced of all ancient SouthwestNative villages
The canyon has 120 separate sitesthat date between AD 850 and 1250The largest structure Pueblo Bonitacontains more than 600 rooms and 40kivas The sites are accessible by about35 miles of walking trails that crisscrossthe canyon
Northwest of Cuba Highway 550climbs to the high plains New Mexicorsquosoil belt The first well was drilled in1921 and the state pumps about 60million barrels a year The oil patchrsquosmain town Farmington is also rich inNative American culture
Just north of Farmington is Aztec
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Ruins National Monument a 500-roomcenter of Ancestral Pueblo society datingback to the early 1100s The Great Kiva(excavated in 1921 and reconstructed in1934) is the main attraction
Farmington to AlbuquerqueThe Native Heritage Trail Scenic Byway(Highway 491) runs from Shiprock justwest of Farmington through the vastNavajo Indian Reservation to GallupAlong the way yoursquoll pass 7176-footShiprock peak and other unusual rockformations as you skirt the easternflanks of the Chuska Mountains
Highway 491 ends in Gallup atHighway 40 and Historic Route 66Much of Route 66 parallels the newinterstate but it is interrupted in a fewplaces Historic 66 signs will direct youto the usable sections of the old route
Galluprsquos main attraction may be theEl Rancho Hotel and Motel Built in1937 the hotel has welcomed a host offamous guests including Jackie CooperRonald Reagan Spencer Tracy Kath-arine Hepburn and Kirk DouglasHundreds of autographed pictures ofcelebrities cover the mezzanine walls
above the eclectic rustic lobbyAs you head back toward Albu-
querque yoursquoll pass El Morro NationalMonument also known as InscriptionRock In the early 1300s AncestralPuebloans living on the bluff above thenatural spring carved petroglyphs inthe rock around the water hole In thelate 1600s Spanish and American pio-neers stopping for water also carvedtheir names dates and messages intothe rocks around the spring Today thepark protects more than 2000 inscrip-tions and petroglyphs as well asAncestral Puebloan ruins
East of El Morro stands El Malpais(Spanish for ldquothe badlandsrdquo) NationalMonument resembling a Hawaiianlava field with its moonscape of exten-sive lava flows In stark contrast to thesharp black lava are the tall smoothalmost white sandstone cliffs that linethe southern edge of the field
Northern New Mexico provides anextraordinary road-trip experiencefrom its 1200 years of accessible Nativeand American history to its spicy redand green chiles It truly is a Land ofEnchantment
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Go OnlineFind out more about Albuquerque andNew Mexico at wwwgoodsamclubcomhighways The February sectionincludes exclusive web content aboutthe Santa Fe Trail the Sandia PeakTram and the Southwestrsquos authenticlegend Kit Carson Yoursquoll also find RVauthor Ron Jonesrsquo list of restaurantfavorites in and around Albuquerque
Good Sam ParksNew Mexico has 43 Good Sam Parks To find out all aboutthem go to wwwgoodsamclubcomand click on the Travel Tools tabthen click on Find a Campground
For More InformationNew Mexico Tourism Departmentwwwnewmexicoorg 800-545-2070
Nostalgic New Mexico (left to right) Native pottery PecosNational Historic Park Fort Union and a Taos Pueblo powwow
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sk almost anyone to name Americarsquos mile-high city and theyrsquoll most likely replyldquoDenverrdquo But motor 438 miles south on Interstate 25 and yoursquoll hit another mile-
high city thatrsquos known less for its thin air and more for its rich history rugged scenery andhighly diverse population Welcome to Albuquerque New Mexico
Albuquerquersquos colorful past stretches back to the 1300s when the Ancestral Pueblo peo-ple settled along whatrsquos today known as the Rio Grande River The waterway provided pre-cious irrigation for the nativesrsquo crops and trees along the banks offered firewood By the1500s European explorers seeking gold found instead villages of mud but that didnrsquot keepthem from staying By the late 1600s the community along the river began to grow asSpanish missionaries settled in the area In 1706 the burgeoning town was named for theSpanish Duke of Alburquerque (the extra ldquorrdquo was later dropped from the name)
The westward migration of the 1800s brought Americans to the area along the Santa FeTrail Everyone from merchants and homesteaders to lawyers and tradesmen established theirhomes and businesses in the broad valley where major routes met The arrival of the railroadand much later Route 66 swelled the cityrsquos population which now stands at 800000
AlbuquerqueFLYING HIGH IN
RALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
Ride the aerialtram roll onRoute 66 andfollow in thefootsteps ofPueblos andearly explorersin Americarsquos oldest city theWorldrsquos Hot-AirBalloon Capital
BY BEVERLY EDWARDS
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These days Albuquerquethrives as a vibrant crossroads ofhistory commerce and cultureMake sure you take time toexplore this fascinating city if youattend the April Rally (for moreabout the Rally turn to page 34)
Begin your tour by steppingback in time at PetroglyphNational Monument west of thecity After soaking up the historyof the rock markings at the visitorcenter walk along the trails to seethe rock faces that bear ancientworks of art The monumentrsquosestimated 20000 carved images of peo-ple animals and other symbols giveglimpses into a compelling past
Get a feel for Albuquerquersquos Spanishheritage in Old Town where you canwalk in the footsteps of the cityrsquosfounders Dominating the central plazais the towering San Felipe de NeriChurch which replaced a small adobechapel that collapsed in 1792 In keep-ing with tradition adobe homes were
established around the plaza for mutu-al protection Today these structureshouse shops that sell colorful clothingblankets jewelry and other items madeby local artisans
While in Old Town yoursquoll see evi-dence of one of the cityrsquos most interest-ing chapters For three weeks in theearly days of the Civil War theConfederate flag flew over the plazaWhen the Confederates retreated they
buried six canons near the plaza andtwo of them are now displayed
In the following century the city host-ed a new wave of visitors After WorldWar II Americans hopped in their carsin search of new adventures andAlbuquerque emerged as a popular stopon Route 66 known here as CentralAvenue The regionrsquos rugged desert wasa novelty for many travelers of that eraCentral Avenuersquos colorful shops and
See the real Albuquerque (left to right)from Route 66 to Sandia Peak to Old Town
For MoreInformation
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restaurants evoke that innocent timeLooking for in-depth exploration of
the region Albuquerque is home tonumerous museums and each focuseson a compelling facet of the Land ofEnchantment and the world at large
Towering in Jurassic Super GiantsHall at the New Mexico Museum ofNatural History and Science is a replicaof Seismosaurus a former resident ofthe area Fossils in Seacoast Hall remindvisitors that the area once bordered avast prehistoric body of water
Ancestral Pueblo history so impor-
tant to understanding New Mexico ison display at the Indian PuebloCultural Center
Visitors will find refuge from thewarm desert sun at the AlbuquerqueAquarium and Rio Grande BotanicGarden both located in sprawlingAlbuquerque Biological Park Thou-sands of saltwater fish and invertebratesnative to the Gulf of Mexico live in theaquariumrsquos carefully maintained envi-ronments The Botanic Garden green-houses display desert plants that thrivein the area as well as flora from other
climates of the worldScience buffs will relish the
National Atomic Museumwhich traces the history ofthe Atomic Age from earlyresearch of nuclear develop-ment through todayrsquos peace-ful uses Exhibits offerinsights into the first atomicbomb detonation at theTrinity Site located less than100 miles away on desert
land thatrsquos now part of the White SandsMissile Range
Albuquerquersquos best-known eventmay be the International Balloon Fiestawhich lifts off for nine days everyOctober Thousands of spectators turnup for the festivities as hundreds of bal-loons fill the skies Visitors can experi-ence the thrilling history of hot-air bal-looning year-round at the AlbuquerqueInternational Balloon Museum on theedge of the fiesta grounds Actual bal-loons and gondolas hang from the highceiling in a dazzling display
Likewise cruising high above theground is the Sandia Peak Tramwaywhich travels over the Cibola NationalForest on a cable for 27 miles makingit the worldrsquos longest passenger aerialtramway The journey takes visitors tothe observation deck atop 10378-footSandia Peak affording an 11000-square-mile panorama of the Land of Enchantment Make the trip nearsunset and watch as the lights ofAlbuquerque glisten far below
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Tour Route 66break a balloonrecord and immerseyourself in RVingthis April inAlbuquerque
The pop-music standard ldquoRoute 66rdquo entices listeners to ldquogetyour kicksrdquo on Americarsquos famous Mother Road Who are we
to turn down the advice of Nat King Cole Chuck Berry the Rolling StonesJohn Mayer and the many others whorsquove recorded the classic through the years
Heed the songrsquos call by joining the Good Sam Club at the 10th annualRally April 17 through 20 in Albuquerque New Mexico one of the hotteststops on the legendary highway
Visitors to Expo New Mexico can find plenty of ways to get their kickslike browsing row after row of new RVs enjoying nightly entertainment bypopular performers participating in fun activities and taking optionaltours of historic sites in and around the fabled New Mexico city
Did we mention Good Samrsquos Mexican Fiesta and the Rally Dog ShowNow a decade old the Rally has become a one-stop shop for RVers seek-
ing to enrich their lifestyle and just have a great time Rally-goers thirsty forknowledge can pick from scores of seminars and check out newtravel and RV products then end the day by partying withNeil Sedaka the Osmond Brothers and Rita Coolidge
The Rallyrsquos a great place to meet old friends make newtravel buddies link up with longtime e-mail pals and online-forum cronies and on Good Sam Day join a Good SamClub chapter in your neck of the woods
Here are a few of the many ways to get your kicks at the2009 Albuquerque Rally
BY JOHN SULLAWAY
Get yourRALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
RallyAT THE
Kicks
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Rock to the Classics For morethan 50 years Neil Sedakarsquos catchy tuneshave blasted out of jukeboxes and stere-os across North America Herersquos yourchance to see the composer of ldquoCal-endar Girlrdquo and ldquoBreaking Up Is Hardto Dordquo perform in person on April 17the Rallyrsquos opening nightSedaka (pictured on theright) is followed byGrammy Awardndashwinningsinger Rita Coolidge onApril 18 the country-flavored family group theOsmond Brothers onApril 19 and California surf band PapaDoo Run Run on April 20
Sharpen Your Skills Whetheryoursquore a novice RVer or a seasoned vet-eran yoursquoll find plenty of opportunitiesto boost your RV IQ at the Rally Scoresof seminars will be offered on topicsranging from electrical-system mainte-nance to tire care Presenters includeHighways Technical Editor Bob Living-ston and other RVing experts
Stack Up the Fun Youngstersand teens can play games scarf uppizza take tours and join their momsdads and grandparents in the cookie-stacking competition GPS users willhave fun with our geocache contest theGreat RV Heist and golfers can tee upfor the golf tournament on April 17Show Your Tricks on Route 66 theRallyrsquos dog show gives pet owners achance to parade their pooches April 18
Explore New Mexico Sign upfor optional guided bus trips and travelto the Acoma ldquoSky Cityrdquo Pueblo onApril 17 Americarsquos oldest continuously
inhabited settlement On April 18 takea tour through Albuquerquersquos most col-orful districts on famous Route 66Guided trips to the nearby Trinity Siteon April 17 18 and 20 will take you toground zero of the first atomic-bombdetonation
Donate Your Time Feel likegiving back Rally participantscan lend a hand at Rio GrandeCommunity Farm Come for aday of volunteer work on April15 and get one night of freecamping on April 14
Balloon Bonanza Albuquerquersquosknown as the Hot-Air Balloon Capitalof the World and its annual Inter-national Balloon Fiesta draws thou-sands Rally-goers will get a chance tosalute the cityrsquos high-flying statusmdashand possibly make historymdashbyparticipating in an attempt toset a Guinness world record forMost People Wearing BalloonHats Prefer the real thing Takea hot-air balloon ride over theRio Grande Valley with RainbowRyders or watch balloon enthu-siasts ignite the burners insidetheir colorful crafts at anevening balloon glow
Go Green The Rallyrsquos the place tofind out how you can reduce your RVrsquosenvironmental footprint The Go GreenIdeas contest invites Rally-goers to sub-mit green-friendly concepts for prizesMake sure you stop by the Green RVexhibit a biodiesel-powered Lancecamper outfitted with solar panels anda wind turbine and occupied by sur-vivalist Brian Brawdy
Hola Good Sam The Good SamClub will throw a Mexican Fiesta formembers and friends on April 20 Yoursquollbe serenaded by mariachis tantalizedby pintildeatas and treated to Southwesterncuisine Join a chapter make newfriends stick around for games andprizes and learn more about benefitsoffered only to Good Sam members
Be Prepared Relive the carefreedays of camping out with your Scouttroop when the Rally hosts a receptionfor all current and former Boy Scouts onApril 19 Boy Scout alumni are encour-aged to bring old memorabilia like uni-forms badges and handbooks LocalBoy Scout troops will participate andcontests for cash prizes will rekindle thatScouting spirit Rally organizers areworking to expand the program toinclude Girl Scouts for the 2010 Rally
Get Cookinrsquo On GoodSam Day Highwaysrsquo CampCuisine columnist BobBlumer (left) will demon-strate how to whip up flavor-filled edibles in theconfines of your RV galleyLearn new recipes fromthe Food Network star
Kick Some Tires Rally-goers canget a close-up look at the latest RVmodels by strolling through hundredsof new rigs on display at Expo NewMexico Yoursquoll find vehicles rangingfrom entry-level trailers to million-dol-lar coaches Buy a new home-on-wheelson the spot or do research for a futurepurchase Also on display are hundredsof aftermarket products and RV-relatedservices in the Rallyrsquos indoor exhibit
RALLY ONLINEConnect with other Rally-going GoodSam Club members online Click onwwwtherallycom to find links to Rallygroups on wwwgoodsamclubcom aswell asFacebookEonsTwitterandFlickr
RVER OF THE YEARDuring the Rallyrsquos Good Sam Day yoursquoll get the chance tomeet Richard Daniels the clubrsquos 2008 RVer of theYear Richard rescued a stray dog he encounteredwhile RV camping then used the Good Sam Clubrsquosonline RV forums to facilitate adoptions of manymore stray animals across the continent The firstrecipient of this annual award Richard says hersquoslooking forward to telling fellow RVers about theshelter he founded Old Fella Burke CountyAnimal Rescue in Burke County Georgia
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The Good Sam ClubrsquosAction Line has resolvedthousands of disputes in favor of membersHighways highlights a sampling of theseresults in each issueTo read more Action Lineletters go to wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityand click on RVer Rights
All Steamed UpLast April I took my 2002 Holiday Rambler Admiral motorhome to GibbsInternational Trucks in Oxnard California to fix a transmission leak I was referredto Gibbs because theyrsquore a fully authorized dealer for Allison transmission
I told the service staff that I wanted an estimate before any work was done onthe coach Later that day Raul a service manager called to say that all they could
do to fix the leak was change gaskets andgrommets If Irsquod been told this beforehand Irsquodhave never brought my motorhome to them
Raul then told me he could remove my trans-mission and send it to a repair facility thatcould make the repairs in the City ofCommerce 75 miles away He said there wasno way of me getting an estimate until thisrepair shop received the transmission anddetected the problem
Later however I was told that I incurred$15729 in fees when Gibbs steam-cleanedmy transmission housing to look for the leakwhich they couldnrsquot find I was never given anestimate for this service
When I arrived to pick up my RV I asked MrsGibbs another service manager why I wasnrsquottold in the beginning that I could incur diag-nostic charges and they might not be able tofix the problem I told her I didnrsquot want to payfor anything and she replied I couldnrsquot havemy keys until I paid the charges I told her thatI called that coercion and it wasnrsquot fair Shedidnrsquot respond
I believe Gibbs misrepresented themselvesI never would have gone there if theyrsquod told methe truth in the first place I believe I shouldbe refunded the $15729 fee I think Gibbsshould also give me an apology for my 10hours of wasted time
Allan Siber CAMARILLO CALIFORNIA
ACTION LINE After sending a petition toGibbs International on Siberrsquos behalf wereceived this response from Raul Villalobosservice manager
We regret that you felt no value in the effortwe made to properly diagnose and steam-
clean your transmission We could debate theappropriateness of the changes but in the bestinterest of a timely resolution wersquore refundingyou $15729
Sluggish ServiceWE TOOK OUR 2001 Sportsmen fifth wheel toPatterson RV Center in Wichita Falls Texas forsome minor repair work At the time the serv-ice representative assured us that the workwouldnrsquot take long But now two months andmany phone calls to Patterson later we stillhavenrsquot seen any progress We were calledonce and told it was ready so we made the 80-mile trip only to find out that the repairswerenrsquot completed Patterson hadnrsquot evenordered the decal stripes that were included inour original request They told us theyrsquod getsomeone to bring the decals to our home
After going back and forth my wife calledto see if the decals were ready and the newservice manager said he knew nothing of thisorder and hersquod have to look into it Heassured us hersquod investigate our issue andcall us back Wersquove never received a callback We really need Action Line to help fixthis ongoing problem
John and Phyllis Spenser PARADISE TEXAS
ACTION LINE After a petition was sent toPatterson RV Center we received the follow-ing update from the Spensers
Our problem has been resolved to our satis-faction thanks to Action Linersquos interventionPatterson RV completed the decal work andtheir new service manager was very courteousand helpful Action Linersquos help was muchappreciated
Got an RV-related dispute E-mail us at actionlinegoodsamclubcom or mail a letterto Action Line PO Box 8545 Ventura California 93002 Please include a letter ofexplanation and copies of related receipts
ACTIONLINEMAILBOX
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goodstuffEDITED BY ROBIN DUFFIELDbullTESTED ANDREVIEWED BY MEMBERS
Smart LightMotion LightDonrsquot let the Smart Lightrsquossimple appearance deceiveyou The low-profile exteriorlight mounts on the side ofyour RV and goes on auto-matically when the built-insensor detects movementnear your rig An attachedLED lets you know if yourcoach battery is running lowThe Smart Light gets itsbrains from a microproces-sor and has the same holepattern as existing standardlights for easy installationKen Motz a Good Sam Clubproduct tester from Le ClaireIowa installed the SmartLight and reports ldquoThe mo-tion detector really makesus feel securerdquo PRICE $9999CONTACT Star Light 800-883-5444wwwstarlightsinccom
Funky Colored FlamesNeed to spice up your campfire fun Create dancing flames of blue green and purpleby placing an unopened packet of Funky Colored Flames on top of the fire Providing 30minutes of multicolored fun Funky Flames is safe for usein indoor and outdoor wood fireplaces (theyarenrsquot suitable for cooking fires) Good SamClub product tester Arleen Witt of PollackPines California tried Funky Flames andtells us ldquoNice colored flames that reallyadd excitement to any bonfirerdquoPRICE $588 (three-pack)CONTACT Winlow Products416-792-0385 wwwcampingworldcom
June Bug ScooterRVers can tool around the campground
or rally grounds with ease on thepower-thrifty all-electric June Bugscooter The smooth-riding portablevehicle seats one adult comfort-
ably folds to just 28 inches highand weighs 90 pounds JoyceNewman a Good Sam Clubproduct tester from JacksonSouth Carolina took a spinon the June Bug and says ldquoIdo not know how I traveledbefore the June Bug Itrsquosgiven me my freedom backrdquo
Engel MR040 PortableFridge Freezer
Peckish RVers can keep theirsnacks cool on the go with the nim-
ble Engel MR040 Fridge Freezer Theunit has a small footprint but deliversefficient cooling from 1224-volt DCand 110-volt AC power A sturdy plasticexterior with rubber bumpers on eachcorner protects that delicate egg salad
and a reversible lid contains storage spacefor spare cords and fuses Good Sam product
tester Sandy Preibe from Camarillo California took theMR040 on an outing and says ldquoTravels easy and keepsfood and beverages cold on a hot day while driving Itrsquosvery convenient not to have to use icerdquo
PRICE $1497CONTACT Rickrsquos Specialty Vehicles
866-798-2227 wwwricksesvcom
PRICE $641CONTACT Engel USA 888-272-9838 wwwengel-usacom
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AND GET REWARDED FORDOING WHAT YOU LOVE
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MARCH ARIZONA bull ROARING rsquo20S SAMBOREE March 4ndash8Pinal County Fairgrounds Casa Grande $85Contact Joyce Anderson 561 S 34th Pl
Mesa AZ 85204 480-807-6066
joyceinmesayahoocomwwwarizonagoodsamorg
NEVADA bull HAWAIIAN SUMMER SAMBOREEMarch 12ndash14 Avi Resort and Casino Laughlin$602 $451 Extra $10 at gate ContactLinda LeChien 1380 Centerville Ln 40Gardnerville NV 89410 775-782-5352
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GEORGIA bull SPRING SAMBOREE March 26ndash29
Good Sam Club chapters across North America regularly host RV gatherings known as
Samborees As a Good Sam Club member you can visit Samborees in any state or province
Activities range from games to arts and crafts seminars and live entertainment In short
Samborees are a good time and a great way to meet people who share your interests
Dates locations fees and contact information for upcoming events are listed below and
a complete calendar is posted on wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityeventsandtours
CLUBevents
Forty Years of FunColoradorsquos first Good Sam chapter the Western Colorado Travelers
celebrated its 40th anniversary on November 15 2008 Many members
of the Grand Junction chapter were on hand for the event along with State
Directors Al and Fran Allain Assistant State Directors Mike and Sue Carver
and members of the neighboring Two Rivers Good Sam chapter
Back row left to rightWimp Holding BudDriever Al HowardRalph Moss EugeneStocking Second rowWanda Holding TomBonokoski BettyDriever Lynda HowardTheona Moss PatMahrer Al MahrerSeated GloriaBonokoski Fay ClineFran Jones Del JonesChapter PresidentMary Diamond
BOB INGELHART
Own Your Own 2 - 5+Acre Property for
Your RV NearAlamo Lake in AZ
1-800-343-7996 or602-677-3368
saguaro-acrescom
bull Driveways and graded leveled pad with material on all Paved road access Lots prepared for RVrsquos
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bull No qualifying Developer fi nancing available and no prepayment penalty Discounts for cash
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Call for Details
Don Krayeski - Developer
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New Save$88K
BRAND NEW 2007 NEWMAR DUTCHSTAR
Reg $313 267NOW $224 900No Sales Tax in Montana
SAVE BIGon your next purchase
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Call for Low Priceson 07rsquos 08rsquos amp 09rsquos
Monaco Knight Diplomat amp Camelot
Pricing Available
brvNWMH07dutch0608
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Georgia National Fairgrounds and AgricenterPerry $75 Contact Perno Scott 1865 PoplarSt Conyers GA 30013 770-922-5794
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APRIL TEXAS bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 2ndash5 WestTexas Fairgrounds Abilene $65 $75 at gateContact Judy Birchett PO Box 236 Bishop TX78343 361-584-1919
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LOUISIANA bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 10ndash12State Fair of Louisiana Shreveport $52 Earlybird 45 $13 per day Contact Del Griffin 439Jann Dr Shreveport LA 71106 318-686-0581
lagoodsamyahoocomwwwlagoodsamorg
ALABAMA bull PUT ON YOUR EASTER BONNET SPRINGSAMBOREE April 16ndash19 National PeanutFestival Fairgrounds Dothan $802 $701
Contact Pat Smith 1301 S Bethel RdDecatur AL 35603 256-350-1037
algoodsamsaolcomwwwalabamagoodsamsorg
ARKANSAS bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 16ndash19Four States Fairgrounds Texarkana $55Contact Melinda Wiggs 2501 Skyline PtJonesboro AR 72404 870-972-0951
mwiggs2501yahoocomwwwarkansasgoodsamscom
MISSISSIPPI bull SPRING TAHITIAN SUNRISE SAM-BOREE April 16ndash19 Washington CountyConvention Center Greenville $652 $451Contact Darrell Hugueley 5358 CR 225 WaterValley MS 38965 662-473-1077
hugo5358bellsouthnetwwwmsgoodsamorg
FLORIDA bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 22ndash26Okeechobee KOA Campground Okeechobee$110 Contact Robert Ward PO Box 348Nobleton FL 34661 352-796-8867
bward5bellsouthnetwwwgoodsams-floridaorg
OKLAHOMA bull MARDI GRAS SPRING SAMBOREEApril 23ndash26 Heart of Oklahoma ExpositionShawnee $61 Contact Susan Scholl 4608Sandy Oak Circle Newalla OK 74857 405-391-5852 or 405-812-4401wwwoklahomagoodsamscom
NORTH CAROLINA bull MILITARY TRIBUTE SPRINGSAMBOREE April 24ndash26 Tom Johnson Rally ParkMarion $75 Contact Don and Eunice Fletcher 110Riviera Ln Sanford NC 27332 919-499-2512
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ATTENTION CANADIAN BUYERS
800-745-3673
NO SALES TAXIN MONTANA
Motorhomes A B amp C Fifth Wheels Travel TrailersBrowse our inventory online at
Go to the Good Sam Clubrsquos website to read all about our more than 1600 activechapters throughout North America and find one near you Start by going to wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunity and clicking on Chapters
nline goodsamclubcom
bull
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ALASKAChris Williams (Vivian)1060 N Leatherleaf Loop Wasilla AK 99654aksnwbrdmtaonlinenetwwwalaskagoodsamclubcom
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OREGONWayne Swanson (Mary)16500 Brown Rd Dallas OR 97338goodsamattglobalnetwwworegongoodsamcom
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WASHINGTONJudy Smith (Larry)PO Box 1374 Snohomish WA 98291-1374larry-judysmithmsncomwwwwashingtonstategoodsamkendracom
WYOMINGSteve Martin (Jackie)75 Wild Horse Rd Cody WY 82414stevemartinwyomingcomwwwwyominggoodsamcom
ARIZONAJoan Burtrum (James)2805 Potter Ave Kingman AZ 86409jiburtrumcitlinknetwwwarizonagoodsamorg
NORTHERN CALIFORNIAKenneth Ginoulis (Marilee)316 Mission St Lodi CA 95240kginoulislodinetnetwwwnorcalgoodsamorg
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIAJo Ann Yett (Vernon)PO Box 1390 Indio CA 92202yetsmailgtenetwwwsocalgoodsamorg
COLORADOAl Allain (Fran)3213 Scranton St Aurora CO 80011-1827coloradosamcomcastnetwwwcoloradogoodsamorg
NEVADATheresa White (Bill)2800 Viking Way Carson City NV 89706tw-bwsbcglobalnetwwwnevadagoodsamcom
NEW MEXICOJohn Brink (Marji)25 Western Saddle Dr Tijeras NM 87059jnmbrinkaolcomwwwnmgoodsamcom
UTAHGlenn Carroll (Carol Jean)1449 E Woodhill Dr Sandy UT 84092carrollgutah-internetwwwutahgoodsamorg
wwwGoodSamClubcomDealerFor your closest Good Sam Authorized Dealer
(Bookmark this Link Wersquore adding new dealers Daily)
For New Parts or Even A New RV Look for The Name You Trust
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CALL TODAY1-866-427-2344No Sales Tax in Montana
Call NOW to
SAVE BIG
MissoulaMontana
wwwBretzRVcomSee our entire inventory
New
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B R A N D N E W 07 NEWMAR DUTCHSTAR
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B R A N D N E W07 NEWMAR
2007 DUTCHSTAR 4304
each
You can win one of 100 Prizes and help fund theNational RVMH Hall of Fame Museum and Libraryby purchasing one or more tickets at
You can enter online at rvmhhalloffameorg
Drawing held 12 noon March 17 2009
Call 1-800-378-8694 for entry formYou may charge your ticket to Visa Mastercard Discover or Amex
Void where prohibited bull Licensed with the Indiana Dept of Revenue
In the event that less than 1000 certificates are sold initial offering and all prizes will be prorated 5050between winners and RVMH Heritage FoundationYou must be 18 years or older to enter
ILLINOIS Jim Frcka (Judie)616 N Porter StElgin IL 60120rrack2rvyahoocomwwwillinoisgoodsamcom
IOWACarl Lewis (Ginny)1705 Tulip LnStorm Lake IA 50588-2104carllewisiwnetwwwiowagoodsamcom
MINNESOTALuke Johnson (Pam)1011 S Victory DrMankato MN 56001gorvlukeaolcomwwwmngoodsamclubcom
NEBRASKAFred Hatch (Sandy)PO Box 335Arnold NE 69120oldtimergpcomnet
NORTH DAKOTALinda Albright (George Thomason)616 Hillcrest DrMinot ND 58703-1556georgeminotcomwwwgeocitiescomndgoodsam
SOUTH DAKOTADonna Katzer (Albert) 915 Allen AveRapid City SD 57701redhatdonnaqbrapmidconet
WISCONSINJean Goossen (Dave)853 138th StAmery WI 54001dgoossenamerytelnetwwwwigoodsamorg
ARKANSASDan Freyaldenhoven (Shirley)1200 Siebenmorgan RdConway AR 72032dfreycyberbackcomthunderaristotlenetarkansashtm
KANSASNancy Crook (Sonny)2902 N Meadowlake DrHutchinson KS 67502nancylcrookhotmailcomwwwkansasgoodsamorg
LOUISIANARichard Abadie (Judith)608 W 17th Ave Covington LA 70433judyabadiehotmailcomwwwlagoodsamorg
MISSOURIJean Gardner (Bob)39456 Omega StAnabel MO 63461mogoodsamDirectorgmailcomwwwmissourigoodsamclubcom
OKLAHOMARichard Gulley (Karen)11525 S FranklinJenks OK 74037gmagulleyssbcglobalnetwwwoklahomagoodsamscom
TEXASKaren L McAbee (Dwayne)PO Box 33940Fort Worth Texas 76162klmcabeehotmailcomwwwtexasgoodsamcom
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ACCESSORIES
HUGHES AUTOFORMERS VOLTAGE BOOSTERBoost low park power SUPER SALE30 Amp50 Amp models available Call forbest price EATON SALES cell (435) 632-9181or 888-601-6565 wwwrveatonsalescom
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COMMERCIAL CORNER
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 45
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HEARING AIDSmdashGUARANTEED LOWEST PRICES 60 Savings 30-day trialmdashAll makes The oldestbiggest and best Custom instrument experts Free info 1-800-323-4212 Lloyds Dept HYRockford IL 61110 wwwlloydhearingaidcom
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CARPETING
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Highwaysrsquo Commercial Corner section ofclassified ads is designed exclusively for pri-vate parties or businesses that have items orservices to sell promote or rent that are notof a personal nature For example RV ParksCampgrounds Condominium ComplexesReal Estate Small Businesses for SaleServices Offered Help Wanted PositionsWanted and Business Opportunities all rep-resent categories appropriate for CommercialCorner Any item offered for rent is consid-ered commercial in nature CommercialCorner advertisers are not required to beGood Sam Club members
When submitting ad copy please followthese guidelines1 There are 40 characters allowed perline counting each letter space and punc-
tuation mark When abbreviating pleaseuse standard dictionary abbreviationsThere is a five-line minimum and the rateis $60 per line2 Bold-face type is available at an addition-al cost of $15 per line Add $50 to makeyour ad all red3 We offer a 5 frequency discount for sixissues and a 10 discount for 12 issues4 Blind-box service is available at an addi-tional cost of $15 per issue We will assigna blind-box number to your ad and we willforward responses to you on a daily basisThe blind-box address takes one full line ofspace at $60line Our $15 fee covers ourpostage and handling expenses5 Copy must be printed or typed6 Copy must be submitted approximately
two months prior to the cover date of theissue desired Please note The May issuecloses on February 18 the June issue closes on March 187 Mail ad copy and a check money order orVisaMasterCardDiscoverAmex numberexpiration date and signature to Commer-cial Corner Highways PO Box 8510Ventura California 93002-99128 Credit-card orders may be faxed to 805-667-4379 Attention Sue Panchenko or e-mailed to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom(please put ldquoCommercial Cornerrdquo in thesubject line) 9 Please direct questions to Sue Panchenkoat 805-667-4385 or via e-mail to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom (please put ldquoCommercialCornerrdquo in the subject line)
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HOMES FOR SALE
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INVESTMENTS
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COMMERCIAL CORNER
rdquoldquoAs in past years Highwayshas been the source of our best camp hosts
mdashS Beall OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY
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TOURS
ADVENTURE CARAVANS RV TOURS amp RALLIESCanada bull USA bull Alaska bull Central America Mexico bull Greece bull Europe bull United KingdomMexico RV Insurance wwwadventurecaravanscomFree 86-page catalog (800) 872-7897Experience the Adventure Wersquoll do the Rest
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Good Sam Samborees and CaraventuresWhether your RV travels take you to AlaskaMexicorsquos Baja Peninsula New England the Kentucky Derby a NASCAR race or to AmericarsquosNational Parks the Good Sam Club has a grouptravel package for you Make new friends while youtravel in the comfort of your RV on our fully guidedtours Call us toll-free at 1-800-829-5140 or visit us online at wwwgoodsamclubcomtoursto find out more about these and the many othertours offered by the Good Sam Club
TRAVEL TO EXCITING PLACESDrive the Alcan to Americarsquos Last Frontierenvision yourself on Nova Scotiarsquos miles of coastal drives celebrate Mardi Grascross the border to sunny Mexicoform friendships yoursquoll treasure the rest of your days all arrangementsincluding RV parks by Tracks RV Toursest 1975 Free catalog at tracksrvtourscom or tel 800-351-6053
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2000 TETON 40 CHEYENNE 5th Arctic pkg full-timer new all over 1998 Mtn Master FL6087K mi CummAllison all Air Ride huge storclean amp pwrful Sell sep $40K EA 623-451-7121
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MOTORHOMES FOR SALE
2000 ALLEGRO BUS 38 57K mi 3 SO Cat 330dsl 6-spd Allison maple cab int WD new awnsall lthr Frtliner Chas 75 Onan new tires reffrwicmkr no smkpets $54K 772-564-0759772-341-4614 (FL)
2007 36QSH PHAETON BY Tiffin Silver Sand350 HP Cat Diesel pusher 6-speed Allison80 gen auto level amp awn leather Corian tiled3 TVs 4 slides 9527 miles warranty $175K(941) 286-5201 (SD)
1996 DUTCH STAR 32 454 Chevy Banks Power slide-out Runs and looks beautiful New paint roof tires $28500 Neil 916-747-1842
A Colorado Beauty at its Best New 2006 stunning custom home in Castle Rock 6196 sq ft walkout ranch on 467 acres 4 BD 6BA50rsquoX21rsquo RV garage wfull hookups $1295000(303) 681-3754 for pics amp details
LARGO FL 1152 sq ft manufactured hm 2BR2BA Many extras incl attached lanai amp shed Xlnt home base location close to shopping ampbeaches in a 55+ 5-star community $35000OBO 727-798-2573 evartsedyahoocom
3BD2BA MANUFACTURED on 82 acre w30X40RV garage wfull hookup 2 yrs old 4 mi from The Villages in FL No lot fee you own propertysafe area move-in ready smk free lots of extras$260K 352-406-9750
BEAUTIFUL OR COAST - Lakeside 55+ gatedcomm 1254 sq ft 2BD 2BA 40 ft RV prkgwhookups 2 mins to lake 5 mi to beachfishing crabbing hiking Pix avail $219000(541) 759-2747
LOTS FOR SALE
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DESTIN VILLAGE RV RESORT FLmdash2 lots for saleside by side across from pool and clubhouse1 block to huge public beach Large pads gated$129000 each Susan (850) 496-6520
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HOMES FOR SALE
1987 SILVERCREST MOBILE HOME in Hemet CAGated 55+ community wRV stor free golf pool amp more 1344 sq ft 2BD2BA LR DR den 2space carport AC washdry frig gas stove$34900 425-868-7553
DAVENPORT FL RV HOME Private 55+ commAccess to I-27 amp I-4 2BD 2BA + RV garage1800 sq ft Cinder block built $289K Will consider trade in CACOTX 863-424-1417lab2trvlaolcom
ASHEVILLE NCmdashNewly remodeled home amp RVbuilding 4BR 4BA 4300 sq ft home 2250 sq ft RV building HVAC Many amenities plus mtn views New low price $699500 Pics wwwTomFlackcom 8282426569
TRADING POST As a benefit of membership Good Sam Club members may advertise personalitems for sale in the Trading Postclassified ad section of Highways
The Trading Post classified ad section isrestricted to ads placed by individualGood Sam Club members who are cur-rent with their membership dues Adsmust be of a personal nature accordingto the following requirements All otherclassified ads will be considered forplacement in Commercial Corner
1 Item advertised must be personallyowned and listed for sale or trade Ads pro-moting a product or service for sale wouldnot be acceptable in Trading Post Also notacceptable would be an ad for a multi-unitapartment townhome complex or morethan 10 acres of unimproved real property
2 An ad for the rental of any item is considered commercial and thereforenot appropriate for Trading Post
3 Trading Post accepts ads under thecategories of Campground Member-ships for Sale Timeshares for SaleHomes for Sale and Lots for SaleAgents are not permitted to advertise inTrading Post
4 Help Wanted and Positions Wantedare categories inappropriate for TradingPost Also unacceptable are ads for theexchange of one service for anotherregardless of whether any money is
changing hands An ad soliciting theusage of property whether commercialor residential is also considered com-mercial in nature and must be placed inCommercial Corner
Please note The May 2009 issuecloses on February 18 (arrival date April30 the June issue closes on March 18(arrival date May 27)
Unfortunately it is not possible to can-cel an ad after our closing dateHowever we are able to place aldquoSOLDrsquorsquo indicator over your ad up toone week after the closing date
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2000 DOLPHIN 36 FORD V10 21500 milesSO 55 gen WD Corian tops awnings 2 TVDVDVCR 2 air rear camara level jacks Must sell health reasons Reduced to $35800 407-654-3863 (FL)
2005 PHAETON 35 FT 350 diesel very lowmileage smoke free very clean Two slidessurround sound WD 4-dr frig Under warranty$150000 (225) 293-6990 225-921-8934
1996 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND 34 model L 45K miles Chevy gas Onan generator awningpackage satellite leveling jacks Email for more info bgilstrapcomcastnet or 678-817-9661 (GA)
1990 MONACO CROWN ROYALE 40 foot 300Cummins engine 75K miles fully loadedexcellent condition $29500 Call for pictures and information In 1990 sold for $250000304-242-0377
2005 COUNTRY COACH Intrigue LTD 42 525HP3 AC 10KW gen 3 slides In-Motion sat heatedceramic floor OS ent ctr radar det CB radioAqua Hot htd massage driver amp co-pilot sts extwar $345K 909-980-2168 (CA)
TRAVEL TRAILERS amp FIFTH WHEELS FOR SALE
2004 KEYSTONE HORNET with improved lotconcrete drive + pad deck and shed Lot 6035 Star Resort Pass Christian MS Xlnt cond 2BDRM 12 slide $249 annual fee Near Casinos$36000 (920) 897-3660 (WI)
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2004 374 GLENDALE Titanium 32E37DS5th whl pin to bmpr 322 Xlnt cond lots xtras clsts hdwd flr NS 2 SO Orig $63600Selling due to health $29500 Call Gene 562-927-7217 (CA)
The May 2009 issue closes February 18 The June 2009 issue closes March18 Cost $85 per ad plus $60 per photo Bold $10 for first line $20 tobold entire ad Add $25 for ad to appear in redMaximum 200 characters Count all letters numbers punctuation and spacesSpecify category______________________________________
Good Sam ____________________________________Exp_____
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Please check here if you would like your state or province abbreviation to appear in your ad following your phone number
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FAX (805) 667-4379 Attention Trading Post
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Advertising rates Trading Post ads are $85per listing per issue Bold-face type for thefirst line of the ad is an additional $10 For atotal of $105 your entire ad will be in boldAdd $25 for your ad to appear in red type
Photo ads We will include one photo with yourad at an additional cost of $60 per issue Pleasee-mail or mail a black-and-white or color photo
Blind-box service This runs an additional $15per issue A blind-box number will be assigned toyour ad and we will forward responses to you
When submitting ad copy please follow theseguidelines1 Submit your printed or typed ad on ourprinted form or use your own stationery2 Limit each ad to 200 characters counting allletters spaces punctuation marks and numbers3 Indicate under which category you wouldlike your ad to appear4 Your Good Sam Club membership numberand expiration date must be noted5 Mail ad copy and a check money order orVisaMasterCardDiscoverAmEx number toTrading Post Highways PO Box 8510Ventura California 93002-99126 Fax credit card orders to 805-667-4379Attention Trading Post7 E-mail credit-card orders to classifiedstlcomAttention Trading Post8 If you have a question we can be reachedat (805) 667-4100 ext 392 391 or 385
NO TELEPHONE ORDERS PLEASE
does not knowinglyaccept ads from busi-nesses in the TradingPost section If youreach a business whenanswering a Trading Postad please contact theAdvertising Departmentat 805-667-4100
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RV MARKETPLACE
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 51
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Highways FEBRUARY 200952
RV MARKETPLACE
Alaska and Canadarsquos Yukon 5Banks Power 23BrakeBuddy 10Commercial Corner 45ndash47Consumer Cellular 8Continued Service Plan 37Cracker Barrel Stores 11Dealers and Destinations 53Dometic Corporation 17Gold Eagle Company 32Good Sam Emergency Road Service 55Good Sam RV Financing 21Good Sam SamboreesCaraventures 16Good Sam VIPProvided by GMAC Insurance 44Good Sam Visa Card 39Haband 24
ADVERTISER INDEXWhile every effort is made to maintain accuracy andcompleteness last-minutechanges may occasionallyresult in omissions or errors
ADVERTISER PAGEInsurance Central 30
Mule Days Celebration 11
nVision 10
The Rally 15
Pleasure-Way 56
Roadtrek Motorhomes 2
RV Buyerrsquos Guide 33
RV Marketplace 50ndash52
RV Business Top 50 12ndash13
Sea Eagle 19
Select Comfort 9
St Louis Church 5
Trading Post 48ndash49
Transfer Flow 4
Travelerrsquos Guide 25
Winnebago Industries 7
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Click on wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityphotosto post your Pet Pix online To submit digital photosfor Highwaysrsquo Pet Pix column e-mail them to us athighwaysgoodsamclubcom
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We guarantee itThatrsquos our promise If 11 months go by and Good Sam hasnrsquot saved you morethan the cost of your annual membership just let us know and wersquoll refund your member-ship fee Chances are yoursquoll save that much the first few days yoursquore on the road Thereare so many ways to save with discounted camping and free and low-cost services
Call us toll-free for more information 800-234-3450 or go to wwwgoodsamclubcom
COPYRIGHT STATEMENT The Good Sam logo is a registeredtrademark of TL Enterprises Inc a Delaware corporation It may beused by Good Sam chapters for official noncommercial identificationpurposes only and by others only with express written authorization inadvance from TL Enterprises Inc The noncommercial use for patchesand other similar chapter identification has been granted to charteredchapters of the club Any other use without express advance writtenauthorization is prohibited The following terms are registered trade-marks of TL Enterprises Inc and may not be used without permissionCaraventure Commercial Member of Good Sam RV Club Good SamPark Highways MotorHome Rider Samboree Samgo Trailer Lifeand the Trailer Life Campgrounds RV Parks and Services DirectoryHighways does not knowingly accept deceptive or misleading advertis-ing If you have a contrary experience with respect to any merchandiseor service represented in our pages please contact Action Line atactionlinegoodsamclubcom Permission to reprint or quote excerptsgranted upon written request only Copyright 2009
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Highways FEBRUARY 200954
A Scenic Stop to Remember Tell us the location of the vantage point pictured above and you
might be the winner of this monthrsquos $50 prize in our Wherersquos Good Sam photo contest To enter send
an e-mail identifying the photorsquos location and state or province to whereisgoodsamgoodsamclubcom
and include your name and contact information On March 1 wersquoll pick one $50 winner at random
from among the correct entries Look for the answer and winner in the May 2009 issue
Lots of Good Sam members have won $50 so farPatrick F Prunty of Harwich Massachusetts earned hischeck by correctly identifying the watery crossing in theNovember issuersquos Wherersquos Good Sam photo reprinted onthe right The RV bearing the Good Sam sticker rides theferry across Lake Champlain from Grand Island Vermontto Plattsburg New York Good Sam member Lynn Holmesof Arnold Maryland earned $50 for sending us the photo
Now itrsquos your turn to put your digital camera to workSimply take a photo of an RV in an interesting or sceniclocation with the Good Sam decal prominently displayedE-mail the high-resolution image to whereisgoodsamgoodsamclubcom and donrsquot forget to provide your nameand contact information If your photorsquos selected yoursquollreceive a check for $50
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Contents
Portal to the Past
Flying High in Albuquerque
Get Your Kicks at The Rally
Departments
Whats New Online
On the Road
Dear Good Sam
Good News
RV Insight
Camp Cuisine
Tech Topics
Action Line
Good Stuff
Classifieds
Pet Pix
Advertiser Index
Wheres Good Sam
Good Sam Club dot com
TOC
User Guide
As Good Samrsquos eventsdirector Bev Dalton over-sees club excursions fromNew Orleans to NewZealand To find out aboutclub-sponsored tours visitwwwgoodsamclubcomcommunity and click onEvents and Tours
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Highways FEBRUARY 20096
ONtheroadBY BEV DALTON
As we prepare to celebrate the Rallyrsquos 10-yearanniversary we reflect on the often strange
and wonderful journey the event has taken uson since its inception in Gillette Wyomingback in 2000 Those of us whorsquove been on theroad with the Rally since thebeginning use this profession-al milestone as a personal one as well remembering thegood the bad the ugly andthe painful transitions thatthe passing of time bringsto everyonersquos lives
As you well know fromyour well-traveled RVerrsquos per-spective itrsquos the people who make theplaces you visit The Rally staff has been luckyto live and work in many diverse and beautifulparts of the country that we might not other-wise have had a chance to explore
Wersquove enjoyed the quiet grace of the peoplewe met in Perry Georgia first in 2001 and againin 2008 We loved the kindness and patience ofeveryone in Louisville Kentucky in 2003 and inHutchinson Kansas in 2004We appreciated the ruggedsincerity we encountered inRedmond Oregon in 2005and again in 2007
We canrsquot wait for this yearrsquosRally in Albuquerque NewMexico April 17 though 20 and wersquore alreadygrateful to the folks there whorsquove shown us theheart of their friendly city and gone above andbeyond to help with this project
Working the Rally for 10 years has sometimesfelt like playing Survivor and being voted off theRally island Irsquove always stayed onsite in a rentalrig at the event So far Irsquove been lucky enoughto have water but seldom has it been hot A fewtimes Irsquove reluctantly shared my space withvarious critters Under a tornado warning Irsquovebeen evacuated into a safe shelter wearing avintage Good Samantha nightshirt clogs with
athletic socks and my signature down vestMost memorable was the time I got up in themiddle of the night pushed a button that Ithought was a light switch and found myselfheading west in the slide-out
We try hard to mix it up with each new Rallythat comes along This
year we have an electricentertainment lineupwith Neil Sedaka the
Osmond Brothers RitaCoolidge and Papa Doo Run
Run taking the Rally stageOne of each Rallyrsquos signature ele-
ments is an attempt to break a GuinnessWorld Record To salute Albuquerquersquos hot-airballooning tradition this yearrsquos attempt will befor the Most People Wearing Balloon Hats
For the first time wersquore hosting a receptionfor Boy Scouts and Boy Scout alumni Wersquoll alsohonor the inaugural Good Sam Club RVer ofthe Year destined to become an annual awardAnd wersquore launching a tradition of thankingour host Rally community with a volunteer day
at Rio Grande Community Farm Donrsquot forgetour sixth-annual Rally dog show ldquoShow YourTricks on Route 66rdquo
On Good Sam Day wersquoll pay tribute toAlbuquerquersquos warm culture and rich historywith a Southwestern fiesta theme completewith mariachis pintildeatas and even a chile-eatingcontest You know itrsquos going to be a party withcelebrity chef and Highways columnist BobBlumer coming to work his culinary magic
This decade of Rallies has been an incredibleride that I wouldnrsquot have missed for the worldWell maybe for an occasional hot shower
Perfect 10Reliving a decade of Rallies with Good Samrsquos events director
To read thisissuersquos specialRally sectionturn to page 26To learn moreabout the AprilRally click onwwwtherallycomThere yoursquoll findlinks to onlineRally communi-ties on the GoodSam Club web-site as well asFlickr FacebookEons Twitterand Bebo
We try hard to mix it up with each new Rally
that comes along
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DEARgoodsam
Small Is BeautifulI ALWAYS WONDERED whereall the Good Sam tiny-trail-er owners were I found onein the December Highwayswhen Don Bailey wrote inabout enjoying the compactsize of his teardrop
I have a 1962 ApacheEagle that I rebuilt andupgraded The box is justover 5 feet wide by 7 feetlong Therersquos no problemfinding a suitable-size camp-site or parking space or pulling into the gas station Of course with a small unit fill-ups areinfrequent When at home I simply put the rigin the garagemdashno parking-restriction worries
Irsquod encourage folks to consider smaller trail-ers Theyrsquore still my favorite
Tom Schardt EAST BERLIN PENNSYLVANIA
Tom consider forming a group of small-trailerenthusiasts online To get started log onto
wwwgoodsamclubcomclick on Community thenclick on Members andGroupsmdashEditors
Parking ProblemI CONCUR with Sue Brayrsquoscomments about streetparking in her Decembercolumn ldquoFight for yourRV Rightsrdquo Unfortu-nately I currently have a genuine RV parking issuewith the city of St Helens
Oregon Irsquod greatly appreciate a plan of actionBarry Garske ST HELENS OREGON
The Good Sam Clubrsquos RV Parking Rights Manualcan help To get a copy call member services at800-234-3450 or e-mail your request to goodsamgoodsamclubcom and include your nameaddress and Good Sam membership number Toenlist the help of the Good Sam Parking AdvisoryBoard visit wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunity
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and click on RVer rightsmdashEditors
Digital DelightHIGHWAYSrsquo DIGITAL VERSION is goodreadingmdashand it saves trees Irsquove down-loaded the latest issue and itrsquos now oneof my bookmarks I can save articles tomy hard drive for future reference
Jim Sternwell RESTON VIRGINIA
To take a look at the digital edition ofthe current issue log on to wwwgoodsamclubcomhighwaysmdashEditors
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We love to hear from Good Sam membersWrite to us at deargoodsamgoodsamclubcom or Dear Good Sam PO Box 8545 Ven-tura California 93002 or send us your com-ments online at wwwgoodsamclubcomhighways Please include your name home-town and state or province Letters may beedited for length and clarity and published in Highways and on the Good Sam website
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For all your RVing needs visit the best-of-the-bestyour nearest RV Businessmagazine Top 50 Dealer These dealers represent the RV industryrsquos elite receiving the highest possible honor for their professionalism overall businessoperations and of course customer service For new or used RVs service andrepair financing or storage these dealers can be trusted And as the official voice of the RV market RV Business magazine knows its dealers
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SAMBASSADORS
Highways FEBRUARY 200914
Meet the BrooksGood Samrsquos newest Sambassadors bring a spirit of fun to club events
DURING A JULY camping trip in Marylandabout 15 years ago Bill and EsthermayBrooks received an unusual invitation Agroup of RVers was throwing a potluckmdashwith a Christmas theme At first thecouple didnrsquot know what to make of thesummer yuletide celebration But afterenjoying some Christmas snacks andsinging carols they found out the revel-ers were members of the SouthernMaryland Wanderers a Good Sam chap-ter from California Maryland
Inspired by the grouprsquos spirit of fun and fellowship Bill and Esthermay whoalready were Good Sam members joinedthe chapter on the spot Since thentheyrsquove risen through the ranks first aschapter president then as state direc-tors Recently the couple took on therole of Good Sam Club Sambassadors
Bill and Esthermay join fellow Sam-bassadors Rosemary Bates-Ranks GerriHoworth Ed James Tom and NancyKillmer Patty and Dave Morgen and Donand Helen Woodard in supporting GoodSam chapters and state organizationsmaking sure club events run smoothlyand answering fellow membersrsquo ques-tions among other duties
The couplersquos devotion to Good Sam isparticularly impressive when you con-sider that they balance their RVing pas-sion with full-time jobs Billrsquos a policeofficer and Esthermayrsquos a medicalreceptionist in Cobb Island Maryland
Being Sambassadors means helpingmembers explore all the social possibil-ities of the Good Sam Club includingjoining chapters says Bill ldquoItrsquos thestart of a new adventurerdquo
SAMBASSADORS bull RV SHOWS bull GOOD SAM DAYS
For more than a century the Kentucky Derby has combined Southern ele-gance with high-speed horseracing at the legendary Churchill Downs
racetrack in Louisville KentuckyGood Sam Club members can experience the event in all its glory when
they attend the 2009 Kentucky Derby Samboree April 28 through May 3Guests will marvel at the sea of jockey silks savor chef-carved meats betweenraces and thrill to the thundering dash for the finish line
The tour package gives participants a glimpse into the elite world of horseracing and provides transportation to all events Wake up early for Dawn atthe Downs to sample a breakfast buffet and watch thehorses exercise Take a tour of the Kentucky EquestrianCenter and travel through the rolling bluegrass hills tovisit the Kentucky Horse Park
During the Kentucky Oaks May 1 and the KentuckyDerby May 2 tour participants will watch the race fromreserved clubhouse seats on the first turn for both racesand enjoy buffet meals at the Marquee Village
The tour also includes five nights of RV camping withwater and electric hookups at the Kentucky Fair andExposition Center seats and transportation to the DerbyFestival Pegasus Parade on April 30 and a side trip to theLouisville Slugger Museum followed by lunchwwwgoodsamclubcomtours 800-829-5140
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As a Good Sammember yoursquoreinvited to travel theglobe with top-notchclub-sponsored tour andcruise packages Fromthe initial rendezvous tothe final farewell yoursquollbe well taken care of by the Good Sam ClubCheck our website forupcoming event datesand destinations
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RV BOOKSHELF
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 15
RV VACATIONS can take a turn for the worse if yoursquore notdressed properly Rugged hikes can go sour without apair of good boots and fishing trips can be a drag with-out a wading jacket
The Good Sam Club can help solve these dilemmasat a discount with our Smile and Save partner SierraTrading Post The retailer has the gear you need for justabout any outdoor activity whether itrsquos cycling skiingswimming or snowshoeing This is the place to stock upon everything from fishing reels to wetsuits and casualclothes to outerwear even Ralph Lauren sports jackets
In addition to getting Sierra TradingPostrsquos everday online savings Good SamClub members save 10 percent off retailprices and get free shipping on orders of$75 or more To start shopping click onthe Sierra Trading Post link on our web-sitersquos Smile and Save page and enter code
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User-FriendlyCampground GuidePlan your next RV trip with the 2009 Trailer Life Directory
The 2009 Trailer Life RV ParksCampgrounds and Services
Directory marks the 36th editionof this comprehensive travel guide but the bookrsquos editorshavenrsquot rested on their laurels With 11700 campground list-ings and new elements designed to help RVers use Good Samrsquosonline resources the directory is a must-have item
The directoryrsquos At-a-Glance feature has expanded to includeonline reservations and now lists RV parks that offer 247 reser-vations on wwwgoodsamclubcom The directory also offersplenty of of inspiration for that next road trip Look for articleson southern British Columbia home to the 2010 WinterOlympics plus Savannah Georgia Continued from last year isa special feature highlighting five of North Americarsquos nationalparks A new section includes expert tips on tires suspensionand LP-gas systems a great reference to have on the road
Order your copy of the 2009 Trailer Life Directory on ourwebsite to receive the discounted Good Sam member pricewwwgoodsamclubcomtravelstore
SMILE AND SAVE
GEAR FOR THEGreat OutdoorsSierra Trading Post helps RVers suit up for adventure
10AN N I V E R S AR Y
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Itrsquoll Be a Kick On Route 66Itrsquoll Be a Kick On Route 66Itrsquoll Be a Kick On Route 66Expo New Mexico Albuquerque mdash April 17-20 2009Plan to RV west in April 2009 and get yourkicks at the tenth anniversary of the GreatestRV Rally in the World
Take the highway that is best to Albuquerquendashan enchanting land rooted in centuries ofhistory and rich in southwest style and high-desert beauty
bull Entertainment Headliner NEIL SEDAKA
bull Exciting Attempt to Break the World Record forldquoMost People Wearing Balloon Hatsrdquo
bull First Annual GO Green Ideas Contestrdquo
bull Rio Grande Community Farm Volunteer Day ndashAnnual RV Event to Give Back to the Rallyrsquos HostCommunity
Rally Pricing$349 (electric hookup) $169 (drycamping) Includes 2 adults
Early Bird Nights (April 15 amp 16)$35night (electric hookup) $15night(dry camping) Includes 2 adults
Passport$75person (all activities included April16-20 no onsite RV parking)
Nova Scotia CaraventureEllsworth ME bull $3364Jul 12 ndash Jul 25 2009
Great Lakes CaraventureBaileys Harbor WI bull $3421Jul 30 ndash Aug 14 2009
MORE GETAWAYS
National Parks CaraventureCody WY bull $3696Jul 18 ndash Aug 4 2009
Explore the splendor of our country this summer on an 18-daywestern RV tour with visits to Yellowstone and the Grand Canyonplus four other national parks including stunning Zion NationalPark Sightseeing and events along the way encourage you toimmerse yourself in the Old West Reserved seats to the rodeo inCody Wyoming and a chuckwagon dinner and western show areincluded as well as a tour of Salt Lake City where yoursquoll hear thefamous Mormon Tabernacle Choir and take a mild whitewaterraft ride
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Good Sam Makes the GradeTwelve Good Sam Parks get top scoresin a nationwide campground survey
Adozen US Good Sam Parks earned all-around A grades in a recent consumer-
satisfaction survey of independent RV parksNearly 13000 RVers participated in the 2008online satisfaction survey conducted byGuestRated The survey evaluated RVersrsquoexperiences at independent campgroundsand RV resorts affiliated with the NationalAssociation of RV Parks and CampgroundsIn all 21 campgrounds earned the top rating
RVers are invited to submit their owncampground reviews by logging on towwwgocampingamericacom and clickingon the Review a Park tab
The following 12 Good Sam Parksearned A gradesButtonwood Campground MifflintownPennsylvaniaCherry Hill Park College Park MarylandHigh Plains Camping Oakley KansasKozy Rest Kampground HarrisvillePennsylvaniaMill Creek Ranch Resort Canton TexasMisty River RV ResortWalland TennesseeNormandy Farms ResortFoxboro MassachusettsPeace Valley
Campground Marble North CarolinaPioneer Campground LaportePennsylvaniaRutledge Lake RV Park FletcherNorth CarolinaSouth Haven Family CampgroundSouth Haven MichiganThe Vineyards Campground GrapevineTexas
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go Go to wwwgoodsamclubcom for the latestnews about club programs benefits and serv-ices as well as club-sponsored guided trips
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FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 17
Dometic Corporation has voluntarily extended the two-door refrigerator recall started in August 2006 by recalling additional
refrigerators as part of a continual commitment to maintaining a high level of satisfaction and excellence now and in the future
Previous Recall AnnouncementThis recall affects Dometic two-door refrigerators manufactured between April 1997 and May 2003
Current Recall AnnouncementThis recall affects Dometic two-door refrigerators manufactured between June 2003 and September 2006
The well-being of Dometic customers is of highest concern A serious problem resulting in a fire may occur in an exceptionally small
fraction of Dometic two-door refrigerators but to address that potential risk please contact us immediately for more information
wwwDometiccomRecallRecall Hotline 1-888-446-5157
RECALL O6E-076 08E-032
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RV SHOWS
Club Savings at Camping WorldGOOD SAM CLUB MEMBERS can getbig savings at Camping World storesduring Good Sam Days February 21through 22 at more than 75 loca-tions of the nationwide RV-acces-sories retailer
With a coupon members alsoreceive 25 percent off regular-pricedinstallation of parts and accessoriesscheduled that weekend and com-pleted by March 5 Other coupon val-ues include additional 20 percent sav-ings on all clearance-priced items
Members should present their validGood Sam membership card to anyCamping World crewmember to receivethe savings couponsYoursquoll also receive aleaflet listing GoodSam sale items
GOOD SAM DAYS
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Kick Tires at a DiscountFind your dream rig at a Good Samndashaffiliated RV show
Whether yoursquore a serious buyer or sim-ply an RV buff who wants to check
out the latest technology-on-wheels yoursquollfind something at an Affinity Events RVshow Good Sam Club members can get a$2 discount on admission to any of the2009 shows Simply clip out the coupon onthe right and present it at the gatewwwaffinityrvshowscom
MinneapolisSt Paul RV Vacation and CampingShow February 5ndash8 Minneapolis Minnesota
Mid America RV Show February 13ndash15 and 20ndash22Kansas City Missouri
North Carolina RV and Camping Show February13ndash15 Charlotte North Carolina
Richmond Camping RV Expo February 13ndash15Richmond Virginia
Kansas Sports Boat and Travel Show February19ndash22 Wichita Kansas
North Carolina RV and Camping Show February27ndashMarch 1 Raleigh North Carolina
Rhode Island RV and Camping Show February27ndashMarch 1 Providence Rhode Island
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RVinsightBY JOE AND VICKI KIEVA
JOE RVers love to eat and itrsquos not unusual forrally-goers to spend long periods standing inline for a free hot dog or ice cream RVersbrave crowded parking lots with theirrigs to have lunch at an appealingrestaurantAnd if you want to drawa crowd in a campground sim-ply mention the word potluck
A good number of RVers eatall of their meals in restaurantsThese travelers might keep a bot-tle of wine in the fridge and a boxof crackers in the pantry but otherwise they donrsquot use theirkitchens at all We know RVers whocan give you firsthand recommenda-tions for an eatery in just about any town inthe country To them finding unique local
restaurants is part of the RVing adventureOn the other hand some RVers eat
almost all of their meals in their rigs Wemet a man whose food allergies preventedhim and his wife from eating in restaurants
altogether Fortunately their RV kitchengives them the freedom to travel
wherever they like without having toworry about his diet
Most RVers split their mealtimesbetween restaurants and their rigsEating in restaurants is a social occa-sion for Vicki and me More oftenthan not when we get together withfriends we go out to a restaurantIt doesnrsquot have to be fancy as long as we can all share the same tableOn the other hand we usually eat in our motorhome when wersquore parked some-where by ourselves
We always try to take advantage of localfoods as we crisscross the country Itrsquos difficultto pass up the seafood along the Atlantic coastespecially the lobster and clams in NewEngland Floridarsquos fresh citrus fruit is unparal-leled anywhere And we always look forward to
gorging ourselves onfresh blueberries in
Maine and blackberriesin Oregon
VICKI I enjoy cookingespecially when wersquore in ourRV I have more time andfewer distractions than I dowhen wersquore at home And tome part of the fun of cookingwhile on the road is the shop-ping that goes along with itNeedless to say grocery shop-
ping while on the road is differentthan it is at home The names of the
supermarkets change from one regionof the country to another We see names likeFood Giant Shawrsquos and Wegmanrsquos in theNortheast Kroger Publix and Food Lion in theSoutheast and Fred Meyer Safeway andAlbertsonrsquos in the West Of course WalmartSupercenters are everywhere we go
Shopping in an unfamiliar supermarket may
be a chore to some but to me itrsquos an adventureEach store has its own way of laying out theaisles As a result I canrsquot just run into the storefor a couple of items and go directly to the cor-rect aisles as I do at home Shopping usuallymeans walking up and down each aisle to findthe items on my grocery list This is how I dis-cover new and different foods
For an archive of Joeand Vicki Kievarsquos previ-ous RV Insight columnsgo to wwwgoodsamclubcomhighways To postyour own RV-lifestyletips go to wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityclick on Stories thenclick on the Share a Story button
Dear Joe and VickiHow do you findgood grocerystores andrestaurants whiletraveling aroundthe country
We never miss a chance to bring home ham andbacon from Arkansas
maple syrup fromVermont and Walla Wallaonions from Washington
nline
A Movable FeastWhen it comes to eating on the road variety really is the spice of life
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FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 19
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To add to the adventure many of theavailable items differ from one region tothe next The unfamiliar brands areusually every bit as good as the ones wehave at home but some favorite brandsof food items are hard to find on theroad Yuban coffee for example isnrsquoteasy to locate in the East so we bringenough from home to last the entiretrip Mexican food is important to usso I fill the freezer with chorizos andour favorite brand of corn tortillas
On the other hand each area of thecountry has its own unique food itemsWe never miss a chance to bring homeham and bacon from Arkansas maplesyrup from Vermont Walla Wallaonions from Washington and salt pota-toes from New York
Shopping for groceries while travelingis a great way to become familiar withthe various regions Yoursquoll discoverfoods yoursquove never seen before With alittle experience yoursquoll determine whichsupermarket chain is your favorite whenyou travel to different areas With a littlemore experience you may get to thepoint where you can drop by a store forjust one item and actually manage to godirectly to the correct aisle
Then of course if you donrsquot enjoy theadventure of shopping on the road youcan always take on the challenge oflocating a good restaurant
Send your nontechnical RV-lifestyle questions to RV Insight HighwaysPO Box 8545 Ventura California 93002 or to highwaysgoodsamclubcom
GOT A QUESTION
Vickirsquos RV RecipesVicki Kievarsquos book My RVKitchen and Favorite Recipescovers everything you need toknow about selecting equippingand furnishing an RV kitchenstocking the pantry and fridgeand shopping for groceries onthe road Yoursquoll also find morethan a hundred of Vickirsquosfavorite recipes plus more than70 hints and tricks for preparingdelicious meals on the roadwwwrvknowhowcom
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Highways FEBRUARY 200920
CAMPcuisineBY BOB BLUMER
You canrsquot please all the people all the timebut when it comes to snack food popcorn
comes close In fact popcorn is so popular thatAmericans consume a staggering one billionpounds of the stuff per yearmdashenough to fill theentire Grand Canyon OK I made up the partabout the canyon but itrsquos probably not too farfrom the truth
To say popcorn is a modern miracle wouldalso be a stretch since the snackrsquos been aroundfor thousands of years But it does seem mirac-ulous that a rock-hard kernel of corn can betransformed by exposure to heat into apillowy morsel of satisfying goodness
Each kernel of popcorn containsmoisture and oils Unlike most othergrains the outer hull of the popcornkernel is impervious to outside moisture
which helps protect the precious cargo insideAs the oil and water inside the shell are heatedpast the boiling point they turn the moisture inthe kernel into a superheated pressurizedsteam Eventually the hull succumbs to thepressure and ruptures and the interior starchesare transformed into the airy cloud-like foamthatrsquos become synonymous with movie viewing
Although most popcorn kernels explodethey donrsquot always explode with flavor Thatrsquos
why I love to add more thanjust salt and butter to
my bowl Here aremy two favorite
recipes Onersquosa little sweet
and onersquos a littlespicy which should
please even
yourfussiest
friends
The PopcornFestival inMarion Ohiocelebrates thestarchy snackevery SeptemberFind out more at wwwpopcornfestivalcom
Popcorn for the PeopleSweet and spicy twists on a perennial family favorite
To read previous recipesgo to wwwgoodsamclubcomhighways
Bob Blumer is the creatorand host of the FoodNetwork TV shows TheSurreal Gourmet and Gluttonfor Punishment Hersquos alsothe author of five cookbooksWhen hersquos not at home inCalifornia Bob can be foundtraveling in his Toastermobilean Airstream trailer cus-tomized with a stainless-steel professional kitchenand topped with two 8-footslices of toast
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Raginrsquo Cajun Popcorn
1 tablespoon garlic powder1 teaspoon onion powder12 teaspoon paprika12 teaspoon salt 14 teaspoon white pepper (if you have it)
or black pepper2 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon Tabasco (or to taste)2 tablespoons vegetable oil12 cup popcorn kernels
In a small bowl combine garlic powder onion powderpaprika salt and pepper Reserve In a small pan overmedium heat melt butter Remove from heat and stir inTabasco Reserve in pan In a medium-size pot overhigh heat add oil and one kernel of popcorn Cover andcook until kernel pops
Add the rest of the popcorn to the oil and re-coverShake pot constantly until popping stops Sprinkle inspices drizzle with Tabasco butter and toss thoroughlyServe immediately
Yield About eight cups
Kettle Corn
2 tablespoons vegetable oil12 cup popcorn kernels2 tablespoons granulated
white sugar12 teaspoon salt
In a medium-size pot over highheat add oil and one kernel ofpopcorn Cover and cook untilkernel pops Add sugar and stirfor 15 seconds or until it meltsAdd the rest of the popcorn tothe sugar oil and re-cover Shakepot constantly until poppingstops Empty popcorn into abowl and toss with salt Serveimmediately
Yield About eight cups
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In addition to answering your letters Bob Livingston is publisher of Trailer Lifeand MotorHome magazinesdirector of the seminar pro-gram at the Rally and authorof Trailer Lifersquos RV Repair andMaintenance Manual To pur-chase the fourth edition of the manual at the discountedGood Sam price click onwwwgoodsamclubcomstore
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TECHtopicsBY BOB LIVINGSTON
Batterybasicswinter fueladvice and atriple-towingclarification
Pulling a PickupI have a 1996 Chevy 4x4 pickup that Irsquod like to pull behind my Discoverymotorhome I donrsquot believe the truck can be towed that conveniently so I waswondering if I could use a dolly for the front end of the truck or a full trailer tohaul it This would save me having to buy a vehicle that can be pulled and theinsurance for another vehicle I use the truck to carry my four golden retrievers
around Is there a need for brakes on the trail-er if I end up towing this truck
Phil Jurczyk KIRKLAND WASHINGTON
BOB Phil your truck is towable on all fourwheels without making drivetrain modifica-tions Therefore you donrsquot need to consider adolly or trailer Yoursquoll need a base plate an ade-quately rated tow bar and lights and I stronglyrecommend using a braking device that appliesthe truck brakes in concert with the motor-homersquos service brakes
Before you purchase the hardware I suggestyou weigh your motorhome loaded for a typicaltrip and your truck Compare those numberswith the gross combination weight rating of themotorhomeYou need to make sure you have thecapacity to tow before setting out on the road
One Battery or TwoI BOUGHT a used fifth wheel with two batter-iesmdashone from the factory and the otherinstalled later Theyrsquore hooked in series black-to-black and red-to-red The reason Irsquom asking isthat theyrsquove gone bad Do I need to replace bothor can I get by with just one If I replace bothdo the cranking amps have to be the same
Judy McClurg CAVE CREEK ARIZONA
BOB Judy if you frequent primitive campsites(no hookups) then yoursquoll need at least two bat-teriesmdashand yours are wired in parallel notseries If you hook up to campground electrici-ty then one battery is all you need
The obvious advantage of having two batter-ies is the ability to run your 12-volt DC appli-ances and accessories for a longer period oftime Even if yoursquore very frugal with the use of12-volt DC power yoursquoll still need enough bat-tery for example to keep the refrigerator run-ning (on LP-gas) If yoursquore like most peopleyoursquoll run through two batteries fairly quicklywhile primitive camping unless you have anefficient way to recharge them
If you replace both batteries theyrsquoll need tobe the same Since yoursquore looking to power thelivability items yoursquoll need deep-cycle batteries(even if yoursquore buying only one) Therersquos noneed to be concerned with cranking amps therating in amp hours is more important
Consider buying two 6-volt golf-cart batter-ies wired in series if you determine that youneed two Theyrsquore more durable for RV use
Cold-Weather DieselIrsquoM GOING TO purchase a used Class B dieselcamper van The owner told me there are solu-tions I can use to pour into the fuel tank to keepthe diesel from jelling in winter Is that true Ifnot how much would it cost to install a heateroutlet for this type of vehicle
Meei Mizell AUGUSTA GEORGIA
BOB If you live in or travel to a cold-weatherarea the diesel fuel there is usually winterizedfor that area Thatrsquos because the fuel contains awaxy substance that jells in extremely coldweather and creates problems such as pluggingthe fuel filter Normally the fuel supplier willmix No 2 diesel with No 1 diesel or some typeof additive that improves cloud point
According to fuel-industry experts yourengine should run fine on non-winterized fuelas long as the temperature doesnrsquot dip below 10degrees Fahrenheit
While the addition of diesel No 1 candecrease cloud point itrsquos also less efficient thanNo 2 the energy content of it is about 5 percentlower which relates to reduced fuel economy sonormally the amount of additive is limitedThere are also a number of aftermarket prod-ucts that can be added to your fuel to reduce thecloud point
Some engines are equipped with fuel heatersTherersquos no way to hazard a guess without know-ing which engine you have in your vehicle Youcan easily check with your RV dealer for thatinfomation
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Leaking and ChewingREGARDING THE ldquoLeaking Motorhomerdquoentry in your September columnanother cause of an apparent front-capleak is that if the temperature is lowand yoursquove run your propane heater fora while the moisture created by thecombustion of the propane condenseson the inside of the cap Many of thecaps both front and rear arenrsquot insu-lated enough
We had an occasion where this hap-pened We removed the TV that was inthe upper console and checked the areawhere the clearance lights were Theywere dry but the inner surface of the caphad drops of water on it Any movementor jarring of the coach caused thedroplets to run down the inside of thecap and out at the bottom of the over-head console Spray-foam insulation willhelp eliminate this problem
On to the chewing rodents also mentioned in the September issueWith regard to these critters eating theinsulation on wires most rodents havefront teeth that donrsquot stop growingthroughout their life They chew on hardobjects to wear them down Otherwisetheir teeth would get too long and theywouldnrsquot be able to open their mouthfar enough to consume any food Itisnrsquot for any nutritional value that theychew on wires Years ago they wouldchew on the lead casings of the tele-phone cables at times causing inter-ruption of phone service
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BOB Condensation is always a prob-lem especially for RVers who run cat-alytic heaters Your best defense isusing a dehumidifier If you frequentcampgrounds with electric hookupsa dehumidifier that operates on 120-
volt AC power will do the trick Theseunits are readily available in home-improvement stores
If you boondock then consider theDri-Z-Air dehumidifier It works wellusing crystals that collect moisture anditrsquos relatively cheapmdashand it uses nopower Most places sell Dri-Z-Air forless than $10 Almost all RV-supplystores and Camping World outlets sell it
Rodents seem to be a hot topic basedon all the response I received after theinitial ldquoWire-Eating Wildliferdquo letter Irsquombecoming an expert on rodents thanksto the readers who have sent in sugges-tions although thatrsquos somewhat of adubious distinction Too bad humanscanrsquot munch down with their teethwear them out and simply grow newones Wow what a concept
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Albuquerque to Santa FePerched on the banks of the Rio GrandeRiver Albuquerque is more famous for being the Hot Air Balloon Capital of the World than as a portal to the pastIts famous and colorful InternationalBalloon Fiesta attracts visitors fromaround the globe few of whom realizethat the cityrsquos Central Avenue is actuallya section of Historic Route 66
In 1937 the government realignedRoute 66 between Santa Rosa and Al-buquerque bypassing Santa Fe Therealignment cut about 107 miles fromthe old route and brought touriststhrough the heart of AlbuquerqueToday the 400 to 1400 blocks of CentralAvenue still display much of the charmof those early days
Heading east along Central Avenue
Agentle late-afternoon breeze caresses the tall grass flanking theweathered rut running along the east wall of Fort Union I sit alone
on the wooden bench grounded squarely in the present my eyes tracingthe rut northeast through the sea of green toward the distant hills Theranger had said that the historic trail was nothing more than a dirt trackback in the mid-1800s so I begin to imagine a typical day along thissection of the Santa Fe Trail
I close my eyes and soon I can almosthear the crack of a bullwhackerrsquos whip andthe disgruntled bellows of the oxen as acaravan of large freight wagons rumbles bymassive wheels and oxen hooves carvingdeep into the soft New Mexico prairie Ienvision the labored breathing of the oxenand the creaking of wagon-wheel axles
As the last wagon lumbers by a grizzleddriver his stoic dust-covered face creasedby too many years on the trail glances myway and nods I nod back and watch thedust trails disappear into the evening skyI imagine a lone bugler inside the fort sounding the evening tattooanother day along the Santa Fe Trail slipping into the history books
The Santa Fe Trail is but one of the many nostalgic sites that crowdnorthern New Mexico This part of the state is like a living museum ofNative American and Wild West cultures that brings new meaning to thephrase Land of Enchantment
We planned on seeing as much as we could during our 1200-mile loopfrom Albuquerque along nine scenic byways and trails five mountainranges six Indian reservations a dozen pueblos and a host of nationalparks forests and monuments
STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL DEFREITAS
After theAlbuquerqueRally take adrive throughthe pages ofNew Mexicohistory on a scenic loop tour
PORTALpastTO THE
RALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
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you come to the Turquoise Trail NationalScenic Byway (Highway 14) which runsnorth through the Sandia Mountains toSanta Fe Along the trail yoursquoll pass thelegendary mining towns of GoldenMadrid and Cerrillos with their aban-doned turquoise mines dotting the adja-cent hills The rejuvenated ghost townsnow have quaint restaurants Native craftsshops art galleries and small museums
Santa Fe to RatonIn 2010 Santa Fe commemorates its400th anniversary Few Americans orEuropeans even knew of its existenceuntil the Santa Fe Trail opened in theearly 1800s
Today Native artisans trade theirwork on the sidewalks and park aroundthe main plaza and the city contains
more than 250 galleries many of whichline Canyon Road Art is such an impor-tant aspect of Santa Fe life that the townbecame the first US city to be named tothe UNESCO Creative Cities Network
Santa Fersquos creative culture overflowsinto its cuisine In this relatively smallcity no fewer than 200 restaurants servemeals offering everything from bou-tique specialties to distinctive northernNew Mexican delicacies Tia Sophiarsquos(just off the main square) claims to haveinvented the breakfast burrito which youcan order with green red or Christmas(both green and red) chili sauce
If you have a hankering for somesweets you wonrsquot want to miss the cre-ations at the Chocolate Maven Thesmall cafeacute has an adjoining bakerywhere you can sample the shoprsquos world-
famous brownies while watching thebakers at work
Interstate 25 to the east follows theold Santa Fe Trail and sections of oldRoute 66 (the pre-1937 alignment) Inmany places you can exit the mainhighway onto adjacent service roadsthat literally run atop parts of the oldSanta Fe Trail and old Route 66
East of Glorieta is Pecos NationalHistoric Park The park preserves morethan 12000 years of history including theancient Pecos pueblo a colonial missionsections of the Santa Fe Trail and the siteof the Battle of Glorieta Pass the mostwesterly conflict in the Civil War
In the town of Las Vegas old Route66 veers south toward Santa Rosa whilethe Santa Fe Trail continues northeastThe trail crisscrosses I-25 at many loca-
Grab your binoculars and pick a perch on the bluffs overlooking El Malpais National Monument
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tions on the way to Raton Well-pre-served ruts are visible at WagonMound and Fort Union NationalMonument built in 1851
Raton to TaosFrom Raton Highway 64 slices south-west retracing parts of the Santa FeTrail Going southeast on Highway 505yoursquoll need your binoculars to viewsome of the 274 bird species at MaxwellNational Wildlife Refuge including baldeagles and wild turkeys as well aswhitetail and mule deer bobcats andblack bear Established in 1965 the3700-acre refuge is an important reststop for migratory waterfowl
The Dawson ghost town awaitsabout 10 miles north on 505 Littleremains of this old coal-mining com-munity except the cemetery PhelpsDodge opened the Dawson coal minein 1901 and the town prospered until1950 when the coal ran out Most ofthe graves in the cemetery are of the383 miners lost in two disastrous mineexplosions in 1913 and 1923
An hourrsquos drive south of Dawsontakes you to the small but significanttown of Cimarron from which onebranch of the Santa Fe Trail gets itsname Over the years the townrsquos 130-year-old landmark St James Hotel hascatered to such notable guests as BuffaloBill Cody Annie Oakley Kit CarsonFrank and Jesse James Wyatt Earp Billythe Kid and BlackjackKetchum Rumor has itthat notorious gunmanClay Allison dancednaked on the bar whileshooting into the ceilingThe bar is now part ofthe dining room andyou can still see bulletholes in the tin ceiling
At Eagle Nest Highway64 meets the EnchantedCircle Scenic Byway (Highway 38) Thenorthern part of the loop skirts a num-ber of 12000-foot peaks in the Sangrede Cristo Mountains and offers spectac-ular alpine scenery If you have timetake Highway 150 up to Taos Ski Valleyfor more breathtaking panoramas
The Enchanted Circle rejoins High-way 64 just north of the Taos Pueblo
Indian Reservation Thepueblo is one of the nationrsquosoldest continuously inhabitedcommunities and the onlypueblo designated a NationalHistoric Landmark and aUNESCO World heritage SiteAt the center of the reservationis Taos town home to KitCarson between 1828 and1840 His preserved home isnow a museum
Taos to FarmingtonFrom Taos the High Road toTaos Scenic Byway (highways518 and 76) weaves souththrough the Sangre de CristoMountains and the PicurisPueblo toward the small townof Jaconita Along the wayyoursquoll pass through Chimayoand the Nambeacute Indian Res-ervation home to the beauti-ful 150-foot-high Nambeacute Falls
Just off Highway 502between Jaconita and LosAlamos is Bandelier NationalMonument Along the parkrsquos 15-miletrail through Frijoles Canyon yoursquoll seeAncestral Pueblo homes kivas (ceremo-nial structures) rock paintings and pet-roglyphs Donrsquot forget to carry lots ofwater when hiking here
West of Bandelier stands Los Alamosand the Los Alamos National Laboratory
The Department of Energylab is one of the largest multidisciplinary institu-tions in the world Startedin 1943 as part of the se-cretive Manhattan Projectthe lab is now a NationalHistoric Landmark TheBradbury Science Museumis highly recommended
From Los Alamos theJeacutemez Mountain Trail
Scenic Byway (Highway 4) wendssouthwest through the Jeacutemez Moun-tains and Santa Fe National ForestAbout halfway to San Ysidro yoursquolldrive through the sprawling VallasCaldera National Preserve a favorite ofrock climbers and trout fishermen Asyou cross the floor of the caldera be onthe lookout for large herds of elk San
Antonio Creek and the East Fork of theJeacutemez River cut through the calderaand offer some of the statersquos best brownand rainbow trout fishing
West of San Ysidro the trail contin-ues northwest as Highway 550 to thetown of Cuba the heart of NewMexicorsquos cattle- and sheep-ranchingregion But Cubarsquos claim to fame is the nearby Chaco Culture NationalHistoric Park the largest best-pre-served and most architecturallyadvanced of all ancient SouthwestNative villages
The canyon has 120 separate sitesthat date between AD 850 and 1250The largest structure Pueblo Bonitacontains more than 600 rooms and 40kivas The sites are accessible by about35 miles of walking trails that crisscrossthe canyon
Northwest of Cuba Highway 550climbs to the high plains New Mexicorsquosoil belt The first well was drilled in1921 and the state pumps about 60million barrels a year The oil patchrsquosmain town Farmington is also rich inNative American culture
Just north of Farmington is Aztec
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FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 29MAP BY DONNA SCHMIDT
Ruins National Monument a 500-roomcenter of Ancestral Pueblo society datingback to the early 1100s The Great Kiva(excavated in 1921 and reconstructed in1934) is the main attraction
Farmington to AlbuquerqueThe Native Heritage Trail Scenic Byway(Highway 491) runs from Shiprock justwest of Farmington through the vastNavajo Indian Reservation to GallupAlong the way yoursquoll pass 7176-footShiprock peak and other unusual rockformations as you skirt the easternflanks of the Chuska Mountains
Highway 491 ends in Gallup atHighway 40 and Historic Route 66Much of Route 66 parallels the newinterstate but it is interrupted in a fewplaces Historic 66 signs will direct youto the usable sections of the old route
Galluprsquos main attraction may be theEl Rancho Hotel and Motel Built in1937 the hotel has welcomed a host offamous guests including Jackie CooperRonald Reagan Spencer Tracy Kath-arine Hepburn and Kirk DouglasHundreds of autographed pictures ofcelebrities cover the mezzanine walls
above the eclectic rustic lobbyAs you head back toward Albu-
querque yoursquoll pass El Morro NationalMonument also known as InscriptionRock In the early 1300s AncestralPuebloans living on the bluff above thenatural spring carved petroglyphs inthe rock around the water hole In thelate 1600s Spanish and American pio-neers stopping for water also carvedtheir names dates and messages intothe rocks around the spring Today thepark protects more than 2000 inscrip-tions and petroglyphs as well asAncestral Puebloan ruins
East of El Morro stands El Malpais(Spanish for ldquothe badlandsrdquo) NationalMonument resembling a Hawaiianlava field with its moonscape of exten-sive lava flows In stark contrast to thesharp black lava are the tall smoothalmost white sandstone cliffs that linethe southern edge of the field
Northern New Mexico provides anextraordinary road-trip experiencefrom its 1200 years of accessible Nativeand American history to its spicy redand green chiles It truly is a Land ofEnchantment
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Go OnlineFind out more about Albuquerque andNew Mexico at wwwgoodsamclubcomhighways The February sectionincludes exclusive web content aboutthe Santa Fe Trail the Sandia PeakTram and the Southwestrsquos authenticlegend Kit Carson Yoursquoll also find RVauthor Ron Jonesrsquo list of restaurantfavorites in and around Albuquerque
Good Sam ParksNew Mexico has 43 Good Sam Parks To find out all aboutthem go to wwwgoodsamclubcomand click on the Travel Tools tabthen click on Find a Campground
For More InformationNew Mexico Tourism Departmentwwwnewmexicoorg 800-545-2070
Nostalgic New Mexico (left to right) Native pottery PecosNational Historic Park Fort Union and a Taos Pueblo powwow
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sk almost anyone to name Americarsquos mile-high city and theyrsquoll most likely replyldquoDenverrdquo But motor 438 miles south on Interstate 25 and yoursquoll hit another mile-
high city thatrsquos known less for its thin air and more for its rich history rugged scenery andhighly diverse population Welcome to Albuquerque New Mexico
Albuquerquersquos colorful past stretches back to the 1300s when the Ancestral Pueblo peo-ple settled along whatrsquos today known as the Rio Grande River The waterway provided pre-cious irrigation for the nativesrsquo crops and trees along the banks offered firewood By the1500s European explorers seeking gold found instead villages of mud but that didnrsquot keepthem from staying By the late 1600s the community along the river began to grow asSpanish missionaries settled in the area In 1706 the burgeoning town was named for theSpanish Duke of Alburquerque (the extra ldquorrdquo was later dropped from the name)
The westward migration of the 1800s brought Americans to the area along the Santa FeTrail Everyone from merchants and homesteaders to lawyers and tradesmen established theirhomes and businesses in the broad valley where major routes met The arrival of the railroadand much later Route 66 swelled the cityrsquos population which now stands at 800000
AlbuquerqueFLYING HIGH IN
RALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
Ride the aerialtram roll onRoute 66 andfollow in thefootsteps ofPueblos andearly explorersin Americarsquos oldest city theWorldrsquos Hot-AirBalloon Capital
BY BEVERLY EDWARDS
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When you storestart with STA-BILreg
wwwsta-bilcomcopy2009 Gold Eagle Co
When your getaway is stored away
Before your motorhome goes into storage make sure STA-BILreg Fuel Stabilizer goes in first Without STA-BIL gas turns stale in just 60 days Gum forms and engines wonrsquot start But STA-BIL keeps fuel fresh for over a year So your engine and generator start quick and easy
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Before your motorhome goes into storage make sure STA-BILreg Fuel Stabilizer goes in first Without STA-BIL gas turns stale in just 60 days Gum forms and engines wonrsquot start But STA-BIL keeps fuel fresh for over a year So your engine and generator start quick and easy
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These days Albuquerquethrives as a vibrant crossroads ofhistory commerce and cultureMake sure you take time toexplore this fascinating city if youattend the April Rally (for moreabout the Rally turn to page 34)
Begin your tour by steppingback in time at PetroglyphNational Monument west of thecity After soaking up the historyof the rock markings at the visitorcenter walk along the trails to seethe rock faces that bear ancientworks of art The monumentrsquosestimated 20000 carved images of peo-ple animals and other symbols giveglimpses into a compelling past
Get a feel for Albuquerquersquos Spanishheritage in Old Town where you canwalk in the footsteps of the cityrsquosfounders Dominating the central plazais the towering San Felipe de NeriChurch which replaced a small adobechapel that collapsed in 1792 In keep-ing with tradition adobe homes were
established around the plaza for mutu-al protection Today these structureshouse shops that sell colorful clothingblankets jewelry and other items madeby local artisans
While in Old Town yoursquoll see evi-dence of one of the cityrsquos most interest-ing chapters For three weeks in theearly days of the Civil War theConfederate flag flew over the plazaWhen the Confederates retreated they
buried six canons near the plaza andtwo of them are now displayed
In the following century the city host-ed a new wave of visitors After WorldWar II Americans hopped in their carsin search of new adventures andAlbuquerque emerged as a popular stopon Route 66 known here as CentralAvenue The regionrsquos rugged desert wasa novelty for many travelers of that eraCentral Avenuersquos colorful shops and
See the real Albuquerque (left to right)from Route 66 to Sandia Peak to Old Town
For MoreInformation
Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureauwwwitsatriporg 800-733-9918
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restaurants evoke that innocent timeLooking for in-depth exploration of
the region Albuquerque is home tonumerous museums and each focuseson a compelling facet of the Land ofEnchantment and the world at large
Towering in Jurassic Super GiantsHall at the New Mexico Museum ofNatural History and Science is a replicaof Seismosaurus a former resident ofthe area Fossils in Seacoast Hall remindvisitors that the area once bordered avast prehistoric body of water
Ancestral Pueblo history so impor-
tant to understanding New Mexico ison display at the Indian PuebloCultural Center
Visitors will find refuge from thewarm desert sun at the AlbuquerqueAquarium and Rio Grande BotanicGarden both located in sprawlingAlbuquerque Biological Park Thou-sands of saltwater fish and invertebratesnative to the Gulf of Mexico live in theaquariumrsquos carefully maintained envi-ronments The Botanic Garden green-houses display desert plants that thrivein the area as well as flora from other
climates of the worldScience buffs will relish the
National Atomic Museumwhich traces the history ofthe Atomic Age from earlyresearch of nuclear develop-ment through todayrsquos peace-ful uses Exhibits offerinsights into the first atomicbomb detonation at theTrinity Site located less than100 miles away on desert
land thatrsquos now part of the White SandsMissile Range
Albuquerquersquos best-known eventmay be the International Balloon Fiestawhich lifts off for nine days everyOctober Thousands of spectators turnup for the festivities as hundreds of bal-loons fill the skies Visitors can experi-ence the thrilling history of hot-air bal-looning year-round at the AlbuquerqueInternational Balloon Museum on theedge of the fiesta grounds Actual bal-loons and gondolas hang from the highceiling in a dazzling display
Likewise cruising high above theground is the Sandia Peak Tramwaywhich travels over the Cibola NationalForest on a cable for 27 miles makingit the worldrsquos longest passenger aerialtramway The journey takes visitors tothe observation deck atop 10378-footSandia Peak affording an 11000-square-mile panorama of the Land of Enchantment Make the trip nearsunset and watch as the lights ofAlbuquerque glisten far below
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Tour Route 66break a balloonrecord and immerseyourself in RVingthis April inAlbuquerque
The pop-music standard ldquoRoute 66rdquo entices listeners to ldquogetyour kicksrdquo on Americarsquos famous Mother Road Who are we
to turn down the advice of Nat King Cole Chuck Berry the Rolling StonesJohn Mayer and the many others whorsquove recorded the classic through the years
Heed the songrsquos call by joining the Good Sam Club at the 10th annualRally April 17 through 20 in Albuquerque New Mexico one of the hotteststops on the legendary highway
Visitors to Expo New Mexico can find plenty of ways to get their kickslike browsing row after row of new RVs enjoying nightly entertainment bypopular performers participating in fun activities and taking optionaltours of historic sites in and around the fabled New Mexico city
Did we mention Good Samrsquos Mexican Fiesta and the Rally Dog ShowNow a decade old the Rally has become a one-stop shop for RVers seek-
ing to enrich their lifestyle and just have a great time Rally-goers thirsty forknowledge can pick from scores of seminars and check out newtravel and RV products then end the day by partying withNeil Sedaka the Osmond Brothers and Rita Coolidge
The Rallyrsquos a great place to meet old friends make newtravel buddies link up with longtime e-mail pals and online-forum cronies and on Good Sam Day join a Good SamClub chapter in your neck of the woods
Here are a few of the many ways to get your kicks at the2009 Albuquerque Rally
BY JOHN SULLAWAY
Get yourRALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
RallyAT THE
Kicks
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Rock to the Classics For morethan 50 years Neil Sedakarsquos catchy tuneshave blasted out of jukeboxes and stere-os across North America Herersquos yourchance to see the composer of ldquoCal-endar Girlrdquo and ldquoBreaking Up Is Hardto Dordquo perform in person on April 17the Rallyrsquos opening nightSedaka (pictured on theright) is followed byGrammy Awardndashwinningsinger Rita Coolidge onApril 18 the country-flavored family group theOsmond Brothers onApril 19 and California surf band PapaDoo Run Run on April 20
Sharpen Your Skills Whetheryoursquore a novice RVer or a seasoned vet-eran yoursquoll find plenty of opportunitiesto boost your RV IQ at the Rally Scoresof seminars will be offered on topicsranging from electrical-system mainte-nance to tire care Presenters includeHighways Technical Editor Bob Living-ston and other RVing experts
Stack Up the Fun Youngstersand teens can play games scarf uppizza take tours and join their momsdads and grandparents in the cookie-stacking competition GPS users willhave fun with our geocache contest theGreat RV Heist and golfers can tee upfor the golf tournament on April 17Show Your Tricks on Route 66 theRallyrsquos dog show gives pet owners achance to parade their pooches April 18
Explore New Mexico Sign upfor optional guided bus trips and travelto the Acoma ldquoSky Cityrdquo Pueblo onApril 17 Americarsquos oldest continuously
inhabited settlement On April 18 takea tour through Albuquerquersquos most col-orful districts on famous Route 66Guided trips to the nearby Trinity Siteon April 17 18 and 20 will take you toground zero of the first atomic-bombdetonation
Donate Your Time Feel likegiving back Rally participantscan lend a hand at Rio GrandeCommunity Farm Come for aday of volunteer work on April15 and get one night of freecamping on April 14
Balloon Bonanza Albuquerquersquosknown as the Hot-Air Balloon Capitalof the World and its annual Inter-national Balloon Fiesta draws thou-sands Rally-goers will get a chance tosalute the cityrsquos high-flying statusmdashand possibly make historymdashbyparticipating in an attempt toset a Guinness world record forMost People Wearing BalloonHats Prefer the real thing Takea hot-air balloon ride over theRio Grande Valley with RainbowRyders or watch balloon enthu-siasts ignite the burners insidetheir colorful crafts at anevening balloon glow
Go Green The Rallyrsquos the place tofind out how you can reduce your RVrsquosenvironmental footprint The Go GreenIdeas contest invites Rally-goers to sub-mit green-friendly concepts for prizesMake sure you stop by the Green RVexhibit a biodiesel-powered Lancecamper outfitted with solar panels anda wind turbine and occupied by sur-vivalist Brian Brawdy
Hola Good Sam The Good SamClub will throw a Mexican Fiesta formembers and friends on April 20 Yoursquollbe serenaded by mariachis tantalizedby pintildeatas and treated to Southwesterncuisine Join a chapter make newfriends stick around for games andprizes and learn more about benefitsoffered only to Good Sam members
Be Prepared Relive the carefreedays of camping out with your Scouttroop when the Rally hosts a receptionfor all current and former Boy Scouts onApril 19 Boy Scout alumni are encour-aged to bring old memorabilia like uni-forms badges and handbooks LocalBoy Scout troops will participate andcontests for cash prizes will rekindle thatScouting spirit Rally organizers areworking to expand the program toinclude Girl Scouts for the 2010 Rally
Get Cookinrsquo On GoodSam Day Highwaysrsquo CampCuisine columnist BobBlumer (left) will demon-strate how to whip up flavor-filled edibles in theconfines of your RV galleyLearn new recipes fromthe Food Network star
Kick Some Tires Rally-goers canget a close-up look at the latest RVmodels by strolling through hundredsof new rigs on display at Expo NewMexico Yoursquoll find vehicles rangingfrom entry-level trailers to million-dol-lar coaches Buy a new home-on-wheelson the spot or do research for a futurepurchase Also on display are hundredsof aftermarket products and RV-relatedservices in the Rallyrsquos indoor exhibit
RALLY ONLINEConnect with other Rally-going GoodSam Club members online Click onwwwtherallycom to find links to Rallygroups on wwwgoodsamclubcom aswell asFacebookEonsTwitterandFlickr
RVER OF THE YEARDuring the Rallyrsquos Good Sam Day yoursquoll get the chance tomeet Richard Daniels the clubrsquos 2008 RVer of theYear Richard rescued a stray dog he encounteredwhile RV camping then used the Good Sam Clubrsquosonline RV forums to facilitate adoptions of manymore stray animals across the continent The firstrecipient of this annual award Richard says hersquoslooking forward to telling fellow RVers about theshelter he founded Old Fella Burke CountyAnimal Rescue in Burke County Georgia
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The Good Sam ClubrsquosAction Line has resolvedthousands of disputes in favor of membersHighways highlights a sampling of theseresults in each issueTo read more Action Lineletters go to wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityand click on RVer Rights
All Steamed UpLast April I took my 2002 Holiday Rambler Admiral motorhome to GibbsInternational Trucks in Oxnard California to fix a transmission leak I was referredto Gibbs because theyrsquore a fully authorized dealer for Allison transmission
I told the service staff that I wanted an estimate before any work was done onthe coach Later that day Raul a service manager called to say that all they could
do to fix the leak was change gaskets andgrommets If Irsquod been told this beforehand Irsquodhave never brought my motorhome to them
Raul then told me he could remove my trans-mission and send it to a repair facility thatcould make the repairs in the City ofCommerce 75 miles away He said there wasno way of me getting an estimate until thisrepair shop received the transmission anddetected the problem
Later however I was told that I incurred$15729 in fees when Gibbs steam-cleanedmy transmission housing to look for the leakwhich they couldnrsquot find I was never given anestimate for this service
When I arrived to pick up my RV I asked MrsGibbs another service manager why I wasnrsquottold in the beginning that I could incur diag-nostic charges and they might not be able tofix the problem I told her I didnrsquot want to payfor anything and she replied I couldnrsquot havemy keys until I paid the charges I told her thatI called that coercion and it wasnrsquot fair Shedidnrsquot respond
I believe Gibbs misrepresented themselvesI never would have gone there if theyrsquod told methe truth in the first place I believe I shouldbe refunded the $15729 fee I think Gibbsshould also give me an apology for my 10hours of wasted time
Allan Siber CAMARILLO CALIFORNIA
ACTION LINE After sending a petition toGibbs International on Siberrsquos behalf wereceived this response from Raul Villalobosservice manager
We regret that you felt no value in the effortwe made to properly diagnose and steam-
clean your transmission We could debate theappropriateness of the changes but in the bestinterest of a timely resolution wersquore refundingyou $15729
Sluggish ServiceWE TOOK OUR 2001 Sportsmen fifth wheel toPatterson RV Center in Wichita Falls Texas forsome minor repair work At the time the serv-ice representative assured us that the workwouldnrsquot take long But now two months andmany phone calls to Patterson later we stillhavenrsquot seen any progress We were calledonce and told it was ready so we made the 80-mile trip only to find out that the repairswerenrsquot completed Patterson hadnrsquot evenordered the decal stripes that were included inour original request They told us theyrsquod getsomeone to bring the decals to our home
After going back and forth my wife calledto see if the decals were ready and the newservice manager said he knew nothing of thisorder and hersquod have to look into it Heassured us hersquod investigate our issue andcall us back Wersquove never received a callback We really need Action Line to help fixthis ongoing problem
John and Phyllis Spenser PARADISE TEXAS
ACTION LINE After a petition was sent toPatterson RV Center we received the follow-ing update from the Spensers
Our problem has been resolved to our satis-faction thanks to Action Linersquos interventionPatterson RV completed the decal work andtheir new service manager was very courteousand helpful Action Linersquos help was muchappreciated
Got an RV-related dispute E-mail us at actionlinegoodsamclubcom or mail a letterto Action Line PO Box 8545 Ventura California 93002 Please include a letter ofexplanation and copies of related receipts
ACTIONLINEMAILBOX
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Highways FEBRUARY 200938
goodstuffEDITED BY ROBIN DUFFIELDbullTESTED ANDREVIEWED BY MEMBERS
Smart LightMotion LightDonrsquot let the Smart Lightrsquossimple appearance deceiveyou The low-profile exteriorlight mounts on the side ofyour RV and goes on auto-matically when the built-insensor detects movementnear your rig An attachedLED lets you know if yourcoach battery is running lowThe Smart Light gets itsbrains from a microproces-sor and has the same holepattern as existing standardlights for easy installationKen Motz a Good Sam Clubproduct tester from Le ClaireIowa installed the SmartLight and reports ldquoThe mo-tion detector really makesus feel securerdquo PRICE $9999CONTACT Star Light 800-883-5444wwwstarlightsinccom
Funky Colored FlamesNeed to spice up your campfire fun Create dancing flames of blue green and purpleby placing an unopened packet of Funky Colored Flames on top of the fire Providing 30minutes of multicolored fun Funky Flames is safe for usein indoor and outdoor wood fireplaces (theyarenrsquot suitable for cooking fires) Good SamClub product tester Arleen Witt of PollackPines California tried Funky Flames andtells us ldquoNice colored flames that reallyadd excitement to any bonfirerdquoPRICE $588 (three-pack)CONTACT Winlow Products416-792-0385 wwwcampingworldcom
June Bug ScooterRVers can tool around the campground
or rally grounds with ease on thepower-thrifty all-electric June Bugscooter The smooth-riding portablevehicle seats one adult comfort-
ably folds to just 28 inches highand weighs 90 pounds JoyceNewman a Good Sam Clubproduct tester from JacksonSouth Carolina took a spinon the June Bug and says ldquoIdo not know how I traveledbefore the June Bug Itrsquosgiven me my freedom backrdquo
Engel MR040 PortableFridge Freezer
Peckish RVers can keep theirsnacks cool on the go with the nim-
ble Engel MR040 Fridge Freezer Theunit has a small footprint but deliversefficient cooling from 1224-volt DCand 110-volt AC power A sturdy plasticexterior with rubber bumpers on eachcorner protects that delicate egg salad
and a reversible lid contains storage spacefor spare cords and fuses Good Sam product
tester Sandy Preibe from Camarillo California took theMR040 on an outing and says ldquoTravels easy and keepsfood and beverages cold on a hot day while driving Itrsquosvery convenient not to have to use icerdquo
PRICE $1497CONTACT Rickrsquos Specialty Vehicles
866-798-2227 wwwricksesvcom
PRICE $641CONTACT Engel USA 888-272-9838 wwwengel-usacom
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FEBRUARYFLORIDA bull WINTER SAMBOREE February 18ndash22Withlacoochee Bluegrass Festival Dunnellon$110 Early bird 217 Contact Robert WardPO Box 348 Nobleton FL 34461 352-796-8867
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MARCH ARIZONA bull ROARING rsquo20S SAMBOREE March 4ndash8Pinal County Fairgrounds Casa Grande $85Contact Joyce Anderson 561 S 34th Pl
Mesa AZ 85204 480-807-6066
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GEORGIA bull SPRING SAMBOREE March 26ndash29
Good Sam Club chapters across North America regularly host RV gatherings known as
Samborees As a Good Sam Club member you can visit Samborees in any state or province
Activities range from games to arts and crafts seminars and live entertainment In short
Samborees are a good time and a great way to meet people who share your interests
Dates locations fees and contact information for upcoming events are listed below and
a complete calendar is posted on wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityeventsandtours
CLUBevents
Forty Years of FunColoradorsquos first Good Sam chapter the Western Colorado Travelers
celebrated its 40th anniversary on November 15 2008 Many members
of the Grand Junction chapter were on hand for the event along with State
Directors Al and Fran Allain Assistant State Directors Mike and Sue Carver
and members of the neighboring Two Rivers Good Sam chapter
Back row left to rightWimp Holding BudDriever Al HowardRalph Moss EugeneStocking Second rowWanda Holding TomBonokoski BettyDriever Lynda HowardTheona Moss PatMahrer Al MahrerSeated GloriaBonokoski Fay ClineFran Jones Del JonesChapter PresidentMary Diamond
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Georgia National Fairgrounds and AgricenterPerry $75 Contact Perno Scott 1865 PoplarSt Conyers GA 30013 770-922-5794
gladigottacomcastnetwwwgeorgiagoodsamcom
APRIL TEXAS bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 2ndash5 WestTexas Fairgrounds Abilene $65 $75 at gateContact Judy Birchett PO Box 236 Bishop TX78343 361-584-1919
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LOUISIANA bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 10ndash12State Fair of Louisiana Shreveport $52 Earlybird 45 $13 per day Contact Del Griffin 439Jann Dr Shreveport LA 71106 318-686-0581
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ALABAMA bull PUT ON YOUR EASTER BONNET SPRINGSAMBOREE April 16ndash19 National PeanutFestival Fairgrounds Dothan $802 $701
Contact Pat Smith 1301 S Bethel RdDecatur AL 35603 256-350-1037
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ARKANSAS bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 16ndash19Four States Fairgrounds Texarkana $55Contact Melinda Wiggs 2501 Skyline PtJonesboro AR 72404 870-972-0951
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MISSISSIPPI bull SPRING TAHITIAN SUNRISE SAM-BOREE April 16ndash19 Washington CountyConvention Center Greenville $652 $451Contact Darrell Hugueley 5358 CR 225 WaterValley MS 38965 662-473-1077
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FLORIDA bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 22ndash26Okeechobee KOA Campground Okeechobee$110 Contact Robert Ward PO Box 348Nobleton FL 34661 352-796-8867
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OKLAHOMA bull MARDI GRAS SPRING SAMBOREEApril 23ndash26 Heart of Oklahoma ExpositionShawnee $61 Contact Susan Scholl 4608Sandy Oak Circle Newalla OK 74857 405-391-5852 or 405-812-4401wwwoklahomagoodsamscom
NORTH CAROLINA bull MILITARY TRIBUTE SPRINGSAMBOREE April 24ndash26 Tom Johnson Rally ParkMarion $75 Contact Don and Eunice Fletcher 110Riviera Ln Sanford NC 27332 919-499-2512
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ALASKAChris Williams (Vivian)1060 N Leatherleaf Loop Wasilla AK 99654aksnwbrdmtaonlinenetwwwalaskagoodsamclubcom
ALBERTALes Barnhouse (Lorraine)47-53522 Range Rd 274Spruce Grove AB T7X 3T1altagoodsamcruzinternetcomwwwrvalbertaca
BRITISH COLUMBIAPaul Day (Eileen)158-16275 15th Ave Surrey BC V4A 1L4pceedayteluscomwwwbcsamsca
IDAHOGordon Harris (Susan)466 Pace Dr Twin Falls ID 83301gordon3769msncomwwwidahogoodsamorg
MONTANARonald Wertz (Joan)48 Rockland Ln Victor MT 59875mtronjoanaolcomwwwmontanagoodsamcom
OREGONWayne Swanson (Mary)16500 Brown Rd Dallas OR 97338goodsamattglobalnetwwworegongoodsamcom
SASKATCHEWANNorman Swinnerton (Larree)803 Carr Terrace Saskatoon SK Canada S7S 1L9weare2shawcawwwsaskgoodsamcom
WASHINGTONJudy Smith (Larry)PO Box 1374 Snohomish WA 98291-1374larry-judysmithmsncomwwwwashingtonstategoodsamkendracom
WYOMINGSteve Martin (Jackie)75 Wild Horse Rd Cody WY 82414stevemartinwyomingcomwwwwyominggoodsamcom
ARIZONAJoan Burtrum (James)2805 Potter Ave Kingman AZ 86409jiburtrumcitlinknetwwwarizonagoodsamorg
NORTHERN CALIFORNIAKenneth Ginoulis (Marilee)316 Mission St Lodi CA 95240kginoulislodinetnetwwwnorcalgoodsamorg
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIAJo Ann Yett (Vernon)PO Box 1390 Indio CA 92202yetsmailgtenetwwwsocalgoodsamorg
COLORADOAl Allain (Fran)3213 Scranton St Aurora CO 80011-1827coloradosamcomcastnetwwwcoloradogoodsamorg
NEVADATheresa White (Bill)2800 Viking Way Carson City NV 89706tw-bwsbcglobalnetwwwnevadagoodsamcom
NEW MEXICOJohn Brink (Marji)25 Western Saddle Dr Tijeras NM 87059jnmbrinkaolcomwwwnmgoodsamcom
UTAHGlenn Carroll (Carol Jean)1449 E Woodhill Dr Sandy UT 84092carrollgutah-internetwwwutahgoodsamorg
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CAMPGROUNDMEMBERSHIPS FOR SALE
WHY NOT HAVE IT ALLOver 1500 RV parks $8-$12 a nightSound too good to be true Itrsquos true Home park and nationwide campground membership Under $200 first year mdash for EVERYTHING (frozen dues thereafter) No Other Charges LOWPRICE GUARANTEEmdash double money-back differ-ence mdash Deal directNo brokers Start saving now (800) 343-8677 ask for Angie
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CARPETING
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Highwaysrsquo Commercial Corner section ofclassified ads is designed exclusively for pri-vate parties or businesses that have items orservices to sell promote or rent that are notof a personal nature For example RV ParksCampgrounds Condominium ComplexesReal Estate Small Businesses for SaleServices Offered Help Wanted PositionsWanted and Business Opportunities all rep-resent categories appropriate for CommercialCorner Any item offered for rent is consid-ered commercial in nature CommercialCorner advertisers are not required to beGood Sam Club members
When submitting ad copy please followthese guidelines1 There are 40 characters allowed perline counting each letter space and punc-
tuation mark When abbreviating pleaseuse standard dictionary abbreviationsThere is a five-line minimum and the rateis $60 per line2 Bold-face type is available at an addition-al cost of $15 per line Add $50 to makeyour ad all red3 We offer a 5 frequency discount for sixissues and a 10 discount for 12 issues4 Blind-box service is available at an addi-tional cost of $15 per issue We will assigna blind-box number to your ad and we willforward responses to you on a daily basisThe blind-box address takes one full line ofspace at $60line Our $15 fee covers ourpostage and handling expenses5 Copy must be printed or typed6 Copy must be submitted approximately
two months prior to the cover date of theissue desired Please note The May issuecloses on February 18 the June issue closes on March 187 Mail ad copy and a check money order orVisaMasterCardDiscoverAmex numberexpiration date and signature to Commer-cial Corner Highways PO Box 8510Ventura California 93002-99128 Credit-card orders may be faxed to 805-667-4379 Attention Sue Panchenko or e-mailed to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom(please put ldquoCommercial Cornerrdquo in thesubject line) 9 Please direct questions to Sue Panchenkoat 805-667-4385 or via e-mail to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom (please put ldquoCommercialCornerrdquo in the subject line)
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MOTORHOME PARTS
WINNEBAGO ITASCA FLEETWOODmdash-PARTSContact Robert with Year amp Serial We Accept Credit Cards amp Ship Daily8-530 Central M-F Sat 8-4HARRISON RV LAND JEFFERSON IA1-800-397-8206 rvpartsnetinsnetwwwharrisonrvcom
wwwWinnebagoPartscom or 800-933-7742Parts for all WinnebagoItasca productsplus LeSharoPhasar Rialta amp Eurovan Personal service at fair prices for ourcustomers worldwide If outside US call641-896-2222 Hours 8-5 Central M-F
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$ RV BUYERS OF AMERICA $WE BUY ALL MAKES AND MODELSFREE NATIONWIDE PICKUPTOLL FREE 888-782-8987 wwwrvbuyersusacomWE WILL BEAT ANY DEALER PRICE
PACKRAT STORAGE mdash CONSIGNS BUYS RVs Class A B C MotorhomesNot Picky Cash for ReferralsNationwide Pickup 1-877-520-MINI wwwpackratsacom
WANTEDHave Cash Will TravelFor 1998 and newer diesel coaches wwwrvgonecomNationwide Pick Up Toll Free 1-800-669-1807
CASH FOR YOUR RV2002 Model Year and NewerNationwide PickupCall Toll-free 866-687-2274 ask for Jim Cash WWWUSEDRVPROSCOMLA MESA RV CENTER
1 BEST RV BUYERCall for Free AppraisalTop Dollar Paid for Late ModelGas or Diesel MotorhomesFree Nationwide PickupToll Free 888-870-3989BIG SKY LIQUIDATION
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$ CASH $ TOP DOLLAR PAID for late-model motorhomes All makes and modelsNo hassles For instant cash call Keith Roy (toll-free) at 1-888-227-4078PEDATA RV CENTER
2009 - 2000 MOTORHOMES WANTED Nationwide mdash Gas or DieselFree Appraisals mdash No HasslesCall (813) 783-4000 or 888-783-4009 for Instant CashMotorhomeFinderscom
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$10 MAILBOX RENTALS mdash South DakotaVehicle Reg mdash Low 3 SD Sales TaxNo State Income Tax No Veh InspectionsCall Toll Free 1-800-419-1690 VisaMCVisit us at wwwyourbestaddresscom
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MAIL FORWARDING SERVICESFast sure safe mail delivery Low pricesOREGON HAS NO SALES TAX For FREE BROCHURE call (800) 452-2130 Visit us at wwwmailforwardingservicescom
AMERICAS-MAILBOX Forwarding in SDSave $$$NEW Monthly Rates NO State Income TaxNO Wheel TaxNO Safety InspectionNO HasslesVery Low RV Reg amp Insurance 866-747-3700wwwAmericas-MailboxcomHW Call us first
SNOWBIRD MAIL amp MESSAGE bull 800 VOICE MAILWe handle your mail as if it were our own ANNUAL - $150 bull MONTHLY - $18Located in Newport Oregonwwwsnowbirdmailcom bull 1-800-800-0710
OUR MAIL TRAVEL SERVICE bull 800-723-0110 Orlando bull San Antonio bull Las Vegas bull New YorkMail Forwarding Service bull No State Income Tax No Vehicle Inspection bull Low RV Reg amp InsurOpen 7 days bull wwwmailtravelservicecom
MEXICO INSURANCE
ANNUAL LIABILITY INSURANCE $58 PERSON UNLIMITED TRIPS WITH EXTENDED LIABILITYTO A TOWED TRAILERBOAT1-800-909-4457
HOMES FOR SALE
AMERICArsquoS WORLD CLASS RV COMMUNITYThe Gardens RV Village Crossville TNResales available now 1100 to 2200 sq ft homes with attached fully enclosed full-hookupRV garages Lots available to build your ownBeautiful community Call us at 800-860-RVERwwwgardensrvvillagecom
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RETAMA VILLAGE Come join us At our exclusive55+ active adult community in the fabulous Rio Grande Valley of South Texas Large RV LotsCasita wRV Port and single family homesClubhouse library pools fitness centerbilliards hiking biking and birdingBentsenpalmcom 9563811500
OWN LAND amp HOME AT SUNRISE BLUFFSGated 55+ Subdivision in NM with best 4 seasonclimate in the SW affordable living Custom homesfrom 1300-2400 sf Ask about either RV portsor RV storage area Vist us at wwwsunrisebluffscomor call 1-877-725-8337
INVESTMENTS
EARN 96 INTERESTPER ANNUM1-800-687-4940 Toll FreeNot available in some states
LOTS FOR SALE
TORREY OAKS RV RESORT Located in SW FL Luxury heated pool pickle ball golf shuffleboardfitness media indooroutdoor kitchensbaths laundries Rental Lots availableCall (813) 426-4729 (863) 773-3157 wwwtorrey-oaks-rv-lotscom
SILVER PALMS RV VILLAGE near Lake OkeechobeeSunny South-Central Florida bull Planned activities bull Fitness center bull Members-only lounge bull Gated entryDeeded Oversized Sites Premier Lakefront ampPreserve sites available Now under constructionndashndashSpecial Pre-Opening pricing availableVisit wwwsilverpalmsrvcom or call 863-467-5800
LARGEST SELECTION OF RV LOTS in SW10 Locations Call now amp Receive 5 daysamp 4 nights Complimentary resort visitFinancing avail Act Now for Best sitessouthwestRVsitescom 760-870-1607
COMMERCIAL CORNER
rdquoldquoAs in past years Highwayshas been the source of our best camp hosts
mdashS Beall OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY
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TOURS
ADVENTURE CARAVANS RV TOURS amp RALLIESCanada bull USA bull Alaska bull Central America Mexico bull Greece bull Europe bull United KingdomMexico RV Insurance wwwadventurecaravanscomFree 86-page catalog (800) 872-7897Experience the Adventure Wersquoll do the Rest
WORLDWIDE RV TOURS AND RALLIESMexico Canada Alaska OverseasAnd USA Rose Parade Balloon FiestaKentucky Derby amp more Call 800-952-8496or free RV Vacation guide wwwfantasyrvtoursnet
Good Sam Samborees and CaraventuresWhether your RV travels take you to AlaskaMexicorsquos Baja Peninsula New England the Kentucky Derby a NASCAR race or to AmericarsquosNational Parks the Good Sam Club has a grouptravel package for you Make new friends while youtravel in the comfort of your RV on our fully guidedtours Call us toll-free at 1-800-829-5140 or visit us online at wwwgoodsamclubcomtoursto find out more about these and the many othertours offered by the Good Sam Club
TRAVEL TO EXCITING PLACESDrive the Alcan to Americarsquos Last Frontierenvision yourself on Nova Scotiarsquos miles of coastal drives celebrate Mardi Grascross the border to sunny Mexicoform friendships yoursquoll treasure the rest of your days all arrangementsincluding RV parks by Tracks RV Toursest 1975 Free catalog at tracksrvtourscom or tel 800-351-6053
TOW VEHICLES FOR SALE
DODGE TRUCK DURANGO amp JEEPFleet prices to the publicBuy Below Factory Invoice1-800-320-9767 Ask for Fleet SalesDonrsquot be fooled by the other guyNo hidden charges wwwthenewdodgecomAdvantage DodgeChryslerJeep
TOW VEHICLETRAILERPACKAGES FOR SALE
2000 TETON 40 CHEYENNE 5th Arctic pkg full-timer new all over 1998 Mtn Master FL6087K mi CummAllison all Air Ride huge storclean amp pwrful Sell sep $40K EA 623-451-7121
TRAILERS FOR SALE
STACKER TRAILERS mdash Huge savings on two cancellations 24 double axle amp 30 triple with lifts Never titled New Dick 800-272-1239See pictures at richmondstackerscom Negotiableamp delivery available
RV SHOWS
MinneapolisSt Paul RV Vacation amp Camping ShowFeb 5 - 8 Minneapolis MNMid America RV ShowFeb 13 - 15 Kansas City MONorth Carolina RV amp Camping ShowFeb 13 - 15 Charlotte NCRichmond Camping RV ExpoFeb 13 - 15 Richmond VAKansas Sports Boat amp Travel ShowFeb 19 - 22 Wichita KSRhode Island RV amp Camping ShowFeb 27 - Mar 1 Providence RIwwwagieventscom
RV SPACES FOR RENT
RV SPACE FOR RENT Must be 55 or older inBellflower CA Small cat or dog under 20 lbsokay Close to all freeways beaches amp mtns At least 1 month stay required Pool table poolCall (562) 867-3227
SERVICES
1 IN SALES TAX SAVINGSPay no sales tax on your next RV We have helpedclients legally save $1000s over the past 12 yrsCall Mountain States Consulting 800-565-4504amp talk to a CPA for professional friendly service or visit us on the web at wwwrvtaxcom
ACTION SERVICES LLCConsult a Licensed Montana AttorneyNo State Sales Tax amp Low License FeesFor Professional Service Call 800-481-0013 wwwactionservices-mtcom
Let us help you BUY YOUR RV TAX FREE We guarantee BEST service and priceReceive $100 Gas Card amp FREE Mail Fwding Save Thousands of $$ Today 8884303388 Best in the business wwwMontanaRVnet
PAY NO SALES TAX ON VEHICLESLet us explain how we can legally help youWersquove helped thousands in the last 10 yearsCall one of our four Montana AttorneysBennett Law Office PC Missoula MTwwwbennettlawofficepccom 866-543-5803
LOWEST RATES IN THE 50 STATESPay NO Sales Tax Permanent PlatesNo Inspections mdash Plates in 4 daysTrailers RVs Vehicles Planes BoatsDeer Creek 8779135100 wwwtaxfreemontanaorg
TAX FREE RV mdash YOUR TAX SAVINGS EXPERTSWe will show you how to save thousandsThe best RV tax package in MontanaCall 24 hours a day 7 days a week888-441-5741 mdash wwwtaxfreervcom
MONTANA LLCrsquoS ONLY $399SAVE THOUSANDS mdash PAY NO SALES TAX Montana LLCrsquos our Specialty mdash Lowest Rates ONLY $39900 plus state fees and license plateswwwRVLLCcom or Call 888-929-4424
SERVICE TRAINING
RVSA will CERTIFY you as an RV technician in only10 weeks 100 employment since 1986 Hands-on InstructionmdashCall the RV ServiceAcademy in Florida (941) 722-5256 wwwrvsanetLICENSED amp APPROVED FOR VA TRAINING
PROPERTY FOR SALE
Clean air hunting fishing boating ATVs25+ ACRES ENTERPRISE UT $200000water rights well septic system Tour at wwwyourerahomecom13323PH 1-888-686-8190 code 100820 ACRES ENTERPRISE UT $87500wwater right 1-888-686-8190 code 1045Tour at wwwyourerahomecom15164John Cameron GRI Ph 435-632-6358jcameroninfowestcomERA BROKERS CONSOLIDATED SOUTHERN UTAHrsquoSREAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS1-800-372-2765 wwwerabrokersnet
5 ACRE PROPERTY IN SOUTHERN COLORADO360ordm Mountain Views Close to Rio Grande No Assoc Fees Yearly Property Taxes under $100Only $7500 entire 5 Acres(239) 273-0911 wwwcoloradolandsalecom
RECREATIONAL VEHICLESFOR SALE
LIST YOUR RVSHOP FOR AN RVTHOUSANDS OF VIEWERSBUYERS WAITINGbullbullbull wwwRVclearinghousecom bullbullbull
RV REGISTRYwwwrvregistrycomMotorhomes Trailers amp Fifth WheelsFor Sale by OwnersNo Sales CommissionsBuyersSellers 800-546-8457
BUYING OR SELLING AN RVLet us take over the risk of major repairsTo learn more about the Good Sam Extended Service Plan mechanical breakdown insurance call 1-877-681-9479
RECREATIONAL VEHICLESWANTED
DONATE RVs AUTOS BOATS PROPERTY TIME-SHARES EQUIPMENT and JUNKERS running or notFast Free Pickup IRS Tax Deductible1-800-903-4483 Homeless MinistriesEmail help27msncom
RV CLUBS
LONERS ON WHEELS Singles Camping ClubwwwlonersonwheelscomLocal Chapter campouts in USA amp CanadaRallies Caravans amp LOW Campground1-866-LOW-CLUB bull FREE Newsletter amp Info
RV GRAPHICS
VIBRANT FULL COLOR DURABLE vinyl picturesSelect landscapes animals patriotic lighthousesetc Avg 30 X 50 or custom sized for your RVAffordable Easy to installwwwwild-signscom 800-255-1790
COMMERCIAL CORNER
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 47
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TRADING POSTTURN-KEY SPACIOUS BEAUTIFUL RV LOT Temeculaarea CA Incl WD dishwshr frig dbl SS sinkBBQ At Rancho CA RV Resort a 5-star resort golfcourse pools SteveLinda (949)454-2191 pearlwing9coxnet for photos $85K
MOTORHOMES FOR SALE
2000 ALLEGRO BUS 38 57K mi 3 SO Cat 330dsl 6-spd Allison maple cab int WD new awnsall lthr Frtliner Chas 75 Onan new tires reffrwicmkr no smkpets $54K 772-564-0759772-341-4614 (FL)
2007 36QSH PHAETON BY Tiffin Silver Sand350 HP Cat Diesel pusher 6-speed Allison80 gen auto level amp awn leather Corian tiled3 TVs 4 slides 9527 miles warranty $175K(941) 286-5201 (SD)
1996 DUTCH STAR 32 454 Chevy Banks Power slide-out Runs and looks beautiful New paint roof tires $28500 Neil 916-747-1842
A Colorado Beauty at its Best New 2006 stunning custom home in Castle Rock 6196 sq ft walkout ranch on 467 acres 4 BD 6BA50rsquoX21rsquo RV garage wfull hookups $1295000(303) 681-3754 for pics amp details
LARGO FL 1152 sq ft manufactured hm 2BR2BA Many extras incl attached lanai amp shed Xlnt home base location close to shopping ampbeaches in a 55+ 5-star community $35000OBO 727-798-2573 evartsedyahoocom
3BD2BA MANUFACTURED on 82 acre w30X40RV garage wfull hookup 2 yrs old 4 mi from The Villages in FL No lot fee you own propertysafe area move-in ready smk free lots of extras$260K 352-406-9750
BEAUTIFUL OR COAST - Lakeside 55+ gatedcomm 1254 sq ft 2BD 2BA 40 ft RV prkgwhookups 2 mins to lake 5 mi to beachfishing crabbing hiking Pix avail $219000(541) 759-2747
LOTS FOR SALE
CYPRESS WOODS RESORT - SW Florida premierwaterfront lot on cul de sac Tropical landscapingSee at wwwbradsrvlotcom (239) 495-0538
DESTIN VILLAGE RV RESORT FLmdash2 lots for saleside by side across from pool and clubhouse1 block to huge public beach Large pads gated$129000 each Susan (850) 496-6520
ALASKA KENAI PENINSULA RV and residential lot The best fishing and hunting in the worldCheap Private party 907-283-5889 spikealaskaearthlinknet wwwmyalaskalotcom
OWN YOUR RV LOT CO-OP PK along ColoradoRiver 2006 Cavco Pk model front kit 16X22 living rm 10X24 storage furnished WDgolf cart full time or part xlnt cond Must see$174500 928-667-3768 (AZ)
CAMPGROUNDMEMBERSHIPS FOR SALECOAST TO COAST AFFILIATED
CAMPGROUND MEMBERSHIP FOR SALE Coast to Coast affiliated home park Southern PinesNC 2 free parks S Pines amp Gettsyburg PA Pdover $6000 sell for $5000 Heart problems(336) 475-3623
CAMPGROUND MEMBERSHIPSFOR SALE
THOUSAND TRAILS NACO national membershipAnnual dues paid up to January 2009 $3500 or best offer (323) 582-5559
HOMES FOR SALE
1987 SILVERCREST MOBILE HOME in Hemet CAGated 55+ community wRV stor free golf pool amp more 1344 sq ft 2BD2BA LR DR den 2space carport AC washdry frig gas stove$34900 425-868-7553
DAVENPORT FL RV HOME Private 55+ commAccess to I-27 amp I-4 2BD 2BA + RV garage1800 sq ft Cinder block built $289K Will consider trade in CACOTX 863-424-1417lab2trvlaolcom
ASHEVILLE NCmdashNewly remodeled home amp RVbuilding 4BR 4BA 4300 sq ft home 2250 sq ft RV building HVAC Many amenities plus mtn views New low price $699500 Pics wwwTomFlackcom 8282426569
TRADING POST As a benefit of membership Good Sam Club members may advertise personalitems for sale in the Trading Postclassified ad section of Highways
The Trading Post classified ad section isrestricted to ads placed by individualGood Sam Club members who are cur-rent with their membership dues Adsmust be of a personal nature accordingto the following requirements All otherclassified ads will be considered forplacement in Commercial Corner
1 Item advertised must be personallyowned and listed for sale or trade Ads pro-moting a product or service for sale wouldnot be acceptable in Trading Post Also notacceptable would be an ad for a multi-unitapartment townhome complex or morethan 10 acres of unimproved real property
2 An ad for the rental of any item is considered commercial and thereforenot appropriate for Trading Post
3 Trading Post accepts ads under thecategories of Campground Member-ships for Sale Timeshares for SaleHomes for Sale and Lots for SaleAgents are not permitted to advertise inTrading Post
4 Help Wanted and Positions Wantedare categories inappropriate for TradingPost Also unacceptable are ads for theexchange of one service for anotherregardless of whether any money is
changing hands An ad soliciting theusage of property whether commercialor residential is also considered com-mercial in nature and must be placed inCommercial Corner
Please note The May 2009 issuecloses on February 18 (arrival date April30 the June issue closes on March 18(arrival date May 27)
Unfortunately it is not possible to can-cel an ad after our closing dateHowever we are able to place aldquoSOLDrsquorsquo indicator over your ad up toone week after the closing date
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2000 DOLPHIN 36 FORD V10 21500 milesSO 55 gen WD Corian tops awnings 2 TVDVDVCR 2 air rear camara level jacks Must sell health reasons Reduced to $35800 407-654-3863 (FL)
2005 PHAETON 35 FT 350 diesel very lowmileage smoke free very clean Two slidessurround sound WD 4-dr frig Under warranty$150000 (225) 293-6990 225-921-8934
1996 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND 34 model L 45K miles Chevy gas Onan generator awningpackage satellite leveling jacks Email for more info bgilstrapcomcastnet or 678-817-9661 (GA)
1990 MONACO CROWN ROYALE 40 foot 300Cummins engine 75K miles fully loadedexcellent condition $29500 Call for pictures and information In 1990 sold for $250000304-242-0377
2005 COUNTRY COACH Intrigue LTD 42 525HP3 AC 10KW gen 3 slides In-Motion sat heatedceramic floor OS ent ctr radar det CB radioAqua Hot htd massage driver amp co-pilot sts extwar $345K 909-980-2168 (CA)
TRAVEL TRAILERS amp FIFTH WHEELS FOR SALE
2004 KEYSTONE HORNET with improved lotconcrete drive + pad deck and shed Lot 6035 Star Resort Pass Christian MS Xlnt cond 2BDRM 12 slide $249 annual fee Near Casinos$36000 (920) 897-3660 (WI)
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 49
2004 374 GLENDALE Titanium 32E37DS5th whl pin to bmpr 322 Xlnt cond lots xtras clsts hdwd flr NS 2 SO Orig $63600Selling due to health $29500 Call Gene 562-927-7217 (CA)
The May 2009 issue closes February 18 The June 2009 issue closes March18 Cost $85 per ad plus $60 per photo Bold $10 for first line $20 tobold entire ad Add $25 for ad to appear in redMaximum 200 characters Count all letters numbers punctuation and spacesSpecify category______________________________________
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The Rally 15
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RV Marketplace 50ndash52
RV Business Top 50 12ndash13
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Trading Post 48ndash49
Transfer Flow 4
Travelerrsquos Guide 25
Winnebago Industries 7
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COPYRIGHT STATEMENT The Good Sam logo is a registeredtrademark of TL Enterprises Inc a Delaware corporation It may beused by Good Sam chapters for official noncommercial identificationpurposes only and by others only with express written authorization inadvance from TL Enterprises Inc The noncommercial use for patchesand other similar chapter identification has been granted to charteredchapters of the club Any other use without express advance writtenauthorization is prohibited The following terms are registered trade-marks of TL Enterprises Inc and may not be used without permissionCaraventure Commercial Member of Good Sam RV Club Good SamPark Highways MotorHome Rider Samboree Samgo Trailer Lifeand the Trailer Life Campgrounds RV Parks and Services DirectoryHighways does not knowingly accept deceptive or misleading advertis-ing If you have a contrary experience with respect to any merchandiseor service represented in our pages please contact Action Line atactionlinegoodsamclubcom Permission to reprint or quote excerptsgranted upon written request only Copyright 2009
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Highways FEBRUARY 200954
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Lots of Good Sam members have won $50 so farPatrick F Prunty of Harwich Massachusetts earned hischeck by correctly identifying the watery crossing in theNovember issuersquos Wherersquos Good Sam photo reprinted onthe right The RV bearing the Good Sam sticker rides theferry across Lake Champlain from Grand Island Vermontto Plattsburg New York Good Sam member Lynn Holmesof Arnold Maryland earned $50 for sending us the photo
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Contents
Portal to the Past
Flying High in Albuquerque
Get Your Kicks at The Rally
Departments
Whats New Online
On the Road
Dear Good Sam
Good News
RV Insight
Camp Cuisine
Tech Topics
Action Line
Good Stuff
Classifieds
Pet Pix
Advertiser Index
Wheres Good Sam
Good Sam Club dot com
TOC
User Guide
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Enthusingabout smallerRVs waging abattle for park-ing rights andmaking a digi-tal discovery
DEARgoodsam
Small Is BeautifulI ALWAYS WONDERED whereall the Good Sam tiny-trail-er owners were I found onein the December Highwayswhen Don Bailey wrote inabout enjoying the compactsize of his teardrop
I have a 1962 ApacheEagle that I rebuilt andupgraded The box is justover 5 feet wide by 7 feetlong Therersquos no problemfinding a suitable-size camp-site or parking space or pulling into the gas station Of course with a small unit fill-ups areinfrequent When at home I simply put the rigin the garagemdashno parking-restriction worries
Irsquod encourage folks to consider smaller trail-ers Theyrsquore still my favorite
Tom Schardt EAST BERLIN PENNSYLVANIA
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Parking ProblemI CONCUR with Sue Brayrsquoscomments about streetparking in her Decembercolumn ldquoFight for yourRV Rightsrdquo Unfortu-nately I currently have a genuine RV parking issuewith the city of St Helens
Oregon Irsquod greatly appreciate a plan of actionBarry Garske ST HELENS OREGON
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FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 11
DEARgoodsam
and click on RVer rightsmdashEditors
Digital DelightHIGHWAYSrsquo DIGITAL VERSION is goodreadingmdashand it saves trees Irsquove down-loaded the latest issue and itrsquos now oneof my bookmarks I can save articles tomy hard drive for future reference
Jim Sternwell RESTON VIRGINIA
To take a look at the digital edition ofthe current issue log on to wwwgoodsamclubcomhighwaysmdashEditors
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Getting There Is Half The FunSince 1969 wersquove tried our best to make it easy for RVers to
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We love to hear from Good Sam membersWrite to us at deargoodsamgoodsamclubcom or Dear Good Sam PO Box 8545 Ven-tura California 93002 or send us your com-ments online at wwwgoodsamclubcomhighways Please include your name home-town and state or province Letters may beedited for length and clarity and published in Highways and on the Good Sam website
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For all your RVing needs visit the best-of-the-bestyour nearest RV Businessmagazine Top 50 Dealer These dealers represent the RV industryrsquos elite receiving the highest possible honor for their professionalism overall businessoperations and of course customer service For new or used RVs service andrepair financing or storage these dealers can be trusted And as the official voice of the RV market RV Business magazine knows its dealers
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SAMBASSADORS
Highways FEBRUARY 200914
Meet the BrooksGood Samrsquos newest Sambassadors bring a spirit of fun to club events
DURING A JULY camping trip in Marylandabout 15 years ago Bill and EsthermayBrooks received an unusual invitation Agroup of RVers was throwing a potluckmdashwith a Christmas theme At first thecouple didnrsquot know what to make of thesummer yuletide celebration But afterenjoying some Christmas snacks andsinging carols they found out the revel-ers were members of the SouthernMaryland Wanderers a Good Sam chap-ter from California Maryland
Inspired by the grouprsquos spirit of fun and fellowship Bill and Esthermay whoalready were Good Sam members joinedthe chapter on the spot Since thentheyrsquove risen through the ranks first aschapter president then as state direc-tors Recently the couple took on therole of Good Sam Club Sambassadors
Bill and Esthermay join fellow Sam-bassadors Rosemary Bates-Ranks GerriHoworth Ed James Tom and NancyKillmer Patty and Dave Morgen and Donand Helen Woodard in supporting GoodSam chapters and state organizationsmaking sure club events run smoothlyand answering fellow membersrsquo ques-tions among other duties
The couplersquos devotion to Good Sam isparticularly impressive when you con-sider that they balance their RVing pas-sion with full-time jobs Billrsquos a policeofficer and Esthermayrsquos a medicalreceptionist in Cobb Island Maryland
Being Sambassadors means helpingmembers explore all the social possibil-ities of the Good Sam Club includingjoining chapters says Bill ldquoItrsquos thestart of a new adventurerdquo
SAMBASSADORS bull RV SHOWS bull GOOD SAM DAYS
For more than a century the Kentucky Derby has combined Southern ele-gance with high-speed horseracing at the legendary Churchill Downs
racetrack in Louisville KentuckyGood Sam Club members can experience the event in all its glory when
they attend the 2009 Kentucky Derby Samboree April 28 through May 3Guests will marvel at the sea of jockey silks savor chef-carved meats betweenraces and thrill to the thundering dash for the finish line
The tour package gives participants a glimpse into the elite world of horseracing and provides transportation to all events Wake up early for Dawn atthe Downs to sample a breakfast buffet and watch thehorses exercise Take a tour of the Kentucky EquestrianCenter and travel through the rolling bluegrass hills tovisit the Kentucky Horse Park
During the Kentucky Oaks May 1 and the KentuckyDerby May 2 tour participants will watch the race fromreserved clubhouse seats on the first turn for both racesand enjoy buffet meals at the Marquee Village
The tour also includes five nights of RV camping withwater and electric hookups at the Kentucky Fair andExposition Center seats and transportation to the DerbyFestival Pegasus Parade on April 30 and a side trip to theLouisville Slugger Museum followed by lunchwwwgoodsamclubcomtours 800-829-5140
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As a Good Sammember yoursquoreinvited to travel theglobe with top-notchclub-sponsored tour andcruise packages Fromthe initial rendezvous tothe final farewell yoursquollbe well taken care of by the Good Sam ClubCheck our website forupcoming event datesand destinations
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RV BOOKSHELF
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 15
RV VACATIONS can take a turn for the worse if yoursquore notdressed properly Rugged hikes can go sour without apair of good boots and fishing trips can be a drag with-out a wading jacket
The Good Sam Club can help solve these dilemmasat a discount with our Smile and Save partner SierraTrading Post The retailer has the gear you need for justabout any outdoor activity whether itrsquos cycling skiingswimming or snowshoeing This is the place to stock upon everything from fishing reels to wetsuits and casualclothes to outerwear even Ralph Lauren sports jackets
In addition to getting Sierra TradingPostrsquos everday online savings Good SamClub members save 10 percent off retailprices and get free shipping on orders of$75 or more To start shopping click onthe Sierra Trading Post link on our web-sitersquos Smile and Save page and enter code
ANGOODSAM9 at check outwwwgoodsamclubcomsave
User-FriendlyCampground GuidePlan your next RV trip with the 2009 Trailer Life Directory
The 2009 Trailer Life RV ParksCampgrounds and Services
Directory marks the 36th editionof this comprehensive travel guide but the bookrsquos editorshavenrsquot rested on their laurels With 11700 campground list-ings and new elements designed to help RVers use Good Samrsquosonline resources the directory is a must-have item
The directoryrsquos At-a-Glance feature has expanded to includeonline reservations and now lists RV parks that offer 247 reser-vations on wwwgoodsamclubcom The directory also offersplenty of of inspiration for that next road trip Look for articleson southern British Columbia home to the 2010 WinterOlympics plus Savannah Georgia Continued from last year isa special feature highlighting five of North Americarsquos nationalparks A new section includes expert tips on tires suspensionand LP-gas systems a great reference to have on the road
Order your copy of the 2009 Trailer Life Directory on ourwebsite to receive the discounted Good Sam member pricewwwgoodsamclubcomtravelstore
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GEAR FOR THEGreat OutdoorsSierra Trading Post helps RVers suit up for adventure
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Take the highway that is best to Albuquerquendashan enchanting land rooted in centuries ofhistory and rich in southwest style and high-desert beauty
bull Entertainment Headliner NEIL SEDAKA
bull Exciting Attempt to Break the World Record forldquoMost People Wearing Balloon Hatsrdquo
bull First Annual GO Green Ideas Contestrdquo
bull Rio Grande Community Farm Volunteer Day ndashAnnual RV Event to Give Back to the Rallyrsquos HostCommunity
Rally Pricing$349 (electric hookup) $169 (drycamping) Includes 2 adults
Early Bird Nights (April 15 amp 16)$35night (electric hookup) $15night(dry camping) Includes 2 adults
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Nova Scotia CaraventureEllsworth ME bull $3364Jul 12 ndash Jul 25 2009
Great Lakes CaraventureBaileys Harbor WI bull $3421Jul 30 ndash Aug 14 2009
MORE GETAWAYS
National Parks CaraventureCody WY bull $3696Jul 18 ndash Aug 4 2009
Explore the splendor of our country this summer on an 18-daywestern RV tour with visits to Yellowstone and the Grand Canyonplus four other national parks including stunning Zion NationalPark Sightseeing and events along the way encourage you toimmerse yourself in the Old West Reserved seats to the rodeo inCody Wyoming and a chuckwagon dinner and western show areincluded as well as a tour of Salt Lake City where yoursquoll hear thefamous Mormon Tabernacle Choir and take a mild whitewaterraft ride
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Good Sam Makes the GradeTwelve Good Sam Parks get top scoresin a nationwide campground survey
Adozen US Good Sam Parks earned all-around A grades in a recent consumer-
satisfaction survey of independent RV parksNearly 13000 RVers participated in the 2008online satisfaction survey conducted byGuestRated The survey evaluated RVersrsquoexperiences at independent campgroundsand RV resorts affiliated with the NationalAssociation of RV Parks and CampgroundsIn all 21 campgrounds earned the top rating
RVers are invited to submit their owncampground reviews by logging on towwwgocampingamericacom and clickingon the Review a Park tab
The following 12 Good Sam Parksearned A gradesButtonwood Campground MifflintownPennsylvaniaCherry Hill Park College Park MarylandHigh Plains Camping Oakley KansasKozy Rest Kampground HarrisvillePennsylvaniaMill Creek Ranch Resort Canton TexasMisty River RV ResortWalland TennesseeNormandy Farms ResortFoxboro MassachusettsPeace Valley
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RVinsightBY JOE AND VICKI KIEVA
JOE RVers love to eat and itrsquos not unusual forrally-goers to spend long periods standing inline for a free hot dog or ice cream RVersbrave crowded parking lots with theirrigs to have lunch at an appealingrestaurantAnd if you want to drawa crowd in a campground sim-ply mention the word potluck
A good number of RVers eatall of their meals in restaurantsThese travelers might keep a bot-tle of wine in the fridge and a boxof crackers in the pantry but otherwise they donrsquot use theirkitchens at all We know RVers whocan give you firsthand recommenda-tions for an eatery in just about any town inthe country To them finding unique local
restaurants is part of the RVing adventureOn the other hand some RVers eat
almost all of their meals in their rigs Wemet a man whose food allergies preventedhim and his wife from eating in restaurants
altogether Fortunately their RV kitchengives them the freedom to travel
wherever they like without having toworry about his diet
Most RVers split their mealtimesbetween restaurants and their rigsEating in restaurants is a social occa-sion for Vicki and me More oftenthan not when we get together withfriends we go out to a restaurantIt doesnrsquot have to be fancy as long as we can all share the same tableOn the other hand we usually eat in our motorhome when wersquore parked some-where by ourselves
We always try to take advantage of localfoods as we crisscross the country Itrsquos difficultto pass up the seafood along the Atlantic coastespecially the lobster and clams in NewEngland Floridarsquos fresh citrus fruit is unparal-leled anywhere And we always look forward to
gorging ourselves onfresh blueberries in
Maine and blackberriesin Oregon
VICKI I enjoy cookingespecially when wersquore in ourRV I have more time andfewer distractions than I dowhen wersquore at home And tome part of the fun of cookingwhile on the road is the shop-ping that goes along with itNeedless to say grocery shop-
ping while on the road is differentthan it is at home The names of the
supermarkets change from one regionof the country to another We see names likeFood Giant Shawrsquos and Wegmanrsquos in theNortheast Kroger Publix and Food Lion in theSoutheast and Fred Meyer Safeway andAlbertsonrsquos in the West Of course WalmartSupercenters are everywhere we go
Shopping in an unfamiliar supermarket may
be a chore to some but to me itrsquos an adventureEach store has its own way of laying out theaisles As a result I canrsquot just run into the storefor a couple of items and go directly to the cor-rect aisles as I do at home Shopping usuallymeans walking up and down each aisle to findthe items on my grocery list This is how I dis-cover new and different foods
For an archive of Joeand Vicki Kievarsquos previ-ous RV Insight columnsgo to wwwgoodsamclubcomhighways To postyour own RV-lifestyletips go to wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityclick on Stories thenclick on the Share a Story button
Dear Joe and VickiHow do you findgood grocerystores andrestaurants whiletraveling aroundthe country
We never miss a chance to bring home ham andbacon from Arkansas
maple syrup fromVermont and Walla Wallaonions from Washington
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A Movable FeastWhen it comes to eating on the road variety really is the spice of life
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To add to the adventure many of theavailable items differ from one region tothe next The unfamiliar brands areusually every bit as good as the ones wehave at home but some favorite brandsof food items are hard to find on theroad Yuban coffee for example isnrsquoteasy to locate in the East so we bringenough from home to last the entiretrip Mexican food is important to usso I fill the freezer with chorizos andour favorite brand of corn tortillas
On the other hand each area of thecountry has its own unique food itemsWe never miss a chance to bring homeham and bacon from Arkansas maplesyrup from Vermont Walla Wallaonions from Washington and salt pota-toes from New York
Shopping for groceries while travelingis a great way to become familiar withthe various regions Yoursquoll discoverfoods yoursquove never seen before With alittle experience yoursquoll determine whichsupermarket chain is your favorite whenyou travel to different areas With a littlemore experience you may get to thepoint where you can drop by a store forjust one item and actually manage to godirectly to the correct aisle
Then of course if you donrsquot enjoy theadventure of shopping on the road youcan always take on the challenge oflocating a good restaurant
Send your nontechnical RV-lifestyle questions to RV Insight HighwaysPO Box 8545 Ventura California 93002 or to highwaysgoodsamclubcom
GOT A QUESTION
Vickirsquos RV RecipesVicki Kievarsquos book My RVKitchen and Favorite Recipescovers everything you need toknow about selecting equippingand furnishing an RV kitchenstocking the pantry and fridgeand shopping for groceries onthe road Yoursquoll also find morethan a hundred of Vickirsquosfavorite recipes plus more than70 hints and tricks for preparingdelicious meals on the roadwwwrvknowhowcom
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CAMPcuisineBY BOB BLUMER
You canrsquot please all the people all the timebut when it comes to snack food popcorn
comes close In fact popcorn is so popular thatAmericans consume a staggering one billionpounds of the stuff per yearmdashenough to fill theentire Grand Canyon OK I made up the partabout the canyon but itrsquos probably not too farfrom the truth
To say popcorn is a modern miracle wouldalso be a stretch since the snackrsquos been aroundfor thousands of years But it does seem mirac-ulous that a rock-hard kernel of corn can betransformed by exposure to heat into apillowy morsel of satisfying goodness
Each kernel of popcorn containsmoisture and oils Unlike most othergrains the outer hull of the popcornkernel is impervious to outside moisture
which helps protect the precious cargo insideAs the oil and water inside the shell are heatedpast the boiling point they turn the moisture inthe kernel into a superheated pressurizedsteam Eventually the hull succumbs to thepressure and ruptures and the interior starchesare transformed into the airy cloud-like foamthatrsquos become synonymous with movie viewing
Although most popcorn kernels explodethey donrsquot always explode with flavor Thatrsquos
why I love to add more thanjust salt and butter to
my bowl Here aremy two favorite
recipes Onersquosa little sweet
and onersquos a littlespicy which should
please even
yourfussiest
friends
The PopcornFestival inMarion Ohiocelebrates thestarchy snackevery SeptemberFind out more at wwwpopcornfestivalcom
Popcorn for the PeopleSweet and spicy twists on a perennial family favorite
To read previous recipesgo to wwwgoodsamclubcomhighways
Bob Blumer is the creatorand host of the FoodNetwork TV shows TheSurreal Gourmet and Gluttonfor Punishment Hersquos alsothe author of five cookbooksWhen hersquos not at home inCalifornia Bob can be foundtraveling in his Toastermobilean Airstream trailer cus-tomized with a stainless-steel professional kitchenand topped with two 8-footslices of toast
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Raginrsquo Cajun Popcorn
1 tablespoon garlic powder1 teaspoon onion powder12 teaspoon paprika12 teaspoon salt 14 teaspoon white pepper (if you have it)
or black pepper2 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon Tabasco (or to taste)2 tablespoons vegetable oil12 cup popcorn kernels
In a small bowl combine garlic powder onion powderpaprika salt and pepper Reserve In a small pan overmedium heat melt butter Remove from heat and stir inTabasco Reserve in pan In a medium-size pot overhigh heat add oil and one kernel of popcorn Cover andcook until kernel pops
Add the rest of the popcorn to the oil and re-coverShake pot constantly until popping stops Sprinkle inspices drizzle with Tabasco butter and toss thoroughlyServe immediately
Yield About eight cups
Kettle Corn
2 tablespoons vegetable oil12 cup popcorn kernels2 tablespoons granulated
white sugar12 teaspoon salt
In a medium-size pot over highheat add oil and one kernel ofpopcorn Cover and cook untilkernel pops Add sugar and stirfor 15 seconds or until it meltsAdd the rest of the popcorn tothe sugar oil and re-cover Shakepot constantly until poppingstops Empty popcorn into abowl and toss with salt Serveimmediately
Yield About eight cups
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To read more of Bobrsquosreplies to your technicalquestions go to wwwgoodsamclubcomrvcentral
In addition to answering your letters Bob Livingston is publisher of Trailer Lifeand MotorHome magazinesdirector of the seminar pro-gram at the Rally and authorof Trailer Lifersquos RV Repair andMaintenance Manual To pur-chase the fourth edition of the manual at the discountedGood Sam price click onwwwgoodsamclubcomstore
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TECHtopicsBY BOB LIVINGSTON
Batterybasicswinter fueladvice and atriple-towingclarification
Pulling a PickupI have a 1996 Chevy 4x4 pickup that Irsquod like to pull behind my Discoverymotorhome I donrsquot believe the truck can be towed that conveniently so I waswondering if I could use a dolly for the front end of the truck or a full trailer tohaul it This would save me having to buy a vehicle that can be pulled and theinsurance for another vehicle I use the truck to carry my four golden retrievers
around Is there a need for brakes on the trail-er if I end up towing this truck
Phil Jurczyk KIRKLAND WASHINGTON
BOB Phil your truck is towable on all fourwheels without making drivetrain modifica-tions Therefore you donrsquot need to consider adolly or trailer Yoursquoll need a base plate an ade-quately rated tow bar and lights and I stronglyrecommend using a braking device that appliesthe truck brakes in concert with the motor-homersquos service brakes
Before you purchase the hardware I suggestyou weigh your motorhome loaded for a typicaltrip and your truck Compare those numberswith the gross combination weight rating of themotorhomeYou need to make sure you have thecapacity to tow before setting out on the road
One Battery or TwoI BOUGHT a used fifth wheel with two batter-iesmdashone from the factory and the otherinstalled later Theyrsquore hooked in series black-to-black and red-to-red The reason Irsquom asking isthat theyrsquove gone bad Do I need to replace bothor can I get by with just one If I replace bothdo the cranking amps have to be the same
Judy McClurg CAVE CREEK ARIZONA
BOB Judy if you frequent primitive campsites(no hookups) then yoursquoll need at least two bat-teriesmdashand yours are wired in parallel notseries If you hook up to campground electrici-ty then one battery is all you need
The obvious advantage of having two batter-ies is the ability to run your 12-volt DC appli-ances and accessories for a longer period oftime Even if yoursquore very frugal with the use of12-volt DC power yoursquoll still need enough bat-tery for example to keep the refrigerator run-ning (on LP-gas) If yoursquore like most peopleyoursquoll run through two batteries fairly quicklywhile primitive camping unless you have anefficient way to recharge them
If you replace both batteries theyrsquoll need tobe the same Since yoursquore looking to power thelivability items yoursquoll need deep-cycle batteries(even if yoursquore buying only one) Therersquos noneed to be concerned with cranking amps therating in amp hours is more important
Consider buying two 6-volt golf-cart batter-ies wired in series if you determine that youneed two Theyrsquore more durable for RV use
Cold-Weather DieselIrsquoM GOING TO purchase a used Class B dieselcamper van The owner told me there are solu-tions I can use to pour into the fuel tank to keepthe diesel from jelling in winter Is that true Ifnot how much would it cost to install a heateroutlet for this type of vehicle
Meei Mizell AUGUSTA GEORGIA
BOB If you live in or travel to a cold-weatherarea the diesel fuel there is usually winterizedfor that area Thatrsquos because the fuel contains awaxy substance that jells in extremely coldweather and creates problems such as pluggingthe fuel filter Normally the fuel supplier willmix No 2 diesel with No 1 diesel or some typeof additive that improves cloud point
According to fuel-industry experts yourengine should run fine on non-winterized fuelas long as the temperature doesnrsquot dip below 10degrees Fahrenheit
While the addition of diesel No 1 candecrease cloud point itrsquos also less efficient thanNo 2 the energy content of it is about 5 percentlower which relates to reduced fuel economy sonormally the amount of additive is limitedThere are also a number of aftermarket prod-ucts that can be added to your fuel to reduce thecloud point
Some engines are equipped with fuel heatersTherersquos no way to hazard a guess without know-ing which engine you have in your vehicle Youcan easily check with your RV dealer for thatinfomation
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Leaking and ChewingREGARDING THE ldquoLeaking Motorhomerdquoentry in your September columnanother cause of an apparent front-capleak is that if the temperature is lowand yoursquove run your propane heater fora while the moisture created by thecombustion of the propane condenseson the inside of the cap Many of thecaps both front and rear arenrsquot insu-lated enough
We had an occasion where this hap-pened We removed the TV that was inthe upper console and checked the areawhere the clearance lights were Theywere dry but the inner surface of the caphad drops of water on it Any movementor jarring of the coach caused thedroplets to run down the inside of thecap and out at the bottom of the over-head console Spray-foam insulation willhelp eliminate this problem
On to the chewing rodents also mentioned in the September issueWith regard to these critters eating theinsulation on wires most rodents havefront teeth that donrsquot stop growingthroughout their life They chew on hardobjects to wear them down Otherwisetheir teeth would get too long and theywouldnrsquot be able to open their mouthfar enough to consume any food Itisnrsquot for any nutritional value that theychew on wires Years ago they wouldchew on the lead casings of the tele-phone cables at times causing inter-ruption of phone service
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BOB Condensation is always a prob-lem especially for RVers who run cat-alytic heaters Your best defense isusing a dehumidifier If you frequentcampgrounds with electric hookupsa dehumidifier that operates on 120-
volt AC power will do the trick Theseunits are readily available in home-improvement stores
If you boondock then consider theDri-Z-Air dehumidifier It works wellusing crystals that collect moisture anditrsquos relatively cheapmdashand it uses nopower Most places sell Dri-Z-Air forless than $10 Almost all RV-supplystores and Camping World outlets sell it
Rodents seem to be a hot topic basedon all the response I received after theinitial ldquoWire-Eating Wildliferdquo letter Irsquombecoming an expert on rodents thanksto the readers who have sent in sugges-tions although thatrsquos somewhat of adubious distinction Too bad humanscanrsquot munch down with their teethwear them out and simply grow newones Wow what a concept
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GOT A QUESTION
Tech Topics columnist Bob Livingston has spent countless hours exploring theinner workings of RVs and finding ways tomake life on the road easier for all RVersparticularly Good Sam members Got aquestion about your rig Send an e-mail to techtopicsgoodsamclubcom
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Albuquerque to Santa FePerched on the banks of the Rio GrandeRiver Albuquerque is more famous for being the Hot Air Balloon Capital of the World than as a portal to the pastIts famous and colorful InternationalBalloon Fiesta attracts visitors fromaround the globe few of whom realizethat the cityrsquos Central Avenue is actuallya section of Historic Route 66
In 1937 the government realignedRoute 66 between Santa Rosa and Al-buquerque bypassing Santa Fe Therealignment cut about 107 miles fromthe old route and brought touriststhrough the heart of AlbuquerqueToday the 400 to 1400 blocks of CentralAvenue still display much of the charmof those early days
Heading east along Central Avenue
Agentle late-afternoon breeze caresses the tall grass flanking theweathered rut running along the east wall of Fort Union I sit alone
on the wooden bench grounded squarely in the present my eyes tracingthe rut northeast through the sea of green toward the distant hills Theranger had said that the historic trail was nothing more than a dirt trackback in the mid-1800s so I begin to imagine a typical day along thissection of the Santa Fe Trail
I close my eyes and soon I can almosthear the crack of a bullwhackerrsquos whip andthe disgruntled bellows of the oxen as acaravan of large freight wagons rumbles bymassive wheels and oxen hooves carvingdeep into the soft New Mexico prairie Ienvision the labored breathing of the oxenand the creaking of wagon-wheel axles
As the last wagon lumbers by a grizzleddriver his stoic dust-covered face creasedby too many years on the trail glances myway and nods I nod back and watch thedust trails disappear into the evening skyI imagine a lone bugler inside the fort sounding the evening tattooanother day along the Santa Fe Trail slipping into the history books
The Santa Fe Trail is but one of the many nostalgic sites that crowdnorthern New Mexico This part of the state is like a living museum ofNative American and Wild West cultures that brings new meaning to thephrase Land of Enchantment
We planned on seeing as much as we could during our 1200-mile loopfrom Albuquerque along nine scenic byways and trails five mountainranges six Indian reservations a dozen pueblos and a host of nationalparks forests and monuments
STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL DEFREITAS
After theAlbuquerqueRally take adrive throughthe pages ofNew Mexicohistory on a scenic loop tour
PORTALpastTO THE
RALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
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FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 27
you come to the Turquoise Trail NationalScenic Byway (Highway 14) which runsnorth through the Sandia Mountains toSanta Fe Along the trail yoursquoll pass thelegendary mining towns of GoldenMadrid and Cerrillos with their aban-doned turquoise mines dotting the adja-cent hills The rejuvenated ghost townsnow have quaint restaurants Native craftsshops art galleries and small museums
Santa Fe to RatonIn 2010 Santa Fe commemorates its400th anniversary Few Americans orEuropeans even knew of its existenceuntil the Santa Fe Trail opened in theearly 1800s
Today Native artisans trade theirwork on the sidewalks and park aroundthe main plaza and the city contains
more than 250 galleries many of whichline Canyon Road Art is such an impor-tant aspect of Santa Fe life that the townbecame the first US city to be named tothe UNESCO Creative Cities Network
Santa Fersquos creative culture overflowsinto its cuisine In this relatively smallcity no fewer than 200 restaurants servemeals offering everything from bou-tique specialties to distinctive northernNew Mexican delicacies Tia Sophiarsquos(just off the main square) claims to haveinvented the breakfast burrito which youcan order with green red or Christmas(both green and red) chili sauce
If you have a hankering for somesweets you wonrsquot want to miss the cre-ations at the Chocolate Maven Thesmall cafeacute has an adjoining bakerywhere you can sample the shoprsquos world-
famous brownies while watching thebakers at work
Interstate 25 to the east follows theold Santa Fe Trail and sections of oldRoute 66 (the pre-1937 alignment) Inmany places you can exit the mainhighway onto adjacent service roadsthat literally run atop parts of the oldSanta Fe Trail and old Route 66
East of Glorieta is Pecos NationalHistoric Park The park preserves morethan 12000 years of history including theancient Pecos pueblo a colonial missionsections of the Santa Fe Trail and the siteof the Battle of Glorieta Pass the mostwesterly conflict in the Civil War
In the town of Las Vegas old Route66 veers south toward Santa Rosa whilethe Santa Fe Trail continues northeastThe trail crisscrosses I-25 at many loca-
Grab your binoculars and pick a perch on the bluffs overlooking El Malpais National Monument
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Highways FEBRUARY 200928
tions on the way to Raton Well-pre-served ruts are visible at WagonMound and Fort Union NationalMonument built in 1851
Raton to TaosFrom Raton Highway 64 slices south-west retracing parts of the Santa FeTrail Going southeast on Highway 505yoursquoll need your binoculars to viewsome of the 274 bird species at MaxwellNational Wildlife Refuge including baldeagles and wild turkeys as well aswhitetail and mule deer bobcats andblack bear Established in 1965 the3700-acre refuge is an important reststop for migratory waterfowl
The Dawson ghost town awaitsabout 10 miles north on 505 Littleremains of this old coal-mining com-munity except the cemetery PhelpsDodge opened the Dawson coal minein 1901 and the town prospered until1950 when the coal ran out Most ofthe graves in the cemetery are of the383 miners lost in two disastrous mineexplosions in 1913 and 1923
An hourrsquos drive south of Dawsontakes you to the small but significanttown of Cimarron from which onebranch of the Santa Fe Trail gets itsname Over the years the townrsquos 130-year-old landmark St James Hotel hascatered to such notable guests as BuffaloBill Cody Annie Oakley Kit CarsonFrank and Jesse James Wyatt Earp Billythe Kid and BlackjackKetchum Rumor has itthat notorious gunmanClay Allison dancednaked on the bar whileshooting into the ceilingThe bar is now part ofthe dining room andyou can still see bulletholes in the tin ceiling
At Eagle Nest Highway64 meets the EnchantedCircle Scenic Byway (Highway 38) Thenorthern part of the loop skirts a num-ber of 12000-foot peaks in the Sangrede Cristo Mountains and offers spectac-ular alpine scenery If you have timetake Highway 150 up to Taos Ski Valleyfor more breathtaking panoramas
The Enchanted Circle rejoins High-way 64 just north of the Taos Pueblo
Indian Reservation Thepueblo is one of the nationrsquosoldest continuously inhabitedcommunities and the onlypueblo designated a NationalHistoric Landmark and aUNESCO World heritage SiteAt the center of the reservationis Taos town home to KitCarson between 1828 and1840 His preserved home isnow a museum
Taos to FarmingtonFrom Taos the High Road toTaos Scenic Byway (highways518 and 76) weaves souththrough the Sangre de CristoMountains and the PicurisPueblo toward the small townof Jaconita Along the wayyoursquoll pass through Chimayoand the Nambeacute Indian Res-ervation home to the beauti-ful 150-foot-high Nambeacute Falls
Just off Highway 502between Jaconita and LosAlamos is Bandelier NationalMonument Along the parkrsquos 15-miletrail through Frijoles Canyon yoursquoll seeAncestral Pueblo homes kivas (ceremo-nial structures) rock paintings and pet-roglyphs Donrsquot forget to carry lots ofwater when hiking here
West of Bandelier stands Los Alamosand the Los Alamos National Laboratory
The Department of Energylab is one of the largest multidisciplinary institu-tions in the world Startedin 1943 as part of the se-cretive Manhattan Projectthe lab is now a NationalHistoric Landmark TheBradbury Science Museumis highly recommended
From Los Alamos theJeacutemez Mountain Trail
Scenic Byway (Highway 4) wendssouthwest through the Jeacutemez Moun-tains and Santa Fe National ForestAbout halfway to San Ysidro yoursquolldrive through the sprawling VallasCaldera National Preserve a favorite ofrock climbers and trout fishermen Asyou cross the floor of the caldera be onthe lookout for large herds of elk San
Antonio Creek and the East Fork of theJeacutemez River cut through the calderaand offer some of the statersquos best brownand rainbow trout fishing
West of San Ysidro the trail contin-ues northwest as Highway 550 to thetown of Cuba the heart of NewMexicorsquos cattle- and sheep-ranchingregion But Cubarsquos claim to fame is the nearby Chaco Culture NationalHistoric Park the largest best-pre-served and most architecturallyadvanced of all ancient SouthwestNative villages
The canyon has 120 separate sitesthat date between AD 850 and 1250The largest structure Pueblo Bonitacontains more than 600 rooms and 40kivas The sites are accessible by about35 miles of walking trails that crisscrossthe canyon
Northwest of Cuba Highway 550climbs to the high plains New Mexicorsquosoil belt The first well was drilled in1921 and the state pumps about 60million barrels a year The oil patchrsquosmain town Farmington is also rich inNative American culture
Just north of Farmington is Aztec
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Ruins National Monument a 500-roomcenter of Ancestral Pueblo society datingback to the early 1100s The Great Kiva(excavated in 1921 and reconstructed in1934) is the main attraction
Farmington to AlbuquerqueThe Native Heritage Trail Scenic Byway(Highway 491) runs from Shiprock justwest of Farmington through the vastNavajo Indian Reservation to GallupAlong the way yoursquoll pass 7176-footShiprock peak and other unusual rockformations as you skirt the easternflanks of the Chuska Mountains
Highway 491 ends in Gallup atHighway 40 and Historic Route 66Much of Route 66 parallels the newinterstate but it is interrupted in a fewplaces Historic 66 signs will direct youto the usable sections of the old route
Galluprsquos main attraction may be theEl Rancho Hotel and Motel Built in1937 the hotel has welcomed a host offamous guests including Jackie CooperRonald Reagan Spencer Tracy Kath-arine Hepburn and Kirk DouglasHundreds of autographed pictures ofcelebrities cover the mezzanine walls
above the eclectic rustic lobbyAs you head back toward Albu-
querque yoursquoll pass El Morro NationalMonument also known as InscriptionRock In the early 1300s AncestralPuebloans living on the bluff above thenatural spring carved petroglyphs inthe rock around the water hole In thelate 1600s Spanish and American pio-neers stopping for water also carvedtheir names dates and messages intothe rocks around the spring Today thepark protects more than 2000 inscrip-tions and petroglyphs as well asAncestral Puebloan ruins
East of El Morro stands El Malpais(Spanish for ldquothe badlandsrdquo) NationalMonument resembling a Hawaiianlava field with its moonscape of exten-sive lava flows In stark contrast to thesharp black lava are the tall smoothalmost white sandstone cliffs that linethe southern edge of the field
Northern New Mexico provides anextraordinary road-trip experiencefrom its 1200 years of accessible Nativeand American history to its spicy redand green chiles It truly is a Land ofEnchantment
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Go OnlineFind out more about Albuquerque andNew Mexico at wwwgoodsamclubcomhighways The February sectionincludes exclusive web content aboutthe Santa Fe Trail the Sandia PeakTram and the Southwestrsquos authenticlegend Kit Carson Yoursquoll also find RVauthor Ron Jonesrsquo list of restaurantfavorites in and around Albuquerque
Good Sam ParksNew Mexico has 43 Good Sam Parks To find out all aboutthem go to wwwgoodsamclubcomand click on the Travel Tools tabthen click on Find a Campground
For More InformationNew Mexico Tourism Departmentwwwnewmexicoorg 800-545-2070
Nostalgic New Mexico (left to right) Native pottery PecosNational Historic Park Fort Union and a Taos Pueblo powwow
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sk almost anyone to name Americarsquos mile-high city and theyrsquoll most likely replyldquoDenverrdquo But motor 438 miles south on Interstate 25 and yoursquoll hit another mile-
high city thatrsquos known less for its thin air and more for its rich history rugged scenery andhighly diverse population Welcome to Albuquerque New Mexico
Albuquerquersquos colorful past stretches back to the 1300s when the Ancestral Pueblo peo-ple settled along whatrsquos today known as the Rio Grande River The waterway provided pre-cious irrigation for the nativesrsquo crops and trees along the banks offered firewood By the1500s European explorers seeking gold found instead villages of mud but that didnrsquot keepthem from staying By the late 1600s the community along the river began to grow asSpanish missionaries settled in the area In 1706 the burgeoning town was named for theSpanish Duke of Alburquerque (the extra ldquorrdquo was later dropped from the name)
The westward migration of the 1800s brought Americans to the area along the Santa FeTrail Everyone from merchants and homesteaders to lawyers and tradesmen established theirhomes and businesses in the broad valley where major routes met The arrival of the railroadand much later Route 66 swelled the cityrsquos population which now stands at 800000
AlbuquerqueFLYING HIGH IN
RALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
Ride the aerialtram roll onRoute 66 andfollow in thefootsteps ofPueblos andearly explorersin Americarsquos oldest city theWorldrsquos Hot-AirBalloon Capital
BY BEVERLY EDWARDS
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These days Albuquerquethrives as a vibrant crossroads ofhistory commerce and cultureMake sure you take time toexplore this fascinating city if youattend the April Rally (for moreabout the Rally turn to page 34)
Begin your tour by steppingback in time at PetroglyphNational Monument west of thecity After soaking up the historyof the rock markings at the visitorcenter walk along the trails to seethe rock faces that bear ancientworks of art The monumentrsquosestimated 20000 carved images of peo-ple animals and other symbols giveglimpses into a compelling past
Get a feel for Albuquerquersquos Spanishheritage in Old Town where you canwalk in the footsteps of the cityrsquosfounders Dominating the central plazais the towering San Felipe de NeriChurch which replaced a small adobechapel that collapsed in 1792 In keep-ing with tradition adobe homes were
established around the plaza for mutu-al protection Today these structureshouse shops that sell colorful clothingblankets jewelry and other items madeby local artisans
While in Old Town yoursquoll see evi-dence of one of the cityrsquos most interest-ing chapters For three weeks in theearly days of the Civil War theConfederate flag flew over the plazaWhen the Confederates retreated they
buried six canons near the plaza andtwo of them are now displayed
In the following century the city host-ed a new wave of visitors After WorldWar II Americans hopped in their carsin search of new adventures andAlbuquerque emerged as a popular stopon Route 66 known here as CentralAvenue The regionrsquos rugged desert wasa novelty for many travelers of that eraCentral Avenuersquos colorful shops and
See the real Albuquerque (left to right)from Route 66 to Sandia Peak to Old Town
For MoreInformation
Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureauwwwitsatriporg 800-733-9918
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restaurants evoke that innocent timeLooking for in-depth exploration of
the region Albuquerque is home tonumerous museums and each focuseson a compelling facet of the Land ofEnchantment and the world at large
Towering in Jurassic Super GiantsHall at the New Mexico Museum ofNatural History and Science is a replicaof Seismosaurus a former resident ofthe area Fossils in Seacoast Hall remindvisitors that the area once bordered avast prehistoric body of water
Ancestral Pueblo history so impor-
tant to understanding New Mexico ison display at the Indian PuebloCultural Center
Visitors will find refuge from thewarm desert sun at the AlbuquerqueAquarium and Rio Grande BotanicGarden both located in sprawlingAlbuquerque Biological Park Thou-sands of saltwater fish and invertebratesnative to the Gulf of Mexico live in theaquariumrsquos carefully maintained envi-ronments The Botanic Garden green-houses display desert plants that thrivein the area as well as flora from other
climates of the worldScience buffs will relish the
National Atomic Museumwhich traces the history ofthe Atomic Age from earlyresearch of nuclear develop-ment through todayrsquos peace-ful uses Exhibits offerinsights into the first atomicbomb detonation at theTrinity Site located less than100 miles away on desert
land thatrsquos now part of the White SandsMissile Range
Albuquerquersquos best-known eventmay be the International Balloon Fiestawhich lifts off for nine days everyOctober Thousands of spectators turnup for the festivities as hundreds of bal-loons fill the skies Visitors can experi-ence the thrilling history of hot-air bal-looning year-round at the AlbuquerqueInternational Balloon Museum on theedge of the fiesta grounds Actual bal-loons and gondolas hang from the highceiling in a dazzling display
Likewise cruising high above theground is the Sandia Peak Tramwaywhich travels over the Cibola NationalForest on a cable for 27 miles makingit the worldrsquos longest passenger aerialtramway The journey takes visitors tothe observation deck atop 10378-footSandia Peak affording an 11000-square-mile panorama of the Land of Enchantment Make the trip nearsunset and watch as the lights ofAlbuquerque glisten far below
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Tour Route 66break a balloonrecord and immerseyourself in RVingthis April inAlbuquerque
The pop-music standard ldquoRoute 66rdquo entices listeners to ldquogetyour kicksrdquo on Americarsquos famous Mother Road Who are we
to turn down the advice of Nat King Cole Chuck Berry the Rolling StonesJohn Mayer and the many others whorsquove recorded the classic through the years
Heed the songrsquos call by joining the Good Sam Club at the 10th annualRally April 17 through 20 in Albuquerque New Mexico one of the hotteststops on the legendary highway
Visitors to Expo New Mexico can find plenty of ways to get their kickslike browsing row after row of new RVs enjoying nightly entertainment bypopular performers participating in fun activities and taking optionaltours of historic sites in and around the fabled New Mexico city
Did we mention Good Samrsquos Mexican Fiesta and the Rally Dog ShowNow a decade old the Rally has become a one-stop shop for RVers seek-
ing to enrich their lifestyle and just have a great time Rally-goers thirsty forknowledge can pick from scores of seminars and check out newtravel and RV products then end the day by partying withNeil Sedaka the Osmond Brothers and Rita Coolidge
The Rallyrsquos a great place to meet old friends make newtravel buddies link up with longtime e-mail pals and online-forum cronies and on Good Sam Day join a Good SamClub chapter in your neck of the woods
Here are a few of the many ways to get your kicks at the2009 Albuquerque Rally
BY JOHN SULLAWAY
Get yourRALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
RallyAT THE
Kicks
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Rock to the Classics For morethan 50 years Neil Sedakarsquos catchy tuneshave blasted out of jukeboxes and stere-os across North America Herersquos yourchance to see the composer of ldquoCal-endar Girlrdquo and ldquoBreaking Up Is Hardto Dordquo perform in person on April 17the Rallyrsquos opening nightSedaka (pictured on theright) is followed byGrammy Awardndashwinningsinger Rita Coolidge onApril 18 the country-flavored family group theOsmond Brothers onApril 19 and California surf band PapaDoo Run Run on April 20
Sharpen Your Skills Whetheryoursquore a novice RVer or a seasoned vet-eran yoursquoll find plenty of opportunitiesto boost your RV IQ at the Rally Scoresof seminars will be offered on topicsranging from electrical-system mainte-nance to tire care Presenters includeHighways Technical Editor Bob Living-ston and other RVing experts
Stack Up the Fun Youngstersand teens can play games scarf uppizza take tours and join their momsdads and grandparents in the cookie-stacking competition GPS users willhave fun with our geocache contest theGreat RV Heist and golfers can tee upfor the golf tournament on April 17Show Your Tricks on Route 66 theRallyrsquos dog show gives pet owners achance to parade their pooches April 18
Explore New Mexico Sign upfor optional guided bus trips and travelto the Acoma ldquoSky Cityrdquo Pueblo onApril 17 Americarsquos oldest continuously
inhabited settlement On April 18 takea tour through Albuquerquersquos most col-orful districts on famous Route 66Guided trips to the nearby Trinity Siteon April 17 18 and 20 will take you toground zero of the first atomic-bombdetonation
Donate Your Time Feel likegiving back Rally participantscan lend a hand at Rio GrandeCommunity Farm Come for aday of volunteer work on April15 and get one night of freecamping on April 14
Balloon Bonanza Albuquerquersquosknown as the Hot-Air Balloon Capitalof the World and its annual Inter-national Balloon Fiesta draws thou-sands Rally-goers will get a chance tosalute the cityrsquos high-flying statusmdashand possibly make historymdashbyparticipating in an attempt toset a Guinness world record forMost People Wearing BalloonHats Prefer the real thing Takea hot-air balloon ride over theRio Grande Valley with RainbowRyders or watch balloon enthu-siasts ignite the burners insidetheir colorful crafts at anevening balloon glow
Go Green The Rallyrsquos the place tofind out how you can reduce your RVrsquosenvironmental footprint The Go GreenIdeas contest invites Rally-goers to sub-mit green-friendly concepts for prizesMake sure you stop by the Green RVexhibit a biodiesel-powered Lancecamper outfitted with solar panels anda wind turbine and occupied by sur-vivalist Brian Brawdy
Hola Good Sam The Good SamClub will throw a Mexican Fiesta formembers and friends on April 20 Yoursquollbe serenaded by mariachis tantalizedby pintildeatas and treated to Southwesterncuisine Join a chapter make newfriends stick around for games andprizes and learn more about benefitsoffered only to Good Sam members
Be Prepared Relive the carefreedays of camping out with your Scouttroop when the Rally hosts a receptionfor all current and former Boy Scouts onApril 19 Boy Scout alumni are encour-aged to bring old memorabilia like uni-forms badges and handbooks LocalBoy Scout troops will participate andcontests for cash prizes will rekindle thatScouting spirit Rally organizers areworking to expand the program toinclude Girl Scouts for the 2010 Rally
Get Cookinrsquo On GoodSam Day Highwaysrsquo CampCuisine columnist BobBlumer (left) will demon-strate how to whip up flavor-filled edibles in theconfines of your RV galleyLearn new recipes fromthe Food Network star
Kick Some Tires Rally-goers canget a close-up look at the latest RVmodels by strolling through hundredsof new rigs on display at Expo NewMexico Yoursquoll find vehicles rangingfrom entry-level trailers to million-dol-lar coaches Buy a new home-on-wheelson the spot or do research for a futurepurchase Also on display are hundredsof aftermarket products and RV-relatedservices in the Rallyrsquos indoor exhibit
RALLY ONLINEConnect with other Rally-going GoodSam Club members online Click onwwwtherallycom to find links to Rallygroups on wwwgoodsamclubcom aswell asFacebookEonsTwitterandFlickr
RVER OF THE YEARDuring the Rallyrsquos Good Sam Day yoursquoll get the chance tomeet Richard Daniels the clubrsquos 2008 RVer of theYear Richard rescued a stray dog he encounteredwhile RV camping then used the Good Sam Clubrsquosonline RV forums to facilitate adoptions of manymore stray animals across the continent The firstrecipient of this annual award Richard says hersquoslooking forward to telling fellow RVers about theshelter he founded Old Fella Burke CountyAnimal Rescue in Burke County Georgia
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The Good Sam ClubrsquosAction Line has resolvedthousands of disputes in favor of membersHighways highlights a sampling of theseresults in each issueTo read more Action Lineletters go to wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityand click on RVer Rights
All Steamed UpLast April I took my 2002 Holiday Rambler Admiral motorhome to GibbsInternational Trucks in Oxnard California to fix a transmission leak I was referredto Gibbs because theyrsquore a fully authorized dealer for Allison transmission
I told the service staff that I wanted an estimate before any work was done onthe coach Later that day Raul a service manager called to say that all they could
do to fix the leak was change gaskets andgrommets If Irsquod been told this beforehand Irsquodhave never brought my motorhome to them
Raul then told me he could remove my trans-mission and send it to a repair facility thatcould make the repairs in the City ofCommerce 75 miles away He said there wasno way of me getting an estimate until thisrepair shop received the transmission anddetected the problem
Later however I was told that I incurred$15729 in fees when Gibbs steam-cleanedmy transmission housing to look for the leakwhich they couldnrsquot find I was never given anestimate for this service
When I arrived to pick up my RV I asked MrsGibbs another service manager why I wasnrsquottold in the beginning that I could incur diag-nostic charges and they might not be able tofix the problem I told her I didnrsquot want to payfor anything and she replied I couldnrsquot havemy keys until I paid the charges I told her thatI called that coercion and it wasnrsquot fair Shedidnrsquot respond
I believe Gibbs misrepresented themselvesI never would have gone there if theyrsquod told methe truth in the first place I believe I shouldbe refunded the $15729 fee I think Gibbsshould also give me an apology for my 10hours of wasted time
Allan Siber CAMARILLO CALIFORNIA
ACTION LINE After sending a petition toGibbs International on Siberrsquos behalf wereceived this response from Raul Villalobosservice manager
We regret that you felt no value in the effortwe made to properly diagnose and steam-
clean your transmission We could debate theappropriateness of the changes but in the bestinterest of a timely resolution wersquore refundingyou $15729
Sluggish ServiceWE TOOK OUR 2001 Sportsmen fifth wheel toPatterson RV Center in Wichita Falls Texas forsome minor repair work At the time the serv-ice representative assured us that the workwouldnrsquot take long But now two months andmany phone calls to Patterson later we stillhavenrsquot seen any progress We were calledonce and told it was ready so we made the 80-mile trip only to find out that the repairswerenrsquot completed Patterson hadnrsquot evenordered the decal stripes that were included inour original request They told us theyrsquod getsomeone to bring the decals to our home
After going back and forth my wife calledto see if the decals were ready and the newservice manager said he knew nothing of thisorder and hersquod have to look into it Heassured us hersquod investigate our issue andcall us back Wersquove never received a callback We really need Action Line to help fixthis ongoing problem
John and Phyllis Spenser PARADISE TEXAS
ACTION LINE After a petition was sent toPatterson RV Center we received the follow-ing update from the Spensers
Our problem has been resolved to our satis-faction thanks to Action Linersquos interventionPatterson RV completed the decal work andtheir new service manager was very courteousand helpful Action Linersquos help was muchappreciated
Got an RV-related dispute E-mail us at actionlinegoodsamclubcom or mail a letterto Action Line PO Box 8545 Ventura California 93002 Please include a letter ofexplanation and copies of related receipts
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goodstuffEDITED BY ROBIN DUFFIELDbullTESTED ANDREVIEWED BY MEMBERS
Smart LightMotion LightDonrsquot let the Smart Lightrsquossimple appearance deceiveyou The low-profile exteriorlight mounts on the side ofyour RV and goes on auto-matically when the built-insensor detects movementnear your rig An attachedLED lets you know if yourcoach battery is running lowThe Smart Light gets itsbrains from a microproces-sor and has the same holepattern as existing standardlights for easy installationKen Motz a Good Sam Clubproduct tester from Le ClaireIowa installed the SmartLight and reports ldquoThe mo-tion detector really makesus feel securerdquo PRICE $9999CONTACT Star Light 800-883-5444wwwstarlightsinccom
Funky Colored FlamesNeed to spice up your campfire fun Create dancing flames of blue green and purpleby placing an unopened packet of Funky Colored Flames on top of the fire Providing 30minutes of multicolored fun Funky Flames is safe for usein indoor and outdoor wood fireplaces (theyarenrsquot suitable for cooking fires) Good SamClub product tester Arleen Witt of PollackPines California tried Funky Flames andtells us ldquoNice colored flames that reallyadd excitement to any bonfirerdquoPRICE $588 (three-pack)CONTACT Winlow Products416-792-0385 wwwcampingworldcom
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Mesa AZ 85204 480-807-6066
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NEVADA bull HAWAIIAN SUMMER SAMBOREEMarch 12ndash14 Avi Resort and Casino Laughlin$602 $451 Extra $10 at gate ContactLinda LeChien 1380 Centerville Ln 40Gardnerville NV 89410 775-782-5352
rllechienaolcomwwwnevadagoodsamcom
GEORGIA bull SPRING SAMBOREE March 26ndash29
Good Sam Club chapters across North America regularly host RV gatherings known as
Samborees As a Good Sam Club member you can visit Samborees in any state or province
Activities range from games to arts and crafts seminars and live entertainment In short
Samborees are a good time and a great way to meet people who share your interests
Dates locations fees and contact information for upcoming events are listed below and
a complete calendar is posted on wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityeventsandtours
CLUBevents
Forty Years of FunColoradorsquos first Good Sam chapter the Western Colorado Travelers
celebrated its 40th anniversary on November 15 2008 Many members
of the Grand Junction chapter were on hand for the event along with State
Directors Al and Fran Allain Assistant State Directors Mike and Sue Carver
and members of the neighboring Two Rivers Good Sam chapter
Back row left to rightWimp Holding BudDriever Al HowardRalph Moss EugeneStocking Second rowWanda Holding TomBonokoski BettyDriever Lynda HowardTheona Moss PatMahrer Al MahrerSeated GloriaBonokoski Fay ClineFran Jones Del JonesChapter PresidentMary Diamond
BOB INGELHART
Own Your Own 2 - 5+Acre Property for
Your RV NearAlamo Lake in AZ
1-800-343-7996 or602-677-3368
saguaro-acrescom
bull Driveways and graded leveled pad with material on all Paved road access Lots prepared for RVrsquos
bull Electricity available to all of the parcels Water Supplied by SAPOA
bull No qualifying Developer fi nancing available and no prepayment penalty Discounts for cash
bull From $29950 Total - 2 Acre minimum
Saguaro Acres
TRY BEFORE YOU BUY3 Day Park for FREE
Call for Details
Don Krayeski - Developer
CALL TOLL FREE TODAY1-866-427-4269
New Save$88K
BRAND NEW 2007 NEWMAR DUTCHSTAR
Reg $313 267NOW $224 900No Sales Tax in Montana
SAVE BIGon your next purchase
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Georgia National Fairgrounds and AgricenterPerry $75 Contact Perno Scott 1865 PoplarSt Conyers GA 30013 770-922-5794
gladigottacomcastnetwwwgeorgiagoodsamcom
APRIL TEXAS bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 2ndash5 WestTexas Fairgrounds Abilene $65 $75 at gateContact Judy Birchett PO Box 236 Bishop TX78343 361-584-1919
jbirchett6aolcom wwwtexasgoodsamcom
LOUISIANA bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 10ndash12State Fair of Louisiana Shreveport $52 Earlybird 45 $13 per day Contact Del Griffin 439Jann Dr Shreveport LA 71106 318-686-0581
lagoodsamyahoocomwwwlagoodsamorg
ALABAMA bull PUT ON YOUR EASTER BONNET SPRINGSAMBOREE April 16ndash19 National PeanutFestival Fairgrounds Dothan $802 $701
Contact Pat Smith 1301 S Bethel RdDecatur AL 35603 256-350-1037
algoodsamsaolcomwwwalabamagoodsamsorg
ARKANSAS bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 16ndash19Four States Fairgrounds Texarkana $55Contact Melinda Wiggs 2501 Skyline PtJonesboro AR 72404 870-972-0951
mwiggs2501yahoocomwwwarkansasgoodsamscom
MISSISSIPPI bull SPRING TAHITIAN SUNRISE SAM-BOREE April 16ndash19 Washington CountyConvention Center Greenville $652 $451Contact Darrell Hugueley 5358 CR 225 WaterValley MS 38965 662-473-1077
hugo5358bellsouthnetwwwmsgoodsamorg
FLORIDA bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 22ndash26Okeechobee KOA Campground Okeechobee$110 Contact Robert Ward PO Box 348Nobleton FL 34661 352-796-8867
bward5bellsouthnetwwwgoodsams-floridaorg
OKLAHOMA bull MARDI GRAS SPRING SAMBOREEApril 23ndash26 Heart of Oklahoma ExpositionShawnee $61 Contact Susan Scholl 4608Sandy Oak Circle Newalla OK 74857 405-391-5852 or 405-812-4401wwwoklahomagoodsamscom
NORTH CAROLINA bull MILITARY TRIBUTE SPRINGSAMBOREE April 24ndash26 Tom Johnson Rally ParkMarion $75 Contact Don and Eunice Fletcher 110Riviera Ln Sanford NC 27332 919-499-2512
defletchwindstreamnetwwwncstategoodsamcom
KANSAS bull PAUL BUNYAN AND OTHER TALL TALESSPRING SAMBOREE April 30ndashMay 3 KansasState Fairgrounds Hutchinson $70 ContactMarty Ward 2201 E MacArthur E-3 WichitaKS 67216-5614 316-213-8297
rewardcoxnetwwwkansasgoodsamorg
BOZEMAN FORD RV SALES
ATTENTION CANADIAN BUYERS
800-745-3673
NO SALES TAXIN MONTANA
Motorhomes A B amp C Fifth Wheels Travel TrailersBrowse our inventory online at
Go to the Good Sam Clubrsquos website to read all about our more than 1600 activechapters throughout North America and find one near you Start by going to wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunity and clicking on Chapters
nline goodsamclubcom
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ALASKAChris Williams (Vivian)1060 N Leatherleaf Loop Wasilla AK 99654aksnwbrdmtaonlinenetwwwalaskagoodsamclubcom
ALBERTALes Barnhouse (Lorraine)47-53522 Range Rd 274Spruce Grove AB T7X 3T1altagoodsamcruzinternetcomwwwrvalbertaca
BRITISH COLUMBIAPaul Day (Eileen)158-16275 15th Ave Surrey BC V4A 1L4pceedayteluscomwwwbcsamsca
IDAHOGordon Harris (Susan)466 Pace Dr Twin Falls ID 83301gordon3769msncomwwwidahogoodsamorg
MONTANARonald Wertz (Joan)48 Rockland Ln Victor MT 59875mtronjoanaolcomwwwmontanagoodsamcom
OREGONWayne Swanson (Mary)16500 Brown Rd Dallas OR 97338goodsamattglobalnetwwworegongoodsamcom
SASKATCHEWANNorman Swinnerton (Larree)803 Carr Terrace Saskatoon SK Canada S7S 1L9weare2shawcawwwsaskgoodsamcom
WASHINGTONJudy Smith (Larry)PO Box 1374 Snohomish WA 98291-1374larry-judysmithmsncomwwwwashingtonstategoodsamkendracom
WYOMINGSteve Martin (Jackie)75 Wild Horse Rd Cody WY 82414stevemartinwyomingcomwwwwyominggoodsamcom
ARIZONAJoan Burtrum (James)2805 Potter Ave Kingman AZ 86409jiburtrumcitlinknetwwwarizonagoodsamorg
NORTHERN CALIFORNIAKenneth Ginoulis (Marilee)316 Mission St Lodi CA 95240kginoulislodinetnetwwwnorcalgoodsamorg
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIAJo Ann Yett (Vernon)PO Box 1390 Indio CA 92202yetsmailgtenetwwwsocalgoodsamorg
COLORADOAl Allain (Fran)3213 Scranton St Aurora CO 80011-1827coloradosamcomcastnetwwwcoloradogoodsamorg
NEVADATheresa White (Bill)2800 Viking Way Carson City NV 89706tw-bwsbcglobalnetwwwnevadagoodsamcom
NEW MEXICOJohn Brink (Marji)25 Western Saddle Dr Tijeras NM 87059jnmbrinkaolcomwwwnmgoodsamcom
UTAHGlenn Carroll (Carol Jean)1449 E Woodhill Dr Sandy UT 84092carrollgutah-internetwwwutahgoodsamorg
wwwGoodSamClubcomDealerFor your closest Good Sam Authorized Dealer
(Bookmark this Link Wersquore adding new dealers Daily)
For New Parts or Even A New RV Look for The Name You Trust
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Quality Inspection - Every Good Sam Authorized Dealer has passed a rigorous Good Sam inspection to insure it meets our strict quality standards10 Discount - You save 10 Off all parts and accessories by simply presenting your Good Sam membership cardExclusive Product Deals - Access to exclusive Good Sam Products and Services like Extended Service Plan Platinum RV Emergency Road
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Modelsby Rexhall amp Workhorse
Factory Direct1-800-765-7500wwwRexhallcom
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CALL TODAY1-866-427-2344No Sales Tax in Montana
Call NOW to
SAVE BIG
MissoulaMontana
wwwBretzRVcomSee our entire inventory
New
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B R A N D N E W 07 NEWMAR DUTCHSTAR
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Call for Low Prices on 07rsquos 08rsquos amp 09rsquosMonaco Knight Diplomat amp Camelot
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B R A N D N E W07 NEWMAR
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each
You can win one of 100 Prizes and help fund theNational RVMH Hall of Fame Museum and Libraryby purchasing one or more tickets at
You can enter online at rvmhhalloffameorg
Drawing held 12 noon March 17 2009
Call 1-800-378-8694 for entry formYou may charge your ticket to Visa Mastercard Discover or Amex
Void where prohibited bull Licensed with the Indiana Dept of Revenue
In the event that less than 1000 certificates are sold initial offering and all prizes will be prorated 5050between winners and RVMH Heritage FoundationYou must be 18 years or older to enter
ILLINOIS Jim Frcka (Judie)616 N Porter StElgin IL 60120rrack2rvyahoocomwwwillinoisgoodsamcom
IOWACarl Lewis (Ginny)1705 Tulip LnStorm Lake IA 50588-2104carllewisiwnetwwwiowagoodsamcom
MINNESOTALuke Johnson (Pam)1011 S Victory DrMankato MN 56001gorvlukeaolcomwwwmngoodsamclubcom
NEBRASKAFred Hatch (Sandy)PO Box 335Arnold NE 69120oldtimergpcomnet
NORTH DAKOTALinda Albright (George Thomason)616 Hillcrest DrMinot ND 58703-1556georgeminotcomwwwgeocitiescomndgoodsam
SOUTH DAKOTADonna Katzer (Albert) 915 Allen AveRapid City SD 57701redhatdonnaqbrapmidconet
WISCONSINJean Goossen (Dave)853 138th StAmery WI 54001dgoossenamerytelnetwwwwigoodsamorg
ARKANSASDan Freyaldenhoven (Shirley)1200 Siebenmorgan RdConway AR 72032dfreycyberbackcomthunderaristotlenetarkansashtm
KANSASNancy Crook (Sonny)2902 N Meadowlake DrHutchinson KS 67502nancylcrookhotmailcomwwwkansasgoodsamorg
LOUISIANARichard Abadie (Judith)608 W 17th Ave Covington LA 70433judyabadiehotmailcomwwwlagoodsamorg
MISSOURIJean Gardner (Bob)39456 Omega StAnabel MO 63461mogoodsamDirectorgmailcomwwwmissourigoodsamclubcom
OKLAHOMARichard Gulley (Karen)11525 S FranklinJenks OK 74037gmagulleyssbcglobalnetwwwoklahomagoodsamscom
TEXASKaren L McAbee (Dwayne)PO Box 33940Fort Worth Texas 76162klmcabeehotmailcomwwwtexasgoodsamcom
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ACCESSORIES
HUGHES AUTOFORMERS VOLTAGE BOOSTERBoost low park power SUPER SALE30 Amp50 Amp models available Call forbest price EATON SALES cell (435) 632-9181or 888-601-6565 wwwrveatonsalescom
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DESIGNED AND SIZED FOR RVsmdashAmerican madedual adjustable air sleep systems similar to onesseen on TV but hundreds less Custom sizesmoney-back guarantee Shipped factory directwwwbearbedscom or 888-565-7211
BRAKE SYSTEMS
1 Original ToadStop Qi ldquoShow Me the StoprdquoProPort Control makes dynamically controlled stopsBraking while you drive the Toad proves performanceNo other system can do it ldquoItrsquos all about your Safetyrdquo800-478-7883 or wwwtoadstopcom
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A 56-yr-old Natrsquol Advertising Co seekingEntrepreneurs to Own amp Operate Territories Home or RV based bull No InventoryImmediate Cash Flow bull Excellent TrainingInvestment reqrsquod 1-800-299-0510
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COMMERCIAL CORNER
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 45
HEARING AIDS
HEARING AIDSmdashGUARANTEED LOWEST PRICES 60 Savings 30-day trialmdashAll makes The oldestbiggest and best Custom instrument experts Free info 1-800-323-4212 Lloyds Dept HYRockford IL 61110 wwwlloydhearingaidcom
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THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS Travel where you want stay in RV parks free and set your own income selling advertising for RV ParksMotels Colleges amp Fairgrounds DirectoriesUp to 65 commission Call 1-800-832-3292
1000rsquos OF GREAT JOBS IN GREAT PLACES Enjoy the freedom and adventure of the Workamperlifestyle Jobs in campgrounds parks resorts etcFor FREE BROCHURE amp subscription info 800-446-5627 wwwworkampercom
SCHOOL CAMPER HOSTS needed Mat-Su Alaska40 mi N of Anchorage 32 sites from urbanto rural 52809 to 81509 Contact Bill at 907-373-2287 or emailbillcheesemanmatsuk12us
COUPLES WITH RV to work as Camp HostsCampsite provided plus pay for each personwill train Detail oriented multi-task good peopleskills parksclaycogovcom (816) 407-3400(MO)
TRADE SHOW HOSTSAmericraft is seeking individuals or teams todemonstrate kitchen related items at weekendTrade Shows amp Expos Must have utility van orvehicle to pull small trailer Flexible scheduleComplete training Above average incomeCall 352-483-0052 or apply online at wwwcookingshowhostcom
HOSTWORKING COUPLE wRV wantedApply for one-month stay May throughOctober Free hookup Call Rose (989) 673-31848am-5pm ET Historic Thumb Octagon BarnGagetown MI wwwthumboctagonbarnorg
CAMPGROUNDSRV PARKSFOR SALE
Heart of the Black Hills40 Acres 130 Sites 11 CabinsAdjoins Natrsquol Forest By Natrsquol Parks$2MTerms bull 8009450255wwwthebrokeragenet
WYOMING RV PARK on scenic Hwy 3 hrs toYellowstone 34 full hookups 6 tents 7 cabinsWell-maint dest park near hot springs fishingriver rides museums many upgrades 2007$610000 firm Call (307) 921-8635
CAMPGROUNDMEMBERSHIPS FOR SALE
WHY NOT HAVE IT ALLOver 1500 RV parks $8-$12 a nightSound too good to be true Itrsquos true Home park and nationwide campground membership Under $200 first year mdash for EVERYTHING (frozen dues thereafter) No Other Charges LOWPRICE GUARANTEEmdash double money-back differ-ence mdash Deal directNo brokers Start saving now (800) 343-8677 ask for Angie
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RESALE MEMBERSHIP OUTLET INC Campground Memberships at Wholesale Prices ALL MAJOR RESORTS AND AFFILIATIONS Purchase 800-395-1678Liquidate 877-548-2045
CARPETING
CARPET YOUR RV Patrsquos RV Carpet amp Flooringprofessionally installs RV floors of all typesincluding carpet laminate tile vinyl amp woodBuena Park CA bull (800) 670-PATS (7287)wwwpatsrvcarpetcom
Highwaysrsquo Commercial Corner section ofclassified ads is designed exclusively for pri-vate parties or businesses that have items orservices to sell promote or rent that are notof a personal nature For example RV ParksCampgrounds Condominium ComplexesReal Estate Small Businesses for SaleServices Offered Help Wanted PositionsWanted and Business Opportunities all rep-resent categories appropriate for CommercialCorner Any item offered for rent is consid-ered commercial in nature CommercialCorner advertisers are not required to beGood Sam Club members
When submitting ad copy please followthese guidelines1 There are 40 characters allowed perline counting each letter space and punc-
tuation mark When abbreviating pleaseuse standard dictionary abbreviationsThere is a five-line minimum and the rateis $60 per line2 Bold-face type is available at an addition-al cost of $15 per line Add $50 to makeyour ad all red3 We offer a 5 frequency discount for sixissues and a 10 discount for 12 issues4 Blind-box service is available at an addi-tional cost of $15 per issue We will assigna blind-box number to your ad and we willforward responses to you on a daily basisThe blind-box address takes one full line ofspace at $60line Our $15 fee covers ourpostage and handling expenses5 Copy must be printed or typed6 Copy must be submitted approximately
two months prior to the cover date of theissue desired Please note The May issuecloses on February 18 the June issue closes on March 187 Mail ad copy and a check money order orVisaMasterCardDiscoverAmex numberexpiration date and signature to Commer-cial Corner Highways PO Box 8510Ventura California 93002-99128 Credit-card orders may be faxed to 805-667-4379 Attention Sue Panchenko or e-mailed to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom(please put ldquoCommercial Cornerrdquo in thesubject line) 9 Please direct questions to Sue Panchenkoat 805-667-4385 or via e-mail to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom (please put ldquoCommercialCornerrdquo in the subject line)
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MOTORHOME PARTS
WINNEBAGO ITASCA FLEETWOODmdash-PARTSContact Robert with Year amp Serial We Accept Credit Cards amp Ship Daily8-530 Central M-F Sat 8-4HARRISON RV LAND JEFFERSON IA1-800-397-8206 rvpartsnetinsnetwwwharrisonrvcom
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$ RV BUYERS OF AMERICA $WE BUY ALL MAKES AND MODELSFREE NATIONWIDE PICKUPTOLL FREE 888-782-8987 wwwrvbuyersusacomWE WILL BEAT ANY DEALER PRICE
PACKRAT STORAGE mdash CONSIGNS BUYS RVs Class A B C MotorhomesNot Picky Cash for ReferralsNationwide Pickup 1-877-520-MINI wwwpackratsacom
WANTEDHave Cash Will TravelFor 1998 and newer diesel coaches wwwrvgonecomNationwide Pick Up Toll Free 1-800-669-1807
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1 BEST RV BUYERCall for Free AppraisalTop Dollar Paid for Late ModelGas or Diesel MotorhomesFree Nationwide PickupToll Free 888-870-3989BIG SKY LIQUIDATION
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2009 - 2000 MOTORHOMES WANTED Nationwide mdash Gas or DieselFree Appraisals mdash No HasslesCall (813) 783-4000 or 888-783-4009 for Instant CashMotorhomeFinderscom
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$10 MAILBOX RENTALS mdash South DakotaVehicle Reg mdash Low 3 SD Sales TaxNo State Income Tax No Veh InspectionsCall Toll Free 1-800-419-1690 VisaMCVisit us at wwwyourbestaddresscom
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OUR MAIL TRAVEL SERVICE bull 800-723-0110 Orlando bull San Antonio bull Las Vegas bull New YorkMail Forwarding Service bull No State Income Tax No Vehicle Inspection bull Low RV Reg amp InsurOpen 7 days bull wwwmailtravelservicecom
MEXICO INSURANCE
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HOMES FOR SALE
AMERICArsquoS WORLD CLASS RV COMMUNITYThe Gardens RV Village Crossville TNResales available now 1100 to 2200 sq ft homes with attached fully enclosed full-hookupRV garages Lots available to build your ownBeautiful community Call us at 800-860-RVERwwwgardensrvvillagecom
SENIOR LIVING on the SALTON SEARV Groups Welcome Mineral Spa now openPark Models amp New Mobile Homes availableRents starting $250 Rentals available Call (818) 344-0356
RETAMA VILLAGE Come join us At our exclusive55+ active adult community in the fabulous Rio Grande Valley of South Texas Large RV LotsCasita wRV Port and single family homesClubhouse library pools fitness centerbilliards hiking biking and birdingBentsenpalmcom 9563811500
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INVESTMENTS
EARN 96 INTERESTPER ANNUM1-800-687-4940 Toll FreeNot available in some states
LOTS FOR SALE
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SILVER PALMS RV VILLAGE near Lake OkeechobeeSunny South-Central Florida bull Planned activities bull Fitness center bull Members-only lounge bull Gated entryDeeded Oversized Sites Premier Lakefront ampPreserve sites available Now under constructionndashndashSpecial Pre-Opening pricing availableVisit wwwsilverpalmsrvcom or call 863-467-5800
LARGEST SELECTION OF RV LOTS in SW10 Locations Call now amp Receive 5 daysamp 4 nights Complimentary resort visitFinancing avail Act Now for Best sitessouthwestRVsitescom 760-870-1607
COMMERCIAL CORNER
rdquoldquoAs in past years Highwayshas been the source of our best camp hosts
mdashS Beall OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY
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TOURS
ADVENTURE CARAVANS RV TOURS amp RALLIESCanada bull USA bull Alaska bull Central America Mexico bull Greece bull Europe bull United KingdomMexico RV Insurance wwwadventurecaravanscomFree 86-page catalog (800) 872-7897Experience the Adventure Wersquoll do the Rest
WORLDWIDE RV TOURS AND RALLIESMexico Canada Alaska OverseasAnd USA Rose Parade Balloon FiestaKentucky Derby amp more Call 800-952-8496or free RV Vacation guide wwwfantasyrvtoursnet
Good Sam Samborees and CaraventuresWhether your RV travels take you to AlaskaMexicorsquos Baja Peninsula New England the Kentucky Derby a NASCAR race or to AmericarsquosNational Parks the Good Sam Club has a grouptravel package for you Make new friends while youtravel in the comfort of your RV on our fully guidedtours Call us toll-free at 1-800-829-5140 or visit us online at wwwgoodsamclubcomtoursto find out more about these and the many othertours offered by the Good Sam Club
TRAVEL TO EXCITING PLACESDrive the Alcan to Americarsquos Last Frontierenvision yourself on Nova Scotiarsquos miles of coastal drives celebrate Mardi Grascross the border to sunny Mexicoform friendships yoursquoll treasure the rest of your days all arrangementsincluding RV parks by Tracks RV Toursest 1975 Free catalog at tracksrvtourscom or tel 800-351-6053
TOW VEHICLES FOR SALE
DODGE TRUCK DURANGO amp JEEPFleet prices to the publicBuy Below Factory Invoice1-800-320-9767 Ask for Fleet SalesDonrsquot be fooled by the other guyNo hidden charges wwwthenewdodgecomAdvantage DodgeChryslerJeep
TOW VEHICLETRAILERPACKAGES FOR SALE
2000 TETON 40 CHEYENNE 5th Arctic pkg full-timer new all over 1998 Mtn Master FL6087K mi CummAllison all Air Ride huge storclean amp pwrful Sell sep $40K EA 623-451-7121
TRAILERS FOR SALE
STACKER TRAILERS mdash Huge savings on two cancellations 24 double axle amp 30 triple with lifts Never titled New Dick 800-272-1239See pictures at richmondstackerscom Negotiableamp delivery available
RV SHOWS
MinneapolisSt Paul RV Vacation amp Camping ShowFeb 5 - 8 Minneapolis MNMid America RV ShowFeb 13 - 15 Kansas City MONorth Carolina RV amp Camping ShowFeb 13 - 15 Charlotte NCRichmond Camping RV ExpoFeb 13 - 15 Richmond VAKansas Sports Boat amp Travel ShowFeb 19 - 22 Wichita KSRhode Island RV amp Camping ShowFeb 27 - Mar 1 Providence RIwwwagieventscom
RV SPACES FOR RENT
RV SPACE FOR RENT Must be 55 or older inBellflower CA Small cat or dog under 20 lbsokay Close to all freeways beaches amp mtns At least 1 month stay required Pool table poolCall (562) 867-3227
SERVICES
1 IN SALES TAX SAVINGSPay no sales tax on your next RV We have helpedclients legally save $1000s over the past 12 yrsCall Mountain States Consulting 800-565-4504amp talk to a CPA for professional friendly service or visit us on the web at wwwrvtaxcom
ACTION SERVICES LLCConsult a Licensed Montana AttorneyNo State Sales Tax amp Low License FeesFor Professional Service Call 800-481-0013 wwwactionservices-mtcom
Let us help you BUY YOUR RV TAX FREE We guarantee BEST service and priceReceive $100 Gas Card amp FREE Mail Fwding Save Thousands of $$ Today 8884303388 Best in the business wwwMontanaRVnet
PAY NO SALES TAX ON VEHICLESLet us explain how we can legally help youWersquove helped thousands in the last 10 yearsCall one of our four Montana AttorneysBennett Law Office PC Missoula MTwwwbennettlawofficepccom 866-543-5803
LOWEST RATES IN THE 50 STATESPay NO Sales Tax Permanent PlatesNo Inspections mdash Plates in 4 daysTrailers RVs Vehicles Planes BoatsDeer Creek 8779135100 wwwtaxfreemontanaorg
TAX FREE RV mdash YOUR TAX SAVINGS EXPERTSWe will show you how to save thousandsThe best RV tax package in MontanaCall 24 hours a day 7 days a week888-441-5741 mdash wwwtaxfreervcom
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MOTORHOMES FOR SALE
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2007 36QSH PHAETON BY Tiffin Silver Sand350 HP Cat Diesel pusher 6-speed Allison80 gen auto level amp awn leather Corian tiled3 TVs 4 slides 9527 miles warranty $175K(941) 286-5201 (SD)
1996 DUTCH STAR 32 454 Chevy Banks Power slide-out Runs and looks beautiful New paint roof tires $28500 Neil 916-747-1842
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3 Trading Post accepts ads under thecategories of Campground Member-ships for Sale Timeshares for SaleHomes for Sale and Lots for SaleAgents are not permitted to advertise inTrading Post
4 Help Wanted and Positions Wantedare categories inappropriate for TradingPost Also unacceptable are ads for theexchange of one service for anotherregardless of whether any money is
changing hands An ad soliciting theusage of property whether commercialor residential is also considered com-mercial in nature and must be placed inCommercial Corner
Please note The May 2009 issuecloses on February 18 (arrival date April30 the June issue closes on March 18(arrival date May 27)
Unfortunately it is not possible to can-cel an ad after our closing dateHowever we are able to place aldquoSOLDrsquorsquo indicator over your ad up toone week after the closing date
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2000 DOLPHIN 36 FORD V10 21500 milesSO 55 gen WD Corian tops awnings 2 TVDVDVCR 2 air rear camara level jacks Must sell health reasons Reduced to $35800 407-654-3863 (FL)
2005 PHAETON 35 FT 350 diesel very lowmileage smoke free very clean Two slidessurround sound WD 4-dr frig Under warranty$150000 (225) 293-6990 225-921-8934
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1990 MONACO CROWN ROYALE 40 foot 300Cummins engine 75K miles fully loadedexcellent condition $29500 Call for pictures and information In 1990 sold for $250000304-242-0377
2005 COUNTRY COACH Intrigue LTD 42 525HP3 AC 10KW gen 3 slides In-Motion sat heatedceramic floor OS ent ctr radar det CB radioAqua Hot htd massage driver amp co-pilot sts extwar $345K 909-980-2168 (CA)
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2004 374 GLENDALE Titanium 32E37DS5th whl pin to bmpr 322 Xlnt cond lots xtras clsts hdwd flr NS 2 SO Orig $63600Selling due to health $29500 Call Gene 562-927-7217 (CA)
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Please check here if you would like your state or province abbreviation to appear in your ad following your phone number
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When submitting ad copy please follow theseguidelines1 Submit your printed or typed ad on ourprinted form or use your own stationery2 Limit each ad to 200 characters counting allletters spaces punctuation marks and numbers3 Indicate under which category you wouldlike your ad to appear4 Your Good Sam Club membership numberand expiration date must be noted5 Mail ad copy and a check money order orVisaMasterCardDiscoverAmEx number toTrading Post Highways PO Box 8510Ventura California 93002-99126 Fax credit card orders to 805-667-4379Attention Trading Post7 E-mail credit-card orders to classifiedstlcomAttention Trading Post8 If you have a question we can be reachedat (805) 667-4100 ext 392 391 or 385
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AT THE RV MARKETPLACETake a moment to browse the
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RV MARKETPLACE
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 51
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Highways FEBRUARY 200952
RV MARKETPLACE
Alaska and Canadarsquos Yukon 5Banks Power 23BrakeBuddy 10Commercial Corner 45ndash47Consumer Cellular 8Continued Service Plan 37Cracker Barrel Stores 11Dealers and Destinations 53Dometic Corporation 17Gold Eagle Company 32Good Sam Emergency Road Service 55Good Sam RV Financing 21Good Sam SamboreesCaraventures 16Good Sam VIPProvided by GMAC Insurance 44Good Sam Visa Card 39Haband 24
ADVERTISER INDEXWhile every effort is made to maintain accuracy andcompleteness last-minutechanges may occasionallyresult in omissions or errors
ADVERTISER PAGEInsurance Central 30
Mule Days Celebration 11
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The Rally 15
Pleasure-Way 56
Roadtrek Motorhomes 2
RV Buyerrsquos Guide 33
RV Marketplace 50ndash52
RV Business Top 50 12ndash13
Sea Eagle 19
Select Comfort 9
St Louis Church 5
Trading Post 48ndash49
Transfer Flow 4
Travelerrsquos Guide 25
Winnebago Industries 7
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We guarantee itThatrsquos our promise If 11 months go by and Good Sam hasnrsquot saved you morethan the cost of your annual membership just let us know and wersquoll refund your member-ship fee Chances are yoursquoll save that much the first few days yoursquore on the road Thereare so many ways to save with discounted camping and free and low-cost services
Call us toll-free for more information 800-234-3450 or go to wwwgoodsamclubcom
COPYRIGHT STATEMENT The Good Sam logo is a registeredtrademark of TL Enterprises Inc a Delaware corporation It may beused by Good Sam chapters for official noncommercial identificationpurposes only and by others only with express written authorization inadvance from TL Enterprises Inc The noncommercial use for patchesand other similar chapter identification has been granted to charteredchapters of the club Any other use without express advance writtenauthorization is prohibited The following terms are registered trade-marks of TL Enterprises Inc and may not be used without permissionCaraventure Commercial Member of Good Sam RV Club Good SamPark Highways MotorHome Rider Samboree Samgo Trailer Lifeand the Trailer Life Campgrounds RV Parks and Services DirectoryHighways does not knowingly accept deceptive or misleading advertis-ing If you have a contrary experience with respect to any merchandiseor service represented in our pages please contact Action Line atactionlinegoodsamclubcom Permission to reprint or quote excerptsgranted upon written request only Copyright 2009
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Highways FEBRUARY 200954
A Scenic Stop to Remember Tell us the location of the vantage point pictured above and you
might be the winner of this monthrsquos $50 prize in our Wherersquos Good Sam photo contest To enter send
an e-mail identifying the photorsquos location and state or province to whereisgoodsamgoodsamclubcom
and include your name and contact information On March 1 wersquoll pick one $50 winner at random
from among the correct entries Look for the answer and winner in the May 2009 issue
Lots of Good Sam members have won $50 so farPatrick F Prunty of Harwich Massachusetts earned hischeck by correctly identifying the watery crossing in theNovember issuersquos Wherersquos Good Sam photo reprinted onthe right The RV bearing the Good Sam sticker rides theferry across Lake Champlain from Grand Island Vermontto Plattsburg New York Good Sam member Lynn Holmesof Arnold Maryland earned $50 for sending us the photo
Now itrsquos your turn to put your digital camera to workSimply take a photo of an RV in an interesting or sceniclocation with the Good Sam decal prominently displayedE-mail the high-resolution image to whereisgoodsamgoodsamclubcom and donrsquot forget to provide your nameand contact information If your photorsquos selected yoursquollreceive a check for $50
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Welcome to our digital edition of Highways Magazine This formatmakes it easy for you to navigate the magazine andprovides direct links to Internet sites of our advertisers ourGoodSamClubcom Web site and many Web sites to supplementour editorial features
We recommend a Page Layout view of Continuous - Facing butAdobe Reader provides several options you may prefer
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Contents
Portal to the Past
Flying High in Albuquerque
Get Your Kicks at The Rally
Departments
Whats New Online
On the Road
Dear Good Sam
Good News
RV Insight
Camp Cuisine
Tech Topics
Action Line
Good Stuff
Classifieds
Pet Pix
Advertiser Index
Wheres Good Sam
Good Sam Club dot com
TOC
User Guide
Highways FEBRUARY 20098
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Enthusingabout smallerRVs waging abattle for park-ing rights andmaking a digi-tal discovery
DEARgoodsam
Small Is BeautifulI ALWAYS WONDERED whereall the Good Sam tiny-trail-er owners were I found onein the December Highwayswhen Don Bailey wrote inabout enjoying the compactsize of his teardrop
I have a 1962 ApacheEagle that I rebuilt andupgraded The box is justover 5 feet wide by 7 feetlong Therersquos no problemfinding a suitable-size camp-site or parking space or pulling into the gas station Of course with a small unit fill-ups areinfrequent When at home I simply put the rigin the garagemdashno parking-restriction worries
Irsquod encourage folks to consider smaller trail-ers Theyrsquore still my favorite
Tom Schardt EAST BERLIN PENNSYLVANIA
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wwwgoodsamclubcomclick on Community thenclick on Members andGroupsmdashEditors
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Oregon Irsquod greatly appreciate a plan of actionBarry Garske ST HELENS OREGON
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FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 11
DEARgoodsam
and click on RVer rightsmdashEditors
Digital DelightHIGHWAYSrsquo DIGITAL VERSION is goodreadingmdashand it saves trees Irsquove down-loaded the latest issue and itrsquos now oneof my bookmarks I can save articles tomy hard drive for future reference
Jim Sternwell RESTON VIRGINIA
To take a look at the digital edition ofthe current issue log on to wwwgoodsamclubcomhighwaysmdashEditors
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Getting There Is Half The FunSince 1969 wersquove tried our best to make it easy for RVers to
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locations) As well as a convenient Books-On-Audio program that
lets you purchase and return at different locations Thanks
for recognizing us with the Good Sam Welcome Mat Award for
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We love to hear from Good Sam membersWrite to us at deargoodsamgoodsamclubcom or Dear Good Sam PO Box 8545 Ven-tura California 93002 or send us your com-ments online at wwwgoodsamclubcomhighways Please include your name home-town and state or province Letters may beedited for length and clarity and published in Highways and on the Good Sam website
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SAMBASSADORS
Highways FEBRUARY 200914
Meet the BrooksGood Samrsquos newest Sambassadors bring a spirit of fun to club events
DURING A JULY camping trip in Marylandabout 15 years ago Bill and EsthermayBrooks received an unusual invitation Agroup of RVers was throwing a potluckmdashwith a Christmas theme At first thecouple didnrsquot know what to make of thesummer yuletide celebration But afterenjoying some Christmas snacks andsinging carols they found out the revel-ers were members of the SouthernMaryland Wanderers a Good Sam chap-ter from California Maryland
Inspired by the grouprsquos spirit of fun and fellowship Bill and Esthermay whoalready were Good Sam members joinedthe chapter on the spot Since thentheyrsquove risen through the ranks first aschapter president then as state direc-tors Recently the couple took on therole of Good Sam Club Sambassadors
Bill and Esthermay join fellow Sam-bassadors Rosemary Bates-Ranks GerriHoworth Ed James Tom and NancyKillmer Patty and Dave Morgen and Donand Helen Woodard in supporting GoodSam chapters and state organizationsmaking sure club events run smoothlyand answering fellow membersrsquo ques-tions among other duties
The couplersquos devotion to Good Sam isparticularly impressive when you con-sider that they balance their RVing pas-sion with full-time jobs Billrsquos a policeofficer and Esthermayrsquos a medicalreceptionist in Cobb Island Maryland
Being Sambassadors means helpingmembers explore all the social possibil-ities of the Good Sam Club includingjoining chapters says Bill ldquoItrsquos thestart of a new adventurerdquo
SAMBASSADORS bull RV SHOWS bull GOOD SAM DAYS
For more than a century the Kentucky Derby has combined Southern ele-gance with high-speed horseracing at the legendary Churchill Downs
racetrack in Louisville KentuckyGood Sam Club members can experience the event in all its glory when
they attend the 2009 Kentucky Derby Samboree April 28 through May 3Guests will marvel at the sea of jockey silks savor chef-carved meats betweenraces and thrill to the thundering dash for the finish line
The tour package gives participants a glimpse into the elite world of horseracing and provides transportation to all events Wake up early for Dawn atthe Downs to sample a breakfast buffet and watch thehorses exercise Take a tour of the Kentucky EquestrianCenter and travel through the rolling bluegrass hills tovisit the Kentucky Horse Park
During the Kentucky Oaks May 1 and the KentuckyDerby May 2 tour participants will watch the race fromreserved clubhouse seats on the first turn for both racesand enjoy buffet meals at the Marquee Village
The tour also includes five nights of RV camping withwater and electric hookups at the Kentucky Fair andExposition Center seats and transportation to the DerbyFestival Pegasus Parade on April 30 and a side trip to theLouisville Slugger Museum followed by lunchwwwgoodsamclubcomtours 800-829-5140
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As a Good Sammember yoursquoreinvited to travel theglobe with top-notchclub-sponsored tour andcruise packages Fromthe initial rendezvous tothe final farewell yoursquollbe well taken care of by the Good Sam ClubCheck our website forupcoming event datesand destinations
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RV BOOKSHELF
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 15
RV VACATIONS can take a turn for the worse if yoursquore notdressed properly Rugged hikes can go sour without apair of good boots and fishing trips can be a drag with-out a wading jacket
The Good Sam Club can help solve these dilemmasat a discount with our Smile and Save partner SierraTrading Post The retailer has the gear you need for justabout any outdoor activity whether itrsquos cycling skiingswimming or snowshoeing This is the place to stock upon everything from fishing reels to wetsuits and casualclothes to outerwear even Ralph Lauren sports jackets
In addition to getting Sierra TradingPostrsquos everday online savings Good SamClub members save 10 percent off retailprices and get free shipping on orders of$75 or more To start shopping click onthe Sierra Trading Post link on our web-sitersquos Smile and Save page and enter code
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User-FriendlyCampground GuidePlan your next RV trip with the 2009 Trailer Life Directory
The 2009 Trailer Life RV ParksCampgrounds and Services
Directory marks the 36th editionof this comprehensive travel guide but the bookrsquos editorshavenrsquot rested on their laurels With 11700 campground list-ings and new elements designed to help RVers use Good Samrsquosonline resources the directory is a must-have item
The directoryrsquos At-a-Glance feature has expanded to includeonline reservations and now lists RV parks that offer 247 reser-vations on wwwgoodsamclubcom The directory also offersplenty of of inspiration for that next road trip Look for articleson southern British Columbia home to the 2010 WinterOlympics plus Savannah Georgia Continued from last year isa special feature highlighting five of North Americarsquos nationalparks A new section includes expert tips on tires suspensionand LP-gas systems a great reference to have on the road
Order your copy of the 2009 Trailer Life Directory on ourwebsite to receive the discounted Good Sam member pricewwwgoodsamclubcomtravelstore
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Take the highway that is best to Albuquerquendashan enchanting land rooted in centuries ofhistory and rich in southwest style and high-desert beauty
bull Entertainment Headliner NEIL SEDAKA
bull Exciting Attempt to Break the World Record forldquoMost People Wearing Balloon Hatsrdquo
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bull Rio Grande Community Farm Volunteer Day ndashAnnual RV Event to Give Back to the Rallyrsquos HostCommunity
Rally Pricing$349 (electric hookup) $169 (drycamping) Includes 2 adults
Early Bird Nights (April 15 amp 16)$35night (electric hookup) $15night(dry camping) Includes 2 adults
Passport$75person (all activities included April16-20 no onsite RV parking)
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Great Lakes CaraventureBaileys Harbor WI bull $3421Jul 30 ndash Aug 14 2009
MORE GETAWAYS
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Explore the splendor of our country this summer on an 18-daywestern RV tour with visits to Yellowstone and the Grand Canyonplus four other national parks including stunning Zion NationalPark Sightseeing and events along the way encourage you toimmerse yourself in the Old West Reserved seats to the rodeo inCody Wyoming and a chuckwagon dinner and western show areincluded as well as a tour of Salt Lake City where yoursquoll hear thefamous Mormon Tabernacle Choir and take a mild whitewaterraft ride
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Good Sam Makes the GradeTwelve Good Sam Parks get top scoresin a nationwide campground survey
Adozen US Good Sam Parks earned all-around A grades in a recent consumer-
satisfaction survey of independent RV parksNearly 13000 RVers participated in the 2008online satisfaction survey conducted byGuestRated The survey evaluated RVersrsquoexperiences at independent campgroundsand RV resorts affiliated with the NationalAssociation of RV Parks and CampgroundsIn all 21 campgrounds earned the top rating
RVers are invited to submit their owncampground reviews by logging on towwwgocampingamericacom and clickingon the Review a Park tab
The following 12 Good Sam Parksearned A gradesButtonwood Campground MifflintownPennsylvaniaCherry Hill Park College Park MarylandHigh Plains Camping Oakley KansasKozy Rest Kampground HarrisvillePennsylvaniaMill Creek Ranch Resort Canton TexasMisty River RV ResortWalland TennesseeNormandy Farms ResortFoxboro MassachusettsPeace Valley
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FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 17
Dometic Corporation has voluntarily extended the two-door refrigerator recall started in August 2006 by recalling additional
refrigerators as part of a continual commitment to maintaining a high level of satisfaction and excellence now and in the future
Previous Recall AnnouncementThis recall affects Dometic two-door refrigerators manufactured between April 1997 and May 2003
Current Recall AnnouncementThis recall affects Dometic two-door refrigerators manufactured between June 2003 and September 2006
The well-being of Dometic customers is of highest concern A serious problem resulting in a fire may occur in an exceptionally small
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wwwDometiccomRecallRecall Hotline 1-888-446-5157
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RV SHOWS
Club Savings at Camping WorldGOOD SAM CLUB MEMBERS can getbig savings at Camping World storesduring Good Sam Days February 21through 22 at more than 75 loca-tions of the nationwide RV-acces-sories retailer
With a coupon members alsoreceive 25 percent off regular-pricedinstallation of parts and accessoriesscheduled that weekend and com-pleted by March 5 Other coupon val-ues include additional 20 percent sav-ings on all clearance-priced items
Members should present their validGood Sam membership card to anyCamping World crewmember to receivethe savings couponsYoursquoll also receive aleaflet listing GoodSam sale items
GOOD SAM DAYS
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Whether yoursquore a serious buyer or sim-ply an RV buff who wants to check
out the latest technology-on-wheels yoursquollfind something at an Affinity Events RVshow Good Sam Club members can get a$2 discount on admission to any of the2009 shows Simply clip out the coupon onthe right and present it at the gatewwwaffinityrvshowscom
MinneapolisSt Paul RV Vacation and CampingShow February 5ndash8 Minneapolis Minnesota
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Rhode Island RV and Camping Show February27ndashMarch 1 Providence Rhode Island
$200 OFFThis coupon is good for $200 off anadult admission to any Affinity Events
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Highways FEBRUARY 200918
RVinsightBY JOE AND VICKI KIEVA
JOE RVers love to eat and itrsquos not unusual forrally-goers to spend long periods standing inline for a free hot dog or ice cream RVersbrave crowded parking lots with theirrigs to have lunch at an appealingrestaurantAnd if you want to drawa crowd in a campground sim-ply mention the word potluck
A good number of RVers eatall of their meals in restaurantsThese travelers might keep a bot-tle of wine in the fridge and a boxof crackers in the pantry but otherwise they donrsquot use theirkitchens at all We know RVers whocan give you firsthand recommenda-tions for an eatery in just about any town inthe country To them finding unique local
restaurants is part of the RVing adventureOn the other hand some RVers eat
almost all of their meals in their rigs Wemet a man whose food allergies preventedhim and his wife from eating in restaurants
altogether Fortunately their RV kitchengives them the freedom to travel
wherever they like without having toworry about his diet
Most RVers split their mealtimesbetween restaurants and their rigsEating in restaurants is a social occa-sion for Vicki and me More oftenthan not when we get together withfriends we go out to a restaurantIt doesnrsquot have to be fancy as long as we can all share the same tableOn the other hand we usually eat in our motorhome when wersquore parked some-where by ourselves
We always try to take advantage of localfoods as we crisscross the country Itrsquos difficultto pass up the seafood along the Atlantic coastespecially the lobster and clams in NewEngland Floridarsquos fresh citrus fruit is unparal-leled anywhere And we always look forward to
gorging ourselves onfresh blueberries in
Maine and blackberriesin Oregon
VICKI I enjoy cookingespecially when wersquore in ourRV I have more time andfewer distractions than I dowhen wersquore at home And tome part of the fun of cookingwhile on the road is the shop-ping that goes along with itNeedless to say grocery shop-
ping while on the road is differentthan it is at home The names of the
supermarkets change from one regionof the country to another We see names likeFood Giant Shawrsquos and Wegmanrsquos in theNortheast Kroger Publix and Food Lion in theSoutheast and Fred Meyer Safeway andAlbertsonrsquos in the West Of course WalmartSupercenters are everywhere we go
Shopping in an unfamiliar supermarket may
be a chore to some but to me itrsquos an adventureEach store has its own way of laying out theaisles As a result I canrsquot just run into the storefor a couple of items and go directly to the cor-rect aisles as I do at home Shopping usuallymeans walking up and down each aisle to findthe items on my grocery list This is how I dis-cover new and different foods
For an archive of Joeand Vicki Kievarsquos previ-ous RV Insight columnsgo to wwwgoodsamclubcomhighways To postyour own RV-lifestyletips go to wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityclick on Stories thenclick on the Share a Story button
Dear Joe and VickiHow do you findgood grocerystores andrestaurants whiletraveling aroundthe country
We never miss a chance to bring home ham andbacon from Arkansas
maple syrup fromVermont and Walla Wallaonions from Washington
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A Movable FeastWhen it comes to eating on the road variety really is the spice of life
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FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 19
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To add to the adventure many of theavailable items differ from one region tothe next The unfamiliar brands areusually every bit as good as the ones wehave at home but some favorite brandsof food items are hard to find on theroad Yuban coffee for example isnrsquoteasy to locate in the East so we bringenough from home to last the entiretrip Mexican food is important to usso I fill the freezer with chorizos andour favorite brand of corn tortillas
On the other hand each area of thecountry has its own unique food itemsWe never miss a chance to bring homeham and bacon from Arkansas maplesyrup from Vermont Walla Wallaonions from Washington and salt pota-toes from New York
Shopping for groceries while travelingis a great way to become familiar withthe various regions Yoursquoll discoverfoods yoursquove never seen before With alittle experience yoursquoll determine whichsupermarket chain is your favorite whenyou travel to different areas With a littlemore experience you may get to thepoint where you can drop by a store forjust one item and actually manage to godirectly to the correct aisle
Then of course if you donrsquot enjoy theadventure of shopping on the road youcan always take on the challenge oflocating a good restaurant
Send your nontechnical RV-lifestyle questions to RV Insight HighwaysPO Box 8545 Ventura California 93002 or to highwaysgoodsamclubcom
GOT A QUESTION
Vickirsquos RV RecipesVicki Kievarsquos book My RVKitchen and Favorite Recipescovers everything you need toknow about selecting equippingand furnishing an RV kitchenstocking the pantry and fridgeand shopping for groceries onthe road Yoursquoll also find morethan a hundred of Vickirsquosfavorite recipes plus more than70 hints and tricks for preparingdelicious meals on the roadwwwrvknowhowcom
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Highways FEBRUARY 200920
CAMPcuisineBY BOB BLUMER
You canrsquot please all the people all the timebut when it comes to snack food popcorn
comes close In fact popcorn is so popular thatAmericans consume a staggering one billionpounds of the stuff per yearmdashenough to fill theentire Grand Canyon OK I made up the partabout the canyon but itrsquos probably not too farfrom the truth
To say popcorn is a modern miracle wouldalso be a stretch since the snackrsquos been aroundfor thousands of years But it does seem mirac-ulous that a rock-hard kernel of corn can betransformed by exposure to heat into apillowy morsel of satisfying goodness
Each kernel of popcorn containsmoisture and oils Unlike most othergrains the outer hull of the popcornkernel is impervious to outside moisture
which helps protect the precious cargo insideAs the oil and water inside the shell are heatedpast the boiling point they turn the moisture inthe kernel into a superheated pressurizedsteam Eventually the hull succumbs to thepressure and ruptures and the interior starchesare transformed into the airy cloud-like foamthatrsquos become synonymous with movie viewing
Although most popcorn kernels explodethey donrsquot always explode with flavor Thatrsquos
why I love to add more thanjust salt and butter to
my bowl Here aremy two favorite
recipes Onersquosa little sweet
and onersquos a littlespicy which should
please even
yourfussiest
friends
The PopcornFestival inMarion Ohiocelebrates thestarchy snackevery SeptemberFind out more at wwwpopcornfestivalcom
Popcorn for the PeopleSweet and spicy twists on a perennial family favorite
To read previous recipesgo to wwwgoodsamclubcomhighways
Bob Blumer is the creatorand host of the FoodNetwork TV shows TheSurreal Gourmet and Gluttonfor Punishment Hersquos alsothe author of five cookbooksWhen hersquos not at home inCalifornia Bob can be foundtraveling in his Toastermobilean Airstream trailer cus-tomized with a stainless-steel professional kitchenand topped with two 8-footslices of toast
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Raginrsquo Cajun Popcorn
1 tablespoon garlic powder1 teaspoon onion powder12 teaspoon paprika12 teaspoon salt 14 teaspoon white pepper (if you have it)
or black pepper2 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon Tabasco (or to taste)2 tablespoons vegetable oil12 cup popcorn kernels
In a small bowl combine garlic powder onion powderpaprika salt and pepper Reserve In a small pan overmedium heat melt butter Remove from heat and stir inTabasco Reserve in pan In a medium-size pot overhigh heat add oil and one kernel of popcorn Cover andcook until kernel pops
Add the rest of the popcorn to the oil and re-coverShake pot constantly until popping stops Sprinkle inspices drizzle with Tabasco butter and toss thoroughlyServe immediately
Yield About eight cups
Kettle Corn
2 tablespoons vegetable oil12 cup popcorn kernels2 tablespoons granulated
white sugar12 teaspoon salt
In a medium-size pot over highheat add oil and one kernel ofpopcorn Cover and cook untilkernel pops Add sugar and stirfor 15 seconds or until it meltsAdd the rest of the popcorn tothe sugar oil and re-cover Shakepot constantly until poppingstops Empty popcorn into abowl and toss with salt Serveimmediately
Yield About eight cups
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ACCESS TO SOME OF THE LOWESTRATES AVAILABLE mdash Let the lending expertsat the Good Sam Finance Center scour ourbroad network of RV amp boat lenders to findyou the best rates
Subject to loan program guidelines and credit approval
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Highways FEBRUARY 200922
To read more of Bobrsquosreplies to your technicalquestions go to wwwgoodsamclubcomrvcentral
In addition to answering your letters Bob Livingston is publisher of Trailer Lifeand MotorHome magazinesdirector of the seminar pro-gram at the Rally and authorof Trailer Lifersquos RV Repair andMaintenance Manual To pur-chase the fourth edition of the manual at the discountedGood Sam price click onwwwgoodsamclubcomstore
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TECHtopicsBY BOB LIVINGSTON
Batterybasicswinter fueladvice and atriple-towingclarification
Pulling a PickupI have a 1996 Chevy 4x4 pickup that Irsquod like to pull behind my Discoverymotorhome I donrsquot believe the truck can be towed that conveniently so I waswondering if I could use a dolly for the front end of the truck or a full trailer tohaul it This would save me having to buy a vehicle that can be pulled and theinsurance for another vehicle I use the truck to carry my four golden retrievers
around Is there a need for brakes on the trail-er if I end up towing this truck
Phil Jurczyk KIRKLAND WASHINGTON
BOB Phil your truck is towable on all fourwheels without making drivetrain modifica-tions Therefore you donrsquot need to consider adolly or trailer Yoursquoll need a base plate an ade-quately rated tow bar and lights and I stronglyrecommend using a braking device that appliesthe truck brakes in concert with the motor-homersquos service brakes
Before you purchase the hardware I suggestyou weigh your motorhome loaded for a typicaltrip and your truck Compare those numberswith the gross combination weight rating of themotorhomeYou need to make sure you have thecapacity to tow before setting out on the road
One Battery or TwoI BOUGHT a used fifth wheel with two batter-iesmdashone from the factory and the otherinstalled later Theyrsquore hooked in series black-to-black and red-to-red The reason Irsquom asking isthat theyrsquove gone bad Do I need to replace bothor can I get by with just one If I replace bothdo the cranking amps have to be the same
Judy McClurg CAVE CREEK ARIZONA
BOB Judy if you frequent primitive campsites(no hookups) then yoursquoll need at least two bat-teriesmdashand yours are wired in parallel notseries If you hook up to campground electrici-ty then one battery is all you need
The obvious advantage of having two batter-ies is the ability to run your 12-volt DC appli-ances and accessories for a longer period oftime Even if yoursquore very frugal with the use of12-volt DC power yoursquoll still need enough bat-tery for example to keep the refrigerator run-ning (on LP-gas) If yoursquore like most peopleyoursquoll run through two batteries fairly quicklywhile primitive camping unless you have anefficient way to recharge them
If you replace both batteries theyrsquoll need tobe the same Since yoursquore looking to power thelivability items yoursquoll need deep-cycle batteries(even if yoursquore buying only one) Therersquos noneed to be concerned with cranking amps therating in amp hours is more important
Consider buying two 6-volt golf-cart batter-ies wired in series if you determine that youneed two Theyrsquore more durable for RV use
Cold-Weather DieselIrsquoM GOING TO purchase a used Class B dieselcamper van The owner told me there are solu-tions I can use to pour into the fuel tank to keepthe diesel from jelling in winter Is that true Ifnot how much would it cost to install a heateroutlet for this type of vehicle
Meei Mizell AUGUSTA GEORGIA
BOB If you live in or travel to a cold-weatherarea the diesel fuel there is usually winterizedfor that area Thatrsquos because the fuel contains awaxy substance that jells in extremely coldweather and creates problems such as pluggingthe fuel filter Normally the fuel supplier willmix No 2 diesel with No 1 diesel or some typeof additive that improves cloud point
According to fuel-industry experts yourengine should run fine on non-winterized fuelas long as the temperature doesnrsquot dip below 10degrees Fahrenheit
While the addition of diesel No 1 candecrease cloud point itrsquos also less efficient thanNo 2 the energy content of it is about 5 percentlower which relates to reduced fuel economy sonormally the amount of additive is limitedThere are also a number of aftermarket prod-ucts that can be added to your fuel to reduce thecloud point
Some engines are equipped with fuel heatersTherersquos no way to hazard a guess without know-ing which engine you have in your vehicle Youcan easily check with your RV dealer for thatinfomation
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Leaking and ChewingREGARDING THE ldquoLeaking Motorhomerdquoentry in your September columnanother cause of an apparent front-capleak is that if the temperature is lowand yoursquove run your propane heater fora while the moisture created by thecombustion of the propane condenseson the inside of the cap Many of thecaps both front and rear arenrsquot insu-lated enough
We had an occasion where this hap-pened We removed the TV that was inthe upper console and checked the areawhere the clearance lights were Theywere dry but the inner surface of the caphad drops of water on it Any movementor jarring of the coach caused thedroplets to run down the inside of thecap and out at the bottom of the over-head console Spray-foam insulation willhelp eliminate this problem
On to the chewing rodents also mentioned in the September issueWith regard to these critters eating theinsulation on wires most rodents havefront teeth that donrsquot stop growingthroughout their life They chew on hardobjects to wear them down Otherwisetheir teeth would get too long and theywouldnrsquot be able to open their mouthfar enough to consume any food Itisnrsquot for any nutritional value that theychew on wires Years ago they wouldchew on the lead casings of the tele-phone cables at times causing inter-ruption of phone service
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If you boondock then consider theDri-Z-Air dehumidifier It works wellusing crystals that collect moisture anditrsquos relatively cheapmdashand it uses nopower Most places sell Dri-Z-Air forless than $10 Almost all RV-supplystores and Camping World outlets sell it
Rodents seem to be a hot topic basedon all the response I received after theinitial ldquoWire-Eating Wildliferdquo letter Irsquombecoming an expert on rodents thanksto the readers who have sent in sugges-tions although thatrsquos somewhat of adubious distinction Too bad humanscanrsquot munch down with their teethwear them out and simply grow newones Wow what a concept
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Albuquerque to Santa FePerched on the banks of the Rio GrandeRiver Albuquerque is more famous for being the Hot Air Balloon Capital of the World than as a portal to the pastIts famous and colorful InternationalBalloon Fiesta attracts visitors fromaround the globe few of whom realizethat the cityrsquos Central Avenue is actuallya section of Historic Route 66
In 1937 the government realignedRoute 66 between Santa Rosa and Al-buquerque bypassing Santa Fe Therealignment cut about 107 miles fromthe old route and brought touriststhrough the heart of AlbuquerqueToday the 400 to 1400 blocks of CentralAvenue still display much of the charmof those early days
Heading east along Central Avenue
Agentle late-afternoon breeze caresses the tall grass flanking theweathered rut running along the east wall of Fort Union I sit alone
on the wooden bench grounded squarely in the present my eyes tracingthe rut northeast through the sea of green toward the distant hills Theranger had said that the historic trail was nothing more than a dirt trackback in the mid-1800s so I begin to imagine a typical day along thissection of the Santa Fe Trail
I close my eyes and soon I can almosthear the crack of a bullwhackerrsquos whip andthe disgruntled bellows of the oxen as acaravan of large freight wagons rumbles bymassive wheels and oxen hooves carvingdeep into the soft New Mexico prairie Ienvision the labored breathing of the oxenand the creaking of wagon-wheel axles
As the last wagon lumbers by a grizzleddriver his stoic dust-covered face creasedby too many years on the trail glances myway and nods I nod back and watch thedust trails disappear into the evening skyI imagine a lone bugler inside the fort sounding the evening tattooanother day along the Santa Fe Trail slipping into the history books
The Santa Fe Trail is but one of the many nostalgic sites that crowdnorthern New Mexico This part of the state is like a living museum ofNative American and Wild West cultures that brings new meaning to thephrase Land of Enchantment
We planned on seeing as much as we could during our 1200-mile loopfrom Albuquerque along nine scenic byways and trails five mountainranges six Indian reservations a dozen pueblos and a host of nationalparks forests and monuments
STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL DEFREITAS
After theAlbuquerqueRally take adrive throughthe pages ofNew Mexicohistory on a scenic loop tour
PORTALpastTO THE
RALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
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you come to the Turquoise Trail NationalScenic Byway (Highway 14) which runsnorth through the Sandia Mountains toSanta Fe Along the trail yoursquoll pass thelegendary mining towns of GoldenMadrid and Cerrillos with their aban-doned turquoise mines dotting the adja-cent hills The rejuvenated ghost townsnow have quaint restaurants Native craftsshops art galleries and small museums
Santa Fe to RatonIn 2010 Santa Fe commemorates its400th anniversary Few Americans orEuropeans even knew of its existenceuntil the Santa Fe Trail opened in theearly 1800s
Today Native artisans trade theirwork on the sidewalks and park aroundthe main plaza and the city contains
more than 250 galleries many of whichline Canyon Road Art is such an impor-tant aspect of Santa Fe life that the townbecame the first US city to be named tothe UNESCO Creative Cities Network
Santa Fersquos creative culture overflowsinto its cuisine In this relatively smallcity no fewer than 200 restaurants servemeals offering everything from bou-tique specialties to distinctive northernNew Mexican delicacies Tia Sophiarsquos(just off the main square) claims to haveinvented the breakfast burrito which youcan order with green red or Christmas(both green and red) chili sauce
If you have a hankering for somesweets you wonrsquot want to miss the cre-ations at the Chocolate Maven Thesmall cafeacute has an adjoining bakerywhere you can sample the shoprsquos world-
famous brownies while watching thebakers at work
Interstate 25 to the east follows theold Santa Fe Trail and sections of oldRoute 66 (the pre-1937 alignment) Inmany places you can exit the mainhighway onto adjacent service roadsthat literally run atop parts of the oldSanta Fe Trail and old Route 66
East of Glorieta is Pecos NationalHistoric Park The park preserves morethan 12000 years of history including theancient Pecos pueblo a colonial missionsections of the Santa Fe Trail and the siteof the Battle of Glorieta Pass the mostwesterly conflict in the Civil War
In the town of Las Vegas old Route66 veers south toward Santa Rosa whilethe Santa Fe Trail continues northeastThe trail crisscrosses I-25 at many loca-
Grab your binoculars and pick a perch on the bluffs overlooking El Malpais National Monument
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tions on the way to Raton Well-pre-served ruts are visible at WagonMound and Fort Union NationalMonument built in 1851
Raton to TaosFrom Raton Highway 64 slices south-west retracing parts of the Santa FeTrail Going southeast on Highway 505yoursquoll need your binoculars to viewsome of the 274 bird species at MaxwellNational Wildlife Refuge including baldeagles and wild turkeys as well aswhitetail and mule deer bobcats andblack bear Established in 1965 the3700-acre refuge is an important reststop for migratory waterfowl
The Dawson ghost town awaitsabout 10 miles north on 505 Littleremains of this old coal-mining com-munity except the cemetery PhelpsDodge opened the Dawson coal minein 1901 and the town prospered until1950 when the coal ran out Most ofthe graves in the cemetery are of the383 miners lost in two disastrous mineexplosions in 1913 and 1923
An hourrsquos drive south of Dawsontakes you to the small but significanttown of Cimarron from which onebranch of the Santa Fe Trail gets itsname Over the years the townrsquos 130-year-old landmark St James Hotel hascatered to such notable guests as BuffaloBill Cody Annie Oakley Kit CarsonFrank and Jesse James Wyatt Earp Billythe Kid and BlackjackKetchum Rumor has itthat notorious gunmanClay Allison dancednaked on the bar whileshooting into the ceilingThe bar is now part ofthe dining room andyou can still see bulletholes in the tin ceiling
At Eagle Nest Highway64 meets the EnchantedCircle Scenic Byway (Highway 38) Thenorthern part of the loop skirts a num-ber of 12000-foot peaks in the Sangrede Cristo Mountains and offers spectac-ular alpine scenery If you have timetake Highway 150 up to Taos Ski Valleyfor more breathtaking panoramas
The Enchanted Circle rejoins High-way 64 just north of the Taos Pueblo
Indian Reservation Thepueblo is one of the nationrsquosoldest continuously inhabitedcommunities and the onlypueblo designated a NationalHistoric Landmark and aUNESCO World heritage SiteAt the center of the reservationis Taos town home to KitCarson between 1828 and1840 His preserved home isnow a museum
Taos to FarmingtonFrom Taos the High Road toTaos Scenic Byway (highways518 and 76) weaves souththrough the Sangre de CristoMountains and the PicurisPueblo toward the small townof Jaconita Along the wayyoursquoll pass through Chimayoand the Nambeacute Indian Res-ervation home to the beauti-ful 150-foot-high Nambeacute Falls
Just off Highway 502between Jaconita and LosAlamos is Bandelier NationalMonument Along the parkrsquos 15-miletrail through Frijoles Canyon yoursquoll seeAncestral Pueblo homes kivas (ceremo-nial structures) rock paintings and pet-roglyphs Donrsquot forget to carry lots ofwater when hiking here
West of Bandelier stands Los Alamosand the Los Alamos National Laboratory
The Department of Energylab is one of the largest multidisciplinary institu-tions in the world Startedin 1943 as part of the se-cretive Manhattan Projectthe lab is now a NationalHistoric Landmark TheBradbury Science Museumis highly recommended
From Los Alamos theJeacutemez Mountain Trail
Scenic Byway (Highway 4) wendssouthwest through the Jeacutemez Moun-tains and Santa Fe National ForestAbout halfway to San Ysidro yoursquolldrive through the sprawling VallasCaldera National Preserve a favorite ofrock climbers and trout fishermen Asyou cross the floor of the caldera be onthe lookout for large herds of elk San
Antonio Creek and the East Fork of theJeacutemez River cut through the calderaand offer some of the statersquos best brownand rainbow trout fishing
West of San Ysidro the trail contin-ues northwest as Highway 550 to thetown of Cuba the heart of NewMexicorsquos cattle- and sheep-ranchingregion But Cubarsquos claim to fame is the nearby Chaco Culture NationalHistoric Park the largest best-pre-served and most architecturallyadvanced of all ancient SouthwestNative villages
The canyon has 120 separate sitesthat date between AD 850 and 1250The largest structure Pueblo Bonitacontains more than 600 rooms and 40kivas The sites are accessible by about35 miles of walking trails that crisscrossthe canyon
Northwest of Cuba Highway 550climbs to the high plains New Mexicorsquosoil belt The first well was drilled in1921 and the state pumps about 60million barrels a year The oil patchrsquosmain town Farmington is also rich inNative American culture
Just north of Farmington is Aztec
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Ruins National Monument a 500-roomcenter of Ancestral Pueblo society datingback to the early 1100s The Great Kiva(excavated in 1921 and reconstructed in1934) is the main attraction
Farmington to AlbuquerqueThe Native Heritage Trail Scenic Byway(Highway 491) runs from Shiprock justwest of Farmington through the vastNavajo Indian Reservation to GallupAlong the way yoursquoll pass 7176-footShiprock peak and other unusual rockformations as you skirt the easternflanks of the Chuska Mountains
Highway 491 ends in Gallup atHighway 40 and Historic Route 66Much of Route 66 parallels the newinterstate but it is interrupted in a fewplaces Historic 66 signs will direct youto the usable sections of the old route
Galluprsquos main attraction may be theEl Rancho Hotel and Motel Built in1937 the hotel has welcomed a host offamous guests including Jackie CooperRonald Reagan Spencer Tracy Kath-arine Hepburn and Kirk DouglasHundreds of autographed pictures ofcelebrities cover the mezzanine walls
above the eclectic rustic lobbyAs you head back toward Albu-
querque yoursquoll pass El Morro NationalMonument also known as InscriptionRock In the early 1300s AncestralPuebloans living on the bluff above thenatural spring carved petroglyphs inthe rock around the water hole In thelate 1600s Spanish and American pio-neers stopping for water also carvedtheir names dates and messages intothe rocks around the spring Today thepark protects more than 2000 inscrip-tions and petroglyphs as well asAncestral Puebloan ruins
East of El Morro stands El Malpais(Spanish for ldquothe badlandsrdquo) NationalMonument resembling a Hawaiianlava field with its moonscape of exten-sive lava flows In stark contrast to thesharp black lava are the tall smoothalmost white sandstone cliffs that linethe southern edge of the field
Northern New Mexico provides anextraordinary road-trip experiencefrom its 1200 years of accessible Nativeand American history to its spicy redand green chiles It truly is a Land ofEnchantment
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Chaco CultureNatrsquol Mon
Glorieta
Jaconita
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Taos Ski Valley
Tijeras
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Go OnlineFind out more about Albuquerque andNew Mexico at wwwgoodsamclubcomhighways The February sectionincludes exclusive web content aboutthe Santa Fe Trail the Sandia PeakTram and the Southwestrsquos authenticlegend Kit Carson Yoursquoll also find RVauthor Ron Jonesrsquo list of restaurantfavorites in and around Albuquerque
Good Sam ParksNew Mexico has 43 Good Sam Parks To find out all aboutthem go to wwwgoodsamclubcomand click on the Travel Tools tabthen click on Find a Campground
For More InformationNew Mexico Tourism Departmentwwwnewmexicoorg 800-545-2070
Nostalgic New Mexico (left to right) Native pottery PecosNational Historic Park Fort Union and a Taos Pueblo powwow
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sk almost anyone to name Americarsquos mile-high city and theyrsquoll most likely replyldquoDenverrdquo But motor 438 miles south on Interstate 25 and yoursquoll hit another mile-
high city thatrsquos known less for its thin air and more for its rich history rugged scenery andhighly diverse population Welcome to Albuquerque New Mexico
Albuquerquersquos colorful past stretches back to the 1300s when the Ancestral Pueblo peo-ple settled along whatrsquos today known as the Rio Grande River The waterway provided pre-cious irrigation for the nativesrsquo crops and trees along the banks offered firewood By the1500s European explorers seeking gold found instead villages of mud but that didnrsquot keepthem from staying By the late 1600s the community along the river began to grow asSpanish missionaries settled in the area In 1706 the burgeoning town was named for theSpanish Duke of Alburquerque (the extra ldquorrdquo was later dropped from the name)
The westward migration of the 1800s brought Americans to the area along the Santa FeTrail Everyone from merchants and homesteaders to lawyers and tradesmen established theirhomes and businesses in the broad valley where major routes met The arrival of the railroadand much later Route 66 swelled the cityrsquos population which now stands at 800000
AlbuquerqueFLYING HIGH IN
RALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
Ride the aerialtram roll onRoute 66 andfollow in thefootsteps ofPueblos andearly explorersin Americarsquos oldest city theWorldrsquos Hot-AirBalloon Capital
BY BEVERLY EDWARDS
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These days Albuquerquethrives as a vibrant crossroads ofhistory commerce and cultureMake sure you take time toexplore this fascinating city if youattend the April Rally (for moreabout the Rally turn to page 34)
Begin your tour by steppingback in time at PetroglyphNational Monument west of thecity After soaking up the historyof the rock markings at the visitorcenter walk along the trails to seethe rock faces that bear ancientworks of art The monumentrsquosestimated 20000 carved images of peo-ple animals and other symbols giveglimpses into a compelling past
Get a feel for Albuquerquersquos Spanishheritage in Old Town where you canwalk in the footsteps of the cityrsquosfounders Dominating the central plazais the towering San Felipe de NeriChurch which replaced a small adobechapel that collapsed in 1792 In keep-ing with tradition adobe homes were
established around the plaza for mutu-al protection Today these structureshouse shops that sell colorful clothingblankets jewelry and other items madeby local artisans
While in Old Town yoursquoll see evi-dence of one of the cityrsquos most interest-ing chapters For three weeks in theearly days of the Civil War theConfederate flag flew over the plazaWhen the Confederates retreated they
buried six canons near the plaza andtwo of them are now displayed
In the following century the city host-ed a new wave of visitors After WorldWar II Americans hopped in their carsin search of new adventures andAlbuquerque emerged as a popular stopon Route 66 known here as CentralAvenue The regionrsquos rugged desert wasa novelty for many travelers of that eraCentral Avenuersquos colorful shops and
See the real Albuquerque (left to right)from Route 66 to Sandia Peak to Old Town
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restaurants evoke that innocent timeLooking for in-depth exploration of
the region Albuquerque is home tonumerous museums and each focuseson a compelling facet of the Land ofEnchantment and the world at large
Towering in Jurassic Super GiantsHall at the New Mexico Museum ofNatural History and Science is a replicaof Seismosaurus a former resident ofthe area Fossils in Seacoast Hall remindvisitors that the area once bordered avast prehistoric body of water
Ancestral Pueblo history so impor-
tant to understanding New Mexico ison display at the Indian PuebloCultural Center
Visitors will find refuge from thewarm desert sun at the AlbuquerqueAquarium and Rio Grande BotanicGarden both located in sprawlingAlbuquerque Biological Park Thou-sands of saltwater fish and invertebratesnative to the Gulf of Mexico live in theaquariumrsquos carefully maintained envi-ronments The Botanic Garden green-houses display desert plants that thrivein the area as well as flora from other
climates of the worldScience buffs will relish the
National Atomic Museumwhich traces the history ofthe Atomic Age from earlyresearch of nuclear develop-ment through todayrsquos peace-ful uses Exhibits offerinsights into the first atomicbomb detonation at theTrinity Site located less than100 miles away on desert
land thatrsquos now part of the White SandsMissile Range
Albuquerquersquos best-known eventmay be the International Balloon Fiestawhich lifts off for nine days everyOctober Thousands of spectators turnup for the festivities as hundreds of bal-loons fill the skies Visitors can experi-ence the thrilling history of hot-air bal-looning year-round at the AlbuquerqueInternational Balloon Museum on theedge of the fiesta grounds Actual bal-loons and gondolas hang from the highceiling in a dazzling display
Likewise cruising high above theground is the Sandia Peak Tramwaywhich travels over the Cibola NationalForest on a cable for 27 miles makingit the worldrsquos longest passenger aerialtramway The journey takes visitors tothe observation deck atop 10378-footSandia Peak affording an 11000-square-mile panorama of the Land of Enchantment Make the trip nearsunset and watch as the lights ofAlbuquerque glisten far below
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Tour Route 66break a balloonrecord and immerseyourself in RVingthis April inAlbuquerque
The pop-music standard ldquoRoute 66rdquo entices listeners to ldquogetyour kicksrdquo on Americarsquos famous Mother Road Who are we
to turn down the advice of Nat King Cole Chuck Berry the Rolling StonesJohn Mayer and the many others whorsquove recorded the classic through the years
Heed the songrsquos call by joining the Good Sam Club at the 10th annualRally April 17 through 20 in Albuquerque New Mexico one of the hotteststops on the legendary highway
Visitors to Expo New Mexico can find plenty of ways to get their kickslike browsing row after row of new RVs enjoying nightly entertainment bypopular performers participating in fun activities and taking optionaltours of historic sites in and around the fabled New Mexico city
Did we mention Good Samrsquos Mexican Fiesta and the Rally Dog ShowNow a decade old the Rally has become a one-stop shop for RVers seek-
ing to enrich their lifestyle and just have a great time Rally-goers thirsty forknowledge can pick from scores of seminars and check out newtravel and RV products then end the day by partying withNeil Sedaka the Osmond Brothers and Rita Coolidge
The Rallyrsquos a great place to meet old friends make newtravel buddies link up with longtime e-mail pals and online-forum cronies and on Good Sam Day join a Good SamClub chapter in your neck of the woods
Here are a few of the many ways to get your kicks at the2009 Albuquerque Rally
BY JOHN SULLAWAY
Get yourRALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
RallyAT THE
Kicks
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Rock to the Classics For morethan 50 years Neil Sedakarsquos catchy tuneshave blasted out of jukeboxes and stere-os across North America Herersquos yourchance to see the composer of ldquoCal-endar Girlrdquo and ldquoBreaking Up Is Hardto Dordquo perform in person on April 17the Rallyrsquos opening nightSedaka (pictured on theright) is followed byGrammy Awardndashwinningsinger Rita Coolidge onApril 18 the country-flavored family group theOsmond Brothers onApril 19 and California surf band PapaDoo Run Run on April 20
Sharpen Your Skills Whetheryoursquore a novice RVer or a seasoned vet-eran yoursquoll find plenty of opportunitiesto boost your RV IQ at the Rally Scoresof seminars will be offered on topicsranging from electrical-system mainte-nance to tire care Presenters includeHighways Technical Editor Bob Living-ston and other RVing experts
Stack Up the Fun Youngstersand teens can play games scarf uppizza take tours and join their momsdads and grandparents in the cookie-stacking competition GPS users willhave fun with our geocache contest theGreat RV Heist and golfers can tee upfor the golf tournament on April 17Show Your Tricks on Route 66 theRallyrsquos dog show gives pet owners achance to parade their pooches April 18
Explore New Mexico Sign upfor optional guided bus trips and travelto the Acoma ldquoSky Cityrdquo Pueblo onApril 17 Americarsquos oldest continuously
inhabited settlement On April 18 takea tour through Albuquerquersquos most col-orful districts on famous Route 66Guided trips to the nearby Trinity Siteon April 17 18 and 20 will take you toground zero of the first atomic-bombdetonation
Donate Your Time Feel likegiving back Rally participantscan lend a hand at Rio GrandeCommunity Farm Come for aday of volunteer work on April15 and get one night of freecamping on April 14
Balloon Bonanza Albuquerquersquosknown as the Hot-Air Balloon Capitalof the World and its annual Inter-national Balloon Fiesta draws thou-sands Rally-goers will get a chance tosalute the cityrsquos high-flying statusmdashand possibly make historymdashbyparticipating in an attempt toset a Guinness world record forMost People Wearing BalloonHats Prefer the real thing Takea hot-air balloon ride over theRio Grande Valley with RainbowRyders or watch balloon enthu-siasts ignite the burners insidetheir colorful crafts at anevening balloon glow
Go Green The Rallyrsquos the place tofind out how you can reduce your RVrsquosenvironmental footprint The Go GreenIdeas contest invites Rally-goers to sub-mit green-friendly concepts for prizesMake sure you stop by the Green RVexhibit a biodiesel-powered Lancecamper outfitted with solar panels anda wind turbine and occupied by sur-vivalist Brian Brawdy
Hola Good Sam The Good SamClub will throw a Mexican Fiesta formembers and friends on April 20 Yoursquollbe serenaded by mariachis tantalizedby pintildeatas and treated to Southwesterncuisine Join a chapter make newfriends stick around for games andprizes and learn more about benefitsoffered only to Good Sam members
Be Prepared Relive the carefreedays of camping out with your Scouttroop when the Rally hosts a receptionfor all current and former Boy Scouts onApril 19 Boy Scout alumni are encour-aged to bring old memorabilia like uni-forms badges and handbooks LocalBoy Scout troops will participate andcontests for cash prizes will rekindle thatScouting spirit Rally organizers areworking to expand the program toinclude Girl Scouts for the 2010 Rally
Get Cookinrsquo On GoodSam Day Highwaysrsquo CampCuisine columnist BobBlumer (left) will demon-strate how to whip up flavor-filled edibles in theconfines of your RV galleyLearn new recipes fromthe Food Network star
Kick Some Tires Rally-goers canget a close-up look at the latest RVmodels by strolling through hundredsof new rigs on display at Expo NewMexico Yoursquoll find vehicles rangingfrom entry-level trailers to million-dol-lar coaches Buy a new home-on-wheelson the spot or do research for a futurepurchase Also on display are hundredsof aftermarket products and RV-relatedservices in the Rallyrsquos indoor exhibit
RALLY ONLINEConnect with other Rally-going GoodSam Club members online Click onwwwtherallycom to find links to Rallygroups on wwwgoodsamclubcom aswell asFacebookEonsTwitterandFlickr
RVER OF THE YEARDuring the Rallyrsquos Good Sam Day yoursquoll get the chance tomeet Richard Daniels the clubrsquos 2008 RVer of theYear Richard rescued a stray dog he encounteredwhile RV camping then used the Good Sam Clubrsquosonline RV forums to facilitate adoptions of manymore stray animals across the continent The firstrecipient of this annual award Richard says hersquoslooking forward to telling fellow RVers about theshelter he founded Old Fella Burke CountyAnimal Rescue in Burke County Georgia
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The Good Sam ClubrsquosAction Line has resolvedthousands of disputes in favor of membersHighways highlights a sampling of theseresults in each issueTo read more Action Lineletters go to wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityand click on RVer Rights
All Steamed UpLast April I took my 2002 Holiday Rambler Admiral motorhome to GibbsInternational Trucks in Oxnard California to fix a transmission leak I was referredto Gibbs because theyrsquore a fully authorized dealer for Allison transmission
I told the service staff that I wanted an estimate before any work was done onthe coach Later that day Raul a service manager called to say that all they could
do to fix the leak was change gaskets andgrommets If Irsquod been told this beforehand Irsquodhave never brought my motorhome to them
Raul then told me he could remove my trans-mission and send it to a repair facility thatcould make the repairs in the City ofCommerce 75 miles away He said there wasno way of me getting an estimate until thisrepair shop received the transmission anddetected the problem
Later however I was told that I incurred$15729 in fees when Gibbs steam-cleanedmy transmission housing to look for the leakwhich they couldnrsquot find I was never given anestimate for this service
When I arrived to pick up my RV I asked MrsGibbs another service manager why I wasnrsquottold in the beginning that I could incur diag-nostic charges and they might not be able tofix the problem I told her I didnrsquot want to payfor anything and she replied I couldnrsquot havemy keys until I paid the charges I told her thatI called that coercion and it wasnrsquot fair Shedidnrsquot respond
I believe Gibbs misrepresented themselvesI never would have gone there if theyrsquod told methe truth in the first place I believe I shouldbe refunded the $15729 fee I think Gibbsshould also give me an apology for my 10hours of wasted time
Allan Siber CAMARILLO CALIFORNIA
ACTION LINE After sending a petition toGibbs International on Siberrsquos behalf wereceived this response from Raul Villalobosservice manager
We regret that you felt no value in the effortwe made to properly diagnose and steam-
clean your transmission We could debate theappropriateness of the changes but in the bestinterest of a timely resolution wersquore refundingyou $15729
Sluggish ServiceWE TOOK OUR 2001 Sportsmen fifth wheel toPatterson RV Center in Wichita Falls Texas forsome minor repair work At the time the serv-ice representative assured us that the workwouldnrsquot take long But now two months andmany phone calls to Patterson later we stillhavenrsquot seen any progress We were calledonce and told it was ready so we made the 80-mile trip only to find out that the repairswerenrsquot completed Patterson hadnrsquot evenordered the decal stripes that were included inour original request They told us theyrsquod getsomeone to bring the decals to our home
After going back and forth my wife calledto see if the decals were ready and the newservice manager said he knew nothing of thisorder and hersquod have to look into it Heassured us hersquod investigate our issue andcall us back Wersquove never received a callback We really need Action Line to help fixthis ongoing problem
John and Phyllis Spenser PARADISE TEXAS
ACTION LINE After a petition was sent toPatterson RV Center we received the follow-ing update from the Spensers
Our problem has been resolved to our satis-faction thanks to Action Linersquos interventionPatterson RV completed the decal work andtheir new service manager was very courteousand helpful Action Linersquos help was muchappreciated
Got an RV-related dispute E-mail us at actionlinegoodsamclubcom or mail a letterto Action Line PO Box 8545 Ventura California 93002 Please include a letter ofexplanation and copies of related receipts
ACTIONLINEMAILBOX
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If yoursquod like to evaluate newproducts and see your commentspublished in Highways sign upto be a Good Sam producttester Itrsquos easy Just click onwwwgoodsamclubcommemberbenefitsaspx to find the product-testing sign-up form
nline
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goodstuffEDITED BY ROBIN DUFFIELDbullTESTED ANDREVIEWED BY MEMBERS
Smart LightMotion LightDonrsquot let the Smart Lightrsquossimple appearance deceiveyou The low-profile exteriorlight mounts on the side ofyour RV and goes on auto-matically when the built-insensor detects movementnear your rig An attachedLED lets you know if yourcoach battery is running lowThe Smart Light gets itsbrains from a microproces-sor and has the same holepattern as existing standardlights for easy installationKen Motz a Good Sam Clubproduct tester from Le ClaireIowa installed the SmartLight and reports ldquoThe mo-tion detector really makesus feel securerdquo PRICE $9999CONTACT Star Light 800-883-5444wwwstarlightsinccom
Funky Colored FlamesNeed to spice up your campfire fun Create dancing flames of blue green and purpleby placing an unopened packet of Funky Colored Flames on top of the fire Providing 30minutes of multicolored fun Funky Flames is safe for usein indoor and outdoor wood fireplaces (theyarenrsquot suitable for cooking fires) Good SamClub product tester Arleen Witt of PollackPines California tried Funky Flames andtells us ldquoNice colored flames that reallyadd excitement to any bonfirerdquoPRICE $588 (three-pack)CONTACT Winlow Products416-792-0385 wwwcampingworldcom
June Bug ScooterRVers can tool around the campground
or rally grounds with ease on thepower-thrifty all-electric June Bugscooter The smooth-riding portablevehicle seats one adult comfort-
ably folds to just 28 inches highand weighs 90 pounds JoyceNewman a Good Sam Clubproduct tester from JacksonSouth Carolina took a spinon the June Bug and says ldquoIdo not know how I traveledbefore the June Bug Itrsquosgiven me my freedom backrdquo
Engel MR040 PortableFridge Freezer
Peckish RVers can keep theirsnacks cool on the go with the nim-
ble Engel MR040 Fridge Freezer Theunit has a small footprint but deliversefficient cooling from 1224-volt DCand 110-volt AC power A sturdy plasticexterior with rubber bumpers on eachcorner protects that delicate egg salad
and a reversible lid contains storage spacefor spare cords and fuses Good Sam product
tester Sandy Preibe from Camarillo California took theMR040 on an outing and says ldquoTravels easy and keepsfood and beverages cold on a hot day while driving Itrsquosvery convenient not to have to use icerdquo
PRICE $1497CONTACT Rickrsquos Specialty Vehicles
866-798-2227 wwwricksesvcom
PRICE $641CONTACT Engel USA 888-272-9838 wwwengel-usacom
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AND GET REWARDED FORDOING WHAT YOU LOVE
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The Good Sam VISA Card is issued by Barclays Bank Delaware Important terms and conditions apply Complete details on the rewards program will bedescribed in the enrollment materials Camping Gas Cash Back Memberships amp Services and Gift Cards are Free when you redeem Rec Rewards pointsearned by using the Good Sam Visa Card
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MARCH ARIZONA bull ROARING rsquo20S SAMBOREE March 4ndash8Pinal County Fairgrounds Casa Grande $85Contact Joyce Anderson 561 S 34th Pl
Mesa AZ 85204 480-807-6066
joyceinmesayahoocomwwwarizonagoodsamorg
NEVADA bull HAWAIIAN SUMMER SAMBOREEMarch 12ndash14 Avi Resort and Casino Laughlin$602 $451 Extra $10 at gate ContactLinda LeChien 1380 Centerville Ln 40Gardnerville NV 89410 775-782-5352
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GEORGIA bull SPRING SAMBOREE March 26ndash29
Good Sam Club chapters across North America regularly host RV gatherings known as
Samborees As a Good Sam Club member you can visit Samborees in any state or province
Activities range from games to arts and crafts seminars and live entertainment In short
Samborees are a good time and a great way to meet people who share your interests
Dates locations fees and contact information for upcoming events are listed below and
a complete calendar is posted on wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityeventsandtours
CLUBevents
Forty Years of FunColoradorsquos first Good Sam chapter the Western Colorado Travelers
celebrated its 40th anniversary on November 15 2008 Many members
of the Grand Junction chapter were on hand for the event along with State
Directors Al and Fran Allain Assistant State Directors Mike and Sue Carver
and members of the neighboring Two Rivers Good Sam chapter
Back row left to rightWimp Holding BudDriever Al HowardRalph Moss EugeneStocking Second rowWanda Holding TomBonokoski BettyDriever Lynda HowardTheona Moss PatMahrer Al MahrerSeated GloriaBonokoski Fay ClineFran Jones Del JonesChapter PresidentMary Diamond
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1-800-343-7996 or602-677-3368
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bull Driveways and graded leveled pad with material on all Paved road access Lots prepared for RVrsquos
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Georgia National Fairgrounds and AgricenterPerry $75 Contact Perno Scott 1865 PoplarSt Conyers GA 30013 770-922-5794
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APRIL TEXAS bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 2ndash5 WestTexas Fairgrounds Abilene $65 $75 at gateContact Judy Birchett PO Box 236 Bishop TX78343 361-584-1919
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LOUISIANA bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 10ndash12State Fair of Louisiana Shreveport $52 Earlybird 45 $13 per day Contact Del Griffin 439Jann Dr Shreveport LA 71106 318-686-0581
lagoodsamyahoocomwwwlagoodsamorg
ALABAMA bull PUT ON YOUR EASTER BONNET SPRINGSAMBOREE April 16ndash19 National PeanutFestival Fairgrounds Dothan $802 $701
Contact Pat Smith 1301 S Bethel RdDecatur AL 35603 256-350-1037
algoodsamsaolcomwwwalabamagoodsamsorg
ARKANSAS bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 16ndash19Four States Fairgrounds Texarkana $55Contact Melinda Wiggs 2501 Skyline PtJonesboro AR 72404 870-972-0951
mwiggs2501yahoocomwwwarkansasgoodsamscom
MISSISSIPPI bull SPRING TAHITIAN SUNRISE SAM-BOREE April 16ndash19 Washington CountyConvention Center Greenville $652 $451Contact Darrell Hugueley 5358 CR 225 WaterValley MS 38965 662-473-1077
hugo5358bellsouthnetwwwmsgoodsamorg
FLORIDA bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 22ndash26Okeechobee KOA Campground Okeechobee$110 Contact Robert Ward PO Box 348Nobleton FL 34661 352-796-8867
bward5bellsouthnetwwwgoodsams-floridaorg
OKLAHOMA bull MARDI GRAS SPRING SAMBOREEApril 23ndash26 Heart of Oklahoma ExpositionShawnee $61 Contact Susan Scholl 4608Sandy Oak Circle Newalla OK 74857 405-391-5852 or 405-812-4401wwwoklahomagoodsamscom
NORTH CAROLINA bull MILITARY TRIBUTE SPRINGSAMBOREE April 24ndash26 Tom Johnson Rally ParkMarion $75 Contact Don and Eunice Fletcher 110Riviera Ln Sanford NC 27332 919-499-2512
defletchwindstreamnetwwwncstategoodsamcom
KANSAS bull PAUL BUNYAN AND OTHER TALL TALESSPRING SAMBOREE April 30ndashMay 3 KansasState Fairgrounds Hutchinson $70 ContactMarty Ward 2201 E MacArthur E-3 WichitaKS 67216-5614 316-213-8297
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ATTENTION CANADIAN BUYERS
800-745-3673
NO SALES TAXIN MONTANA
Motorhomes A B amp C Fifth Wheels Travel TrailersBrowse our inventory online at
Go to the Good Sam Clubrsquos website to read all about our more than 1600 activechapters throughout North America and find one near you Start by going to wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunity and clicking on Chapters
nline goodsamclubcom
bull
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ALASKAChris Williams (Vivian)1060 N Leatherleaf Loop Wasilla AK 99654aksnwbrdmtaonlinenetwwwalaskagoodsamclubcom
ALBERTALes Barnhouse (Lorraine)47-53522 Range Rd 274Spruce Grove AB T7X 3T1altagoodsamcruzinternetcomwwwrvalbertaca
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IDAHOGordon Harris (Susan)466 Pace Dr Twin Falls ID 83301gordon3769msncomwwwidahogoodsamorg
MONTANARonald Wertz (Joan)48 Rockland Ln Victor MT 59875mtronjoanaolcomwwwmontanagoodsamcom
OREGONWayne Swanson (Mary)16500 Brown Rd Dallas OR 97338goodsamattglobalnetwwworegongoodsamcom
SASKATCHEWANNorman Swinnerton (Larree)803 Carr Terrace Saskatoon SK Canada S7S 1L9weare2shawcawwwsaskgoodsamcom
WASHINGTONJudy Smith (Larry)PO Box 1374 Snohomish WA 98291-1374larry-judysmithmsncomwwwwashingtonstategoodsamkendracom
WYOMINGSteve Martin (Jackie)75 Wild Horse Rd Cody WY 82414stevemartinwyomingcomwwwwyominggoodsamcom
ARIZONAJoan Burtrum (James)2805 Potter Ave Kingman AZ 86409jiburtrumcitlinknetwwwarizonagoodsamorg
NORTHERN CALIFORNIAKenneth Ginoulis (Marilee)316 Mission St Lodi CA 95240kginoulislodinetnetwwwnorcalgoodsamorg
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIAJo Ann Yett (Vernon)PO Box 1390 Indio CA 92202yetsmailgtenetwwwsocalgoodsamorg
COLORADOAl Allain (Fran)3213 Scranton St Aurora CO 80011-1827coloradosamcomcastnetwwwcoloradogoodsamorg
NEVADATheresa White (Bill)2800 Viking Way Carson City NV 89706tw-bwsbcglobalnetwwwnevadagoodsamcom
NEW MEXICOJohn Brink (Marji)25 Western Saddle Dr Tijeras NM 87059jnmbrinkaolcomwwwnmgoodsamcom
UTAHGlenn Carroll (Carol Jean)1449 E Woodhill Dr Sandy UT 84092carrollgutah-internetwwwutahgoodsamorg
wwwGoodSamClubcomDealerFor your closest Good Sam Authorized Dealer
(Bookmark this Link Wersquore adding new dealers Daily)
For New Parts or Even A New RV Look for The Name You Trust
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CALL TODAY1-866-427-2344No Sales Tax in Montana
Call NOW to
SAVE BIG
MissoulaMontana
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B R A N D N E W 07 NEWMAR DUTCHSTAR
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You can enter online at rvmhhalloffameorg
Drawing held 12 noon March 17 2009
Call 1-800-378-8694 for entry formYou may charge your ticket to Visa Mastercard Discover or Amex
Void where prohibited bull Licensed with the Indiana Dept of Revenue
In the event that less than 1000 certificates are sold initial offering and all prizes will be prorated 5050between winners and RVMH Heritage FoundationYou must be 18 years or older to enter
ILLINOIS Jim Frcka (Judie)616 N Porter StElgin IL 60120rrack2rvyahoocomwwwillinoisgoodsamcom
IOWACarl Lewis (Ginny)1705 Tulip LnStorm Lake IA 50588-2104carllewisiwnetwwwiowagoodsamcom
MINNESOTALuke Johnson (Pam)1011 S Victory DrMankato MN 56001gorvlukeaolcomwwwmngoodsamclubcom
NEBRASKAFred Hatch (Sandy)PO Box 335Arnold NE 69120oldtimergpcomnet
NORTH DAKOTALinda Albright (George Thomason)616 Hillcrest DrMinot ND 58703-1556georgeminotcomwwwgeocitiescomndgoodsam
SOUTH DAKOTADonna Katzer (Albert) 915 Allen AveRapid City SD 57701redhatdonnaqbrapmidconet
WISCONSINJean Goossen (Dave)853 138th StAmery WI 54001dgoossenamerytelnetwwwwigoodsamorg
ARKANSASDan Freyaldenhoven (Shirley)1200 Siebenmorgan RdConway AR 72032dfreycyberbackcomthunderaristotlenetarkansashtm
KANSASNancy Crook (Sonny)2902 N Meadowlake DrHutchinson KS 67502nancylcrookhotmailcomwwwkansasgoodsamorg
LOUISIANARichard Abadie (Judith)608 W 17th Ave Covington LA 70433judyabadiehotmailcomwwwlagoodsamorg
MISSOURIJean Gardner (Bob)39456 Omega StAnabel MO 63461mogoodsamDirectorgmailcomwwwmissourigoodsamclubcom
OKLAHOMARichard Gulley (Karen)11525 S FranklinJenks OK 74037gmagulleyssbcglobalnetwwwoklahomagoodsamscom
TEXASKaren L McAbee (Dwayne)PO Box 33940Fort Worth Texas 76162klmcabeehotmailcomwwwtexasgoodsamcom
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COMMERCIAL CORNER
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 45
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Highwaysrsquo Commercial Corner section ofclassified ads is designed exclusively for pri-vate parties or businesses that have items orservices to sell promote or rent that are notof a personal nature For example RV ParksCampgrounds Condominium ComplexesReal Estate Small Businesses for SaleServices Offered Help Wanted PositionsWanted and Business Opportunities all rep-resent categories appropriate for CommercialCorner Any item offered for rent is consid-ered commercial in nature CommercialCorner advertisers are not required to beGood Sam Club members
When submitting ad copy please followthese guidelines1 There are 40 characters allowed perline counting each letter space and punc-
tuation mark When abbreviating pleaseuse standard dictionary abbreviationsThere is a five-line minimum and the rateis $60 per line2 Bold-face type is available at an addition-al cost of $15 per line Add $50 to makeyour ad all red3 We offer a 5 frequency discount for sixissues and a 10 discount for 12 issues4 Blind-box service is available at an addi-tional cost of $15 per issue We will assigna blind-box number to your ad and we willforward responses to you on a daily basisThe blind-box address takes one full line ofspace at $60line Our $15 fee covers ourpostage and handling expenses5 Copy must be printed or typed6 Copy must be submitted approximately
two months prior to the cover date of theissue desired Please note The May issuecloses on February 18 the June issue closes on March 187 Mail ad copy and a check money order orVisaMasterCardDiscoverAmex numberexpiration date and signature to Commer-cial Corner Highways PO Box 8510Ventura California 93002-99128 Credit-card orders may be faxed to 805-667-4379 Attention Sue Panchenko or e-mailed to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom(please put ldquoCommercial Cornerrdquo in thesubject line) 9 Please direct questions to Sue Panchenkoat 805-667-4385 or via e-mail to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom (please put ldquoCommercialCornerrdquo in the subject line)
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HOMES FOR SALE
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INVESTMENTS
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LOTS FOR SALE
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COMMERCIAL CORNER
rdquoldquoAs in past years Highwayshas been the source of our best camp hosts
mdashS Beall OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY
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TOURS
ADVENTURE CARAVANS RV TOURS amp RALLIESCanada bull USA bull Alaska bull Central America Mexico bull Greece bull Europe bull United KingdomMexico RV Insurance wwwadventurecaravanscomFree 86-page catalog (800) 872-7897Experience the Adventure Wersquoll do the Rest
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Good Sam Samborees and CaraventuresWhether your RV travels take you to AlaskaMexicorsquos Baja Peninsula New England the Kentucky Derby a NASCAR race or to AmericarsquosNational Parks the Good Sam Club has a grouptravel package for you Make new friends while youtravel in the comfort of your RV on our fully guidedtours Call us toll-free at 1-800-829-5140 or visit us online at wwwgoodsamclubcomtoursto find out more about these and the many othertours offered by the Good Sam Club
TRAVEL TO EXCITING PLACESDrive the Alcan to Americarsquos Last Frontierenvision yourself on Nova Scotiarsquos miles of coastal drives celebrate Mardi Grascross the border to sunny Mexicoform friendships yoursquoll treasure the rest of your days all arrangementsincluding RV parks by Tracks RV Toursest 1975 Free catalog at tracksrvtourscom or tel 800-351-6053
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RECREATIONAL VEHICLESFOR SALE
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RV REGISTRYwwwrvregistrycomMotorhomes Trailers amp Fifth WheelsFor Sale by OwnersNo Sales CommissionsBuyersSellers 800-546-8457
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RECREATIONAL VEHICLESWANTED
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COMMERCIAL CORNER
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MOTORHOMES FOR SALE
2000 ALLEGRO BUS 38 57K mi 3 SO Cat 330dsl 6-spd Allison maple cab int WD new awnsall lthr Frtliner Chas 75 Onan new tires reffrwicmkr no smkpets $54K 772-564-0759772-341-4614 (FL)
2007 36QSH PHAETON BY Tiffin Silver Sand350 HP Cat Diesel pusher 6-speed Allison80 gen auto level amp awn leather Corian tiled3 TVs 4 slides 9527 miles warranty $175K(941) 286-5201 (SD)
1996 DUTCH STAR 32 454 Chevy Banks Power slide-out Runs and looks beautiful New paint roof tires $28500 Neil 916-747-1842
A Colorado Beauty at its Best New 2006 stunning custom home in Castle Rock 6196 sq ft walkout ranch on 467 acres 4 BD 6BA50rsquoX21rsquo RV garage wfull hookups $1295000(303) 681-3754 for pics amp details
LARGO FL 1152 sq ft manufactured hm 2BR2BA Many extras incl attached lanai amp shed Xlnt home base location close to shopping ampbeaches in a 55+ 5-star community $35000OBO 727-798-2573 evartsedyahoocom
3BD2BA MANUFACTURED on 82 acre w30X40RV garage wfull hookup 2 yrs old 4 mi from The Villages in FL No lot fee you own propertysafe area move-in ready smk free lots of extras$260K 352-406-9750
BEAUTIFUL OR COAST - Lakeside 55+ gatedcomm 1254 sq ft 2BD 2BA 40 ft RV prkgwhookups 2 mins to lake 5 mi to beachfishing crabbing hiking Pix avail $219000(541) 759-2747
LOTS FOR SALE
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DESTIN VILLAGE RV RESORT FLmdash2 lots for saleside by side across from pool and clubhouse1 block to huge public beach Large pads gated$129000 each Susan (850) 496-6520
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HOMES FOR SALE
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TRADING POST As a benefit of membership Good Sam Club members may advertise personalitems for sale in the Trading Postclassified ad section of Highways
The Trading Post classified ad section isrestricted to ads placed by individualGood Sam Club members who are cur-rent with their membership dues Adsmust be of a personal nature accordingto the following requirements All otherclassified ads will be considered forplacement in Commercial Corner
1 Item advertised must be personallyowned and listed for sale or trade Ads pro-moting a product or service for sale wouldnot be acceptable in Trading Post Also notacceptable would be an ad for a multi-unitapartment townhome complex or morethan 10 acres of unimproved real property
2 An ad for the rental of any item is considered commercial and thereforenot appropriate for Trading Post
3 Trading Post accepts ads under thecategories of Campground Member-ships for Sale Timeshares for SaleHomes for Sale and Lots for SaleAgents are not permitted to advertise inTrading Post
4 Help Wanted and Positions Wantedare categories inappropriate for TradingPost Also unacceptable are ads for theexchange of one service for anotherregardless of whether any money is
changing hands An ad soliciting theusage of property whether commercialor residential is also considered com-mercial in nature and must be placed inCommercial Corner
Please note The May 2009 issuecloses on February 18 (arrival date April30 the June issue closes on March 18(arrival date May 27)
Unfortunately it is not possible to can-cel an ad after our closing dateHowever we are able to place aldquoSOLDrsquorsquo indicator over your ad up toone week after the closing date
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2000 DOLPHIN 36 FORD V10 21500 milesSO 55 gen WD Corian tops awnings 2 TVDVDVCR 2 air rear camara level jacks Must sell health reasons Reduced to $35800 407-654-3863 (FL)
2005 PHAETON 35 FT 350 diesel very lowmileage smoke free very clean Two slidessurround sound WD 4-dr frig Under warranty$150000 (225) 293-6990 225-921-8934
1996 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND 34 model L 45K miles Chevy gas Onan generator awningpackage satellite leveling jacks Email for more info bgilstrapcomcastnet or 678-817-9661 (GA)
1990 MONACO CROWN ROYALE 40 foot 300Cummins engine 75K miles fully loadedexcellent condition $29500 Call for pictures and information In 1990 sold for $250000304-242-0377
2005 COUNTRY COACH Intrigue LTD 42 525HP3 AC 10KW gen 3 slides In-Motion sat heatedceramic floor OS ent ctr radar det CB radioAqua Hot htd massage driver amp co-pilot sts extwar $345K 909-980-2168 (CA)
TRAVEL TRAILERS amp FIFTH WHEELS FOR SALE
2004 KEYSTONE HORNET with improved lotconcrete drive + pad deck and shed Lot 6035 Star Resort Pass Christian MS Xlnt cond 2BDRM 12 slide $249 annual fee Near Casinos$36000 (920) 897-3660 (WI)
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2004 374 GLENDALE Titanium 32E37DS5th whl pin to bmpr 322 Xlnt cond lots xtras clsts hdwd flr NS 2 SO Orig $63600Selling due to health $29500 Call Gene 562-927-7217 (CA)
The May 2009 issue closes February 18 The June 2009 issue closes March18 Cost $85 per ad plus $60 per photo Bold $10 for first line $20 tobold entire ad Add $25 for ad to appear in redMaximum 200 characters Count all letters numbers punctuation and spacesSpecify category______________________________________
Good Sam ____________________________________Exp_____
Name ________________________________________
Address ______________________________________
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Phone ________________________________________
Please check here if you would like your state or province abbreviation to appear in your ad following your phone number
MAIL Trading Post Highways PO Box 8510 Ventura CA 93002
FAX (805) 667-4379 Attention Trading Post
E-MAIL classifiedstlcom Attention Trading PostTRADING POST
TRADING POST RATES
Advertising rates Trading Post ads are $85per listing per issue Bold-face type for thefirst line of the ad is an additional $10 For atotal of $105 your entire ad will be in boldAdd $25 for your ad to appear in red type
Photo ads We will include one photo with yourad at an additional cost of $60 per issue Pleasee-mail or mail a black-and-white or color photo
Blind-box service This runs an additional $15per issue A blind-box number will be assigned toyour ad and we will forward responses to you
When submitting ad copy please follow theseguidelines1 Submit your printed or typed ad on ourprinted form or use your own stationery2 Limit each ad to 200 characters counting allletters spaces punctuation marks and numbers3 Indicate under which category you wouldlike your ad to appear4 Your Good Sam Club membership numberand expiration date must be noted5 Mail ad copy and a check money order orVisaMasterCardDiscoverAmEx number toTrading Post Highways PO Box 8510Ventura California 93002-99126 Fax credit card orders to 805-667-4379Attention Trading Post7 E-mail credit-card orders to classifiedstlcomAttention Trading Post8 If you have a question we can be reachedat (805) 667-4100 ext 392 391 or 385
NO TELEPHONE ORDERS PLEASE
does not knowinglyaccept ads from busi-nesses in the TradingPost section If youreach a business whenanswering a Trading Postad please contact theAdvertising Departmentat 805-667-4100
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You can place a 1-inch black-and-white ad for as little as
based on a 12-issue schedule
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Highways FEBRUARY 200952
RV MARKETPLACE
Alaska and Canadarsquos Yukon 5Banks Power 23BrakeBuddy 10Commercial Corner 45ndash47Consumer Cellular 8Continued Service Plan 37Cracker Barrel Stores 11Dealers and Destinations 53Dometic Corporation 17Gold Eagle Company 32Good Sam Emergency Road Service 55Good Sam RV Financing 21Good Sam SamboreesCaraventures 16Good Sam VIPProvided by GMAC Insurance 44Good Sam Visa Card 39Haband 24
ADVERTISER INDEXWhile every effort is made to maintain accuracy andcompleteness last-minutechanges may occasionallyresult in omissions or errors
ADVERTISER PAGEInsurance Central 30
Mule Days Celebration 11
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The Rally 15
Pleasure-Way 56
Roadtrek Motorhomes 2
RV Buyerrsquos Guide 33
RV Marketplace 50ndash52
RV Business Top 50 12ndash13
Sea Eagle 19
Select Comfort 9
St Louis Church 5
Trading Post 48ndash49
Transfer Flow 4
Travelerrsquos Guide 25
Winnebago Industries 7
ADVERTISER PAGE
Click on wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityphotosto post your Pet Pix online To submit digital photosfor Highwaysrsquo Pet Pix column e-mail them to us athighwaysgoodsamclubcom
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ALASKA
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GOOD SAM WILL SAVE YOU MONEY
We guarantee itThatrsquos our promise If 11 months go by and Good Sam hasnrsquot saved you morethan the cost of your annual membership just let us know and wersquoll refund your member-ship fee Chances are yoursquoll save that much the first few days yoursquore on the road Thereare so many ways to save with discounted camping and free and low-cost services
Call us toll-free for more information 800-234-3450 or go to wwwgoodsamclubcom
COPYRIGHT STATEMENT The Good Sam logo is a registeredtrademark of TL Enterprises Inc a Delaware corporation It may beused by Good Sam chapters for official noncommercial identificationpurposes only and by others only with express written authorization inadvance from TL Enterprises Inc The noncommercial use for patchesand other similar chapter identification has been granted to charteredchapters of the club Any other use without express advance writtenauthorization is prohibited The following terms are registered trade-marks of TL Enterprises Inc and may not be used without permissionCaraventure Commercial Member of Good Sam RV Club Good SamPark Highways MotorHome Rider Samboree Samgo Trailer Lifeand the Trailer Life Campgrounds RV Parks and Services DirectoryHighways does not knowingly accept deceptive or misleading advertis-ing If you have a contrary experience with respect to any merchandiseor service represented in our pages please contact Action Line atactionlinegoodsamclubcom Permission to reprint or quote excerptsgranted upon written request only Copyright 2009
DEALERS amp DESTINATIONS
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 53
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Highways FEBRUARY 200954
A Scenic Stop to Remember Tell us the location of the vantage point pictured above and you
might be the winner of this monthrsquos $50 prize in our Wherersquos Good Sam photo contest To enter send
an e-mail identifying the photorsquos location and state or province to whereisgoodsamgoodsamclubcom
and include your name and contact information On March 1 wersquoll pick one $50 winner at random
from among the correct entries Look for the answer and winner in the May 2009 issue
Lots of Good Sam members have won $50 so farPatrick F Prunty of Harwich Massachusetts earned hischeck by correctly identifying the watery crossing in theNovember issuersquos Wherersquos Good Sam photo reprinted onthe right The RV bearing the Good Sam sticker rides theferry across Lake Champlain from Grand Island Vermontto Plattsburg New York Good Sam member Lynn Holmesof Arnold Maryland earned $50 for sending us the photo
Now itrsquos your turn to put your digital camera to workSimply take a photo of an RV in an interesting or sceniclocation with the Good Sam decal prominently displayedE-mail the high-resolution image to whereisgoodsamgoodsamclubcom and donrsquot forget to provide your nameand contact information If your photorsquos selected yoursquollreceive a check for $50
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Contents
Portal to the Past
Flying High in Albuquerque
Get Your Kicks at The Rally
Departments
Whats New Online
On the Road
Dear Good Sam
Good News
RV Insight
Camp Cuisine
Tech Topics
Action Line
Good Stuff
Classifieds
Pet Pix
Advertiser Index
Wheres Good Sam
Good Sam Club dot com
TOC
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and click on RVer rightsmdashEditors
Digital DelightHIGHWAYSrsquo DIGITAL VERSION is goodreadingmdashand it saves trees Irsquove down-loaded the latest issue and itrsquos now oneof my bookmarks I can save articles tomy hard drive for future reference
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SAMBASSADORS
Highways FEBRUARY 200914
Meet the BrooksGood Samrsquos newest Sambassadors bring a spirit of fun to club events
DURING A JULY camping trip in Marylandabout 15 years ago Bill and EsthermayBrooks received an unusual invitation Agroup of RVers was throwing a potluckmdashwith a Christmas theme At first thecouple didnrsquot know what to make of thesummer yuletide celebration But afterenjoying some Christmas snacks andsinging carols they found out the revel-ers were members of the SouthernMaryland Wanderers a Good Sam chap-ter from California Maryland
Inspired by the grouprsquos spirit of fun and fellowship Bill and Esthermay whoalready were Good Sam members joinedthe chapter on the spot Since thentheyrsquove risen through the ranks first aschapter president then as state direc-tors Recently the couple took on therole of Good Sam Club Sambassadors
Bill and Esthermay join fellow Sam-bassadors Rosemary Bates-Ranks GerriHoworth Ed James Tom and NancyKillmer Patty and Dave Morgen and Donand Helen Woodard in supporting GoodSam chapters and state organizationsmaking sure club events run smoothlyand answering fellow membersrsquo ques-tions among other duties
The couplersquos devotion to Good Sam isparticularly impressive when you con-sider that they balance their RVing pas-sion with full-time jobs Billrsquos a policeofficer and Esthermayrsquos a medicalreceptionist in Cobb Island Maryland
Being Sambassadors means helpingmembers explore all the social possibil-ities of the Good Sam Club includingjoining chapters says Bill ldquoItrsquos thestart of a new adventurerdquo
SAMBASSADORS bull RV SHOWS bull GOOD SAM DAYS
For more than a century the Kentucky Derby has combined Southern ele-gance with high-speed horseracing at the legendary Churchill Downs
racetrack in Louisville KentuckyGood Sam Club members can experience the event in all its glory when
they attend the 2009 Kentucky Derby Samboree April 28 through May 3Guests will marvel at the sea of jockey silks savor chef-carved meats betweenraces and thrill to the thundering dash for the finish line
The tour package gives participants a glimpse into the elite world of horseracing and provides transportation to all events Wake up early for Dawn atthe Downs to sample a breakfast buffet and watch thehorses exercise Take a tour of the Kentucky EquestrianCenter and travel through the rolling bluegrass hills tovisit the Kentucky Horse Park
During the Kentucky Oaks May 1 and the KentuckyDerby May 2 tour participants will watch the race fromreserved clubhouse seats on the first turn for both racesand enjoy buffet meals at the Marquee Village
The tour also includes five nights of RV camping withwater and electric hookups at the Kentucky Fair andExposition Center seats and transportation to the DerbyFestival Pegasus Parade on April 30 and a side trip to theLouisville Slugger Museum followed by lunchwwwgoodsamclubcomtours 800-829-5140
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As a Good Sammember yoursquoreinvited to travel theglobe with top-notchclub-sponsored tour andcruise packages Fromthe initial rendezvous tothe final farewell yoursquollbe well taken care of by the Good Sam ClubCheck our website forupcoming event datesand destinations
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RV BOOKSHELF
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 15
RV VACATIONS can take a turn for the worse if yoursquore notdressed properly Rugged hikes can go sour without apair of good boots and fishing trips can be a drag with-out a wading jacket
The Good Sam Club can help solve these dilemmasat a discount with our Smile and Save partner SierraTrading Post The retailer has the gear you need for justabout any outdoor activity whether itrsquos cycling skiingswimming or snowshoeing This is the place to stock upon everything from fishing reels to wetsuits and casualclothes to outerwear even Ralph Lauren sports jackets
In addition to getting Sierra TradingPostrsquos everday online savings Good SamClub members save 10 percent off retailprices and get free shipping on orders of$75 or more To start shopping click onthe Sierra Trading Post link on our web-sitersquos Smile and Save page and enter code
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User-FriendlyCampground GuidePlan your next RV trip with the 2009 Trailer Life Directory
The 2009 Trailer Life RV ParksCampgrounds and Services
Directory marks the 36th editionof this comprehensive travel guide but the bookrsquos editorshavenrsquot rested on their laurels With 11700 campground list-ings and new elements designed to help RVers use Good Samrsquosonline resources the directory is a must-have item
The directoryrsquos At-a-Glance feature has expanded to includeonline reservations and now lists RV parks that offer 247 reser-vations on wwwgoodsamclubcom The directory also offersplenty of of inspiration for that next road trip Look for articleson southern British Columbia home to the 2010 WinterOlympics plus Savannah Georgia Continued from last year isa special feature highlighting five of North Americarsquos nationalparks A new section includes expert tips on tires suspensionand LP-gas systems a great reference to have on the road
Order your copy of the 2009 Trailer Life Directory on ourwebsite to receive the discounted Good Sam member pricewwwgoodsamclubcomtravelstore
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Itrsquoll Be a Kick On Route 66Itrsquoll Be a Kick On Route 66Itrsquoll Be a Kick On Route 66Expo New Mexico Albuquerque mdash April 17-20 2009Plan to RV west in April 2009 and get yourkicks at the tenth anniversary of the GreatestRV Rally in the World
Take the highway that is best to Albuquerquendashan enchanting land rooted in centuries ofhistory and rich in southwest style and high-desert beauty
bull Entertainment Headliner NEIL SEDAKA
bull Exciting Attempt to Break the World Record forldquoMost People Wearing Balloon Hatsrdquo
bull First Annual GO Green Ideas Contestrdquo
bull Rio Grande Community Farm Volunteer Day ndashAnnual RV Event to Give Back to the Rallyrsquos HostCommunity
Rally Pricing$349 (electric hookup) $169 (drycamping) Includes 2 adults
Early Bird Nights (April 15 amp 16)$35night (electric hookup) $15night(dry camping) Includes 2 adults
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Nova Scotia CaraventureEllsworth ME bull $3364Jul 12 ndash Jul 25 2009
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MORE GETAWAYS
National Parks CaraventureCody WY bull $3696Jul 18 ndash Aug 4 2009
Explore the splendor of our country this summer on an 18-daywestern RV tour with visits to Yellowstone and the Grand Canyonplus four other national parks including stunning Zion NationalPark Sightseeing and events along the way encourage you toimmerse yourself in the Old West Reserved seats to the rodeo inCody Wyoming and a chuckwagon dinner and western show areincluded as well as a tour of Salt Lake City where yoursquoll hear thefamous Mormon Tabernacle Choir and take a mild whitewaterraft ride
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Good Sam Makes the GradeTwelve Good Sam Parks get top scoresin a nationwide campground survey
Adozen US Good Sam Parks earned all-around A grades in a recent consumer-
satisfaction survey of independent RV parksNearly 13000 RVers participated in the 2008online satisfaction survey conducted byGuestRated The survey evaluated RVersrsquoexperiences at independent campgroundsand RV resorts affiliated with the NationalAssociation of RV Parks and CampgroundsIn all 21 campgrounds earned the top rating
RVers are invited to submit their owncampground reviews by logging on towwwgocampingamericacom and clickingon the Review a Park tab
The following 12 Good Sam Parksearned A gradesButtonwood Campground MifflintownPennsylvaniaCherry Hill Park College Park MarylandHigh Plains Camping Oakley KansasKozy Rest Kampground HarrisvillePennsylvaniaMill Creek Ranch Resort Canton TexasMisty River RV ResortWalland TennesseeNormandy Farms ResortFoxboro MassachusettsPeace Valley
Campground Marble North CarolinaPioneer Campground LaportePennsylvaniaRutledge Lake RV Park FletcherNorth CarolinaSouth Haven Family CampgroundSouth Haven MichiganThe Vineyards Campground GrapevineTexas
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FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 17
Dometic Corporation has voluntarily extended the two-door refrigerator recall started in August 2006 by recalling additional
refrigerators as part of a continual commitment to maintaining a high level of satisfaction and excellence now and in the future
Previous Recall AnnouncementThis recall affects Dometic two-door refrigerators manufactured between April 1997 and May 2003
Current Recall AnnouncementThis recall affects Dometic two-door refrigerators manufactured between June 2003 and September 2006
The well-being of Dometic customers is of highest concern A serious problem resulting in a fire may occur in an exceptionally small
fraction of Dometic two-door refrigerators but to address that potential risk please contact us immediately for more information
wwwDometiccomRecallRecall Hotline 1-888-446-5157
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RV SHOWS
Club Savings at Camping WorldGOOD SAM CLUB MEMBERS can getbig savings at Camping World storesduring Good Sam Days February 21through 22 at more than 75 loca-tions of the nationwide RV-acces-sories retailer
With a coupon members alsoreceive 25 percent off regular-pricedinstallation of parts and accessoriesscheduled that weekend and com-pleted by March 5 Other coupon val-ues include additional 20 percent sav-ings on all clearance-priced items
Members should present their validGood Sam membership card to anyCamping World crewmember to receivethe savings couponsYoursquoll also receive aleaflet listing GoodSam sale items
GOOD SAM DAYS
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Kick Tires at a DiscountFind your dream rig at a Good Samndashaffiliated RV show
Whether yoursquore a serious buyer or sim-ply an RV buff who wants to check
out the latest technology-on-wheels yoursquollfind something at an Affinity Events RVshow Good Sam Club members can get a$2 discount on admission to any of the2009 shows Simply clip out the coupon onthe right and present it at the gatewwwaffinityrvshowscom
MinneapolisSt Paul RV Vacation and CampingShow February 5ndash8 Minneapolis Minnesota
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Highways FEBRUARY 200918
RVinsightBY JOE AND VICKI KIEVA
JOE RVers love to eat and itrsquos not unusual forrally-goers to spend long periods standing inline for a free hot dog or ice cream RVersbrave crowded parking lots with theirrigs to have lunch at an appealingrestaurantAnd if you want to drawa crowd in a campground sim-ply mention the word potluck
A good number of RVers eatall of their meals in restaurantsThese travelers might keep a bot-tle of wine in the fridge and a boxof crackers in the pantry but otherwise they donrsquot use theirkitchens at all We know RVers whocan give you firsthand recommenda-tions for an eatery in just about any town inthe country To them finding unique local
restaurants is part of the RVing adventureOn the other hand some RVers eat
almost all of their meals in their rigs Wemet a man whose food allergies preventedhim and his wife from eating in restaurants
altogether Fortunately their RV kitchengives them the freedom to travel
wherever they like without having toworry about his diet
Most RVers split their mealtimesbetween restaurants and their rigsEating in restaurants is a social occa-sion for Vicki and me More oftenthan not when we get together withfriends we go out to a restaurantIt doesnrsquot have to be fancy as long as we can all share the same tableOn the other hand we usually eat in our motorhome when wersquore parked some-where by ourselves
We always try to take advantage of localfoods as we crisscross the country Itrsquos difficultto pass up the seafood along the Atlantic coastespecially the lobster and clams in NewEngland Floridarsquos fresh citrus fruit is unparal-leled anywhere And we always look forward to
gorging ourselves onfresh blueberries in
Maine and blackberriesin Oregon
VICKI I enjoy cookingespecially when wersquore in ourRV I have more time andfewer distractions than I dowhen wersquore at home And tome part of the fun of cookingwhile on the road is the shop-ping that goes along with itNeedless to say grocery shop-
ping while on the road is differentthan it is at home The names of the
supermarkets change from one regionof the country to another We see names likeFood Giant Shawrsquos and Wegmanrsquos in theNortheast Kroger Publix and Food Lion in theSoutheast and Fred Meyer Safeway andAlbertsonrsquos in the West Of course WalmartSupercenters are everywhere we go
Shopping in an unfamiliar supermarket may
be a chore to some but to me itrsquos an adventureEach store has its own way of laying out theaisles As a result I canrsquot just run into the storefor a couple of items and go directly to the cor-rect aisles as I do at home Shopping usuallymeans walking up and down each aisle to findthe items on my grocery list This is how I dis-cover new and different foods
For an archive of Joeand Vicki Kievarsquos previ-ous RV Insight columnsgo to wwwgoodsamclubcomhighways To postyour own RV-lifestyletips go to wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityclick on Stories thenclick on the Share a Story button
Dear Joe and VickiHow do you findgood grocerystores andrestaurants whiletraveling aroundthe country
We never miss a chance to bring home ham andbacon from Arkansas
maple syrup fromVermont and Walla Wallaonions from Washington
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A Movable FeastWhen it comes to eating on the road variety really is the spice of life
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FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 19
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To add to the adventure many of theavailable items differ from one region tothe next The unfamiliar brands areusually every bit as good as the ones wehave at home but some favorite brandsof food items are hard to find on theroad Yuban coffee for example isnrsquoteasy to locate in the East so we bringenough from home to last the entiretrip Mexican food is important to usso I fill the freezer with chorizos andour favorite brand of corn tortillas
On the other hand each area of thecountry has its own unique food itemsWe never miss a chance to bring homeham and bacon from Arkansas maplesyrup from Vermont Walla Wallaonions from Washington and salt pota-toes from New York
Shopping for groceries while travelingis a great way to become familiar withthe various regions Yoursquoll discoverfoods yoursquove never seen before With alittle experience yoursquoll determine whichsupermarket chain is your favorite whenyou travel to different areas With a littlemore experience you may get to thepoint where you can drop by a store forjust one item and actually manage to godirectly to the correct aisle
Then of course if you donrsquot enjoy theadventure of shopping on the road youcan always take on the challenge oflocating a good restaurant
Send your nontechnical RV-lifestyle questions to RV Insight HighwaysPO Box 8545 Ventura California 93002 or to highwaysgoodsamclubcom
GOT A QUESTION
Vickirsquos RV RecipesVicki Kievarsquos book My RVKitchen and Favorite Recipescovers everything you need toknow about selecting equippingand furnishing an RV kitchenstocking the pantry and fridgeand shopping for groceries onthe road Yoursquoll also find morethan a hundred of Vickirsquosfavorite recipes plus more than70 hints and tricks for preparingdelicious meals on the roadwwwrvknowhowcom
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Highways FEBRUARY 200920
CAMPcuisineBY BOB BLUMER
You canrsquot please all the people all the timebut when it comes to snack food popcorn
comes close In fact popcorn is so popular thatAmericans consume a staggering one billionpounds of the stuff per yearmdashenough to fill theentire Grand Canyon OK I made up the partabout the canyon but itrsquos probably not too farfrom the truth
To say popcorn is a modern miracle wouldalso be a stretch since the snackrsquos been aroundfor thousands of years But it does seem mirac-ulous that a rock-hard kernel of corn can betransformed by exposure to heat into apillowy morsel of satisfying goodness
Each kernel of popcorn containsmoisture and oils Unlike most othergrains the outer hull of the popcornkernel is impervious to outside moisture
which helps protect the precious cargo insideAs the oil and water inside the shell are heatedpast the boiling point they turn the moisture inthe kernel into a superheated pressurizedsteam Eventually the hull succumbs to thepressure and ruptures and the interior starchesare transformed into the airy cloud-like foamthatrsquos become synonymous with movie viewing
Although most popcorn kernels explodethey donrsquot always explode with flavor Thatrsquos
why I love to add more thanjust salt and butter to
my bowl Here aremy two favorite
recipes Onersquosa little sweet
and onersquos a littlespicy which should
please even
yourfussiest
friends
The PopcornFestival inMarion Ohiocelebrates thestarchy snackevery SeptemberFind out more at wwwpopcornfestivalcom
Popcorn for the PeopleSweet and spicy twists on a perennial family favorite
To read previous recipesgo to wwwgoodsamclubcomhighways
Bob Blumer is the creatorand host of the FoodNetwork TV shows TheSurreal Gourmet and Gluttonfor Punishment Hersquos alsothe author of five cookbooksWhen hersquos not at home inCalifornia Bob can be foundtraveling in his Toastermobilean Airstream trailer cus-tomized with a stainless-steel professional kitchenand topped with two 8-footslices of toast
nline
Raginrsquo Cajun Popcorn
1 tablespoon garlic powder1 teaspoon onion powder12 teaspoon paprika12 teaspoon salt 14 teaspoon white pepper (if you have it)
or black pepper2 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon Tabasco (or to taste)2 tablespoons vegetable oil12 cup popcorn kernels
In a small bowl combine garlic powder onion powderpaprika salt and pepper Reserve In a small pan overmedium heat melt butter Remove from heat and stir inTabasco Reserve in pan In a medium-size pot overhigh heat add oil and one kernel of popcorn Cover andcook until kernel pops
Add the rest of the popcorn to the oil and re-coverShake pot constantly until popping stops Sprinkle inspices drizzle with Tabasco butter and toss thoroughlyServe immediately
Yield About eight cups
Kettle Corn
2 tablespoons vegetable oil12 cup popcorn kernels2 tablespoons granulated
white sugar12 teaspoon salt
In a medium-size pot over highheat add oil and one kernel ofpopcorn Cover and cook untilkernel pops Add sugar and stirfor 15 seconds or until it meltsAdd the rest of the popcorn tothe sugar oil and re-cover Shakepot constantly until poppingstops Empty popcorn into abowl and toss with salt Serveimmediately
Yield About eight cups
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ACCESS TO SOME OF THE LOWESTRATES AVAILABLE mdash Let the lending expertsat the Good Sam Finance Center scour ourbroad network of RV amp boat lenders to findyou the best rates
Subject to loan program guidelines and credit approval
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Highways FEBRUARY 200922
To read more of Bobrsquosreplies to your technicalquestions go to wwwgoodsamclubcomrvcentral
In addition to answering your letters Bob Livingston is publisher of Trailer Lifeand MotorHome magazinesdirector of the seminar pro-gram at the Rally and authorof Trailer Lifersquos RV Repair andMaintenance Manual To pur-chase the fourth edition of the manual at the discountedGood Sam price click onwwwgoodsamclubcomstore
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TECHtopicsBY BOB LIVINGSTON
Batterybasicswinter fueladvice and atriple-towingclarification
Pulling a PickupI have a 1996 Chevy 4x4 pickup that Irsquod like to pull behind my Discoverymotorhome I donrsquot believe the truck can be towed that conveniently so I waswondering if I could use a dolly for the front end of the truck or a full trailer tohaul it This would save me having to buy a vehicle that can be pulled and theinsurance for another vehicle I use the truck to carry my four golden retrievers
around Is there a need for brakes on the trail-er if I end up towing this truck
Phil Jurczyk KIRKLAND WASHINGTON
BOB Phil your truck is towable on all fourwheels without making drivetrain modifica-tions Therefore you donrsquot need to consider adolly or trailer Yoursquoll need a base plate an ade-quately rated tow bar and lights and I stronglyrecommend using a braking device that appliesthe truck brakes in concert with the motor-homersquos service brakes
Before you purchase the hardware I suggestyou weigh your motorhome loaded for a typicaltrip and your truck Compare those numberswith the gross combination weight rating of themotorhomeYou need to make sure you have thecapacity to tow before setting out on the road
One Battery or TwoI BOUGHT a used fifth wheel with two batter-iesmdashone from the factory and the otherinstalled later Theyrsquore hooked in series black-to-black and red-to-red The reason Irsquom asking isthat theyrsquove gone bad Do I need to replace bothor can I get by with just one If I replace bothdo the cranking amps have to be the same
Judy McClurg CAVE CREEK ARIZONA
BOB Judy if you frequent primitive campsites(no hookups) then yoursquoll need at least two bat-teriesmdashand yours are wired in parallel notseries If you hook up to campground electrici-ty then one battery is all you need
The obvious advantage of having two batter-ies is the ability to run your 12-volt DC appli-ances and accessories for a longer period oftime Even if yoursquore very frugal with the use of12-volt DC power yoursquoll still need enough bat-tery for example to keep the refrigerator run-ning (on LP-gas) If yoursquore like most peopleyoursquoll run through two batteries fairly quicklywhile primitive camping unless you have anefficient way to recharge them
If you replace both batteries theyrsquoll need tobe the same Since yoursquore looking to power thelivability items yoursquoll need deep-cycle batteries(even if yoursquore buying only one) Therersquos noneed to be concerned with cranking amps therating in amp hours is more important
Consider buying two 6-volt golf-cart batter-ies wired in series if you determine that youneed two Theyrsquore more durable for RV use
Cold-Weather DieselIrsquoM GOING TO purchase a used Class B dieselcamper van The owner told me there are solu-tions I can use to pour into the fuel tank to keepthe diesel from jelling in winter Is that true Ifnot how much would it cost to install a heateroutlet for this type of vehicle
Meei Mizell AUGUSTA GEORGIA
BOB If you live in or travel to a cold-weatherarea the diesel fuel there is usually winterizedfor that area Thatrsquos because the fuel contains awaxy substance that jells in extremely coldweather and creates problems such as pluggingthe fuel filter Normally the fuel supplier willmix No 2 diesel with No 1 diesel or some typeof additive that improves cloud point
According to fuel-industry experts yourengine should run fine on non-winterized fuelas long as the temperature doesnrsquot dip below 10degrees Fahrenheit
While the addition of diesel No 1 candecrease cloud point itrsquos also less efficient thanNo 2 the energy content of it is about 5 percentlower which relates to reduced fuel economy sonormally the amount of additive is limitedThere are also a number of aftermarket prod-ucts that can be added to your fuel to reduce thecloud point
Some engines are equipped with fuel heatersTherersquos no way to hazard a guess without know-ing which engine you have in your vehicle Youcan easily check with your RV dealer for thatinfomation
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Leaking and ChewingREGARDING THE ldquoLeaking Motorhomerdquoentry in your September columnanother cause of an apparent front-capleak is that if the temperature is lowand yoursquove run your propane heater fora while the moisture created by thecombustion of the propane condenseson the inside of the cap Many of thecaps both front and rear arenrsquot insu-lated enough
We had an occasion where this hap-pened We removed the TV that was inthe upper console and checked the areawhere the clearance lights were Theywere dry but the inner surface of the caphad drops of water on it Any movementor jarring of the coach caused thedroplets to run down the inside of thecap and out at the bottom of the over-head console Spray-foam insulation willhelp eliminate this problem
On to the chewing rodents also mentioned in the September issueWith regard to these critters eating theinsulation on wires most rodents havefront teeth that donrsquot stop growingthroughout their life They chew on hardobjects to wear them down Otherwisetheir teeth would get too long and theywouldnrsquot be able to open their mouthfar enough to consume any food Itisnrsquot for any nutritional value that theychew on wires Years ago they wouldchew on the lead casings of the tele-phone cables at times causing inter-ruption of phone service
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BOB Condensation is always a prob-lem especially for RVers who run cat-alytic heaters Your best defense isusing a dehumidifier If you frequentcampgrounds with electric hookupsa dehumidifier that operates on 120-
volt AC power will do the trick Theseunits are readily available in home-improvement stores
If you boondock then consider theDri-Z-Air dehumidifier It works wellusing crystals that collect moisture anditrsquos relatively cheapmdashand it uses nopower Most places sell Dri-Z-Air forless than $10 Almost all RV-supplystores and Camping World outlets sell it
Rodents seem to be a hot topic basedon all the response I received after theinitial ldquoWire-Eating Wildliferdquo letter Irsquombecoming an expert on rodents thanksto the readers who have sent in sugges-tions although thatrsquos somewhat of adubious distinction Too bad humanscanrsquot munch down with their teethwear them out and simply grow newones Wow what a concept
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Albuquerque to Santa FePerched on the banks of the Rio GrandeRiver Albuquerque is more famous for being the Hot Air Balloon Capital of the World than as a portal to the pastIts famous and colorful InternationalBalloon Fiesta attracts visitors fromaround the globe few of whom realizethat the cityrsquos Central Avenue is actuallya section of Historic Route 66
In 1937 the government realignedRoute 66 between Santa Rosa and Al-buquerque bypassing Santa Fe Therealignment cut about 107 miles fromthe old route and brought touriststhrough the heart of AlbuquerqueToday the 400 to 1400 blocks of CentralAvenue still display much of the charmof those early days
Heading east along Central Avenue
Agentle late-afternoon breeze caresses the tall grass flanking theweathered rut running along the east wall of Fort Union I sit alone
on the wooden bench grounded squarely in the present my eyes tracingthe rut northeast through the sea of green toward the distant hills Theranger had said that the historic trail was nothing more than a dirt trackback in the mid-1800s so I begin to imagine a typical day along thissection of the Santa Fe Trail
I close my eyes and soon I can almosthear the crack of a bullwhackerrsquos whip andthe disgruntled bellows of the oxen as acaravan of large freight wagons rumbles bymassive wheels and oxen hooves carvingdeep into the soft New Mexico prairie Ienvision the labored breathing of the oxenand the creaking of wagon-wheel axles
As the last wagon lumbers by a grizzleddriver his stoic dust-covered face creasedby too many years on the trail glances myway and nods I nod back and watch thedust trails disappear into the evening skyI imagine a lone bugler inside the fort sounding the evening tattooanother day along the Santa Fe Trail slipping into the history books
The Santa Fe Trail is but one of the many nostalgic sites that crowdnorthern New Mexico This part of the state is like a living museum ofNative American and Wild West cultures that brings new meaning to thephrase Land of Enchantment
We planned on seeing as much as we could during our 1200-mile loopfrom Albuquerque along nine scenic byways and trails five mountainranges six Indian reservations a dozen pueblos and a host of nationalparks forests and monuments
STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL DEFREITAS
After theAlbuquerqueRally take adrive throughthe pages ofNew Mexicohistory on a scenic loop tour
PORTALpastTO THE
RALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
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you come to the Turquoise Trail NationalScenic Byway (Highway 14) which runsnorth through the Sandia Mountains toSanta Fe Along the trail yoursquoll pass thelegendary mining towns of GoldenMadrid and Cerrillos with their aban-doned turquoise mines dotting the adja-cent hills The rejuvenated ghost townsnow have quaint restaurants Native craftsshops art galleries and small museums
Santa Fe to RatonIn 2010 Santa Fe commemorates its400th anniversary Few Americans orEuropeans even knew of its existenceuntil the Santa Fe Trail opened in theearly 1800s
Today Native artisans trade theirwork on the sidewalks and park aroundthe main plaza and the city contains
more than 250 galleries many of whichline Canyon Road Art is such an impor-tant aspect of Santa Fe life that the townbecame the first US city to be named tothe UNESCO Creative Cities Network
Santa Fersquos creative culture overflowsinto its cuisine In this relatively smallcity no fewer than 200 restaurants servemeals offering everything from bou-tique specialties to distinctive northernNew Mexican delicacies Tia Sophiarsquos(just off the main square) claims to haveinvented the breakfast burrito which youcan order with green red or Christmas(both green and red) chili sauce
If you have a hankering for somesweets you wonrsquot want to miss the cre-ations at the Chocolate Maven Thesmall cafeacute has an adjoining bakerywhere you can sample the shoprsquos world-
famous brownies while watching thebakers at work
Interstate 25 to the east follows theold Santa Fe Trail and sections of oldRoute 66 (the pre-1937 alignment) Inmany places you can exit the mainhighway onto adjacent service roadsthat literally run atop parts of the oldSanta Fe Trail and old Route 66
East of Glorieta is Pecos NationalHistoric Park The park preserves morethan 12000 years of history including theancient Pecos pueblo a colonial missionsections of the Santa Fe Trail and the siteof the Battle of Glorieta Pass the mostwesterly conflict in the Civil War
In the town of Las Vegas old Route66 veers south toward Santa Rosa whilethe Santa Fe Trail continues northeastThe trail crisscrosses I-25 at many loca-
Grab your binoculars and pick a perch on the bluffs overlooking El Malpais National Monument
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tions on the way to Raton Well-pre-served ruts are visible at WagonMound and Fort Union NationalMonument built in 1851
Raton to TaosFrom Raton Highway 64 slices south-west retracing parts of the Santa FeTrail Going southeast on Highway 505yoursquoll need your binoculars to viewsome of the 274 bird species at MaxwellNational Wildlife Refuge including baldeagles and wild turkeys as well aswhitetail and mule deer bobcats andblack bear Established in 1965 the3700-acre refuge is an important reststop for migratory waterfowl
The Dawson ghost town awaitsabout 10 miles north on 505 Littleremains of this old coal-mining com-munity except the cemetery PhelpsDodge opened the Dawson coal minein 1901 and the town prospered until1950 when the coal ran out Most ofthe graves in the cemetery are of the383 miners lost in two disastrous mineexplosions in 1913 and 1923
An hourrsquos drive south of Dawsontakes you to the small but significanttown of Cimarron from which onebranch of the Santa Fe Trail gets itsname Over the years the townrsquos 130-year-old landmark St James Hotel hascatered to such notable guests as BuffaloBill Cody Annie Oakley Kit CarsonFrank and Jesse James Wyatt Earp Billythe Kid and BlackjackKetchum Rumor has itthat notorious gunmanClay Allison dancednaked on the bar whileshooting into the ceilingThe bar is now part ofthe dining room andyou can still see bulletholes in the tin ceiling
At Eagle Nest Highway64 meets the EnchantedCircle Scenic Byway (Highway 38) Thenorthern part of the loop skirts a num-ber of 12000-foot peaks in the Sangrede Cristo Mountains and offers spectac-ular alpine scenery If you have timetake Highway 150 up to Taos Ski Valleyfor more breathtaking panoramas
The Enchanted Circle rejoins High-way 64 just north of the Taos Pueblo
Indian Reservation Thepueblo is one of the nationrsquosoldest continuously inhabitedcommunities and the onlypueblo designated a NationalHistoric Landmark and aUNESCO World heritage SiteAt the center of the reservationis Taos town home to KitCarson between 1828 and1840 His preserved home isnow a museum
Taos to FarmingtonFrom Taos the High Road toTaos Scenic Byway (highways518 and 76) weaves souththrough the Sangre de CristoMountains and the PicurisPueblo toward the small townof Jaconita Along the wayyoursquoll pass through Chimayoand the Nambeacute Indian Res-ervation home to the beauti-ful 150-foot-high Nambeacute Falls
Just off Highway 502between Jaconita and LosAlamos is Bandelier NationalMonument Along the parkrsquos 15-miletrail through Frijoles Canyon yoursquoll seeAncestral Pueblo homes kivas (ceremo-nial structures) rock paintings and pet-roglyphs Donrsquot forget to carry lots ofwater when hiking here
West of Bandelier stands Los Alamosand the Los Alamos National Laboratory
The Department of Energylab is one of the largest multidisciplinary institu-tions in the world Startedin 1943 as part of the se-cretive Manhattan Projectthe lab is now a NationalHistoric Landmark TheBradbury Science Museumis highly recommended
From Los Alamos theJeacutemez Mountain Trail
Scenic Byway (Highway 4) wendssouthwest through the Jeacutemez Moun-tains and Santa Fe National ForestAbout halfway to San Ysidro yoursquolldrive through the sprawling VallasCaldera National Preserve a favorite ofrock climbers and trout fishermen Asyou cross the floor of the caldera be onthe lookout for large herds of elk San
Antonio Creek and the East Fork of theJeacutemez River cut through the calderaand offer some of the statersquos best brownand rainbow trout fishing
West of San Ysidro the trail contin-ues northwest as Highway 550 to thetown of Cuba the heart of NewMexicorsquos cattle- and sheep-ranchingregion But Cubarsquos claim to fame is the nearby Chaco Culture NationalHistoric Park the largest best-pre-served and most architecturallyadvanced of all ancient SouthwestNative villages
The canyon has 120 separate sitesthat date between AD 850 and 1250The largest structure Pueblo Bonitacontains more than 600 rooms and 40kivas The sites are accessible by about35 miles of walking trails that crisscrossthe canyon
Northwest of Cuba Highway 550climbs to the high plains New Mexicorsquosoil belt The first well was drilled in1921 and the state pumps about 60million barrels a year The oil patchrsquosmain town Farmington is also rich inNative American culture
Just north of Farmington is Aztec
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FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 29MAP BY DONNA SCHMIDT
Ruins National Monument a 500-roomcenter of Ancestral Pueblo society datingback to the early 1100s The Great Kiva(excavated in 1921 and reconstructed in1934) is the main attraction
Farmington to AlbuquerqueThe Native Heritage Trail Scenic Byway(Highway 491) runs from Shiprock justwest of Farmington through the vastNavajo Indian Reservation to GallupAlong the way yoursquoll pass 7176-footShiprock peak and other unusual rockformations as you skirt the easternflanks of the Chuska Mountains
Highway 491 ends in Gallup atHighway 40 and Historic Route 66Much of Route 66 parallels the newinterstate but it is interrupted in a fewplaces Historic 66 signs will direct youto the usable sections of the old route
Galluprsquos main attraction may be theEl Rancho Hotel and Motel Built in1937 the hotel has welcomed a host offamous guests including Jackie CooperRonald Reagan Spencer Tracy Kath-arine Hepburn and Kirk DouglasHundreds of autographed pictures ofcelebrities cover the mezzanine walls
above the eclectic rustic lobbyAs you head back toward Albu-
querque yoursquoll pass El Morro NationalMonument also known as InscriptionRock In the early 1300s AncestralPuebloans living on the bluff above thenatural spring carved petroglyphs inthe rock around the water hole In thelate 1600s Spanish and American pio-neers stopping for water also carvedtheir names dates and messages intothe rocks around the spring Today thepark protects more than 2000 inscrip-tions and petroglyphs as well asAncestral Puebloan ruins
East of El Morro stands El Malpais(Spanish for ldquothe badlandsrdquo) NationalMonument resembling a Hawaiianlava field with its moonscape of exten-sive lava flows In stark contrast to thesharp black lava are the tall smoothalmost white sandstone cliffs that linethe southern edge of the field
Northern New Mexico provides anextraordinary road-trip experiencefrom its 1200 years of accessible Nativeand American history to its spicy redand green chiles It truly is a Land ofEnchantment
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Good Sam ParksNew Mexico has 43 Good Sam Parks To find out all aboutthem go to wwwgoodsamclubcomand click on the Travel Tools tabthen click on Find a Campground
For More InformationNew Mexico Tourism Departmentwwwnewmexicoorg 800-545-2070
Nostalgic New Mexico (left to right) Native pottery PecosNational Historic Park Fort Union and a Taos Pueblo powwow
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sk almost anyone to name Americarsquos mile-high city and theyrsquoll most likely replyldquoDenverrdquo But motor 438 miles south on Interstate 25 and yoursquoll hit another mile-
high city thatrsquos known less for its thin air and more for its rich history rugged scenery andhighly diverse population Welcome to Albuquerque New Mexico
Albuquerquersquos colorful past stretches back to the 1300s when the Ancestral Pueblo peo-ple settled along whatrsquos today known as the Rio Grande River The waterway provided pre-cious irrigation for the nativesrsquo crops and trees along the banks offered firewood By the1500s European explorers seeking gold found instead villages of mud but that didnrsquot keepthem from staying By the late 1600s the community along the river began to grow asSpanish missionaries settled in the area In 1706 the burgeoning town was named for theSpanish Duke of Alburquerque (the extra ldquorrdquo was later dropped from the name)
The westward migration of the 1800s brought Americans to the area along the Santa FeTrail Everyone from merchants and homesteaders to lawyers and tradesmen established theirhomes and businesses in the broad valley where major routes met The arrival of the railroadand much later Route 66 swelled the cityrsquos population which now stands at 800000
AlbuquerqueFLYING HIGH IN
RALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
Ride the aerialtram roll onRoute 66 andfollow in thefootsteps ofPueblos andearly explorersin Americarsquos oldest city theWorldrsquos Hot-AirBalloon Capital
BY BEVERLY EDWARDS
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These days Albuquerquethrives as a vibrant crossroads ofhistory commerce and cultureMake sure you take time toexplore this fascinating city if youattend the April Rally (for moreabout the Rally turn to page 34)
Begin your tour by steppingback in time at PetroglyphNational Monument west of thecity After soaking up the historyof the rock markings at the visitorcenter walk along the trails to seethe rock faces that bear ancientworks of art The monumentrsquosestimated 20000 carved images of peo-ple animals and other symbols giveglimpses into a compelling past
Get a feel for Albuquerquersquos Spanishheritage in Old Town where you canwalk in the footsteps of the cityrsquosfounders Dominating the central plazais the towering San Felipe de NeriChurch which replaced a small adobechapel that collapsed in 1792 In keep-ing with tradition adobe homes were
established around the plaza for mutu-al protection Today these structureshouse shops that sell colorful clothingblankets jewelry and other items madeby local artisans
While in Old Town yoursquoll see evi-dence of one of the cityrsquos most interest-ing chapters For three weeks in theearly days of the Civil War theConfederate flag flew over the plazaWhen the Confederates retreated they
buried six canons near the plaza andtwo of them are now displayed
In the following century the city host-ed a new wave of visitors After WorldWar II Americans hopped in their carsin search of new adventures andAlbuquerque emerged as a popular stopon Route 66 known here as CentralAvenue The regionrsquos rugged desert wasa novelty for many travelers of that eraCentral Avenuersquos colorful shops and
See the real Albuquerque (left to right)from Route 66 to Sandia Peak to Old Town
For MoreInformation
Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureauwwwitsatriporg 800-733-9918
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restaurants evoke that innocent timeLooking for in-depth exploration of
the region Albuquerque is home tonumerous museums and each focuseson a compelling facet of the Land ofEnchantment and the world at large
Towering in Jurassic Super GiantsHall at the New Mexico Museum ofNatural History and Science is a replicaof Seismosaurus a former resident ofthe area Fossils in Seacoast Hall remindvisitors that the area once bordered avast prehistoric body of water
Ancestral Pueblo history so impor-
tant to understanding New Mexico ison display at the Indian PuebloCultural Center
Visitors will find refuge from thewarm desert sun at the AlbuquerqueAquarium and Rio Grande BotanicGarden both located in sprawlingAlbuquerque Biological Park Thou-sands of saltwater fish and invertebratesnative to the Gulf of Mexico live in theaquariumrsquos carefully maintained envi-ronments The Botanic Garden green-houses display desert plants that thrivein the area as well as flora from other
climates of the worldScience buffs will relish the
National Atomic Museumwhich traces the history ofthe Atomic Age from earlyresearch of nuclear develop-ment through todayrsquos peace-ful uses Exhibits offerinsights into the first atomicbomb detonation at theTrinity Site located less than100 miles away on desert
land thatrsquos now part of the White SandsMissile Range
Albuquerquersquos best-known eventmay be the International Balloon Fiestawhich lifts off for nine days everyOctober Thousands of spectators turnup for the festivities as hundreds of bal-loons fill the skies Visitors can experi-ence the thrilling history of hot-air bal-looning year-round at the AlbuquerqueInternational Balloon Museum on theedge of the fiesta grounds Actual bal-loons and gondolas hang from the highceiling in a dazzling display
Likewise cruising high above theground is the Sandia Peak Tramwaywhich travels over the Cibola NationalForest on a cable for 27 miles makingit the worldrsquos longest passenger aerialtramway The journey takes visitors tothe observation deck atop 10378-footSandia Peak affording an 11000-square-mile panorama of the Land of Enchantment Make the trip nearsunset and watch as the lights ofAlbuquerque glisten far below
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Tour Route 66break a balloonrecord and immerseyourself in RVingthis April inAlbuquerque
The pop-music standard ldquoRoute 66rdquo entices listeners to ldquogetyour kicksrdquo on Americarsquos famous Mother Road Who are we
to turn down the advice of Nat King Cole Chuck Berry the Rolling StonesJohn Mayer and the many others whorsquove recorded the classic through the years
Heed the songrsquos call by joining the Good Sam Club at the 10th annualRally April 17 through 20 in Albuquerque New Mexico one of the hotteststops on the legendary highway
Visitors to Expo New Mexico can find plenty of ways to get their kickslike browsing row after row of new RVs enjoying nightly entertainment bypopular performers participating in fun activities and taking optionaltours of historic sites in and around the fabled New Mexico city
Did we mention Good Samrsquos Mexican Fiesta and the Rally Dog ShowNow a decade old the Rally has become a one-stop shop for RVers seek-
ing to enrich their lifestyle and just have a great time Rally-goers thirsty forknowledge can pick from scores of seminars and check out newtravel and RV products then end the day by partying withNeil Sedaka the Osmond Brothers and Rita Coolidge
The Rallyrsquos a great place to meet old friends make newtravel buddies link up with longtime e-mail pals and online-forum cronies and on Good Sam Day join a Good SamClub chapter in your neck of the woods
Here are a few of the many ways to get your kicks at the2009 Albuquerque Rally
BY JOHN SULLAWAY
Get yourRALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
RallyAT THE
Kicks
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Rock to the Classics For morethan 50 years Neil Sedakarsquos catchy tuneshave blasted out of jukeboxes and stere-os across North America Herersquos yourchance to see the composer of ldquoCal-endar Girlrdquo and ldquoBreaking Up Is Hardto Dordquo perform in person on April 17the Rallyrsquos opening nightSedaka (pictured on theright) is followed byGrammy Awardndashwinningsinger Rita Coolidge onApril 18 the country-flavored family group theOsmond Brothers onApril 19 and California surf band PapaDoo Run Run on April 20
Sharpen Your Skills Whetheryoursquore a novice RVer or a seasoned vet-eran yoursquoll find plenty of opportunitiesto boost your RV IQ at the Rally Scoresof seminars will be offered on topicsranging from electrical-system mainte-nance to tire care Presenters includeHighways Technical Editor Bob Living-ston and other RVing experts
Stack Up the Fun Youngstersand teens can play games scarf uppizza take tours and join their momsdads and grandparents in the cookie-stacking competition GPS users willhave fun with our geocache contest theGreat RV Heist and golfers can tee upfor the golf tournament on April 17Show Your Tricks on Route 66 theRallyrsquos dog show gives pet owners achance to parade their pooches April 18
Explore New Mexico Sign upfor optional guided bus trips and travelto the Acoma ldquoSky Cityrdquo Pueblo onApril 17 Americarsquos oldest continuously
inhabited settlement On April 18 takea tour through Albuquerquersquos most col-orful districts on famous Route 66Guided trips to the nearby Trinity Siteon April 17 18 and 20 will take you toground zero of the first atomic-bombdetonation
Donate Your Time Feel likegiving back Rally participantscan lend a hand at Rio GrandeCommunity Farm Come for aday of volunteer work on April15 and get one night of freecamping on April 14
Balloon Bonanza Albuquerquersquosknown as the Hot-Air Balloon Capitalof the World and its annual Inter-national Balloon Fiesta draws thou-sands Rally-goers will get a chance tosalute the cityrsquos high-flying statusmdashand possibly make historymdashbyparticipating in an attempt toset a Guinness world record forMost People Wearing BalloonHats Prefer the real thing Takea hot-air balloon ride over theRio Grande Valley with RainbowRyders or watch balloon enthu-siasts ignite the burners insidetheir colorful crafts at anevening balloon glow
Go Green The Rallyrsquos the place tofind out how you can reduce your RVrsquosenvironmental footprint The Go GreenIdeas contest invites Rally-goers to sub-mit green-friendly concepts for prizesMake sure you stop by the Green RVexhibit a biodiesel-powered Lancecamper outfitted with solar panels anda wind turbine and occupied by sur-vivalist Brian Brawdy
Hola Good Sam The Good SamClub will throw a Mexican Fiesta formembers and friends on April 20 Yoursquollbe serenaded by mariachis tantalizedby pintildeatas and treated to Southwesterncuisine Join a chapter make newfriends stick around for games andprizes and learn more about benefitsoffered only to Good Sam members
Be Prepared Relive the carefreedays of camping out with your Scouttroop when the Rally hosts a receptionfor all current and former Boy Scouts onApril 19 Boy Scout alumni are encour-aged to bring old memorabilia like uni-forms badges and handbooks LocalBoy Scout troops will participate andcontests for cash prizes will rekindle thatScouting spirit Rally organizers areworking to expand the program toinclude Girl Scouts for the 2010 Rally
Get Cookinrsquo On GoodSam Day Highwaysrsquo CampCuisine columnist BobBlumer (left) will demon-strate how to whip up flavor-filled edibles in theconfines of your RV galleyLearn new recipes fromthe Food Network star
Kick Some Tires Rally-goers canget a close-up look at the latest RVmodels by strolling through hundredsof new rigs on display at Expo NewMexico Yoursquoll find vehicles rangingfrom entry-level trailers to million-dol-lar coaches Buy a new home-on-wheelson the spot or do research for a futurepurchase Also on display are hundredsof aftermarket products and RV-relatedservices in the Rallyrsquos indoor exhibit
RALLY ONLINEConnect with other Rally-going GoodSam Club members online Click onwwwtherallycom to find links to Rallygroups on wwwgoodsamclubcom aswell asFacebookEonsTwitterandFlickr
RVER OF THE YEARDuring the Rallyrsquos Good Sam Day yoursquoll get the chance tomeet Richard Daniels the clubrsquos 2008 RVer of theYear Richard rescued a stray dog he encounteredwhile RV camping then used the Good Sam Clubrsquosonline RV forums to facilitate adoptions of manymore stray animals across the continent The firstrecipient of this annual award Richard says hersquoslooking forward to telling fellow RVers about theshelter he founded Old Fella Burke CountyAnimal Rescue in Burke County Georgia
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The Good Sam ClubrsquosAction Line has resolvedthousands of disputes in favor of membersHighways highlights a sampling of theseresults in each issueTo read more Action Lineletters go to wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityand click on RVer Rights
All Steamed UpLast April I took my 2002 Holiday Rambler Admiral motorhome to GibbsInternational Trucks in Oxnard California to fix a transmission leak I was referredto Gibbs because theyrsquore a fully authorized dealer for Allison transmission
I told the service staff that I wanted an estimate before any work was done onthe coach Later that day Raul a service manager called to say that all they could
do to fix the leak was change gaskets andgrommets If Irsquod been told this beforehand Irsquodhave never brought my motorhome to them
Raul then told me he could remove my trans-mission and send it to a repair facility thatcould make the repairs in the City ofCommerce 75 miles away He said there wasno way of me getting an estimate until thisrepair shop received the transmission anddetected the problem
Later however I was told that I incurred$15729 in fees when Gibbs steam-cleanedmy transmission housing to look for the leakwhich they couldnrsquot find I was never given anestimate for this service
When I arrived to pick up my RV I asked MrsGibbs another service manager why I wasnrsquottold in the beginning that I could incur diag-nostic charges and they might not be able tofix the problem I told her I didnrsquot want to payfor anything and she replied I couldnrsquot havemy keys until I paid the charges I told her thatI called that coercion and it wasnrsquot fair Shedidnrsquot respond
I believe Gibbs misrepresented themselvesI never would have gone there if theyrsquod told methe truth in the first place I believe I shouldbe refunded the $15729 fee I think Gibbsshould also give me an apology for my 10hours of wasted time
Allan Siber CAMARILLO CALIFORNIA
ACTION LINE After sending a petition toGibbs International on Siberrsquos behalf wereceived this response from Raul Villalobosservice manager
We regret that you felt no value in the effortwe made to properly diagnose and steam-
clean your transmission We could debate theappropriateness of the changes but in the bestinterest of a timely resolution wersquore refundingyou $15729
Sluggish ServiceWE TOOK OUR 2001 Sportsmen fifth wheel toPatterson RV Center in Wichita Falls Texas forsome minor repair work At the time the serv-ice representative assured us that the workwouldnrsquot take long But now two months andmany phone calls to Patterson later we stillhavenrsquot seen any progress We were calledonce and told it was ready so we made the 80-mile trip only to find out that the repairswerenrsquot completed Patterson hadnrsquot evenordered the decal stripes that were included inour original request They told us theyrsquod getsomeone to bring the decals to our home
After going back and forth my wife calledto see if the decals were ready and the newservice manager said he knew nothing of thisorder and hersquod have to look into it Heassured us hersquod investigate our issue andcall us back Wersquove never received a callback We really need Action Line to help fixthis ongoing problem
John and Phyllis Spenser PARADISE TEXAS
ACTION LINE After a petition was sent toPatterson RV Center we received the follow-ing update from the Spensers
Our problem has been resolved to our satis-faction thanks to Action Linersquos interventionPatterson RV completed the decal work andtheir new service manager was very courteousand helpful Action Linersquos help was muchappreciated
Got an RV-related dispute E-mail us at actionlinegoodsamclubcom or mail a letterto Action Line PO Box 8545 Ventura California 93002 Please include a letter ofexplanation and copies of related receipts
ACTIONLINEMAILBOX
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nline
Highways FEBRUARY 200938
goodstuffEDITED BY ROBIN DUFFIELDbullTESTED ANDREVIEWED BY MEMBERS
Smart LightMotion LightDonrsquot let the Smart Lightrsquossimple appearance deceiveyou The low-profile exteriorlight mounts on the side ofyour RV and goes on auto-matically when the built-insensor detects movementnear your rig An attachedLED lets you know if yourcoach battery is running lowThe Smart Light gets itsbrains from a microproces-sor and has the same holepattern as existing standardlights for easy installationKen Motz a Good Sam Clubproduct tester from Le ClaireIowa installed the SmartLight and reports ldquoThe mo-tion detector really makesus feel securerdquo PRICE $9999CONTACT Star Light 800-883-5444wwwstarlightsinccom
Funky Colored FlamesNeed to spice up your campfire fun Create dancing flames of blue green and purpleby placing an unopened packet of Funky Colored Flames on top of the fire Providing 30minutes of multicolored fun Funky Flames is safe for usein indoor and outdoor wood fireplaces (theyarenrsquot suitable for cooking fires) Good SamClub product tester Arleen Witt of PollackPines California tried Funky Flames andtells us ldquoNice colored flames that reallyadd excitement to any bonfirerdquoPRICE $588 (three-pack)CONTACT Winlow Products416-792-0385 wwwcampingworldcom
June Bug ScooterRVers can tool around the campground
or rally grounds with ease on thepower-thrifty all-electric June Bugscooter The smooth-riding portablevehicle seats one adult comfort-
ably folds to just 28 inches highand weighs 90 pounds JoyceNewman a Good Sam Clubproduct tester from JacksonSouth Carolina took a spinon the June Bug and says ldquoIdo not know how I traveledbefore the June Bug Itrsquosgiven me my freedom backrdquo
Engel MR040 PortableFridge Freezer
Peckish RVers can keep theirsnacks cool on the go with the nim-
ble Engel MR040 Fridge Freezer Theunit has a small footprint but deliversefficient cooling from 1224-volt DCand 110-volt AC power A sturdy plasticexterior with rubber bumpers on eachcorner protects that delicate egg salad
and a reversible lid contains storage spacefor spare cords and fuses Good Sam product
tester Sandy Preibe from Camarillo California took theMR040 on an outing and says ldquoTravels easy and keepsfood and beverages cold on a hot day while driving Itrsquosvery convenient not to have to use icerdquo
PRICE $1497CONTACT Rickrsquos Specialty Vehicles
866-798-2227 wwwricksesvcom
PRICE $641CONTACT Engel USA 888-272-9838 wwwengel-usacom
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AND GET REWARDED FORDOING WHAT YOU LOVE
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The Good Sam VISA Card is issued by Barclays Bank Delaware Important terms and conditions apply Complete details on the rewards program will bedescribed in the enrollment materials Camping Gas Cash Back Memberships amp Services and Gift Cards are Free when you redeem Rec Rewards pointsearned by using the Good Sam Visa Card
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FEBRUARYFLORIDA bull WINTER SAMBOREE February 18ndash22Withlacoochee Bluegrass Festival Dunnellon$110 Early bird 217 Contact Robert WardPO Box 348 Nobleton FL 34461 352-796-8867
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MARCH ARIZONA bull ROARING rsquo20S SAMBOREE March 4ndash8Pinal County Fairgrounds Casa Grande $85Contact Joyce Anderson 561 S 34th Pl
Mesa AZ 85204 480-807-6066
joyceinmesayahoocomwwwarizonagoodsamorg
NEVADA bull HAWAIIAN SUMMER SAMBOREEMarch 12ndash14 Avi Resort and Casino Laughlin$602 $451 Extra $10 at gate ContactLinda LeChien 1380 Centerville Ln 40Gardnerville NV 89410 775-782-5352
rllechienaolcomwwwnevadagoodsamcom
GEORGIA bull SPRING SAMBOREE March 26ndash29
Good Sam Club chapters across North America regularly host RV gatherings known as
Samborees As a Good Sam Club member you can visit Samborees in any state or province
Activities range from games to arts and crafts seminars and live entertainment In short
Samborees are a good time and a great way to meet people who share your interests
Dates locations fees and contact information for upcoming events are listed below and
a complete calendar is posted on wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityeventsandtours
CLUBevents
Forty Years of FunColoradorsquos first Good Sam chapter the Western Colorado Travelers
celebrated its 40th anniversary on November 15 2008 Many members
of the Grand Junction chapter were on hand for the event along with State
Directors Al and Fran Allain Assistant State Directors Mike and Sue Carver
and members of the neighboring Two Rivers Good Sam chapter
Back row left to rightWimp Holding BudDriever Al HowardRalph Moss EugeneStocking Second rowWanda Holding TomBonokoski BettyDriever Lynda HowardTheona Moss PatMahrer Al MahrerSeated GloriaBonokoski Fay ClineFran Jones Del JonesChapter PresidentMary Diamond
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Georgia National Fairgrounds and AgricenterPerry $75 Contact Perno Scott 1865 PoplarSt Conyers GA 30013 770-922-5794
gladigottacomcastnetwwwgeorgiagoodsamcom
APRIL TEXAS bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 2ndash5 WestTexas Fairgrounds Abilene $65 $75 at gateContact Judy Birchett PO Box 236 Bishop TX78343 361-584-1919
jbirchett6aolcom wwwtexasgoodsamcom
LOUISIANA bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 10ndash12State Fair of Louisiana Shreveport $52 Earlybird 45 $13 per day Contact Del Griffin 439Jann Dr Shreveport LA 71106 318-686-0581
lagoodsamyahoocomwwwlagoodsamorg
ALABAMA bull PUT ON YOUR EASTER BONNET SPRINGSAMBOREE April 16ndash19 National PeanutFestival Fairgrounds Dothan $802 $701
Contact Pat Smith 1301 S Bethel RdDecatur AL 35603 256-350-1037
algoodsamsaolcomwwwalabamagoodsamsorg
ARKANSAS bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 16ndash19Four States Fairgrounds Texarkana $55Contact Melinda Wiggs 2501 Skyline PtJonesboro AR 72404 870-972-0951
mwiggs2501yahoocomwwwarkansasgoodsamscom
MISSISSIPPI bull SPRING TAHITIAN SUNRISE SAM-BOREE April 16ndash19 Washington CountyConvention Center Greenville $652 $451Contact Darrell Hugueley 5358 CR 225 WaterValley MS 38965 662-473-1077
hugo5358bellsouthnetwwwmsgoodsamorg
FLORIDA bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 22ndash26Okeechobee KOA Campground Okeechobee$110 Contact Robert Ward PO Box 348Nobleton FL 34661 352-796-8867
bward5bellsouthnetwwwgoodsams-floridaorg
OKLAHOMA bull MARDI GRAS SPRING SAMBOREEApril 23ndash26 Heart of Oklahoma ExpositionShawnee $61 Contact Susan Scholl 4608Sandy Oak Circle Newalla OK 74857 405-391-5852 or 405-812-4401wwwoklahomagoodsamscom
NORTH CAROLINA bull MILITARY TRIBUTE SPRINGSAMBOREE April 24ndash26 Tom Johnson Rally ParkMarion $75 Contact Don and Eunice Fletcher 110Riviera Ln Sanford NC 27332 919-499-2512
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KANSAS bull PAUL BUNYAN AND OTHER TALL TALESSPRING SAMBOREE April 30ndashMay 3 KansasState Fairgrounds Hutchinson $70 ContactMarty Ward 2201 E MacArthur E-3 WichitaKS 67216-5614 316-213-8297
rewardcoxnetwwwkansasgoodsamorg
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Motorhomes A B amp C Fifth Wheels Travel TrailersBrowse our inventory online at
Go to the Good Sam Clubrsquos website to read all about our more than 1600 activechapters throughout North America and find one near you Start by going to wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunity and clicking on Chapters
nline goodsamclubcom
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ALASKAChris Williams (Vivian)1060 N Leatherleaf Loop Wasilla AK 99654aksnwbrdmtaonlinenetwwwalaskagoodsamclubcom
ALBERTALes Barnhouse (Lorraine)47-53522 Range Rd 274Spruce Grove AB T7X 3T1altagoodsamcruzinternetcomwwwrvalbertaca
BRITISH COLUMBIAPaul Day (Eileen)158-16275 15th Ave Surrey BC V4A 1L4pceedayteluscomwwwbcsamsca
IDAHOGordon Harris (Susan)466 Pace Dr Twin Falls ID 83301gordon3769msncomwwwidahogoodsamorg
MONTANARonald Wertz (Joan)48 Rockland Ln Victor MT 59875mtronjoanaolcomwwwmontanagoodsamcom
OREGONWayne Swanson (Mary)16500 Brown Rd Dallas OR 97338goodsamattglobalnetwwworegongoodsamcom
SASKATCHEWANNorman Swinnerton (Larree)803 Carr Terrace Saskatoon SK Canada S7S 1L9weare2shawcawwwsaskgoodsamcom
WASHINGTONJudy Smith (Larry)PO Box 1374 Snohomish WA 98291-1374larry-judysmithmsncomwwwwashingtonstategoodsamkendracom
WYOMINGSteve Martin (Jackie)75 Wild Horse Rd Cody WY 82414stevemartinwyomingcomwwwwyominggoodsamcom
ARIZONAJoan Burtrum (James)2805 Potter Ave Kingman AZ 86409jiburtrumcitlinknetwwwarizonagoodsamorg
NORTHERN CALIFORNIAKenneth Ginoulis (Marilee)316 Mission St Lodi CA 95240kginoulislodinetnetwwwnorcalgoodsamorg
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIAJo Ann Yett (Vernon)PO Box 1390 Indio CA 92202yetsmailgtenetwwwsocalgoodsamorg
COLORADOAl Allain (Fran)3213 Scranton St Aurora CO 80011-1827coloradosamcomcastnetwwwcoloradogoodsamorg
NEVADATheresa White (Bill)2800 Viking Way Carson City NV 89706tw-bwsbcglobalnetwwwnevadagoodsamcom
NEW MEXICOJohn Brink (Marji)25 Western Saddle Dr Tijeras NM 87059jnmbrinkaolcomwwwnmgoodsamcom
UTAHGlenn Carroll (Carol Jean)1449 E Woodhill Dr Sandy UT 84092carrollgutah-internetwwwutahgoodsamorg
wwwGoodSamClubcomDealerFor your closest Good Sam Authorized Dealer
(Bookmark this Link Wersquore adding new dealers Daily)
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ILLINOIS Jim Frcka (Judie)616 N Porter StElgin IL 60120rrack2rvyahoocomwwwillinoisgoodsamcom
IOWACarl Lewis (Ginny)1705 Tulip LnStorm Lake IA 50588-2104carllewisiwnetwwwiowagoodsamcom
MINNESOTALuke Johnson (Pam)1011 S Victory DrMankato MN 56001gorvlukeaolcomwwwmngoodsamclubcom
NEBRASKAFred Hatch (Sandy)PO Box 335Arnold NE 69120oldtimergpcomnet
NORTH DAKOTALinda Albright (George Thomason)616 Hillcrest DrMinot ND 58703-1556georgeminotcomwwwgeocitiescomndgoodsam
SOUTH DAKOTADonna Katzer (Albert) 915 Allen AveRapid City SD 57701redhatdonnaqbrapmidconet
WISCONSINJean Goossen (Dave)853 138th StAmery WI 54001dgoossenamerytelnetwwwwigoodsamorg
ARKANSASDan Freyaldenhoven (Shirley)1200 Siebenmorgan RdConway AR 72032dfreycyberbackcomthunderaristotlenetarkansashtm
KANSASNancy Crook (Sonny)2902 N Meadowlake DrHutchinson KS 67502nancylcrookhotmailcomwwwkansasgoodsamorg
LOUISIANARichard Abadie (Judith)608 W 17th Ave Covington LA 70433judyabadiehotmailcomwwwlagoodsamorg
MISSOURIJean Gardner (Bob)39456 Omega StAnabel MO 63461mogoodsamDirectorgmailcomwwwmissourigoodsamclubcom
OKLAHOMARichard Gulley (Karen)11525 S FranklinJenks OK 74037gmagulleyssbcglobalnetwwwoklahomagoodsamscom
TEXASKaren L McAbee (Dwayne)PO Box 33940Fort Worth Texas 76162klmcabeehotmailcomwwwtexasgoodsamcom
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DESIGNED AND SIZED FOR RVsmdashAmerican madedual adjustable air sleep systems similar to onesseen on TV but hundreds less Custom sizesmoney-back guarantee Shipped factory directwwwbearbedscom or 888-565-7211
BRAKE SYSTEMS
1 Original ToadStop Qi ldquoShow Me the StoprdquoProPort Control makes dynamically controlled stopsBraking while you drive the Toad proves performanceNo other system can do it ldquoItrsquos all about your Safetyrdquo800-478-7883 or wwwtoadstopcom
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
A 56-yr-old Natrsquol Advertising Co seekingEntrepreneurs to Own amp Operate Territories Home or RV based bull No InventoryImmediate Cash Flow bull Excellent TrainingInvestment reqrsquod 1-800-299-0510
LOOKING FOR A FEW BRIGHT FRIENDLY and ambitious people to join my team (PTFT)offering breakthrough technology with a $2 billionhealth and wellness company Earning potentialis up to you and can be achieved while on theroad or at your favorite destinationCall Diane Blakely 1-800-461-1140email banddblakelymsncom
COMMERCIAL CORNER
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HEARING AIDS
HEARING AIDSmdashGUARANTEED LOWEST PRICES 60 Savings 30-day trialmdashAll makes The oldestbiggest and best Custom instrument experts Free info 1-800-323-4212 Lloyds Dept HYRockford IL 61110 wwwlloydhearingaidcom
HELP WANTED
SO DAKOTArsquoS FAMOUS PIONEER AUTO amp GIFTSHOP Couples SpringSummer Sales maint carscleaning motel Wages wfull space Love peoplehospitality DaveJanet Pioneer Auto MuseumBox 76 Murdo SD 57559 (605) 669-2691cell (605) 280-5669 paspioneerautoshowcom
THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS Travel where you want stay in RV parks free and set your own income selling advertising for RV ParksMotels Colleges amp Fairgrounds DirectoriesUp to 65 commission Call 1-800-832-3292
1000rsquos OF GREAT JOBS IN GREAT PLACES Enjoy the freedom and adventure of the Workamperlifestyle Jobs in campgrounds parks resorts etcFor FREE BROCHURE amp subscription info 800-446-5627 wwwworkampercom
SCHOOL CAMPER HOSTS needed Mat-Su Alaska40 mi N of Anchorage 32 sites from urbanto rural 52809 to 81509 Contact Bill at 907-373-2287 or emailbillcheesemanmatsuk12us
COUPLES WITH RV to work as Camp HostsCampsite provided plus pay for each personwill train Detail oriented multi-task good peopleskills parksclaycogovcom (816) 407-3400(MO)
TRADE SHOW HOSTSAmericraft is seeking individuals or teams todemonstrate kitchen related items at weekendTrade Shows amp Expos Must have utility van orvehicle to pull small trailer Flexible scheduleComplete training Above average incomeCall 352-483-0052 or apply online at wwwcookingshowhostcom
HOSTWORKING COUPLE wRV wantedApply for one-month stay May throughOctober Free hookup Call Rose (989) 673-31848am-5pm ET Historic Thumb Octagon BarnGagetown MI wwwthumboctagonbarnorg
CAMPGROUNDSRV PARKSFOR SALE
Heart of the Black Hills40 Acres 130 Sites 11 CabinsAdjoins Natrsquol Forest By Natrsquol Parks$2MTerms bull 8009450255wwwthebrokeragenet
WYOMING RV PARK on scenic Hwy 3 hrs toYellowstone 34 full hookups 6 tents 7 cabinsWell-maint dest park near hot springs fishingriver rides museums many upgrades 2007$610000 firm Call (307) 921-8635
CAMPGROUNDMEMBERSHIPS FOR SALE
WHY NOT HAVE IT ALLOver 1500 RV parks $8-$12 a nightSound too good to be true Itrsquos true Home park and nationwide campground membership Under $200 first year mdash for EVERYTHING (frozen dues thereafter) No Other Charges LOWPRICE GUARANTEEmdash double money-back differ-ence mdash Deal directNo brokers Start saving now (800) 343-8677 ask for Angie
RESALES mdash NATIONWIDE mdash Since 1991TT NACO Western Horizons AOR OutdoorWorld CRA CCC transfers RPI much moreCAMPGROUND MEMBERSHIP OUTLET1-800-272-0401 to buy 1-800-952-0401 to sell$We pay referrals$ wwwmembershipresalecom
RESALE MEMBERSHIP OUTLET INC Campground Memberships at Wholesale Prices ALL MAJOR RESORTS AND AFFILIATIONS Purchase 800-395-1678Liquidate 877-548-2045
CARPETING
CARPET YOUR RV Patrsquos RV Carpet amp Flooringprofessionally installs RV floors of all typesincluding carpet laminate tile vinyl amp woodBuena Park CA bull (800) 670-PATS (7287)wwwpatsrvcarpetcom
Highwaysrsquo Commercial Corner section ofclassified ads is designed exclusively for pri-vate parties or businesses that have items orservices to sell promote or rent that are notof a personal nature For example RV ParksCampgrounds Condominium ComplexesReal Estate Small Businesses for SaleServices Offered Help Wanted PositionsWanted and Business Opportunities all rep-resent categories appropriate for CommercialCorner Any item offered for rent is consid-ered commercial in nature CommercialCorner advertisers are not required to beGood Sam Club members
When submitting ad copy please followthese guidelines1 There are 40 characters allowed perline counting each letter space and punc-
tuation mark When abbreviating pleaseuse standard dictionary abbreviationsThere is a five-line minimum and the rateis $60 per line2 Bold-face type is available at an addition-al cost of $15 per line Add $50 to makeyour ad all red3 We offer a 5 frequency discount for sixissues and a 10 discount for 12 issues4 Blind-box service is available at an addi-tional cost of $15 per issue We will assigna blind-box number to your ad and we willforward responses to you on a daily basisThe blind-box address takes one full line ofspace at $60line Our $15 fee covers ourpostage and handling expenses5 Copy must be printed or typed6 Copy must be submitted approximately
two months prior to the cover date of theissue desired Please note The May issuecloses on February 18 the June issue closes on March 187 Mail ad copy and a check money order orVisaMasterCardDiscoverAmex numberexpiration date and signature to Commer-cial Corner Highways PO Box 8510Ventura California 93002-99128 Credit-card orders may be faxed to 805-667-4379 Attention Sue Panchenko or e-mailed to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom(please put ldquoCommercial Cornerrdquo in thesubject line) 9 Please direct questions to Sue Panchenkoat 805-667-4385 or via e-mail to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom (please put ldquoCommercialCornerrdquo in the subject line)
GEN
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RATES
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MOTORHOME PARTS
WINNEBAGO ITASCA FLEETWOODmdash-PARTSContact Robert with Year amp Serial We Accept Credit Cards amp Ship Daily8-530 Central M-F Sat 8-4HARRISON RV LAND JEFFERSON IA1-800-397-8206 rvpartsnetinsnetwwwharrisonrvcom
wwwWinnebagoPartscom or 800-933-7742Parts for all WinnebagoItasca productsplus LeSharoPhasar Rialta amp Eurovan Personal service at fair prices for ourcustomers worldwide If outside US call641-896-2222 Hours 8-5 Central M-F
MOTORHOMES WANTED
WE BUY MOTORHOMESrsquo98 amp NEWER - CLEAN - LOW MILES - NO SMOKEPETCASH Payment amp NATIONWIDE Pick UpContact Bill Fishfader 1-509-993-0321RVs NORTHWEST bull SPOKANE WA
$ RV BUYERS OF AMERICA $WE BUY ALL MAKES AND MODELSFREE NATIONWIDE PICKUPTOLL FREE 888-782-8987 wwwrvbuyersusacomWE WILL BEAT ANY DEALER PRICE
PACKRAT STORAGE mdash CONSIGNS BUYS RVs Class A B C MotorhomesNot Picky Cash for ReferralsNationwide Pickup 1-877-520-MINI wwwpackratsacom
WANTEDHave Cash Will TravelFor 1998 and newer diesel coaches wwwrvgonecomNationwide Pick Up Toll Free 1-800-669-1807
CASH FOR YOUR RV2002 Model Year and NewerNationwide PickupCall Toll-free 866-687-2274 ask for Jim Cash WWWUSEDRVPROSCOMLA MESA RV CENTER
1 BEST RV BUYERCall for Free AppraisalTop Dollar Paid for Late ModelGas or Diesel MotorhomesFree Nationwide PickupToll Free 888-870-3989BIG SKY LIQUIDATION
SELLING Instant cash for your 2002 - current Motorhome All models Top$$ + Quick pickup Call Joe Punzi 888-9RVRVRV North Bay Ford RV 100s of Happy Customers over the last 40 years Ask about our consignment program
$ CASH $ TOP DOLLAR PAID for late-model motorhomes All makes and modelsNo hassles For instant cash call Keith Roy (toll-free) at 1-888-227-4078PEDATA RV CENTER
2009 - 2000 MOTORHOMES WANTED Nationwide mdash Gas or DieselFree Appraisals mdash No HasslesCall (813) 783-4000 or 888-783-4009 for Instant CashMotorhomeFinderscom
MAILMESSAGE SERVICES
$10 MAILBOX RENTALS mdash South DakotaVehicle Reg mdash Low 3 SD Sales TaxNo State Income Tax No Veh InspectionsCall Toll Free 1-800-419-1690 VisaMCVisit us at wwwyourbestaddresscom
South Dakota Mail ForwardingResidency Weekly forward $995mo + postageContact us about SD residency benefits NO state taxinspection LOW Vehicle Reg1-866-202-2163 wwwmydakotaaddresscom
Need your mail to follow you Call usTravelers Remail Association since 1978No state income tax Vehicle Reg TX ResidencyLow rates wwwtramailnet or 800-666-6710MAIL FORWARDING WITH A PERSONAL TOUCH
GOOD SAM MAIL SERVICEDependable Service From A Name You Trust Mail Forwarding Vehicle Registration Florida Residency No State Income TaxPO Box 2428 Pensacola FL 32513wwwgoodsammailcom 8775220092
SOUTH DAKOTA the BEST ALTERNATIVEbull MAIL forwarding bull LOW vehicle taxbull NO State income tax bull NO State inheritance tax ALTERNATIVE RESOURCES 800-477-2664SDrsquos Oldest amp Largest Mail Forwarding Company wwwalternativeresourcesnet
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MAIL FORWARDING SERVICESFast sure safe mail delivery Low pricesOREGON HAS NO SALES TAX For FREE BROCHURE call (800) 452-2130 Visit us at wwwmailforwardingservicescom
AMERICAS-MAILBOX Forwarding in SDSave $$$NEW Monthly Rates NO State Income TaxNO Wheel TaxNO Safety InspectionNO HasslesVery Low RV Reg amp Insurance 866-747-3700wwwAmericas-MailboxcomHW Call us first
SNOWBIRD MAIL amp MESSAGE bull 800 VOICE MAILWe handle your mail as if it were our own ANNUAL - $150 bull MONTHLY - $18Located in Newport Oregonwwwsnowbirdmailcom bull 1-800-800-0710
OUR MAIL TRAVEL SERVICE bull 800-723-0110 Orlando bull San Antonio bull Las Vegas bull New YorkMail Forwarding Service bull No State Income Tax No Vehicle Inspection bull Low RV Reg amp InsurOpen 7 days bull wwwmailtravelservicecom
MEXICO INSURANCE
ANNUAL LIABILITY INSURANCE $58 PERSON UNLIMITED TRIPS WITH EXTENDED LIABILITYTO A TOWED TRAILERBOAT1-800-909-4457
HOMES FOR SALE
AMERICArsquoS WORLD CLASS RV COMMUNITYThe Gardens RV Village Crossville TNResales available now 1100 to 2200 sq ft homes with attached fully enclosed full-hookupRV garages Lots available to build your ownBeautiful community Call us at 800-860-RVERwwwgardensrvvillagecom
SENIOR LIVING on the SALTON SEARV Groups Welcome Mineral Spa now openPark Models amp New Mobile Homes availableRents starting $250 Rentals available Call (818) 344-0356
RETAMA VILLAGE Come join us At our exclusive55+ active adult community in the fabulous Rio Grande Valley of South Texas Large RV LotsCasita wRV Port and single family homesClubhouse library pools fitness centerbilliards hiking biking and birdingBentsenpalmcom 9563811500
OWN LAND amp HOME AT SUNRISE BLUFFSGated 55+ Subdivision in NM with best 4 seasonclimate in the SW affordable living Custom homesfrom 1300-2400 sf Ask about either RV portsor RV storage area Vist us at wwwsunrisebluffscomor call 1-877-725-8337
INVESTMENTS
EARN 96 INTERESTPER ANNUM1-800-687-4940 Toll FreeNot available in some states
LOTS FOR SALE
TORREY OAKS RV RESORT Located in SW FL Luxury heated pool pickle ball golf shuffleboardfitness media indooroutdoor kitchensbaths laundries Rental Lots availableCall (813) 426-4729 (863) 773-3157 wwwtorrey-oaks-rv-lotscom
SILVER PALMS RV VILLAGE near Lake OkeechobeeSunny South-Central Florida bull Planned activities bull Fitness center bull Members-only lounge bull Gated entryDeeded Oversized Sites Premier Lakefront ampPreserve sites available Now under constructionndashndashSpecial Pre-Opening pricing availableVisit wwwsilverpalmsrvcom or call 863-467-5800
LARGEST SELECTION OF RV LOTS in SW10 Locations Call now amp Receive 5 daysamp 4 nights Complimentary resort visitFinancing avail Act Now for Best sitessouthwestRVsitescom 760-870-1607
COMMERCIAL CORNER
rdquoldquoAs in past years Highwayshas been the source of our best camp hosts
mdashS Beall OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY
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TOURS
ADVENTURE CARAVANS RV TOURS amp RALLIESCanada bull USA bull Alaska bull Central America Mexico bull Greece bull Europe bull United KingdomMexico RV Insurance wwwadventurecaravanscomFree 86-page catalog (800) 872-7897Experience the Adventure Wersquoll do the Rest
WORLDWIDE RV TOURS AND RALLIESMexico Canada Alaska OverseasAnd USA Rose Parade Balloon FiestaKentucky Derby amp more Call 800-952-8496or free RV Vacation guide wwwfantasyrvtoursnet
Good Sam Samborees and CaraventuresWhether your RV travels take you to AlaskaMexicorsquos Baja Peninsula New England the Kentucky Derby a NASCAR race or to AmericarsquosNational Parks the Good Sam Club has a grouptravel package for you Make new friends while youtravel in the comfort of your RV on our fully guidedtours Call us toll-free at 1-800-829-5140 or visit us online at wwwgoodsamclubcomtoursto find out more about these and the many othertours offered by the Good Sam Club
TRAVEL TO EXCITING PLACESDrive the Alcan to Americarsquos Last Frontierenvision yourself on Nova Scotiarsquos miles of coastal drives celebrate Mardi Grascross the border to sunny Mexicoform friendships yoursquoll treasure the rest of your days all arrangementsincluding RV parks by Tracks RV Toursest 1975 Free catalog at tracksrvtourscom or tel 800-351-6053
TOW VEHICLES FOR SALE
DODGE TRUCK DURANGO amp JEEPFleet prices to the publicBuy Below Factory Invoice1-800-320-9767 Ask for Fleet SalesDonrsquot be fooled by the other guyNo hidden charges wwwthenewdodgecomAdvantage DodgeChryslerJeep
TOW VEHICLETRAILERPACKAGES FOR SALE
2000 TETON 40 CHEYENNE 5th Arctic pkg full-timer new all over 1998 Mtn Master FL6087K mi CummAllison all Air Ride huge storclean amp pwrful Sell sep $40K EA 623-451-7121
TRAILERS FOR SALE
STACKER TRAILERS mdash Huge savings on two cancellations 24 double axle amp 30 triple with lifts Never titled New Dick 800-272-1239See pictures at richmondstackerscom Negotiableamp delivery available
RV SHOWS
MinneapolisSt Paul RV Vacation amp Camping ShowFeb 5 - 8 Minneapolis MNMid America RV ShowFeb 13 - 15 Kansas City MONorth Carolina RV amp Camping ShowFeb 13 - 15 Charlotte NCRichmond Camping RV ExpoFeb 13 - 15 Richmond VAKansas Sports Boat amp Travel ShowFeb 19 - 22 Wichita KSRhode Island RV amp Camping ShowFeb 27 - Mar 1 Providence RIwwwagieventscom
RV SPACES FOR RENT
RV SPACE FOR RENT Must be 55 or older inBellflower CA Small cat or dog under 20 lbsokay Close to all freeways beaches amp mtns At least 1 month stay required Pool table poolCall (562) 867-3227
SERVICES
1 IN SALES TAX SAVINGSPay no sales tax on your next RV We have helpedclients legally save $1000s over the past 12 yrsCall Mountain States Consulting 800-565-4504amp talk to a CPA for professional friendly service or visit us on the web at wwwrvtaxcom
ACTION SERVICES LLCConsult a Licensed Montana AttorneyNo State Sales Tax amp Low License FeesFor Professional Service Call 800-481-0013 wwwactionservices-mtcom
Let us help you BUY YOUR RV TAX FREE We guarantee BEST service and priceReceive $100 Gas Card amp FREE Mail Fwding Save Thousands of $$ Today 8884303388 Best in the business wwwMontanaRVnet
PAY NO SALES TAX ON VEHICLESLet us explain how we can legally help youWersquove helped thousands in the last 10 yearsCall one of our four Montana AttorneysBennett Law Office PC Missoula MTwwwbennettlawofficepccom 866-543-5803
LOWEST RATES IN THE 50 STATESPay NO Sales Tax Permanent PlatesNo Inspections mdash Plates in 4 daysTrailers RVs Vehicles Planes BoatsDeer Creek 8779135100 wwwtaxfreemontanaorg
TAX FREE RV mdash YOUR TAX SAVINGS EXPERTSWe will show you how to save thousandsThe best RV tax package in MontanaCall 24 hours a day 7 days a week888-441-5741 mdash wwwtaxfreervcom
MONTANA LLCrsquoS ONLY $399SAVE THOUSANDS mdash PAY NO SALES TAX Montana LLCrsquos our Specialty mdash Lowest Rates ONLY $39900 plus state fees and license plateswwwRVLLCcom or Call 888-929-4424
SERVICE TRAINING
RVSA will CERTIFY you as an RV technician in only10 weeks 100 employment since 1986 Hands-on InstructionmdashCall the RV ServiceAcademy in Florida (941) 722-5256 wwwrvsanetLICENSED amp APPROVED FOR VA TRAINING
PROPERTY FOR SALE
Clean air hunting fishing boating ATVs25+ ACRES ENTERPRISE UT $200000water rights well septic system Tour at wwwyourerahomecom13323PH 1-888-686-8190 code 100820 ACRES ENTERPRISE UT $87500wwater right 1-888-686-8190 code 1045Tour at wwwyourerahomecom15164John Cameron GRI Ph 435-632-6358jcameroninfowestcomERA BROKERS CONSOLIDATED SOUTHERN UTAHrsquoSREAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS1-800-372-2765 wwwerabrokersnet
5 ACRE PROPERTY IN SOUTHERN COLORADO360ordm Mountain Views Close to Rio Grande No Assoc Fees Yearly Property Taxes under $100Only $7500 entire 5 Acres(239) 273-0911 wwwcoloradolandsalecom
RECREATIONAL VEHICLESFOR SALE
LIST YOUR RVSHOP FOR AN RVTHOUSANDS OF VIEWERSBUYERS WAITINGbullbullbull wwwRVclearinghousecom bullbullbull
RV REGISTRYwwwrvregistrycomMotorhomes Trailers amp Fifth WheelsFor Sale by OwnersNo Sales CommissionsBuyersSellers 800-546-8457
BUYING OR SELLING AN RVLet us take over the risk of major repairsTo learn more about the Good Sam Extended Service Plan mechanical breakdown insurance call 1-877-681-9479
RECREATIONAL VEHICLESWANTED
DONATE RVs AUTOS BOATS PROPERTY TIME-SHARES EQUIPMENT and JUNKERS running or notFast Free Pickup IRS Tax Deductible1-800-903-4483 Homeless MinistriesEmail help27msncom
RV CLUBS
LONERS ON WHEELS Singles Camping ClubwwwlonersonwheelscomLocal Chapter campouts in USA amp CanadaRallies Caravans amp LOW Campground1-866-LOW-CLUB bull FREE Newsletter amp Info
RV GRAPHICS
VIBRANT FULL COLOR DURABLE vinyl picturesSelect landscapes animals patriotic lighthousesetc Avg 30 X 50 or custom sized for your RVAffordable Easy to installwwwwild-signscom 800-255-1790
COMMERCIAL CORNER
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 47
Thank Youfor shopping with our advertisers
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TRADING POSTTURN-KEY SPACIOUS BEAUTIFUL RV LOT Temeculaarea CA Incl WD dishwshr frig dbl SS sinkBBQ At Rancho CA RV Resort a 5-star resort golfcourse pools SteveLinda (949)454-2191 pearlwing9coxnet for photos $85K
MOTORHOMES FOR SALE
2000 ALLEGRO BUS 38 57K mi 3 SO Cat 330dsl 6-spd Allison maple cab int WD new awnsall lthr Frtliner Chas 75 Onan new tires reffrwicmkr no smkpets $54K 772-564-0759772-341-4614 (FL)
2007 36QSH PHAETON BY Tiffin Silver Sand350 HP Cat Diesel pusher 6-speed Allison80 gen auto level amp awn leather Corian tiled3 TVs 4 slides 9527 miles warranty $175K(941) 286-5201 (SD)
1996 DUTCH STAR 32 454 Chevy Banks Power slide-out Runs and looks beautiful New paint roof tires $28500 Neil 916-747-1842
A Colorado Beauty at its Best New 2006 stunning custom home in Castle Rock 6196 sq ft walkout ranch on 467 acres 4 BD 6BA50rsquoX21rsquo RV garage wfull hookups $1295000(303) 681-3754 for pics amp details
LARGO FL 1152 sq ft manufactured hm 2BR2BA Many extras incl attached lanai amp shed Xlnt home base location close to shopping ampbeaches in a 55+ 5-star community $35000OBO 727-798-2573 evartsedyahoocom
3BD2BA MANUFACTURED on 82 acre w30X40RV garage wfull hookup 2 yrs old 4 mi from The Villages in FL No lot fee you own propertysafe area move-in ready smk free lots of extras$260K 352-406-9750
BEAUTIFUL OR COAST - Lakeside 55+ gatedcomm 1254 sq ft 2BD 2BA 40 ft RV prkgwhookups 2 mins to lake 5 mi to beachfishing crabbing hiking Pix avail $219000(541) 759-2747
LOTS FOR SALE
CYPRESS WOODS RESORT - SW Florida premierwaterfront lot on cul de sac Tropical landscapingSee at wwwbradsrvlotcom (239) 495-0538
DESTIN VILLAGE RV RESORT FLmdash2 lots for saleside by side across from pool and clubhouse1 block to huge public beach Large pads gated$129000 each Susan (850) 496-6520
ALASKA KENAI PENINSULA RV and residential lot The best fishing and hunting in the worldCheap Private party 907-283-5889 spikealaskaearthlinknet wwwmyalaskalotcom
OWN YOUR RV LOT CO-OP PK along ColoradoRiver 2006 Cavco Pk model front kit 16X22 living rm 10X24 storage furnished WDgolf cart full time or part xlnt cond Must see$174500 928-667-3768 (AZ)
CAMPGROUNDMEMBERSHIPS FOR SALECOAST TO COAST AFFILIATED
CAMPGROUND MEMBERSHIP FOR SALE Coast to Coast affiliated home park Southern PinesNC 2 free parks S Pines amp Gettsyburg PA Pdover $6000 sell for $5000 Heart problems(336) 475-3623
CAMPGROUND MEMBERSHIPSFOR SALE
THOUSAND TRAILS NACO national membershipAnnual dues paid up to January 2009 $3500 or best offer (323) 582-5559
HOMES FOR SALE
1987 SILVERCREST MOBILE HOME in Hemet CAGated 55+ community wRV stor free golf pool amp more 1344 sq ft 2BD2BA LR DR den 2space carport AC washdry frig gas stove$34900 425-868-7553
DAVENPORT FL RV HOME Private 55+ commAccess to I-27 amp I-4 2BD 2BA + RV garage1800 sq ft Cinder block built $289K Will consider trade in CACOTX 863-424-1417lab2trvlaolcom
ASHEVILLE NCmdashNewly remodeled home amp RVbuilding 4BR 4BA 4300 sq ft home 2250 sq ft RV building HVAC Many amenities plus mtn views New low price $699500 Pics wwwTomFlackcom 8282426569
TRADING POST As a benefit of membership Good Sam Club members may advertise personalitems for sale in the Trading Postclassified ad section of Highways
The Trading Post classified ad section isrestricted to ads placed by individualGood Sam Club members who are cur-rent with their membership dues Adsmust be of a personal nature accordingto the following requirements All otherclassified ads will be considered forplacement in Commercial Corner
1 Item advertised must be personallyowned and listed for sale or trade Ads pro-moting a product or service for sale wouldnot be acceptable in Trading Post Also notacceptable would be an ad for a multi-unitapartment townhome complex or morethan 10 acres of unimproved real property
2 An ad for the rental of any item is considered commercial and thereforenot appropriate for Trading Post
3 Trading Post accepts ads under thecategories of Campground Member-ships for Sale Timeshares for SaleHomes for Sale and Lots for SaleAgents are not permitted to advertise inTrading Post
4 Help Wanted and Positions Wantedare categories inappropriate for TradingPost Also unacceptable are ads for theexchange of one service for anotherregardless of whether any money is
changing hands An ad soliciting theusage of property whether commercialor residential is also considered com-mercial in nature and must be placed inCommercial Corner
Please note The May 2009 issuecloses on February 18 (arrival date April30 the June issue closes on March 18(arrival date May 27)
Unfortunately it is not possible to can-cel an ad after our closing dateHowever we are able to place aldquoSOLDrsquorsquo indicator over your ad up toone week after the closing date
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2000 DOLPHIN 36 FORD V10 21500 milesSO 55 gen WD Corian tops awnings 2 TVDVDVCR 2 air rear camara level jacks Must sell health reasons Reduced to $35800 407-654-3863 (FL)
2005 PHAETON 35 FT 350 diesel very lowmileage smoke free very clean Two slidessurround sound WD 4-dr frig Under warranty$150000 (225) 293-6990 225-921-8934
1996 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND 34 model L 45K miles Chevy gas Onan generator awningpackage satellite leveling jacks Email for more info bgilstrapcomcastnet or 678-817-9661 (GA)
1990 MONACO CROWN ROYALE 40 foot 300Cummins engine 75K miles fully loadedexcellent condition $29500 Call for pictures and information In 1990 sold for $250000304-242-0377
2005 COUNTRY COACH Intrigue LTD 42 525HP3 AC 10KW gen 3 slides In-Motion sat heatedceramic floor OS ent ctr radar det CB radioAqua Hot htd massage driver amp co-pilot sts extwar $345K 909-980-2168 (CA)
TRAVEL TRAILERS amp FIFTH WHEELS FOR SALE
2004 KEYSTONE HORNET with improved lotconcrete drive + pad deck and shed Lot 6035 Star Resort Pass Christian MS Xlnt cond 2BDRM 12 slide $249 annual fee Near Casinos$36000 (920) 897-3660 (WI)
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 49
2004 374 GLENDALE Titanium 32E37DS5th whl pin to bmpr 322 Xlnt cond lots xtras clsts hdwd flr NS 2 SO Orig $63600Selling due to health $29500 Call Gene 562-927-7217 (CA)
The May 2009 issue closes February 18 The June 2009 issue closes March18 Cost $85 per ad plus $60 per photo Bold $10 for first line $20 tobold entire ad Add $25 for ad to appear in redMaximum 200 characters Count all letters numbers punctuation and spacesSpecify category______________________________________
Good Sam ____________________________________Exp_____
Name ________________________________________
Address ______________________________________
______________________________________________
Phone ________________________________________
Please check here if you would like your state or province abbreviation to appear in your ad following your phone number
MAIL Trading Post Highways PO Box 8510 Ventura CA 93002
FAX (805) 667-4379 Attention Trading Post
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TRADING POST RATES
Advertising rates Trading Post ads are $85per listing per issue Bold-face type for thefirst line of the ad is an additional $10 For atotal of $105 your entire ad will be in boldAdd $25 for your ad to appear in red type
Photo ads We will include one photo with yourad at an additional cost of $60 per issue Pleasee-mail or mail a black-and-white or color photo
Blind-box service This runs an additional $15per issue A blind-box number will be assigned toyour ad and we will forward responses to you
When submitting ad copy please follow theseguidelines1 Submit your printed or typed ad on ourprinted form or use your own stationery2 Limit each ad to 200 characters counting allletters spaces punctuation marks and numbers3 Indicate under which category you wouldlike your ad to appear4 Your Good Sam Club membership numberand expiration date must be noted5 Mail ad copy and a check money order orVisaMasterCardDiscoverAmEx number toTrading Post Highways PO Box 8510Ventura California 93002-99126 Fax credit card orders to 805-667-4379Attention Trading Post7 E-mail credit-card orders to classifiedstlcomAttention Trading Post8 If you have a question we can be reachedat (805) 667-4100 ext 392 391 or 385
NO TELEPHONE ORDERS PLEASE
does not knowinglyaccept ads from busi-nesses in the TradingPost section If youreach a business whenanswering a Trading Postad please contact theAdvertising Departmentat 805-667-4100
StopampShop
AT THE RV MARKETPLACETake a moment to browse the
Marketplace section this monthThe shopping begins on page 50
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RV Marketplace
For more information call theAdvertising Department at
800-765-1912extension 391 392 or 385
SIZ
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AVAILABLE IN
You can place a 1-inch black-and-white ad for as little as
based on a 12-issue schedule
Highways FEBRUARY 200950
RV MARKETPLACE
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COPYRIGHT STATEMENT The Good Sam logo is a registeredtrademark of TL Enterprises Inc a Delaware corporation It may beused by Good Sam chapters for official noncommercial identificationpurposes only and by others only with express written authorization inadvance from TL Enterprises Inc The noncommercial use for patchesand other similar chapter identification has been granted to charteredchapters of the club Any other use without express advance writtenauthorization is prohibited The following terms are registered trade-marks of TL Enterprises Inc and may not be used without permissionCaraventure Commercial Member of Good Sam RV Club Good SamPark Highways MotorHome Rider Samboree Samgo Trailer Lifeand the Trailer Life Campgrounds RV Parks and Services DirectoryHighways does not knowingly accept deceptive or misleading advertis-ing If you have a contrary experience with respect to any merchandiseor service represented in our pages please contact Action Line atactionlinegoodsamclubcom Permission to reprint or quote excerptsgranted upon written request only Copyright 2009
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Highways FEBRUARY 200954
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Lots of Good Sam members have won $50 so farPatrick F Prunty of Harwich Massachusetts earned hischeck by correctly identifying the watery crossing in theNovember issuersquos Wherersquos Good Sam photo reprinted onthe right The RV bearing the Good Sam sticker rides theferry across Lake Champlain from Grand Island Vermontto Plattsburg New York Good Sam member Lynn Holmesof Arnold Maryland earned $50 for sending us the photo
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Contents
Portal to the Past
Flying High in Albuquerque
Get Your Kicks at The Rally
Departments
Whats New Online
On the Road
Dear Good Sam
Good News
RV Insight
Camp Cuisine
Tech Topics
Action Line
Good Stuff
Classifieds
Pet Pix
Advertiser Index
Wheres Good Sam
Good Sam Club dot com
TOC
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DEARgoodsam
and click on RVer rightsmdashEditors
Digital DelightHIGHWAYSrsquo DIGITAL VERSION is goodreadingmdashand it saves trees Irsquove down-loaded the latest issue and itrsquos now oneof my bookmarks I can save articles tomy hard drive for future reference
Jim Sternwell RESTON VIRGINIA
To take a look at the digital edition ofthe current issue log on to wwwgoodsamclubcomhighwaysmdashEditors
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SAMBASSADORS
Highways FEBRUARY 200914
Meet the BrooksGood Samrsquos newest Sambassadors bring a spirit of fun to club events
DURING A JULY camping trip in Marylandabout 15 years ago Bill and EsthermayBrooks received an unusual invitation Agroup of RVers was throwing a potluckmdashwith a Christmas theme At first thecouple didnrsquot know what to make of thesummer yuletide celebration But afterenjoying some Christmas snacks andsinging carols they found out the revel-ers were members of the SouthernMaryland Wanderers a Good Sam chap-ter from California Maryland
Inspired by the grouprsquos spirit of fun and fellowship Bill and Esthermay whoalready were Good Sam members joinedthe chapter on the spot Since thentheyrsquove risen through the ranks first aschapter president then as state direc-tors Recently the couple took on therole of Good Sam Club Sambassadors
Bill and Esthermay join fellow Sam-bassadors Rosemary Bates-Ranks GerriHoworth Ed James Tom and NancyKillmer Patty and Dave Morgen and Donand Helen Woodard in supporting GoodSam chapters and state organizationsmaking sure club events run smoothlyand answering fellow membersrsquo ques-tions among other duties
The couplersquos devotion to Good Sam isparticularly impressive when you con-sider that they balance their RVing pas-sion with full-time jobs Billrsquos a policeofficer and Esthermayrsquos a medicalreceptionist in Cobb Island Maryland
Being Sambassadors means helpingmembers explore all the social possibil-ities of the Good Sam Club includingjoining chapters says Bill ldquoItrsquos thestart of a new adventurerdquo
SAMBASSADORS bull RV SHOWS bull GOOD SAM DAYS
For more than a century the Kentucky Derby has combined Southern ele-gance with high-speed horseracing at the legendary Churchill Downs
racetrack in Louisville KentuckyGood Sam Club members can experience the event in all its glory when
they attend the 2009 Kentucky Derby Samboree April 28 through May 3Guests will marvel at the sea of jockey silks savor chef-carved meats betweenraces and thrill to the thundering dash for the finish line
The tour package gives participants a glimpse into the elite world of horseracing and provides transportation to all events Wake up early for Dawn atthe Downs to sample a breakfast buffet and watch thehorses exercise Take a tour of the Kentucky EquestrianCenter and travel through the rolling bluegrass hills tovisit the Kentucky Horse Park
During the Kentucky Oaks May 1 and the KentuckyDerby May 2 tour participants will watch the race fromreserved clubhouse seats on the first turn for both racesand enjoy buffet meals at the Marquee Village
The tour also includes five nights of RV camping withwater and electric hookups at the Kentucky Fair andExposition Center seats and transportation to the DerbyFestival Pegasus Parade on April 30 and a side trip to theLouisville Slugger Museum followed by lunchwwwgoodsamclubcomtours 800-829-5140
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Get on the Fast TrackSaddle up for the Kentucky Derby with Good Sam
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GOOD SAM TOURS
As a Good Sammember yoursquoreinvited to travel theglobe with top-notchclub-sponsored tour andcruise packages Fromthe initial rendezvous tothe final farewell yoursquollbe well taken care of by the Good Sam ClubCheck our website forupcoming event datesand destinations
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RV BOOKSHELF
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 15
RV VACATIONS can take a turn for the worse if yoursquore notdressed properly Rugged hikes can go sour without apair of good boots and fishing trips can be a drag with-out a wading jacket
The Good Sam Club can help solve these dilemmasat a discount with our Smile and Save partner SierraTrading Post The retailer has the gear you need for justabout any outdoor activity whether itrsquos cycling skiingswimming or snowshoeing This is the place to stock upon everything from fishing reels to wetsuits and casualclothes to outerwear even Ralph Lauren sports jackets
In addition to getting Sierra TradingPostrsquos everday online savings Good SamClub members save 10 percent off retailprices and get free shipping on orders of$75 or more To start shopping click onthe Sierra Trading Post link on our web-sitersquos Smile and Save page and enter code
ANGOODSAM9 at check outwwwgoodsamclubcomsave
User-FriendlyCampground GuidePlan your next RV trip with the 2009 Trailer Life Directory
The 2009 Trailer Life RV ParksCampgrounds and Services
Directory marks the 36th editionof this comprehensive travel guide but the bookrsquos editorshavenrsquot rested on their laurels With 11700 campground list-ings and new elements designed to help RVers use Good Samrsquosonline resources the directory is a must-have item
The directoryrsquos At-a-Glance feature has expanded to includeonline reservations and now lists RV parks that offer 247 reser-vations on wwwgoodsamclubcom The directory also offersplenty of of inspiration for that next road trip Look for articleson southern British Columbia home to the 2010 WinterOlympics plus Savannah Georgia Continued from last year isa special feature highlighting five of North Americarsquos nationalparks A new section includes expert tips on tires suspensionand LP-gas systems a great reference to have on the road
Order your copy of the 2009 Trailer Life Directory on ourwebsite to receive the discounted Good Sam member pricewwwgoodsamclubcomtravelstore
SMILE AND SAVE
GEAR FOR THEGreat OutdoorsSierra Trading Post helps RVers suit up for adventure
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Itrsquoll Be a Kick On Route 66Itrsquoll Be a Kick On Route 66Itrsquoll Be a Kick On Route 66Expo New Mexico Albuquerque mdash April 17-20 2009Plan to RV west in April 2009 and get yourkicks at the tenth anniversary of the GreatestRV Rally in the World
Take the highway that is best to Albuquerquendashan enchanting land rooted in centuries ofhistory and rich in southwest style and high-desert beauty
bull Entertainment Headliner NEIL SEDAKA
bull Exciting Attempt to Break the World Record forldquoMost People Wearing Balloon Hatsrdquo
bull First Annual GO Green Ideas Contestrdquo
bull Rio Grande Community Farm Volunteer Day ndashAnnual RV Event to Give Back to the Rallyrsquos HostCommunity
Rally Pricing$349 (electric hookup) $169 (drycamping) Includes 2 adults
Early Bird Nights (April 15 amp 16)$35night (electric hookup) $15night(dry camping) Includes 2 adults
Passport$75person (all activities included April16-20 no onsite RV parking)
Nova Scotia CaraventureEllsworth ME bull $3364Jul 12 ndash Jul 25 2009
Great Lakes CaraventureBaileys Harbor WI bull $3421Jul 30 ndash Aug 14 2009
MORE GETAWAYS
National Parks CaraventureCody WY bull $3696Jul 18 ndash Aug 4 2009
Explore the splendor of our country this summer on an 18-daywestern RV tour with visits to Yellowstone and the Grand Canyonplus four other national parks including stunning Zion NationalPark Sightseeing and events along the way encourage you toimmerse yourself in the Old West Reserved seats to the rodeo inCody Wyoming and a chuckwagon dinner and western show areincluded as well as a tour of Salt Lake City where yoursquoll hear thefamous Mormon Tabernacle Choir and take a mild whitewaterraft ride
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Good Sam Makes the GradeTwelve Good Sam Parks get top scoresin a nationwide campground survey
Adozen US Good Sam Parks earned all-around A grades in a recent consumer-
satisfaction survey of independent RV parksNearly 13000 RVers participated in the 2008online satisfaction survey conducted byGuestRated The survey evaluated RVersrsquoexperiences at independent campgroundsand RV resorts affiliated with the NationalAssociation of RV Parks and CampgroundsIn all 21 campgrounds earned the top rating
RVers are invited to submit their owncampground reviews by logging on towwwgocampingamericacom and clickingon the Review a Park tab
The following 12 Good Sam Parksearned A gradesButtonwood Campground MifflintownPennsylvaniaCherry Hill Park College Park MarylandHigh Plains Camping Oakley KansasKozy Rest Kampground HarrisvillePennsylvaniaMill Creek Ranch Resort Canton TexasMisty River RV ResortWalland TennesseeNormandy Farms ResortFoxboro MassachusettsPeace Valley
Campground Marble North CarolinaPioneer Campground LaportePennsylvaniaRutledge Lake RV Park FletcherNorth CarolinaSouth Haven Family CampgroundSouth Haven MichiganThe Vineyards Campground GrapevineTexas
goodnews
GOOD SAM PARKS
go Go to wwwgoodsamclubcom for the latestnews about club programs benefits and serv-ices as well as club-sponsored guided trips
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FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 17
Dometic Corporation has voluntarily extended the two-door refrigerator recall started in August 2006 by recalling additional
refrigerators as part of a continual commitment to maintaining a high level of satisfaction and excellence now and in the future
Previous Recall AnnouncementThis recall affects Dometic two-door refrigerators manufactured between April 1997 and May 2003
Current Recall AnnouncementThis recall affects Dometic two-door refrigerators manufactured between June 2003 and September 2006
The well-being of Dometic customers is of highest concern A serious problem resulting in a fire may occur in an exceptionally small
fraction of Dometic two-door refrigerators but to address that potential risk please contact us immediately for more information
wwwDometiccomRecallRecall Hotline 1-888-446-5157
RECALL O6E-076 08E-032
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RV SHOWS
Club Savings at Camping WorldGOOD SAM CLUB MEMBERS can getbig savings at Camping World storesduring Good Sam Days February 21through 22 at more than 75 loca-tions of the nationwide RV-acces-sories retailer
With a coupon members alsoreceive 25 percent off regular-pricedinstallation of parts and accessoriesscheduled that weekend and com-pleted by March 5 Other coupon val-ues include additional 20 percent sav-ings on all clearance-priced items
Members should present their validGood Sam membership card to anyCamping World crewmember to receivethe savings couponsYoursquoll also receive aleaflet listing GoodSam sale items
GOOD SAM DAYS
Americarsquos Outdoor Store
Kick Tires at a DiscountFind your dream rig at a Good Samndashaffiliated RV show
Whether yoursquore a serious buyer or sim-ply an RV buff who wants to check
out the latest technology-on-wheels yoursquollfind something at an Affinity Events RVshow Good Sam Club members can get a$2 discount on admission to any of the2009 shows Simply clip out the coupon onthe right and present it at the gatewwwaffinityrvshowscom
MinneapolisSt Paul RV Vacation and CampingShow February 5ndash8 Minneapolis Minnesota
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Highways FEBRUARY 200918
RVinsightBY JOE AND VICKI KIEVA
JOE RVers love to eat and itrsquos not unusual forrally-goers to spend long periods standing inline for a free hot dog or ice cream RVersbrave crowded parking lots with theirrigs to have lunch at an appealingrestaurantAnd if you want to drawa crowd in a campground sim-ply mention the word potluck
A good number of RVers eatall of their meals in restaurantsThese travelers might keep a bot-tle of wine in the fridge and a boxof crackers in the pantry but otherwise they donrsquot use theirkitchens at all We know RVers whocan give you firsthand recommenda-tions for an eatery in just about any town inthe country To them finding unique local
restaurants is part of the RVing adventureOn the other hand some RVers eat
almost all of their meals in their rigs Wemet a man whose food allergies preventedhim and his wife from eating in restaurants
altogether Fortunately their RV kitchengives them the freedom to travel
wherever they like without having toworry about his diet
Most RVers split their mealtimesbetween restaurants and their rigsEating in restaurants is a social occa-sion for Vicki and me More oftenthan not when we get together withfriends we go out to a restaurantIt doesnrsquot have to be fancy as long as we can all share the same tableOn the other hand we usually eat in our motorhome when wersquore parked some-where by ourselves
We always try to take advantage of localfoods as we crisscross the country Itrsquos difficultto pass up the seafood along the Atlantic coastespecially the lobster and clams in NewEngland Floridarsquos fresh citrus fruit is unparal-leled anywhere And we always look forward to
gorging ourselves onfresh blueberries in
Maine and blackberriesin Oregon
VICKI I enjoy cookingespecially when wersquore in ourRV I have more time andfewer distractions than I dowhen wersquore at home And tome part of the fun of cookingwhile on the road is the shop-ping that goes along with itNeedless to say grocery shop-
ping while on the road is differentthan it is at home The names of the
supermarkets change from one regionof the country to another We see names likeFood Giant Shawrsquos and Wegmanrsquos in theNortheast Kroger Publix and Food Lion in theSoutheast and Fred Meyer Safeway andAlbertsonrsquos in the West Of course WalmartSupercenters are everywhere we go
Shopping in an unfamiliar supermarket may
be a chore to some but to me itrsquos an adventureEach store has its own way of laying out theaisles As a result I canrsquot just run into the storefor a couple of items and go directly to the cor-rect aisles as I do at home Shopping usuallymeans walking up and down each aisle to findthe items on my grocery list This is how I dis-cover new and different foods
For an archive of Joeand Vicki Kievarsquos previ-ous RV Insight columnsgo to wwwgoodsamclubcomhighways To postyour own RV-lifestyletips go to wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityclick on Stories thenclick on the Share a Story button
Dear Joe and VickiHow do you findgood grocerystores andrestaurants whiletraveling aroundthe country
We never miss a chance to bring home ham andbacon from Arkansas
maple syrup fromVermont and Walla Wallaonions from Washington
nline
A Movable FeastWhen it comes to eating on the road variety really is the spice of life
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FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 19
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To add to the adventure many of theavailable items differ from one region tothe next The unfamiliar brands areusually every bit as good as the ones wehave at home but some favorite brandsof food items are hard to find on theroad Yuban coffee for example isnrsquoteasy to locate in the East so we bringenough from home to last the entiretrip Mexican food is important to usso I fill the freezer with chorizos andour favorite brand of corn tortillas
On the other hand each area of thecountry has its own unique food itemsWe never miss a chance to bring homeham and bacon from Arkansas maplesyrup from Vermont Walla Wallaonions from Washington and salt pota-toes from New York
Shopping for groceries while travelingis a great way to become familiar withthe various regions Yoursquoll discoverfoods yoursquove never seen before With alittle experience yoursquoll determine whichsupermarket chain is your favorite whenyou travel to different areas With a littlemore experience you may get to thepoint where you can drop by a store forjust one item and actually manage to godirectly to the correct aisle
Then of course if you donrsquot enjoy theadventure of shopping on the road youcan always take on the challenge oflocating a good restaurant
Send your nontechnical RV-lifestyle questions to RV Insight HighwaysPO Box 8545 Ventura California 93002 or to highwaysgoodsamclubcom
GOT A QUESTION
Vickirsquos RV RecipesVicki Kievarsquos book My RVKitchen and Favorite Recipescovers everything you need toknow about selecting equippingand furnishing an RV kitchenstocking the pantry and fridgeand shopping for groceries onthe road Yoursquoll also find morethan a hundred of Vickirsquosfavorite recipes plus more than70 hints and tricks for preparingdelicious meals on the roadwwwrvknowhowcom
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CAMPcuisineBY BOB BLUMER
You canrsquot please all the people all the timebut when it comes to snack food popcorn
comes close In fact popcorn is so popular thatAmericans consume a staggering one billionpounds of the stuff per yearmdashenough to fill theentire Grand Canyon OK I made up the partabout the canyon but itrsquos probably not too farfrom the truth
To say popcorn is a modern miracle wouldalso be a stretch since the snackrsquos been aroundfor thousands of years But it does seem mirac-ulous that a rock-hard kernel of corn can betransformed by exposure to heat into apillowy morsel of satisfying goodness
Each kernel of popcorn containsmoisture and oils Unlike most othergrains the outer hull of the popcornkernel is impervious to outside moisture
which helps protect the precious cargo insideAs the oil and water inside the shell are heatedpast the boiling point they turn the moisture inthe kernel into a superheated pressurizedsteam Eventually the hull succumbs to thepressure and ruptures and the interior starchesare transformed into the airy cloud-like foamthatrsquos become synonymous with movie viewing
Although most popcorn kernels explodethey donrsquot always explode with flavor Thatrsquos
why I love to add more thanjust salt and butter to
my bowl Here aremy two favorite
recipes Onersquosa little sweet
and onersquos a littlespicy which should
please even
yourfussiest
friends
The PopcornFestival inMarion Ohiocelebrates thestarchy snackevery SeptemberFind out more at wwwpopcornfestivalcom
Popcorn for the PeopleSweet and spicy twists on a perennial family favorite
To read previous recipesgo to wwwgoodsamclubcomhighways
Bob Blumer is the creatorand host of the FoodNetwork TV shows TheSurreal Gourmet and Gluttonfor Punishment Hersquos alsothe author of five cookbooksWhen hersquos not at home inCalifornia Bob can be foundtraveling in his Toastermobilean Airstream trailer cus-tomized with a stainless-steel professional kitchenand topped with two 8-footslices of toast
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Raginrsquo Cajun Popcorn
1 tablespoon garlic powder1 teaspoon onion powder12 teaspoon paprika12 teaspoon salt 14 teaspoon white pepper (if you have it)
or black pepper2 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon Tabasco (or to taste)2 tablespoons vegetable oil12 cup popcorn kernels
In a small bowl combine garlic powder onion powderpaprika salt and pepper Reserve In a small pan overmedium heat melt butter Remove from heat and stir inTabasco Reserve in pan In a medium-size pot overhigh heat add oil and one kernel of popcorn Cover andcook until kernel pops
Add the rest of the popcorn to the oil and re-coverShake pot constantly until popping stops Sprinkle inspices drizzle with Tabasco butter and toss thoroughlyServe immediately
Yield About eight cups
Kettle Corn
2 tablespoons vegetable oil12 cup popcorn kernels2 tablespoons granulated
white sugar12 teaspoon salt
In a medium-size pot over highheat add oil and one kernel ofpopcorn Cover and cook untilkernel pops Add sugar and stirfor 15 seconds or until it meltsAdd the rest of the popcorn tothe sugar oil and re-cover Shakepot constantly until poppingstops Empty popcorn into abowl and toss with salt Serveimmediately
Yield About eight cups
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To read more of Bobrsquosreplies to your technicalquestions go to wwwgoodsamclubcomrvcentral
In addition to answering your letters Bob Livingston is publisher of Trailer Lifeand MotorHome magazinesdirector of the seminar pro-gram at the Rally and authorof Trailer Lifersquos RV Repair andMaintenance Manual To pur-chase the fourth edition of the manual at the discountedGood Sam price click onwwwgoodsamclubcomstore
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TECHtopicsBY BOB LIVINGSTON
Batterybasicswinter fueladvice and atriple-towingclarification
Pulling a PickupI have a 1996 Chevy 4x4 pickup that Irsquod like to pull behind my Discoverymotorhome I donrsquot believe the truck can be towed that conveniently so I waswondering if I could use a dolly for the front end of the truck or a full trailer tohaul it This would save me having to buy a vehicle that can be pulled and theinsurance for another vehicle I use the truck to carry my four golden retrievers
around Is there a need for brakes on the trail-er if I end up towing this truck
Phil Jurczyk KIRKLAND WASHINGTON
BOB Phil your truck is towable on all fourwheels without making drivetrain modifica-tions Therefore you donrsquot need to consider adolly or trailer Yoursquoll need a base plate an ade-quately rated tow bar and lights and I stronglyrecommend using a braking device that appliesthe truck brakes in concert with the motor-homersquos service brakes
Before you purchase the hardware I suggestyou weigh your motorhome loaded for a typicaltrip and your truck Compare those numberswith the gross combination weight rating of themotorhomeYou need to make sure you have thecapacity to tow before setting out on the road
One Battery or TwoI BOUGHT a used fifth wheel with two batter-iesmdashone from the factory and the otherinstalled later Theyrsquore hooked in series black-to-black and red-to-red The reason Irsquom asking isthat theyrsquove gone bad Do I need to replace bothor can I get by with just one If I replace bothdo the cranking amps have to be the same
Judy McClurg CAVE CREEK ARIZONA
BOB Judy if you frequent primitive campsites(no hookups) then yoursquoll need at least two bat-teriesmdashand yours are wired in parallel notseries If you hook up to campground electrici-ty then one battery is all you need
The obvious advantage of having two batter-ies is the ability to run your 12-volt DC appli-ances and accessories for a longer period oftime Even if yoursquore very frugal with the use of12-volt DC power yoursquoll still need enough bat-tery for example to keep the refrigerator run-ning (on LP-gas) If yoursquore like most peopleyoursquoll run through two batteries fairly quicklywhile primitive camping unless you have anefficient way to recharge them
If you replace both batteries theyrsquoll need tobe the same Since yoursquore looking to power thelivability items yoursquoll need deep-cycle batteries(even if yoursquore buying only one) Therersquos noneed to be concerned with cranking amps therating in amp hours is more important
Consider buying two 6-volt golf-cart batter-ies wired in series if you determine that youneed two Theyrsquore more durable for RV use
Cold-Weather DieselIrsquoM GOING TO purchase a used Class B dieselcamper van The owner told me there are solu-tions I can use to pour into the fuel tank to keepthe diesel from jelling in winter Is that true Ifnot how much would it cost to install a heateroutlet for this type of vehicle
Meei Mizell AUGUSTA GEORGIA
BOB If you live in or travel to a cold-weatherarea the diesel fuel there is usually winterizedfor that area Thatrsquos because the fuel contains awaxy substance that jells in extremely coldweather and creates problems such as pluggingthe fuel filter Normally the fuel supplier willmix No 2 diesel with No 1 diesel or some typeof additive that improves cloud point
According to fuel-industry experts yourengine should run fine on non-winterized fuelas long as the temperature doesnrsquot dip below 10degrees Fahrenheit
While the addition of diesel No 1 candecrease cloud point itrsquos also less efficient thanNo 2 the energy content of it is about 5 percentlower which relates to reduced fuel economy sonormally the amount of additive is limitedThere are also a number of aftermarket prod-ucts that can be added to your fuel to reduce thecloud point
Some engines are equipped with fuel heatersTherersquos no way to hazard a guess without know-ing which engine you have in your vehicle Youcan easily check with your RV dealer for thatinfomation
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Leaking and ChewingREGARDING THE ldquoLeaking Motorhomerdquoentry in your September columnanother cause of an apparent front-capleak is that if the temperature is lowand yoursquove run your propane heater fora while the moisture created by thecombustion of the propane condenseson the inside of the cap Many of thecaps both front and rear arenrsquot insu-lated enough
We had an occasion where this hap-pened We removed the TV that was inthe upper console and checked the areawhere the clearance lights were Theywere dry but the inner surface of the caphad drops of water on it Any movementor jarring of the coach caused thedroplets to run down the inside of thecap and out at the bottom of the over-head console Spray-foam insulation willhelp eliminate this problem
On to the chewing rodents also mentioned in the September issueWith regard to these critters eating theinsulation on wires most rodents havefront teeth that donrsquot stop growingthroughout their life They chew on hardobjects to wear them down Otherwisetheir teeth would get too long and theywouldnrsquot be able to open their mouthfar enough to consume any food Itisnrsquot for any nutritional value that theychew on wires Years ago they wouldchew on the lead casings of the tele-phone cables at times causing inter-ruption of phone service
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BOB Condensation is always a prob-lem especially for RVers who run cat-alytic heaters Your best defense isusing a dehumidifier If you frequentcampgrounds with electric hookupsa dehumidifier that operates on 120-
volt AC power will do the trick Theseunits are readily available in home-improvement stores
If you boondock then consider theDri-Z-Air dehumidifier It works wellusing crystals that collect moisture anditrsquos relatively cheapmdashand it uses nopower Most places sell Dri-Z-Air forless than $10 Almost all RV-supplystores and Camping World outlets sell it
Rodents seem to be a hot topic basedon all the response I received after theinitial ldquoWire-Eating Wildliferdquo letter Irsquombecoming an expert on rodents thanksto the readers who have sent in sugges-tions although thatrsquos somewhat of adubious distinction Too bad humanscanrsquot munch down with their teethwear them out and simply grow newones Wow what a concept
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GOT A QUESTION
Tech Topics columnist Bob Livingston has spent countless hours exploring theinner workings of RVs and finding ways tomake life on the road easier for all RVersparticularly Good Sam members Got aquestion about your rig Send an e-mail to techtopicsgoodsamclubcom
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Albuquerque to Santa FePerched on the banks of the Rio GrandeRiver Albuquerque is more famous for being the Hot Air Balloon Capital of the World than as a portal to the pastIts famous and colorful InternationalBalloon Fiesta attracts visitors fromaround the globe few of whom realizethat the cityrsquos Central Avenue is actuallya section of Historic Route 66
In 1937 the government realignedRoute 66 between Santa Rosa and Al-buquerque bypassing Santa Fe Therealignment cut about 107 miles fromthe old route and brought touriststhrough the heart of AlbuquerqueToday the 400 to 1400 blocks of CentralAvenue still display much of the charmof those early days
Heading east along Central Avenue
Agentle late-afternoon breeze caresses the tall grass flanking theweathered rut running along the east wall of Fort Union I sit alone
on the wooden bench grounded squarely in the present my eyes tracingthe rut northeast through the sea of green toward the distant hills Theranger had said that the historic trail was nothing more than a dirt trackback in the mid-1800s so I begin to imagine a typical day along thissection of the Santa Fe Trail
I close my eyes and soon I can almosthear the crack of a bullwhackerrsquos whip andthe disgruntled bellows of the oxen as acaravan of large freight wagons rumbles bymassive wheels and oxen hooves carvingdeep into the soft New Mexico prairie Ienvision the labored breathing of the oxenand the creaking of wagon-wheel axles
As the last wagon lumbers by a grizzleddriver his stoic dust-covered face creasedby too many years on the trail glances myway and nods I nod back and watch thedust trails disappear into the evening skyI imagine a lone bugler inside the fort sounding the evening tattooanother day along the Santa Fe Trail slipping into the history books
The Santa Fe Trail is but one of the many nostalgic sites that crowdnorthern New Mexico This part of the state is like a living museum ofNative American and Wild West cultures that brings new meaning to thephrase Land of Enchantment
We planned on seeing as much as we could during our 1200-mile loopfrom Albuquerque along nine scenic byways and trails five mountainranges six Indian reservations a dozen pueblos and a host of nationalparks forests and monuments
STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL DEFREITAS
After theAlbuquerqueRally take adrive throughthe pages ofNew Mexicohistory on a scenic loop tour
PORTALpastTO THE
RALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
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you come to the Turquoise Trail NationalScenic Byway (Highway 14) which runsnorth through the Sandia Mountains toSanta Fe Along the trail yoursquoll pass thelegendary mining towns of GoldenMadrid and Cerrillos with their aban-doned turquoise mines dotting the adja-cent hills The rejuvenated ghost townsnow have quaint restaurants Native craftsshops art galleries and small museums
Santa Fe to RatonIn 2010 Santa Fe commemorates its400th anniversary Few Americans orEuropeans even knew of its existenceuntil the Santa Fe Trail opened in theearly 1800s
Today Native artisans trade theirwork on the sidewalks and park aroundthe main plaza and the city contains
more than 250 galleries many of whichline Canyon Road Art is such an impor-tant aspect of Santa Fe life that the townbecame the first US city to be named tothe UNESCO Creative Cities Network
Santa Fersquos creative culture overflowsinto its cuisine In this relatively smallcity no fewer than 200 restaurants servemeals offering everything from bou-tique specialties to distinctive northernNew Mexican delicacies Tia Sophiarsquos(just off the main square) claims to haveinvented the breakfast burrito which youcan order with green red or Christmas(both green and red) chili sauce
If you have a hankering for somesweets you wonrsquot want to miss the cre-ations at the Chocolate Maven Thesmall cafeacute has an adjoining bakerywhere you can sample the shoprsquos world-
famous brownies while watching thebakers at work
Interstate 25 to the east follows theold Santa Fe Trail and sections of oldRoute 66 (the pre-1937 alignment) Inmany places you can exit the mainhighway onto adjacent service roadsthat literally run atop parts of the oldSanta Fe Trail and old Route 66
East of Glorieta is Pecos NationalHistoric Park The park preserves morethan 12000 years of history including theancient Pecos pueblo a colonial missionsections of the Santa Fe Trail and the siteof the Battle of Glorieta Pass the mostwesterly conflict in the Civil War
In the town of Las Vegas old Route66 veers south toward Santa Rosa whilethe Santa Fe Trail continues northeastThe trail crisscrosses I-25 at many loca-
Grab your binoculars and pick a perch on the bluffs overlooking El Malpais National Monument
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Highways FEBRUARY 200928
tions on the way to Raton Well-pre-served ruts are visible at WagonMound and Fort Union NationalMonument built in 1851
Raton to TaosFrom Raton Highway 64 slices south-west retracing parts of the Santa FeTrail Going southeast on Highway 505yoursquoll need your binoculars to viewsome of the 274 bird species at MaxwellNational Wildlife Refuge including baldeagles and wild turkeys as well aswhitetail and mule deer bobcats andblack bear Established in 1965 the3700-acre refuge is an important reststop for migratory waterfowl
The Dawson ghost town awaitsabout 10 miles north on 505 Littleremains of this old coal-mining com-munity except the cemetery PhelpsDodge opened the Dawson coal minein 1901 and the town prospered until1950 when the coal ran out Most ofthe graves in the cemetery are of the383 miners lost in two disastrous mineexplosions in 1913 and 1923
An hourrsquos drive south of Dawsontakes you to the small but significanttown of Cimarron from which onebranch of the Santa Fe Trail gets itsname Over the years the townrsquos 130-year-old landmark St James Hotel hascatered to such notable guests as BuffaloBill Cody Annie Oakley Kit CarsonFrank and Jesse James Wyatt Earp Billythe Kid and BlackjackKetchum Rumor has itthat notorious gunmanClay Allison dancednaked on the bar whileshooting into the ceilingThe bar is now part ofthe dining room andyou can still see bulletholes in the tin ceiling
At Eagle Nest Highway64 meets the EnchantedCircle Scenic Byway (Highway 38) Thenorthern part of the loop skirts a num-ber of 12000-foot peaks in the Sangrede Cristo Mountains and offers spectac-ular alpine scenery If you have timetake Highway 150 up to Taos Ski Valleyfor more breathtaking panoramas
The Enchanted Circle rejoins High-way 64 just north of the Taos Pueblo
Indian Reservation Thepueblo is one of the nationrsquosoldest continuously inhabitedcommunities and the onlypueblo designated a NationalHistoric Landmark and aUNESCO World heritage SiteAt the center of the reservationis Taos town home to KitCarson between 1828 and1840 His preserved home isnow a museum
Taos to FarmingtonFrom Taos the High Road toTaos Scenic Byway (highways518 and 76) weaves souththrough the Sangre de CristoMountains and the PicurisPueblo toward the small townof Jaconita Along the wayyoursquoll pass through Chimayoand the Nambeacute Indian Res-ervation home to the beauti-ful 150-foot-high Nambeacute Falls
Just off Highway 502between Jaconita and LosAlamos is Bandelier NationalMonument Along the parkrsquos 15-miletrail through Frijoles Canyon yoursquoll seeAncestral Pueblo homes kivas (ceremo-nial structures) rock paintings and pet-roglyphs Donrsquot forget to carry lots ofwater when hiking here
West of Bandelier stands Los Alamosand the Los Alamos National Laboratory
The Department of Energylab is one of the largest multidisciplinary institu-tions in the world Startedin 1943 as part of the se-cretive Manhattan Projectthe lab is now a NationalHistoric Landmark TheBradbury Science Museumis highly recommended
From Los Alamos theJeacutemez Mountain Trail
Scenic Byway (Highway 4) wendssouthwest through the Jeacutemez Moun-tains and Santa Fe National ForestAbout halfway to San Ysidro yoursquolldrive through the sprawling VallasCaldera National Preserve a favorite ofrock climbers and trout fishermen Asyou cross the floor of the caldera be onthe lookout for large herds of elk San
Antonio Creek and the East Fork of theJeacutemez River cut through the calderaand offer some of the statersquos best brownand rainbow trout fishing
West of San Ysidro the trail contin-ues northwest as Highway 550 to thetown of Cuba the heart of NewMexicorsquos cattle- and sheep-ranchingregion But Cubarsquos claim to fame is the nearby Chaco Culture NationalHistoric Park the largest best-pre-served and most architecturallyadvanced of all ancient SouthwestNative villages
The canyon has 120 separate sitesthat date between AD 850 and 1250The largest structure Pueblo Bonitacontains more than 600 rooms and 40kivas The sites are accessible by about35 miles of walking trails that crisscrossthe canyon
Northwest of Cuba Highway 550climbs to the high plains New Mexicorsquosoil belt The first well was drilled in1921 and the state pumps about 60million barrels a year The oil patchrsquosmain town Farmington is also rich inNative American culture
Just north of Farmington is Aztec
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FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 29MAP BY DONNA SCHMIDT
Ruins National Monument a 500-roomcenter of Ancestral Pueblo society datingback to the early 1100s The Great Kiva(excavated in 1921 and reconstructed in1934) is the main attraction
Farmington to AlbuquerqueThe Native Heritage Trail Scenic Byway(Highway 491) runs from Shiprock justwest of Farmington through the vastNavajo Indian Reservation to GallupAlong the way yoursquoll pass 7176-footShiprock peak and other unusual rockformations as you skirt the easternflanks of the Chuska Mountains
Highway 491 ends in Gallup atHighway 40 and Historic Route 66Much of Route 66 parallels the newinterstate but it is interrupted in a fewplaces Historic 66 signs will direct youto the usable sections of the old route
Galluprsquos main attraction may be theEl Rancho Hotel and Motel Built in1937 the hotel has welcomed a host offamous guests including Jackie CooperRonald Reagan Spencer Tracy Kath-arine Hepburn and Kirk DouglasHundreds of autographed pictures ofcelebrities cover the mezzanine walls
above the eclectic rustic lobbyAs you head back toward Albu-
querque yoursquoll pass El Morro NationalMonument also known as InscriptionRock In the early 1300s AncestralPuebloans living on the bluff above thenatural spring carved petroglyphs inthe rock around the water hole In thelate 1600s Spanish and American pio-neers stopping for water also carvedtheir names dates and messages intothe rocks around the spring Today thepark protects more than 2000 inscrip-tions and petroglyphs as well asAncestral Puebloan ruins
East of El Morro stands El Malpais(Spanish for ldquothe badlandsrdquo) NationalMonument resembling a Hawaiianlava field with its moonscape of exten-sive lava flows In stark contrast to thesharp black lava are the tall smoothalmost white sandstone cliffs that linethe southern edge of the field
Northern New Mexico provides anextraordinary road-trip experiencefrom its 1200 years of accessible Nativeand American history to its spicy redand green chiles It truly is a Land ofEnchantment
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Nambe Pueblo
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Chaco CultureNatrsquol Mon
Glorieta
Jaconita
Fort UnionNatrsquol Mon
MaxwellNWR
SantaRosa
Taos Ski Valley
Tijeras
Wagon Mound
Cimarron
Raton
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Go OnlineFind out more about Albuquerque andNew Mexico at wwwgoodsamclubcomhighways The February sectionincludes exclusive web content aboutthe Santa Fe Trail the Sandia PeakTram and the Southwestrsquos authenticlegend Kit Carson Yoursquoll also find RVauthor Ron Jonesrsquo list of restaurantfavorites in and around Albuquerque
Good Sam ParksNew Mexico has 43 Good Sam Parks To find out all aboutthem go to wwwgoodsamclubcomand click on the Travel Tools tabthen click on Find a Campground
For More InformationNew Mexico Tourism Departmentwwwnewmexicoorg 800-545-2070
Nostalgic New Mexico (left to right) Native pottery PecosNational Historic Park Fort Union and a Taos Pueblo powwow
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Rates shown are for the healthiest non-nicotine Preferred Best Rate Class Your individual rate may vary depending on various factors including your health and lifestyle which insurance carriers use to determine your rate class ING TermSmart 10 policy form 1177Rissued and subject to underwriting approval by ReliaStar Life Insurance Company Minneapolis MN a member of the ING family of companies Product and features subject to state availability Rates are current as of 1112008 and aresubject to changeTwo year suicide and contestability provisions apply One year suicide provision in some states ING TermSmart not available in NY Rates after the guaranteed level premium period increase annually to age 95 Minimum face amount for INGTermSmart is $100000 In MT use male rates only Premiums shown are monthly and include an annual $50 policy fee ($60 for $100000) Products offered in most states through Insurance Central CA DOI Lic 0C26165 This policy has exclusions andorlimitations For costs and complete details of the coverage call Insurance Central Other than ReliaStar Life Insurance Company other entities distributing or listed on the materials are not affiliates of the ING family of companies Endorsement provided andcompensated by contractual arrangement56876122009 copy2009 Insurance Central Santa BarbaraCA
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sk almost anyone to name Americarsquos mile-high city and theyrsquoll most likely replyldquoDenverrdquo But motor 438 miles south on Interstate 25 and yoursquoll hit another mile-
high city thatrsquos known less for its thin air and more for its rich history rugged scenery andhighly diverse population Welcome to Albuquerque New Mexico
Albuquerquersquos colorful past stretches back to the 1300s when the Ancestral Pueblo peo-ple settled along whatrsquos today known as the Rio Grande River The waterway provided pre-cious irrigation for the nativesrsquo crops and trees along the banks offered firewood By the1500s European explorers seeking gold found instead villages of mud but that didnrsquot keepthem from staying By the late 1600s the community along the river began to grow asSpanish missionaries settled in the area In 1706 the burgeoning town was named for theSpanish Duke of Alburquerque (the extra ldquorrdquo was later dropped from the name)
The westward migration of the 1800s brought Americans to the area along the Santa FeTrail Everyone from merchants and homesteaders to lawyers and tradesmen established theirhomes and businesses in the broad valley where major routes met The arrival of the railroadand much later Route 66 swelled the cityrsquos population which now stands at 800000
AlbuquerqueFLYING HIGH IN
RALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
Ride the aerialtram roll onRoute 66 andfollow in thefootsteps ofPueblos andearly explorersin Americarsquos oldest city theWorldrsquos Hot-AirBalloon Capital
BY BEVERLY EDWARDS
A
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When you storestart with STA-BILreg
wwwsta-bilcomcopy2009 Gold Eagle Co
When your getaway is stored away
Before your motorhome goes into storage make sure STA-BILreg Fuel Stabilizer goes in first Without STA-BIL gas turns stale in just 60 days Gum forms and engines wonrsquot start But STA-BIL keeps fuel fresh for over a year So your engine and generator start quick and easy
And if you drive infrequently add STA-BIL every time you fill-up to protect against corrosion caused by todayrsquos Ethanol-blended fuels
Before your motorhome goes into storage make sure STA-BILreg Fuel Stabilizer goes in first Without STA-BIL gas turns stale in just 60 days Gum forms and engines wonrsquot start But STA-BIL keeps fuel fresh for over a year So your engine and generator start quick and easy
And if you drive infrequently add STA-BIL every time you fill-up to protect against corrosion caused by todayrsquos Ethanol-blended fuels
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When your getaway is stored awayNEWIMPROVEDFORMULA
These days Albuquerquethrives as a vibrant crossroads ofhistory commerce and cultureMake sure you take time toexplore this fascinating city if youattend the April Rally (for moreabout the Rally turn to page 34)
Begin your tour by steppingback in time at PetroglyphNational Monument west of thecity After soaking up the historyof the rock markings at the visitorcenter walk along the trails to seethe rock faces that bear ancientworks of art The monumentrsquosestimated 20000 carved images of peo-ple animals and other symbols giveglimpses into a compelling past
Get a feel for Albuquerquersquos Spanishheritage in Old Town where you canwalk in the footsteps of the cityrsquosfounders Dominating the central plazais the towering San Felipe de NeriChurch which replaced a small adobechapel that collapsed in 1792 In keep-ing with tradition adobe homes were
established around the plaza for mutu-al protection Today these structureshouse shops that sell colorful clothingblankets jewelry and other items madeby local artisans
While in Old Town yoursquoll see evi-dence of one of the cityrsquos most interest-ing chapters For three weeks in theearly days of the Civil War theConfederate flag flew over the plazaWhen the Confederates retreated they
buried six canons near the plaza andtwo of them are now displayed
In the following century the city host-ed a new wave of visitors After WorldWar II Americans hopped in their carsin search of new adventures andAlbuquerque emerged as a popular stopon Route 66 known here as CentralAvenue The regionrsquos rugged desert wasa novelty for many travelers of that eraCentral Avenuersquos colorful shops and
See the real Albuquerque (left to right)from Route 66 to Sandia Peak to Old Town
For MoreInformation
Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureauwwwitsatriporg 800-733-9918
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restaurants evoke that innocent timeLooking for in-depth exploration of
the region Albuquerque is home tonumerous museums and each focuseson a compelling facet of the Land ofEnchantment and the world at large
Towering in Jurassic Super GiantsHall at the New Mexico Museum ofNatural History and Science is a replicaof Seismosaurus a former resident ofthe area Fossils in Seacoast Hall remindvisitors that the area once bordered avast prehistoric body of water
Ancestral Pueblo history so impor-
tant to understanding New Mexico ison display at the Indian PuebloCultural Center
Visitors will find refuge from thewarm desert sun at the AlbuquerqueAquarium and Rio Grande BotanicGarden both located in sprawlingAlbuquerque Biological Park Thou-sands of saltwater fish and invertebratesnative to the Gulf of Mexico live in theaquariumrsquos carefully maintained envi-ronments The Botanic Garden green-houses display desert plants that thrivein the area as well as flora from other
climates of the worldScience buffs will relish the
National Atomic Museumwhich traces the history ofthe Atomic Age from earlyresearch of nuclear develop-ment through todayrsquos peace-ful uses Exhibits offerinsights into the first atomicbomb detonation at theTrinity Site located less than100 miles away on desert
land thatrsquos now part of the White SandsMissile Range
Albuquerquersquos best-known eventmay be the International Balloon Fiestawhich lifts off for nine days everyOctober Thousands of spectators turnup for the festivities as hundreds of bal-loons fill the skies Visitors can experi-ence the thrilling history of hot-air bal-looning year-round at the AlbuquerqueInternational Balloon Museum on theedge of the fiesta grounds Actual bal-loons and gondolas hang from the highceiling in a dazzling display
Likewise cruising high above theground is the Sandia Peak Tramwaywhich travels over the Cibola NationalForest on a cable for 27 miles makingit the worldrsquos longest passenger aerialtramway The journey takes visitors tothe observation deck atop 10378-footSandia Peak affording an 11000-square-mile panorama of the Land of Enchantment Make the trip nearsunset and watch as the lights ofAlbuquerque glisten far below
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Tour Route 66break a balloonrecord and immerseyourself in RVingthis April inAlbuquerque
The pop-music standard ldquoRoute 66rdquo entices listeners to ldquogetyour kicksrdquo on Americarsquos famous Mother Road Who are we
to turn down the advice of Nat King Cole Chuck Berry the Rolling StonesJohn Mayer and the many others whorsquove recorded the classic through the years
Heed the songrsquos call by joining the Good Sam Club at the 10th annualRally April 17 through 20 in Albuquerque New Mexico one of the hotteststops on the legendary highway
Visitors to Expo New Mexico can find plenty of ways to get their kickslike browsing row after row of new RVs enjoying nightly entertainment bypopular performers participating in fun activities and taking optionaltours of historic sites in and around the fabled New Mexico city
Did we mention Good Samrsquos Mexican Fiesta and the Rally Dog ShowNow a decade old the Rally has become a one-stop shop for RVers seek-
ing to enrich their lifestyle and just have a great time Rally-goers thirsty forknowledge can pick from scores of seminars and check out newtravel and RV products then end the day by partying withNeil Sedaka the Osmond Brothers and Rita Coolidge
The Rallyrsquos a great place to meet old friends make newtravel buddies link up with longtime e-mail pals and online-forum cronies and on Good Sam Day join a Good SamClub chapter in your neck of the woods
Here are a few of the many ways to get your kicks at the2009 Albuquerque Rally
BY JOHN SULLAWAY
Get yourRALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
RallyAT THE
Kicks
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Rock to the Classics For morethan 50 years Neil Sedakarsquos catchy tuneshave blasted out of jukeboxes and stere-os across North America Herersquos yourchance to see the composer of ldquoCal-endar Girlrdquo and ldquoBreaking Up Is Hardto Dordquo perform in person on April 17the Rallyrsquos opening nightSedaka (pictured on theright) is followed byGrammy Awardndashwinningsinger Rita Coolidge onApril 18 the country-flavored family group theOsmond Brothers onApril 19 and California surf band PapaDoo Run Run on April 20
Sharpen Your Skills Whetheryoursquore a novice RVer or a seasoned vet-eran yoursquoll find plenty of opportunitiesto boost your RV IQ at the Rally Scoresof seminars will be offered on topicsranging from electrical-system mainte-nance to tire care Presenters includeHighways Technical Editor Bob Living-ston and other RVing experts
Stack Up the Fun Youngstersand teens can play games scarf uppizza take tours and join their momsdads and grandparents in the cookie-stacking competition GPS users willhave fun with our geocache contest theGreat RV Heist and golfers can tee upfor the golf tournament on April 17Show Your Tricks on Route 66 theRallyrsquos dog show gives pet owners achance to parade their pooches April 18
Explore New Mexico Sign upfor optional guided bus trips and travelto the Acoma ldquoSky Cityrdquo Pueblo onApril 17 Americarsquos oldest continuously
inhabited settlement On April 18 takea tour through Albuquerquersquos most col-orful districts on famous Route 66Guided trips to the nearby Trinity Siteon April 17 18 and 20 will take you toground zero of the first atomic-bombdetonation
Donate Your Time Feel likegiving back Rally participantscan lend a hand at Rio GrandeCommunity Farm Come for aday of volunteer work on April15 and get one night of freecamping on April 14
Balloon Bonanza Albuquerquersquosknown as the Hot-Air Balloon Capitalof the World and its annual Inter-national Balloon Fiesta draws thou-sands Rally-goers will get a chance tosalute the cityrsquos high-flying statusmdashand possibly make historymdashbyparticipating in an attempt toset a Guinness world record forMost People Wearing BalloonHats Prefer the real thing Takea hot-air balloon ride over theRio Grande Valley with RainbowRyders or watch balloon enthu-siasts ignite the burners insidetheir colorful crafts at anevening balloon glow
Go Green The Rallyrsquos the place tofind out how you can reduce your RVrsquosenvironmental footprint The Go GreenIdeas contest invites Rally-goers to sub-mit green-friendly concepts for prizesMake sure you stop by the Green RVexhibit a biodiesel-powered Lancecamper outfitted with solar panels anda wind turbine and occupied by sur-vivalist Brian Brawdy
Hola Good Sam The Good SamClub will throw a Mexican Fiesta formembers and friends on April 20 Yoursquollbe serenaded by mariachis tantalizedby pintildeatas and treated to Southwesterncuisine Join a chapter make newfriends stick around for games andprizes and learn more about benefitsoffered only to Good Sam members
Be Prepared Relive the carefreedays of camping out with your Scouttroop when the Rally hosts a receptionfor all current and former Boy Scouts onApril 19 Boy Scout alumni are encour-aged to bring old memorabilia like uni-forms badges and handbooks LocalBoy Scout troops will participate andcontests for cash prizes will rekindle thatScouting spirit Rally organizers areworking to expand the program toinclude Girl Scouts for the 2010 Rally
Get Cookinrsquo On GoodSam Day Highwaysrsquo CampCuisine columnist BobBlumer (left) will demon-strate how to whip up flavor-filled edibles in theconfines of your RV galleyLearn new recipes fromthe Food Network star
Kick Some Tires Rally-goers canget a close-up look at the latest RVmodels by strolling through hundredsof new rigs on display at Expo NewMexico Yoursquoll find vehicles rangingfrom entry-level trailers to million-dol-lar coaches Buy a new home-on-wheelson the spot or do research for a futurepurchase Also on display are hundredsof aftermarket products and RV-relatedservices in the Rallyrsquos indoor exhibit
RALLY ONLINEConnect with other Rally-going GoodSam Club members online Click onwwwtherallycom to find links to Rallygroups on wwwgoodsamclubcom aswell asFacebookEonsTwitterandFlickr
RVER OF THE YEARDuring the Rallyrsquos Good Sam Day yoursquoll get the chance tomeet Richard Daniels the clubrsquos 2008 RVer of theYear Richard rescued a stray dog he encounteredwhile RV camping then used the Good Sam Clubrsquosonline RV forums to facilitate adoptions of manymore stray animals across the continent The firstrecipient of this annual award Richard says hersquoslooking forward to telling fellow RVers about theshelter he founded Old Fella Burke CountyAnimal Rescue in Burke County Georgia
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The Good Sam ClubrsquosAction Line has resolvedthousands of disputes in favor of membersHighways highlights a sampling of theseresults in each issueTo read more Action Lineletters go to wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityand click on RVer Rights
All Steamed UpLast April I took my 2002 Holiday Rambler Admiral motorhome to GibbsInternational Trucks in Oxnard California to fix a transmission leak I was referredto Gibbs because theyrsquore a fully authorized dealer for Allison transmission
I told the service staff that I wanted an estimate before any work was done onthe coach Later that day Raul a service manager called to say that all they could
do to fix the leak was change gaskets andgrommets If Irsquod been told this beforehand Irsquodhave never brought my motorhome to them
Raul then told me he could remove my trans-mission and send it to a repair facility thatcould make the repairs in the City ofCommerce 75 miles away He said there wasno way of me getting an estimate until thisrepair shop received the transmission anddetected the problem
Later however I was told that I incurred$15729 in fees when Gibbs steam-cleanedmy transmission housing to look for the leakwhich they couldnrsquot find I was never given anestimate for this service
When I arrived to pick up my RV I asked MrsGibbs another service manager why I wasnrsquottold in the beginning that I could incur diag-nostic charges and they might not be able tofix the problem I told her I didnrsquot want to payfor anything and she replied I couldnrsquot havemy keys until I paid the charges I told her thatI called that coercion and it wasnrsquot fair Shedidnrsquot respond
I believe Gibbs misrepresented themselvesI never would have gone there if theyrsquod told methe truth in the first place I believe I shouldbe refunded the $15729 fee I think Gibbsshould also give me an apology for my 10hours of wasted time
Allan Siber CAMARILLO CALIFORNIA
ACTION LINE After sending a petition toGibbs International on Siberrsquos behalf wereceived this response from Raul Villalobosservice manager
We regret that you felt no value in the effortwe made to properly diagnose and steam-
clean your transmission We could debate theappropriateness of the changes but in the bestinterest of a timely resolution wersquore refundingyou $15729
Sluggish ServiceWE TOOK OUR 2001 Sportsmen fifth wheel toPatterson RV Center in Wichita Falls Texas forsome minor repair work At the time the serv-ice representative assured us that the workwouldnrsquot take long But now two months andmany phone calls to Patterson later we stillhavenrsquot seen any progress We were calledonce and told it was ready so we made the 80-mile trip only to find out that the repairswerenrsquot completed Patterson hadnrsquot evenordered the decal stripes that were included inour original request They told us theyrsquod getsomeone to bring the decals to our home
After going back and forth my wife calledto see if the decals were ready and the newservice manager said he knew nothing of thisorder and hersquod have to look into it Heassured us hersquod investigate our issue andcall us back Wersquove never received a callback We really need Action Line to help fixthis ongoing problem
John and Phyllis Spenser PARADISE TEXAS
ACTION LINE After a petition was sent toPatterson RV Center we received the follow-ing update from the Spensers
Our problem has been resolved to our satis-faction thanks to Action Linersquos interventionPatterson RV completed the decal work andtheir new service manager was very courteousand helpful Action Linersquos help was muchappreciated
Got an RV-related dispute E-mail us at actionlinegoodsamclubcom or mail a letterto Action Line PO Box 8545 Ventura California 93002 Please include a letter ofexplanation and copies of related receipts
ACTIONLINEMAILBOX
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goodstuffEDITED BY ROBIN DUFFIELDbullTESTED ANDREVIEWED BY MEMBERS
Smart LightMotion LightDonrsquot let the Smart Lightrsquossimple appearance deceiveyou The low-profile exteriorlight mounts on the side ofyour RV and goes on auto-matically when the built-insensor detects movementnear your rig An attachedLED lets you know if yourcoach battery is running lowThe Smart Light gets itsbrains from a microproces-sor and has the same holepattern as existing standardlights for easy installationKen Motz a Good Sam Clubproduct tester from Le ClaireIowa installed the SmartLight and reports ldquoThe mo-tion detector really makesus feel securerdquo PRICE $9999CONTACT Star Light 800-883-5444wwwstarlightsinccom
Funky Colored FlamesNeed to spice up your campfire fun Create dancing flames of blue green and purpleby placing an unopened packet of Funky Colored Flames on top of the fire Providing 30minutes of multicolored fun Funky Flames is safe for usein indoor and outdoor wood fireplaces (theyarenrsquot suitable for cooking fires) Good SamClub product tester Arleen Witt of PollackPines California tried Funky Flames andtells us ldquoNice colored flames that reallyadd excitement to any bonfirerdquoPRICE $588 (three-pack)CONTACT Winlow Products416-792-0385 wwwcampingworldcom
June Bug ScooterRVers can tool around the campground
or rally grounds with ease on thepower-thrifty all-electric June Bugscooter The smooth-riding portablevehicle seats one adult comfort-
ably folds to just 28 inches highand weighs 90 pounds JoyceNewman a Good Sam Clubproduct tester from JacksonSouth Carolina took a spinon the June Bug and says ldquoIdo not know how I traveledbefore the June Bug Itrsquosgiven me my freedom backrdquo
Engel MR040 PortableFridge Freezer
Peckish RVers can keep theirsnacks cool on the go with the nim-
ble Engel MR040 Fridge Freezer Theunit has a small footprint but deliversefficient cooling from 1224-volt DCand 110-volt AC power A sturdy plasticexterior with rubber bumpers on eachcorner protects that delicate egg salad
and a reversible lid contains storage spacefor spare cords and fuses Good Sam product
tester Sandy Preibe from Camarillo California took theMR040 on an outing and says ldquoTravels easy and keepsfood and beverages cold on a hot day while driving Itrsquosvery convenient not to have to use icerdquo
PRICE $1497CONTACT Rickrsquos Specialty Vehicles
866-798-2227 wwwricksesvcom
PRICE $641CONTACT Engel USA 888-272-9838 wwwengel-usacom
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FEBRUARYFLORIDA bull WINTER SAMBOREE February 18ndash22Withlacoochee Bluegrass Festival Dunnellon$110 Early bird 217 Contact Robert WardPO Box 348 Nobleton FL 34461 352-796-8867
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MARCH ARIZONA bull ROARING rsquo20S SAMBOREE March 4ndash8Pinal County Fairgrounds Casa Grande $85Contact Joyce Anderson 561 S 34th Pl
Mesa AZ 85204 480-807-6066
joyceinmesayahoocomwwwarizonagoodsamorg
NEVADA bull HAWAIIAN SUMMER SAMBOREEMarch 12ndash14 Avi Resort and Casino Laughlin$602 $451 Extra $10 at gate ContactLinda LeChien 1380 Centerville Ln 40Gardnerville NV 89410 775-782-5352
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GEORGIA bull SPRING SAMBOREE March 26ndash29
Good Sam Club chapters across North America regularly host RV gatherings known as
Samborees As a Good Sam Club member you can visit Samborees in any state or province
Activities range from games to arts and crafts seminars and live entertainment In short
Samborees are a good time and a great way to meet people who share your interests
Dates locations fees and contact information for upcoming events are listed below and
a complete calendar is posted on wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityeventsandtours
CLUBevents
Forty Years of FunColoradorsquos first Good Sam chapter the Western Colorado Travelers
celebrated its 40th anniversary on November 15 2008 Many members
of the Grand Junction chapter were on hand for the event along with State
Directors Al and Fran Allain Assistant State Directors Mike and Sue Carver
and members of the neighboring Two Rivers Good Sam chapter
Back row left to rightWimp Holding BudDriever Al HowardRalph Moss EugeneStocking Second rowWanda Holding TomBonokoski BettyDriever Lynda HowardTheona Moss PatMahrer Al MahrerSeated GloriaBonokoski Fay ClineFran Jones Del JonesChapter PresidentMary Diamond
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Georgia National Fairgrounds and AgricenterPerry $75 Contact Perno Scott 1865 PoplarSt Conyers GA 30013 770-922-5794
gladigottacomcastnetwwwgeorgiagoodsamcom
APRIL TEXAS bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 2ndash5 WestTexas Fairgrounds Abilene $65 $75 at gateContact Judy Birchett PO Box 236 Bishop TX78343 361-584-1919
jbirchett6aolcom wwwtexasgoodsamcom
LOUISIANA bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 10ndash12State Fair of Louisiana Shreveport $52 Earlybird 45 $13 per day Contact Del Griffin 439Jann Dr Shreveport LA 71106 318-686-0581
lagoodsamyahoocomwwwlagoodsamorg
ALABAMA bull PUT ON YOUR EASTER BONNET SPRINGSAMBOREE April 16ndash19 National PeanutFestival Fairgrounds Dothan $802 $701
Contact Pat Smith 1301 S Bethel RdDecatur AL 35603 256-350-1037
algoodsamsaolcomwwwalabamagoodsamsorg
ARKANSAS bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 16ndash19Four States Fairgrounds Texarkana $55Contact Melinda Wiggs 2501 Skyline PtJonesboro AR 72404 870-972-0951
mwiggs2501yahoocomwwwarkansasgoodsamscom
MISSISSIPPI bull SPRING TAHITIAN SUNRISE SAM-BOREE April 16ndash19 Washington CountyConvention Center Greenville $652 $451Contact Darrell Hugueley 5358 CR 225 WaterValley MS 38965 662-473-1077
hugo5358bellsouthnetwwwmsgoodsamorg
FLORIDA bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 22ndash26Okeechobee KOA Campground Okeechobee$110 Contact Robert Ward PO Box 348Nobleton FL 34661 352-796-8867
bward5bellsouthnetwwwgoodsams-floridaorg
OKLAHOMA bull MARDI GRAS SPRING SAMBOREEApril 23ndash26 Heart of Oklahoma ExpositionShawnee $61 Contact Susan Scholl 4608Sandy Oak Circle Newalla OK 74857 405-391-5852 or 405-812-4401wwwoklahomagoodsamscom
NORTH CAROLINA bull MILITARY TRIBUTE SPRINGSAMBOREE April 24ndash26 Tom Johnson Rally ParkMarion $75 Contact Don and Eunice Fletcher 110Riviera Ln Sanford NC 27332 919-499-2512
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KANSAS bull PAUL BUNYAN AND OTHER TALL TALESSPRING SAMBOREE April 30ndashMay 3 KansasState Fairgrounds Hutchinson $70 ContactMarty Ward 2201 E MacArthur E-3 WichitaKS 67216-5614 316-213-8297
rewardcoxnetwwwkansasgoodsamorg
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ALASKAChris Williams (Vivian)1060 N Leatherleaf Loop Wasilla AK 99654aksnwbrdmtaonlinenetwwwalaskagoodsamclubcom
ALBERTALes Barnhouse (Lorraine)47-53522 Range Rd 274Spruce Grove AB T7X 3T1altagoodsamcruzinternetcomwwwrvalbertaca
BRITISH COLUMBIAPaul Day (Eileen)158-16275 15th Ave Surrey BC V4A 1L4pceedayteluscomwwwbcsamsca
IDAHOGordon Harris (Susan)466 Pace Dr Twin Falls ID 83301gordon3769msncomwwwidahogoodsamorg
MONTANARonald Wertz (Joan)48 Rockland Ln Victor MT 59875mtronjoanaolcomwwwmontanagoodsamcom
OREGONWayne Swanson (Mary)16500 Brown Rd Dallas OR 97338goodsamattglobalnetwwworegongoodsamcom
SASKATCHEWANNorman Swinnerton (Larree)803 Carr Terrace Saskatoon SK Canada S7S 1L9weare2shawcawwwsaskgoodsamcom
WASHINGTONJudy Smith (Larry)PO Box 1374 Snohomish WA 98291-1374larry-judysmithmsncomwwwwashingtonstategoodsamkendracom
WYOMINGSteve Martin (Jackie)75 Wild Horse Rd Cody WY 82414stevemartinwyomingcomwwwwyominggoodsamcom
ARIZONAJoan Burtrum (James)2805 Potter Ave Kingman AZ 86409jiburtrumcitlinknetwwwarizonagoodsamorg
NORTHERN CALIFORNIAKenneth Ginoulis (Marilee)316 Mission St Lodi CA 95240kginoulislodinetnetwwwnorcalgoodsamorg
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIAJo Ann Yett (Vernon)PO Box 1390 Indio CA 92202yetsmailgtenetwwwsocalgoodsamorg
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HOSTWORKING COUPLE wRV wantedApply for one-month stay May throughOctober Free hookup Call Rose (989) 673-31848am-5pm ET Historic Thumb Octagon BarnGagetown MI wwwthumboctagonbarnorg
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WHY NOT HAVE IT ALLOver 1500 RV parks $8-$12 a nightSound too good to be true Itrsquos true Home park and nationwide campground membership Under $200 first year mdash for EVERYTHING (frozen dues thereafter) No Other Charges LOWPRICE GUARANTEEmdash double money-back differ-ence mdash Deal directNo brokers Start saving now (800) 343-8677 ask for Angie
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CARPETING
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Highwaysrsquo Commercial Corner section ofclassified ads is designed exclusively for pri-vate parties or businesses that have items orservices to sell promote or rent that are notof a personal nature For example RV ParksCampgrounds Condominium ComplexesReal Estate Small Businesses for SaleServices Offered Help Wanted PositionsWanted and Business Opportunities all rep-resent categories appropriate for CommercialCorner Any item offered for rent is consid-ered commercial in nature CommercialCorner advertisers are not required to beGood Sam Club members
When submitting ad copy please followthese guidelines1 There are 40 characters allowed perline counting each letter space and punc-
tuation mark When abbreviating pleaseuse standard dictionary abbreviationsThere is a five-line minimum and the rateis $60 per line2 Bold-face type is available at an addition-al cost of $15 per line Add $50 to makeyour ad all red3 We offer a 5 frequency discount for sixissues and a 10 discount for 12 issues4 Blind-box service is available at an addi-tional cost of $15 per issue We will assigna blind-box number to your ad and we willforward responses to you on a daily basisThe blind-box address takes one full line ofspace at $60line Our $15 fee covers ourpostage and handling expenses5 Copy must be printed or typed6 Copy must be submitted approximately
two months prior to the cover date of theissue desired Please note The May issuecloses on February 18 the June issue closes on March 187 Mail ad copy and a check money order orVisaMasterCardDiscoverAmex numberexpiration date and signature to Commer-cial Corner Highways PO Box 8510Ventura California 93002-99128 Credit-card orders may be faxed to 805-667-4379 Attention Sue Panchenko or e-mailed to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom(please put ldquoCommercial Cornerrdquo in thesubject line) 9 Please direct questions to Sue Panchenkoat 805-667-4385 or via e-mail to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom (please put ldquoCommercialCornerrdquo in the subject line)
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MOTORHOME PARTS
WINNEBAGO ITASCA FLEETWOODmdash-PARTSContact Robert with Year amp Serial We Accept Credit Cards amp Ship Daily8-530 Central M-F Sat 8-4HARRISON RV LAND JEFFERSON IA1-800-397-8206 rvpartsnetinsnetwwwharrisonrvcom
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WANTEDHave Cash Will TravelFor 1998 and newer diesel coaches wwwrvgonecomNationwide Pick Up Toll Free 1-800-669-1807
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2009 - 2000 MOTORHOMES WANTED Nationwide mdash Gas or DieselFree Appraisals mdash No HasslesCall (813) 783-4000 or 888-783-4009 for Instant CashMotorhomeFinderscom
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MAIL FORWARDING SERVICESFast sure safe mail delivery Low pricesOREGON HAS NO SALES TAX For FREE BROCHURE call (800) 452-2130 Visit us at wwwmailforwardingservicescom
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MEXICO INSURANCE
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HOMES FOR SALE
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RETAMA VILLAGE Come join us At our exclusive55+ active adult community in the fabulous Rio Grande Valley of South Texas Large RV LotsCasita wRV Port and single family homesClubhouse library pools fitness centerbilliards hiking biking and birdingBentsenpalmcom 9563811500
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INVESTMENTS
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LOTS FOR SALE
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SILVER PALMS RV VILLAGE near Lake OkeechobeeSunny South-Central Florida bull Planned activities bull Fitness center bull Members-only lounge bull Gated entryDeeded Oversized Sites Premier Lakefront ampPreserve sites available Now under constructionndashndashSpecial Pre-Opening pricing availableVisit wwwsilverpalmsrvcom or call 863-467-5800
LARGEST SELECTION OF RV LOTS in SW10 Locations Call now amp Receive 5 daysamp 4 nights Complimentary resort visitFinancing avail Act Now for Best sitessouthwestRVsitescom 760-870-1607
COMMERCIAL CORNER
rdquoldquoAs in past years Highwayshas been the source of our best camp hosts
mdashS Beall OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY
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TOURS
ADVENTURE CARAVANS RV TOURS amp RALLIESCanada bull USA bull Alaska bull Central America Mexico bull Greece bull Europe bull United KingdomMexico RV Insurance wwwadventurecaravanscomFree 86-page catalog (800) 872-7897Experience the Adventure Wersquoll do the Rest
WORLDWIDE RV TOURS AND RALLIESMexico Canada Alaska OverseasAnd USA Rose Parade Balloon FiestaKentucky Derby amp more Call 800-952-8496or free RV Vacation guide wwwfantasyrvtoursnet
Good Sam Samborees and CaraventuresWhether your RV travels take you to AlaskaMexicorsquos Baja Peninsula New England the Kentucky Derby a NASCAR race or to AmericarsquosNational Parks the Good Sam Club has a grouptravel package for you Make new friends while youtravel in the comfort of your RV on our fully guidedtours Call us toll-free at 1-800-829-5140 or visit us online at wwwgoodsamclubcomtoursto find out more about these and the many othertours offered by the Good Sam Club
TRAVEL TO EXCITING PLACESDrive the Alcan to Americarsquos Last Frontierenvision yourself on Nova Scotiarsquos miles of coastal drives celebrate Mardi Grascross the border to sunny Mexicoform friendships yoursquoll treasure the rest of your days all arrangementsincluding RV parks by Tracks RV Toursest 1975 Free catalog at tracksrvtourscom or tel 800-351-6053
TOW VEHICLES FOR SALE
DODGE TRUCK DURANGO amp JEEPFleet prices to the publicBuy Below Factory Invoice1-800-320-9767 Ask for Fleet SalesDonrsquot be fooled by the other guyNo hidden charges wwwthenewdodgecomAdvantage DodgeChryslerJeep
TOW VEHICLETRAILERPACKAGES FOR SALE
2000 TETON 40 CHEYENNE 5th Arctic pkg full-timer new all over 1998 Mtn Master FL6087K mi CummAllison all Air Ride huge storclean amp pwrful Sell sep $40K EA 623-451-7121
TRAILERS FOR SALE
STACKER TRAILERS mdash Huge savings on two cancellations 24 double axle amp 30 triple with lifts Never titled New Dick 800-272-1239See pictures at richmondstackerscom Negotiableamp delivery available
RV SHOWS
MinneapolisSt Paul RV Vacation amp Camping ShowFeb 5 - 8 Minneapolis MNMid America RV ShowFeb 13 - 15 Kansas City MONorth Carolina RV amp Camping ShowFeb 13 - 15 Charlotte NCRichmond Camping RV ExpoFeb 13 - 15 Richmond VAKansas Sports Boat amp Travel ShowFeb 19 - 22 Wichita KSRhode Island RV amp Camping ShowFeb 27 - Mar 1 Providence RIwwwagieventscom
RV SPACES FOR RENT
RV SPACE FOR RENT Must be 55 or older inBellflower CA Small cat or dog under 20 lbsokay Close to all freeways beaches amp mtns At least 1 month stay required Pool table poolCall (562) 867-3227
SERVICES
1 IN SALES TAX SAVINGSPay no sales tax on your next RV We have helpedclients legally save $1000s over the past 12 yrsCall Mountain States Consulting 800-565-4504amp talk to a CPA for professional friendly service or visit us on the web at wwwrvtaxcom
ACTION SERVICES LLCConsult a Licensed Montana AttorneyNo State Sales Tax amp Low License FeesFor Professional Service Call 800-481-0013 wwwactionservices-mtcom
Let us help you BUY YOUR RV TAX FREE We guarantee BEST service and priceReceive $100 Gas Card amp FREE Mail Fwding Save Thousands of $$ Today 8884303388 Best in the business wwwMontanaRVnet
PAY NO SALES TAX ON VEHICLESLet us explain how we can legally help youWersquove helped thousands in the last 10 yearsCall one of our four Montana AttorneysBennett Law Office PC Missoula MTwwwbennettlawofficepccom 866-543-5803
LOWEST RATES IN THE 50 STATESPay NO Sales Tax Permanent PlatesNo Inspections mdash Plates in 4 daysTrailers RVs Vehicles Planes BoatsDeer Creek 8779135100 wwwtaxfreemontanaorg
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SERVICE TRAINING
RVSA will CERTIFY you as an RV technician in only10 weeks 100 employment since 1986 Hands-on InstructionmdashCall the RV ServiceAcademy in Florida (941) 722-5256 wwwrvsanetLICENSED amp APPROVED FOR VA TRAINING
PROPERTY FOR SALE
Clean air hunting fishing boating ATVs25+ ACRES ENTERPRISE UT $200000water rights well septic system Tour at wwwyourerahomecom13323PH 1-888-686-8190 code 100820 ACRES ENTERPRISE UT $87500wwater right 1-888-686-8190 code 1045Tour at wwwyourerahomecom15164John Cameron GRI Ph 435-632-6358jcameroninfowestcomERA BROKERS CONSOLIDATED SOUTHERN UTAHrsquoSREAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS1-800-372-2765 wwwerabrokersnet
5 ACRE PROPERTY IN SOUTHERN COLORADO360ordm Mountain Views Close to Rio Grande No Assoc Fees Yearly Property Taxes under $100Only $7500 entire 5 Acres(239) 273-0911 wwwcoloradolandsalecom
RECREATIONAL VEHICLESFOR SALE
LIST YOUR RVSHOP FOR AN RVTHOUSANDS OF VIEWERSBUYERS WAITINGbullbullbull wwwRVclearinghousecom bullbullbull
RV REGISTRYwwwrvregistrycomMotorhomes Trailers amp Fifth WheelsFor Sale by OwnersNo Sales CommissionsBuyersSellers 800-546-8457
BUYING OR SELLING AN RVLet us take over the risk of major repairsTo learn more about the Good Sam Extended Service Plan mechanical breakdown insurance call 1-877-681-9479
RECREATIONAL VEHICLESWANTED
DONATE RVs AUTOS BOATS PROPERTY TIME-SHARES EQUIPMENT and JUNKERS running or notFast Free Pickup IRS Tax Deductible1-800-903-4483 Homeless MinistriesEmail help27msncom
RV CLUBS
LONERS ON WHEELS Singles Camping ClubwwwlonersonwheelscomLocal Chapter campouts in USA amp CanadaRallies Caravans amp LOW Campground1-866-LOW-CLUB bull FREE Newsletter amp Info
RV GRAPHICS
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COMMERCIAL CORNER
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TRADING POSTTURN-KEY SPACIOUS BEAUTIFUL RV LOT Temeculaarea CA Incl WD dishwshr frig dbl SS sinkBBQ At Rancho CA RV Resort a 5-star resort golfcourse pools SteveLinda (949)454-2191 pearlwing9coxnet for photos $85K
MOTORHOMES FOR SALE
2000 ALLEGRO BUS 38 57K mi 3 SO Cat 330dsl 6-spd Allison maple cab int WD new awnsall lthr Frtliner Chas 75 Onan new tires reffrwicmkr no smkpets $54K 772-564-0759772-341-4614 (FL)
2007 36QSH PHAETON BY Tiffin Silver Sand350 HP Cat Diesel pusher 6-speed Allison80 gen auto level amp awn leather Corian tiled3 TVs 4 slides 9527 miles warranty $175K(941) 286-5201 (SD)
1996 DUTCH STAR 32 454 Chevy Banks Power slide-out Runs and looks beautiful New paint roof tires $28500 Neil 916-747-1842
A Colorado Beauty at its Best New 2006 stunning custom home in Castle Rock 6196 sq ft walkout ranch on 467 acres 4 BD 6BA50rsquoX21rsquo RV garage wfull hookups $1295000(303) 681-3754 for pics amp details
LARGO FL 1152 sq ft manufactured hm 2BR2BA Many extras incl attached lanai amp shed Xlnt home base location close to shopping ampbeaches in a 55+ 5-star community $35000OBO 727-798-2573 evartsedyahoocom
3BD2BA MANUFACTURED on 82 acre w30X40RV garage wfull hookup 2 yrs old 4 mi from The Villages in FL No lot fee you own propertysafe area move-in ready smk free lots of extras$260K 352-406-9750
BEAUTIFUL OR COAST - Lakeside 55+ gatedcomm 1254 sq ft 2BD 2BA 40 ft RV prkgwhookups 2 mins to lake 5 mi to beachfishing crabbing hiking Pix avail $219000(541) 759-2747
LOTS FOR SALE
CYPRESS WOODS RESORT - SW Florida premierwaterfront lot on cul de sac Tropical landscapingSee at wwwbradsrvlotcom (239) 495-0538
DESTIN VILLAGE RV RESORT FLmdash2 lots for saleside by side across from pool and clubhouse1 block to huge public beach Large pads gated$129000 each Susan (850) 496-6520
ALASKA KENAI PENINSULA RV and residential lot The best fishing and hunting in the worldCheap Private party 907-283-5889 spikealaskaearthlinknet wwwmyalaskalotcom
OWN YOUR RV LOT CO-OP PK along ColoradoRiver 2006 Cavco Pk model front kit 16X22 living rm 10X24 storage furnished WDgolf cart full time or part xlnt cond Must see$174500 928-667-3768 (AZ)
CAMPGROUNDMEMBERSHIPS FOR SALECOAST TO COAST AFFILIATED
CAMPGROUND MEMBERSHIP FOR SALE Coast to Coast affiliated home park Southern PinesNC 2 free parks S Pines amp Gettsyburg PA Pdover $6000 sell for $5000 Heart problems(336) 475-3623
CAMPGROUND MEMBERSHIPSFOR SALE
THOUSAND TRAILS NACO national membershipAnnual dues paid up to January 2009 $3500 or best offer (323) 582-5559
HOMES FOR SALE
1987 SILVERCREST MOBILE HOME in Hemet CAGated 55+ community wRV stor free golf pool amp more 1344 sq ft 2BD2BA LR DR den 2space carport AC washdry frig gas stove$34900 425-868-7553
DAVENPORT FL RV HOME Private 55+ commAccess to I-27 amp I-4 2BD 2BA + RV garage1800 sq ft Cinder block built $289K Will consider trade in CACOTX 863-424-1417lab2trvlaolcom
ASHEVILLE NCmdashNewly remodeled home amp RVbuilding 4BR 4BA 4300 sq ft home 2250 sq ft RV building HVAC Many amenities plus mtn views New low price $699500 Pics wwwTomFlackcom 8282426569
TRADING POST As a benefit of membership Good Sam Club members may advertise personalitems for sale in the Trading Postclassified ad section of Highways
The Trading Post classified ad section isrestricted to ads placed by individualGood Sam Club members who are cur-rent with their membership dues Adsmust be of a personal nature accordingto the following requirements All otherclassified ads will be considered forplacement in Commercial Corner
1 Item advertised must be personallyowned and listed for sale or trade Ads pro-moting a product or service for sale wouldnot be acceptable in Trading Post Also notacceptable would be an ad for a multi-unitapartment townhome complex or morethan 10 acres of unimproved real property
2 An ad for the rental of any item is considered commercial and thereforenot appropriate for Trading Post
3 Trading Post accepts ads under thecategories of Campground Member-ships for Sale Timeshares for SaleHomes for Sale and Lots for SaleAgents are not permitted to advertise inTrading Post
4 Help Wanted and Positions Wantedare categories inappropriate for TradingPost Also unacceptable are ads for theexchange of one service for anotherregardless of whether any money is
changing hands An ad soliciting theusage of property whether commercialor residential is also considered com-mercial in nature and must be placed inCommercial Corner
Please note The May 2009 issuecloses on February 18 (arrival date April30 the June issue closes on March 18(arrival date May 27)
Unfortunately it is not possible to can-cel an ad after our closing dateHowever we are able to place aldquoSOLDrsquorsquo indicator over your ad up toone week after the closing date
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Call us toll-free for more information 800-234-3450 or go to wwwgoodsamclubcom
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Highways FEBRUARY 200954
A Scenic Stop to Remember Tell us the location of the vantage point pictured above and you
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an e-mail identifying the photorsquos location and state or province to whereisgoodsamgoodsamclubcom
and include your name and contact information On March 1 wersquoll pick one $50 winner at random
from among the correct entries Look for the answer and winner in the May 2009 issue
Lots of Good Sam members have won $50 so farPatrick F Prunty of Harwich Massachusetts earned hischeck by correctly identifying the watery crossing in theNovember issuersquos Wherersquos Good Sam photo reprinted onthe right The RV bearing the Good Sam sticker rides theferry across Lake Champlain from Grand Island Vermontto Plattsburg New York Good Sam member Lynn Holmesof Arnold Maryland earned $50 for sending us the photo
Now itrsquos your turn to put your digital camera to workSimply take a photo of an RV in an interesting or sceniclocation with the Good Sam decal prominently displayedE-mail the high-resolution image to whereisgoodsamgoodsamclubcom and donrsquot forget to provide your nameand contact information If your photorsquos selected yoursquollreceive a check for $50
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Welcome to our digital edition of Highways Magazine This formatmakes it easy for you to navigate the magazine andprovides direct links to Internet sites of our advertisers ourGoodSamClubcom Web site and many Web sites to supplementour editorial features
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Contents
Portal to the Past
Flying High in Albuquerque
Get Your Kicks at The Rally
Departments
Whats New Online
On the Road
Dear Good Sam
Good News
RV Insight
Camp Cuisine
Tech Topics
Action Line
Good Stuff
Classifieds
Pet Pix
Advertiser Index
Wheres Good Sam
Good Sam Club dot com
TOC
User Guide
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 11
DEARgoodsam
and click on RVer rightsmdashEditors
Digital DelightHIGHWAYSrsquo DIGITAL VERSION is goodreadingmdashand it saves trees Irsquove down-loaded the latest issue and itrsquos now oneof my bookmarks I can save articles tomy hard drive for future reference
Jim Sternwell RESTON VIRGINIA
To take a look at the digital edition ofthe current issue log on to wwwgoodsamclubcomhighwaysmdashEditors
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Getting There Is Half The FunSince 1969 wersquove tried our best to make it easy for RVers to
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lets you purchase and return at different locations Thanks
for recognizing us with the Good Sam Welcome Mat Award for
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We love to hear from Good Sam membersWrite to us at deargoodsamgoodsamclubcom or Dear Good Sam PO Box 8545 Ven-tura California 93002 or send us your com-ments online at wwwgoodsamclubcomhighways Please include your name home-town and state or province Letters may beedited for length and clarity and published in Highways and on the Good Sam website
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CALIFORNIAAltmans WinnebagoCarson CAwwwaltmanscom
Giant RVMontclair CAwwwgiantrvcom
LaMesa RV CenterLa Mesa CAwwwlamesarvcom
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For all your RVing needs visit the best-of-the-bestyour nearest RV Businessmagazine Top 50 Dealer These dealers represent the RV industryrsquos elite receiving the highest possible honor for their professionalism overall businessoperations and of course customer service For new or used RVs service andrepair financing or storage these dealers can be trusted And as the official voice of the RV market RV Business magazine knows its dealers
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SAMBASSADORS
Highways FEBRUARY 200914
Meet the BrooksGood Samrsquos newest Sambassadors bring a spirit of fun to club events
DURING A JULY camping trip in Marylandabout 15 years ago Bill and EsthermayBrooks received an unusual invitation Agroup of RVers was throwing a potluckmdashwith a Christmas theme At first thecouple didnrsquot know what to make of thesummer yuletide celebration But afterenjoying some Christmas snacks andsinging carols they found out the revel-ers were members of the SouthernMaryland Wanderers a Good Sam chap-ter from California Maryland
Inspired by the grouprsquos spirit of fun and fellowship Bill and Esthermay whoalready were Good Sam members joinedthe chapter on the spot Since thentheyrsquove risen through the ranks first aschapter president then as state direc-tors Recently the couple took on therole of Good Sam Club Sambassadors
Bill and Esthermay join fellow Sam-bassadors Rosemary Bates-Ranks GerriHoworth Ed James Tom and NancyKillmer Patty and Dave Morgen and Donand Helen Woodard in supporting GoodSam chapters and state organizationsmaking sure club events run smoothlyand answering fellow membersrsquo ques-tions among other duties
The couplersquos devotion to Good Sam isparticularly impressive when you con-sider that they balance their RVing pas-sion with full-time jobs Billrsquos a policeofficer and Esthermayrsquos a medicalreceptionist in Cobb Island Maryland
Being Sambassadors means helpingmembers explore all the social possibil-ities of the Good Sam Club includingjoining chapters says Bill ldquoItrsquos thestart of a new adventurerdquo
SAMBASSADORS bull RV SHOWS bull GOOD SAM DAYS
For more than a century the Kentucky Derby has combined Southern ele-gance with high-speed horseracing at the legendary Churchill Downs
racetrack in Louisville KentuckyGood Sam Club members can experience the event in all its glory when
they attend the 2009 Kentucky Derby Samboree April 28 through May 3Guests will marvel at the sea of jockey silks savor chef-carved meats betweenraces and thrill to the thundering dash for the finish line
The tour package gives participants a glimpse into the elite world of horseracing and provides transportation to all events Wake up early for Dawn atthe Downs to sample a breakfast buffet and watch thehorses exercise Take a tour of the Kentucky EquestrianCenter and travel through the rolling bluegrass hills tovisit the Kentucky Horse Park
During the Kentucky Oaks May 1 and the KentuckyDerby May 2 tour participants will watch the race fromreserved clubhouse seats on the first turn for both racesand enjoy buffet meals at the Marquee Village
The tour also includes five nights of RV camping withwater and electric hookups at the Kentucky Fair andExposition Center seats and transportation to the DerbyFestival Pegasus Parade on April 30 and a side trip to theLouisville Slugger Museum followed by lunchwwwgoodsamclubcomtours 800-829-5140
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Get on the Fast TrackSaddle up for the Kentucky Derby with Good Sam
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GOOD SAM TOURS
As a Good Sammember yoursquoreinvited to travel theglobe with top-notchclub-sponsored tour andcruise packages Fromthe initial rendezvous tothe final farewell yoursquollbe well taken care of by the Good Sam ClubCheck our website forupcoming event datesand destinations
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RV BOOKSHELF
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 15
RV VACATIONS can take a turn for the worse if yoursquore notdressed properly Rugged hikes can go sour without apair of good boots and fishing trips can be a drag with-out a wading jacket
The Good Sam Club can help solve these dilemmasat a discount with our Smile and Save partner SierraTrading Post The retailer has the gear you need for justabout any outdoor activity whether itrsquos cycling skiingswimming or snowshoeing This is the place to stock upon everything from fishing reels to wetsuits and casualclothes to outerwear even Ralph Lauren sports jackets
In addition to getting Sierra TradingPostrsquos everday online savings Good SamClub members save 10 percent off retailprices and get free shipping on orders of$75 or more To start shopping click onthe Sierra Trading Post link on our web-sitersquos Smile and Save page and enter code
ANGOODSAM9 at check outwwwgoodsamclubcomsave
User-FriendlyCampground GuidePlan your next RV trip with the 2009 Trailer Life Directory
The 2009 Trailer Life RV ParksCampgrounds and Services
Directory marks the 36th editionof this comprehensive travel guide but the bookrsquos editorshavenrsquot rested on their laurels With 11700 campground list-ings and new elements designed to help RVers use Good Samrsquosonline resources the directory is a must-have item
The directoryrsquos At-a-Glance feature has expanded to includeonline reservations and now lists RV parks that offer 247 reser-vations on wwwgoodsamclubcom The directory also offersplenty of of inspiration for that next road trip Look for articleson southern British Columbia home to the 2010 WinterOlympics plus Savannah Georgia Continued from last year isa special feature highlighting five of North Americarsquos nationalparks A new section includes expert tips on tires suspensionand LP-gas systems a great reference to have on the road
Order your copy of the 2009 Trailer Life Directory on ourwebsite to receive the discounted Good Sam member pricewwwgoodsamclubcomtravelstore
SMILE AND SAVE
GEAR FOR THEGreat OutdoorsSierra Trading Post helps RVers suit up for adventure
10AN N I V E R S AR Y
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Itrsquoll Be a Kick On Route 66Itrsquoll Be a Kick On Route 66Itrsquoll Be a Kick On Route 66Expo New Mexico Albuquerque mdash April 17-20 2009Plan to RV west in April 2009 and get yourkicks at the tenth anniversary of the GreatestRV Rally in the World
Take the highway that is best to Albuquerquendashan enchanting land rooted in centuries ofhistory and rich in southwest style and high-desert beauty
bull Entertainment Headliner NEIL SEDAKA
bull Exciting Attempt to Break the World Record forldquoMost People Wearing Balloon Hatsrdquo
bull First Annual GO Green Ideas Contestrdquo
bull Rio Grande Community Farm Volunteer Day ndashAnnual RV Event to Give Back to the Rallyrsquos HostCommunity
Rally Pricing$349 (electric hookup) $169 (drycamping) Includes 2 adults
Early Bird Nights (April 15 amp 16)$35night (electric hookup) $15night(dry camping) Includes 2 adults
Passport$75person (all activities included April16-20 no onsite RV parking)
Nova Scotia CaraventureEllsworth ME bull $3364Jul 12 ndash Jul 25 2009
Great Lakes CaraventureBaileys Harbor WI bull $3421Jul 30 ndash Aug 14 2009
MORE GETAWAYS
National Parks CaraventureCody WY bull $3696Jul 18 ndash Aug 4 2009
Explore the splendor of our country this summer on an 18-daywestern RV tour with visits to Yellowstone and the Grand Canyonplus four other national parks including stunning Zion NationalPark Sightseeing and events along the way encourage you toimmerse yourself in the Old West Reserved seats to the rodeo inCody Wyoming and a chuckwagon dinner and western show areincluded as well as a tour of Salt Lake City where yoursquoll hear thefamous Mormon Tabernacle Choir and take a mild whitewaterraft ride
Get Away with Good Sam
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Kentucky Derby
AlcanAll costs are based on one RV with two adultsCall or visit us online for additional pricing options
Kentucky Derby
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Good Sam Makes the GradeTwelve Good Sam Parks get top scoresin a nationwide campground survey
Adozen US Good Sam Parks earned all-around A grades in a recent consumer-
satisfaction survey of independent RV parksNearly 13000 RVers participated in the 2008online satisfaction survey conducted byGuestRated The survey evaluated RVersrsquoexperiences at independent campgroundsand RV resorts affiliated with the NationalAssociation of RV Parks and CampgroundsIn all 21 campgrounds earned the top rating
RVers are invited to submit their owncampground reviews by logging on towwwgocampingamericacom and clickingon the Review a Park tab
The following 12 Good Sam Parksearned A gradesButtonwood Campground MifflintownPennsylvaniaCherry Hill Park College Park MarylandHigh Plains Camping Oakley KansasKozy Rest Kampground HarrisvillePennsylvaniaMill Creek Ranch Resort Canton TexasMisty River RV ResortWalland TennesseeNormandy Farms ResortFoxboro MassachusettsPeace Valley
Campground Marble North CarolinaPioneer Campground LaportePennsylvaniaRutledge Lake RV Park FletcherNorth CarolinaSouth Haven Family CampgroundSouth Haven MichiganThe Vineyards Campground GrapevineTexas
goodnews
GOOD SAM PARKS
go Go to wwwgoodsamclubcom for the latestnews about club programs benefits and serv-ices as well as club-sponsored guided trips
ONLINE
Pennsylvaniarsquos Buttonwood Campground
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FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 17
Dometic Corporation has voluntarily extended the two-door refrigerator recall started in August 2006 by recalling additional
refrigerators as part of a continual commitment to maintaining a high level of satisfaction and excellence now and in the future
Previous Recall AnnouncementThis recall affects Dometic two-door refrigerators manufactured between April 1997 and May 2003
Current Recall AnnouncementThis recall affects Dometic two-door refrigerators manufactured between June 2003 and September 2006
The well-being of Dometic customers is of highest concern A serious problem resulting in a fire may occur in an exceptionally small
fraction of Dometic two-door refrigerators but to address that potential risk please contact us immediately for more information
wwwDometiccomRecallRecall Hotline 1-888-446-5157
RECALL O6E-076 08E-032
17
RV SHOWS
Club Savings at Camping WorldGOOD SAM CLUB MEMBERS can getbig savings at Camping World storesduring Good Sam Days February 21through 22 at more than 75 loca-tions of the nationwide RV-acces-sories retailer
With a coupon members alsoreceive 25 percent off regular-pricedinstallation of parts and accessoriesscheduled that weekend and com-pleted by March 5 Other coupon val-ues include additional 20 percent sav-ings on all clearance-priced items
Members should present their validGood Sam membership card to anyCamping World crewmember to receivethe savings couponsYoursquoll also receive aleaflet listing GoodSam sale items
GOOD SAM DAYS
Americarsquos Outdoor Store
Kick Tires at a DiscountFind your dream rig at a Good Samndashaffiliated RV show
Whether yoursquore a serious buyer or sim-ply an RV buff who wants to check
out the latest technology-on-wheels yoursquollfind something at an Affinity Events RVshow Good Sam Club members can get a$2 discount on admission to any of the2009 shows Simply clip out the coupon onthe right and present it at the gatewwwaffinityrvshowscom
MinneapolisSt Paul RV Vacation and CampingShow February 5ndash8 Minneapolis Minnesota
Mid America RV Show February 13ndash15 and 20ndash22Kansas City Missouri
North Carolina RV and Camping Show February13ndash15 Charlotte North Carolina
Richmond Camping RV Expo February 13ndash15Richmond Virginia
Kansas Sports Boat and Travel Show February19ndash22 Wichita Kansas
North Carolina RV and Camping Show February27ndashMarch 1 Raleigh North Carolina
Rhode Island RV and Camping Show February27ndashMarch 1 Providence Rhode Island
$200 OFFThis coupon is good for $200 off anadult admission to any Affinity Events
RV show through April 26 2009For show information visitwwwaffinityrvshowscom
0902H NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER OFFERS HIGHWAYS
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RVinsightBY JOE AND VICKI KIEVA
JOE RVers love to eat and itrsquos not unusual forrally-goers to spend long periods standing inline for a free hot dog or ice cream RVersbrave crowded parking lots with theirrigs to have lunch at an appealingrestaurantAnd if you want to drawa crowd in a campground sim-ply mention the word potluck
A good number of RVers eatall of their meals in restaurantsThese travelers might keep a bot-tle of wine in the fridge and a boxof crackers in the pantry but otherwise they donrsquot use theirkitchens at all We know RVers whocan give you firsthand recommenda-tions for an eatery in just about any town inthe country To them finding unique local
restaurants is part of the RVing adventureOn the other hand some RVers eat
almost all of their meals in their rigs Wemet a man whose food allergies preventedhim and his wife from eating in restaurants
altogether Fortunately their RV kitchengives them the freedom to travel
wherever they like without having toworry about his diet
Most RVers split their mealtimesbetween restaurants and their rigsEating in restaurants is a social occa-sion for Vicki and me More oftenthan not when we get together withfriends we go out to a restaurantIt doesnrsquot have to be fancy as long as we can all share the same tableOn the other hand we usually eat in our motorhome when wersquore parked some-where by ourselves
We always try to take advantage of localfoods as we crisscross the country Itrsquos difficultto pass up the seafood along the Atlantic coastespecially the lobster and clams in NewEngland Floridarsquos fresh citrus fruit is unparal-leled anywhere And we always look forward to
gorging ourselves onfresh blueberries in
Maine and blackberriesin Oregon
VICKI I enjoy cookingespecially when wersquore in ourRV I have more time andfewer distractions than I dowhen wersquore at home And tome part of the fun of cookingwhile on the road is the shop-ping that goes along with itNeedless to say grocery shop-
ping while on the road is differentthan it is at home The names of the
supermarkets change from one regionof the country to another We see names likeFood Giant Shawrsquos and Wegmanrsquos in theNortheast Kroger Publix and Food Lion in theSoutheast and Fred Meyer Safeway andAlbertsonrsquos in the West Of course WalmartSupercenters are everywhere we go
Shopping in an unfamiliar supermarket may
be a chore to some but to me itrsquos an adventureEach store has its own way of laying out theaisles As a result I canrsquot just run into the storefor a couple of items and go directly to the cor-rect aisles as I do at home Shopping usuallymeans walking up and down each aisle to findthe items on my grocery list This is how I dis-cover new and different foods
For an archive of Joeand Vicki Kievarsquos previ-ous RV Insight columnsgo to wwwgoodsamclubcomhighways To postyour own RV-lifestyletips go to wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityclick on Stories thenclick on the Share a Story button
Dear Joe and VickiHow do you findgood grocerystores andrestaurants whiletraveling aroundthe country
We never miss a chance to bring home ham andbacon from Arkansas
maple syrup fromVermont and Walla Wallaonions from Washington
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A Movable FeastWhen it comes to eating on the road variety really is the spice of life
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To add to the adventure many of theavailable items differ from one region tothe next The unfamiliar brands areusually every bit as good as the ones wehave at home but some favorite brandsof food items are hard to find on theroad Yuban coffee for example isnrsquoteasy to locate in the East so we bringenough from home to last the entiretrip Mexican food is important to usso I fill the freezer with chorizos andour favorite brand of corn tortillas
On the other hand each area of thecountry has its own unique food itemsWe never miss a chance to bring homeham and bacon from Arkansas maplesyrup from Vermont Walla Wallaonions from Washington and salt pota-toes from New York
Shopping for groceries while travelingis a great way to become familiar withthe various regions Yoursquoll discoverfoods yoursquove never seen before With alittle experience yoursquoll determine whichsupermarket chain is your favorite whenyou travel to different areas With a littlemore experience you may get to thepoint where you can drop by a store forjust one item and actually manage to godirectly to the correct aisle
Then of course if you donrsquot enjoy theadventure of shopping on the road youcan always take on the challenge oflocating a good restaurant
Send your nontechnical RV-lifestyle questions to RV Insight HighwaysPO Box 8545 Ventura California 93002 or to highwaysgoodsamclubcom
GOT A QUESTION
Vickirsquos RV RecipesVicki Kievarsquos book My RVKitchen and Favorite Recipescovers everything you need toknow about selecting equippingand furnishing an RV kitchenstocking the pantry and fridgeand shopping for groceries onthe road Yoursquoll also find morethan a hundred of Vickirsquosfavorite recipes plus more than70 hints and tricks for preparingdelicious meals on the roadwwwrvknowhowcom
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CAMPcuisineBY BOB BLUMER
You canrsquot please all the people all the timebut when it comes to snack food popcorn
comes close In fact popcorn is so popular thatAmericans consume a staggering one billionpounds of the stuff per yearmdashenough to fill theentire Grand Canyon OK I made up the partabout the canyon but itrsquos probably not too farfrom the truth
To say popcorn is a modern miracle wouldalso be a stretch since the snackrsquos been aroundfor thousands of years But it does seem mirac-ulous that a rock-hard kernel of corn can betransformed by exposure to heat into apillowy morsel of satisfying goodness
Each kernel of popcorn containsmoisture and oils Unlike most othergrains the outer hull of the popcornkernel is impervious to outside moisture
which helps protect the precious cargo insideAs the oil and water inside the shell are heatedpast the boiling point they turn the moisture inthe kernel into a superheated pressurizedsteam Eventually the hull succumbs to thepressure and ruptures and the interior starchesare transformed into the airy cloud-like foamthatrsquos become synonymous with movie viewing
Although most popcorn kernels explodethey donrsquot always explode with flavor Thatrsquos
why I love to add more thanjust salt and butter to
my bowl Here aremy two favorite
recipes Onersquosa little sweet
and onersquos a littlespicy which should
please even
yourfussiest
friends
The PopcornFestival inMarion Ohiocelebrates thestarchy snackevery SeptemberFind out more at wwwpopcornfestivalcom
Popcorn for the PeopleSweet and spicy twists on a perennial family favorite
To read previous recipesgo to wwwgoodsamclubcomhighways
Bob Blumer is the creatorand host of the FoodNetwork TV shows TheSurreal Gourmet and Gluttonfor Punishment Hersquos alsothe author of five cookbooksWhen hersquos not at home inCalifornia Bob can be foundtraveling in his Toastermobilean Airstream trailer cus-tomized with a stainless-steel professional kitchenand topped with two 8-footslices of toast
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Raginrsquo Cajun Popcorn
1 tablespoon garlic powder1 teaspoon onion powder12 teaspoon paprika12 teaspoon salt 14 teaspoon white pepper (if you have it)
or black pepper2 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon Tabasco (or to taste)2 tablespoons vegetable oil12 cup popcorn kernels
In a small bowl combine garlic powder onion powderpaprika salt and pepper Reserve In a small pan overmedium heat melt butter Remove from heat and stir inTabasco Reserve in pan In a medium-size pot overhigh heat add oil and one kernel of popcorn Cover andcook until kernel pops
Add the rest of the popcorn to the oil and re-coverShake pot constantly until popping stops Sprinkle inspices drizzle with Tabasco butter and toss thoroughlyServe immediately
Yield About eight cups
Kettle Corn
2 tablespoons vegetable oil12 cup popcorn kernels2 tablespoons granulated
white sugar12 teaspoon salt
In a medium-size pot over highheat add oil and one kernel ofpopcorn Cover and cook untilkernel pops Add sugar and stirfor 15 seconds or until it meltsAdd the rest of the popcorn tothe sugar oil and re-cover Shakepot constantly until poppingstops Empty popcorn into abowl and toss with salt Serveimmediately
Yield About eight cups
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To read more of Bobrsquosreplies to your technicalquestions go to wwwgoodsamclubcomrvcentral
In addition to answering your letters Bob Livingston is publisher of Trailer Lifeand MotorHome magazinesdirector of the seminar pro-gram at the Rally and authorof Trailer Lifersquos RV Repair andMaintenance Manual To pur-chase the fourth edition of the manual at the discountedGood Sam price click onwwwgoodsamclubcomstore
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TECHtopicsBY BOB LIVINGSTON
Batterybasicswinter fueladvice and atriple-towingclarification
Pulling a PickupI have a 1996 Chevy 4x4 pickup that Irsquod like to pull behind my Discoverymotorhome I donrsquot believe the truck can be towed that conveniently so I waswondering if I could use a dolly for the front end of the truck or a full trailer tohaul it This would save me having to buy a vehicle that can be pulled and theinsurance for another vehicle I use the truck to carry my four golden retrievers
around Is there a need for brakes on the trail-er if I end up towing this truck
Phil Jurczyk KIRKLAND WASHINGTON
BOB Phil your truck is towable on all fourwheels without making drivetrain modifica-tions Therefore you donrsquot need to consider adolly or trailer Yoursquoll need a base plate an ade-quately rated tow bar and lights and I stronglyrecommend using a braking device that appliesthe truck brakes in concert with the motor-homersquos service brakes
Before you purchase the hardware I suggestyou weigh your motorhome loaded for a typicaltrip and your truck Compare those numberswith the gross combination weight rating of themotorhomeYou need to make sure you have thecapacity to tow before setting out on the road
One Battery or TwoI BOUGHT a used fifth wheel with two batter-iesmdashone from the factory and the otherinstalled later Theyrsquore hooked in series black-to-black and red-to-red The reason Irsquom asking isthat theyrsquove gone bad Do I need to replace bothor can I get by with just one If I replace bothdo the cranking amps have to be the same
Judy McClurg CAVE CREEK ARIZONA
BOB Judy if you frequent primitive campsites(no hookups) then yoursquoll need at least two bat-teriesmdashand yours are wired in parallel notseries If you hook up to campground electrici-ty then one battery is all you need
The obvious advantage of having two batter-ies is the ability to run your 12-volt DC appli-ances and accessories for a longer period oftime Even if yoursquore very frugal with the use of12-volt DC power yoursquoll still need enough bat-tery for example to keep the refrigerator run-ning (on LP-gas) If yoursquore like most peopleyoursquoll run through two batteries fairly quicklywhile primitive camping unless you have anefficient way to recharge them
If you replace both batteries theyrsquoll need tobe the same Since yoursquore looking to power thelivability items yoursquoll need deep-cycle batteries(even if yoursquore buying only one) Therersquos noneed to be concerned with cranking amps therating in amp hours is more important
Consider buying two 6-volt golf-cart batter-ies wired in series if you determine that youneed two Theyrsquore more durable for RV use
Cold-Weather DieselIrsquoM GOING TO purchase a used Class B dieselcamper van The owner told me there are solu-tions I can use to pour into the fuel tank to keepthe diesel from jelling in winter Is that true Ifnot how much would it cost to install a heateroutlet for this type of vehicle
Meei Mizell AUGUSTA GEORGIA
BOB If you live in or travel to a cold-weatherarea the diesel fuel there is usually winterizedfor that area Thatrsquos because the fuel contains awaxy substance that jells in extremely coldweather and creates problems such as pluggingthe fuel filter Normally the fuel supplier willmix No 2 diesel with No 1 diesel or some typeof additive that improves cloud point
According to fuel-industry experts yourengine should run fine on non-winterized fuelas long as the temperature doesnrsquot dip below 10degrees Fahrenheit
While the addition of diesel No 1 candecrease cloud point itrsquos also less efficient thanNo 2 the energy content of it is about 5 percentlower which relates to reduced fuel economy sonormally the amount of additive is limitedThere are also a number of aftermarket prod-ucts that can be added to your fuel to reduce thecloud point
Some engines are equipped with fuel heatersTherersquos no way to hazard a guess without know-ing which engine you have in your vehicle Youcan easily check with your RV dealer for thatinfomation
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Leaking and ChewingREGARDING THE ldquoLeaking Motorhomerdquoentry in your September columnanother cause of an apparent front-capleak is that if the temperature is lowand yoursquove run your propane heater fora while the moisture created by thecombustion of the propane condenseson the inside of the cap Many of thecaps both front and rear arenrsquot insu-lated enough
We had an occasion where this hap-pened We removed the TV that was inthe upper console and checked the areawhere the clearance lights were Theywere dry but the inner surface of the caphad drops of water on it Any movementor jarring of the coach caused thedroplets to run down the inside of thecap and out at the bottom of the over-head console Spray-foam insulation willhelp eliminate this problem
On to the chewing rodents also mentioned in the September issueWith regard to these critters eating theinsulation on wires most rodents havefront teeth that donrsquot stop growingthroughout their life They chew on hardobjects to wear them down Otherwisetheir teeth would get too long and theywouldnrsquot be able to open their mouthfar enough to consume any food Itisnrsquot for any nutritional value that theychew on wires Years ago they wouldchew on the lead casings of the tele-phone cables at times causing inter-ruption of phone service
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BOB Condensation is always a prob-lem especially for RVers who run cat-alytic heaters Your best defense isusing a dehumidifier If you frequentcampgrounds with electric hookupsa dehumidifier that operates on 120-
volt AC power will do the trick Theseunits are readily available in home-improvement stores
If you boondock then consider theDri-Z-Air dehumidifier It works wellusing crystals that collect moisture anditrsquos relatively cheapmdashand it uses nopower Most places sell Dri-Z-Air forless than $10 Almost all RV-supplystores and Camping World outlets sell it
Rodents seem to be a hot topic basedon all the response I received after theinitial ldquoWire-Eating Wildliferdquo letter Irsquombecoming an expert on rodents thanksto the readers who have sent in sugges-tions although thatrsquos somewhat of adubious distinction Too bad humanscanrsquot munch down with their teethwear them out and simply grow newones Wow what a concept
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GOT A QUESTION
Tech Topics columnist Bob Livingston has spent countless hours exploring theinner workings of RVs and finding ways tomake life on the road easier for all RVersparticularly Good Sam members Got aquestion about your rig Send an e-mail to techtopicsgoodsamclubcom
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Albuquerque to Santa FePerched on the banks of the Rio GrandeRiver Albuquerque is more famous for being the Hot Air Balloon Capital of the World than as a portal to the pastIts famous and colorful InternationalBalloon Fiesta attracts visitors fromaround the globe few of whom realizethat the cityrsquos Central Avenue is actuallya section of Historic Route 66
In 1937 the government realignedRoute 66 between Santa Rosa and Al-buquerque bypassing Santa Fe Therealignment cut about 107 miles fromthe old route and brought touriststhrough the heart of AlbuquerqueToday the 400 to 1400 blocks of CentralAvenue still display much of the charmof those early days
Heading east along Central Avenue
Agentle late-afternoon breeze caresses the tall grass flanking theweathered rut running along the east wall of Fort Union I sit alone
on the wooden bench grounded squarely in the present my eyes tracingthe rut northeast through the sea of green toward the distant hills Theranger had said that the historic trail was nothing more than a dirt trackback in the mid-1800s so I begin to imagine a typical day along thissection of the Santa Fe Trail
I close my eyes and soon I can almosthear the crack of a bullwhackerrsquos whip andthe disgruntled bellows of the oxen as acaravan of large freight wagons rumbles bymassive wheels and oxen hooves carvingdeep into the soft New Mexico prairie Ienvision the labored breathing of the oxenand the creaking of wagon-wheel axles
As the last wagon lumbers by a grizzleddriver his stoic dust-covered face creasedby too many years on the trail glances myway and nods I nod back and watch thedust trails disappear into the evening skyI imagine a lone bugler inside the fort sounding the evening tattooanother day along the Santa Fe Trail slipping into the history books
The Santa Fe Trail is but one of the many nostalgic sites that crowdnorthern New Mexico This part of the state is like a living museum ofNative American and Wild West cultures that brings new meaning to thephrase Land of Enchantment
We planned on seeing as much as we could during our 1200-mile loopfrom Albuquerque along nine scenic byways and trails five mountainranges six Indian reservations a dozen pueblos and a host of nationalparks forests and monuments
STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL DEFREITAS
After theAlbuquerqueRally take adrive throughthe pages ofNew Mexicohistory on a scenic loop tour
PORTALpastTO THE
RALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
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you come to the Turquoise Trail NationalScenic Byway (Highway 14) which runsnorth through the Sandia Mountains toSanta Fe Along the trail yoursquoll pass thelegendary mining towns of GoldenMadrid and Cerrillos with their aban-doned turquoise mines dotting the adja-cent hills The rejuvenated ghost townsnow have quaint restaurants Native craftsshops art galleries and small museums
Santa Fe to RatonIn 2010 Santa Fe commemorates its400th anniversary Few Americans orEuropeans even knew of its existenceuntil the Santa Fe Trail opened in theearly 1800s
Today Native artisans trade theirwork on the sidewalks and park aroundthe main plaza and the city contains
more than 250 galleries many of whichline Canyon Road Art is such an impor-tant aspect of Santa Fe life that the townbecame the first US city to be named tothe UNESCO Creative Cities Network
Santa Fersquos creative culture overflowsinto its cuisine In this relatively smallcity no fewer than 200 restaurants servemeals offering everything from bou-tique specialties to distinctive northernNew Mexican delicacies Tia Sophiarsquos(just off the main square) claims to haveinvented the breakfast burrito which youcan order with green red or Christmas(both green and red) chili sauce
If you have a hankering for somesweets you wonrsquot want to miss the cre-ations at the Chocolate Maven Thesmall cafeacute has an adjoining bakerywhere you can sample the shoprsquos world-
famous brownies while watching thebakers at work
Interstate 25 to the east follows theold Santa Fe Trail and sections of oldRoute 66 (the pre-1937 alignment) Inmany places you can exit the mainhighway onto adjacent service roadsthat literally run atop parts of the oldSanta Fe Trail and old Route 66
East of Glorieta is Pecos NationalHistoric Park The park preserves morethan 12000 years of history including theancient Pecos pueblo a colonial missionsections of the Santa Fe Trail and the siteof the Battle of Glorieta Pass the mostwesterly conflict in the Civil War
In the town of Las Vegas old Route66 veers south toward Santa Rosa whilethe Santa Fe Trail continues northeastThe trail crisscrosses I-25 at many loca-
Grab your binoculars and pick a perch on the bluffs overlooking El Malpais National Monument
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Highways FEBRUARY 200928
tions on the way to Raton Well-pre-served ruts are visible at WagonMound and Fort Union NationalMonument built in 1851
Raton to TaosFrom Raton Highway 64 slices south-west retracing parts of the Santa FeTrail Going southeast on Highway 505yoursquoll need your binoculars to viewsome of the 274 bird species at MaxwellNational Wildlife Refuge including baldeagles and wild turkeys as well aswhitetail and mule deer bobcats andblack bear Established in 1965 the3700-acre refuge is an important reststop for migratory waterfowl
The Dawson ghost town awaitsabout 10 miles north on 505 Littleremains of this old coal-mining com-munity except the cemetery PhelpsDodge opened the Dawson coal minein 1901 and the town prospered until1950 when the coal ran out Most ofthe graves in the cemetery are of the383 miners lost in two disastrous mineexplosions in 1913 and 1923
An hourrsquos drive south of Dawsontakes you to the small but significanttown of Cimarron from which onebranch of the Santa Fe Trail gets itsname Over the years the townrsquos 130-year-old landmark St James Hotel hascatered to such notable guests as BuffaloBill Cody Annie Oakley Kit CarsonFrank and Jesse James Wyatt Earp Billythe Kid and BlackjackKetchum Rumor has itthat notorious gunmanClay Allison dancednaked on the bar whileshooting into the ceilingThe bar is now part ofthe dining room andyou can still see bulletholes in the tin ceiling
At Eagle Nest Highway64 meets the EnchantedCircle Scenic Byway (Highway 38) Thenorthern part of the loop skirts a num-ber of 12000-foot peaks in the Sangrede Cristo Mountains and offers spectac-ular alpine scenery If you have timetake Highway 150 up to Taos Ski Valleyfor more breathtaking panoramas
The Enchanted Circle rejoins High-way 64 just north of the Taos Pueblo
Indian Reservation Thepueblo is one of the nationrsquosoldest continuously inhabitedcommunities and the onlypueblo designated a NationalHistoric Landmark and aUNESCO World heritage SiteAt the center of the reservationis Taos town home to KitCarson between 1828 and1840 His preserved home isnow a museum
Taos to FarmingtonFrom Taos the High Road toTaos Scenic Byway (highways518 and 76) weaves souththrough the Sangre de CristoMountains and the PicurisPueblo toward the small townof Jaconita Along the wayyoursquoll pass through Chimayoand the Nambeacute Indian Res-ervation home to the beauti-ful 150-foot-high Nambeacute Falls
Just off Highway 502between Jaconita and LosAlamos is Bandelier NationalMonument Along the parkrsquos 15-miletrail through Frijoles Canyon yoursquoll seeAncestral Pueblo homes kivas (ceremo-nial structures) rock paintings and pet-roglyphs Donrsquot forget to carry lots ofwater when hiking here
West of Bandelier stands Los Alamosand the Los Alamos National Laboratory
The Department of Energylab is one of the largest multidisciplinary institu-tions in the world Startedin 1943 as part of the se-cretive Manhattan Projectthe lab is now a NationalHistoric Landmark TheBradbury Science Museumis highly recommended
From Los Alamos theJeacutemez Mountain Trail
Scenic Byway (Highway 4) wendssouthwest through the Jeacutemez Moun-tains and Santa Fe National ForestAbout halfway to San Ysidro yoursquolldrive through the sprawling VallasCaldera National Preserve a favorite ofrock climbers and trout fishermen Asyou cross the floor of the caldera be onthe lookout for large herds of elk San
Antonio Creek and the East Fork of theJeacutemez River cut through the calderaand offer some of the statersquos best brownand rainbow trout fishing
West of San Ysidro the trail contin-ues northwest as Highway 550 to thetown of Cuba the heart of NewMexicorsquos cattle- and sheep-ranchingregion But Cubarsquos claim to fame is the nearby Chaco Culture NationalHistoric Park the largest best-pre-served and most architecturallyadvanced of all ancient SouthwestNative villages
The canyon has 120 separate sitesthat date between AD 850 and 1250The largest structure Pueblo Bonitacontains more than 600 rooms and 40kivas The sites are accessible by about35 miles of walking trails that crisscrossthe canyon
Northwest of Cuba Highway 550climbs to the high plains New Mexicorsquosoil belt The first well was drilled in1921 and the state pumps about 60million barrels a year The oil patchrsquosmain town Farmington is also rich inNative American culture
Just north of Farmington is Aztec
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FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 29MAP BY DONNA SCHMIDT
Ruins National Monument a 500-roomcenter of Ancestral Pueblo society datingback to the early 1100s The Great Kiva(excavated in 1921 and reconstructed in1934) is the main attraction
Farmington to AlbuquerqueThe Native Heritage Trail Scenic Byway(Highway 491) runs from Shiprock justwest of Farmington through the vastNavajo Indian Reservation to GallupAlong the way yoursquoll pass 7176-footShiprock peak and other unusual rockformations as you skirt the easternflanks of the Chuska Mountains
Highway 491 ends in Gallup atHighway 40 and Historic Route 66Much of Route 66 parallels the newinterstate but it is interrupted in a fewplaces Historic 66 signs will direct youto the usable sections of the old route
Galluprsquos main attraction may be theEl Rancho Hotel and Motel Built in1937 the hotel has welcomed a host offamous guests including Jackie CooperRonald Reagan Spencer Tracy Kath-arine Hepburn and Kirk DouglasHundreds of autographed pictures ofcelebrities cover the mezzanine walls
above the eclectic rustic lobbyAs you head back toward Albu-
querque yoursquoll pass El Morro NationalMonument also known as InscriptionRock In the early 1300s AncestralPuebloans living on the bluff above thenatural spring carved petroglyphs inthe rock around the water hole In thelate 1600s Spanish and American pio-neers stopping for water also carvedtheir names dates and messages intothe rocks around the spring Today thepark protects more than 2000 inscrip-tions and petroglyphs as well asAncestral Puebloan ruins
East of El Morro stands El Malpais(Spanish for ldquothe badlandsrdquo) NationalMonument resembling a Hawaiianlava field with its moonscape of exten-sive lava flows In stark contrast to thesharp black lava are the tall smoothalmost white sandstone cliffs that linethe southern edge of the field
Northern New Mexico provides anextraordinary road-trip experiencefrom its 1200 years of accessible Nativeand American history to its spicy redand green chiles It truly is a Land ofEnchantment
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Pecos NHP
Chaco CultureNatrsquol Mon
Glorieta
Jaconita
Fort UnionNatrsquol Mon
MaxwellNWR
SantaRosa
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Tijeras
Wagon Mound
Cimarron
Raton
Taos
EagleNest
Cuba
San Ysidro
Chimayo
Farmington
Las VegasGallup
Shiprock
Albuquerque
Los Alamos
Santa Fe
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Go OnlineFind out more about Albuquerque andNew Mexico at wwwgoodsamclubcomhighways The February sectionincludes exclusive web content aboutthe Santa Fe Trail the Sandia PeakTram and the Southwestrsquos authenticlegend Kit Carson Yoursquoll also find RVauthor Ron Jonesrsquo list of restaurantfavorites in and around Albuquerque
Good Sam ParksNew Mexico has 43 Good Sam Parks To find out all aboutthem go to wwwgoodsamclubcomand click on the Travel Tools tabthen click on Find a Campground
For More InformationNew Mexico Tourism Departmentwwwnewmexicoorg 800-545-2070
Nostalgic New Mexico (left to right) Native pottery PecosNational Historic Park Fort Union and a Taos Pueblo powwow
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sk almost anyone to name Americarsquos mile-high city and theyrsquoll most likely replyldquoDenverrdquo But motor 438 miles south on Interstate 25 and yoursquoll hit another mile-
high city thatrsquos known less for its thin air and more for its rich history rugged scenery andhighly diverse population Welcome to Albuquerque New Mexico
Albuquerquersquos colorful past stretches back to the 1300s when the Ancestral Pueblo peo-ple settled along whatrsquos today known as the Rio Grande River The waterway provided pre-cious irrigation for the nativesrsquo crops and trees along the banks offered firewood By the1500s European explorers seeking gold found instead villages of mud but that didnrsquot keepthem from staying By the late 1600s the community along the river began to grow asSpanish missionaries settled in the area In 1706 the burgeoning town was named for theSpanish Duke of Alburquerque (the extra ldquorrdquo was later dropped from the name)
The westward migration of the 1800s brought Americans to the area along the Santa FeTrail Everyone from merchants and homesteaders to lawyers and tradesmen established theirhomes and businesses in the broad valley where major routes met The arrival of the railroadand much later Route 66 swelled the cityrsquos population which now stands at 800000
AlbuquerqueFLYING HIGH IN
RALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
Ride the aerialtram roll onRoute 66 andfollow in thefootsteps ofPueblos andearly explorersin Americarsquos oldest city theWorldrsquos Hot-AirBalloon Capital
BY BEVERLY EDWARDS
A
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When your getaway is stored away
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These days Albuquerquethrives as a vibrant crossroads ofhistory commerce and cultureMake sure you take time toexplore this fascinating city if youattend the April Rally (for moreabout the Rally turn to page 34)
Begin your tour by steppingback in time at PetroglyphNational Monument west of thecity After soaking up the historyof the rock markings at the visitorcenter walk along the trails to seethe rock faces that bear ancientworks of art The monumentrsquosestimated 20000 carved images of peo-ple animals and other symbols giveglimpses into a compelling past
Get a feel for Albuquerquersquos Spanishheritage in Old Town where you canwalk in the footsteps of the cityrsquosfounders Dominating the central plazais the towering San Felipe de NeriChurch which replaced a small adobechapel that collapsed in 1792 In keep-ing with tradition adobe homes were
established around the plaza for mutu-al protection Today these structureshouse shops that sell colorful clothingblankets jewelry and other items madeby local artisans
While in Old Town yoursquoll see evi-dence of one of the cityrsquos most interest-ing chapters For three weeks in theearly days of the Civil War theConfederate flag flew over the plazaWhen the Confederates retreated they
buried six canons near the plaza andtwo of them are now displayed
In the following century the city host-ed a new wave of visitors After WorldWar II Americans hopped in their carsin search of new adventures andAlbuquerque emerged as a popular stopon Route 66 known here as CentralAvenue The regionrsquos rugged desert wasa novelty for many travelers of that eraCentral Avenuersquos colorful shops and
See the real Albuquerque (left to right)from Route 66 to Sandia Peak to Old Town
For MoreInformation
Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureauwwwitsatriporg 800-733-9918
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restaurants evoke that innocent timeLooking for in-depth exploration of
the region Albuquerque is home tonumerous museums and each focuseson a compelling facet of the Land ofEnchantment and the world at large
Towering in Jurassic Super GiantsHall at the New Mexico Museum ofNatural History and Science is a replicaof Seismosaurus a former resident ofthe area Fossils in Seacoast Hall remindvisitors that the area once bordered avast prehistoric body of water
Ancestral Pueblo history so impor-
tant to understanding New Mexico ison display at the Indian PuebloCultural Center
Visitors will find refuge from thewarm desert sun at the AlbuquerqueAquarium and Rio Grande BotanicGarden both located in sprawlingAlbuquerque Biological Park Thou-sands of saltwater fish and invertebratesnative to the Gulf of Mexico live in theaquariumrsquos carefully maintained envi-ronments The Botanic Garden green-houses display desert plants that thrivein the area as well as flora from other
climates of the worldScience buffs will relish the
National Atomic Museumwhich traces the history ofthe Atomic Age from earlyresearch of nuclear develop-ment through todayrsquos peace-ful uses Exhibits offerinsights into the first atomicbomb detonation at theTrinity Site located less than100 miles away on desert
land thatrsquos now part of the White SandsMissile Range
Albuquerquersquos best-known eventmay be the International Balloon Fiestawhich lifts off for nine days everyOctober Thousands of spectators turnup for the festivities as hundreds of bal-loons fill the skies Visitors can experi-ence the thrilling history of hot-air bal-looning year-round at the AlbuquerqueInternational Balloon Museum on theedge of the fiesta grounds Actual bal-loons and gondolas hang from the highceiling in a dazzling display
Likewise cruising high above theground is the Sandia Peak Tramwaywhich travels over the Cibola NationalForest on a cable for 27 miles makingit the worldrsquos longest passenger aerialtramway The journey takes visitors tothe observation deck atop 10378-footSandia Peak affording an 11000-square-mile panorama of the Land of Enchantment Make the trip nearsunset and watch as the lights ofAlbuquerque glisten far below
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Tour Route 66break a balloonrecord and immerseyourself in RVingthis April inAlbuquerque
The pop-music standard ldquoRoute 66rdquo entices listeners to ldquogetyour kicksrdquo on Americarsquos famous Mother Road Who are we
to turn down the advice of Nat King Cole Chuck Berry the Rolling StonesJohn Mayer and the many others whorsquove recorded the classic through the years
Heed the songrsquos call by joining the Good Sam Club at the 10th annualRally April 17 through 20 in Albuquerque New Mexico one of the hotteststops on the legendary highway
Visitors to Expo New Mexico can find plenty of ways to get their kickslike browsing row after row of new RVs enjoying nightly entertainment bypopular performers participating in fun activities and taking optionaltours of historic sites in and around the fabled New Mexico city
Did we mention Good Samrsquos Mexican Fiesta and the Rally Dog ShowNow a decade old the Rally has become a one-stop shop for RVers seek-
ing to enrich their lifestyle and just have a great time Rally-goers thirsty forknowledge can pick from scores of seminars and check out newtravel and RV products then end the day by partying withNeil Sedaka the Osmond Brothers and Rita Coolidge
The Rallyrsquos a great place to meet old friends make newtravel buddies link up with longtime e-mail pals and online-forum cronies and on Good Sam Day join a Good SamClub chapter in your neck of the woods
Here are a few of the many ways to get your kicks at the2009 Albuquerque Rally
BY JOHN SULLAWAY
Get yourRALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
RallyAT THE
Kicks
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Rock to the Classics For morethan 50 years Neil Sedakarsquos catchy tuneshave blasted out of jukeboxes and stere-os across North America Herersquos yourchance to see the composer of ldquoCal-endar Girlrdquo and ldquoBreaking Up Is Hardto Dordquo perform in person on April 17the Rallyrsquos opening nightSedaka (pictured on theright) is followed byGrammy Awardndashwinningsinger Rita Coolidge onApril 18 the country-flavored family group theOsmond Brothers onApril 19 and California surf band PapaDoo Run Run on April 20
Sharpen Your Skills Whetheryoursquore a novice RVer or a seasoned vet-eran yoursquoll find plenty of opportunitiesto boost your RV IQ at the Rally Scoresof seminars will be offered on topicsranging from electrical-system mainte-nance to tire care Presenters includeHighways Technical Editor Bob Living-ston and other RVing experts
Stack Up the Fun Youngstersand teens can play games scarf uppizza take tours and join their momsdads and grandparents in the cookie-stacking competition GPS users willhave fun with our geocache contest theGreat RV Heist and golfers can tee upfor the golf tournament on April 17Show Your Tricks on Route 66 theRallyrsquos dog show gives pet owners achance to parade their pooches April 18
Explore New Mexico Sign upfor optional guided bus trips and travelto the Acoma ldquoSky Cityrdquo Pueblo onApril 17 Americarsquos oldest continuously
inhabited settlement On April 18 takea tour through Albuquerquersquos most col-orful districts on famous Route 66Guided trips to the nearby Trinity Siteon April 17 18 and 20 will take you toground zero of the first atomic-bombdetonation
Donate Your Time Feel likegiving back Rally participantscan lend a hand at Rio GrandeCommunity Farm Come for aday of volunteer work on April15 and get one night of freecamping on April 14
Balloon Bonanza Albuquerquersquosknown as the Hot-Air Balloon Capitalof the World and its annual Inter-national Balloon Fiesta draws thou-sands Rally-goers will get a chance tosalute the cityrsquos high-flying statusmdashand possibly make historymdashbyparticipating in an attempt toset a Guinness world record forMost People Wearing BalloonHats Prefer the real thing Takea hot-air balloon ride over theRio Grande Valley with RainbowRyders or watch balloon enthu-siasts ignite the burners insidetheir colorful crafts at anevening balloon glow
Go Green The Rallyrsquos the place tofind out how you can reduce your RVrsquosenvironmental footprint The Go GreenIdeas contest invites Rally-goers to sub-mit green-friendly concepts for prizesMake sure you stop by the Green RVexhibit a biodiesel-powered Lancecamper outfitted with solar panels anda wind turbine and occupied by sur-vivalist Brian Brawdy
Hola Good Sam The Good SamClub will throw a Mexican Fiesta formembers and friends on April 20 Yoursquollbe serenaded by mariachis tantalizedby pintildeatas and treated to Southwesterncuisine Join a chapter make newfriends stick around for games andprizes and learn more about benefitsoffered only to Good Sam members
Be Prepared Relive the carefreedays of camping out with your Scouttroop when the Rally hosts a receptionfor all current and former Boy Scouts onApril 19 Boy Scout alumni are encour-aged to bring old memorabilia like uni-forms badges and handbooks LocalBoy Scout troops will participate andcontests for cash prizes will rekindle thatScouting spirit Rally organizers areworking to expand the program toinclude Girl Scouts for the 2010 Rally
Get Cookinrsquo On GoodSam Day Highwaysrsquo CampCuisine columnist BobBlumer (left) will demon-strate how to whip up flavor-filled edibles in theconfines of your RV galleyLearn new recipes fromthe Food Network star
Kick Some Tires Rally-goers canget a close-up look at the latest RVmodels by strolling through hundredsof new rigs on display at Expo NewMexico Yoursquoll find vehicles rangingfrom entry-level trailers to million-dol-lar coaches Buy a new home-on-wheelson the spot or do research for a futurepurchase Also on display are hundredsof aftermarket products and RV-relatedservices in the Rallyrsquos indoor exhibit
RALLY ONLINEConnect with other Rally-going GoodSam Club members online Click onwwwtherallycom to find links to Rallygroups on wwwgoodsamclubcom aswell asFacebookEonsTwitterandFlickr
RVER OF THE YEARDuring the Rallyrsquos Good Sam Day yoursquoll get the chance tomeet Richard Daniels the clubrsquos 2008 RVer of theYear Richard rescued a stray dog he encounteredwhile RV camping then used the Good Sam Clubrsquosonline RV forums to facilitate adoptions of manymore stray animals across the continent The firstrecipient of this annual award Richard says hersquoslooking forward to telling fellow RVers about theshelter he founded Old Fella Burke CountyAnimal Rescue in Burke County Georgia
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The Good Sam ClubrsquosAction Line has resolvedthousands of disputes in favor of membersHighways highlights a sampling of theseresults in each issueTo read more Action Lineletters go to wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityand click on RVer Rights
All Steamed UpLast April I took my 2002 Holiday Rambler Admiral motorhome to GibbsInternational Trucks in Oxnard California to fix a transmission leak I was referredto Gibbs because theyrsquore a fully authorized dealer for Allison transmission
I told the service staff that I wanted an estimate before any work was done onthe coach Later that day Raul a service manager called to say that all they could
do to fix the leak was change gaskets andgrommets If Irsquod been told this beforehand Irsquodhave never brought my motorhome to them
Raul then told me he could remove my trans-mission and send it to a repair facility thatcould make the repairs in the City ofCommerce 75 miles away He said there wasno way of me getting an estimate until thisrepair shop received the transmission anddetected the problem
Later however I was told that I incurred$15729 in fees when Gibbs steam-cleanedmy transmission housing to look for the leakwhich they couldnrsquot find I was never given anestimate for this service
When I arrived to pick up my RV I asked MrsGibbs another service manager why I wasnrsquottold in the beginning that I could incur diag-nostic charges and they might not be able tofix the problem I told her I didnrsquot want to payfor anything and she replied I couldnrsquot havemy keys until I paid the charges I told her thatI called that coercion and it wasnrsquot fair Shedidnrsquot respond
I believe Gibbs misrepresented themselvesI never would have gone there if theyrsquod told methe truth in the first place I believe I shouldbe refunded the $15729 fee I think Gibbsshould also give me an apology for my 10hours of wasted time
Allan Siber CAMARILLO CALIFORNIA
ACTION LINE After sending a petition toGibbs International on Siberrsquos behalf wereceived this response from Raul Villalobosservice manager
We regret that you felt no value in the effortwe made to properly diagnose and steam-
clean your transmission We could debate theappropriateness of the changes but in the bestinterest of a timely resolution wersquore refundingyou $15729
Sluggish ServiceWE TOOK OUR 2001 Sportsmen fifth wheel toPatterson RV Center in Wichita Falls Texas forsome minor repair work At the time the serv-ice representative assured us that the workwouldnrsquot take long But now two months andmany phone calls to Patterson later we stillhavenrsquot seen any progress We were calledonce and told it was ready so we made the 80-mile trip only to find out that the repairswerenrsquot completed Patterson hadnrsquot evenordered the decal stripes that were included inour original request They told us theyrsquod getsomeone to bring the decals to our home
After going back and forth my wife calledto see if the decals were ready and the newservice manager said he knew nothing of thisorder and hersquod have to look into it Heassured us hersquod investigate our issue andcall us back Wersquove never received a callback We really need Action Line to help fixthis ongoing problem
John and Phyllis Spenser PARADISE TEXAS
ACTION LINE After a petition was sent toPatterson RV Center we received the follow-ing update from the Spensers
Our problem has been resolved to our satis-faction thanks to Action Linersquos interventionPatterson RV completed the decal work andtheir new service manager was very courteousand helpful Action Linersquos help was muchappreciated
Got an RV-related dispute E-mail us at actionlinegoodsamclubcom or mail a letterto Action Line PO Box 8545 Ventura California 93002 Please include a letter ofexplanation and copies of related receipts
ACTIONLINEMAILBOX
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Highways FEBRUARY 200938
goodstuffEDITED BY ROBIN DUFFIELDbullTESTED ANDREVIEWED BY MEMBERS
Smart LightMotion LightDonrsquot let the Smart Lightrsquossimple appearance deceiveyou The low-profile exteriorlight mounts on the side ofyour RV and goes on auto-matically when the built-insensor detects movementnear your rig An attachedLED lets you know if yourcoach battery is running lowThe Smart Light gets itsbrains from a microproces-sor and has the same holepattern as existing standardlights for easy installationKen Motz a Good Sam Clubproduct tester from Le ClaireIowa installed the SmartLight and reports ldquoThe mo-tion detector really makesus feel securerdquo PRICE $9999CONTACT Star Light 800-883-5444wwwstarlightsinccom
Funky Colored FlamesNeed to spice up your campfire fun Create dancing flames of blue green and purpleby placing an unopened packet of Funky Colored Flames on top of the fire Providing 30minutes of multicolored fun Funky Flames is safe for usein indoor and outdoor wood fireplaces (theyarenrsquot suitable for cooking fires) Good SamClub product tester Arleen Witt of PollackPines California tried Funky Flames andtells us ldquoNice colored flames that reallyadd excitement to any bonfirerdquoPRICE $588 (three-pack)CONTACT Winlow Products416-792-0385 wwwcampingworldcom
June Bug ScooterRVers can tool around the campground
or rally grounds with ease on thepower-thrifty all-electric June Bugscooter The smooth-riding portablevehicle seats one adult comfort-
ably folds to just 28 inches highand weighs 90 pounds JoyceNewman a Good Sam Clubproduct tester from JacksonSouth Carolina took a spinon the June Bug and says ldquoIdo not know how I traveledbefore the June Bug Itrsquosgiven me my freedom backrdquo
Engel MR040 PortableFridge Freezer
Peckish RVers can keep theirsnacks cool on the go with the nim-
ble Engel MR040 Fridge Freezer Theunit has a small footprint but deliversefficient cooling from 1224-volt DCand 110-volt AC power A sturdy plasticexterior with rubber bumpers on eachcorner protects that delicate egg salad
and a reversible lid contains storage spacefor spare cords and fuses Good Sam product
tester Sandy Preibe from Camarillo California took theMR040 on an outing and says ldquoTravels easy and keepsfood and beverages cold on a hot day while driving Itrsquosvery convenient not to have to use icerdquo
PRICE $1497CONTACT Rickrsquos Specialty Vehicles
866-798-2227 wwwricksesvcom
PRICE $641CONTACT Engel USA 888-272-9838 wwwengel-usacom
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FEBRUARYFLORIDA bull WINTER SAMBOREE February 18ndash22Withlacoochee Bluegrass Festival Dunnellon$110 Early bird 217 Contact Robert WardPO Box 348 Nobleton FL 34461 352-796-8867
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MARCH ARIZONA bull ROARING rsquo20S SAMBOREE March 4ndash8Pinal County Fairgrounds Casa Grande $85Contact Joyce Anderson 561 S 34th Pl
Mesa AZ 85204 480-807-6066
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NEVADA bull HAWAIIAN SUMMER SAMBOREEMarch 12ndash14 Avi Resort and Casino Laughlin$602 $451 Extra $10 at gate ContactLinda LeChien 1380 Centerville Ln 40Gardnerville NV 89410 775-782-5352
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GEORGIA bull SPRING SAMBOREE March 26ndash29
Good Sam Club chapters across North America regularly host RV gatherings known as
Samborees As a Good Sam Club member you can visit Samborees in any state or province
Activities range from games to arts and crafts seminars and live entertainment In short
Samborees are a good time and a great way to meet people who share your interests
Dates locations fees and contact information for upcoming events are listed below and
a complete calendar is posted on wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityeventsandtours
CLUBevents
Forty Years of FunColoradorsquos first Good Sam chapter the Western Colorado Travelers
celebrated its 40th anniversary on November 15 2008 Many members
of the Grand Junction chapter were on hand for the event along with State
Directors Al and Fran Allain Assistant State Directors Mike and Sue Carver
and members of the neighboring Two Rivers Good Sam chapter
Back row left to rightWimp Holding BudDriever Al HowardRalph Moss EugeneStocking Second rowWanda Holding TomBonokoski BettyDriever Lynda HowardTheona Moss PatMahrer Al MahrerSeated GloriaBonokoski Fay ClineFran Jones Del JonesChapter PresidentMary Diamond
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APRIL TEXAS bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 2ndash5 WestTexas Fairgrounds Abilene $65 $75 at gateContact Judy Birchett PO Box 236 Bishop TX78343 361-584-1919
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LOUISIANA bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 10ndash12State Fair of Louisiana Shreveport $52 Earlybird 45 $13 per day Contact Del Griffin 439Jann Dr Shreveport LA 71106 318-686-0581
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ALABAMA bull PUT ON YOUR EASTER BONNET SPRINGSAMBOREE April 16ndash19 National PeanutFestival Fairgrounds Dothan $802 $701
Contact Pat Smith 1301 S Bethel RdDecatur AL 35603 256-350-1037
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ARKANSAS bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 16ndash19Four States Fairgrounds Texarkana $55Contact Melinda Wiggs 2501 Skyline PtJonesboro AR 72404 870-972-0951
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FLORIDA bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 22ndash26Okeechobee KOA Campground Okeechobee$110 Contact Robert Ward PO Box 348Nobleton FL 34661 352-796-8867
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Highwaysrsquo Commercial Corner section ofclassified ads is designed exclusively for pri-vate parties or businesses that have items orservices to sell promote or rent that are notof a personal nature For example RV ParksCampgrounds Condominium ComplexesReal Estate Small Businesses for SaleServices Offered Help Wanted PositionsWanted and Business Opportunities all rep-resent categories appropriate for CommercialCorner Any item offered for rent is consid-ered commercial in nature CommercialCorner advertisers are not required to beGood Sam Club members
When submitting ad copy please followthese guidelines1 There are 40 characters allowed perline counting each letter space and punc-
tuation mark When abbreviating pleaseuse standard dictionary abbreviationsThere is a five-line minimum and the rateis $60 per line2 Bold-face type is available at an addition-al cost of $15 per line Add $50 to makeyour ad all red3 We offer a 5 frequency discount for sixissues and a 10 discount for 12 issues4 Blind-box service is available at an addi-tional cost of $15 per issue We will assigna blind-box number to your ad and we willforward responses to you on a daily basisThe blind-box address takes one full line ofspace at $60line Our $15 fee covers ourpostage and handling expenses5 Copy must be printed or typed6 Copy must be submitted approximately
two months prior to the cover date of theissue desired Please note The May issuecloses on February 18 the June issue closes on March 187 Mail ad copy and a check money order orVisaMasterCardDiscoverAmex numberexpiration date and signature to Commer-cial Corner Highways PO Box 8510Ventura California 93002-99128 Credit-card orders may be faxed to 805-667-4379 Attention Sue Panchenko or e-mailed to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom(please put ldquoCommercial Cornerrdquo in thesubject line) 9 Please direct questions to Sue Panchenkoat 805-667-4385 or via e-mail to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom (please put ldquoCommercialCornerrdquo in the subject line)
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COMMERCIAL CORNER
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mdashS Beall OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY
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TOURS
ADVENTURE CARAVANS RV TOURS amp RALLIESCanada bull USA bull Alaska bull Central America Mexico bull Greece bull Europe bull United KingdomMexico RV Insurance wwwadventurecaravanscomFree 86-page catalog (800) 872-7897Experience the Adventure Wersquoll do the Rest
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Good Sam Samborees and CaraventuresWhether your RV travels take you to AlaskaMexicorsquos Baja Peninsula New England the Kentucky Derby a NASCAR race or to AmericarsquosNational Parks the Good Sam Club has a grouptravel package for you Make new friends while youtravel in the comfort of your RV on our fully guidedtours Call us toll-free at 1-800-829-5140 or visit us online at wwwgoodsamclubcomtoursto find out more about these and the many othertours offered by the Good Sam Club
TRAVEL TO EXCITING PLACESDrive the Alcan to Americarsquos Last Frontierenvision yourself on Nova Scotiarsquos miles of coastal drives celebrate Mardi Grascross the border to sunny Mexicoform friendships yoursquoll treasure the rest of your days all arrangementsincluding RV parks by Tracks RV Toursest 1975 Free catalog at tracksrvtourscom or tel 800-351-6053
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2000 TETON 40 CHEYENNE 5th Arctic pkg full-timer new all over 1998 Mtn Master FL6087K mi CummAllison all Air Ride huge storclean amp pwrful Sell sep $40K EA 623-451-7121
TRAILERS FOR SALE
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RV SHOWS
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RV SPACES FOR RENT
RV SPACE FOR RENT Must be 55 or older inBellflower CA Small cat or dog under 20 lbsokay Close to all freeways beaches amp mtns At least 1 month stay required Pool table poolCall (562) 867-3227
SERVICES
1 IN SALES TAX SAVINGSPay no sales tax on your next RV We have helpedclients legally save $1000s over the past 12 yrsCall Mountain States Consulting 800-565-4504amp talk to a CPA for professional friendly service or visit us on the web at wwwrvtaxcom
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RECREATIONAL VEHICLESFOR SALE
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RV REGISTRYwwwrvregistrycomMotorhomes Trailers amp Fifth WheelsFor Sale by OwnersNo Sales CommissionsBuyersSellers 800-546-8457
BUYING OR SELLING AN RVLet us take over the risk of major repairsTo learn more about the Good Sam Extended Service Plan mechanical breakdown insurance call 1-877-681-9479
RECREATIONAL VEHICLESWANTED
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COMMERCIAL CORNER
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MOTORHOMES FOR SALE
2000 ALLEGRO BUS 38 57K mi 3 SO Cat 330dsl 6-spd Allison maple cab int WD new awnsall lthr Frtliner Chas 75 Onan new tires reffrwicmkr no smkpets $54K 772-564-0759772-341-4614 (FL)
2007 36QSH PHAETON BY Tiffin Silver Sand350 HP Cat Diesel pusher 6-speed Allison80 gen auto level amp awn leather Corian tiled3 TVs 4 slides 9527 miles warranty $175K(941) 286-5201 (SD)
1996 DUTCH STAR 32 454 Chevy Banks Power slide-out Runs and looks beautiful New paint roof tires $28500 Neil 916-747-1842
A Colorado Beauty at its Best New 2006 stunning custom home in Castle Rock 6196 sq ft walkout ranch on 467 acres 4 BD 6BA50rsquoX21rsquo RV garage wfull hookups $1295000(303) 681-3754 for pics amp details
LARGO FL 1152 sq ft manufactured hm 2BR2BA Many extras incl attached lanai amp shed Xlnt home base location close to shopping ampbeaches in a 55+ 5-star community $35000OBO 727-798-2573 evartsedyahoocom
3BD2BA MANUFACTURED on 82 acre w30X40RV garage wfull hookup 2 yrs old 4 mi from The Villages in FL No lot fee you own propertysafe area move-in ready smk free lots of extras$260K 352-406-9750
BEAUTIFUL OR COAST - Lakeside 55+ gatedcomm 1254 sq ft 2BD 2BA 40 ft RV prkgwhookups 2 mins to lake 5 mi to beachfishing crabbing hiking Pix avail $219000(541) 759-2747
LOTS FOR SALE
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HOMES FOR SALE
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DAVENPORT FL RV HOME Private 55+ commAccess to I-27 amp I-4 2BD 2BA + RV garage1800 sq ft Cinder block built $289K Will consider trade in CACOTX 863-424-1417lab2trvlaolcom
ASHEVILLE NCmdashNewly remodeled home amp RVbuilding 4BR 4BA 4300 sq ft home 2250 sq ft RV building HVAC Many amenities plus mtn views New low price $699500 Pics wwwTomFlackcom 8282426569
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The Trading Post classified ad section isrestricted to ads placed by individualGood Sam Club members who are cur-rent with their membership dues Adsmust be of a personal nature accordingto the following requirements All otherclassified ads will be considered forplacement in Commercial Corner
1 Item advertised must be personallyowned and listed for sale or trade Ads pro-moting a product or service for sale wouldnot be acceptable in Trading Post Also notacceptable would be an ad for a multi-unitapartment townhome complex or morethan 10 acres of unimproved real property
2 An ad for the rental of any item is considered commercial and thereforenot appropriate for Trading Post
3 Trading Post accepts ads under thecategories of Campground Member-ships for Sale Timeshares for SaleHomes for Sale and Lots for SaleAgents are not permitted to advertise inTrading Post
4 Help Wanted and Positions Wantedare categories inappropriate for TradingPost Also unacceptable are ads for theexchange of one service for anotherregardless of whether any money is
changing hands An ad soliciting theusage of property whether commercialor residential is also considered com-mercial in nature and must be placed inCommercial Corner
Please note The May 2009 issuecloses on February 18 (arrival date April30 the June issue closes on March 18(arrival date May 27)
Unfortunately it is not possible to can-cel an ad after our closing dateHowever we are able to place aldquoSOLDrsquorsquo indicator over your ad up toone week after the closing date
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2000 DOLPHIN 36 FORD V10 21500 milesSO 55 gen WD Corian tops awnings 2 TVDVDVCR 2 air rear camara level jacks Must sell health reasons Reduced to $35800 407-654-3863 (FL)
2005 PHAETON 35 FT 350 diesel very lowmileage smoke free very clean Two slidessurround sound WD 4-dr frig Under warranty$150000 (225) 293-6990 225-921-8934
1996 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND 34 model L 45K miles Chevy gas Onan generator awningpackage satellite leveling jacks Email for more info bgilstrapcomcastnet or 678-817-9661 (GA)
1990 MONACO CROWN ROYALE 40 foot 300Cummins engine 75K miles fully loadedexcellent condition $29500 Call for pictures and information In 1990 sold for $250000304-242-0377
2005 COUNTRY COACH Intrigue LTD 42 525HP3 AC 10KW gen 3 slides In-Motion sat heatedceramic floor OS ent ctr radar det CB radioAqua Hot htd massage driver amp co-pilot sts extwar $345K 909-980-2168 (CA)
TRAVEL TRAILERS amp FIFTH WHEELS FOR SALE
2004 KEYSTONE HORNET with improved lotconcrete drive + pad deck and shed Lot 6035 Star Resort Pass Christian MS Xlnt cond 2BDRM 12 slide $249 annual fee Near Casinos$36000 (920) 897-3660 (WI)
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 49
2004 374 GLENDALE Titanium 32E37DS5th whl pin to bmpr 322 Xlnt cond lots xtras clsts hdwd flr NS 2 SO Orig $63600Selling due to health $29500 Call Gene 562-927-7217 (CA)
The May 2009 issue closes February 18 The June 2009 issue closes March18 Cost $85 per ad plus $60 per photo Bold $10 for first line $20 tobold entire ad Add $25 for ad to appear in redMaximum 200 characters Count all letters numbers punctuation and spacesSpecify category______________________________________
Good Sam ____________________________________Exp_____
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Address ______________________________________
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Phone ________________________________________
Please check here if you would like your state or province abbreviation to appear in your ad following your phone number
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FAX (805) 667-4379 Attention Trading Post
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Blind-box service This runs an additional $15per issue A blind-box number will be assigned toyour ad and we will forward responses to you
When submitting ad copy please follow theseguidelines1 Submit your printed or typed ad on ourprinted form or use your own stationery2 Limit each ad to 200 characters counting allletters spaces punctuation marks and numbers3 Indicate under which category you wouldlike your ad to appear4 Your Good Sam Club membership numberand expiration date must be noted5 Mail ad copy and a check money order orVisaMasterCardDiscoverAmEx number toTrading Post Highways PO Box 8510Ventura California 93002-99126 Fax credit card orders to 805-667-4379Attention Trading Post7 E-mail credit-card orders to classifiedstlcomAttention Trading Post8 If you have a question we can be reachedat (805) 667-4100 ext 392 391 or 385
NO TELEPHONE ORDERS PLEASE
does not knowinglyaccept ads from busi-nesses in the TradingPost section If youreach a business whenanswering a Trading Postad please contact theAdvertising Departmentat 805-667-4100
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AT THE RV MARKETPLACETake a moment to browse the
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For more information call theAdvertising Department at
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RV MARKETPLACE
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 51
Remote starter availablewith this generator $239
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Highways FEBRUARY 200952
RV MARKETPLACE
Alaska and Canadarsquos Yukon 5Banks Power 23BrakeBuddy 10Commercial Corner 45ndash47Consumer Cellular 8Continued Service Plan 37Cracker Barrel Stores 11Dealers and Destinations 53Dometic Corporation 17Gold Eagle Company 32Good Sam Emergency Road Service 55Good Sam RV Financing 21Good Sam SamboreesCaraventures 16Good Sam VIPProvided by GMAC Insurance 44Good Sam Visa Card 39Haband 24
ADVERTISER INDEXWhile every effort is made to maintain accuracy andcompleteness last-minutechanges may occasionallyresult in omissions or errors
ADVERTISER PAGEInsurance Central 30
Mule Days Celebration 11
nVision 10
The Rally 15
Pleasure-Way 56
Roadtrek Motorhomes 2
RV Buyerrsquos Guide 33
RV Marketplace 50ndash52
RV Business Top 50 12ndash13
Sea Eagle 19
Select Comfort 9
St Louis Church 5
Trading Post 48ndash49
Transfer Flow 4
Travelerrsquos Guide 25
Winnebago Industries 7
ADVERTISER PAGE
Click on wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityphotosto post your Pet Pix online To submit digital photosfor Highwaysrsquo Pet Pix column e-mail them to us athighwaysgoodsamclubcom
nline
Left Foster fills the sink in Tom and LindaCalistorsquos rig Below George stands guardover Gerry and Marge Cervenrsquos RV
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ALASKA
ARIZONA
CALIFORNIA
IDAHO WASHINGTON
MONTANA
GOOD SAM WILL SAVE YOU MONEY
We guarantee itThatrsquos our promise If 11 months go by and Good Sam hasnrsquot saved you morethan the cost of your annual membership just let us know and wersquoll refund your member-ship fee Chances are yoursquoll save that much the first few days yoursquore on the road Thereare so many ways to save with discounted camping and free and low-cost services
Call us toll-free for more information 800-234-3450 or go to wwwgoodsamclubcom
COPYRIGHT STATEMENT The Good Sam logo is a registeredtrademark of TL Enterprises Inc a Delaware corporation It may beused by Good Sam chapters for official noncommercial identificationpurposes only and by others only with express written authorization inadvance from TL Enterprises Inc The noncommercial use for patchesand other similar chapter identification has been granted to charteredchapters of the club Any other use without express advance writtenauthorization is prohibited The following terms are registered trade-marks of TL Enterprises Inc and may not be used without permissionCaraventure Commercial Member of Good Sam RV Club Good SamPark Highways MotorHome Rider Samboree Samgo Trailer Lifeand the Trailer Life Campgrounds RV Parks and Services DirectoryHighways does not knowingly accept deceptive or misleading advertis-ing If you have a contrary experience with respect to any merchandiseor service represented in our pages please contact Action Line atactionlinegoodsamclubcom Permission to reprint or quote excerptsgranted upon written request only Copyright 2009
DEALERS amp DESTINATIONS
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 53
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Highways FEBRUARY 200954
A Scenic Stop to Remember Tell us the location of the vantage point pictured above and you
might be the winner of this monthrsquos $50 prize in our Wherersquos Good Sam photo contest To enter send
an e-mail identifying the photorsquos location and state or province to whereisgoodsamgoodsamclubcom
and include your name and contact information On March 1 wersquoll pick one $50 winner at random
from among the correct entries Look for the answer and winner in the May 2009 issue
Lots of Good Sam members have won $50 so farPatrick F Prunty of Harwich Massachusetts earned hischeck by correctly identifying the watery crossing in theNovember issuersquos Wherersquos Good Sam photo reprinted onthe right The RV bearing the Good Sam sticker rides theferry across Lake Champlain from Grand Island Vermontto Plattsburg New York Good Sam member Lynn Holmesof Arnold Maryland earned $50 for sending us the photo
Now itrsquos your turn to put your digital camera to workSimply take a photo of an RV in an interesting or sceniclocation with the Good Sam decal prominently displayedE-mail the high-resolution image to whereisgoodsamgoodsamclubcom and donrsquot forget to provide your nameand contact information If your photorsquos selected yoursquollreceive a check for $50
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Welcome to our digital edition of Highways Magazine This formatmakes it easy for you to navigate the magazine andprovides direct links to Internet sites of our advertisers ourGoodSamClubcom Web site and many Web sites to supplementour editorial features
We recommend a Page Layout view of Continuous - Facing butAdobe Reader provides several options you may prefer
We hope you enjoy reading our Digital Highways Magazine andwe encourage your comments and suggestions to our editor at
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Contents
Portal to the Past
Flying High in Albuquerque
Get Your Kicks at The Rally
Departments
Whats New Online
On the Road
Dear Good Sam
Good News
RV Insight
Camp Cuisine
Tech Topics
Action Line
Good Stuff
Classifieds
Pet Pix
Advertiser Index
Wheres Good Sam
Good Sam Club dot com
TOC
User Guide
ARIZONALittle Dealer Little PricesMesaAZwwwlittledealercom
CALIFORNIAAltmans WinnebagoCarson CAwwwaltmanscom
Giant RVMontclair CAwwwgiantrvcom
LaMesa RV CenterLa Mesa CAwwwlamesarvcom
Mike ThompsonrsquosRV Super Store Santa Fe Springs CAwwwmikethompsoncom
MISSOURIApache Village RV CenterHazelwood MOjohnmeyeravrvyahoocom
Coachlight RV SalesCarthage MOwwwcoachlightrvcom
For all your RVing needs visit the best-of-the-bestyour nearest RV Businessmagazine Top 50 Dealer These dealers represent the RV industryrsquos elite receiving the highest possible honor for their professionalism overall businessoperations and of course customer service For new or used RVs service andrepair financing or storage these dealers can be trusted And as the official voice of the RV market RV Business magazine knows its dealers
RV Business and the
WHEN ONLY THE
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BEST WILL DO
MBThomas RV SalesSt Louis MOwwwmbthomaswinnebagocom
NEW HAMPSHIRECampers InnKingston MHwwwcampersinncom
Roy Robinson RV CenterMarysvilleWAwwwroyrobinsonrvcom
Tacoma RVTacomaWAwwwtacomarvcom
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SAMBASSADORS
Highways FEBRUARY 200914
Meet the BrooksGood Samrsquos newest Sambassadors bring a spirit of fun to club events
DURING A JULY camping trip in Marylandabout 15 years ago Bill and EsthermayBrooks received an unusual invitation Agroup of RVers was throwing a potluckmdashwith a Christmas theme At first thecouple didnrsquot know what to make of thesummer yuletide celebration But afterenjoying some Christmas snacks andsinging carols they found out the revel-ers were members of the SouthernMaryland Wanderers a Good Sam chap-ter from California Maryland
Inspired by the grouprsquos spirit of fun and fellowship Bill and Esthermay whoalready were Good Sam members joinedthe chapter on the spot Since thentheyrsquove risen through the ranks first aschapter president then as state direc-tors Recently the couple took on therole of Good Sam Club Sambassadors
Bill and Esthermay join fellow Sam-bassadors Rosemary Bates-Ranks GerriHoworth Ed James Tom and NancyKillmer Patty and Dave Morgen and Donand Helen Woodard in supporting GoodSam chapters and state organizationsmaking sure club events run smoothlyand answering fellow membersrsquo ques-tions among other duties
The couplersquos devotion to Good Sam isparticularly impressive when you con-sider that they balance their RVing pas-sion with full-time jobs Billrsquos a policeofficer and Esthermayrsquos a medicalreceptionist in Cobb Island Maryland
Being Sambassadors means helpingmembers explore all the social possibil-ities of the Good Sam Club includingjoining chapters says Bill ldquoItrsquos thestart of a new adventurerdquo
SAMBASSADORS bull RV SHOWS bull GOOD SAM DAYS
For more than a century the Kentucky Derby has combined Southern ele-gance with high-speed horseracing at the legendary Churchill Downs
racetrack in Louisville KentuckyGood Sam Club members can experience the event in all its glory when
they attend the 2009 Kentucky Derby Samboree April 28 through May 3Guests will marvel at the sea of jockey silks savor chef-carved meats betweenraces and thrill to the thundering dash for the finish line
The tour package gives participants a glimpse into the elite world of horseracing and provides transportation to all events Wake up early for Dawn atthe Downs to sample a breakfast buffet and watch thehorses exercise Take a tour of the Kentucky EquestrianCenter and travel through the rolling bluegrass hills tovisit the Kentucky Horse Park
During the Kentucky Oaks May 1 and the KentuckyDerby May 2 tour participants will watch the race fromreserved clubhouse seats on the first turn for both racesand enjoy buffet meals at the Marquee Village
The tour also includes five nights of RV camping withwater and electric hookups at the Kentucky Fair andExposition Center seats and transportation to the DerbyFestival Pegasus Parade on April 30 and a side trip to theLouisville Slugger Museum followed by lunchwwwgoodsamclubcomtours 800-829-5140
EDITED BY JOHNSULLAWAY
Get on the Fast TrackSaddle up for the Kentucky Derby with Good Sam
bull SMILE AND SAVE bull GOOD SAM PARKS bull
GOOD SAM TOURS
As a Good Sammember yoursquoreinvited to travel theglobe with top-notchclub-sponsored tour andcruise packages Fromthe initial rendezvous tothe final farewell yoursquollbe well taken care of by the Good Sam ClubCheck our website forupcoming event datesand destinations
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RV BOOKSHELF
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 15
RV VACATIONS can take a turn for the worse if yoursquore notdressed properly Rugged hikes can go sour without apair of good boots and fishing trips can be a drag with-out a wading jacket
The Good Sam Club can help solve these dilemmasat a discount with our Smile and Save partner SierraTrading Post The retailer has the gear you need for justabout any outdoor activity whether itrsquos cycling skiingswimming or snowshoeing This is the place to stock upon everything from fishing reels to wetsuits and casualclothes to outerwear even Ralph Lauren sports jackets
In addition to getting Sierra TradingPostrsquos everday online savings Good SamClub members save 10 percent off retailprices and get free shipping on orders of$75 or more To start shopping click onthe Sierra Trading Post link on our web-sitersquos Smile and Save page and enter code
ANGOODSAM9 at check outwwwgoodsamclubcomsave
User-FriendlyCampground GuidePlan your next RV trip with the 2009 Trailer Life Directory
The 2009 Trailer Life RV ParksCampgrounds and Services
Directory marks the 36th editionof this comprehensive travel guide but the bookrsquos editorshavenrsquot rested on their laurels With 11700 campground list-ings and new elements designed to help RVers use Good Samrsquosonline resources the directory is a must-have item
The directoryrsquos At-a-Glance feature has expanded to includeonline reservations and now lists RV parks that offer 247 reser-vations on wwwgoodsamclubcom The directory also offersplenty of of inspiration for that next road trip Look for articleson southern British Columbia home to the 2010 WinterOlympics plus Savannah Georgia Continued from last year isa special feature highlighting five of North Americarsquos nationalparks A new section includes expert tips on tires suspensionand LP-gas systems a great reference to have on the road
Order your copy of the 2009 Trailer Life Directory on ourwebsite to receive the discounted Good Sam member pricewwwgoodsamclubcomtravelstore
SMILE AND SAVE
GEAR FOR THEGreat OutdoorsSierra Trading Post helps RVers suit up for adventure
10AN N I V E R S AR Y
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Itrsquoll Be a Kick On Route 66Itrsquoll Be a Kick On Route 66Itrsquoll Be a Kick On Route 66Expo New Mexico Albuquerque mdash April 17-20 2009Plan to RV west in April 2009 and get yourkicks at the tenth anniversary of the GreatestRV Rally in the World
Take the highway that is best to Albuquerquendashan enchanting land rooted in centuries ofhistory and rich in southwest style and high-desert beauty
bull Entertainment Headliner NEIL SEDAKA
bull Exciting Attempt to Break the World Record forldquoMost People Wearing Balloon Hatsrdquo
bull First Annual GO Green Ideas Contestrdquo
bull Rio Grande Community Farm Volunteer Day ndashAnnual RV Event to Give Back to the Rallyrsquos HostCommunity
Rally Pricing$349 (electric hookup) $169 (drycamping) Includes 2 adults
Early Bird Nights (April 15 amp 16)$35night (electric hookup) $15night(dry camping) Includes 2 adults
Passport$75person (all activities included April16-20 no onsite RV parking)
Nova Scotia CaraventureEllsworth ME bull $3364Jul 12 ndash Jul 25 2009
Great Lakes CaraventureBaileys Harbor WI bull $3421Jul 30 ndash Aug 14 2009
MORE GETAWAYS
National Parks CaraventureCody WY bull $3696Jul 18 ndash Aug 4 2009
Explore the splendor of our country this summer on an 18-daywestern RV tour with visits to Yellowstone and the Grand Canyonplus four other national parks including stunning Zion NationalPark Sightseeing and events along the way encourage you toimmerse yourself in the Old West Reserved seats to the rodeo inCody Wyoming and a chuckwagon dinner and western show areincluded as well as a tour of Salt Lake City where yoursquoll hear thefamous Mormon Tabernacle Choir and take a mild whitewaterraft ride
Get Away with Good Sam
020
9
Kentucky Derby
AlcanAll costs are based on one RV with two adultsCall or visit us online for additional pricing options
Kentucky Derby
Eastern CanadaEastern Canada
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Good Sam Makes the GradeTwelve Good Sam Parks get top scoresin a nationwide campground survey
Adozen US Good Sam Parks earned all-around A grades in a recent consumer-
satisfaction survey of independent RV parksNearly 13000 RVers participated in the 2008online satisfaction survey conducted byGuestRated The survey evaluated RVersrsquoexperiences at independent campgroundsand RV resorts affiliated with the NationalAssociation of RV Parks and CampgroundsIn all 21 campgrounds earned the top rating
RVers are invited to submit their owncampground reviews by logging on towwwgocampingamericacom and clickingon the Review a Park tab
The following 12 Good Sam Parksearned A gradesButtonwood Campground MifflintownPennsylvaniaCherry Hill Park College Park MarylandHigh Plains Camping Oakley KansasKozy Rest Kampground HarrisvillePennsylvaniaMill Creek Ranch Resort Canton TexasMisty River RV ResortWalland TennesseeNormandy Farms ResortFoxboro MassachusettsPeace Valley
Campground Marble North CarolinaPioneer Campground LaportePennsylvaniaRutledge Lake RV Park FletcherNorth CarolinaSouth Haven Family CampgroundSouth Haven MichiganThe Vineyards Campground GrapevineTexas
goodnews
GOOD SAM PARKS
go Go to wwwgoodsamclubcom for the latestnews about club programs benefits and serv-ices as well as club-sponsored guided trips
ONLINE
Pennsylvaniarsquos Buttonwood Campground
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FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 17
Dometic Corporation has voluntarily extended the two-door refrigerator recall started in August 2006 by recalling additional
refrigerators as part of a continual commitment to maintaining a high level of satisfaction and excellence now and in the future
Previous Recall AnnouncementThis recall affects Dometic two-door refrigerators manufactured between April 1997 and May 2003
Current Recall AnnouncementThis recall affects Dometic two-door refrigerators manufactured between June 2003 and September 2006
The well-being of Dometic customers is of highest concern A serious problem resulting in a fire may occur in an exceptionally small
fraction of Dometic two-door refrigerators but to address that potential risk please contact us immediately for more information
wwwDometiccomRecallRecall Hotline 1-888-446-5157
RECALL O6E-076 08E-032
17
RV SHOWS
Club Savings at Camping WorldGOOD SAM CLUB MEMBERS can getbig savings at Camping World storesduring Good Sam Days February 21through 22 at more than 75 loca-tions of the nationwide RV-acces-sories retailer
With a coupon members alsoreceive 25 percent off regular-pricedinstallation of parts and accessoriesscheduled that weekend and com-pleted by March 5 Other coupon val-ues include additional 20 percent sav-ings on all clearance-priced items
Members should present their validGood Sam membership card to anyCamping World crewmember to receivethe savings couponsYoursquoll also receive aleaflet listing GoodSam sale items
GOOD SAM DAYS
Americarsquos Outdoor Store
Kick Tires at a DiscountFind your dream rig at a Good Samndashaffiliated RV show
Whether yoursquore a serious buyer or sim-ply an RV buff who wants to check
out the latest technology-on-wheels yoursquollfind something at an Affinity Events RVshow Good Sam Club members can get a$2 discount on admission to any of the2009 shows Simply clip out the coupon onthe right and present it at the gatewwwaffinityrvshowscom
MinneapolisSt Paul RV Vacation and CampingShow February 5ndash8 Minneapolis Minnesota
Mid America RV Show February 13ndash15 and 20ndash22Kansas City Missouri
North Carolina RV and Camping Show February13ndash15 Charlotte North Carolina
Richmond Camping RV Expo February 13ndash15Richmond Virginia
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RVinsightBY JOE AND VICKI KIEVA
JOE RVers love to eat and itrsquos not unusual forrally-goers to spend long periods standing inline for a free hot dog or ice cream RVersbrave crowded parking lots with theirrigs to have lunch at an appealingrestaurantAnd if you want to drawa crowd in a campground sim-ply mention the word potluck
A good number of RVers eatall of their meals in restaurantsThese travelers might keep a bot-tle of wine in the fridge and a boxof crackers in the pantry but otherwise they donrsquot use theirkitchens at all We know RVers whocan give you firsthand recommenda-tions for an eatery in just about any town inthe country To them finding unique local
restaurants is part of the RVing adventureOn the other hand some RVers eat
almost all of their meals in their rigs Wemet a man whose food allergies preventedhim and his wife from eating in restaurants
altogether Fortunately their RV kitchengives them the freedom to travel
wherever they like without having toworry about his diet
Most RVers split their mealtimesbetween restaurants and their rigsEating in restaurants is a social occa-sion for Vicki and me More oftenthan not when we get together withfriends we go out to a restaurantIt doesnrsquot have to be fancy as long as we can all share the same tableOn the other hand we usually eat in our motorhome when wersquore parked some-where by ourselves
We always try to take advantage of localfoods as we crisscross the country Itrsquos difficultto pass up the seafood along the Atlantic coastespecially the lobster and clams in NewEngland Floridarsquos fresh citrus fruit is unparal-leled anywhere And we always look forward to
gorging ourselves onfresh blueberries in
Maine and blackberriesin Oregon
VICKI I enjoy cookingespecially when wersquore in ourRV I have more time andfewer distractions than I dowhen wersquore at home And tome part of the fun of cookingwhile on the road is the shop-ping that goes along with itNeedless to say grocery shop-
ping while on the road is differentthan it is at home The names of the
supermarkets change from one regionof the country to another We see names likeFood Giant Shawrsquos and Wegmanrsquos in theNortheast Kroger Publix and Food Lion in theSoutheast and Fred Meyer Safeway andAlbertsonrsquos in the West Of course WalmartSupercenters are everywhere we go
Shopping in an unfamiliar supermarket may
be a chore to some but to me itrsquos an adventureEach store has its own way of laying out theaisles As a result I canrsquot just run into the storefor a couple of items and go directly to the cor-rect aisles as I do at home Shopping usuallymeans walking up and down each aisle to findthe items on my grocery list This is how I dis-cover new and different foods
For an archive of Joeand Vicki Kievarsquos previ-ous RV Insight columnsgo to wwwgoodsamclubcomhighways To postyour own RV-lifestyletips go to wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityclick on Stories thenclick on the Share a Story button
Dear Joe and VickiHow do you findgood grocerystores andrestaurants whiletraveling aroundthe country
We never miss a chance to bring home ham andbacon from Arkansas
maple syrup fromVermont and Walla Wallaonions from Washington
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A Movable FeastWhen it comes to eating on the road variety really is the spice of life
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To add to the adventure many of theavailable items differ from one region tothe next The unfamiliar brands areusually every bit as good as the ones wehave at home but some favorite brandsof food items are hard to find on theroad Yuban coffee for example isnrsquoteasy to locate in the East so we bringenough from home to last the entiretrip Mexican food is important to usso I fill the freezer with chorizos andour favorite brand of corn tortillas
On the other hand each area of thecountry has its own unique food itemsWe never miss a chance to bring homeham and bacon from Arkansas maplesyrup from Vermont Walla Wallaonions from Washington and salt pota-toes from New York
Shopping for groceries while travelingis a great way to become familiar withthe various regions Yoursquoll discoverfoods yoursquove never seen before With alittle experience yoursquoll determine whichsupermarket chain is your favorite whenyou travel to different areas With a littlemore experience you may get to thepoint where you can drop by a store forjust one item and actually manage to godirectly to the correct aisle
Then of course if you donrsquot enjoy theadventure of shopping on the road youcan always take on the challenge oflocating a good restaurant
Send your nontechnical RV-lifestyle questions to RV Insight HighwaysPO Box 8545 Ventura California 93002 or to highwaysgoodsamclubcom
GOT A QUESTION
Vickirsquos RV RecipesVicki Kievarsquos book My RVKitchen and Favorite Recipescovers everything you need toknow about selecting equippingand furnishing an RV kitchenstocking the pantry and fridgeand shopping for groceries onthe road Yoursquoll also find morethan a hundred of Vickirsquosfavorite recipes plus more than70 hints and tricks for preparingdelicious meals on the roadwwwrvknowhowcom
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CAMPcuisineBY BOB BLUMER
You canrsquot please all the people all the timebut when it comes to snack food popcorn
comes close In fact popcorn is so popular thatAmericans consume a staggering one billionpounds of the stuff per yearmdashenough to fill theentire Grand Canyon OK I made up the partabout the canyon but itrsquos probably not too farfrom the truth
To say popcorn is a modern miracle wouldalso be a stretch since the snackrsquos been aroundfor thousands of years But it does seem mirac-ulous that a rock-hard kernel of corn can betransformed by exposure to heat into apillowy morsel of satisfying goodness
Each kernel of popcorn containsmoisture and oils Unlike most othergrains the outer hull of the popcornkernel is impervious to outside moisture
which helps protect the precious cargo insideAs the oil and water inside the shell are heatedpast the boiling point they turn the moisture inthe kernel into a superheated pressurizedsteam Eventually the hull succumbs to thepressure and ruptures and the interior starchesare transformed into the airy cloud-like foamthatrsquos become synonymous with movie viewing
Although most popcorn kernels explodethey donrsquot always explode with flavor Thatrsquos
why I love to add more thanjust salt and butter to
my bowl Here aremy two favorite
recipes Onersquosa little sweet
and onersquos a littlespicy which should
please even
yourfussiest
friends
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Popcorn for the PeopleSweet and spicy twists on a perennial family favorite
To read previous recipesgo to wwwgoodsamclubcomhighways
Bob Blumer is the creatorand host of the FoodNetwork TV shows TheSurreal Gourmet and Gluttonfor Punishment Hersquos alsothe author of five cookbooksWhen hersquos not at home inCalifornia Bob can be foundtraveling in his Toastermobilean Airstream trailer cus-tomized with a stainless-steel professional kitchenand topped with two 8-footslices of toast
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Raginrsquo Cajun Popcorn
1 tablespoon garlic powder1 teaspoon onion powder12 teaspoon paprika12 teaspoon salt 14 teaspoon white pepper (if you have it)
or black pepper2 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon Tabasco (or to taste)2 tablespoons vegetable oil12 cup popcorn kernels
In a small bowl combine garlic powder onion powderpaprika salt and pepper Reserve In a small pan overmedium heat melt butter Remove from heat and stir inTabasco Reserve in pan In a medium-size pot overhigh heat add oil and one kernel of popcorn Cover andcook until kernel pops
Add the rest of the popcorn to the oil and re-coverShake pot constantly until popping stops Sprinkle inspices drizzle with Tabasco butter and toss thoroughlyServe immediately
Yield About eight cups
Kettle Corn
2 tablespoons vegetable oil12 cup popcorn kernels2 tablespoons granulated
white sugar12 teaspoon salt
In a medium-size pot over highheat add oil and one kernel ofpopcorn Cover and cook untilkernel pops Add sugar and stirfor 15 seconds or until it meltsAdd the rest of the popcorn tothe sugar oil and re-cover Shakepot constantly until poppingstops Empty popcorn into abowl and toss with salt Serveimmediately
Yield About eight cups
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To read more of Bobrsquosreplies to your technicalquestions go to wwwgoodsamclubcomrvcentral
In addition to answering your letters Bob Livingston is publisher of Trailer Lifeand MotorHome magazinesdirector of the seminar pro-gram at the Rally and authorof Trailer Lifersquos RV Repair andMaintenance Manual To pur-chase the fourth edition of the manual at the discountedGood Sam price click onwwwgoodsamclubcomstore
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TECHtopicsBY BOB LIVINGSTON
Batterybasicswinter fueladvice and atriple-towingclarification
Pulling a PickupI have a 1996 Chevy 4x4 pickup that Irsquod like to pull behind my Discoverymotorhome I donrsquot believe the truck can be towed that conveniently so I waswondering if I could use a dolly for the front end of the truck or a full trailer tohaul it This would save me having to buy a vehicle that can be pulled and theinsurance for another vehicle I use the truck to carry my four golden retrievers
around Is there a need for brakes on the trail-er if I end up towing this truck
Phil Jurczyk KIRKLAND WASHINGTON
BOB Phil your truck is towable on all fourwheels without making drivetrain modifica-tions Therefore you donrsquot need to consider adolly or trailer Yoursquoll need a base plate an ade-quately rated tow bar and lights and I stronglyrecommend using a braking device that appliesthe truck brakes in concert with the motor-homersquos service brakes
Before you purchase the hardware I suggestyou weigh your motorhome loaded for a typicaltrip and your truck Compare those numberswith the gross combination weight rating of themotorhomeYou need to make sure you have thecapacity to tow before setting out on the road
One Battery or TwoI BOUGHT a used fifth wheel with two batter-iesmdashone from the factory and the otherinstalled later Theyrsquore hooked in series black-to-black and red-to-red The reason Irsquom asking isthat theyrsquove gone bad Do I need to replace bothor can I get by with just one If I replace bothdo the cranking amps have to be the same
Judy McClurg CAVE CREEK ARIZONA
BOB Judy if you frequent primitive campsites(no hookups) then yoursquoll need at least two bat-teriesmdashand yours are wired in parallel notseries If you hook up to campground electrici-ty then one battery is all you need
The obvious advantage of having two batter-ies is the ability to run your 12-volt DC appli-ances and accessories for a longer period oftime Even if yoursquore very frugal with the use of12-volt DC power yoursquoll still need enough bat-tery for example to keep the refrigerator run-ning (on LP-gas) If yoursquore like most peopleyoursquoll run through two batteries fairly quicklywhile primitive camping unless you have anefficient way to recharge them
If you replace both batteries theyrsquoll need tobe the same Since yoursquore looking to power thelivability items yoursquoll need deep-cycle batteries(even if yoursquore buying only one) Therersquos noneed to be concerned with cranking amps therating in amp hours is more important
Consider buying two 6-volt golf-cart batter-ies wired in series if you determine that youneed two Theyrsquore more durable for RV use
Cold-Weather DieselIrsquoM GOING TO purchase a used Class B dieselcamper van The owner told me there are solu-tions I can use to pour into the fuel tank to keepthe diesel from jelling in winter Is that true Ifnot how much would it cost to install a heateroutlet for this type of vehicle
Meei Mizell AUGUSTA GEORGIA
BOB If you live in or travel to a cold-weatherarea the diesel fuel there is usually winterizedfor that area Thatrsquos because the fuel contains awaxy substance that jells in extremely coldweather and creates problems such as pluggingthe fuel filter Normally the fuel supplier willmix No 2 diesel with No 1 diesel or some typeof additive that improves cloud point
According to fuel-industry experts yourengine should run fine on non-winterized fuelas long as the temperature doesnrsquot dip below 10degrees Fahrenheit
While the addition of diesel No 1 candecrease cloud point itrsquos also less efficient thanNo 2 the energy content of it is about 5 percentlower which relates to reduced fuel economy sonormally the amount of additive is limitedThere are also a number of aftermarket prod-ucts that can be added to your fuel to reduce thecloud point
Some engines are equipped with fuel heatersTherersquos no way to hazard a guess without know-ing which engine you have in your vehicle Youcan easily check with your RV dealer for thatinfomation
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Leaking and ChewingREGARDING THE ldquoLeaking Motorhomerdquoentry in your September columnanother cause of an apparent front-capleak is that if the temperature is lowand yoursquove run your propane heater fora while the moisture created by thecombustion of the propane condenseson the inside of the cap Many of thecaps both front and rear arenrsquot insu-lated enough
We had an occasion where this hap-pened We removed the TV that was inthe upper console and checked the areawhere the clearance lights were Theywere dry but the inner surface of the caphad drops of water on it Any movementor jarring of the coach caused thedroplets to run down the inside of thecap and out at the bottom of the over-head console Spray-foam insulation willhelp eliminate this problem
On to the chewing rodents also mentioned in the September issueWith regard to these critters eating theinsulation on wires most rodents havefront teeth that donrsquot stop growingthroughout their life They chew on hardobjects to wear them down Otherwisetheir teeth would get too long and theywouldnrsquot be able to open their mouthfar enough to consume any food Itisnrsquot for any nutritional value that theychew on wires Years ago they wouldchew on the lead casings of the tele-phone cables at times causing inter-ruption of phone service
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BOB Condensation is always a prob-lem especially for RVers who run cat-alytic heaters Your best defense isusing a dehumidifier If you frequentcampgrounds with electric hookupsa dehumidifier that operates on 120-
volt AC power will do the trick Theseunits are readily available in home-improvement stores
If you boondock then consider theDri-Z-Air dehumidifier It works wellusing crystals that collect moisture anditrsquos relatively cheapmdashand it uses nopower Most places sell Dri-Z-Air forless than $10 Almost all RV-supplystores and Camping World outlets sell it
Rodents seem to be a hot topic basedon all the response I received after theinitial ldquoWire-Eating Wildliferdquo letter Irsquombecoming an expert on rodents thanksto the readers who have sent in sugges-tions although thatrsquos somewhat of adubious distinction Too bad humanscanrsquot munch down with their teethwear them out and simply grow newones Wow what a concept
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GOT A QUESTION
Tech Topics columnist Bob Livingston has spent countless hours exploring theinner workings of RVs and finding ways tomake life on the road easier for all RVersparticularly Good Sam members Got aquestion about your rig Send an e-mail to techtopicsgoodsamclubcom
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Albuquerque to Santa FePerched on the banks of the Rio GrandeRiver Albuquerque is more famous for being the Hot Air Balloon Capital of the World than as a portal to the pastIts famous and colorful InternationalBalloon Fiesta attracts visitors fromaround the globe few of whom realizethat the cityrsquos Central Avenue is actuallya section of Historic Route 66
In 1937 the government realignedRoute 66 between Santa Rosa and Al-buquerque bypassing Santa Fe Therealignment cut about 107 miles fromthe old route and brought touriststhrough the heart of AlbuquerqueToday the 400 to 1400 blocks of CentralAvenue still display much of the charmof those early days
Heading east along Central Avenue
Agentle late-afternoon breeze caresses the tall grass flanking theweathered rut running along the east wall of Fort Union I sit alone
on the wooden bench grounded squarely in the present my eyes tracingthe rut northeast through the sea of green toward the distant hills Theranger had said that the historic trail was nothing more than a dirt trackback in the mid-1800s so I begin to imagine a typical day along thissection of the Santa Fe Trail
I close my eyes and soon I can almosthear the crack of a bullwhackerrsquos whip andthe disgruntled bellows of the oxen as acaravan of large freight wagons rumbles bymassive wheels and oxen hooves carvingdeep into the soft New Mexico prairie Ienvision the labored breathing of the oxenand the creaking of wagon-wheel axles
As the last wagon lumbers by a grizzleddriver his stoic dust-covered face creasedby too many years on the trail glances myway and nods I nod back and watch thedust trails disappear into the evening skyI imagine a lone bugler inside the fort sounding the evening tattooanother day along the Santa Fe Trail slipping into the history books
The Santa Fe Trail is but one of the many nostalgic sites that crowdnorthern New Mexico This part of the state is like a living museum ofNative American and Wild West cultures that brings new meaning to thephrase Land of Enchantment
We planned on seeing as much as we could during our 1200-mile loopfrom Albuquerque along nine scenic byways and trails five mountainranges six Indian reservations a dozen pueblos and a host of nationalparks forests and monuments
STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL DEFREITAS
After theAlbuquerqueRally take adrive throughthe pages ofNew Mexicohistory on a scenic loop tour
PORTALpastTO THE
RALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
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you come to the Turquoise Trail NationalScenic Byway (Highway 14) which runsnorth through the Sandia Mountains toSanta Fe Along the trail yoursquoll pass thelegendary mining towns of GoldenMadrid and Cerrillos with their aban-doned turquoise mines dotting the adja-cent hills The rejuvenated ghost townsnow have quaint restaurants Native craftsshops art galleries and small museums
Santa Fe to RatonIn 2010 Santa Fe commemorates its400th anniversary Few Americans orEuropeans even knew of its existenceuntil the Santa Fe Trail opened in theearly 1800s
Today Native artisans trade theirwork on the sidewalks and park aroundthe main plaza and the city contains
more than 250 galleries many of whichline Canyon Road Art is such an impor-tant aspect of Santa Fe life that the townbecame the first US city to be named tothe UNESCO Creative Cities Network
Santa Fersquos creative culture overflowsinto its cuisine In this relatively smallcity no fewer than 200 restaurants servemeals offering everything from bou-tique specialties to distinctive northernNew Mexican delicacies Tia Sophiarsquos(just off the main square) claims to haveinvented the breakfast burrito which youcan order with green red or Christmas(both green and red) chili sauce
If you have a hankering for somesweets you wonrsquot want to miss the cre-ations at the Chocolate Maven Thesmall cafeacute has an adjoining bakerywhere you can sample the shoprsquos world-
famous brownies while watching thebakers at work
Interstate 25 to the east follows theold Santa Fe Trail and sections of oldRoute 66 (the pre-1937 alignment) Inmany places you can exit the mainhighway onto adjacent service roadsthat literally run atop parts of the oldSanta Fe Trail and old Route 66
East of Glorieta is Pecos NationalHistoric Park The park preserves morethan 12000 years of history including theancient Pecos pueblo a colonial missionsections of the Santa Fe Trail and the siteof the Battle of Glorieta Pass the mostwesterly conflict in the Civil War
In the town of Las Vegas old Route66 veers south toward Santa Rosa whilethe Santa Fe Trail continues northeastThe trail crisscrosses I-25 at many loca-
Grab your binoculars and pick a perch on the bluffs overlooking El Malpais National Monument
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Highways FEBRUARY 200928
tions on the way to Raton Well-pre-served ruts are visible at WagonMound and Fort Union NationalMonument built in 1851
Raton to TaosFrom Raton Highway 64 slices south-west retracing parts of the Santa FeTrail Going southeast on Highway 505yoursquoll need your binoculars to viewsome of the 274 bird species at MaxwellNational Wildlife Refuge including baldeagles and wild turkeys as well aswhitetail and mule deer bobcats andblack bear Established in 1965 the3700-acre refuge is an important reststop for migratory waterfowl
The Dawson ghost town awaitsabout 10 miles north on 505 Littleremains of this old coal-mining com-munity except the cemetery PhelpsDodge opened the Dawson coal minein 1901 and the town prospered until1950 when the coal ran out Most ofthe graves in the cemetery are of the383 miners lost in two disastrous mineexplosions in 1913 and 1923
An hourrsquos drive south of Dawsontakes you to the small but significanttown of Cimarron from which onebranch of the Santa Fe Trail gets itsname Over the years the townrsquos 130-year-old landmark St James Hotel hascatered to such notable guests as BuffaloBill Cody Annie Oakley Kit CarsonFrank and Jesse James Wyatt Earp Billythe Kid and BlackjackKetchum Rumor has itthat notorious gunmanClay Allison dancednaked on the bar whileshooting into the ceilingThe bar is now part ofthe dining room andyou can still see bulletholes in the tin ceiling
At Eagle Nest Highway64 meets the EnchantedCircle Scenic Byway (Highway 38) Thenorthern part of the loop skirts a num-ber of 12000-foot peaks in the Sangrede Cristo Mountains and offers spectac-ular alpine scenery If you have timetake Highway 150 up to Taos Ski Valleyfor more breathtaking panoramas
The Enchanted Circle rejoins High-way 64 just north of the Taos Pueblo
Indian Reservation Thepueblo is one of the nationrsquosoldest continuously inhabitedcommunities and the onlypueblo designated a NationalHistoric Landmark and aUNESCO World heritage SiteAt the center of the reservationis Taos town home to KitCarson between 1828 and1840 His preserved home isnow a museum
Taos to FarmingtonFrom Taos the High Road toTaos Scenic Byway (highways518 and 76) weaves souththrough the Sangre de CristoMountains and the PicurisPueblo toward the small townof Jaconita Along the wayyoursquoll pass through Chimayoand the Nambeacute Indian Res-ervation home to the beauti-ful 150-foot-high Nambeacute Falls
Just off Highway 502between Jaconita and LosAlamos is Bandelier NationalMonument Along the parkrsquos 15-miletrail through Frijoles Canyon yoursquoll seeAncestral Pueblo homes kivas (ceremo-nial structures) rock paintings and pet-roglyphs Donrsquot forget to carry lots ofwater when hiking here
West of Bandelier stands Los Alamosand the Los Alamos National Laboratory
The Department of Energylab is one of the largest multidisciplinary institu-tions in the world Startedin 1943 as part of the se-cretive Manhattan Projectthe lab is now a NationalHistoric Landmark TheBradbury Science Museumis highly recommended
From Los Alamos theJeacutemez Mountain Trail
Scenic Byway (Highway 4) wendssouthwest through the Jeacutemez Moun-tains and Santa Fe National ForestAbout halfway to San Ysidro yoursquolldrive through the sprawling VallasCaldera National Preserve a favorite ofrock climbers and trout fishermen Asyou cross the floor of the caldera be onthe lookout for large herds of elk San
Antonio Creek and the East Fork of theJeacutemez River cut through the calderaand offer some of the statersquos best brownand rainbow trout fishing
West of San Ysidro the trail contin-ues northwest as Highway 550 to thetown of Cuba the heart of NewMexicorsquos cattle- and sheep-ranchingregion But Cubarsquos claim to fame is the nearby Chaco Culture NationalHistoric Park the largest best-pre-served and most architecturallyadvanced of all ancient SouthwestNative villages
The canyon has 120 separate sitesthat date between AD 850 and 1250The largest structure Pueblo Bonitacontains more than 600 rooms and 40kivas The sites are accessible by about35 miles of walking trails that crisscrossthe canyon
Northwest of Cuba Highway 550climbs to the high plains New Mexicorsquosoil belt The first well was drilled in1921 and the state pumps about 60million barrels a year The oil patchrsquosmain town Farmington is also rich inNative American culture
Just north of Farmington is Aztec
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FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 29MAP BY DONNA SCHMIDT
Ruins National Monument a 500-roomcenter of Ancestral Pueblo society datingback to the early 1100s The Great Kiva(excavated in 1921 and reconstructed in1934) is the main attraction
Farmington to AlbuquerqueThe Native Heritage Trail Scenic Byway(Highway 491) runs from Shiprock justwest of Farmington through the vastNavajo Indian Reservation to GallupAlong the way yoursquoll pass 7176-footShiprock peak and other unusual rockformations as you skirt the easternflanks of the Chuska Mountains
Highway 491 ends in Gallup atHighway 40 and Historic Route 66Much of Route 66 parallels the newinterstate but it is interrupted in a fewplaces Historic 66 signs will direct youto the usable sections of the old route
Galluprsquos main attraction may be theEl Rancho Hotel and Motel Built in1937 the hotel has welcomed a host offamous guests including Jackie CooperRonald Reagan Spencer Tracy Kath-arine Hepburn and Kirk DouglasHundreds of autographed pictures ofcelebrities cover the mezzanine walls
above the eclectic rustic lobbyAs you head back toward Albu-
querque yoursquoll pass El Morro NationalMonument also known as InscriptionRock In the early 1300s AncestralPuebloans living on the bluff above thenatural spring carved petroglyphs inthe rock around the water hole In thelate 1600s Spanish and American pio-neers stopping for water also carvedtheir names dates and messages intothe rocks around the spring Today thepark protects more than 2000 inscrip-tions and petroglyphs as well asAncestral Puebloan ruins
East of El Morro stands El Malpais(Spanish for ldquothe badlandsrdquo) NationalMonument resembling a Hawaiianlava field with its moonscape of exten-sive lava flows In stark contrast to thesharp black lava are the tall smoothalmost white sandstone cliffs that linethe southern edge of the field
Northern New Mexico provides anextraordinary road-trip experiencefrom its 1200 years of accessible Nativeand American history to its spicy redand green chiles It truly is a Land ofEnchantment
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Go OnlineFind out more about Albuquerque andNew Mexico at wwwgoodsamclubcomhighways The February sectionincludes exclusive web content aboutthe Santa Fe Trail the Sandia PeakTram and the Southwestrsquos authenticlegend Kit Carson Yoursquoll also find RVauthor Ron Jonesrsquo list of restaurantfavorites in and around Albuquerque
Good Sam ParksNew Mexico has 43 Good Sam Parks To find out all aboutthem go to wwwgoodsamclubcomand click on the Travel Tools tabthen click on Find a Campground
For More InformationNew Mexico Tourism Departmentwwwnewmexicoorg 800-545-2070
Nostalgic New Mexico (left to right) Native pottery PecosNational Historic Park Fort Union and a Taos Pueblo powwow
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sk almost anyone to name Americarsquos mile-high city and theyrsquoll most likely replyldquoDenverrdquo But motor 438 miles south on Interstate 25 and yoursquoll hit another mile-
high city thatrsquos known less for its thin air and more for its rich history rugged scenery andhighly diverse population Welcome to Albuquerque New Mexico
Albuquerquersquos colorful past stretches back to the 1300s when the Ancestral Pueblo peo-ple settled along whatrsquos today known as the Rio Grande River The waterway provided pre-cious irrigation for the nativesrsquo crops and trees along the banks offered firewood By the1500s European explorers seeking gold found instead villages of mud but that didnrsquot keepthem from staying By the late 1600s the community along the river began to grow asSpanish missionaries settled in the area In 1706 the burgeoning town was named for theSpanish Duke of Alburquerque (the extra ldquorrdquo was later dropped from the name)
The westward migration of the 1800s brought Americans to the area along the Santa FeTrail Everyone from merchants and homesteaders to lawyers and tradesmen established theirhomes and businesses in the broad valley where major routes met The arrival of the railroadand much later Route 66 swelled the cityrsquos population which now stands at 800000
AlbuquerqueFLYING HIGH IN
RALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
Ride the aerialtram roll onRoute 66 andfollow in thefootsteps ofPueblos andearly explorersin Americarsquos oldest city theWorldrsquos Hot-AirBalloon Capital
BY BEVERLY EDWARDS
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These days Albuquerquethrives as a vibrant crossroads ofhistory commerce and cultureMake sure you take time toexplore this fascinating city if youattend the April Rally (for moreabout the Rally turn to page 34)
Begin your tour by steppingback in time at PetroglyphNational Monument west of thecity After soaking up the historyof the rock markings at the visitorcenter walk along the trails to seethe rock faces that bear ancientworks of art The monumentrsquosestimated 20000 carved images of peo-ple animals and other symbols giveglimpses into a compelling past
Get a feel for Albuquerquersquos Spanishheritage in Old Town where you canwalk in the footsteps of the cityrsquosfounders Dominating the central plazais the towering San Felipe de NeriChurch which replaced a small adobechapel that collapsed in 1792 In keep-ing with tradition adobe homes were
established around the plaza for mutu-al protection Today these structureshouse shops that sell colorful clothingblankets jewelry and other items madeby local artisans
While in Old Town yoursquoll see evi-dence of one of the cityrsquos most interest-ing chapters For three weeks in theearly days of the Civil War theConfederate flag flew over the plazaWhen the Confederates retreated they
buried six canons near the plaza andtwo of them are now displayed
In the following century the city host-ed a new wave of visitors After WorldWar II Americans hopped in their carsin search of new adventures andAlbuquerque emerged as a popular stopon Route 66 known here as CentralAvenue The regionrsquos rugged desert wasa novelty for many travelers of that eraCentral Avenuersquos colorful shops and
See the real Albuquerque (left to right)from Route 66 to Sandia Peak to Old Town
For MoreInformation
Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureauwwwitsatriporg 800-733-9918
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restaurants evoke that innocent timeLooking for in-depth exploration of
the region Albuquerque is home tonumerous museums and each focuseson a compelling facet of the Land ofEnchantment and the world at large
Towering in Jurassic Super GiantsHall at the New Mexico Museum ofNatural History and Science is a replicaof Seismosaurus a former resident ofthe area Fossils in Seacoast Hall remindvisitors that the area once bordered avast prehistoric body of water
Ancestral Pueblo history so impor-
tant to understanding New Mexico ison display at the Indian PuebloCultural Center
Visitors will find refuge from thewarm desert sun at the AlbuquerqueAquarium and Rio Grande BotanicGarden both located in sprawlingAlbuquerque Biological Park Thou-sands of saltwater fish and invertebratesnative to the Gulf of Mexico live in theaquariumrsquos carefully maintained envi-ronments The Botanic Garden green-houses display desert plants that thrivein the area as well as flora from other
climates of the worldScience buffs will relish the
National Atomic Museumwhich traces the history ofthe Atomic Age from earlyresearch of nuclear develop-ment through todayrsquos peace-ful uses Exhibits offerinsights into the first atomicbomb detonation at theTrinity Site located less than100 miles away on desert
land thatrsquos now part of the White SandsMissile Range
Albuquerquersquos best-known eventmay be the International Balloon Fiestawhich lifts off for nine days everyOctober Thousands of spectators turnup for the festivities as hundreds of bal-loons fill the skies Visitors can experi-ence the thrilling history of hot-air bal-looning year-round at the AlbuquerqueInternational Balloon Museum on theedge of the fiesta grounds Actual bal-loons and gondolas hang from the highceiling in a dazzling display
Likewise cruising high above theground is the Sandia Peak Tramwaywhich travels over the Cibola NationalForest on a cable for 27 miles makingit the worldrsquos longest passenger aerialtramway The journey takes visitors tothe observation deck atop 10378-footSandia Peak affording an 11000-square-mile panorama of the Land of Enchantment Make the trip nearsunset and watch as the lights ofAlbuquerque glisten far below
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Tour Route 66break a balloonrecord and immerseyourself in RVingthis April inAlbuquerque
The pop-music standard ldquoRoute 66rdquo entices listeners to ldquogetyour kicksrdquo on Americarsquos famous Mother Road Who are we
to turn down the advice of Nat King Cole Chuck Berry the Rolling StonesJohn Mayer and the many others whorsquove recorded the classic through the years
Heed the songrsquos call by joining the Good Sam Club at the 10th annualRally April 17 through 20 in Albuquerque New Mexico one of the hotteststops on the legendary highway
Visitors to Expo New Mexico can find plenty of ways to get their kickslike browsing row after row of new RVs enjoying nightly entertainment bypopular performers participating in fun activities and taking optionaltours of historic sites in and around the fabled New Mexico city
Did we mention Good Samrsquos Mexican Fiesta and the Rally Dog ShowNow a decade old the Rally has become a one-stop shop for RVers seek-
ing to enrich their lifestyle and just have a great time Rally-goers thirsty forknowledge can pick from scores of seminars and check out newtravel and RV products then end the day by partying withNeil Sedaka the Osmond Brothers and Rita Coolidge
The Rallyrsquos a great place to meet old friends make newtravel buddies link up with longtime e-mail pals and online-forum cronies and on Good Sam Day join a Good SamClub chapter in your neck of the woods
Here are a few of the many ways to get your kicks at the2009 Albuquerque Rally
BY JOHN SULLAWAY
Get yourRALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
RallyAT THE
Kicks
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Rock to the Classics For morethan 50 years Neil Sedakarsquos catchy tuneshave blasted out of jukeboxes and stere-os across North America Herersquos yourchance to see the composer of ldquoCal-endar Girlrdquo and ldquoBreaking Up Is Hardto Dordquo perform in person on April 17the Rallyrsquos opening nightSedaka (pictured on theright) is followed byGrammy Awardndashwinningsinger Rita Coolidge onApril 18 the country-flavored family group theOsmond Brothers onApril 19 and California surf band PapaDoo Run Run on April 20
Sharpen Your Skills Whetheryoursquore a novice RVer or a seasoned vet-eran yoursquoll find plenty of opportunitiesto boost your RV IQ at the Rally Scoresof seminars will be offered on topicsranging from electrical-system mainte-nance to tire care Presenters includeHighways Technical Editor Bob Living-ston and other RVing experts
Stack Up the Fun Youngstersand teens can play games scarf uppizza take tours and join their momsdads and grandparents in the cookie-stacking competition GPS users willhave fun with our geocache contest theGreat RV Heist and golfers can tee upfor the golf tournament on April 17Show Your Tricks on Route 66 theRallyrsquos dog show gives pet owners achance to parade their pooches April 18
Explore New Mexico Sign upfor optional guided bus trips and travelto the Acoma ldquoSky Cityrdquo Pueblo onApril 17 Americarsquos oldest continuously
inhabited settlement On April 18 takea tour through Albuquerquersquos most col-orful districts on famous Route 66Guided trips to the nearby Trinity Siteon April 17 18 and 20 will take you toground zero of the first atomic-bombdetonation
Donate Your Time Feel likegiving back Rally participantscan lend a hand at Rio GrandeCommunity Farm Come for aday of volunteer work on April15 and get one night of freecamping on April 14
Balloon Bonanza Albuquerquersquosknown as the Hot-Air Balloon Capitalof the World and its annual Inter-national Balloon Fiesta draws thou-sands Rally-goers will get a chance tosalute the cityrsquos high-flying statusmdashand possibly make historymdashbyparticipating in an attempt toset a Guinness world record forMost People Wearing BalloonHats Prefer the real thing Takea hot-air balloon ride over theRio Grande Valley with RainbowRyders or watch balloon enthu-siasts ignite the burners insidetheir colorful crafts at anevening balloon glow
Go Green The Rallyrsquos the place tofind out how you can reduce your RVrsquosenvironmental footprint The Go GreenIdeas contest invites Rally-goers to sub-mit green-friendly concepts for prizesMake sure you stop by the Green RVexhibit a biodiesel-powered Lancecamper outfitted with solar panels anda wind turbine and occupied by sur-vivalist Brian Brawdy
Hola Good Sam The Good SamClub will throw a Mexican Fiesta formembers and friends on April 20 Yoursquollbe serenaded by mariachis tantalizedby pintildeatas and treated to Southwesterncuisine Join a chapter make newfriends stick around for games andprizes and learn more about benefitsoffered only to Good Sam members
Be Prepared Relive the carefreedays of camping out with your Scouttroop when the Rally hosts a receptionfor all current and former Boy Scouts onApril 19 Boy Scout alumni are encour-aged to bring old memorabilia like uni-forms badges and handbooks LocalBoy Scout troops will participate andcontests for cash prizes will rekindle thatScouting spirit Rally organizers areworking to expand the program toinclude Girl Scouts for the 2010 Rally
Get Cookinrsquo On GoodSam Day Highwaysrsquo CampCuisine columnist BobBlumer (left) will demon-strate how to whip up flavor-filled edibles in theconfines of your RV galleyLearn new recipes fromthe Food Network star
Kick Some Tires Rally-goers canget a close-up look at the latest RVmodels by strolling through hundredsof new rigs on display at Expo NewMexico Yoursquoll find vehicles rangingfrom entry-level trailers to million-dol-lar coaches Buy a new home-on-wheelson the spot or do research for a futurepurchase Also on display are hundredsof aftermarket products and RV-relatedservices in the Rallyrsquos indoor exhibit
RALLY ONLINEConnect with other Rally-going GoodSam Club members online Click onwwwtherallycom to find links to Rallygroups on wwwgoodsamclubcom aswell asFacebookEonsTwitterandFlickr
RVER OF THE YEARDuring the Rallyrsquos Good Sam Day yoursquoll get the chance tomeet Richard Daniels the clubrsquos 2008 RVer of theYear Richard rescued a stray dog he encounteredwhile RV camping then used the Good Sam Clubrsquosonline RV forums to facilitate adoptions of manymore stray animals across the continent The firstrecipient of this annual award Richard says hersquoslooking forward to telling fellow RVers about theshelter he founded Old Fella Burke CountyAnimal Rescue in Burke County Georgia
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The Good Sam ClubrsquosAction Line has resolvedthousands of disputes in favor of membersHighways highlights a sampling of theseresults in each issueTo read more Action Lineletters go to wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityand click on RVer Rights
All Steamed UpLast April I took my 2002 Holiday Rambler Admiral motorhome to GibbsInternational Trucks in Oxnard California to fix a transmission leak I was referredto Gibbs because theyrsquore a fully authorized dealer for Allison transmission
I told the service staff that I wanted an estimate before any work was done onthe coach Later that day Raul a service manager called to say that all they could
do to fix the leak was change gaskets andgrommets If Irsquod been told this beforehand Irsquodhave never brought my motorhome to them
Raul then told me he could remove my trans-mission and send it to a repair facility thatcould make the repairs in the City ofCommerce 75 miles away He said there wasno way of me getting an estimate until thisrepair shop received the transmission anddetected the problem
Later however I was told that I incurred$15729 in fees when Gibbs steam-cleanedmy transmission housing to look for the leakwhich they couldnrsquot find I was never given anestimate for this service
When I arrived to pick up my RV I asked MrsGibbs another service manager why I wasnrsquottold in the beginning that I could incur diag-nostic charges and they might not be able tofix the problem I told her I didnrsquot want to payfor anything and she replied I couldnrsquot havemy keys until I paid the charges I told her thatI called that coercion and it wasnrsquot fair Shedidnrsquot respond
I believe Gibbs misrepresented themselvesI never would have gone there if theyrsquod told methe truth in the first place I believe I shouldbe refunded the $15729 fee I think Gibbsshould also give me an apology for my 10hours of wasted time
Allan Siber CAMARILLO CALIFORNIA
ACTION LINE After sending a petition toGibbs International on Siberrsquos behalf wereceived this response from Raul Villalobosservice manager
We regret that you felt no value in the effortwe made to properly diagnose and steam-
clean your transmission We could debate theappropriateness of the changes but in the bestinterest of a timely resolution wersquore refundingyou $15729
Sluggish ServiceWE TOOK OUR 2001 Sportsmen fifth wheel toPatterson RV Center in Wichita Falls Texas forsome minor repair work At the time the serv-ice representative assured us that the workwouldnrsquot take long But now two months andmany phone calls to Patterson later we stillhavenrsquot seen any progress We were calledonce and told it was ready so we made the 80-mile trip only to find out that the repairswerenrsquot completed Patterson hadnrsquot evenordered the decal stripes that were included inour original request They told us theyrsquod getsomeone to bring the decals to our home
After going back and forth my wife calledto see if the decals were ready and the newservice manager said he knew nothing of thisorder and hersquod have to look into it Heassured us hersquod investigate our issue andcall us back Wersquove never received a callback We really need Action Line to help fixthis ongoing problem
John and Phyllis Spenser PARADISE TEXAS
ACTION LINE After a petition was sent toPatterson RV Center we received the follow-ing update from the Spensers
Our problem has been resolved to our satis-faction thanks to Action Linersquos interventionPatterson RV completed the decal work andtheir new service manager was very courteousand helpful Action Linersquos help was muchappreciated
Got an RV-related dispute E-mail us at actionlinegoodsamclubcom or mail a letterto Action Line PO Box 8545 Ventura California 93002 Please include a letter ofexplanation and copies of related receipts
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Highways FEBRUARY 200938
goodstuffEDITED BY ROBIN DUFFIELDbullTESTED ANDREVIEWED BY MEMBERS
Smart LightMotion LightDonrsquot let the Smart Lightrsquossimple appearance deceiveyou The low-profile exteriorlight mounts on the side ofyour RV and goes on auto-matically when the built-insensor detects movementnear your rig An attachedLED lets you know if yourcoach battery is running lowThe Smart Light gets itsbrains from a microproces-sor and has the same holepattern as existing standardlights for easy installationKen Motz a Good Sam Clubproduct tester from Le ClaireIowa installed the SmartLight and reports ldquoThe mo-tion detector really makesus feel securerdquo PRICE $9999CONTACT Star Light 800-883-5444wwwstarlightsinccom
Funky Colored FlamesNeed to spice up your campfire fun Create dancing flames of blue green and purpleby placing an unopened packet of Funky Colored Flames on top of the fire Providing 30minutes of multicolored fun Funky Flames is safe for usein indoor and outdoor wood fireplaces (theyarenrsquot suitable for cooking fires) Good SamClub product tester Arleen Witt of PollackPines California tried Funky Flames andtells us ldquoNice colored flames that reallyadd excitement to any bonfirerdquoPRICE $588 (three-pack)CONTACT Winlow Products416-792-0385 wwwcampingworldcom
June Bug ScooterRVers can tool around the campground
or rally grounds with ease on thepower-thrifty all-electric June Bugscooter The smooth-riding portablevehicle seats one adult comfort-
ably folds to just 28 inches highand weighs 90 pounds JoyceNewman a Good Sam Clubproduct tester from JacksonSouth Carolina took a spinon the June Bug and says ldquoIdo not know how I traveledbefore the June Bug Itrsquosgiven me my freedom backrdquo
Engel MR040 PortableFridge Freezer
Peckish RVers can keep theirsnacks cool on the go with the nim-
ble Engel MR040 Fridge Freezer Theunit has a small footprint but deliversefficient cooling from 1224-volt DCand 110-volt AC power A sturdy plasticexterior with rubber bumpers on eachcorner protects that delicate egg salad
and a reversible lid contains storage spacefor spare cords and fuses Good Sam product
tester Sandy Preibe from Camarillo California took theMR040 on an outing and says ldquoTravels easy and keepsfood and beverages cold on a hot day while driving Itrsquosvery convenient not to have to use icerdquo
PRICE $1497CONTACT Rickrsquos Specialty Vehicles
866-798-2227 wwwricksesvcom
PRICE $641CONTACT Engel USA 888-272-9838 wwwengel-usacom
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FEBRUARYFLORIDA bull WINTER SAMBOREE February 18ndash22Withlacoochee Bluegrass Festival Dunnellon$110 Early bird 217 Contact Robert WardPO Box 348 Nobleton FL 34461 352-796-8867
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Good Sam Club chapters across North America regularly host RV gatherings known as
Samborees As a Good Sam Club member you can visit Samborees in any state or province
Activities range from games to arts and crafts seminars and live entertainment In short
Samborees are a good time and a great way to meet people who share your interests
Dates locations fees and contact information for upcoming events are listed below and
a complete calendar is posted on wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityeventsandtours
CLUBevents
Forty Years of FunColoradorsquos first Good Sam chapter the Western Colorado Travelers
celebrated its 40th anniversary on November 15 2008 Many members
of the Grand Junction chapter were on hand for the event along with State
Directors Al and Fran Allain Assistant State Directors Mike and Sue Carver
and members of the neighboring Two Rivers Good Sam chapter
Back row left to rightWimp Holding BudDriever Al HowardRalph Moss EugeneStocking Second rowWanda Holding TomBonokoski BettyDriever Lynda HowardTheona Moss PatMahrer Al MahrerSeated GloriaBonokoski Fay ClineFran Jones Del JonesChapter PresidentMary Diamond
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Georgia National Fairgrounds and AgricenterPerry $75 Contact Perno Scott 1865 PoplarSt Conyers GA 30013 770-922-5794
gladigottacomcastnetwwwgeorgiagoodsamcom
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lagoodsamyahoocomwwwlagoodsamorg
ALABAMA bull PUT ON YOUR EASTER BONNET SPRINGSAMBOREE April 16ndash19 National PeanutFestival Fairgrounds Dothan $802 $701
Contact Pat Smith 1301 S Bethel RdDecatur AL 35603 256-350-1037
algoodsamsaolcomwwwalabamagoodsamsorg
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mwiggs2501yahoocomwwwarkansasgoodsamscom
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hugo5358bellsouthnetwwwmsgoodsamorg
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bward5bellsouthnetwwwgoodsams-floridaorg
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Highwaysrsquo Commercial Corner section ofclassified ads is designed exclusively for pri-vate parties or businesses that have items orservices to sell promote or rent that are notof a personal nature For example RV ParksCampgrounds Condominium ComplexesReal Estate Small Businesses for SaleServices Offered Help Wanted PositionsWanted and Business Opportunities all rep-resent categories appropriate for CommercialCorner Any item offered for rent is consid-ered commercial in nature CommercialCorner advertisers are not required to beGood Sam Club members
When submitting ad copy please followthese guidelines1 There are 40 characters allowed perline counting each letter space and punc-
tuation mark When abbreviating pleaseuse standard dictionary abbreviationsThere is a five-line minimum and the rateis $60 per line2 Bold-face type is available at an addition-al cost of $15 per line Add $50 to makeyour ad all red3 We offer a 5 frequency discount for sixissues and a 10 discount for 12 issues4 Blind-box service is available at an addi-tional cost of $15 per issue We will assigna blind-box number to your ad and we willforward responses to you on a daily basisThe blind-box address takes one full line ofspace at $60line Our $15 fee covers ourpostage and handling expenses5 Copy must be printed or typed6 Copy must be submitted approximately
two months prior to the cover date of theissue desired Please note The May issuecloses on February 18 the June issue closes on March 187 Mail ad copy and a check money order orVisaMasterCardDiscoverAmex numberexpiration date and signature to Commer-cial Corner Highways PO Box 8510Ventura California 93002-99128 Credit-card orders may be faxed to 805-667-4379 Attention Sue Panchenko or e-mailed to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom(please put ldquoCommercial Cornerrdquo in thesubject line) 9 Please direct questions to Sue Panchenkoat 805-667-4385 or via e-mail to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom (please put ldquoCommercialCornerrdquo in the subject line)
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HOMES FOR SALE
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COMMERCIAL CORNER
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mdashS Beall OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY
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ADVENTURE CARAVANS RV TOURS amp RALLIESCanada bull USA bull Alaska bull Central America Mexico bull Greece bull Europe bull United KingdomMexico RV Insurance wwwadventurecaravanscomFree 86-page catalog (800) 872-7897Experience the Adventure Wersquoll do the Rest
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Good Sam Samborees and CaraventuresWhether your RV travels take you to AlaskaMexicorsquos Baja Peninsula New England the Kentucky Derby a NASCAR race or to AmericarsquosNational Parks the Good Sam Club has a grouptravel package for you Make new friends while youtravel in the comfort of your RV on our fully guidedtours Call us toll-free at 1-800-829-5140 or visit us online at wwwgoodsamclubcomtoursto find out more about these and the many othertours offered by the Good Sam Club
TRAVEL TO EXCITING PLACESDrive the Alcan to Americarsquos Last Frontierenvision yourself on Nova Scotiarsquos miles of coastal drives celebrate Mardi Grascross the border to sunny Mexicoform friendships yoursquoll treasure the rest of your days all arrangementsincluding RV parks by Tracks RV Toursest 1975 Free catalog at tracksrvtourscom or tel 800-351-6053
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2000 TETON 40 CHEYENNE 5th Arctic pkg full-timer new all over 1998 Mtn Master FL6087K mi CummAllison all Air Ride huge storclean amp pwrful Sell sep $40K EA 623-451-7121
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RV SPACES FOR RENT
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SERVICES
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RECREATIONAL VEHICLESFOR SALE
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RV REGISTRYwwwrvregistrycomMotorhomes Trailers amp Fifth WheelsFor Sale by OwnersNo Sales CommissionsBuyersSellers 800-546-8457
BUYING OR SELLING AN RVLet us take over the risk of major repairsTo learn more about the Good Sam Extended Service Plan mechanical breakdown insurance call 1-877-681-9479
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COMMERCIAL CORNER
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TRADING POSTTURN-KEY SPACIOUS BEAUTIFUL RV LOT Temeculaarea CA Incl WD dishwshr frig dbl SS sinkBBQ At Rancho CA RV Resort a 5-star resort golfcourse pools SteveLinda (949)454-2191 pearlwing9coxnet for photos $85K
MOTORHOMES FOR SALE
2000 ALLEGRO BUS 38 57K mi 3 SO Cat 330dsl 6-spd Allison maple cab int WD new awnsall lthr Frtliner Chas 75 Onan new tires reffrwicmkr no smkpets $54K 772-564-0759772-341-4614 (FL)
2007 36QSH PHAETON BY Tiffin Silver Sand350 HP Cat Diesel pusher 6-speed Allison80 gen auto level amp awn leather Corian tiled3 TVs 4 slides 9527 miles warranty $175K(941) 286-5201 (SD)
1996 DUTCH STAR 32 454 Chevy Banks Power slide-out Runs and looks beautiful New paint roof tires $28500 Neil 916-747-1842
A Colorado Beauty at its Best New 2006 stunning custom home in Castle Rock 6196 sq ft walkout ranch on 467 acres 4 BD 6BA50rsquoX21rsquo RV garage wfull hookups $1295000(303) 681-3754 for pics amp details
LARGO FL 1152 sq ft manufactured hm 2BR2BA Many extras incl attached lanai amp shed Xlnt home base location close to shopping ampbeaches in a 55+ 5-star community $35000OBO 727-798-2573 evartsedyahoocom
3BD2BA MANUFACTURED on 82 acre w30X40RV garage wfull hookup 2 yrs old 4 mi from The Villages in FL No lot fee you own propertysafe area move-in ready smk free lots of extras$260K 352-406-9750
BEAUTIFUL OR COAST - Lakeside 55+ gatedcomm 1254 sq ft 2BD 2BA 40 ft RV prkgwhookups 2 mins to lake 5 mi to beachfishing crabbing hiking Pix avail $219000(541) 759-2747
LOTS FOR SALE
CYPRESS WOODS RESORT - SW Florida premierwaterfront lot on cul de sac Tropical landscapingSee at wwwbradsrvlotcom (239) 495-0538
DESTIN VILLAGE RV RESORT FLmdash2 lots for saleside by side across from pool and clubhouse1 block to huge public beach Large pads gated$129000 each Susan (850) 496-6520
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THOUSAND TRAILS NACO national membershipAnnual dues paid up to January 2009 $3500 or best offer (323) 582-5559
HOMES FOR SALE
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DAVENPORT FL RV HOME Private 55+ commAccess to I-27 amp I-4 2BD 2BA + RV garage1800 sq ft Cinder block built $289K Will consider trade in CACOTX 863-424-1417lab2trvlaolcom
ASHEVILLE NCmdashNewly remodeled home amp RVbuilding 4BR 4BA 4300 sq ft home 2250 sq ft RV building HVAC Many amenities plus mtn views New low price $699500 Pics wwwTomFlackcom 8282426569
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The Trading Post classified ad section isrestricted to ads placed by individualGood Sam Club members who are cur-rent with their membership dues Adsmust be of a personal nature accordingto the following requirements All otherclassified ads will be considered forplacement in Commercial Corner
1 Item advertised must be personallyowned and listed for sale or trade Ads pro-moting a product or service for sale wouldnot be acceptable in Trading Post Also notacceptable would be an ad for a multi-unitapartment townhome complex or morethan 10 acres of unimproved real property
2 An ad for the rental of any item is considered commercial and thereforenot appropriate for Trading Post
3 Trading Post accepts ads under thecategories of Campground Member-ships for Sale Timeshares for SaleHomes for Sale and Lots for SaleAgents are not permitted to advertise inTrading Post
4 Help Wanted and Positions Wantedare categories inappropriate for TradingPost Also unacceptable are ads for theexchange of one service for anotherregardless of whether any money is
changing hands An ad soliciting theusage of property whether commercialor residential is also considered com-mercial in nature and must be placed inCommercial Corner
Please note The May 2009 issuecloses on February 18 (arrival date April30 the June issue closes on March 18(arrival date May 27)
Unfortunately it is not possible to can-cel an ad after our closing dateHowever we are able to place aldquoSOLDrsquorsquo indicator over your ad up toone week after the closing date
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2000 DOLPHIN 36 FORD V10 21500 milesSO 55 gen WD Corian tops awnings 2 TVDVDVCR 2 air rear camara level jacks Must sell health reasons Reduced to $35800 407-654-3863 (FL)
2005 PHAETON 35 FT 350 diesel very lowmileage smoke free very clean Two slidessurround sound WD 4-dr frig Under warranty$150000 (225) 293-6990 225-921-8934
1996 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND 34 model L 45K miles Chevy gas Onan generator awningpackage satellite leveling jacks Email for more info bgilstrapcomcastnet or 678-817-9661 (GA)
1990 MONACO CROWN ROYALE 40 foot 300Cummins engine 75K miles fully loadedexcellent condition $29500 Call for pictures and information In 1990 sold for $250000304-242-0377
2005 COUNTRY COACH Intrigue LTD 42 525HP3 AC 10KW gen 3 slides In-Motion sat heatedceramic floor OS ent ctr radar det CB radioAqua Hot htd massage driver amp co-pilot sts extwar $345K 909-980-2168 (CA)
TRAVEL TRAILERS amp FIFTH WHEELS FOR SALE
2004 KEYSTONE HORNET with improved lotconcrete drive + pad deck and shed Lot 6035 Star Resort Pass Christian MS Xlnt cond 2BDRM 12 slide $249 annual fee Near Casinos$36000 (920) 897-3660 (WI)
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2004 374 GLENDALE Titanium 32E37DS5th whl pin to bmpr 322 Xlnt cond lots xtras clsts hdwd flr NS 2 SO Orig $63600Selling due to health $29500 Call Gene 562-927-7217 (CA)
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When submitting ad copy please follow theseguidelines1 Submit your printed or typed ad on ourprinted form or use your own stationery2 Limit each ad to 200 characters counting allletters spaces punctuation marks and numbers3 Indicate under which category you wouldlike your ad to appear4 Your Good Sam Club membership numberand expiration date must be noted5 Mail ad copy and a check money order orVisaMasterCardDiscoverAmEx number toTrading Post Highways PO Box 8510Ventura California 93002-99126 Fax credit card orders to 805-667-4379Attention Trading Post7 E-mail credit-card orders to classifiedstlcomAttention Trading Post8 If you have a question we can be reachedat (805) 667-4100 ext 392 391 or 385
NO TELEPHONE ORDERS PLEASE
does not knowinglyaccept ads from busi-nesses in the TradingPost section If youreach a business whenanswering a Trading Postad please contact theAdvertising Departmentat 805-667-4100
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AT THE RV MARKETPLACETake a moment to browse the
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RV MARKETPLACE
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 51
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Highways FEBRUARY 200952
RV MARKETPLACE
Alaska and Canadarsquos Yukon 5Banks Power 23BrakeBuddy 10Commercial Corner 45ndash47Consumer Cellular 8Continued Service Plan 37Cracker Barrel Stores 11Dealers and Destinations 53Dometic Corporation 17Gold Eagle Company 32Good Sam Emergency Road Service 55Good Sam RV Financing 21Good Sam SamboreesCaraventures 16Good Sam VIPProvided by GMAC Insurance 44Good Sam Visa Card 39Haband 24
ADVERTISER INDEXWhile every effort is made to maintain accuracy andcompleteness last-minutechanges may occasionallyresult in omissions or errors
ADVERTISER PAGEInsurance Central 30
Mule Days Celebration 11
nVision 10
The Rally 15
Pleasure-Way 56
Roadtrek Motorhomes 2
RV Buyerrsquos Guide 33
RV Marketplace 50ndash52
RV Business Top 50 12ndash13
Sea Eagle 19
Select Comfort 9
St Louis Church 5
Trading Post 48ndash49
Transfer Flow 4
Travelerrsquos Guide 25
Winnebago Industries 7
ADVERTISER PAGE
Click on wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityphotosto post your Pet Pix online To submit digital photosfor Highwaysrsquo Pet Pix column e-mail them to us athighwaysgoodsamclubcom
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Left Foster fills the sink in Tom and LindaCalistorsquos rig Below George stands guardover Gerry and Marge Cervenrsquos RV
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ALASKA
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GOOD SAM WILL SAVE YOU MONEY
We guarantee itThatrsquos our promise If 11 months go by and Good Sam hasnrsquot saved you morethan the cost of your annual membership just let us know and wersquoll refund your member-ship fee Chances are yoursquoll save that much the first few days yoursquore on the road Thereare so many ways to save with discounted camping and free and low-cost services
Call us toll-free for more information 800-234-3450 or go to wwwgoodsamclubcom
COPYRIGHT STATEMENT The Good Sam logo is a registeredtrademark of TL Enterprises Inc a Delaware corporation It may beused by Good Sam chapters for official noncommercial identificationpurposes only and by others only with express written authorization inadvance from TL Enterprises Inc The noncommercial use for patchesand other similar chapter identification has been granted to charteredchapters of the club Any other use without express advance writtenauthorization is prohibited The following terms are registered trade-marks of TL Enterprises Inc and may not be used without permissionCaraventure Commercial Member of Good Sam RV Club Good SamPark Highways MotorHome Rider Samboree Samgo Trailer Lifeand the Trailer Life Campgrounds RV Parks and Services DirectoryHighways does not knowingly accept deceptive or misleading advertis-ing If you have a contrary experience with respect to any merchandiseor service represented in our pages please contact Action Line atactionlinegoodsamclubcom Permission to reprint or quote excerptsgranted upon written request only Copyright 2009
DEALERS amp DESTINATIONS
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 53
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Highways FEBRUARY 200954
A Scenic Stop to Remember Tell us the location of the vantage point pictured above and you
might be the winner of this monthrsquos $50 prize in our Wherersquos Good Sam photo contest To enter send
an e-mail identifying the photorsquos location and state or province to whereisgoodsamgoodsamclubcom
and include your name and contact information On March 1 wersquoll pick one $50 winner at random
from among the correct entries Look for the answer and winner in the May 2009 issue
Lots of Good Sam members have won $50 so farPatrick F Prunty of Harwich Massachusetts earned hischeck by correctly identifying the watery crossing in theNovember issuersquos Wherersquos Good Sam photo reprinted onthe right The RV bearing the Good Sam sticker rides theferry across Lake Champlain from Grand Island Vermontto Plattsburg New York Good Sam member Lynn Holmesof Arnold Maryland earned $50 for sending us the photo
Now itrsquos your turn to put your digital camera to workSimply take a photo of an RV in an interesting or sceniclocation with the Good Sam decal prominently displayedE-mail the high-resolution image to whereisgoodsamgoodsamclubcom and donrsquot forget to provide your nameand contact information If your photorsquos selected yoursquollreceive a check for $50
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Welcome to our digital edition of Highways Magazine This formatmakes it easy for you to navigate the magazine andprovides direct links to Internet sites of our advertisers ourGoodSamClubcom Web site and many Web sites to supplementour editorial features
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Contents
Portal to the Past
Flying High in Albuquerque
Get Your Kicks at The Rally
Departments
Whats New Online
On the Road
Dear Good Sam
Good News
RV Insight
Camp Cuisine
Tech Topics
Action Line
Good Stuff
Classifieds
Pet Pix
Advertiser Index
Wheres Good Sam
Good Sam Club dot com
TOC
User Guide
BEST WILL DO
MBThomas RV SalesSt Louis MOwwwmbthomaswinnebagocom
NEW HAMPSHIRECampers InnKingston MHwwwcampersinncom
Roy Robinson RV CenterMarysvilleWAwwwroyrobinsonrvcom
Tacoma RVTacomaWAwwwtacomarvcom
WISCONSINKings CampersWausauWIwwwkingscamperscom
Blue Ribbon Award Winner
Dave Altman Award Winner
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SAMBASSADORS
Highways FEBRUARY 200914
Meet the BrooksGood Samrsquos newest Sambassadors bring a spirit of fun to club events
DURING A JULY camping trip in Marylandabout 15 years ago Bill and EsthermayBrooks received an unusual invitation Agroup of RVers was throwing a potluckmdashwith a Christmas theme At first thecouple didnrsquot know what to make of thesummer yuletide celebration But afterenjoying some Christmas snacks andsinging carols they found out the revel-ers were members of the SouthernMaryland Wanderers a Good Sam chap-ter from California Maryland
Inspired by the grouprsquos spirit of fun and fellowship Bill and Esthermay whoalready were Good Sam members joinedthe chapter on the spot Since thentheyrsquove risen through the ranks first aschapter president then as state direc-tors Recently the couple took on therole of Good Sam Club Sambassadors
Bill and Esthermay join fellow Sam-bassadors Rosemary Bates-Ranks GerriHoworth Ed James Tom and NancyKillmer Patty and Dave Morgen and Donand Helen Woodard in supporting GoodSam chapters and state organizationsmaking sure club events run smoothlyand answering fellow membersrsquo ques-tions among other duties
The couplersquos devotion to Good Sam isparticularly impressive when you con-sider that they balance their RVing pas-sion with full-time jobs Billrsquos a policeofficer and Esthermayrsquos a medicalreceptionist in Cobb Island Maryland
Being Sambassadors means helpingmembers explore all the social possibil-ities of the Good Sam Club includingjoining chapters says Bill ldquoItrsquos thestart of a new adventurerdquo
SAMBASSADORS bull RV SHOWS bull GOOD SAM DAYS
For more than a century the Kentucky Derby has combined Southern ele-gance with high-speed horseracing at the legendary Churchill Downs
racetrack in Louisville KentuckyGood Sam Club members can experience the event in all its glory when
they attend the 2009 Kentucky Derby Samboree April 28 through May 3Guests will marvel at the sea of jockey silks savor chef-carved meats betweenraces and thrill to the thundering dash for the finish line
The tour package gives participants a glimpse into the elite world of horseracing and provides transportation to all events Wake up early for Dawn atthe Downs to sample a breakfast buffet and watch thehorses exercise Take a tour of the Kentucky EquestrianCenter and travel through the rolling bluegrass hills tovisit the Kentucky Horse Park
During the Kentucky Oaks May 1 and the KentuckyDerby May 2 tour participants will watch the race fromreserved clubhouse seats on the first turn for both racesand enjoy buffet meals at the Marquee Village
The tour also includes five nights of RV camping withwater and electric hookups at the Kentucky Fair andExposition Center seats and transportation to the DerbyFestival Pegasus Parade on April 30 and a side trip to theLouisville Slugger Museum followed by lunchwwwgoodsamclubcomtours 800-829-5140
EDITED BY JOHNSULLAWAY
Get on the Fast TrackSaddle up for the Kentucky Derby with Good Sam
bull SMILE AND SAVE bull GOOD SAM PARKS bull
GOOD SAM TOURS
As a Good Sammember yoursquoreinvited to travel theglobe with top-notchclub-sponsored tour andcruise packages Fromthe initial rendezvous tothe final farewell yoursquollbe well taken care of by the Good Sam ClubCheck our website forupcoming event datesand destinations
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RV BOOKSHELF
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 15
RV VACATIONS can take a turn for the worse if yoursquore notdressed properly Rugged hikes can go sour without apair of good boots and fishing trips can be a drag with-out a wading jacket
The Good Sam Club can help solve these dilemmasat a discount with our Smile and Save partner SierraTrading Post The retailer has the gear you need for justabout any outdoor activity whether itrsquos cycling skiingswimming or snowshoeing This is the place to stock upon everything from fishing reels to wetsuits and casualclothes to outerwear even Ralph Lauren sports jackets
In addition to getting Sierra TradingPostrsquos everday online savings Good SamClub members save 10 percent off retailprices and get free shipping on orders of$75 or more To start shopping click onthe Sierra Trading Post link on our web-sitersquos Smile and Save page and enter code
ANGOODSAM9 at check outwwwgoodsamclubcomsave
User-FriendlyCampground GuidePlan your next RV trip with the 2009 Trailer Life Directory
The 2009 Trailer Life RV ParksCampgrounds and Services
Directory marks the 36th editionof this comprehensive travel guide but the bookrsquos editorshavenrsquot rested on their laurels With 11700 campground list-ings and new elements designed to help RVers use Good Samrsquosonline resources the directory is a must-have item
The directoryrsquos At-a-Glance feature has expanded to includeonline reservations and now lists RV parks that offer 247 reser-vations on wwwgoodsamclubcom The directory also offersplenty of of inspiration for that next road trip Look for articleson southern British Columbia home to the 2010 WinterOlympics plus Savannah Georgia Continued from last year isa special feature highlighting five of North Americarsquos nationalparks A new section includes expert tips on tires suspensionand LP-gas systems a great reference to have on the road
Order your copy of the 2009 Trailer Life Directory on ourwebsite to receive the discounted Good Sam member pricewwwgoodsamclubcomtravelstore
SMILE AND SAVE
GEAR FOR THEGreat OutdoorsSierra Trading Post helps RVers suit up for adventure
10AN N I V E R S AR Y
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Itrsquoll Be a Kick On Route 66Itrsquoll Be a Kick On Route 66Itrsquoll Be a Kick On Route 66Expo New Mexico Albuquerque mdash April 17-20 2009Plan to RV west in April 2009 and get yourkicks at the tenth anniversary of the GreatestRV Rally in the World
Take the highway that is best to Albuquerquendashan enchanting land rooted in centuries ofhistory and rich in southwest style and high-desert beauty
bull Entertainment Headliner NEIL SEDAKA
bull Exciting Attempt to Break the World Record forldquoMost People Wearing Balloon Hatsrdquo
bull First Annual GO Green Ideas Contestrdquo
bull Rio Grande Community Farm Volunteer Day ndashAnnual RV Event to Give Back to the Rallyrsquos HostCommunity
Rally Pricing$349 (electric hookup) $169 (drycamping) Includes 2 adults
Early Bird Nights (April 15 amp 16)$35night (electric hookup) $15night(dry camping) Includes 2 adults
Passport$75person (all activities included April16-20 no onsite RV parking)
Nova Scotia CaraventureEllsworth ME bull $3364Jul 12 ndash Jul 25 2009
Great Lakes CaraventureBaileys Harbor WI bull $3421Jul 30 ndash Aug 14 2009
MORE GETAWAYS
National Parks CaraventureCody WY bull $3696Jul 18 ndash Aug 4 2009
Explore the splendor of our country this summer on an 18-daywestern RV tour with visits to Yellowstone and the Grand Canyonplus four other national parks including stunning Zion NationalPark Sightseeing and events along the way encourage you toimmerse yourself in the Old West Reserved seats to the rodeo inCody Wyoming and a chuckwagon dinner and western show areincluded as well as a tour of Salt Lake City where yoursquoll hear thefamous Mormon Tabernacle Choir and take a mild whitewaterraft ride
Get Away with Good Sam
020
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Kentucky Derby
AlcanAll costs are based on one RV with two adultsCall or visit us online for additional pricing options
Kentucky Derby
Eastern CanadaEastern Canada
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Good Sam Makes the GradeTwelve Good Sam Parks get top scoresin a nationwide campground survey
Adozen US Good Sam Parks earned all-around A grades in a recent consumer-
satisfaction survey of independent RV parksNearly 13000 RVers participated in the 2008online satisfaction survey conducted byGuestRated The survey evaluated RVersrsquoexperiences at independent campgroundsand RV resorts affiliated with the NationalAssociation of RV Parks and CampgroundsIn all 21 campgrounds earned the top rating
RVers are invited to submit their owncampground reviews by logging on towwwgocampingamericacom and clickingon the Review a Park tab
The following 12 Good Sam Parksearned A gradesButtonwood Campground MifflintownPennsylvaniaCherry Hill Park College Park MarylandHigh Plains Camping Oakley KansasKozy Rest Kampground HarrisvillePennsylvaniaMill Creek Ranch Resort Canton TexasMisty River RV ResortWalland TennesseeNormandy Farms ResortFoxboro MassachusettsPeace Valley
Campground Marble North CarolinaPioneer Campground LaportePennsylvaniaRutledge Lake RV Park FletcherNorth CarolinaSouth Haven Family CampgroundSouth Haven MichiganThe Vineyards Campground GrapevineTexas
goodnews
GOOD SAM PARKS
go Go to wwwgoodsamclubcom for the latestnews about club programs benefits and serv-ices as well as club-sponsored guided trips
ONLINE
Pennsylvaniarsquos Buttonwood Campground
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FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 17
Dometic Corporation has voluntarily extended the two-door refrigerator recall started in August 2006 by recalling additional
refrigerators as part of a continual commitment to maintaining a high level of satisfaction and excellence now and in the future
Previous Recall AnnouncementThis recall affects Dometic two-door refrigerators manufactured between April 1997 and May 2003
Current Recall AnnouncementThis recall affects Dometic two-door refrigerators manufactured between June 2003 and September 2006
The well-being of Dometic customers is of highest concern A serious problem resulting in a fire may occur in an exceptionally small
fraction of Dometic two-door refrigerators but to address that potential risk please contact us immediately for more information
wwwDometiccomRecallRecall Hotline 1-888-446-5157
RECALL O6E-076 08E-032
17
RV SHOWS
Club Savings at Camping WorldGOOD SAM CLUB MEMBERS can getbig savings at Camping World storesduring Good Sam Days February 21through 22 at more than 75 loca-tions of the nationwide RV-acces-sories retailer
With a coupon members alsoreceive 25 percent off regular-pricedinstallation of parts and accessoriesscheduled that weekend and com-pleted by March 5 Other coupon val-ues include additional 20 percent sav-ings on all clearance-priced items
Members should present their validGood Sam membership card to anyCamping World crewmember to receivethe savings couponsYoursquoll also receive aleaflet listing GoodSam sale items
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RVinsightBY JOE AND VICKI KIEVA
JOE RVers love to eat and itrsquos not unusual forrally-goers to spend long periods standing inline for a free hot dog or ice cream RVersbrave crowded parking lots with theirrigs to have lunch at an appealingrestaurantAnd if you want to drawa crowd in a campground sim-ply mention the word potluck
A good number of RVers eatall of their meals in restaurantsThese travelers might keep a bot-tle of wine in the fridge and a boxof crackers in the pantry but otherwise they donrsquot use theirkitchens at all We know RVers whocan give you firsthand recommenda-tions for an eatery in just about any town inthe country To them finding unique local
restaurants is part of the RVing adventureOn the other hand some RVers eat
almost all of their meals in their rigs Wemet a man whose food allergies preventedhim and his wife from eating in restaurants
altogether Fortunately their RV kitchengives them the freedom to travel
wherever they like without having toworry about his diet
Most RVers split their mealtimesbetween restaurants and their rigsEating in restaurants is a social occa-sion for Vicki and me More oftenthan not when we get together withfriends we go out to a restaurantIt doesnrsquot have to be fancy as long as we can all share the same tableOn the other hand we usually eat in our motorhome when wersquore parked some-where by ourselves
We always try to take advantage of localfoods as we crisscross the country Itrsquos difficultto pass up the seafood along the Atlantic coastespecially the lobster and clams in NewEngland Floridarsquos fresh citrus fruit is unparal-leled anywhere And we always look forward to
gorging ourselves onfresh blueberries in
Maine and blackberriesin Oregon
VICKI I enjoy cookingespecially when wersquore in ourRV I have more time andfewer distractions than I dowhen wersquore at home And tome part of the fun of cookingwhile on the road is the shop-ping that goes along with itNeedless to say grocery shop-
ping while on the road is differentthan it is at home The names of the
supermarkets change from one regionof the country to another We see names likeFood Giant Shawrsquos and Wegmanrsquos in theNortheast Kroger Publix and Food Lion in theSoutheast and Fred Meyer Safeway andAlbertsonrsquos in the West Of course WalmartSupercenters are everywhere we go
Shopping in an unfamiliar supermarket may
be a chore to some but to me itrsquos an adventureEach store has its own way of laying out theaisles As a result I canrsquot just run into the storefor a couple of items and go directly to the cor-rect aisles as I do at home Shopping usuallymeans walking up and down each aisle to findthe items on my grocery list This is how I dis-cover new and different foods
For an archive of Joeand Vicki Kievarsquos previ-ous RV Insight columnsgo to wwwgoodsamclubcomhighways To postyour own RV-lifestyletips go to wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityclick on Stories thenclick on the Share a Story button
Dear Joe and VickiHow do you findgood grocerystores andrestaurants whiletraveling aroundthe country
We never miss a chance to bring home ham andbacon from Arkansas
maple syrup fromVermont and Walla Wallaonions from Washington
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A Movable FeastWhen it comes to eating on the road variety really is the spice of life
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To add to the adventure many of theavailable items differ from one region tothe next The unfamiliar brands areusually every bit as good as the ones wehave at home but some favorite brandsof food items are hard to find on theroad Yuban coffee for example isnrsquoteasy to locate in the East so we bringenough from home to last the entiretrip Mexican food is important to usso I fill the freezer with chorizos andour favorite brand of corn tortillas
On the other hand each area of thecountry has its own unique food itemsWe never miss a chance to bring homeham and bacon from Arkansas maplesyrup from Vermont Walla Wallaonions from Washington and salt pota-toes from New York
Shopping for groceries while travelingis a great way to become familiar withthe various regions Yoursquoll discoverfoods yoursquove never seen before With alittle experience yoursquoll determine whichsupermarket chain is your favorite whenyou travel to different areas With a littlemore experience you may get to thepoint where you can drop by a store forjust one item and actually manage to godirectly to the correct aisle
Then of course if you donrsquot enjoy theadventure of shopping on the road youcan always take on the challenge oflocating a good restaurant
Send your nontechnical RV-lifestyle questions to RV Insight HighwaysPO Box 8545 Ventura California 93002 or to highwaysgoodsamclubcom
GOT A QUESTION
Vickirsquos RV RecipesVicki Kievarsquos book My RVKitchen and Favorite Recipescovers everything you need toknow about selecting equippingand furnishing an RV kitchenstocking the pantry and fridgeand shopping for groceries onthe road Yoursquoll also find morethan a hundred of Vickirsquosfavorite recipes plus more than70 hints and tricks for preparingdelicious meals on the roadwwwrvknowhowcom
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CAMPcuisineBY BOB BLUMER
You canrsquot please all the people all the timebut when it comes to snack food popcorn
comes close In fact popcorn is so popular thatAmericans consume a staggering one billionpounds of the stuff per yearmdashenough to fill theentire Grand Canyon OK I made up the partabout the canyon but itrsquos probably not too farfrom the truth
To say popcorn is a modern miracle wouldalso be a stretch since the snackrsquos been aroundfor thousands of years But it does seem mirac-ulous that a rock-hard kernel of corn can betransformed by exposure to heat into apillowy morsel of satisfying goodness
Each kernel of popcorn containsmoisture and oils Unlike most othergrains the outer hull of the popcornkernel is impervious to outside moisture
which helps protect the precious cargo insideAs the oil and water inside the shell are heatedpast the boiling point they turn the moisture inthe kernel into a superheated pressurizedsteam Eventually the hull succumbs to thepressure and ruptures and the interior starchesare transformed into the airy cloud-like foamthatrsquos become synonymous with movie viewing
Although most popcorn kernels explodethey donrsquot always explode with flavor Thatrsquos
why I love to add more thanjust salt and butter to
my bowl Here aremy two favorite
recipes Onersquosa little sweet
and onersquos a littlespicy which should
please even
yourfussiest
friends
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Popcorn for the PeopleSweet and spicy twists on a perennial family favorite
To read previous recipesgo to wwwgoodsamclubcomhighways
Bob Blumer is the creatorand host of the FoodNetwork TV shows TheSurreal Gourmet and Gluttonfor Punishment Hersquos alsothe author of five cookbooksWhen hersquos not at home inCalifornia Bob can be foundtraveling in his Toastermobilean Airstream trailer cus-tomized with a stainless-steel professional kitchenand topped with two 8-footslices of toast
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Raginrsquo Cajun Popcorn
1 tablespoon garlic powder1 teaspoon onion powder12 teaspoon paprika12 teaspoon salt 14 teaspoon white pepper (if you have it)
or black pepper2 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon Tabasco (or to taste)2 tablespoons vegetable oil12 cup popcorn kernels
In a small bowl combine garlic powder onion powderpaprika salt and pepper Reserve In a small pan overmedium heat melt butter Remove from heat and stir inTabasco Reserve in pan In a medium-size pot overhigh heat add oil and one kernel of popcorn Cover andcook until kernel pops
Add the rest of the popcorn to the oil and re-coverShake pot constantly until popping stops Sprinkle inspices drizzle with Tabasco butter and toss thoroughlyServe immediately
Yield About eight cups
Kettle Corn
2 tablespoons vegetable oil12 cup popcorn kernels2 tablespoons granulated
white sugar12 teaspoon salt
In a medium-size pot over highheat add oil and one kernel ofpopcorn Cover and cook untilkernel pops Add sugar and stirfor 15 seconds or until it meltsAdd the rest of the popcorn tothe sugar oil and re-cover Shakepot constantly until poppingstops Empty popcorn into abowl and toss with salt Serveimmediately
Yield About eight cups
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To read more of Bobrsquosreplies to your technicalquestions go to wwwgoodsamclubcomrvcentral
In addition to answering your letters Bob Livingston is publisher of Trailer Lifeand MotorHome magazinesdirector of the seminar pro-gram at the Rally and authorof Trailer Lifersquos RV Repair andMaintenance Manual To pur-chase the fourth edition of the manual at the discountedGood Sam price click onwwwgoodsamclubcomstore
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TECHtopicsBY BOB LIVINGSTON
Batterybasicswinter fueladvice and atriple-towingclarification
Pulling a PickupI have a 1996 Chevy 4x4 pickup that Irsquod like to pull behind my Discoverymotorhome I donrsquot believe the truck can be towed that conveniently so I waswondering if I could use a dolly for the front end of the truck or a full trailer tohaul it This would save me having to buy a vehicle that can be pulled and theinsurance for another vehicle I use the truck to carry my four golden retrievers
around Is there a need for brakes on the trail-er if I end up towing this truck
Phil Jurczyk KIRKLAND WASHINGTON
BOB Phil your truck is towable on all fourwheels without making drivetrain modifica-tions Therefore you donrsquot need to consider adolly or trailer Yoursquoll need a base plate an ade-quately rated tow bar and lights and I stronglyrecommend using a braking device that appliesthe truck brakes in concert with the motor-homersquos service brakes
Before you purchase the hardware I suggestyou weigh your motorhome loaded for a typicaltrip and your truck Compare those numberswith the gross combination weight rating of themotorhomeYou need to make sure you have thecapacity to tow before setting out on the road
One Battery or TwoI BOUGHT a used fifth wheel with two batter-iesmdashone from the factory and the otherinstalled later Theyrsquore hooked in series black-to-black and red-to-red The reason Irsquom asking isthat theyrsquove gone bad Do I need to replace bothor can I get by with just one If I replace bothdo the cranking amps have to be the same
Judy McClurg CAVE CREEK ARIZONA
BOB Judy if you frequent primitive campsites(no hookups) then yoursquoll need at least two bat-teriesmdashand yours are wired in parallel notseries If you hook up to campground electrici-ty then one battery is all you need
The obvious advantage of having two batter-ies is the ability to run your 12-volt DC appli-ances and accessories for a longer period oftime Even if yoursquore very frugal with the use of12-volt DC power yoursquoll still need enough bat-tery for example to keep the refrigerator run-ning (on LP-gas) If yoursquore like most peopleyoursquoll run through two batteries fairly quicklywhile primitive camping unless you have anefficient way to recharge them
If you replace both batteries theyrsquoll need tobe the same Since yoursquore looking to power thelivability items yoursquoll need deep-cycle batteries(even if yoursquore buying only one) Therersquos noneed to be concerned with cranking amps therating in amp hours is more important
Consider buying two 6-volt golf-cart batter-ies wired in series if you determine that youneed two Theyrsquore more durable for RV use
Cold-Weather DieselIrsquoM GOING TO purchase a used Class B dieselcamper van The owner told me there are solu-tions I can use to pour into the fuel tank to keepthe diesel from jelling in winter Is that true Ifnot how much would it cost to install a heateroutlet for this type of vehicle
Meei Mizell AUGUSTA GEORGIA
BOB If you live in or travel to a cold-weatherarea the diesel fuel there is usually winterizedfor that area Thatrsquos because the fuel contains awaxy substance that jells in extremely coldweather and creates problems such as pluggingthe fuel filter Normally the fuel supplier willmix No 2 diesel with No 1 diesel or some typeof additive that improves cloud point
According to fuel-industry experts yourengine should run fine on non-winterized fuelas long as the temperature doesnrsquot dip below 10degrees Fahrenheit
While the addition of diesel No 1 candecrease cloud point itrsquos also less efficient thanNo 2 the energy content of it is about 5 percentlower which relates to reduced fuel economy sonormally the amount of additive is limitedThere are also a number of aftermarket prod-ucts that can be added to your fuel to reduce thecloud point
Some engines are equipped with fuel heatersTherersquos no way to hazard a guess without know-ing which engine you have in your vehicle Youcan easily check with your RV dealer for thatinfomation
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Leaking and ChewingREGARDING THE ldquoLeaking Motorhomerdquoentry in your September columnanother cause of an apparent front-capleak is that if the temperature is lowand yoursquove run your propane heater fora while the moisture created by thecombustion of the propane condenseson the inside of the cap Many of thecaps both front and rear arenrsquot insu-lated enough
We had an occasion where this hap-pened We removed the TV that was inthe upper console and checked the areawhere the clearance lights were Theywere dry but the inner surface of the caphad drops of water on it Any movementor jarring of the coach caused thedroplets to run down the inside of thecap and out at the bottom of the over-head console Spray-foam insulation willhelp eliminate this problem
On to the chewing rodents also mentioned in the September issueWith regard to these critters eating theinsulation on wires most rodents havefront teeth that donrsquot stop growingthroughout their life They chew on hardobjects to wear them down Otherwisetheir teeth would get too long and theywouldnrsquot be able to open their mouthfar enough to consume any food Itisnrsquot for any nutritional value that theychew on wires Years ago they wouldchew on the lead casings of the tele-phone cables at times causing inter-ruption of phone service
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BOB Condensation is always a prob-lem especially for RVers who run cat-alytic heaters Your best defense isusing a dehumidifier If you frequentcampgrounds with electric hookupsa dehumidifier that operates on 120-
volt AC power will do the trick Theseunits are readily available in home-improvement stores
If you boondock then consider theDri-Z-Air dehumidifier It works wellusing crystals that collect moisture anditrsquos relatively cheapmdashand it uses nopower Most places sell Dri-Z-Air forless than $10 Almost all RV-supplystores and Camping World outlets sell it
Rodents seem to be a hot topic basedon all the response I received after theinitial ldquoWire-Eating Wildliferdquo letter Irsquombecoming an expert on rodents thanksto the readers who have sent in sugges-tions although thatrsquos somewhat of adubious distinction Too bad humanscanrsquot munch down with their teethwear them out and simply grow newones Wow what a concept
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GOT A QUESTION
Tech Topics columnist Bob Livingston has spent countless hours exploring theinner workings of RVs and finding ways tomake life on the road easier for all RVersparticularly Good Sam members Got aquestion about your rig Send an e-mail to techtopicsgoodsamclubcom
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Albuquerque to Santa FePerched on the banks of the Rio GrandeRiver Albuquerque is more famous for being the Hot Air Balloon Capital of the World than as a portal to the pastIts famous and colorful InternationalBalloon Fiesta attracts visitors fromaround the globe few of whom realizethat the cityrsquos Central Avenue is actuallya section of Historic Route 66
In 1937 the government realignedRoute 66 between Santa Rosa and Al-buquerque bypassing Santa Fe Therealignment cut about 107 miles fromthe old route and brought touriststhrough the heart of AlbuquerqueToday the 400 to 1400 blocks of CentralAvenue still display much of the charmof those early days
Heading east along Central Avenue
Agentle late-afternoon breeze caresses the tall grass flanking theweathered rut running along the east wall of Fort Union I sit alone
on the wooden bench grounded squarely in the present my eyes tracingthe rut northeast through the sea of green toward the distant hills Theranger had said that the historic trail was nothing more than a dirt trackback in the mid-1800s so I begin to imagine a typical day along thissection of the Santa Fe Trail
I close my eyes and soon I can almosthear the crack of a bullwhackerrsquos whip andthe disgruntled bellows of the oxen as acaravan of large freight wagons rumbles bymassive wheels and oxen hooves carvingdeep into the soft New Mexico prairie Ienvision the labored breathing of the oxenand the creaking of wagon-wheel axles
As the last wagon lumbers by a grizzleddriver his stoic dust-covered face creasedby too many years on the trail glances myway and nods I nod back and watch thedust trails disappear into the evening skyI imagine a lone bugler inside the fort sounding the evening tattooanother day along the Santa Fe Trail slipping into the history books
The Santa Fe Trail is but one of the many nostalgic sites that crowdnorthern New Mexico This part of the state is like a living museum ofNative American and Wild West cultures that brings new meaning to thephrase Land of Enchantment
We planned on seeing as much as we could during our 1200-mile loopfrom Albuquerque along nine scenic byways and trails five mountainranges six Indian reservations a dozen pueblos and a host of nationalparks forests and monuments
STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL DEFREITAS
After theAlbuquerqueRally take adrive throughthe pages ofNew Mexicohistory on a scenic loop tour
PORTALpastTO THE
RALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
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you come to the Turquoise Trail NationalScenic Byway (Highway 14) which runsnorth through the Sandia Mountains toSanta Fe Along the trail yoursquoll pass thelegendary mining towns of GoldenMadrid and Cerrillos with their aban-doned turquoise mines dotting the adja-cent hills The rejuvenated ghost townsnow have quaint restaurants Native craftsshops art galleries and small museums
Santa Fe to RatonIn 2010 Santa Fe commemorates its400th anniversary Few Americans orEuropeans even knew of its existenceuntil the Santa Fe Trail opened in theearly 1800s
Today Native artisans trade theirwork on the sidewalks and park aroundthe main plaza and the city contains
more than 250 galleries many of whichline Canyon Road Art is such an impor-tant aspect of Santa Fe life that the townbecame the first US city to be named tothe UNESCO Creative Cities Network
Santa Fersquos creative culture overflowsinto its cuisine In this relatively smallcity no fewer than 200 restaurants servemeals offering everything from bou-tique specialties to distinctive northernNew Mexican delicacies Tia Sophiarsquos(just off the main square) claims to haveinvented the breakfast burrito which youcan order with green red or Christmas(both green and red) chili sauce
If you have a hankering for somesweets you wonrsquot want to miss the cre-ations at the Chocolate Maven Thesmall cafeacute has an adjoining bakerywhere you can sample the shoprsquos world-
famous brownies while watching thebakers at work
Interstate 25 to the east follows theold Santa Fe Trail and sections of oldRoute 66 (the pre-1937 alignment) Inmany places you can exit the mainhighway onto adjacent service roadsthat literally run atop parts of the oldSanta Fe Trail and old Route 66
East of Glorieta is Pecos NationalHistoric Park The park preserves morethan 12000 years of history including theancient Pecos pueblo a colonial missionsections of the Santa Fe Trail and the siteof the Battle of Glorieta Pass the mostwesterly conflict in the Civil War
In the town of Las Vegas old Route66 veers south toward Santa Rosa whilethe Santa Fe Trail continues northeastThe trail crisscrosses I-25 at many loca-
Grab your binoculars and pick a perch on the bluffs overlooking El Malpais National Monument
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Highways FEBRUARY 200928
tions on the way to Raton Well-pre-served ruts are visible at WagonMound and Fort Union NationalMonument built in 1851
Raton to TaosFrom Raton Highway 64 slices south-west retracing parts of the Santa FeTrail Going southeast on Highway 505yoursquoll need your binoculars to viewsome of the 274 bird species at MaxwellNational Wildlife Refuge including baldeagles and wild turkeys as well aswhitetail and mule deer bobcats andblack bear Established in 1965 the3700-acre refuge is an important reststop for migratory waterfowl
The Dawson ghost town awaitsabout 10 miles north on 505 Littleremains of this old coal-mining com-munity except the cemetery PhelpsDodge opened the Dawson coal minein 1901 and the town prospered until1950 when the coal ran out Most ofthe graves in the cemetery are of the383 miners lost in two disastrous mineexplosions in 1913 and 1923
An hourrsquos drive south of Dawsontakes you to the small but significanttown of Cimarron from which onebranch of the Santa Fe Trail gets itsname Over the years the townrsquos 130-year-old landmark St James Hotel hascatered to such notable guests as BuffaloBill Cody Annie Oakley Kit CarsonFrank and Jesse James Wyatt Earp Billythe Kid and BlackjackKetchum Rumor has itthat notorious gunmanClay Allison dancednaked on the bar whileshooting into the ceilingThe bar is now part ofthe dining room andyou can still see bulletholes in the tin ceiling
At Eagle Nest Highway64 meets the EnchantedCircle Scenic Byway (Highway 38) Thenorthern part of the loop skirts a num-ber of 12000-foot peaks in the Sangrede Cristo Mountains and offers spectac-ular alpine scenery If you have timetake Highway 150 up to Taos Ski Valleyfor more breathtaking panoramas
The Enchanted Circle rejoins High-way 64 just north of the Taos Pueblo
Indian Reservation Thepueblo is one of the nationrsquosoldest continuously inhabitedcommunities and the onlypueblo designated a NationalHistoric Landmark and aUNESCO World heritage SiteAt the center of the reservationis Taos town home to KitCarson between 1828 and1840 His preserved home isnow a museum
Taos to FarmingtonFrom Taos the High Road toTaos Scenic Byway (highways518 and 76) weaves souththrough the Sangre de CristoMountains and the PicurisPueblo toward the small townof Jaconita Along the wayyoursquoll pass through Chimayoand the Nambeacute Indian Res-ervation home to the beauti-ful 150-foot-high Nambeacute Falls
Just off Highway 502between Jaconita and LosAlamos is Bandelier NationalMonument Along the parkrsquos 15-miletrail through Frijoles Canyon yoursquoll seeAncestral Pueblo homes kivas (ceremo-nial structures) rock paintings and pet-roglyphs Donrsquot forget to carry lots ofwater when hiking here
West of Bandelier stands Los Alamosand the Los Alamos National Laboratory
The Department of Energylab is one of the largest multidisciplinary institu-tions in the world Startedin 1943 as part of the se-cretive Manhattan Projectthe lab is now a NationalHistoric Landmark TheBradbury Science Museumis highly recommended
From Los Alamos theJeacutemez Mountain Trail
Scenic Byway (Highway 4) wendssouthwest through the Jeacutemez Moun-tains and Santa Fe National ForestAbout halfway to San Ysidro yoursquolldrive through the sprawling VallasCaldera National Preserve a favorite ofrock climbers and trout fishermen Asyou cross the floor of the caldera be onthe lookout for large herds of elk San
Antonio Creek and the East Fork of theJeacutemez River cut through the calderaand offer some of the statersquos best brownand rainbow trout fishing
West of San Ysidro the trail contin-ues northwest as Highway 550 to thetown of Cuba the heart of NewMexicorsquos cattle- and sheep-ranchingregion But Cubarsquos claim to fame is the nearby Chaco Culture NationalHistoric Park the largest best-pre-served and most architecturallyadvanced of all ancient SouthwestNative villages
The canyon has 120 separate sitesthat date between AD 850 and 1250The largest structure Pueblo Bonitacontains more than 600 rooms and 40kivas The sites are accessible by about35 miles of walking trails that crisscrossthe canyon
Northwest of Cuba Highway 550climbs to the high plains New Mexicorsquosoil belt The first well was drilled in1921 and the state pumps about 60million barrels a year The oil patchrsquosmain town Farmington is also rich inNative American culture
Just north of Farmington is Aztec
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Ruins National Monument a 500-roomcenter of Ancestral Pueblo society datingback to the early 1100s The Great Kiva(excavated in 1921 and reconstructed in1934) is the main attraction
Farmington to AlbuquerqueThe Native Heritage Trail Scenic Byway(Highway 491) runs from Shiprock justwest of Farmington through the vastNavajo Indian Reservation to GallupAlong the way yoursquoll pass 7176-footShiprock peak and other unusual rockformations as you skirt the easternflanks of the Chuska Mountains
Highway 491 ends in Gallup atHighway 40 and Historic Route 66Much of Route 66 parallels the newinterstate but it is interrupted in a fewplaces Historic 66 signs will direct youto the usable sections of the old route
Galluprsquos main attraction may be theEl Rancho Hotel and Motel Built in1937 the hotel has welcomed a host offamous guests including Jackie CooperRonald Reagan Spencer Tracy Kath-arine Hepburn and Kirk DouglasHundreds of autographed pictures ofcelebrities cover the mezzanine walls
above the eclectic rustic lobbyAs you head back toward Albu-
querque yoursquoll pass El Morro NationalMonument also known as InscriptionRock In the early 1300s AncestralPuebloans living on the bluff above thenatural spring carved petroglyphs inthe rock around the water hole In thelate 1600s Spanish and American pio-neers stopping for water also carvedtheir names dates and messages intothe rocks around the spring Today thepark protects more than 2000 inscrip-tions and petroglyphs as well asAncestral Puebloan ruins
East of El Morro stands El Malpais(Spanish for ldquothe badlandsrdquo) NationalMonument resembling a Hawaiianlava field with its moonscape of exten-sive lava flows In stark contrast to thesharp black lava are the tall smoothalmost white sandstone cliffs that linethe southern edge of the field
Northern New Mexico provides anextraordinary road-trip experiencefrom its 1200 years of accessible Nativeand American history to its spicy redand green chiles It truly is a Land ofEnchantment
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Go OnlineFind out more about Albuquerque andNew Mexico at wwwgoodsamclubcomhighways The February sectionincludes exclusive web content aboutthe Santa Fe Trail the Sandia PeakTram and the Southwestrsquos authenticlegend Kit Carson Yoursquoll also find RVauthor Ron Jonesrsquo list of restaurantfavorites in and around Albuquerque
Good Sam ParksNew Mexico has 43 Good Sam Parks To find out all aboutthem go to wwwgoodsamclubcomand click on the Travel Tools tabthen click on Find a Campground
For More InformationNew Mexico Tourism Departmentwwwnewmexicoorg 800-545-2070
Nostalgic New Mexico (left to right) Native pottery PecosNational Historic Park Fort Union and a Taos Pueblo powwow
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sk almost anyone to name Americarsquos mile-high city and theyrsquoll most likely replyldquoDenverrdquo But motor 438 miles south on Interstate 25 and yoursquoll hit another mile-
high city thatrsquos known less for its thin air and more for its rich history rugged scenery andhighly diverse population Welcome to Albuquerque New Mexico
Albuquerquersquos colorful past stretches back to the 1300s when the Ancestral Pueblo peo-ple settled along whatrsquos today known as the Rio Grande River The waterway provided pre-cious irrigation for the nativesrsquo crops and trees along the banks offered firewood By the1500s European explorers seeking gold found instead villages of mud but that didnrsquot keepthem from staying By the late 1600s the community along the river began to grow asSpanish missionaries settled in the area In 1706 the burgeoning town was named for theSpanish Duke of Alburquerque (the extra ldquorrdquo was later dropped from the name)
The westward migration of the 1800s brought Americans to the area along the Santa FeTrail Everyone from merchants and homesteaders to lawyers and tradesmen established theirhomes and businesses in the broad valley where major routes met The arrival of the railroadand much later Route 66 swelled the cityrsquos population which now stands at 800000
AlbuquerqueFLYING HIGH IN
RALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
Ride the aerialtram roll onRoute 66 andfollow in thefootsteps ofPueblos andearly explorersin Americarsquos oldest city theWorldrsquos Hot-AirBalloon Capital
BY BEVERLY EDWARDS
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These days Albuquerquethrives as a vibrant crossroads ofhistory commerce and cultureMake sure you take time toexplore this fascinating city if youattend the April Rally (for moreabout the Rally turn to page 34)
Begin your tour by steppingback in time at PetroglyphNational Monument west of thecity After soaking up the historyof the rock markings at the visitorcenter walk along the trails to seethe rock faces that bear ancientworks of art The monumentrsquosestimated 20000 carved images of peo-ple animals and other symbols giveglimpses into a compelling past
Get a feel for Albuquerquersquos Spanishheritage in Old Town where you canwalk in the footsteps of the cityrsquosfounders Dominating the central plazais the towering San Felipe de NeriChurch which replaced a small adobechapel that collapsed in 1792 In keep-ing with tradition adobe homes were
established around the plaza for mutu-al protection Today these structureshouse shops that sell colorful clothingblankets jewelry and other items madeby local artisans
While in Old Town yoursquoll see evi-dence of one of the cityrsquos most interest-ing chapters For three weeks in theearly days of the Civil War theConfederate flag flew over the plazaWhen the Confederates retreated they
buried six canons near the plaza andtwo of them are now displayed
In the following century the city host-ed a new wave of visitors After WorldWar II Americans hopped in their carsin search of new adventures andAlbuquerque emerged as a popular stopon Route 66 known here as CentralAvenue The regionrsquos rugged desert wasa novelty for many travelers of that eraCentral Avenuersquos colorful shops and
See the real Albuquerque (left to right)from Route 66 to Sandia Peak to Old Town
For MoreInformation
Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureauwwwitsatriporg 800-733-9918
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restaurants evoke that innocent timeLooking for in-depth exploration of
the region Albuquerque is home tonumerous museums and each focuseson a compelling facet of the Land ofEnchantment and the world at large
Towering in Jurassic Super GiantsHall at the New Mexico Museum ofNatural History and Science is a replicaof Seismosaurus a former resident ofthe area Fossils in Seacoast Hall remindvisitors that the area once bordered avast prehistoric body of water
Ancestral Pueblo history so impor-
tant to understanding New Mexico ison display at the Indian PuebloCultural Center
Visitors will find refuge from thewarm desert sun at the AlbuquerqueAquarium and Rio Grande BotanicGarden both located in sprawlingAlbuquerque Biological Park Thou-sands of saltwater fish and invertebratesnative to the Gulf of Mexico live in theaquariumrsquos carefully maintained envi-ronments The Botanic Garden green-houses display desert plants that thrivein the area as well as flora from other
climates of the worldScience buffs will relish the
National Atomic Museumwhich traces the history ofthe Atomic Age from earlyresearch of nuclear develop-ment through todayrsquos peace-ful uses Exhibits offerinsights into the first atomicbomb detonation at theTrinity Site located less than100 miles away on desert
land thatrsquos now part of the White SandsMissile Range
Albuquerquersquos best-known eventmay be the International Balloon Fiestawhich lifts off for nine days everyOctober Thousands of spectators turnup for the festivities as hundreds of bal-loons fill the skies Visitors can experi-ence the thrilling history of hot-air bal-looning year-round at the AlbuquerqueInternational Balloon Museum on theedge of the fiesta grounds Actual bal-loons and gondolas hang from the highceiling in a dazzling display
Likewise cruising high above theground is the Sandia Peak Tramwaywhich travels over the Cibola NationalForest on a cable for 27 miles makingit the worldrsquos longest passenger aerialtramway The journey takes visitors tothe observation deck atop 10378-footSandia Peak affording an 11000-square-mile panorama of the Land of Enchantment Make the trip nearsunset and watch as the lights ofAlbuquerque glisten far below
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Tour Route 66break a balloonrecord and immerseyourself in RVingthis April inAlbuquerque
The pop-music standard ldquoRoute 66rdquo entices listeners to ldquogetyour kicksrdquo on Americarsquos famous Mother Road Who are we
to turn down the advice of Nat King Cole Chuck Berry the Rolling StonesJohn Mayer and the many others whorsquove recorded the classic through the years
Heed the songrsquos call by joining the Good Sam Club at the 10th annualRally April 17 through 20 in Albuquerque New Mexico one of the hotteststops on the legendary highway
Visitors to Expo New Mexico can find plenty of ways to get their kickslike browsing row after row of new RVs enjoying nightly entertainment bypopular performers participating in fun activities and taking optionaltours of historic sites in and around the fabled New Mexico city
Did we mention Good Samrsquos Mexican Fiesta and the Rally Dog ShowNow a decade old the Rally has become a one-stop shop for RVers seek-
ing to enrich their lifestyle and just have a great time Rally-goers thirsty forknowledge can pick from scores of seminars and check out newtravel and RV products then end the day by partying withNeil Sedaka the Osmond Brothers and Rita Coolidge
The Rallyrsquos a great place to meet old friends make newtravel buddies link up with longtime e-mail pals and online-forum cronies and on Good Sam Day join a Good SamClub chapter in your neck of the woods
Here are a few of the many ways to get your kicks at the2009 Albuquerque Rally
BY JOHN SULLAWAY
Get yourRALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
RallyAT THE
Kicks
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Rock to the Classics For morethan 50 years Neil Sedakarsquos catchy tuneshave blasted out of jukeboxes and stere-os across North America Herersquos yourchance to see the composer of ldquoCal-endar Girlrdquo and ldquoBreaking Up Is Hardto Dordquo perform in person on April 17the Rallyrsquos opening nightSedaka (pictured on theright) is followed byGrammy Awardndashwinningsinger Rita Coolidge onApril 18 the country-flavored family group theOsmond Brothers onApril 19 and California surf band PapaDoo Run Run on April 20
Sharpen Your Skills Whetheryoursquore a novice RVer or a seasoned vet-eran yoursquoll find plenty of opportunitiesto boost your RV IQ at the Rally Scoresof seminars will be offered on topicsranging from electrical-system mainte-nance to tire care Presenters includeHighways Technical Editor Bob Living-ston and other RVing experts
Stack Up the Fun Youngstersand teens can play games scarf uppizza take tours and join their momsdads and grandparents in the cookie-stacking competition GPS users willhave fun with our geocache contest theGreat RV Heist and golfers can tee upfor the golf tournament on April 17Show Your Tricks on Route 66 theRallyrsquos dog show gives pet owners achance to parade their pooches April 18
Explore New Mexico Sign upfor optional guided bus trips and travelto the Acoma ldquoSky Cityrdquo Pueblo onApril 17 Americarsquos oldest continuously
inhabited settlement On April 18 takea tour through Albuquerquersquos most col-orful districts on famous Route 66Guided trips to the nearby Trinity Siteon April 17 18 and 20 will take you toground zero of the first atomic-bombdetonation
Donate Your Time Feel likegiving back Rally participantscan lend a hand at Rio GrandeCommunity Farm Come for aday of volunteer work on April15 and get one night of freecamping on April 14
Balloon Bonanza Albuquerquersquosknown as the Hot-Air Balloon Capitalof the World and its annual Inter-national Balloon Fiesta draws thou-sands Rally-goers will get a chance tosalute the cityrsquos high-flying statusmdashand possibly make historymdashbyparticipating in an attempt toset a Guinness world record forMost People Wearing BalloonHats Prefer the real thing Takea hot-air balloon ride over theRio Grande Valley with RainbowRyders or watch balloon enthu-siasts ignite the burners insidetheir colorful crafts at anevening balloon glow
Go Green The Rallyrsquos the place tofind out how you can reduce your RVrsquosenvironmental footprint The Go GreenIdeas contest invites Rally-goers to sub-mit green-friendly concepts for prizesMake sure you stop by the Green RVexhibit a biodiesel-powered Lancecamper outfitted with solar panels anda wind turbine and occupied by sur-vivalist Brian Brawdy
Hola Good Sam The Good SamClub will throw a Mexican Fiesta formembers and friends on April 20 Yoursquollbe serenaded by mariachis tantalizedby pintildeatas and treated to Southwesterncuisine Join a chapter make newfriends stick around for games andprizes and learn more about benefitsoffered only to Good Sam members
Be Prepared Relive the carefreedays of camping out with your Scouttroop when the Rally hosts a receptionfor all current and former Boy Scouts onApril 19 Boy Scout alumni are encour-aged to bring old memorabilia like uni-forms badges and handbooks LocalBoy Scout troops will participate andcontests for cash prizes will rekindle thatScouting spirit Rally organizers areworking to expand the program toinclude Girl Scouts for the 2010 Rally
Get Cookinrsquo On GoodSam Day Highwaysrsquo CampCuisine columnist BobBlumer (left) will demon-strate how to whip up flavor-filled edibles in theconfines of your RV galleyLearn new recipes fromthe Food Network star
Kick Some Tires Rally-goers canget a close-up look at the latest RVmodels by strolling through hundredsof new rigs on display at Expo NewMexico Yoursquoll find vehicles rangingfrom entry-level trailers to million-dol-lar coaches Buy a new home-on-wheelson the spot or do research for a futurepurchase Also on display are hundredsof aftermarket products and RV-relatedservices in the Rallyrsquos indoor exhibit
RALLY ONLINEConnect with other Rally-going GoodSam Club members online Click onwwwtherallycom to find links to Rallygroups on wwwgoodsamclubcom aswell asFacebookEonsTwitterandFlickr
RVER OF THE YEARDuring the Rallyrsquos Good Sam Day yoursquoll get the chance tomeet Richard Daniels the clubrsquos 2008 RVer of theYear Richard rescued a stray dog he encounteredwhile RV camping then used the Good Sam Clubrsquosonline RV forums to facilitate adoptions of manymore stray animals across the continent The firstrecipient of this annual award Richard says hersquoslooking forward to telling fellow RVers about theshelter he founded Old Fella Burke CountyAnimal Rescue in Burke County Georgia
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The Good Sam ClubrsquosAction Line has resolvedthousands of disputes in favor of membersHighways highlights a sampling of theseresults in each issueTo read more Action Lineletters go to wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityand click on RVer Rights
All Steamed UpLast April I took my 2002 Holiday Rambler Admiral motorhome to GibbsInternational Trucks in Oxnard California to fix a transmission leak I was referredto Gibbs because theyrsquore a fully authorized dealer for Allison transmission
I told the service staff that I wanted an estimate before any work was done onthe coach Later that day Raul a service manager called to say that all they could
do to fix the leak was change gaskets andgrommets If Irsquod been told this beforehand Irsquodhave never brought my motorhome to them
Raul then told me he could remove my trans-mission and send it to a repair facility thatcould make the repairs in the City ofCommerce 75 miles away He said there wasno way of me getting an estimate until thisrepair shop received the transmission anddetected the problem
Later however I was told that I incurred$15729 in fees when Gibbs steam-cleanedmy transmission housing to look for the leakwhich they couldnrsquot find I was never given anestimate for this service
When I arrived to pick up my RV I asked MrsGibbs another service manager why I wasnrsquottold in the beginning that I could incur diag-nostic charges and they might not be able tofix the problem I told her I didnrsquot want to payfor anything and she replied I couldnrsquot havemy keys until I paid the charges I told her thatI called that coercion and it wasnrsquot fair Shedidnrsquot respond
I believe Gibbs misrepresented themselvesI never would have gone there if theyrsquod told methe truth in the first place I believe I shouldbe refunded the $15729 fee I think Gibbsshould also give me an apology for my 10hours of wasted time
Allan Siber CAMARILLO CALIFORNIA
ACTION LINE After sending a petition toGibbs International on Siberrsquos behalf wereceived this response from Raul Villalobosservice manager
We regret that you felt no value in the effortwe made to properly diagnose and steam-
clean your transmission We could debate theappropriateness of the changes but in the bestinterest of a timely resolution wersquore refundingyou $15729
Sluggish ServiceWE TOOK OUR 2001 Sportsmen fifth wheel toPatterson RV Center in Wichita Falls Texas forsome minor repair work At the time the serv-ice representative assured us that the workwouldnrsquot take long But now two months andmany phone calls to Patterson later we stillhavenrsquot seen any progress We were calledonce and told it was ready so we made the 80-mile trip only to find out that the repairswerenrsquot completed Patterson hadnrsquot evenordered the decal stripes that were included inour original request They told us theyrsquod getsomeone to bring the decals to our home
After going back and forth my wife calledto see if the decals were ready and the newservice manager said he knew nothing of thisorder and hersquod have to look into it Heassured us hersquod investigate our issue andcall us back Wersquove never received a callback We really need Action Line to help fixthis ongoing problem
John and Phyllis Spenser PARADISE TEXAS
ACTION LINE After a petition was sent toPatterson RV Center we received the follow-ing update from the Spensers
Our problem has been resolved to our satis-faction thanks to Action Linersquos interventionPatterson RV completed the decal work andtheir new service manager was very courteousand helpful Action Linersquos help was muchappreciated
Got an RV-related dispute E-mail us at actionlinegoodsamclubcom or mail a letterto Action Line PO Box 8545 Ventura California 93002 Please include a letter ofexplanation and copies of related receipts
ACTIONLINEMAILBOX
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Highways FEBRUARY 200938
goodstuffEDITED BY ROBIN DUFFIELDbullTESTED ANDREVIEWED BY MEMBERS
Smart LightMotion LightDonrsquot let the Smart Lightrsquossimple appearance deceiveyou The low-profile exteriorlight mounts on the side ofyour RV and goes on auto-matically when the built-insensor detects movementnear your rig An attachedLED lets you know if yourcoach battery is running lowThe Smart Light gets itsbrains from a microproces-sor and has the same holepattern as existing standardlights for easy installationKen Motz a Good Sam Clubproduct tester from Le ClaireIowa installed the SmartLight and reports ldquoThe mo-tion detector really makesus feel securerdquo PRICE $9999CONTACT Star Light 800-883-5444wwwstarlightsinccom
Funky Colored FlamesNeed to spice up your campfire fun Create dancing flames of blue green and purpleby placing an unopened packet of Funky Colored Flames on top of the fire Providing 30minutes of multicolored fun Funky Flames is safe for usein indoor and outdoor wood fireplaces (theyarenrsquot suitable for cooking fires) Good SamClub product tester Arleen Witt of PollackPines California tried Funky Flames andtells us ldquoNice colored flames that reallyadd excitement to any bonfirerdquoPRICE $588 (three-pack)CONTACT Winlow Products416-792-0385 wwwcampingworldcom
June Bug ScooterRVers can tool around the campground
or rally grounds with ease on thepower-thrifty all-electric June Bugscooter The smooth-riding portablevehicle seats one adult comfort-
ably folds to just 28 inches highand weighs 90 pounds JoyceNewman a Good Sam Clubproduct tester from JacksonSouth Carolina took a spinon the June Bug and says ldquoIdo not know how I traveledbefore the June Bug Itrsquosgiven me my freedom backrdquo
Engel MR040 PortableFridge Freezer
Peckish RVers can keep theirsnacks cool on the go with the nim-
ble Engel MR040 Fridge Freezer Theunit has a small footprint but deliversefficient cooling from 1224-volt DCand 110-volt AC power A sturdy plasticexterior with rubber bumpers on eachcorner protects that delicate egg salad
and a reversible lid contains storage spacefor spare cords and fuses Good Sam product
tester Sandy Preibe from Camarillo California took theMR040 on an outing and says ldquoTravels easy and keepsfood and beverages cold on a hot day while driving Itrsquosvery convenient not to have to use icerdquo
PRICE $1497CONTACT Rickrsquos Specialty Vehicles
866-798-2227 wwwricksesvcom
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FEBRUARYFLORIDA bull WINTER SAMBOREE February 18ndash22Withlacoochee Bluegrass Festival Dunnellon$110 Early bird 217 Contact Robert WardPO Box 348 Nobleton FL 34461 352-796-8867
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MARCH ARIZONA bull ROARING rsquo20S SAMBOREE March 4ndash8Pinal County Fairgrounds Casa Grande $85Contact Joyce Anderson 561 S 34th Pl
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GEORGIA bull SPRING SAMBOREE March 26ndash29
Good Sam Club chapters across North America regularly host RV gatherings known as
Samborees As a Good Sam Club member you can visit Samborees in any state or province
Activities range from games to arts and crafts seminars and live entertainment In short
Samborees are a good time and a great way to meet people who share your interests
Dates locations fees and contact information for upcoming events are listed below and
a complete calendar is posted on wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityeventsandtours
CLUBevents
Forty Years of FunColoradorsquos first Good Sam chapter the Western Colorado Travelers
celebrated its 40th anniversary on November 15 2008 Many members
of the Grand Junction chapter were on hand for the event along with State
Directors Al and Fran Allain Assistant State Directors Mike and Sue Carver
and members of the neighboring Two Rivers Good Sam chapter
Back row left to rightWimp Holding BudDriever Al HowardRalph Moss EugeneStocking Second rowWanda Holding TomBonokoski BettyDriever Lynda HowardTheona Moss PatMahrer Al MahrerSeated GloriaBonokoski Fay ClineFran Jones Del JonesChapter PresidentMary Diamond
BOB INGELHART
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Contact Pat Smith 1301 S Bethel RdDecatur AL 35603 256-350-1037
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COMMERCIAL CORNER
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Highwaysrsquo Commercial Corner section ofclassified ads is designed exclusively for pri-vate parties or businesses that have items orservices to sell promote or rent that are notof a personal nature For example RV ParksCampgrounds Condominium ComplexesReal Estate Small Businesses for SaleServices Offered Help Wanted PositionsWanted and Business Opportunities all rep-resent categories appropriate for CommercialCorner Any item offered for rent is consid-ered commercial in nature CommercialCorner advertisers are not required to beGood Sam Club members
When submitting ad copy please followthese guidelines1 There are 40 characters allowed perline counting each letter space and punc-
tuation mark When abbreviating pleaseuse standard dictionary abbreviationsThere is a five-line minimum and the rateis $60 per line2 Bold-face type is available at an addition-al cost of $15 per line Add $50 to makeyour ad all red3 We offer a 5 frequency discount for sixissues and a 10 discount for 12 issues4 Blind-box service is available at an addi-tional cost of $15 per issue We will assigna blind-box number to your ad and we willforward responses to you on a daily basisThe blind-box address takes one full line ofspace at $60line Our $15 fee covers ourpostage and handling expenses5 Copy must be printed or typed6 Copy must be submitted approximately
two months prior to the cover date of theissue desired Please note The May issuecloses on February 18 the June issue closes on March 187 Mail ad copy and a check money order orVisaMasterCardDiscoverAmex numberexpiration date and signature to Commer-cial Corner Highways PO Box 8510Ventura California 93002-99128 Credit-card orders may be faxed to 805-667-4379 Attention Sue Panchenko or e-mailed to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom(please put ldquoCommercial Cornerrdquo in thesubject line) 9 Please direct questions to Sue Panchenkoat 805-667-4385 or via e-mail to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom (please put ldquoCommercialCornerrdquo in the subject line)
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HOMES FOR SALE
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COMMERCIAL CORNER
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mdashS Beall OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY
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TOURS
ADVENTURE CARAVANS RV TOURS amp RALLIESCanada bull USA bull Alaska bull Central America Mexico bull Greece bull Europe bull United KingdomMexico RV Insurance wwwadventurecaravanscomFree 86-page catalog (800) 872-7897Experience the Adventure Wersquoll do the Rest
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Good Sam Samborees and CaraventuresWhether your RV travels take you to AlaskaMexicorsquos Baja Peninsula New England the Kentucky Derby a NASCAR race or to AmericarsquosNational Parks the Good Sam Club has a grouptravel package for you Make new friends while youtravel in the comfort of your RV on our fully guidedtours Call us toll-free at 1-800-829-5140 or visit us online at wwwgoodsamclubcomtoursto find out more about these and the many othertours offered by the Good Sam Club
TRAVEL TO EXCITING PLACESDrive the Alcan to Americarsquos Last Frontierenvision yourself on Nova Scotiarsquos miles of coastal drives celebrate Mardi Grascross the border to sunny Mexicoform friendships yoursquoll treasure the rest of your days all arrangementsincluding RV parks by Tracks RV Toursest 1975 Free catalog at tracksrvtourscom or tel 800-351-6053
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2000 TETON 40 CHEYENNE 5th Arctic pkg full-timer new all over 1998 Mtn Master FL6087K mi CummAllison all Air Ride huge storclean amp pwrful Sell sep $40K EA 623-451-7121
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RV SPACES FOR RENT
RV SPACE FOR RENT Must be 55 or older inBellflower CA Small cat or dog under 20 lbsokay Close to all freeways beaches amp mtns At least 1 month stay required Pool table poolCall (562) 867-3227
SERVICES
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Clean air hunting fishing boating ATVs25+ ACRES ENTERPRISE UT $200000water rights well septic system Tour at wwwyourerahomecom13323PH 1-888-686-8190 code 100820 ACRES ENTERPRISE UT $87500wwater right 1-888-686-8190 code 1045Tour at wwwyourerahomecom15164John Cameron GRI Ph 435-632-6358jcameroninfowestcomERA BROKERS CONSOLIDATED SOUTHERN UTAHrsquoSREAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS1-800-372-2765 wwwerabrokersnet
5 ACRE PROPERTY IN SOUTHERN COLORADO360ordm Mountain Views Close to Rio Grande No Assoc Fees Yearly Property Taxes under $100Only $7500 entire 5 Acres(239) 273-0911 wwwcoloradolandsalecom
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Please note The May 2009 issuecloses on February 18 (arrival date April30 the June issue closes on March 18(arrival date May 27)
Unfortunately it is not possible to can-cel an ad after our closing dateHowever we are able to place aldquoSOLDrsquorsquo indicator over your ad up toone week after the closing date
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2000 DOLPHIN 36 FORD V10 21500 milesSO 55 gen WD Corian tops awnings 2 TVDVDVCR 2 air rear camara level jacks Must sell health reasons Reduced to $35800 407-654-3863 (FL)
2005 PHAETON 35 FT 350 diesel very lowmileage smoke free very clean Two slidessurround sound WD 4-dr frig Under warranty$150000 (225) 293-6990 225-921-8934
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Highways FEBRUARY 200952
RV MARKETPLACE
Alaska and Canadarsquos Yukon 5Banks Power 23BrakeBuddy 10Commercial Corner 45ndash47Consumer Cellular 8Continued Service Plan 37Cracker Barrel Stores 11Dealers and Destinations 53Dometic Corporation 17Gold Eagle Company 32Good Sam Emergency Road Service 55Good Sam RV Financing 21Good Sam SamboreesCaraventures 16Good Sam VIPProvided by GMAC Insurance 44Good Sam Visa Card 39Haband 24
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RV Business Top 50 12ndash13
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Select Comfort 9
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Trading Post 48ndash49
Transfer Flow 4
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Winnebago Industries 7
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We guarantee itThatrsquos our promise If 11 months go by and Good Sam hasnrsquot saved you morethan the cost of your annual membership just let us know and wersquoll refund your member-ship fee Chances are yoursquoll save that much the first few days yoursquore on the road Thereare so many ways to save with discounted camping and free and low-cost services
Call us toll-free for more information 800-234-3450 or go to wwwgoodsamclubcom
COPYRIGHT STATEMENT The Good Sam logo is a registeredtrademark of TL Enterprises Inc a Delaware corporation It may beused by Good Sam chapters for official noncommercial identificationpurposes only and by others only with express written authorization inadvance from TL Enterprises Inc The noncommercial use for patchesand other similar chapter identification has been granted to charteredchapters of the club Any other use without express advance writtenauthorization is prohibited The following terms are registered trade-marks of TL Enterprises Inc and may not be used without permissionCaraventure Commercial Member of Good Sam RV Club Good SamPark Highways MotorHome Rider Samboree Samgo Trailer Lifeand the Trailer Life Campgrounds RV Parks and Services DirectoryHighways does not knowingly accept deceptive or misleading advertis-ing If you have a contrary experience with respect to any merchandiseor service represented in our pages please contact Action Line atactionlinegoodsamclubcom Permission to reprint or quote excerptsgranted upon written request only Copyright 2009
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FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 53
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Highways FEBRUARY 200954
A Scenic Stop to Remember Tell us the location of the vantage point pictured above and you
might be the winner of this monthrsquos $50 prize in our Wherersquos Good Sam photo contest To enter send
an e-mail identifying the photorsquos location and state or province to whereisgoodsamgoodsamclubcom
and include your name and contact information On March 1 wersquoll pick one $50 winner at random
from among the correct entries Look for the answer and winner in the May 2009 issue
Lots of Good Sam members have won $50 so farPatrick F Prunty of Harwich Massachusetts earned hischeck by correctly identifying the watery crossing in theNovember issuersquos Wherersquos Good Sam photo reprinted onthe right The RV bearing the Good Sam sticker rides theferry across Lake Champlain from Grand Island Vermontto Plattsburg New York Good Sam member Lynn Holmesof Arnold Maryland earned $50 for sending us the photo
Now itrsquos your turn to put your digital camera to workSimply take a photo of an RV in an interesting or sceniclocation with the Good Sam decal prominently displayedE-mail the high-resolution image to whereisgoodsamgoodsamclubcom and donrsquot forget to provide your nameand contact information If your photorsquos selected yoursquollreceive a check for $50
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Contents
Portal to the Past
Flying High in Albuquerque
Get Your Kicks at The Rally
Departments
Whats New Online
On the Road
Dear Good Sam
Good News
RV Insight
Camp Cuisine
Tech Topics
Action Line
Good Stuff
Classifieds
Pet Pix
Advertiser Index
Wheres Good Sam
Good Sam Club dot com
TOC
User Guide
SAMBASSADORS
Highways FEBRUARY 200914
Meet the BrooksGood Samrsquos newest Sambassadors bring a spirit of fun to club events
DURING A JULY camping trip in Marylandabout 15 years ago Bill and EsthermayBrooks received an unusual invitation Agroup of RVers was throwing a potluckmdashwith a Christmas theme At first thecouple didnrsquot know what to make of thesummer yuletide celebration But afterenjoying some Christmas snacks andsinging carols they found out the revel-ers were members of the SouthernMaryland Wanderers a Good Sam chap-ter from California Maryland
Inspired by the grouprsquos spirit of fun and fellowship Bill and Esthermay whoalready were Good Sam members joinedthe chapter on the spot Since thentheyrsquove risen through the ranks first aschapter president then as state direc-tors Recently the couple took on therole of Good Sam Club Sambassadors
Bill and Esthermay join fellow Sam-bassadors Rosemary Bates-Ranks GerriHoworth Ed James Tom and NancyKillmer Patty and Dave Morgen and Donand Helen Woodard in supporting GoodSam chapters and state organizationsmaking sure club events run smoothlyand answering fellow membersrsquo ques-tions among other duties
The couplersquos devotion to Good Sam isparticularly impressive when you con-sider that they balance their RVing pas-sion with full-time jobs Billrsquos a policeofficer and Esthermayrsquos a medicalreceptionist in Cobb Island Maryland
Being Sambassadors means helpingmembers explore all the social possibil-ities of the Good Sam Club includingjoining chapters says Bill ldquoItrsquos thestart of a new adventurerdquo
SAMBASSADORS bull RV SHOWS bull GOOD SAM DAYS
For more than a century the Kentucky Derby has combined Southern ele-gance with high-speed horseracing at the legendary Churchill Downs
racetrack in Louisville KentuckyGood Sam Club members can experience the event in all its glory when
they attend the 2009 Kentucky Derby Samboree April 28 through May 3Guests will marvel at the sea of jockey silks savor chef-carved meats betweenraces and thrill to the thundering dash for the finish line
The tour package gives participants a glimpse into the elite world of horseracing and provides transportation to all events Wake up early for Dawn atthe Downs to sample a breakfast buffet and watch thehorses exercise Take a tour of the Kentucky EquestrianCenter and travel through the rolling bluegrass hills tovisit the Kentucky Horse Park
During the Kentucky Oaks May 1 and the KentuckyDerby May 2 tour participants will watch the race fromreserved clubhouse seats on the first turn for both racesand enjoy buffet meals at the Marquee Village
The tour also includes five nights of RV camping withwater and electric hookups at the Kentucky Fair andExposition Center seats and transportation to the DerbyFestival Pegasus Parade on April 30 and a side trip to theLouisville Slugger Museum followed by lunchwwwgoodsamclubcomtours 800-829-5140
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GOOD SAM TOURS
As a Good Sammember yoursquoreinvited to travel theglobe with top-notchclub-sponsored tour andcruise packages Fromthe initial rendezvous tothe final farewell yoursquollbe well taken care of by the Good Sam ClubCheck our website forupcoming event datesand destinations
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RV BOOKSHELF
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 15
RV VACATIONS can take a turn for the worse if yoursquore notdressed properly Rugged hikes can go sour without apair of good boots and fishing trips can be a drag with-out a wading jacket
The Good Sam Club can help solve these dilemmasat a discount with our Smile and Save partner SierraTrading Post The retailer has the gear you need for justabout any outdoor activity whether itrsquos cycling skiingswimming or snowshoeing This is the place to stock upon everything from fishing reels to wetsuits and casualclothes to outerwear even Ralph Lauren sports jackets
In addition to getting Sierra TradingPostrsquos everday online savings Good SamClub members save 10 percent off retailprices and get free shipping on orders of$75 or more To start shopping click onthe Sierra Trading Post link on our web-sitersquos Smile and Save page and enter code
ANGOODSAM9 at check outwwwgoodsamclubcomsave
User-FriendlyCampground GuidePlan your next RV trip with the 2009 Trailer Life Directory
The 2009 Trailer Life RV ParksCampgrounds and Services
Directory marks the 36th editionof this comprehensive travel guide but the bookrsquos editorshavenrsquot rested on their laurels With 11700 campground list-ings and new elements designed to help RVers use Good Samrsquosonline resources the directory is a must-have item
The directoryrsquos At-a-Glance feature has expanded to includeonline reservations and now lists RV parks that offer 247 reser-vations on wwwgoodsamclubcom The directory also offersplenty of of inspiration for that next road trip Look for articleson southern British Columbia home to the 2010 WinterOlympics plus Savannah Georgia Continued from last year isa special feature highlighting five of North Americarsquos nationalparks A new section includes expert tips on tires suspensionand LP-gas systems a great reference to have on the road
Order your copy of the 2009 Trailer Life Directory on ourwebsite to receive the discounted Good Sam member pricewwwgoodsamclubcomtravelstore
SMILE AND SAVE
GEAR FOR THEGreat OutdoorsSierra Trading Post helps RVers suit up for adventure
10AN N I V E R S AR Y
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Itrsquoll Be a Kick On Route 66Itrsquoll Be a Kick On Route 66Itrsquoll Be a Kick On Route 66Expo New Mexico Albuquerque mdash April 17-20 2009Plan to RV west in April 2009 and get yourkicks at the tenth anniversary of the GreatestRV Rally in the World
Take the highway that is best to Albuquerquendashan enchanting land rooted in centuries ofhistory and rich in southwest style and high-desert beauty
bull Entertainment Headliner NEIL SEDAKA
bull Exciting Attempt to Break the World Record forldquoMost People Wearing Balloon Hatsrdquo
bull First Annual GO Green Ideas Contestrdquo
bull Rio Grande Community Farm Volunteer Day ndashAnnual RV Event to Give Back to the Rallyrsquos HostCommunity
Rally Pricing$349 (electric hookup) $169 (drycamping) Includes 2 adults
Early Bird Nights (April 15 amp 16)$35night (electric hookup) $15night(dry camping) Includes 2 adults
Passport$75person (all activities included April16-20 no onsite RV parking)
Nova Scotia CaraventureEllsworth ME bull $3364Jul 12 ndash Jul 25 2009
Great Lakes CaraventureBaileys Harbor WI bull $3421Jul 30 ndash Aug 14 2009
MORE GETAWAYS
National Parks CaraventureCody WY bull $3696Jul 18 ndash Aug 4 2009
Explore the splendor of our country this summer on an 18-daywestern RV tour with visits to Yellowstone and the Grand Canyonplus four other national parks including stunning Zion NationalPark Sightseeing and events along the way encourage you toimmerse yourself in the Old West Reserved seats to the rodeo inCody Wyoming and a chuckwagon dinner and western show areincluded as well as a tour of Salt Lake City where yoursquoll hear thefamous Mormon Tabernacle Choir and take a mild whitewaterraft ride
Get Away with Good Sam
020
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Kentucky Derby
AlcanAll costs are based on one RV with two adultsCall or visit us online for additional pricing options
Kentucky Derby
Eastern CanadaEastern Canada
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16
Good Sam Makes the GradeTwelve Good Sam Parks get top scoresin a nationwide campground survey
Adozen US Good Sam Parks earned all-around A grades in a recent consumer-
satisfaction survey of independent RV parksNearly 13000 RVers participated in the 2008online satisfaction survey conducted byGuestRated The survey evaluated RVersrsquoexperiences at independent campgroundsand RV resorts affiliated with the NationalAssociation of RV Parks and CampgroundsIn all 21 campgrounds earned the top rating
RVers are invited to submit their owncampground reviews by logging on towwwgocampingamericacom and clickingon the Review a Park tab
The following 12 Good Sam Parksearned A gradesButtonwood Campground MifflintownPennsylvaniaCherry Hill Park College Park MarylandHigh Plains Camping Oakley KansasKozy Rest Kampground HarrisvillePennsylvaniaMill Creek Ranch Resort Canton TexasMisty River RV ResortWalland TennesseeNormandy Farms ResortFoxboro MassachusettsPeace Valley
Campground Marble North CarolinaPioneer Campground LaportePennsylvaniaRutledge Lake RV Park FletcherNorth CarolinaSouth Haven Family CampgroundSouth Haven MichiganThe Vineyards Campground GrapevineTexas
goodnews
GOOD SAM PARKS
go Go to wwwgoodsamclubcom for the latestnews about club programs benefits and serv-ices as well as club-sponsored guided trips
ONLINE
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FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 17
Dometic Corporation has voluntarily extended the two-door refrigerator recall started in August 2006 by recalling additional
refrigerators as part of a continual commitment to maintaining a high level of satisfaction and excellence now and in the future
Previous Recall AnnouncementThis recall affects Dometic two-door refrigerators manufactured between April 1997 and May 2003
Current Recall AnnouncementThis recall affects Dometic two-door refrigerators manufactured between June 2003 and September 2006
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RVinsightBY JOE AND VICKI KIEVA
JOE RVers love to eat and itrsquos not unusual forrally-goers to spend long periods standing inline for a free hot dog or ice cream RVersbrave crowded parking lots with theirrigs to have lunch at an appealingrestaurantAnd if you want to drawa crowd in a campground sim-ply mention the word potluck
A good number of RVers eatall of their meals in restaurantsThese travelers might keep a bot-tle of wine in the fridge and a boxof crackers in the pantry but otherwise they donrsquot use theirkitchens at all We know RVers whocan give you firsthand recommenda-tions for an eatery in just about any town inthe country To them finding unique local
restaurants is part of the RVing adventureOn the other hand some RVers eat
almost all of their meals in their rigs Wemet a man whose food allergies preventedhim and his wife from eating in restaurants
altogether Fortunately their RV kitchengives them the freedom to travel
wherever they like without having toworry about his diet
Most RVers split their mealtimesbetween restaurants and their rigsEating in restaurants is a social occa-sion for Vicki and me More oftenthan not when we get together withfriends we go out to a restaurantIt doesnrsquot have to be fancy as long as we can all share the same tableOn the other hand we usually eat in our motorhome when wersquore parked some-where by ourselves
We always try to take advantage of localfoods as we crisscross the country Itrsquos difficultto pass up the seafood along the Atlantic coastespecially the lobster and clams in NewEngland Floridarsquos fresh citrus fruit is unparal-leled anywhere And we always look forward to
gorging ourselves onfresh blueberries in
Maine and blackberriesin Oregon
VICKI I enjoy cookingespecially when wersquore in ourRV I have more time andfewer distractions than I dowhen wersquore at home And tome part of the fun of cookingwhile on the road is the shop-ping that goes along with itNeedless to say grocery shop-
ping while on the road is differentthan it is at home The names of the
supermarkets change from one regionof the country to another We see names likeFood Giant Shawrsquos and Wegmanrsquos in theNortheast Kroger Publix and Food Lion in theSoutheast and Fred Meyer Safeway andAlbertsonrsquos in the West Of course WalmartSupercenters are everywhere we go
Shopping in an unfamiliar supermarket may
be a chore to some but to me itrsquos an adventureEach store has its own way of laying out theaisles As a result I canrsquot just run into the storefor a couple of items and go directly to the cor-rect aisles as I do at home Shopping usuallymeans walking up and down each aisle to findthe items on my grocery list This is how I dis-cover new and different foods
For an archive of Joeand Vicki Kievarsquos previ-ous RV Insight columnsgo to wwwgoodsamclubcomhighways To postyour own RV-lifestyletips go to wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityclick on Stories thenclick on the Share a Story button
Dear Joe and VickiHow do you findgood grocerystores andrestaurants whiletraveling aroundthe country
We never miss a chance to bring home ham andbacon from Arkansas
maple syrup fromVermont and Walla Wallaonions from Washington
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A Movable FeastWhen it comes to eating on the road variety really is the spice of life
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To add to the adventure many of theavailable items differ from one region tothe next The unfamiliar brands areusually every bit as good as the ones wehave at home but some favorite brandsof food items are hard to find on theroad Yuban coffee for example isnrsquoteasy to locate in the East so we bringenough from home to last the entiretrip Mexican food is important to usso I fill the freezer with chorizos andour favorite brand of corn tortillas
On the other hand each area of thecountry has its own unique food itemsWe never miss a chance to bring homeham and bacon from Arkansas maplesyrup from Vermont Walla Wallaonions from Washington and salt pota-toes from New York
Shopping for groceries while travelingis a great way to become familiar withthe various regions Yoursquoll discoverfoods yoursquove never seen before With alittle experience yoursquoll determine whichsupermarket chain is your favorite whenyou travel to different areas With a littlemore experience you may get to thepoint where you can drop by a store forjust one item and actually manage to godirectly to the correct aisle
Then of course if you donrsquot enjoy theadventure of shopping on the road youcan always take on the challenge oflocating a good restaurant
Send your nontechnical RV-lifestyle questions to RV Insight HighwaysPO Box 8545 Ventura California 93002 or to highwaysgoodsamclubcom
GOT A QUESTION
Vickirsquos RV RecipesVicki Kievarsquos book My RVKitchen and Favorite Recipescovers everything you need toknow about selecting equippingand furnishing an RV kitchenstocking the pantry and fridgeand shopping for groceries onthe road Yoursquoll also find morethan a hundred of Vickirsquosfavorite recipes plus more than70 hints and tricks for preparingdelicious meals on the roadwwwrvknowhowcom
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CAMPcuisineBY BOB BLUMER
You canrsquot please all the people all the timebut when it comes to snack food popcorn
comes close In fact popcorn is so popular thatAmericans consume a staggering one billionpounds of the stuff per yearmdashenough to fill theentire Grand Canyon OK I made up the partabout the canyon but itrsquos probably not too farfrom the truth
To say popcorn is a modern miracle wouldalso be a stretch since the snackrsquos been aroundfor thousands of years But it does seem mirac-ulous that a rock-hard kernel of corn can betransformed by exposure to heat into apillowy morsel of satisfying goodness
Each kernel of popcorn containsmoisture and oils Unlike most othergrains the outer hull of the popcornkernel is impervious to outside moisture
which helps protect the precious cargo insideAs the oil and water inside the shell are heatedpast the boiling point they turn the moisture inthe kernel into a superheated pressurizedsteam Eventually the hull succumbs to thepressure and ruptures and the interior starchesare transformed into the airy cloud-like foamthatrsquos become synonymous with movie viewing
Although most popcorn kernels explodethey donrsquot always explode with flavor Thatrsquos
why I love to add more thanjust salt and butter to
my bowl Here aremy two favorite
recipes Onersquosa little sweet
and onersquos a littlespicy which should
please even
yourfussiest
friends
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Popcorn for the PeopleSweet and spicy twists on a perennial family favorite
To read previous recipesgo to wwwgoodsamclubcomhighways
Bob Blumer is the creatorand host of the FoodNetwork TV shows TheSurreal Gourmet and Gluttonfor Punishment Hersquos alsothe author of five cookbooksWhen hersquos not at home inCalifornia Bob can be foundtraveling in his Toastermobilean Airstream trailer cus-tomized with a stainless-steel professional kitchenand topped with two 8-footslices of toast
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Raginrsquo Cajun Popcorn
1 tablespoon garlic powder1 teaspoon onion powder12 teaspoon paprika12 teaspoon salt 14 teaspoon white pepper (if you have it)
or black pepper2 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon Tabasco (or to taste)2 tablespoons vegetable oil12 cup popcorn kernels
In a small bowl combine garlic powder onion powderpaprika salt and pepper Reserve In a small pan overmedium heat melt butter Remove from heat and stir inTabasco Reserve in pan In a medium-size pot overhigh heat add oil and one kernel of popcorn Cover andcook until kernel pops
Add the rest of the popcorn to the oil and re-coverShake pot constantly until popping stops Sprinkle inspices drizzle with Tabasco butter and toss thoroughlyServe immediately
Yield About eight cups
Kettle Corn
2 tablespoons vegetable oil12 cup popcorn kernels2 tablespoons granulated
white sugar12 teaspoon salt
In a medium-size pot over highheat add oil and one kernel ofpopcorn Cover and cook untilkernel pops Add sugar and stirfor 15 seconds or until it meltsAdd the rest of the popcorn tothe sugar oil and re-cover Shakepot constantly until poppingstops Empty popcorn into abowl and toss with salt Serveimmediately
Yield About eight cups
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To read more of Bobrsquosreplies to your technicalquestions go to wwwgoodsamclubcomrvcentral
In addition to answering your letters Bob Livingston is publisher of Trailer Lifeand MotorHome magazinesdirector of the seminar pro-gram at the Rally and authorof Trailer Lifersquos RV Repair andMaintenance Manual To pur-chase the fourth edition of the manual at the discountedGood Sam price click onwwwgoodsamclubcomstore
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TECHtopicsBY BOB LIVINGSTON
Batterybasicswinter fueladvice and atriple-towingclarification
Pulling a PickupI have a 1996 Chevy 4x4 pickup that Irsquod like to pull behind my Discoverymotorhome I donrsquot believe the truck can be towed that conveniently so I waswondering if I could use a dolly for the front end of the truck or a full trailer tohaul it This would save me having to buy a vehicle that can be pulled and theinsurance for another vehicle I use the truck to carry my four golden retrievers
around Is there a need for brakes on the trail-er if I end up towing this truck
Phil Jurczyk KIRKLAND WASHINGTON
BOB Phil your truck is towable on all fourwheels without making drivetrain modifica-tions Therefore you donrsquot need to consider adolly or trailer Yoursquoll need a base plate an ade-quately rated tow bar and lights and I stronglyrecommend using a braking device that appliesthe truck brakes in concert with the motor-homersquos service brakes
Before you purchase the hardware I suggestyou weigh your motorhome loaded for a typicaltrip and your truck Compare those numberswith the gross combination weight rating of themotorhomeYou need to make sure you have thecapacity to tow before setting out on the road
One Battery or TwoI BOUGHT a used fifth wheel with two batter-iesmdashone from the factory and the otherinstalled later Theyrsquore hooked in series black-to-black and red-to-red The reason Irsquom asking isthat theyrsquove gone bad Do I need to replace bothor can I get by with just one If I replace bothdo the cranking amps have to be the same
Judy McClurg CAVE CREEK ARIZONA
BOB Judy if you frequent primitive campsites(no hookups) then yoursquoll need at least two bat-teriesmdashand yours are wired in parallel notseries If you hook up to campground electrici-ty then one battery is all you need
The obvious advantage of having two batter-ies is the ability to run your 12-volt DC appli-ances and accessories for a longer period oftime Even if yoursquore very frugal with the use of12-volt DC power yoursquoll still need enough bat-tery for example to keep the refrigerator run-ning (on LP-gas) If yoursquore like most peopleyoursquoll run through two batteries fairly quicklywhile primitive camping unless you have anefficient way to recharge them
If you replace both batteries theyrsquoll need tobe the same Since yoursquore looking to power thelivability items yoursquoll need deep-cycle batteries(even if yoursquore buying only one) Therersquos noneed to be concerned with cranking amps therating in amp hours is more important
Consider buying two 6-volt golf-cart batter-ies wired in series if you determine that youneed two Theyrsquore more durable for RV use
Cold-Weather DieselIrsquoM GOING TO purchase a used Class B dieselcamper van The owner told me there are solu-tions I can use to pour into the fuel tank to keepthe diesel from jelling in winter Is that true Ifnot how much would it cost to install a heateroutlet for this type of vehicle
Meei Mizell AUGUSTA GEORGIA
BOB If you live in or travel to a cold-weatherarea the diesel fuel there is usually winterizedfor that area Thatrsquos because the fuel contains awaxy substance that jells in extremely coldweather and creates problems such as pluggingthe fuel filter Normally the fuel supplier willmix No 2 diesel with No 1 diesel or some typeof additive that improves cloud point
According to fuel-industry experts yourengine should run fine on non-winterized fuelas long as the temperature doesnrsquot dip below 10degrees Fahrenheit
While the addition of diesel No 1 candecrease cloud point itrsquos also less efficient thanNo 2 the energy content of it is about 5 percentlower which relates to reduced fuel economy sonormally the amount of additive is limitedThere are also a number of aftermarket prod-ucts that can be added to your fuel to reduce thecloud point
Some engines are equipped with fuel heatersTherersquos no way to hazard a guess without know-ing which engine you have in your vehicle Youcan easily check with your RV dealer for thatinfomation
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Leaking and ChewingREGARDING THE ldquoLeaking Motorhomerdquoentry in your September columnanother cause of an apparent front-capleak is that if the temperature is lowand yoursquove run your propane heater fora while the moisture created by thecombustion of the propane condenseson the inside of the cap Many of thecaps both front and rear arenrsquot insu-lated enough
We had an occasion where this hap-pened We removed the TV that was inthe upper console and checked the areawhere the clearance lights were Theywere dry but the inner surface of the caphad drops of water on it Any movementor jarring of the coach caused thedroplets to run down the inside of thecap and out at the bottom of the over-head console Spray-foam insulation willhelp eliminate this problem
On to the chewing rodents also mentioned in the September issueWith regard to these critters eating theinsulation on wires most rodents havefront teeth that donrsquot stop growingthroughout their life They chew on hardobjects to wear them down Otherwisetheir teeth would get too long and theywouldnrsquot be able to open their mouthfar enough to consume any food Itisnrsquot for any nutritional value that theychew on wires Years ago they wouldchew on the lead casings of the tele-phone cables at times causing inter-ruption of phone service
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BOB Condensation is always a prob-lem especially for RVers who run cat-alytic heaters Your best defense isusing a dehumidifier If you frequentcampgrounds with electric hookupsa dehumidifier that operates on 120-
volt AC power will do the trick Theseunits are readily available in home-improvement stores
If you boondock then consider theDri-Z-Air dehumidifier It works wellusing crystals that collect moisture anditrsquos relatively cheapmdashand it uses nopower Most places sell Dri-Z-Air forless than $10 Almost all RV-supplystores and Camping World outlets sell it
Rodents seem to be a hot topic basedon all the response I received after theinitial ldquoWire-Eating Wildliferdquo letter Irsquombecoming an expert on rodents thanksto the readers who have sent in sugges-tions although thatrsquos somewhat of adubious distinction Too bad humanscanrsquot munch down with their teethwear them out and simply grow newones Wow what a concept
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GOT A QUESTION
Tech Topics columnist Bob Livingston has spent countless hours exploring theinner workings of RVs and finding ways tomake life on the road easier for all RVersparticularly Good Sam members Got aquestion about your rig Send an e-mail to techtopicsgoodsamclubcom
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Albuquerque to Santa FePerched on the banks of the Rio GrandeRiver Albuquerque is more famous for being the Hot Air Balloon Capital of the World than as a portal to the pastIts famous and colorful InternationalBalloon Fiesta attracts visitors fromaround the globe few of whom realizethat the cityrsquos Central Avenue is actuallya section of Historic Route 66
In 1937 the government realignedRoute 66 between Santa Rosa and Al-buquerque bypassing Santa Fe Therealignment cut about 107 miles fromthe old route and brought touriststhrough the heart of AlbuquerqueToday the 400 to 1400 blocks of CentralAvenue still display much of the charmof those early days
Heading east along Central Avenue
Agentle late-afternoon breeze caresses the tall grass flanking theweathered rut running along the east wall of Fort Union I sit alone
on the wooden bench grounded squarely in the present my eyes tracingthe rut northeast through the sea of green toward the distant hills Theranger had said that the historic trail was nothing more than a dirt trackback in the mid-1800s so I begin to imagine a typical day along thissection of the Santa Fe Trail
I close my eyes and soon I can almosthear the crack of a bullwhackerrsquos whip andthe disgruntled bellows of the oxen as acaravan of large freight wagons rumbles bymassive wheels and oxen hooves carvingdeep into the soft New Mexico prairie Ienvision the labored breathing of the oxenand the creaking of wagon-wheel axles
As the last wagon lumbers by a grizzleddriver his stoic dust-covered face creasedby too many years on the trail glances myway and nods I nod back and watch thedust trails disappear into the evening skyI imagine a lone bugler inside the fort sounding the evening tattooanother day along the Santa Fe Trail slipping into the history books
The Santa Fe Trail is but one of the many nostalgic sites that crowdnorthern New Mexico This part of the state is like a living museum ofNative American and Wild West cultures that brings new meaning to thephrase Land of Enchantment
We planned on seeing as much as we could during our 1200-mile loopfrom Albuquerque along nine scenic byways and trails five mountainranges six Indian reservations a dozen pueblos and a host of nationalparks forests and monuments
STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL DEFREITAS
After theAlbuquerqueRally take adrive throughthe pages ofNew Mexicohistory on a scenic loop tour
PORTALpastTO THE
RALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
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FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 27
you come to the Turquoise Trail NationalScenic Byway (Highway 14) which runsnorth through the Sandia Mountains toSanta Fe Along the trail yoursquoll pass thelegendary mining towns of GoldenMadrid and Cerrillos with their aban-doned turquoise mines dotting the adja-cent hills The rejuvenated ghost townsnow have quaint restaurants Native craftsshops art galleries and small museums
Santa Fe to RatonIn 2010 Santa Fe commemorates its400th anniversary Few Americans orEuropeans even knew of its existenceuntil the Santa Fe Trail opened in theearly 1800s
Today Native artisans trade theirwork on the sidewalks and park aroundthe main plaza and the city contains
more than 250 galleries many of whichline Canyon Road Art is such an impor-tant aspect of Santa Fe life that the townbecame the first US city to be named tothe UNESCO Creative Cities Network
Santa Fersquos creative culture overflowsinto its cuisine In this relatively smallcity no fewer than 200 restaurants servemeals offering everything from bou-tique specialties to distinctive northernNew Mexican delicacies Tia Sophiarsquos(just off the main square) claims to haveinvented the breakfast burrito which youcan order with green red or Christmas(both green and red) chili sauce
If you have a hankering for somesweets you wonrsquot want to miss the cre-ations at the Chocolate Maven Thesmall cafeacute has an adjoining bakerywhere you can sample the shoprsquos world-
famous brownies while watching thebakers at work
Interstate 25 to the east follows theold Santa Fe Trail and sections of oldRoute 66 (the pre-1937 alignment) Inmany places you can exit the mainhighway onto adjacent service roadsthat literally run atop parts of the oldSanta Fe Trail and old Route 66
East of Glorieta is Pecos NationalHistoric Park The park preserves morethan 12000 years of history including theancient Pecos pueblo a colonial missionsections of the Santa Fe Trail and the siteof the Battle of Glorieta Pass the mostwesterly conflict in the Civil War
In the town of Las Vegas old Route66 veers south toward Santa Rosa whilethe Santa Fe Trail continues northeastThe trail crisscrosses I-25 at many loca-
Grab your binoculars and pick a perch on the bluffs overlooking El Malpais National Monument
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Highways FEBRUARY 200928
tions on the way to Raton Well-pre-served ruts are visible at WagonMound and Fort Union NationalMonument built in 1851
Raton to TaosFrom Raton Highway 64 slices south-west retracing parts of the Santa FeTrail Going southeast on Highway 505yoursquoll need your binoculars to viewsome of the 274 bird species at MaxwellNational Wildlife Refuge including baldeagles and wild turkeys as well aswhitetail and mule deer bobcats andblack bear Established in 1965 the3700-acre refuge is an important reststop for migratory waterfowl
The Dawson ghost town awaitsabout 10 miles north on 505 Littleremains of this old coal-mining com-munity except the cemetery PhelpsDodge opened the Dawson coal minein 1901 and the town prospered until1950 when the coal ran out Most ofthe graves in the cemetery are of the383 miners lost in two disastrous mineexplosions in 1913 and 1923
An hourrsquos drive south of Dawsontakes you to the small but significanttown of Cimarron from which onebranch of the Santa Fe Trail gets itsname Over the years the townrsquos 130-year-old landmark St James Hotel hascatered to such notable guests as BuffaloBill Cody Annie Oakley Kit CarsonFrank and Jesse James Wyatt Earp Billythe Kid and BlackjackKetchum Rumor has itthat notorious gunmanClay Allison dancednaked on the bar whileshooting into the ceilingThe bar is now part ofthe dining room andyou can still see bulletholes in the tin ceiling
At Eagle Nest Highway64 meets the EnchantedCircle Scenic Byway (Highway 38) Thenorthern part of the loop skirts a num-ber of 12000-foot peaks in the Sangrede Cristo Mountains and offers spectac-ular alpine scenery If you have timetake Highway 150 up to Taos Ski Valleyfor more breathtaking panoramas
The Enchanted Circle rejoins High-way 64 just north of the Taos Pueblo
Indian Reservation Thepueblo is one of the nationrsquosoldest continuously inhabitedcommunities and the onlypueblo designated a NationalHistoric Landmark and aUNESCO World heritage SiteAt the center of the reservationis Taos town home to KitCarson between 1828 and1840 His preserved home isnow a museum
Taos to FarmingtonFrom Taos the High Road toTaos Scenic Byway (highways518 and 76) weaves souththrough the Sangre de CristoMountains and the PicurisPueblo toward the small townof Jaconita Along the wayyoursquoll pass through Chimayoand the Nambeacute Indian Res-ervation home to the beauti-ful 150-foot-high Nambeacute Falls
Just off Highway 502between Jaconita and LosAlamos is Bandelier NationalMonument Along the parkrsquos 15-miletrail through Frijoles Canyon yoursquoll seeAncestral Pueblo homes kivas (ceremo-nial structures) rock paintings and pet-roglyphs Donrsquot forget to carry lots ofwater when hiking here
West of Bandelier stands Los Alamosand the Los Alamos National Laboratory
The Department of Energylab is one of the largest multidisciplinary institu-tions in the world Startedin 1943 as part of the se-cretive Manhattan Projectthe lab is now a NationalHistoric Landmark TheBradbury Science Museumis highly recommended
From Los Alamos theJeacutemez Mountain Trail
Scenic Byway (Highway 4) wendssouthwest through the Jeacutemez Moun-tains and Santa Fe National ForestAbout halfway to San Ysidro yoursquolldrive through the sprawling VallasCaldera National Preserve a favorite ofrock climbers and trout fishermen Asyou cross the floor of the caldera be onthe lookout for large herds of elk San
Antonio Creek and the East Fork of theJeacutemez River cut through the calderaand offer some of the statersquos best brownand rainbow trout fishing
West of San Ysidro the trail contin-ues northwest as Highway 550 to thetown of Cuba the heart of NewMexicorsquos cattle- and sheep-ranchingregion But Cubarsquos claim to fame is the nearby Chaco Culture NationalHistoric Park the largest best-pre-served and most architecturallyadvanced of all ancient SouthwestNative villages
The canyon has 120 separate sitesthat date between AD 850 and 1250The largest structure Pueblo Bonitacontains more than 600 rooms and 40kivas The sites are accessible by about35 miles of walking trails that crisscrossthe canyon
Northwest of Cuba Highway 550climbs to the high plains New Mexicorsquosoil belt The first well was drilled in1921 and the state pumps about 60million barrels a year The oil patchrsquosmain town Farmington is also rich inNative American culture
Just north of Farmington is Aztec
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Ruins National Monument a 500-roomcenter of Ancestral Pueblo society datingback to the early 1100s The Great Kiva(excavated in 1921 and reconstructed in1934) is the main attraction
Farmington to AlbuquerqueThe Native Heritage Trail Scenic Byway(Highway 491) runs from Shiprock justwest of Farmington through the vastNavajo Indian Reservation to GallupAlong the way yoursquoll pass 7176-footShiprock peak and other unusual rockformations as you skirt the easternflanks of the Chuska Mountains
Highway 491 ends in Gallup atHighway 40 and Historic Route 66Much of Route 66 parallels the newinterstate but it is interrupted in a fewplaces Historic 66 signs will direct youto the usable sections of the old route
Galluprsquos main attraction may be theEl Rancho Hotel and Motel Built in1937 the hotel has welcomed a host offamous guests including Jackie CooperRonald Reagan Spencer Tracy Kath-arine Hepburn and Kirk DouglasHundreds of autographed pictures ofcelebrities cover the mezzanine walls
above the eclectic rustic lobbyAs you head back toward Albu-
querque yoursquoll pass El Morro NationalMonument also known as InscriptionRock In the early 1300s AncestralPuebloans living on the bluff above thenatural spring carved petroglyphs inthe rock around the water hole In thelate 1600s Spanish and American pio-neers stopping for water also carvedtheir names dates and messages intothe rocks around the spring Today thepark protects more than 2000 inscrip-tions and petroglyphs as well asAncestral Puebloan ruins
East of El Morro stands El Malpais(Spanish for ldquothe badlandsrdquo) NationalMonument resembling a Hawaiianlava field with its moonscape of exten-sive lava flows In stark contrast to thesharp black lava are the tall smoothalmost white sandstone cliffs that linethe southern edge of the field
Northern New Mexico provides anextraordinary road-trip experiencefrom its 1200 years of accessible Nativeand American history to its spicy redand green chiles It truly is a Land ofEnchantment
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Go OnlineFind out more about Albuquerque andNew Mexico at wwwgoodsamclubcomhighways The February sectionincludes exclusive web content aboutthe Santa Fe Trail the Sandia PeakTram and the Southwestrsquos authenticlegend Kit Carson Yoursquoll also find RVauthor Ron Jonesrsquo list of restaurantfavorites in and around Albuquerque
Good Sam ParksNew Mexico has 43 Good Sam Parks To find out all aboutthem go to wwwgoodsamclubcomand click on the Travel Tools tabthen click on Find a Campground
For More InformationNew Mexico Tourism Departmentwwwnewmexicoorg 800-545-2070
Nostalgic New Mexico (left to right) Native pottery PecosNational Historic Park Fort Union and a Taos Pueblo powwow
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sk almost anyone to name Americarsquos mile-high city and theyrsquoll most likely replyldquoDenverrdquo But motor 438 miles south on Interstate 25 and yoursquoll hit another mile-
high city thatrsquos known less for its thin air and more for its rich history rugged scenery andhighly diverse population Welcome to Albuquerque New Mexico
Albuquerquersquos colorful past stretches back to the 1300s when the Ancestral Pueblo peo-ple settled along whatrsquos today known as the Rio Grande River The waterway provided pre-cious irrigation for the nativesrsquo crops and trees along the banks offered firewood By the1500s European explorers seeking gold found instead villages of mud but that didnrsquot keepthem from staying By the late 1600s the community along the river began to grow asSpanish missionaries settled in the area In 1706 the burgeoning town was named for theSpanish Duke of Alburquerque (the extra ldquorrdquo was later dropped from the name)
The westward migration of the 1800s brought Americans to the area along the Santa FeTrail Everyone from merchants and homesteaders to lawyers and tradesmen established theirhomes and businesses in the broad valley where major routes met The arrival of the railroadand much later Route 66 swelled the cityrsquos population which now stands at 800000
AlbuquerqueFLYING HIGH IN
RALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
Ride the aerialtram roll onRoute 66 andfollow in thefootsteps ofPueblos andearly explorersin Americarsquos oldest city theWorldrsquos Hot-AirBalloon Capital
BY BEVERLY EDWARDS
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These days Albuquerquethrives as a vibrant crossroads ofhistory commerce and cultureMake sure you take time toexplore this fascinating city if youattend the April Rally (for moreabout the Rally turn to page 34)
Begin your tour by steppingback in time at PetroglyphNational Monument west of thecity After soaking up the historyof the rock markings at the visitorcenter walk along the trails to seethe rock faces that bear ancientworks of art The monumentrsquosestimated 20000 carved images of peo-ple animals and other symbols giveglimpses into a compelling past
Get a feel for Albuquerquersquos Spanishheritage in Old Town where you canwalk in the footsteps of the cityrsquosfounders Dominating the central plazais the towering San Felipe de NeriChurch which replaced a small adobechapel that collapsed in 1792 In keep-ing with tradition adobe homes were
established around the plaza for mutu-al protection Today these structureshouse shops that sell colorful clothingblankets jewelry and other items madeby local artisans
While in Old Town yoursquoll see evi-dence of one of the cityrsquos most interest-ing chapters For three weeks in theearly days of the Civil War theConfederate flag flew over the plazaWhen the Confederates retreated they
buried six canons near the plaza andtwo of them are now displayed
In the following century the city host-ed a new wave of visitors After WorldWar II Americans hopped in their carsin search of new adventures andAlbuquerque emerged as a popular stopon Route 66 known here as CentralAvenue The regionrsquos rugged desert wasa novelty for many travelers of that eraCentral Avenuersquos colorful shops and
See the real Albuquerque (left to right)from Route 66 to Sandia Peak to Old Town
For MoreInformation
Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureauwwwitsatriporg 800-733-9918
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restaurants evoke that innocent timeLooking for in-depth exploration of
the region Albuquerque is home tonumerous museums and each focuseson a compelling facet of the Land ofEnchantment and the world at large
Towering in Jurassic Super GiantsHall at the New Mexico Museum ofNatural History and Science is a replicaof Seismosaurus a former resident ofthe area Fossils in Seacoast Hall remindvisitors that the area once bordered avast prehistoric body of water
Ancestral Pueblo history so impor-
tant to understanding New Mexico ison display at the Indian PuebloCultural Center
Visitors will find refuge from thewarm desert sun at the AlbuquerqueAquarium and Rio Grande BotanicGarden both located in sprawlingAlbuquerque Biological Park Thou-sands of saltwater fish and invertebratesnative to the Gulf of Mexico live in theaquariumrsquos carefully maintained envi-ronments The Botanic Garden green-houses display desert plants that thrivein the area as well as flora from other
climates of the worldScience buffs will relish the
National Atomic Museumwhich traces the history ofthe Atomic Age from earlyresearch of nuclear develop-ment through todayrsquos peace-ful uses Exhibits offerinsights into the first atomicbomb detonation at theTrinity Site located less than100 miles away on desert
land thatrsquos now part of the White SandsMissile Range
Albuquerquersquos best-known eventmay be the International Balloon Fiestawhich lifts off for nine days everyOctober Thousands of spectators turnup for the festivities as hundreds of bal-loons fill the skies Visitors can experi-ence the thrilling history of hot-air bal-looning year-round at the AlbuquerqueInternational Balloon Museum on theedge of the fiesta grounds Actual bal-loons and gondolas hang from the highceiling in a dazzling display
Likewise cruising high above theground is the Sandia Peak Tramwaywhich travels over the Cibola NationalForest on a cable for 27 miles makingit the worldrsquos longest passenger aerialtramway The journey takes visitors tothe observation deck atop 10378-footSandia Peak affording an 11000-square-mile panorama of the Land of Enchantment Make the trip nearsunset and watch as the lights ofAlbuquerque glisten far below
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Tour Route 66break a balloonrecord and immerseyourself in RVingthis April inAlbuquerque
The pop-music standard ldquoRoute 66rdquo entices listeners to ldquogetyour kicksrdquo on Americarsquos famous Mother Road Who are we
to turn down the advice of Nat King Cole Chuck Berry the Rolling StonesJohn Mayer and the many others whorsquove recorded the classic through the years
Heed the songrsquos call by joining the Good Sam Club at the 10th annualRally April 17 through 20 in Albuquerque New Mexico one of the hotteststops on the legendary highway
Visitors to Expo New Mexico can find plenty of ways to get their kickslike browsing row after row of new RVs enjoying nightly entertainment bypopular performers participating in fun activities and taking optionaltours of historic sites in and around the fabled New Mexico city
Did we mention Good Samrsquos Mexican Fiesta and the Rally Dog ShowNow a decade old the Rally has become a one-stop shop for RVers seek-
ing to enrich their lifestyle and just have a great time Rally-goers thirsty forknowledge can pick from scores of seminars and check out newtravel and RV products then end the day by partying withNeil Sedaka the Osmond Brothers and Rita Coolidge
The Rallyrsquos a great place to meet old friends make newtravel buddies link up with longtime e-mail pals and online-forum cronies and on Good Sam Day join a Good SamClub chapter in your neck of the woods
Here are a few of the many ways to get your kicks at the2009 Albuquerque Rally
BY JOHN SULLAWAY
Get yourRALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
RallyAT THE
Kicks
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Rock to the Classics For morethan 50 years Neil Sedakarsquos catchy tuneshave blasted out of jukeboxes and stere-os across North America Herersquos yourchance to see the composer of ldquoCal-endar Girlrdquo and ldquoBreaking Up Is Hardto Dordquo perform in person on April 17the Rallyrsquos opening nightSedaka (pictured on theright) is followed byGrammy Awardndashwinningsinger Rita Coolidge onApril 18 the country-flavored family group theOsmond Brothers onApril 19 and California surf band PapaDoo Run Run on April 20
Sharpen Your Skills Whetheryoursquore a novice RVer or a seasoned vet-eran yoursquoll find plenty of opportunitiesto boost your RV IQ at the Rally Scoresof seminars will be offered on topicsranging from electrical-system mainte-nance to tire care Presenters includeHighways Technical Editor Bob Living-ston and other RVing experts
Stack Up the Fun Youngstersand teens can play games scarf uppizza take tours and join their momsdads and grandparents in the cookie-stacking competition GPS users willhave fun with our geocache contest theGreat RV Heist and golfers can tee upfor the golf tournament on April 17Show Your Tricks on Route 66 theRallyrsquos dog show gives pet owners achance to parade their pooches April 18
Explore New Mexico Sign upfor optional guided bus trips and travelto the Acoma ldquoSky Cityrdquo Pueblo onApril 17 Americarsquos oldest continuously
inhabited settlement On April 18 takea tour through Albuquerquersquos most col-orful districts on famous Route 66Guided trips to the nearby Trinity Siteon April 17 18 and 20 will take you toground zero of the first atomic-bombdetonation
Donate Your Time Feel likegiving back Rally participantscan lend a hand at Rio GrandeCommunity Farm Come for aday of volunteer work on April15 and get one night of freecamping on April 14
Balloon Bonanza Albuquerquersquosknown as the Hot-Air Balloon Capitalof the World and its annual Inter-national Balloon Fiesta draws thou-sands Rally-goers will get a chance tosalute the cityrsquos high-flying statusmdashand possibly make historymdashbyparticipating in an attempt toset a Guinness world record forMost People Wearing BalloonHats Prefer the real thing Takea hot-air balloon ride over theRio Grande Valley with RainbowRyders or watch balloon enthu-siasts ignite the burners insidetheir colorful crafts at anevening balloon glow
Go Green The Rallyrsquos the place tofind out how you can reduce your RVrsquosenvironmental footprint The Go GreenIdeas contest invites Rally-goers to sub-mit green-friendly concepts for prizesMake sure you stop by the Green RVexhibit a biodiesel-powered Lancecamper outfitted with solar panels anda wind turbine and occupied by sur-vivalist Brian Brawdy
Hola Good Sam The Good SamClub will throw a Mexican Fiesta formembers and friends on April 20 Yoursquollbe serenaded by mariachis tantalizedby pintildeatas and treated to Southwesterncuisine Join a chapter make newfriends stick around for games andprizes and learn more about benefitsoffered only to Good Sam members
Be Prepared Relive the carefreedays of camping out with your Scouttroop when the Rally hosts a receptionfor all current and former Boy Scouts onApril 19 Boy Scout alumni are encour-aged to bring old memorabilia like uni-forms badges and handbooks LocalBoy Scout troops will participate andcontests for cash prizes will rekindle thatScouting spirit Rally organizers areworking to expand the program toinclude Girl Scouts for the 2010 Rally
Get Cookinrsquo On GoodSam Day Highwaysrsquo CampCuisine columnist BobBlumer (left) will demon-strate how to whip up flavor-filled edibles in theconfines of your RV galleyLearn new recipes fromthe Food Network star
Kick Some Tires Rally-goers canget a close-up look at the latest RVmodels by strolling through hundredsof new rigs on display at Expo NewMexico Yoursquoll find vehicles rangingfrom entry-level trailers to million-dol-lar coaches Buy a new home-on-wheelson the spot or do research for a futurepurchase Also on display are hundredsof aftermarket products and RV-relatedservices in the Rallyrsquos indoor exhibit
RALLY ONLINEConnect with other Rally-going GoodSam Club members online Click onwwwtherallycom to find links to Rallygroups on wwwgoodsamclubcom aswell asFacebookEonsTwitterandFlickr
RVER OF THE YEARDuring the Rallyrsquos Good Sam Day yoursquoll get the chance tomeet Richard Daniels the clubrsquos 2008 RVer of theYear Richard rescued a stray dog he encounteredwhile RV camping then used the Good Sam Clubrsquosonline RV forums to facilitate adoptions of manymore stray animals across the continent The firstrecipient of this annual award Richard says hersquoslooking forward to telling fellow RVers about theshelter he founded Old Fella Burke CountyAnimal Rescue in Burke County Georgia
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The Good Sam ClubrsquosAction Line has resolvedthousands of disputes in favor of membersHighways highlights a sampling of theseresults in each issueTo read more Action Lineletters go to wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityand click on RVer Rights
All Steamed UpLast April I took my 2002 Holiday Rambler Admiral motorhome to GibbsInternational Trucks in Oxnard California to fix a transmission leak I was referredto Gibbs because theyrsquore a fully authorized dealer for Allison transmission
I told the service staff that I wanted an estimate before any work was done onthe coach Later that day Raul a service manager called to say that all they could
do to fix the leak was change gaskets andgrommets If Irsquod been told this beforehand Irsquodhave never brought my motorhome to them
Raul then told me he could remove my trans-mission and send it to a repair facility thatcould make the repairs in the City ofCommerce 75 miles away He said there wasno way of me getting an estimate until thisrepair shop received the transmission anddetected the problem
Later however I was told that I incurred$15729 in fees when Gibbs steam-cleanedmy transmission housing to look for the leakwhich they couldnrsquot find I was never given anestimate for this service
When I arrived to pick up my RV I asked MrsGibbs another service manager why I wasnrsquottold in the beginning that I could incur diag-nostic charges and they might not be able tofix the problem I told her I didnrsquot want to payfor anything and she replied I couldnrsquot havemy keys until I paid the charges I told her thatI called that coercion and it wasnrsquot fair Shedidnrsquot respond
I believe Gibbs misrepresented themselvesI never would have gone there if theyrsquod told methe truth in the first place I believe I shouldbe refunded the $15729 fee I think Gibbsshould also give me an apology for my 10hours of wasted time
Allan Siber CAMARILLO CALIFORNIA
ACTION LINE After sending a petition toGibbs International on Siberrsquos behalf wereceived this response from Raul Villalobosservice manager
We regret that you felt no value in the effortwe made to properly diagnose and steam-
clean your transmission We could debate theappropriateness of the changes but in the bestinterest of a timely resolution wersquore refundingyou $15729
Sluggish ServiceWE TOOK OUR 2001 Sportsmen fifth wheel toPatterson RV Center in Wichita Falls Texas forsome minor repair work At the time the serv-ice representative assured us that the workwouldnrsquot take long But now two months andmany phone calls to Patterson later we stillhavenrsquot seen any progress We were calledonce and told it was ready so we made the 80-mile trip only to find out that the repairswerenrsquot completed Patterson hadnrsquot evenordered the decal stripes that were included inour original request They told us theyrsquod getsomeone to bring the decals to our home
After going back and forth my wife calledto see if the decals were ready and the newservice manager said he knew nothing of thisorder and hersquod have to look into it Heassured us hersquod investigate our issue andcall us back Wersquove never received a callback We really need Action Line to help fixthis ongoing problem
John and Phyllis Spenser PARADISE TEXAS
ACTION LINE After a petition was sent toPatterson RV Center we received the follow-ing update from the Spensers
Our problem has been resolved to our satis-faction thanks to Action Linersquos interventionPatterson RV completed the decal work andtheir new service manager was very courteousand helpful Action Linersquos help was muchappreciated
Got an RV-related dispute E-mail us at actionlinegoodsamclubcom or mail a letterto Action Line PO Box 8545 Ventura California 93002 Please include a letter ofexplanation and copies of related receipts
ACTIONLINEMAILBOX
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goodstuffEDITED BY ROBIN DUFFIELDbullTESTED ANDREVIEWED BY MEMBERS
Smart LightMotion LightDonrsquot let the Smart Lightrsquossimple appearance deceiveyou The low-profile exteriorlight mounts on the side ofyour RV and goes on auto-matically when the built-insensor detects movementnear your rig An attachedLED lets you know if yourcoach battery is running lowThe Smart Light gets itsbrains from a microproces-sor and has the same holepattern as existing standardlights for easy installationKen Motz a Good Sam Clubproduct tester from Le ClaireIowa installed the SmartLight and reports ldquoThe mo-tion detector really makesus feel securerdquo PRICE $9999CONTACT Star Light 800-883-5444wwwstarlightsinccom
Funky Colored FlamesNeed to spice up your campfire fun Create dancing flames of blue green and purpleby placing an unopened packet of Funky Colored Flames on top of the fire Providing 30minutes of multicolored fun Funky Flames is safe for usein indoor and outdoor wood fireplaces (theyarenrsquot suitable for cooking fires) Good SamClub product tester Arleen Witt of PollackPines California tried Funky Flames andtells us ldquoNice colored flames that reallyadd excitement to any bonfirerdquoPRICE $588 (three-pack)CONTACT Winlow Products416-792-0385 wwwcampingworldcom
June Bug ScooterRVers can tool around the campground
or rally grounds with ease on thepower-thrifty all-electric June Bugscooter The smooth-riding portablevehicle seats one adult comfort-
ably folds to just 28 inches highand weighs 90 pounds JoyceNewman a Good Sam Clubproduct tester from JacksonSouth Carolina took a spinon the June Bug and says ldquoIdo not know how I traveledbefore the June Bug Itrsquosgiven me my freedom backrdquo
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Peckish RVers can keep theirsnacks cool on the go with the nim-
ble Engel MR040 Fridge Freezer Theunit has a small footprint but deliversefficient cooling from 1224-volt DCand 110-volt AC power A sturdy plasticexterior with rubber bumpers on eachcorner protects that delicate egg salad
and a reversible lid contains storage spacefor spare cords and fuses Good Sam product
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Good Sam Club chapters across North America regularly host RV gatherings known as
Samborees As a Good Sam Club member you can visit Samborees in any state or province
Activities range from games to arts and crafts seminars and live entertainment In short
Samborees are a good time and a great way to meet people who share your interests
Dates locations fees and contact information for upcoming events are listed below and
a complete calendar is posted on wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityeventsandtours
CLUBevents
Forty Years of FunColoradorsquos first Good Sam chapter the Western Colorado Travelers
celebrated its 40th anniversary on November 15 2008 Many members
of the Grand Junction chapter were on hand for the event along with State
Directors Al and Fran Allain Assistant State Directors Mike and Sue Carver
and members of the neighboring Two Rivers Good Sam chapter
Back row left to rightWimp Holding BudDriever Al HowardRalph Moss EugeneStocking Second rowWanda Holding TomBonokoski BettyDriever Lynda HowardTheona Moss PatMahrer Al MahrerSeated GloriaBonokoski Fay ClineFran Jones Del JonesChapter PresidentMary Diamond
BOB INGELHART
Own Your Own 2 - 5+Acre Property for
Your RV NearAlamo Lake in AZ
1-800-343-7996 or602-677-3368
saguaro-acrescom
bull Driveways and graded leveled pad with material on all Paved road access Lots prepared for RVrsquos
bull Electricity available to all of the parcels Water Supplied by SAPOA
bull No qualifying Developer fi nancing available and no prepayment penalty Discounts for cash
bull From $29950 Total - 2 Acre minimum
Saguaro Acres
TRY BEFORE YOU BUY3 Day Park for FREE
Call for Details
Don Krayeski - Developer
CALL TOLL FREE TODAY1-866-427-4269
New Save$88K
BRAND NEW 2007 NEWMAR DUTCHSTAR
Reg $313 267NOW $224 900No Sales Tax in Montana
SAVE BIGon your next purchase
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Georgia National Fairgrounds and AgricenterPerry $75 Contact Perno Scott 1865 PoplarSt Conyers GA 30013 770-922-5794
gladigottacomcastnetwwwgeorgiagoodsamcom
APRIL TEXAS bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 2ndash5 WestTexas Fairgrounds Abilene $65 $75 at gateContact Judy Birchett PO Box 236 Bishop TX78343 361-584-1919
jbirchett6aolcom wwwtexasgoodsamcom
LOUISIANA bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 10ndash12State Fair of Louisiana Shreveport $52 Earlybird 45 $13 per day Contact Del Griffin 439Jann Dr Shreveport LA 71106 318-686-0581
lagoodsamyahoocomwwwlagoodsamorg
ALABAMA bull PUT ON YOUR EASTER BONNET SPRINGSAMBOREE April 16ndash19 National PeanutFestival Fairgrounds Dothan $802 $701
Contact Pat Smith 1301 S Bethel RdDecatur AL 35603 256-350-1037
algoodsamsaolcomwwwalabamagoodsamsorg
ARKANSAS bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 16ndash19Four States Fairgrounds Texarkana $55Contact Melinda Wiggs 2501 Skyline PtJonesboro AR 72404 870-972-0951
mwiggs2501yahoocomwwwarkansasgoodsamscom
MISSISSIPPI bull SPRING TAHITIAN SUNRISE SAM-BOREE April 16ndash19 Washington CountyConvention Center Greenville $652 $451Contact Darrell Hugueley 5358 CR 225 WaterValley MS 38965 662-473-1077
hugo5358bellsouthnetwwwmsgoodsamorg
FLORIDA bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 22ndash26Okeechobee KOA Campground Okeechobee$110 Contact Robert Ward PO Box 348Nobleton FL 34661 352-796-8867
bward5bellsouthnetwwwgoodsams-floridaorg
OKLAHOMA bull MARDI GRAS SPRING SAMBOREEApril 23ndash26 Heart of Oklahoma ExpositionShawnee $61 Contact Susan Scholl 4608Sandy Oak Circle Newalla OK 74857 405-391-5852 or 405-812-4401wwwoklahomagoodsamscom
NORTH CAROLINA bull MILITARY TRIBUTE SPRINGSAMBOREE April 24ndash26 Tom Johnson Rally ParkMarion $75 Contact Don and Eunice Fletcher 110Riviera Ln Sanford NC 27332 919-499-2512
defletchwindstreamnetwwwncstategoodsamcom
KANSAS bull PAUL BUNYAN AND OTHER TALL TALESSPRING SAMBOREE April 30ndashMay 3 KansasState Fairgrounds Hutchinson $70 ContactMarty Ward 2201 E MacArthur E-3 WichitaKS 67216-5614 316-213-8297
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BOZEMAN FORD RV SALES
ATTENTION CANADIAN BUYERS
800-745-3673
NO SALES TAXIN MONTANA
Motorhomes A B amp C Fifth Wheels Travel TrailersBrowse our inventory online at
Go to the Good Sam Clubrsquos website to read all about our more than 1600 activechapters throughout North America and find one near you Start by going to wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunity and clicking on Chapters
nline goodsamclubcom
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ALASKAChris Williams (Vivian)1060 N Leatherleaf Loop Wasilla AK 99654aksnwbrdmtaonlinenetwwwalaskagoodsamclubcom
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IDAHOGordon Harris (Susan)466 Pace Dr Twin Falls ID 83301gordon3769msncomwwwidahogoodsamorg
MONTANARonald Wertz (Joan)48 Rockland Ln Victor MT 59875mtronjoanaolcomwwwmontanagoodsamcom
OREGONWayne Swanson (Mary)16500 Brown Rd Dallas OR 97338goodsamattglobalnetwwworegongoodsamcom
SASKATCHEWANNorman Swinnerton (Larree)803 Carr Terrace Saskatoon SK Canada S7S 1L9weare2shawcawwwsaskgoodsamcom
WASHINGTONJudy Smith (Larry)PO Box 1374 Snohomish WA 98291-1374larry-judysmithmsncomwwwwashingtonstategoodsamkendracom
WYOMINGSteve Martin (Jackie)75 Wild Horse Rd Cody WY 82414stevemartinwyomingcomwwwwyominggoodsamcom
ARIZONAJoan Burtrum (James)2805 Potter Ave Kingman AZ 86409jiburtrumcitlinknetwwwarizonagoodsamorg
NORTHERN CALIFORNIAKenneth Ginoulis (Marilee)316 Mission St Lodi CA 95240kginoulislodinetnetwwwnorcalgoodsamorg
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIAJo Ann Yett (Vernon)PO Box 1390 Indio CA 92202yetsmailgtenetwwwsocalgoodsamorg
COLORADOAl Allain (Fran)3213 Scranton St Aurora CO 80011-1827coloradosamcomcastnetwwwcoloradogoodsamorg
NEVADATheresa White (Bill)2800 Viking Way Carson City NV 89706tw-bwsbcglobalnetwwwnevadagoodsamcom
NEW MEXICOJohn Brink (Marji)25 Western Saddle Dr Tijeras NM 87059jnmbrinkaolcomwwwnmgoodsamcom
UTAHGlenn Carroll (Carol Jean)1449 E Woodhill Dr Sandy UT 84092carrollgutah-internetwwwutahgoodsamorg
wwwGoodSamClubcomDealerFor your closest Good Sam Authorized Dealer
(Bookmark this Link Wersquore adding new dealers Daily)
For New Parts or Even A New RV Look for The Name You Trust
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Quality Inspection - Every Good Sam Authorized Dealer has passed a rigorous Good Sam inspection to insure it meets our strict quality standards10 Discount - You save 10 Off all parts and accessories by simply presenting your Good Sam membership cardExclusive Product Deals - Access to exclusive Good Sam Products and Services like Extended Service Plan Platinum RV Emergency Road
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CALL TODAY1-866-427-2344No Sales Tax in Montana
Call NOW to
SAVE BIG
MissoulaMontana
wwwBretzRVcomSee our entire inventory
New
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B R A N D N E W 07 NEWMAR DUTCHSTAR
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B R A N D N E W07 NEWMAR
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each
You can win one of 100 Prizes and help fund theNational RVMH Hall of Fame Museum and Libraryby purchasing one or more tickets at
You can enter online at rvmhhalloffameorg
Drawing held 12 noon March 17 2009
Call 1-800-378-8694 for entry formYou may charge your ticket to Visa Mastercard Discover or Amex
Void where prohibited bull Licensed with the Indiana Dept of Revenue
In the event that less than 1000 certificates are sold initial offering and all prizes will be prorated 5050between winners and RVMH Heritage FoundationYou must be 18 years or older to enter
ILLINOIS Jim Frcka (Judie)616 N Porter StElgin IL 60120rrack2rvyahoocomwwwillinoisgoodsamcom
IOWACarl Lewis (Ginny)1705 Tulip LnStorm Lake IA 50588-2104carllewisiwnetwwwiowagoodsamcom
MINNESOTALuke Johnson (Pam)1011 S Victory DrMankato MN 56001gorvlukeaolcomwwwmngoodsamclubcom
NEBRASKAFred Hatch (Sandy)PO Box 335Arnold NE 69120oldtimergpcomnet
NORTH DAKOTALinda Albright (George Thomason)616 Hillcrest DrMinot ND 58703-1556georgeminotcomwwwgeocitiescomndgoodsam
SOUTH DAKOTADonna Katzer (Albert) 915 Allen AveRapid City SD 57701redhatdonnaqbrapmidconet
WISCONSINJean Goossen (Dave)853 138th StAmery WI 54001dgoossenamerytelnetwwwwigoodsamorg
ARKANSASDan Freyaldenhoven (Shirley)1200 Siebenmorgan RdConway AR 72032dfreycyberbackcomthunderaristotlenetarkansashtm
KANSASNancy Crook (Sonny)2902 N Meadowlake DrHutchinson KS 67502nancylcrookhotmailcomwwwkansasgoodsamorg
LOUISIANARichard Abadie (Judith)608 W 17th Ave Covington LA 70433judyabadiehotmailcomwwwlagoodsamorg
MISSOURIJean Gardner (Bob)39456 Omega StAnabel MO 63461mogoodsamDirectorgmailcomwwwmissourigoodsamclubcom
OKLAHOMARichard Gulley (Karen)11525 S FranklinJenks OK 74037gmagulleyssbcglobalnetwwwoklahomagoodsamscom
TEXASKaren L McAbee (Dwayne)PO Box 33940Fort Worth Texas 76162klmcabeehotmailcomwwwtexasgoodsamcom
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ACCESSORIES
HUGHES AUTOFORMERS VOLTAGE BOOSTERBoost low park power SUPER SALE30 Amp50 Amp models available Call forbest price EATON SALES cell (435) 632-9181or 888-601-6565 wwwrveatonsalescom
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DESIGNED AND SIZED FOR RVsmdashAmerican madedual adjustable air sleep systems similar to onesseen on TV but hundreds less Custom sizesmoney-back guarantee Shipped factory directwwwbearbedscom or 888-565-7211
BRAKE SYSTEMS
1 Original ToadStop Qi ldquoShow Me the StoprdquoProPort Control makes dynamically controlled stopsBraking while you drive the Toad proves performanceNo other system can do it ldquoItrsquos all about your Safetyrdquo800-478-7883 or wwwtoadstopcom
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A 56-yr-old Natrsquol Advertising Co seekingEntrepreneurs to Own amp Operate Territories Home or RV based bull No InventoryImmediate Cash Flow bull Excellent TrainingInvestment reqrsquod 1-800-299-0510
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COMMERCIAL CORNER
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 45
HEARING AIDS
HEARING AIDSmdashGUARANTEED LOWEST PRICES 60 Savings 30-day trialmdashAll makes The oldestbiggest and best Custom instrument experts Free info 1-800-323-4212 Lloyds Dept HYRockford IL 61110 wwwlloydhearingaidcom
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THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS Travel where you want stay in RV parks free and set your own income selling advertising for RV ParksMotels Colleges amp Fairgrounds DirectoriesUp to 65 commission Call 1-800-832-3292
1000rsquos OF GREAT JOBS IN GREAT PLACES Enjoy the freedom and adventure of the Workamperlifestyle Jobs in campgrounds parks resorts etcFor FREE BROCHURE amp subscription info 800-446-5627 wwwworkampercom
SCHOOL CAMPER HOSTS needed Mat-Su Alaska40 mi N of Anchorage 32 sites from urbanto rural 52809 to 81509 Contact Bill at 907-373-2287 or emailbillcheesemanmatsuk12us
COUPLES WITH RV to work as Camp HostsCampsite provided plus pay for each personwill train Detail oriented multi-task good peopleskills parksclaycogovcom (816) 407-3400(MO)
TRADE SHOW HOSTSAmericraft is seeking individuals or teams todemonstrate kitchen related items at weekendTrade Shows amp Expos Must have utility van orvehicle to pull small trailer Flexible scheduleComplete training Above average incomeCall 352-483-0052 or apply online at wwwcookingshowhostcom
HOSTWORKING COUPLE wRV wantedApply for one-month stay May throughOctober Free hookup Call Rose (989) 673-31848am-5pm ET Historic Thumb Octagon BarnGagetown MI wwwthumboctagonbarnorg
CAMPGROUNDSRV PARKSFOR SALE
Heart of the Black Hills40 Acres 130 Sites 11 CabinsAdjoins Natrsquol Forest By Natrsquol Parks$2MTerms bull 8009450255wwwthebrokeragenet
WYOMING RV PARK on scenic Hwy 3 hrs toYellowstone 34 full hookups 6 tents 7 cabinsWell-maint dest park near hot springs fishingriver rides museums many upgrades 2007$610000 firm Call (307) 921-8635
CAMPGROUNDMEMBERSHIPS FOR SALE
WHY NOT HAVE IT ALLOver 1500 RV parks $8-$12 a nightSound too good to be true Itrsquos true Home park and nationwide campground membership Under $200 first year mdash for EVERYTHING (frozen dues thereafter) No Other Charges LOWPRICE GUARANTEEmdash double money-back differ-ence mdash Deal directNo brokers Start saving now (800) 343-8677 ask for Angie
RESALES mdash NATIONWIDE mdash Since 1991TT NACO Western Horizons AOR OutdoorWorld CRA CCC transfers RPI much moreCAMPGROUND MEMBERSHIP OUTLET1-800-272-0401 to buy 1-800-952-0401 to sell$We pay referrals$ wwwmembershipresalecom
RESALE MEMBERSHIP OUTLET INC Campground Memberships at Wholesale Prices ALL MAJOR RESORTS AND AFFILIATIONS Purchase 800-395-1678Liquidate 877-548-2045
CARPETING
CARPET YOUR RV Patrsquos RV Carpet amp Flooringprofessionally installs RV floors of all typesincluding carpet laminate tile vinyl amp woodBuena Park CA bull (800) 670-PATS (7287)wwwpatsrvcarpetcom
Highwaysrsquo Commercial Corner section ofclassified ads is designed exclusively for pri-vate parties or businesses that have items orservices to sell promote or rent that are notof a personal nature For example RV ParksCampgrounds Condominium ComplexesReal Estate Small Businesses for SaleServices Offered Help Wanted PositionsWanted and Business Opportunities all rep-resent categories appropriate for CommercialCorner Any item offered for rent is consid-ered commercial in nature CommercialCorner advertisers are not required to beGood Sam Club members
When submitting ad copy please followthese guidelines1 There are 40 characters allowed perline counting each letter space and punc-
tuation mark When abbreviating pleaseuse standard dictionary abbreviationsThere is a five-line minimum and the rateis $60 per line2 Bold-face type is available at an addition-al cost of $15 per line Add $50 to makeyour ad all red3 We offer a 5 frequency discount for sixissues and a 10 discount for 12 issues4 Blind-box service is available at an addi-tional cost of $15 per issue We will assigna blind-box number to your ad and we willforward responses to you on a daily basisThe blind-box address takes one full line ofspace at $60line Our $15 fee covers ourpostage and handling expenses5 Copy must be printed or typed6 Copy must be submitted approximately
two months prior to the cover date of theissue desired Please note The May issuecloses on February 18 the June issue closes on March 187 Mail ad copy and a check money order orVisaMasterCardDiscoverAmex numberexpiration date and signature to Commer-cial Corner Highways PO Box 8510Ventura California 93002-99128 Credit-card orders may be faxed to 805-667-4379 Attention Sue Panchenko or e-mailed to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom(please put ldquoCommercial Cornerrdquo in thesubject line) 9 Please direct questions to Sue Panchenkoat 805-667-4385 or via e-mail to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom (please put ldquoCommercialCornerrdquo in the subject line)
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MOTORHOME PARTS
WINNEBAGO ITASCA FLEETWOODmdash-PARTSContact Robert with Year amp Serial We Accept Credit Cards amp Ship Daily8-530 Central M-F Sat 8-4HARRISON RV LAND JEFFERSON IA1-800-397-8206 rvpartsnetinsnetwwwharrisonrvcom
wwwWinnebagoPartscom or 800-933-7742Parts for all WinnebagoItasca productsplus LeSharoPhasar Rialta amp Eurovan Personal service at fair prices for ourcustomers worldwide If outside US call641-896-2222 Hours 8-5 Central M-F
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WE BUY MOTORHOMESrsquo98 amp NEWER - CLEAN - LOW MILES - NO SMOKEPETCASH Payment amp NATIONWIDE Pick UpContact Bill Fishfader 1-509-993-0321RVs NORTHWEST bull SPOKANE WA
$ RV BUYERS OF AMERICA $WE BUY ALL MAKES AND MODELSFREE NATIONWIDE PICKUPTOLL FREE 888-782-8987 wwwrvbuyersusacomWE WILL BEAT ANY DEALER PRICE
PACKRAT STORAGE mdash CONSIGNS BUYS RVs Class A B C MotorhomesNot Picky Cash for ReferralsNationwide Pickup 1-877-520-MINI wwwpackratsacom
WANTEDHave Cash Will TravelFor 1998 and newer diesel coaches wwwrvgonecomNationwide Pick Up Toll Free 1-800-669-1807
CASH FOR YOUR RV2002 Model Year and NewerNationwide PickupCall Toll-free 866-687-2274 ask for Jim Cash WWWUSEDRVPROSCOMLA MESA RV CENTER
1 BEST RV BUYERCall for Free AppraisalTop Dollar Paid for Late ModelGas or Diesel MotorhomesFree Nationwide PickupToll Free 888-870-3989BIG SKY LIQUIDATION
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$ CASH $ TOP DOLLAR PAID for late-model motorhomes All makes and modelsNo hassles For instant cash call Keith Roy (toll-free) at 1-888-227-4078PEDATA RV CENTER
2009 - 2000 MOTORHOMES WANTED Nationwide mdash Gas or DieselFree Appraisals mdash No HasslesCall (813) 783-4000 or 888-783-4009 for Instant CashMotorhomeFinderscom
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$10 MAILBOX RENTALS mdash South DakotaVehicle Reg mdash Low 3 SD Sales TaxNo State Income Tax No Veh InspectionsCall Toll Free 1-800-419-1690 VisaMCVisit us at wwwyourbestaddresscom
South Dakota Mail ForwardingResidency Weekly forward $995mo + postageContact us about SD residency benefits NO state taxinspection LOW Vehicle Reg1-866-202-2163 wwwmydakotaaddresscom
Need your mail to follow you Call usTravelers Remail Association since 1978No state income tax Vehicle Reg TX ResidencyLow rates wwwtramailnet or 800-666-6710MAIL FORWARDING WITH A PERSONAL TOUCH
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AMERICAS-MAILBOX Forwarding in SDSave $$$NEW Monthly Rates NO State Income TaxNO Wheel TaxNO Safety InspectionNO HasslesVery Low RV Reg amp Insurance 866-747-3700wwwAmericas-MailboxcomHW Call us first
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OUR MAIL TRAVEL SERVICE bull 800-723-0110 Orlando bull San Antonio bull Las Vegas bull New YorkMail Forwarding Service bull No State Income Tax No Vehicle Inspection bull Low RV Reg amp InsurOpen 7 days bull wwwmailtravelservicecom
MEXICO INSURANCE
ANNUAL LIABILITY INSURANCE $58 PERSON UNLIMITED TRIPS WITH EXTENDED LIABILITYTO A TOWED TRAILERBOAT1-800-909-4457
HOMES FOR SALE
AMERICArsquoS WORLD CLASS RV COMMUNITYThe Gardens RV Village Crossville TNResales available now 1100 to 2200 sq ft homes with attached fully enclosed full-hookupRV garages Lots available to build your ownBeautiful community Call us at 800-860-RVERwwwgardensrvvillagecom
SENIOR LIVING on the SALTON SEARV Groups Welcome Mineral Spa now openPark Models amp New Mobile Homes availableRents starting $250 Rentals available Call (818) 344-0356
RETAMA VILLAGE Come join us At our exclusive55+ active adult community in the fabulous Rio Grande Valley of South Texas Large RV LotsCasita wRV Port and single family homesClubhouse library pools fitness centerbilliards hiking biking and birdingBentsenpalmcom 9563811500
OWN LAND amp HOME AT SUNRISE BLUFFSGated 55+ Subdivision in NM with best 4 seasonclimate in the SW affordable living Custom homesfrom 1300-2400 sf Ask about either RV portsor RV storage area Vist us at wwwsunrisebluffscomor call 1-877-725-8337
INVESTMENTS
EARN 96 INTERESTPER ANNUM1-800-687-4940 Toll FreeNot available in some states
LOTS FOR SALE
TORREY OAKS RV RESORT Located in SW FL Luxury heated pool pickle ball golf shuffleboardfitness media indooroutdoor kitchensbaths laundries Rental Lots availableCall (813) 426-4729 (863) 773-3157 wwwtorrey-oaks-rv-lotscom
SILVER PALMS RV VILLAGE near Lake OkeechobeeSunny South-Central Florida bull Planned activities bull Fitness center bull Members-only lounge bull Gated entryDeeded Oversized Sites Premier Lakefront ampPreserve sites available Now under constructionndashndashSpecial Pre-Opening pricing availableVisit wwwsilverpalmsrvcom or call 863-467-5800
LARGEST SELECTION OF RV LOTS in SW10 Locations Call now amp Receive 5 daysamp 4 nights Complimentary resort visitFinancing avail Act Now for Best sitessouthwestRVsitescom 760-870-1607
COMMERCIAL CORNER
rdquoldquoAs in past years Highwayshas been the source of our best camp hosts
mdashS Beall OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY
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TOURS
ADVENTURE CARAVANS RV TOURS amp RALLIESCanada bull USA bull Alaska bull Central America Mexico bull Greece bull Europe bull United KingdomMexico RV Insurance wwwadventurecaravanscomFree 86-page catalog (800) 872-7897Experience the Adventure Wersquoll do the Rest
WORLDWIDE RV TOURS AND RALLIESMexico Canada Alaska OverseasAnd USA Rose Parade Balloon FiestaKentucky Derby amp more Call 800-952-8496or free RV Vacation guide wwwfantasyrvtoursnet
Good Sam Samborees and CaraventuresWhether your RV travels take you to AlaskaMexicorsquos Baja Peninsula New England the Kentucky Derby a NASCAR race or to AmericarsquosNational Parks the Good Sam Club has a grouptravel package for you Make new friends while youtravel in the comfort of your RV on our fully guidedtours Call us toll-free at 1-800-829-5140 or visit us online at wwwgoodsamclubcomtoursto find out more about these and the many othertours offered by the Good Sam Club
TRAVEL TO EXCITING PLACESDrive the Alcan to Americarsquos Last Frontierenvision yourself on Nova Scotiarsquos miles of coastal drives celebrate Mardi Grascross the border to sunny Mexicoform friendships yoursquoll treasure the rest of your days all arrangementsincluding RV parks by Tracks RV Toursest 1975 Free catalog at tracksrvtourscom or tel 800-351-6053
TOW VEHICLES FOR SALE
DODGE TRUCK DURANGO amp JEEPFleet prices to the publicBuy Below Factory Invoice1-800-320-9767 Ask for Fleet SalesDonrsquot be fooled by the other guyNo hidden charges wwwthenewdodgecomAdvantage DodgeChryslerJeep
TOW VEHICLETRAILERPACKAGES FOR SALE
2000 TETON 40 CHEYENNE 5th Arctic pkg full-timer new all over 1998 Mtn Master FL6087K mi CummAllison all Air Ride huge storclean amp pwrful Sell sep $40K EA 623-451-7121
TRAILERS FOR SALE
STACKER TRAILERS mdash Huge savings on two cancellations 24 double axle amp 30 triple with lifts Never titled New Dick 800-272-1239See pictures at richmondstackerscom Negotiableamp delivery available
RV SHOWS
MinneapolisSt Paul RV Vacation amp Camping ShowFeb 5 - 8 Minneapolis MNMid America RV ShowFeb 13 - 15 Kansas City MONorth Carolina RV amp Camping ShowFeb 13 - 15 Charlotte NCRichmond Camping RV ExpoFeb 13 - 15 Richmond VAKansas Sports Boat amp Travel ShowFeb 19 - 22 Wichita KSRhode Island RV amp Camping ShowFeb 27 - Mar 1 Providence RIwwwagieventscom
RV SPACES FOR RENT
RV SPACE FOR RENT Must be 55 or older inBellflower CA Small cat or dog under 20 lbsokay Close to all freeways beaches amp mtns At least 1 month stay required Pool table poolCall (562) 867-3227
SERVICES
1 IN SALES TAX SAVINGSPay no sales tax on your next RV We have helpedclients legally save $1000s over the past 12 yrsCall Mountain States Consulting 800-565-4504amp talk to a CPA for professional friendly service or visit us on the web at wwwrvtaxcom
ACTION SERVICES LLCConsult a Licensed Montana AttorneyNo State Sales Tax amp Low License FeesFor Professional Service Call 800-481-0013 wwwactionservices-mtcom
Let us help you BUY YOUR RV TAX FREE We guarantee BEST service and priceReceive $100 Gas Card amp FREE Mail Fwding Save Thousands of $$ Today 8884303388 Best in the business wwwMontanaRVnet
PAY NO SALES TAX ON VEHICLESLet us explain how we can legally help youWersquove helped thousands in the last 10 yearsCall one of our four Montana AttorneysBennett Law Office PC Missoula MTwwwbennettlawofficepccom 866-543-5803
LOWEST RATES IN THE 50 STATESPay NO Sales Tax Permanent PlatesNo Inspections mdash Plates in 4 daysTrailers RVs Vehicles Planes BoatsDeer Creek 8779135100 wwwtaxfreemontanaorg
TAX FREE RV mdash YOUR TAX SAVINGS EXPERTSWe will show you how to save thousandsThe best RV tax package in MontanaCall 24 hours a day 7 days a week888-441-5741 mdash wwwtaxfreervcom
MONTANA LLCrsquoS ONLY $399SAVE THOUSANDS mdash PAY NO SALES TAX Montana LLCrsquos our Specialty mdash Lowest Rates ONLY $39900 plus state fees and license plateswwwRVLLCcom or Call 888-929-4424
SERVICE TRAINING
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PROPERTY FOR SALE
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2007 36QSH PHAETON BY Tiffin Silver Sand350 HP Cat Diesel pusher 6-speed Allison80 gen auto level amp awn leather Corian tiled3 TVs 4 slides 9527 miles warranty $175K(941) 286-5201 (SD)
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Please note The May 2009 issuecloses on February 18 (arrival date April30 the June issue closes on March 18(arrival date May 27)
Unfortunately it is not possible to can-cel an ad after our closing dateHowever we are able to place aldquoSOLDrsquorsquo indicator over your ad up toone week after the closing date
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2000 DOLPHIN 36 FORD V10 21500 milesSO 55 gen WD Corian tops awnings 2 TVDVDVCR 2 air rear camara level jacks Must sell health reasons Reduced to $35800 407-654-3863 (FL)
2005 PHAETON 35 FT 350 diesel very lowmileage smoke free very clean Two slidessurround sound WD 4-dr frig Under warranty$150000 (225) 293-6990 225-921-8934
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1990 MONACO CROWN ROYALE 40 foot 300Cummins engine 75K miles fully loadedexcellent condition $29500 Call for pictures and information In 1990 sold for $250000304-242-0377
2005 COUNTRY COACH Intrigue LTD 42 525HP3 AC 10KW gen 3 slides In-Motion sat heatedceramic floor OS ent ctr radar det CB radioAqua Hot htd massage driver amp co-pilot sts extwar $345K 909-980-2168 (CA)
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2004 374 GLENDALE Titanium 32E37DS5th whl pin to bmpr 322 Xlnt cond lots xtras clsts hdwd flr NS 2 SO Orig $63600Selling due to health $29500 Call Gene 562-927-7217 (CA)
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RV MARKETPLACE
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 51
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Highways FEBRUARY 200952
RV MARKETPLACE
Alaska and Canadarsquos Yukon 5Banks Power 23BrakeBuddy 10Commercial Corner 45ndash47Consumer Cellular 8Continued Service Plan 37Cracker Barrel Stores 11Dealers and Destinations 53Dometic Corporation 17Gold Eagle Company 32Good Sam Emergency Road Service 55Good Sam RV Financing 21Good Sam SamboreesCaraventures 16Good Sam VIPProvided by GMAC Insurance 44Good Sam Visa Card 39Haband 24
ADVERTISER INDEXWhile every effort is made to maintain accuracy andcompleteness last-minutechanges may occasionallyresult in omissions or errors
ADVERTISER PAGEInsurance Central 30
Mule Days Celebration 11
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The Rally 15
Pleasure-Way 56
Roadtrek Motorhomes 2
RV Buyerrsquos Guide 33
RV Marketplace 50ndash52
RV Business Top 50 12ndash13
Sea Eagle 19
Select Comfort 9
St Louis Church 5
Trading Post 48ndash49
Transfer Flow 4
Travelerrsquos Guide 25
Winnebago Industries 7
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We guarantee itThatrsquos our promise If 11 months go by and Good Sam hasnrsquot saved you morethan the cost of your annual membership just let us know and wersquoll refund your member-ship fee Chances are yoursquoll save that much the first few days yoursquore on the road Thereare so many ways to save with discounted camping and free and low-cost services
Call us toll-free for more information 800-234-3450 or go to wwwgoodsamclubcom
COPYRIGHT STATEMENT The Good Sam logo is a registeredtrademark of TL Enterprises Inc a Delaware corporation It may beused by Good Sam chapters for official noncommercial identificationpurposes only and by others only with express written authorization inadvance from TL Enterprises Inc The noncommercial use for patchesand other similar chapter identification has been granted to charteredchapters of the club Any other use without express advance writtenauthorization is prohibited The following terms are registered trade-marks of TL Enterprises Inc and may not be used without permissionCaraventure Commercial Member of Good Sam RV Club Good SamPark Highways MotorHome Rider Samboree Samgo Trailer Lifeand the Trailer Life Campgrounds RV Parks and Services DirectoryHighways does not knowingly accept deceptive or misleading advertis-ing If you have a contrary experience with respect to any merchandiseor service represented in our pages please contact Action Line atactionlinegoodsamclubcom Permission to reprint or quote excerptsgranted upon written request only Copyright 2009
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FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 53
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Highways FEBRUARY 200954
A Scenic Stop to Remember Tell us the location of the vantage point pictured above and you
might be the winner of this monthrsquos $50 prize in our Wherersquos Good Sam photo contest To enter send
an e-mail identifying the photorsquos location and state or province to whereisgoodsamgoodsamclubcom
and include your name and contact information On March 1 wersquoll pick one $50 winner at random
from among the correct entries Look for the answer and winner in the May 2009 issue
Lots of Good Sam members have won $50 so farPatrick F Prunty of Harwich Massachusetts earned hischeck by correctly identifying the watery crossing in theNovember issuersquos Wherersquos Good Sam photo reprinted onthe right The RV bearing the Good Sam sticker rides theferry across Lake Champlain from Grand Island Vermontto Plattsburg New York Good Sam member Lynn Holmesof Arnold Maryland earned $50 for sending us the photo
Now itrsquos your turn to put your digital camera to workSimply take a photo of an RV in an interesting or sceniclocation with the Good Sam decal prominently displayedE-mail the high-resolution image to whereisgoodsamgoodsamclubcom and donrsquot forget to provide your nameand contact information If your photorsquos selected yoursquollreceive a check for $50
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Welcome to our digital edition of Highways Magazine This formatmakes it easy for you to navigate the magazine andprovides direct links to Internet sites of our advertisers ourGoodSamClubcom Web site and many Web sites to supplementour editorial features
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Contents
Portal to the Past
Flying High in Albuquerque
Get Your Kicks at The Rally
Departments
Whats New Online
On the Road
Dear Good Sam
Good News
RV Insight
Camp Cuisine
Tech Topics
Action Line
Good Stuff
Classifieds
Pet Pix
Advertiser Index
Wheres Good Sam
Good Sam Club dot com
TOC
User Guide
RV BOOKSHELF
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 15
RV VACATIONS can take a turn for the worse if yoursquore notdressed properly Rugged hikes can go sour without apair of good boots and fishing trips can be a drag with-out a wading jacket
The Good Sam Club can help solve these dilemmasat a discount with our Smile and Save partner SierraTrading Post The retailer has the gear you need for justabout any outdoor activity whether itrsquos cycling skiingswimming or snowshoeing This is the place to stock upon everything from fishing reels to wetsuits and casualclothes to outerwear even Ralph Lauren sports jackets
In addition to getting Sierra TradingPostrsquos everday online savings Good SamClub members save 10 percent off retailprices and get free shipping on orders of$75 or more To start shopping click onthe Sierra Trading Post link on our web-sitersquos Smile and Save page and enter code
ANGOODSAM9 at check outwwwgoodsamclubcomsave
User-FriendlyCampground GuidePlan your next RV trip with the 2009 Trailer Life Directory
The 2009 Trailer Life RV ParksCampgrounds and Services
Directory marks the 36th editionof this comprehensive travel guide but the bookrsquos editorshavenrsquot rested on their laurels With 11700 campground list-ings and new elements designed to help RVers use Good Samrsquosonline resources the directory is a must-have item
The directoryrsquos At-a-Glance feature has expanded to includeonline reservations and now lists RV parks that offer 247 reser-vations on wwwgoodsamclubcom The directory also offersplenty of of inspiration for that next road trip Look for articleson southern British Columbia home to the 2010 WinterOlympics plus Savannah Georgia Continued from last year isa special feature highlighting five of North Americarsquos nationalparks A new section includes expert tips on tires suspensionand LP-gas systems a great reference to have on the road
Order your copy of the 2009 Trailer Life Directory on ourwebsite to receive the discounted Good Sam member pricewwwgoodsamclubcomtravelstore
SMILE AND SAVE
GEAR FOR THEGreat OutdoorsSierra Trading Post helps RVers suit up for adventure
10AN N I V E R S AR Y
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Itrsquoll Be a Kick On Route 66Itrsquoll Be a Kick On Route 66Itrsquoll Be a Kick On Route 66Expo New Mexico Albuquerque mdash April 17-20 2009Plan to RV west in April 2009 and get yourkicks at the tenth anniversary of the GreatestRV Rally in the World
Take the highway that is best to Albuquerquendashan enchanting land rooted in centuries ofhistory and rich in southwest style and high-desert beauty
bull Entertainment Headliner NEIL SEDAKA
bull Exciting Attempt to Break the World Record forldquoMost People Wearing Balloon Hatsrdquo
bull First Annual GO Green Ideas Contestrdquo
bull Rio Grande Community Farm Volunteer Day ndashAnnual RV Event to Give Back to the Rallyrsquos HostCommunity
Rally Pricing$349 (electric hookup) $169 (drycamping) Includes 2 adults
Early Bird Nights (April 15 amp 16)$35night (electric hookup) $15night(dry camping) Includes 2 adults
Passport$75person (all activities included April16-20 no onsite RV parking)
Nova Scotia CaraventureEllsworth ME bull $3364Jul 12 ndash Jul 25 2009
Great Lakes CaraventureBaileys Harbor WI bull $3421Jul 30 ndash Aug 14 2009
MORE GETAWAYS
National Parks CaraventureCody WY bull $3696Jul 18 ndash Aug 4 2009
Explore the splendor of our country this summer on an 18-daywestern RV tour with visits to Yellowstone and the Grand Canyonplus four other national parks including stunning Zion NationalPark Sightseeing and events along the way encourage you toimmerse yourself in the Old West Reserved seats to the rodeo inCody Wyoming and a chuckwagon dinner and western show areincluded as well as a tour of Salt Lake City where yoursquoll hear thefamous Mormon Tabernacle Choir and take a mild whitewaterraft ride
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Good Sam Makes the GradeTwelve Good Sam Parks get top scoresin a nationwide campground survey
Adozen US Good Sam Parks earned all-around A grades in a recent consumer-
satisfaction survey of independent RV parksNearly 13000 RVers participated in the 2008online satisfaction survey conducted byGuestRated The survey evaluated RVersrsquoexperiences at independent campgroundsand RV resorts affiliated with the NationalAssociation of RV Parks and CampgroundsIn all 21 campgrounds earned the top rating
RVers are invited to submit their owncampground reviews by logging on towwwgocampingamericacom and clickingon the Review a Park tab
The following 12 Good Sam Parksearned A gradesButtonwood Campground MifflintownPennsylvaniaCherry Hill Park College Park MarylandHigh Plains Camping Oakley KansasKozy Rest Kampground HarrisvillePennsylvaniaMill Creek Ranch Resort Canton TexasMisty River RV ResortWalland TennesseeNormandy Farms ResortFoxboro MassachusettsPeace Valley
Campground Marble North CarolinaPioneer Campground LaportePennsylvaniaRutledge Lake RV Park FletcherNorth CarolinaSouth Haven Family CampgroundSouth Haven MichiganThe Vineyards Campground GrapevineTexas
goodnews
GOOD SAM PARKS
go Go to wwwgoodsamclubcom for the latestnews about club programs benefits and serv-ices as well as club-sponsored guided trips
ONLINE
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FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 17
Dometic Corporation has voluntarily extended the two-door refrigerator recall started in August 2006 by recalling additional
refrigerators as part of a continual commitment to maintaining a high level of satisfaction and excellence now and in the future
Previous Recall AnnouncementThis recall affects Dometic two-door refrigerators manufactured between April 1997 and May 2003
Current Recall AnnouncementThis recall affects Dometic two-door refrigerators manufactured between June 2003 and September 2006
The well-being of Dometic customers is of highest concern A serious problem resulting in a fire may occur in an exceptionally small
fraction of Dometic two-door refrigerators but to address that potential risk please contact us immediately for more information
wwwDometiccomRecallRecall Hotline 1-888-446-5157
RECALL O6E-076 08E-032
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RV SHOWS
Club Savings at Camping WorldGOOD SAM CLUB MEMBERS can getbig savings at Camping World storesduring Good Sam Days February 21through 22 at more than 75 loca-tions of the nationwide RV-acces-sories retailer
With a coupon members alsoreceive 25 percent off regular-pricedinstallation of parts and accessoriesscheduled that weekend and com-pleted by March 5 Other coupon val-ues include additional 20 percent sav-ings on all clearance-priced items
Members should present their validGood Sam membership card to anyCamping World crewmember to receivethe savings couponsYoursquoll also receive aleaflet listing GoodSam sale items
GOOD SAM DAYS
Americarsquos Outdoor Store
Kick Tires at a DiscountFind your dream rig at a Good Samndashaffiliated RV show
Whether yoursquore a serious buyer or sim-ply an RV buff who wants to check
out the latest technology-on-wheels yoursquollfind something at an Affinity Events RVshow Good Sam Club members can get a$2 discount on admission to any of the2009 shows Simply clip out the coupon onthe right and present it at the gatewwwaffinityrvshowscom
MinneapolisSt Paul RV Vacation and CampingShow February 5ndash8 Minneapolis Minnesota
Mid America RV Show February 13ndash15 and 20ndash22Kansas City Missouri
North Carolina RV and Camping Show February13ndash15 Charlotte North Carolina
Richmond Camping RV Expo February 13ndash15Richmond Virginia
Kansas Sports Boat and Travel Show February19ndash22 Wichita Kansas
North Carolina RV and Camping Show February27ndashMarch 1 Raleigh North Carolina
Rhode Island RV and Camping Show February27ndashMarch 1 Providence Rhode Island
$200 OFFThis coupon is good for $200 off anadult admission to any Affinity Events
RV show through April 26 2009For show information visitwwwaffinityrvshowscom
0902H NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER OFFERS HIGHWAYS
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Highways FEBRUARY 200918
RVinsightBY JOE AND VICKI KIEVA
JOE RVers love to eat and itrsquos not unusual forrally-goers to spend long periods standing inline for a free hot dog or ice cream RVersbrave crowded parking lots with theirrigs to have lunch at an appealingrestaurantAnd if you want to drawa crowd in a campground sim-ply mention the word potluck
A good number of RVers eatall of their meals in restaurantsThese travelers might keep a bot-tle of wine in the fridge and a boxof crackers in the pantry but otherwise they donrsquot use theirkitchens at all We know RVers whocan give you firsthand recommenda-tions for an eatery in just about any town inthe country To them finding unique local
restaurants is part of the RVing adventureOn the other hand some RVers eat
almost all of their meals in their rigs Wemet a man whose food allergies preventedhim and his wife from eating in restaurants
altogether Fortunately their RV kitchengives them the freedom to travel
wherever they like without having toworry about his diet
Most RVers split their mealtimesbetween restaurants and their rigsEating in restaurants is a social occa-sion for Vicki and me More oftenthan not when we get together withfriends we go out to a restaurantIt doesnrsquot have to be fancy as long as we can all share the same tableOn the other hand we usually eat in our motorhome when wersquore parked some-where by ourselves
We always try to take advantage of localfoods as we crisscross the country Itrsquos difficultto pass up the seafood along the Atlantic coastespecially the lobster and clams in NewEngland Floridarsquos fresh citrus fruit is unparal-leled anywhere And we always look forward to
gorging ourselves onfresh blueberries in
Maine and blackberriesin Oregon
VICKI I enjoy cookingespecially when wersquore in ourRV I have more time andfewer distractions than I dowhen wersquore at home And tome part of the fun of cookingwhile on the road is the shop-ping that goes along with itNeedless to say grocery shop-
ping while on the road is differentthan it is at home The names of the
supermarkets change from one regionof the country to another We see names likeFood Giant Shawrsquos and Wegmanrsquos in theNortheast Kroger Publix and Food Lion in theSoutheast and Fred Meyer Safeway andAlbertsonrsquos in the West Of course WalmartSupercenters are everywhere we go
Shopping in an unfamiliar supermarket may
be a chore to some but to me itrsquos an adventureEach store has its own way of laying out theaisles As a result I canrsquot just run into the storefor a couple of items and go directly to the cor-rect aisles as I do at home Shopping usuallymeans walking up and down each aisle to findthe items on my grocery list This is how I dis-cover new and different foods
For an archive of Joeand Vicki Kievarsquos previ-ous RV Insight columnsgo to wwwgoodsamclubcomhighways To postyour own RV-lifestyletips go to wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityclick on Stories thenclick on the Share a Story button
Dear Joe and VickiHow do you findgood grocerystores andrestaurants whiletraveling aroundthe country
We never miss a chance to bring home ham andbacon from Arkansas
maple syrup fromVermont and Walla Wallaonions from Washington
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A Movable FeastWhen it comes to eating on the road variety really is the spice of life
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To add to the adventure many of theavailable items differ from one region tothe next The unfamiliar brands areusually every bit as good as the ones wehave at home but some favorite brandsof food items are hard to find on theroad Yuban coffee for example isnrsquoteasy to locate in the East so we bringenough from home to last the entiretrip Mexican food is important to usso I fill the freezer with chorizos andour favorite brand of corn tortillas
On the other hand each area of thecountry has its own unique food itemsWe never miss a chance to bring homeham and bacon from Arkansas maplesyrup from Vermont Walla Wallaonions from Washington and salt pota-toes from New York
Shopping for groceries while travelingis a great way to become familiar withthe various regions Yoursquoll discoverfoods yoursquove never seen before With alittle experience yoursquoll determine whichsupermarket chain is your favorite whenyou travel to different areas With a littlemore experience you may get to thepoint where you can drop by a store forjust one item and actually manage to godirectly to the correct aisle
Then of course if you donrsquot enjoy theadventure of shopping on the road youcan always take on the challenge oflocating a good restaurant
Send your nontechnical RV-lifestyle questions to RV Insight HighwaysPO Box 8545 Ventura California 93002 or to highwaysgoodsamclubcom
GOT A QUESTION
Vickirsquos RV RecipesVicki Kievarsquos book My RVKitchen and Favorite Recipescovers everything you need toknow about selecting equippingand furnishing an RV kitchenstocking the pantry and fridgeand shopping for groceries onthe road Yoursquoll also find morethan a hundred of Vickirsquosfavorite recipes plus more than70 hints and tricks for preparingdelicious meals on the roadwwwrvknowhowcom
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CAMPcuisineBY BOB BLUMER
You canrsquot please all the people all the timebut when it comes to snack food popcorn
comes close In fact popcorn is so popular thatAmericans consume a staggering one billionpounds of the stuff per yearmdashenough to fill theentire Grand Canyon OK I made up the partabout the canyon but itrsquos probably not too farfrom the truth
To say popcorn is a modern miracle wouldalso be a stretch since the snackrsquos been aroundfor thousands of years But it does seem mirac-ulous that a rock-hard kernel of corn can betransformed by exposure to heat into apillowy morsel of satisfying goodness
Each kernel of popcorn containsmoisture and oils Unlike most othergrains the outer hull of the popcornkernel is impervious to outside moisture
which helps protect the precious cargo insideAs the oil and water inside the shell are heatedpast the boiling point they turn the moisture inthe kernel into a superheated pressurizedsteam Eventually the hull succumbs to thepressure and ruptures and the interior starchesare transformed into the airy cloud-like foamthatrsquos become synonymous with movie viewing
Although most popcorn kernels explodethey donrsquot always explode with flavor Thatrsquos
why I love to add more thanjust salt and butter to
my bowl Here aremy two favorite
recipes Onersquosa little sweet
and onersquos a littlespicy which should
please even
yourfussiest
friends
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Popcorn for the PeopleSweet and spicy twists on a perennial family favorite
To read previous recipesgo to wwwgoodsamclubcomhighways
Bob Blumer is the creatorand host of the FoodNetwork TV shows TheSurreal Gourmet and Gluttonfor Punishment Hersquos alsothe author of five cookbooksWhen hersquos not at home inCalifornia Bob can be foundtraveling in his Toastermobilean Airstream trailer cus-tomized with a stainless-steel professional kitchenand topped with two 8-footslices of toast
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Raginrsquo Cajun Popcorn
1 tablespoon garlic powder1 teaspoon onion powder12 teaspoon paprika12 teaspoon salt 14 teaspoon white pepper (if you have it)
or black pepper2 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon Tabasco (or to taste)2 tablespoons vegetable oil12 cup popcorn kernels
In a small bowl combine garlic powder onion powderpaprika salt and pepper Reserve In a small pan overmedium heat melt butter Remove from heat and stir inTabasco Reserve in pan In a medium-size pot overhigh heat add oil and one kernel of popcorn Cover andcook until kernel pops
Add the rest of the popcorn to the oil and re-coverShake pot constantly until popping stops Sprinkle inspices drizzle with Tabasco butter and toss thoroughlyServe immediately
Yield About eight cups
Kettle Corn
2 tablespoons vegetable oil12 cup popcorn kernels2 tablespoons granulated
white sugar12 teaspoon salt
In a medium-size pot over highheat add oil and one kernel ofpopcorn Cover and cook untilkernel pops Add sugar and stirfor 15 seconds or until it meltsAdd the rest of the popcorn tothe sugar oil and re-cover Shakepot constantly until poppingstops Empty popcorn into abowl and toss with salt Serveimmediately
Yield About eight cups
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In addition to answering your letters Bob Livingston is publisher of Trailer Lifeand MotorHome magazinesdirector of the seminar pro-gram at the Rally and authorof Trailer Lifersquos RV Repair andMaintenance Manual To pur-chase the fourth edition of the manual at the discountedGood Sam price click onwwwgoodsamclubcomstore
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TECHtopicsBY BOB LIVINGSTON
Batterybasicswinter fueladvice and atriple-towingclarification
Pulling a PickupI have a 1996 Chevy 4x4 pickup that Irsquod like to pull behind my Discoverymotorhome I donrsquot believe the truck can be towed that conveniently so I waswondering if I could use a dolly for the front end of the truck or a full trailer tohaul it This would save me having to buy a vehicle that can be pulled and theinsurance for another vehicle I use the truck to carry my four golden retrievers
around Is there a need for brakes on the trail-er if I end up towing this truck
Phil Jurczyk KIRKLAND WASHINGTON
BOB Phil your truck is towable on all fourwheels without making drivetrain modifica-tions Therefore you donrsquot need to consider adolly or trailer Yoursquoll need a base plate an ade-quately rated tow bar and lights and I stronglyrecommend using a braking device that appliesthe truck brakes in concert with the motor-homersquos service brakes
Before you purchase the hardware I suggestyou weigh your motorhome loaded for a typicaltrip and your truck Compare those numberswith the gross combination weight rating of themotorhomeYou need to make sure you have thecapacity to tow before setting out on the road
One Battery or TwoI BOUGHT a used fifth wheel with two batter-iesmdashone from the factory and the otherinstalled later Theyrsquore hooked in series black-to-black and red-to-red The reason Irsquom asking isthat theyrsquove gone bad Do I need to replace bothor can I get by with just one If I replace bothdo the cranking amps have to be the same
Judy McClurg CAVE CREEK ARIZONA
BOB Judy if you frequent primitive campsites(no hookups) then yoursquoll need at least two bat-teriesmdashand yours are wired in parallel notseries If you hook up to campground electrici-ty then one battery is all you need
The obvious advantage of having two batter-ies is the ability to run your 12-volt DC appli-ances and accessories for a longer period oftime Even if yoursquore very frugal with the use of12-volt DC power yoursquoll still need enough bat-tery for example to keep the refrigerator run-ning (on LP-gas) If yoursquore like most peopleyoursquoll run through two batteries fairly quicklywhile primitive camping unless you have anefficient way to recharge them
If you replace both batteries theyrsquoll need tobe the same Since yoursquore looking to power thelivability items yoursquoll need deep-cycle batteries(even if yoursquore buying only one) Therersquos noneed to be concerned with cranking amps therating in amp hours is more important
Consider buying two 6-volt golf-cart batter-ies wired in series if you determine that youneed two Theyrsquore more durable for RV use
Cold-Weather DieselIrsquoM GOING TO purchase a used Class B dieselcamper van The owner told me there are solu-tions I can use to pour into the fuel tank to keepthe diesel from jelling in winter Is that true Ifnot how much would it cost to install a heateroutlet for this type of vehicle
Meei Mizell AUGUSTA GEORGIA
BOB If you live in or travel to a cold-weatherarea the diesel fuel there is usually winterizedfor that area Thatrsquos because the fuel contains awaxy substance that jells in extremely coldweather and creates problems such as pluggingthe fuel filter Normally the fuel supplier willmix No 2 diesel with No 1 diesel or some typeof additive that improves cloud point
According to fuel-industry experts yourengine should run fine on non-winterized fuelas long as the temperature doesnrsquot dip below 10degrees Fahrenheit
While the addition of diesel No 1 candecrease cloud point itrsquos also less efficient thanNo 2 the energy content of it is about 5 percentlower which relates to reduced fuel economy sonormally the amount of additive is limitedThere are also a number of aftermarket prod-ucts that can be added to your fuel to reduce thecloud point
Some engines are equipped with fuel heatersTherersquos no way to hazard a guess without know-ing which engine you have in your vehicle Youcan easily check with your RV dealer for thatinfomation
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Leaking and ChewingREGARDING THE ldquoLeaking Motorhomerdquoentry in your September columnanother cause of an apparent front-capleak is that if the temperature is lowand yoursquove run your propane heater fora while the moisture created by thecombustion of the propane condenseson the inside of the cap Many of thecaps both front and rear arenrsquot insu-lated enough
We had an occasion where this hap-pened We removed the TV that was inthe upper console and checked the areawhere the clearance lights were Theywere dry but the inner surface of the caphad drops of water on it Any movementor jarring of the coach caused thedroplets to run down the inside of thecap and out at the bottom of the over-head console Spray-foam insulation willhelp eliminate this problem
On to the chewing rodents also mentioned in the September issueWith regard to these critters eating theinsulation on wires most rodents havefront teeth that donrsquot stop growingthroughout their life They chew on hardobjects to wear them down Otherwisetheir teeth would get too long and theywouldnrsquot be able to open their mouthfar enough to consume any food Itisnrsquot for any nutritional value that theychew on wires Years ago they wouldchew on the lead casings of the tele-phone cables at times causing inter-ruption of phone service
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BOB Condensation is always a prob-lem especially for RVers who run cat-alytic heaters Your best defense isusing a dehumidifier If you frequentcampgrounds with electric hookupsa dehumidifier that operates on 120-
volt AC power will do the trick Theseunits are readily available in home-improvement stores
If you boondock then consider theDri-Z-Air dehumidifier It works wellusing crystals that collect moisture anditrsquos relatively cheapmdashand it uses nopower Most places sell Dri-Z-Air forless than $10 Almost all RV-supplystores and Camping World outlets sell it
Rodents seem to be a hot topic basedon all the response I received after theinitial ldquoWire-Eating Wildliferdquo letter Irsquombecoming an expert on rodents thanksto the readers who have sent in sugges-tions although thatrsquos somewhat of adubious distinction Too bad humanscanrsquot munch down with their teethwear them out and simply grow newones Wow what a concept
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GOT A QUESTION
Tech Topics columnist Bob Livingston has spent countless hours exploring theinner workings of RVs and finding ways tomake life on the road easier for all RVersparticularly Good Sam members Got aquestion about your rig Send an e-mail to techtopicsgoodsamclubcom
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Albuquerque to Santa FePerched on the banks of the Rio GrandeRiver Albuquerque is more famous for being the Hot Air Balloon Capital of the World than as a portal to the pastIts famous and colorful InternationalBalloon Fiesta attracts visitors fromaround the globe few of whom realizethat the cityrsquos Central Avenue is actuallya section of Historic Route 66
In 1937 the government realignedRoute 66 between Santa Rosa and Al-buquerque bypassing Santa Fe Therealignment cut about 107 miles fromthe old route and brought touriststhrough the heart of AlbuquerqueToday the 400 to 1400 blocks of CentralAvenue still display much of the charmof those early days
Heading east along Central Avenue
Agentle late-afternoon breeze caresses the tall grass flanking theweathered rut running along the east wall of Fort Union I sit alone
on the wooden bench grounded squarely in the present my eyes tracingthe rut northeast through the sea of green toward the distant hills Theranger had said that the historic trail was nothing more than a dirt trackback in the mid-1800s so I begin to imagine a typical day along thissection of the Santa Fe Trail
I close my eyes and soon I can almosthear the crack of a bullwhackerrsquos whip andthe disgruntled bellows of the oxen as acaravan of large freight wagons rumbles bymassive wheels and oxen hooves carvingdeep into the soft New Mexico prairie Ienvision the labored breathing of the oxenand the creaking of wagon-wheel axles
As the last wagon lumbers by a grizzleddriver his stoic dust-covered face creasedby too many years on the trail glances myway and nods I nod back and watch thedust trails disappear into the evening skyI imagine a lone bugler inside the fort sounding the evening tattooanother day along the Santa Fe Trail slipping into the history books
The Santa Fe Trail is but one of the many nostalgic sites that crowdnorthern New Mexico This part of the state is like a living museum ofNative American and Wild West cultures that brings new meaning to thephrase Land of Enchantment
We planned on seeing as much as we could during our 1200-mile loopfrom Albuquerque along nine scenic byways and trails five mountainranges six Indian reservations a dozen pueblos and a host of nationalparks forests and monuments
STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL DEFREITAS
After theAlbuquerqueRally take adrive throughthe pages ofNew Mexicohistory on a scenic loop tour
PORTALpastTO THE
RALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
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you come to the Turquoise Trail NationalScenic Byway (Highway 14) which runsnorth through the Sandia Mountains toSanta Fe Along the trail yoursquoll pass thelegendary mining towns of GoldenMadrid and Cerrillos with their aban-doned turquoise mines dotting the adja-cent hills The rejuvenated ghost townsnow have quaint restaurants Native craftsshops art galleries and small museums
Santa Fe to RatonIn 2010 Santa Fe commemorates its400th anniversary Few Americans orEuropeans even knew of its existenceuntil the Santa Fe Trail opened in theearly 1800s
Today Native artisans trade theirwork on the sidewalks and park aroundthe main plaza and the city contains
more than 250 galleries many of whichline Canyon Road Art is such an impor-tant aspect of Santa Fe life that the townbecame the first US city to be named tothe UNESCO Creative Cities Network
Santa Fersquos creative culture overflowsinto its cuisine In this relatively smallcity no fewer than 200 restaurants servemeals offering everything from bou-tique specialties to distinctive northernNew Mexican delicacies Tia Sophiarsquos(just off the main square) claims to haveinvented the breakfast burrito which youcan order with green red or Christmas(both green and red) chili sauce
If you have a hankering for somesweets you wonrsquot want to miss the cre-ations at the Chocolate Maven Thesmall cafeacute has an adjoining bakerywhere you can sample the shoprsquos world-
famous brownies while watching thebakers at work
Interstate 25 to the east follows theold Santa Fe Trail and sections of oldRoute 66 (the pre-1937 alignment) Inmany places you can exit the mainhighway onto adjacent service roadsthat literally run atop parts of the oldSanta Fe Trail and old Route 66
East of Glorieta is Pecos NationalHistoric Park The park preserves morethan 12000 years of history including theancient Pecos pueblo a colonial missionsections of the Santa Fe Trail and the siteof the Battle of Glorieta Pass the mostwesterly conflict in the Civil War
In the town of Las Vegas old Route66 veers south toward Santa Rosa whilethe Santa Fe Trail continues northeastThe trail crisscrosses I-25 at many loca-
Grab your binoculars and pick a perch on the bluffs overlooking El Malpais National Monument
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tions on the way to Raton Well-pre-served ruts are visible at WagonMound and Fort Union NationalMonument built in 1851
Raton to TaosFrom Raton Highway 64 slices south-west retracing parts of the Santa FeTrail Going southeast on Highway 505yoursquoll need your binoculars to viewsome of the 274 bird species at MaxwellNational Wildlife Refuge including baldeagles and wild turkeys as well aswhitetail and mule deer bobcats andblack bear Established in 1965 the3700-acre refuge is an important reststop for migratory waterfowl
The Dawson ghost town awaitsabout 10 miles north on 505 Littleremains of this old coal-mining com-munity except the cemetery PhelpsDodge opened the Dawson coal minein 1901 and the town prospered until1950 when the coal ran out Most ofthe graves in the cemetery are of the383 miners lost in two disastrous mineexplosions in 1913 and 1923
An hourrsquos drive south of Dawsontakes you to the small but significanttown of Cimarron from which onebranch of the Santa Fe Trail gets itsname Over the years the townrsquos 130-year-old landmark St James Hotel hascatered to such notable guests as BuffaloBill Cody Annie Oakley Kit CarsonFrank and Jesse James Wyatt Earp Billythe Kid and BlackjackKetchum Rumor has itthat notorious gunmanClay Allison dancednaked on the bar whileshooting into the ceilingThe bar is now part ofthe dining room andyou can still see bulletholes in the tin ceiling
At Eagle Nest Highway64 meets the EnchantedCircle Scenic Byway (Highway 38) Thenorthern part of the loop skirts a num-ber of 12000-foot peaks in the Sangrede Cristo Mountains and offers spectac-ular alpine scenery If you have timetake Highway 150 up to Taos Ski Valleyfor more breathtaking panoramas
The Enchanted Circle rejoins High-way 64 just north of the Taos Pueblo
Indian Reservation Thepueblo is one of the nationrsquosoldest continuously inhabitedcommunities and the onlypueblo designated a NationalHistoric Landmark and aUNESCO World heritage SiteAt the center of the reservationis Taos town home to KitCarson between 1828 and1840 His preserved home isnow a museum
Taos to FarmingtonFrom Taos the High Road toTaos Scenic Byway (highways518 and 76) weaves souththrough the Sangre de CristoMountains and the PicurisPueblo toward the small townof Jaconita Along the wayyoursquoll pass through Chimayoand the Nambeacute Indian Res-ervation home to the beauti-ful 150-foot-high Nambeacute Falls
Just off Highway 502between Jaconita and LosAlamos is Bandelier NationalMonument Along the parkrsquos 15-miletrail through Frijoles Canyon yoursquoll seeAncestral Pueblo homes kivas (ceremo-nial structures) rock paintings and pet-roglyphs Donrsquot forget to carry lots ofwater when hiking here
West of Bandelier stands Los Alamosand the Los Alamos National Laboratory
The Department of Energylab is one of the largest multidisciplinary institu-tions in the world Startedin 1943 as part of the se-cretive Manhattan Projectthe lab is now a NationalHistoric Landmark TheBradbury Science Museumis highly recommended
From Los Alamos theJeacutemez Mountain Trail
Scenic Byway (Highway 4) wendssouthwest through the Jeacutemez Moun-tains and Santa Fe National ForestAbout halfway to San Ysidro yoursquolldrive through the sprawling VallasCaldera National Preserve a favorite ofrock climbers and trout fishermen Asyou cross the floor of the caldera be onthe lookout for large herds of elk San
Antonio Creek and the East Fork of theJeacutemez River cut through the calderaand offer some of the statersquos best brownand rainbow trout fishing
West of San Ysidro the trail contin-ues northwest as Highway 550 to thetown of Cuba the heart of NewMexicorsquos cattle- and sheep-ranchingregion But Cubarsquos claim to fame is the nearby Chaco Culture NationalHistoric Park the largest best-pre-served and most architecturallyadvanced of all ancient SouthwestNative villages
The canyon has 120 separate sitesthat date between AD 850 and 1250The largest structure Pueblo Bonitacontains more than 600 rooms and 40kivas The sites are accessible by about35 miles of walking trails that crisscrossthe canyon
Northwest of Cuba Highway 550climbs to the high plains New Mexicorsquosoil belt The first well was drilled in1921 and the state pumps about 60million barrels a year The oil patchrsquosmain town Farmington is also rich inNative American culture
Just north of Farmington is Aztec
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FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 29MAP BY DONNA SCHMIDT
Ruins National Monument a 500-roomcenter of Ancestral Pueblo society datingback to the early 1100s The Great Kiva(excavated in 1921 and reconstructed in1934) is the main attraction
Farmington to AlbuquerqueThe Native Heritage Trail Scenic Byway(Highway 491) runs from Shiprock justwest of Farmington through the vastNavajo Indian Reservation to GallupAlong the way yoursquoll pass 7176-footShiprock peak and other unusual rockformations as you skirt the easternflanks of the Chuska Mountains
Highway 491 ends in Gallup atHighway 40 and Historic Route 66Much of Route 66 parallels the newinterstate but it is interrupted in a fewplaces Historic 66 signs will direct youto the usable sections of the old route
Galluprsquos main attraction may be theEl Rancho Hotel and Motel Built in1937 the hotel has welcomed a host offamous guests including Jackie CooperRonald Reagan Spencer Tracy Kath-arine Hepburn and Kirk DouglasHundreds of autographed pictures ofcelebrities cover the mezzanine walls
above the eclectic rustic lobbyAs you head back toward Albu-
querque yoursquoll pass El Morro NationalMonument also known as InscriptionRock In the early 1300s AncestralPuebloans living on the bluff above thenatural spring carved petroglyphs inthe rock around the water hole In thelate 1600s Spanish and American pio-neers stopping for water also carvedtheir names dates and messages intothe rocks around the spring Today thepark protects more than 2000 inscrip-tions and petroglyphs as well asAncestral Puebloan ruins
East of El Morro stands El Malpais(Spanish for ldquothe badlandsrdquo) NationalMonument resembling a Hawaiianlava field with its moonscape of exten-sive lava flows In stark contrast to thesharp black lava are the tall smoothalmost white sandstone cliffs that linethe southern edge of the field
Northern New Mexico provides anextraordinary road-trip experiencefrom its 1200 years of accessible Nativeand American history to its spicy redand green chiles It truly is a Land ofEnchantment
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Go OnlineFind out more about Albuquerque andNew Mexico at wwwgoodsamclubcomhighways The February sectionincludes exclusive web content aboutthe Santa Fe Trail the Sandia PeakTram and the Southwestrsquos authenticlegend Kit Carson Yoursquoll also find RVauthor Ron Jonesrsquo list of restaurantfavorites in and around Albuquerque
Good Sam ParksNew Mexico has 43 Good Sam Parks To find out all aboutthem go to wwwgoodsamclubcomand click on the Travel Tools tabthen click on Find a Campground
For More InformationNew Mexico Tourism Departmentwwwnewmexicoorg 800-545-2070
Nostalgic New Mexico (left to right) Native pottery PecosNational Historic Park Fort Union and a Taos Pueblo powwow
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sk almost anyone to name Americarsquos mile-high city and theyrsquoll most likely replyldquoDenverrdquo But motor 438 miles south on Interstate 25 and yoursquoll hit another mile-
high city thatrsquos known less for its thin air and more for its rich history rugged scenery andhighly diverse population Welcome to Albuquerque New Mexico
Albuquerquersquos colorful past stretches back to the 1300s when the Ancestral Pueblo peo-ple settled along whatrsquos today known as the Rio Grande River The waterway provided pre-cious irrigation for the nativesrsquo crops and trees along the banks offered firewood By the1500s European explorers seeking gold found instead villages of mud but that didnrsquot keepthem from staying By the late 1600s the community along the river began to grow asSpanish missionaries settled in the area In 1706 the burgeoning town was named for theSpanish Duke of Alburquerque (the extra ldquorrdquo was later dropped from the name)
The westward migration of the 1800s brought Americans to the area along the Santa FeTrail Everyone from merchants and homesteaders to lawyers and tradesmen established theirhomes and businesses in the broad valley where major routes met The arrival of the railroadand much later Route 66 swelled the cityrsquos population which now stands at 800000
AlbuquerqueFLYING HIGH IN
RALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
Ride the aerialtram roll onRoute 66 andfollow in thefootsteps ofPueblos andearly explorersin Americarsquos oldest city theWorldrsquos Hot-AirBalloon Capital
BY BEVERLY EDWARDS
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These days Albuquerquethrives as a vibrant crossroads ofhistory commerce and cultureMake sure you take time toexplore this fascinating city if youattend the April Rally (for moreabout the Rally turn to page 34)
Begin your tour by steppingback in time at PetroglyphNational Monument west of thecity After soaking up the historyof the rock markings at the visitorcenter walk along the trails to seethe rock faces that bear ancientworks of art The monumentrsquosestimated 20000 carved images of peo-ple animals and other symbols giveglimpses into a compelling past
Get a feel for Albuquerquersquos Spanishheritage in Old Town where you canwalk in the footsteps of the cityrsquosfounders Dominating the central plazais the towering San Felipe de NeriChurch which replaced a small adobechapel that collapsed in 1792 In keep-ing with tradition adobe homes were
established around the plaza for mutu-al protection Today these structureshouse shops that sell colorful clothingblankets jewelry and other items madeby local artisans
While in Old Town yoursquoll see evi-dence of one of the cityrsquos most interest-ing chapters For three weeks in theearly days of the Civil War theConfederate flag flew over the plazaWhen the Confederates retreated they
buried six canons near the plaza andtwo of them are now displayed
In the following century the city host-ed a new wave of visitors After WorldWar II Americans hopped in their carsin search of new adventures andAlbuquerque emerged as a popular stopon Route 66 known here as CentralAvenue The regionrsquos rugged desert wasa novelty for many travelers of that eraCentral Avenuersquos colorful shops and
See the real Albuquerque (left to right)from Route 66 to Sandia Peak to Old Town
For MoreInformation
Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureauwwwitsatriporg 800-733-9918
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restaurants evoke that innocent timeLooking for in-depth exploration of
the region Albuquerque is home tonumerous museums and each focuseson a compelling facet of the Land ofEnchantment and the world at large
Towering in Jurassic Super GiantsHall at the New Mexico Museum ofNatural History and Science is a replicaof Seismosaurus a former resident ofthe area Fossils in Seacoast Hall remindvisitors that the area once bordered avast prehistoric body of water
Ancestral Pueblo history so impor-
tant to understanding New Mexico ison display at the Indian PuebloCultural Center
Visitors will find refuge from thewarm desert sun at the AlbuquerqueAquarium and Rio Grande BotanicGarden both located in sprawlingAlbuquerque Biological Park Thou-sands of saltwater fish and invertebratesnative to the Gulf of Mexico live in theaquariumrsquos carefully maintained envi-ronments The Botanic Garden green-houses display desert plants that thrivein the area as well as flora from other
climates of the worldScience buffs will relish the
National Atomic Museumwhich traces the history ofthe Atomic Age from earlyresearch of nuclear develop-ment through todayrsquos peace-ful uses Exhibits offerinsights into the first atomicbomb detonation at theTrinity Site located less than100 miles away on desert
land thatrsquos now part of the White SandsMissile Range
Albuquerquersquos best-known eventmay be the International Balloon Fiestawhich lifts off for nine days everyOctober Thousands of spectators turnup for the festivities as hundreds of bal-loons fill the skies Visitors can experi-ence the thrilling history of hot-air bal-looning year-round at the AlbuquerqueInternational Balloon Museum on theedge of the fiesta grounds Actual bal-loons and gondolas hang from the highceiling in a dazzling display
Likewise cruising high above theground is the Sandia Peak Tramwaywhich travels over the Cibola NationalForest on a cable for 27 miles makingit the worldrsquos longest passenger aerialtramway The journey takes visitors tothe observation deck atop 10378-footSandia Peak affording an 11000-square-mile panorama of the Land of Enchantment Make the trip nearsunset and watch as the lights ofAlbuquerque glisten far below
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Tour Route 66break a balloonrecord and immerseyourself in RVingthis April inAlbuquerque
The pop-music standard ldquoRoute 66rdquo entices listeners to ldquogetyour kicksrdquo on Americarsquos famous Mother Road Who are we
to turn down the advice of Nat King Cole Chuck Berry the Rolling StonesJohn Mayer and the many others whorsquove recorded the classic through the years
Heed the songrsquos call by joining the Good Sam Club at the 10th annualRally April 17 through 20 in Albuquerque New Mexico one of the hotteststops on the legendary highway
Visitors to Expo New Mexico can find plenty of ways to get their kickslike browsing row after row of new RVs enjoying nightly entertainment bypopular performers participating in fun activities and taking optionaltours of historic sites in and around the fabled New Mexico city
Did we mention Good Samrsquos Mexican Fiesta and the Rally Dog ShowNow a decade old the Rally has become a one-stop shop for RVers seek-
ing to enrich their lifestyle and just have a great time Rally-goers thirsty forknowledge can pick from scores of seminars and check out newtravel and RV products then end the day by partying withNeil Sedaka the Osmond Brothers and Rita Coolidge
The Rallyrsquos a great place to meet old friends make newtravel buddies link up with longtime e-mail pals and online-forum cronies and on Good Sam Day join a Good SamClub chapter in your neck of the woods
Here are a few of the many ways to get your kicks at the2009 Albuquerque Rally
BY JOHN SULLAWAY
Get yourRALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
RallyAT THE
Kicks
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Rock to the Classics For morethan 50 years Neil Sedakarsquos catchy tuneshave blasted out of jukeboxes and stere-os across North America Herersquos yourchance to see the composer of ldquoCal-endar Girlrdquo and ldquoBreaking Up Is Hardto Dordquo perform in person on April 17the Rallyrsquos opening nightSedaka (pictured on theright) is followed byGrammy Awardndashwinningsinger Rita Coolidge onApril 18 the country-flavored family group theOsmond Brothers onApril 19 and California surf band PapaDoo Run Run on April 20
Sharpen Your Skills Whetheryoursquore a novice RVer or a seasoned vet-eran yoursquoll find plenty of opportunitiesto boost your RV IQ at the Rally Scoresof seminars will be offered on topicsranging from electrical-system mainte-nance to tire care Presenters includeHighways Technical Editor Bob Living-ston and other RVing experts
Stack Up the Fun Youngstersand teens can play games scarf uppizza take tours and join their momsdads and grandparents in the cookie-stacking competition GPS users willhave fun with our geocache contest theGreat RV Heist and golfers can tee upfor the golf tournament on April 17Show Your Tricks on Route 66 theRallyrsquos dog show gives pet owners achance to parade their pooches April 18
Explore New Mexico Sign upfor optional guided bus trips and travelto the Acoma ldquoSky Cityrdquo Pueblo onApril 17 Americarsquos oldest continuously
inhabited settlement On April 18 takea tour through Albuquerquersquos most col-orful districts on famous Route 66Guided trips to the nearby Trinity Siteon April 17 18 and 20 will take you toground zero of the first atomic-bombdetonation
Donate Your Time Feel likegiving back Rally participantscan lend a hand at Rio GrandeCommunity Farm Come for aday of volunteer work on April15 and get one night of freecamping on April 14
Balloon Bonanza Albuquerquersquosknown as the Hot-Air Balloon Capitalof the World and its annual Inter-national Balloon Fiesta draws thou-sands Rally-goers will get a chance tosalute the cityrsquos high-flying statusmdashand possibly make historymdashbyparticipating in an attempt toset a Guinness world record forMost People Wearing BalloonHats Prefer the real thing Takea hot-air balloon ride over theRio Grande Valley with RainbowRyders or watch balloon enthu-siasts ignite the burners insidetheir colorful crafts at anevening balloon glow
Go Green The Rallyrsquos the place tofind out how you can reduce your RVrsquosenvironmental footprint The Go GreenIdeas contest invites Rally-goers to sub-mit green-friendly concepts for prizesMake sure you stop by the Green RVexhibit a biodiesel-powered Lancecamper outfitted with solar panels anda wind turbine and occupied by sur-vivalist Brian Brawdy
Hola Good Sam The Good SamClub will throw a Mexican Fiesta formembers and friends on April 20 Yoursquollbe serenaded by mariachis tantalizedby pintildeatas and treated to Southwesterncuisine Join a chapter make newfriends stick around for games andprizes and learn more about benefitsoffered only to Good Sam members
Be Prepared Relive the carefreedays of camping out with your Scouttroop when the Rally hosts a receptionfor all current and former Boy Scouts onApril 19 Boy Scout alumni are encour-aged to bring old memorabilia like uni-forms badges and handbooks LocalBoy Scout troops will participate andcontests for cash prizes will rekindle thatScouting spirit Rally organizers areworking to expand the program toinclude Girl Scouts for the 2010 Rally
Get Cookinrsquo On GoodSam Day Highwaysrsquo CampCuisine columnist BobBlumer (left) will demon-strate how to whip up flavor-filled edibles in theconfines of your RV galleyLearn new recipes fromthe Food Network star
Kick Some Tires Rally-goers canget a close-up look at the latest RVmodels by strolling through hundredsof new rigs on display at Expo NewMexico Yoursquoll find vehicles rangingfrom entry-level trailers to million-dol-lar coaches Buy a new home-on-wheelson the spot or do research for a futurepurchase Also on display are hundredsof aftermarket products and RV-relatedservices in the Rallyrsquos indoor exhibit
RALLY ONLINEConnect with other Rally-going GoodSam Club members online Click onwwwtherallycom to find links to Rallygroups on wwwgoodsamclubcom aswell asFacebookEonsTwitterandFlickr
RVER OF THE YEARDuring the Rallyrsquos Good Sam Day yoursquoll get the chance tomeet Richard Daniels the clubrsquos 2008 RVer of theYear Richard rescued a stray dog he encounteredwhile RV camping then used the Good Sam Clubrsquosonline RV forums to facilitate adoptions of manymore stray animals across the continent The firstrecipient of this annual award Richard says hersquoslooking forward to telling fellow RVers about theshelter he founded Old Fella Burke CountyAnimal Rescue in Burke County Georgia
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The Good Sam ClubrsquosAction Line has resolvedthousands of disputes in favor of membersHighways highlights a sampling of theseresults in each issueTo read more Action Lineletters go to wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityand click on RVer Rights
All Steamed UpLast April I took my 2002 Holiday Rambler Admiral motorhome to GibbsInternational Trucks in Oxnard California to fix a transmission leak I was referredto Gibbs because theyrsquore a fully authorized dealer for Allison transmission
I told the service staff that I wanted an estimate before any work was done onthe coach Later that day Raul a service manager called to say that all they could
do to fix the leak was change gaskets andgrommets If Irsquod been told this beforehand Irsquodhave never brought my motorhome to them
Raul then told me he could remove my trans-mission and send it to a repair facility thatcould make the repairs in the City ofCommerce 75 miles away He said there wasno way of me getting an estimate until thisrepair shop received the transmission anddetected the problem
Later however I was told that I incurred$15729 in fees when Gibbs steam-cleanedmy transmission housing to look for the leakwhich they couldnrsquot find I was never given anestimate for this service
When I arrived to pick up my RV I asked MrsGibbs another service manager why I wasnrsquottold in the beginning that I could incur diag-nostic charges and they might not be able tofix the problem I told her I didnrsquot want to payfor anything and she replied I couldnrsquot havemy keys until I paid the charges I told her thatI called that coercion and it wasnrsquot fair Shedidnrsquot respond
I believe Gibbs misrepresented themselvesI never would have gone there if theyrsquod told methe truth in the first place I believe I shouldbe refunded the $15729 fee I think Gibbsshould also give me an apology for my 10hours of wasted time
Allan Siber CAMARILLO CALIFORNIA
ACTION LINE After sending a petition toGibbs International on Siberrsquos behalf wereceived this response from Raul Villalobosservice manager
We regret that you felt no value in the effortwe made to properly diagnose and steam-
clean your transmission We could debate theappropriateness of the changes but in the bestinterest of a timely resolution wersquore refundingyou $15729
Sluggish ServiceWE TOOK OUR 2001 Sportsmen fifth wheel toPatterson RV Center in Wichita Falls Texas forsome minor repair work At the time the serv-ice representative assured us that the workwouldnrsquot take long But now two months andmany phone calls to Patterson later we stillhavenrsquot seen any progress We were calledonce and told it was ready so we made the 80-mile trip only to find out that the repairswerenrsquot completed Patterson hadnrsquot evenordered the decal stripes that were included inour original request They told us theyrsquod getsomeone to bring the decals to our home
After going back and forth my wife calledto see if the decals were ready and the newservice manager said he knew nothing of thisorder and hersquod have to look into it Heassured us hersquod investigate our issue andcall us back Wersquove never received a callback We really need Action Line to help fixthis ongoing problem
John and Phyllis Spenser PARADISE TEXAS
ACTION LINE After a petition was sent toPatterson RV Center we received the follow-ing update from the Spensers
Our problem has been resolved to our satis-faction thanks to Action Linersquos interventionPatterson RV completed the decal work andtheir new service manager was very courteousand helpful Action Linersquos help was muchappreciated
Got an RV-related dispute E-mail us at actionlinegoodsamclubcom or mail a letterto Action Line PO Box 8545 Ventura California 93002 Please include a letter ofexplanation and copies of related receipts
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Highways FEBRUARY 200938
goodstuffEDITED BY ROBIN DUFFIELDbullTESTED ANDREVIEWED BY MEMBERS
Smart LightMotion LightDonrsquot let the Smart Lightrsquossimple appearance deceiveyou The low-profile exteriorlight mounts on the side ofyour RV and goes on auto-matically when the built-insensor detects movementnear your rig An attachedLED lets you know if yourcoach battery is running lowThe Smart Light gets itsbrains from a microproces-sor and has the same holepattern as existing standardlights for easy installationKen Motz a Good Sam Clubproduct tester from Le ClaireIowa installed the SmartLight and reports ldquoThe mo-tion detector really makesus feel securerdquo PRICE $9999CONTACT Star Light 800-883-5444wwwstarlightsinccom
Funky Colored FlamesNeed to spice up your campfire fun Create dancing flames of blue green and purpleby placing an unopened packet of Funky Colored Flames on top of the fire Providing 30minutes of multicolored fun Funky Flames is safe for usein indoor and outdoor wood fireplaces (theyarenrsquot suitable for cooking fires) Good SamClub product tester Arleen Witt of PollackPines California tried Funky Flames andtells us ldquoNice colored flames that reallyadd excitement to any bonfirerdquoPRICE $588 (three-pack)CONTACT Winlow Products416-792-0385 wwwcampingworldcom
June Bug ScooterRVers can tool around the campground
or rally grounds with ease on thepower-thrifty all-electric June Bugscooter The smooth-riding portablevehicle seats one adult comfort-
ably folds to just 28 inches highand weighs 90 pounds JoyceNewman a Good Sam Clubproduct tester from JacksonSouth Carolina took a spinon the June Bug and says ldquoIdo not know how I traveledbefore the June Bug Itrsquosgiven me my freedom backrdquo
Engel MR040 PortableFridge Freezer
Peckish RVers can keep theirsnacks cool on the go with the nim-
ble Engel MR040 Fridge Freezer Theunit has a small footprint but deliversefficient cooling from 1224-volt DCand 110-volt AC power A sturdy plasticexterior with rubber bumpers on eachcorner protects that delicate egg salad
and a reversible lid contains storage spacefor spare cords and fuses Good Sam product
tester Sandy Preibe from Camarillo California took theMR040 on an outing and says ldquoTravels easy and keepsfood and beverages cold on a hot day while driving Itrsquosvery convenient not to have to use icerdquo
PRICE $1497CONTACT Rickrsquos Specialty Vehicles
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FEBRUARYFLORIDA bull WINTER SAMBOREE February 18ndash22Withlacoochee Bluegrass Festival Dunnellon$110 Early bird 217 Contact Robert WardPO Box 348 Nobleton FL 34461 352-796-8867
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Good Sam Club chapters across North America regularly host RV gatherings known as
Samborees As a Good Sam Club member you can visit Samborees in any state or province
Activities range from games to arts and crafts seminars and live entertainment In short
Samborees are a good time and a great way to meet people who share your interests
Dates locations fees and contact information for upcoming events are listed below and
a complete calendar is posted on wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityeventsandtours
CLUBevents
Forty Years of FunColoradorsquos first Good Sam chapter the Western Colorado Travelers
celebrated its 40th anniversary on November 15 2008 Many members
of the Grand Junction chapter were on hand for the event along with State
Directors Al and Fran Allain Assistant State Directors Mike and Sue Carver
and members of the neighboring Two Rivers Good Sam chapter
Back row left to rightWimp Holding BudDriever Al HowardRalph Moss EugeneStocking Second rowWanda Holding TomBonokoski BettyDriever Lynda HowardTheona Moss PatMahrer Al MahrerSeated GloriaBonokoski Fay ClineFran Jones Del JonesChapter PresidentMary Diamond
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Georgia National Fairgrounds and AgricenterPerry $75 Contact Perno Scott 1865 PoplarSt Conyers GA 30013 770-922-5794
gladigottacomcastnetwwwgeorgiagoodsamcom
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jbirchett6aolcom wwwtexasgoodsamcom
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lagoodsamyahoocomwwwlagoodsamorg
ALABAMA bull PUT ON YOUR EASTER BONNET SPRINGSAMBOREE April 16ndash19 National PeanutFestival Fairgrounds Dothan $802 $701
Contact Pat Smith 1301 S Bethel RdDecatur AL 35603 256-350-1037
algoodsamsaolcomwwwalabamagoodsamsorg
ARKANSAS bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 16ndash19Four States Fairgrounds Texarkana $55Contact Melinda Wiggs 2501 Skyline PtJonesboro AR 72404 870-972-0951
mwiggs2501yahoocomwwwarkansasgoodsamscom
MISSISSIPPI bull SPRING TAHITIAN SUNRISE SAM-BOREE April 16ndash19 Washington CountyConvention Center Greenville $652 $451Contact Darrell Hugueley 5358 CR 225 WaterValley MS 38965 662-473-1077
hugo5358bellsouthnetwwwmsgoodsamorg
FLORIDA bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 22ndash26Okeechobee KOA Campground Okeechobee$110 Contact Robert Ward PO Box 348Nobleton FL 34661 352-796-8867
bward5bellsouthnetwwwgoodsams-floridaorg
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NORTH CAROLINA bull MILITARY TRIBUTE SPRINGSAMBOREE April 24ndash26 Tom Johnson Rally ParkMarion $75 Contact Don and Eunice Fletcher 110Riviera Ln Sanford NC 27332 919-499-2512
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Highwaysrsquo Commercial Corner section ofclassified ads is designed exclusively for pri-vate parties or businesses that have items orservices to sell promote or rent that are notof a personal nature For example RV ParksCampgrounds Condominium ComplexesReal Estate Small Businesses for SaleServices Offered Help Wanted PositionsWanted and Business Opportunities all rep-resent categories appropriate for CommercialCorner Any item offered for rent is consid-ered commercial in nature CommercialCorner advertisers are not required to beGood Sam Club members
When submitting ad copy please followthese guidelines1 There are 40 characters allowed perline counting each letter space and punc-
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two months prior to the cover date of theissue desired Please note The May issuecloses on February 18 the June issue closes on March 187 Mail ad copy and a check money order orVisaMasterCardDiscoverAmex numberexpiration date and signature to Commer-cial Corner Highways PO Box 8510Ventura California 93002-99128 Credit-card orders may be faxed to 805-667-4379 Attention Sue Panchenko or e-mailed to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom(please put ldquoCommercial Cornerrdquo in thesubject line) 9 Please direct questions to Sue Panchenkoat 805-667-4385 or via e-mail to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom (please put ldquoCommercialCornerrdquo in the subject line)
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TOURS
ADVENTURE CARAVANS RV TOURS amp RALLIESCanada bull USA bull Alaska bull Central America Mexico bull Greece bull Europe bull United KingdomMexico RV Insurance wwwadventurecaravanscomFree 86-page catalog (800) 872-7897Experience the Adventure Wersquoll do the Rest
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Good Sam Samborees and CaraventuresWhether your RV travels take you to AlaskaMexicorsquos Baja Peninsula New England the Kentucky Derby a NASCAR race or to AmericarsquosNational Parks the Good Sam Club has a grouptravel package for you Make new friends while youtravel in the comfort of your RV on our fully guidedtours Call us toll-free at 1-800-829-5140 or visit us online at wwwgoodsamclubcomtoursto find out more about these and the many othertours offered by the Good Sam Club
TRAVEL TO EXCITING PLACESDrive the Alcan to Americarsquos Last Frontierenvision yourself on Nova Scotiarsquos miles of coastal drives celebrate Mardi Grascross the border to sunny Mexicoform friendships yoursquoll treasure the rest of your days all arrangementsincluding RV parks by Tracks RV Toursest 1975 Free catalog at tracksrvtourscom or tel 800-351-6053
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2000 TETON 40 CHEYENNE 5th Arctic pkg full-timer new all over 1998 Mtn Master FL6087K mi CummAllison all Air Ride huge storclean amp pwrful Sell sep $40K EA 623-451-7121
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SERVICES
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RECREATIONAL VEHICLESFOR SALE
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BUYING OR SELLING AN RVLet us take over the risk of major repairsTo learn more about the Good Sam Extended Service Plan mechanical breakdown insurance call 1-877-681-9479
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COMMERCIAL CORNER
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2000 DOLPHIN 36 FORD V10 21500 milesSO 55 gen WD Corian tops awnings 2 TVDVDVCR 2 air rear camara level jacks Must sell health reasons Reduced to $35800 407-654-3863 (FL)
2005 PHAETON 35 FT 350 diesel very lowmileage smoke free very clean Two slidessurround sound WD 4-dr frig Under warranty$150000 (225) 293-6990 225-921-8934
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1990 MONACO CROWN ROYALE 40 foot 300Cummins engine 75K miles fully loadedexcellent condition $29500 Call for pictures and information In 1990 sold for $250000304-242-0377
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FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 51
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Alaska and Canadarsquos Yukon 5Banks Power 23BrakeBuddy 10Commercial Corner 45ndash47Consumer Cellular 8Continued Service Plan 37Cracker Barrel Stores 11Dealers and Destinations 53Dometic Corporation 17Gold Eagle Company 32Good Sam Emergency Road Service 55Good Sam RV Financing 21Good Sam SamboreesCaraventures 16Good Sam VIPProvided by GMAC Insurance 44Good Sam Visa Card 39Haband 24
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We guarantee itThatrsquos our promise If 11 months go by and Good Sam hasnrsquot saved you morethan the cost of your annual membership just let us know and wersquoll refund your member-ship fee Chances are yoursquoll save that much the first few days yoursquore on the road Thereare so many ways to save with discounted camping and free and low-cost services
Call us toll-free for more information 800-234-3450 or go to wwwgoodsamclubcom
COPYRIGHT STATEMENT The Good Sam logo is a registeredtrademark of TL Enterprises Inc a Delaware corporation It may beused by Good Sam chapters for official noncommercial identificationpurposes only and by others only with express written authorization inadvance from TL Enterprises Inc The noncommercial use for patchesand other similar chapter identification has been granted to charteredchapters of the club Any other use without express advance writtenauthorization is prohibited The following terms are registered trade-marks of TL Enterprises Inc and may not be used without permissionCaraventure Commercial Member of Good Sam RV Club Good SamPark Highways MotorHome Rider Samboree Samgo Trailer Lifeand the Trailer Life Campgrounds RV Parks and Services DirectoryHighways does not knowingly accept deceptive or misleading advertis-ing If you have a contrary experience with respect to any merchandiseor service represented in our pages please contact Action Line atactionlinegoodsamclubcom Permission to reprint or quote excerptsgranted upon written request only Copyright 2009
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Highways FEBRUARY 200954
A Scenic Stop to Remember Tell us the location of the vantage point pictured above and you
might be the winner of this monthrsquos $50 prize in our Wherersquos Good Sam photo contest To enter send
an e-mail identifying the photorsquos location and state or province to whereisgoodsamgoodsamclubcom
and include your name and contact information On March 1 wersquoll pick one $50 winner at random
from among the correct entries Look for the answer and winner in the May 2009 issue
Lots of Good Sam members have won $50 so farPatrick F Prunty of Harwich Massachusetts earned hischeck by correctly identifying the watery crossing in theNovember issuersquos Wherersquos Good Sam photo reprinted onthe right The RV bearing the Good Sam sticker rides theferry across Lake Champlain from Grand Island Vermontto Plattsburg New York Good Sam member Lynn Holmesof Arnold Maryland earned $50 for sending us the photo
Now itrsquos your turn to put your digital camera to workSimply take a photo of an RV in an interesting or sceniclocation with the Good Sam decal prominently displayedE-mail the high-resolution image to whereisgoodsamgoodsamclubcom and donrsquot forget to provide your nameand contact information If your photorsquos selected yoursquollreceive a check for $50
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Welcome to our digital edition of Highways Magazine This formatmakes it easy for you to navigate the magazine andprovides direct links to Internet sites of our advertisers ourGoodSamClubcom Web site and many Web sites to supplementour editorial features
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Explore the splendor of our country this summer on an 18-daywestern RV tour with visits to Yellowstone and the Grand Canyonplus four other national parks including stunning Zion NationalPark Sightseeing and events along the way encourage you toimmerse yourself in the Old West Reserved seats to the rodeo inCody Wyoming and a chuckwagon dinner and western show areincluded as well as a tour of Salt Lake City where yoursquoll hear thefamous Mormon Tabernacle Choir and take a mild whitewaterraft ride
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Good Sam Makes the GradeTwelve Good Sam Parks get top scoresin a nationwide campground survey
Adozen US Good Sam Parks earned all-around A grades in a recent consumer-
satisfaction survey of independent RV parksNearly 13000 RVers participated in the 2008online satisfaction survey conducted byGuestRated The survey evaluated RVersrsquoexperiences at independent campgroundsand RV resorts affiliated with the NationalAssociation of RV Parks and CampgroundsIn all 21 campgrounds earned the top rating
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The following 12 Good Sam Parksearned A gradesButtonwood Campground MifflintownPennsylvaniaCherry Hill Park College Park MarylandHigh Plains Camping Oakley KansasKozy Rest Kampground HarrisvillePennsylvaniaMill Creek Ranch Resort Canton TexasMisty River RV ResortWalland TennesseeNormandy Farms ResortFoxboro MassachusettsPeace Valley
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Dometic Corporation has voluntarily extended the two-door refrigerator recall started in August 2006 by recalling additional
refrigerators as part of a continual commitment to maintaining a high level of satisfaction and excellence now and in the future
Previous Recall AnnouncementThis recall affects Dometic two-door refrigerators manufactured between April 1997 and May 2003
Current Recall AnnouncementThis recall affects Dometic two-door refrigerators manufactured between June 2003 and September 2006
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With a coupon members alsoreceive 25 percent off regular-pricedinstallation of parts and accessoriesscheduled that weekend and com-pleted by March 5 Other coupon val-ues include additional 20 percent sav-ings on all clearance-priced items
Members should present their validGood Sam membership card to anyCamping World crewmember to receivethe savings couponsYoursquoll also receive aleaflet listing GoodSam sale items
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RVinsightBY JOE AND VICKI KIEVA
JOE RVers love to eat and itrsquos not unusual forrally-goers to spend long periods standing inline for a free hot dog or ice cream RVersbrave crowded parking lots with theirrigs to have lunch at an appealingrestaurantAnd if you want to drawa crowd in a campground sim-ply mention the word potluck
A good number of RVers eatall of their meals in restaurantsThese travelers might keep a bot-tle of wine in the fridge and a boxof crackers in the pantry but otherwise they donrsquot use theirkitchens at all We know RVers whocan give you firsthand recommenda-tions for an eatery in just about any town inthe country To them finding unique local
restaurants is part of the RVing adventureOn the other hand some RVers eat
almost all of their meals in their rigs Wemet a man whose food allergies preventedhim and his wife from eating in restaurants
altogether Fortunately their RV kitchengives them the freedom to travel
wherever they like without having toworry about his diet
Most RVers split their mealtimesbetween restaurants and their rigsEating in restaurants is a social occa-sion for Vicki and me More oftenthan not when we get together withfriends we go out to a restaurantIt doesnrsquot have to be fancy as long as we can all share the same tableOn the other hand we usually eat in our motorhome when wersquore parked some-where by ourselves
We always try to take advantage of localfoods as we crisscross the country Itrsquos difficultto pass up the seafood along the Atlantic coastespecially the lobster and clams in NewEngland Floridarsquos fresh citrus fruit is unparal-leled anywhere And we always look forward to
gorging ourselves onfresh blueberries in
Maine and blackberriesin Oregon
VICKI I enjoy cookingespecially when wersquore in ourRV I have more time andfewer distractions than I dowhen wersquore at home And tome part of the fun of cookingwhile on the road is the shop-ping that goes along with itNeedless to say grocery shop-
ping while on the road is differentthan it is at home The names of the
supermarkets change from one regionof the country to another We see names likeFood Giant Shawrsquos and Wegmanrsquos in theNortheast Kroger Publix and Food Lion in theSoutheast and Fred Meyer Safeway andAlbertsonrsquos in the West Of course WalmartSupercenters are everywhere we go
Shopping in an unfamiliar supermarket may
be a chore to some but to me itrsquos an adventureEach store has its own way of laying out theaisles As a result I canrsquot just run into the storefor a couple of items and go directly to the cor-rect aisles as I do at home Shopping usuallymeans walking up and down each aisle to findthe items on my grocery list This is how I dis-cover new and different foods
For an archive of Joeand Vicki Kievarsquos previ-ous RV Insight columnsgo to wwwgoodsamclubcomhighways To postyour own RV-lifestyletips go to wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityclick on Stories thenclick on the Share a Story button
Dear Joe and VickiHow do you findgood grocerystores andrestaurants whiletraveling aroundthe country
We never miss a chance to bring home ham andbacon from Arkansas
maple syrup fromVermont and Walla Wallaonions from Washington
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A Movable FeastWhen it comes to eating on the road variety really is the spice of life
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FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 19
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To add to the adventure many of theavailable items differ from one region tothe next The unfamiliar brands areusually every bit as good as the ones wehave at home but some favorite brandsof food items are hard to find on theroad Yuban coffee for example isnrsquoteasy to locate in the East so we bringenough from home to last the entiretrip Mexican food is important to usso I fill the freezer with chorizos andour favorite brand of corn tortillas
On the other hand each area of thecountry has its own unique food itemsWe never miss a chance to bring homeham and bacon from Arkansas maplesyrup from Vermont Walla Wallaonions from Washington and salt pota-toes from New York
Shopping for groceries while travelingis a great way to become familiar withthe various regions Yoursquoll discoverfoods yoursquove never seen before With alittle experience yoursquoll determine whichsupermarket chain is your favorite whenyou travel to different areas With a littlemore experience you may get to thepoint where you can drop by a store forjust one item and actually manage to godirectly to the correct aisle
Then of course if you donrsquot enjoy theadventure of shopping on the road youcan always take on the challenge oflocating a good restaurant
Send your nontechnical RV-lifestyle questions to RV Insight HighwaysPO Box 8545 Ventura California 93002 or to highwaysgoodsamclubcom
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Vickirsquos RV RecipesVicki Kievarsquos book My RVKitchen and Favorite Recipescovers everything you need toknow about selecting equippingand furnishing an RV kitchenstocking the pantry and fridgeand shopping for groceries onthe road Yoursquoll also find morethan a hundred of Vickirsquosfavorite recipes plus more than70 hints and tricks for preparingdelicious meals on the roadwwwrvknowhowcom
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CAMPcuisineBY BOB BLUMER
You canrsquot please all the people all the timebut when it comes to snack food popcorn
comes close In fact popcorn is so popular thatAmericans consume a staggering one billionpounds of the stuff per yearmdashenough to fill theentire Grand Canyon OK I made up the partabout the canyon but itrsquos probably not too farfrom the truth
To say popcorn is a modern miracle wouldalso be a stretch since the snackrsquos been aroundfor thousands of years But it does seem mirac-ulous that a rock-hard kernel of corn can betransformed by exposure to heat into apillowy morsel of satisfying goodness
Each kernel of popcorn containsmoisture and oils Unlike most othergrains the outer hull of the popcornkernel is impervious to outside moisture
which helps protect the precious cargo insideAs the oil and water inside the shell are heatedpast the boiling point they turn the moisture inthe kernel into a superheated pressurizedsteam Eventually the hull succumbs to thepressure and ruptures and the interior starchesare transformed into the airy cloud-like foamthatrsquos become synonymous with movie viewing
Although most popcorn kernels explodethey donrsquot always explode with flavor Thatrsquos
why I love to add more thanjust salt and butter to
my bowl Here aremy two favorite
recipes Onersquosa little sweet
and onersquos a littlespicy which should
please even
yourfussiest
friends
The PopcornFestival inMarion Ohiocelebrates thestarchy snackevery SeptemberFind out more at wwwpopcornfestivalcom
Popcorn for the PeopleSweet and spicy twists on a perennial family favorite
To read previous recipesgo to wwwgoodsamclubcomhighways
Bob Blumer is the creatorand host of the FoodNetwork TV shows TheSurreal Gourmet and Gluttonfor Punishment Hersquos alsothe author of five cookbooksWhen hersquos not at home inCalifornia Bob can be foundtraveling in his Toastermobilean Airstream trailer cus-tomized with a stainless-steel professional kitchenand topped with two 8-footslices of toast
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Raginrsquo Cajun Popcorn
1 tablespoon garlic powder1 teaspoon onion powder12 teaspoon paprika12 teaspoon salt 14 teaspoon white pepper (if you have it)
or black pepper2 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon Tabasco (or to taste)2 tablespoons vegetable oil12 cup popcorn kernels
In a small bowl combine garlic powder onion powderpaprika salt and pepper Reserve In a small pan overmedium heat melt butter Remove from heat and stir inTabasco Reserve in pan In a medium-size pot overhigh heat add oil and one kernel of popcorn Cover andcook until kernel pops
Add the rest of the popcorn to the oil and re-coverShake pot constantly until popping stops Sprinkle inspices drizzle with Tabasco butter and toss thoroughlyServe immediately
Yield About eight cups
Kettle Corn
2 tablespoons vegetable oil12 cup popcorn kernels2 tablespoons granulated
white sugar12 teaspoon salt
In a medium-size pot over highheat add oil and one kernel ofpopcorn Cover and cook untilkernel pops Add sugar and stirfor 15 seconds or until it meltsAdd the rest of the popcorn tothe sugar oil and re-cover Shakepot constantly until poppingstops Empty popcorn into abowl and toss with salt Serveimmediately
Yield About eight cups
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In addition to answering your letters Bob Livingston is publisher of Trailer Lifeand MotorHome magazinesdirector of the seminar pro-gram at the Rally and authorof Trailer Lifersquos RV Repair andMaintenance Manual To pur-chase the fourth edition of the manual at the discountedGood Sam price click onwwwgoodsamclubcomstore
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TECHtopicsBY BOB LIVINGSTON
Batterybasicswinter fueladvice and atriple-towingclarification
Pulling a PickupI have a 1996 Chevy 4x4 pickup that Irsquod like to pull behind my Discoverymotorhome I donrsquot believe the truck can be towed that conveniently so I waswondering if I could use a dolly for the front end of the truck or a full trailer tohaul it This would save me having to buy a vehicle that can be pulled and theinsurance for another vehicle I use the truck to carry my four golden retrievers
around Is there a need for brakes on the trail-er if I end up towing this truck
Phil Jurczyk KIRKLAND WASHINGTON
BOB Phil your truck is towable on all fourwheels without making drivetrain modifica-tions Therefore you donrsquot need to consider adolly or trailer Yoursquoll need a base plate an ade-quately rated tow bar and lights and I stronglyrecommend using a braking device that appliesthe truck brakes in concert with the motor-homersquos service brakes
Before you purchase the hardware I suggestyou weigh your motorhome loaded for a typicaltrip and your truck Compare those numberswith the gross combination weight rating of themotorhomeYou need to make sure you have thecapacity to tow before setting out on the road
One Battery or TwoI BOUGHT a used fifth wheel with two batter-iesmdashone from the factory and the otherinstalled later Theyrsquore hooked in series black-to-black and red-to-red The reason Irsquom asking isthat theyrsquove gone bad Do I need to replace bothor can I get by with just one If I replace bothdo the cranking amps have to be the same
Judy McClurg CAVE CREEK ARIZONA
BOB Judy if you frequent primitive campsites(no hookups) then yoursquoll need at least two bat-teriesmdashand yours are wired in parallel notseries If you hook up to campground electrici-ty then one battery is all you need
The obvious advantage of having two batter-ies is the ability to run your 12-volt DC appli-ances and accessories for a longer period oftime Even if yoursquore very frugal with the use of12-volt DC power yoursquoll still need enough bat-tery for example to keep the refrigerator run-ning (on LP-gas) If yoursquore like most peopleyoursquoll run through two batteries fairly quicklywhile primitive camping unless you have anefficient way to recharge them
If you replace both batteries theyrsquoll need tobe the same Since yoursquore looking to power thelivability items yoursquoll need deep-cycle batteries(even if yoursquore buying only one) Therersquos noneed to be concerned with cranking amps therating in amp hours is more important
Consider buying two 6-volt golf-cart batter-ies wired in series if you determine that youneed two Theyrsquore more durable for RV use
Cold-Weather DieselIrsquoM GOING TO purchase a used Class B dieselcamper van The owner told me there are solu-tions I can use to pour into the fuel tank to keepthe diesel from jelling in winter Is that true Ifnot how much would it cost to install a heateroutlet for this type of vehicle
Meei Mizell AUGUSTA GEORGIA
BOB If you live in or travel to a cold-weatherarea the diesel fuel there is usually winterizedfor that area Thatrsquos because the fuel contains awaxy substance that jells in extremely coldweather and creates problems such as pluggingthe fuel filter Normally the fuel supplier willmix No 2 diesel with No 1 diesel or some typeof additive that improves cloud point
According to fuel-industry experts yourengine should run fine on non-winterized fuelas long as the temperature doesnrsquot dip below 10degrees Fahrenheit
While the addition of diesel No 1 candecrease cloud point itrsquos also less efficient thanNo 2 the energy content of it is about 5 percentlower which relates to reduced fuel economy sonormally the amount of additive is limitedThere are also a number of aftermarket prod-ucts that can be added to your fuel to reduce thecloud point
Some engines are equipped with fuel heatersTherersquos no way to hazard a guess without know-ing which engine you have in your vehicle Youcan easily check with your RV dealer for thatinfomation
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Leaking and ChewingREGARDING THE ldquoLeaking Motorhomerdquoentry in your September columnanother cause of an apparent front-capleak is that if the temperature is lowand yoursquove run your propane heater fora while the moisture created by thecombustion of the propane condenseson the inside of the cap Many of thecaps both front and rear arenrsquot insu-lated enough
We had an occasion where this hap-pened We removed the TV that was inthe upper console and checked the areawhere the clearance lights were Theywere dry but the inner surface of the caphad drops of water on it Any movementor jarring of the coach caused thedroplets to run down the inside of thecap and out at the bottom of the over-head console Spray-foam insulation willhelp eliminate this problem
On to the chewing rodents also mentioned in the September issueWith regard to these critters eating theinsulation on wires most rodents havefront teeth that donrsquot stop growingthroughout their life They chew on hardobjects to wear them down Otherwisetheir teeth would get too long and theywouldnrsquot be able to open their mouthfar enough to consume any food Itisnrsquot for any nutritional value that theychew on wires Years ago they wouldchew on the lead casings of the tele-phone cables at times causing inter-ruption of phone service
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BOB Condensation is always a prob-lem especially for RVers who run cat-alytic heaters Your best defense isusing a dehumidifier If you frequentcampgrounds with electric hookupsa dehumidifier that operates on 120-
volt AC power will do the trick Theseunits are readily available in home-improvement stores
If you boondock then consider theDri-Z-Air dehumidifier It works wellusing crystals that collect moisture anditrsquos relatively cheapmdashand it uses nopower Most places sell Dri-Z-Air forless than $10 Almost all RV-supplystores and Camping World outlets sell it
Rodents seem to be a hot topic basedon all the response I received after theinitial ldquoWire-Eating Wildliferdquo letter Irsquombecoming an expert on rodents thanksto the readers who have sent in sugges-tions although thatrsquos somewhat of adubious distinction Too bad humanscanrsquot munch down with their teethwear them out and simply grow newones Wow what a concept
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GOT A QUESTION
Tech Topics columnist Bob Livingston has spent countless hours exploring theinner workings of RVs and finding ways tomake life on the road easier for all RVersparticularly Good Sam members Got aquestion about your rig Send an e-mail to techtopicsgoodsamclubcom
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Albuquerque to Santa FePerched on the banks of the Rio GrandeRiver Albuquerque is more famous for being the Hot Air Balloon Capital of the World than as a portal to the pastIts famous and colorful InternationalBalloon Fiesta attracts visitors fromaround the globe few of whom realizethat the cityrsquos Central Avenue is actuallya section of Historic Route 66
In 1937 the government realignedRoute 66 between Santa Rosa and Al-buquerque bypassing Santa Fe Therealignment cut about 107 miles fromthe old route and brought touriststhrough the heart of AlbuquerqueToday the 400 to 1400 blocks of CentralAvenue still display much of the charmof those early days
Heading east along Central Avenue
Agentle late-afternoon breeze caresses the tall grass flanking theweathered rut running along the east wall of Fort Union I sit alone
on the wooden bench grounded squarely in the present my eyes tracingthe rut northeast through the sea of green toward the distant hills Theranger had said that the historic trail was nothing more than a dirt trackback in the mid-1800s so I begin to imagine a typical day along thissection of the Santa Fe Trail
I close my eyes and soon I can almosthear the crack of a bullwhackerrsquos whip andthe disgruntled bellows of the oxen as acaravan of large freight wagons rumbles bymassive wheels and oxen hooves carvingdeep into the soft New Mexico prairie Ienvision the labored breathing of the oxenand the creaking of wagon-wheel axles
As the last wagon lumbers by a grizzleddriver his stoic dust-covered face creasedby too many years on the trail glances myway and nods I nod back and watch thedust trails disappear into the evening skyI imagine a lone bugler inside the fort sounding the evening tattooanother day along the Santa Fe Trail slipping into the history books
The Santa Fe Trail is but one of the many nostalgic sites that crowdnorthern New Mexico This part of the state is like a living museum ofNative American and Wild West cultures that brings new meaning to thephrase Land of Enchantment
We planned on seeing as much as we could during our 1200-mile loopfrom Albuquerque along nine scenic byways and trails five mountainranges six Indian reservations a dozen pueblos and a host of nationalparks forests and monuments
STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL DEFREITAS
After theAlbuquerqueRally take adrive throughthe pages ofNew Mexicohistory on a scenic loop tour
PORTALpastTO THE
RALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
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FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 27
you come to the Turquoise Trail NationalScenic Byway (Highway 14) which runsnorth through the Sandia Mountains toSanta Fe Along the trail yoursquoll pass thelegendary mining towns of GoldenMadrid and Cerrillos with their aban-doned turquoise mines dotting the adja-cent hills The rejuvenated ghost townsnow have quaint restaurants Native craftsshops art galleries and small museums
Santa Fe to RatonIn 2010 Santa Fe commemorates its400th anniversary Few Americans orEuropeans even knew of its existenceuntil the Santa Fe Trail opened in theearly 1800s
Today Native artisans trade theirwork on the sidewalks and park aroundthe main plaza and the city contains
more than 250 galleries many of whichline Canyon Road Art is such an impor-tant aspect of Santa Fe life that the townbecame the first US city to be named tothe UNESCO Creative Cities Network
Santa Fersquos creative culture overflowsinto its cuisine In this relatively smallcity no fewer than 200 restaurants servemeals offering everything from bou-tique specialties to distinctive northernNew Mexican delicacies Tia Sophiarsquos(just off the main square) claims to haveinvented the breakfast burrito which youcan order with green red or Christmas(both green and red) chili sauce
If you have a hankering for somesweets you wonrsquot want to miss the cre-ations at the Chocolate Maven Thesmall cafeacute has an adjoining bakerywhere you can sample the shoprsquos world-
famous brownies while watching thebakers at work
Interstate 25 to the east follows theold Santa Fe Trail and sections of oldRoute 66 (the pre-1937 alignment) Inmany places you can exit the mainhighway onto adjacent service roadsthat literally run atop parts of the oldSanta Fe Trail and old Route 66
East of Glorieta is Pecos NationalHistoric Park The park preserves morethan 12000 years of history including theancient Pecos pueblo a colonial missionsections of the Santa Fe Trail and the siteof the Battle of Glorieta Pass the mostwesterly conflict in the Civil War
In the town of Las Vegas old Route66 veers south toward Santa Rosa whilethe Santa Fe Trail continues northeastThe trail crisscrosses I-25 at many loca-
Grab your binoculars and pick a perch on the bluffs overlooking El Malpais National Monument
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Highways FEBRUARY 200928
tions on the way to Raton Well-pre-served ruts are visible at WagonMound and Fort Union NationalMonument built in 1851
Raton to TaosFrom Raton Highway 64 slices south-west retracing parts of the Santa FeTrail Going southeast on Highway 505yoursquoll need your binoculars to viewsome of the 274 bird species at MaxwellNational Wildlife Refuge including baldeagles and wild turkeys as well aswhitetail and mule deer bobcats andblack bear Established in 1965 the3700-acre refuge is an important reststop for migratory waterfowl
The Dawson ghost town awaitsabout 10 miles north on 505 Littleremains of this old coal-mining com-munity except the cemetery PhelpsDodge opened the Dawson coal minein 1901 and the town prospered until1950 when the coal ran out Most ofthe graves in the cemetery are of the383 miners lost in two disastrous mineexplosions in 1913 and 1923
An hourrsquos drive south of Dawsontakes you to the small but significanttown of Cimarron from which onebranch of the Santa Fe Trail gets itsname Over the years the townrsquos 130-year-old landmark St James Hotel hascatered to such notable guests as BuffaloBill Cody Annie Oakley Kit CarsonFrank and Jesse James Wyatt Earp Billythe Kid and BlackjackKetchum Rumor has itthat notorious gunmanClay Allison dancednaked on the bar whileshooting into the ceilingThe bar is now part ofthe dining room andyou can still see bulletholes in the tin ceiling
At Eagle Nest Highway64 meets the EnchantedCircle Scenic Byway (Highway 38) Thenorthern part of the loop skirts a num-ber of 12000-foot peaks in the Sangrede Cristo Mountains and offers spectac-ular alpine scenery If you have timetake Highway 150 up to Taos Ski Valleyfor more breathtaking panoramas
The Enchanted Circle rejoins High-way 64 just north of the Taos Pueblo
Indian Reservation Thepueblo is one of the nationrsquosoldest continuously inhabitedcommunities and the onlypueblo designated a NationalHistoric Landmark and aUNESCO World heritage SiteAt the center of the reservationis Taos town home to KitCarson between 1828 and1840 His preserved home isnow a museum
Taos to FarmingtonFrom Taos the High Road toTaos Scenic Byway (highways518 and 76) weaves souththrough the Sangre de CristoMountains and the PicurisPueblo toward the small townof Jaconita Along the wayyoursquoll pass through Chimayoand the Nambeacute Indian Res-ervation home to the beauti-ful 150-foot-high Nambeacute Falls
Just off Highway 502between Jaconita and LosAlamos is Bandelier NationalMonument Along the parkrsquos 15-miletrail through Frijoles Canyon yoursquoll seeAncestral Pueblo homes kivas (ceremo-nial structures) rock paintings and pet-roglyphs Donrsquot forget to carry lots ofwater when hiking here
West of Bandelier stands Los Alamosand the Los Alamos National Laboratory
The Department of Energylab is one of the largest multidisciplinary institu-tions in the world Startedin 1943 as part of the se-cretive Manhattan Projectthe lab is now a NationalHistoric Landmark TheBradbury Science Museumis highly recommended
From Los Alamos theJeacutemez Mountain Trail
Scenic Byway (Highway 4) wendssouthwest through the Jeacutemez Moun-tains and Santa Fe National ForestAbout halfway to San Ysidro yoursquolldrive through the sprawling VallasCaldera National Preserve a favorite ofrock climbers and trout fishermen Asyou cross the floor of the caldera be onthe lookout for large herds of elk San
Antonio Creek and the East Fork of theJeacutemez River cut through the calderaand offer some of the statersquos best brownand rainbow trout fishing
West of San Ysidro the trail contin-ues northwest as Highway 550 to thetown of Cuba the heart of NewMexicorsquos cattle- and sheep-ranchingregion But Cubarsquos claim to fame is the nearby Chaco Culture NationalHistoric Park the largest best-pre-served and most architecturallyadvanced of all ancient SouthwestNative villages
The canyon has 120 separate sitesthat date between AD 850 and 1250The largest structure Pueblo Bonitacontains more than 600 rooms and 40kivas The sites are accessible by about35 miles of walking trails that crisscrossthe canyon
Northwest of Cuba Highway 550climbs to the high plains New Mexicorsquosoil belt The first well was drilled in1921 and the state pumps about 60million barrels a year The oil patchrsquosmain town Farmington is also rich inNative American culture
Just north of Farmington is Aztec
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FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 29MAP BY DONNA SCHMIDT
Ruins National Monument a 500-roomcenter of Ancestral Pueblo society datingback to the early 1100s The Great Kiva(excavated in 1921 and reconstructed in1934) is the main attraction
Farmington to AlbuquerqueThe Native Heritage Trail Scenic Byway(Highway 491) runs from Shiprock justwest of Farmington through the vastNavajo Indian Reservation to GallupAlong the way yoursquoll pass 7176-footShiprock peak and other unusual rockformations as you skirt the easternflanks of the Chuska Mountains
Highway 491 ends in Gallup atHighway 40 and Historic Route 66Much of Route 66 parallels the newinterstate but it is interrupted in a fewplaces Historic 66 signs will direct youto the usable sections of the old route
Galluprsquos main attraction may be theEl Rancho Hotel and Motel Built in1937 the hotel has welcomed a host offamous guests including Jackie CooperRonald Reagan Spencer Tracy Kath-arine Hepburn and Kirk DouglasHundreds of autographed pictures ofcelebrities cover the mezzanine walls
above the eclectic rustic lobbyAs you head back toward Albu-
querque yoursquoll pass El Morro NationalMonument also known as InscriptionRock In the early 1300s AncestralPuebloans living on the bluff above thenatural spring carved petroglyphs inthe rock around the water hole In thelate 1600s Spanish and American pio-neers stopping for water also carvedtheir names dates and messages intothe rocks around the spring Today thepark protects more than 2000 inscrip-tions and petroglyphs as well asAncestral Puebloan ruins
East of El Morro stands El Malpais(Spanish for ldquothe badlandsrdquo) NationalMonument resembling a Hawaiianlava field with its moonscape of exten-sive lava flows In stark contrast to thesharp black lava are the tall smoothalmost white sandstone cliffs that linethe southern edge of the field
Northern New Mexico provides anextraordinary road-trip experiencefrom its 1200 years of accessible Nativeand American history to its spicy redand green chiles It truly is a Land ofEnchantment
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550
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SANTA FE NATrsquoL FOREST
Nambe Pueblo
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Golden
Pecos NHP
Chaco CultureNatrsquol Mon
Glorieta
Jaconita
Fort UnionNatrsquol Mon
MaxwellNWR
SantaRosa
Taos Ski Valley
Tijeras
Wagon Mound
Cimarron
Raton
Taos
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Cuba
San Ysidro
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Go OnlineFind out more about Albuquerque andNew Mexico at wwwgoodsamclubcomhighways The February sectionincludes exclusive web content aboutthe Santa Fe Trail the Sandia PeakTram and the Southwestrsquos authenticlegend Kit Carson Yoursquoll also find RVauthor Ron Jonesrsquo list of restaurantfavorites in and around Albuquerque
Good Sam ParksNew Mexico has 43 Good Sam Parks To find out all aboutthem go to wwwgoodsamclubcomand click on the Travel Tools tabthen click on Find a Campground
For More InformationNew Mexico Tourism Departmentwwwnewmexicoorg 800-545-2070
Nostalgic New Mexico (left to right) Native pottery PecosNational Historic Park Fort Union and a Taos Pueblo powwow
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Rates shown are for the healthiest non-nicotine Preferred Best Rate Class Your individual rate may vary depending on various factors including your health and lifestyle which insurance carriers use to determine your rate class ING TermSmart 10 policy form 1177Rissued and subject to underwriting approval by ReliaStar Life Insurance Company Minneapolis MN a member of the ING family of companies Product and features subject to state availability Rates are current as of 1112008 and aresubject to changeTwo year suicide and contestability provisions apply One year suicide provision in some states ING TermSmart not available in NY Rates after the guaranteed level premium period increase annually to age 95 Minimum face amount for INGTermSmart is $100000 In MT use male rates only Premiums shown are monthly and include an annual $50 policy fee ($60 for $100000) Products offered in most states through Insurance Central CA DOI Lic 0C26165 This policy has exclusions andorlimitations For costs and complete details of the coverage call Insurance Central Other than ReliaStar Life Insurance Company other entities distributing or listed on the materials are not affiliates of the ING family of companies Endorsement provided andcompensated by contractual arrangement56876122009 copy2009 Insurance Central Santa BarbaraCA
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sk almost anyone to name Americarsquos mile-high city and theyrsquoll most likely replyldquoDenverrdquo But motor 438 miles south on Interstate 25 and yoursquoll hit another mile-
high city thatrsquos known less for its thin air and more for its rich history rugged scenery andhighly diverse population Welcome to Albuquerque New Mexico
Albuquerquersquos colorful past stretches back to the 1300s when the Ancestral Pueblo peo-ple settled along whatrsquos today known as the Rio Grande River The waterway provided pre-cious irrigation for the nativesrsquo crops and trees along the banks offered firewood By the1500s European explorers seeking gold found instead villages of mud but that didnrsquot keepthem from staying By the late 1600s the community along the river began to grow asSpanish missionaries settled in the area In 1706 the burgeoning town was named for theSpanish Duke of Alburquerque (the extra ldquorrdquo was later dropped from the name)
The westward migration of the 1800s brought Americans to the area along the Santa FeTrail Everyone from merchants and homesteaders to lawyers and tradesmen established theirhomes and businesses in the broad valley where major routes met The arrival of the railroadand much later Route 66 swelled the cityrsquos population which now stands at 800000
AlbuquerqueFLYING HIGH IN
RALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
Ride the aerialtram roll onRoute 66 andfollow in thefootsteps ofPueblos andearly explorersin Americarsquos oldest city theWorldrsquos Hot-AirBalloon Capital
BY BEVERLY EDWARDS
A
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When you storestart with STA-BILreg
wwwsta-bilcomcopy2009 Gold Eagle Co
When your getaway is stored away
Before your motorhome goes into storage make sure STA-BILreg Fuel Stabilizer goes in first Without STA-BIL gas turns stale in just 60 days Gum forms and engines wonrsquot start But STA-BIL keeps fuel fresh for over a year So your engine and generator start quick and easy
And if you drive infrequently add STA-BIL every time you fill-up to protect against corrosion caused by todayrsquos Ethanol-blended fuels
Before your motorhome goes into storage make sure STA-BILreg Fuel Stabilizer goes in first Without STA-BIL gas turns stale in just 60 days Gum forms and engines wonrsquot start But STA-BIL keeps fuel fresh for over a year So your engine and generator start quick and easy
And if you drive infrequently add STA-BIL every time you fill-up to protect against corrosion caused by todayrsquos Ethanol-blended fuels
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When your getaway is stored awayNEWIMPROVEDFORMULA
These days Albuquerquethrives as a vibrant crossroads ofhistory commerce and cultureMake sure you take time toexplore this fascinating city if youattend the April Rally (for moreabout the Rally turn to page 34)
Begin your tour by steppingback in time at PetroglyphNational Monument west of thecity After soaking up the historyof the rock markings at the visitorcenter walk along the trails to seethe rock faces that bear ancientworks of art The monumentrsquosestimated 20000 carved images of peo-ple animals and other symbols giveglimpses into a compelling past
Get a feel for Albuquerquersquos Spanishheritage in Old Town where you canwalk in the footsteps of the cityrsquosfounders Dominating the central plazais the towering San Felipe de NeriChurch which replaced a small adobechapel that collapsed in 1792 In keep-ing with tradition adobe homes were
established around the plaza for mutu-al protection Today these structureshouse shops that sell colorful clothingblankets jewelry and other items madeby local artisans
While in Old Town yoursquoll see evi-dence of one of the cityrsquos most interest-ing chapters For three weeks in theearly days of the Civil War theConfederate flag flew over the plazaWhen the Confederates retreated they
buried six canons near the plaza andtwo of them are now displayed
In the following century the city host-ed a new wave of visitors After WorldWar II Americans hopped in their carsin search of new adventures andAlbuquerque emerged as a popular stopon Route 66 known here as CentralAvenue The regionrsquos rugged desert wasa novelty for many travelers of that eraCentral Avenuersquos colorful shops and
See the real Albuquerque (left to right)from Route 66 to Sandia Peak to Old Town
For MoreInformation
Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureauwwwitsatriporg 800-733-9918
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restaurants evoke that innocent timeLooking for in-depth exploration of
the region Albuquerque is home tonumerous museums and each focuseson a compelling facet of the Land ofEnchantment and the world at large
Towering in Jurassic Super GiantsHall at the New Mexico Museum ofNatural History and Science is a replicaof Seismosaurus a former resident ofthe area Fossils in Seacoast Hall remindvisitors that the area once bordered avast prehistoric body of water
Ancestral Pueblo history so impor-
tant to understanding New Mexico ison display at the Indian PuebloCultural Center
Visitors will find refuge from thewarm desert sun at the AlbuquerqueAquarium and Rio Grande BotanicGarden both located in sprawlingAlbuquerque Biological Park Thou-sands of saltwater fish and invertebratesnative to the Gulf of Mexico live in theaquariumrsquos carefully maintained envi-ronments The Botanic Garden green-houses display desert plants that thrivein the area as well as flora from other
climates of the worldScience buffs will relish the
National Atomic Museumwhich traces the history ofthe Atomic Age from earlyresearch of nuclear develop-ment through todayrsquos peace-ful uses Exhibits offerinsights into the first atomicbomb detonation at theTrinity Site located less than100 miles away on desert
land thatrsquos now part of the White SandsMissile Range
Albuquerquersquos best-known eventmay be the International Balloon Fiestawhich lifts off for nine days everyOctober Thousands of spectators turnup for the festivities as hundreds of bal-loons fill the skies Visitors can experi-ence the thrilling history of hot-air bal-looning year-round at the AlbuquerqueInternational Balloon Museum on theedge of the fiesta grounds Actual bal-loons and gondolas hang from the highceiling in a dazzling display
Likewise cruising high above theground is the Sandia Peak Tramwaywhich travels over the Cibola NationalForest on a cable for 27 miles makingit the worldrsquos longest passenger aerialtramway The journey takes visitors tothe observation deck atop 10378-footSandia Peak affording an 11000-square-mile panorama of the Land of Enchantment Make the trip nearsunset and watch as the lights ofAlbuquerque glisten far below
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Tour Route 66break a balloonrecord and immerseyourself in RVingthis April inAlbuquerque
The pop-music standard ldquoRoute 66rdquo entices listeners to ldquogetyour kicksrdquo on Americarsquos famous Mother Road Who are we
to turn down the advice of Nat King Cole Chuck Berry the Rolling StonesJohn Mayer and the many others whorsquove recorded the classic through the years
Heed the songrsquos call by joining the Good Sam Club at the 10th annualRally April 17 through 20 in Albuquerque New Mexico one of the hotteststops on the legendary highway
Visitors to Expo New Mexico can find plenty of ways to get their kickslike browsing row after row of new RVs enjoying nightly entertainment bypopular performers participating in fun activities and taking optionaltours of historic sites in and around the fabled New Mexico city
Did we mention Good Samrsquos Mexican Fiesta and the Rally Dog ShowNow a decade old the Rally has become a one-stop shop for RVers seek-
ing to enrich their lifestyle and just have a great time Rally-goers thirsty forknowledge can pick from scores of seminars and check out newtravel and RV products then end the day by partying withNeil Sedaka the Osmond Brothers and Rita Coolidge
The Rallyrsquos a great place to meet old friends make newtravel buddies link up with longtime e-mail pals and online-forum cronies and on Good Sam Day join a Good SamClub chapter in your neck of the woods
Here are a few of the many ways to get your kicks at the2009 Albuquerque Rally
BY JOHN SULLAWAY
Get yourRALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
RallyAT THE
Kicks
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Rock to the Classics For morethan 50 years Neil Sedakarsquos catchy tuneshave blasted out of jukeboxes and stere-os across North America Herersquos yourchance to see the composer of ldquoCal-endar Girlrdquo and ldquoBreaking Up Is Hardto Dordquo perform in person on April 17the Rallyrsquos opening nightSedaka (pictured on theright) is followed byGrammy Awardndashwinningsinger Rita Coolidge onApril 18 the country-flavored family group theOsmond Brothers onApril 19 and California surf band PapaDoo Run Run on April 20
Sharpen Your Skills Whetheryoursquore a novice RVer or a seasoned vet-eran yoursquoll find plenty of opportunitiesto boost your RV IQ at the Rally Scoresof seminars will be offered on topicsranging from electrical-system mainte-nance to tire care Presenters includeHighways Technical Editor Bob Living-ston and other RVing experts
Stack Up the Fun Youngstersand teens can play games scarf uppizza take tours and join their momsdads and grandparents in the cookie-stacking competition GPS users willhave fun with our geocache contest theGreat RV Heist and golfers can tee upfor the golf tournament on April 17Show Your Tricks on Route 66 theRallyrsquos dog show gives pet owners achance to parade their pooches April 18
Explore New Mexico Sign upfor optional guided bus trips and travelto the Acoma ldquoSky Cityrdquo Pueblo onApril 17 Americarsquos oldest continuously
inhabited settlement On April 18 takea tour through Albuquerquersquos most col-orful districts on famous Route 66Guided trips to the nearby Trinity Siteon April 17 18 and 20 will take you toground zero of the first atomic-bombdetonation
Donate Your Time Feel likegiving back Rally participantscan lend a hand at Rio GrandeCommunity Farm Come for aday of volunteer work on April15 and get one night of freecamping on April 14
Balloon Bonanza Albuquerquersquosknown as the Hot-Air Balloon Capitalof the World and its annual Inter-national Balloon Fiesta draws thou-sands Rally-goers will get a chance tosalute the cityrsquos high-flying statusmdashand possibly make historymdashbyparticipating in an attempt toset a Guinness world record forMost People Wearing BalloonHats Prefer the real thing Takea hot-air balloon ride over theRio Grande Valley with RainbowRyders or watch balloon enthu-siasts ignite the burners insidetheir colorful crafts at anevening balloon glow
Go Green The Rallyrsquos the place tofind out how you can reduce your RVrsquosenvironmental footprint The Go GreenIdeas contest invites Rally-goers to sub-mit green-friendly concepts for prizesMake sure you stop by the Green RVexhibit a biodiesel-powered Lancecamper outfitted with solar panels anda wind turbine and occupied by sur-vivalist Brian Brawdy
Hola Good Sam The Good SamClub will throw a Mexican Fiesta formembers and friends on April 20 Yoursquollbe serenaded by mariachis tantalizedby pintildeatas and treated to Southwesterncuisine Join a chapter make newfriends stick around for games andprizes and learn more about benefitsoffered only to Good Sam members
Be Prepared Relive the carefreedays of camping out with your Scouttroop when the Rally hosts a receptionfor all current and former Boy Scouts onApril 19 Boy Scout alumni are encour-aged to bring old memorabilia like uni-forms badges and handbooks LocalBoy Scout troops will participate andcontests for cash prizes will rekindle thatScouting spirit Rally organizers areworking to expand the program toinclude Girl Scouts for the 2010 Rally
Get Cookinrsquo On GoodSam Day Highwaysrsquo CampCuisine columnist BobBlumer (left) will demon-strate how to whip up flavor-filled edibles in theconfines of your RV galleyLearn new recipes fromthe Food Network star
Kick Some Tires Rally-goers canget a close-up look at the latest RVmodels by strolling through hundredsof new rigs on display at Expo NewMexico Yoursquoll find vehicles rangingfrom entry-level trailers to million-dol-lar coaches Buy a new home-on-wheelson the spot or do research for a futurepurchase Also on display are hundredsof aftermarket products and RV-relatedservices in the Rallyrsquos indoor exhibit
RALLY ONLINEConnect with other Rally-going GoodSam Club members online Click onwwwtherallycom to find links to Rallygroups on wwwgoodsamclubcom aswell asFacebookEonsTwitterandFlickr
RVER OF THE YEARDuring the Rallyrsquos Good Sam Day yoursquoll get the chance tomeet Richard Daniels the clubrsquos 2008 RVer of theYear Richard rescued a stray dog he encounteredwhile RV camping then used the Good Sam Clubrsquosonline RV forums to facilitate adoptions of manymore stray animals across the continent The firstrecipient of this annual award Richard says hersquoslooking forward to telling fellow RVers about theshelter he founded Old Fella Burke CountyAnimal Rescue in Burke County Georgia
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The Good Sam ClubrsquosAction Line has resolvedthousands of disputes in favor of membersHighways highlights a sampling of theseresults in each issueTo read more Action Lineletters go to wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityand click on RVer Rights
All Steamed UpLast April I took my 2002 Holiday Rambler Admiral motorhome to GibbsInternational Trucks in Oxnard California to fix a transmission leak I was referredto Gibbs because theyrsquore a fully authorized dealer for Allison transmission
I told the service staff that I wanted an estimate before any work was done onthe coach Later that day Raul a service manager called to say that all they could
do to fix the leak was change gaskets andgrommets If Irsquod been told this beforehand Irsquodhave never brought my motorhome to them
Raul then told me he could remove my trans-mission and send it to a repair facility thatcould make the repairs in the City ofCommerce 75 miles away He said there wasno way of me getting an estimate until thisrepair shop received the transmission anddetected the problem
Later however I was told that I incurred$15729 in fees when Gibbs steam-cleanedmy transmission housing to look for the leakwhich they couldnrsquot find I was never given anestimate for this service
When I arrived to pick up my RV I asked MrsGibbs another service manager why I wasnrsquottold in the beginning that I could incur diag-nostic charges and they might not be able tofix the problem I told her I didnrsquot want to payfor anything and she replied I couldnrsquot havemy keys until I paid the charges I told her thatI called that coercion and it wasnrsquot fair Shedidnrsquot respond
I believe Gibbs misrepresented themselvesI never would have gone there if theyrsquod told methe truth in the first place I believe I shouldbe refunded the $15729 fee I think Gibbsshould also give me an apology for my 10hours of wasted time
Allan Siber CAMARILLO CALIFORNIA
ACTION LINE After sending a petition toGibbs International on Siberrsquos behalf wereceived this response from Raul Villalobosservice manager
We regret that you felt no value in the effortwe made to properly diagnose and steam-
clean your transmission We could debate theappropriateness of the changes but in the bestinterest of a timely resolution wersquore refundingyou $15729
Sluggish ServiceWE TOOK OUR 2001 Sportsmen fifth wheel toPatterson RV Center in Wichita Falls Texas forsome minor repair work At the time the serv-ice representative assured us that the workwouldnrsquot take long But now two months andmany phone calls to Patterson later we stillhavenrsquot seen any progress We were calledonce and told it was ready so we made the 80-mile trip only to find out that the repairswerenrsquot completed Patterson hadnrsquot evenordered the decal stripes that were included inour original request They told us theyrsquod getsomeone to bring the decals to our home
After going back and forth my wife calledto see if the decals were ready and the newservice manager said he knew nothing of thisorder and hersquod have to look into it Heassured us hersquod investigate our issue andcall us back Wersquove never received a callback We really need Action Line to help fixthis ongoing problem
John and Phyllis Spenser PARADISE TEXAS
ACTION LINE After a petition was sent toPatterson RV Center we received the follow-ing update from the Spensers
Our problem has been resolved to our satis-faction thanks to Action Linersquos interventionPatterson RV completed the decal work andtheir new service manager was very courteousand helpful Action Linersquos help was muchappreciated
Got an RV-related dispute E-mail us at actionlinegoodsamclubcom or mail a letterto Action Line PO Box 8545 Ventura California 93002 Please include a letter ofexplanation and copies of related receipts
ACTIONLINEMAILBOX
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goodstuffEDITED BY ROBIN DUFFIELDbullTESTED ANDREVIEWED BY MEMBERS
Smart LightMotion LightDonrsquot let the Smart Lightrsquossimple appearance deceiveyou The low-profile exteriorlight mounts on the side ofyour RV and goes on auto-matically when the built-insensor detects movementnear your rig An attachedLED lets you know if yourcoach battery is running lowThe Smart Light gets itsbrains from a microproces-sor and has the same holepattern as existing standardlights for easy installationKen Motz a Good Sam Clubproduct tester from Le ClaireIowa installed the SmartLight and reports ldquoThe mo-tion detector really makesus feel securerdquo PRICE $9999CONTACT Star Light 800-883-5444wwwstarlightsinccom
Funky Colored FlamesNeed to spice up your campfire fun Create dancing flames of blue green and purpleby placing an unopened packet of Funky Colored Flames on top of the fire Providing 30minutes of multicolored fun Funky Flames is safe for usein indoor and outdoor wood fireplaces (theyarenrsquot suitable for cooking fires) Good SamClub product tester Arleen Witt of PollackPines California tried Funky Flames andtells us ldquoNice colored flames that reallyadd excitement to any bonfirerdquoPRICE $588 (three-pack)CONTACT Winlow Products416-792-0385 wwwcampingworldcom
June Bug ScooterRVers can tool around the campground
or rally grounds with ease on thepower-thrifty all-electric June Bugscooter The smooth-riding portablevehicle seats one adult comfort-
ably folds to just 28 inches highand weighs 90 pounds JoyceNewman a Good Sam Clubproduct tester from JacksonSouth Carolina took a spinon the June Bug and says ldquoIdo not know how I traveledbefore the June Bug Itrsquosgiven me my freedom backrdquo
Engel MR040 PortableFridge Freezer
Peckish RVers can keep theirsnacks cool on the go with the nim-
ble Engel MR040 Fridge Freezer Theunit has a small footprint but deliversefficient cooling from 1224-volt DCand 110-volt AC power A sturdy plasticexterior with rubber bumpers on eachcorner protects that delicate egg salad
and a reversible lid contains storage spacefor spare cords and fuses Good Sam product
tester Sandy Preibe from Camarillo California took theMR040 on an outing and says ldquoTravels easy and keepsfood and beverages cold on a hot day while driving Itrsquosvery convenient not to have to use icerdquo
PRICE $1497CONTACT Rickrsquos Specialty Vehicles
866-798-2227 wwwricksesvcom
PRICE $641CONTACT Engel USA 888-272-9838 wwwengel-usacom
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FEBRUARYFLORIDA bull WINTER SAMBOREE February 18ndash22Withlacoochee Bluegrass Festival Dunnellon$110 Early bird 217 Contact Robert WardPO Box 348 Nobleton FL 34461 352-796-8867
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MARCH ARIZONA bull ROARING rsquo20S SAMBOREE March 4ndash8Pinal County Fairgrounds Casa Grande $85Contact Joyce Anderson 561 S 34th Pl
Mesa AZ 85204 480-807-6066
joyceinmesayahoocomwwwarizonagoodsamorg
NEVADA bull HAWAIIAN SUMMER SAMBOREEMarch 12ndash14 Avi Resort and Casino Laughlin$602 $451 Extra $10 at gate ContactLinda LeChien 1380 Centerville Ln 40Gardnerville NV 89410 775-782-5352
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GEORGIA bull SPRING SAMBOREE March 26ndash29
Good Sam Club chapters across North America regularly host RV gatherings known as
Samborees As a Good Sam Club member you can visit Samborees in any state or province
Activities range from games to arts and crafts seminars and live entertainment In short
Samborees are a good time and a great way to meet people who share your interests
Dates locations fees and contact information for upcoming events are listed below and
a complete calendar is posted on wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityeventsandtours
CLUBevents
Forty Years of FunColoradorsquos first Good Sam chapter the Western Colorado Travelers
celebrated its 40th anniversary on November 15 2008 Many members
of the Grand Junction chapter were on hand for the event along with State
Directors Al and Fran Allain Assistant State Directors Mike and Sue Carver
and members of the neighboring Two Rivers Good Sam chapter
Back row left to rightWimp Holding BudDriever Al HowardRalph Moss EugeneStocking Second rowWanda Holding TomBonokoski BettyDriever Lynda HowardTheona Moss PatMahrer Al MahrerSeated GloriaBonokoski Fay ClineFran Jones Del JonesChapter PresidentMary Diamond
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Georgia National Fairgrounds and AgricenterPerry $75 Contact Perno Scott 1865 PoplarSt Conyers GA 30013 770-922-5794
gladigottacomcastnetwwwgeorgiagoodsamcom
APRIL TEXAS bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 2ndash5 WestTexas Fairgrounds Abilene $65 $75 at gateContact Judy Birchett PO Box 236 Bishop TX78343 361-584-1919
jbirchett6aolcom wwwtexasgoodsamcom
LOUISIANA bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 10ndash12State Fair of Louisiana Shreveport $52 Earlybird 45 $13 per day Contact Del Griffin 439Jann Dr Shreveport LA 71106 318-686-0581
lagoodsamyahoocomwwwlagoodsamorg
ALABAMA bull PUT ON YOUR EASTER BONNET SPRINGSAMBOREE April 16ndash19 National PeanutFestival Fairgrounds Dothan $802 $701
Contact Pat Smith 1301 S Bethel RdDecatur AL 35603 256-350-1037
algoodsamsaolcomwwwalabamagoodsamsorg
ARKANSAS bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 16ndash19Four States Fairgrounds Texarkana $55Contact Melinda Wiggs 2501 Skyline PtJonesboro AR 72404 870-972-0951
mwiggs2501yahoocomwwwarkansasgoodsamscom
MISSISSIPPI bull SPRING TAHITIAN SUNRISE SAM-BOREE April 16ndash19 Washington CountyConvention Center Greenville $652 $451Contact Darrell Hugueley 5358 CR 225 WaterValley MS 38965 662-473-1077
hugo5358bellsouthnetwwwmsgoodsamorg
FLORIDA bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 22ndash26Okeechobee KOA Campground Okeechobee$110 Contact Robert Ward PO Box 348Nobleton FL 34661 352-796-8867
bward5bellsouthnetwwwgoodsams-floridaorg
OKLAHOMA bull MARDI GRAS SPRING SAMBOREEApril 23ndash26 Heart of Oklahoma ExpositionShawnee $61 Contact Susan Scholl 4608Sandy Oak Circle Newalla OK 74857 405-391-5852 or 405-812-4401wwwoklahomagoodsamscom
NORTH CAROLINA bull MILITARY TRIBUTE SPRINGSAMBOREE April 24ndash26 Tom Johnson Rally ParkMarion $75 Contact Don and Eunice Fletcher 110Riviera Ln Sanford NC 27332 919-499-2512
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KANSAS bull PAUL BUNYAN AND OTHER TALL TALESSPRING SAMBOREE April 30ndashMay 3 KansasState Fairgrounds Hutchinson $70 ContactMarty Ward 2201 E MacArthur E-3 WichitaKS 67216-5614 316-213-8297
rewardcoxnetwwwkansasgoodsamorg
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ALASKAChris Williams (Vivian)1060 N Leatherleaf Loop Wasilla AK 99654aksnwbrdmtaonlinenetwwwalaskagoodsamclubcom
ALBERTALes Barnhouse (Lorraine)47-53522 Range Rd 274Spruce Grove AB T7X 3T1altagoodsamcruzinternetcomwwwrvalbertaca
BRITISH COLUMBIAPaul Day (Eileen)158-16275 15th Ave Surrey BC V4A 1L4pceedayteluscomwwwbcsamsca
IDAHOGordon Harris (Susan)466 Pace Dr Twin Falls ID 83301gordon3769msncomwwwidahogoodsamorg
MONTANARonald Wertz (Joan)48 Rockland Ln Victor MT 59875mtronjoanaolcomwwwmontanagoodsamcom
OREGONWayne Swanson (Mary)16500 Brown Rd Dallas OR 97338goodsamattglobalnetwwworegongoodsamcom
SASKATCHEWANNorman Swinnerton (Larree)803 Carr Terrace Saskatoon SK Canada S7S 1L9weare2shawcawwwsaskgoodsamcom
WASHINGTONJudy Smith (Larry)PO Box 1374 Snohomish WA 98291-1374larry-judysmithmsncomwwwwashingtonstategoodsamkendracom
WYOMINGSteve Martin (Jackie)75 Wild Horse Rd Cody WY 82414stevemartinwyomingcomwwwwyominggoodsamcom
ARIZONAJoan Burtrum (James)2805 Potter Ave Kingman AZ 86409jiburtrumcitlinknetwwwarizonagoodsamorg
NORTHERN CALIFORNIAKenneth Ginoulis (Marilee)316 Mission St Lodi CA 95240kginoulislodinetnetwwwnorcalgoodsamorg
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIAJo Ann Yett (Vernon)PO Box 1390 Indio CA 92202yetsmailgtenetwwwsocalgoodsamorg
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HOSTWORKING COUPLE wRV wantedApply for one-month stay May throughOctober Free hookup Call Rose (989) 673-31848am-5pm ET Historic Thumb Octagon BarnGagetown MI wwwthumboctagonbarnorg
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WHY NOT HAVE IT ALLOver 1500 RV parks $8-$12 a nightSound too good to be true Itrsquos true Home park and nationwide campground membership Under $200 first year mdash for EVERYTHING (frozen dues thereafter) No Other Charges LOWPRICE GUARANTEEmdash double money-back differ-ence mdash Deal directNo brokers Start saving now (800) 343-8677 ask for Angie
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CARPETING
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Highwaysrsquo Commercial Corner section ofclassified ads is designed exclusively for pri-vate parties or businesses that have items orservices to sell promote or rent that are notof a personal nature For example RV ParksCampgrounds Condominium ComplexesReal Estate Small Businesses for SaleServices Offered Help Wanted PositionsWanted and Business Opportunities all rep-resent categories appropriate for CommercialCorner Any item offered for rent is consid-ered commercial in nature CommercialCorner advertisers are not required to beGood Sam Club members
When submitting ad copy please followthese guidelines1 There are 40 characters allowed perline counting each letter space and punc-
tuation mark When abbreviating pleaseuse standard dictionary abbreviationsThere is a five-line minimum and the rateis $60 per line2 Bold-face type is available at an addition-al cost of $15 per line Add $50 to makeyour ad all red3 We offer a 5 frequency discount for sixissues and a 10 discount for 12 issues4 Blind-box service is available at an addi-tional cost of $15 per issue We will assigna blind-box number to your ad and we willforward responses to you on a daily basisThe blind-box address takes one full line ofspace at $60line Our $15 fee covers ourpostage and handling expenses5 Copy must be printed or typed6 Copy must be submitted approximately
two months prior to the cover date of theissue desired Please note The May issuecloses on February 18 the June issue closes on March 187 Mail ad copy and a check money order orVisaMasterCardDiscoverAmex numberexpiration date and signature to Commer-cial Corner Highways PO Box 8510Ventura California 93002-99128 Credit-card orders may be faxed to 805-667-4379 Attention Sue Panchenko or e-mailed to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom(please put ldquoCommercial Cornerrdquo in thesubject line) 9 Please direct questions to Sue Panchenkoat 805-667-4385 or via e-mail to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom (please put ldquoCommercialCornerrdquo in the subject line)
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MOTORHOME PARTS
WINNEBAGO ITASCA FLEETWOODmdash-PARTSContact Robert with Year amp Serial We Accept Credit Cards amp Ship Daily8-530 Central M-F Sat 8-4HARRISON RV LAND JEFFERSON IA1-800-397-8206 rvpartsnetinsnetwwwharrisonrvcom
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WANTEDHave Cash Will TravelFor 1998 and newer diesel coaches wwwrvgonecomNationwide Pick Up Toll Free 1-800-669-1807
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2009 - 2000 MOTORHOMES WANTED Nationwide mdash Gas or DieselFree Appraisals mdash No HasslesCall (813) 783-4000 or 888-783-4009 for Instant CashMotorhomeFinderscom
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MAIL FORWARDING SERVICESFast sure safe mail delivery Low pricesOREGON HAS NO SALES TAX For FREE BROCHURE call (800) 452-2130 Visit us at wwwmailforwardingservicescom
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MEXICO INSURANCE
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HOMES FOR SALE
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RETAMA VILLAGE Come join us At our exclusive55+ active adult community in the fabulous Rio Grande Valley of South Texas Large RV LotsCasita wRV Port and single family homesClubhouse library pools fitness centerbilliards hiking biking and birdingBentsenpalmcom 9563811500
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INVESTMENTS
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LOTS FOR SALE
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SILVER PALMS RV VILLAGE near Lake OkeechobeeSunny South-Central Florida bull Planned activities bull Fitness center bull Members-only lounge bull Gated entryDeeded Oversized Sites Premier Lakefront ampPreserve sites available Now under constructionndashndashSpecial Pre-Opening pricing availableVisit wwwsilverpalmsrvcom or call 863-467-5800
LARGEST SELECTION OF RV LOTS in SW10 Locations Call now amp Receive 5 daysamp 4 nights Complimentary resort visitFinancing avail Act Now for Best sitessouthwestRVsitescom 760-870-1607
COMMERCIAL CORNER
rdquoldquoAs in past years Highwayshas been the source of our best camp hosts
mdashS Beall OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY
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TOURS
ADVENTURE CARAVANS RV TOURS amp RALLIESCanada bull USA bull Alaska bull Central America Mexico bull Greece bull Europe bull United KingdomMexico RV Insurance wwwadventurecaravanscomFree 86-page catalog (800) 872-7897Experience the Adventure Wersquoll do the Rest
WORLDWIDE RV TOURS AND RALLIESMexico Canada Alaska OverseasAnd USA Rose Parade Balloon FiestaKentucky Derby amp more Call 800-952-8496or free RV Vacation guide wwwfantasyrvtoursnet
Good Sam Samborees and CaraventuresWhether your RV travels take you to AlaskaMexicorsquos Baja Peninsula New England the Kentucky Derby a NASCAR race or to AmericarsquosNational Parks the Good Sam Club has a grouptravel package for you Make new friends while youtravel in the comfort of your RV on our fully guidedtours Call us toll-free at 1-800-829-5140 or visit us online at wwwgoodsamclubcomtoursto find out more about these and the many othertours offered by the Good Sam Club
TRAVEL TO EXCITING PLACESDrive the Alcan to Americarsquos Last Frontierenvision yourself on Nova Scotiarsquos miles of coastal drives celebrate Mardi Grascross the border to sunny Mexicoform friendships yoursquoll treasure the rest of your days all arrangementsincluding RV parks by Tracks RV Toursest 1975 Free catalog at tracksrvtourscom or tel 800-351-6053
TOW VEHICLES FOR SALE
DODGE TRUCK DURANGO amp JEEPFleet prices to the publicBuy Below Factory Invoice1-800-320-9767 Ask for Fleet SalesDonrsquot be fooled by the other guyNo hidden charges wwwthenewdodgecomAdvantage DodgeChryslerJeep
TOW VEHICLETRAILERPACKAGES FOR SALE
2000 TETON 40 CHEYENNE 5th Arctic pkg full-timer new all over 1998 Mtn Master FL6087K mi CummAllison all Air Ride huge storclean amp pwrful Sell sep $40K EA 623-451-7121
TRAILERS FOR SALE
STACKER TRAILERS mdash Huge savings on two cancellations 24 double axle amp 30 triple with lifts Never titled New Dick 800-272-1239See pictures at richmondstackerscom Negotiableamp delivery available
RV SHOWS
MinneapolisSt Paul RV Vacation amp Camping ShowFeb 5 - 8 Minneapolis MNMid America RV ShowFeb 13 - 15 Kansas City MONorth Carolina RV amp Camping ShowFeb 13 - 15 Charlotte NCRichmond Camping RV ExpoFeb 13 - 15 Richmond VAKansas Sports Boat amp Travel ShowFeb 19 - 22 Wichita KSRhode Island RV amp Camping ShowFeb 27 - Mar 1 Providence RIwwwagieventscom
RV SPACES FOR RENT
RV SPACE FOR RENT Must be 55 or older inBellflower CA Small cat or dog under 20 lbsokay Close to all freeways beaches amp mtns At least 1 month stay required Pool table poolCall (562) 867-3227
SERVICES
1 IN SALES TAX SAVINGSPay no sales tax on your next RV We have helpedclients legally save $1000s over the past 12 yrsCall Mountain States Consulting 800-565-4504amp talk to a CPA for professional friendly service or visit us on the web at wwwrvtaxcom
ACTION SERVICES LLCConsult a Licensed Montana AttorneyNo State Sales Tax amp Low License FeesFor Professional Service Call 800-481-0013 wwwactionservices-mtcom
Let us help you BUY YOUR RV TAX FREE We guarantee BEST service and priceReceive $100 Gas Card amp FREE Mail Fwding Save Thousands of $$ Today 8884303388 Best in the business wwwMontanaRVnet
PAY NO SALES TAX ON VEHICLESLet us explain how we can legally help youWersquove helped thousands in the last 10 yearsCall one of our four Montana AttorneysBennett Law Office PC Missoula MTwwwbennettlawofficepccom 866-543-5803
LOWEST RATES IN THE 50 STATESPay NO Sales Tax Permanent PlatesNo Inspections mdash Plates in 4 daysTrailers RVs Vehicles Planes BoatsDeer Creek 8779135100 wwwtaxfreemontanaorg
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SERVICE TRAINING
RVSA will CERTIFY you as an RV technician in only10 weeks 100 employment since 1986 Hands-on InstructionmdashCall the RV ServiceAcademy in Florida (941) 722-5256 wwwrvsanetLICENSED amp APPROVED FOR VA TRAINING
PROPERTY FOR SALE
Clean air hunting fishing boating ATVs25+ ACRES ENTERPRISE UT $200000water rights well septic system Tour at wwwyourerahomecom13323PH 1-888-686-8190 code 100820 ACRES ENTERPRISE UT $87500wwater right 1-888-686-8190 code 1045Tour at wwwyourerahomecom15164John Cameron GRI Ph 435-632-6358jcameroninfowestcomERA BROKERS CONSOLIDATED SOUTHERN UTAHrsquoSREAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS1-800-372-2765 wwwerabrokersnet
5 ACRE PROPERTY IN SOUTHERN COLORADO360ordm Mountain Views Close to Rio Grande No Assoc Fees Yearly Property Taxes under $100Only $7500 entire 5 Acres(239) 273-0911 wwwcoloradolandsalecom
RECREATIONAL VEHICLESFOR SALE
LIST YOUR RVSHOP FOR AN RVTHOUSANDS OF VIEWERSBUYERS WAITINGbullbullbull wwwRVclearinghousecom bullbullbull
RV REGISTRYwwwrvregistrycomMotorhomes Trailers amp Fifth WheelsFor Sale by OwnersNo Sales CommissionsBuyersSellers 800-546-8457
BUYING OR SELLING AN RVLet us take over the risk of major repairsTo learn more about the Good Sam Extended Service Plan mechanical breakdown insurance call 1-877-681-9479
RECREATIONAL VEHICLESWANTED
DONATE RVs AUTOS BOATS PROPERTY TIME-SHARES EQUIPMENT and JUNKERS running or notFast Free Pickup IRS Tax Deductible1-800-903-4483 Homeless MinistriesEmail help27msncom
RV CLUBS
LONERS ON WHEELS Singles Camping ClubwwwlonersonwheelscomLocal Chapter campouts in USA amp CanadaRallies Caravans amp LOW Campground1-866-LOW-CLUB bull FREE Newsletter amp Info
RV GRAPHICS
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COMMERCIAL CORNER
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TRADING POSTTURN-KEY SPACIOUS BEAUTIFUL RV LOT Temeculaarea CA Incl WD dishwshr frig dbl SS sinkBBQ At Rancho CA RV Resort a 5-star resort golfcourse pools SteveLinda (949)454-2191 pearlwing9coxnet for photos $85K
MOTORHOMES FOR SALE
2000 ALLEGRO BUS 38 57K mi 3 SO Cat 330dsl 6-spd Allison maple cab int WD new awnsall lthr Frtliner Chas 75 Onan new tires reffrwicmkr no smkpets $54K 772-564-0759772-341-4614 (FL)
2007 36QSH PHAETON BY Tiffin Silver Sand350 HP Cat Diesel pusher 6-speed Allison80 gen auto level amp awn leather Corian tiled3 TVs 4 slides 9527 miles warranty $175K(941) 286-5201 (SD)
1996 DUTCH STAR 32 454 Chevy Banks Power slide-out Runs and looks beautiful New paint roof tires $28500 Neil 916-747-1842
A Colorado Beauty at its Best New 2006 stunning custom home in Castle Rock 6196 sq ft walkout ranch on 467 acres 4 BD 6BA50rsquoX21rsquo RV garage wfull hookups $1295000(303) 681-3754 for pics amp details
LARGO FL 1152 sq ft manufactured hm 2BR2BA Many extras incl attached lanai amp shed Xlnt home base location close to shopping ampbeaches in a 55+ 5-star community $35000OBO 727-798-2573 evartsedyahoocom
3BD2BA MANUFACTURED on 82 acre w30X40RV garage wfull hookup 2 yrs old 4 mi from The Villages in FL No lot fee you own propertysafe area move-in ready smk free lots of extras$260K 352-406-9750
BEAUTIFUL OR COAST - Lakeside 55+ gatedcomm 1254 sq ft 2BD 2BA 40 ft RV prkgwhookups 2 mins to lake 5 mi to beachfishing crabbing hiking Pix avail $219000(541) 759-2747
LOTS FOR SALE
CYPRESS WOODS RESORT - SW Florida premierwaterfront lot on cul de sac Tropical landscapingSee at wwwbradsrvlotcom (239) 495-0538
DESTIN VILLAGE RV RESORT FLmdash2 lots for saleside by side across from pool and clubhouse1 block to huge public beach Large pads gated$129000 each Susan (850) 496-6520
ALASKA KENAI PENINSULA RV and residential lot The best fishing and hunting in the worldCheap Private party 907-283-5889 spikealaskaearthlinknet wwwmyalaskalotcom
OWN YOUR RV LOT CO-OP PK along ColoradoRiver 2006 Cavco Pk model front kit 16X22 living rm 10X24 storage furnished WDgolf cart full time or part xlnt cond Must see$174500 928-667-3768 (AZ)
CAMPGROUNDMEMBERSHIPS FOR SALECOAST TO COAST AFFILIATED
CAMPGROUND MEMBERSHIP FOR SALE Coast to Coast affiliated home park Southern PinesNC 2 free parks S Pines amp Gettsyburg PA Pdover $6000 sell for $5000 Heart problems(336) 475-3623
CAMPGROUND MEMBERSHIPSFOR SALE
THOUSAND TRAILS NACO national membershipAnnual dues paid up to January 2009 $3500 or best offer (323) 582-5559
HOMES FOR SALE
1987 SILVERCREST MOBILE HOME in Hemet CAGated 55+ community wRV stor free golf pool amp more 1344 sq ft 2BD2BA LR DR den 2space carport AC washdry frig gas stove$34900 425-868-7553
DAVENPORT FL RV HOME Private 55+ commAccess to I-27 amp I-4 2BD 2BA + RV garage1800 sq ft Cinder block built $289K Will consider trade in CACOTX 863-424-1417lab2trvlaolcom
ASHEVILLE NCmdashNewly remodeled home amp RVbuilding 4BR 4BA 4300 sq ft home 2250 sq ft RV building HVAC Many amenities plus mtn views New low price $699500 Pics wwwTomFlackcom 8282426569
TRADING POST As a benefit of membership Good Sam Club members may advertise personalitems for sale in the Trading Postclassified ad section of Highways
The Trading Post classified ad section isrestricted to ads placed by individualGood Sam Club members who are cur-rent with their membership dues Adsmust be of a personal nature accordingto the following requirements All otherclassified ads will be considered forplacement in Commercial Corner
1 Item advertised must be personallyowned and listed for sale or trade Ads pro-moting a product or service for sale wouldnot be acceptable in Trading Post Also notacceptable would be an ad for a multi-unitapartment townhome complex or morethan 10 acres of unimproved real property
2 An ad for the rental of any item is considered commercial and thereforenot appropriate for Trading Post
3 Trading Post accepts ads under thecategories of Campground Member-ships for Sale Timeshares for SaleHomes for Sale and Lots for SaleAgents are not permitted to advertise inTrading Post
4 Help Wanted and Positions Wantedare categories inappropriate for TradingPost Also unacceptable are ads for theexchange of one service for anotherregardless of whether any money is
changing hands An ad soliciting theusage of property whether commercialor residential is also considered com-mercial in nature and must be placed inCommercial Corner
Please note The May 2009 issuecloses on February 18 (arrival date April30 the June issue closes on March 18(arrival date May 27)
Unfortunately it is not possible to can-cel an ad after our closing dateHowever we are able to place aldquoSOLDrsquorsquo indicator over your ad up toone week after the closing date
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Contents
Portal to the Past
Flying High in Albuquerque
Get Your Kicks at The Rally
Departments
Whats New Online
On the Road
Dear Good Sam
Good News
RV Insight
Camp Cuisine
Tech Topics
Action Line
Good Stuff
Classifieds
Pet Pix
Advertiser Index
Wheres Good Sam
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User Guide
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Current Recall AnnouncementThis recall affects Dometic two-door refrigerators manufactured between June 2003 and September 2006
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RVinsightBY JOE AND VICKI KIEVA
JOE RVers love to eat and itrsquos not unusual forrally-goers to spend long periods standing inline for a free hot dog or ice cream RVersbrave crowded parking lots with theirrigs to have lunch at an appealingrestaurantAnd if you want to drawa crowd in a campground sim-ply mention the word potluck
A good number of RVers eatall of their meals in restaurantsThese travelers might keep a bot-tle of wine in the fridge and a boxof crackers in the pantry but otherwise they donrsquot use theirkitchens at all We know RVers whocan give you firsthand recommenda-tions for an eatery in just about any town inthe country To them finding unique local
restaurants is part of the RVing adventureOn the other hand some RVers eat
almost all of their meals in their rigs Wemet a man whose food allergies preventedhim and his wife from eating in restaurants
altogether Fortunately their RV kitchengives them the freedom to travel
wherever they like without having toworry about his diet
Most RVers split their mealtimesbetween restaurants and their rigsEating in restaurants is a social occa-sion for Vicki and me More oftenthan not when we get together withfriends we go out to a restaurantIt doesnrsquot have to be fancy as long as we can all share the same tableOn the other hand we usually eat in our motorhome when wersquore parked some-where by ourselves
We always try to take advantage of localfoods as we crisscross the country Itrsquos difficultto pass up the seafood along the Atlantic coastespecially the lobster and clams in NewEngland Floridarsquos fresh citrus fruit is unparal-leled anywhere And we always look forward to
gorging ourselves onfresh blueberries in
Maine and blackberriesin Oregon
VICKI I enjoy cookingespecially when wersquore in ourRV I have more time andfewer distractions than I dowhen wersquore at home And tome part of the fun of cookingwhile on the road is the shop-ping that goes along with itNeedless to say grocery shop-
ping while on the road is differentthan it is at home The names of the
supermarkets change from one regionof the country to another We see names likeFood Giant Shawrsquos and Wegmanrsquos in theNortheast Kroger Publix and Food Lion in theSoutheast and Fred Meyer Safeway andAlbertsonrsquos in the West Of course WalmartSupercenters are everywhere we go
Shopping in an unfamiliar supermarket may
be a chore to some but to me itrsquos an adventureEach store has its own way of laying out theaisles As a result I canrsquot just run into the storefor a couple of items and go directly to the cor-rect aisles as I do at home Shopping usuallymeans walking up and down each aisle to findthe items on my grocery list This is how I dis-cover new and different foods
For an archive of Joeand Vicki Kievarsquos previ-ous RV Insight columnsgo to wwwgoodsamclubcomhighways To postyour own RV-lifestyletips go to wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityclick on Stories thenclick on the Share a Story button
Dear Joe and VickiHow do you findgood grocerystores andrestaurants whiletraveling aroundthe country
We never miss a chance to bring home ham andbacon from Arkansas
maple syrup fromVermont and Walla Wallaonions from Washington
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A Movable FeastWhen it comes to eating on the road variety really is the spice of life
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To add to the adventure many of theavailable items differ from one region tothe next The unfamiliar brands areusually every bit as good as the ones wehave at home but some favorite brandsof food items are hard to find on theroad Yuban coffee for example isnrsquoteasy to locate in the East so we bringenough from home to last the entiretrip Mexican food is important to usso I fill the freezer with chorizos andour favorite brand of corn tortillas
On the other hand each area of thecountry has its own unique food itemsWe never miss a chance to bring homeham and bacon from Arkansas maplesyrup from Vermont Walla Wallaonions from Washington and salt pota-toes from New York
Shopping for groceries while travelingis a great way to become familiar withthe various regions Yoursquoll discoverfoods yoursquove never seen before With alittle experience yoursquoll determine whichsupermarket chain is your favorite whenyou travel to different areas With a littlemore experience you may get to thepoint where you can drop by a store forjust one item and actually manage to godirectly to the correct aisle
Then of course if you donrsquot enjoy theadventure of shopping on the road youcan always take on the challenge oflocating a good restaurant
Send your nontechnical RV-lifestyle questions to RV Insight HighwaysPO Box 8545 Ventura California 93002 or to highwaysgoodsamclubcom
GOT A QUESTION
Vickirsquos RV RecipesVicki Kievarsquos book My RVKitchen and Favorite Recipescovers everything you need toknow about selecting equippingand furnishing an RV kitchenstocking the pantry and fridgeand shopping for groceries onthe road Yoursquoll also find morethan a hundred of Vickirsquosfavorite recipes plus more than70 hints and tricks for preparingdelicious meals on the roadwwwrvknowhowcom
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CAMPcuisineBY BOB BLUMER
You canrsquot please all the people all the timebut when it comes to snack food popcorn
comes close In fact popcorn is so popular thatAmericans consume a staggering one billionpounds of the stuff per yearmdashenough to fill theentire Grand Canyon OK I made up the partabout the canyon but itrsquos probably not too farfrom the truth
To say popcorn is a modern miracle wouldalso be a stretch since the snackrsquos been aroundfor thousands of years But it does seem mirac-ulous that a rock-hard kernel of corn can betransformed by exposure to heat into apillowy morsel of satisfying goodness
Each kernel of popcorn containsmoisture and oils Unlike most othergrains the outer hull of the popcornkernel is impervious to outside moisture
which helps protect the precious cargo insideAs the oil and water inside the shell are heatedpast the boiling point they turn the moisture inthe kernel into a superheated pressurizedsteam Eventually the hull succumbs to thepressure and ruptures and the interior starchesare transformed into the airy cloud-like foamthatrsquos become synonymous with movie viewing
Although most popcorn kernels explodethey donrsquot always explode with flavor Thatrsquos
why I love to add more thanjust salt and butter to
my bowl Here aremy two favorite
recipes Onersquosa little sweet
and onersquos a littlespicy which should
please even
yourfussiest
friends
The PopcornFestival inMarion Ohiocelebrates thestarchy snackevery SeptemberFind out more at wwwpopcornfestivalcom
Popcorn for the PeopleSweet and spicy twists on a perennial family favorite
To read previous recipesgo to wwwgoodsamclubcomhighways
Bob Blumer is the creatorand host of the FoodNetwork TV shows TheSurreal Gourmet and Gluttonfor Punishment Hersquos alsothe author of five cookbooksWhen hersquos not at home inCalifornia Bob can be foundtraveling in his Toastermobilean Airstream trailer cus-tomized with a stainless-steel professional kitchenand topped with two 8-footslices of toast
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Raginrsquo Cajun Popcorn
1 tablespoon garlic powder1 teaspoon onion powder12 teaspoon paprika12 teaspoon salt 14 teaspoon white pepper (if you have it)
or black pepper2 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon Tabasco (or to taste)2 tablespoons vegetable oil12 cup popcorn kernels
In a small bowl combine garlic powder onion powderpaprika salt and pepper Reserve In a small pan overmedium heat melt butter Remove from heat and stir inTabasco Reserve in pan In a medium-size pot overhigh heat add oil and one kernel of popcorn Cover andcook until kernel pops
Add the rest of the popcorn to the oil and re-coverShake pot constantly until popping stops Sprinkle inspices drizzle with Tabasco butter and toss thoroughlyServe immediately
Yield About eight cups
Kettle Corn
2 tablespoons vegetable oil12 cup popcorn kernels2 tablespoons granulated
white sugar12 teaspoon salt
In a medium-size pot over highheat add oil and one kernel ofpopcorn Cover and cook untilkernel pops Add sugar and stirfor 15 seconds or until it meltsAdd the rest of the popcorn tothe sugar oil and re-cover Shakepot constantly until poppingstops Empty popcorn into abowl and toss with salt Serveimmediately
Yield About eight cups
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To read more of Bobrsquosreplies to your technicalquestions go to wwwgoodsamclubcomrvcentral
In addition to answering your letters Bob Livingston is publisher of Trailer Lifeand MotorHome magazinesdirector of the seminar pro-gram at the Rally and authorof Trailer Lifersquos RV Repair andMaintenance Manual To pur-chase the fourth edition of the manual at the discountedGood Sam price click onwwwgoodsamclubcomstore
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TECHtopicsBY BOB LIVINGSTON
Batterybasicswinter fueladvice and atriple-towingclarification
Pulling a PickupI have a 1996 Chevy 4x4 pickup that Irsquod like to pull behind my Discoverymotorhome I donrsquot believe the truck can be towed that conveniently so I waswondering if I could use a dolly for the front end of the truck or a full trailer tohaul it This would save me having to buy a vehicle that can be pulled and theinsurance for another vehicle I use the truck to carry my four golden retrievers
around Is there a need for brakes on the trail-er if I end up towing this truck
Phil Jurczyk KIRKLAND WASHINGTON
BOB Phil your truck is towable on all fourwheels without making drivetrain modifica-tions Therefore you donrsquot need to consider adolly or trailer Yoursquoll need a base plate an ade-quately rated tow bar and lights and I stronglyrecommend using a braking device that appliesthe truck brakes in concert with the motor-homersquos service brakes
Before you purchase the hardware I suggestyou weigh your motorhome loaded for a typicaltrip and your truck Compare those numberswith the gross combination weight rating of themotorhomeYou need to make sure you have thecapacity to tow before setting out on the road
One Battery or TwoI BOUGHT a used fifth wheel with two batter-iesmdashone from the factory and the otherinstalled later Theyrsquore hooked in series black-to-black and red-to-red The reason Irsquom asking isthat theyrsquove gone bad Do I need to replace bothor can I get by with just one If I replace bothdo the cranking amps have to be the same
Judy McClurg CAVE CREEK ARIZONA
BOB Judy if you frequent primitive campsites(no hookups) then yoursquoll need at least two bat-teriesmdashand yours are wired in parallel notseries If you hook up to campground electrici-ty then one battery is all you need
The obvious advantage of having two batter-ies is the ability to run your 12-volt DC appli-ances and accessories for a longer period oftime Even if yoursquore very frugal with the use of12-volt DC power yoursquoll still need enough bat-tery for example to keep the refrigerator run-ning (on LP-gas) If yoursquore like most peopleyoursquoll run through two batteries fairly quicklywhile primitive camping unless you have anefficient way to recharge them
If you replace both batteries theyrsquoll need tobe the same Since yoursquore looking to power thelivability items yoursquoll need deep-cycle batteries(even if yoursquore buying only one) Therersquos noneed to be concerned with cranking amps therating in amp hours is more important
Consider buying two 6-volt golf-cart batter-ies wired in series if you determine that youneed two Theyrsquore more durable for RV use
Cold-Weather DieselIrsquoM GOING TO purchase a used Class B dieselcamper van The owner told me there are solu-tions I can use to pour into the fuel tank to keepthe diesel from jelling in winter Is that true Ifnot how much would it cost to install a heateroutlet for this type of vehicle
Meei Mizell AUGUSTA GEORGIA
BOB If you live in or travel to a cold-weatherarea the diesel fuel there is usually winterizedfor that area Thatrsquos because the fuel contains awaxy substance that jells in extremely coldweather and creates problems such as pluggingthe fuel filter Normally the fuel supplier willmix No 2 diesel with No 1 diesel or some typeof additive that improves cloud point
According to fuel-industry experts yourengine should run fine on non-winterized fuelas long as the temperature doesnrsquot dip below 10degrees Fahrenheit
While the addition of diesel No 1 candecrease cloud point itrsquos also less efficient thanNo 2 the energy content of it is about 5 percentlower which relates to reduced fuel economy sonormally the amount of additive is limitedThere are also a number of aftermarket prod-ucts that can be added to your fuel to reduce thecloud point
Some engines are equipped with fuel heatersTherersquos no way to hazard a guess without know-ing which engine you have in your vehicle Youcan easily check with your RV dealer for thatinfomation
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We had an occasion where this hap-pened We removed the TV that was inthe upper console and checked the areawhere the clearance lights were Theywere dry but the inner surface of the caphad drops of water on it Any movementor jarring of the coach caused thedroplets to run down the inside of thecap and out at the bottom of the over-head console Spray-foam insulation willhelp eliminate this problem
On to the chewing rodents also mentioned in the September issueWith regard to these critters eating theinsulation on wires most rodents havefront teeth that donrsquot stop growingthroughout their life They chew on hardobjects to wear them down Otherwisetheir teeth would get too long and theywouldnrsquot be able to open their mouthfar enough to consume any food Itisnrsquot for any nutritional value that theychew on wires Years ago they wouldchew on the lead casings of the tele-phone cables at times causing inter-ruption of phone service
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If you boondock then consider theDri-Z-Air dehumidifier It works wellusing crystals that collect moisture anditrsquos relatively cheapmdashand it uses nopower Most places sell Dri-Z-Air forless than $10 Almost all RV-supplystores and Camping World outlets sell it
Rodents seem to be a hot topic basedon all the response I received after theinitial ldquoWire-Eating Wildliferdquo letter Irsquombecoming an expert on rodents thanksto the readers who have sent in sugges-tions although thatrsquos somewhat of adubious distinction Too bad humanscanrsquot munch down with their teethwear them out and simply grow newones Wow what a concept
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Albuquerque to Santa FePerched on the banks of the Rio GrandeRiver Albuquerque is more famous for being the Hot Air Balloon Capital of the World than as a portal to the pastIts famous and colorful InternationalBalloon Fiesta attracts visitors fromaround the globe few of whom realizethat the cityrsquos Central Avenue is actuallya section of Historic Route 66
In 1937 the government realignedRoute 66 between Santa Rosa and Al-buquerque bypassing Santa Fe Therealignment cut about 107 miles fromthe old route and brought touriststhrough the heart of AlbuquerqueToday the 400 to 1400 blocks of CentralAvenue still display much of the charmof those early days
Heading east along Central Avenue
Agentle late-afternoon breeze caresses the tall grass flanking theweathered rut running along the east wall of Fort Union I sit alone
on the wooden bench grounded squarely in the present my eyes tracingthe rut northeast through the sea of green toward the distant hills Theranger had said that the historic trail was nothing more than a dirt trackback in the mid-1800s so I begin to imagine a typical day along thissection of the Santa Fe Trail
I close my eyes and soon I can almosthear the crack of a bullwhackerrsquos whip andthe disgruntled bellows of the oxen as acaravan of large freight wagons rumbles bymassive wheels and oxen hooves carvingdeep into the soft New Mexico prairie Ienvision the labored breathing of the oxenand the creaking of wagon-wheel axles
As the last wagon lumbers by a grizzleddriver his stoic dust-covered face creasedby too many years on the trail glances myway and nods I nod back and watch thedust trails disappear into the evening skyI imagine a lone bugler inside the fort sounding the evening tattooanother day along the Santa Fe Trail slipping into the history books
The Santa Fe Trail is but one of the many nostalgic sites that crowdnorthern New Mexico This part of the state is like a living museum ofNative American and Wild West cultures that brings new meaning to thephrase Land of Enchantment
We planned on seeing as much as we could during our 1200-mile loopfrom Albuquerque along nine scenic byways and trails five mountainranges six Indian reservations a dozen pueblos and a host of nationalparks forests and monuments
STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL DEFREITAS
After theAlbuquerqueRally take adrive throughthe pages ofNew Mexicohistory on a scenic loop tour
PORTALpastTO THE
RALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
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you come to the Turquoise Trail NationalScenic Byway (Highway 14) which runsnorth through the Sandia Mountains toSanta Fe Along the trail yoursquoll pass thelegendary mining towns of GoldenMadrid and Cerrillos with their aban-doned turquoise mines dotting the adja-cent hills The rejuvenated ghost townsnow have quaint restaurants Native craftsshops art galleries and small museums
Santa Fe to RatonIn 2010 Santa Fe commemorates its400th anniversary Few Americans orEuropeans even knew of its existenceuntil the Santa Fe Trail opened in theearly 1800s
Today Native artisans trade theirwork on the sidewalks and park aroundthe main plaza and the city contains
more than 250 galleries many of whichline Canyon Road Art is such an impor-tant aspect of Santa Fe life that the townbecame the first US city to be named tothe UNESCO Creative Cities Network
Santa Fersquos creative culture overflowsinto its cuisine In this relatively smallcity no fewer than 200 restaurants servemeals offering everything from bou-tique specialties to distinctive northernNew Mexican delicacies Tia Sophiarsquos(just off the main square) claims to haveinvented the breakfast burrito which youcan order with green red or Christmas(both green and red) chili sauce
If you have a hankering for somesweets you wonrsquot want to miss the cre-ations at the Chocolate Maven Thesmall cafeacute has an adjoining bakerywhere you can sample the shoprsquos world-
famous brownies while watching thebakers at work
Interstate 25 to the east follows theold Santa Fe Trail and sections of oldRoute 66 (the pre-1937 alignment) Inmany places you can exit the mainhighway onto adjacent service roadsthat literally run atop parts of the oldSanta Fe Trail and old Route 66
East of Glorieta is Pecos NationalHistoric Park The park preserves morethan 12000 years of history including theancient Pecos pueblo a colonial missionsections of the Santa Fe Trail and the siteof the Battle of Glorieta Pass the mostwesterly conflict in the Civil War
In the town of Las Vegas old Route66 veers south toward Santa Rosa whilethe Santa Fe Trail continues northeastThe trail crisscrosses I-25 at many loca-
Grab your binoculars and pick a perch on the bluffs overlooking El Malpais National Monument
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tions on the way to Raton Well-pre-served ruts are visible at WagonMound and Fort Union NationalMonument built in 1851
Raton to TaosFrom Raton Highway 64 slices south-west retracing parts of the Santa FeTrail Going southeast on Highway 505yoursquoll need your binoculars to viewsome of the 274 bird species at MaxwellNational Wildlife Refuge including baldeagles and wild turkeys as well aswhitetail and mule deer bobcats andblack bear Established in 1965 the3700-acre refuge is an important reststop for migratory waterfowl
The Dawson ghost town awaitsabout 10 miles north on 505 Littleremains of this old coal-mining com-munity except the cemetery PhelpsDodge opened the Dawson coal minein 1901 and the town prospered until1950 when the coal ran out Most ofthe graves in the cemetery are of the383 miners lost in two disastrous mineexplosions in 1913 and 1923
An hourrsquos drive south of Dawsontakes you to the small but significanttown of Cimarron from which onebranch of the Santa Fe Trail gets itsname Over the years the townrsquos 130-year-old landmark St James Hotel hascatered to such notable guests as BuffaloBill Cody Annie Oakley Kit CarsonFrank and Jesse James Wyatt Earp Billythe Kid and BlackjackKetchum Rumor has itthat notorious gunmanClay Allison dancednaked on the bar whileshooting into the ceilingThe bar is now part ofthe dining room andyou can still see bulletholes in the tin ceiling
At Eagle Nest Highway64 meets the EnchantedCircle Scenic Byway (Highway 38) Thenorthern part of the loop skirts a num-ber of 12000-foot peaks in the Sangrede Cristo Mountains and offers spectac-ular alpine scenery If you have timetake Highway 150 up to Taos Ski Valleyfor more breathtaking panoramas
The Enchanted Circle rejoins High-way 64 just north of the Taos Pueblo
Indian Reservation Thepueblo is one of the nationrsquosoldest continuously inhabitedcommunities and the onlypueblo designated a NationalHistoric Landmark and aUNESCO World heritage SiteAt the center of the reservationis Taos town home to KitCarson between 1828 and1840 His preserved home isnow a museum
Taos to FarmingtonFrom Taos the High Road toTaos Scenic Byway (highways518 and 76) weaves souththrough the Sangre de CristoMountains and the PicurisPueblo toward the small townof Jaconita Along the wayyoursquoll pass through Chimayoand the Nambeacute Indian Res-ervation home to the beauti-ful 150-foot-high Nambeacute Falls
Just off Highway 502between Jaconita and LosAlamos is Bandelier NationalMonument Along the parkrsquos 15-miletrail through Frijoles Canyon yoursquoll seeAncestral Pueblo homes kivas (ceremo-nial structures) rock paintings and pet-roglyphs Donrsquot forget to carry lots ofwater when hiking here
West of Bandelier stands Los Alamosand the Los Alamos National Laboratory
The Department of Energylab is one of the largest multidisciplinary institu-tions in the world Startedin 1943 as part of the se-cretive Manhattan Projectthe lab is now a NationalHistoric Landmark TheBradbury Science Museumis highly recommended
From Los Alamos theJeacutemez Mountain Trail
Scenic Byway (Highway 4) wendssouthwest through the Jeacutemez Moun-tains and Santa Fe National ForestAbout halfway to San Ysidro yoursquolldrive through the sprawling VallasCaldera National Preserve a favorite ofrock climbers and trout fishermen Asyou cross the floor of the caldera be onthe lookout for large herds of elk San
Antonio Creek and the East Fork of theJeacutemez River cut through the calderaand offer some of the statersquos best brownand rainbow trout fishing
West of San Ysidro the trail contin-ues northwest as Highway 550 to thetown of Cuba the heart of NewMexicorsquos cattle- and sheep-ranchingregion But Cubarsquos claim to fame is the nearby Chaco Culture NationalHistoric Park the largest best-pre-served and most architecturallyadvanced of all ancient SouthwestNative villages
The canyon has 120 separate sitesthat date between AD 850 and 1250The largest structure Pueblo Bonitacontains more than 600 rooms and 40kivas The sites are accessible by about35 miles of walking trails that crisscrossthe canyon
Northwest of Cuba Highway 550climbs to the high plains New Mexicorsquosoil belt The first well was drilled in1921 and the state pumps about 60million barrels a year The oil patchrsquosmain town Farmington is also rich inNative American culture
Just north of Farmington is Aztec
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FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 29MAP BY DONNA SCHMIDT
Ruins National Monument a 500-roomcenter of Ancestral Pueblo society datingback to the early 1100s The Great Kiva(excavated in 1921 and reconstructed in1934) is the main attraction
Farmington to AlbuquerqueThe Native Heritage Trail Scenic Byway(Highway 491) runs from Shiprock justwest of Farmington through the vastNavajo Indian Reservation to GallupAlong the way yoursquoll pass 7176-footShiprock peak and other unusual rockformations as you skirt the easternflanks of the Chuska Mountains
Highway 491 ends in Gallup atHighway 40 and Historic Route 66Much of Route 66 parallels the newinterstate but it is interrupted in a fewplaces Historic 66 signs will direct youto the usable sections of the old route
Galluprsquos main attraction may be theEl Rancho Hotel and Motel Built in1937 the hotel has welcomed a host offamous guests including Jackie CooperRonald Reagan Spencer Tracy Kath-arine Hepburn and Kirk DouglasHundreds of autographed pictures ofcelebrities cover the mezzanine walls
above the eclectic rustic lobbyAs you head back toward Albu-
querque yoursquoll pass El Morro NationalMonument also known as InscriptionRock In the early 1300s AncestralPuebloans living on the bluff above thenatural spring carved petroglyphs inthe rock around the water hole In thelate 1600s Spanish and American pio-neers stopping for water also carvedtheir names dates and messages intothe rocks around the spring Today thepark protects more than 2000 inscrip-tions and petroglyphs as well asAncestral Puebloan ruins
East of El Morro stands El Malpais(Spanish for ldquothe badlandsrdquo) NationalMonument resembling a Hawaiianlava field with its moonscape of exten-sive lava flows In stark contrast to thesharp black lava are the tall smoothalmost white sandstone cliffs that linethe southern edge of the field
Northern New Mexico provides anextraordinary road-trip experiencefrom its 1200 years of accessible Nativeand American history to its spicy redand green chiles It truly is a Land ofEnchantment
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Go OnlineFind out more about Albuquerque andNew Mexico at wwwgoodsamclubcomhighways The February sectionincludes exclusive web content aboutthe Santa Fe Trail the Sandia PeakTram and the Southwestrsquos authenticlegend Kit Carson Yoursquoll also find RVauthor Ron Jonesrsquo list of restaurantfavorites in and around Albuquerque
Good Sam ParksNew Mexico has 43 Good Sam Parks To find out all aboutthem go to wwwgoodsamclubcomand click on the Travel Tools tabthen click on Find a Campground
For More InformationNew Mexico Tourism Departmentwwwnewmexicoorg 800-545-2070
Nostalgic New Mexico (left to right) Native pottery PecosNational Historic Park Fort Union and a Taos Pueblo powwow
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sk almost anyone to name Americarsquos mile-high city and theyrsquoll most likely replyldquoDenverrdquo But motor 438 miles south on Interstate 25 and yoursquoll hit another mile-
high city thatrsquos known less for its thin air and more for its rich history rugged scenery andhighly diverse population Welcome to Albuquerque New Mexico
Albuquerquersquos colorful past stretches back to the 1300s when the Ancestral Pueblo peo-ple settled along whatrsquos today known as the Rio Grande River The waterway provided pre-cious irrigation for the nativesrsquo crops and trees along the banks offered firewood By the1500s European explorers seeking gold found instead villages of mud but that didnrsquot keepthem from staying By the late 1600s the community along the river began to grow asSpanish missionaries settled in the area In 1706 the burgeoning town was named for theSpanish Duke of Alburquerque (the extra ldquorrdquo was later dropped from the name)
The westward migration of the 1800s brought Americans to the area along the Santa FeTrail Everyone from merchants and homesteaders to lawyers and tradesmen established theirhomes and businesses in the broad valley where major routes met The arrival of the railroadand much later Route 66 swelled the cityrsquos population which now stands at 800000
AlbuquerqueFLYING HIGH IN
RALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
Ride the aerialtram roll onRoute 66 andfollow in thefootsteps ofPueblos andearly explorersin Americarsquos oldest city theWorldrsquos Hot-AirBalloon Capital
BY BEVERLY EDWARDS
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These days Albuquerquethrives as a vibrant crossroads ofhistory commerce and cultureMake sure you take time toexplore this fascinating city if youattend the April Rally (for moreabout the Rally turn to page 34)
Begin your tour by steppingback in time at PetroglyphNational Monument west of thecity After soaking up the historyof the rock markings at the visitorcenter walk along the trails to seethe rock faces that bear ancientworks of art The monumentrsquosestimated 20000 carved images of peo-ple animals and other symbols giveglimpses into a compelling past
Get a feel for Albuquerquersquos Spanishheritage in Old Town where you canwalk in the footsteps of the cityrsquosfounders Dominating the central plazais the towering San Felipe de NeriChurch which replaced a small adobechapel that collapsed in 1792 In keep-ing with tradition adobe homes were
established around the plaza for mutu-al protection Today these structureshouse shops that sell colorful clothingblankets jewelry and other items madeby local artisans
While in Old Town yoursquoll see evi-dence of one of the cityrsquos most interest-ing chapters For three weeks in theearly days of the Civil War theConfederate flag flew over the plazaWhen the Confederates retreated they
buried six canons near the plaza andtwo of them are now displayed
In the following century the city host-ed a new wave of visitors After WorldWar II Americans hopped in their carsin search of new adventures andAlbuquerque emerged as a popular stopon Route 66 known here as CentralAvenue The regionrsquos rugged desert wasa novelty for many travelers of that eraCentral Avenuersquos colorful shops and
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restaurants evoke that innocent timeLooking for in-depth exploration of
the region Albuquerque is home tonumerous museums and each focuseson a compelling facet of the Land ofEnchantment and the world at large
Towering in Jurassic Super GiantsHall at the New Mexico Museum ofNatural History and Science is a replicaof Seismosaurus a former resident ofthe area Fossils in Seacoast Hall remindvisitors that the area once bordered avast prehistoric body of water
Ancestral Pueblo history so impor-
tant to understanding New Mexico ison display at the Indian PuebloCultural Center
Visitors will find refuge from thewarm desert sun at the AlbuquerqueAquarium and Rio Grande BotanicGarden both located in sprawlingAlbuquerque Biological Park Thou-sands of saltwater fish and invertebratesnative to the Gulf of Mexico live in theaquariumrsquos carefully maintained envi-ronments The Botanic Garden green-houses display desert plants that thrivein the area as well as flora from other
climates of the worldScience buffs will relish the
National Atomic Museumwhich traces the history ofthe Atomic Age from earlyresearch of nuclear develop-ment through todayrsquos peace-ful uses Exhibits offerinsights into the first atomicbomb detonation at theTrinity Site located less than100 miles away on desert
land thatrsquos now part of the White SandsMissile Range
Albuquerquersquos best-known eventmay be the International Balloon Fiestawhich lifts off for nine days everyOctober Thousands of spectators turnup for the festivities as hundreds of bal-loons fill the skies Visitors can experi-ence the thrilling history of hot-air bal-looning year-round at the AlbuquerqueInternational Balloon Museum on theedge of the fiesta grounds Actual bal-loons and gondolas hang from the highceiling in a dazzling display
Likewise cruising high above theground is the Sandia Peak Tramwaywhich travels over the Cibola NationalForest on a cable for 27 miles makingit the worldrsquos longest passenger aerialtramway The journey takes visitors tothe observation deck atop 10378-footSandia Peak affording an 11000-square-mile panorama of the Land of Enchantment Make the trip nearsunset and watch as the lights ofAlbuquerque glisten far below
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Tour Route 66break a balloonrecord and immerseyourself in RVingthis April inAlbuquerque
The pop-music standard ldquoRoute 66rdquo entices listeners to ldquogetyour kicksrdquo on Americarsquos famous Mother Road Who are we
to turn down the advice of Nat King Cole Chuck Berry the Rolling StonesJohn Mayer and the many others whorsquove recorded the classic through the years
Heed the songrsquos call by joining the Good Sam Club at the 10th annualRally April 17 through 20 in Albuquerque New Mexico one of the hotteststops on the legendary highway
Visitors to Expo New Mexico can find plenty of ways to get their kickslike browsing row after row of new RVs enjoying nightly entertainment bypopular performers participating in fun activities and taking optionaltours of historic sites in and around the fabled New Mexico city
Did we mention Good Samrsquos Mexican Fiesta and the Rally Dog ShowNow a decade old the Rally has become a one-stop shop for RVers seek-
ing to enrich their lifestyle and just have a great time Rally-goers thirsty forknowledge can pick from scores of seminars and check out newtravel and RV products then end the day by partying withNeil Sedaka the Osmond Brothers and Rita Coolidge
The Rallyrsquos a great place to meet old friends make newtravel buddies link up with longtime e-mail pals and online-forum cronies and on Good Sam Day join a Good SamClub chapter in your neck of the woods
Here are a few of the many ways to get your kicks at the2009 Albuquerque Rally
BY JOHN SULLAWAY
Get yourRALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
RallyAT THE
Kicks
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Rock to the Classics For morethan 50 years Neil Sedakarsquos catchy tuneshave blasted out of jukeboxes and stere-os across North America Herersquos yourchance to see the composer of ldquoCal-endar Girlrdquo and ldquoBreaking Up Is Hardto Dordquo perform in person on April 17the Rallyrsquos opening nightSedaka (pictured on theright) is followed byGrammy Awardndashwinningsinger Rita Coolidge onApril 18 the country-flavored family group theOsmond Brothers onApril 19 and California surf band PapaDoo Run Run on April 20
Sharpen Your Skills Whetheryoursquore a novice RVer or a seasoned vet-eran yoursquoll find plenty of opportunitiesto boost your RV IQ at the Rally Scoresof seminars will be offered on topicsranging from electrical-system mainte-nance to tire care Presenters includeHighways Technical Editor Bob Living-ston and other RVing experts
Stack Up the Fun Youngstersand teens can play games scarf uppizza take tours and join their momsdads and grandparents in the cookie-stacking competition GPS users willhave fun with our geocache contest theGreat RV Heist and golfers can tee upfor the golf tournament on April 17Show Your Tricks on Route 66 theRallyrsquos dog show gives pet owners achance to parade their pooches April 18
Explore New Mexico Sign upfor optional guided bus trips and travelto the Acoma ldquoSky Cityrdquo Pueblo onApril 17 Americarsquos oldest continuously
inhabited settlement On April 18 takea tour through Albuquerquersquos most col-orful districts on famous Route 66Guided trips to the nearby Trinity Siteon April 17 18 and 20 will take you toground zero of the first atomic-bombdetonation
Donate Your Time Feel likegiving back Rally participantscan lend a hand at Rio GrandeCommunity Farm Come for aday of volunteer work on April15 and get one night of freecamping on April 14
Balloon Bonanza Albuquerquersquosknown as the Hot-Air Balloon Capitalof the World and its annual Inter-national Balloon Fiesta draws thou-sands Rally-goers will get a chance tosalute the cityrsquos high-flying statusmdashand possibly make historymdashbyparticipating in an attempt toset a Guinness world record forMost People Wearing BalloonHats Prefer the real thing Takea hot-air balloon ride over theRio Grande Valley with RainbowRyders or watch balloon enthu-siasts ignite the burners insidetheir colorful crafts at anevening balloon glow
Go Green The Rallyrsquos the place tofind out how you can reduce your RVrsquosenvironmental footprint The Go GreenIdeas contest invites Rally-goers to sub-mit green-friendly concepts for prizesMake sure you stop by the Green RVexhibit a biodiesel-powered Lancecamper outfitted with solar panels anda wind turbine and occupied by sur-vivalist Brian Brawdy
Hola Good Sam The Good SamClub will throw a Mexican Fiesta formembers and friends on April 20 Yoursquollbe serenaded by mariachis tantalizedby pintildeatas and treated to Southwesterncuisine Join a chapter make newfriends stick around for games andprizes and learn more about benefitsoffered only to Good Sam members
Be Prepared Relive the carefreedays of camping out with your Scouttroop when the Rally hosts a receptionfor all current and former Boy Scouts onApril 19 Boy Scout alumni are encour-aged to bring old memorabilia like uni-forms badges and handbooks LocalBoy Scout troops will participate andcontests for cash prizes will rekindle thatScouting spirit Rally organizers areworking to expand the program toinclude Girl Scouts for the 2010 Rally
Get Cookinrsquo On GoodSam Day Highwaysrsquo CampCuisine columnist BobBlumer (left) will demon-strate how to whip up flavor-filled edibles in theconfines of your RV galleyLearn new recipes fromthe Food Network star
Kick Some Tires Rally-goers canget a close-up look at the latest RVmodels by strolling through hundredsof new rigs on display at Expo NewMexico Yoursquoll find vehicles rangingfrom entry-level trailers to million-dol-lar coaches Buy a new home-on-wheelson the spot or do research for a futurepurchase Also on display are hundredsof aftermarket products and RV-relatedservices in the Rallyrsquos indoor exhibit
RALLY ONLINEConnect with other Rally-going GoodSam Club members online Click onwwwtherallycom to find links to Rallygroups on wwwgoodsamclubcom aswell asFacebookEonsTwitterandFlickr
RVER OF THE YEARDuring the Rallyrsquos Good Sam Day yoursquoll get the chance tomeet Richard Daniels the clubrsquos 2008 RVer of theYear Richard rescued a stray dog he encounteredwhile RV camping then used the Good Sam Clubrsquosonline RV forums to facilitate adoptions of manymore stray animals across the continent The firstrecipient of this annual award Richard says hersquoslooking forward to telling fellow RVers about theshelter he founded Old Fella Burke CountyAnimal Rescue in Burke County Georgia
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The Good Sam ClubrsquosAction Line has resolvedthousands of disputes in favor of membersHighways highlights a sampling of theseresults in each issueTo read more Action Lineletters go to wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityand click on RVer Rights
All Steamed UpLast April I took my 2002 Holiday Rambler Admiral motorhome to GibbsInternational Trucks in Oxnard California to fix a transmission leak I was referredto Gibbs because theyrsquore a fully authorized dealer for Allison transmission
I told the service staff that I wanted an estimate before any work was done onthe coach Later that day Raul a service manager called to say that all they could
do to fix the leak was change gaskets andgrommets If Irsquod been told this beforehand Irsquodhave never brought my motorhome to them
Raul then told me he could remove my trans-mission and send it to a repair facility thatcould make the repairs in the City ofCommerce 75 miles away He said there wasno way of me getting an estimate until thisrepair shop received the transmission anddetected the problem
Later however I was told that I incurred$15729 in fees when Gibbs steam-cleanedmy transmission housing to look for the leakwhich they couldnrsquot find I was never given anestimate for this service
When I arrived to pick up my RV I asked MrsGibbs another service manager why I wasnrsquottold in the beginning that I could incur diag-nostic charges and they might not be able tofix the problem I told her I didnrsquot want to payfor anything and she replied I couldnrsquot havemy keys until I paid the charges I told her thatI called that coercion and it wasnrsquot fair Shedidnrsquot respond
I believe Gibbs misrepresented themselvesI never would have gone there if theyrsquod told methe truth in the first place I believe I shouldbe refunded the $15729 fee I think Gibbsshould also give me an apology for my 10hours of wasted time
Allan Siber CAMARILLO CALIFORNIA
ACTION LINE After sending a petition toGibbs International on Siberrsquos behalf wereceived this response from Raul Villalobosservice manager
We regret that you felt no value in the effortwe made to properly diagnose and steam-
clean your transmission We could debate theappropriateness of the changes but in the bestinterest of a timely resolution wersquore refundingyou $15729
Sluggish ServiceWE TOOK OUR 2001 Sportsmen fifth wheel toPatterson RV Center in Wichita Falls Texas forsome minor repair work At the time the serv-ice representative assured us that the workwouldnrsquot take long But now two months andmany phone calls to Patterson later we stillhavenrsquot seen any progress We were calledonce and told it was ready so we made the 80-mile trip only to find out that the repairswerenrsquot completed Patterson hadnrsquot evenordered the decal stripes that were included inour original request They told us theyrsquod getsomeone to bring the decals to our home
After going back and forth my wife calledto see if the decals were ready and the newservice manager said he knew nothing of thisorder and hersquod have to look into it Heassured us hersquod investigate our issue andcall us back Wersquove never received a callback We really need Action Line to help fixthis ongoing problem
John and Phyllis Spenser PARADISE TEXAS
ACTION LINE After a petition was sent toPatterson RV Center we received the follow-ing update from the Spensers
Our problem has been resolved to our satis-faction thanks to Action Linersquos interventionPatterson RV completed the decal work andtheir new service manager was very courteousand helpful Action Linersquos help was muchappreciated
Got an RV-related dispute E-mail us at actionlinegoodsamclubcom or mail a letterto Action Line PO Box 8545 Ventura California 93002 Please include a letter ofexplanation and copies of related receipts
ACTIONLINEMAILBOX
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If yoursquod like to evaluate newproducts and see your commentspublished in Highways sign upto be a Good Sam producttester Itrsquos easy Just click onwwwgoodsamclubcommemberbenefitsaspx to find the product-testing sign-up form
nline
Highways FEBRUARY 200938
goodstuffEDITED BY ROBIN DUFFIELDbullTESTED ANDREVIEWED BY MEMBERS
Smart LightMotion LightDonrsquot let the Smart Lightrsquossimple appearance deceiveyou The low-profile exteriorlight mounts on the side ofyour RV and goes on auto-matically when the built-insensor detects movementnear your rig An attachedLED lets you know if yourcoach battery is running lowThe Smart Light gets itsbrains from a microproces-sor and has the same holepattern as existing standardlights for easy installationKen Motz a Good Sam Clubproduct tester from Le ClaireIowa installed the SmartLight and reports ldquoThe mo-tion detector really makesus feel securerdquo PRICE $9999CONTACT Star Light 800-883-5444wwwstarlightsinccom
Funky Colored FlamesNeed to spice up your campfire fun Create dancing flames of blue green and purpleby placing an unopened packet of Funky Colored Flames on top of the fire Providing 30minutes of multicolored fun Funky Flames is safe for usein indoor and outdoor wood fireplaces (theyarenrsquot suitable for cooking fires) Good SamClub product tester Arleen Witt of PollackPines California tried Funky Flames andtells us ldquoNice colored flames that reallyadd excitement to any bonfirerdquoPRICE $588 (three-pack)CONTACT Winlow Products416-792-0385 wwwcampingworldcom
June Bug ScooterRVers can tool around the campground
or rally grounds with ease on thepower-thrifty all-electric June Bugscooter The smooth-riding portablevehicle seats one adult comfort-
ably folds to just 28 inches highand weighs 90 pounds JoyceNewman a Good Sam Clubproduct tester from JacksonSouth Carolina took a spinon the June Bug and says ldquoIdo not know how I traveledbefore the June Bug Itrsquosgiven me my freedom backrdquo
Engel MR040 PortableFridge Freezer
Peckish RVers can keep theirsnacks cool on the go with the nim-
ble Engel MR040 Fridge Freezer Theunit has a small footprint but deliversefficient cooling from 1224-volt DCand 110-volt AC power A sturdy plasticexterior with rubber bumpers on eachcorner protects that delicate egg salad
and a reversible lid contains storage spacefor spare cords and fuses Good Sam product
tester Sandy Preibe from Camarillo California took theMR040 on an outing and says ldquoTravels easy and keepsfood and beverages cold on a hot day while driving Itrsquosvery convenient not to have to use icerdquo
PRICE $1497CONTACT Rickrsquos Specialty Vehicles
866-798-2227 wwwricksesvcom
PRICE $641CONTACT Engel USA 888-272-9838 wwwengel-usacom
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AND GET REWARDED FORDOING WHAT YOU LOVE
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The Good Sam VISA Card is issued by Barclays Bank Delaware Important terms and conditions apply Complete details on the rewards program will bedescribed in the enrollment materials Camping Gas Cash Back Memberships amp Services and Gift Cards are Free when you redeem Rec Rewards pointsearned by using the Good Sam Visa Card
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FEBRUARYFLORIDA bull WINTER SAMBOREE February 18ndash22Withlacoochee Bluegrass Festival Dunnellon$110 Early bird 217 Contact Robert WardPO Box 348 Nobleton FL 34461 352-796-8867
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MARCH ARIZONA bull ROARING rsquo20S SAMBOREE March 4ndash8Pinal County Fairgrounds Casa Grande $85Contact Joyce Anderson 561 S 34th Pl
Mesa AZ 85204 480-807-6066
joyceinmesayahoocomwwwarizonagoodsamorg
NEVADA bull HAWAIIAN SUMMER SAMBOREEMarch 12ndash14 Avi Resort and Casino Laughlin$602 $451 Extra $10 at gate ContactLinda LeChien 1380 Centerville Ln 40Gardnerville NV 89410 775-782-5352
rllechienaolcomwwwnevadagoodsamcom
GEORGIA bull SPRING SAMBOREE March 26ndash29
Good Sam Club chapters across North America regularly host RV gatherings known as
Samborees As a Good Sam Club member you can visit Samborees in any state or province
Activities range from games to arts and crafts seminars and live entertainment In short
Samborees are a good time and a great way to meet people who share your interests
Dates locations fees and contact information for upcoming events are listed below and
a complete calendar is posted on wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityeventsandtours
CLUBevents
Forty Years of FunColoradorsquos first Good Sam chapter the Western Colorado Travelers
celebrated its 40th anniversary on November 15 2008 Many members
of the Grand Junction chapter were on hand for the event along with State
Directors Al and Fran Allain Assistant State Directors Mike and Sue Carver
and members of the neighboring Two Rivers Good Sam chapter
Back row left to rightWimp Holding BudDriever Al HowardRalph Moss EugeneStocking Second rowWanda Holding TomBonokoski BettyDriever Lynda HowardTheona Moss PatMahrer Al MahrerSeated GloriaBonokoski Fay ClineFran Jones Del JonesChapter PresidentMary Diamond
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Georgia National Fairgrounds and AgricenterPerry $75 Contact Perno Scott 1865 PoplarSt Conyers GA 30013 770-922-5794
gladigottacomcastnetwwwgeorgiagoodsamcom
APRIL TEXAS bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 2ndash5 WestTexas Fairgrounds Abilene $65 $75 at gateContact Judy Birchett PO Box 236 Bishop TX78343 361-584-1919
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LOUISIANA bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 10ndash12State Fair of Louisiana Shreveport $52 Earlybird 45 $13 per day Contact Del Griffin 439Jann Dr Shreveport LA 71106 318-686-0581
lagoodsamyahoocomwwwlagoodsamorg
ALABAMA bull PUT ON YOUR EASTER BONNET SPRINGSAMBOREE April 16ndash19 National PeanutFestival Fairgrounds Dothan $802 $701
Contact Pat Smith 1301 S Bethel RdDecatur AL 35603 256-350-1037
algoodsamsaolcomwwwalabamagoodsamsorg
ARKANSAS bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 16ndash19Four States Fairgrounds Texarkana $55Contact Melinda Wiggs 2501 Skyline PtJonesboro AR 72404 870-972-0951
mwiggs2501yahoocomwwwarkansasgoodsamscom
MISSISSIPPI bull SPRING TAHITIAN SUNRISE SAM-BOREE April 16ndash19 Washington CountyConvention Center Greenville $652 $451Contact Darrell Hugueley 5358 CR 225 WaterValley MS 38965 662-473-1077
hugo5358bellsouthnetwwwmsgoodsamorg
FLORIDA bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 22ndash26Okeechobee KOA Campground Okeechobee$110 Contact Robert Ward PO Box 348Nobleton FL 34661 352-796-8867
bward5bellsouthnetwwwgoodsams-floridaorg
OKLAHOMA bull MARDI GRAS SPRING SAMBOREEApril 23ndash26 Heart of Oklahoma ExpositionShawnee $61 Contact Susan Scholl 4608Sandy Oak Circle Newalla OK 74857 405-391-5852 or 405-812-4401wwwoklahomagoodsamscom
NORTH CAROLINA bull MILITARY TRIBUTE SPRINGSAMBOREE April 24ndash26 Tom Johnson Rally ParkMarion $75 Contact Don and Eunice Fletcher 110Riviera Ln Sanford NC 27332 919-499-2512
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KANSAS bull PAUL BUNYAN AND OTHER TALL TALESSPRING SAMBOREE April 30ndashMay 3 KansasState Fairgrounds Hutchinson $70 ContactMarty Ward 2201 E MacArthur E-3 WichitaKS 67216-5614 316-213-8297
rewardcoxnetwwwkansasgoodsamorg
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800-745-3673
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Motorhomes A B amp C Fifth Wheels Travel TrailersBrowse our inventory online at
Go to the Good Sam Clubrsquos website to read all about our more than 1600 activechapters throughout North America and find one near you Start by going to wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunity and clicking on Chapters
nline goodsamclubcom
bull
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ALASKAChris Williams (Vivian)1060 N Leatherleaf Loop Wasilla AK 99654aksnwbrdmtaonlinenetwwwalaskagoodsamclubcom
ALBERTALes Barnhouse (Lorraine)47-53522 Range Rd 274Spruce Grove AB T7X 3T1altagoodsamcruzinternetcomwwwrvalbertaca
BRITISH COLUMBIAPaul Day (Eileen)158-16275 15th Ave Surrey BC V4A 1L4pceedayteluscomwwwbcsamsca
IDAHOGordon Harris (Susan)466 Pace Dr Twin Falls ID 83301gordon3769msncomwwwidahogoodsamorg
MONTANARonald Wertz (Joan)48 Rockland Ln Victor MT 59875mtronjoanaolcomwwwmontanagoodsamcom
OREGONWayne Swanson (Mary)16500 Brown Rd Dallas OR 97338goodsamattglobalnetwwworegongoodsamcom
SASKATCHEWANNorman Swinnerton (Larree)803 Carr Terrace Saskatoon SK Canada S7S 1L9weare2shawcawwwsaskgoodsamcom
WASHINGTONJudy Smith (Larry)PO Box 1374 Snohomish WA 98291-1374larry-judysmithmsncomwwwwashingtonstategoodsamkendracom
WYOMINGSteve Martin (Jackie)75 Wild Horse Rd Cody WY 82414stevemartinwyomingcomwwwwyominggoodsamcom
ARIZONAJoan Burtrum (James)2805 Potter Ave Kingman AZ 86409jiburtrumcitlinknetwwwarizonagoodsamorg
NORTHERN CALIFORNIAKenneth Ginoulis (Marilee)316 Mission St Lodi CA 95240kginoulislodinetnetwwwnorcalgoodsamorg
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIAJo Ann Yett (Vernon)PO Box 1390 Indio CA 92202yetsmailgtenetwwwsocalgoodsamorg
COLORADOAl Allain (Fran)3213 Scranton St Aurora CO 80011-1827coloradosamcomcastnetwwwcoloradogoodsamorg
NEVADATheresa White (Bill)2800 Viking Way Carson City NV 89706tw-bwsbcglobalnetwwwnevadagoodsamcom
NEW MEXICOJohn Brink (Marji)25 Western Saddle Dr Tijeras NM 87059jnmbrinkaolcomwwwnmgoodsamcom
UTAHGlenn Carroll (Carol Jean)1449 E Woodhill Dr Sandy UT 84092carrollgutah-internetwwwutahgoodsamorg
wwwGoodSamClubcomDealerFor your closest Good Sam Authorized Dealer
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ILLINOIS Jim Frcka (Judie)616 N Porter StElgin IL 60120rrack2rvyahoocomwwwillinoisgoodsamcom
IOWACarl Lewis (Ginny)1705 Tulip LnStorm Lake IA 50588-2104carllewisiwnetwwwiowagoodsamcom
MINNESOTALuke Johnson (Pam)1011 S Victory DrMankato MN 56001gorvlukeaolcomwwwmngoodsamclubcom
NEBRASKAFred Hatch (Sandy)PO Box 335Arnold NE 69120oldtimergpcomnet
NORTH DAKOTALinda Albright (George Thomason)616 Hillcrest DrMinot ND 58703-1556georgeminotcomwwwgeocitiescomndgoodsam
SOUTH DAKOTADonna Katzer (Albert) 915 Allen AveRapid City SD 57701redhatdonnaqbrapmidconet
WISCONSINJean Goossen (Dave)853 138th StAmery WI 54001dgoossenamerytelnetwwwwigoodsamorg
ARKANSASDan Freyaldenhoven (Shirley)1200 Siebenmorgan RdConway AR 72032dfreycyberbackcomthunderaristotlenetarkansashtm
KANSASNancy Crook (Sonny)2902 N Meadowlake DrHutchinson KS 67502nancylcrookhotmailcomwwwkansasgoodsamorg
LOUISIANARichard Abadie (Judith)608 W 17th Ave Covington LA 70433judyabadiehotmailcomwwwlagoodsamorg
MISSOURIJean Gardner (Bob)39456 Omega StAnabel MO 63461mogoodsamDirectorgmailcomwwwmissourigoodsamclubcom
OKLAHOMARichard Gulley (Karen)11525 S FranklinJenks OK 74037gmagulleyssbcglobalnetwwwoklahomagoodsamscom
TEXASKaren L McAbee (Dwayne)PO Box 33940Fort Worth Texas 76162klmcabeehotmailcomwwwtexasgoodsamcom
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COUPLES WITH RV to work as Camp HostsCampsite provided plus pay for each personwill train Detail oriented multi-task good peopleskills parksclaycogovcom (816) 407-3400(MO)
TRADE SHOW HOSTSAmericraft is seeking individuals or teams todemonstrate kitchen related items at weekendTrade Shows amp Expos Must have utility van orvehicle to pull small trailer Flexible scheduleComplete training Above average incomeCall 352-483-0052 or apply online at wwwcookingshowhostcom
HOSTWORKING COUPLE wRV wantedApply for one-month stay May throughOctober Free hookup Call Rose (989) 673-31848am-5pm ET Historic Thumb Octagon BarnGagetown MI wwwthumboctagonbarnorg
CAMPGROUNDSRV PARKSFOR SALE
Heart of the Black Hills40 Acres 130 Sites 11 CabinsAdjoins Natrsquol Forest By Natrsquol Parks$2MTerms bull 8009450255wwwthebrokeragenet
WYOMING RV PARK on scenic Hwy 3 hrs toYellowstone 34 full hookups 6 tents 7 cabinsWell-maint dest park near hot springs fishingriver rides museums many upgrades 2007$610000 firm Call (307) 921-8635
CAMPGROUNDMEMBERSHIPS FOR SALE
WHY NOT HAVE IT ALLOver 1500 RV parks $8-$12 a nightSound too good to be true Itrsquos true Home park and nationwide campground membership Under $200 first year mdash for EVERYTHING (frozen dues thereafter) No Other Charges LOWPRICE GUARANTEEmdash double money-back differ-ence mdash Deal directNo brokers Start saving now (800) 343-8677 ask for Angie
RESALES mdash NATIONWIDE mdash Since 1991TT NACO Western Horizons AOR OutdoorWorld CRA CCC transfers RPI much moreCAMPGROUND MEMBERSHIP OUTLET1-800-272-0401 to buy 1-800-952-0401 to sell$We pay referrals$ wwwmembershipresalecom
RESALE MEMBERSHIP OUTLET INC Campground Memberships at Wholesale Prices ALL MAJOR RESORTS AND AFFILIATIONS Purchase 800-395-1678Liquidate 877-548-2045
CARPETING
CARPET YOUR RV Patrsquos RV Carpet amp Flooringprofessionally installs RV floors of all typesincluding carpet laminate tile vinyl amp woodBuena Park CA bull (800) 670-PATS (7287)wwwpatsrvcarpetcom
Highwaysrsquo Commercial Corner section ofclassified ads is designed exclusively for pri-vate parties or businesses that have items orservices to sell promote or rent that are notof a personal nature For example RV ParksCampgrounds Condominium ComplexesReal Estate Small Businesses for SaleServices Offered Help Wanted PositionsWanted and Business Opportunities all rep-resent categories appropriate for CommercialCorner Any item offered for rent is consid-ered commercial in nature CommercialCorner advertisers are not required to beGood Sam Club members
When submitting ad copy please followthese guidelines1 There are 40 characters allowed perline counting each letter space and punc-
tuation mark When abbreviating pleaseuse standard dictionary abbreviationsThere is a five-line minimum and the rateis $60 per line2 Bold-face type is available at an addition-al cost of $15 per line Add $50 to makeyour ad all red3 We offer a 5 frequency discount for sixissues and a 10 discount for 12 issues4 Blind-box service is available at an addi-tional cost of $15 per issue We will assigna blind-box number to your ad and we willforward responses to you on a daily basisThe blind-box address takes one full line ofspace at $60line Our $15 fee covers ourpostage and handling expenses5 Copy must be printed or typed6 Copy must be submitted approximately
two months prior to the cover date of theissue desired Please note The May issuecloses on February 18 the June issue closes on March 187 Mail ad copy and a check money order orVisaMasterCardDiscoverAmex numberexpiration date and signature to Commer-cial Corner Highways PO Box 8510Ventura California 93002-99128 Credit-card orders may be faxed to 805-667-4379 Attention Sue Panchenko or e-mailed to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom(please put ldquoCommercial Cornerrdquo in thesubject line) 9 Please direct questions to Sue Panchenkoat 805-667-4385 or via e-mail to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom (please put ldquoCommercialCornerrdquo in the subject line)
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MOTORHOME PARTS
WINNEBAGO ITASCA FLEETWOODmdash-PARTSContact Robert with Year amp Serial We Accept Credit Cards amp Ship Daily8-530 Central M-F Sat 8-4HARRISON RV LAND JEFFERSON IA1-800-397-8206 rvpartsnetinsnetwwwharrisonrvcom
wwwWinnebagoPartscom or 800-933-7742Parts for all WinnebagoItasca productsplus LeSharoPhasar Rialta amp Eurovan Personal service at fair prices for ourcustomers worldwide If outside US call641-896-2222 Hours 8-5 Central M-F
MOTORHOMES WANTED
WE BUY MOTORHOMESrsquo98 amp NEWER - CLEAN - LOW MILES - NO SMOKEPETCASH Payment amp NATIONWIDE Pick UpContact Bill Fishfader 1-509-993-0321RVs NORTHWEST bull SPOKANE WA
$ RV BUYERS OF AMERICA $WE BUY ALL MAKES AND MODELSFREE NATIONWIDE PICKUPTOLL FREE 888-782-8987 wwwrvbuyersusacomWE WILL BEAT ANY DEALER PRICE
PACKRAT STORAGE mdash CONSIGNS BUYS RVs Class A B C MotorhomesNot Picky Cash for ReferralsNationwide Pickup 1-877-520-MINI wwwpackratsacom
WANTEDHave Cash Will TravelFor 1998 and newer diesel coaches wwwrvgonecomNationwide Pick Up Toll Free 1-800-669-1807
CASH FOR YOUR RV2002 Model Year and NewerNationwide PickupCall Toll-free 866-687-2274 ask for Jim Cash WWWUSEDRVPROSCOMLA MESA RV CENTER
1 BEST RV BUYERCall for Free AppraisalTop Dollar Paid for Late ModelGas or Diesel MotorhomesFree Nationwide PickupToll Free 888-870-3989BIG SKY LIQUIDATION
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$ CASH $ TOP DOLLAR PAID for late-model motorhomes All makes and modelsNo hassles For instant cash call Keith Roy (toll-free) at 1-888-227-4078PEDATA RV CENTER
2009 - 2000 MOTORHOMES WANTED Nationwide mdash Gas or DieselFree Appraisals mdash No HasslesCall (813) 783-4000 or 888-783-4009 for Instant CashMotorhomeFinderscom
MAILMESSAGE SERVICES
$10 MAILBOX RENTALS mdash South DakotaVehicle Reg mdash Low 3 SD Sales TaxNo State Income Tax No Veh InspectionsCall Toll Free 1-800-419-1690 VisaMCVisit us at wwwyourbestaddresscom
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MAIL FORWARDING SERVICESFast sure safe mail delivery Low pricesOREGON HAS NO SALES TAX For FREE BROCHURE call (800) 452-2130 Visit us at wwwmailforwardingservicescom
AMERICAS-MAILBOX Forwarding in SDSave $$$NEW Monthly Rates NO State Income TaxNO Wheel TaxNO Safety InspectionNO HasslesVery Low RV Reg amp Insurance 866-747-3700wwwAmericas-MailboxcomHW Call us first
SNOWBIRD MAIL amp MESSAGE bull 800 VOICE MAILWe handle your mail as if it were our own ANNUAL - $150 bull MONTHLY - $18Located in Newport Oregonwwwsnowbirdmailcom bull 1-800-800-0710
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MEXICO INSURANCE
ANNUAL LIABILITY INSURANCE $58 PERSON UNLIMITED TRIPS WITH EXTENDED LIABILITYTO A TOWED TRAILERBOAT1-800-909-4457
HOMES FOR SALE
AMERICArsquoS WORLD CLASS RV COMMUNITYThe Gardens RV Village Crossville TNResales available now 1100 to 2200 sq ft homes with attached fully enclosed full-hookupRV garages Lots available to build your ownBeautiful community Call us at 800-860-RVERwwwgardensrvvillagecom
SENIOR LIVING on the SALTON SEARV Groups Welcome Mineral Spa now openPark Models amp New Mobile Homes availableRents starting $250 Rentals available Call (818) 344-0356
RETAMA VILLAGE Come join us At our exclusive55+ active adult community in the fabulous Rio Grande Valley of South Texas Large RV LotsCasita wRV Port and single family homesClubhouse library pools fitness centerbilliards hiking biking and birdingBentsenpalmcom 9563811500
OWN LAND amp HOME AT SUNRISE BLUFFSGated 55+ Subdivision in NM with best 4 seasonclimate in the SW affordable living Custom homesfrom 1300-2400 sf Ask about either RV portsor RV storage area Vist us at wwwsunrisebluffscomor call 1-877-725-8337
INVESTMENTS
EARN 96 INTERESTPER ANNUM1-800-687-4940 Toll FreeNot available in some states
LOTS FOR SALE
TORREY OAKS RV RESORT Located in SW FL Luxury heated pool pickle ball golf shuffleboardfitness media indooroutdoor kitchensbaths laundries Rental Lots availableCall (813) 426-4729 (863) 773-3157 wwwtorrey-oaks-rv-lotscom
SILVER PALMS RV VILLAGE near Lake OkeechobeeSunny South-Central Florida bull Planned activities bull Fitness center bull Members-only lounge bull Gated entryDeeded Oversized Sites Premier Lakefront ampPreserve sites available Now under constructionndashndashSpecial Pre-Opening pricing availableVisit wwwsilverpalmsrvcom or call 863-467-5800
LARGEST SELECTION OF RV LOTS in SW10 Locations Call now amp Receive 5 daysamp 4 nights Complimentary resort visitFinancing avail Act Now for Best sitessouthwestRVsitescom 760-870-1607
COMMERCIAL CORNER
rdquoldquoAs in past years Highwayshas been the source of our best camp hosts
mdashS Beall OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY
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TOURS
ADVENTURE CARAVANS RV TOURS amp RALLIESCanada bull USA bull Alaska bull Central America Mexico bull Greece bull Europe bull United KingdomMexico RV Insurance wwwadventurecaravanscomFree 86-page catalog (800) 872-7897Experience the Adventure Wersquoll do the Rest
WORLDWIDE RV TOURS AND RALLIESMexico Canada Alaska OverseasAnd USA Rose Parade Balloon FiestaKentucky Derby amp more Call 800-952-8496or free RV Vacation guide wwwfantasyrvtoursnet
Good Sam Samborees and CaraventuresWhether your RV travels take you to AlaskaMexicorsquos Baja Peninsula New England the Kentucky Derby a NASCAR race or to AmericarsquosNational Parks the Good Sam Club has a grouptravel package for you Make new friends while youtravel in the comfort of your RV on our fully guidedtours Call us toll-free at 1-800-829-5140 or visit us online at wwwgoodsamclubcomtoursto find out more about these and the many othertours offered by the Good Sam Club
TRAVEL TO EXCITING PLACESDrive the Alcan to Americarsquos Last Frontierenvision yourself on Nova Scotiarsquos miles of coastal drives celebrate Mardi Grascross the border to sunny Mexicoform friendships yoursquoll treasure the rest of your days all arrangementsincluding RV parks by Tracks RV Toursest 1975 Free catalog at tracksrvtourscom or tel 800-351-6053
TOW VEHICLES FOR SALE
DODGE TRUCK DURANGO amp JEEPFleet prices to the publicBuy Below Factory Invoice1-800-320-9767 Ask for Fleet SalesDonrsquot be fooled by the other guyNo hidden charges wwwthenewdodgecomAdvantage DodgeChryslerJeep
TOW VEHICLETRAILERPACKAGES FOR SALE
2000 TETON 40 CHEYENNE 5th Arctic pkg full-timer new all over 1998 Mtn Master FL6087K mi CummAllison all Air Ride huge storclean amp pwrful Sell sep $40K EA 623-451-7121
TRAILERS FOR SALE
STACKER TRAILERS mdash Huge savings on two cancellations 24 double axle amp 30 triple with lifts Never titled New Dick 800-272-1239See pictures at richmondstackerscom Negotiableamp delivery available
RV SHOWS
MinneapolisSt Paul RV Vacation amp Camping ShowFeb 5 - 8 Minneapolis MNMid America RV ShowFeb 13 - 15 Kansas City MONorth Carolina RV amp Camping ShowFeb 13 - 15 Charlotte NCRichmond Camping RV ExpoFeb 13 - 15 Richmond VAKansas Sports Boat amp Travel ShowFeb 19 - 22 Wichita KSRhode Island RV amp Camping ShowFeb 27 - Mar 1 Providence RIwwwagieventscom
RV SPACES FOR RENT
RV SPACE FOR RENT Must be 55 or older inBellflower CA Small cat or dog under 20 lbsokay Close to all freeways beaches amp mtns At least 1 month stay required Pool table poolCall (562) 867-3227
SERVICES
1 IN SALES TAX SAVINGSPay no sales tax on your next RV We have helpedclients legally save $1000s over the past 12 yrsCall Mountain States Consulting 800-565-4504amp talk to a CPA for professional friendly service or visit us on the web at wwwrvtaxcom
ACTION SERVICES LLCConsult a Licensed Montana AttorneyNo State Sales Tax amp Low License FeesFor Professional Service Call 800-481-0013 wwwactionservices-mtcom
Let us help you BUY YOUR RV TAX FREE We guarantee BEST service and priceReceive $100 Gas Card amp FREE Mail Fwding Save Thousands of $$ Today 8884303388 Best in the business wwwMontanaRVnet
PAY NO SALES TAX ON VEHICLESLet us explain how we can legally help youWersquove helped thousands in the last 10 yearsCall one of our four Montana AttorneysBennett Law Office PC Missoula MTwwwbennettlawofficepccom 866-543-5803
LOWEST RATES IN THE 50 STATESPay NO Sales Tax Permanent PlatesNo Inspections mdash Plates in 4 daysTrailers RVs Vehicles Planes BoatsDeer Creek 8779135100 wwwtaxfreemontanaorg
TAX FREE RV mdash YOUR TAX SAVINGS EXPERTSWe will show you how to save thousandsThe best RV tax package in MontanaCall 24 hours a day 7 days a week888-441-5741 mdash wwwtaxfreervcom
MONTANA LLCrsquoS ONLY $399SAVE THOUSANDS mdash PAY NO SALES TAX Montana LLCrsquos our Specialty mdash Lowest Rates ONLY $39900 plus state fees and license plateswwwRVLLCcom or Call 888-929-4424
SERVICE TRAINING
RVSA will CERTIFY you as an RV technician in only10 weeks 100 employment since 1986 Hands-on InstructionmdashCall the RV ServiceAcademy in Florida (941) 722-5256 wwwrvsanetLICENSED amp APPROVED FOR VA TRAINING
PROPERTY FOR SALE
Clean air hunting fishing boating ATVs25+ ACRES ENTERPRISE UT $200000water rights well septic system Tour at wwwyourerahomecom13323PH 1-888-686-8190 code 100820 ACRES ENTERPRISE UT $87500wwater right 1-888-686-8190 code 1045Tour at wwwyourerahomecom15164John Cameron GRI Ph 435-632-6358jcameroninfowestcomERA BROKERS CONSOLIDATED SOUTHERN UTAHrsquoSREAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS1-800-372-2765 wwwerabrokersnet
5 ACRE PROPERTY IN SOUTHERN COLORADO360ordm Mountain Views Close to Rio Grande No Assoc Fees Yearly Property Taxes under $100Only $7500 entire 5 Acres(239) 273-0911 wwwcoloradolandsalecom
RECREATIONAL VEHICLESFOR SALE
LIST YOUR RVSHOP FOR AN RVTHOUSANDS OF VIEWERSBUYERS WAITINGbullbullbull wwwRVclearinghousecom bullbullbull
RV REGISTRYwwwrvregistrycomMotorhomes Trailers amp Fifth WheelsFor Sale by OwnersNo Sales CommissionsBuyersSellers 800-546-8457
BUYING OR SELLING AN RVLet us take over the risk of major repairsTo learn more about the Good Sam Extended Service Plan mechanical breakdown insurance call 1-877-681-9479
RECREATIONAL VEHICLESWANTED
DONATE RVs AUTOS BOATS PROPERTY TIME-SHARES EQUIPMENT and JUNKERS running or notFast Free Pickup IRS Tax Deductible1-800-903-4483 Homeless MinistriesEmail help27msncom
RV CLUBS
LONERS ON WHEELS Singles Camping ClubwwwlonersonwheelscomLocal Chapter campouts in USA amp CanadaRallies Caravans amp LOW Campground1-866-LOW-CLUB bull FREE Newsletter amp Info
RV GRAPHICS
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COMMERCIAL CORNER
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Thank Youfor shopping with our advertisers
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TRADING POSTTURN-KEY SPACIOUS BEAUTIFUL RV LOT Temeculaarea CA Incl WD dishwshr frig dbl SS sinkBBQ At Rancho CA RV Resort a 5-star resort golfcourse pools SteveLinda (949)454-2191 pearlwing9coxnet for photos $85K
MOTORHOMES FOR SALE
2000 ALLEGRO BUS 38 57K mi 3 SO Cat 330dsl 6-spd Allison maple cab int WD new awnsall lthr Frtliner Chas 75 Onan new tires reffrwicmkr no smkpets $54K 772-564-0759772-341-4614 (FL)
2007 36QSH PHAETON BY Tiffin Silver Sand350 HP Cat Diesel pusher 6-speed Allison80 gen auto level amp awn leather Corian tiled3 TVs 4 slides 9527 miles warranty $175K(941) 286-5201 (SD)
1996 DUTCH STAR 32 454 Chevy Banks Power slide-out Runs and looks beautiful New paint roof tires $28500 Neil 916-747-1842
A Colorado Beauty at its Best New 2006 stunning custom home in Castle Rock 6196 sq ft walkout ranch on 467 acres 4 BD 6BA50rsquoX21rsquo RV garage wfull hookups $1295000(303) 681-3754 for pics amp details
LARGO FL 1152 sq ft manufactured hm 2BR2BA Many extras incl attached lanai amp shed Xlnt home base location close to shopping ampbeaches in a 55+ 5-star community $35000OBO 727-798-2573 evartsedyahoocom
3BD2BA MANUFACTURED on 82 acre w30X40RV garage wfull hookup 2 yrs old 4 mi from The Villages in FL No lot fee you own propertysafe area move-in ready smk free lots of extras$260K 352-406-9750
BEAUTIFUL OR COAST - Lakeside 55+ gatedcomm 1254 sq ft 2BD 2BA 40 ft RV prkgwhookups 2 mins to lake 5 mi to beachfishing crabbing hiking Pix avail $219000(541) 759-2747
LOTS FOR SALE
CYPRESS WOODS RESORT - SW Florida premierwaterfront lot on cul de sac Tropical landscapingSee at wwwbradsrvlotcom (239) 495-0538
DESTIN VILLAGE RV RESORT FLmdash2 lots for saleside by side across from pool and clubhouse1 block to huge public beach Large pads gated$129000 each Susan (850) 496-6520
ALASKA KENAI PENINSULA RV and residential lot The best fishing and hunting in the worldCheap Private party 907-283-5889 spikealaskaearthlinknet wwwmyalaskalotcom
OWN YOUR RV LOT CO-OP PK along ColoradoRiver 2006 Cavco Pk model front kit 16X22 living rm 10X24 storage furnished WDgolf cart full time or part xlnt cond Must see$174500 928-667-3768 (AZ)
CAMPGROUNDMEMBERSHIPS FOR SALECOAST TO COAST AFFILIATED
CAMPGROUND MEMBERSHIP FOR SALE Coast to Coast affiliated home park Southern PinesNC 2 free parks S Pines amp Gettsyburg PA Pdover $6000 sell for $5000 Heart problems(336) 475-3623
CAMPGROUND MEMBERSHIPSFOR SALE
THOUSAND TRAILS NACO national membershipAnnual dues paid up to January 2009 $3500 or best offer (323) 582-5559
HOMES FOR SALE
1987 SILVERCREST MOBILE HOME in Hemet CAGated 55+ community wRV stor free golf pool amp more 1344 sq ft 2BD2BA LR DR den 2space carport AC washdry frig gas stove$34900 425-868-7553
DAVENPORT FL RV HOME Private 55+ commAccess to I-27 amp I-4 2BD 2BA + RV garage1800 sq ft Cinder block built $289K Will consider trade in CACOTX 863-424-1417lab2trvlaolcom
ASHEVILLE NCmdashNewly remodeled home amp RVbuilding 4BR 4BA 4300 sq ft home 2250 sq ft RV building HVAC Many amenities plus mtn views New low price $699500 Pics wwwTomFlackcom 8282426569
TRADING POST As a benefit of membership Good Sam Club members may advertise personalitems for sale in the Trading Postclassified ad section of Highways
The Trading Post classified ad section isrestricted to ads placed by individualGood Sam Club members who are cur-rent with their membership dues Adsmust be of a personal nature accordingto the following requirements All otherclassified ads will be considered forplacement in Commercial Corner
1 Item advertised must be personallyowned and listed for sale or trade Ads pro-moting a product or service for sale wouldnot be acceptable in Trading Post Also notacceptable would be an ad for a multi-unitapartment townhome complex or morethan 10 acres of unimproved real property
2 An ad for the rental of any item is considered commercial and thereforenot appropriate for Trading Post
3 Trading Post accepts ads under thecategories of Campground Member-ships for Sale Timeshares for SaleHomes for Sale and Lots for SaleAgents are not permitted to advertise inTrading Post
4 Help Wanted and Positions Wantedare categories inappropriate for TradingPost Also unacceptable are ads for theexchange of one service for anotherregardless of whether any money is
changing hands An ad soliciting theusage of property whether commercialor residential is also considered com-mercial in nature and must be placed inCommercial Corner
Please note The May 2009 issuecloses on February 18 (arrival date April30 the June issue closes on March 18(arrival date May 27)
Unfortunately it is not possible to can-cel an ad after our closing dateHowever we are able to place aldquoSOLDrsquorsquo indicator over your ad up toone week after the closing date
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2000 DOLPHIN 36 FORD V10 21500 milesSO 55 gen WD Corian tops awnings 2 TVDVDVCR 2 air rear camara level jacks Must sell health reasons Reduced to $35800 407-654-3863 (FL)
2005 PHAETON 35 FT 350 diesel very lowmileage smoke free very clean Two slidessurround sound WD 4-dr frig Under warranty$150000 (225) 293-6990 225-921-8934
1996 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND 34 model L 45K miles Chevy gas Onan generator awningpackage satellite leveling jacks Email for more info bgilstrapcomcastnet or 678-817-9661 (GA)
1990 MONACO CROWN ROYALE 40 foot 300Cummins engine 75K miles fully loadedexcellent condition $29500 Call for pictures and information In 1990 sold for $250000304-242-0377
2005 COUNTRY COACH Intrigue LTD 42 525HP3 AC 10KW gen 3 slides In-Motion sat heatedceramic floor OS ent ctr radar det CB radioAqua Hot htd massage driver amp co-pilot sts extwar $345K 909-980-2168 (CA)
TRAVEL TRAILERS amp FIFTH WHEELS FOR SALE
2004 KEYSTONE HORNET with improved lotconcrete drive + pad deck and shed Lot 6035 Star Resort Pass Christian MS Xlnt cond 2BDRM 12 slide $249 annual fee Near Casinos$36000 (920) 897-3660 (WI)
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2004 374 GLENDALE Titanium 32E37DS5th whl pin to bmpr 322 Xlnt cond lots xtras clsts hdwd flr NS 2 SO Orig $63600Selling due to health $29500 Call Gene 562-927-7217 (CA)
The May 2009 issue closes February 18 The June 2009 issue closes March18 Cost $85 per ad plus $60 per photo Bold $10 for first line $20 tobold entire ad Add $25 for ad to appear in redMaximum 200 characters Count all letters numbers punctuation and spacesSpecify category______________________________________
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Phone ________________________________________
Please check here if you would like your state or province abbreviation to appear in your ad following your phone number
MAIL Trading Post Highways PO Box 8510 Ventura CA 93002
FAX (805) 667-4379 Attention Trading Post
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TRADING POST RATES
Advertising rates Trading Post ads are $85per listing per issue Bold-face type for thefirst line of the ad is an additional $10 For atotal of $105 your entire ad will be in boldAdd $25 for your ad to appear in red type
Photo ads We will include one photo with yourad at an additional cost of $60 per issue Pleasee-mail or mail a black-and-white or color photo
Blind-box service This runs an additional $15per issue A blind-box number will be assigned toyour ad and we will forward responses to you
When submitting ad copy please follow theseguidelines1 Submit your printed or typed ad on ourprinted form or use your own stationery2 Limit each ad to 200 characters counting allletters spaces punctuation marks and numbers3 Indicate under which category you wouldlike your ad to appear4 Your Good Sam Club membership numberand expiration date must be noted5 Mail ad copy and a check money order orVisaMasterCardDiscoverAmEx number toTrading Post Highways PO Box 8510Ventura California 93002-99126 Fax credit card orders to 805-667-4379Attention Trading Post7 E-mail credit-card orders to classifiedstlcomAttention Trading Post8 If you have a question we can be reachedat (805) 667-4100 ext 392 391 or 385
NO TELEPHONE ORDERS PLEASE
does not knowinglyaccept ads from busi-nesses in the TradingPost section If youreach a business whenanswering a Trading Postad please contact theAdvertising Departmentat 805-667-4100
StopampShop
AT THE RV MARKETPLACETake a moment to browse the
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For more information call theAdvertising Department at
800-765-1912extension 391 392 or 385
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AVAILABLE IN
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based on a 12-issue schedule
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RV MARKETPLACE
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 51
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Highways FEBRUARY 200952
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Flying High in Albuquerque
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Dear Good Sam
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Highways FEBRUARY 200918
RVinsightBY JOE AND VICKI KIEVA
JOE RVers love to eat and itrsquos not unusual forrally-goers to spend long periods standing inline for a free hot dog or ice cream RVersbrave crowded parking lots with theirrigs to have lunch at an appealingrestaurantAnd if you want to drawa crowd in a campground sim-ply mention the word potluck
A good number of RVers eatall of their meals in restaurantsThese travelers might keep a bot-tle of wine in the fridge and a boxof crackers in the pantry but otherwise they donrsquot use theirkitchens at all We know RVers whocan give you firsthand recommenda-tions for an eatery in just about any town inthe country To them finding unique local
restaurants is part of the RVing adventureOn the other hand some RVers eat
almost all of their meals in their rigs Wemet a man whose food allergies preventedhim and his wife from eating in restaurants
altogether Fortunately their RV kitchengives them the freedom to travel
wherever they like without having toworry about his diet
Most RVers split their mealtimesbetween restaurants and their rigsEating in restaurants is a social occa-sion for Vicki and me More oftenthan not when we get together withfriends we go out to a restaurantIt doesnrsquot have to be fancy as long as we can all share the same tableOn the other hand we usually eat in our motorhome when wersquore parked some-where by ourselves
We always try to take advantage of localfoods as we crisscross the country Itrsquos difficultto pass up the seafood along the Atlantic coastespecially the lobster and clams in NewEngland Floridarsquos fresh citrus fruit is unparal-leled anywhere And we always look forward to
gorging ourselves onfresh blueberries in
Maine and blackberriesin Oregon
VICKI I enjoy cookingespecially when wersquore in ourRV I have more time andfewer distractions than I dowhen wersquore at home And tome part of the fun of cookingwhile on the road is the shop-ping that goes along with itNeedless to say grocery shop-
ping while on the road is differentthan it is at home The names of the
supermarkets change from one regionof the country to another We see names likeFood Giant Shawrsquos and Wegmanrsquos in theNortheast Kroger Publix and Food Lion in theSoutheast and Fred Meyer Safeway andAlbertsonrsquos in the West Of course WalmartSupercenters are everywhere we go
Shopping in an unfamiliar supermarket may
be a chore to some but to me itrsquos an adventureEach store has its own way of laying out theaisles As a result I canrsquot just run into the storefor a couple of items and go directly to the cor-rect aisles as I do at home Shopping usuallymeans walking up and down each aisle to findthe items on my grocery list This is how I dis-cover new and different foods
For an archive of Joeand Vicki Kievarsquos previ-ous RV Insight columnsgo to wwwgoodsamclubcomhighways To postyour own RV-lifestyletips go to wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityclick on Stories thenclick on the Share a Story button
Dear Joe and VickiHow do you findgood grocerystores andrestaurants whiletraveling aroundthe country
We never miss a chance to bring home ham andbacon from Arkansas
maple syrup fromVermont and Walla Wallaonions from Washington
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A Movable FeastWhen it comes to eating on the road variety really is the spice of life
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To add to the adventure many of theavailable items differ from one region tothe next The unfamiliar brands areusually every bit as good as the ones wehave at home but some favorite brandsof food items are hard to find on theroad Yuban coffee for example isnrsquoteasy to locate in the East so we bringenough from home to last the entiretrip Mexican food is important to usso I fill the freezer with chorizos andour favorite brand of corn tortillas
On the other hand each area of thecountry has its own unique food itemsWe never miss a chance to bring homeham and bacon from Arkansas maplesyrup from Vermont Walla Wallaonions from Washington and salt pota-toes from New York
Shopping for groceries while travelingis a great way to become familiar withthe various regions Yoursquoll discoverfoods yoursquove never seen before With alittle experience yoursquoll determine whichsupermarket chain is your favorite whenyou travel to different areas With a littlemore experience you may get to thepoint where you can drop by a store forjust one item and actually manage to godirectly to the correct aisle
Then of course if you donrsquot enjoy theadventure of shopping on the road youcan always take on the challenge oflocating a good restaurant
Send your nontechnical RV-lifestyle questions to RV Insight HighwaysPO Box 8545 Ventura California 93002 or to highwaysgoodsamclubcom
GOT A QUESTION
Vickirsquos RV RecipesVicki Kievarsquos book My RVKitchen and Favorite Recipescovers everything you need toknow about selecting equippingand furnishing an RV kitchenstocking the pantry and fridgeand shopping for groceries onthe road Yoursquoll also find morethan a hundred of Vickirsquosfavorite recipes plus more than70 hints and tricks for preparingdelicious meals on the roadwwwrvknowhowcom
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Highways FEBRUARY 200920
CAMPcuisineBY BOB BLUMER
You canrsquot please all the people all the timebut when it comes to snack food popcorn
comes close In fact popcorn is so popular thatAmericans consume a staggering one billionpounds of the stuff per yearmdashenough to fill theentire Grand Canyon OK I made up the partabout the canyon but itrsquos probably not too farfrom the truth
To say popcorn is a modern miracle wouldalso be a stretch since the snackrsquos been aroundfor thousands of years But it does seem mirac-ulous that a rock-hard kernel of corn can betransformed by exposure to heat into apillowy morsel of satisfying goodness
Each kernel of popcorn containsmoisture and oils Unlike most othergrains the outer hull of the popcornkernel is impervious to outside moisture
which helps protect the precious cargo insideAs the oil and water inside the shell are heatedpast the boiling point they turn the moisture inthe kernel into a superheated pressurizedsteam Eventually the hull succumbs to thepressure and ruptures and the interior starchesare transformed into the airy cloud-like foamthatrsquos become synonymous with movie viewing
Although most popcorn kernels explodethey donrsquot always explode with flavor Thatrsquos
why I love to add more thanjust salt and butter to
my bowl Here aremy two favorite
recipes Onersquosa little sweet
and onersquos a littlespicy which should
please even
yourfussiest
friends
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Popcorn for the PeopleSweet and spicy twists on a perennial family favorite
To read previous recipesgo to wwwgoodsamclubcomhighways
Bob Blumer is the creatorand host of the FoodNetwork TV shows TheSurreal Gourmet and Gluttonfor Punishment Hersquos alsothe author of five cookbooksWhen hersquos not at home inCalifornia Bob can be foundtraveling in his Toastermobilean Airstream trailer cus-tomized with a stainless-steel professional kitchenand topped with two 8-footslices of toast
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Raginrsquo Cajun Popcorn
1 tablespoon garlic powder1 teaspoon onion powder12 teaspoon paprika12 teaspoon salt 14 teaspoon white pepper (if you have it)
or black pepper2 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon Tabasco (or to taste)2 tablespoons vegetable oil12 cup popcorn kernels
In a small bowl combine garlic powder onion powderpaprika salt and pepper Reserve In a small pan overmedium heat melt butter Remove from heat and stir inTabasco Reserve in pan In a medium-size pot overhigh heat add oil and one kernel of popcorn Cover andcook until kernel pops
Add the rest of the popcorn to the oil and re-coverShake pot constantly until popping stops Sprinkle inspices drizzle with Tabasco butter and toss thoroughlyServe immediately
Yield About eight cups
Kettle Corn
2 tablespoons vegetable oil12 cup popcorn kernels2 tablespoons granulated
white sugar12 teaspoon salt
In a medium-size pot over highheat add oil and one kernel ofpopcorn Cover and cook untilkernel pops Add sugar and stirfor 15 seconds or until it meltsAdd the rest of the popcorn tothe sugar oil and re-cover Shakepot constantly until poppingstops Empty popcorn into abowl and toss with salt Serveimmediately
Yield About eight cups
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To read more of Bobrsquosreplies to your technicalquestions go to wwwgoodsamclubcomrvcentral
In addition to answering your letters Bob Livingston is publisher of Trailer Lifeand MotorHome magazinesdirector of the seminar pro-gram at the Rally and authorof Trailer Lifersquos RV Repair andMaintenance Manual To pur-chase the fourth edition of the manual at the discountedGood Sam price click onwwwgoodsamclubcomstore
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TECHtopicsBY BOB LIVINGSTON
Batterybasicswinter fueladvice and atriple-towingclarification
Pulling a PickupI have a 1996 Chevy 4x4 pickup that Irsquod like to pull behind my Discoverymotorhome I donrsquot believe the truck can be towed that conveniently so I waswondering if I could use a dolly for the front end of the truck or a full trailer tohaul it This would save me having to buy a vehicle that can be pulled and theinsurance for another vehicle I use the truck to carry my four golden retrievers
around Is there a need for brakes on the trail-er if I end up towing this truck
Phil Jurczyk KIRKLAND WASHINGTON
BOB Phil your truck is towable on all fourwheels without making drivetrain modifica-tions Therefore you donrsquot need to consider adolly or trailer Yoursquoll need a base plate an ade-quately rated tow bar and lights and I stronglyrecommend using a braking device that appliesthe truck brakes in concert with the motor-homersquos service brakes
Before you purchase the hardware I suggestyou weigh your motorhome loaded for a typicaltrip and your truck Compare those numberswith the gross combination weight rating of themotorhomeYou need to make sure you have thecapacity to tow before setting out on the road
One Battery or TwoI BOUGHT a used fifth wheel with two batter-iesmdashone from the factory and the otherinstalled later Theyrsquore hooked in series black-to-black and red-to-red The reason Irsquom asking isthat theyrsquove gone bad Do I need to replace bothor can I get by with just one If I replace bothdo the cranking amps have to be the same
Judy McClurg CAVE CREEK ARIZONA
BOB Judy if you frequent primitive campsites(no hookups) then yoursquoll need at least two bat-teriesmdashand yours are wired in parallel notseries If you hook up to campground electrici-ty then one battery is all you need
The obvious advantage of having two batter-ies is the ability to run your 12-volt DC appli-ances and accessories for a longer period oftime Even if yoursquore very frugal with the use of12-volt DC power yoursquoll still need enough bat-tery for example to keep the refrigerator run-ning (on LP-gas) If yoursquore like most peopleyoursquoll run through two batteries fairly quicklywhile primitive camping unless you have anefficient way to recharge them
If you replace both batteries theyrsquoll need tobe the same Since yoursquore looking to power thelivability items yoursquoll need deep-cycle batteries(even if yoursquore buying only one) Therersquos noneed to be concerned with cranking amps therating in amp hours is more important
Consider buying two 6-volt golf-cart batter-ies wired in series if you determine that youneed two Theyrsquore more durable for RV use
Cold-Weather DieselIrsquoM GOING TO purchase a used Class B dieselcamper van The owner told me there are solu-tions I can use to pour into the fuel tank to keepthe diesel from jelling in winter Is that true Ifnot how much would it cost to install a heateroutlet for this type of vehicle
Meei Mizell AUGUSTA GEORGIA
BOB If you live in or travel to a cold-weatherarea the diesel fuel there is usually winterizedfor that area Thatrsquos because the fuel contains awaxy substance that jells in extremely coldweather and creates problems such as pluggingthe fuel filter Normally the fuel supplier willmix No 2 diesel with No 1 diesel or some typeof additive that improves cloud point
According to fuel-industry experts yourengine should run fine on non-winterized fuelas long as the temperature doesnrsquot dip below 10degrees Fahrenheit
While the addition of diesel No 1 candecrease cloud point itrsquos also less efficient thanNo 2 the energy content of it is about 5 percentlower which relates to reduced fuel economy sonormally the amount of additive is limitedThere are also a number of aftermarket prod-ucts that can be added to your fuel to reduce thecloud point
Some engines are equipped with fuel heatersTherersquos no way to hazard a guess without know-ing which engine you have in your vehicle Youcan easily check with your RV dealer for thatinfomation
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Leaking and ChewingREGARDING THE ldquoLeaking Motorhomerdquoentry in your September columnanother cause of an apparent front-capleak is that if the temperature is lowand yoursquove run your propane heater fora while the moisture created by thecombustion of the propane condenseson the inside of the cap Many of thecaps both front and rear arenrsquot insu-lated enough
We had an occasion where this hap-pened We removed the TV that was inthe upper console and checked the areawhere the clearance lights were Theywere dry but the inner surface of the caphad drops of water on it Any movementor jarring of the coach caused thedroplets to run down the inside of thecap and out at the bottom of the over-head console Spray-foam insulation willhelp eliminate this problem
On to the chewing rodents also mentioned in the September issueWith regard to these critters eating theinsulation on wires most rodents havefront teeth that donrsquot stop growingthroughout their life They chew on hardobjects to wear them down Otherwisetheir teeth would get too long and theywouldnrsquot be able to open their mouthfar enough to consume any food Itisnrsquot for any nutritional value that theychew on wires Years ago they wouldchew on the lead casings of the tele-phone cables at times causing inter-ruption of phone service
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BOB Condensation is always a prob-lem especially for RVers who run cat-alytic heaters Your best defense isusing a dehumidifier If you frequentcampgrounds with electric hookupsa dehumidifier that operates on 120-
volt AC power will do the trick Theseunits are readily available in home-improvement stores
If you boondock then consider theDri-Z-Air dehumidifier It works wellusing crystals that collect moisture anditrsquos relatively cheapmdashand it uses nopower Most places sell Dri-Z-Air forless than $10 Almost all RV-supplystores and Camping World outlets sell it
Rodents seem to be a hot topic basedon all the response I received after theinitial ldquoWire-Eating Wildliferdquo letter Irsquombecoming an expert on rodents thanksto the readers who have sent in sugges-tions although thatrsquos somewhat of adubious distinction Too bad humanscanrsquot munch down with their teethwear them out and simply grow newones Wow what a concept
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GOT A QUESTION
Tech Topics columnist Bob Livingston has spent countless hours exploring theinner workings of RVs and finding ways tomake life on the road easier for all RVersparticularly Good Sam members Got aquestion about your rig Send an e-mail to techtopicsgoodsamclubcom
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Albuquerque to Santa FePerched on the banks of the Rio GrandeRiver Albuquerque is more famous for being the Hot Air Balloon Capital of the World than as a portal to the pastIts famous and colorful InternationalBalloon Fiesta attracts visitors fromaround the globe few of whom realizethat the cityrsquos Central Avenue is actuallya section of Historic Route 66
In 1937 the government realignedRoute 66 between Santa Rosa and Al-buquerque bypassing Santa Fe Therealignment cut about 107 miles fromthe old route and brought touriststhrough the heart of AlbuquerqueToday the 400 to 1400 blocks of CentralAvenue still display much of the charmof those early days
Heading east along Central Avenue
Agentle late-afternoon breeze caresses the tall grass flanking theweathered rut running along the east wall of Fort Union I sit alone
on the wooden bench grounded squarely in the present my eyes tracingthe rut northeast through the sea of green toward the distant hills Theranger had said that the historic trail was nothing more than a dirt trackback in the mid-1800s so I begin to imagine a typical day along thissection of the Santa Fe Trail
I close my eyes and soon I can almosthear the crack of a bullwhackerrsquos whip andthe disgruntled bellows of the oxen as acaravan of large freight wagons rumbles bymassive wheels and oxen hooves carvingdeep into the soft New Mexico prairie Ienvision the labored breathing of the oxenand the creaking of wagon-wheel axles
As the last wagon lumbers by a grizzleddriver his stoic dust-covered face creasedby too many years on the trail glances myway and nods I nod back and watch thedust trails disappear into the evening skyI imagine a lone bugler inside the fort sounding the evening tattooanother day along the Santa Fe Trail slipping into the history books
The Santa Fe Trail is but one of the many nostalgic sites that crowdnorthern New Mexico This part of the state is like a living museum ofNative American and Wild West cultures that brings new meaning to thephrase Land of Enchantment
We planned on seeing as much as we could during our 1200-mile loopfrom Albuquerque along nine scenic byways and trails five mountainranges six Indian reservations a dozen pueblos and a host of nationalparks forests and monuments
STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL DEFREITAS
After theAlbuquerqueRally take adrive throughthe pages ofNew Mexicohistory on a scenic loop tour
PORTALpastTO THE
RALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
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you come to the Turquoise Trail NationalScenic Byway (Highway 14) which runsnorth through the Sandia Mountains toSanta Fe Along the trail yoursquoll pass thelegendary mining towns of GoldenMadrid and Cerrillos with their aban-doned turquoise mines dotting the adja-cent hills The rejuvenated ghost townsnow have quaint restaurants Native craftsshops art galleries and small museums
Santa Fe to RatonIn 2010 Santa Fe commemorates its400th anniversary Few Americans orEuropeans even knew of its existenceuntil the Santa Fe Trail opened in theearly 1800s
Today Native artisans trade theirwork on the sidewalks and park aroundthe main plaza and the city contains
more than 250 galleries many of whichline Canyon Road Art is such an impor-tant aspect of Santa Fe life that the townbecame the first US city to be named tothe UNESCO Creative Cities Network
Santa Fersquos creative culture overflowsinto its cuisine In this relatively smallcity no fewer than 200 restaurants servemeals offering everything from bou-tique specialties to distinctive northernNew Mexican delicacies Tia Sophiarsquos(just off the main square) claims to haveinvented the breakfast burrito which youcan order with green red or Christmas(both green and red) chili sauce
If you have a hankering for somesweets you wonrsquot want to miss the cre-ations at the Chocolate Maven Thesmall cafeacute has an adjoining bakerywhere you can sample the shoprsquos world-
famous brownies while watching thebakers at work
Interstate 25 to the east follows theold Santa Fe Trail and sections of oldRoute 66 (the pre-1937 alignment) Inmany places you can exit the mainhighway onto adjacent service roadsthat literally run atop parts of the oldSanta Fe Trail and old Route 66
East of Glorieta is Pecos NationalHistoric Park The park preserves morethan 12000 years of history including theancient Pecos pueblo a colonial missionsections of the Santa Fe Trail and the siteof the Battle of Glorieta Pass the mostwesterly conflict in the Civil War
In the town of Las Vegas old Route66 veers south toward Santa Rosa whilethe Santa Fe Trail continues northeastThe trail crisscrosses I-25 at many loca-
Grab your binoculars and pick a perch on the bluffs overlooking El Malpais National Monument
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tions on the way to Raton Well-pre-served ruts are visible at WagonMound and Fort Union NationalMonument built in 1851
Raton to TaosFrom Raton Highway 64 slices south-west retracing parts of the Santa FeTrail Going southeast on Highway 505yoursquoll need your binoculars to viewsome of the 274 bird species at MaxwellNational Wildlife Refuge including baldeagles and wild turkeys as well aswhitetail and mule deer bobcats andblack bear Established in 1965 the3700-acre refuge is an important reststop for migratory waterfowl
The Dawson ghost town awaitsabout 10 miles north on 505 Littleremains of this old coal-mining com-munity except the cemetery PhelpsDodge opened the Dawson coal minein 1901 and the town prospered until1950 when the coal ran out Most ofthe graves in the cemetery are of the383 miners lost in two disastrous mineexplosions in 1913 and 1923
An hourrsquos drive south of Dawsontakes you to the small but significanttown of Cimarron from which onebranch of the Santa Fe Trail gets itsname Over the years the townrsquos 130-year-old landmark St James Hotel hascatered to such notable guests as BuffaloBill Cody Annie Oakley Kit CarsonFrank and Jesse James Wyatt Earp Billythe Kid and BlackjackKetchum Rumor has itthat notorious gunmanClay Allison dancednaked on the bar whileshooting into the ceilingThe bar is now part ofthe dining room andyou can still see bulletholes in the tin ceiling
At Eagle Nest Highway64 meets the EnchantedCircle Scenic Byway (Highway 38) Thenorthern part of the loop skirts a num-ber of 12000-foot peaks in the Sangrede Cristo Mountains and offers spectac-ular alpine scenery If you have timetake Highway 150 up to Taos Ski Valleyfor more breathtaking panoramas
The Enchanted Circle rejoins High-way 64 just north of the Taos Pueblo
Indian Reservation Thepueblo is one of the nationrsquosoldest continuously inhabitedcommunities and the onlypueblo designated a NationalHistoric Landmark and aUNESCO World heritage SiteAt the center of the reservationis Taos town home to KitCarson between 1828 and1840 His preserved home isnow a museum
Taos to FarmingtonFrom Taos the High Road toTaos Scenic Byway (highways518 and 76) weaves souththrough the Sangre de CristoMountains and the PicurisPueblo toward the small townof Jaconita Along the wayyoursquoll pass through Chimayoand the Nambeacute Indian Res-ervation home to the beauti-ful 150-foot-high Nambeacute Falls
Just off Highway 502between Jaconita and LosAlamos is Bandelier NationalMonument Along the parkrsquos 15-miletrail through Frijoles Canyon yoursquoll seeAncestral Pueblo homes kivas (ceremo-nial structures) rock paintings and pet-roglyphs Donrsquot forget to carry lots ofwater when hiking here
West of Bandelier stands Los Alamosand the Los Alamos National Laboratory
The Department of Energylab is one of the largest multidisciplinary institu-tions in the world Startedin 1943 as part of the se-cretive Manhattan Projectthe lab is now a NationalHistoric Landmark TheBradbury Science Museumis highly recommended
From Los Alamos theJeacutemez Mountain Trail
Scenic Byway (Highway 4) wendssouthwest through the Jeacutemez Moun-tains and Santa Fe National ForestAbout halfway to San Ysidro yoursquolldrive through the sprawling VallasCaldera National Preserve a favorite ofrock climbers and trout fishermen Asyou cross the floor of the caldera be onthe lookout for large herds of elk San
Antonio Creek and the East Fork of theJeacutemez River cut through the calderaand offer some of the statersquos best brownand rainbow trout fishing
West of San Ysidro the trail contin-ues northwest as Highway 550 to thetown of Cuba the heart of NewMexicorsquos cattle- and sheep-ranchingregion But Cubarsquos claim to fame is the nearby Chaco Culture NationalHistoric Park the largest best-pre-served and most architecturallyadvanced of all ancient SouthwestNative villages
The canyon has 120 separate sitesthat date between AD 850 and 1250The largest structure Pueblo Bonitacontains more than 600 rooms and 40kivas The sites are accessible by about35 miles of walking trails that crisscrossthe canyon
Northwest of Cuba Highway 550climbs to the high plains New Mexicorsquosoil belt The first well was drilled in1921 and the state pumps about 60million barrels a year The oil patchrsquosmain town Farmington is also rich inNative American culture
Just north of Farmington is Aztec
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Ruins National Monument a 500-roomcenter of Ancestral Pueblo society datingback to the early 1100s The Great Kiva(excavated in 1921 and reconstructed in1934) is the main attraction
Farmington to AlbuquerqueThe Native Heritage Trail Scenic Byway(Highway 491) runs from Shiprock justwest of Farmington through the vastNavajo Indian Reservation to GallupAlong the way yoursquoll pass 7176-footShiprock peak and other unusual rockformations as you skirt the easternflanks of the Chuska Mountains
Highway 491 ends in Gallup atHighway 40 and Historic Route 66Much of Route 66 parallels the newinterstate but it is interrupted in a fewplaces Historic 66 signs will direct youto the usable sections of the old route
Galluprsquos main attraction may be theEl Rancho Hotel and Motel Built in1937 the hotel has welcomed a host offamous guests including Jackie CooperRonald Reagan Spencer Tracy Kath-arine Hepburn and Kirk DouglasHundreds of autographed pictures ofcelebrities cover the mezzanine walls
above the eclectic rustic lobbyAs you head back toward Albu-
querque yoursquoll pass El Morro NationalMonument also known as InscriptionRock In the early 1300s AncestralPuebloans living on the bluff above thenatural spring carved petroglyphs inthe rock around the water hole In thelate 1600s Spanish and American pio-neers stopping for water also carvedtheir names dates and messages intothe rocks around the spring Today thepark protects more than 2000 inscrip-tions and petroglyphs as well asAncestral Puebloan ruins
East of El Morro stands El Malpais(Spanish for ldquothe badlandsrdquo) NationalMonument resembling a Hawaiianlava field with its moonscape of exten-sive lava flows In stark contrast to thesharp black lava are the tall smoothalmost white sandstone cliffs that linethe southern edge of the field
Northern New Mexico provides anextraordinary road-trip experiencefrom its 1200 years of accessible Nativeand American history to its spicy redand green chiles It truly is a Land ofEnchantment
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Go OnlineFind out more about Albuquerque andNew Mexico at wwwgoodsamclubcomhighways The February sectionincludes exclusive web content aboutthe Santa Fe Trail the Sandia PeakTram and the Southwestrsquos authenticlegend Kit Carson Yoursquoll also find RVauthor Ron Jonesrsquo list of restaurantfavorites in and around Albuquerque
Good Sam ParksNew Mexico has 43 Good Sam Parks To find out all aboutthem go to wwwgoodsamclubcomand click on the Travel Tools tabthen click on Find a Campground
For More InformationNew Mexico Tourism Departmentwwwnewmexicoorg 800-545-2070
Nostalgic New Mexico (left to right) Native pottery PecosNational Historic Park Fort Union and a Taos Pueblo powwow
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sk almost anyone to name Americarsquos mile-high city and theyrsquoll most likely replyldquoDenverrdquo But motor 438 miles south on Interstate 25 and yoursquoll hit another mile-
high city thatrsquos known less for its thin air and more for its rich history rugged scenery andhighly diverse population Welcome to Albuquerque New Mexico
Albuquerquersquos colorful past stretches back to the 1300s when the Ancestral Pueblo peo-ple settled along whatrsquos today known as the Rio Grande River The waterway provided pre-cious irrigation for the nativesrsquo crops and trees along the banks offered firewood By the1500s European explorers seeking gold found instead villages of mud but that didnrsquot keepthem from staying By the late 1600s the community along the river began to grow asSpanish missionaries settled in the area In 1706 the burgeoning town was named for theSpanish Duke of Alburquerque (the extra ldquorrdquo was later dropped from the name)
The westward migration of the 1800s brought Americans to the area along the Santa FeTrail Everyone from merchants and homesteaders to lawyers and tradesmen established theirhomes and businesses in the broad valley where major routes met The arrival of the railroadand much later Route 66 swelled the cityrsquos population which now stands at 800000
AlbuquerqueFLYING HIGH IN
RALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
Ride the aerialtram roll onRoute 66 andfollow in thefootsteps ofPueblos andearly explorersin Americarsquos oldest city theWorldrsquos Hot-AirBalloon Capital
BY BEVERLY EDWARDS
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These days Albuquerquethrives as a vibrant crossroads ofhistory commerce and cultureMake sure you take time toexplore this fascinating city if youattend the April Rally (for moreabout the Rally turn to page 34)
Begin your tour by steppingback in time at PetroglyphNational Monument west of thecity After soaking up the historyof the rock markings at the visitorcenter walk along the trails to seethe rock faces that bear ancientworks of art The monumentrsquosestimated 20000 carved images of peo-ple animals and other symbols giveglimpses into a compelling past
Get a feel for Albuquerquersquos Spanishheritage in Old Town where you canwalk in the footsteps of the cityrsquosfounders Dominating the central plazais the towering San Felipe de NeriChurch which replaced a small adobechapel that collapsed in 1792 In keep-ing with tradition adobe homes were
established around the plaza for mutu-al protection Today these structureshouse shops that sell colorful clothingblankets jewelry and other items madeby local artisans
While in Old Town yoursquoll see evi-dence of one of the cityrsquos most interest-ing chapters For three weeks in theearly days of the Civil War theConfederate flag flew over the plazaWhen the Confederates retreated they
buried six canons near the plaza andtwo of them are now displayed
In the following century the city host-ed a new wave of visitors After WorldWar II Americans hopped in their carsin search of new adventures andAlbuquerque emerged as a popular stopon Route 66 known here as CentralAvenue The regionrsquos rugged desert wasa novelty for many travelers of that eraCentral Avenuersquos colorful shops and
See the real Albuquerque (left to right)from Route 66 to Sandia Peak to Old Town
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restaurants evoke that innocent timeLooking for in-depth exploration of
the region Albuquerque is home tonumerous museums and each focuseson a compelling facet of the Land ofEnchantment and the world at large
Towering in Jurassic Super GiantsHall at the New Mexico Museum ofNatural History and Science is a replicaof Seismosaurus a former resident ofthe area Fossils in Seacoast Hall remindvisitors that the area once bordered avast prehistoric body of water
Ancestral Pueblo history so impor-
tant to understanding New Mexico ison display at the Indian PuebloCultural Center
Visitors will find refuge from thewarm desert sun at the AlbuquerqueAquarium and Rio Grande BotanicGarden both located in sprawlingAlbuquerque Biological Park Thou-sands of saltwater fish and invertebratesnative to the Gulf of Mexico live in theaquariumrsquos carefully maintained envi-ronments The Botanic Garden green-houses display desert plants that thrivein the area as well as flora from other
climates of the worldScience buffs will relish the
National Atomic Museumwhich traces the history ofthe Atomic Age from earlyresearch of nuclear develop-ment through todayrsquos peace-ful uses Exhibits offerinsights into the first atomicbomb detonation at theTrinity Site located less than100 miles away on desert
land thatrsquos now part of the White SandsMissile Range
Albuquerquersquos best-known eventmay be the International Balloon Fiestawhich lifts off for nine days everyOctober Thousands of spectators turnup for the festivities as hundreds of bal-loons fill the skies Visitors can experi-ence the thrilling history of hot-air bal-looning year-round at the AlbuquerqueInternational Balloon Museum on theedge of the fiesta grounds Actual bal-loons and gondolas hang from the highceiling in a dazzling display
Likewise cruising high above theground is the Sandia Peak Tramwaywhich travels over the Cibola NationalForest on a cable for 27 miles makingit the worldrsquos longest passenger aerialtramway The journey takes visitors tothe observation deck atop 10378-footSandia Peak affording an 11000-square-mile panorama of the Land of Enchantment Make the trip nearsunset and watch as the lights ofAlbuquerque glisten far below
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Tour Route 66break a balloonrecord and immerseyourself in RVingthis April inAlbuquerque
The pop-music standard ldquoRoute 66rdquo entices listeners to ldquogetyour kicksrdquo on Americarsquos famous Mother Road Who are we
to turn down the advice of Nat King Cole Chuck Berry the Rolling StonesJohn Mayer and the many others whorsquove recorded the classic through the years
Heed the songrsquos call by joining the Good Sam Club at the 10th annualRally April 17 through 20 in Albuquerque New Mexico one of the hotteststops on the legendary highway
Visitors to Expo New Mexico can find plenty of ways to get their kickslike browsing row after row of new RVs enjoying nightly entertainment bypopular performers participating in fun activities and taking optionaltours of historic sites in and around the fabled New Mexico city
Did we mention Good Samrsquos Mexican Fiesta and the Rally Dog ShowNow a decade old the Rally has become a one-stop shop for RVers seek-
ing to enrich their lifestyle and just have a great time Rally-goers thirsty forknowledge can pick from scores of seminars and check out newtravel and RV products then end the day by partying withNeil Sedaka the Osmond Brothers and Rita Coolidge
The Rallyrsquos a great place to meet old friends make newtravel buddies link up with longtime e-mail pals and online-forum cronies and on Good Sam Day join a Good SamClub chapter in your neck of the woods
Here are a few of the many ways to get your kicks at the2009 Albuquerque Rally
BY JOHN SULLAWAY
Get yourRALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
RallyAT THE
Kicks
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Rock to the Classics For morethan 50 years Neil Sedakarsquos catchy tuneshave blasted out of jukeboxes and stere-os across North America Herersquos yourchance to see the composer of ldquoCal-endar Girlrdquo and ldquoBreaking Up Is Hardto Dordquo perform in person on April 17the Rallyrsquos opening nightSedaka (pictured on theright) is followed byGrammy Awardndashwinningsinger Rita Coolidge onApril 18 the country-flavored family group theOsmond Brothers onApril 19 and California surf band PapaDoo Run Run on April 20
Sharpen Your Skills Whetheryoursquore a novice RVer or a seasoned vet-eran yoursquoll find plenty of opportunitiesto boost your RV IQ at the Rally Scoresof seminars will be offered on topicsranging from electrical-system mainte-nance to tire care Presenters includeHighways Technical Editor Bob Living-ston and other RVing experts
Stack Up the Fun Youngstersand teens can play games scarf uppizza take tours and join their momsdads and grandparents in the cookie-stacking competition GPS users willhave fun with our geocache contest theGreat RV Heist and golfers can tee upfor the golf tournament on April 17Show Your Tricks on Route 66 theRallyrsquos dog show gives pet owners achance to parade their pooches April 18
Explore New Mexico Sign upfor optional guided bus trips and travelto the Acoma ldquoSky Cityrdquo Pueblo onApril 17 Americarsquos oldest continuously
inhabited settlement On April 18 takea tour through Albuquerquersquos most col-orful districts on famous Route 66Guided trips to the nearby Trinity Siteon April 17 18 and 20 will take you toground zero of the first atomic-bombdetonation
Donate Your Time Feel likegiving back Rally participantscan lend a hand at Rio GrandeCommunity Farm Come for aday of volunteer work on April15 and get one night of freecamping on April 14
Balloon Bonanza Albuquerquersquosknown as the Hot-Air Balloon Capitalof the World and its annual Inter-national Balloon Fiesta draws thou-sands Rally-goers will get a chance tosalute the cityrsquos high-flying statusmdashand possibly make historymdashbyparticipating in an attempt toset a Guinness world record forMost People Wearing BalloonHats Prefer the real thing Takea hot-air balloon ride over theRio Grande Valley with RainbowRyders or watch balloon enthu-siasts ignite the burners insidetheir colorful crafts at anevening balloon glow
Go Green The Rallyrsquos the place tofind out how you can reduce your RVrsquosenvironmental footprint The Go GreenIdeas contest invites Rally-goers to sub-mit green-friendly concepts for prizesMake sure you stop by the Green RVexhibit a biodiesel-powered Lancecamper outfitted with solar panels anda wind turbine and occupied by sur-vivalist Brian Brawdy
Hola Good Sam The Good SamClub will throw a Mexican Fiesta formembers and friends on April 20 Yoursquollbe serenaded by mariachis tantalizedby pintildeatas and treated to Southwesterncuisine Join a chapter make newfriends stick around for games andprizes and learn more about benefitsoffered only to Good Sam members
Be Prepared Relive the carefreedays of camping out with your Scouttroop when the Rally hosts a receptionfor all current and former Boy Scouts onApril 19 Boy Scout alumni are encour-aged to bring old memorabilia like uni-forms badges and handbooks LocalBoy Scout troops will participate andcontests for cash prizes will rekindle thatScouting spirit Rally organizers areworking to expand the program toinclude Girl Scouts for the 2010 Rally
Get Cookinrsquo On GoodSam Day Highwaysrsquo CampCuisine columnist BobBlumer (left) will demon-strate how to whip up flavor-filled edibles in theconfines of your RV galleyLearn new recipes fromthe Food Network star
Kick Some Tires Rally-goers canget a close-up look at the latest RVmodels by strolling through hundredsof new rigs on display at Expo NewMexico Yoursquoll find vehicles rangingfrom entry-level trailers to million-dol-lar coaches Buy a new home-on-wheelson the spot or do research for a futurepurchase Also on display are hundredsof aftermarket products and RV-relatedservices in the Rallyrsquos indoor exhibit
RALLY ONLINEConnect with other Rally-going GoodSam Club members online Click onwwwtherallycom to find links to Rallygroups on wwwgoodsamclubcom aswell asFacebookEonsTwitterandFlickr
RVER OF THE YEARDuring the Rallyrsquos Good Sam Day yoursquoll get the chance tomeet Richard Daniels the clubrsquos 2008 RVer of theYear Richard rescued a stray dog he encounteredwhile RV camping then used the Good Sam Clubrsquosonline RV forums to facilitate adoptions of manymore stray animals across the continent The firstrecipient of this annual award Richard says hersquoslooking forward to telling fellow RVers about theshelter he founded Old Fella Burke CountyAnimal Rescue in Burke County Georgia
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The Good Sam ClubrsquosAction Line has resolvedthousands of disputes in favor of membersHighways highlights a sampling of theseresults in each issueTo read more Action Lineletters go to wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityand click on RVer Rights
All Steamed UpLast April I took my 2002 Holiday Rambler Admiral motorhome to GibbsInternational Trucks in Oxnard California to fix a transmission leak I was referredto Gibbs because theyrsquore a fully authorized dealer for Allison transmission
I told the service staff that I wanted an estimate before any work was done onthe coach Later that day Raul a service manager called to say that all they could
do to fix the leak was change gaskets andgrommets If Irsquod been told this beforehand Irsquodhave never brought my motorhome to them
Raul then told me he could remove my trans-mission and send it to a repair facility thatcould make the repairs in the City ofCommerce 75 miles away He said there wasno way of me getting an estimate until thisrepair shop received the transmission anddetected the problem
Later however I was told that I incurred$15729 in fees when Gibbs steam-cleanedmy transmission housing to look for the leakwhich they couldnrsquot find I was never given anestimate for this service
When I arrived to pick up my RV I asked MrsGibbs another service manager why I wasnrsquottold in the beginning that I could incur diag-nostic charges and they might not be able tofix the problem I told her I didnrsquot want to payfor anything and she replied I couldnrsquot havemy keys until I paid the charges I told her thatI called that coercion and it wasnrsquot fair Shedidnrsquot respond
I believe Gibbs misrepresented themselvesI never would have gone there if theyrsquod told methe truth in the first place I believe I shouldbe refunded the $15729 fee I think Gibbsshould also give me an apology for my 10hours of wasted time
Allan Siber CAMARILLO CALIFORNIA
ACTION LINE After sending a petition toGibbs International on Siberrsquos behalf wereceived this response from Raul Villalobosservice manager
We regret that you felt no value in the effortwe made to properly diagnose and steam-
clean your transmission We could debate theappropriateness of the changes but in the bestinterest of a timely resolution wersquore refundingyou $15729
Sluggish ServiceWE TOOK OUR 2001 Sportsmen fifth wheel toPatterson RV Center in Wichita Falls Texas forsome minor repair work At the time the serv-ice representative assured us that the workwouldnrsquot take long But now two months andmany phone calls to Patterson later we stillhavenrsquot seen any progress We were calledonce and told it was ready so we made the 80-mile trip only to find out that the repairswerenrsquot completed Patterson hadnrsquot evenordered the decal stripes that were included inour original request They told us theyrsquod getsomeone to bring the decals to our home
After going back and forth my wife calledto see if the decals were ready and the newservice manager said he knew nothing of thisorder and hersquod have to look into it Heassured us hersquod investigate our issue andcall us back Wersquove never received a callback We really need Action Line to help fixthis ongoing problem
John and Phyllis Spenser PARADISE TEXAS
ACTION LINE After a petition was sent toPatterson RV Center we received the follow-ing update from the Spensers
Our problem has been resolved to our satis-faction thanks to Action Linersquos interventionPatterson RV completed the decal work andtheir new service manager was very courteousand helpful Action Linersquos help was muchappreciated
Got an RV-related dispute E-mail us at actionlinegoodsamclubcom or mail a letterto Action Line PO Box 8545 Ventura California 93002 Please include a letter ofexplanation and copies of related receipts
ACTIONLINEMAILBOX
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goodstuffEDITED BY ROBIN DUFFIELDbullTESTED ANDREVIEWED BY MEMBERS
Smart LightMotion LightDonrsquot let the Smart Lightrsquossimple appearance deceiveyou The low-profile exteriorlight mounts on the side ofyour RV and goes on auto-matically when the built-insensor detects movementnear your rig An attachedLED lets you know if yourcoach battery is running lowThe Smart Light gets itsbrains from a microproces-sor and has the same holepattern as existing standardlights for easy installationKen Motz a Good Sam Clubproduct tester from Le ClaireIowa installed the SmartLight and reports ldquoThe mo-tion detector really makesus feel securerdquo PRICE $9999CONTACT Star Light 800-883-5444wwwstarlightsinccom
Funky Colored FlamesNeed to spice up your campfire fun Create dancing flames of blue green and purpleby placing an unopened packet of Funky Colored Flames on top of the fire Providing 30minutes of multicolored fun Funky Flames is safe for usein indoor and outdoor wood fireplaces (theyarenrsquot suitable for cooking fires) Good SamClub product tester Arleen Witt of PollackPines California tried Funky Flames andtells us ldquoNice colored flames that reallyadd excitement to any bonfirerdquoPRICE $588 (three-pack)CONTACT Winlow Products416-792-0385 wwwcampingworldcom
June Bug ScooterRVers can tool around the campground
or rally grounds with ease on thepower-thrifty all-electric June Bugscooter The smooth-riding portablevehicle seats one adult comfort-
ably folds to just 28 inches highand weighs 90 pounds JoyceNewman a Good Sam Clubproduct tester from JacksonSouth Carolina took a spinon the June Bug and says ldquoIdo not know how I traveledbefore the June Bug Itrsquosgiven me my freedom backrdquo
Engel MR040 PortableFridge Freezer
Peckish RVers can keep theirsnacks cool on the go with the nim-
ble Engel MR040 Fridge Freezer Theunit has a small footprint but deliversefficient cooling from 1224-volt DCand 110-volt AC power A sturdy plasticexterior with rubber bumpers on eachcorner protects that delicate egg salad
and a reversible lid contains storage spacefor spare cords and fuses Good Sam product
tester Sandy Preibe from Camarillo California took theMR040 on an outing and says ldquoTravels easy and keepsfood and beverages cold on a hot day while driving Itrsquosvery convenient not to have to use icerdquo
PRICE $1497CONTACT Rickrsquos Specialty Vehicles
866-798-2227 wwwricksesvcom
PRICE $641CONTACT Engel USA 888-272-9838 wwwengel-usacom
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AND GET REWARDED FORDOING WHAT YOU LOVE
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FEBRUARYFLORIDA bull WINTER SAMBOREE February 18ndash22Withlacoochee Bluegrass Festival Dunnellon$110 Early bird 217 Contact Robert WardPO Box 348 Nobleton FL 34461 352-796-8867
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MARCH ARIZONA bull ROARING rsquo20S SAMBOREE March 4ndash8Pinal County Fairgrounds Casa Grande $85Contact Joyce Anderson 561 S 34th Pl
Mesa AZ 85204 480-807-6066
joyceinmesayahoocomwwwarizonagoodsamorg
NEVADA bull HAWAIIAN SUMMER SAMBOREEMarch 12ndash14 Avi Resort and Casino Laughlin$602 $451 Extra $10 at gate ContactLinda LeChien 1380 Centerville Ln 40Gardnerville NV 89410 775-782-5352
rllechienaolcomwwwnevadagoodsamcom
GEORGIA bull SPRING SAMBOREE March 26ndash29
Good Sam Club chapters across North America regularly host RV gatherings known as
Samborees As a Good Sam Club member you can visit Samborees in any state or province
Activities range from games to arts and crafts seminars and live entertainment In short
Samborees are a good time and a great way to meet people who share your interests
Dates locations fees and contact information for upcoming events are listed below and
a complete calendar is posted on wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityeventsandtours
CLUBevents
Forty Years of FunColoradorsquos first Good Sam chapter the Western Colorado Travelers
celebrated its 40th anniversary on November 15 2008 Many members
of the Grand Junction chapter were on hand for the event along with State
Directors Al and Fran Allain Assistant State Directors Mike and Sue Carver
and members of the neighboring Two Rivers Good Sam chapter
Back row left to rightWimp Holding BudDriever Al HowardRalph Moss EugeneStocking Second rowWanda Holding TomBonokoski BettyDriever Lynda HowardTheona Moss PatMahrer Al MahrerSeated GloriaBonokoski Fay ClineFran Jones Del JonesChapter PresidentMary Diamond
BOB INGELHART
Own Your Own 2 - 5+Acre Property for
Your RV NearAlamo Lake in AZ
1-800-343-7996 or602-677-3368
saguaro-acrescom
bull Driveways and graded leveled pad with material on all Paved road access Lots prepared for RVrsquos
bull Electricity available to all of the parcels Water Supplied by SAPOA
bull No qualifying Developer fi nancing available and no prepayment penalty Discounts for cash
bull From $29950 Total - 2 Acre minimum
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TRY BEFORE YOU BUY3 Day Park for FREE
Call for Details
Don Krayeski - Developer
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New Save$88K
BRAND NEW 2007 NEWMAR DUTCHSTAR
Reg $313 267NOW $224 900No Sales Tax in Montana
SAVE BIGon your next purchase
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Call for Low Priceson 07rsquos 08rsquos amp 09rsquos
Monaco Knight Diplomat amp Camelot
Pricing Available
brvNWMH07dutch0608
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Georgia National Fairgrounds and AgricenterPerry $75 Contact Perno Scott 1865 PoplarSt Conyers GA 30013 770-922-5794
gladigottacomcastnetwwwgeorgiagoodsamcom
APRIL TEXAS bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 2ndash5 WestTexas Fairgrounds Abilene $65 $75 at gateContact Judy Birchett PO Box 236 Bishop TX78343 361-584-1919
jbirchett6aolcom wwwtexasgoodsamcom
LOUISIANA bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 10ndash12State Fair of Louisiana Shreveport $52 Earlybird 45 $13 per day Contact Del Griffin 439Jann Dr Shreveport LA 71106 318-686-0581
lagoodsamyahoocomwwwlagoodsamorg
ALABAMA bull PUT ON YOUR EASTER BONNET SPRINGSAMBOREE April 16ndash19 National PeanutFestival Fairgrounds Dothan $802 $701
Contact Pat Smith 1301 S Bethel RdDecatur AL 35603 256-350-1037
algoodsamsaolcomwwwalabamagoodsamsorg
ARKANSAS bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 16ndash19Four States Fairgrounds Texarkana $55Contact Melinda Wiggs 2501 Skyline PtJonesboro AR 72404 870-972-0951
mwiggs2501yahoocomwwwarkansasgoodsamscom
MISSISSIPPI bull SPRING TAHITIAN SUNRISE SAM-BOREE April 16ndash19 Washington CountyConvention Center Greenville $652 $451Contact Darrell Hugueley 5358 CR 225 WaterValley MS 38965 662-473-1077
hugo5358bellsouthnetwwwmsgoodsamorg
FLORIDA bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 22ndash26Okeechobee KOA Campground Okeechobee$110 Contact Robert Ward PO Box 348Nobleton FL 34661 352-796-8867
bward5bellsouthnetwwwgoodsams-floridaorg
OKLAHOMA bull MARDI GRAS SPRING SAMBOREEApril 23ndash26 Heart of Oklahoma ExpositionShawnee $61 Contact Susan Scholl 4608Sandy Oak Circle Newalla OK 74857 405-391-5852 or 405-812-4401wwwoklahomagoodsamscom
NORTH CAROLINA bull MILITARY TRIBUTE SPRINGSAMBOREE April 24ndash26 Tom Johnson Rally ParkMarion $75 Contact Don and Eunice Fletcher 110Riviera Ln Sanford NC 27332 919-499-2512
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KANSAS bull PAUL BUNYAN AND OTHER TALL TALESSPRING SAMBOREE April 30ndashMay 3 KansasState Fairgrounds Hutchinson $70 ContactMarty Ward 2201 E MacArthur E-3 WichitaKS 67216-5614 316-213-8297
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ATTENTION CANADIAN BUYERS
800-745-3673
NO SALES TAXIN MONTANA
Motorhomes A B amp C Fifth Wheels Travel TrailersBrowse our inventory online at
Go to the Good Sam Clubrsquos website to read all about our more than 1600 activechapters throughout North America and find one near you Start by going to wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunity and clicking on Chapters
nline goodsamclubcom
bull
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ALASKAChris Williams (Vivian)1060 N Leatherleaf Loop Wasilla AK 99654aksnwbrdmtaonlinenetwwwalaskagoodsamclubcom
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IDAHOGordon Harris (Susan)466 Pace Dr Twin Falls ID 83301gordon3769msncomwwwidahogoodsamorg
MONTANARonald Wertz (Joan)48 Rockland Ln Victor MT 59875mtronjoanaolcomwwwmontanagoodsamcom
OREGONWayne Swanson (Mary)16500 Brown Rd Dallas OR 97338goodsamattglobalnetwwworegongoodsamcom
SASKATCHEWANNorman Swinnerton (Larree)803 Carr Terrace Saskatoon SK Canada S7S 1L9weare2shawcawwwsaskgoodsamcom
WASHINGTONJudy Smith (Larry)PO Box 1374 Snohomish WA 98291-1374larry-judysmithmsncomwwwwashingtonstategoodsamkendracom
WYOMINGSteve Martin (Jackie)75 Wild Horse Rd Cody WY 82414stevemartinwyomingcomwwwwyominggoodsamcom
ARIZONAJoan Burtrum (James)2805 Potter Ave Kingman AZ 86409jiburtrumcitlinknetwwwarizonagoodsamorg
NORTHERN CALIFORNIAKenneth Ginoulis (Marilee)316 Mission St Lodi CA 95240kginoulislodinetnetwwwnorcalgoodsamorg
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIAJo Ann Yett (Vernon)PO Box 1390 Indio CA 92202yetsmailgtenetwwwsocalgoodsamorg
COLORADOAl Allain (Fran)3213 Scranton St Aurora CO 80011-1827coloradosamcomcastnetwwwcoloradogoodsamorg
NEVADATheresa White (Bill)2800 Viking Way Carson City NV 89706tw-bwsbcglobalnetwwwnevadagoodsamcom
NEW MEXICOJohn Brink (Marji)25 Western Saddle Dr Tijeras NM 87059jnmbrinkaolcomwwwnmgoodsamcom
UTAHGlenn Carroll (Carol Jean)1449 E Woodhill Dr Sandy UT 84092carrollgutah-internetwwwutahgoodsamorg
wwwGoodSamClubcomDealerFor your closest Good Sam Authorized Dealer
(Bookmark this Link Wersquore adding new dealers Daily)
For New Parts or Even A New RV Look for The Name You Trust
INTRODUCING THE NEW GOOD SAM AUTHORIZED DEALER NETWORK
Quality Inspection - Every Good Sam Authorized Dealer has passed a rigorous Good Sam inspection to insure it meets our strict quality standards10 Discount - You save 10 Off all parts and accessories by simply presenting your Good Sam membership cardExclusive Product Deals - Access to exclusive Good Sam Products and Services like Extended Service Plan Platinum RV Emergency Road
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Modelsby Rexhall amp Workhorse
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RexAir amp Airbus
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CALL TODAY1-866-427-2344No Sales Tax in Montana
Call NOW to
SAVE BIG
MissoulaMontana
wwwBretzRVcomSee our entire inventory
New
Save$88K
B R A N D N E W 07 NEWMAR DUTCHSTAR
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B R A N D N E W07 NEWMAR
2007 DUTCHSTAR 4304
each
You can win one of 100 Prizes and help fund theNational RVMH Hall of Fame Museum and Libraryby purchasing one or more tickets at
You can enter online at rvmhhalloffameorg
Drawing held 12 noon March 17 2009
Call 1-800-378-8694 for entry formYou may charge your ticket to Visa Mastercard Discover or Amex
Void where prohibited bull Licensed with the Indiana Dept of Revenue
In the event that less than 1000 certificates are sold initial offering and all prizes will be prorated 5050between winners and RVMH Heritage FoundationYou must be 18 years or older to enter
ILLINOIS Jim Frcka (Judie)616 N Porter StElgin IL 60120rrack2rvyahoocomwwwillinoisgoodsamcom
IOWACarl Lewis (Ginny)1705 Tulip LnStorm Lake IA 50588-2104carllewisiwnetwwwiowagoodsamcom
MINNESOTALuke Johnson (Pam)1011 S Victory DrMankato MN 56001gorvlukeaolcomwwwmngoodsamclubcom
NEBRASKAFred Hatch (Sandy)PO Box 335Arnold NE 69120oldtimergpcomnet
NORTH DAKOTALinda Albright (George Thomason)616 Hillcrest DrMinot ND 58703-1556georgeminotcomwwwgeocitiescomndgoodsam
SOUTH DAKOTADonna Katzer (Albert) 915 Allen AveRapid City SD 57701redhatdonnaqbrapmidconet
WISCONSINJean Goossen (Dave)853 138th StAmery WI 54001dgoossenamerytelnetwwwwigoodsamorg
ARKANSASDan Freyaldenhoven (Shirley)1200 Siebenmorgan RdConway AR 72032dfreycyberbackcomthunderaristotlenetarkansashtm
KANSASNancy Crook (Sonny)2902 N Meadowlake DrHutchinson KS 67502nancylcrookhotmailcomwwwkansasgoodsamorg
LOUISIANARichard Abadie (Judith)608 W 17th Ave Covington LA 70433judyabadiehotmailcomwwwlagoodsamorg
MISSOURIJean Gardner (Bob)39456 Omega StAnabel MO 63461mogoodsamDirectorgmailcomwwwmissourigoodsamclubcom
OKLAHOMARichard Gulley (Karen)11525 S FranklinJenks OK 74037gmagulleyssbcglobalnetwwwoklahomagoodsamscom
TEXASKaren L McAbee (Dwayne)PO Box 33940Fort Worth Texas 76162klmcabeehotmailcomwwwtexasgoodsamcom
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ACCESSORIES
HUGHES AUTOFORMERS VOLTAGE BOOSTERBoost low park power SUPER SALE30 Amp50 Amp models available Call forbest price EATON SALES cell (435) 632-9181or 888-601-6565 wwwrveatonsalescom
LEAKY ROOF Liquid Roofreggoes on like paint mdashcures to a sealed EPDM rubber membrane UV amp Ozone resistant mdash good to 300ordm F 5-year warranty Info amp brochure 800-467-7135wwwAdvancedRubberCoatingscom
DESIGNED AND SIZED FOR RVsmdashAmerican madedual adjustable air sleep systems similar to onesseen on TV but hundreds less Custom sizesmoney-back guarantee Shipped factory directwwwbearbedscom or 888-565-7211
BRAKE SYSTEMS
1 Original ToadStop Qi ldquoShow Me the StoprdquoProPort Control makes dynamically controlled stopsBraking while you drive the Toad proves performanceNo other system can do it ldquoItrsquos all about your Safetyrdquo800-478-7883 or wwwtoadstopcom
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A 56-yr-old Natrsquol Advertising Co seekingEntrepreneurs to Own amp Operate Territories Home or RV based bull No InventoryImmediate Cash Flow bull Excellent TrainingInvestment reqrsquod 1-800-299-0510
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COMMERCIAL CORNER
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 45
HEARING AIDS
HEARING AIDSmdashGUARANTEED LOWEST PRICES 60 Savings 30-day trialmdashAll makes The oldestbiggest and best Custom instrument experts Free info 1-800-323-4212 Lloyds Dept HYRockford IL 61110 wwwlloydhearingaidcom
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SCHOOL CAMPER HOSTS needed Mat-Su Alaska40 mi N of Anchorage 32 sites from urbanto rural 52809 to 81509 Contact Bill at 907-373-2287 or emailbillcheesemanmatsuk12us
COUPLES WITH RV to work as Camp HostsCampsite provided plus pay for each personwill train Detail oriented multi-task good peopleskills parksclaycogovcom (816) 407-3400(MO)
TRADE SHOW HOSTSAmericraft is seeking individuals or teams todemonstrate kitchen related items at weekendTrade Shows amp Expos Must have utility van orvehicle to pull small trailer Flexible scheduleComplete training Above average incomeCall 352-483-0052 or apply online at wwwcookingshowhostcom
HOSTWORKING COUPLE wRV wantedApply for one-month stay May throughOctober Free hookup Call Rose (989) 673-31848am-5pm ET Historic Thumb Octagon BarnGagetown MI wwwthumboctagonbarnorg
CAMPGROUNDSRV PARKSFOR SALE
Heart of the Black Hills40 Acres 130 Sites 11 CabinsAdjoins Natrsquol Forest By Natrsquol Parks$2MTerms bull 8009450255wwwthebrokeragenet
WYOMING RV PARK on scenic Hwy 3 hrs toYellowstone 34 full hookups 6 tents 7 cabinsWell-maint dest park near hot springs fishingriver rides museums many upgrades 2007$610000 firm Call (307) 921-8635
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WHY NOT HAVE IT ALLOver 1500 RV parks $8-$12 a nightSound too good to be true Itrsquos true Home park and nationwide campground membership Under $200 first year mdash for EVERYTHING (frozen dues thereafter) No Other Charges LOWPRICE GUARANTEEmdash double money-back differ-ence mdash Deal directNo brokers Start saving now (800) 343-8677 ask for Angie
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CARPETING
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Highwaysrsquo Commercial Corner section ofclassified ads is designed exclusively for pri-vate parties or businesses that have items orservices to sell promote or rent that are notof a personal nature For example RV ParksCampgrounds Condominium ComplexesReal Estate Small Businesses for SaleServices Offered Help Wanted PositionsWanted and Business Opportunities all rep-resent categories appropriate for CommercialCorner Any item offered for rent is consid-ered commercial in nature CommercialCorner advertisers are not required to beGood Sam Club members
When submitting ad copy please followthese guidelines1 There are 40 characters allowed perline counting each letter space and punc-
tuation mark When abbreviating pleaseuse standard dictionary abbreviationsThere is a five-line minimum and the rateis $60 per line2 Bold-face type is available at an addition-al cost of $15 per line Add $50 to makeyour ad all red3 We offer a 5 frequency discount for sixissues and a 10 discount for 12 issues4 Blind-box service is available at an addi-tional cost of $15 per issue We will assigna blind-box number to your ad and we willforward responses to you on a daily basisThe blind-box address takes one full line ofspace at $60line Our $15 fee covers ourpostage and handling expenses5 Copy must be printed or typed6 Copy must be submitted approximately
two months prior to the cover date of theissue desired Please note The May issuecloses on February 18 the June issue closes on March 187 Mail ad copy and a check money order orVisaMasterCardDiscoverAmex numberexpiration date and signature to Commer-cial Corner Highways PO Box 8510Ventura California 93002-99128 Credit-card orders may be faxed to 805-667-4379 Attention Sue Panchenko or e-mailed to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom(please put ldquoCommercial Cornerrdquo in thesubject line) 9 Please direct questions to Sue Panchenkoat 805-667-4385 or via e-mail to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom (please put ldquoCommercialCornerrdquo in the subject line)
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MOTORHOME PARTS
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COMMERCIAL CORNER
rdquoldquoAs in past years Highwayshas been the source of our best camp hosts
mdashS Beall OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY
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TOURS
ADVENTURE CARAVANS RV TOURS amp RALLIESCanada bull USA bull Alaska bull Central America Mexico bull Greece bull Europe bull United KingdomMexico RV Insurance wwwadventurecaravanscomFree 86-page catalog (800) 872-7897Experience the Adventure Wersquoll do the Rest
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Good Sam Samborees and CaraventuresWhether your RV travels take you to AlaskaMexicorsquos Baja Peninsula New England the Kentucky Derby a NASCAR race or to AmericarsquosNational Parks the Good Sam Club has a grouptravel package for you Make new friends while youtravel in the comfort of your RV on our fully guidedtours Call us toll-free at 1-800-829-5140 or visit us online at wwwgoodsamclubcomtoursto find out more about these and the many othertours offered by the Good Sam Club
TRAVEL TO EXCITING PLACESDrive the Alcan to Americarsquos Last Frontierenvision yourself on Nova Scotiarsquos miles of coastal drives celebrate Mardi Grascross the border to sunny Mexicoform friendships yoursquoll treasure the rest of your days all arrangementsincluding RV parks by Tracks RV Toursest 1975 Free catalog at tracksrvtourscom or tel 800-351-6053
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MOTORHOMES FOR SALE
2000 ALLEGRO BUS 38 57K mi 3 SO Cat 330dsl 6-spd Allison maple cab int WD new awnsall lthr Frtliner Chas 75 Onan new tires reffrwicmkr no smkpets $54K 772-564-0759772-341-4614 (FL)
2007 36QSH PHAETON BY Tiffin Silver Sand350 HP Cat Diesel pusher 6-speed Allison80 gen auto level amp awn leather Corian tiled3 TVs 4 slides 9527 miles warranty $175K(941) 286-5201 (SD)
1996 DUTCH STAR 32 454 Chevy Banks Power slide-out Runs and looks beautiful New paint roof tires $28500 Neil 916-747-1842
A Colorado Beauty at its Best New 2006 stunning custom home in Castle Rock 6196 sq ft walkout ranch on 467 acres 4 BD 6BA50rsquoX21rsquo RV garage wfull hookups $1295000(303) 681-3754 for pics amp details
LARGO FL 1152 sq ft manufactured hm 2BR2BA Many extras incl attached lanai amp shed Xlnt home base location close to shopping ampbeaches in a 55+ 5-star community $35000OBO 727-798-2573 evartsedyahoocom
3BD2BA MANUFACTURED on 82 acre w30X40RV garage wfull hookup 2 yrs old 4 mi from The Villages in FL No lot fee you own propertysafe area move-in ready smk free lots of extras$260K 352-406-9750
BEAUTIFUL OR COAST - Lakeside 55+ gatedcomm 1254 sq ft 2BD 2BA 40 ft RV prkgwhookups 2 mins to lake 5 mi to beachfishing crabbing hiking Pix avail $219000(541) 759-2747
LOTS FOR SALE
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DESTIN VILLAGE RV RESORT FLmdash2 lots for saleside by side across from pool and clubhouse1 block to huge public beach Large pads gated$129000 each Susan (850) 496-6520
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HOMES FOR SALE
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DAVENPORT FL RV HOME Private 55+ commAccess to I-27 amp I-4 2BD 2BA + RV garage1800 sq ft Cinder block built $289K Will consider trade in CACOTX 863-424-1417lab2trvlaolcom
ASHEVILLE NCmdashNewly remodeled home amp RVbuilding 4BR 4BA 4300 sq ft home 2250 sq ft RV building HVAC Many amenities plus mtn views New low price $699500 Pics wwwTomFlackcom 8282426569
TRADING POST As a benefit of membership Good Sam Club members may advertise personalitems for sale in the Trading Postclassified ad section of Highways
The Trading Post classified ad section isrestricted to ads placed by individualGood Sam Club members who are cur-rent with their membership dues Adsmust be of a personal nature accordingto the following requirements All otherclassified ads will be considered forplacement in Commercial Corner
1 Item advertised must be personallyowned and listed for sale or trade Ads pro-moting a product or service for sale wouldnot be acceptable in Trading Post Also notacceptable would be an ad for a multi-unitapartment townhome complex or morethan 10 acres of unimproved real property
2 An ad for the rental of any item is considered commercial and thereforenot appropriate for Trading Post
3 Trading Post accepts ads under thecategories of Campground Member-ships for Sale Timeshares for SaleHomes for Sale and Lots for SaleAgents are not permitted to advertise inTrading Post
4 Help Wanted and Positions Wantedare categories inappropriate for TradingPost Also unacceptable are ads for theexchange of one service for anotherregardless of whether any money is
changing hands An ad soliciting theusage of property whether commercialor residential is also considered com-mercial in nature and must be placed inCommercial Corner
Please note The May 2009 issuecloses on February 18 (arrival date April30 the June issue closes on March 18(arrival date May 27)
Unfortunately it is not possible to can-cel an ad after our closing dateHowever we are able to place aldquoSOLDrsquorsquo indicator over your ad up toone week after the closing date
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2000 DOLPHIN 36 FORD V10 21500 milesSO 55 gen WD Corian tops awnings 2 TVDVDVCR 2 air rear camara level jacks Must sell health reasons Reduced to $35800 407-654-3863 (FL)
2005 PHAETON 35 FT 350 diesel very lowmileage smoke free very clean Two slidessurround sound WD 4-dr frig Under warranty$150000 (225) 293-6990 225-921-8934
1996 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND 34 model L 45K miles Chevy gas Onan generator awningpackage satellite leveling jacks Email for more info bgilstrapcomcastnet or 678-817-9661 (GA)
1990 MONACO CROWN ROYALE 40 foot 300Cummins engine 75K miles fully loadedexcellent condition $29500 Call for pictures and information In 1990 sold for $250000304-242-0377
2005 COUNTRY COACH Intrigue LTD 42 525HP3 AC 10KW gen 3 slides In-Motion sat heatedceramic floor OS ent ctr radar det CB radioAqua Hot htd massage driver amp co-pilot sts extwar $345K 909-980-2168 (CA)
TRAVEL TRAILERS amp FIFTH WHEELS FOR SALE
2004 KEYSTONE HORNET with improved lotconcrete drive + pad deck and shed Lot 6035 Star Resort Pass Christian MS Xlnt cond 2BDRM 12 slide $249 annual fee Near Casinos$36000 (920) 897-3660 (WI)
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2004 374 GLENDALE Titanium 32E37DS5th whl pin to bmpr 322 Xlnt cond lots xtras clsts hdwd flr NS 2 SO Orig $63600Selling due to health $29500 Call Gene 562-927-7217 (CA)
The May 2009 issue closes February 18 The June 2009 issue closes March18 Cost $85 per ad plus $60 per photo Bold $10 for first line $20 tobold entire ad Add $25 for ad to appear in redMaximum 200 characters Count all letters numbers punctuation and spacesSpecify category______________________________________
Good Sam ____________________________________Exp_____
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Address ______________________________________
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Phone ________________________________________
Please check here if you would like your state or province abbreviation to appear in your ad following your phone number
MAIL Trading Post Highways PO Box 8510 Ventura CA 93002
FAX (805) 667-4379 Attention Trading Post
E-MAIL classifiedstlcom Attention Trading PostTRADING POST
TRADING POST RATES
Advertising rates Trading Post ads are $85per listing per issue Bold-face type for thefirst line of the ad is an additional $10 For atotal of $105 your entire ad will be in boldAdd $25 for your ad to appear in red type
Photo ads We will include one photo with yourad at an additional cost of $60 per issue Pleasee-mail or mail a black-and-white or color photo
Blind-box service This runs an additional $15per issue A blind-box number will be assigned toyour ad and we will forward responses to you
When submitting ad copy please follow theseguidelines1 Submit your printed or typed ad on ourprinted form or use your own stationery2 Limit each ad to 200 characters counting allletters spaces punctuation marks and numbers3 Indicate under which category you wouldlike your ad to appear4 Your Good Sam Club membership numberand expiration date must be noted5 Mail ad copy and a check money order orVisaMasterCardDiscoverAmEx number toTrading Post Highways PO Box 8510Ventura California 93002-99126 Fax credit card orders to 805-667-4379Attention Trading Post7 E-mail credit-card orders to classifiedstlcomAttention Trading Post8 If you have a question we can be reachedat (805) 667-4100 ext 392 391 or 385
NO TELEPHONE ORDERS PLEASE
does not knowinglyaccept ads from busi-nesses in the TradingPost section If youreach a business whenanswering a Trading Postad please contact theAdvertising Departmentat 805-667-4100
StopampShop
AT THE RV MARKETPLACETake a moment to browse the
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For more information call theAdvertising Department at
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You can place a 1-inch black-and-white ad for as little as
based on a 12-issue schedule
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RV MARKETPLACE
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 51
Remote starter availablewith this generator $239
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Highways FEBRUARY 200952
RV MARKETPLACE
Alaska and Canadarsquos Yukon 5Banks Power 23BrakeBuddy 10Commercial Corner 45ndash47Consumer Cellular 8Continued Service Plan 37Cracker Barrel Stores 11Dealers and Destinations 53Dometic Corporation 17Gold Eagle Company 32Good Sam Emergency Road Service 55Good Sam RV Financing 21Good Sam SamboreesCaraventures 16Good Sam VIPProvided by GMAC Insurance 44Good Sam Visa Card 39Haband 24
ADVERTISER INDEXWhile every effort is made to maintain accuracy andcompleteness last-minutechanges may occasionallyresult in omissions or errors
ADVERTISER PAGEInsurance Central 30
Mule Days Celebration 11
nVision 10
The Rally 15
Pleasure-Way 56
Roadtrek Motorhomes 2
RV Buyerrsquos Guide 33
RV Marketplace 50ndash52
RV Business Top 50 12ndash13
Sea Eagle 19
Select Comfort 9
St Louis Church 5
Trading Post 48ndash49
Transfer Flow 4
Travelerrsquos Guide 25
Winnebago Industries 7
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Click on wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityphotosto post your Pet Pix online To submit digital photosfor Highwaysrsquo Pet Pix column e-mail them to us athighwaysgoodsamclubcom
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GOOD SAM WILL SAVE YOU MONEY
We guarantee itThatrsquos our promise If 11 months go by and Good Sam hasnrsquot saved you morethan the cost of your annual membership just let us know and wersquoll refund your member-ship fee Chances are yoursquoll save that much the first few days yoursquore on the road Thereare so many ways to save with discounted camping and free and low-cost services
Call us toll-free for more information 800-234-3450 or go to wwwgoodsamclubcom
COPYRIGHT STATEMENT The Good Sam logo is a registeredtrademark of TL Enterprises Inc a Delaware corporation It may beused by Good Sam chapters for official noncommercial identificationpurposes only and by others only with express written authorization inadvance from TL Enterprises Inc The noncommercial use for patchesand other similar chapter identification has been granted to charteredchapters of the club Any other use without express advance writtenauthorization is prohibited The following terms are registered trade-marks of TL Enterprises Inc and may not be used without permissionCaraventure Commercial Member of Good Sam RV Club Good SamPark Highways MotorHome Rider Samboree Samgo Trailer Lifeand the Trailer Life Campgrounds RV Parks and Services DirectoryHighways does not knowingly accept deceptive or misleading advertis-ing If you have a contrary experience with respect to any merchandiseor service represented in our pages please contact Action Line atactionlinegoodsamclubcom Permission to reprint or quote excerptsgranted upon written request only Copyright 2009
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FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 53
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Highways FEBRUARY 200954
A Scenic Stop to Remember Tell us the location of the vantage point pictured above and you
might be the winner of this monthrsquos $50 prize in our Wherersquos Good Sam photo contest To enter send
an e-mail identifying the photorsquos location and state or province to whereisgoodsamgoodsamclubcom
and include your name and contact information On March 1 wersquoll pick one $50 winner at random
from among the correct entries Look for the answer and winner in the May 2009 issue
Lots of Good Sam members have won $50 so farPatrick F Prunty of Harwich Massachusetts earned hischeck by correctly identifying the watery crossing in theNovember issuersquos Wherersquos Good Sam photo reprinted onthe right The RV bearing the Good Sam sticker rides theferry across Lake Champlain from Grand Island Vermontto Plattsburg New York Good Sam member Lynn Holmesof Arnold Maryland earned $50 for sending us the photo
Now itrsquos your turn to put your digital camera to workSimply take a photo of an RV in an interesting or sceniclocation with the Good Sam decal prominently displayedE-mail the high-resolution image to whereisgoodsamgoodsamclubcom and donrsquot forget to provide your nameand contact information If your photorsquos selected yoursquollreceive a check for $50
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Welcome to our digital edition of Highways Magazine This formatmakes it easy for you to navigate the magazine andprovides direct links to Internet sites of our advertisers ourGoodSamClubcom Web site and many Web sites to supplementour editorial features
We recommend a Page Layout view of Continuous - Facing butAdobe Reader provides several options you may prefer
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Contents
Portal to the Past
Flying High in Albuquerque
Get Your Kicks at The Rally
Departments
Whats New Online
On the Road
Dear Good Sam
Good News
RV Insight
Camp Cuisine
Tech Topics
Action Line
Good Stuff
Classifieds
Pet Pix
Advertiser Index
Wheres Good Sam
Good Sam Club dot com
TOC
User Guide
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 19
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To add to the adventure many of theavailable items differ from one region tothe next The unfamiliar brands areusually every bit as good as the ones wehave at home but some favorite brandsof food items are hard to find on theroad Yuban coffee for example isnrsquoteasy to locate in the East so we bringenough from home to last the entiretrip Mexican food is important to usso I fill the freezer with chorizos andour favorite brand of corn tortillas
On the other hand each area of thecountry has its own unique food itemsWe never miss a chance to bring homeham and bacon from Arkansas maplesyrup from Vermont Walla Wallaonions from Washington and salt pota-toes from New York
Shopping for groceries while travelingis a great way to become familiar withthe various regions Yoursquoll discoverfoods yoursquove never seen before With alittle experience yoursquoll determine whichsupermarket chain is your favorite whenyou travel to different areas With a littlemore experience you may get to thepoint where you can drop by a store forjust one item and actually manage to godirectly to the correct aisle
Then of course if you donrsquot enjoy theadventure of shopping on the road youcan always take on the challenge oflocating a good restaurant
Send your nontechnical RV-lifestyle questions to RV Insight HighwaysPO Box 8545 Ventura California 93002 or to highwaysgoodsamclubcom
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Vickirsquos RV RecipesVicki Kievarsquos book My RVKitchen and Favorite Recipescovers everything you need toknow about selecting equippingand furnishing an RV kitchenstocking the pantry and fridgeand shopping for groceries onthe road Yoursquoll also find morethan a hundred of Vickirsquosfavorite recipes plus more than70 hints and tricks for preparingdelicious meals on the roadwwwrvknowhowcom
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CAMPcuisineBY BOB BLUMER
You canrsquot please all the people all the timebut when it comes to snack food popcorn
comes close In fact popcorn is so popular thatAmericans consume a staggering one billionpounds of the stuff per yearmdashenough to fill theentire Grand Canyon OK I made up the partabout the canyon but itrsquos probably not too farfrom the truth
To say popcorn is a modern miracle wouldalso be a stretch since the snackrsquos been aroundfor thousands of years But it does seem mirac-ulous that a rock-hard kernel of corn can betransformed by exposure to heat into apillowy morsel of satisfying goodness
Each kernel of popcorn containsmoisture and oils Unlike most othergrains the outer hull of the popcornkernel is impervious to outside moisture
which helps protect the precious cargo insideAs the oil and water inside the shell are heatedpast the boiling point they turn the moisture inthe kernel into a superheated pressurizedsteam Eventually the hull succumbs to thepressure and ruptures and the interior starchesare transformed into the airy cloud-like foamthatrsquos become synonymous with movie viewing
Although most popcorn kernels explodethey donrsquot always explode with flavor Thatrsquos
why I love to add more thanjust salt and butter to
my bowl Here aremy two favorite
recipes Onersquosa little sweet
and onersquos a littlespicy which should
please even
yourfussiest
friends
The PopcornFestival inMarion Ohiocelebrates thestarchy snackevery SeptemberFind out more at wwwpopcornfestivalcom
Popcorn for the PeopleSweet and spicy twists on a perennial family favorite
To read previous recipesgo to wwwgoodsamclubcomhighways
Bob Blumer is the creatorand host of the FoodNetwork TV shows TheSurreal Gourmet and Gluttonfor Punishment Hersquos alsothe author of five cookbooksWhen hersquos not at home inCalifornia Bob can be foundtraveling in his Toastermobilean Airstream trailer cus-tomized with a stainless-steel professional kitchenand topped with two 8-footslices of toast
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Raginrsquo Cajun Popcorn
1 tablespoon garlic powder1 teaspoon onion powder12 teaspoon paprika12 teaspoon salt 14 teaspoon white pepper (if you have it)
or black pepper2 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon Tabasco (or to taste)2 tablespoons vegetable oil12 cup popcorn kernels
In a small bowl combine garlic powder onion powderpaprika salt and pepper Reserve In a small pan overmedium heat melt butter Remove from heat and stir inTabasco Reserve in pan In a medium-size pot overhigh heat add oil and one kernel of popcorn Cover andcook until kernel pops
Add the rest of the popcorn to the oil and re-coverShake pot constantly until popping stops Sprinkle inspices drizzle with Tabasco butter and toss thoroughlyServe immediately
Yield About eight cups
Kettle Corn
2 tablespoons vegetable oil12 cup popcorn kernels2 tablespoons granulated
white sugar12 teaspoon salt
In a medium-size pot over highheat add oil and one kernel ofpopcorn Cover and cook untilkernel pops Add sugar and stirfor 15 seconds or until it meltsAdd the rest of the popcorn tothe sugar oil and re-cover Shakepot constantly until poppingstops Empty popcorn into abowl and toss with salt Serveimmediately
Yield About eight cups
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In addition to answering your letters Bob Livingston is publisher of Trailer Lifeand MotorHome magazinesdirector of the seminar pro-gram at the Rally and authorof Trailer Lifersquos RV Repair andMaintenance Manual To pur-chase the fourth edition of the manual at the discountedGood Sam price click onwwwgoodsamclubcomstore
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TECHtopicsBY BOB LIVINGSTON
Batterybasicswinter fueladvice and atriple-towingclarification
Pulling a PickupI have a 1996 Chevy 4x4 pickup that Irsquod like to pull behind my Discoverymotorhome I donrsquot believe the truck can be towed that conveniently so I waswondering if I could use a dolly for the front end of the truck or a full trailer tohaul it This would save me having to buy a vehicle that can be pulled and theinsurance for another vehicle I use the truck to carry my four golden retrievers
around Is there a need for brakes on the trail-er if I end up towing this truck
Phil Jurczyk KIRKLAND WASHINGTON
BOB Phil your truck is towable on all fourwheels without making drivetrain modifica-tions Therefore you donrsquot need to consider adolly or trailer Yoursquoll need a base plate an ade-quately rated tow bar and lights and I stronglyrecommend using a braking device that appliesthe truck brakes in concert with the motor-homersquos service brakes
Before you purchase the hardware I suggestyou weigh your motorhome loaded for a typicaltrip and your truck Compare those numberswith the gross combination weight rating of themotorhomeYou need to make sure you have thecapacity to tow before setting out on the road
One Battery or TwoI BOUGHT a used fifth wheel with two batter-iesmdashone from the factory and the otherinstalled later Theyrsquore hooked in series black-to-black and red-to-red The reason Irsquom asking isthat theyrsquove gone bad Do I need to replace bothor can I get by with just one If I replace bothdo the cranking amps have to be the same
Judy McClurg CAVE CREEK ARIZONA
BOB Judy if you frequent primitive campsites(no hookups) then yoursquoll need at least two bat-teriesmdashand yours are wired in parallel notseries If you hook up to campground electrici-ty then one battery is all you need
The obvious advantage of having two batter-ies is the ability to run your 12-volt DC appli-ances and accessories for a longer period oftime Even if yoursquore very frugal with the use of12-volt DC power yoursquoll still need enough bat-tery for example to keep the refrigerator run-ning (on LP-gas) If yoursquore like most peopleyoursquoll run through two batteries fairly quicklywhile primitive camping unless you have anefficient way to recharge them
If you replace both batteries theyrsquoll need tobe the same Since yoursquore looking to power thelivability items yoursquoll need deep-cycle batteries(even if yoursquore buying only one) Therersquos noneed to be concerned with cranking amps therating in amp hours is more important
Consider buying two 6-volt golf-cart batter-ies wired in series if you determine that youneed two Theyrsquore more durable for RV use
Cold-Weather DieselIrsquoM GOING TO purchase a used Class B dieselcamper van The owner told me there are solu-tions I can use to pour into the fuel tank to keepthe diesel from jelling in winter Is that true Ifnot how much would it cost to install a heateroutlet for this type of vehicle
Meei Mizell AUGUSTA GEORGIA
BOB If you live in or travel to a cold-weatherarea the diesel fuel there is usually winterizedfor that area Thatrsquos because the fuel contains awaxy substance that jells in extremely coldweather and creates problems such as pluggingthe fuel filter Normally the fuel supplier willmix No 2 diesel with No 1 diesel or some typeof additive that improves cloud point
According to fuel-industry experts yourengine should run fine on non-winterized fuelas long as the temperature doesnrsquot dip below 10degrees Fahrenheit
While the addition of diesel No 1 candecrease cloud point itrsquos also less efficient thanNo 2 the energy content of it is about 5 percentlower which relates to reduced fuel economy sonormally the amount of additive is limitedThere are also a number of aftermarket prod-ucts that can be added to your fuel to reduce thecloud point
Some engines are equipped with fuel heatersTherersquos no way to hazard a guess without know-ing which engine you have in your vehicle Youcan easily check with your RV dealer for thatinfomation
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Leaking and ChewingREGARDING THE ldquoLeaking Motorhomerdquoentry in your September columnanother cause of an apparent front-capleak is that if the temperature is lowand yoursquove run your propane heater fora while the moisture created by thecombustion of the propane condenseson the inside of the cap Many of thecaps both front and rear arenrsquot insu-lated enough
We had an occasion where this hap-pened We removed the TV that was inthe upper console and checked the areawhere the clearance lights were Theywere dry but the inner surface of the caphad drops of water on it Any movementor jarring of the coach caused thedroplets to run down the inside of thecap and out at the bottom of the over-head console Spray-foam insulation willhelp eliminate this problem
On to the chewing rodents also mentioned in the September issueWith regard to these critters eating theinsulation on wires most rodents havefront teeth that donrsquot stop growingthroughout their life They chew on hardobjects to wear them down Otherwisetheir teeth would get too long and theywouldnrsquot be able to open their mouthfar enough to consume any food Itisnrsquot for any nutritional value that theychew on wires Years ago they wouldchew on the lead casings of the tele-phone cables at times causing inter-ruption of phone service
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BOB Condensation is always a prob-lem especially for RVers who run cat-alytic heaters Your best defense isusing a dehumidifier If you frequentcampgrounds with electric hookupsa dehumidifier that operates on 120-
volt AC power will do the trick Theseunits are readily available in home-improvement stores
If you boondock then consider theDri-Z-Air dehumidifier It works wellusing crystals that collect moisture anditrsquos relatively cheapmdashand it uses nopower Most places sell Dri-Z-Air forless than $10 Almost all RV-supplystores and Camping World outlets sell it
Rodents seem to be a hot topic basedon all the response I received after theinitial ldquoWire-Eating Wildliferdquo letter Irsquombecoming an expert on rodents thanksto the readers who have sent in sugges-tions although thatrsquos somewhat of adubious distinction Too bad humanscanrsquot munch down with their teethwear them out and simply grow newones Wow what a concept
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GOT A QUESTION
Tech Topics columnist Bob Livingston has spent countless hours exploring theinner workings of RVs and finding ways tomake life on the road easier for all RVersparticularly Good Sam members Got aquestion about your rig Send an e-mail to techtopicsgoodsamclubcom
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Albuquerque to Santa FePerched on the banks of the Rio GrandeRiver Albuquerque is more famous for being the Hot Air Balloon Capital of the World than as a portal to the pastIts famous and colorful InternationalBalloon Fiesta attracts visitors fromaround the globe few of whom realizethat the cityrsquos Central Avenue is actuallya section of Historic Route 66
In 1937 the government realignedRoute 66 between Santa Rosa and Al-buquerque bypassing Santa Fe Therealignment cut about 107 miles fromthe old route and brought touriststhrough the heart of AlbuquerqueToday the 400 to 1400 blocks of CentralAvenue still display much of the charmof those early days
Heading east along Central Avenue
Agentle late-afternoon breeze caresses the tall grass flanking theweathered rut running along the east wall of Fort Union I sit alone
on the wooden bench grounded squarely in the present my eyes tracingthe rut northeast through the sea of green toward the distant hills Theranger had said that the historic trail was nothing more than a dirt trackback in the mid-1800s so I begin to imagine a typical day along thissection of the Santa Fe Trail
I close my eyes and soon I can almosthear the crack of a bullwhackerrsquos whip andthe disgruntled bellows of the oxen as acaravan of large freight wagons rumbles bymassive wheels and oxen hooves carvingdeep into the soft New Mexico prairie Ienvision the labored breathing of the oxenand the creaking of wagon-wheel axles
As the last wagon lumbers by a grizzleddriver his stoic dust-covered face creasedby too many years on the trail glances myway and nods I nod back and watch thedust trails disappear into the evening skyI imagine a lone bugler inside the fort sounding the evening tattooanother day along the Santa Fe Trail slipping into the history books
The Santa Fe Trail is but one of the many nostalgic sites that crowdnorthern New Mexico This part of the state is like a living museum ofNative American and Wild West cultures that brings new meaning to thephrase Land of Enchantment
We planned on seeing as much as we could during our 1200-mile loopfrom Albuquerque along nine scenic byways and trails five mountainranges six Indian reservations a dozen pueblos and a host of nationalparks forests and monuments
STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL DEFREITAS
After theAlbuquerqueRally take adrive throughthe pages ofNew Mexicohistory on a scenic loop tour
PORTALpastTO THE
RALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
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you come to the Turquoise Trail NationalScenic Byway (Highway 14) which runsnorth through the Sandia Mountains toSanta Fe Along the trail yoursquoll pass thelegendary mining towns of GoldenMadrid and Cerrillos with their aban-doned turquoise mines dotting the adja-cent hills The rejuvenated ghost townsnow have quaint restaurants Native craftsshops art galleries and small museums
Santa Fe to RatonIn 2010 Santa Fe commemorates its400th anniversary Few Americans orEuropeans even knew of its existenceuntil the Santa Fe Trail opened in theearly 1800s
Today Native artisans trade theirwork on the sidewalks and park aroundthe main plaza and the city contains
more than 250 galleries many of whichline Canyon Road Art is such an impor-tant aspect of Santa Fe life that the townbecame the first US city to be named tothe UNESCO Creative Cities Network
Santa Fersquos creative culture overflowsinto its cuisine In this relatively smallcity no fewer than 200 restaurants servemeals offering everything from bou-tique specialties to distinctive northernNew Mexican delicacies Tia Sophiarsquos(just off the main square) claims to haveinvented the breakfast burrito which youcan order with green red or Christmas(both green and red) chili sauce
If you have a hankering for somesweets you wonrsquot want to miss the cre-ations at the Chocolate Maven Thesmall cafeacute has an adjoining bakerywhere you can sample the shoprsquos world-
famous brownies while watching thebakers at work
Interstate 25 to the east follows theold Santa Fe Trail and sections of oldRoute 66 (the pre-1937 alignment) Inmany places you can exit the mainhighway onto adjacent service roadsthat literally run atop parts of the oldSanta Fe Trail and old Route 66
East of Glorieta is Pecos NationalHistoric Park The park preserves morethan 12000 years of history including theancient Pecos pueblo a colonial missionsections of the Santa Fe Trail and the siteof the Battle of Glorieta Pass the mostwesterly conflict in the Civil War
In the town of Las Vegas old Route66 veers south toward Santa Rosa whilethe Santa Fe Trail continues northeastThe trail crisscrosses I-25 at many loca-
Grab your binoculars and pick a perch on the bluffs overlooking El Malpais National Monument
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Highways FEBRUARY 200928
tions on the way to Raton Well-pre-served ruts are visible at WagonMound and Fort Union NationalMonument built in 1851
Raton to TaosFrom Raton Highway 64 slices south-west retracing parts of the Santa FeTrail Going southeast on Highway 505yoursquoll need your binoculars to viewsome of the 274 bird species at MaxwellNational Wildlife Refuge including baldeagles and wild turkeys as well aswhitetail and mule deer bobcats andblack bear Established in 1965 the3700-acre refuge is an important reststop for migratory waterfowl
The Dawson ghost town awaitsabout 10 miles north on 505 Littleremains of this old coal-mining com-munity except the cemetery PhelpsDodge opened the Dawson coal minein 1901 and the town prospered until1950 when the coal ran out Most ofthe graves in the cemetery are of the383 miners lost in two disastrous mineexplosions in 1913 and 1923
An hourrsquos drive south of Dawsontakes you to the small but significanttown of Cimarron from which onebranch of the Santa Fe Trail gets itsname Over the years the townrsquos 130-year-old landmark St James Hotel hascatered to such notable guests as BuffaloBill Cody Annie Oakley Kit CarsonFrank and Jesse James Wyatt Earp Billythe Kid and BlackjackKetchum Rumor has itthat notorious gunmanClay Allison dancednaked on the bar whileshooting into the ceilingThe bar is now part ofthe dining room andyou can still see bulletholes in the tin ceiling
At Eagle Nest Highway64 meets the EnchantedCircle Scenic Byway (Highway 38) Thenorthern part of the loop skirts a num-ber of 12000-foot peaks in the Sangrede Cristo Mountains and offers spectac-ular alpine scenery If you have timetake Highway 150 up to Taos Ski Valleyfor more breathtaking panoramas
The Enchanted Circle rejoins High-way 64 just north of the Taos Pueblo
Indian Reservation Thepueblo is one of the nationrsquosoldest continuously inhabitedcommunities and the onlypueblo designated a NationalHistoric Landmark and aUNESCO World heritage SiteAt the center of the reservationis Taos town home to KitCarson between 1828 and1840 His preserved home isnow a museum
Taos to FarmingtonFrom Taos the High Road toTaos Scenic Byway (highways518 and 76) weaves souththrough the Sangre de CristoMountains and the PicurisPueblo toward the small townof Jaconita Along the wayyoursquoll pass through Chimayoand the Nambeacute Indian Res-ervation home to the beauti-ful 150-foot-high Nambeacute Falls
Just off Highway 502between Jaconita and LosAlamos is Bandelier NationalMonument Along the parkrsquos 15-miletrail through Frijoles Canyon yoursquoll seeAncestral Pueblo homes kivas (ceremo-nial structures) rock paintings and pet-roglyphs Donrsquot forget to carry lots ofwater when hiking here
West of Bandelier stands Los Alamosand the Los Alamos National Laboratory
The Department of Energylab is one of the largest multidisciplinary institu-tions in the world Startedin 1943 as part of the se-cretive Manhattan Projectthe lab is now a NationalHistoric Landmark TheBradbury Science Museumis highly recommended
From Los Alamos theJeacutemez Mountain Trail
Scenic Byway (Highway 4) wendssouthwest through the Jeacutemez Moun-tains and Santa Fe National ForestAbout halfway to San Ysidro yoursquolldrive through the sprawling VallasCaldera National Preserve a favorite ofrock climbers and trout fishermen Asyou cross the floor of the caldera be onthe lookout for large herds of elk San
Antonio Creek and the East Fork of theJeacutemez River cut through the calderaand offer some of the statersquos best brownand rainbow trout fishing
West of San Ysidro the trail contin-ues northwest as Highway 550 to thetown of Cuba the heart of NewMexicorsquos cattle- and sheep-ranchingregion But Cubarsquos claim to fame is the nearby Chaco Culture NationalHistoric Park the largest best-pre-served and most architecturallyadvanced of all ancient SouthwestNative villages
The canyon has 120 separate sitesthat date between AD 850 and 1250The largest structure Pueblo Bonitacontains more than 600 rooms and 40kivas The sites are accessible by about35 miles of walking trails that crisscrossthe canyon
Northwest of Cuba Highway 550climbs to the high plains New Mexicorsquosoil belt The first well was drilled in1921 and the state pumps about 60million barrels a year The oil patchrsquosmain town Farmington is also rich inNative American culture
Just north of Farmington is Aztec
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FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 29MAP BY DONNA SCHMIDT
Ruins National Monument a 500-roomcenter of Ancestral Pueblo society datingback to the early 1100s The Great Kiva(excavated in 1921 and reconstructed in1934) is the main attraction
Farmington to AlbuquerqueThe Native Heritage Trail Scenic Byway(Highway 491) runs from Shiprock justwest of Farmington through the vastNavajo Indian Reservation to GallupAlong the way yoursquoll pass 7176-footShiprock peak and other unusual rockformations as you skirt the easternflanks of the Chuska Mountains
Highway 491 ends in Gallup atHighway 40 and Historic Route 66Much of Route 66 parallels the newinterstate but it is interrupted in a fewplaces Historic 66 signs will direct youto the usable sections of the old route
Galluprsquos main attraction may be theEl Rancho Hotel and Motel Built in1937 the hotel has welcomed a host offamous guests including Jackie CooperRonald Reagan Spencer Tracy Kath-arine Hepburn and Kirk DouglasHundreds of autographed pictures ofcelebrities cover the mezzanine walls
above the eclectic rustic lobbyAs you head back toward Albu-
querque yoursquoll pass El Morro NationalMonument also known as InscriptionRock In the early 1300s AncestralPuebloans living on the bluff above thenatural spring carved petroglyphs inthe rock around the water hole In thelate 1600s Spanish and American pio-neers stopping for water also carvedtheir names dates and messages intothe rocks around the spring Today thepark protects more than 2000 inscrip-tions and petroglyphs as well asAncestral Puebloan ruins
East of El Morro stands El Malpais(Spanish for ldquothe badlandsrdquo) NationalMonument resembling a Hawaiianlava field with its moonscape of exten-sive lava flows In stark contrast to thesharp black lava are the tall smoothalmost white sandstone cliffs that linethe southern edge of the field
Northern New Mexico provides anextraordinary road-trip experiencefrom its 1200 years of accessible Nativeand American history to its spicy redand green chiles It truly is a Land ofEnchantment
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Chaco CultureNatrsquol Mon
Glorieta
Jaconita
Fort UnionNatrsquol Mon
MaxwellNWR
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Taos Ski Valley
Tijeras
Wagon Mound
Cimarron
Raton
Taos
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Go OnlineFind out more about Albuquerque andNew Mexico at wwwgoodsamclubcomhighways The February sectionincludes exclusive web content aboutthe Santa Fe Trail the Sandia PeakTram and the Southwestrsquos authenticlegend Kit Carson Yoursquoll also find RVauthor Ron Jonesrsquo list of restaurantfavorites in and around Albuquerque
Good Sam ParksNew Mexico has 43 Good Sam Parks To find out all aboutthem go to wwwgoodsamclubcomand click on the Travel Tools tabthen click on Find a Campground
For More InformationNew Mexico Tourism Departmentwwwnewmexicoorg 800-545-2070
Nostalgic New Mexico (left to right) Native pottery PecosNational Historic Park Fort Union and a Taos Pueblo powwow
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sk almost anyone to name Americarsquos mile-high city and theyrsquoll most likely replyldquoDenverrdquo But motor 438 miles south on Interstate 25 and yoursquoll hit another mile-
high city thatrsquos known less for its thin air and more for its rich history rugged scenery andhighly diverse population Welcome to Albuquerque New Mexico
Albuquerquersquos colorful past stretches back to the 1300s when the Ancestral Pueblo peo-ple settled along whatrsquos today known as the Rio Grande River The waterway provided pre-cious irrigation for the nativesrsquo crops and trees along the banks offered firewood By the1500s European explorers seeking gold found instead villages of mud but that didnrsquot keepthem from staying By the late 1600s the community along the river began to grow asSpanish missionaries settled in the area In 1706 the burgeoning town was named for theSpanish Duke of Alburquerque (the extra ldquorrdquo was later dropped from the name)
The westward migration of the 1800s brought Americans to the area along the Santa FeTrail Everyone from merchants and homesteaders to lawyers and tradesmen established theirhomes and businesses in the broad valley where major routes met The arrival of the railroadand much later Route 66 swelled the cityrsquos population which now stands at 800000
AlbuquerqueFLYING HIGH IN
RALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
Ride the aerialtram roll onRoute 66 andfollow in thefootsteps ofPueblos andearly explorersin Americarsquos oldest city theWorldrsquos Hot-AirBalloon Capital
BY BEVERLY EDWARDS
A
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When you storestart with STA-BILreg
wwwsta-bilcomcopy2009 Gold Eagle Co
When your getaway is stored away
Before your motorhome goes into storage make sure STA-BILreg Fuel Stabilizer goes in first Without STA-BIL gas turns stale in just 60 days Gum forms and engines wonrsquot start But STA-BIL keeps fuel fresh for over a year So your engine and generator start quick and easy
And if you drive infrequently add STA-BIL every time you fill-up to protect against corrosion caused by todayrsquos Ethanol-blended fuels
Before your motorhome goes into storage make sure STA-BILreg Fuel Stabilizer goes in first Without STA-BIL gas turns stale in just 60 days Gum forms and engines wonrsquot start But STA-BIL keeps fuel fresh for over a year So your engine and generator start quick and easy
And if you drive infrequently add STA-BIL every time you fill-up to protect against corrosion caused by todayrsquos Ethanol-blended fuels
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When your getaway is stored awayNEWIMPROVEDFORMULA
These days Albuquerquethrives as a vibrant crossroads ofhistory commerce and cultureMake sure you take time toexplore this fascinating city if youattend the April Rally (for moreabout the Rally turn to page 34)
Begin your tour by steppingback in time at PetroglyphNational Monument west of thecity After soaking up the historyof the rock markings at the visitorcenter walk along the trails to seethe rock faces that bear ancientworks of art The monumentrsquosestimated 20000 carved images of peo-ple animals and other symbols giveglimpses into a compelling past
Get a feel for Albuquerquersquos Spanishheritage in Old Town where you canwalk in the footsteps of the cityrsquosfounders Dominating the central plazais the towering San Felipe de NeriChurch which replaced a small adobechapel that collapsed in 1792 In keep-ing with tradition adobe homes were
established around the plaza for mutu-al protection Today these structureshouse shops that sell colorful clothingblankets jewelry and other items madeby local artisans
While in Old Town yoursquoll see evi-dence of one of the cityrsquos most interest-ing chapters For three weeks in theearly days of the Civil War theConfederate flag flew over the plazaWhen the Confederates retreated they
buried six canons near the plaza andtwo of them are now displayed
In the following century the city host-ed a new wave of visitors After WorldWar II Americans hopped in their carsin search of new adventures andAlbuquerque emerged as a popular stopon Route 66 known here as CentralAvenue The regionrsquos rugged desert wasa novelty for many travelers of that eraCentral Avenuersquos colorful shops and
See the real Albuquerque (left to right)from Route 66 to Sandia Peak to Old Town
For MoreInformation
Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureauwwwitsatriporg 800-733-9918
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restaurants evoke that innocent timeLooking for in-depth exploration of
the region Albuquerque is home tonumerous museums and each focuseson a compelling facet of the Land ofEnchantment and the world at large
Towering in Jurassic Super GiantsHall at the New Mexico Museum ofNatural History and Science is a replicaof Seismosaurus a former resident ofthe area Fossils in Seacoast Hall remindvisitors that the area once bordered avast prehistoric body of water
Ancestral Pueblo history so impor-
tant to understanding New Mexico ison display at the Indian PuebloCultural Center
Visitors will find refuge from thewarm desert sun at the AlbuquerqueAquarium and Rio Grande BotanicGarden both located in sprawlingAlbuquerque Biological Park Thou-sands of saltwater fish and invertebratesnative to the Gulf of Mexico live in theaquariumrsquos carefully maintained envi-ronments The Botanic Garden green-houses display desert plants that thrivein the area as well as flora from other
climates of the worldScience buffs will relish the
National Atomic Museumwhich traces the history ofthe Atomic Age from earlyresearch of nuclear develop-ment through todayrsquos peace-ful uses Exhibits offerinsights into the first atomicbomb detonation at theTrinity Site located less than100 miles away on desert
land thatrsquos now part of the White SandsMissile Range
Albuquerquersquos best-known eventmay be the International Balloon Fiestawhich lifts off for nine days everyOctober Thousands of spectators turnup for the festivities as hundreds of bal-loons fill the skies Visitors can experi-ence the thrilling history of hot-air bal-looning year-round at the AlbuquerqueInternational Balloon Museum on theedge of the fiesta grounds Actual bal-loons and gondolas hang from the highceiling in a dazzling display
Likewise cruising high above theground is the Sandia Peak Tramwaywhich travels over the Cibola NationalForest on a cable for 27 miles makingit the worldrsquos longest passenger aerialtramway The journey takes visitors tothe observation deck atop 10378-footSandia Peak affording an 11000-square-mile panorama of the Land of Enchantment Make the trip nearsunset and watch as the lights ofAlbuquerque glisten far below
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Tour Route 66break a balloonrecord and immerseyourself in RVingthis April inAlbuquerque
The pop-music standard ldquoRoute 66rdquo entices listeners to ldquogetyour kicksrdquo on Americarsquos famous Mother Road Who are we
to turn down the advice of Nat King Cole Chuck Berry the Rolling StonesJohn Mayer and the many others whorsquove recorded the classic through the years
Heed the songrsquos call by joining the Good Sam Club at the 10th annualRally April 17 through 20 in Albuquerque New Mexico one of the hotteststops on the legendary highway
Visitors to Expo New Mexico can find plenty of ways to get their kickslike browsing row after row of new RVs enjoying nightly entertainment bypopular performers participating in fun activities and taking optionaltours of historic sites in and around the fabled New Mexico city
Did we mention Good Samrsquos Mexican Fiesta and the Rally Dog ShowNow a decade old the Rally has become a one-stop shop for RVers seek-
ing to enrich their lifestyle and just have a great time Rally-goers thirsty forknowledge can pick from scores of seminars and check out newtravel and RV products then end the day by partying withNeil Sedaka the Osmond Brothers and Rita Coolidge
The Rallyrsquos a great place to meet old friends make newtravel buddies link up with longtime e-mail pals and online-forum cronies and on Good Sam Day join a Good SamClub chapter in your neck of the woods
Here are a few of the many ways to get your kicks at the2009 Albuquerque Rally
BY JOHN SULLAWAY
Get yourRALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
RallyAT THE
Kicks
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Rock to the Classics For morethan 50 years Neil Sedakarsquos catchy tuneshave blasted out of jukeboxes and stere-os across North America Herersquos yourchance to see the composer of ldquoCal-endar Girlrdquo and ldquoBreaking Up Is Hardto Dordquo perform in person on April 17the Rallyrsquos opening nightSedaka (pictured on theright) is followed byGrammy Awardndashwinningsinger Rita Coolidge onApril 18 the country-flavored family group theOsmond Brothers onApril 19 and California surf band PapaDoo Run Run on April 20
Sharpen Your Skills Whetheryoursquore a novice RVer or a seasoned vet-eran yoursquoll find plenty of opportunitiesto boost your RV IQ at the Rally Scoresof seminars will be offered on topicsranging from electrical-system mainte-nance to tire care Presenters includeHighways Technical Editor Bob Living-ston and other RVing experts
Stack Up the Fun Youngstersand teens can play games scarf uppizza take tours and join their momsdads and grandparents in the cookie-stacking competition GPS users willhave fun with our geocache contest theGreat RV Heist and golfers can tee upfor the golf tournament on April 17Show Your Tricks on Route 66 theRallyrsquos dog show gives pet owners achance to parade their pooches April 18
Explore New Mexico Sign upfor optional guided bus trips and travelto the Acoma ldquoSky Cityrdquo Pueblo onApril 17 Americarsquos oldest continuously
inhabited settlement On April 18 takea tour through Albuquerquersquos most col-orful districts on famous Route 66Guided trips to the nearby Trinity Siteon April 17 18 and 20 will take you toground zero of the first atomic-bombdetonation
Donate Your Time Feel likegiving back Rally participantscan lend a hand at Rio GrandeCommunity Farm Come for aday of volunteer work on April15 and get one night of freecamping on April 14
Balloon Bonanza Albuquerquersquosknown as the Hot-Air Balloon Capitalof the World and its annual Inter-national Balloon Fiesta draws thou-sands Rally-goers will get a chance tosalute the cityrsquos high-flying statusmdashand possibly make historymdashbyparticipating in an attempt toset a Guinness world record forMost People Wearing BalloonHats Prefer the real thing Takea hot-air balloon ride over theRio Grande Valley with RainbowRyders or watch balloon enthu-siasts ignite the burners insidetheir colorful crafts at anevening balloon glow
Go Green The Rallyrsquos the place tofind out how you can reduce your RVrsquosenvironmental footprint The Go GreenIdeas contest invites Rally-goers to sub-mit green-friendly concepts for prizesMake sure you stop by the Green RVexhibit a biodiesel-powered Lancecamper outfitted with solar panels anda wind turbine and occupied by sur-vivalist Brian Brawdy
Hola Good Sam The Good SamClub will throw a Mexican Fiesta formembers and friends on April 20 Yoursquollbe serenaded by mariachis tantalizedby pintildeatas and treated to Southwesterncuisine Join a chapter make newfriends stick around for games andprizes and learn more about benefitsoffered only to Good Sam members
Be Prepared Relive the carefreedays of camping out with your Scouttroop when the Rally hosts a receptionfor all current and former Boy Scouts onApril 19 Boy Scout alumni are encour-aged to bring old memorabilia like uni-forms badges and handbooks LocalBoy Scout troops will participate andcontests for cash prizes will rekindle thatScouting spirit Rally organizers areworking to expand the program toinclude Girl Scouts for the 2010 Rally
Get Cookinrsquo On GoodSam Day Highwaysrsquo CampCuisine columnist BobBlumer (left) will demon-strate how to whip up flavor-filled edibles in theconfines of your RV galleyLearn new recipes fromthe Food Network star
Kick Some Tires Rally-goers canget a close-up look at the latest RVmodels by strolling through hundredsof new rigs on display at Expo NewMexico Yoursquoll find vehicles rangingfrom entry-level trailers to million-dol-lar coaches Buy a new home-on-wheelson the spot or do research for a futurepurchase Also on display are hundredsof aftermarket products and RV-relatedservices in the Rallyrsquos indoor exhibit
RALLY ONLINEConnect with other Rally-going GoodSam Club members online Click onwwwtherallycom to find links to Rallygroups on wwwgoodsamclubcom aswell asFacebookEonsTwitterandFlickr
RVER OF THE YEARDuring the Rallyrsquos Good Sam Day yoursquoll get the chance tomeet Richard Daniels the clubrsquos 2008 RVer of theYear Richard rescued a stray dog he encounteredwhile RV camping then used the Good Sam Clubrsquosonline RV forums to facilitate adoptions of manymore stray animals across the continent The firstrecipient of this annual award Richard says hersquoslooking forward to telling fellow RVers about theshelter he founded Old Fella Burke CountyAnimal Rescue in Burke County Georgia
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The Good Sam ClubrsquosAction Line has resolvedthousands of disputes in favor of membersHighways highlights a sampling of theseresults in each issueTo read more Action Lineletters go to wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityand click on RVer Rights
All Steamed UpLast April I took my 2002 Holiday Rambler Admiral motorhome to GibbsInternational Trucks in Oxnard California to fix a transmission leak I was referredto Gibbs because theyrsquore a fully authorized dealer for Allison transmission
I told the service staff that I wanted an estimate before any work was done onthe coach Later that day Raul a service manager called to say that all they could
do to fix the leak was change gaskets andgrommets If Irsquod been told this beforehand Irsquodhave never brought my motorhome to them
Raul then told me he could remove my trans-mission and send it to a repair facility thatcould make the repairs in the City ofCommerce 75 miles away He said there wasno way of me getting an estimate until thisrepair shop received the transmission anddetected the problem
Later however I was told that I incurred$15729 in fees when Gibbs steam-cleanedmy transmission housing to look for the leakwhich they couldnrsquot find I was never given anestimate for this service
When I arrived to pick up my RV I asked MrsGibbs another service manager why I wasnrsquottold in the beginning that I could incur diag-nostic charges and they might not be able tofix the problem I told her I didnrsquot want to payfor anything and she replied I couldnrsquot havemy keys until I paid the charges I told her thatI called that coercion and it wasnrsquot fair Shedidnrsquot respond
I believe Gibbs misrepresented themselvesI never would have gone there if theyrsquod told methe truth in the first place I believe I shouldbe refunded the $15729 fee I think Gibbsshould also give me an apology for my 10hours of wasted time
Allan Siber CAMARILLO CALIFORNIA
ACTION LINE After sending a petition toGibbs International on Siberrsquos behalf wereceived this response from Raul Villalobosservice manager
We regret that you felt no value in the effortwe made to properly diagnose and steam-
clean your transmission We could debate theappropriateness of the changes but in the bestinterest of a timely resolution wersquore refundingyou $15729
Sluggish ServiceWE TOOK OUR 2001 Sportsmen fifth wheel toPatterson RV Center in Wichita Falls Texas forsome minor repair work At the time the serv-ice representative assured us that the workwouldnrsquot take long But now two months andmany phone calls to Patterson later we stillhavenrsquot seen any progress We were calledonce and told it was ready so we made the 80-mile trip only to find out that the repairswerenrsquot completed Patterson hadnrsquot evenordered the decal stripes that were included inour original request They told us theyrsquod getsomeone to bring the decals to our home
After going back and forth my wife calledto see if the decals were ready and the newservice manager said he knew nothing of thisorder and hersquod have to look into it Heassured us hersquod investigate our issue andcall us back Wersquove never received a callback We really need Action Line to help fixthis ongoing problem
John and Phyllis Spenser PARADISE TEXAS
ACTION LINE After a petition was sent toPatterson RV Center we received the follow-ing update from the Spensers
Our problem has been resolved to our satis-faction thanks to Action Linersquos interventionPatterson RV completed the decal work andtheir new service manager was very courteousand helpful Action Linersquos help was muchappreciated
Got an RV-related dispute E-mail us at actionlinegoodsamclubcom or mail a letterto Action Line PO Box 8545 Ventura California 93002 Please include a letter ofexplanation and copies of related receipts
ACTIONLINEMAILBOX
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goodstuffEDITED BY ROBIN DUFFIELDbullTESTED ANDREVIEWED BY MEMBERS
Smart LightMotion LightDonrsquot let the Smart Lightrsquossimple appearance deceiveyou The low-profile exteriorlight mounts on the side ofyour RV and goes on auto-matically when the built-insensor detects movementnear your rig An attachedLED lets you know if yourcoach battery is running lowThe Smart Light gets itsbrains from a microproces-sor and has the same holepattern as existing standardlights for easy installationKen Motz a Good Sam Clubproduct tester from Le ClaireIowa installed the SmartLight and reports ldquoThe mo-tion detector really makesus feel securerdquo PRICE $9999CONTACT Star Light 800-883-5444wwwstarlightsinccom
Funky Colored FlamesNeed to spice up your campfire fun Create dancing flames of blue green and purpleby placing an unopened packet of Funky Colored Flames on top of the fire Providing 30minutes of multicolored fun Funky Flames is safe for usein indoor and outdoor wood fireplaces (theyarenrsquot suitable for cooking fires) Good SamClub product tester Arleen Witt of PollackPines California tried Funky Flames andtells us ldquoNice colored flames that reallyadd excitement to any bonfirerdquoPRICE $588 (three-pack)CONTACT Winlow Products416-792-0385 wwwcampingworldcom
June Bug ScooterRVers can tool around the campground
or rally grounds with ease on thepower-thrifty all-electric June Bugscooter The smooth-riding portablevehicle seats one adult comfort-
ably folds to just 28 inches highand weighs 90 pounds JoyceNewman a Good Sam Clubproduct tester from JacksonSouth Carolina took a spinon the June Bug and says ldquoIdo not know how I traveledbefore the June Bug Itrsquosgiven me my freedom backrdquo
Engel MR040 PortableFridge Freezer
Peckish RVers can keep theirsnacks cool on the go with the nim-
ble Engel MR040 Fridge Freezer Theunit has a small footprint but deliversefficient cooling from 1224-volt DCand 110-volt AC power A sturdy plasticexterior with rubber bumpers on eachcorner protects that delicate egg salad
and a reversible lid contains storage spacefor spare cords and fuses Good Sam product
tester Sandy Preibe from Camarillo California took theMR040 on an outing and says ldquoTravels easy and keepsfood and beverages cold on a hot day while driving Itrsquosvery convenient not to have to use icerdquo
PRICE $1497CONTACT Rickrsquos Specialty Vehicles
866-798-2227 wwwricksesvcom
PRICE $641CONTACT Engel USA 888-272-9838 wwwengel-usacom
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FEBRUARYFLORIDA bull WINTER SAMBOREE February 18ndash22Withlacoochee Bluegrass Festival Dunnellon$110 Early bird 217 Contact Robert WardPO Box 348 Nobleton FL 34461 352-796-8867
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MARCH ARIZONA bull ROARING rsquo20S SAMBOREE March 4ndash8Pinal County Fairgrounds Casa Grande $85Contact Joyce Anderson 561 S 34th Pl
Mesa AZ 85204 480-807-6066
joyceinmesayahoocomwwwarizonagoodsamorg
NEVADA bull HAWAIIAN SUMMER SAMBOREEMarch 12ndash14 Avi Resort and Casino Laughlin$602 $451 Extra $10 at gate ContactLinda LeChien 1380 Centerville Ln 40Gardnerville NV 89410 775-782-5352
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GEORGIA bull SPRING SAMBOREE March 26ndash29
Good Sam Club chapters across North America regularly host RV gatherings known as
Samborees As a Good Sam Club member you can visit Samborees in any state or province
Activities range from games to arts and crafts seminars and live entertainment In short
Samborees are a good time and a great way to meet people who share your interests
Dates locations fees and contact information for upcoming events are listed below and
a complete calendar is posted on wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityeventsandtours
CLUBevents
Forty Years of FunColoradorsquos first Good Sam chapter the Western Colorado Travelers
celebrated its 40th anniversary on November 15 2008 Many members
of the Grand Junction chapter were on hand for the event along with State
Directors Al and Fran Allain Assistant State Directors Mike and Sue Carver
and members of the neighboring Two Rivers Good Sam chapter
Back row left to rightWimp Holding BudDriever Al HowardRalph Moss EugeneStocking Second rowWanda Holding TomBonokoski BettyDriever Lynda HowardTheona Moss PatMahrer Al MahrerSeated GloriaBonokoski Fay ClineFran Jones Del JonesChapter PresidentMary Diamond
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Georgia National Fairgrounds and AgricenterPerry $75 Contact Perno Scott 1865 PoplarSt Conyers GA 30013 770-922-5794
gladigottacomcastnetwwwgeorgiagoodsamcom
APRIL TEXAS bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 2ndash5 WestTexas Fairgrounds Abilene $65 $75 at gateContact Judy Birchett PO Box 236 Bishop TX78343 361-584-1919
jbirchett6aolcom wwwtexasgoodsamcom
LOUISIANA bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 10ndash12State Fair of Louisiana Shreveport $52 Earlybird 45 $13 per day Contact Del Griffin 439Jann Dr Shreveport LA 71106 318-686-0581
lagoodsamyahoocomwwwlagoodsamorg
ALABAMA bull PUT ON YOUR EASTER BONNET SPRINGSAMBOREE April 16ndash19 National PeanutFestival Fairgrounds Dothan $802 $701
Contact Pat Smith 1301 S Bethel RdDecatur AL 35603 256-350-1037
algoodsamsaolcomwwwalabamagoodsamsorg
ARKANSAS bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 16ndash19Four States Fairgrounds Texarkana $55Contact Melinda Wiggs 2501 Skyline PtJonesboro AR 72404 870-972-0951
mwiggs2501yahoocomwwwarkansasgoodsamscom
MISSISSIPPI bull SPRING TAHITIAN SUNRISE SAM-BOREE April 16ndash19 Washington CountyConvention Center Greenville $652 $451Contact Darrell Hugueley 5358 CR 225 WaterValley MS 38965 662-473-1077
hugo5358bellsouthnetwwwmsgoodsamorg
FLORIDA bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 22ndash26Okeechobee KOA Campground Okeechobee$110 Contact Robert Ward PO Box 348Nobleton FL 34661 352-796-8867
bward5bellsouthnetwwwgoodsams-floridaorg
OKLAHOMA bull MARDI GRAS SPRING SAMBOREEApril 23ndash26 Heart of Oklahoma ExpositionShawnee $61 Contact Susan Scholl 4608Sandy Oak Circle Newalla OK 74857 405-391-5852 or 405-812-4401wwwoklahomagoodsamscom
NORTH CAROLINA bull MILITARY TRIBUTE SPRINGSAMBOREE April 24ndash26 Tom Johnson Rally ParkMarion $75 Contact Don and Eunice Fletcher 110Riviera Ln Sanford NC 27332 919-499-2512
defletchwindstreamnetwwwncstategoodsamcom
KANSAS bull PAUL BUNYAN AND OTHER TALL TALESSPRING SAMBOREE April 30ndashMay 3 KansasState Fairgrounds Hutchinson $70 ContactMarty Ward 2201 E MacArthur E-3 WichitaKS 67216-5614 316-213-8297
rewardcoxnetwwwkansasgoodsamorg
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ALASKAChris Williams (Vivian)1060 N Leatherleaf Loop Wasilla AK 99654aksnwbrdmtaonlinenetwwwalaskagoodsamclubcom
ALBERTALes Barnhouse (Lorraine)47-53522 Range Rd 274Spruce Grove AB T7X 3T1altagoodsamcruzinternetcomwwwrvalbertaca
BRITISH COLUMBIAPaul Day (Eileen)158-16275 15th Ave Surrey BC V4A 1L4pceedayteluscomwwwbcsamsca
IDAHOGordon Harris (Susan)466 Pace Dr Twin Falls ID 83301gordon3769msncomwwwidahogoodsamorg
MONTANARonald Wertz (Joan)48 Rockland Ln Victor MT 59875mtronjoanaolcomwwwmontanagoodsamcom
OREGONWayne Swanson (Mary)16500 Brown Rd Dallas OR 97338goodsamattglobalnetwwworegongoodsamcom
SASKATCHEWANNorman Swinnerton (Larree)803 Carr Terrace Saskatoon SK Canada S7S 1L9weare2shawcawwwsaskgoodsamcom
WASHINGTONJudy Smith (Larry)PO Box 1374 Snohomish WA 98291-1374larry-judysmithmsncomwwwwashingtonstategoodsamkendracom
WYOMINGSteve Martin (Jackie)75 Wild Horse Rd Cody WY 82414stevemartinwyomingcomwwwwyominggoodsamcom
ARIZONAJoan Burtrum (James)2805 Potter Ave Kingman AZ 86409jiburtrumcitlinknetwwwarizonagoodsamorg
NORTHERN CALIFORNIAKenneth Ginoulis (Marilee)316 Mission St Lodi CA 95240kginoulislodinetnetwwwnorcalgoodsamorg
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIAJo Ann Yett (Vernon)PO Box 1390 Indio CA 92202yetsmailgtenetwwwsocalgoodsamorg
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HOSTWORKING COUPLE wRV wantedApply for one-month stay May throughOctober Free hookup Call Rose (989) 673-31848am-5pm ET Historic Thumb Octagon BarnGagetown MI wwwthumboctagonbarnorg
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WHY NOT HAVE IT ALLOver 1500 RV parks $8-$12 a nightSound too good to be true Itrsquos true Home park and nationwide campground membership Under $200 first year mdash for EVERYTHING (frozen dues thereafter) No Other Charges LOWPRICE GUARANTEEmdash double money-back differ-ence mdash Deal directNo brokers Start saving now (800) 343-8677 ask for Angie
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CARPETING
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Highwaysrsquo Commercial Corner section ofclassified ads is designed exclusively for pri-vate parties or businesses that have items orservices to sell promote or rent that are notof a personal nature For example RV ParksCampgrounds Condominium ComplexesReal Estate Small Businesses for SaleServices Offered Help Wanted PositionsWanted and Business Opportunities all rep-resent categories appropriate for CommercialCorner Any item offered for rent is consid-ered commercial in nature CommercialCorner advertisers are not required to beGood Sam Club members
When submitting ad copy please followthese guidelines1 There are 40 characters allowed perline counting each letter space and punc-
tuation mark When abbreviating pleaseuse standard dictionary abbreviationsThere is a five-line minimum and the rateis $60 per line2 Bold-face type is available at an addition-al cost of $15 per line Add $50 to makeyour ad all red3 We offer a 5 frequency discount for sixissues and a 10 discount for 12 issues4 Blind-box service is available at an addi-tional cost of $15 per issue We will assigna blind-box number to your ad and we willforward responses to you on a daily basisThe blind-box address takes one full line ofspace at $60line Our $15 fee covers ourpostage and handling expenses5 Copy must be printed or typed6 Copy must be submitted approximately
two months prior to the cover date of theissue desired Please note The May issuecloses on February 18 the June issue closes on March 187 Mail ad copy and a check money order orVisaMasterCardDiscoverAmex numberexpiration date and signature to Commer-cial Corner Highways PO Box 8510Ventura California 93002-99128 Credit-card orders may be faxed to 805-667-4379 Attention Sue Panchenko or e-mailed to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom(please put ldquoCommercial Cornerrdquo in thesubject line) 9 Please direct questions to Sue Panchenkoat 805-667-4385 or via e-mail to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom (please put ldquoCommercialCornerrdquo in the subject line)
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MOTORHOME PARTS
WINNEBAGO ITASCA FLEETWOODmdash-PARTSContact Robert with Year amp Serial We Accept Credit Cards amp Ship Daily8-530 Central M-F Sat 8-4HARRISON RV LAND JEFFERSON IA1-800-397-8206 rvpartsnetinsnetwwwharrisonrvcom
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WANTEDHave Cash Will TravelFor 1998 and newer diesel coaches wwwrvgonecomNationwide Pick Up Toll Free 1-800-669-1807
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2009 - 2000 MOTORHOMES WANTED Nationwide mdash Gas or DieselFree Appraisals mdash No HasslesCall (813) 783-4000 or 888-783-4009 for Instant CashMotorhomeFinderscom
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MAIL FORWARDING SERVICESFast sure safe mail delivery Low pricesOREGON HAS NO SALES TAX For FREE BROCHURE call (800) 452-2130 Visit us at wwwmailforwardingservicescom
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MEXICO INSURANCE
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HOMES FOR SALE
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RETAMA VILLAGE Come join us At our exclusive55+ active adult community in the fabulous Rio Grande Valley of South Texas Large RV LotsCasita wRV Port and single family homesClubhouse library pools fitness centerbilliards hiking biking and birdingBentsenpalmcom 9563811500
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INVESTMENTS
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LOTS FOR SALE
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SILVER PALMS RV VILLAGE near Lake OkeechobeeSunny South-Central Florida bull Planned activities bull Fitness center bull Members-only lounge bull Gated entryDeeded Oversized Sites Premier Lakefront ampPreserve sites available Now under constructionndashndashSpecial Pre-Opening pricing availableVisit wwwsilverpalmsrvcom or call 863-467-5800
LARGEST SELECTION OF RV LOTS in SW10 Locations Call now amp Receive 5 daysamp 4 nights Complimentary resort visitFinancing avail Act Now for Best sitessouthwestRVsitescom 760-870-1607
COMMERCIAL CORNER
rdquoldquoAs in past years Highwayshas been the source of our best camp hosts
mdashS Beall OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY
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TOURS
ADVENTURE CARAVANS RV TOURS amp RALLIESCanada bull USA bull Alaska bull Central America Mexico bull Greece bull Europe bull United KingdomMexico RV Insurance wwwadventurecaravanscomFree 86-page catalog (800) 872-7897Experience the Adventure Wersquoll do the Rest
WORLDWIDE RV TOURS AND RALLIESMexico Canada Alaska OverseasAnd USA Rose Parade Balloon FiestaKentucky Derby amp more Call 800-952-8496or free RV Vacation guide wwwfantasyrvtoursnet
Good Sam Samborees and CaraventuresWhether your RV travels take you to AlaskaMexicorsquos Baja Peninsula New England the Kentucky Derby a NASCAR race or to AmericarsquosNational Parks the Good Sam Club has a grouptravel package for you Make new friends while youtravel in the comfort of your RV on our fully guidedtours Call us toll-free at 1-800-829-5140 or visit us online at wwwgoodsamclubcomtoursto find out more about these and the many othertours offered by the Good Sam Club
TRAVEL TO EXCITING PLACESDrive the Alcan to Americarsquos Last Frontierenvision yourself on Nova Scotiarsquos miles of coastal drives celebrate Mardi Grascross the border to sunny Mexicoform friendships yoursquoll treasure the rest of your days all arrangementsincluding RV parks by Tracks RV Toursest 1975 Free catalog at tracksrvtourscom or tel 800-351-6053
TOW VEHICLES FOR SALE
DODGE TRUCK DURANGO amp JEEPFleet prices to the publicBuy Below Factory Invoice1-800-320-9767 Ask for Fleet SalesDonrsquot be fooled by the other guyNo hidden charges wwwthenewdodgecomAdvantage DodgeChryslerJeep
TOW VEHICLETRAILERPACKAGES FOR SALE
2000 TETON 40 CHEYENNE 5th Arctic pkg full-timer new all over 1998 Mtn Master FL6087K mi CummAllison all Air Ride huge storclean amp pwrful Sell sep $40K EA 623-451-7121
TRAILERS FOR SALE
STACKER TRAILERS mdash Huge savings on two cancellations 24 double axle amp 30 triple with lifts Never titled New Dick 800-272-1239See pictures at richmondstackerscom Negotiableamp delivery available
RV SHOWS
MinneapolisSt Paul RV Vacation amp Camping ShowFeb 5 - 8 Minneapolis MNMid America RV ShowFeb 13 - 15 Kansas City MONorth Carolina RV amp Camping ShowFeb 13 - 15 Charlotte NCRichmond Camping RV ExpoFeb 13 - 15 Richmond VAKansas Sports Boat amp Travel ShowFeb 19 - 22 Wichita KSRhode Island RV amp Camping ShowFeb 27 - Mar 1 Providence RIwwwagieventscom
RV SPACES FOR RENT
RV SPACE FOR RENT Must be 55 or older inBellflower CA Small cat or dog under 20 lbsokay Close to all freeways beaches amp mtns At least 1 month stay required Pool table poolCall (562) 867-3227
SERVICES
1 IN SALES TAX SAVINGSPay no sales tax on your next RV We have helpedclients legally save $1000s over the past 12 yrsCall Mountain States Consulting 800-565-4504amp talk to a CPA for professional friendly service or visit us on the web at wwwrvtaxcom
ACTION SERVICES LLCConsult a Licensed Montana AttorneyNo State Sales Tax amp Low License FeesFor Professional Service Call 800-481-0013 wwwactionservices-mtcom
Let us help you BUY YOUR RV TAX FREE We guarantee BEST service and priceReceive $100 Gas Card amp FREE Mail Fwding Save Thousands of $$ Today 8884303388 Best in the business wwwMontanaRVnet
PAY NO SALES TAX ON VEHICLESLet us explain how we can legally help youWersquove helped thousands in the last 10 yearsCall one of our four Montana AttorneysBennett Law Office PC Missoula MTwwwbennettlawofficepccom 866-543-5803
LOWEST RATES IN THE 50 STATESPay NO Sales Tax Permanent PlatesNo Inspections mdash Plates in 4 daysTrailers RVs Vehicles Planes BoatsDeer Creek 8779135100 wwwtaxfreemontanaorg
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SERVICE TRAINING
RVSA will CERTIFY you as an RV technician in only10 weeks 100 employment since 1986 Hands-on InstructionmdashCall the RV ServiceAcademy in Florida (941) 722-5256 wwwrvsanetLICENSED amp APPROVED FOR VA TRAINING
PROPERTY FOR SALE
Clean air hunting fishing boating ATVs25+ ACRES ENTERPRISE UT $200000water rights well septic system Tour at wwwyourerahomecom13323PH 1-888-686-8190 code 100820 ACRES ENTERPRISE UT $87500wwater right 1-888-686-8190 code 1045Tour at wwwyourerahomecom15164John Cameron GRI Ph 435-632-6358jcameroninfowestcomERA BROKERS CONSOLIDATED SOUTHERN UTAHrsquoSREAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS1-800-372-2765 wwwerabrokersnet
5 ACRE PROPERTY IN SOUTHERN COLORADO360ordm Mountain Views Close to Rio Grande No Assoc Fees Yearly Property Taxes under $100Only $7500 entire 5 Acres(239) 273-0911 wwwcoloradolandsalecom
RECREATIONAL VEHICLESFOR SALE
LIST YOUR RVSHOP FOR AN RVTHOUSANDS OF VIEWERSBUYERS WAITINGbullbullbull wwwRVclearinghousecom bullbullbull
RV REGISTRYwwwrvregistrycomMotorhomes Trailers amp Fifth WheelsFor Sale by OwnersNo Sales CommissionsBuyersSellers 800-546-8457
BUYING OR SELLING AN RVLet us take over the risk of major repairsTo learn more about the Good Sam Extended Service Plan mechanical breakdown insurance call 1-877-681-9479
RECREATIONAL VEHICLESWANTED
DONATE RVs AUTOS BOATS PROPERTY TIME-SHARES EQUIPMENT and JUNKERS running or notFast Free Pickup IRS Tax Deductible1-800-903-4483 Homeless MinistriesEmail help27msncom
RV CLUBS
LONERS ON WHEELS Singles Camping ClubwwwlonersonwheelscomLocal Chapter campouts in USA amp CanadaRallies Caravans amp LOW Campground1-866-LOW-CLUB bull FREE Newsletter amp Info
RV GRAPHICS
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COMMERCIAL CORNER
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TRADING POSTTURN-KEY SPACIOUS BEAUTIFUL RV LOT Temeculaarea CA Incl WD dishwshr frig dbl SS sinkBBQ At Rancho CA RV Resort a 5-star resort golfcourse pools SteveLinda (949)454-2191 pearlwing9coxnet for photos $85K
MOTORHOMES FOR SALE
2000 ALLEGRO BUS 38 57K mi 3 SO Cat 330dsl 6-spd Allison maple cab int WD new awnsall lthr Frtliner Chas 75 Onan new tires reffrwicmkr no smkpets $54K 772-564-0759772-341-4614 (FL)
2007 36QSH PHAETON BY Tiffin Silver Sand350 HP Cat Diesel pusher 6-speed Allison80 gen auto level amp awn leather Corian tiled3 TVs 4 slides 9527 miles warranty $175K(941) 286-5201 (SD)
1996 DUTCH STAR 32 454 Chevy Banks Power slide-out Runs and looks beautiful New paint roof tires $28500 Neil 916-747-1842
A Colorado Beauty at its Best New 2006 stunning custom home in Castle Rock 6196 sq ft walkout ranch on 467 acres 4 BD 6BA50rsquoX21rsquo RV garage wfull hookups $1295000(303) 681-3754 for pics amp details
LARGO FL 1152 sq ft manufactured hm 2BR2BA Many extras incl attached lanai amp shed Xlnt home base location close to shopping ampbeaches in a 55+ 5-star community $35000OBO 727-798-2573 evartsedyahoocom
3BD2BA MANUFACTURED on 82 acre w30X40RV garage wfull hookup 2 yrs old 4 mi from The Villages in FL No lot fee you own propertysafe area move-in ready smk free lots of extras$260K 352-406-9750
BEAUTIFUL OR COAST - Lakeside 55+ gatedcomm 1254 sq ft 2BD 2BA 40 ft RV prkgwhookups 2 mins to lake 5 mi to beachfishing crabbing hiking Pix avail $219000(541) 759-2747
LOTS FOR SALE
CYPRESS WOODS RESORT - SW Florida premierwaterfront lot on cul de sac Tropical landscapingSee at wwwbradsrvlotcom (239) 495-0538
DESTIN VILLAGE RV RESORT FLmdash2 lots for saleside by side across from pool and clubhouse1 block to huge public beach Large pads gated$129000 each Susan (850) 496-6520
ALASKA KENAI PENINSULA RV and residential lot The best fishing and hunting in the worldCheap Private party 907-283-5889 spikealaskaearthlinknet wwwmyalaskalotcom
OWN YOUR RV LOT CO-OP PK along ColoradoRiver 2006 Cavco Pk model front kit 16X22 living rm 10X24 storage furnished WDgolf cart full time or part xlnt cond Must see$174500 928-667-3768 (AZ)
CAMPGROUNDMEMBERSHIPS FOR SALECOAST TO COAST AFFILIATED
CAMPGROUND MEMBERSHIP FOR SALE Coast to Coast affiliated home park Southern PinesNC 2 free parks S Pines amp Gettsyburg PA Pdover $6000 sell for $5000 Heart problems(336) 475-3623
CAMPGROUND MEMBERSHIPSFOR SALE
THOUSAND TRAILS NACO national membershipAnnual dues paid up to January 2009 $3500 or best offer (323) 582-5559
HOMES FOR SALE
1987 SILVERCREST MOBILE HOME in Hemet CAGated 55+ community wRV stor free golf pool amp more 1344 sq ft 2BD2BA LR DR den 2space carport AC washdry frig gas stove$34900 425-868-7553
DAVENPORT FL RV HOME Private 55+ commAccess to I-27 amp I-4 2BD 2BA + RV garage1800 sq ft Cinder block built $289K Will consider trade in CACOTX 863-424-1417lab2trvlaolcom
ASHEVILLE NCmdashNewly remodeled home amp RVbuilding 4BR 4BA 4300 sq ft home 2250 sq ft RV building HVAC Many amenities plus mtn views New low price $699500 Pics wwwTomFlackcom 8282426569
TRADING POST As a benefit of membership Good Sam Club members may advertise personalitems for sale in the Trading Postclassified ad section of Highways
The Trading Post classified ad section isrestricted to ads placed by individualGood Sam Club members who are cur-rent with their membership dues Adsmust be of a personal nature accordingto the following requirements All otherclassified ads will be considered forplacement in Commercial Corner
1 Item advertised must be personallyowned and listed for sale or trade Ads pro-moting a product or service for sale wouldnot be acceptable in Trading Post Also notacceptable would be an ad for a multi-unitapartment townhome complex or morethan 10 acres of unimproved real property
2 An ad for the rental of any item is considered commercial and thereforenot appropriate for Trading Post
3 Trading Post accepts ads under thecategories of Campground Member-ships for Sale Timeshares for SaleHomes for Sale and Lots for SaleAgents are not permitted to advertise inTrading Post
4 Help Wanted and Positions Wantedare categories inappropriate for TradingPost Also unacceptable are ads for theexchange of one service for anotherregardless of whether any money is
changing hands An ad soliciting theusage of property whether commercialor residential is also considered com-mercial in nature and must be placed inCommercial Corner
Please note The May 2009 issuecloses on February 18 (arrival date April30 the June issue closes on March 18(arrival date May 27)
Unfortunately it is not possible to can-cel an ad after our closing dateHowever we are able to place aldquoSOLDrsquorsquo indicator over your ad up toone week after the closing date
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Portal to the Past
Flying High in Albuquerque
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Dear Good Sam
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Highways FEBRUARY 200920
CAMPcuisineBY BOB BLUMER
You canrsquot please all the people all the timebut when it comes to snack food popcorn
comes close In fact popcorn is so popular thatAmericans consume a staggering one billionpounds of the stuff per yearmdashenough to fill theentire Grand Canyon OK I made up the partabout the canyon but itrsquos probably not too farfrom the truth
To say popcorn is a modern miracle wouldalso be a stretch since the snackrsquos been aroundfor thousands of years But it does seem mirac-ulous that a rock-hard kernel of corn can betransformed by exposure to heat into apillowy morsel of satisfying goodness
Each kernel of popcorn containsmoisture and oils Unlike most othergrains the outer hull of the popcornkernel is impervious to outside moisture
which helps protect the precious cargo insideAs the oil and water inside the shell are heatedpast the boiling point they turn the moisture inthe kernel into a superheated pressurizedsteam Eventually the hull succumbs to thepressure and ruptures and the interior starchesare transformed into the airy cloud-like foamthatrsquos become synonymous with movie viewing
Although most popcorn kernels explodethey donrsquot always explode with flavor Thatrsquos
why I love to add more thanjust salt and butter to
my bowl Here aremy two favorite
recipes Onersquosa little sweet
and onersquos a littlespicy which should
please even
yourfussiest
friends
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Popcorn for the PeopleSweet and spicy twists on a perennial family favorite
To read previous recipesgo to wwwgoodsamclubcomhighways
Bob Blumer is the creatorand host of the FoodNetwork TV shows TheSurreal Gourmet and Gluttonfor Punishment Hersquos alsothe author of five cookbooksWhen hersquos not at home inCalifornia Bob can be foundtraveling in his Toastermobilean Airstream trailer cus-tomized with a stainless-steel professional kitchenand topped with two 8-footslices of toast
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Raginrsquo Cajun Popcorn
1 tablespoon garlic powder1 teaspoon onion powder12 teaspoon paprika12 teaspoon salt 14 teaspoon white pepper (if you have it)
or black pepper2 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon Tabasco (or to taste)2 tablespoons vegetable oil12 cup popcorn kernels
In a small bowl combine garlic powder onion powderpaprika salt and pepper Reserve In a small pan overmedium heat melt butter Remove from heat and stir inTabasco Reserve in pan In a medium-size pot overhigh heat add oil and one kernel of popcorn Cover andcook until kernel pops
Add the rest of the popcorn to the oil and re-coverShake pot constantly until popping stops Sprinkle inspices drizzle with Tabasco butter and toss thoroughlyServe immediately
Yield About eight cups
Kettle Corn
2 tablespoons vegetable oil12 cup popcorn kernels2 tablespoons granulated
white sugar12 teaspoon salt
In a medium-size pot over highheat add oil and one kernel ofpopcorn Cover and cook untilkernel pops Add sugar and stirfor 15 seconds or until it meltsAdd the rest of the popcorn tothe sugar oil and re-cover Shakepot constantly until poppingstops Empty popcorn into abowl and toss with salt Serveimmediately
Yield About eight cups
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In addition to answering your letters Bob Livingston is publisher of Trailer Lifeand MotorHome magazinesdirector of the seminar pro-gram at the Rally and authorof Trailer Lifersquos RV Repair andMaintenance Manual To pur-chase the fourth edition of the manual at the discountedGood Sam price click onwwwgoodsamclubcomstore
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TECHtopicsBY BOB LIVINGSTON
Batterybasicswinter fueladvice and atriple-towingclarification
Pulling a PickupI have a 1996 Chevy 4x4 pickup that Irsquod like to pull behind my Discoverymotorhome I donrsquot believe the truck can be towed that conveniently so I waswondering if I could use a dolly for the front end of the truck or a full trailer tohaul it This would save me having to buy a vehicle that can be pulled and theinsurance for another vehicle I use the truck to carry my four golden retrievers
around Is there a need for brakes on the trail-er if I end up towing this truck
Phil Jurczyk KIRKLAND WASHINGTON
BOB Phil your truck is towable on all fourwheels without making drivetrain modifica-tions Therefore you donrsquot need to consider adolly or trailer Yoursquoll need a base plate an ade-quately rated tow bar and lights and I stronglyrecommend using a braking device that appliesthe truck brakes in concert with the motor-homersquos service brakes
Before you purchase the hardware I suggestyou weigh your motorhome loaded for a typicaltrip and your truck Compare those numberswith the gross combination weight rating of themotorhomeYou need to make sure you have thecapacity to tow before setting out on the road
One Battery or TwoI BOUGHT a used fifth wheel with two batter-iesmdashone from the factory and the otherinstalled later Theyrsquore hooked in series black-to-black and red-to-red The reason Irsquom asking isthat theyrsquove gone bad Do I need to replace bothor can I get by with just one If I replace bothdo the cranking amps have to be the same
Judy McClurg CAVE CREEK ARIZONA
BOB Judy if you frequent primitive campsites(no hookups) then yoursquoll need at least two bat-teriesmdashand yours are wired in parallel notseries If you hook up to campground electrici-ty then one battery is all you need
The obvious advantage of having two batter-ies is the ability to run your 12-volt DC appli-ances and accessories for a longer period oftime Even if yoursquore very frugal with the use of12-volt DC power yoursquoll still need enough bat-tery for example to keep the refrigerator run-ning (on LP-gas) If yoursquore like most peopleyoursquoll run through two batteries fairly quicklywhile primitive camping unless you have anefficient way to recharge them
If you replace both batteries theyrsquoll need tobe the same Since yoursquore looking to power thelivability items yoursquoll need deep-cycle batteries(even if yoursquore buying only one) Therersquos noneed to be concerned with cranking amps therating in amp hours is more important
Consider buying two 6-volt golf-cart batter-ies wired in series if you determine that youneed two Theyrsquore more durable for RV use
Cold-Weather DieselIrsquoM GOING TO purchase a used Class B dieselcamper van The owner told me there are solu-tions I can use to pour into the fuel tank to keepthe diesel from jelling in winter Is that true Ifnot how much would it cost to install a heateroutlet for this type of vehicle
Meei Mizell AUGUSTA GEORGIA
BOB If you live in or travel to a cold-weatherarea the diesel fuel there is usually winterizedfor that area Thatrsquos because the fuel contains awaxy substance that jells in extremely coldweather and creates problems such as pluggingthe fuel filter Normally the fuel supplier willmix No 2 diesel with No 1 diesel or some typeof additive that improves cloud point
According to fuel-industry experts yourengine should run fine on non-winterized fuelas long as the temperature doesnrsquot dip below 10degrees Fahrenheit
While the addition of diesel No 1 candecrease cloud point itrsquos also less efficient thanNo 2 the energy content of it is about 5 percentlower which relates to reduced fuel economy sonormally the amount of additive is limitedThere are also a number of aftermarket prod-ucts that can be added to your fuel to reduce thecloud point
Some engines are equipped with fuel heatersTherersquos no way to hazard a guess without know-ing which engine you have in your vehicle Youcan easily check with your RV dealer for thatinfomation
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Leaking and ChewingREGARDING THE ldquoLeaking Motorhomerdquoentry in your September columnanother cause of an apparent front-capleak is that if the temperature is lowand yoursquove run your propane heater fora while the moisture created by thecombustion of the propane condenseson the inside of the cap Many of thecaps both front and rear arenrsquot insu-lated enough
We had an occasion where this hap-pened We removed the TV that was inthe upper console and checked the areawhere the clearance lights were Theywere dry but the inner surface of the caphad drops of water on it Any movementor jarring of the coach caused thedroplets to run down the inside of thecap and out at the bottom of the over-head console Spray-foam insulation willhelp eliminate this problem
On to the chewing rodents also mentioned in the September issueWith regard to these critters eating theinsulation on wires most rodents havefront teeth that donrsquot stop growingthroughout their life They chew on hardobjects to wear them down Otherwisetheir teeth would get too long and theywouldnrsquot be able to open their mouthfar enough to consume any food Itisnrsquot for any nutritional value that theychew on wires Years ago they wouldchew on the lead casings of the tele-phone cables at times causing inter-ruption of phone service
R Killam VIA E-MAIL
BOB Condensation is always a prob-lem especially for RVers who run cat-alytic heaters Your best defense isusing a dehumidifier If you frequentcampgrounds with electric hookupsa dehumidifier that operates on 120-
volt AC power will do the trick Theseunits are readily available in home-improvement stores
If you boondock then consider theDri-Z-Air dehumidifier It works wellusing crystals that collect moisture anditrsquos relatively cheapmdashand it uses nopower Most places sell Dri-Z-Air forless than $10 Almost all RV-supplystores and Camping World outlets sell it
Rodents seem to be a hot topic basedon all the response I received after theinitial ldquoWire-Eating Wildliferdquo letter Irsquombecoming an expert on rodents thanksto the readers who have sent in sugges-tions although thatrsquos somewhat of adubious distinction Too bad humanscanrsquot munch down with their teethwear them out and simply grow newones Wow what a concept
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TECHtopics
GOT A QUESTION
Tech Topics columnist Bob Livingston has spent countless hours exploring theinner workings of RVs and finding ways tomake life on the road easier for all RVersparticularly Good Sam members Got aquestion about your rig Send an e-mail to techtopicsgoodsamclubcom
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Highways FEBRUARY 200926
Albuquerque to Santa FePerched on the banks of the Rio GrandeRiver Albuquerque is more famous for being the Hot Air Balloon Capital of the World than as a portal to the pastIts famous and colorful InternationalBalloon Fiesta attracts visitors fromaround the globe few of whom realizethat the cityrsquos Central Avenue is actuallya section of Historic Route 66
In 1937 the government realignedRoute 66 between Santa Rosa and Al-buquerque bypassing Santa Fe Therealignment cut about 107 miles fromthe old route and brought touriststhrough the heart of AlbuquerqueToday the 400 to 1400 blocks of CentralAvenue still display much of the charmof those early days
Heading east along Central Avenue
Agentle late-afternoon breeze caresses the tall grass flanking theweathered rut running along the east wall of Fort Union I sit alone
on the wooden bench grounded squarely in the present my eyes tracingthe rut northeast through the sea of green toward the distant hills Theranger had said that the historic trail was nothing more than a dirt trackback in the mid-1800s so I begin to imagine a typical day along thissection of the Santa Fe Trail
I close my eyes and soon I can almosthear the crack of a bullwhackerrsquos whip andthe disgruntled bellows of the oxen as acaravan of large freight wagons rumbles bymassive wheels and oxen hooves carvingdeep into the soft New Mexico prairie Ienvision the labored breathing of the oxenand the creaking of wagon-wheel axles
As the last wagon lumbers by a grizzleddriver his stoic dust-covered face creasedby too many years on the trail glances myway and nods I nod back and watch thedust trails disappear into the evening skyI imagine a lone bugler inside the fort sounding the evening tattooanother day along the Santa Fe Trail slipping into the history books
The Santa Fe Trail is but one of the many nostalgic sites that crowdnorthern New Mexico This part of the state is like a living museum ofNative American and Wild West cultures that brings new meaning to thephrase Land of Enchantment
We planned on seeing as much as we could during our 1200-mile loopfrom Albuquerque along nine scenic byways and trails five mountainranges six Indian reservations a dozen pueblos and a host of nationalparks forests and monuments
STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL DEFREITAS
After theAlbuquerqueRally take adrive throughthe pages ofNew Mexicohistory on a scenic loop tour
PORTALpastTO THE
RALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
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you come to the Turquoise Trail NationalScenic Byway (Highway 14) which runsnorth through the Sandia Mountains toSanta Fe Along the trail yoursquoll pass thelegendary mining towns of GoldenMadrid and Cerrillos with their aban-doned turquoise mines dotting the adja-cent hills The rejuvenated ghost townsnow have quaint restaurants Native craftsshops art galleries and small museums
Santa Fe to RatonIn 2010 Santa Fe commemorates its400th anniversary Few Americans orEuropeans even knew of its existenceuntil the Santa Fe Trail opened in theearly 1800s
Today Native artisans trade theirwork on the sidewalks and park aroundthe main plaza and the city contains
more than 250 galleries many of whichline Canyon Road Art is such an impor-tant aspect of Santa Fe life that the townbecame the first US city to be named tothe UNESCO Creative Cities Network
Santa Fersquos creative culture overflowsinto its cuisine In this relatively smallcity no fewer than 200 restaurants servemeals offering everything from bou-tique specialties to distinctive northernNew Mexican delicacies Tia Sophiarsquos(just off the main square) claims to haveinvented the breakfast burrito which youcan order with green red or Christmas(both green and red) chili sauce
If you have a hankering for somesweets you wonrsquot want to miss the cre-ations at the Chocolate Maven Thesmall cafeacute has an adjoining bakerywhere you can sample the shoprsquos world-
famous brownies while watching thebakers at work
Interstate 25 to the east follows theold Santa Fe Trail and sections of oldRoute 66 (the pre-1937 alignment) Inmany places you can exit the mainhighway onto adjacent service roadsthat literally run atop parts of the oldSanta Fe Trail and old Route 66
East of Glorieta is Pecos NationalHistoric Park The park preserves morethan 12000 years of history including theancient Pecos pueblo a colonial missionsections of the Santa Fe Trail and the siteof the Battle of Glorieta Pass the mostwesterly conflict in the Civil War
In the town of Las Vegas old Route66 veers south toward Santa Rosa whilethe Santa Fe Trail continues northeastThe trail crisscrosses I-25 at many loca-
Grab your binoculars and pick a perch on the bluffs overlooking El Malpais National Monument
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tions on the way to Raton Well-pre-served ruts are visible at WagonMound and Fort Union NationalMonument built in 1851
Raton to TaosFrom Raton Highway 64 slices south-west retracing parts of the Santa FeTrail Going southeast on Highway 505yoursquoll need your binoculars to viewsome of the 274 bird species at MaxwellNational Wildlife Refuge including baldeagles and wild turkeys as well aswhitetail and mule deer bobcats andblack bear Established in 1965 the3700-acre refuge is an important reststop for migratory waterfowl
The Dawson ghost town awaitsabout 10 miles north on 505 Littleremains of this old coal-mining com-munity except the cemetery PhelpsDodge opened the Dawson coal minein 1901 and the town prospered until1950 when the coal ran out Most ofthe graves in the cemetery are of the383 miners lost in two disastrous mineexplosions in 1913 and 1923
An hourrsquos drive south of Dawsontakes you to the small but significanttown of Cimarron from which onebranch of the Santa Fe Trail gets itsname Over the years the townrsquos 130-year-old landmark St James Hotel hascatered to such notable guests as BuffaloBill Cody Annie Oakley Kit CarsonFrank and Jesse James Wyatt Earp Billythe Kid and BlackjackKetchum Rumor has itthat notorious gunmanClay Allison dancednaked on the bar whileshooting into the ceilingThe bar is now part ofthe dining room andyou can still see bulletholes in the tin ceiling
At Eagle Nest Highway64 meets the EnchantedCircle Scenic Byway (Highway 38) Thenorthern part of the loop skirts a num-ber of 12000-foot peaks in the Sangrede Cristo Mountains and offers spectac-ular alpine scenery If you have timetake Highway 150 up to Taos Ski Valleyfor more breathtaking panoramas
The Enchanted Circle rejoins High-way 64 just north of the Taos Pueblo
Indian Reservation Thepueblo is one of the nationrsquosoldest continuously inhabitedcommunities and the onlypueblo designated a NationalHistoric Landmark and aUNESCO World heritage SiteAt the center of the reservationis Taos town home to KitCarson between 1828 and1840 His preserved home isnow a museum
Taos to FarmingtonFrom Taos the High Road toTaos Scenic Byway (highways518 and 76) weaves souththrough the Sangre de CristoMountains and the PicurisPueblo toward the small townof Jaconita Along the wayyoursquoll pass through Chimayoand the Nambeacute Indian Res-ervation home to the beauti-ful 150-foot-high Nambeacute Falls
Just off Highway 502between Jaconita and LosAlamos is Bandelier NationalMonument Along the parkrsquos 15-miletrail through Frijoles Canyon yoursquoll seeAncestral Pueblo homes kivas (ceremo-nial structures) rock paintings and pet-roglyphs Donrsquot forget to carry lots ofwater when hiking here
West of Bandelier stands Los Alamosand the Los Alamos National Laboratory
The Department of Energylab is one of the largest multidisciplinary institu-tions in the world Startedin 1943 as part of the se-cretive Manhattan Projectthe lab is now a NationalHistoric Landmark TheBradbury Science Museumis highly recommended
From Los Alamos theJeacutemez Mountain Trail
Scenic Byway (Highway 4) wendssouthwest through the Jeacutemez Moun-tains and Santa Fe National ForestAbout halfway to San Ysidro yoursquolldrive through the sprawling VallasCaldera National Preserve a favorite ofrock climbers and trout fishermen Asyou cross the floor of the caldera be onthe lookout for large herds of elk San
Antonio Creek and the East Fork of theJeacutemez River cut through the calderaand offer some of the statersquos best brownand rainbow trout fishing
West of San Ysidro the trail contin-ues northwest as Highway 550 to thetown of Cuba the heart of NewMexicorsquos cattle- and sheep-ranchingregion But Cubarsquos claim to fame is the nearby Chaco Culture NationalHistoric Park the largest best-pre-served and most architecturallyadvanced of all ancient SouthwestNative villages
The canyon has 120 separate sitesthat date between AD 850 and 1250The largest structure Pueblo Bonitacontains more than 600 rooms and 40kivas The sites are accessible by about35 miles of walking trails that crisscrossthe canyon
Northwest of Cuba Highway 550climbs to the high plains New Mexicorsquosoil belt The first well was drilled in1921 and the state pumps about 60million barrels a year The oil patchrsquosmain town Farmington is also rich inNative American culture
Just north of Farmington is Aztec
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Ruins National Monument a 500-roomcenter of Ancestral Pueblo society datingback to the early 1100s The Great Kiva(excavated in 1921 and reconstructed in1934) is the main attraction
Farmington to AlbuquerqueThe Native Heritage Trail Scenic Byway(Highway 491) runs from Shiprock justwest of Farmington through the vastNavajo Indian Reservation to GallupAlong the way yoursquoll pass 7176-footShiprock peak and other unusual rockformations as you skirt the easternflanks of the Chuska Mountains
Highway 491 ends in Gallup atHighway 40 and Historic Route 66Much of Route 66 parallels the newinterstate but it is interrupted in a fewplaces Historic 66 signs will direct youto the usable sections of the old route
Galluprsquos main attraction may be theEl Rancho Hotel and Motel Built in1937 the hotel has welcomed a host offamous guests including Jackie CooperRonald Reagan Spencer Tracy Kath-arine Hepburn and Kirk DouglasHundreds of autographed pictures ofcelebrities cover the mezzanine walls
above the eclectic rustic lobbyAs you head back toward Albu-
querque yoursquoll pass El Morro NationalMonument also known as InscriptionRock In the early 1300s AncestralPuebloans living on the bluff above thenatural spring carved petroglyphs inthe rock around the water hole In thelate 1600s Spanish and American pio-neers stopping for water also carvedtheir names dates and messages intothe rocks around the spring Today thepark protects more than 2000 inscrip-tions and petroglyphs as well asAncestral Puebloan ruins
East of El Morro stands El Malpais(Spanish for ldquothe badlandsrdquo) NationalMonument resembling a Hawaiianlava field with its moonscape of exten-sive lava flows In stark contrast to thesharp black lava are the tall smoothalmost white sandstone cliffs that linethe southern edge of the field
Northern New Mexico provides anextraordinary road-trip experiencefrom its 1200 years of accessible Nativeand American history to its spicy redand green chiles It truly is a Land ofEnchantment
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Go OnlineFind out more about Albuquerque andNew Mexico at wwwgoodsamclubcomhighways The February sectionincludes exclusive web content aboutthe Santa Fe Trail the Sandia PeakTram and the Southwestrsquos authenticlegend Kit Carson Yoursquoll also find RVauthor Ron Jonesrsquo list of restaurantfavorites in and around Albuquerque
Good Sam ParksNew Mexico has 43 Good Sam Parks To find out all aboutthem go to wwwgoodsamclubcomand click on the Travel Tools tabthen click on Find a Campground
For More InformationNew Mexico Tourism Departmentwwwnewmexicoorg 800-545-2070
Nostalgic New Mexico (left to right) Native pottery PecosNational Historic Park Fort Union and a Taos Pueblo powwow
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sk almost anyone to name Americarsquos mile-high city and theyrsquoll most likely replyldquoDenverrdquo But motor 438 miles south on Interstate 25 and yoursquoll hit another mile-
high city thatrsquos known less for its thin air and more for its rich history rugged scenery andhighly diverse population Welcome to Albuquerque New Mexico
Albuquerquersquos colorful past stretches back to the 1300s when the Ancestral Pueblo peo-ple settled along whatrsquos today known as the Rio Grande River The waterway provided pre-cious irrigation for the nativesrsquo crops and trees along the banks offered firewood By the1500s European explorers seeking gold found instead villages of mud but that didnrsquot keepthem from staying By the late 1600s the community along the river began to grow asSpanish missionaries settled in the area In 1706 the burgeoning town was named for theSpanish Duke of Alburquerque (the extra ldquorrdquo was later dropped from the name)
The westward migration of the 1800s brought Americans to the area along the Santa FeTrail Everyone from merchants and homesteaders to lawyers and tradesmen established theirhomes and businesses in the broad valley where major routes met The arrival of the railroadand much later Route 66 swelled the cityrsquos population which now stands at 800000
AlbuquerqueFLYING HIGH IN
RALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
Ride the aerialtram roll onRoute 66 andfollow in thefootsteps ofPueblos andearly explorersin Americarsquos oldest city theWorldrsquos Hot-AirBalloon Capital
BY BEVERLY EDWARDS
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These days Albuquerquethrives as a vibrant crossroads ofhistory commerce and cultureMake sure you take time toexplore this fascinating city if youattend the April Rally (for moreabout the Rally turn to page 34)
Begin your tour by steppingback in time at PetroglyphNational Monument west of thecity After soaking up the historyof the rock markings at the visitorcenter walk along the trails to seethe rock faces that bear ancientworks of art The monumentrsquosestimated 20000 carved images of peo-ple animals and other symbols giveglimpses into a compelling past
Get a feel for Albuquerquersquos Spanishheritage in Old Town where you canwalk in the footsteps of the cityrsquosfounders Dominating the central plazais the towering San Felipe de NeriChurch which replaced a small adobechapel that collapsed in 1792 In keep-ing with tradition adobe homes were
established around the plaza for mutu-al protection Today these structureshouse shops that sell colorful clothingblankets jewelry and other items madeby local artisans
While in Old Town yoursquoll see evi-dence of one of the cityrsquos most interest-ing chapters For three weeks in theearly days of the Civil War theConfederate flag flew over the plazaWhen the Confederates retreated they
buried six canons near the plaza andtwo of them are now displayed
In the following century the city host-ed a new wave of visitors After WorldWar II Americans hopped in their carsin search of new adventures andAlbuquerque emerged as a popular stopon Route 66 known here as CentralAvenue The regionrsquos rugged desert wasa novelty for many travelers of that eraCentral Avenuersquos colorful shops and
See the real Albuquerque (left to right)from Route 66 to Sandia Peak to Old Town
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restaurants evoke that innocent timeLooking for in-depth exploration of
the region Albuquerque is home tonumerous museums and each focuseson a compelling facet of the Land ofEnchantment and the world at large
Towering in Jurassic Super GiantsHall at the New Mexico Museum ofNatural History and Science is a replicaof Seismosaurus a former resident ofthe area Fossils in Seacoast Hall remindvisitors that the area once bordered avast prehistoric body of water
Ancestral Pueblo history so impor-
tant to understanding New Mexico ison display at the Indian PuebloCultural Center
Visitors will find refuge from thewarm desert sun at the AlbuquerqueAquarium and Rio Grande BotanicGarden both located in sprawlingAlbuquerque Biological Park Thou-sands of saltwater fish and invertebratesnative to the Gulf of Mexico live in theaquariumrsquos carefully maintained envi-ronments The Botanic Garden green-houses display desert plants that thrivein the area as well as flora from other
climates of the worldScience buffs will relish the
National Atomic Museumwhich traces the history ofthe Atomic Age from earlyresearch of nuclear develop-ment through todayrsquos peace-ful uses Exhibits offerinsights into the first atomicbomb detonation at theTrinity Site located less than100 miles away on desert
land thatrsquos now part of the White SandsMissile Range
Albuquerquersquos best-known eventmay be the International Balloon Fiestawhich lifts off for nine days everyOctober Thousands of spectators turnup for the festivities as hundreds of bal-loons fill the skies Visitors can experi-ence the thrilling history of hot-air bal-looning year-round at the AlbuquerqueInternational Balloon Museum on theedge of the fiesta grounds Actual bal-loons and gondolas hang from the highceiling in a dazzling display
Likewise cruising high above theground is the Sandia Peak Tramwaywhich travels over the Cibola NationalForest on a cable for 27 miles makingit the worldrsquos longest passenger aerialtramway The journey takes visitors tothe observation deck atop 10378-footSandia Peak affording an 11000-square-mile panorama of the Land of Enchantment Make the trip nearsunset and watch as the lights ofAlbuquerque glisten far below
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Tour Route 66break a balloonrecord and immerseyourself in RVingthis April inAlbuquerque
The pop-music standard ldquoRoute 66rdquo entices listeners to ldquogetyour kicksrdquo on Americarsquos famous Mother Road Who are we
to turn down the advice of Nat King Cole Chuck Berry the Rolling StonesJohn Mayer and the many others whorsquove recorded the classic through the years
Heed the songrsquos call by joining the Good Sam Club at the 10th annualRally April 17 through 20 in Albuquerque New Mexico one of the hotteststops on the legendary highway
Visitors to Expo New Mexico can find plenty of ways to get their kickslike browsing row after row of new RVs enjoying nightly entertainment bypopular performers participating in fun activities and taking optionaltours of historic sites in and around the fabled New Mexico city
Did we mention Good Samrsquos Mexican Fiesta and the Rally Dog ShowNow a decade old the Rally has become a one-stop shop for RVers seek-
ing to enrich their lifestyle and just have a great time Rally-goers thirsty forknowledge can pick from scores of seminars and check out newtravel and RV products then end the day by partying withNeil Sedaka the Osmond Brothers and Rita Coolidge
The Rallyrsquos a great place to meet old friends make newtravel buddies link up with longtime e-mail pals and online-forum cronies and on Good Sam Day join a Good SamClub chapter in your neck of the woods
Here are a few of the many ways to get your kicks at the2009 Albuquerque Rally
BY JOHN SULLAWAY
Get yourRALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
RallyAT THE
Kicks
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Rock to the Classics For morethan 50 years Neil Sedakarsquos catchy tuneshave blasted out of jukeboxes and stere-os across North America Herersquos yourchance to see the composer of ldquoCal-endar Girlrdquo and ldquoBreaking Up Is Hardto Dordquo perform in person on April 17the Rallyrsquos opening nightSedaka (pictured on theright) is followed byGrammy Awardndashwinningsinger Rita Coolidge onApril 18 the country-flavored family group theOsmond Brothers onApril 19 and California surf band PapaDoo Run Run on April 20
Sharpen Your Skills Whetheryoursquore a novice RVer or a seasoned vet-eran yoursquoll find plenty of opportunitiesto boost your RV IQ at the Rally Scoresof seminars will be offered on topicsranging from electrical-system mainte-nance to tire care Presenters includeHighways Technical Editor Bob Living-ston and other RVing experts
Stack Up the Fun Youngstersand teens can play games scarf uppizza take tours and join their momsdads and grandparents in the cookie-stacking competition GPS users willhave fun with our geocache contest theGreat RV Heist and golfers can tee upfor the golf tournament on April 17Show Your Tricks on Route 66 theRallyrsquos dog show gives pet owners achance to parade their pooches April 18
Explore New Mexico Sign upfor optional guided bus trips and travelto the Acoma ldquoSky Cityrdquo Pueblo onApril 17 Americarsquos oldest continuously
inhabited settlement On April 18 takea tour through Albuquerquersquos most col-orful districts on famous Route 66Guided trips to the nearby Trinity Siteon April 17 18 and 20 will take you toground zero of the first atomic-bombdetonation
Donate Your Time Feel likegiving back Rally participantscan lend a hand at Rio GrandeCommunity Farm Come for aday of volunteer work on April15 and get one night of freecamping on April 14
Balloon Bonanza Albuquerquersquosknown as the Hot-Air Balloon Capitalof the World and its annual Inter-national Balloon Fiesta draws thou-sands Rally-goers will get a chance tosalute the cityrsquos high-flying statusmdashand possibly make historymdashbyparticipating in an attempt toset a Guinness world record forMost People Wearing BalloonHats Prefer the real thing Takea hot-air balloon ride over theRio Grande Valley with RainbowRyders or watch balloon enthu-siasts ignite the burners insidetheir colorful crafts at anevening balloon glow
Go Green The Rallyrsquos the place tofind out how you can reduce your RVrsquosenvironmental footprint The Go GreenIdeas contest invites Rally-goers to sub-mit green-friendly concepts for prizesMake sure you stop by the Green RVexhibit a biodiesel-powered Lancecamper outfitted with solar panels anda wind turbine and occupied by sur-vivalist Brian Brawdy
Hola Good Sam The Good SamClub will throw a Mexican Fiesta formembers and friends on April 20 Yoursquollbe serenaded by mariachis tantalizedby pintildeatas and treated to Southwesterncuisine Join a chapter make newfriends stick around for games andprizes and learn more about benefitsoffered only to Good Sam members
Be Prepared Relive the carefreedays of camping out with your Scouttroop when the Rally hosts a receptionfor all current and former Boy Scouts onApril 19 Boy Scout alumni are encour-aged to bring old memorabilia like uni-forms badges and handbooks LocalBoy Scout troops will participate andcontests for cash prizes will rekindle thatScouting spirit Rally organizers areworking to expand the program toinclude Girl Scouts for the 2010 Rally
Get Cookinrsquo On GoodSam Day Highwaysrsquo CampCuisine columnist BobBlumer (left) will demon-strate how to whip up flavor-filled edibles in theconfines of your RV galleyLearn new recipes fromthe Food Network star
Kick Some Tires Rally-goers canget a close-up look at the latest RVmodels by strolling through hundredsof new rigs on display at Expo NewMexico Yoursquoll find vehicles rangingfrom entry-level trailers to million-dol-lar coaches Buy a new home-on-wheelson the spot or do research for a futurepurchase Also on display are hundredsof aftermarket products and RV-relatedservices in the Rallyrsquos indoor exhibit
RALLY ONLINEConnect with other Rally-going GoodSam Club members online Click onwwwtherallycom to find links to Rallygroups on wwwgoodsamclubcom aswell asFacebookEonsTwitterandFlickr
RVER OF THE YEARDuring the Rallyrsquos Good Sam Day yoursquoll get the chance tomeet Richard Daniels the clubrsquos 2008 RVer of theYear Richard rescued a stray dog he encounteredwhile RV camping then used the Good Sam Clubrsquosonline RV forums to facilitate adoptions of manymore stray animals across the continent The firstrecipient of this annual award Richard says hersquoslooking forward to telling fellow RVers about theshelter he founded Old Fella Burke CountyAnimal Rescue in Burke County Georgia
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The Good Sam ClubrsquosAction Line has resolvedthousands of disputes in favor of membersHighways highlights a sampling of theseresults in each issueTo read more Action Lineletters go to wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityand click on RVer Rights
All Steamed UpLast April I took my 2002 Holiday Rambler Admiral motorhome to GibbsInternational Trucks in Oxnard California to fix a transmission leak I was referredto Gibbs because theyrsquore a fully authorized dealer for Allison transmission
I told the service staff that I wanted an estimate before any work was done onthe coach Later that day Raul a service manager called to say that all they could
do to fix the leak was change gaskets andgrommets If Irsquod been told this beforehand Irsquodhave never brought my motorhome to them
Raul then told me he could remove my trans-mission and send it to a repair facility thatcould make the repairs in the City ofCommerce 75 miles away He said there wasno way of me getting an estimate until thisrepair shop received the transmission anddetected the problem
Later however I was told that I incurred$15729 in fees when Gibbs steam-cleanedmy transmission housing to look for the leakwhich they couldnrsquot find I was never given anestimate for this service
When I arrived to pick up my RV I asked MrsGibbs another service manager why I wasnrsquottold in the beginning that I could incur diag-nostic charges and they might not be able tofix the problem I told her I didnrsquot want to payfor anything and she replied I couldnrsquot havemy keys until I paid the charges I told her thatI called that coercion and it wasnrsquot fair Shedidnrsquot respond
I believe Gibbs misrepresented themselvesI never would have gone there if theyrsquod told methe truth in the first place I believe I shouldbe refunded the $15729 fee I think Gibbsshould also give me an apology for my 10hours of wasted time
Allan Siber CAMARILLO CALIFORNIA
ACTION LINE After sending a petition toGibbs International on Siberrsquos behalf wereceived this response from Raul Villalobosservice manager
We regret that you felt no value in the effortwe made to properly diagnose and steam-
clean your transmission We could debate theappropriateness of the changes but in the bestinterest of a timely resolution wersquore refundingyou $15729
Sluggish ServiceWE TOOK OUR 2001 Sportsmen fifth wheel toPatterson RV Center in Wichita Falls Texas forsome minor repair work At the time the serv-ice representative assured us that the workwouldnrsquot take long But now two months andmany phone calls to Patterson later we stillhavenrsquot seen any progress We were calledonce and told it was ready so we made the 80-mile trip only to find out that the repairswerenrsquot completed Patterson hadnrsquot evenordered the decal stripes that were included inour original request They told us theyrsquod getsomeone to bring the decals to our home
After going back and forth my wife calledto see if the decals were ready and the newservice manager said he knew nothing of thisorder and hersquod have to look into it Heassured us hersquod investigate our issue andcall us back Wersquove never received a callback We really need Action Line to help fixthis ongoing problem
John and Phyllis Spenser PARADISE TEXAS
ACTION LINE After a petition was sent toPatterson RV Center we received the follow-ing update from the Spensers
Our problem has been resolved to our satis-faction thanks to Action Linersquos interventionPatterson RV completed the decal work andtheir new service manager was very courteousand helpful Action Linersquos help was muchappreciated
Got an RV-related dispute E-mail us at actionlinegoodsamclubcom or mail a letterto Action Line PO Box 8545 Ventura California 93002 Please include a letter ofexplanation and copies of related receipts
ACTIONLINEMAILBOX
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goodstuffEDITED BY ROBIN DUFFIELDbullTESTED ANDREVIEWED BY MEMBERS
Smart LightMotion LightDonrsquot let the Smart Lightrsquossimple appearance deceiveyou The low-profile exteriorlight mounts on the side ofyour RV and goes on auto-matically when the built-insensor detects movementnear your rig An attachedLED lets you know if yourcoach battery is running lowThe Smart Light gets itsbrains from a microproces-sor and has the same holepattern as existing standardlights for easy installationKen Motz a Good Sam Clubproduct tester from Le ClaireIowa installed the SmartLight and reports ldquoThe mo-tion detector really makesus feel securerdquo PRICE $9999CONTACT Star Light 800-883-5444wwwstarlightsinccom
Funky Colored FlamesNeed to spice up your campfire fun Create dancing flames of blue green and purpleby placing an unopened packet of Funky Colored Flames on top of the fire Providing 30minutes of multicolored fun Funky Flames is safe for usein indoor and outdoor wood fireplaces (theyarenrsquot suitable for cooking fires) Good SamClub product tester Arleen Witt of PollackPines California tried Funky Flames andtells us ldquoNice colored flames that reallyadd excitement to any bonfirerdquoPRICE $588 (three-pack)CONTACT Winlow Products416-792-0385 wwwcampingworldcom
June Bug ScooterRVers can tool around the campground
or rally grounds with ease on thepower-thrifty all-electric June Bugscooter The smooth-riding portablevehicle seats one adult comfort-
ably folds to just 28 inches highand weighs 90 pounds JoyceNewman a Good Sam Clubproduct tester from JacksonSouth Carolina took a spinon the June Bug and says ldquoIdo not know how I traveledbefore the June Bug Itrsquosgiven me my freedom backrdquo
Engel MR040 PortableFridge Freezer
Peckish RVers can keep theirsnacks cool on the go with the nim-
ble Engel MR040 Fridge Freezer Theunit has a small footprint but deliversefficient cooling from 1224-volt DCand 110-volt AC power A sturdy plasticexterior with rubber bumpers on eachcorner protects that delicate egg salad
and a reversible lid contains storage spacefor spare cords and fuses Good Sam product
tester Sandy Preibe from Camarillo California took theMR040 on an outing and says ldquoTravels easy and keepsfood and beverages cold on a hot day while driving Itrsquosvery convenient not to have to use icerdquo
PRICE $1497CONTACT Rickrsquos Specialty Vehicles
866-798-2227 wwwricksesvcom
PRICE $641CONTACT Engel USA 888-272-9838 wwwengel-usacom
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AND GET REWARDED FORDOING WHAT YOU LOVE
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FEBRUARYFLORIDA bull WINTER SAMBOREE February 18ndash22Withlacoochee Bluegrass Festival Dunnellon$110 Early bird 217 Contact Robert WardPO Box 348 Nobleton FL 34461 352-796-8867
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MARCH ARIZONA bull ROARING rsquo20S SAMBOREE March 4ndash8Pinal County Fairgrounds Casa Grande $85Contact Joyce Anderson 561 S 34th Pl
Mesa AZ 85204 480-807-6066
joyceinmesayahoocomwwwarizonagoodsamorg
NEVADA bull HAWAIIAN SUMMER SAMBOREEMarch 12ndash14 Avi Resort and Casino Laughlin$602 $451 Extra $10 at gate ContactLinda LeChien 1380 Centerville Ln 40Gardnerville NV 89410 775-782-5352
rllechienaolcomwwwnevadagoodsamcom
GEORGIA bull SPRING SAMBOREE March 26ndash29
Good Sam Club chapters across North America regularly host RV gatherings known as
Samborees As a Good Sam Club member you can visit Samborees in any state or province
Activities range from games to arts and crafts seminars and live entertainment In short
Samborees are a good time and a great way to meet people who share your interests
Dates locations fees and contact information for upcoming events are listed below and
a complete calendar is posted on wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityeventsandtours
CLUBevents
Forty Years of FunColoradorsquos first Good Sam chapter the Western Colorado Travelers
celebrated its 40th anniversary on November 15 2008 Many members
of the Grand Junction chapter were on hand for the event along with State
Directors Al and Fran Allain Assistant State Directors Mike and Sue Carver
and members of the neighboring Two Rivers Good Sam chapter
Back row left to rightWimp Holding BudDriever Al HowardRalph Moss EugeneStocking Second rowWanda Holding TomBonokoski BettyDriever Lynda HowardTheona Moss PatMahrer Al MahrerSeated GloriaBonokoski Fay ClineFran Jones Del JonesChapter PresidentMary Diamond
BOB INGELHART
Own Your Own 2 - 5+Acre Property for
Your RV NearAlamo Lake in AZ
1-800-343-7996 or602-677-3368
saguaro-acrescom
bull Driveways and graded leveled pad with material on all Paved road access Lots prepared for RVrsquos
bull Electricity available to all of the parcels Water Supplied by SAPOA
bull No qualifying Developer fi nancing available and no prepayment penalty Discounts for cash
bull From $29950 Total - 2 Acre minimum
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TRY BEFORE YOU BUY3 Day Park for FREE
Call for Details
Don Krayeski - Developer
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New Save$88K
BRAND NEW 2007 NEWMAR DUTCHSTAR
Reg $313 267NOW $224 900No Sales Tax in Montana
SAVE BIGon your next purchase
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Call for Low Priceson 07rsquos 08rsquos amp 09rsquos
Monaco Knight Diplomat amp Camelot
Pricing Available
brvNWMH07dutch0608
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Georgia National Fairgrounds and AgricenterPerry $75 Contact Perno Scott 1865 PoplarSt Conyers GA 30013 770-922-5794
gladigottacomcastnetwwwgeorgiagoodsamcom
APRIL TEXAS bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 2ndash5 WestTexas Fairgrounds Abilene $65 $75 at gateContact Judy Birchett PO Box 236 Bishop TX78343 361-584-1919
jbirchett6aolcom wwwtexasgoodsamcom
LOUISIANA bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 10ndash12State Fair of Louisiana Shreveport $52 Earlybird 45 $13 per day Contact Del Griffin 439Jann Dr Shreveport LA 71106 318-686-0581
lagoodsamyahoocomwwwlagoodsamorg
ALABAMA bull PUT ON YOUR EASTER BONNET SPRINGSAMBOREE April 16ndash19 National PeanutFestival Fairgrounds Dothan $802 $701
Contact Pat Smith 1301 S Bethel RdDecatur AL 35603 256-350-1037
algoodsamsaolcomwwwalabamagoodsamsorg
ARKANSAS bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 16ndash19Four States Fairgrounds Texarkana $55Contact Melinda Wiggs 2501 Skyline PtJonesboro AR 72404 870-972-0951
mwiggs2501yahoocomwwwarkansasgoodsamscom
MISSISSIPPI bull SPRING TAHITIAN SUNRISE SAM-BOREE April 16ndash19 Washington CountyConvention Center Greenville $652 $451Contact Darrell Hugueley 5358 CR 225 WaterValley MS 38965 662-473-1077
hugo5358bellsouthnetwwwmsgoodsamorg
FLORIDA bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 22ndash26Okeechobee KOA Campground Okeechobee$110 Contact Robert Ward PO Box 348Nobleton FL 34661 352-796-8867
bward5bellsouthnetwwwgoodsams-floridaorg
OKLAHOMA bull MARDI GRAS SPRING SAMBOREEApril 23ndash26 Heart of Oklahoma ExpositionShawnee $61 Contact Susan Scholl 4608Sandy Oak Circle Newalla OK 74857 405-391-5852 or 405-812-4401wwwoklahomagoodsamscom
NORTH CAROLINA bull MILITARY TRIBUTE SPRINGSAMBOREE April 24ndash26 Tom Johnson Rally ParkMarion $75 Contact Don and Eunice Fletcher 110Riviera Ln Sanford NC 27332 919-499-2512
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KANSAS bull PAUL BUNYAN AND OTHER TALL TALESSPRING SAMBOREE April 30ndashMay 3 KansasState Fairgrounds Hutchinson $70 ContactMarty Ward 2201 E MacArthur E-3 WichitaKS 67216-5614 316-213-8297
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ATTENTION CANADIAN BUYERS
800-745-3673
NO SALES TAXIN MONTANA
Motorhomes A B amp C Fifth Wheels Travel TrailersBrowse our inventory online at
Go to the Good Sam Clubrsquos website to read all about our more than 1600 activechapters throughout North America and find one near you Start by going to wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunity and clicking on Chapters
nline goodsamclubcom
bull
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ALASKAChris Williams (Vivian)1060 N Leatherleaf Loop Wasilla AK 99654aksnwbrdmtaonlinenetwwwalaskagoodsamclubcom
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IDAHOGordon Harris (Susan)466 Pace Dr Twin Falls ID 83301gordon3769msncomwwwidahogoodsamorg
MONTANARonald Wertz (Joan)48 Rockland Ln Victor MT 59875mtronjoanaolcomwwwmontanagoodsamcom
OREGONWayne Swanson (Mary)16500 Brown Rd Dallas OR 97338goodsamattglobalnetwwworegongoodsamcom
SASKATCHEWANNorman Swinnerton (Larree)803 Carr Terrace Saskatoon SK Canada S7S 1L9weare2shawcawwwsaskgoodsamcom
WASHINGTONJudy Smith (Larry)PO Box 1374 Snohomish WA 98291-1374larry-judysmithmsncomwwwwashingtonstategoodsamkendracom
WYOMINGSteve Martin (Jackie)75 Wild Horse Rd Cody WY 82414stevemartinwyomingcomwwwwyominggoodsamcom
ARIZONAJoan Burtrum (James)2805 Potter Ave Kingman AZ 86409jiburtrumcitlinknetwwwarizonagoodsamorg
NORTHERN CALIFORNIAKenneth Ginoulis (Marilee)316 Mission St Lodi CA 95240kginoulislodinetnetwwwnorcalgoodsamorg
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIAJo Ann Yett (Vernon)PO Box 1390 Indio CA 92202yetsmailgtenetwwwsocalgoodsamorg
COLORADOAl Allain (Fran)3213 Scranton St Aurora CO 80011-1827coloradosamcomcastnetwwwcoloradogoodsamorg
NEVADATheresa White (Bill)2800 Viking Way Carson City NV 89706tw-bwsbcglobalnetwwwnevadagoodsamcom
NEW MEXICOJohn Brink (Marji)25 Western Saddle Dr Tijeras NM 87059jnmbrinkaolcomwwwnmgoodsamcom
UTAHGlenn Carroll (Carol Jean)1449 E Woodhill Dr Sandy UT 84092carrollgutah-internetwwwutahgoodsamorg
wwwGoodSamClubcomDealerFor your closest Good Sam Authorized Dealer
(Bookmark this Link Wersquore adding new dealers Daily)
For New Parts or Even A New RV Look for The Name You Trust
INTRODUCING THE NEW GOOD SAM AUTHORIZED DEALER NETWORK
Quality Inspection - Every Good Sam Authorized Dealer has passed a rigorous Good Sam inspection to insure it meets our strict quality standards10 Discount - You save 10 Off all parts and accessories by simply presenting your Good Sam membership cardExclusive Product Deals - Access to exclusive Good Sam Products and Services like Extended Service Plan Platinum RV Emergency Road
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Modelsby Rexhall amp Workhorse
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RexAir amp Airbus
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CALL TODAY1-866-427-2344No Sales Tax in Montana
Call NOW to
SAVE BIG
MissoulaMontana
wwwBretzRVcomSee our entire inventory
New
Save$88K
B R A N D N E W 07 NEWMAR DUTCHSTAR
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B R A N D N E W07 NEWMAR
2007 DUTCHSTAR 4304
each
You can win one of 100 Prizes and help fund theNational RVMH Hall of Fame Museum and Libraryby purchasing one or more tickets at
You can enter online at rvmhhalloffameorg
Drawing held 12 noon March 17 2009
Call 1-800-378-8694 for entry formYou may charge your ticket to Visa Mastercard Discover or Amex
Void where prohibited bull Licensed with the Indiana Dept of Revenue
In the event that less than 1000 certificates are sold initial offering and all prizes will be prorated 5050between winners and RVMH Heritage FoundationYou must be 18 years or older to enter
ILLINOIS Jim Frcka (Judie)616 N Porter StElgin IL 60120rrack2rvyahoocomwwwillinoisgoodsamcom
IOWACarl Lewis (Ginny)1705 Tulip LnStorm Lake IA 50588-2104carllewisiwnetwwwiowagoodsamcom
MINNESOTALuke Johnson (Pam)1011 S Victory DrMankato MN 56001gorvlukeaolcomwwwmngoodsamclubcom
NEBRASKAFred Hatch (Sandy)PO Box 335Arnold NE 69120oldtimergpcomnet
NORTH DAKOTALinda Albright (George Thomason)616 Hillcrest DrMinot ND 58703-1556georgeminotcomwwwgeocitiescomndgoodsam
SOUTH DAKOTADonna Katzer (Albert) 915 Allen AveRapid City SD 57701redhatdonnaqbrapmidconet
WISCONSINJean Goossen (Dave)853 138th StAmery WI 54001dgoossenamerytelnetwwwwigoodsamorg
ARKANSASDan Freyaldenhoven (Shirley)1200 Siebenmorgan RdConway AR 72032dfreycyberbackcomthunderaristotlenetarkansashtm
KANSASNancy Crook (Sonny)2902 N Meadowlake DrHutchinson KS 67502nancylcrookhotmailcomwwwkansasgoodsamorg
LOUISIANARichard Abadie (Judith)608 W 17th Ave Covington LA 70433judyabadiehotmailcomwwwlagoodsamorg
MISSOURIJean Gardner (Bob)39456 Omega StAnabel MO 63461mogoodsamDirectorgmailcomwwwmissourigoodsamclubcom
OKLAHOMARichard Gulley (Karen)11525 S FranklinJenks OK 74037gmagulleyssbcglobalnetwwwoklahomagoodsamscom
TEXASKaren L McAbee (Dwayne)PO Box 33940Fort Worth Texas 76162klmcabeehotmailcomwwwtexasgoodsamcom
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ACCESSORIES
HUGHES AUTOFORMERS VOLTAGE BOOSTERBoost low park power SUPER SALE30 Amp50 Amp models available Call forbest price EATON SALES cell (435) 632-9181or 888-601-6565 wwwrveatonsalescom
LEAKY ROOF Liquid Roofreggoes on like paint mdashcures to a sealed EPDM rubber membrane UV amp Ozone resistant mdash good to 300ordm F 5-year warranty Info amp brochure 800-467-7135wwwAdvancedRubberCoatingscom
DESIGNED AND SIZED FOR RVsmdashAmerican madedual adjustable air sleep systems similar to onesseen on TV but hundreds less Custom sizesmoney-back guarantee Shipped factory directwwwbearbedscom or 888-565-7211
BRAKE SYSTEMS
1 Original ToadStop Qi ldquoShow Me the StoprdquoProPort Control makes dynamically controlled stopsBraking while you drive the Toad proves performanceNo other system can do it ldquoItrsquos all about your Safetyrdquo800-478-7883 or wwwtoadstopcom
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A 56-yr-old Natrsquol Advertising Co seekingEntrepreneurs to Own amp Operate Territories Home or RV based bull No InventoryImmediate Cash Flow bull Excellent TrainingInvestment reqrsquod 1-800-299-0510
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COMMERCIAL CORNER
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 45
HEARING AIDS
HEARING AIDSmdashGUARANTEED LOWEST PRICES 60 Savings 30-day trialmdashAll makes The oldestbiggest and best Custom instrument experts Free info 1-800-323-4212 Lloyds Dept HYRockford IL 61110 wwwlloydhearingaidcom
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SCHOOL CAMPER HOSTS needed Mat-Su Alaska40 mi N of Anchorage 32 sites from urbanto rural 52809 to 81509 Contact Bill at 907-373-2287 or emailbillcheesemanmatsuk12us
COUPLES WITH RV to work as Camp HostsCampsite provided plus pay for each personwill train Detail oriented multi-task good peopleskills parksclaycogovcom (816) 407-3400(MO)
TRADE SHOW HOSTSAmericraft is seeking individuals or teams todemonstrate kitchen related items at weekendTrade Shows amp Expos Must have utility van orvehicle to pull small trailer Flexible scheduleComplete training Above average incomeCall 352-483-0052 or apply online at wwwcookingshowhostcom
HOSTWORKING COUPLE wRV wantedApply for one-month stay May throughOctober Free hookup Call Rose (989) 673-31848am-5pm ET Historic Thumb Octagon BarnGagetown MI wwwthumboctagonbarnorg
CAMPGROUNDSRV PARKSFOR SALE
Heart of the Black Hills40 Acres 130 Sites 11 CabinsAdjoins Natrsquol Forest By Natrsquol Parks$2MTerms bull 8009450255wwwthebrokeragenet
WYOMING RV PARK on scenic Hwy 3 hrs toYellowstone 34 full hookups 6 tents 7 cabinsWell-maint dest park near hot springs fishingriver rides museums many upgrades 2007$610000 firm Call (307) 921-8635
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WHY NOT HAVE IT ALLOver 1500 RV parks $8-$12 a nightSound too good to be true Itrsquos true Home park and nationwide campground membership Under $200 first year mdash for EVERYTHING (frozen dues thereafter) No Other Charges LOWPRICE GUARANTEEmdash double money-back differ-ence mdash Deal directNo brokers Start saving now (800) 343-8677 ask for Angie
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CARPETING
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Highwaysrsquo Commercial Corner section ofclassified ads is designed exclusively for pri-vate parties or businesses that have items orservices to sell promote or rent that are notof a personal nature For example RV ParksCampgrounds Condominium ComplexesReal Estate Small Businesses for SaleServices Offered Help Wanted PositionsWanted and Business Opportunities all rep-resent categories appropriate for CommercialCorner Any item offered for rent is consid-ered commercial in nature CommercialCorner advertisers are not required to beGood Sam Club members
When submitting ad copy please followthese guidelines1 There are 40 characters allowed perline counting each letter space and punc-
tuation mark When abbreviating pleaseuse standard dictionary abbreviationsThere is a five-line minimum and the rateis $60 per line2 Bold-face type is available at an addition-al cost of $15 per line Add $50 to makeyour ad all red3 We offer a 5 frequency discount for sixissues and a 10 discount for 12 issues4 Blind-box service is available at an addi-tional cost of $15 per issue We will assigna blind-box number to your ad and we willforward responses to you on a daily basisThe blind-box address takes one full line ofspace at $60line Our $15 fee covers ourpostage and handling expenses5 Copy must be printed or typed6 Copy must be submitted approximately
two months prior to the cover date of theissue desired Please note The May issuecloses on February 18 the June issue closes on March 187 Mail ad copy and a check money order orVisaMasterCardDiscoverAmex numberexpiration date and signature to Commer-cial Corner Highways PO Box 8510Ventura California 93002-99128 Credit-card orders may be faxed to 805-667-4379 Attention Sue Panchenko or e-mailed to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom(please put ldquoCommercial Cornerrdquo in thesubject line) 9 Please direct questions to Sue Panchenkoat 805-667-4385 or via e-mail to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom (please put ldquoCommercialCornerrdquo in the subject line)
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MOTORHOME PARTS
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COMMERCIAL CORNER
rdquoldquoAs in past years Highwayshas been the source of our best camp hosts
mdashS Beall OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY
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TOURS
ADVENTURE CARAVANS RV TOURS amp RALLIESCanada bull USA bull Alaska bull Central America Mexico bull Greece bull Europe bull United KingdomMexico RV Insurance wwwadventurecaravanscomFree 86-page catalog (800) 872-7897Experience the Adventure Wersquoll do the Rest
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TRAVEL TO EXCITING PLACESDrive the Alcan to Americarsquos Last Frontierenvision yourself on Nova Scotiarsquos miles of coastal drives celebrate Mardi Grascross the border to sunny Mexicoform friendships yoursquoll treasure the rest of your days all arrangementsincluding RV parks by Tracks RV Toursest 1975 Free catalog at tracksrvtourscom or tel 800-351-6053
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MOTORHOMES FOR SALE
2000 ALLEGRO BUS 38 57K mi 3 SO Cat 330dsl 6-spd Allison maple cab int WD new awnsall lthr Frtliner Chas 75 Onan new tires reffrwicmkr no smkpets $54K 772-564-0759772-341-4614 (FL)
2007 36QSH PHAETON BY Tiffin Silver Sand350 HP Cat Diesel pusher 6-speed Allison80 gen auto level amp awn leather Corian tiled3 TVs 4 slides 9527 miles warranty $175K(941) 286-5201 (SD)
1996 DUTCH STAR 32 454 Chevy Banks Power slide-out Runs and looks beautiful New paint roof tires $28500 Neil 916-747-1842
A Colorado Beauty at its Best New 2006 stunning custom home in Castle Rock 6196 sq ft walkout ranch on 467 acres 4 BD 6BA50rsquoX21rsquo RV garage wfull hookups $1295000(303) 681-3754 for pics amp details
LARGO FL 1152 sq ft manufactured hm 2BR2BA Many extras incl attached lanai amp shed Xlnt home base location close to shopping ampbeaches in a 55+ 5-star community $35000OBO 727-798-2573 evartsedyahoocom
3BD2BA MANUFACTURED on 82 acre w30X40RV garage wfull hookup 2 yrs old 4 mi from The Villages in FL No lot fee you own propertysafe area move-in ready smk free lots of extras$260K 352-406-9750
BEAUTIFUL OR COAST - Lakeside 55+ gatedcomm 1254 sq ft 2BD 2BA 40 ft RV prkgwhookups 2 mins to lake 5 mi to beachfishing crabbing hiking Pix avail $219000(541) 759-2747
LOTS FOR SALE
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DESTIN VILLAGE RV RESORT FLmdash2 lots for saleside by side across from pool and clubhouse1 block to huge public beach Large pads gated$129000 each Susan (850) 496-6520
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HOMES FOR SALE
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DAVENPORT FL RV HOME Private 55+ commAccess to I-27 amp I-4 2BD 2BA + RV garage1800 sq ft Cinder block built $289K Will consider trade in CACOTX 863-424-1417lab2trvlaolcom
ASHEVILLE NCmdashNewly remodeled home amp RVbuilding 4BR 4BA 4300 sq ft home 2250 sq ft RV building HVAC Many amenities plus mtn views New low price $699500 Pics wwwTomFlackcom 8282426569
TRADING POST As a benefit of membership Good Sam Club members may advertise personalitems for sale in the Trading Postclassified ad section of Highways
The Trading Post classified ad section isrestricted to ads placed by individualGood Sam Club members who are cur-rent with their membership dues Adsmust be of a personal nature accordingto the following requirements All otherclassified ads will be considered forplacement in Commercial Corner
1 Item advertised must be personallyowned and listed for sale or trade Ads pro-moting a product or service for sale wouldnot be acceptable in Trading Post Also notacceptable would be an ad for a multi-unitapartment townhome complex or morethan 10 acres of unimproved real property
2 An ad for the rental of any item is considered commercial and thereforenot appropriate for Trading Post
3 Trading Post accepts ads under thecategories of Campground Member-ships for Sale Timeshares for SaleHomes for Sale and Lots for SaleAgents are not permitted to advertise inTrading Post
4 Help Wanted and Positions Wantedare categories inappropriate for TradingPost Also unacceptable are ads for theexchange of one service for anotherregardless of whether any money is
changing hands An ad soliciting theusage of property whether commercialor residential is also considered com-mercial in nature and must be placed inCommercial Corner
Please note The May 2009 issuecloses on February 18 (arrival date April30 the June issue closes on March 18(arrival date May 27)
Unfortunately it is not possible to can-cel an ad after our closing dateHowever we are able to place aldquoSOLDrsquorsquo indicator over your ad up toone week after the closing date
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2000 DOLPHIN 36 FORD V10 21500 milesSO 55 gen WD Corian tops awnings 2 TVDVDVCR 2 air rear camara level jacks Must sell health reasons Reduced to $35800 407-654-3863 (FL)
2005 PHAETON 35 FT 350 diesel very lowmileage smoke free very clean Two slidessurround sound WD 4-dr frig Under warranty$150000 (225) 293-6990 225-921-8934
1996 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND 34 model L 45K miles Chevy gas Onan generator awningpackage satellite leveling jacks Email for more info bgilstrapcomcastnet or 678-817-9661 (GA)
1990 MONACO CROWN ROYALE 40 foot 300Cummins engine 75K miles fully loadedexcellent condition $29500 Call for pictures and information In 1990 sold for $250000304-242-0377
2005 COUNTRY COACH Intrigue LTD 42 525HP3 AC 10KW gen 3 slides In-Motion sat heatedceramic floor OS ent ctr radar det CB radioAqua Hot htd massage driver amp co-pilot sts extwar $345K 909-980-2168 (CA)
TRAVEL TRAILERS amp FIFTH WHEELS FOR SALE
2004 KEYSTONE HORNET with improved lotconcrete drive + pad deck and shed Lot 6035 Star Resort Pass Christian MS Xlnt cond 2BDRM 12 slide $249 annual fee Near Casinos$36000 (920) 897-3660 (WI)
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2004 374 GLENDALE Titanium 32E37DS5th whl pin to bmpr 322 Xlnt cond lots xtras clsts hdwd flr NS 2 SO Orig $63600Selling due to health $29500 Call Gene 562-927-7217 (CA)
The May 2009 issue closes February 18 The June 2009 issue closes March18 Cost $85 per ad plus $60 per photo Bold $10 for first line $20 tobold entire ad Add $25 for ad to appear in redMaximum 200 characters Count all letters numbers punctuation and spacesSpecify category______________________________________
Good Sam ____________________________________Exp_____
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Phone ________________________________________
Please check here if you would like your state or province abbreviation to appear in your ad following your phone number
MAIL Trading Post Highways PO Box 8510 Ventura CA 93002
FAX (805) 667-4379 Attention Trading Post
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Advertising rates Trading Post ads are $85per listing per issue Bold-face type for thefirst line of the ad is an additional $10 For atotal of $105 your entire ad will be in boldAdd $25 for your ad to appear in red type
Photo ads We will include one photo with yourad at an additional cost of $60 per issue Pleasee-mail or mail a black-and-white or color photo
Blind-box service This runs an additional $15per issue A blind-box number will be assigned toyour ad and we will forward responses to you
When submitting ad copy please follow theseguidelines1 Submit your printed or typed ad on ourprinted form or use your own stationery2 Limit each ad to 200 characters counting allletters spaces punctuation marks and numbers3 Indicate under which category you wouldlike your ad to appear4 Your Good Sam Club membership numberand expiration date must be noted5 Mail ad copy and a check money order orVisaMasterCardDiscoverAmEx number toTrading Post Highways PO Box 8510Ventura California 93002-99126 Fax credit card orders to 805-667-4379Attention Trading Post7 E-mail credit-card orders to classifiedstlcomAttention Trading Post8 If you have a question we can be reachedat (805) 667-4100 ext 392 391 or 385
NO TELEPHONE ORDERS PLEASE
does not knowinglyaccept ads from busi-nesses in the TradingPost section If youreach a business whenanswering a Trading Postad please contact theAdvertising Departmentat 805-667-4100
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AT THE RV MARKETPLACETake a moment to browse the
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For more information call theAdvertising Department at
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You can place a 1-inch black-and-white ad for as little as
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RV MARKETPLACE
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 51
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Highways FEBRUARY 200952
RV MARKETPLACE
Alaska and Canadarsquos Yukon 5Banks Power 23BrakeBuddy 10Commercial Corner 45ndash47Consumer Cellular 8Continued Service Plan 37Cracker Barrel Stores 11Dealers and Destinations 53Dometic Corporation 17Gold Eagle Company 32Good Sam Emergency Road Service 55Good Sam RV Financing 21Good Sam SamboreesCaraventures 16Good Sam VIPProvided by GMAC Insurance 44Good Sam Visa Card 39Haband 24
ADVERTISER INDEXWhile every effort is made to maintain accuracy andcompleteness last-minutechanges may occasionallyresult in omissions or errors
ADVERTISER PAGEInsurance Central 30
Mule Days Celebration 11
nVision 10
The Rally 15
Pleasure-Way 56
Roadtrek Motorhomes 2
RV Buyerrsquos Guide 33
RV Marketplace 50ndash52
RV Business Top 50 12ndash13
Sea Eagle 19
Select Comfort 9
St Louis Church 5
Trading Post 48ndash49
Transfer Flow 4
Travelerrsquos Guide 25
Winnebago Industries 7
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Click on wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityphotosto post your Pet Pix online To submit digital photosfor Highwaysrsquo Pet Pix column e-mail them to us athighwaysgoodsamclubcom
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We guarantee itThatrsquos our promise If 11 months go by and Good Sam hasnrsquot saved you morethan the cost of your annual membership just let us know and wersquoll refund your member-ship fee Chances are yoursquoll save that much the first few days yoursquore on the road Thereare so many ways to save with discounted camping and free and low-cost services
Call us toll-free for more information 800-234-3450 or go to wwwgoodsamclubcom
COPYRIGHT STATEMENT The Good Sam logo is a registeredtrademark of TL Enterprises Inc a Delaware corporation It may beused by Good Sam chapters for official noncommercial identificationpurposes only and by others only with express written authorization inadvance from TL Enterprises Inc The noncommercial use for patchesand other similar chapter identification has been granted to charteredchapters of the club Any other use without express advance writtenauthorization is prohibited The following terms are registered trade-marks of TL Enterprises Inc and may not be used without permissionCaraventure Commercial Member of Good Sam RV Club Good SamPark Highways MotorHome Rider Samboree Samgo Trailer Lifeand the Trailer Life Campgrounds RV Parks and Services DirectoryHighways does not knowingly accept deceptive or misleading advertis-ing If you have a contrary experience with respect to any merchandiseor service represented in our pages please contact Action Line atactionlinegoodsamclubcom Permission to reprint or quote excerptsgranted upon written request only Copyright 2009
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Highways FEBRUARY 200954
A Scenic Stop to Remember Tell us the location of the vantage point pictured above and you
might be the winner of this monthrsquos $50 prize in our Wherersquos Good Sam photo contest To enter send
an e-mail identifying the photorsquos location and state or province to whereisgoodsamgoodsamclubcom
and include your name and contact information On March 1 wersquoll pick one $50 winner at random
from among the correct entries Look for the answer and winner in the May 2009 issue
Lots of Good Sam members have won $50 so farPatrick F Prunty of Harwich Massachusetts earned hischeck by correctly identifying the watery crossing in theNovember issuersquos Wherersquos Good Sam photo reprinted onthe right The RV bearing the Good Sam sticker rides theferry across Lake Champlain from Grand Island Vermontto Plattsburg New York Good Sam member Lynn Holmesof Arnold Maryland earned $50 for sending us the photo
Now itrsquos your turn to put your digital camera to workSimply take a photo of an RV in an interesting or sceniclocation with the Good Sam decal prominently displayedE-mail the high-resolution image to whereisgoodsamgoodsamclubcom and donrsquot forget to provide your nameand contact information If your photorsquos selected yoursquollreceive a check for $50
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Welcome to our digital edition of Highways Magazine This formatmakes it easy for you to navigate the magazine andprovides direct links to Internet sites of our advertisers ourGoodSamClubcom Web site and many Web sites to supplementour editorial features
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Contents
Portal to the Past
Flying High in Albuquerque
Get Your Kicks at The Rally
Departments
Whats New Online
On the Road
Dear Good Sam
Good News
RV Insight
Camp Cuisine
Tech Topics
Action Line
Good Stuff
Classifieds
Pet Pix
Advertiser Index
Wheres Good Sam
Good Sam Club dot com
TOC
User Guide
ACCESS TO SOME OF THE LOWESTRATES AVAILABLE mdash Let the lending expertsat the Good Sam Finance Center scour ourbroad network of RV amp boat lenders to findyou the best rates
Subject to loan program guidelines and credit approval
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To read more of Bobrsquosreplies to your technicalquestions go to wwwgoodsamclubcomrvcentral
In addition to answering your letters Bob Livingston is publisher of Trailer Lifeand MotorHome magazinesdirector of the seminar pro-gram at the Rally and authorof Trailer Lifersquos RV Repair andMaintenance Manual To pur-chase the fourth edition of the manual at the discountedGood Sam price click onwwwgoodsamclubcomstore
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TECHtopicsBY BOB LIVINGSTON
Batterybasicswinter fueladvice and atriple-towingclarification
Pulling a PickupI have a 1996 Chevy 4x4 pickup that Irsquod like to pull behind my Discoverymotorhome I donrsquot believe the truck can be towed that conveniently so I waswondering if I could use a dolly for the front end of the truck or a full trailer tohaul it This would save me having to buy a vehicle that can be pulled and theinsurance for another vehicle I use the truck to carry my four golden retrievers
around Is there a need for brakes on the trail-er if I end up towing this truck
Phil Jurczyk KIRKLAND WASHINGTON
BOB Phil your truck is towable on all fourwheels without making drivetrain modifica-tions Therefore you donrsquot need to consider adolly or trailer Yoursquoll need a base plate an ade-quately rated tow bar and lights and I stronglyrecommend using a braking device that appliesthe truck brakes in concert with the motor-homersquos service brakes
Before you purchase the hardware I suggestyou weigh your motorhome loaded for a typicaltrip and your truck Compare those numberswith the gross combination weight rating of themotorhomeYou need to make sure you have thecapacity to tow before setting out on the road
One Battery or TwoI BOUGHT a used fifth wheel with two batter-iesmdashone from the factory and the otherinstalled later Theyrsquore hooked in series black-to-black and red-to-red The reason Irsquom asking isthat theyrsquove gone bad Do I need to replace bothor can I get by with just one If I replace bothdo the cranking amps have to be the same
Judy McClurg CAVE CREEK ARIZONA
BOB Judy if you frequent primitive campsites(no hookups) then yoursquoll need at least two bat-teriesmdashand yours are wired in parallel notseries If you hook up to campground electrici-ty then one battery is all you need
The obvious advantage of having two batter-ies is the ability to run your 12-volt DC appli-ances and accessories for a longer period oftime Even if yoursquore very frugal with the use of12-volt DC power yoursquoll still need enough bat-tery for example to keep the refrigerator run-ning (on LP-gas) If yoursquore like most peopleyoursquoll run through two batteries fairly quicklywhile primitive camping unless you have anefficient way to recharge them
If you replace both batteries theyrsquoll need tobe the same Since yoursquore looking to power thelivability items yoursquoll need deep-cycle batteries(even if yoursquore buying only one) Therersquos noneed to be concerned with cranking amps therating in amp hours is more important
Consider buying two 6-volt golf-cart batter-ies wired in series if you determine that youneed two Theyrsquore more durable for RV use
Cold-Weather DieselIrsquoM GOING TO purchase a used Class B dieselcamper van The owner told me there are solu-tions I can use to pour into the fuel tank to keepthe diesel from jelling in winter Is that true Ifnot how much would it cost to install a heateroutlet for this type of vehicle
Meei Mizell AUGUSTA GEORGIA
BOB If you live in or travel to a cold-weatherarea the diesel fuel there is usually winterizedfor that area Thatrsquos because the fuel contains awaxy substance that jells in extremely coldweather and creates problems such as pluggingthe fuel filter Normally the fuel supplier willmix No 2 diesel with No 1 diesel or some typeof additive that improves cloud point
According to fuel-industry experts yourengine should run fine on non-winterized fuelas long as the temperature doesnrsquot dip below 10degrees Fahrenheit
While the addition of diesel No 1 candecrease cloud point itrsquos also less efficient thanNo 2 the energy content of it is about 5 percentlower which relates to reduced fuel economy sonormally the amount of additive is limitedThere are also a number of aftermarket prod-ucts that can be added to your fuel to reduce thecloud point
Some engines are equipped with fuel heatersTherersquos no way to hazard a guess without know-ing which engine you have in your vehicle Youcan easily check with your RV dealer for thatinfomation
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Leaking and ChewingREGARDING THE ldquoLeaking Motorhomerdquoentry in your September columnanother cause of an apparent front-capleak is that if the temperature is lowand yoursquove run your propane heater fora while the moisture created by thecombustion of the propane condenseson the inside of the cap Many of thecaps both front and rear arenrsquot insu-lated enough
We had an occasion where this hap-pened We removed the TV that was inthe upper console and checked the areawhere the clearance lights were Theywere dry but the inner surface of the caphad drops of water on it Any movementor jarring of the coach caused thedroplets to run down the inside of thecap and out at the bottom of the over-head console Spray-foam insulation willhelp eliminate this problem
On to the chewing rodents also mentioned in the September issueWith regard to these critters eating theinsulation on wires most rodents havefront teeth that donrsquot stop growingthroughout their life They chew on hardobjects to wear them down Otherwisetheir teeth would get too long and theywouldnrsquot be able to open their mouthfar enough to consume any food Itisnrsquot for any nutritional value that theychew on wires Years ago they wouldchew on the lead casings of the tele-phone cables at times causing inter-ruption of phone service
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BOB Condensation is always a prob-lem especially for RVers who run cat-alytic heaters Your best defense isusing a dehumidifier If you frequentcampgrounds with electric hookupsa dehumidifier that operates on 120-
volt AC power will do the trick Theseunits are readily available in home-improvement stores
If you boondock then consider theDri-Z-Air dehumidifier It works wellusing crystals that collect moisture anditrsquos relatively cheapmdashand it uses nopower Most places sell Dri-Z-Air forless than $10 Almost all RV-supplystores and Camping World outlets sell it
Rodents seem to be a hot topic basedon all the response I received after theinitial ldquoWire-Eating Wildliferdquo letter Irsquombecoming an expert on rodents thanksto the readers who have sent in sugges-tions although thatrsquos somewhat of adubious distinction Too bad humanscanrsquot munch down with their teethwear them out and simply grow newones Wow what a concept
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Albuquerque to Santa FePerched on the banks of the Rio GrandeRiver Albuquerque is more famous for being the Hot Air Balloon Capital of the World than as a portal to the pastIts famous and colorful InternationalBalloon Fiesta attracts visitors fromaround the globe few of whom realizethat the cityrsquos Central Avenue is actuallya section of Historic Route 66
In 1937 the government realignedRoute 66 between Santa Rosa and Al-buquerque bypassing Santa Fe Therealignment cut about 107 miles fromthe old route and brought touriststhrough the heart of AlbuquerqueToday the 400 to 1400 blocks of CentralAvenue still display much of the charmof those early days
Heading east along Central Avenue
Agentle late-afternoon breeze caresses the tall grass flanking theweathered rut running along the east wall of Fort Union I sit alone
on the wooden bench grounded squarely in the present my eyes tracingthe rut northeast through the sea of green toward the distant hills Theranger had said that the historic trail was nothing more than a dirt trackback in the mid-1800s so I begin to imagine a typical day along thissection of the Santa Fe Trail
I close my eyes and soon I can almosthear the crack of a bullwhackerrsquos whip andthe disgruntled bellows of the oxen as acaravan of large freight wagons rumbles bymassive wheels and oxen hooves carvingdeep into the soft New Mexico prairie Ienvision the labored breathing of the oxenand the creaking of wagon-wheel axles
As the last wagon lumbers by a grizzleddriver his stoic dust-covered face creasedby too many years on the trail glances myway and nods I nod back and watch thedust trails disappear into the evening skyI imagine a lone bugler inside the fort sounding the evening tattooanother day along the Santa Fe Trail slipping into the history books
The Santa Fe Trail is but one of the many nostalgic sites that crowdnorthern New Mexico This part of the state is like a living museum ofNative American and Wild West cultures that brings new meaning to thephrase Land of Enchantment
We planned on seeing as much as we could during our 1200-mile loopfrom Albuquerque along nine scenic byways and trails five mountainranges six Indian reservations a dozen pueblos and a host of nationalparks forests and monuments
STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL DEFREITAS
After theAlbuquerqueRally take adrive throughthe pages ofNew Mexicohistory on a scenic loop tour
PORTALpastTO THE
RALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
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you come to the Turquoise Trail NationalScenic Byway (Highway 14) which runsnorth through the Sandia Mountains toSanta Fe Along the trail yoursquoll pass thelegendary mining towns of GoldenMadrid and Cerrillos with their aban-doned turquoise mines dotting the adja-cent hills The rejuvenated ghost townsnow have quaint restaurants Native craftsshops art galleries and small museums
Santa Fe to RatonIn 2010 Santa Fe commemorates its400th anniversary Few Americans orEuropeans even knew of its existenceuntil the Santa Fe Trail opened in theearly 1800s
Today Native artisans trade theirwork on the sidewalks and park aroundthe main plaza and the city contains
more than 250 galleries many of whichline Canyon Road Art is such an impor-tant aspect of Santa Fe life that the townbecame the first US city to be named tothe UNESCO Creative Cities Network
Santa Fersquos creative culture overflowsinto its cuisine In this relatively smallcity no fewer than 200 restaurants servemeals offering everything from bou-tique specialties to distinctive northernNew Mexican delicacies Tia Sophiarsquos(just off the main square) claims to haveinvented the breakfast burrito which youcan order with green red or Christmas(both green and red) chili sauce
If you have a hankering for somesweets you wonrsquot want to miss the cre-ations at the Chocolate Maven Thesmall cafeacute has an adjoining bakerywhere you can sample the shoprsquos world-
famous brownies while watching thebakers at work
Interstate 25 to the east follows theold Santa Fe Trail and sections of oldRoute 66 (the pre-1937 alignment) Inmany places you can exit the mainhighway onto adjacent service roadsthat literally run atop parts of the oldSanta Fe Trail and old Route 66
East of Glorieta is Pecos NationalHistoric Park The park preserves morethan 12000 years of history including theancient Pecos pueblo a colonial missionsections of the Santa Fe Trail and the siteof the Battle of Glorieta Pass the mostwesterly conflict in the Civil War
In the town of Las Vegas old Route66 veers south toward Santa Rosa whilethe Santa Fe Trail continues northeastThe trail crisscrosses I-25 at many loca-
Grab your binoculars and pick a perch on the bluffs overlooking El Malpais National Monument
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tions on the way to Raton Well-pre-served ruts are visible at WagonMound and Fort Union NationalMonument built in 1851
Raton to TaosFrom Raton Highway 64 slices south-west retracing parts of the Santa FeTrail Going southeast on Highway 505yoursquoll need your binoculars to viewsome of the 274 bird species at MaxwellNational Wildlife Refuge including baldeagles and wild turkeys as well aswhitetail and mule deer bobcats andblack bear Established in 1965 the3700-acre refuge is an important reststop for migratory waterfowl
The Dawson ghost town awaitsabout 10 miles north on 505 Littleremains of this old coal-mining com-munity except the cemetery PhelpsDodge opened the Dawson coal minein 1901 and the town prospered until1950 when the coal ran out Most ofthe graves in the cemetery are of the383 miners lost in two disastrous mineexplosions in 1913 and 1923
An hourrsquos drive south of Dawsontakes you to the small but significanttown of Cimarron from which onebranch of the Santa Fe Trail gets itsname Over the years the townrsquos 130-year-old landmark St James Hotel hascatered to such notable guests as BuffaloBill Cody Annie Oakley Kit CarsonFrank and Jesse James Wyatt Earp Billythe Kid and BlackjackKetchum Rumor has itthat notorious gunmanClay Allison dancednaked on the bar whileshooting into the ceilingThe bar is now part ofthe dining room andyou can still see bulletholes in the tin ceiling
At Eagle Nest Highway64 meets the EnchantedCircle Scenic Byway (Highway 38) Thenorthern part of the loop skirts a num-ber of 12000-foot peaks in the Sangrede Cristo Mountains and offers spectac-ular alpine scenery If you have timetake Highway 150 up to Taos Ski Valleyfor more breathtaking panoramas
The Enchanted Circle rejoins High-way 64 just north of the Taos Pueblo
Indian Reservation Thepueblo is one of the nationrsquosoldest continuously inhabitedcommunities and the onlypueblo designated a NationalHistoric Landmark and aUNESCO World heritage SiteAt the center of the reservationis Taos town home to KitCarson between 1828 and1840 His preserved home isnow a museum
Taos to FarmingtonFrom Taos the High Road toTaos Scenic Byway (highways518 and 76) weaves souththrough the Sangre de CristoMountains and the PicurisPueblo toward the small townof Jaconita Along the wayyoursquoll pass through Chimayoand the Nambeacute Indian Res-ervation home to the beauti-ful 150-foot-high Nambeacute Falls
Just off Highway 502between Jaconita and LosAlamos is Bandelier NationalMonument Along the parkrsquos 15-miletrail through Frijoles Canyon yoursquoll seeAncestral Pueblo homes kivas (ceremo-nial structures) rock paintings and pet-roglyphs Donrsquot forget to carry lots ofwater when hiking here
West of Bandelier stands Los Alamosand the Los Alamos National Laboratory
The Department of Energylab is one of the largest multidisciplinary institu-tions in the world Startedin 1943 as part of the se-cretive Manhattan Projectthe lab is now a NationalHistoric Landmark TheBradbury Science Museumis highly recommended
From Los Alamos theJeacutemez Mountain Trail
Scenic Byway (Highway 4) wendssouthwest through the Jeacutemez Moun-tains and Santa Fe National ForestAbout halfway to San Ysidro yoursquolldrive through the sprawling VallasCaldera National Preserve a favorite ofrock climbers and trout fishermen Asyou cross the floor of the caldera be onthe lookout for large herds of elk San
Antonio Creek and the East Fork of theJeacutemez River cut through the calderaand offer some of the statersquos best brownand rainbow trout fishing
West of San Ysidro the trail contin-ues northwest as Highway 550 to thetown of Cuba the heart of NewMexicorsquos cattle- and sheep-ranchingregion But Cubarsquos claim to fame is the nearby Chaco Culture NationalHistoric Park the largest best-pre-served and most architecturallyadvanced of all ancient SouthwestNative villages
The canyon has 120 separate sitesthat date between AD 850 and 1250The largest structure Pueblo Bonitacontains more than 600 rooms and 40kivas The sites are accessible by about35 miles of walking trails that crisscrossthe canyon
Northwest of Cuba Highway 550climbs to the high plains New Mexicorsquosoil belt The first well was drilled in1921 and the state pumps about 60million barrels a year The oil patchrsquosmain town Farmington is also rich inNative American culture
Just north of Farmington is Aztec
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FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 29MAP BY DONNA SCHMIDT
Ruins National Monument a 500-roomcenter of Ancestral Pueblo society datingback to the early 1100s The Great Kiva(excavated in 1921 and reconstructed in1934) is the main attraction
Farmington to AlbuquerqueThe Native Heritage Trail Scenic Byway(Highway 491) runs from Shiprock justwest of Farmington through the vastNavajo Indian Reservation to GallupAlong the way yoursquoll pass 7176-footShiprock peak and other unusual rockformations as you skirt the easternflanks of the Chuska Mountains
Highway 491 ends in Gallup atHighway 40 and Historic Route 66Much of Route 66 parallels the newinterstate but it is interrupted in a fewplaces Historic 66 signs will direct youto the usable sections of the old route
Galluprsquos main attraction may be theEl Rancho Hotel and Motel Built in1937 the hotel has welcomed a host offamous guests including Jackie CooperRonald Reagan Spencer Tracy Kath-arine Hepburn and Kirk DouglasHundreds of autographed pictures ofcelebrities cover the mezzanine walls
above the eclectic rustic lobbyAs you head back toward Albu-
querque yoursquoll pass El Morro NationalMonument also known as InscriptionRock In the early 1300s AncestralPuebloans living on the bluff above thenatural spring carved petroglyphs inthe rock around the water hole In thelate 1600s Spanish and American pio-neers stopping for water also carvedtheir names dates and messages intothe rocks around the spring Today thepark protects more than 2000 inscrip-tions and petroglyphs as well asAncestral Puebloan ruins
East of El Morro stands El Malpais(Spanish for ldquothe badlandsrdquo) NationalMonument resembling a Hawaiianlava field with its moonscape of exten-sive lava flows In stark contrast to thesharp black lava are the tall smoothalmost white sandstone cliffs that linethe southern edge of the field
Northern New Mexico provides anextraordinary road-trip experiencefrom its 1200 years of accessible Nativeand American history to its spicy redand green chiles It truly is a Land ofEnchantment
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Taos Ski Valley
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Go OnlineFind out more about Albuquerque andNew Mexico at wwwgoodsamclubcomhighways The February sectionincludes exclusive web content aboutthe Santa Fe Trail the Sandia PeakTram and the Southwestrsquos authenticlegend Kit Carson Yoursquoll also find RVauthor Ron Jonesrsquo list of restaurantfavorites in and around Albuquerque
Good Sam ParksNew Mexico has 43 Good Sam Parks To find out all aboutthem go to wwwgoodsamclubcomand click on the Travel Tools tabthen click on Find a Campground
For More InformationNew Mexico Tourism Departmentwwwnewmexicoorg 800-545-2070
Nostalgic New Mexico (left to right) Native pottery PecosNational Historic Park Fort Union and a Taos Pueblo powwow
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sk almost anyone to name Americarsquos mile-high city and theyrsquoll most likely replyldquoDenverrdquo But motor 438 miles south on Interstate 25 and yoursquoll hit another mile-
high city thatrsquos known less for its thin air and more for its rich history rugged scenery andhighly diverse population Welcome to Albuquerque New Mexico
Albuquerquersquos colorful past stretches back to the 1300s when the Ancestral Pueblo peo-ple settled along whatrsquos today known as the Rio Grande River The waterway provided pre-cious irrigation for the nativesrsquo crops and trees along the banks offered firewood By the1500s European explorers seeking gold found instead villages of mud but that didnrsquot keepthem from staying By the late 1600s the community along the river began to grow asSpanish missionaries settled in the area In 1706 the burgeoning town was named for theSpanish Duke of Alburquerque (the extra ldquorrdquo was later dropped from the name)
The westward migration of the 1800s brought Americans to the area along the Santa FeTrail Everyone from merchants and homesteaders to lawyers and tradesmen established theirhomes and businesses in the broad valley where major routes met The arrival of the railroadand much later Route 66 swelled the cityrsquos population which now stands at 800000
AlbuquerqueFLYING HIGH IN
RALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
Ride the aerialtram roll onRoute 66 andfollow in thefootsteps ofPueblos andearly explorersin Americarsquos oldest city theWorldrsquos Hot-AirBalloon Capital
BY BEVERLY EDWARDS
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These days Albuquerquethrives as a vibrant crossroads ofhistory commerce and cultureMake sure you take time toexplore this fascinating city if youattend the April Rally (for moreabout the Rally turn to page 34)
Begin your tour by steppingback in time at PetroglyphNational Monument west of thecity After soaking up the historyof the rock markings at the visitorcenter walk along the trails to seethe rock faces that bear ancientworks of art The monumentrsquosestimated 20000 carved images of peo-ple animals and other symbols giveglimpses into a compelling past
Get a feel for Albuquerquersquos Spanishheritage in Old Town where you canwalk in the footsteps of the cityrsquosfounders Dominating the central plazais the towering San Felipe de NeriChurch which replaced a small adobechapel that collapsed in 1792 In keep-ing with tradition adobe homes were
established around the plaza for mutu-al protection Today these structureshouse shops that sell colorful clothingblankets jewelry and other items madeby local artisans
While in Old Town yoursquoll see evi-dence of one of the cityrsquos most interest-ing chapters For three weeks in theearly days of the Civil War theConfederate flag flew over the plazaWhen the Confederates retreated they
buried six canons near the plaza andtwo of them are now displayed
In the following century the city host-ed a new wave of visitors After WorldWar II Americans hopped in their carsin search of new adventures andAlbuquerque emerged as a popular stopon Route 66 known here as CentralAvenue The regionrsquos rugged desert wasa novelty for many travelers of that eraCentral Avenuersquos colorful shops and
See the real Albuquerque (left to right)from Route 66 to Sandia Peak to Old Town
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restaurants evoke that innocent timeLooking for in-depth exploration of
the region Albuquerque is home tonumerous museums and each focuseson a compelling facet of the Land ofEnchantment and the world at large
Towering in Jurassic Super GiantsHall at the New Mexico Museum ofNatural History and Science is a replicaof Seismosaurus a former resident ofthe area Fossils in Seacoast Hall remindvisitors that the area once bordered avast prehistoric body of water
Ancestral Pueblo history so impor-
tant to understanding New Mexico ison display at the Indian PuebloCultural Center
Visitors will find refuge from thewarm desert sun at the AlbuquerqueAquarium and Rio Grande BotanicGarden both located in sprawlingAlbuquerque Biological Park Thou-sands of saltwater fish and invertebratesnative to the Gulf of Mexico live in theaquariumrsquos carefully maintained envi-ronments The Botanic Garden green-houses display desert plants that thrivein the area as well as flora from other
climates of the worldScience buffs will relish the
National Atomic Museumwhich traces the history ofthe Atomic Age from earlyresearch of nuclear develop-ment through todayrsquos peace-ful uses Exhibits offerinsights into the first atomicbomb detonation at theTrinity Site located less than100 miles away on desert
land thatrsquos now part of the White SandsMissile Range
Albuquerquersquos best-known eventmay be the International Balloon Fiestawhich lifts off for nine days everyOctober Thousands of spectators turnup for the festivities as hundreds of bal-loons fill the skies Visitors can experi-ence the thrilling history of hot-air bal-looning year-round at the AlbuquerqueInternational Balloon Museum on theedge of the fiesta grounds Actual bal-loons and gondolas hang from the highceiling in a dazzling display
Likewise cruising high above theground is the Sandia Peak Tramwaywhich travels over the Cibola NationalForest on a cable for 27 miles makingit the worldrsquos longest passenger aerialtramway The journey takes visitors tothe observation deck atop 10378-footSandia Peak affording an 11000-square-mile panorama of the Land of Enchantment Make the trip nearsunset and watch as the lights ofAlbuquerque glisten far below
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Tour Route 66break a balloonrecord and immerseyourself in RVingthis April inAlbuquerque
The pop-music standard ldquoRoute 66rdquo entices listeners to ldquogetyour kicksrdquo on Americarsquos famous Mother Road Who are we
to turn down the advice of Nat King Cole Chuck Berry the Rolling StonesJohn Mayer and the many others whorsquove recorded the classic through the years
Heed the songrsquos call by joining the Good Sam Club at the 10th annualRally April 17 through 20 in Albuquerque New Mexico one of the hotteststops on the legendary highway
Visitors to Expo New Mexico can find plenty of ways to get their kickslike browsing row after row of new RVs enjoying nightly entertainment bypopular performers participating in fun activities and taking optionaltours of historic sites in and around the fabled New Mexico city
Did we mention Good Samrsquos Mexican Fiesta and the Rally Dog ShowNow a decade old the Rally has become a one-stop shop for RVers seek-
ing to enrich their lifestyle and just have a great time Rally-goers thirsty forknowledge can pick from scores of seminars and check out newtravel and RV products then end the day by partying withNeil Sedaka the Osmond Brothers and Rita Coolidge
The Rallyrsquos a great place to meet old friends make newtravel buddies link up with longtime e-mail pals and online-forum cronies and on Good Sam Day join a Good SamClub chapter in your neck of the woods
Here are a few of the many ways to get your kicks at the2009 Albuquerque Rally
BY JOHN SULLAWAY
Get yourRALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
RallyAT THE
Kicks
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Rock to the Classics For morethan 50 years Neil Sedakarsquos catchy tuneshave blasted out of jukeboxes and stere-os across North America Herersquos yourchance to see the composer of ldquoCal-endar Girlrdquo and ldquoBreaking Up Is Hardto Dordquo perform in person on April 17the Rallyrsquos opening nightSedaka (pictured on theright) is followed byGrammy Awardndashwinningsinger Rita Coolidge onApril 18 the country-flavored family group theOsmond Brothers onApril 19 and California surf band PapaDoo Run Run on April 20
Sharpen Your Skills Whetheryoursquore a novice RVer or a seasoned vet-eran yoursquoll find plenty of opportunitiesto boost your RV IQ at the Rally Scoresof seminars will be offered on topicsranging from electrical-system mainte-nance to tire care Presenters includeHighways Technical Editor Bob Living-ston and other RVing experts
Stack Up the Fun Youngstersand teens can play games scarf uppizza take tours and join their momsdads and grandparents in the cookie-stacking competition GPS users willhave fun with our geocache contest theGreat RV Heist and golfers can tee upfor the golf tournament on April 17Show Your Tricks on Route 66 theRallyrsquos dog show gives pet owners achance to parade their pooches April 18
Explore New Mexico Sign upfor optional guided bus trips and travelto the Acoma ldquoSky Cityrdquo Pueblo onApril 17 Americarsquos oldest continuously
inhabited settlement On April 18 takea tour through Albuquerquersquos most col-orful districts on famous Route 66Guided trips to the nearby Trinity Siteon April 17 18 and 20 will take you toground zero of the first atomic-bombdetonation
Donate Your Time Feel likegiving back Rally participantscan lend a hand at Rio GrandeCommunity Farm Come for aday of volunteer work on April15 and get one night of freecamping on April 14
Balloon Bonanza Albuquerquersquosknown as the Hot-Air Balloon Capitalof the World and its annual Inter-national Balloon Fiesta draws thou-sands Rally-goers will get a chance tosalute the cityrsquos high-flying statusmdashand possibly make historymdashbyparticipating in an attempt toset a Guinness world record forMost People Wearing BalloonHats Prefer the real thing Takea hot-air balloon ride over theRio Grande Valley with RainbowRyders or watch balloon enthu-siasts ignite the burners insidetheir colorful crafts at anevening balloon glow
Go Green The Rallyrsquos the place tofind out how you can reduce your RVrsquosenvironmental footprint The Go GreenIdeas contest invites Rally-goers to sub-mit green-friendly concepts for prizesMake sure you stop by the Green RVexhibit a biodiesel-powered Lancecamper outfitted with solar panels anda wind turbine and occupied by sur-vivalist Brian Brawdy
Hola Good Sam The Good SamClub will throw a Mexican Fiesta formembers and friends on April 20 Yoursquollbe serenaded by mariachis tantalizedby pintildeatas and treated to Southwesterncuisine Join a chapter make newfriends stick around for games andprizes and learn more about benefitsoffered only to Good Sam members
Be Prepared Relive the carefreedays of camping out with your Scouttroop when the Rally hosts a receptionfor all current and former Boy Scouts onApril 19 Boy Scout alumni are encour-aged to bring old memorabilia like uni-forms badges and handbooks LocalBoy Scout troops will participate andcontests for cash prizes will rekindle thatScouting spirit Rally organizers areworking to expand the program toinclude Girl Scouts for the 2010 Rally
Get Cookinrsquo On GoodSam Day Highwaysrsquo CampCuisine columnist BobBlumer (left) will demon-strate how to whip up flavor-filled edibles in theconfines of your RV galleyLearn new recipes fromthe Food Network star
Kick Some Tires Rally-goers canget a close-up look at the latest RVmodels by strolling through hundredsof new rigs on display at Expo NewMexico Yoursquoll find vehicles rangingfrom entry-level trailers to million-dol-lar coaches Buy a new home-on-wheelson the spot or do research for a futurepurchase Also on display are hundredsof aftermarket products and RV-relatedservices in the Rallyrsquos indoor exhibit
RALLY ONLINEConnect with other Rally-going GoodSam Club members online Click onwwwtherallycom to find links to Rallygroups on wwwgoodsamclubcom aswell asFacebookEonsTwitterandFlickr
RVER OF THE YEARDuring the Rallyrsquos Good Sam Day yoursquoll get the chance tomeet Richard Daniels the clubrsquos 2008 RVer of theYear Richard rescued a stray dog he encounteredwhile RV camping then used the Good Sam Clubrsquosonline RV forums to facilitate adoptions of manymore stray animals across the continent The firstrecipient of this annual award Richard says hersquoslooking forward to telling fellow RVers about theshelter he founded Old Fella Burke CountyAnimal Rescue in Burke County Georgia
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The Good Sam ClubrsquosAction Line has resolvedthousands of disputes in favor of membersHighways highlights a sampling of theseresults in each issueTo read more Action Lineletters go to wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityand click on RVer Rights
All Steamed UpLast April I took my 2002 Holiday Rambler Admiral motorhome to GibbsInternational Trucks in Oxnard California to fix a transmission leak I was referredto Gibbs because theyrsquore a fully authorized dealer for Allison transmission
I told the service staff that I wanted an estimate before any work was done onthe coach Later that day Raul a service manager called to say that all they could
do to fix the leak was change gaskets andgrommets If Irsquod been told this beforehand Irsquodhave never brought my motorhome to them
Raul then told me he could remove my trans-mission and send it to a repair facility thatcould make the repairs in the City ofCommerce 75 miles away He said there wasno way of me getting an estimate until thisrepair shop received the transmission anddetected the problem
Later however I was told that I incurred$15729 in fees when Gibbs steam-cleanedmy transmission housing to look for the leakwhich they couldnrsquot find I was never given anestimate for this service
When I arrived to pick up my RV I asked MrsGibbs another service manager why I wasnrsquottold in the beginning that I could incur diag-nostic charges and they might not be able tofix the problem I told her I didnrsquot want to payfor anything and she replied I couldnrsquot havemy keys until I paid the charges I told her thatI called that coercion and it wasnrsquot fair Shedidnrsquot respond
I believe Gibbs misrepresented themselvesI never would have gone there if theyrsquod told methe truth in the first place I believe I shouldbe refunded the $15729 fee I think Gibbsshould also give me an apology for my 10hours of wasted time
Allan Siber CAMARILLO CALIFORNIA
ACTION LINE After sending a petition toGibbs International on Siberrsquos behalf wereceived this response from Raul Villalobosservice manager
We regret that you felt no value in the effortwe made to properly diagnose and steam-
clean your transmission We could debate theappropriateness of the changes but in the bestinterest of a timely resolution wersquore refundingyou $15729
Sluggish ServiceWE TOOK OUR 2001 Sportsmen fifth wheel toPatterson RV Center in Wichita Falls Texas forsome minor repair work At the time the serv-ice representative assured us that the workwouldnrsquot take long But now two months andmany phone calls to Patterson later we stillhavenrsquot seen any progress We were calledonce and told it was ready so we made the 80-mile trip only to find out that the repairswerenrsquot completed Patterson hadnrsquot evenordered the decal stripes that were included inour original request They told us theyrsquod getsomeone to bring the decals to our home
After going back and forth my wife calledto see if the decals were ready and the newservice manager said he knew nothing of thisorder and hersquod have to look into it Heassured us hersquod investigate our issue andcall us back Wersquove never received a callback We really need Action Line to help fixthis ongoing problem
John and Phyllis Spenser PARADISE TEXAS
ACTION LINE After a petition was sent toPatterson RV Center we received the follow-ing update from the Spensers
Our problem has been resolved to our satis-faction thanks to Action Linersquos interventionPatterson RV completed the decal work andtheir new service manager was very courteousand helpful Action Linersquos help was muchappreciated
Got an RV-related dispute E-mail us at actionlinegoodsamclubcom or mail a letterto Action Line PO Box 8545 Ventura California 93002 Please include a letter ofexplanation and copies of related receipts
ACTIONLINEMAILBOX
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If yoursquod like to evaluate newproducts and see your commentspublished in Highways sign upto be a Good Sam producttester Itrsquos easy Just click onwwwgoodsamclubcommemberbenefitsaspx to find the product-testing sign-up form
nline
Highways FEBRUARY 200938
goodstuffEDITED BY ROBIN DUFFIELDbullTESTED ANDREVIEWED BY MEMBERS
Smart LightMotion LightDonrsquot let the Smart Lightrsquossimple appearance deceiveyou The low-profile exteriorlight mounts on the side ofyour RV and goes on auto-matically when the built-insensor detects movementnear your rig An attachedLED lets you know if yourcoach battery is running lowThe Smart Light gets itsbrains from a microproces-sor and has the same holepattern as existing standardlights for easy installationKen Motz a Good Sam Clubproduct tester from Le ClaireIowa installed the SmartLight and reports ldquoThe mo-tion detector really makesus feel securerdquo PRICE $9999CONTACT Star Light 800-883-5444wwwstarlightsinccom
Funky Colored FlamesNeed to spice up your campfire fun Create dancing flames of blue green and purpleby placing an unopened packet of Funky Colored Flames on top of the fire Providing 30minutes of multicolored fun Funky Flames is safe for usein indoor and outdoor wood fireplaces (theyarenrsquot suitable for cooking fires) Good SamClub product tester Arleen Witt of PollackPines California tried Funky Flames andtells us ldquoNice colored flames that reallyadd excitement to any bonfirerdquoPRICE $588 (three-pack)CONTACT Winlow Products416-792-0385 wwwcampingworldcom
June Bug ScooterRVers can tool around the campground
or rally grounds with ease on thepower-thrifty all-electric June Bugscooter The smooth-riding portablevehicle seats one adult comfort-
ably folds to just 28 inches highand weighs 90 pounds JoyceNewman a Good Sam Clubproduct tester from JacksonSouth Carolina took a spinon the June Bug and says ldquoIdo not know how I traveledbefore the June Bug Itrsquosgiven me my freedom backrdquo
Engel MR040 PortableFridge Freezer
Peckish RVers can keep theirsnacks cool on the go with the nim-
ble Engel MR040 Fridge Freezer Theunit has a small footprint but deliversefficient cooling from 1224-volt DCand 110-volt AC power A sturdy plasticexterior with rubber bumpers on eachcorner protects that delicate egg salad
and a reversible lid contains storage spacefor spare cords and fuses Good Sam product
tester Sandy Preibe from Camarillo California took theMR040 on an outing and says ldquoTravels easy and keepsfood and beverages cold on a hot day while driving Itrsquosvery convenient not to have to use icerdquo
PRICE $1497CONTACT Rickrsquos Specialty Vehicles
866-798-2227 wwwricksesvcom
PRICE $641CONTACT Engel USA 888-272-9838 wwwengel-usacom
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AND GET REWARDED FORDOING WHAT YOU LOVE
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The Good Sam VISA Card is issued by Barclays Bank Delaware Important terms and conditions apply Complete details on the rewards program will bedescribed in the enrollment materials Camping Gas Cash Back Memberships amp Services and Gift Cards are Free when you redeem Rec Rewards pointsearned by using the Good Sam Visa Card
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FEBRUARYFLORIDA bull WINTER SAMBOREE February 18ndash22Withlacoochee Bluegrass Festival Dunnellon$110 Early bird 217 Contact Robert WardPO Box 348 Nobleton FL 34461 352-796-8867
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MARCH ARIZONA bull ROARING rsquo20S SAMBOREE March 4ndash8Pinal County Fairgrounds Casa Grande $85Contact Joyce Anderson 561 S 34th Pl
Mesa AZ 85204 480-807-6066
joyceinmesayahoocomwwwarizonagoodsamorg
NEVADA bull HAWAIIAN SUMMER SAMBOREEMarch 12ndash14 Avi Resort and Casino Laughlin$602 $451 Extra $10 at gate ContactLinda LeChien 1380 Centerville Ln 40Gardnerville NV 89410 775-782-5352
rllechienaolcomwwwnevadagoodsamcom
GEORGIA bull SPRING SAMBOREE March 26ndash29
Good Sam Club chapters across North America regularly host RV gatherings known as
Samborees As a Good Sam Club member you can visit Samborees in any state or province
Activities range from games to arts and crafts seminars and live entertainment In short
Samborees are a good time and a great way to meet people who share your interests
Dates locations fees and contact information for upcoming events are listed below and
a complete calendar is posted on wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityeventsandtours
CLUBevents
Forty Years of FunColoradorsquos first Good Sam chapter the Western Colorado Travelers
celebrated its 40th anniversary on November 15 2008 Many members
of the Grand Junction chapter were on hand for the event along with State
Directors Al and Fran Allain Assistant State Directors Mike and Sue Carver
and members of the neighboring Two Rivers Good Sam chapter
Back row left to rightWimp Holding BudDriever Al HowardRalph Moss EugeneStocking Second rowWanda Holding TomBonokoski BettyDriever Lynda HowardTheona Moss PatMahrer Al MahrerSeated GloriaBonokoski Fay ClineFran Jones Del JonesChapter PresidentMary Diamond
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Georgia National Fairgrounds and AgricenterPerry $75 Contact Perno Scott 1865 PoplarSt Conyers GA 30013 770-922-5794
gladigottacomcastnetwwwgeorgiagoodsamcom
APRIL TEXAS bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 2ndash5 WestTexas Fairgrounds Abilene $65 $75 at gateContact Judy Birchett PO Box 236 Bishop TX78343 361-584-1919
jbirchett6aolcom wwwtexasgoodsamcom
LOUISIANA bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 10ndash12State Fair of Louisiana Shreveport $52 Earlybird 45 $13 per day Contact Del Griffin 439Jann Dr Shreveport LA 71106 318-686-0581
lagoodsamyahoocomwwwlagoodsamorg
ALABAMA bull PUT ON YOUR EASTER BONNET SPRINGSAMBOREE April 16ndash19 National PeanutFestival Fairgrounds Dothan $802 $701
Contact Pat Smith 1301 S Bethel RdDecatur AL 35603 256-350-1037
algoodsamsaolcomwwwalabamagoodsamsorg
ARKANSAS bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 16ndash19Four States Fairgrounds Texarkana $55Contact Melinda Wiggs 2501 Skyline PtJonesboro AR 72404 870-972-0951
mwiggs2501yahoocomwwwarkansasgoodsamscom
MISSISSIPPI bull SPRING TAHITIAN SUNRISE SAM-BOREE April 16ndash19 Washington CountyConvention Center Greenville $652 $451Contact Darrell Hugueley 5358 CR 225 WaterValley MS 38965 662-473-1077
hugo5358bellsouthnetwwwmsgoodsamorg
FLORIDA bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 22ndash26Okeechobee KOA Campground Okeechobee$110 Contact Robert Ward PO Box 348Nobleton FL 34661 352-796-8867
bward5bellsouthnetwwwgoodsams-floridaorg
OKLAHOMA bull MARDI GRAS SPRING SAMBOREEApril 23ndash26 Heart of Oklahoma ExpositionShawnee $61 Contact Susan Scholl 4608Sandy Oak Circle Newalla OK 74857 405-391-5852 or 405-812-4401wwwoklahomagoodsamscom
NORTH CAROLINA bull MILITARY TRIBUTE SPRINGSAMBOREE April 24ndash26 Tom Johnson Rally ParkMarion $75 Contact Don and Eunice Fletcher 110Riviera Ln Sanford NC 27332 919-499-2512
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KANSAS bull PAUL BUNYAN AND OTHER TALL TALESSPRING SAMBOREE April 30ndashMay 3 KansasState Fairgrounds Hutchinson $70 ContactMarty Ward 2201 E MacArthur E-3 WichitaKS 67216-5614 316-213-8297
rewardcoxnetwwwkansasgoodsamorg
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Motorhomes A B amp C Fifth Wheels Travel TrailersBrowse our inventory online at
Go to the Good Sam Clubrsquos website to read all about our more than 1600 activechapters throughout North America and find one near you Start by going to wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunity and clicking on Chapters
nline goodsamclubcom
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ALASKAChris Williams (Vivian)1060 N Leatherleaf Loop Wasilla AK 99654aksnwbrdmtaonlinenetwwwalaskagoodsamclubcom
ALBERTALes Barnhouse (Lorraine)47-53522 Range Rd 274Spruce Grove AB T7X 3T1altagoodsamcruzinternetcomwwwrvalbertaca
BRITISH COLUMBIAPaul Day (Eileen)158-16275 15th Ave Surrey BC V4A 1L4pceedayteluscomwwwbcsamsca
IDAHOGordon Harris (Susan)466 Pace Dr Twin Falls ID 83301gordon3769msncomwwwidahogoodsamorg
MONTANARonald Wertz (Joan)48 Rockland Ln Victor MT 59875mtronjoanaolcomwwwmontanagoodsamcom
OREGONWayne Swanson (Mary)16500 Brown Rd Dallas OR 97338goodsamattglobalnetwwworegongoodsamcom
SASKATCHEWANNorman Swinnerton (Larree)803 Carr Terrace Saskatoon SK Canada S7S 1L9weare2shawcawwwsaskgoodsamcom
WASHINGTONJudy Smith (Larry)PO Box 1374 Snohomish WA 98291-1374larry-judysmithmsncomwwwwashingtonstategoodsamkendracom
WYOMINGSteve Martin (Jackie)75 Wild Horse Rd Cody WY 82414stevemartinwyomingcomwwwwyominggoodsamcom
ARIZONAJoan Burtrum (James)2805 Potter Ave Kingman AZ 86409jiburtrumcitlinknetwwwarizonagoodsamorg
NORTHERN CALIFORNIAKenneth Ginoulis (Marilee)316 Mission St Lodi CA 95240kginoulislodinetnetwwwnorcalgoodsamorg
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIAJo Ann Yett (Vernon)PO Box 1390 Indio CA 92202yetsmailgtenetwwwsocalgoodsamorg
COLORADOAl Allain (Fran)3213 Scranton St Aurora CO 80011-1827coloradosamcomcastnetwwwcoloradogoodsamorg
NEVADATheresa White (Bill)2800 Viking Way Carson City NV 89706tw-bwsbcglobalnetwwwnevadagoodsamcom
NEW MEXICOJohn Brink (Marji)25 Western Saddle Dr Tijeras NM 87059jnmbrinkaolcomwwwnmgoodsamcom
UTAHGlenn Carroll (Carol Jean)1449 E Woodhill Dr Sandy UT 84092carrollgutah-internetwwwutahgoodsamorg
wwwGoodSamClubcomDealerFor your closest Good Sam Authorized Dealer
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ILLINOIS Jim Frcka (Judie)616 N Porter StElgin IL 60120rrack2rvyahoocomwwwillinoisgoodsamcom
IOWACarl Lewis (Ginny)1705 Tulip LnStorm Lake IA 50588-2104carllewisiwnetwwwiowagoodsamcom
MINNESOTALuke Johnson (Pam)1011 S Victory DrMankato MN 56001gorvlukeaolcomwwwmngoodsamclubcom
NEBRASKAFred Hatch (Sandy)PO Box 335Arnold NE 69120oldtimergpcomnet
NORTH DAKOTALinda Albright (George Thomason)616 Hillcrest DrMinot ND 58703-1556georgeminotcomwwwgeocitiescomndgoodsam
SOUTH DAKOTADonna Katzer (Albert) 915 Allen AveRapid City SD 57701redhatdonnaqbrapmidconet
WISCONSINJean Goossen (Dave)853 138th StAmery WI 54001dgoossenamerytelnetwwwwigoodsamorg
ARKANSASDan Freyaldenhoven (Shirley)1200 Siebenmorgan RdConway AR 72032dfreycyberbackcomthunderaristotlenetarkansashtm
KANSASNancy Crook (Sonny)2902 N Meadowlake DrHutchinson KS 67502nancylcrookhotmailcomwwwkansasgoodsamorg
LOUISIANARichard Abadie (Judith)608 W 17th Ave Covington LA 70433judyabadiehotmailcomwwwlagoodsamorg
MISSOURIJean Gardner (Bob)39456 Omega StAnabel MO 63461mogoodsamDirectorgmailcomwwwmissourigoodsamclubcom
OKLAHOMARichard Gulley (Karen)11525 S FranklinJenks OK 74037gmagulleyssbcglobalnetwwwoklahomagoodsamscom
TEXASKaren L McAbee (Dwayne)PO Box 33940Fort Worth Texas 76162klmcabeehotmailcomwwwtexasgoodsamcom
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HEARING AIDS
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HELP WANTED
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THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS Travel where you want stay in RV parks free and set your own income selling advertising for RV ParksMotels Colleges amp Fairgrounds DirectoriesUp to 65 commission Call 1-800-832-3292
1000rsquos OF GREAT JOBS IN GREAT PLACES Enjoy the freedom and adventure of the Workamperlifestyle Jobs in campgrounds parks resorts etcFor FREE BROCHURE amp subscription info 800-446-5627 wwwworkampercom
SCHOOL CAMPER HOSTS needed Mat-Su Alaska40 mi N of Anchorage 32 sites from urbanto rural 52809 to 81509 Contact Bill at 907-373-2287 or emailbillcheesemanmatsuk12us
COUPLES WITH RV to work as Camp HostsCampsite provided plus pay for each personwill train Detail oriented multi-task good peopleskills parksclaycogovcom (816) 407-3400(MO)
TRADE SHOW HOSTSAmericraft is seeking individuals or teams todemonstrate kitchen related items at weekendTrade Shows amp Expos Must have utility van orvehicle to pull small trailer Flexible scheduleComplete training Above average incomeCall 352-483-0052 or apply online at wwwcookingshowhostcom
HOSTWORKING COUPLE wRV wantedApply for one-month stay May throughOctober Free hookup Call Rose (989) 673-31848am-5pm ET Historic Thumb Octagon BarnGagetown MI wwwthumboctagonbarnorg
CAMPGROUNDSRV PARKSFOR SALE
Heart of the Black Hills40 Acres 130 Sites 11 CabinsAdjoins Natrsquol Forest By Natrsquol Parks$2MTerms bull 8009450255wwwthebrokeragenet
WYOMING RV PARK on scenic Hwy 3 hrs toYellowstone 34 full hookups 6 tents 7 cabinsWell-maint dest park near hot springs fishingriver rides museums many upgrades 2007$610000 firm Call (307) 921-8635
CAMPGROUNDMEMBERSHIPS FOR SALE
WHY NOT HAVE IT ALLOver 1500 RV parks $8-$12 a nightSound too good to be true Itrsquos true Home park and nationwide campground membership Under $200 first year mdash for EVERYTHING (frozen dues thereafter) No Other Charges LOWPRICE GUARANTEEmdash double money-back differ-ence mdash Deal directNo brokers Start saving now (800) 343-8677 ask for Angie
RESALES mdash NATIONWIDE mdash Since 1991TT NACO Western Horizons AOR OutdoorWorld CRA CCC transfers RPI much moreCAMPGROUND MEMBERSHIP OUTLET1-800-272-0401 to buy 1-800-952-0401 to sell$We pay referrals$ wwwmembershipresalecom
RESALE MEMBERSHIP OUTLET INC Campground Memberships at Wholesale Prices ALL MAJOR RESORTS AND AFFILIATIONS Purchase 800-395-1678Liquidate 877-548-2045
CARPETING
CARPET YOUR RV Patrsquos RV Carpet amp Flooringprofessionally installs RV floors of all typesincluding carpet laminate tile vinyl amp woodBuena Park CA bull (800) 670-PATS (7287)wwwpatsrvcarpetcom
Highwaysrsquo Commercial Corner section ofclassified ads is designed exclusively for pri-vate parties or businesses that have items orservices to sell promote or rent that are notof a personal nature For example RV ParksCampgrounds Condominium ComplexesReal Estate Small Businesses for SaleServices Offered Help Wanted PositionsWanted and Business Opportunities all rep-resent categories appropriate for CommercialCorner Any item offered for rent is consid-ered commercial in nature CommercialCorner advertisers are not required to beGood Sam Club members
When submitting ad copy please followthese guidelines1 There are 40 characters allowed perline counting each letter space and punc-
tuation mark When abbreviating pleaseuse standard dictionary abbreviationsThere is a five-line minimum and the rateis $60 per line2 Bold-face type is available at an addition-al cost of $15 per line Add $50 to makeyour ad all red3 We offer a 5 frequency discount for sixissues and a 10 discount for 12 issues4 Blind-box service is available at an addi-tional cost of $15 per issue We will assigna blind-box number to your ad and we willforward responses to you on a daily basisThe blind-box address takes one full line ofspace at $60line Our $15 fee covers ourpostage and handling expenses5 Copy must be printed or typed6 Copy must be submitted approximately
two months prior to the cover date of theissue desired Please note The May issuecloses on February 18 the June issue closes on March 187 Mail ad copy and a check money order orVisaMasterCardDiscoverAmex numberexpiration date and signature to Commer-cial Corner Highways PO Box 8510Ventura California 93002-99128 Credit-card orders may be faxed to 805-667-4379 Attention Sue Panchenko or e-mailed to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom(please put ldquoCommercial Cornerrdquo in thesubject line) 9 Please direct questions to Sue Panchenkoat 805-667-4385 or via e-mail to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom (please put ldquoCommercialCornerrdquo in the subject line)
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MOTORHOME PARTS
WINNEBAGO ITASCA FLEETWOODmdash-PARTSContact Robert with Year amp Serial We Accept Credit Cards amp Ship Daily8-530 Central M-F Sat 8-4HARRISON RV LAND JEFFERSON IA1-800-397-8206 rvpartsnetinsnetwwwharrisonrvcom
wwwWinnebagoPartscom or 800-933-7742Parts for all WinnebagoItasca productsplus LeSharoPhasar Rialta amp Eurovan Personal service at fair prices for ourcustomers worldwide If outside US call641-896-2222 Hours 8-5 Central M-F
MOTORHOMES WANTED
WE BUY MOTORHOMESrsquo98 amp NEWER - CLEAN - LOW MILES - NO SMOKEPETCASH Payment amp NATIONWIDE Pick UpContact Bill Fishfader 1-509-993-0321RVs NORTHWEST bull SPOKANE WA
$ RV BUYERS OF AMERICA $WE BUY ALL MAKES AND MODELSFREE NATIONWIDE PICKUPTOLL FREE 888-782-8987 wwwrvbuyersusacomWE WILL BEAT ANY DEALER PRICE
PACKRAT STORAGE mdash CONSIGNS BUYS RVs Class A B C MotorhomesNot Picky Cash for ReferralsNationwide Pickup 1-877-520-MINI wwwpackratsacom
WANTEDHave Cash Will TravelFor 1998 and newer diesel coaches wwwrvgonecomNationwide Pick Up Toll Free 1-800-669-1807
CASH FOR YOUR RV2002 Model Year and NewerNationwide PickupCall Toll-free 866-687-2274 ask for Jim Cash WWWUSEDRVPROSCOMLA MESA RV CENTER
1 BEST RV BUYERCall for Free AppraisalTop Dollar Paid for Late ModelGas or Diesel MotorhomesFree Nationwide PickupToll Free 888-870-3989BIG SKY LIQUIDATION
SELLING Instant cash for your 2002 - current Motorhome All models Top$$ + Quick pickup Call Joe Punzi 888-9RVRVRV North Bay Ford RV 100s of Happy Customers over the last 40 years Ask about our consignment program
$ CASH $ TOP DOLLAR PAID for late-model motorhomes All makes and modelsNo hassles For instant cash call Keith Roy (toll-free) at 1-888-227-4078PEDATA RV CENTER
2009 - 2000 MOTORHOMES WANTED Nationwide mdash Gas or DieselFree Appraisals mdash No HasslesCall (813) 783-4000 or 888-783-4009 for Instant CashMotorhomeFinderscom
MAILMESSAGE SERVICES
$10 MAILBOX RENTALS mdash South DakotaVehicle Reg mdash Low 3 SD Sales TaxNo State Income Tax No Veh InspectionsCall Toll Free 1-800-419-1690 VisaMCVisit us at wwwyourbestaddresscom
South Dakota Mail ForwardingResidency Weekly forward $995mo + postageContact us about SD residency benefits NO state taxinspection LOW Vehicle Reg1-866-202-2163 wwwmydakotaaddresscom
Need your mail to follow you Call usTravelers Remail Association since 1978No state income tax Vehicle Reg TX ResidencyLow rates wwwtramailnet or 800-666-6710MAIL FORWARDING WITH A PERSONAL TOUCH
GOOD SAM MAIL SERVICEDependable Service From A Name You Trust Mail Forwarding Vehicle Registration Florida Residency No State Income TaxPO Box 2428 Pensacola FL 32513wwwgoodsammailcom 8775220092
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MAIL FORWARDING SERVICESFast sure safe mail delivery Low pricesOREGON HAS NO SALES TAX For FREE BROCHURE call (800) 452-2130 Visit us at wwwmailforwardingservicescom
AMERICAS-MAILBOX Forwarding in SDSave $$$NEW Monthly Rates NO State Income TaxNO Wheel TaxNO Safety InspectionNO HasslesVery Low RV Reg amp Insurance 866-747-3700wwwAmericas-MailboxcomHW Call us first
SNOWBIRD MAIL amp MESSAGE bull 800 VOICE MAILWe handle your mail as if it were our own ANNUAL - $150 bull MONTHLY - $18Located in Newport Oregonwwwsnowbirdmailcom bull 1-800-800-0710
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MEXICO INSURANCE
ANNUAL LIABILITY INSURANCE $58 PERSON UNLIMITED TRIPS WITH EXTENDED LIABILITYTO A TOWED TRAILERBOAT1-800-909-4457
HOMES FOR SALE
AMERICArsquoS WORLD CLASS RV COMMUNITYThe Gardens RV Village Crossville TNResales available now 1100 to 2200 sq ft homes with attached fully enclosed full-hookupRV garages Lots available to build your ownBeautiful community Call us at 800-860-RVERwwwgardensrvvillagecom
SENIOR LIVING on the SALTON SEARV Groups Welcome Mineral Spa now openPark Models amp New Mobile Homes availableRents starting $250 Rentals available Call (818) 344-0356
RETAMA VILLAGE Come join us At our exclusive55+ active adult community in the fabulous Rio Grande Valley of South Texas Large RV LotsCasita wRV Port and single family homesClubhouse library pools fitness centerbilliards hiking biking and birdingBentsenpalmcom 9563811500
OWN LAND amp HOME AT SUNRISE BLUFFSGated 55+ Subdivision in NM with best 4 seasonclimate in the SW affordable living Custom homesfrom 1300-2400 sf Ask about either RV portsor RV storage area Vist us at wwwsunrisebluffscomor call 1-877-725-8337
INVESTMENTS
EARN 96 INTERESTPER ANNUM1-800-687-4940 Toll FreeNot available in some states
LOTS FOR SALE
TORREY OAKS RV RESORT Located in SW FL Luxury heated pool pickle ball golf shuffleboardfitness media indooroutdoor kitchensbaths laundries Rental Lots availableCall (813) 426-4729 (863) 773-3157 wwwtorrey-oaks-rv-lotscom
SILVER PALMS RV VILLAGE near Lake OkeechobeeSunny South-Central Florida bull Planned activities bull Fitness center bull Members-only lounge bull Gated entryDeeded Oversized Sites Premier Lakefront ampPreserve sites available Now under constructionndashndashSpecial Pre-Opening pricing availableVisit wwwsilverpalmsrvcom or call 863-467-5800
LARGEST SELECTION OF RV LOTS in SW10 Locations Call now amp Receive 5 daysamp 4 nights Complimentary resort visitFinancing avail Act Now for Best sitessouthwestRVsitescom 760-870-1607
COMMERCIAL CORNER
rdquoldquoAs in past years Highwayshas been the source of our best camp hosts
mdashS Beall OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY
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TOURS
ADVENTURE CARAVANS RV TOURS amp RALLIESCanada bull USA bull Alaska bull Central America Mexico bull Greece bull Europe bull United KingdomMexico RV Insurance wwwadventurecaravanscomFree 86-page catalog (800) 872-7897Experience the Adventure Wersquoll do the Rest
WORLDWIDE RV TOURS AND RALLIESMexico Canada Alaska OverseasAnd USA Rose Parade Balloon FiestaKentucky Derby amp more Call 800-952-8496or free RV Vacation guide wwwfantasyrvtoursnet
Good Sam Samborees and CaraventuresWhether your RV travels take you to AlaskaMexicorsquos Baja Peninsula New England the Kentucky Derby a NASCAR race or to AmericarsquosNational Parks the Good Sam Club has a grouptravel package for you Make new friends while youtravel in the comfort of your RV on our fully guidedtours Call us toll-free at 1-800-829-5140 or visit us online at wwwgoodsamclubcomtoursto find out more about these and the many othertours offered by the Good Sam Club
TRAVEL TO EXCITING PLACESDrive the Alcan to Americarsquos Last Frontierenvision yourself on Nova Scotiarsquos miles of coastal drives celebrate Mardi Grascross the border to sunny Mexicoform friendships yoursquoll treasure the rest of your days all arrangementsincluding RV parks by Tracks RV Toursest 1975 Free catalog at tracksrvtourscom or tel 800-351-6053
TOW VEHICLES FOR SALE
DODGE TRUCK DURANGO amp JEEPFleet prices to the publicBuy Below Factory Invoice1-800-320-9767 Ask for Fleet SalesDonrsquot be fooled by the other guyNo hidden charges wwwthenewdodgecomAdvantage DodgeChryslerJeep
TOW VEHICLETRAILERPACKAGES FOR SALE
2000 TETON 40 CHEYENNE 5th Arctic pkg full-timer new all over 1998 Mtn Master FL6087K mi CummAllison all Air Ride huge storclean amp pwrful Sell sep $40K EA 623-451-7121
TRAILERS FOR SALE
STACKER TRAILERS mdash Huge savings on two cancellations 24 double axle amp 30 triple with lifts Never titled New Dick 800-272-1239See pictures at richmondstackerscom Negotiableamp delivery available
RV SHOWS
MinneapolisSt Paul RV Vacation amp Camping ShowFeb 5 - 8 Minneapolis MNMid America RV ShowFeb 13 - 15 Kansas City MONorth Carolina RV amp Camping ShowFeb 13 - 15 Charlotte NCRichmond Camping RV ExpoFeb 13 - 15 Richmond VAKansas Sports Boat amp Travel ShowFeb 19 - 22 Wichita KSRhode Island RV amp Camping ShowFeb 27 - Mar 1 Providence RIwwwagieventscom
RV SPACES FOR RENT
RV SPACE FOR RENT Must be 55 or older inBellflower CA Small cat or dog under 20 lbsokay Close to all freeways beaches amp mtns At least 1 month stay required Pool table poolCall (562) 867-3227
SERVICES
1 IN SALES TAX SAVINGSPay no sales tax on your next RV We have helpedclients legally save $1000s over the past 12 yrsCall Mountain States Consulting 800-565-4504amp talk to a CPA for professional friendly service or visit us on the web at wwwrvtaxcom
ACTION SERVICES LLCConsult a Licensed Montana AttorneyNo State Sales Tax amp Low License FeesFor Professional Service Call 800-481-0013 wwwactionservices-mtcom
Let us help you BUY YOUR RV TAX FREE We guarantee BEST service and priceReceive $100 Gas Card amp FREE Mail Fwding Save Thousands of $$ Today 8884303388 Best in the business wwwMontanaRVnet
PAY NO SALES TAX ON VEHICLESLet us explain how we can legally help youWersquove helped thousands in the last 10 yearsCall one of our four Montana AttorneysBennett Law Office PC Missoula MTwwwbennettlawofficepccom 866-543-5803
LOWEST RATES IN THE 50 STATESPay NO Sales Tax Permanent PlatesNo Inspections mdash Plates in 4 daysTrailers RVs Vehicles Planes BoatsDeer Creek 8779135100 wwwtaxfreemontanaorg
TAX FREE RV mdash YOUR TAX SAVINGS EXPERTSWe will show you how to save thousandsThe best RV tax package in MontanaCall 24 hours a day 7 days a week888-441-5741 mdash wwwtaxfreervcom
MONTANA LLCrsquoS ONLY $399SAVE THOUSANDS mdash PAY NO SALES TAX Montana LLCrsquos our Specialty mdash Lowest Rates ONLY $39900 plus state fees and license plateswwwRVLLCcom or Call 888-929-4424
SERVICE TRAINING
RVSA will CERTIFY you as an RV technician in only10 weeks 100 employment since 1986 Hands-on InstructionmdashCall the RV ServiceAcademy in Florida (941) 722-5256 wwwrvsanetLICENSED amp APPROVED FOR VA TRAINING
PROPERTY FOR SALE
Clean air hunting fishing boating ATVs25+ ACRES ENTERPRISE UT $200000water rights well septic system Tour at wwwyourerahomecom13323PH 1-888-686-8190 code 100820 ACRES ENTERPRISE UT $87500wwater right 1-888-686-8190 code 1045Tour at wwwyourerahomecom15164John Cameron GRI Ph 435-632-6358jcameroninfowestcomERA BROKERS CONSOLIDATED SOUTHERN UTAHrsquoSREAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS1-800-372-2765 wwwerabrokersnet
5 ACRE PROPERTY IN SOUTHERN COLORADO360ordm Mountain Views Close to Rio Grande No Assoc Fees Yearly Property Taxes under $100Only $7500 entire 5 Acres(239) 273-0911 wwwcoloradolandsalecom
RECREATIONAL VEHICLESFOR SALE
LIST YOUR RVSHOP FOR AN RVTHOUSANDS OF VIEWERSBUYERS WAITINGbullbullbull wwwRVclearinghousecom bullbullbull
RV REGISTRYwwwrvregistrycomMotorhomes Trailers amp Fifth WheelsFor Sale by OwnersNo Sales CommissionsBuyersSellers 800-546-8457
BUYING OR SELLING AN RVLet us take over the risk of major repairsTo learn more about the Good Sam Extended Service Plan mechanical breakdown insurance call 1-877-681-9479
RECREATIONAL VEHICLESWANTED
DONATE RVs AUTOS BOATS PROPERTY TIME-SHARES EQUIPMENT and JUNKERS running or notFast Free Pickup IRS Tax Deductible1-800-903-4483 Homeless MinistriesEmail help27msncom
RV CLUBS
LONERS ON WHEELS Singles Camping ClubwwwlonersonwheelscomLocal Chapter campouts in USA amp CanadaRallies Caravans amp LOW Campground1-866-LOW-CLUB bull FREE Newsletter amp Info
RV GRAPHICS
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COMMERCIAL CORNER
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 47
Thank Youfor shopping with our advertisers
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TRADING POSTTURN-KEY SPACIOUS BEAUTIFUL RV LOT Temeculaarea CA Incl WD dishwshr frig dbl SS sinkBBQ At Rancho CA RV Resort a 5-star resort golfcourse pools SteveLinda (949)454-2191 pearlwing9coxnet for photos $85K
MOTORHOMES FOR SALE
2000 ALLEGRO BUS 38 57K mi 3 SO Cat 330dsl 6-spd Allison maple cab int WD new awnsall lthr Frtliner Chas 75 Onan new tires reffrwicmkr no smkpets $54K 772-564-0759772-341-4614 (FL)
2007 36QSH PHAETON BY Tiffin Silver Sand350 HP Cat Diesel pusher 6-speed Allison80 gen auto level amp awn leather Corian tiled3 TVs 4 slides 9527 miles warranty $175K(941) 286-5201 (SD)
1996 DUTCH STAR 32 454 Chevy Banks Power slide-out Runs and looks beautiful New paint roof tires $28500 Neil 916-747-1842
A Colorado Beauty at its Best New 2006 stunning custom home in Castle Rock 6196 sq ft walkout ranch on 467 acres 4 BD 6BA50rsquoX21rsquo RV garage wfull hookups $1295000(303) 681-3754 for pics amp details
LARGO FL 1152 sq ft manufactured hm 2BR2BA Many extras incl attached lanai amp shed Xlnt home base location close to shopping ampbeaches in a 55+ 5-star community $35000OBO 727-798-2573 evartsedyahoocom
3BD2BA MANUFACTURED on 82 acre w30X40RV garage wfull hookup 2 yrs old 4 mi from The Villages in FL No lot fee you own propertysafe area move-in ready smk free lots of extras$260K 352-406-9750
BEAUTIFUL OR COAST - Lakeside 55+ gatedcomm 1254 sq ft 2BD 2BA 40 ft RV prkgwhookups 2 mins to lake 5 mi to beachfishing crabbing hiking Pix avail $219000(541) 759-2747
LOTS FOR SALE
CYPRESS WOODS RESORT - SW Florida premierwaterfront lot on cul de sac Tropical landscapingSee at wwwbradsrvlotcom (239) 495-0538
DESTIN VILLAGE RV RESORT FLmdash2 lots for saleside by side across from pool and clubhouse1 block to huge public beach Large pads gated$129000 each Susan (850) 496-6520
ALASKA KENAI PENINSULA RV and residential lot The best fishing and hunting in the worldCheap Private party 907-283-5889 spikealaskaearthlinknet wwwmyalaskalotcom
OWN YOUR RV LOT CO-OP PK along ColoradoRiver 2006 Cavco Pk model front kit 16X22 living rm 10X24 storage furnished WDgolf cart full time or part xlnt cond Must see$174500 928-667-3768 (AZ)
CAMPGROUNDMEMBERSHIPS FOR SALECOAST TO COAST AFFILIATED
CAMPGROUND MEMBERSHIP FOR SALE Coast to Coast affiliated home park Southern PinesNC 2 free parks S Pines amp Gettsyburg PA Pdover $6000 sell for $5000 Heart problems(336) 475-3623
CAMPGROUND MEMBERSHIPSFOR SALE
THOUSAND TRAILS NACO national membershipAnnual dues paid up to January 2009 $3500 or best offer (323) 582-5559
HOMES FOR SALE
1987 SILVERCREST MOBILE HOME in Hemet CAGated 55+ community wRV stor free golf pool amp more 1344 sq ft 2BD2BA LR DR den 2space carport AC washdry frig gas stove$34900 425-868-7553
DAVENPORT FL RV HOME Private 55+ commAccess to I-27 amp I-4 2BD 2BA + RV garage1800 sq ft Cinder block built $289K Will consider trade in CACOTX 863-424-1417lab2trvlaolcom
ASHEVILLE NCmdashNewly remodeled home amp RVbuilding 4BR 4BA 4300 sq ft home 2250 sq ft RV building HVAC Many amenities plus mtn views New low price $699500 Pics wwwTomFlackcom 8282426569
TRADING POST As a benefit of membership Good Sam Club members may advertise personalitems for sale in the Trading Postclassified ad section of Highways
The Trading Post classified ad section isrestricted to ads placed by individualGood Sam Club members who are cur-rent with their membership dues Adsmust be of a personal nature accordingto the following requirements All otherclassified ads will be considered forplacement in Commercial Corner
1 Item advertised must be personallyowned and listed for sale or trade Ads pro-moting a product or service for sale wouldnot be acceptable in Trading Post Also notacceptable would be an ad for a multi-unitapartment townhome complex or morethan 10 acres of unimproved real property
2 An ad for the rental of any item is considered commercial and thereforenot appropriate for Trading Post
3 Trading Post accepts ads under thecategories of Campground Member-ships for Sale Timeshares for SaleHomes for Sale and Lots for SaleAgents are not permitted to advertise inTrading Post
4 Help Wanted and Positions Wantedare categories inappropriate for TradingPost Also unacceptable are ads for theexchange of one service for anotherregardless of whether any money is
changing hands An ad soliciting theusage of property whether commercialor residential is also considered com-mercial in nature and must be placed inCommercial Corner
Please note The May 2009 issuecloses on February 18 (arrival date April30 the June issue closes on March 18(arrival date May 27)
Unfortunately it is not possible to can-cel an ad after our closing dateHowever we are able to place aldquoSOLDrsquorsquo indicator over your ad up toone week after the closing date
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2000 DOLPHIN 36 FORD V10 21500 milesSO 55 gen WD Corian tops awnings 2 TVDVDVCR 2 air rear camara level jacks Must sell health reasons Reduced to $35800 407-654-3863 (FL)
2005 PHAETON 35 FT 350 diesel very lowmileage smoke free very clean Two slidessurround sound WD 4-dr frig Under warranty$150000 (225) 293-6990 225-921-8934
1996 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND 34 model L 45K miles Chevy gas Onan generator awningpackage satellite leveling jacks Email for more info bgilstrapcomcastnet or 678-817-9661 (GA)
1990 MONACO CROWN ROYALE 40 foot 300Cummins engine 75K miles fully loadedexcellent condition $29500 Call for pictures and information In 1990 sold for $250000304-242-0377
2005 COUNTRY COACH Intrigue LTD 42 525HP3 AC 10KW gen 3 slides In-Motion sat heatedceramic floor OS ent ctr radar det CB radioAqua Hot htd massage driver amp co-pilot sts extwar $345K 909-980-2168 (CA)
TRAVEL TRAILERS amp FIFTH WHEELS FOR SALE
2004 KEYSTONE HORNET with improved lotconcrete drive + pad deck and shed Lot 6035 Star Resort Pass Christian MS Xlnt cond 2BDRM 12 slide $249 annual fee Near Casinos$36000 (920) 897-3660 (WI)
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 49
2004 374 GLENDALE Titanium 32E37DS5th whl pin to bmpr 322 Xlnt cond lots xtras clsts hdwd flr NS 2 SO Orig $63600Selling due to health $29500 Call Gene 562-927-7217 (CA)
The May 2009 issue closes February 18 The June 2009 issue closes March18 Cost $85 per ad plus $60 per photo Bold $10 for first line $20 tobold entire ad Add $25 for ad to appear in redMaximum 200 characters Count all letters numbers punctuation and spacesSpecify category______________________________________
Good Sam ____________________________________Exp_____
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Address ______________________________________
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Phone ________________________________________
Please check here if you would like your state or province abbreviation to appear in your ad following your phone number
MAIL Trading Post Highways PO Box 8510 Ventura CA 93002
FAX (805) 667-4379 Attention Trading Post
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TRADING POST RATES
Advertising rates Trading Post ads are $85per listing per issue Bold-face type for thefirst line of the ad is an additional $10 For atotal of $105 your entire ad will be in boldAdd $25 for your ad to appear in red type
Photo ads We will include one photo with yourad at an additional cost of $60 per issue Pleasee-mail or mail a black-and-white or color photo
Blind-box service This runs an additional $15per issue A blind-box number will be assigned toyour ad and we will forward responses to you
When submitting ad copy please follow theseguidelines1 Submit your printed or typed ad on ourprinted form or use your own stationery2 Limit each ad to 200 characters counting allletters spaces punctuation marks and numbers3 Indicate under which category you wouldlike your ad to appear4 Your Good Sam Club membership numberand expiration date must be noted5 Mail ad copy and a check money order orVisaMasterCardDiscoverAmEx number toTrading Post Highways PO Box 8510Ventura California 93002-99126 Fax credit card orders to 805-667-4379Attention Trading Post7 E-mail credit-card orders to classifiedstlcomAttention Trading Post8 If you have a question we can be reachedat (805) 667-4100 ext 392 391 or 385
NO TELEPHONE ORDERS PLEASE
does not knowinglyaccept ads from busi-nesses in the TradingPost section If youreach a business whenanswering a Trading Postad please contact theAdvertising Departmentat 805-667-4100
StopampShop
AT THE RV MARKETPLACETake a moment to browse the
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800-765-1912extension 391 392 or 385
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You can place a 1-inch black-and-white ad for as little as
based on a 12-issue schedule
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RV MARKETPLACE
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 51
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User Guide
Highways FEBRUARY 200922
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In addition to answering your letters Bob Livingston is publisher of Trailer Lifeand MotorHome magazinesdirector of the seminar pro-gram at the Rally and authorof Trailer Lifersquos RV Repair andMaintenance Manual To pur-chase the fourth edition of the manual at the discountedGood Sam price click onwwwgoodsamclubcomstore
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TECHtopicsBY BOB LIVINGSTON
Batterybasicswinter fueladvice and atriple-towingclarification
Pulling a PickupI have a 1996 Chevy 4x4 pickup that Irsquod like to pull behind my Discoverymotorhome I donrsquot believe the truck can be towed that conveniently so I waswondering if I could use a dolly for the front end of the truck or a full trailer tohaul it This would save me having to buy a vehicle that can be pulled and theinsurance for another vehicle I use the truck to carry my four golden retrievers
around Is there a need for brakes on the trail-er if I end up towing this truck
Phil Jurczyk KIRKLAND WASHINGTON
BOB Phil your truck is towable on all fourwheels without making drivetrain modifica-tions Therefore you donrsquot need to consider adolly or trailer Yoursquoll need a base plate an ade-quately rated tow bar and lights and I stronglyrecommend using a braking device that appliesthe truck brakes in concert with the motor-homersquos service brakes
Before you purchase the hardware I suggestyou weigh your motorhome loaded for a typicaltrip and your truck Compare those numberswith the gross combination weight rating of themotorhomeYou need to make sure you have thecapacity to tow before setting out on the road
One Battery or TwoI BOUGHT a used fifth wheel with two batter-iesmdashone from the factory and the otherinstalled later Theyrsquore hooked in series black-to-black and red-to-red The reason Irsquom asking isthat theyrsquove gone bad Do I need to replace bothor can I get by with just one If I replace bothdo the cranking amps have to be the same
Judy McClurg CAVE CREEK ARIZONA
BOB Judy if you frequent primitive campsites(no hookups) then yoursquoll need at least two bat-teriesmdashand yours are wired in parallel notseries If you hook up to campground electrici-ty then one battery is all you need
The obvious advantage of having two batter-ies is the ability to run your 12-volt DC appli-ances and accessories for a longer period oftime Even if yoursquore very frugal with the use of12-volt DC power yoursquoll still need enough bat-tery for example to keep the refrigerator run-ning (on LP-gas) If yoursquore like most peopleyoursquoll run through two batteries fairly quicklywhile primitive camping unless you have anefficient way to recharge them
If you replace both batteries theyrsquoll need tobe the same Since yoursquore looking to power thelivability items yoursquoll need deep-cycle batteries(even if yoursquore buying only one) Therersquos noneed to be concerned with cranking amps therating in amp hours is more important
Consider buying two 6-volt golf-cart batter-ies wired in series if you determine that youneed two Theyrsquore more durable for RV use
Cold-Weather DieselIrsquoM GOING TO purchase a used Class B dieselcamper van The owner told me there are solu-tions I can use to pour into the fuel tank to keepthe diesel from jelling in winter Is that true Ifnot how much would it cost to install a heateroutlet for this type of vehicle
Meei Mizell AUGUSTA GEORGIA
BOB If you live in or travel to a cold-weatherarea the diesel fuel there is usually winterizedfor that area Thatrsquos because the fuel contains awaxy substance that jells in extremely coldweather and creates problems such as pluggingthe fuel filter Normally the fuel supplier willmix No 2 diesel with No 1 diesel or some typeof additive that improves cloud point
According to fuel-industry experts yourengine should run fine on non-winterized fuelas long as the temperature doesnrsquot dip below 10degrees Fahrenheit
While the addition of diesel No 1 candecrease cloud point itrsquos also less efficient thanNo 2 the energy content of it is about 5 percentlower which relates to reduced fuel economy sonormally the amount of additive is limitedThere are also a number of aftermarket prod-ucts that can be added to your fuel to reduce thecloud point
Some engines are equipped with fuel heatersTherersquos no way to hazard a guess without know-ing which engine you have in your vehicle Youcan easily check with your RV dealer for thatinfomation
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Leaking and ChewingREGARDING THE ldquoLeaking Motorhomerdquoentry in your September columnanother cause of an apparent front-capleak is that if the temperature is lowand yoursquove run your propane heater fora while the moisture created by thecombustion of the propane condenseson the inside of the cap Many of thecaps both front and rear arenrsquot insu-lated enough
We had an occasion where this hap-pened We removed the TV that was inthe upper console and checked the areawhere the clearance lights were Theywere dry but the inner surface of the caphad drops of water on it Any movementor jarring of the coach caused thedroplets to run down the inside of thecap and out at the bottom of the over-head console Spray-foam insulation willhelp eliminate this problem
On to the chewing rodents also mentioned in the September issueWith regard to these critters eating theinsulation on wires most rodents havefront teeth that donrsquot stop growingthroughout their life They chew on hardobjects to wear them down Otherwisetheir teeth would get too long and theywouldnrsquot be able to open their mouthfar enough to consume any food Itisnrsquot for any nutritional value that theychew on wires Years ago they wouldchew on the lead casings of the tele-phone cables at times causing inter-ruption of phone service
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BOB Condensation is always a prob-lem especially for RVers who run cat-alytic heaters Your best defense isusing a dehumidifier If you frequentcampgrounds with electric hookupsa dehumidifier that operates on 120-
volt AC power will do the trick Theseunits are readily available in home-improvement stores
If you boondock then consider theDri-Z-Air dehumidifier It works wellusing crystals that collect moisture anditrsquos relatively cheapmdashand it uses nopower Most places sell Dri-Z-Air forless than $10 Almost all RV-supplystores and Camping World outlets sell it
Rodents seem to be a hot topic basedon all the response I received after theinitial ldquoWire-Eating Wildliferdquo letter Irsquombecoming an expert on rodents thanksto the readers who have sent in sugges-tions although thatrsquos somewhat of adubious distinction Too bad humanscanrsquot munch down with their teethwear them out and simply grow newones Wow what a concept
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GOT A QUESTION
Tech Topics columnist Bob Livingston has spent countless hours exploring theinner workings of RVs and finding ways tomake life on the road easier for all RVersparticularly Good Sam members Got aquestion about your rig Send an e-mail to techtopicsgoodsamclubcom
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Albuquerque to Santa FePerched on the banks of the Rio GrandeRiver Albuquerque is more famous for being the Hot Air Balloon Capital of the World than as a portal to the pastIts famous and colorful InternationalBalloon Fiesta attracts visitors fromaround the globe few of whom realizethat the cityrsquos Central Avenue is actuallya section of Historic Route 66
In 1937 the government realignedRoute 66 between Santa Rosa and Al-buquerque bypassing Santa Fe Therealignment cut about 107 miles fromthe old route and brought touriststhrough the heart of AlbuquerqueToday the 400 to 1400 blocks of CentralAvenue still display much of the charmof those early days
Heading east along Central Avenue
Agentle late-afternoon breeze caresses the tall grass flanking theweathered rut running along the east wall of Fort Union I sit alone
on the wooden bench grounded squarely in the present my eyes tracingthe rut northeast through the sea of green toward the distant hills Theranger had said that the historic trail was nothing more than a dirt trackback in the mid-1800s so I begin to imagine a typical day along thissection of the Santa Fe Trail
I close my eyes and soon I can almosthear the crack of a bullwhackerrsquos whip andthe disgruntled bellows of the oxen as acaravan of large freight wagons rumbles bymassive wheels and oxen hooves carvingdeep into the soft New Mexico prairie Ienvision the labored breathing of the oxenand the creaking of wagon-wheel axles
As the last wagon lumbers by a grizzleddriver his stoic dust-covered face creasedby too many years on the trail glances myway and nods I nod back and watch thedust trails disappear into the evening skyI imagine a lone bugler inside the fort sounding the evening tattooanother day along the Santa Fe Trail slipping into the history books
The Santa Fe Trail is but one of the many nostalgic sites that crowdnorthern New Mexico This part of the state is like a living museum ofNative American and Wild West cultures that brings new meaning to thephrase Land of Enchantment
We planned on seeing as much as we could during our 1200-mile loopfrom Albuquerque along nine scenic byways and trails five mountainranges six Indian reservations a dozen pueblos and a host of nationalparks forests and monuments
STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL DEFREITAS
After theAlbuquerqueRally take adrive throughthe pages ofNew Mexicohistory on a scenic loop tour
PORTALpastTO THE
RALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
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you come to the Turquoise Trail NationalScenic Byway (Highway 14) which runsnorth through the Sandia Mountains toSanta Fe Along the trail yoursquoll pass thelegendary mining towns of GoldenMadrid and Cerrillos with their aban-doned turquoise mines dotting the adja-cent hills The rejuvenated ghost townsnow have quaint restaurants Native craftsshops art galleries and small museums
Santa Fe to RatonIn 2010 Santa Fe commemorates its400th anniversary Few Americans orEuropeans even knew of its existenceuntil the Santa Fe Trail opened in theearly 1800s
Today Native artisans trade theirwork on the sidewalks and park aroundthe main plaza and the city contains
more than 250 galleries many of whichline Canyon Road Art is such an impor-tant aspect of Santa Fe life that the townbecame the first US city to be named tothe UNESCO Creative Cities Network
Santa Fersquos creative culture overflowsinto its cuisine In this relatively smallcity no fewer than 200 restaurants servemeals offering everything from bou-tique specialties to distinctive northernNew Mexican delicacies Tia Sophiarsquos(just off the main square) claims to haveinvented the breakfast burrito which youcan order with green red or Christmas(both green and red) chili sauce
If you have a hankering for somesweets you wonrsquot want to miss the cre-ations at the Chocolate Maven Thesmall cafeacute has an adjoining bakerywhere you can sample the shoprsquos world-
famous brownies while watching thebakers at work
Interstate 25 to the east follows theold Santa Fe Trail and sections of oldRoute 66 (the pre-1937 alignment) Inmany places you can exit the mainhighway onto adjacent service roadsthat literally run atop parts of the oldSanta Fe Trail and old Route 66
East of Glorieta is Pecos NationalHistoric Park The park preserves morethan 12000 years of history including theancient Pecos pueblo a colonial missionsections of the Santa Fe Trail and the siteof the Battle of Glorieta Pass the mostwesterly conflict in the Civil War
In the town of Las Vegas old Route66 veers south toward Santa Rosa whilethe Santa Fe Trail continues northeastThe trail crisscrosses I-25 at many loca-
Grab your binoculars and pick a perch on the bluffs overlooking El Malpais National Monument
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Highways FEBRUARY 200928
tions on the way to Raton Well-pre-served ruts are visible at WagonMound and Fort Union NationalMonument built in 1851
Raton to TaosFrom Raton Highway 64 slices south-west retracing parts of the Santa FeTrail Going southeast on Highway 505yoursquoll need your binoculars to viewsome of the 274 bird species at MaxwellNational Wildlife Refuge including baldeagles and wild turkeys as well aswhitetail and mule deer bobcats andblack bear Established in 1965 the3700-acre refuge is an important reststop for migratory waterfowl
The Dawson ghost town awaitsabout 10 miles north on 505 Littleremains of this old coal-mining com-munity except the cemetery PhelpsDodge opened the Dawson coal minein 1901 and the town prospered until1950 when the coal ran out Most ofthe graves in the cemetery are of the383 miners lost in two disastrous mineexplosions in 1913 and 1923
An hourrsquos drive south of Dawsontakes you to the small but significanttown of Cimarron from which onebranch of the Santa Fe Trail gets itsname Over the years the townrsquos 130-year-old landmark St James Hotel hascatered to such notable guests as BuffaloBill Cody Annie Oakley Kit CarsonFrank and Jesse James Wyatt Earp Billythe Kid and BlackjackKetchum Rumor has itthat notorious gunmanClay Allison dancednaked on the bar whileshooting into the ceilingThe bar is now part ofthe dining room andyou can still see bulletholes in the tin ceiling
At Eagle Nest Highway64 meets the EnchantedCircle Scenic Byway (Highway 38) Thenorthern part of the loop skirts a num-ber of 12000-foot peaks in the Sangrede Cristo Mountains and offers spectac-ular alpine scenery If you have timetake Highway 150 up to Taos Ski Valleyfor more breathtaking panoramas
The Enchanted Circle rejoins High-way 64 just north of the Taos Pueblo
Indian Reservation Thepueblo is one of the nationrsquosoldest continuously inhabitedcommunities and the onlypueblo designated a NationalHistoric Landmark and aUNESCO World heritage SiteAt the center of the reservationis Taos town home to KitCarson between 1828 and1840 His preserved home isnow a museum
Taos to FarmingtonFrom Taos the High Road toTaos Scenic Byway (highways518 and 76) weaves souththrough the Sangre de CristoMountains and the PicurisPueblo toward the small townof Jaconita Along the wayyoursquoll pass through Chimayoand the Nambeacute Indian Res-ervation home to the beauti-ful 150-foot-high Nambeacute Falls
Just off Highway 502between Jaconita and LosAlamos is Bandelier NationalMonument Along the parkrsquos 15-miletrail through Frijoles Canyon yoursquoll seeAncestral Pueblo homes kivas (ceremo-nial structures) rock paintings and pet-roglyphs Donrsquot forget to carry lots ofwater when hiking here
West of Bandelier stands Los Alamosand the Los Alamos National Laboratory
The Department of Energylab is one of the largest multidisciplinary institu-tions in the world Startedin 1943 as part of the se-cretive Manhattan Projectthe lab is now a NationalHistoric Landmark TheBradbury Science Museumis highly recommended
From Los Alamos theJeacutemez Mountain Trail
Scenic Byway (Highway 4) wendssouthwest through the Jeacutemez Moun-tains and Santa Fe National ForestAbout halfway to San Ysidro yoursquolldrive through the sprawling VallasCaldera National Preserve a favorite ofrock climbers and trout fishermen Asyou cross the floor of the caldera be onthe lookout for large herds of elk San
Antonio Creek and the East Fork of theJeacutemez River cut through the calderaand offer some of the statersquos best brownand rainbow trout fishing
West of San Ysidro the trail contin-ues northwest as Highway 550 to thetown of Cuba the heart of NewMexicorsquos cattle- and sheep-ranchingregion But Cubarsquos claim to fame is the nearby Chaco Culture NationalHistoric Park the largest best-pre-served and most architecturallyadvanced of all ancient SouthwestNative villages
The canyon has 120 separate sitesthat date between AD 850 and 1250The largest structure Pueblo Bonitacontains more than 600 rooms and 40kivas The sites are accessible by about35 miles of walking trails that crisscrossthe canyon
Northwest of Cuba Highway 550climbs to the high plains New Mexicorsquosoil belt The first well was drilled in1921 and the state pumps about 60million barrels a year The oil patchrsquosmain town Farmington is also rich inNative American culture
Just north of Farmington is Aztec
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FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 29MAP BY DONNA SCHMIDT
Ruins National Monument a 500-roomcenter of Ancestral Pueblo society datingback to the early 1100s The Great Kiva(excavated in 1921 and reconstructed in1934) is the main attraction
Farmington to AlbuquerqueThe Native Heritage Trail Scenic Byway(Highway 491) runs from Shiprock justwest of Farmington through the vastNavajo Indian Reservation to GallupAlong the way yoursquoll pass 7176-footShiprock peak and other unusual rockformations as you skirt the easternflanks of the Chuska Mountains
Highway 491 ends in Gallup atHighway 40 and Historic Route 66Much of Route 66 parallels the newinterstate but it is interrupted in a fewplaces Historic 66 signs will direct youto the usable sections of the old route
Galluprsquos main attraction may be theEl Rancho Hotel and Motel Built in1937 the hotel has welcomed a host offamous guests including Jackie CooperRonald Reagan Spencer Tracy Kath-arine Hepburn and Kirk DouglasHundreds of autographed pictures ofcelebrities cover the mezzanine walls
above the eclectic rustic lobbyAs you head back toward Albu-
querque yoursquoll pass El Morro NationalMonument also known as InscriptionRock In the early 1300s AncestralPuebloans living on the bluff above thenatural spring carved petroglyphs inthe rock around the water hole In thelate 1600s Spanish and American pio-neers stopping for water also carvedtheir names dates and messages intothe rocks around the spring Today thepark protects more than 2000 inscrip-tions and petroglyphs as well asAncestral Puebloan ruins
East of El Morro stands El Malpais(Spanish for ldquothe badlandsrdquo) NationalMonument resembling a Hawaiianlava field with its moonscape of exten-sive lava flows In stark contrast to thesharp black lava are the tall smoothalmost white sandstone cliffs that linethe southern edge of the field
Northern New Mexico provides anextraordinary road-trip experiencefrom its 1200 years of accessible Nativeand American history to its spicy redand green chiles It truly is a Land ofEnchantment
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Chaco CultureNatrsquol Mon
Glorieta
Jaconita
Fort UnionNatrsquol Mon
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SantaRosa
Taos Ski Valley
Tijeras
Wagon Mound
Cimarron
Raton
Taos
EagleNest
Cuba
San Ysidro
Chimayo
Farmington
Las VegasGallup
Shiprock
Albuquerque
Los Alamos
Santa Fe
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Go OnlineFind out more about Albuquerque andNew Mexico at wwwgoodsamclubcomhighways The February sectionincludes exclusive web content aboutthe Santa Fe Trail the Sandia PeakTram and the Southwestrsquos authenticlegend Kit Carson Yoursquoll also find RVauthor Ron Jonesrsquo list of restaurantfavorites in and around Albuquerque
Good Sam ParksNew Mexico has 43 Good Sam Parks To find out all aboutthem go to wwwgoodsamclubcomand click on the Travel Tools tabthen click on Find a Campground
For More InformationNew Mexico Tourism Departmentwwwnewmexicoorg 800-545-2070
Nostalgic New Mexico (left to right) Native pottery PecosNational Historic Park Fort Union and a Taos Pueblo powwow
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sk almost anyone to name Americarsquos mile-high city and theyrsquoll most likely replyldquoDenverrdquo But motor 438 miles south on Interstate 25 and yoursquoll hit another mile-
high city thatrsquos known less for its thin air and more for its rich history rugged scenery andhighly diverse population Welcome to Albuquerque New Mexico
Albuquerquersquos colorful past stretches back to the 1300s when the Ancestral Pueblo peo-ple settled along whatrsquos today known as the Rio Grande River The waterway provided pre-cious irrigation for the nativesrsquo crops and trees along the banks offered firewood By the1500s European explorers seeking gold found instead villages of mud but that didnrsquot keepthem from staying By the late 1600s the community along the river began to grow asSpanish missionaries settled in the area In 1706 the burgeoning town was named for theSpanish Duke of Alburquerque (the extra ldquorrdquo was later dropped from the name)
The westward migration of the 1800s brought Americans to the area along the Santa FeTrail Everyone from merchants and homesteaders to lawyers and tradesmen established theirhomes and businesses in the broad valley where major routes met The arrival of the railroadand much later Route 66 swelled the cityrsquos population which now stands at 800000
AlbuquerqueFLYING HIGH IN
RALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
Ride the aerialtram roll onRoute 66 andfollow in thefootsteps ofPueblos andearly explorersin Americarsquos oldest city theWorldrsquos Hot-AirBalloon Capital
BY BEVERLY EDWARDS
A
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When your getaway is stored away
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These days Albuquerquethrives as a vibrant crossroads ofhistory commerce and cultureMake sure you take time toexplore this fascinating city if youattend the April Rally (for moreabout the Rally turn to page 34)
Begin your tour by steppingback in time at PetroglyphNational Monument west of thecity After soaking up the historyof the rock markings at the visitorcenter walk along the trails to seethe rock faces that bear ancientworks of art The monumentrsquosestimated 20000 carved images of peo-ple animals and other symbols giveglimpses into a compelling past
Get a feel for Albuquerquersquos Spanishheritage in Old Town where you canwalk in the footsteps of the cityrsquosfounders Dominating the central plazais the towering San Felipe de NeriChurch which replaced a small adobechapel that collapsed in 1792 In keep-ing with tradition adobe homes were
established around the plaza for mutu-al protection Today these structureshouse shops that sell colorful clothingblankets jewelry and other items madeby local artisans
While in Old Town yoursquoll see evi-dence of one of the cityrsquos most interest-ing chapters For three weeks in theearly days of the Civil War theConfederate flag flew over the plazaWhen the Confederates retreated they
buried six canons near the plaza andtwo of them are now displayed
In the following century the city host-ed a new wave of visitors After WorldWar II Americans hopped in their carsin search of new adventures andAlbuquerque emerged as a popular stopon Route 66 known here as CentralAvenue The regionrsquos rugged desert wasa novelty for many travelers of that eraCentral Avenuersquos colorful shops and
See the real Albuquerque (left to right)from Route 66 to Sandia Peak to Old Town
For MoreInformation
Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureauwwwitsatriporg 800-733-9918
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restaurants evoke that innocent timeLooking for in-depth exploration of
the region Albuquerque is home tonumerous museums and each focuseson a compelling facet of the Land ofEnchantment and the world at large
Towering in Jurassic Super GiantsHall at the New Mexico Museum ofNatural History and Science is a replicaof Seismosaurus a former resident ofthe area Fossils in Seacoast Hall remindvisitors that the area once bordered avast prehistoric body of water
Ancestral Pueblo history so impor-
tant to understanding New Mexico ison display at the Indian PuebloCultural Center
Visitors will find refuge from thewarm desert sun at the AlbuquerqueAquarium and Rio Grande BotanicGarden both located in sprawlingAlbuquerque Biological Park Thou-sands of saltwater fish and invertebratesnative to the Gulf of Mexico live in theaquariumrsquos carefully maintained envi-ronments The Botanic Garden green-houses display desert plants that thrivein the area as well as flora from other
climates of the worldScience buffs will relish the
National Atomic Museumwhich traces the history ofthe Atomic Age from earlyresearch of nuclear develop-ment through todayrsquos peace-ful uses Exhibits offerinsights into the first atomicbomb detonation at theTrinity Site located less than100 miles away on desert
land thatrsquos now part of the White SandsMissile Range
Albuquerquersquos best-known eventmay be the International Balloon Fiestawhich lifts off for nine days everyOctober Thousands of spectators turnup for the festivities as hundreds of bal-loons fill the skies Visitors can experi-ence the thrilling history of hot-air bal-looning year-round at the AlbuquerqueInternational Balloon Museum on theedge of the fiesta grounds Actual bal-loons and gondolas hang from the highceiling in a dazzling display
Likewise cruising high above theground is the Sandia Peak Tramwaywhich travels over the Cibola NationalForest on a cable for 27 miles makingit the worldrsquos longest passenger aerialtramway The journey takes visitors tothe observation deck atop 10378-footSandia Peak affording an 11000-square-mile panorama of the Land of Enchantment Make the trip nearsunset and watch as the lights ofAlbuquerque glisten far below
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Tour Route 66break a balloonrecord and immerseyourself in RVingthis April inAlbuquerque
The pop-music standard ldquoRoute 66rdquo entices listeners to ldquogetyour kicksrdquo on Americarsquos famous Mother Road Who are we
to turn down the advice of Nat King Cole Chuck Berry the Rolling StonesJohn Mayer and the many others whorsquove recorded the classic through the years
Heed the songrsquos call by joining the Good Sam Club at the 10th annualRally April 17 through 20 in Albuquerque New Mexico one of the hotteststops on the legendary highway
Visitors to Expo New Mexico can find plenty of ways to get their kickslike browsing row after row of new RVs enjoying nightly entertainment bypopular performers participating in fun activities and taking optionaltours of historic sites in and around the fabled New Mexico city
Did we mention Good Samrsquos Mexican Fiesta and the Rally Dog ShowNow a decade old the Rally has become a one-stop shop for RVers seek-
ing to enrich their lifestyle and just have a great time Rally-goers thirsty forknowledge can pick from scores of seminars and check out newtravel and RV products then end the day by partying withNeil Sedaka the Osmond Brothers and Rita Coolidge
The Rallyrsquos a great place to meet old friends make newtravel buddies link up with longtime e-mail pals and online-forum cronies and on Good Sam Day join a Good SamClub chapter in your neck of the woods
Here are a few of the many ways to get your kicks at the2009 Albuquerque Rally
BY JOHN SULLAWAY
Get yourRALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
RallyAT THE
Kicks
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Rock to the Classics For morethan 50 years Neil Sedakarsquos catchy tuneshave blasted out of jukeboxes and stere-os across North America Herersquos yourchance to see the composer of ldquoCal-endar Girlrdquo and ldquoBreaking Up Is Hardto Dordquo perform in person on April 17the Rallyrsquos opening nightSedaka (pictured on theright) is followed byGrammy Awardndashwinningsinger Rita Coolidge onApril 18 the country-flavored family group theOsmond Brothers onApril 19 and California surf band PapaDoo Run Run on April 20
Sharpen Your Skills Whetheryoursquore a novice RVer or a seasoned vet-eran yoursquoll find plenty of opportunitiesto boost your RV IQ at the Rally Scoresof seminars will be offered on topicsranging from electrical-system mainte-nance to tire care Presenters includeHighways Technical Editor Bob Living-ston and other RVing experts
Stack Up the Fun Youngstersand teens can play games scarf uppizza take tours and join their momsdads and grandparents in the cookie-stacking competition GPS users willhave fun with our geocache contest theGreat RV Heist and golfers can tee upfor the golf tournament on April 17Show Your Tricks on Route 66 theRallyrsquos dog show gives pet owners achance to parade their pooches April 18
Explore New Mexico Sign upfor optional guided bus trips and travelto the Acoma ldquoSky Cityrdquo Pueblo onApril 17 Americarsquos oldest continuously
inhabited settlement On April 18 takea tour through Albuquerquersquos most col-orful districts on famous Route 66Guided trips to the nearby Trinity Siteon April 17 18 and 20 will take you toground zero of the first atomic-bombdetonation
Donate Your Time Feel likegiving back Rally participantscan lend a hand at Rio GrandeCommunity Farm Come for aday of volunteer work on April15 and get one night of freecamping on April 14
Balloon Bonanza Albuquerquersquosknown as the Hot-Air Balloon Capitalof the World and its annual Inter-national Balloon Fiesta draws thou-sands Rally-goers will get a chance tosalute the cityrsquos high-flying statusmdashand possibly make historymdashbyparticipating in an attempt toset a Guinness world record forMost People Wearing BalloonHats Prefer the real thing Takea hot-air balloon ride over theRio Grande Valley with RainbowRyders or watch balloon enthu-siasts ignite the burners insidetheir colorful crafts at anevening balloon glow
Go Green The Rallyrsquos the place tofind out how you can reduce your RVrsquosenvironmental footprint The Go GreenIdeas contest invites Rally-goers to sub-mit green-friendly concepts for prizesMake sure you stop by the Green RVexhibit a biodiesel-powered Lancecamper outfitted with solar panels anda wind turbine and occupied by sur-vivalist Brian Brawdy
Hola Good Sam The Good SamClub will throw a Mexican Fiesta formembers and friends on April 20 Yoursquollbe serenaded by mariachis tantalizedby pintildeatas and treated to Southwesterncuisine Join a chapter make newfriends stick around for games andprizes and learn more about benefitsoffered only to Good Sam members
Be Prepared Relive the carefreedays of camping out with your Scouttroop when the Rally hosts a receptionfor all current and former Boy Scouts onApril 19 Boy Scout alumni are encour-aged to bring old memorabilia like uni-forms badges and handbooks LocalBoy Scout troops will participate andcontests for cash prizes will rekindle thatScouting spirit Rally organizers areworking to expand the program toinclude Girl Scouts for the 2010 Rally
Get Cookinrsquo On GoodSam Day Highwaysrsquo CampCuisine columnist BobBlumer (left) will demon-strate how to whip up flavor-filled edibles in theconfines of your RV galleyLearn new recipes fromthe Food Network star
Kick Some Tires Rally-goers canget a close-up look at the latest RVmodels by strolling through hundredsof new rigs on display at Expo NewMexico Yoursquoll find vehicles rangingfrom entry-level trailers to million-dol-lar coaches Buy a new home-on-wheelson the spot or do research for a futurepurchase Also on display are hundredsof aftermarket products and RV-relatedservices in the Rallyrsquos indoor exhibit
RALLY ONLINEConnect with other Rally-going GoodSam Club members online Click onwwwtherallycom to find links to Rallygroups on wwwgoodsamclubcom aswell asFacebookEonsTwitterandFlickr
RVER OF THE YEARDuring the Rallyrsquos Good Sam Day yoursquoll get the chance tomeet Richard Daniels the clubrsquos 2008 RVer of theYear Richard rescued a stray dog he encounteredwhile RV camping then used the Good Sam Clubrsquosonline RV forums to facilitate adoptions of manymore stray animals across the continent The firstrecipient of this annual award Richard says hersquoslooking forward to telling fellow RVers about theshelter he founded Old Fella Burke CountyAnimal Rescue in Burke County Georgia
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The Good Sam ClubrsquosAction Line has resolvedthousands of disputes in favor of membersHighways highlights a sampling of theseresults in each issueTo read more Action Lineletters go to wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityand click on RVer Rights
All Steamed UpLast April I took my 2002 Holiday Rambler Admiral motorhome to GibbsInternational Trucks in Oxnard California to fix a transmission leak I was referredto Gibbs because theyrsquore a fully authorized dealer for Allison transmission
I told the service staff that I wanted an estimate before any work was done onthe coach Later that day Raul a service manager called to say that all they could
do to fix the leak was change gaskets andgrommets If Irsquod been told this beforehand Irsquodhave never brought my motorhome to them
Raul then told me he could remove my trans-mission and send it to a repair facility thatcould make the repairs in the City ofCommerce 75 miles away He said there wasno way of me getting an estimate until thisrepair shop received the transmission anddetected the problem
Later however I was told that I incurred$15729 in fees when Gibbs steam-cleanedmy transmission housing to look for the leakwhich they couldnrsquot find I was never given anestimate for this service
When I arrived to pick up my RV I asked MrsGibbs another service manager why I wasnrsquottold in the beginning that I could incur diag-nostic charges and they might not be able tofix the problem I told her I didnrsquot want to payfor anything and she replied I couldnrsquot havemy keys until I paid the charges I told her thatI called that coercion and it wasnrsquot fair Shedidnrsquot respond
I believe Gibbs misrepresented themselvesI never would have gone there if theyrsquod told methe truth in the first place I believe I shouldbe refunded the $15729 fee I think Gibbsshould also give me an apology for my 10hours of wasted time
Allan Siber CAMARILLO CALIFORNIA
ACTION LINE After sending a petition toGibbs International on Siberrsquos behalf wereceived this response from Raul Villalobosservice manager
We regret that you felt no value in the effortwe made to properly diagnose and steam-
clean your transmission We could debate theappropriateness of the changes but in the bestinterest of a timely resolution wersquore refundingyou $15729
Sluggish ServiceWE TOOK OUR 2001 Sportsmen fifth wheel toPatterson RV Center in Wichita Falls Texas forsome minor repair work At the time the serv-ice representative assured us that the workwouldnrsquot take long But now two months andmany phone calls to Patterson later we stillhavenrsquot seen any progress We were calledonce and told it was ready so we made the 80-mile trip only to find out that the repairswerenrsquot completed Patterson hadnrsquot evenordered the decal stripes that were included inour original request They told us theyrsquod getsomeone to bring the decals to our home
After going back and forth my wife calledto see if the decals were ready and the newservice manager said he knew nothing of thisorder and hersquod have to look into it Heassured us hersquod investigate our issue andcall us back Wersquove never received a callback We really need Action Line to help fixthis ongoing problem
John and Phyllis Spenser PARADISE TEXAS
ACTION LINE After a petition was sent toPatterson RV Center we received the follow-ing update from the Spensers
Our problem has been resolved to our satis-faction thanks to Action Linersquos interventionPatterson RV completed the decal work andtheir new service manager was very courteousand helpful Action Linersquos help was muchappreciated
Got an RV-related dispute E-mail us at actionlinegoodsamclubcom or mail a letterto Action Line PO Box 8545 Ventura California 93002 Please include a letter ofexplanation and copies of related receipts
ACTIONLINEMAILBOX
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Highways FEBRUARY 200938
goodstuffEDITED BY ROBIN DUFFIELDbullTESTED ANDREVIEWED BY MEMBERS
Smart LightMotion LightDonrsquot let the Smart Lightrsquossimple appearance deceiveyou The low-profile exteriorlight mounts on the side ofyour RV and goes on auto-matically when the built-insensor detects movementnear your rig An attachedLED lets you know if yourcoach battery is running lowThe Smart Light gets itsbrains from a microproces-sor and has the same holepattern as existing standardlights for easy installationKen Motz a Good Sam Clubproduct tester from Le ClaireIowa installed the SmartLight and reports ldquoThe mo-tion detector really makesus feel securerdquo PRICE $9999CONTACT Star Light 800-883-5444wwwstarlightsinccom
Funky Colored FlamesNeed to spice up your campfire fun Create dancing flames of blue green and purpleby placing an unopened packet of Funky Colored Flames on top of the fire Providing 30minutes of multicolored fun Funky Flames is safe for usein indoor and outdoor wood fireplaces (theyarenrsquot suitable for cooking fires) Good SamClub product tester Arleen Witt of PollackPines California tried Funky Flames andtells us ldquoNice colored flames that reallyadd excitement to any bonfirerdquoPRICE $588 (three-pack)CONTACT Winlow Products416-792-0385 wwwcampingworldcom
June Bug ScooterRVers can tool around the campground
or rally grounds with ease on thepower-thrifty all-electric June Bugscooter The smooth-riding portablevehicle seats one adult comfort-
ably folds to just 28 inches highand weighs 90 pounds JoyceNewman a Good Sam Clubproduct tester from JacksonSouth Carolina took a spinon the June Bug and says ldquoIdo not know how I traveledbefore the June Bug Itrsquosgiven me my freedom backrdquo
Engel MR040 PortableFridge Freezer
Peckish RVers can keep theirsnacks cool on the go with the nim-
ble Engel MR040 Fridge Freezer Theunit has a small footprint but deliversefficient cooling from 1224-volt DCand 110-volt AC power A sturdy plasticexterior with rubber bumpers on eachcorner protects that delicate egg salad
and a reversible lid contains storage spacefor spare cords and fuses Good Sam product
tester Sandy Preibe from Camarillo California took theMR040 on an outing and says ldquoTravels easy and keepsfood and beverages cold on a hot day while driving Itrsquosvery convenient not to have to use icerdquo
PRICE $1497CONTACT Rickrsquos Specialty Vehicles
866-798-2227 wwwricksesvcom
PRICE $641CONTACT Engel USA 888-272-9838 wwwengel-usacom
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FEBRUARYFLORIDA bull WINTER SAMBOREE February 18ndash22Withlacoochee Bluegrass Festival Dunnellon$110 Early bird 217 Contact Robert WardPO Box 348 Nobleton FL 34461 352-796-8867
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MARCH ARIZONA bull ROARING rsquo20S SAMBOREE March 4ndash8Pinal County Fairgrounds Casa Grande $85Contact Joyce Anderson 561 S 34th Pl
Mesa AZ 85204 480-807-6066
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NEVADA bull HAWAIIAN SUMMER SAMBOREEMarch 12ndash14 Avi Resort and Casino Laughlin$602 $451 Extra $10 at gate ContactLinda LeChien 1380 Centerville Ln 40Gardnerville NV 89410 775-782-5352
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GEORGIA bull SPRING SAMBOREE March 26ndash29
Good Sam Club chapters across North America regularly host RV gatherings known as
Samborees As a Good Sam Club member you can visit Samborees in any state or province
Activities range from games to arts and crafts seminars and live entertainment In short
Samborees are a good time and a great way to meet people who share your interests
Dates locations fees and contact information for upcoming events are listed below and
a complete calendar is posted on wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityeventsandtours
CLUBevents
Forty Years of FunColoradorsquos first Good Sam chapter the Western Colorado Travelers
celebrated its 40th anniversary on November 15 2008 Many members
of the Grand Junction chapter were on hand for the event along with State
Directors Al and Fran Allain Assistant State Directors Mike and Sue Carver
and members of the neighboring Two Rivers Good Sam chapter
Back row left to rightWimp Holding BudDriever Al HowardRalph Moss EugeneStocking Second rowWanda Holding TomBonokoski BettyDriever Lynda HowardTheona Moss PatMahrer Al MahrerSeated GloriaBonokoski Fay ClineFran Jones Del JonesChapter PresidentMary Diamond
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Georgia National Fairgrounds and AgricenterPerry $75 Contact Perno Scott 1865 PoplarSt Conyers GA 30013 770-922-5794
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APRIL TEXAS bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 2ndash5 WestTexas Fairgrounds Abilene $65 $75 at gateContact Judy Birchett PO Box 236 Bishop TX78343 361-584-1919
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LOUISIANA bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 10ndash12State Fair of Louisiana Shreveport $52 Earlybird 45 $13 per day Contact Del Griffin 439Jann Dr Shreveport LA 71106 318-686-0581
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ALABAMA bull PUT ON YOUR EASTER BONNET SPRINGSAMBOREE April 16ndash19 National PeanutFestival Fairgrounds Dothan $802 $701
Contact Pat Smith 1301 S Bethel RdDecatur AL 35603 256-350-1037
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ARKANSAS bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 16ndash19Four States Fairgrounds Texarkana $55Contact Melinda Wiggs 2501 Skyline PtJonesboro AR 72404 870-972-0951
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MISSISSIPPI bull SPRING TAHITIAN SUNRISE SAM-BOREE April 16ndash19 Washington CountyConvention Center Greenville $652 $451Contact Darrell Hugueley 5358 CR 225 WaterValley MS 38965 662-473-1077
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FLORIDA bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 22ndash26Okeechobee KOA Campground Okeechobee$110 Contact Robert Ward PO Box 348Nobleton FL 34661 352-796-8867
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Highwaysrsquo Commercial Corner section ofclassified ads is designed exclusively for pri-vate parties or businesses that have items orservices to sell promote or rent that are notof a personal nature For example RV ParksCampgrounds Condominium ComplexesReal Estate Small Businesses for SaleServices Offered Help Wanted PositionsWanted and Business Opportunities all rep-resent categories appropriate for CommercialCorner Any item offered for rent is consid-ered commercial in nature CommercialCorner advertisers are not required to beGood Sam Club members
When submitting ad copy please followthese guidelines1 There are 40 characters allowed perline counting each letter space and punc-
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two months prior to the cover date of theissue desired Please note The May issuecloses on February 18 the June issue closes on March 187 Mail ad copy and a check money order orVisaMasterCardDiscoverAmex numberexpiration date and signature to Commer-cial Corner Highways PO Box 8510Ventura California 93002-99128 Credit-card orders may be faxed to 805-667-4379 Attention Sue Panchenko or e-mailed to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom(please put ldquoCommercial Cornerrdquo in thesubject line) 9 Please direct questions to Sue Panchenkoat 805-667-4385 or via e-mail to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom (please put ldquoCommercialCornerrdquo in the subject line)
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TOURS
ADVENTURE CARAVANS RV TOURS amp RALLIESCanada bull USA bull Alaska bull Central America Mexico bull Greece bull Europe bull United KingdomMexico RV Insurance wwwadventurecaravanscomFree 86-page catalog (800) 872-7897Experience the Adventure Wersquoll do the Rest
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Good Sam Samborees and CaraventuresWhether your RV travels take you to AlaskaMexicorsquos Baja Peninsula New England the Kentucky Derby a NASCAR race or to AmericarsquosNational Parks the Good Sam Club has a grouptravel package for you Make new friends while youtravel in the comfort of your RV on our fully guidedtours Call us toll-free at 1-800-829-5140 or visit us online at wwwgoodsamclubcomtoursto find out more about these and the many othertours offered by the Good Sam Club
TRAVEL TO EXCITING PLACESDrive the Alcan to Americarsquos Last Frontierenvision yourself on Nova Scotiarsquos miles of coastal drives celebrate Mardi Grascross the border to sunny Mexicoform friendships yoursquoll treasure the rest of your days all arrangementsincluding RV parks by Tracks RV Toursest 1975 Free catalog at tracksrvtourscom or tel 800-351-6053
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2000 TETON 40 CHEYENNE 5th Arctic pkg full-timer new all over 1998 Mtn Master FL6087K mi CummAllison all Air Ride huge storclean amp pwrful Sell sep $40K EA 623-451-7121
TRAILERS FOR SALE
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RV SHOWS
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RV SPACES FOR RENT
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SERVICES
1 IN SALES TAX SAVINGSPay no sales tax on your next RV We have helpedclients legally save $1000s over the past 12 yrsCall Mountain States Consulting 800-565-4504amp talk to a CPA for professional friendly service or visit us on the web at wwwrvtaxcom
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RECREATIONAL VEHICLESFOR SALE
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RV REGISTRYwwwrvregistrycomMotorhomes Trailers amp Fifth WheelsFor Sale by OwnersNo Sales CommissionsBuyersSellers 800-546-8457
BUYING OR SELLING AN RVLet us take over the risk of major repairsTo learn more about the Good Sam Extended Service Plan mechanical breakdown insurance call 1-877-681-9479
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COMMERCIAL CORNER
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MOTORHOMES FOR SALE
2000 ALLEGRO BUS 38 57K mi 3 SO Cat 330dsl 6-spd Allison maple cab int WD new awnsall lthr Frtliner Chas 75 Onan new tires reffrwicmkr no smkpets $54K 772-564-0759772-341-4614 (FL)
2007 36QSH PHAETON BY Tiffin Silver Sand350 HP Cat Diesel pusher 6-speed Allison80 gen auto level amp awn leather Corian tiled3 TVs 4 slides 9527 miles warranty $175K(941) 286-5201 (SD)
1996 DUTCH STAR 32 454 Chevy Banks Power slide-out Runs and looks beautiful New paint roof tires $28500 Neil 916-747-1842
A Colorado Beauty at its Best New 2006 stunning custom home in Castle Rock 6196 sq ft walkout ranch on 467 acres 4 BD 6BA50rsquoX21rsquo RV garage wfull hookups $1295000(303) 681-3754 for pics amp details
LARGO FL 1152 sq ft manufactured hm 2BR2BA Many extras incl attached lanai amp shed Xlnt home base location close to shopping ampbeaches in a 55+ 5-star community $35000OBO 727-798-2573 evartsedyahoocom
3BD2BA MANUFACTURED on 82 acre w30X40RV garage wfull hookup 2 yrs old 4 mi from The Villages in FL No lot fee you own propertysafe area move-in ready smk free lots of extras$260K 352-406-9750
BEAUTIFUL OR COAST - Lakeside 55+ gatedcomm 1254 sq ft 2BD 2BA 40 ft RV prkgwhookups 2 mins to lake 5 mi to beachfishing crabbing hiking Pix avail $219000(541) 759-2747
LOTS FOR SALE
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Unfortunately it is not possible to can-cel an ad after our closing dateHowever we are able to place aldquoSOLDrsquorsquo indicator over your ad up toone week after the closing date
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Highways FEBRUARY 200954
A Scenic Stop to Remember Tell us the location of the vantage point pictured above and you
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from among the correct entries Look for the answer and winner in the May 2009 issue
Lots of Good Sam members have won $50 so farPatrick F Prunty of Harwich Massachusetts earned hischeck by correctly identifying the watery crossing in theNovember issuersquos Wherersquos Good Sam photo reprinted onthe right The RV bearing the Good Sam sticker rides theferry across Lake Champlain from Grand Island Vermontto Plattsburg New York Good Sam member Lynn Holmesof Arnold Maryland earned $50 for sending us the photo
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Contents
Portal to the Past
Flying High in Albuquerque
Get Your Kicks at The Rally
Departments
Whats New Online
On the Road
Dear Good Sam
Good News
RV Insight
Camp Cuisine
Tech Topics
Action Line
Good Stuff
Classifieds
Pet Pix
Advertiser Index
Wheres Good Sam
Good Sam Club dot com
TOC
User Guide
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Leaking and ChewingREGARDING THE ldquoLeaking Motorhomerdquoentry in your September columnanother cause of an apparent front-capleak is that if the temperature is lowand yoursquove run your propane heater fora while the moisture created by thecombustion of the propane condenseson the inside of the cap Many of thecaps both front and rear arenrsquot insu-lated enough
We had an occasion where this hap-pened We removed the TV that was inthe upper console and checked the areawhere the clearance lights were Theywere dry but the inner surface of the caphad drops of water on it Any movementor jarring of the coach caused thedroplets to run down the inside of thecap and out at the bottom of the over-head console Spray-foam insulation willhelp eliminate this problem
On to the chewing rodents also mentioned in the September issueWith regard to these critters eating theinsulation on wires most rodents havefront teeth that donrsquot stop growingthroughout their life They chew on hardobjects to wear them down Otherwisetheir teeth would get too long and theywouldnrsquot be able to open their mouthfar enough to consume any food Itisnrsquot for any nutritional value that theychew on wires Years ago they wouldchew on the lead casings of the tele-phone cables at times causing inter-ruption of phone service
R Killam VIA E-MAIL
BOB Condensation is always a prob-lem especially for RVers who run cat-alytic heaters Your best defense isusing a dehumidifier If you frequentcampgrounds with electric hookupsa dehumidifier that operates on 120-
volt AC power will do the trick Theseunits are readily available in home-improvement stores
If you boondock then consider theDri-Z-Air dehumidifier It works wellusing crystals that collect moisture anditrsquos relatively cheapmdashand it uses nopower Most places sell Dri-Z-Air forless than $10 Almost all RV-supplystores and Camping World outlets sell it
Rodents seem to be a hot topic basedon all the response I received after theinitial ldquoWire-Eating Wildliferdquo letter Irsquombecoming an expert on rodents thanksto the readers who have sent in sugges-tions although thatrsquos somewhat of adubious distinction Too bad humanscanrsquot munch down with their teethwear them out and simply grow newones Wow what a concept
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13thEDITION
2009
Over38
changes
HW209
TECHtopics
GOT A QUESTION
Tech Topics columnist Bob Livingston has spent countless hours exploring theinner workings of RVs and finding ways tomake life on the road easier for all RVersparticularly Good Sam members Got aquestion about your rig Send an e-mail to techtopicsgoodsamclubcom
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Albuquerque to Santa FePerched on the banks of the Rio GrandeRiver Albuquerque is more famous for being the Hot Air Balloon Capital of the World than as a portal to the pastIts famous and colorful InternationalBalloon Fiesta attracts visitors fromaround the globe few of whom realizethat the cityrsquos Central Avenue is actuallya section of Historic Route 66
In 1937 the government realignedRoute 66 between Santa Rosa and Al-buquerque bypassing Santa Fe Therealignment cut about 107 miles fromthe old route and brought touriststhrough the heart of AlbuquerqueToday the 400 to 1400 blocks of CentralAvenue still display much of the charmof those early days
Heading east along Central Avenue
Agentle late-afternoon breeze caresses the tall grass flanking theweathered rut running along the east wall of Fort Union I sit alone
on the wooden bench grounded squarely in the present my eyes tracingthe rut northeast through the sea of green toward the distant hills Theranger had said that the historic trail was nothing more than a dirt trackback in the mid-1800s so I begin to imagine a typical day along thissection of the Santa Fe Trail
I close my eyes and soon I can almosthear the crack of a bullwhackerrsquos whip andthe disgruntled bellows of the oxen as acaravan of large freight wagons rumbles bymassive wheels and oxen hooves carvingdeep into the soft New Mexico prairie Ienvision the labored breathing of the oxenand the creaking of wagon-wheel axles
As the last wagon lumbers by a grizzleddriver his stoic dust-covered face creasedby too many years on the trail glances myway and nods I nod back and watch thedust trails disappear into the evening skyI imagine a lone bugler inside the fort sounding the evening tattooanother day along the Santa Fe Trail slipping into the history books
The Santa Fe Trail is but one of the many nostalgic sites that crowdnorthern New Mexico This part of the state is like a living museum ofNative American and Wild West cultures that brings new meaning to thephrase Land of Enchantment
We planned on seeing as much as we could during our 1200-mile loopfrom Albuquerque along nine scenic byways and trails five mountainranges six Indian reservations a dozen pueblos and a host of nationalparks forests and monuments
STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL DEFREITAS
After theAlbuquerqueRally take adrive throughthe pages ofNew Mexicohistory on a scenic loop tour
PORTALpastTO THE
RALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
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FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 27
you come to the Turquoise Trail NationalScenic Byway (Highway 14) which runsnorth through the Sandia Mountains toSanta Fe Along the trail yoursquoll pass thelegendary mining towns of GoldenMadrid and Cerrillos with their aban-doned turquoise mines dotting the adja-cent hills The rejuvenated ghost townsnow have quaint restaurants Native craftsshops art galleries and small museums
Santa Fe to RatonIn 2010 Santa Fe commemorates its400th anniversary Few Americans orEuropeans even knew of its existenceuntil the Santa Fe Trail opened in theearly 1800s
Today Native artisans trade theirwork on the sidewalks and park aroundthe main plaza and the city contains
more than 250 galleries many of whichline Canyon Road Art is such an impor-tant aspect of Santa Fe life that the townbecame the first US city to be named tothe UNESCO Creative Cities Network
Santa Fersquos creative culture overflowsinto its cuisine In this relatively smallcity no fewer than 200 restaurants servemeals offering everything from bou-tique specialties to distinctive northernNew Mexican delicacies Tia Sophiarsquos(just off the main square) claims to haveinvented the breakfast burrito which youcan order with green red or Christmas(both green and red) chili sauce
If you have a hankering for somesweets you wonrsquot want to miss the cre-ations at the Chocolate Maven Thesmall cafeacute has an adjoining bakerywhere you can sample the shoprsquos world-
famous brownies while watching thebakers at work
Interstate 25 to the east follows theold Santa Fe Trail and sections of oldRoute 66 (the pre-1937 alignment) Inmany places you can exit the mainhighway onto adjacent service roadsthat literally run atop parts of the oldSanta Fe Trail and old Route 66
East of Glorieta is Pecos NationalHistoric Park The park preserves morethan 12000 years of history including theancient Pecos pueblo a colonial missionsections of the Santa Fe Trail and the siteof the Battle of Glorieta Pass the mostwesterly conflict in the Civil War
In the town of Las Vegas old Route66 veers south toward Santa Rosa whilethe Santa Fe Trail continues northeastThe trail crisscrosses I-25 at many loca-
Grab your binoculars and pick a perch on the bluffs overlooking El Malpais National Monument
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Highways FEBRUARY 200928
tions on the way to Raton Well-pre-served ruts are visible at WagonMound and Fort Union NationalMonument built in 1851
Raton to TaosFrom Raton Highway 64 slices south-west retracing parts of the Santa FeTrail Going southeast on Highway 505yoursquoll need your binoculars to viewsome of the 274 bird species at MaxwellNational Wildlife Refuge including baldeagles and wild turkeys as well aswhitetail and mule deer bobcats andblack bear Established in 1965 the3700-acre refuge is an important reststop for migratory waterfowl
The Dawson ghost town awaitsabout 10 miles north on 505 Littleremains of this old coal-mining com-munity except the cemetery PhelpsDodge opened the Dawson coal minein 1901 and the town prospered until1950 when the coal ran out Most ofthe graves in the cemetery are of the383 miners lost in two disastrous mineexplosions in 1913 and 1923
An hourrsquos drive south of Dawsontakes you to the small but significanttown of Cimarron from which onebranch of the Santa Fe Trail gets itsname Over the years the townrsquos 130-year-old landmark St James Hotel hascatered to such notable guests as BuffaloBill Cody Annie Oakley Kit CarsonFrank and Jesse James Wyatt Earp Billythe Kid and BlackjackKetchum Rumor has itthat notorious gunmanClay Allison dancednaked on the bar whileshooting into the ceilingThe bar is now part ofthe dining room andyou can still see bulletholes in the tin ceiling
At Eagle Nest Highway64 meets the EnchantedCircle Scenic Byway (Highway 38) Thenorthern part of the loop skirts a num-ber of 12000-foot peaks in the Sangrede Cristo Mountains and offers spectac-ular alpine scenery If you have timetake Highway 150 up to Taos Ski Valleyfor more breathtaking panoramas
The Enchanted Circle rejoins High-way 64 just north of the Taos Pueblo
Indian Reservation Thepueblo is one of the nationrsquosoldest continuously inhabitedcommunities and the onlypueblo designated a NationalHistoric Landmark and aUNESCO World heritage SiteAt the center of the reservationis Taos town home to KitCarson between 1828 and1840 His preserved home isnow a museum
Taos to FarmingtonFrom Taos the High Road toTaos Scenic Byway (highways518 and 76) weaves souththrough the Sangre de CristoMountains and the PicurisPueblo toward the small townof Jaconita Along the wayyoursquoll pass through Chimayoand the Nambeacute Indian Res-ervation home to the beauti-ful 150-foot-high Nambeacute Falls
Just off Highway 502between Jaconita and LosAlamos is Bandelier NationalMonument Along the parkrsquos 15-miletrail through Frijoles Canyon yoursquoll seeAncestral Pueblo homes kivas (ceremo-nial structures) rock paintings and pet-roglyphs Donrsquot forget to carry lots ofwater when hiking here
West of Bandelier stands Los Alamosand the Los Alamos National Laboratory
The Department of Energylab is one of the largest multidisciplinary institu-tions in the world Startedin 1943 as part of the se-cretive Manhattan Projectthe lab is now a NationalHistoric Landmark TheBradbury Science Museumis highly recommended
From Los Alamos theJeacutemez Mountain Trail
Scenic Byway (Highway 4) wendssouthwest through the Jeacutemez Moun-tains and Santa Fe National ForestAbout halfway to San Ysidro yoursquolldrive through the sprawling VallasCaldera National Preserve a favorite ofrock climbers and trout fishermen Asyou cross the floor of the caldera be onthe lookout for large herds of elk San
Antonio Creek and the East Fork of theJeacutemez River cut through the calderaand offer some of the statersquos best brownand rainbow trout fishing
West of San Ysidro the trail contin-ues northwest as Highway 550 to thetown of Cuba the heart of NewMexicorsquos cattle- and sheep-ranchingregion But Cubarsquos claim to fame is the nearby Chaco Culture NationalHistoric Park the largest best-pre-served and most architecturallyadvanced of all ancient SouthwestNative villages
The canyon has 120 separate sitesthat date between AD 850 and 1250The largest structure Pueblo Bonitacontains more than 600 rooms and 40kivas The sites are accessible by about35 miles of walking trails that crisscrossthe canyon
Northwest of Cuba Highway 550climbs to the high plains New Mexicorsquosoil belt The first well was drilled in1921 and the state pumps about 60million barrels a year The oil patchrsquosmain town Farmington is also rich inNative American culture
Just north of Farmington is Aztec
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Ruins National Monument a 500-roomcenter of Ancestral Pueblo society datingback to the early 1100s The Great Kiva(excavated in 1921 and reconstructed in1934) is the main attraction
Farmington to AlbuquerqueThe Native Heritage Trail Scenic Byway(Highway 491) runs from Shiprock justwest of Farmington through the vastNavajo Indian Reservation to GallupAlong the way yoursquoll pass 7176-footShiprock peak and other unusual rockformations as you skirt the easternflanks of the Chuska Mountains
Highway 491 ends in Gallup atHighway 40 and Historic Route 66Much of Route 66 parallels the newinterstate but it is interrupted in a fewplaces Historic 66 signs will direct youto the usable sections of the old route
Galluprsquos main attraction may be theEl Rancho Hotel and Motel Built in1937 the hotel has welcomed a host offamous guests including Jackie CooperRonald Reagan Spencer Tracy Kath-arine Hepburn and Kirk DouglasHundreds of autographed pictures ofcelebrities cover the mezzanine walls
above the eclectic rustic lobbyAs you head back toward Albu-
querque yoursquoll pass El Morro NationalMonument also known as InscriptionRock In the early 1300s AncestralPuebloans living on the bluff above thenatural spring carved petroglyphs inthe rock around the water hole In thelate 1600s Spanish and American pio-neers stopping for water also carvedtheir names dates and messages intothe rocks around the spring Today thepark protects more than 2000 inscrip-tions and petroglyphs as well asAncestral Puebloan ruins
East of El Morro stands El Malpais(Spanish for ldquothe badlandsrdquo) NationalMonument resembling a Hawaiianlava field with its moonscape of exten-sive lava flows In stark contrast to thesharp black lava are the tall smoothalmost white sandstone cliffs that linethe southern edge of the field
Northern New Mexico provides anextraordinary road-trip experiencefrom its 1200 years of accessible Nativeand American history to its spicy redand green chiles It truly is a Land ofEnchantment
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Go OnlineFind out more about Albuquerque andNew Mexico at wwwgoodsamclubcomhighways The February sectionincludes exclusive web content aboutthe Santa Fe Trail the Sandia PeakTram and the Southwestrsquos authenticlegend Kit Carson Yoursquoll also find RVauthor Ron Jonesrsquo list of restaurantfavorites in and around Albuquerque
Good Sam ParksNew Mexico has 43 Good Sam Parks To find out all aboutthem go to wwwgoodsamclubcomand click on the Travel Tools tabthen click on Find a Campground
For More InformationNew Mexico Tourism Departmentwwwnewmexicoorg 800-545-2070
Nostalgic New Mexico (left to right) Native pottery PecosNational Historic Park Fort Union and a Taos Pueblo powwow
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sk almost anyone to name Americarsquos mile-high city and theyrsquoll most likely replyldquoDenverrdquo But motor 438 miles south on Interstate 25 and yoursquoll hit another mile-
high city thatrsquos known less for its thin air and more for its rich history rugged scenery andhighly diverse population Welcome to Albuquerque New Mexico
Albuquerquersquos colorful past stretches back to the 1300s when the Ancestral Pueblo peo-ple settled along whatrsquos today known as the Rio Grande River The waterway provided pre-cious irrigation for the nativesrsquo crops and trees along the banks offered firewood By the1500s European explorers seeking gold found instead villages of mud but that didnrsquot keepthem from staying By the late 1600s the community along the river began to grow asSpanish missionaries settled in the area In 1706 the burgeoning town was named for theSpanish Duke of Alburquerque (the extra ldquorrdquo was later dropped from the name)
The westward migration of the 1800s brought Americans to the area along the Santa FeTrail Everyone from merchants and homesteaders to lawyers and tradesmen established theirhomes and businesses in the broad valley where major routes met The arrival of the railroadand much later Route 66 swelled the cityrsquos population which now stands at 800000
AlbuquerqueFLYING HIGH IN
RALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
Ride the aerialtram roll onRoute 66 andfollow in thefootsteps ofPueblos andearly explorersin Americarsquos oldest city theWorldrsquos Hot-AirBalloon Capital
BY BEVERLY EDWARDS
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These days Albuquerquethrives as a vibrant crossroads ofhistory commerce and cultureMake sure you take time toexplore this fascinating city if youattend the April Rally (for moreabout the Rally turn to page 34)
Begin your tour by steppingback in time at PetroglyphNational Monument west of thecity After soaking up the historyof the rock markings at the visitorcenter walk along the trails to seethe rock faces that bear ancientworks of art The monumentrsquosestimated 20000 carved images of peo-ple animals and other symbols giveglimpses into a compelling past
Get a feel for Albuquerquersquos Spanishheritage in Old Town where you canwalk in the footsteps of the cityrsquosfounders Dominating the central plazais the towering San Felipe de NeriChurch which replaced a small adobechapel that collapsed in 1792 In keep-ing with tradition adobe homes were
established around the plaza for mutu-al protection Today these structureshouse shops that sell colorful clothingblankets jewelry and other items madeby local artisans
While in Old Town yoursquoll see evi-dence of one of the cityrsquos most interest-ing chapters For three weeks in theearly days of the Civil War theConfederate flag flew over the plazaWhen the Confederates retreated they
buried six canons near the plaza andtwo of them are now displayed
In the following century the city host-ed a new wave of visitors After WorldWar II Americans hopped in their carsin search of new adventures andAlbuquerque emerged as a popular stopon Route 66 known here as CentralAvenue The regionrsquos rugged desert wasa novelty for many travelers of that eraCentral Avenuersquos colorful shops and
See the real Albuquerque (left to right)from Route 66 to Sandia Peak to Old Town
For MoreInformation
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restaurants evoke that innocent timeLooking for in-depth exploration of
the region Albuquerque is home tonumerous museums and each focuseson a compelling facet of the Land ofEnchantment and the world at large
Towering in Jurassic Super GiantsHall at the New Mexico Museum ofNatural History and Science is a replicaof Seismosaurus a former resident ofthe area Fossils in Seacoast Hall remindvisitors that the area once bordered avast prehistoric body of water
Ancestral Pueblo history so impor-
tant to understanding New Mexico ison display at the Indian PuebloCultural Center
Visitors will find refuge from thewarm desert sun at the AlbuquerqueAquarium and Rio Grande BotanicGarden both located in sprawlingAlbuquerque Biological Park Thou-sands of saltwater fish and invertebratesnative to the Gulf of Mexico live in theaquariumrsquos carefully maintained envi-ronments The Botanic Garden green-houses display desert plants that thrivein the area as well as flora from other
climates of the worldScience buffs will relish the
National Atomic Museumwhich traces the history ofthe Atomic Age from earlyresearch of nuclear develop-ment through todayrsquos peace-ful uses Exhibits offerinsights into the first atomicbomb detonation at theTrinity Site located less than100 miles away on desert
land thatrsquos now part of the White SandsMissile Range
Albuquerquersquos best-known eventmay be the International Balloon Fiestawhich lifts off for nine days everyOctober Thousands of spectators turnup for the festivities as hundreds of bal-loons fill the skies Visitors can experi-ence the thrilling history of hot-air bal-looning year-round at the AlbuquerqueInternational Balloon Museum on theedge of the fiesta grounds Actual bal-loons and gondolas hang from the highceiling in a dazzling display
Likewise cruising high above theground is the Sandia Peak Tramwaywhich travels over the Cibola NationalForest on a cable for 27 miles makingit the worldrsquos longest passenger aerialtramway The journey takes visitors tothe observation deck atop 10378-footSandia Peak affording an 11000-square-mile panorama of the Land of Enchantment Make the trip nearsunset and watch as the lights ofAlbuquerque glisten far below
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Tour Route 66break a balloonrecord and immerseyourself in RVingthis April inAlbuquerque
The pop-music standard ldquoRoute 66rdquo entices listeners to ldquogetyour kicksrdquo on Americarsquos famous Mother Road Who are we
to turn down the advice of Nat King Cole Chuck Berry the Rolling StonesJohn Mayer and the many others whorsquove recorded the classic through the years
Heed the songrsquos call by joining the Good Sam Club at the 10th annualRally April 17 through 20 in Albuquerque New Mexico one of the hotteststops on the legendary highway
Visitors to Expo New Mexico can find plenty of ways to get their kickslike browsing row after row of new RVs enjoying nightly entertainment bypopular performers participating in fun activities and taking optionaltours of historic sites in and around the fabled New Mexico city
Did we mention Good Samrsquos Mexican Fiesta and the Rally Dog ShowNow a decade old the Rally has become a one-stop shop for RVers seek-
ing to enrich their lifestyle and just have a great time Rally-goers thirsty forknowledge can pick from scores of seminars and check out newtravel and RV products then end the day by partying withNeil Sedaka the Osmond Brothers and Rita Coolidge
The Rallyrsquos a great place to meet old friends make newtravel buddies link up with longtime e-mail pals and online-forum cronies and on Good Sam Day join a Good SamClub chapter in your neck of the woods
Here are a few of the many ways to get your kicks at the2009 Albuquerque Rally
BY JOHN SULLAWAY
Get yourRALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
RallyAT THE
Kicks
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Rock to the Classics For morethan 50 years Neil Sedakarsquos catchy tuneshave blasted out of jukeboxes and stere-os across North America Herersquos yourchance to see the composer of ldquoCal-endar Girlrdquo and ldquoBreaking Up Is Hardto Dordquo perform in person on April 17the Rallyrsquos opening nightSedaka (pictured on theright) is followed byGrammy Awardndashwinningsinger Rita Coolidge onApril 18 the country-flavored family group theOsmond Brothers onApril 19 and California surf band PapaDoo Run Run on April 20
Sharpen Your Skills Whetheryoursquore a novice RVer or a seasoned vet-eran yoursquoll find plenty of opportunitiesto boost your RV IQ at the Rally Scoresof seminars will be offered on topicsranging from electrical-system mainte-nance to tire care Presenters includeHighways Technical Editor Bob Living-ston and other RVing experts
Stack Up the Fun Youngstersand teens can play games scarf uppizza take tours and join their momsdads and grandparents in the cookie-stacking competition GPS users willhave fun with our geocache contest theGreat RV Heist and golfers can tee upfor the golf tournament on April 17Show Your Tricks on Route 66 theRallyrsquos dog show gives pet owners achance to parade their pooches April 18
Explore New Mexico Sign upfor optional guided bus trips and travelto the Acoma ldquoSky Cityrdquo Pueblo onApril 17 Americarsquos oldest continuously
inhabited settlement On April 18 takea tour through Albuquerquersquos most col-orful districts on famous Route 66Guided trips to the nearby Trinity Siteon April 17 18 and 20 will take you toground zero of the first atomic-bombdetonation
Donate Your Time Feel likegiving back Rally participantscan lend a hand at Rio GrandeCommunity Farm Come for aday of volunteer work on April15 and get one night of freecamping on April 14
Balloon Bonanza Albuquerquersquosknown as the Hot-Air Balloon Capitalof the World and its annual Inter-national Balloon Fiesta draws thou-sands Rally-goers will get a chance tosalute the cityrsquos high-flying statusmdashand possibly make historymdashbyparticipating in an attempt toset a Guinness world record forMost People Wearing BalloonHats Prefer the real thing Takea hot-air balloon ride over theRio Grande Valley with RainbowRyders or watch balloon enthu-siasts ignite the burners insidetheir colorful crafts at anevening balloon glow
Go Green The Rallyrsquos the place tofind out how you can reduce your RVrsquosenvironmental footprint The Go GreenIdeas contest invites Rally-goers to sub-mit green-friendly concepts for prizesMake sure you stop by the Green RVexhibit a biodiesel-powered Lancecamper outfitted with solar panels anda wind turbine and occupied by sur-vivalist Brian Brawdy
Hola Good Sam The Good SamClub will throw a Mexican Fiesta formembers and friends on April 20 Yoursquollbe serenaded by mariachis tantalizedby pintildeatas and treated to Southwesterncuisine Join a chapter make newfriends stick around for games andprizes and learn more about benefitsoffered only to Good Sam members
Be Prepared Relive the carefreedays of camping out with your Scouttroop when the Rally hosts a receptionfor all current and former Boy Scouts onApril 19 Boy Scout alumni are encour-aged to bring old memorabilia like uni-forms badges and handbooks LocalBoy Scout troops will participate andcontests for cash prizes will rekindle thatScouting spirit Rally organizers areworking to expand the program toinclude Girl Scouts for the 2010 Rally
Get Cookinrsquo On GoodSam Day Highwaysrsquo CampCuisine columnist BobBlumer (left) will demon-strate how to whip up flavor-filled edibles in theconfines of your RV galleyLearn new recipes fromthe Food Network star
Kick Some Tires Rally-goers canget a close-up look at the latest RVmodels by strolling through hundredsof new rigs on display at Expo NewMexico Yoursquoll find vehicles rangingfrom entry-level trailers to million-dol-lar coaches Buy a new home-on-wheelson the spot or do research for a futurepurchase Also on display are hundredsof aftermarket products and RV-relatedservices in the Rallyrsquos indoor exhibit
RALLY ONLINEConnect with other Rally-going GoodSam Club members online Click onwwwtherallycom to find links to Rallygroups on wwwgoodsamclubcom aswell asFacebookEonsTwitterandFlickr
RVER OF THE YEARDuring the Rallyrsquos Good Sam Day yoursquoll get the chance tomeet Richard Daniels the clubrsquos 2008 RVer of theYear Richard rescued a stray dog he encounteredwhile RV camping then used the Good Sam Clubrsquosonline RV forums to facilitate adoptions of manymore stray animals across the continent The firstrecipient of this annual award Richard says hersquoslooking forward to telling fellow RVers about theshelter he founded Old Fella Burke CountyAnimal Rescue in Burke County Georgia
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The Good Sam ClubrsquosAction Line has resolvedthousands of disputes in favor of membersHighways highlights a sampling of theseresults in each issueTo read more Action Lineletters go to wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityand click on RVer Rights
All Steamed UpLast April I took my 2002 Holiday Rambler Admiral motorhome to GibbsInternational Trucks in Oxnard California to fix a transmission leak I was referredto Gibbs because theyrsquore a fully authorized dealer for Allison transmission
I told the service staff that I wanted an estimate before any work was done onthe coach Later that day Raul a service manager called to say that all they could
do to fix the leak was change gaskets andgrommets If Irsquod been told this beforehand Irsquodhave never brought my motorhome to them
Raul then told me he could remove my trans-mission and send it to a repair facility thatcould make the repairs in the City ofCommerce 75 miles away He said there wasno way of me getting an estimate until thisrepair shop received the transmission anddetected the problem
Later however I was told that I incurred$15729 in fees when Gibbs steam-cleanedmy transmission housing to look for the leakwhich they couldnrsquot find I was never given anestimate for this service
When I arrived to pick up my RV I asked MrsGibbs another service manager why I wasnrsquottold in the beginning that I could incur diag-nostic charges and they might not be able tofix the problem I told her I didnrsquot want to payfor anything and she replied I couldnrsquot havemy keys until I paid the charges I told her thatI called that coercion and it wasnrsquot fair Shedidnrsquot respond
I believe Gibbs misrepresented themselvesI never would have gone there if theyrsquod told methe truth in the first place I believe I shouldbe refunded the $15729 fee I think Gibbsshould also give me an apology for my 10hours of wasted time
Allan Siber CAMARILLO CALIFORNIA
ACTION LINE After sending a petition toGibbs International on Siberrsquos behalf wereceived this response from Raul Villalobosservice manager
We regret that you felt no value in the effortwe made to properly diagnose and steam-
clean your transmission We could debate theappropriateness of the changes but in the bestinterest of a timely resolution wersquore refundingyou $15729
Sluggish ServiceWE TOOK OUR 2001 Sportsmen fifth wheel toPatterson RV Center in Wichita Falls Texas forsome minor repair work At the time the serv-ice representative assured us that the workwouldnrsquot take long But now two months andmany phone calls to Patterson later we stillhavenrsquot seen any progress We were calledonce and told it was ready so we made the 80-mile trip only to find out that the repairswerenrsquot completed Patterson hadnrsquot evenordered the decal stripes that were included inour original request They told us theyrsquod getsomeone to bring the decals to our home
After going back and forth my wife calledto see if the decals were ready and the newservice manager said he knew nothing of thisorder and hersquod have to look into it Heassured us hersquod investigate our issue andcall us back Wersquove never received a callback We really need Action Line to help fixthis ongoing problem
John and Phyllis Spenser PARADISE TEXAS
ACTION LINE After a petition was sent toPatterson RV Center we received the follow-ing update from the Spensers
Our problem has been resolved to our satis-faction thanks to Action Linersquos interventionPatterson RV completed the decal work andtheir new service manager was very courteousand helpful Action Linersquos help was muchappreciated
Got an RV-related dispute E-mail us at actionlinegoodsamclubcom or mail a letterto Action Line PO Box 8545 Ventura California 93002 Please include a letter ofexplanation and copies of related receipts
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goodstuffEDITED BY ROBIN DUFFIELDbullTESTED ANDREVIEWED BY MEMBERS
Smart LightMotion LightDonrsquot let the Smart Lightrsquossimple appearance deceiveyou The low-profile exteriorlight mounts on the side ofyour RV and goes on auto-matically when the built-insensor detects movementnear your rig An attachedLED lets you know if yourcoach battery is running lowThe Smart Light gets itsbrains from a microproces-sor and has the same holepattern as existing standardlights for easy installationKen Motz a Good Sam Clubproduct tester from Le ClaireIowa installed the SmartLight and reports ldquoThe mo-tion detector really makesus feel securerdquo PRICE $9999CONTACT Star Light 800-883-5444wwwstarlightsinccom
Funky Colored FlamesNeed to spice up your campfire fun Create dancing flames of blue green and purpleby placing an unopened packet of Funky Colored Flames on top of the fire Providing 30minutes of multicolored fun Funky Flames is safe for usein indoor and outdoor wood fireplaces (theyarenrsquot suitable for cooking fires) Good SamClub product tester Arleen Witt of PollackPines California tried Funky Flames andtells us ldquoNice colored flames that reallyadd excitement to any bonfirerdquoPRICE $588 (three-pack)CONTACT Winlow Products416-792-0385 wwwcampingworldcom
June Bug ScooterRVers can tool around the campground
or rally grounds with ease on thepower-thrifty all-electric June Bugscooter The smooth-riding portablevehicle seats one adult comfort-
ably folds to just 28 inches highand weighs 90 pounds JoyceNewman a Good Sam Clubproduct tester from JacksonSouth Carolina took a spinon the June Bug and says ldquoIdo not know how I traveledbefore the June Bug Itrsquosgiven me my freedom backrdquo
Engel MR040 PortableFridge Freezer
Peckish RVers can keep theirsnacks cool on the go with the nim-
ble Engel MR040 Fridge Freezer Theunit has a small footprint but deliversefficient cooling from 1224-volt DCand 110-volt AC power A sturdy plasticexterior with rubber bumpers on eachcorner protects that delicate egg salad
and a reversible lid contains storage spacefor spare cords and fuses Good Sam product
tester Sandy Preibe from Camarillo California took theMR040 on an outing and says ldquoTravels easy and keepsfood and beverages cold on a hot day while driving Itrsquosvery convenient not to have to use icerdquo
PRICE $1497CONTACT Rickrsquos Specialty Vehicles
866-798-2227 wwwricksesvcom
PRICE $641CONTACT Engel USA 888-272-9838 wwwengel-usacom
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AND GET REWARDED FORDOING WHAT YOU LOVE
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FEBRUARYFLORIDA bull WINTER SAMBOREE February 18ndash22Withlacoochee Bluegrass Festival Dunnellon$110 Early bird 217 Contact Robert WardPO Box 348 Nobleton FL 34461 352-796-8867
bward5bellsouthnetwwwgoodsams-floridaorg
MARCH ARIZONA bull ROARING rsquo20S SAMBOREE March 4ndash8Pinal County Fairgrounds Casa Grande $85Contact Joyce Anderson 561 S 34th Pl
Mesa AZ 85204 480-807-6066
joyceinmesayahoocomwwwarizonagoodsamorg
NEVADA bull HAWAIIAN SUMMER SAMBOREEMarch 12ndash14 Avi Resort and Casino Laughlin$602 $451 Extra $10 at gate ContactLinda LeChien 1380 Centerville Ln 40Gardnerville NV 89410 775-782-5352
rllechienaolcomwwwnevadagoodsamcom
GEORGIA bull SPRING SAMBOREE March 26ndash29
Good Sam Club chapters across North America regularly host RV gatherings known as
Samborees As a Good Sam Club member you can visit Samborees in any state or province
Activities range from games to arts and crafts seminars and live entertainment In short
Samborees are a good time and a great way to meet people who share your interests
Dates locations fees and contact information for upcoming events are listed below and
a complete calendar is posted on wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityeventsandtours
CLUBevents
Forty Years of FunColoradorsquos first Good Sam chapter the Western Colorado Travelers
celebrated its 40th anniversary on November 15 2008 Many members
of the Grand Junction chapter were on hand for the event along with State
Directors Al and Fran Allain Assistant State Directors Mike and Sue Carver
and members of the neighboring Two Rivers Good Sam chapter
Back row left to rightWimp Holding BudDriever Al HowardRalph Moss EugeneStocking Second rowWanda Holding TomBonokoski BettyDriever Lynda HowardTheona Moss PatMahrer Al MahrerSeated GloriaBonokoski Fay ClineFran Jones Del JonesChapter PresidentMary Diamond
BOB INGELHART
Own Your Own 2 - 5+Acre Property for
Your RV NearAlamo Lake in AZ
1-800-343-7996 or602-677-3368
saguaro-acrescom
bull Driveways and graded leveled pad with material on all Paved road access Lots prepared for RVrsquos
bull Electricity available to all of the parcels Water Supplied by SAPOA
bull No qualifying Developer fi nancing available and no prepayment penalty Discounts for cash
bull From $29950 Total - 2 Acre minimum
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TRY BEFORE YOU BUY3 Day Park for FREE
Call for Details
Don Krayeski - Developer
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New Save$88K
BRAND NEW 2007 NEWMAR DUTCHSTAR
Reg $313 267NOW $224 900No Sales Tax in Montana
SAVE BIGon your next purchase
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Georgia National Fairgrounds and AgricenterPerry $75 Contact Perno Scott 1865 PoplarSt Conyers GA 30013 770-922-5794
gladigottacomcastnetwwwgeorgiagoodsamcom
APRIL TEXAS bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 2ndash5 WestTexas Fairgrounds Abilene $65 $75 at gateContact Judy Birchett PO Box 236 Bishop TX78343 361-584-1919
jbirchett6aolcom wwwtexasgoodsamcom
LOUISIANA bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 10ndash12State Fair of Louisiana Shreveport $52 Earlybird 45 $13 per day Contact Del Griffin 439Jann Dr Shreveport LA 71106 318-686-0581
lagoodsamyahoocomwwwlagoodsamorg
ALABAMA bull PUT ON YOUR EASTER BONNET SPRINGSAMBOREE April 16ndash19 National PeanutFestival Fairgrounds Dothan $802 $701
Contact Pat Smith 1301 S Bethel RdDecatur AL 35603 256-350-1037
algoodsamsaolcomwwwalabamagoodsamsorg
ARKANSAS bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 16ndash19Four States Fairgrounds Texarkana $55Contact Melinda Wiggs 2501 Skyline PtJonesboro AR 72404 870-972-0951
mwiggs2501yahoocomwwwarkansasgoodsamscom
MISSISSIPPI bull SPRING TAHITIAN SUNRISE SAM-BOREE April 16ndash19 Washington CountyConvention Center Greenville $652 $451Contact Darrell Hugueley 5358 CR 225 WaterValley MS 38965 662-473-1077
hugo5358bellsouthnetwwwmsgoodsamorg
FLORIDA bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 22ndash26Okeechobee KOA Campground Okeechobee$110 Contact Robert Ward PO Box 348Nobleton FL 34661 352-796-8867
bward5bellsouthnetwwwgoodsams-floridaorg
OKLAHOMA bull MARDI GRAS SPRING SAMBOREEApril 23ndash26 Heart of Oklahoma ExpositionShawnee $61 Contact Susan Scholl 4608Sandy Oak Circle Newalla OK 74857 405-391-5852 or 405-812-4401wwwoklahomagoodsamscom
NORTH CAROLINA bull MILITARY TRIBUTE SPRINGSAMBOREE April 24ndash26 Tom Johnson Rally ParkMarion $75 Contact Don and Eunice Fletcher 110Riviera Ln Sanford NC 27332 919-499-2512
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KANSAS bull PAUL BUNYAN AND OTHER TALL TALESSPRING SAMBOREE April 30ndashMay 3 KansasState Fairgrounds Hutchinson $70 ContactMarty Ward 2201 E MacArthur E-3 WichitaKS 67216-5614 316-213-8297
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ATTENTION CANADIAN BUYERS
800-745-3673
NO SALES TAXIN MONTANA
Motorhomes A B amp C Fifth Wheels Travel TrailersBrowse our inventory online at
Go to the Good Sam Clubrsquos website to read all about our more than 1600 activechapters throughout North America and find one near you Start by going to wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunity and clicking on Chapters
nline goodsamclubcom
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ALASKAChris Williams (Vivian)1060 N Leatherleaf Loop Wasilla AK 99654aksnwbrdmtaonlinenetwwwalaskagoodsamclubcom
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IDAHOGordon Harris (Susan)466 Pace Dr Twin Falls ID 83301gordon3769msncomwwwidahogoodsamorg
MONTANARonald Wertz (Joan)48 Rockland Ln Victor MT 59875mtronjoanaolcomwwwmontanagoodsamcom
OREGONWayne Swanson (Mary)16500 Brown Rd Dallas OR 97338goodsamattglobalnetwwworegongoodsamcom
SASKATCHEWANNorman Swinnerton (Larree)803 Carr Terrace Saskatoon SK Canada S7S 1L9weare2shawcawwwsaskgoodsamcom
WASHINGTONJudy Smith (Larry)PO Box 1374 Snohomish WA 98291-1374larry-judysmithmsncomwwwwashingtonstategoodsamkendracom
WYOMINGSteve Martin (Jackie)75 Wild Horse Rd Cody WY 82414stevemartinwyomingcomwwwwyominggoodsamcom
ARIZONAJoan Burtrum (James)2805 Potter Ave Kingman AZ 86409jiburtrumcitlinknetwwwarizonagoodsamorg
NORTHERN CALIFORNIAKenneth Ginoulis (Marilee)316 Mission St Lodi CA 95240kginoulislodinetnetwwwnorcalgoodsamorg
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIAJo Ann Yett (Vernon)PO Box 1390 Indio CA 92202yetsmailgtenetwwwsocalgoodsamorg
COLORADOAl Allain (Fran)3213 Scranton St Aurora CO 80011-1827coloradosamcomcastnetwwwcoloradogoodsamorg
NEVADATheresa White (Bill)2800 Viking Way Carson City NV 89706tw-bwsbcglobalnetwwwnevadagoodsamcom
NEW MEXICOJohn Brink (Marji)25 Western Saddle Dr Tijeras NM 87059jnmbrinkaolcomwwwnmgoodsamcom
UTAHGlenn Carroll (Carol Jean)1449 E Woodhill Dr Sandy UT 84092carrollgutah-internetwwwutahgoodsamorg
wwwGoodSamClubcomDealerFor your closest Good Sam Authorized Dealer
(Bookmark this Link Wersquore adding new dealers Daily)
For New Parts or Even A New RV Look for The Name You Trust
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CALL TODAY1-866-427-2344No Sales Tax in Montana
Call NOW to
SAVE BIG
MissoulaMontana
wwwBretzRVcomSee our entire inventory
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B R A N D N E W 07 NEWMAR DUTCHSTAR
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Drawing held 12 noon March 17 2009
Call 1-800-378-8694 for entry formYou may charge your ticket to Visa Mastercard Discover or Amex
Void where prohibited bull Licensed with the Indiana Dept of Revenue
In the event that less than 1000 certificates are sold initial offering and all prizes will be prorated 5050between winners and RVMH Heritage FoundationYou must be 18 years or older to enter
ILLINOIS Jim Frcka (Judie)616 N Porter StElgin IL 60120rrack2rvyahoocomwwwillinoisgoodsamcom
IOWACarl Lewis (Ginny)1705 Tulip LnStorm Lake IA 50588-2104carllewisiwnetwwwiowagoodsamcom
MINNESOTALuke Johnson (Pam)1011 S Victory DrMankato MN 56001gorvlukeaolcomwwwmngoodsamclubcom
NEBRASKAFred Hatch (Sandy)PO Box 335Arnold NE 69120oldtimergpcomnet
NORTH DAKOTALinda Albright (George Thomason)616 Hillcrest DrMinot ND 58703-1556georgeminotcomwwwgeocitiescomndgoodsam
SOUTH DAKOTADonna Katzer (Albert) 915 Allen AveRapid City SD 57701redhatdonnaqbrapmidconet
WISCONSINJean Goossen (Dave)853 138th StAmery WI 54001dgoossenamerytelnetwwwwigoodsamorg
ARKANSASDan Freyaldenhoven (Shirley)1200 Siebenmorgan RdConway AR 72032dfreycyberbackcomthunderaristotlenetarkansashtm
KANSASNancy Crook (Sonny)2902 N Meadowlake DrHutchinson KS 67502nancylcrookhotmailcomwwwkansasgoodsamorg
LOUISIANARichard Abadie (Judith)608 W 17th Ave Covington LA 70433judyabadiehotmailcomwwwlagoodsamorg
MISSOURIJean Gardner (Bob)39456 Omega StAnabel MO 63461mogoodsamDirectorgmailcomwwwmissourigoodsamclubcom
OKLAHOMARichard Gulley (Karen)11525 S FranklinJenks OK 74037gmagulleyssbcglobalnetwwwoklahomagoodsamscom
TEXASKaren L McAbee (Dwayne)PO Box 33940Fort Worth Texas 76162klmcabeehotmailcomwwwtexasgoodsamcom
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ACCESSORIES
HUGHES AUTOFORMERS VOLTAGE BOOSTERBoost low park power SUPER SALE30 Amp50 Amp models available Call forbest price EATON SALES cell (435) 632-9181or 888-601-6565 wwwrveatonsalescom
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DESIGNED AND SIZED FOR RVsmdashAmerican madedual adjustable air sleep systems similar to onesseen on TV but hundreds less Custom sizesmoney-back guarantee Shipped factory directwwwbearbedscom or 888-565-7211
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1 Original ToadStop Qi ldquoShow Me the StoprdquoProPort Control makes dynamically controlled stopsBraking while you drive the Toad proves performanceNo other system can do it ldquoItrsquos all about your Safetyrdquo800-478-7883 or wwwtoadstopcom
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A 56-yr-old Natrsquol Advertising Co seekingEntrepreneurs to Own amp Operate Territories Home or RV based bull No InventoryImmediate Cash Flow bull Excellent TrainingInvestment reqrsquod 1-800-299-0510
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COMMERCIAL CORNER
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HEARING AIDS
HEARING AIDSmdashGUARANTEED LOWEST PRICES 60 Savings 30-day trialmdashAll makes The oldestbiggest and best Custom instrument experts Free info 1-800-323-4212 Lloyds Dept HYRockford IL 61110 wwwlloydhearingaidcom
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THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS Travel where you want stay in RV parks free and set your own income selling advertising for RV ParksMotels Colleges amp Fairgrounds DirectoriesUp to 65 commission Call 1-800-832-3292
1000rsquos OF GREAT JOBS IN GREAT PLACES Enjoy the freedom and adventure of the Workamperlifestyle Jobs in campgrounds parks resorts etcFor FREE BROCHURE amp subscription info 800-446-5627 wwwworkampercom
SCHOOL CAMPER HOSTS needed Mat-Su Alaska40 mi N of Anchorage 32 sites from urbanto rural 52809 to 81509 Contact Bill at 907-373-2287 or emailbillcheesemanmatsuk12us
COUPLES WITH RV to work as Camp HostsCampsite provided plus pay for each personwill train Detail oriented multi-task good peopleskills parksclaycogovcom (816) 407-3400(MO)
TRADE SHOW HOSTSAmericraft is seeking individuals or teams todemonstrate kitchen related items at weekendTrade Shows amp Expos Must have utility van orvehicle to pull small trailer Flexible scheduleComplete training Above average incomeCall 352-483-0052 or apply online at wwwcookingshowhostcom
HOSTWORKING COUPLE wRV wantedApply for one-month stay May throughOctober Free hookup Call Rose (989) 673-31848am-5pm ET Historic Thumb Octagon BarnGagetown MI wwwthumboctagonbarnorg
CAMPGROUNDSRV PARKSFOR SALE
Heart of the Black Hills40 Acres 130 Sites 11 CabinsAdjoins Natrsquol Forest By Natrsquol Parks$2MTerms bull 8009450255wwwthebrokeragenet
WYOMING RV PARK on scenic Hwy 3 hrs toYellowstone 34 full hookups 6 tents 7 cabinsWell-maint dest park near hot springs fishingriver rides museums many upgrades 2007$610000 firm Call (307) 921-8635
CAMPGROUNDMEMBERSHIPS FOR SALE
WHY NOT HAVE IT ALLOver 1500 RV parks $8-$12 a nightSound too good to be true Itrsquos true Home park and nationwide campground membership Under $200 first year mdash for EVERYTHING (frozen dues thereafter) No Other Charges LOWPRICE GUARANTEEmdash double money-back differ-ence mdash Deal directNo brokers Start saving now (800) 343-8677 ask for Angie
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RESALE MEMBERSHIP OUTLET INC Campground Memberships at Wholesale Prices ALL MAJOR RESORTS AND AFFILIATIONS Purchase 800-395-1678Liquidate 877-548-2045
CARPETING
CARPET YOUR RV Patrsquos RV Carpet amp Flooringprofessionally installs RV floors of all typesincluding carpet laminate tile vinyl amp woodBuena Park CA bull (800) 670-PATS (7287)wwwpatsrvcarpetcom
Highwaysrsquo Commercial Corner section ofclassified ads is designed exclusively for pri-vate parties or businesses that have items orservices to sell promote or rent that are notof a personal nature For example RV ParksCampgrounds Condominium ComplexesReal Estate Small Businesses for SaleServices Offered Help Wanted PositionsWanted and Business Opportunities all rep-resent categories appropriate for CommercialCorner Any item offered for rent is consid-ered commercial in nature CommercialCorner advertisers are not required to beGood Sam Club members
When submitting ad copy please followthese guidelines1 There are 40 characters allowed perline counting each letter space and punc-
tuation mark When abbreviating pleaseuse standard dictionary abbreviationsThere is a five-line minimum and the rateis $60 per line2 Bold-face type is available at an addition-al cost of $15 per line Add $50 to makeyour ad all red3 We offer a 5 frequency discount for sixissues and a 10 discount for 12 issues4 Blind-box service is available at an addi-tional cost of $15 per issue We will assigna blind-box number to your ad and we willforward responses to you on a daily basisThe blind-box address takes one full line ofspace at $60line Our $15 fee covers ourpostage and handling expenses5 Copy must be printed or typed6 Copy must be submitted approximately
two months prior to the cover date of theissue desired Please note The May issuecloses on February 18 the June issue closes on March 187 Mail ad copy and a check money order orVisaMasterCardDiscoverAmex numberexpiration date and signature to Commer-cial Corner Highways PO Box 8510Ventura California 93002-99128 Credit-card orders may be faxed to 805-667-4379 Attention Sue Panchenko or e-mailed to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom(please put ldquoCommercial Cornerrdquo in thesubject line) 9 Please direct questions to Sue Panchenkoat 805-667-4385 or via e-mail to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom (please put ldquoCommercialCornerrdquo in the subject line)
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MOTORHOME PARTS
WINNEBAGO ITASCA FLEETWOODmdash-PARTSContact Robert with Year amp Serial We Accept Credit Cards amp Ship Daily8-530 Central M-F Sat 8-4HARRISON RV LAND JEFFERSON IA1-800-397-8206 rvpartsnetinsnetwwwharrisonrvcom
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WANTEDHave Cash Will TravelFor 1998 and newer diesel coaches wwwrvgonecomNationwide Pick Up Toll Free 1-800-669-1807
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2009 - 2000 MOTORHOMES WANTED Nationwide mdash Gas or DieselFree Appraisals mdash No HasslesCall (813) 783-4000 or 888-783-4009 for Instant CashMotorhomeFinderscom
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OUR MAIL TRAVEL SERVICE bull 800-723-0110 Orlando bull San Antonio bull Las Vegas bull New YorkMail Forwarding Service bull No State Income Tax No Vehicle Inspection bull Low RV Reg amp InsurOpen 7 days bull wwwmailtravelservicecom
MEXICO INSURANCE
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HOMES FOR SALE
AMERICArsquoS WORLD CLASS RV COMMUNITYThe Gardens RV Village Crossville TNResales available now 1100 to 2200 sq ft homes with attached fully enclosed full-hookupRV garages Lots available to build your ownBeautiful community Call us at 800-860-RVERwwwgardensrvvillagecom
SENIOR LIVING on the SALTON SEARV Groups Welcome Mineral Spa now openPark Models amp New Mobile Homes availableRents starting $250 Rentals available Call (818) 344-0356
RETAMA VILLAGE Come join us At our exclusive55+ active adult community in the fabulous Rio Grande Valley of South Texas Large RV LotsCasita wRV Port and single family homesClubhouse library pools fitness centerbilliards hiking biking and birdingBentsenpalmcom 9563811500
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INVESTMENTS
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LOTS FOR SALE
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SILVER PALMS RV VILLAGE near Lake OkeechobeeSunny South-Central Florida bull Planned activities bull Fitness center bull Members-only lounge bull Gated entryDeeded Oversized Sites Premier Lakefront ampPreserve sites available Now under constructionndashndashSpecial Pre-Opening pricing availableVisit wwwsilverpalmsrvcom or call 863-467-5800
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COMMERCIAL CORNER
rdquoldquoAs in past years Highwayshas been the source of our best camp hosts
mdashS Beall OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY
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TOURS
ADVENTURE CARAVANS RV TOURS amp RALLIESCanada bull USA bull Alaska bull Central America Mexico bull Greece bull Europe bull United KingdomMexico RV Insurance wwwadventurecaravanscomFree 86-page catalog (800) 872-7897Experience the Adventure Wersquoll do the Rest
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Good Sam Samborees and CaraventuresWhether your RV travels take you to AlaskaMexicorsquos Baja Peninsula New England the Kentucky Derby a NASCAR race or to AmericarsquosNational Parks the Good Sam Club has a grouptravel package for you Make new friends while youtravel in the comfort of your RV on our fully guidedtours Call us toll-free at 1-800-829-5140 or visit us online at wwwgoodsamclubcomtoursto find out more about these and the many othertours offered by the Good Sam Club
TRAVEL TO EXCITING PLACESDrive the Alcan to Americarsquos Last Frontierenvision yourself on Nova Scotiarsquos miles of coastal drives celebrate Mardi Grascross the border to sunny Mexicoform friendships yoursquoll treasure the rest of your days all arrangementsincluding RV parks by Tracks RV Toursest 1975 Free catalog at tracksrvtourscom or tel 800-351-6053
TOW VEHICLES FOR SALE
DODGE TRUCK DURANGO amp JEEPFleet prices to the publicBuy Below Factory Invoice1-800-320-9767 Ask for Fleet SalesDonrsquot be fooled by the other guyNo hidden charges wwwthenewdodgecomAdvantage DodgeChryslerJeep
TOW VEHICLETRAILERPACKAGES FOR SALE
2000 TETON 40 CHEYENNE 5th Arctic pkg full-timer new all over 1998 Mtn Master FL6087K mi CummAllison all Air Ride huge storclean amp pwrful Sell sep $40K EA 623-451-7121
TRAILERS FOR SALE
STACKER TRAILERS mdash Huge savings on two cancellations 24 double axle amp 30 triple with lifts Never titled New Dick 800-272-1239See pictures at richmondstackerscom Negotiableamp delivery available
RV SHOWS
MinneapolisSt Paul RV Vacation amp Camping ShowFeb 5 - 8 Minneapolis MNMid America RV ShowFeb 13 - 15 Kansas City MONorth Carolina RV amp Camping ShowFeb 13 - 15 Charlotte NCRichmond Camping RV ExpoFeb 13 - 15 Richmond VAKansas Sports Boat amp Travel ShowFeb 19 - 22 Wichita KSRhode Island RV amp Camping ShowFeb 27 - Mar 1 Providence RIwwwagieventscom
RV SPACES FOR RENT
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Thank Youfor shopping with our advertisers
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MOTORHOMES FOR SALE
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2007 36QSH PHAETON BY Tiffin Silver Sand350 HP Cat Diesel pusher 6-speed Allison80 gen auto level amp awn leather Corian tiled3 TVs 4 slides 9527 miles warranty $175K(941) 286-5201 (SD)
1996 DUTCH STAR 32 454 Chevy Banks Power slide-out Runs and looks beautiful New paint roof tires $28500 Neil 916-747-1842
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changing hands An ad soliciting theusage of property whether commercialor residential is also considered com-mercial in nature and must be placed inCommercial Corner
Please note The May 2009 issuecloses on February 18 (arrival date April30 the June issue closes on March 18(arrival date May 27)
Unfortunately it is not possible to can-cel an ad after our closing dateHowever we are able to place aldquoSOLDrsquorsquo indicator over your ad up toone week after the closing date
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2000 DOLPHIN 36 FORD V10 21500 milesSO 55 gen WD Corian tops awnings 2 TVDVDVCR 2 air rear camara level jacks Must sell health reasons Reduced to $35800 407-654-3863 (FL)
2005 PHAETON 35 FT 350 diesel very lowmileage smoke free very clean Two slidessurround sound WD 4-dr frig Under warranty$150000 (225) 293-6990 225-921-8934
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1990 MONACO CROWN ROYALE 40 foot 300Cummins engine 75K miles fully loadedexcellent condition $29500 Call for pictures and information In 1990 sold for $250000304-242-0377
2005 COUNTRY COACH Intrigue LTD 42 525HP3 AC 10KW gen 3 slides In-Motion sat heatedceramic floor OS ent ctr radar det CB radioAqua Hot htd massage driver amp co-pilot sts extwar $345K 909-980-2168 (CA)
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2004 374 GLENDALE Titanium 32E37DS5th whl pin to bmpr 322 Xlnt cond lots xtras clsts hdwd flr NS 2 SO Orig $63600Selling due to health $29500 Call Gene 562-927-7217 (CA)
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Good Sam ____________________________________Exp_____
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Please check here if you would like your state or province abbreviation to appear in your ad following your phone number
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When submitting ad copy please follow theseguidelines1 Submit your printed or typed ad on ourprinted form or use your own stationery2 Limit each ad to 200 characters counting allletters spaces punctuation marks and numbers3 Indicate under which category you wouldlike your ad to appear4 Your Good Sam Club membership numberand expiration date must be noted5 Mail ad copy and a check money order orVisaMasterCardDiscoverAmEx number toTrading Post Highways PO Box 8510Ventura California 93002-99126 Fax credit card orders to 805-667-4379Attention Trading Post7 E-mail credit-card orders to classifiedstlcomAttention Trading Post8 If you have a question we can be reachedat (805) 667-4100 ext 392 391 or 385
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RV MARKETPLACE
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 51
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Highways FEBRUARY 200952
RV MARKETPLACE
Alaska and Canadarsquos Yukon 5Banks Power 23BrakeBuddy 10Commercial Corner 45ndash47Consumer Cellular 8Continued Service Plan 37Cracker Barrel Stores 11Dealers and Destinations 53Dometic Corporation 17Gold Eagle Company 32Good Sam Emergency Road Service 55Good Sam RV Financing 21Good Sam SamboreesCaraventures 16Good Sam VIPProvided by GMAC Insurance 44Good Sam Visa Card 39Haband 24
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Mule Days Celebration 11
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The Rally 15
Pleasure-Way 56
Roadtrek Motorhomes 2
RV Buyerrsquos Guide 33
RV Marketplace 50ndash52
RV Business Top 50 12ndash13
Sea Eagle 19
Select Comfort 9
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Trading Post 48ndash49
Transfer Flow 4
Travelerrsquos Guide 25
Winnebago Industries 7
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COPYRIGHT STATEMENT The Good Sam logo is a registeredtrademark of TL Enterprises Inc a Delaware corporation It may beused by Good Sam chapters for official noncommercial identificationpurposes only and by others only with express written authorization inadvance from TL Enterprises Inc The noncommercial use for patchesand other similar chapter identification has been granted to charteredchapters of the club Any other use without express advance writtenauthorization is prohibited The following terms are registered trade-marks of TL Enterprises Inc and may not be used without permissionCaraventure Commercial Member of Good Sam RV Club Good SamPark Highways MotorHome Rider Samboree Samgo Trailer Lifeand the Trailer Life Campgrounds RV Parks and Services DirectoryHighways does not knowingly accept deceptive or misleading advertis-ing If you have a contrary experience with respect to any merchandiseor service represented in our pages please contact Action Line atactionlinegoodsamclubcom Permission to reprint or quote excerptsgranted upon written request only Copyright 2009
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Highways FEBRUARY 200954
A Scenic Stop to Remember Tell us the location of the vantage point pictured above and you
might be the winner of this monthrsquos $50 prize in our Wherersquos Good Sam photo contest To enter send
an e-mail identifying the photorsquos location and state or province to whereisgoodsamgoodsamclubcom
and include your name and contact information On March 1 wersquoll pick one $50 winner at random
from among the correct entries Look for the answer and winner in the May 2009 issue
Lots of Good Sam members have won $50 so farPatrick F Prunty of Harwich Massachusetts earned hischeck by correctly identifying the watery crossing in theNovember issuersquos Wherersquos Good Sam photo reprinted onthe right The RV bearing the Good Sam sticker rides theferry across Lake Champlain from Grand Island Vermontto Plattsburg New York Good Sam member Lynn Holmesof Arnold Maryland earned $50 for sending us the photo
Now itrsquos your turn to put your digital camera to workSimply take a photo of an RV in an interesting or sceniclocation with the Good Sam decal prominently displayedE-mail the high-resolution image to whereisgoodsamgoodsamclubcom and donrsquot forget to provide your nameand contact information If your photorsquos selected yoursquollreceive a check for $50
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Leaking and ChewingREGARDING THE ldquoLeaking Motorhomerdquoentry in your September columnanother cause of an apparent front-capleak is that if the temperature is lowand yoursquove run your propane heater fora while the moisture created by thecombustion of the propane condenseson the inside of the cap Many of thecaps both front and rear arenrsquot insu-lated enough
We had an occasion where this hap-pened We removed the TV that was inthe upper console and checked the areawhere the clearance lights were Theywere dry but the inner surface of the caphad drops of water on it Any movementor jarring of the coach caused thedroplets to run down the inside of thecap and out at the bottom of the over-head console Spray-foam insulation willhelp eliminate this problem
On to the chewing rodents also mentioned in the September issueWith regard to these critters eating theinsulation on wires most rodents havefront teeth that donrsquot stop growingthroughout their life They chew on hardobjects to wear them down Otherwisetheir teeth would get too long and theywouldnrsquot be able to open their mouthfar enough to consume any food Itisnrsquot for any nutritional value that theychew on wires Years ago they wouldchew on the lead casings of the tele-phone cables at times causing inter-ruption of phone service
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Rodents seem to be a hot topic basedon all the response I received after theinitial ldquoWire-Eating Wildliferdquo letter Irsquombecoming an expert on rodents thanksto the readers who have sent in sugges-tions although thatrsquos somewhat of adubious distinction Too bad humanscanrsquot munch down with their teethwear them out and simply grow newones Wow what a concept
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13thEDITION
2009
Over38
changes
HW209
TECHtopics
GOT A QUESTION
Tech Topics columnist Bob Livingston has spent countless hours exploring theinner workings of RVs and finding ways tomake life on the road easier for all RVersparticularly Good Sam members Got aquestion about your rig Send an e-mail to techtopicsgoodsamclubcom
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Albuquerque to Santa FePerched on the banks of the Rio GrandeRiver Albuquerque is more famous for being the Hot Air Balloon Capital of the World than as a portal to the pastIts famous and colorful InternationalBalloon Fiesta attracts visitors fromaround the globe few of whom realizethat the cityrsquos Central Avenue is actuallya section of Historic Route 66
In 1937 the government realignedRoute 66 between Santa Rosa and Al-buquerque bypassing Santa Fe Therealignment cut about 107 miles fromthe old route and brought touriststhrough the heart of AlbuquerqueToday the 400 to 1400 blocks of CentralAvenue still display much of the charmof those early days
Heading east along Central Avenue
Agentle late-afternoon breeze caresses the tall grass flanking theweathered rut running along the east wall of Fort Union I sit alone
on the wooden bench grounded squarely in the present my eyes tracingthe rut northeast through the sea of green toward the distant hills Theranger had said that the historic trail was nothing more than a dirt trackback in the mid-1800s so I begin to imagine a typical day along thissection of the Santa Fe Trail
I close my eyes and soon I can almosthear the crack of a bullwhackerrsquos whip andthe disgruntled bellows of the oxen as acaravan of large freight wagons rumbles bymassive wheels and oxen hooves carvingdeep into the soft New Mexico prairie Ienvision the labored breathing of the oxenand the creaking of wagon-wheel axles
As the last wagon lumbers by a grizzleddriver his stoic dust-covered face creasedby too many years on the trail glances myway and nods I nod back and watch thedust trails disappear into the evening skyI imagine a lone bugler inside the fort sounding the evening tattooanother day along the Santa Fe Trail slipping into the history books
The Santa Fe Trail is but one of the many nostalgic sites that crowdnorthern New Mexico This part of the state is like a living museum ofNative American and Wild West cultures that brings new meaning to thephrase Land of Enchantment
We planned on seeing as much as we could during our 1200-mile loopfrom Albuquerque along nine scenic byways and trails five mountainranges six Indian reservations a dozen pueblos and a host of nationalparks forests and monuments
STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL DEFREITAS
After theAlbuquerqueRally take adrive throughthe pages ofNew Mexicohistory on a scenic loop tour
PORTALpastTO THE
RALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
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you come to the Turquoise Trail NationalScenic Byway (Highway 14) which runsnorth through the Sandia Mountains toSanta Fe Along the trail yoursquoll pass thelegendary mining towns of GoldenMadrid and Cerrillos with their aban-doned turquoise mines dotting the adja-cent hills The rejuvenated ghost townsnow have quaint restaurants Native craftsshops art galleries and small museums
Santa Fe to RatonIn 2010 Santa Fe commemorates its400th anniversary Few Americans orEuropeans even knew of its existenceuntil the Santa Fe Trail opened in theearly 1800s
Today Native artisans trade theirwork on the sidewalks and park aroundthe main plaza and the city contains
more than 250 galleries many of whichline Canyon Road Art is such an impor-tant aspect of Santa Fe life that the townbecame the first US city to be named tothe UNESCO Creative Cities Network
Santa Fersquos creative culture overflowsinto its cuisine In this relatively smallcity no fewer than 200 restaurants servemeals offering everything from bou-tique specialties to distinctive northernNew Mexican delicacies Tia Sophiarsquos(just off the main square) claims to haveinvented the breakfast burrito which youcan order with green red or Christmas(both green and red) chili sauce
If you have a hankering for somesweets you wonrsquot want to miss the cre-ations at the Chocolate Maven Thesmall cafeacute has an adjoining bakerywhere you can sample the shoprsquos world-
famous brownies while watching thebakers at work
Interstate 25 to the east follows theold Santa Fe Trail and sections of oldRoute 66 (the pre-1937 alignment) Inmany places you can exit the mainhighway onto adjacent service roadsthat literally run atop parts of the oldSanta Fe Trail and old Route 66
East of Glorieta is Pecos NationalHistoric Park The park preserves morethan 12000 years of history including theancient Pecos pueblo a colonial missionsections of the Santa Fe Trail and the siteof the Battle of Glorieta Pass the mostwesterly conflict in the Civil War
In the town of Las Vegas old Route66 veers south toward Santa Rosa whilethe Santa Fe Trail continues northeastThe trail crisscrosses I-25 at many loca-
Grab your binoculars and pick a perch on the bluffs overlooking El Malpais National Monument
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tions on the way to Raton Well-pre-served ruts are visible at WagonMound and Fort Union NationalMonument built in 1851
Raton to TaosFrom Raton Highway 64 slices south-west retracing parts of the Santa FeTrail Going southeast on Highway 505yoursquoll need your binoculars to viewsome of the 274 bird species at MaxwellNational Wildlife Refuge including baldeagles and wild turkeys as well aswhitetail and mule deer bobcats andblack bear Established in 1965 the3700-acre refuge is an important reststop for migratory waterfowl
The Dawson ghost town awaitsabout 10 miles north on 505 Littleremains of this old coal-mining com-munity except the cemetery PhelpsDodge opened the Dawson coal minein 1901 and the town prospered until1950 when the coal ran out Most ofthe graves in the cemetery are of the383 miners lost in two disastrous mineexplosions in 1913 and 1923
An hourrsquos drive south of Dawsontakes you to the small but significanttown of Cimarron from which onebranch of the Santa Fe Trail gets itsname Over the years the townrsquos 130-year-old landmark St James Hotel hascatered to such notable guests as BuffaloBill Cody Annie Oakley Kit CarsonFrank and Jesse James Wyatt Earp Billythe Kid and BlackjackKetchum Rumor has itthat notorious gunmanClay Allison dancednaked on the bar whileshooting into the ceilingThe bar is now part ofthe dining room andyou can still see bulletholes in the tin ceiling
At Eagle Nest Highway64 meets the EnchantedCircle Scenic Byway (Highway 38) Thenorthern part of the loop skirts a num-ber of 12000-foot peaks in the Sangrede Cristo Mountains and offers spectac-ular alpine scenery If you have timetake Highway 150 up to Taos Ski Valleyfor more breathtaking panoramas
The Enchanted Circle rejoins High-way 64 just north of the Taos Pueblo
Indian Reservation Thepueblo is one of the nationrsquosoldest continuously inhabitedcommunities and the onlypueblo designated a NationalHistoric Landmark and aUNESCO World heritage SiteAt the center of the reservationis Taos town home to KitCarson between 1828 and1840 His preserved home isnow a museum
Taos to FarmingtonFrom Taos the High Road toTaos Scenic Byway (highways518 and 76) weaves souththrough the Sangre de CristoMountains and the PicurisPueblo toward the small townof Jaconita Along the wayyoursquoll pass through Chimayoand the Nambeacute Indian Res-ervation home to the beauti-ful 150-foot-high Nambeacute Falls
Just off Highway 502between Jaconita and LosAlamos is Bandelier NationalMonument Along the parkrsquos 15-miletrail through Frijoles Canyon yoursquoll seeAncestral Pueblo homes kivas (ceremo-nial structures) rock paintings and pet-roglyphs Donrsquot forget to carry lots ofwater when hiking here
West of Bandelier stands Los Alamosand the Los Alamos National Laboratory
The Department of Energylab is one of the largest multidisciplinary institu-tions in the world Startedin 1943 as part of the se-cretive Manhattan Projectthe lab is now a NationalHistoric Landmark TheBradbury Science Museumis highly recommended
From Los Alamos theJeacutemez Mountain Trail
Scenic Byway (Highway 4) wendssouthwest through the Jeacutemez Moun-tains and Santa Fe National ForestAbout halfway to San Ysidro yoursquolldrive through the sprawling VallasCaldera National Preserve a favorite ofrock climbers and trout fishermen Asyou cross the floor of the caldera be onthe lookout for large herds of elk San
Antonio Creek and the East Fork of theJeacutemez River cut through the calderaand offer some of the statersquos best brownand rainbow trout fishing
West of San Ysidro the trail contin-ues northwest as Highway 550 to thetown of Cuba the heart of NewMexicorsquos cattle- and sheep-ranchingregion But Cubarsquos claim to fame is the nearby Chaco Culture NationalHistoric Park the largest best-pre-served and most architecturallyadvanced of all ancient SouthwestNative villages
The canyon has 120 separate sitesthat date between AD 850 and 1250The largest structure Pueblo Bonitacontains more than 600 rooms and 40kivas The sites are accessible by about35 miles of walking trails that crisscrossthe canyon
Northwest of Cuba Highway 550climbs to the high plains New Mexicorsquosoil belt The first well was drilled in1921 and the state pumps about 60million barrels a year The oil patchrsquosmain town Farmington is also rich inNative American culture
Just north of Farmington is Aztec
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Ruins National Monument a 500-roomcenter of Ancestral Pueblo society datingback to the early 1100s The Great Kiva(excavated in 1921 and reconstructed in1934) is the main attraction
Farmington to AlbuquerqueThe Native Heritage Trail Scenic Byway(Highway 491) runs from Shiprock justwest of Farmington through the vastNavajo Indian Reservation to GallupAlong the way yoursquoll pass 7176-footShiprock peak and other unusual rockformations as you skirt the easternflanks of the Chuska Mountains
Highway 491 ends in Gallup atHighway 40 and Historic Route 66Much of Route 66 parallels the newinterstate but it is interrupted in a fewplaces Historic 66 signs will direct youto the usable sections of the old route
Galluprsquos main attraction may be theEl Rancho Hotel and Motel Built in1937 the hotel has welcomed a host offamous guests including Jackie CooperRonald Reagan Spencer Tracy Kath-arine Hepburn and Kirk DouglasHundreds of autographed pictures ofcelebrities cover the mezzanine walls
above the eclectic rustic lobbyAs you head back toward Albu-
querque yoursquoll pass El Morro NationalMonument also known as InscriptionRock In the early 1300s AncestralPuebloans living on the bluff above thenatural spring carved petroglyphs inthe rock around the water hole In thelate 1600s Spanish and American pio-neers stopping for water also carvedtheir names dates and messages intothe rocks around the spring Today thepark protects more than 2000 inscrip-tions and petroglyphs as well asAncestral Puebloan ruins
East of El Morro stands El Malpais(Spanish for ldquothe badlandsrdquo) NationalMonument resembling a Hawaiianlava field with its moonscape of exten-sive lava flows In stark contrast to thesharp black lava are the tall smoothalmost white sandstone cliffs that linethe southern edge of the field
Northern New Mexico provides anextraordinary road-trip experiencefrom its 1200 years of accessible Nativeand American history to its spicy redand green chiles It truly is a Land ofEnchantment
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Go OnlineFind out more about Albuquerque andNew Mexico at wwwgoodsamclubcomhighways The February sectionincludes exclusive web content aboutthe Santa Fe Trail the Sandia PeakTram and the Southwestrsquos authenticlegend Kit Carson Yoursquoll also find RVauthor Ron Jonesrsquo list of restaurantfavorites in and around Albuquerque
Good Sam ParksNew Mexico has 43 Good Sam Parks To find out all aboutthem go to wwwgoodsamclubcomand click on the Travel Tools tabthen click on Find a Campground
For More InformationNew Mexico Tourism Departmentwwwnewmexicoorg 800-545-2070
Nostalgic New Mexico (left to right) Native pottery PecosNational Historic Park Fort Union and a Taos Pueblo powwow
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sk almost anyone to name Americarsquos mile-high city and theyrsquoll most likely replyldquoDenverrdquo But motor 438 miles south on Interstate 25 and yoursquoll hit another mile-
high city thatrsquos known less for its thin air and more for its rich history rugged scenery andhighly diverse population Welcome to Albuquerque New Mexico
Albuquerquersquos colorful past stretches back to the 1300s when the Ancestral Pueblo peo-ple settled along whatrsquos today known as the Rio Grande River The waterway provided pre-cious irrigation for the nativesrsquo crops and trees along the banks offered firewood By the1500s European explorers seeking gold found instead villages of mud but that didnrsquot keepthem from staying By the late 1600s the community along the river began to grow asSpanish missionaries settled in the area In 1706 the burgeoning town was named for theSpanish Duke of Alburquerque (the extra ldquorrdquo was later dropped from the name)
The westward migration of the 1800s brought Americans to the area along the Santa FeTrail Everyone from merchants and homesteaders to lawyers and tradesmen established theirhomes and businesses in the broad valley where major routes met The arrival of the railroadand much later Route 66 swelled the cityrsquos population which now stands at 800000
AlbuquerqueFLYING HIGH IN
RALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
Ride the aerialtram roll onRoute 66 andfollow in thefootsteps ofPueblos andearly explorersin Americarsquos oldest city theWorldrsquos Hot-AirBalloon Capital
BY BEVERLY EDWARDS
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These days Albuquerquethrives as a vibrant crossroads ofhistory commerce and cultureMake sure you take time toexplore this fascinating city if youattend the April Rally (for moreabout the Rally turn to page 34)
Begin your tour by steppingback in time at PetroglyphNational Monument west of thecity After soaking up the historyof the rock markings at the visitorcenter walk along the trails to seethe rock faces that bear ancientworks of art The monumentrsquosestimated 20000 carved images of peo-ple animals and other symbols giveglimpses into a compelling past
Get a feel for Albuquerquersquos Spanishheritage in Old Town where you canwalk in the footsteps of the cityrsquosfounders Dominating the central plazais the towering San Felipe de NeriChurch which replaced a small adobechapel that collapsed in 1792 In keep-ing with tradition adobe homes were
established around the plaza for mutu-al protection Today these structureshouse shops that sell colorful clothingblankets jewelry and other items madeby local artisans
While in Old Town yoursquoll see evi-dence of one of the cityrsquos most interest-ing chapters For three weeks in theearly days of the Civil War theConfederate flag flew over the plazaWhen the Confederates retreated they
buried six canons near the plaza andtwo of them are now displayed
In the following century the city host-ed a new wave of visitors After WorldWar II Americans hopped in their carsin search of new adventures andAlbuquerque emerged as a popular stopon Route 66 known here as CentralAvenue The regionrsquos rugged desert wasa novelty for many travelers of that eraCentral Avenuersquos colorful shops and
See the real Albuquerque (left to right)from Route 66 to Sandia Peak to Old Town
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restaurants evoke that innocent timeLooking for in-depth exploration of
the region Albuquerque is home tonumerous museums and each focuseson a compelling facet of the Land ofEnchantment and the world at large
Towering in Jurassic Super GiantsHall at the New Mexico Museum ofNatural History and Science is a replicaof Seismosaurus a former resident ofthe area Fossils in Seacoast Hall remindvisitors that the area once bordered avast prehistoric body of water
Ancestral Pueblo history so impor-
tant to understanding New Mexico ison display at the Indian PuebloCultural Center
Visitors will find refuge from thewarm desert sun at the AlbuquerqueAquarium and Rio Grande BotanicGarden both located in sprawlingAlbuquerque Biological Park Thou-sands of saltwater fish and invertebratesnative to the Gulf of Mexico live in theaquariumrsquos carefully maintained envi-ronments The Botanic Garden green-houses display desert plants that thrivein the area as well as flora from other
climates of the worldScience buffs will relish the
National Atomic Museumwhich traces the history ofthe Atomic Age from earlyresearch of nuclear develop-ment through todayrsquos peace-ful uses Exhibits offerinsights into the first atomicbomb detonation at theTrinity Site located less than100 miles away on desert
land thatrsquos now part of the White SandsMissile Range
Albuquerquersquos best-known eventmay be the International Balloon Fiestawhich lifts off for nine days everyOctober Thousands of spectators turnup for the festivities as hundreds of bal-loons fill the skies Visitors can experi-ence the thrilling history of hot-air bal-looning year-round at the AlbuquerqueInternational Balloon Museum on theedge of the fiesta grounds Actual bal-loons and gondolas hang from the highceiling in a dazzling display
Likewise cruising high above theground is the Sandia Peak Tramwaywhich travels over the Cibola NationalForest on a cable for 27 miles makingit the worldrsquos longest passenger aerialtramway The journey takes visitors tothe observation deck atop 10378-footSandia Peak affording an 11000-square-mile panorama of the Land of Enchantment Make the trip nearsunset and watch as the lights ofAlbuquerque glisten far below
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Tour Route 66break a balloonrecord and immerseyourself in RVingthis April inAlbuquerque
The pop-music standard ldquoRoute 66rdquo entices listeners to ldquogetyour kicksrdquo on Americarsquos famous Mother Road Who are we
to turn down the advice of Nat King Cole Chuck Berry the Rolling StonesJohn Mayer and the many others whorsquove recorded the classic through the years
Heed the songrsquos call by joining the Good Sam Club at the 10th annualRally April 17 through 20 in Albuquerque New Mexico one of the hotteststops on the legendary highway
Visitors to Expo New Mexico can find plenty of ways to get their kickslike browsing row after row of new RVs enjoying nightly entertainment bypopular performers participating in fun activities and taking optionaltours of historic sites in and around the fabled New Mexico city
Did we mention Good Samrsquos Mexican Fiesta and the Rally Dog ShowNow a decade old the Rally has become a one-stop shop for RVers seek-
ing to enrich their lifestyle and just have a great time Rally-goers thirsty forknowledge can pick from scores of seminars and check out newtravel and RV products then end the day by partying withNeil Sedaka the Osmond Brothers and Rita Coolidge
The Rallyrsquos a great place to meet old friends make newtravel buddies link up with longtime e-mail pals and online-forum cronies and on Good Sam Day join a Good SamClub chapter in your neck of the woods
Here are a few of the many ways to get your kicks at the2009 Albuquerque Rally
BY JOHN SULLAWAY
Get yourRALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
RallyAT THE
Kicks
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Rock to the Classics For morethan 50 years Neil Sedakarsquos catchy tuneshave blasted out of jukeboxes and stere-os across North America Herersquos yourchance to see the composer of ldquoCal-endar Girlrdquo and ldquoBreaking Up Is Hardto Dordquo perform in person on April 17the Rallyrsquos opening nightSedaka (pictured on theright) is followed byGrammy Awardndashwinningsinger Rita Coolidge onApril 18 the country-flavored family group theOsmond Brothers onApril 19 and California surf band PapaDoo Run Run on April 20
Sharpen Your Skills Whetheryoursquore a novice RVer or a seasoned vet-eran yoursquoll find plenty of opportunitiesto boost your RV IQ at the Rally Scoresof seminars will be offered on topicsranging from electrical-system mainte-nance to tire care Presenters includeHighways Technical Editor Bob Living-ston and other RVing experts
Stack Up the Fun Youngstersand teens can play games scarf uppizza take tours and join their momsdads and grandparents in the cookie-stacking competition GPS users willhave fun with our geocache contest theGreat RV Heist and golfers can tee upfor the golf tournament on April 17Show Your Tricks on Route 66 theRallyrsquos dog show gives pet owners achance to parade their pooches April 18
Explore New Mexico Sign upfor optional guided bus trips and travelto the Acoma ldquoSky Cityrdquo Pueblo onApril 17 Americarsquos oldest continuously
inhabited settlement On April 18 takea tour through Albuquerquersquos most col-orful districts on famous Route 66Guided trips to the nearby Trinity Siteon April 17 18 and 20 will take you toground zero of the first atomic-bombdetonation
Donate Your Time Feel likegiving back Rally participantscan lend a hand at Rio GrandeCommunity Farm Come for aday of volunteer work on April15 and get one night of freecamping on April 14
Balloon Bonanza Albuquerquersquosknown as the Hot-Air Balloon Capitalof the World and its annual Inter-national Balloon Fiesta draws thou-sands Rally-goers will get a chance tosalute the cityrsquos high-flying statusmdashand possibly make historymdashbyparticipating in an attempt toset a Guinness world record forMost People Wearing BalloonHats Prefer the real thing Takea hot-air balloon ride over theRio Grande Valley with RainbowRyders or watch balloon enthu-siasts ignite the burners insidetheir colorful crafts at anevening balloon glow
Go Green The Rallyrsquos the place tofind out how you can reduce your RVrsquosenvironmental footprint The Go GreenIdeas contest invites Rally-goers to sub-mit green-friendly concepts for prizesMake sure you stop by the Green RVexhibit a biodiesel-powered Lancecamper outfitted with solar panels anda wind turbine and occupied by sur-vivalist Brian Brawdy
Hola Good Sam The Good SamClub will throw a Mexican Fiesta formembers and friends on April 20 Yoursquollbe serenaded by mariachis tantalizedby pintildeatas and treated to Southwesterncuisine Join a chapter make newfriends stick around for games andprizes and learn more about benefitsoffered only to Good Sam members
Be Prepared Relive the carefreedays of camping out with your Scouttroop when the Rally hosts a receptionfor all current and former Boy Scouts onApril 19 Boy Scout alumni are encour-aged to bring old memorabilia like uni-forms badges and handbooks LocalBoy Scout troops will participate andcontests for cash prizes will rekindle thatScouting spirit Rally organizers areworking to expand the program toinclude Girl Scouts for the 2010 Rally
Get Cookinrsquo On GoodSam Day Highwaysrsquo CampCuisine columnist BobBlumer (left) will demon-strate how to whip up flavor-filled edibles in theconfines of your RV galleyLearn new recipes fromthe Food Network star
Kick Some Tires Rally-goers canget a close-up look at the latest RVmodels by strolling through hundredsof new rigs on display at Expo NewMexico Yoursquoll find vehicles rangingfrom entry-level trailers to million-dol-lar coaches Buy a new home-on-wheelson the spot or do research for a futurepurchase Also on display are hundredsof aftermarket products and RV-relatedservices in the Rallyrsquos indoor exhibit
RALLY ONLINEConnect with other Rally-going GoodSam Club members online Click onwwwtherallycom to find links to Rallygroups on wwwgoodsamclubcom aswell asFacebookEonsTwitterandFlickr
RVER OF THE YEARDuring the Rallyrsquos Good Sam Day yoursquoll get the chance tomeet Richard Daniels the clubrsquos 2008 RVer of theYear Richard rescued a stray dog he encounteredwhile RV camping then used the Good Sam Clubrsquosonline RV forums to facilitate adoptions of manymore stray animals across the continent The firstrecipient of this annual award Richard says hersquoslooking forward to telling fellow RVers about theshelter he founded Old Fella Burke CountyAnimal Rescue in Burke County Georgia
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The Good Sam ClubrsquosAction Line has resolvedthousands of disputes in favor of membersHighways highlights a sampling of theseresults in each issueTo read more Action Lineletters go to wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityand click on RVer Rights
All Steamed UpLast April I took my 2002 Holiday Rambler Admiral motorhome to GibbsInternational Trucks in Oxnard California to fix a transmission leak I was referredto Gibbs because theyrsquore a fully authorized dealer for Allison transmission
I told the service staff that I wanted an estimate before any work was done onthe coach Later that day Raul a service manager called to say that all they could
do to fix the leak was change gaskets andgrommets If Irsquod been told this beforehand Irsquodhave never brought my motorhome to them
Raul then told me he could remove my trans-mission and send it to a repair facility thatcould make the repairs in the City ofCommerce 75 miles away He said there wasno way of me getting an estimate until thisrepair shop received the transmission anddetected the problem
Later however I was told that I incurred$15729 in fees when Gibbs steam-cleanedmy transmission housing to look for the leakwhich they couldnrsquot find I was never given anestimate for this service
When I arrived to pick up my RV I asked MrsGibbs another service manager why I wasnrsquottold in the beginning that I could incur diag-nostic charges and they might not be able tofix the problem I told her I didnrsquot want to payfor anything and she replied I couldnrsquot havemy keys until I paid the charges I told her thatI called that coercion and it wasnrsquot fair Shedidnrsquot respond
I believe Gibbs misrepresented themselvesI never would have gone there if theyrsquod told methe truth in the first place I believe I shouldbe refunded the $15729 fee I think Gibbsshould also give me an apology for my 10hours of wasted time
Allan Siber CAMARILLO CALIFORNIA
ACTION LINE After sending a petition toGibbs International on Siberrsquos behalf wereceived this response from Raul Villalobosservice manager
We regret that you felt no value in the effortwe made to properly diagnose and steam-
clean your transmission We could debate theappropriateness of the changes but in the bestinterest of a timely resolution wersquore refundingyou $15729
Sluggish ServiceWE TOOK OUR 2001 Sportsmen fifth wheel toPatterson RV Center in Wichita Falls Texas forsome minor repair work At the time the serv-ice representative assured us that the workwouldnrsquot take long But now two months andmany phone calls to Patterson later we stillhavenrsquot seen any progress We were calledonce and told it was ready so we made the 80-mile trip only to find out that the repairswerenrsquot completed Patterson hadnrsquot evenordered the decal stripes that were included inour original request They told us theyrsquod getsomeone to bring the decals to our home
After going back and forth my wife calledto see if the decals were ready and the newservice manager said he knew nothing of thisorder and hersquod have to look into it Heassured us hersquod investigate our issue andcall us back Wersquove never received a callback We really need Action Line to help fixthis ongoing problem
John and Phyllis Spenser PARADISE TEXAS
ACTION LINE After a petition was sent toPatterson RV Center we received the follow-ing update from the Spensers
Our problem has been resolved to our satis-faction thanks to Action Linersquos interventionPatterson RV completed the decal work andtheir new service manager was very courteousand helpful Action Linersquos help was muchappreciated
Got an RV-related dispute E-mail us at actionlinegoodsamclubcom or mail a letterto Action Line PO Box 8545 Ventura California 93002 Please include a letter ofexplanation and copies of related receipts
ACTIONLINEMAILBOX
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goodstuffEDITED BY ROBIN DUFFIELDbullTESTED ANDREVIEWED BY MEMBERS
Smart LightMotion LightDonrsquot let the Smart Lightrsquossimple appearance deceiveyou The low-profile exteriorlight mounts on the side ofyour RV and goes on auto-matically when the built-insensor detects movementnear your rig An attachedLED lets you know if yourcoach battery is running lowThe Smart Light gets itsbrains from a microproces-sor and has the same holepattern as existing standardlights for easy installationKen Motz a Good Sam Clubproduct tester from Le ClaireIowa installed the SmartLight and reports ldquoThe mo-tion detector really makesus feel securerdquo PRICE $9999CONTACT Star Light 800-883-5444wwwstarlightsinccom
Funky Colored FlamesNeed to spice up your campfire fun Create dancing flames of blue green and purpleby placing an unopened packet of Funky Colored Flames on top of the fire Providing 30minutes of multicolored fun Funky Flames is safe for usein indoor and outdoor wood fireplaces (theyarenrsquot suitable for cooking fires) Good SamClub product tester Arleen Witt of PollackPines California tried Funky Flames andtells us ldquoNice colored flames that reallyadd excitement to any bonfirerdquoPRICE $588 (three-pack)CONTACT Winlow Products416-792-0385 wwwcampingworldcom
June Bug ScooterRVers can tool around the campground
or rally grounds with ease on thepower-thrifty all-electric June Bugscooter The smooth-riding portablevehicle seats one adult comfort-
ably folds to just 28 inches highand weighs 90 pounds JoyceNewman a Good Sam Clubproduct tester from JacksonSouth Carolina took a spinon the June Bug and says ldquoIdo not know how I traveledbefore the June Bug Itrsquosgiven me my freedom backrdquo
Engel MR040 PortableFridge Freezer
Peckish RVers can keep theirsnacks cool on the go with the nim-
ble Engel MR040 Fridge Freezer Theunit has a small footprint but deliversefficient cooling from 1224-volt DCand 110-volt AC power A sturdy plasticexterior with rubber bumpers on eachcorner protects that delicate egg salad
and a reversible lid contains storage spacefor spare cords and fuses Good Sam product
tester Sandy Preibe from Camarillo California took theMR040 on an outing and says ldquoTravels easy and keepsfood and beverages cold on a hot day while driving Itrsquosvery convenient not to have to use icerdquo
PRICE $1497CONTACT Rickrsquos Specialty Vehicles
866-798-2227 wwwricksesvcom
PRICE $641CONTACT Engel USA 888-272-9838 wwwengel-usacom
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AND GET REWARDED FORDOING WHAT YOU LOVE
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FEBRUARYFLORIDA bull WINTER SAMBOREE February 18ndash22Withlacoochee Bluegrass Festival Dunnellon$110 Early bird 217 Contact Robert WardPO Box 348 Nobleton FL 34461 352-796-8867
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MARCH ARIZONA bull ROARING rsquo20S SAMBOREE March 4ndash8Pinal County Fairgrounds Casa Grande $85Contact Joyce Anderson 561 S 34th Pl
Mesa AZ 85204 480-807-6066
joyceinmesayahoocomwwwarizonagoodsamorg
NEVADA bull HAWAIIAN SUMMER SAMBOREEMarch 12ndash14 Avi Resort and Casino Laughlin$602 $451 Extra $10 at gate ContactLinda LeChien 1380 Centerville Ln 40Gardnerville NV 89410 775-782-5352
rllechienaolcomwwwnevadagoodsamcom
GEORGIA bull SPRING SAMBOREE March 26ndash29
Good Sam Club chapters across North America regularly host RV gatherings known as
Samborees As a Good Sam Club member you can visit Samborees in any state or province
Activities range from games to arts and crafts seminars and live entertainment In short
Samborees are a good time and a great way to meet people who share your interests
Dates locations fees and contact information for upcoming events are listed below and
a complete calendar is posted on wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityeventsandtours
CLUBevents
Forty Years of FunColoradorsquos first Good Sam chapter the Western Colorado Travelers
celebrated its 40th anniversary on November 15 2008 Many members
of the Grand Junction chapter were on hand for the event along with State
Directors Al and Fran Allain Assistant State Directors Mike and Sue Carver
and members of the neighboring Two Rivers Good Sam chapter
Back row left to rightWimp Holding BudDriever Al HowardRalph Moss EugeneStocking Second rowWanda Holding TomBonokoski BettyDriever Lynda HowardTheona Moss PatMahrer Al MahrerSeated GloriaBonokoski Fay ClineFran Jones Del JonesChapter PresidentMary Diamond
BOB INGELHART
Own Your Own 2 - 5+Acre Property for
Your RV NearAlamo Lake in AZ
1-800-343-7996 or602-677-3368
saguaro-acrescom
bull Driveways and graded leveled pad with material on all Paved road access Lots prepared for RVrsquos
bull Electricity available to all of the parcels Water Supplied by SAPOA
bull No qualifying Developer fi nancing available and no prepayment penalty Discounts for cash
bull From $29950 Total - 2 Acre minimum
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TRY BEFORE YOU BUY3 Day Park for FREE
Call for Details
Don Krayeski - Developer
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New Save$88K
BRAND NEW 2007 NEWMAR DUTCHSTAR
Reg $313 267NOW $224 900No Sales Tax in Montana
SAVE BIGon your next purchase
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Call for Low Priceson 07rsquos 08rsquos amp 09rsquos
Monaco Knight Diplomat amp Camelot
Pricing Available
brvNWMH07dutch0608
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Georgia National Fairgrounds and AgricenterPerry $75 Contact Perno Scott 1865 PoplarSt Conyers GA 30013 770-922-5794
gladigottacomcastnetwwwgeorgiagoodsamcom
APRIL TEXAS bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 2ndash5 WestTexas Fairgrounds Abilene $65 $75 at gateContact Judy Birchett PO Box 236 Bishop TX78343 361-584-1919
jbirchett6aolcom wwwtexasgoodsamcom
LOUISIANA bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 10ndash12State Fair of Louisiana Shreveport $52 Earlybird 45 $13 per day Contact Del Griffin 439Jann Dr Shreveport LA 71106 318-686-0581
lagoodsamyahoocomwwwlagoodsamorg
ALABAMA bull PUT ON YOUR EASTER BONNET SPRINGSAMBOREE April 16ndash19 National PeanutFestival Fairgrounds Dothan $802 $701
Contact Pat Smith 1301 S Bethel RdDecatur AL 35603 256-350-1037
algoodsamsaolcomwwwalabamagoodsamsorg
ARKANSAS bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 16ndash19Four States Fairgrounds Texarkana $55Contact Melinda Wiggs 2501 Skyline PtJonesboro AR 72404 870-972-0951
mwiggs2501yahoocomwwwarkansasgoodsamscom
MISSISSIPPI bull SPRING TAHITIAN SUNRISE SAM-BOREE April 16ndash19 Washington CountyConvention Center Greenville $652 $451Contact Darrell Hugueley 5358 CR 225 WaterValley MS 38965 662-473-1077
hugo5358bellsouthnetwwwmsgoodsamorg
FLORIDA bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 22ndash26Okeechobee KOA Campground Okeechobee$110 Contact Robert Ward PO Box 348Nobleton FL 34661 352-796-8867
bward5bellsouthnetwwwgoodsams-floridaorg
OKLAHOMA bull MARDI GRAS SPRING SAMBOREEApril 23ndash26 Heart of Oklahoma ExpositionShawnee $61 Contact Susan Scholl 4608Sandy Oak Circle Newalla OK 74857 405-391-5852 or 405-812-4401wwwoklahomagoodsamscom
NORTH CAROLINA bull MILITARY TRIBUTE SPRINGSAMBOREE April 24ndash26 Tom Johnson Rally ParkMarion $75 Contact Don and Eunice Fletcher 110Riviera Ln Sanford NC 27332 919-499-2512
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KANSAS bull PAUL BUNYAN AND OTHER TALL TALESSPRING SAMBOREE April 30ndashMay 3 KansasState Fairgrounds Hutchinson $70 ContactMarty Ward 2201 E MacArthur E-3 WichitaKS 67216-5614 316-213-8297
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ATTENTION CANADIAN BUYERS
800-745-3673
NO SALES TAXIN MONTANA
Motorhomes A B amp C Fifth Wheels Travel TrailersBrowse our inventory online at
Go to the Good Sam Clubrsquos website to read all about our more than 1600 activechapters throughout North America and find one near you Start by going to wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunity and clicking on Chapters
nline goodsamclubcom
bull
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ALASKAChris Williams (Vivian)1060 N Leatherleaf Loop Wasilla AK 99654aksnwbrdmtaonlinenetwwwalaskagoodsamclubcom
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IDAHOGordon Harris (Susan)466 Pace Dr Twin Falls ID 83301gordon3769msncomwwwidahogoodsamorg
MONTANARonald Wertz (Joan)48 Rockland Ln Victor MT 59875mtronjoanaolcomwwwmontanagoodsamcom
OREGONWayne Swanson (Mary)16500 Brown Rd Dallas OR 97338goodsamattglobalnetwwworegongoodsamcom
SASKATCHEWANNorman Swinnerton (Larree)803 Carr Terrace Saskatoon SK Canada S7S 1L9weare2shawcawwwsaskgoodsamcom
WASHINGTONJudy Smith (Larry)PO Box 1374 Snohomish WA 98291-1374larry-judysmithmsncomwwwwashingtonstategoodsamkendracom
WYOMINGSteve Martin (Jackie)75 Wild Horse Rd Cody WY 82414stevemartinwyomingcomwwwwyominggoodsamcom
ARIZONAJoan Burtrum (James)2805 Potter Ave Kingman AZ 86409jiburtrumcitlinknetwwwarizonagoodsamorg
NORTHERN CALIFORNIAKenneth Ginoulis (Marilee)316 Mission St Lodi CA 95240kginoulislodinetnetwwwnorcalgoodsamorg
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIAJo Ann Yett (Vernon)PO Box 1390 Indio CA 92202yetsmailgtenetwwwsocalgoodsamorg
COLORADOAl Allain (Fran)3213 Scranton St Aurora CO 80011-1827coloradosamcomcastnetwwwcoloradogoodsamorg
NEVADATheresa White (Bill)2800 Viking Way Carson City NV 89706tw-bwsbcglobalnetwwwnevadagoodsamcom
NEW MEXICOJohn Brink (Marji)25 Western Saddle Dr Tijeras NM 87059jnmbrinkaolcomwwwnmgoodsamcom
UTAHGlenn Carroll (Carol Jean)1449 E Woodhill Dr Sandy UT 84092carrollgutah-internetwwwutahgoodsamorg
wwwGoodSamClubcomDealerFor your closest Good Sam Authorized Dealer
(Bookmark this Link Wersquore adding new dealers Daily)
For New Parts or Even A New RV Look for The Name You Trust
INTRODUCING THE NEW GOOD SAM AUTHORIZED DEALER NETWORK
Quality Inspection - Every Good Sam Authorized Dealer has passed a rigorous Good Sam inspection to insure it meets our strict quality standards10 Discount - You save 10 Off all parts and accessories by simply presenting your Good Sam membership cardExclusive Product Deals - Access to exclusive Good Sam Products and Services like Extended Service Plan Platinum RV Emergency Road
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Modelsby Rexhall amp Workhorse
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RexAir amp Airbus
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CALL TODAY1-866-427-2344No Sales Tax in Montana
Call NOW to
SAVE BIG
MissoulaMontana
wwwBretzRVcomSee our entire inventory
New
Save$88K
B R A N D N E W 07 NEWMAR DUTCHSTAR
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B R A N D N E W07 NEWMAR
2007 DUTCHSTAR 4304
each
You can win one of 100 Prizes and help fund theNational RVMH Hall of Fame Museum and Libraryby purchasing one or more tickets at
You can enter online at rvmhhalloffameorg
Drawing held 12 noon March 17 2009
Call 1-800-378-8694 for entry formYou may charge your ticket to Visa Mastercard Discover or Amex
Void where prohibited bull Licensed with the Indiana Dept of Revenue
In the event that less than 1000 certificates are sold initial offering and all prizes will be prorated 5050between winners and RVMH Heritage FoundationYou must be 18 years or older to enter
ILLINOIS Jim Frcka (Judie)616 N Porter StElgin IL 60120rrack2rvyahoocomwwwillinoisgoodsamcom
IOWACarl Lewis (Ginny)1705 Tulip LnStorm Lake IA 50588-2104carllewisiwnetwwwiowagoodsamcom
MINNESOTALuke Johnson (Pam)1011 S Victory DrMankato MN 56001gorvlukeaolcomwwwmngoodsamclubcom
NEBRASKAFred Hatch (Sandy)PO Box 335Arnold NE 69120oldtimergpcomnet
NORTH DAKOTALinda Albright (George Thomason)616 Hillcrest DrMinot ND 58703-1556georgeminotcomwwwgeocitiescomndgoodsam
SOUTH DAKOTADonna Katzer (Albert) 915 Allen AveRapid City SD 57701redhatdonnaqbrapmidconet
WISCONSINJean Goossen (Dave)853 138th StAmery WI 54001dgoossenamerytelnetwwwwigoodsamorg
ARKANSASDan Freyaldenhoven (Shirley)1200 Siebenmorgan RdConway AR 72032dfreycyberbackcomthunderaristotlenetarkansashtm
KANSASNancy Crook (Sonny)2902 N Meadowlake DrHutchinson KS 67502nancylcrookhotmailcomwwwkansasgoodsamorg
LOUISIANARichard Abadie (Judith)608 W 17th Ave Covington LA 70433judyabadiehotmailcomwwwlagoodsamorg
MISSOURIJean Gardner (Bob)39456 Omega StAnabel MO 63461mogoodsamDirectorgmailcomwwwmissourigoodsamclubcom
OKLAHOMARichard Gulley (Karen)11525 S FranklinJenks OK 74037gmagulleyssbcglobalnetwwwoklahomagoodsamscom
TEXASKaren L McAbee (Dwayne)PO Box 33940Fort Worth Texas 76162klmcabeehotmailcomwwwtexasgoodsamcom
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ACCESSORIES
HUGHES AUTOFORMERS VOLTAGE BOOSTERBoost low park power SUPER SALE30 Amp50 Amp models available Call forbest price EATON SALES cell (435) 632-9181or 888-601-6565 wwwrveatonsalescom
LEAKY ROOF Liquid Roofreggoes on like paint mdashcures to a sealed EPDM rubber membrane UV amp Ozone resistant mdash good to 300ordm F 5-year warranty Info amp brochure 800-467-7135wwwAdvancedRubberCoatingscom
DESIGNED AND SIZED FOR RVsmdashAmerican madedual adjustable air sleep systems similar to onesseen on TV but hundreds less Custom sizesmoney-back guarantee Shipped factory directwwwbearbedscom or 888-565-7211
BRAKE SYSTEMS
1 Original ToadStop Qi ldquoShow Me the StoprdquoProPort Control makes dynamically controlled stopsBraking while you drive the Toad proves performanceNo other system can do it ldquoItrsquos all about your Safetyrdquo800-478-7883 or wwwtoadstopcom
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A 56-yr-old Natrsquol Advertising Co seekingEntrepreneurs to Own amp Operate Territories Home or RV based bull No InventoryImmediate Cash Flow bull Excellent TrainingInvestment reqrsquod 1-800-299-0510
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COMMERCIAL CORNER
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 45
HEARING AIDS
HEARING AIDSmdashGUARANTEED LOWEST PRICES 60 Savings 30-day trialmdashAll makes The oldestbiggest and best Custom instrument experts Free info 1-800-323-4212 Lloyds Dept HYRockford IL 61110 wwwlloydhearingaidcom
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SCHOOL CAMPER HOSTS needed Mat-Su Alaska40 mi N of Anchorage 32 sites from urbanto rural 52809 to 81509 Contact Bill at 907-373-2287 or emailbillcheesemanmatsuk12us
COUPLES WITH RV to work as Camp HostsCampsite provided plus pay for each personwill train Detail oriented multi-task good peopleskills parksclaycogovcom (816) 407-3400(MO)
TRADE SHOW HOSTSAmericraft is seeking individuals or teams todemonstrate kitchen related items at weekendTrade Shows amp Expos Must have utility van orvehicle to pull small trailer Flexible scheduleComplete training Above average incomeCall 352-483-0052 or apply online at wwwcookingshowhostcom
HOSTWORKING COUPLE wRV wantedApply for one-month stay May throughOctober Free hookup Call Rose (989) 673-31848am-5pm ET Historic Thumb Octagon BarnGagetown MI wwwthumboctagonbarnorg
CAMPGROUNDSRV PARKSFOR SALE
Heart of the Black Hills40 Acres 130 Sites 11 CabinsAdjoins Natrsquol Forest By Natrsquol Parks$2MTerms bull 8009450255wwwthebrokeragenet
WYOMING RV PARK on scenic Hwy 3 hrs toYellowstone 34 full hookups 6 tents 7 cabinsWell-maint dest park near hot springs fishingriver rides museums many upgrades 2007$610000 firm Call (307) 921-8635
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WHY NOT HAVE IT ALLOver 1500 RV parks $8-$12 a nightSound too good to be true Itrsquos true Home park and nationwide campground membership Under $200 first year mdash for EVERYTHING (frozen dues thereafter) No Other Charges LOWPRICE GUARANTEEmdash double money-back differ-ence mdash Deal directNo brokers Start saving now (800) 343-8677 ask for Angie
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CARPETING
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Highwaysrsquo Commercial Corner section ofclassified ads is designed exclusively for pri-vate parties or businesses that have items orservices to sell promote or rent that are notof a personal nature For example RV ParksCampgrounds Condominium ComplexesReal Estate Small Businesses for SaleServices Offered Help Wanted PositionsWanted and Business Opportunities all rep-resent categories appropriate for CommercialCorner Any item offered for rent is consid-ered commercial in nature CommercialCorner advertisers are not required to beGood Sam Club members
When submitting ad copy please followthese guidelines1 There are 40 characters allowed perline counting each letter space and punc-
tuation mark When abbreviating pleaseuse standard dictionary abbreviationsThere is a five-line minimum and the rateis $60 per line2 Bold-face type is available at an addition-al cost of $15 per line Add $50 to makeyour ad all red3 We offer a 5 frequency discount for sixissues and a 10 discount for 12 issues4 Blind-box service is available at an addi-tional cost of $15 per issue We will assigna blind-box number to your ad and we willforward responses to you on a daily basisThe blind-box address takes one full line ofspace at $60line Our $15 fee covers ourpostage and handling expenses5 Copy must be printed or typed6 Copy must be submitted approximately
two months prior to the cover date of theissue desired Please note The May issuecloses on February 18 the June issue closes on March 187 Mail ad copy and a check money order orVisaMasterCardDiscoverAmex numberexpiration date and signature to Commer-cial Corner Highways PO Box 8510Ventura California 93002-99128 Credit-card orders may be faxed to 805-667-4379 Attention Sue Panchenko or e-mailed to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom(please put ldquoCommercial Cornerrdquo in thesubject line) 9 Please direct questions to Sue Panchenkoat 805-667-4385 or via e-mail to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom (please put ldquoCommercialCornerrdquo in the subject line)
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MOTORHOME PARTS
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rdquoldquoAs in past years Highwayshas been the source of our best camp hosts
mdashS Beall OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY
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ADVENTURE CARAVANS RV TOURS amp RALLIESCanada bull USA bull Alaska bull Central America Mexico bull Greece bull Europe bull United KingdomMexico RV Insurance wwwadventurecaravanscomFree 86-page catalog (800) 872-7897Experience the Adventure Wersquoll do the Rest
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TRAVEL TO EXCITING PLACESDrive the Alcan to Americarsquos Last Frontierenvision yourself on Nova Scotiarsquos miles of coastal drives celebrate Mardi Grascross the border to sunny Mexicoform friendships yoursquoll treasure the rest of your days all arrangementsincluding RV parks by Tracks RV Toursest 1975 Free catalog at tracksrvtourscom or tel 800-351-6053
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MOTORHOMES FOR SALE
2000 ALLEGRO BUS 38 57K mi 3 SO Cat 330dsl 6-spd Allison maple cab int WD new awnsall lthr Frtliner Chas 75 Onan new tires reffrwicmkr no smkpets $54K 772-564-0759772-341-4614 (FL)
2007 36QSH PHAETON BY Tiffin Silver Sand350 HP Cat Diesel pusher 6-speed Allison80 gen auto level amp awn leather Corian tiled3 TVs 4 slides 9527 miles warranty $175K(941) 286-5201 (SD)
1996 DUTCH STAR 32 454 Chevy Banks Power slide-out Runs and looks beautiful New paint roof tires $28500 Neil 916-747-1842
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TRADING POST As a benefit of membership Good Sam Club members may advertise personalitems for sale in the Trading Postclassified ad section of Highways
The Trading Post classified ad section isrestricted to ads placed by individualGood Sam Club members who are cur-rent with their membership dues Adsmust be of a personal nature accordingto the following requirements All otherclassified ads will be considered forplacement in Commercial Corner
1 Item advertised must be personallyowned and listed for sale or trade Ads pro-moting a product or service for sale wouldnot be acceptable in Trading Post Also notacceptable would be an ad for a multi-unitapartment townhome complex or morethan 10 acres of unimproved real property
2 An ad for the rental of any item is considered commercial and thereforenot appropriate for Trading Post
3 Trading Post accepts ads under thecategories of Campground Member-ships for Sale Timeshares for SaleHomes for Sale and Lots for SaleAgents are not permitted to advertise inTrading Post
4 Help Wanted and Positions Wantedare categories inappropriate for TradingPost Also unacceptable are ads for theexchange of one service for anotherregardless of whether any money is
changing hands An ad soliciting theusage of property whether commercialor residential is also considered com-mercial in nature and must be placed inCommercial Corner
Please note The May 2009 issuecloses on February 18 (arrival date April30 the June issue closes on March 18(arrival date May 27)
Unfortunately it is not possible to can-cel an ad after our closing dateHowever we are able to place aldquoSOLDrsquorsquo indicator over your ad up toone week after the closing date
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2000 DOLPHIN 36 FORD V10 21500 milesSO 55 gen WD Corian tops awnings 2 TVDVDVCR 2 air rear camara level jacks Must sell health reasons Reduced to $35800 407-654-3863 (FL)
2005 PHAETON 35 FT 350 diesel very lowmileage smoke free very clean Two slidessurround sound WD 4-dr frig Under warranty$150000 (225) 293-6990 225-921-8934
1996 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND 34 model L 45K miles Chevy gas Onan generator awningpackage satellite leveling jacks Email for more info bgilstrapcomcastnet or 678-817-9661 (GA)
1990 MONACO CROWN ROYALE 40 foot 300Cummins engine 75K miles fully loadedexcellent condition $29500 Call for pictures and information In 1990 sold for $250000304-242-0377
2005 COUNTRY COACH Intrigue LTD 42 525HP3 AC 10KW gen 3 slides In-Motion sat heatedceramic floor OS ent ctr radar det CB radioAqua Hot htd massage driver amp co-pilot sts extwar $345K 909-980-2168 (CA)
TRAVEL TRAILERS amp FIFTH WHEELS FOR SALE
2004 KEYSTONE HORNET with improved lotconcrete drive + pad deck and shed Lot 6035 Star Resort Pass Christian MS Xlnt cond 2BDRM 12 slide $249 annual fee Near Casinos$36000 (920) 897-3660 (WI)
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2004 374 GLENDALE Titanium 32E37DS5th whl pin to bmpr 322 Xlnt cond lots xtras clsts hdwd flr NS 2 SO Orig $63600Selling due to health $29500 Call Gene 562-927-7217 (CA)
The May 2009 issue closes February 18 The June 2009 issue closes March18 Cost $85 per ad plus $60 per photo Bold $10 for first line $20 tobold entire ad Add $25 for ad to appear in redMaximum 200 characters Count all letters numbers punctuation and spacesSpecify category______________________________________
Good Sam ____________________________________Exp_____
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Phone ________________________________________
Please check here if you would like your state or province abbreviation to appear in your ad following your phone number
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Advertising rates Trading Post ads are $85per listing per issue Bold-face type for thefirst line of the ad is an additional $10 For atotal of $105 your entire ad will be in boldAdd $25 for your ad to appear in red type
Photo ads We will include one photo with yourad at an additional cost of $60 per issue Pleasee-mail or mail a black-and-white or color photo
Blind-box service This runs an additional $15per issue A blind-box number will be assigned toyour ad and we will forward responses to you
When submitting ad copy please follow theseguidelines1 Submit your printed or typed ad on ourprinted form or use your own stationery2 Limit each ad to 200 characters counting allletters spaces punctuation marks and numbers3 Indicate under which category you wouldlike your ad to appear4 Your Good Sam Club membership numberand expiration date must be noted5 Mail ad copy and a check money order orVisaMasterCardDiscoverAmEx number toTrading Post Highways PO Box 8510Ventura California 93002-99126 Fax credit card orders to 805-667-4379Attention Trading Post7 E-mail credit-card orders to classifiedstlcomAttention Trading Post8 If you have a question we can be reachedat (805) 667-4100 ext 392 391 or 385
NO TELEPHONE ORDERS PLEASE
does not knowinglyaccept ads from busi-nesses in the TradingPost section If youreach a business whenanswering a Trading Postad please contact theAdvertising Departmentat 805-667-4100
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RV MARKETPLACE
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 51
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Highways FEBRUARY 200952
RV MARKETPLACE
Alaska and Canadarsquos Yukon 5Banks Power 23BrakeBuddy 10Commercial Corner 45ndash47Consumer Cellular 8Continued Service Plan 37Cracker Barrel Stores 11Dealers and Destinations 53Dometic Corporation 17Gold Eagle Company 32Good Sam Emergency Road Service 55Good Sam RV Financing 21Good Sam SamboreesCaraventures 16Good Sam VIPProvided by GMAC Insurance 44Good Sam Visa Card 39Haband 24
ADVERTISER INDEXWhile every effort is made to maintain accuracy andcompleteness last-minutechanges may occasionallyresult in omissions or errors
ADVERTISER PAGEInsurance Central 30
Mule Days Celebration 11
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The Rally 15
Pleasure-Way 56
Roadtrek Motorhomes 2
RV Buyerrsquos Guide 33
RV Marketplace 50ndash52
RV Business Top 50 12ndash13
Sea Eagle 19
Select Comfort 9
St Louis Church 5
Trading Post 48ndash49
Transfer Flow 4
Travelerrsquos Guide 25
Winnebago Industries 7
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We guarantee itThatrsquos our promise If 11 months go by and Good Sam hasnrsquot saved you morethan the cost of your annual membership just let us know and wersquoll refund your member-ship fee Chances are yoursquoll save that much the first few days yoursquore on the road Thereare so many ways to save with discounted camping and free and low-cost services
Call us toll-free for more information 800-234-3450 or go to wwwgoodsamclubcom
COPYRIGHT STATEMENT The Good Sam logo is a registeredtrademark of TL Enterprises Inc a Delaware corporation It may beused by Good Sam chapters for official noncommercial identificationpurposes only and by others only with express written authorization inadvance from TL Enterprises Inc The noncommercial use for patchesand other similar chapter identification has been granted to charteredchapters of the club Any other use without express advance writtenauthorization is prohibited The following terms are registered trade-marks of TL Enterprises Inc and may not be used without permissionCaraventure Commercial Member of Good Sam RV Club Good SamPark Highways MotorHome Rider Samboree Samgo Trailer Lifeand the Trailer Life Campgrounds RV Parks and Services DirectoryHighways does not knowingly accept deceptive or misleading advertis-ing If you have a contrary experience with respect to any merchandiseor service represented in our pages please contact Action Line atactionlinegoodsamclubcom Permission to reprint or quote excerptsgranted upon written request only Copyright 2009
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Highways FEBRUARY 200954
A Scenic Stop to Remember Tell us the location of the vantage point pictured above and you
might be the winner of this monthrsquos $50 prize in our Wherersquos Good Sam photo contest To enter send
an e-mail identifying the photorsquos location and state or province to whereisgoodsamgoodsamclubcom
and include your name and contact information On March 1 wersquoll pick one $50 winner at random
from among the correct entries Look for the answer and winner in the May 2009 issue
Lots of Good Sam members have won $50 so farPatrick F Prunty of Harwich Massachusetts earned hischeck by correctly identifying the watery crossing in theNovember issuersquos Wherersquos Good Sam photo reprinted onthe right The RV bearing the Good Sam sticker rides theferry across Lake Champlain from Grand Island Vermontto Plattsburg New York Good Sam member Lynn Holmesof Arnold Maryland earned $50 for sending us the photo
Now itrsquos your turn to put your digital camera to workSimply take a photo of an RV in an interesting or sceniclocation with the Good Sam decal prominently displayedE-mail the high-resolution image to whereisgoodsamgoodsamclubcom and donrsquot forget to provide your nameand contact information If your photorsquos selected yoursquollreceive a check for $50
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Contents
Portal to the Past
Flying High in Albuquerque
Get Your Kicks at The Rally
Departments
Whats New Online
On the Road
Dear Good Sam
Good News
RV Insight
Camp Cuisine
Tech Topics
Action Line
Good Stuff
Classifieds
Pet Pix
Advertiser Index
Wheres Good Sam
Good Sam Club dot com
TOC
User Guide
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 25
Leaking and ChewingREGARDING THE ldquoLeaking Motorhomerdquoentry in your September columnanother cause of an apparent front-capleak is that if the temperature is lowand yoursquove run your propane heater fora while the moisture created by thecombustion of the propane condenseson the inside of the cap Many of thecaps both front and rear arenrsquot insu-lated enough
We had an occasion where this hap-pened We removed the TV that was inthe upper console and checked the areawhere the clearance lights were Theywere dry but the inner surface of the caphad drops of water on it Any movementor jarring of the coach caused thedroplets to run down the inside of thecap and out at the bottom of the over-head console Spray-foam insulation willhelp eliminate this problem
On to the chewing rodents also mentioned in the September issueWith regard to these critters eating theinsulation on wires most rodents havefront teeth that donrsquot stop growingthroughout their life They chew on hardobjects to wear them down Otherwisetheir teeth would get too long and theywouldnrsquot be able to open their mouthfar enough to consume any food Itisnrsquot for any nutritional value that theychew on wires Years ago they wouldchew on the lead casings of the tele-phone cables at times causing inter-ruption of phone service
R Killam VIA E-MAIL
BOB Condensation is always a prob-lem especially for RVers who run cat-alytic heaters Your best defense isusing a dehumidifier If you frequentcampgrounds with electric hookupsa dehumidifier that operates on 120-
volt AC power will do the trick Theseunits are readily available in home-improvement stores
If you boondock then consider theDri-Z-Air dehumidifier It works wellusing crystals that collect moisture anditrsquos relatively cheapmdashand it uses nopower Most places sell Dri-Z-Air forless than $10 Almost all RV-supplystores and Camping World outlets sell it
Rodents seem to be a hot topic basedon all the response I received after theinitial ldquoWire-Eating Wildliferdquo letter Irsquombecoming an expert on rodents thanksto the readers who have sent in sugges-tions although thatrsquos somewhat of adubious distinction Too bad humanscanrsquot munch down with their teethwear them out and simply grow newones Wow what a concept
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Albuquerque to Santa FePerched on the banks of the Rio GrandeRiver Albuquerque is more famous for being the Hot Air Balloon Capital of the World than as a portal to the pastIts famous and colorful InternationalBalloon Fiesta attracts visitors fromaround the globe few of whom realizethat the cityrsquos Central Avenue is actuallya section of Historic Route 66
In 1937 the government realignedRoute 66 between Santa Rosa and Al-buquerque bypassing Santa Fe Therealignment cut about 107 miles fromthe old route and brought touriststhrough the heart of AlbuquerqueToday the 400 to 1400 blocks of CentralAvenue still display much of the charmof those early days
Heading east along Central Avenue
Agentle late-afternoon breeze caresses the tall grass flanking theweathered rut running along the east wall of Fort Union I sit alone
on the wooden bench grounded squarely in the present my eyes tracingthe rut northeast through the sea of green toward the distant hills Theranger had said that the historic trail was nothing more than a dirt trackback in the mid-1800s so I begin to imagine a typical day along thissection of the Santa Fe Trail
I close my eyes and soon I can almosthear the crack of a bullwhackerrsquos whip andthe disgruntled bellows of the oxen as acaravan of large freight wagons rumbles bymassive wheels and oxen hooves carvingdeep into the soft New Mexico prairie Ienvision the labored breathing of the oxenand the creaking of wagon-wheel axles
As the last wagon lumbers by a grizzleddriver his stoic dust-covered face creasedby too many years on the trail glances myway and nods I nod back and watch thedust trails disappear into the evening skyI imagine a lone bugler inside the fort sounding the evening tattooanother day along the Santa Fe Trail slipping into the history books
The Santa Fe Trail is but one of the many nostalgic sites that crowdnorthern New Mexico This part of the state is like a living museum ofNative American and Wild West cultures that brings new meaning to thephrase Land of Enchantment
We planned on seeing as much as we could during our 1200-mile loopfrom Albuquerque along nine scenic byways and trails five mountainranges six Indian reservations a dozen pueblos and a host of nationalparks forests and monuments
STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL DEFREITAS
After theAlbuquerqueRally take adrive throughthe pages ofNew Mexicohistory on a scenic loop tour
PORTALpastTO THE
RALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
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you come to the Turquoise Trail NationalScenic Byway (Highway 14) which runsnorth through the Sandia Mountains toSanta Fe Along the trail yoursquoll pass thelegendary mining towns of GoldenMadrid and Cerrillos with their aban-doned turquoise mines dotting the adja-cent hills The rejuvenated ghost townsnow have quaint restaurants Native craftsshops art galleries and small museums
Santa Fe to RatonIn 2010 Santa Fe commemorates its400th anniversary Few Americans orEuropeans even knew of its existenceuntil the Santa Fe Trail opened in theearly 1800s
Today Native artisans trade theirwork on the sidewalks and park aroundthe main plaza and the city contains
more than 250 galleries many of whichline Canyon Road Art is such an impor-tant aspect of Santa Fe life that the townbecame the first US city to be named tothe UNESCO Creative Cities Network
Santa Fersquos creative culture overflowsinto its cuisine In this relatively smallcity no fewer than 200 restaurants servemeals offering everything from bou-tique specialties to distinctive northernNew Mexican delicacies Tia Sophiarsquos(just off the main square) claims to haveinvented the breakfast burrito which youcan order with green red or Christmas(both green and red) chili sauce
If you have a hankering for somesweets you wonrsquot want to miss the cre-ations at the Chocolate Maven Thesmall cafeacute has an adjoining bakerywhere you can sample the shoprsquos world-
famous brownies while watching thebakers at work
Interstate 25 to the east follows theold Santa Fe Trail and sections of oldRoute 66 (the pre-1937 alignment) Inmany places you can exit the mainhighway onto adjacent service roadsthat literally run atop parts of the oldSanta Fe Trail and old Route 66
East of Glorieta is Pecos NationalHistoric Park The park preserves morethan 12000 years of history including theancient Pecos pueblo a colonial missionsections of the Santa Fe Trail and the siteof the Battle of Glorieta Pass the mostwesterly conflict in the Civil War
In the town of Las Vegas old Route66 veers south toward Santa Rosa whilethe Santa Fe Trail continues northeastThe trail crisscrosses I-25 at many loca-
Grab your binoculars and pick a perch on the bluffs overlooking El Malpais National Monument
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tions on the way to Raton Well-pre-served ruts are visible at WagonMound and Fort Union NationalMonument built in 1851
Raton to TaosFrom Raton Highway 64 slices south-west retracing parts of the Santa FeTrail Going southeast on Highway 505yoursquoll need your binoculars to viewsome of the 274 bird species at MaxwellNational Wildlife Refuge including baldeagles and wild turkeys as well aswhitetail and mule deer bobcats andblack bear Established in 1965 the3700-acre refuge is an important reststop for migratory waterfowl
The Dawson ghost town awaitsabout 10 miles north on 505 Littleremains of this old coal-mining com-munity except the cemetery PhelpsDodge opened the Dawson coal minein 1901 and the town prospered until1950 when the coal ran out Most ofthe graves in the cemetery are of the383 miners lost in two disastrous mineexplosions in 1913 and 1923
An hourrsquos drive south of Dawsontakes you to the small but significanttown of Cimarron from which onebranch of the Santa Fe Trail gets itsname Over the years the townrsquos 130-year-old landmark St James Hotel hascatered to such notable guests as BuffaloBill Cody Annie Oakley Kit CarsonFrank and Jesse James Wyatt Earp Billythe Kid and BlackjackKetchum Rumor has itthat notorious gunmanClay Allison dancednaked on the bar whileshooting into the ceilingThe bar is now part ofthe dining room andyou can still see bulletholes in the tin ceiling
At Eagle Nest Highway64 meets the EnchantedCircle Scenic Byway (Highway 38) Thenorthern part of the loop skirts a num-ber of 12000-foot peaks in the Sangrede Cristo Mountains and offers spectac-ular alpine scenery If you have timetake Highway 150 up to Taos Ski Valleyfor more breathtaking panoramas
The Enchanted Circle rejoins High-way 64 just north of the Taos Pueblo
Indian Reservation Thepueblo is one of the nationrsquosoldest continuously inhabitedcommunities and the onlypueblo designated a NationalHistoric Landmark and aUNESCO World heritage SiteAt the center of the reservationis Taos town home to KitCarson between 1828 and1840 His preserved home isnow a museum
Taos to FarmingtonFrom Taos the High Road toTaos Scenic Byway (highways518 and 76) weaves souththrough the Sangre de CristoMountains and the PicurisPueblo toward the small townof Jaconita Along the wayyoursquoll pass through Chimayoand the Nambeacute Indian Res-ervation home to the beauti-ful 150-foot-high Nambeacute Falls
Just off Highway 502between Jaconita and LosAlamos is Bandelier NationalMonument Along the parkrsquos 15-miletrail through Frijoles Canyon yoursquoll seeAncestral Pueblo homes kivas (ceremo-nial structures) rock paintings and pet-roglyphs Donrsquot forget to carry lots ofwater when hiking here
West of Bandelier stands Los Alamosand the Los Alamos National Laboratory
The Department of Energylab is one of the largest multidisciplinary institu-tions in the world Startedin 1943 as part of the se-cretive Manhattan Projectthe lab is now a NationalHistoric Landmark TheBradbury Science Museumis highly recommended
From Los Alamos theJeacutemez Mountain Trail
Scenic Byway (Highway 4) wendssouthwest through the Jeacutemez Moun-tains and Santa Fe National ForestAbout halfway to San Ysidro yoursquolldrive through the sprawling VallasCaldera National Preserve a favorite ofrock climbers and trout fishermen Asyou cross the floor of the caldera be onthe lookout for large herds of elk San
Antonio Creek and the East Fork of theJeacutemez River cut through the calderaand offer some of the statersquos best brownand rainbow trout fishing
West of San Ysidro the trail contin-ues northwest as Highway 550 to thetown of Cuba the heart of NewMexicorsquos cattle- and sheep-ranchingregion But Cubarsquos claim to fame is the nearby Chaco Culture NationalHistoric Park the largest best-pre-served and most architecturallyadvanced of all ancient SouthwestNative villages
The canyon has 120 separate sitesthat date between AD 850 and 1250The largest structure Pueblo Bonitacontains more than 600 rooms and 40kivas The sites are accessible by about35 miles of walking trails that crisscrossthe canyon
Northwest of Cuba Highway 550climbs to the high plains New Mexicorsquosoil belt The first well was drilled in1921 and the state pumps about 60million barrels a year The oil patchrsquosmain town Farmington is also rich inNative American culture
Just north of Farmington is Aztec
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Ruins National Monument a 500-roomcenter of Ancestral Pueblo society datingback to the early 1100s The Great Kiva(excavated in 1921 and reconstructed in1934) is the main attraction
Farmington to AlbuquerqueThe Native Heritage Trail Scenic Byway(Highway 491) runs from Shiprock justwest of Farmington through the vastNavajo Indian Reservation to GallupAlong the way yoursquoll pass 7176-footShiprock peak and other unusual rockformations as you skirt the easternflanks of the Chuska Mountains
Highway 491 ends in Gallup atHighway 40 and Historic Route 66Much of Route 66 parallels the newinterstate but it is interrupted in a fewplaces Historic 66 signs will direct youto the usable sections of the old route
Galluprsquos main attraction may be theEl Rancho Hotel and Motel Built in1937 the hotel has welcomed a host offamous guests including Jackie CooperRonald Reagan Spencer Tracy Kath-arine Hepburn and Kirk DouglasHundreds of autographed pictures ofcelebrities cover the mezzanine walls
above the eclectic rustic lobbyAs you head back toward Albu-
querque yoursquoll pass El Morro NationalMonument also known as InscriptionRock In the early 1300s AncestralPuebloans living on the bluff above thenatural spring carved petroglyphs inthe rock around the water hole In thelate 1600s Spanish and American pio-neers stopping for water also carvedtheir names dates and messages intothe rocks around the spring Today thepark protects more than 2000 inscrip-tions and petroglyphs as well asAncestral Puebloan ruins
East of El Morro stands El Malpais(Spanish for ldquothe badlandsrdquo) NationalMonument resembling a Hawaiianlava field with its moonscape of exten-sive lava flows In stark contrast to thesharp black lava are the tall smoothalmost white sandstone cliffs that linethe southern edge of the field
Northern New Mexico provides anextraordinary road-trip experiencefrom its 1200 years of accessible Nativeand American history to its spicy redand green chiles It truly is a Land ofEnchantment
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Go OnlineFind out more about Albuquerque andNew Mexico at wwwgoodsamclubcomhighways The February sectionincludes exclusive web content aboutthe Santa Fe Trail the Sandia PeakTram and the Southwestrsquos authenticlegend Kit Carson Yoursquoll also find RVauthor Ron Jonesrsquo list of restaurantfavorites in and around Albuquerque
Good Sam ParksNew Mexico has 43 Good Sam Parks To find out all aboutthem go to wwwgoodsamclubcomand click on the Travel Tools tabthen click on Find a Campground
For More InformationNew Mexico Tourism Departmentwwwnewmexicoorg 800-545-2070
Nostalgic New Mexico (left to right) Native pottery PecosNational Historic Park Fort Union and a Taos Pueblo powwow
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sk almost anyone to name Americarsquos mile-high city and theyrsquoll most likely replyldquoDenverrdquo But motor 438 miles south on Interstate 25 and yoursquoll hit another mile-
high city thatrsquos known less for its thin air and more for its rich history rugged scenery andhighly diverse population Welcome to Albuquerque New Mexico
Albuquerquersquos colorful past stretches back to the 1300s when the Ancestral Pueblo peo-ple settled along whatrsquos today known as the Rio Grande River The waterway provided pre-cious irrigation for the nativesrsquo crops and trees along the banks offered firewood By the1500s European explorers seeking gold found instead villages of mud but that didnrsquot keepthem from staying By the late 1600s the community along the river began to grow asSpanish missionaries settled in the area In 1706 the burgeoning town was named for theSpanish Duke of Alburquerque (the extra ldquorrdquo was later dropped from the name)
The westward migration of the 1800s brought Americans to the area along the Santa FeTrail Everyone from merchants and homesteaders to lawyers and tradesmen established theirhomes and businesses in the broad valley where major routes met The arrival of the railroadand much later Route 66 swelled the cityrsquos population which now stands at 800000
AlbuquerqueFLYING HIGH IN
RALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
Ride the aerialtram roll onRoute 66 andfollow in thefootsteps ofPueblos andearly explorersin Americarsquos oldest city theWorldrsquos Hot-AirBalloon Capital
BY BEVERLY EDWARDS
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These days Albuquerquethrives as a vibrant crossroads ofhistory commerce and cultureMake sure you take time toexplore this fascinating city if youattend the April Rally (for moreabout the Rally turn to page 34)
Begin your tour by steppingback in time at PetroglyphNational Monument west of thecity After soaking up the historyof the rock markings at the visitorcenter walk along the trails to seethe rock faces that bear ancientworks of art The monumentrsquosestimated 20000 carved images of peo-ple animals and other symbols giveglimpses into a compelling past
Get a feel for Albuquerquersquos Spanishheritage in Old Town where you canwalk in the footsteps of the cityrsquosfounders Dominating the central plazais the towering San Felipe de NeriChurch which replaced a small adobechapel that collapsed in 1792 In keep-ing with tradition adobe homes were
established around the plaza for mutu-al protection Today these structureshouse shops that sell colorful clothingblankets jewelry and other items madeby local artisans
While in Old Town yoursquoll see evi-dence of one of the cityrsquos most interest-ing chapters For three weeks in theearly days of the Civil War theConfederate flag flew over the plazaWhen the Confederates retreated they
buried six canons near the plaza andtwo of them are now displayed
In the following century the city host-ed a new wave of visitors After WorldWar II Americans hopped in their carsin search of new adventures andAlbuquerque emerged as a popular stopon Route 66 known here as CentralAvenue The regionrsquos rugged desert wasa novelty for many travelers of that eraCentral Avenuersquos colorful shops and
See the real Albuquerque (left to right)from Route 66 to Sandia Peak to Old Town
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restaurants evoke that innocent timeLooking for in-depth exploration of
the region Albuquerque is home tonumerous museums and each focuseson a compelling facet of the Land ofEnchantment and the world at large
Towering in Jurassic Super GiantsHall at the New Mexico Museum ofNatural History and Science is a replicaof Seismosaurus a former resident ofthe area Fossils in Seacoast Hall remindvisitors that the area once bordered avast prehistoric body of water
Ancestral Pueblo history so impor-
tant to understanding New Mexico ison display at the Indian PuebloCultural Center
Visitors will find refuge from thewarm desert sun at the AlbuquerqueAquarium and Rio Grande BotanicGarden both located in sprawlingAlbuquerque Biological Park Thou-sands of saltwater fish and invertebratesnative to the Gulf of Mexico live in theaquariumrsquos carefully maintained envi-ronments The Botanic Garden green-houses display desert plants that thrivein the area as well as flora from other
climates of the worldScience buffs will relish the
National Atomic Museumwhich traces the history ofthe Atomic Age from earlyresearch of nuclear develop-ment through todayrsquos peace-ful uses Exhibits offerinsights into the first atomicbomb detonation at theTrinity Site located less than100 miles away on desert
land thatrsquos now part of the White SandsMissile Range
Albuquerquersquos best-known eventmay be the International Balloon Fiestawhich lifts off for nine days everyOctober Thousands of spectators turnup for the festivities as hundreds of bal-loons fill the skies Visitors can experi-ence the thrilling history of hot-air bal-looning year-round at the AlbuquerqueInternational Balloon Museum on theedge of the fiesta grounds Actual bal-loons and gondolas hang from the highceiling in a dazzling display
Likewise cruising high above theground is the Sandia Peak Tramwaywhich travels over the Cibola NationalForest on a cable for 27 miles makingit the worldrsquos longest passenger aerialtramway The journey takes visitors tothe observation deck atop 10378-footSandia Peak affording an 11000-square-mile panorama of the Land of Enchantment Make the trip nearsunset and watch as the lights ofAlbuquerque glisten far below
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Tour Route 66break a balloonrecord and immerseyourself in RVingthis April inAlbuquerque
The pop-music standard ldquoRoute 66rdquo entices listeners to ldquogetyour kicksrdquo on Americarsquos famous Mother Road Who are we
to turn down the advice of Nat King Cole Chuck Berry the Rolling StonesJohn Mayer and the many others whorsquove recorded the classic through the years
Heed the songrsquos call by joining the Good Sam Club at the 10th annualRally April 17 through 20 in Albuquerque New Mexico one of the hotteststops on the legendary highway
Visitors to Expo New Mexico can find plenty of ways to get their kickslike browsing row after row of new RVs enjoying nightly entertainment bypopular performers participating in fun activities and taking optionaltours of historic sites in and around the fabled New Mexico city
Did we mention Good Samrsquos Mexican Fiesta and the Rally Dog ShowNow a decade old the Rally has become a one-stop shop for RVers seek-
ing to enrich their lifestyle and just have a great time Rally-goers thirsty forknowledge can pick from scores of seminars and check out newtravel and RV products then end the day by partying withNeil Sedaka the Osmond Brothers and Rita Coolidge
The Rallyrsquos a great place to meet old friends make newtravel buddies link up with longtime e-mail pals and online-forum cronies and on Good Sam Day join a Good SamClub chapter in your neck of the woods
Here are a few of the many ways to get your kicks at the2009 Albuquerque Rally
BY JOHN SULLAWAY
Get yourRALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
RallyAT THE
Kicks
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Rock to the Classics For morethan 50 years Neil Sedakarsquos catchy tuneshave blasted out of jukeboxes and stere-os across North America Herersquos yourchance to see the composer of ldquoCal-endar Girlrdquo and ldquoBreaking Up Is Hardto Dordquo perform in person on April 17the Rallyrsquos opening nightSedaka (pictured on theright) is followed byGrammy Awardndashwinningsinger Rita Coolidge onApril 18 the country-flavored family group theOsmond Brothers onApril 19 and California surf band PapaDoo Run Run on April 20
Sharpen Your Skills Whetheryoursquore a novice RVer or a seasoned vet-eran yoursquoll find plenty of opportunitiesto boost your RV IQ at the Rally Scoresof seminars will be offered on topicsranging from electrical-system mainte-nance to tire care Presenters includeHighways Technical Editor Bob Living-ston and other RVing experts
Stack Up the Fun Youngstersand teens can play games scarf uppizza take tours and join their momsdads and grandparents in the cookie-stacking competition GPS users willhave fun with our geocache contest theGreat RV Heist and golfers can tee upfor the golf tournament on April 17Show Your Tricks on Route 66 theRallyrsquos dog show gives pet owners achance to parade their pooches April 18
Explore New Mexico Sign upfor optional guided bus trips and travelto the Acoma ldquoSky Cityrdquo Pueblo onApril 17 Americarsquos oldest continuously
inhabited settlement On April 18 takea tour through Albuquerquersquos most col-orful districts on famous Route 66Guided trips to the nearby Trinity Siteon April 17 18 and 20 will take you toground zero of the first atomic-bombdetonation
Donate Your Time Feel likegiving back Rally participantscan lend a hand at Rio GrandeCommunity Farm Come for aday of volunteer work on April15 and get one night of freecamping on April 14
Balloon Bonanza Albuquerquersquosknown as the Hot-Air Balloon Capitalof the World and its annual Inter-national Balloon Fiesta draws thou-sands Rally-goers will get a chance tosalute the cityrsquos high-flying statusmdashand possibly make historymdashbyparticipating in an attempt toset a Guinness world record forMost People Wearing BalloonHats Prefer the real thing Takea hot-air balloon ride over theRio Grande Valley with RainbowRyders or watch balloon enthu-siasts ignite the burners insidetheir colorful crafts at anevening balloon glow
Go Green The Rallyrsquos the place tofind out how you can reduce your RVrsquosenvironmental footprint The Go GreenIdeas contest invites Rally-goers to sub-mit green-friendly concepts for prizesMake sure you stop by the Green RVexhibit a biodiesel-powered Lancecamper outfitted with solar panels anda wind turbine and occupied by sur-vivalist Brian Brawdy
Hola Good Sam The Good SamClub will throw a Mexican Fiesta formembers and friends on April 20 Yoursquollbe serenaded by mariachis tantalizedby pintildeatas and treated to Southwesterncuisine Join a chapter make newfriends stick around for games andprizes and learn more about benefitsoffered only to Good Sam members
Be Prepared Relive the carefreedays of camping out with your Scouttroop when the Rally hosts a receptionfor all current and former Boy Scouts onApril 19 Boy Scout alumni are encour-aged to bring old memorabilia like uni-forms badges and handbooks LocalBoy Scout troops will participate andcontests for cash prizes will rekindle thatScouting spirit Rally organizers areworking to expand the program toinclude Girl Scouts for the 2010 Rally
Get Cookinrsquo On GoodSam Day Highwaysrsquo CampCuisine columnist BobBlumer (left) will demon-strate how to whip up flavor-filled edibles in theconfines of your RV galleyLearn new recipes fromthe Food Network star
Kick Some Tires Rally-goers canget a close-up look at the latest RVmodels by strolling through hundredsof new rigs on display at Expo NewMexico Yoursquoll find vehicles rangingfrom entry-level trailers to million-dol-lar coaches Buy a new home-on-wheelson the spot or do research for a futurepurchase Also on display are hundredsof aftermarket products and RV-relatedservices in the Rallyrsquos indoor exhibit
RALLY ONLINEConnect with other Rally-going GoodSam Club members online Click onwwwtherallycom to find links to Rallygroups on wwwgoodsamclubcom aswell asFacebookEonsTwitterandFlickr
RVER OF THE YEARDuring the Rallyrsquos Good Sam Day yoursquoll get the chance tomeet Richard Daniels the clubrsquos 2008 RVer of theYear Richard rescued a stray dog he encounteredwhile RV camping then used the Good Sam Clubrsquosonline RV forums to facilitate adoptions of manymore stray animals across the continent The firstrecipient of this annual award Richard says hersquoslooking forward to telling fellow RVers about theshelter he founded Old Fella Burke CountyAnimal Rescue in Burke County Georgia
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The Good Sam ClubrsquosAction Line has resolvedthousands of disputes in favor of membersHighways highlights a sampling of theseresults in each issueTo read more Action Lineletters go to wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityand click on RVer Rights
All Steamed UpLast April I took my 2002 Holiday Rambler Admiral motorhome to GibbsInternational Trucks in Oxnard California to fix a transmission leak I was referredto Gibbs because theyrsquore a fully authorized dealer for Allison transmission
I told the service staff that I wanted an estimate before any work was done onthe coach Later that day Raul a service manager called to say that all they could
do to fix the leak was change gaskets andgrommets If Irsquod been told this beforehand Irsquodhave never brought my motorhome to them
Raul then told me he could remove my trans-mission and send it to a repair facility thatcould make the repairs in the City ofCommerce 75 miles away He said there wasno way of me getting an estimate until thisrepair shop received the transmission anddetected the problem
Later however I was told that I incurred$15729 in fees when Gibbs steam-cleanedmy transmission housing to look for the leakwhich they couldnrsquot find I was never given anestimate for this service
When I arrived to pick up my RV I asked MrsGibbs another service manager why I wasnrsquottold in the beginning that I could incur diag-nostic charges and they might not be able tofix the problem I told her I didnrsquot want to payfor anything and she replied I couldnrsquot havemy keys until I paid the charges I told her thatI called that coercion and it wasnrsquot fair Shedidnrsquot respond
I believe Gibbs misrepresented themselvesI never would have gone there if theyrsquod told methe truth in the first place I believe I shouldbe refunded the $15729 fee I think Gibbsshould also give me an apology for my 10hours of wasted time
Allan Siber CAMARILLO CALIFORNIA
ACTION LINE After sending a petition toGibbs International on Siberrsquos behalf wereceived this response from Raul Villalobosservice manager
We regret that you felt no value in the effortwe made to properly diagnose and steam-
clean your transmission We could debate theappropriateness of the changes but in the bestinterest of a timely resolution wersquore refundingyou $15729
Sluggish ServiceWE TOOK OUR 2001 Sportsmen fifth wheel toPatterson RV Center in Wichita Falls Texas forsome minor repair work At the time the serv-ice representative assured us that the workwouldnrsquot take long But now two months andmany phone calls to Patterson later we stillhavenrsquot seen any progress We were calledonce and told it was ready so we made the 80-mile trip only to find out that the repairswerenrsquot completed Patterson hadnrsquot evenordered the decal stripes that were included inour original request They told us theyrsquod getsomeone to bring the decals to our home
After going back and forth my wife calledto see if the decals were ready and the newservice manager said he knew nothing of thisorder and hersquod have to look into it Heassured us hersquod investigate our issue andcall us back Wersquove never received a callback We really need Action Line to help fixthis ongoing problem
John and Phyllis Spenser PARADISE TEXAS
ACTION LINE After a petition was sent toPatterson RV Center we received the follow-ing update from the Spensers
Our problem has been resolved to our satis-faction thanks to Action Linersquos interventionPatterson RV completed the decal work andtheir new service manager was very courteousand helpful Action Linersquos help was muchappreciated
Got an RV-related dispute E-mail us at actionlinegoodsamclubcom or mail a letterto Action Line PO Box 8545 Ventura California 93002 Please include a letter ofexplanation and copies of related receipts
ACTIONLINEMAILBOX
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If yoursquod like to evaluate newproducts and see your commentspublished in Highways sign upto be a Good Sam producttester Itrsquos easy Just click onwwwgoodsamclubcommemberbenefitsaspx to find the product-testing sign-up form
nline
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goodstuffEDITED BY ROBIN DUFFIELDbullTESTED ANDREVIEWED BY MEMBERS
Smart LightMotion LightDonrsquot let the Smart Lightrsquossimple appearance deceiveyou The low-profile exteriorlight mounts on the side ofyour RV and goes on auto-matically when the built-insensor detects movementnear your rig An attachedLED lets you know if yourcoach battery is running lowThe Smart Light gets itsbrains from a microproces-sor and has the same holepattern as existing standardlights for easy installationKen Motz a Good Sam Clubproduct tester from Le ClaireIowa installed the SmartLight and reports ldquoThe mo-tion detector really makesus feel securerdquo PRICE $9999CONTACT Star Light 800-883-5444wwwstarlightsinccom
Funky Colored FlamesNeed to spice up your campfire fun Create dancing flames of blue green and purpleby placing an unopened packet of Funky Colored Flames on top of the fire Providing 30minutes of multicolored fun Funky Flames is safe for usein indoor and outdoor wood fireplaces (theyarenrsquot suitable for cooking fires) Good SamClub product tester Arleen Witt of PollackPines California tried Funky Flames andtells us ldquoNice colored flames that reallyadd excitement to any bonfirerdquoPRICE $588 (three-pack)CONTACT Winlow Products416-792-0385 wwwcampingworldcom
June Bug ScooterRVers can tool around the campground
or rally grounds with ease on thepower-thrifty all-electric June Bugscooter The smooth-riding portablevehicle seats one adult comfort-
ably folds to just 28 inches highand weighs 90 pounds JoyceNewman a Good Sam Clubproduct tester from JacksonSouth Carolina took a spinon the June Bug and says ldquoIdo not know how I traveledbefore the June Bug Itrsquosgiven me my freedom backrdquo
Engel MR040 PortableFridge Freezer
Peckish RVers can keep theirsnacks cool on the go with the nim-
ble Engel MR040 Fridge Freezer Theunit has a small footprint but deliversefficient cooling from 1224-volt DCand 110-volt AC power A sturdy plasticexterior with rubber bumpers on eachcorner protects that delicate egg salad
and a reversible lid contains storage spacefor spare cords and fuses Good Sam product
tester Sandy Preibe from Camarillo California took theMR040 on an outing and says ldquoTravels easy and keepsfood and beverages cold on a hot day while driving Itrsquosvery convenient not to have to use icerdquo
PRICE $1497CONTACT Rickrsquos Specialty Vehicles
866-798-2227 wwwricksesvcom
PRICE $641CONTACT Engel USA 888-272-9838 wwwengel-usacom
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AND GET REWARDED FORDOING WHAT YOU LOVE
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The Good Sam VISA Card is issued by Barclays Bank Delaware Important terms and conditions apply Complete details on the rewards program will bedescribed in the enrollment materials Camping Gas Cash Back Memberships amp Services and Gift Cards are Free when you redeem Rec Rewards pointsearned by using the Good Sam Visa Card
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MARCH ARIZONA bull ROARING rsquo20S SAMBOREE March 4ndash8Pinal County Fairgrounds Casa Grande $85Contact Joyce Anderson 561 S 34th Pl
Mesa AZ 85204 480-807-6066
joyceinmesayahoocomwwwarizonagoodsamorg
NEVADA bull HAWAIIAN SUMMER SAMBOREEMarch 12ndash14 Avi Resort and Casino Laughlin$602 $451 Extra $10 at gate ContactLinda LeChien 1380 Centerville Ln 40Gardnerville NV 89410 775-782-5352
rllechienaolcomwwwnevadagoodsamcom
GEORGIA bull SPRING SAMBOREE March 26ndash29
Good Sam Club chapters across North America regularly host RV gatherings known as
Samborees As a Good Sam Club member you can visit Samborees in any state or province
Activities range from games to arts and crafts seminars and live entertainment In short
Samborees are a good time and a great way to meet people who share your interests
Dates locations fees and contact information for upcoming events are listed below and
a complete calendar is posted on wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityeventsandtours
CLUBevents
Forty Years of FunColoradorsquos first Good Sam chapter the Western Colorado Travelers
celebrated its 40th anniversary on November 15 2008 Many members
of the Grand Junction chapter were on hand for the event along with State
Directors Al and Fran Allain Assistant State Directors Mike and Sue Carver
and members of the neighboring Two Rivers Good Sam chapter
Back row left to rightWimp Holding BudDriever Al HowardRalph Moss EugeneStocking Second rowWanda Holding TomBonokoski BettyDriever Lynda HowardTheona Moss PatMahrer Al MahrerSeated GloriaBonokoski Fay ClineFran Jones Del JonesChapter PresidentMary Diamond
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Your RV NearAlamo Lake in AZ
1-800-343-7996 or602-677-3368
saguaro-acrescom
bull Driveways and graded leveled pad with material on all Paved road access Lots prepared for RVrsquos
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Monaco Knight Diplomat amp Camelot
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Georgia National Fairgrounds and AgricenterPerry $75 Contact Perno Scott 1865 PoplarSt Conyers GA 30013 770-922-5794
gladigottacomcastnetwwwgeorgiagoodsamcom
APRIL TEXAS bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 2ndash5 WestTexas Fairgrounds Abilene $65 $75 at gateContact Judy Birchett PO Box 236 Bishop TX78343 361-584-1919
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LOUISIANA bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 10ndash12State Fair of Louisiana Shreveport $52 Earlybird 45 $13 per day Contact Del Griffin 439Jann Dr Shreveport LA 71106 318-686-0581
lagoodsamyahoocomwwwlagoodsamorg
ALABAMA bull PUT ON YOUR EASTER BONNET SPRINGSAMBOREE April 16ndash19 National PeanutFestival Fairgrounds Dothan $802 $701
Contact Pat Smith 1301 S Bethel RdDecatur AL 35603 256-350-1037
algoodsamsaolcomwwwalabamagoodsamsorg
ARKANSAS bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 16ndash19Four States Fairgrounds Texarkana $55Contact Melinda Wiggs 2501 Skyline PtJonesboro AR 72404 870-972-0951
mwiggs2501yahoocomwwwarkansasgoodsamscom
MISSISSIPPI bull SPRING TAHITIAN SUNRISE SAM-BOREE April 16ndash19 Washington CountyConvention Center Greenville $652 $451Contact Darrell Hugueley 5358 CR 225 WaterValley MS 38965 662-473-1077
hugo5358bellsouthnetwwwmsgoodsamorg
FLORIDA bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 22ndash26Okeechobee KOA Campground Okeechobee$110 Contact Robert Ward PO Box 348Nobleton FL 34661 352-796-8867
bward5bellsouthnetwwwgoodsams-floridaorg
OKLAHOMA bull MARDI GRAS SPRING SAMBOREEApril 23ndash26 Heart of Oklahoma ExpositionShawnee $61 Contact Susan Scholl 4608Sandy Oak Circle Newalla OK 74857 405-391-5852 or 405-812-4401wwwoklahomagoodsamscom
NORTH CAROLINA bull MILITARY TRIBUTE SPRINGSAMBOREE April 24ndash26 Tom Johnson Rally ParkMarion $75 Contact Don and Eunice Fletcher 110Riviera Ln Sanford NC 27332 919-499-2512
defletchwindstreamnetwwwncstategoodsamcom
KANSAS bull PAUL BUNYAN AND OTHER TALL TALESSPRING SAMBOREE April 30ndashMay 3 KansasState Fairgrounds Hutchinson $70 ContactMarty Ward 2201 E MacArthur E-3 WichitaKS 67216-5614 316-213-8297
rewardcoxnetwwwkansasgoodsamorg
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ATTENTION CANADIAN BUYERS
800-745-3673
NO SALES TAXIN MONTANA
Motorhomes A B amp C Fifth Wheels Travel TrailersBrowse our inventory online at
Go to the Good Sam Clubrsquos website to read all about our more than 1600 activechapters throughout North America and find one near you Start by going to wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunity and clicking on Chapters
nline goodsamclubcom
bull
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ALASKAChris Williams (Vivian)1060 N Leatherleaf Loop Wasilla AK 99654aksnwbrdmtaonlinenetwwwalaskagoodsamclubcom
ALBERTALes Barnhouse (Lorraine)47-53522 Range Rd 274Spruce Grove AB T7X 3T1altagoodsamcruzinternetcomwwwrvalbertaca
BRITISH COLUMBIAPaul Day (Eileen)158-16275 15th Ave Surrey BC V4A 1L4pceedayteluscomwwwbcsamsca
IDAHOGordon Harris (Susan)466 Pace Dr Twin Falls ID 83301gordon3769msncomwwwidahogoodsamorg
MONTANARonald Wertz (Joan)48 Rockland Ln Victor MT 59875mtronjoanaolcomwwwmontanagoodsamcom
OREGONWayne Swanson (Mary)16500 Brown Rd Dallas OR 97338goodsamattglobalnetwwworegongoodsamcom
SASKATCHEWANNorman Swinnerton (Larree)803 Carr Terrace Saskatoon SK Canada S7S 1L9weare2shawcawwwsaskgoodsamcom
WASHINGTONJudy Smith (Larry)PO Box 1374 Snohomish WA 98291-1374larry-judysmithmsncomwwwwashingtonstategoodsamkendracom
WYOMINGSteve Martin (Jackie)75 Wild Horse Rd Cody WY 82414stevemartinwyomingcomwwwwyominggoodsamcom
ARIZONAJoan Burtrum (James)2805 Potter Ave Kingman AZ 86409jiburtrumcitlinknetwwwarizonagoodsamorg
NORTHERN CALIFORNIAKenneth Ginoulis (Marilee)316 Mission St Lodi CA 95240kginoulislodinetnetwwwnorcalgoodsamorg
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIAJo Ann Yett (Vernon)PO Box 1390 Indio CA 92202yetsmailgtenetwwwsocalgoodsamorg
COLORADOAl Allain (Fran)3213 Scranton St Aurora CO 80011-1827coloradosamcomcastnetwwwcoloradogoodsamorg
NEVADATheresa White (Bill)2800 Viking Way Carson City NV 89706tw-bwsbcglobalnetwwwnevadagoodsamcom
NEW MEXICOJohn Brink (Marji)25 Western Saddle Dr Tijeras NM 87059jnmbrinkaolcomwwwnmgoodsamcom
UTAHGlenn Carroll (Carol Jean)1449 E Woodhill Dr Sandy UT 84092carrollgutah-internetwwwutahgoodsamorg
wwwGoodSamClubcomDealerFor your closest Good Sam Authorized Dealer
(Bookmark this Link Wersquore adding new dealers Daily)
For New Parts or Even A New RV Look for The Name You Trust
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Modelsby Rexhall amp Workhorse
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RexAir amp Airbus
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FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 43
CALL TODAY1-866-427-2344No Sales Tax in Montana
Call NOW to
SAVE BIG
MissoulaMontana
wwwBretzRVcomSee our entire inventory
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B R A N D N E W 07 NEWMAR DUTCHSTAR
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each
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You can enter online at rvmhhalloffameorg
Drawing held 12 noon March 17 2009
Call 1-800-378-8694 for entry formYou may charge your ticket to Visa Mastercard Discover or Amex
Void where prohibited bull Licensed with the Indiana Dept of Revenue
In the event that less than 1000 certificates are sold initial offering and all prizes will be prorated 5050between winners and RVMH Heritage FoundationYou must be 18 years or older to enter
ILLINOIS Jim Frcka (Judie)616 N Porter StElgin IL 60120rrack2rvyahoocomwwwillinoisgoodsamcom
IOWACarl Lewis (Ginny)1705 Tulip LnStorm Lake IA 50588-2104carllewisiwnetwwwiowagoodsamcom
MINNESOTALuke Johnson (Pam)1011 S Victory DrMankato MN 56001gorvlukeaolcomwwwmngoodsamclubcom
NEBRASKAFred Hatch (Sandy)PO Box 335Arnold NE 69120oldtimergpcomnet
NORTH DAKOTALinda Albright (George Thomason)616 Hillcrest DrMinot ND 58703-1556georgeminotcomwwwgeocitiescomndgoodsam
SOUTH DAKOTADonna Katzer (Albert) 915 Allen AveRapid City SD 57701redhatdonnaqbrapmidconet
WISCONSINJean Goossen (Dave)853 138th StAmery WI 54001dgoossenamerytelnetwwwwigoodsamorg
ARKANSASDan Freyaldenhoven (Shirley)1200 Siebenmorgan RdConway AR 72032dfreycyberbackcomthunderaristotlenetarkansashtm
KANSASNancy Crook (Sonny)2902 N Meadowlake DrHutchinson KS 67502nancylcrookhotmailcomwwwkansasgoodsamorg
LOUISIANARichard Abadie (Judith)608 W 17th Ave Covington LA 70433judyabadiehotmailcomwwwlagoodsamorg
MISSOURIJean Gardner (Bob)39456 Omega StAnabel MO 63461mogoodsamDirectorgmailcomwwwmissourigoodsamclubcom
OKLAHOMARichard Gulley (Karen)11525 S FranklinJenks OK 74037gmagulleyssbcglobalnetwwwoklahomagoodsamscom
TEXASKaren L McAbee (Dwayne)PO Box 33940Fort Worth Texas 76162klmcabeehotmailcomwwwtexasgoodsamcom
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DESIGNED AND SIZED FOR RVsmdashAmerican madedual adjustable air sleep systems similar to onesseen on TV but hundreds less Custom sizesmoney-back guarantee Shipped factory directwwwbearbedscom or 888-565-7211
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COMMERCIAL CORNER
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 45
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CARPETING
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Highwaysrsquo Commercial Corner section ofclassified ads is designed exclusively for pri-vate parties or businesses that have items orservices to sell promote or rent that are notof a personal nature For example RV ParksCampgrounds Condominium ComplexesReal Estate Small Businesses for SaleServices Offered Help Wanted PositionsWanted and Business Opportunities all rep-resent categories appropriate for CommercialCorner Any item offered for rent is consid-ered commercial in nature CommercialCorner advertisers are not required to beGood Sam Club members
When submitting ad copy please followthese guidelines1 There are 40 characters allowed perline counting each letter space and punc-
tuation mark When abbreviating pleaseuse standard dictionary abbreviationsThere is a five-line minimum and the rateis $60 per line2 Bold-face type is available at an addition-al cost of $15 per line Add $50 to makeyour ad all red3 We offer a 5 frequency discount for sixissues and a 10 discount for 12 issues4 Blind-box service is available at an addi-tional cost of $15 per issue We will assigna blind-box number to your ad and we willforward responses to you on a daily basisThe blind-box address takes one full line ofspace at $60line Our $15 fee covers ourpostage and handling expenses5 Copy must be printed or typed6 Copy must be submitted approximately
two months prior to the cover date of theissue desired Please note The May issuecloses on February 18 the June issue closes on March 187 Mail ad copy and a check money order orVisaMasterCardDiscoverAmex numberexpiration date and signature to Commer-cial Corner Highways PO Box 8510Ventura California 93002-99128 Credit-card orders may be faxed to 805-667-4379 Attention Sue Panchenko or e-mailed to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom(please put ldquoCommercial Cornerrdquo in thesubject line) 9 Please direct questions to Sue Panchenkoat 805-667-4385 or via e-mail to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom (please put ldquoCommercialCornerrdquo in the subject line)
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HOMES FOR SALE
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INVESTMENTS
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LOTS FOR SALE
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COMMERCIAL CORNER
rdquoldquoAs in past years Highwayshas been the source of our best camp hosts
mdashS Beall OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY
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TOURS
ADVENTURE CARAVANS RV TOURS amp RALLIESCanada bull USA bull Alaska bull Central America Mexico bull Greece bull Europe bull United KingdomMexico RV Insurance wwwadventurecaravanscomFree 86-page catalog (800) 872-7897Experience the Adventure Wersquoll do the Rest
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Good Sam Samborees and CaraventuresWhether your RV travels take you to AlaskaMexicorsquos Baja Peninsula New England the Kentucky Derby a NASCAR race or to AmericarsquosNational Parks the Good Sam Club has a grouptravel package for you Make new friends while youtravel in the comfort of your RV on our fully guidedtours Call us toll-free at 1-800-829-5140 or visit us online at wwwgoodsamclubcomtoursto find out more about these and the many othertours offered by the Good Sam Club
TRAVEL TO EXCITING PLACESDrive the Alcan to Americarsquos Last Frontierenvision yourself on Nova Scotiarsquos miles of coastal drives celebrate Mardi Grascross the border to sunny Mexicoform friendships yoursquoll treasure the rest of your days all arrangementsincluding RV parks by Tracks RV Toursest 1975 Free catalog at tracksrvtourscom or tel 800-351-6053
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RECREATIONAL VEHICLESFOR SALE
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COMMERCIAL CORNER
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MOTORHOMES FOR SALE
2000 ALLEGRO BUS 38 57K mi 3 SO Cat 330dsl 6-spd Allison maple cab int WD new awnsall lthr Frtliner Chas 75 Onan new tires reffrwicmkr no smkpets $54K 772-564-0759772-341-4614 (FL)
2007 36QSH PHAETON BY Tiffin Silver Sand350 HP Cat Diesel pusher 6-speed Allison80 gen auto level amp awn leather Corian tiled3 TVs 4 slides 9527 miles warranty $175K(941) 286-5201 (SD)
1996 DUTCH STAR 32 454 Chevy Banks Power slide-out Runs and looks beautiful New paint roof tires $28500 Neil 916-747-1842
A Colorado Beauty at its Best New 2006 stunning custom home in Castle Rock 6196 sq ft walkout ranch on 467 acres 4 BD 6BA50rsquoX21rsquo RV garage wfull hookups $1295000(303) 681-3754 for pics amp details
LARGO FL 1152 sq ft manufactured hm 2BR2BA Many extras incl attached lanai amp shed Xlnt home base location close to shopping ampbeaches in a 55+ 5-star community $35000OBO 727-798-2573 evartsedyahoocom
3BD2BA MANUFACTURED on 82 acre w30X40RV garage wfull hookup 2 yrs old 4 mi from The Villages in FL No lot fee you own propertysafe area move-in ready smk free lots of extras$260K 352-406-9750
BEAUTIFUL OR COAST - Lakeside 55+ gatedcomm 1254 sq ft 2BD 2BA 40 ft RV prkgwhookups 2 mins to lake 5 mi to beachfishing crabbing hiking Pix avail $219000(541) 759-2747
LOTS FOR SALE
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DESTIN VILLAGE RV RESORT FLmdash2 lots for saleside by side across from pool and clubhouse1 block to huge public beach Large pads gated$129000 each Susan (850) 496-6520
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HOMES FOR SALE
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DAVENPORT FL RV HOME Private 55+ commAccess to I-27 amp I-4 2BD 2BA + RV garage1800 sq ft Cinder block built $289K Will consider trade in CACOTX 863-424-1417lab2trvlaolcom
ASHEVILLE NCmdashNewly remodeled home amp RVbuilding 4BR 4BA 4300 sq ft home 2250 sq ft RV building HVAC Many amenities plus mtn views New low price $699500 Pics wwwTomFlackcom 8282426569
TRADING POST As a benefit of membership Good Sam Club members may advertise personalitems for sale in the Trading Postclassified ad section of Highways
The Trading Post classified ad section isrestricted to ads placed by individualGood Sam Club members who are cur-rent with their membership dues Adsmust be of a personal nature accordingto the following requirements All otherclassified ads will be considered forplacement in Commercial Corner
1 Item advertised must be personallyowned and listed for sale or trade Ads pro-moting a product or service for sale wouldnot be acceptable in Trading Post Also notacceptable would be an ad for a multi-unitapartment townhome complex or morethan 10 acres of unimproved real property
2 An ad for the rental of any item is considered commercial and thereforenot appropriate for Trading Post
3 Trading Post accepts ads under thecategories of Campground Member-ships for Sale Timeshares for SaleHomes for Sale and Lots for SaleAgents are not permitted to advertise inTrading Post
4 Help Wanted and Positions Wantedare categories inappropriate for TradingPost Also unacceptable are ads for theexchange of one service for anotherregardless of whether any money is
changing hands An ad soliciting theusage of property whether commercialor residential is also considered com-mercial in nature and must be placed inCommercial Corner
Please note The May 2009 issuecloses on February 18 (arrival date April30 the June issue closes on March 18(arrival date May 27)
Unfortunately it is not possible to can-cel an ad after our closing dateHowever we are able to place aldquoSOLDrsquorsquo indicator over your ad up toone week after the closing date
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2000 DOLPHIN 36 FORD V10 21500 milesSO 55 gen WD Corian tops awnings 2 TVDVDVCR 2 air rear camara level jacks Must sell health reasons Reduced to $35800 407-654-3863 (FL)
2005 PHAETON 35 FT 350 diesel very lowmileage smoke free very clean Two slidessurround sound WD 4-dr frig Under warranty$150000 (225) 293-6990 225-921-8934
1996 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND 34 model L 45K miles Chevy gas Onan generator awningpackage satellite leveling jacks Email for more info bgilstrapcomcastnet or 678-817-9661 (GA)
1990 MONACO CROWN ROYALE 40 foot 300Cummins engine 75K miles fully loadedexcellent condition $29500 Call for pictures and information In 1990 sold for $250000304-242-0377
2005 COUNTRY COACH Intrigue LTD 42 525HP3 AC 10KW gen 3 slides In-Motion sat heatedceramic floor OS ent ctr radar det CB radioAqua Hot htd massage driver amp co-pilot sts extwar $345K 909-980-2168 (CA)
TRAVEL TRAILERS amp FIFTH WHEELS FOR SALE
2004 KEYSTONE HORNET with improved lotconcrete drive + pad deck and shed Lot 6035 Star Resort Pass Christian MS Xlnt cond 2BDRM 12 slide $249 annual fee Near Casinos$36000 (920) 897-3660 (WI)
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2004 374 GLENDALE Titanium 32E37DS5th whl pin to bmpr 322 Xlnt cond lots xtras clsts hdwd flr NS 2 SO Orig $63600Selling due to health $29500 Call Gene 562-927-7217 (CA)
The May 2009 issue closes February 18 The June 2009 issue closes March18 Cost $85 per ad plus $60 per photo Bold $10 for first line $20 tobold entire ad Add $25 for ad to appear in redMaximum 200 characters Count all letters numbers punctuation and spacesSpecify category______________________________________
Good Sam ____________________________________Exp_____
Name ________________________________________
Address ______________________________________
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Phone ________________________________________
Please check here if you would like your state or province abbreviation to appear in your ad following your phone number
MAIL Trading Post Highways PO Box 8510 Ventura CA 93002
FAX (805) 667-4379 Attention Trading Post
E-MAIL classifiedstlcom Attention Trading PostTRADING POST
TRADING POST RATES
Advertising rates Trading Post ads are $85per listing per issue Bold-face type for thefirst line of the ad is an additional $10 For atotal of $105 your entire ad will be in boldAdd $25 for your ad to appear in red type
Photo ads We will include one photo with yourad at an additional cost of $60 per issue Pleasee-mail or mail a black-and-white or color photo
Blind-box service This runs an additional $15per issue A blind-box number will be assigned toyour ad and we will forward responses to you
When submitting ad copy please follow theseguidelines1 Submit your printed or typed ad on ourprinted form or use your own stationery2 Limit each ad to 200 characters counting allletters spaces punctuation marks and numbers3 Indicate under which category you wouldlike your ad to appear4 Your Good Sam Club membership numberand expiration date must be noted5 Mail ad copy and a check money order orVisaMasterCardDiscoverAmEx number toTrading Post Highways PO Box 8510Ventura California 93002-99126 Fax credit card orders to 805-667-4379Attention Trading Post7 E-mail credit-card orders to classifiedstlcomAttention Trading Post8 If you have a question we can be reachedat (805) 667-4100 ext 392 391 or 385
NO TELEPHONE ORDERS PLEASE
does not knowinglyaccept ads from busi-nesses in the TradingPost section If youreach a business whenanswering a Trading Postad please contact theAdvertising Departmentat 805-667-4100
StopampShop
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For more information call theAdvertising Department at
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You can place a 1-inch black-and-white ad for as little as
based on a 12-issue schedule
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RV MARKETPLACE
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Highways FEBRUARY 200952
RV MARKETPLACE
Alaska and Canadarsquos Yukon 5Banks Power 23BrakeBuddy 10Commercial Corner 45ndash47Consumer Cellular 8Continued Service Plan 37Cracker Barrel Stores 11Dealers and Destinations 53Dometic Corporation 17Gold Eagle Company 32Good Sam Emergency Road Service 55Good Sam RV Financing 21Good Sam SamboreesCaraventures 16Good Sam VIPProvided by GMAC Insurance 44Good Sam Visa Card 39Haband 24
ADVERTISER INDEXWhile every effort is made to maintain accuracy andcompleteness last-minutechanges may occasionallyresult in omissions or errors
ADVERTISER PAGEInsurance Central 30
Mule Days Celebration 11
nVision 10
The Rally 15
Pleasure-Way 56
Roadtrek Motorhomes 2
RV Buyerrsquos Guide 33
RV Marketplace 50ndash52
RV Business Top 50 12ndash13
Sea Eagle 19
Select Comfort 9
St Louis Church 5
Trading Post 48ndash49
Transfer Flow 4
Travelerrsquos Guide 25
Winnebago Industries 7
ADVERTISER PAGE
Click on wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityphotosto post your Pet Pix online To submit digital photosfor Highwaysrsquo Pet Pix column e-mail them to us athighwaysgoodsamclubcom
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ALASKA
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GOOD SAM WILL SAVE YOU MONEY
We guarantee itThatrsquos our promise If 11 months go by and Good Sam hasnrsquot saved you morethan the cost of your annual membership just let us know and wersquoll refund your member-ship fee Chances are yoursquoll save that much the first few days yoursquore on the road Thereare so many ways to save with discounted camping and free and low-cost services
Call us toll-free for more information 800-234-3450 or go to wwwgoodsamclubcom
COPYRIGHT STATEMENT The Good Sam logo is a registeredtrademark of TL Enterprises Inc a Delaware corporation It may beused by Good Sam chapters for official noncommercial identificationpurposes only and by others only with express written authorization inadvance from TL Enterprises Inc The noncommercial use for patchesand other similar chapter identification has been granted to charteredchapters of the club Any other use without express advance writtenauthorization is prohibited The following terms are registered trade-marks of TL Enterprises Inc and may not be used without permissionCaraventure Commercial Member of Good Sam RV Club Good SamPark Highways MotorHome Rider Samboree Samgo Trailer Lifeand the Trailer Life Campgrounds RV Parks and Services DirectoryHighways does not knowingly accept deceptive or misleading advertis-ing If you have a contrary experience with respect to any merchandiseor service represented in our pages please contact Action Line atactionlinegoodsamclubcom Permission to reprint or quote excerptsgranted upon written request only Copyright 2009
DEALERS amp DESTINATIONS
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 53
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Highways FEBRUARY 200954
A Scenic Stop to Remember Tell us the location of the vantage point pictured above and you
might be the winner of this monthrsquos $50 prize in our Wherersquos Good Sam photo contest To enter send
an e-mail identifying the photorsquos location and state or province to whereisgoodsamgoodsamclubcom
and include your name and contact information On March 1 wersquoll pick one $50 winner at random
from among the correct entries Look for the answer and winner in the May 2009 issue
Lots of Good Sam members have won $50 so farPatrick F Prunty of Harwich Massachusetts earned hischeck by correctly identifying the watery crossing in theNovember issuersquos Wherersquos Good Sam photo reprinted onthe right The RV bearing the Good Sam sticker rides theferry across Lake Champlain from Grand Island Vermontto Plattsburg New York Good Sam member Lynn Holmesof Arnold Maryland earned $50 for sending us the photo
Now itrsquos your turn to put your digital camera to workSimply take a photo of an RV in an interesting or sceniclocation with the Good Sam decal prominently displayedE-mail the high-resolution image to whereisgoodsamgoodsamclubcom and donrsquot forget to provide your nameand contact information If your photorsquos selected yoursquollreceive a check for $50
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Contents
Portal to the Past
Flying High in Albuquerque
Get Your Kicks at The Rally
Departments
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Dear Good Sam
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Albuquerque to Santa FePerched on the banks of the Rio GrandeRiver Albuquerque is more famous for being the Hot Air Balloon Capital of the World than as a portal to the pastIts famous and colorful InternationalBalloon Fiesta attracts visitors fromaround the globe few of whom realizethat the cityrsquos Central Avenue is actuallya section of Historic Route 66
In 1937 the government realignedRoute 66 between Santa Rosa and Al-buquerque bypassing Santa Fe Therealignment cut about 107 miles fromthe old route and brought touriststhrough the heart of AlbuquerqueToday the 400 to 1400 blocks of CentralAvenue still display much of the charmof those early days
Heading east along Central Avenue
Agentle late-afternoon breeze caresses the tall grass flanking theweathered rut running along the east wall of Fort Union I sit alone
on the wooden bench grounded squarely in the present my eyes tracingthe rut northeast through the sea of green toward the distant hills Theranger had said that the historic trail was nothing more than a dirt trackback in the mid-1800s so I begin to imagine a typical day along thissection of the Santa Fe Trail
I close my eyes and soon I can almosthear the crack of a bullwhackerrsquos whip andthe disgruntled bellows of the oxen as acaravan of large freight wagons rumbles bymassive wheels and oxen hooves carvingdeep into the soft New Mexico prairie Ienvision the labored breathing of the oxenand the creaking of wagon-wheel axles
As the last wagon lumbers by a grizzleddriver his stoic dust-covered face creasedby too many years on the trail glances myway and nods I nod back and watch thedust trails disappear into the evening skyI imagine a lone bugler inside the fort sounding the evening tattooanother day along the Santa Fe Trail slipping into the history books
The Santa Fe Trail is but one of the many nostalgic sites that crowdnorthern New Mexico This part of the state is like a living museum ofNative American and Wild West cultures that brings new meaning to thephrase Land of Enchantment
We planned on seeing as much as we could during our 1200-mile loopfrom Albuquerque along nine scenic byways and trails five mountainranges six Indian reservations a dozen pueblos and a host of nationalparks forests and monuments
STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL DEFREITAS
After theAlbuquerqueRally take adrive throughthe pages ofNew Mexicohistory on a scenic loop tour
PORTALpastTO THE
RALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
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you come to the Turquoise Trail NationalScenic Byway (Highway 14) which runsnorth through the Sandia Mountains toSanta Fe Along the trail yoursquoll pass thelegendary mining towns of GoldenMadrid and Cerrillos with their aban-doned turquoise mines dotting the adja-cent hills The rejuvenated ghost townsnow have quaint restaurants Native craftsshops art galleries and small museums
Santa Fe to RatonIn 2010 Santa Fe commemorates its400th anniversary Few Americans orEuropeans even knew of its existenceuntil the Santa Fe Trail opened in theearly 1800s
Today Native artisans trade theirwork on the sidewalks and park aroundthe main plaza and the city contains
more than 250 galleries many of whichline Canyon Road Art is such an impor-tant aspect of Santa Fe life that the townbecame the first US city to be named tothe UNESCO Creative Cities Network
Santa Fersquos creative culture overflowsinto its cuisine In this relatively smallcity no fewer than 200 restaurants servemeals offering everything from bou-tique specialties to distinctive northernNew Mexican delicacies Tia Sophiarsquos(just off the main square) claims to haveinvented the breakfast burrito which youcan order with green red or Christmas(both green and red) chili sauce
If you have a hankering for somesweets you wonrsquot want to miss the cre-ations at the Chocolate Maven Thesmall cafeacute has an adjoining bakerywhere you can sample the shoprsquos world-
famous brownies while watching thebakers at work
Interstate 25 to the east follows theold Santa Fe Trail and sections of oldRoute 66 (the pre-1937 alignment) Inmany places you can exit the mainhighway onto adjacent service roadsthat literally run atop parts of the oldSanta Fe Trail and old Route 66
East of Glorieta is Pecos NationalHistoric Park The park preserves morethan 12000 years of history including theancient Pecos pueblo a colonial missionsections of the Santa Fe Trail and the siteof the Battle of Glorieta Pass the mostwesterly conflict in the Civil War
In the town of Las Vegas old Route66 veers south toward Santa Rosa whilethe Santa Fe Trail continues northeastThe trail crisscrosses I-25 at many loca-
Grab your binoculars and pick a perch on the bluffs overlooking El Malpais National Monument
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tions on the way to Raton Well-pre-served ruts are visible at WagonMound and Fort Union NationalMonument built in 1851
Raton to TaosFrom Raton Highway 64 slices south-west retracing parts of the Santa FeTrail Going southeast on Highway 505yoursquoll need your binoculars to viewsome of the 274 bird species at MaxwellNational Wildlife Refuge including baldeagles and wild turkeys as well aswhitetail and mule deer bobcats andblack bear Established in 1965 the3700-acre refuge is an important reststop for migratory waterfowl
The Dawson ghost town awaitsabout 10 miles north on 505 Littleremains of this old coal-mining com-munity except the cemetery PhelpsDodge opened the Dawson coal minein 1901 and the town prospered until1950 when the coal ran out Most ofthe graves in the cemetery are of the383 miners lost in two disastrous mineexplosions in 1913 and 1923
An hourrsquos drive south of Dawsontakes you to the small but significanttown of Cimarron from which onebranch of the Santa Fe Trail gets itsname Over the years the townrsquos 130-year-old landmark St James Hotel hascatered to such notable guests as BuffaloBill Cody Annie Oakley Kit CarsonFrank and Jesse James Wyatt Earp Billythe Kid and BlackjackKetchum Rumor has itthat notorious gunmanClay Allison dancednaked on the bar whileshooting into the ceilingThe bar is now part ofthe dining room andyou can still see bulletholes in the tin ceiling
At Eagle Nest Highway64 meets the EnchantedCircle Scenic Byway (Highway 38) Thenorthern part of the loop skirts a num-ber of 12000-foot peaks in the Sangrede Cristo Mountains and offers spectac-ular alpine scenery If you have timetake Highway 150 up to Taos Ski Valleyfor more breathtaking panoramas
The Enchanted Circle rejoins High-way 64 just north of the Taos Pueblo
Indian Reservation Thepueblo is one of the nationrsquosoldest continuously inhabitedcommunities and the onlypueblo designated a NationalHistoric Landmark and aUNESCO World heritage SiteAt the center of the reservationis Taos town home to KitCarson between 1828 and1840 His preserved home isnow a museum
Taos to FarmingtonFrom Taos the High Road toTaos Scenic Byway (highways518 and 76) weaves souththrough the Sangre de CristoMountains and the PicurisPueblo toward the small townof Jaconita Along the wayyoursquoll pass through Chimayoand the Nambeacute Indian Res-ervation home to the beauti-ful 150-foot-high Nambeacute Falls
Just off Highway 502between Jaconita and LosAlamos is Bandelier NationalMonument Along the parkrsquos 15-miletrail through Frijoles Canyon yoursquoll seeAncestral Pueblo homes kivas (ceremo-nial structures) rock paintings and pet-roglyphs Donrsquot forget to carry lots ofwater when hiking here
West of Bandelier stands Los Alamosand the Los Alamos National Laboratory
The Department of Energylab is one of the largest multidisciplinary institu-tions in the world Startedin 1943 as part of the se-cretive Manhattan Projectthe lab is now a NationalHistoric Landmark TheBradbury Science Museumis highly recommended
From Los Alamos theJeacutemez Mountain Trail
Scenic Byway (Highway 4) wendssouthwest through the Jeacutemez Moun-tains and Santa Fe National ForestAbout halfway to San Ysidro yoursquolldrive through the sprawling VallasCaldera National Preserve a favorite ofrock climbers and trout fishermen Asyou cross the floor of the caldera be onthe lookout for large herds of elk San
Antonio Creek and the East Fork of theJeacutemez River cut through the calderaand offer some of the statersquos best brownand rainbow trout fishing
West of San Ysidro the trail contin-ues northwest as Highway 550 to thetown of Cuba the heart of NewMexicorsquos cattle- and sheep-ranchingregion But Cubarsquos claim to fame is the nearby Chaco Culture NationalHistoric Park the largest best-pre-served and most architecturallyadvanced of all ancient SouthwestNative villages
The canyon has 120 separate sitesthat date between AD 850 and 1250The largest structure Pueblo Bonitacontains more than 600 rooms and 40kivas The sites are accessible by about35 miles of walking trails that crisscrossthe canyon
Northwest of Cuba Highway 550climbs to the high plains New Mexicorsquosoil belt The first well was drilled in1921 and the state pumps about 60million barrels a year The oil patchrsquosmain town Farmington is also rich inNative American culture
Just north of Farmington is Aztec
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Ruins National Monument a 500-roomcenter of Ancestral Pueblo society datingback to the early 1100s The Great Kiva(excavated in 1921 and reconstructed in1934) is the main attraction
Farmington to AlbuquerqueThe Native Heritage Trail Scenic Byway(Highway 491) runs from Shiprock justwest of Farmington through the vastNavajo Indian Reservation to GallupAlong the way yoursquoll pass 7176-footShiprock peak and other unusual rockformations as you skirt the easternflanks of the Chuska Mountains
Highway 491 ends in Gallup atHighway 40 and Historic Route 66Much of Route 66 parallels the newinterstate but it is interrupted in a fewplaces Historic 66 signs will direct youto the usable sections of the old route
Galluprsquos main attraction may be theEl Rancho Hotel and Motel Built in1937 the hotel has welcomed a host offamous guests including Jackie CooperRonald Reagan Spencer Tracy Kath-arine Hepburn and Kirk DouglasHundreds of autographed pictures ofcelebrities cover the mezzanine walls
above the eclectic rustic lobbyAs you head back toward Albu-
querque yoursquoll pass El Morro NationalMonument also known as InscriptionRock In the early 1300s AncestralPuebloans living on the bluff above thenatural spring carved petroglyphs inthe rock around the water hole In thelate 1600s Spanish and American pio-neers stopping for water also carvedtheir names dates and messages intothe rocks around the spring Today thepark protects more than 2000 inscrip-tions and petroglyphs as well asAncestral Puebloan ruins
East of El Morro stands El Malpais(Spanish for ldquothe badlandsrdquo) NationalMonument resembling a Hawaiianlava field with its moonscape of exten-sive lava flows In stark contrast to thesharp black lava are the tall smoothalmost white sandstone cliffs that linethe southern edge of the field
Northern New Mexico provides anextraordinary road-trip experiencefrom its 1200 years of accessible Nativeand American history to its spicy redand green chiles It truly is a Land ofEnchantment
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Go OnlineFind out more about Albuquerque andNew Mexico at wwwgoodsamclubcomhighways The February sectionincludes exclusive web content aboutthe Santa Fe Trail the Sandia PeakTram and the Southwestrsquos authenticlegend Kit Carson Yoursquoll also find RVauthor Ron Jonesrsquo list of restaurantfavorites in and around Albuquerque
Good Sam ParksNew Mexico has 43 Good Sam Parks To find out all aboutthem go to wwwgoodsamclubcomand click on the Travel Tools tabthen click on Find a Campground
For More InformationNew Mexico Tourism Departmentwwwnewmexicoorg 800-545-2070
Nostalgic New Mexico (left to right) Native pottery PecosNational Historic Park Fort Union and a Taos Pueblo powwow
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sk almost anyone to name Americarsquos mile-high city and theyrsquoll most likely replyldquoDenverrdquo But motor 438 miles south on Interstate 25 and yoursquoll hit another mile-
high city thatrsquos known less for its thin air and more for its rich history rugged scenery andhighly diverse population Welcome to Albuquerque New Mexico
Albuquerquersquos colorful past stretches back to the 1300s when the Ancestral Pueblo peo-ple settled along whatrsquos today known as the Rio Grande River The waterway provided pre-cious irrigation for the nativesrsquo crops and trees along the banks offered firewood By the1500s European explorers seeking gold found instead villages of mud but that didnrsquot keepthem from staying By the late 1600s the community along the river began to grow asSpanish missionaries settled in the area In 1706 the burgeoning town was named for theSpanish Duke of Alburquerque (the extra ldquorrdquo was later dropped from the name)
The westward migration of the 1800s brought Americans to the area along the Santa FeTrail Everyone from merchants and homesteaders to lawyers and tradesmen established theirhomes and businesses in the broad valley where major routes met The arrival of the railroadand much later Route 66 swelled the cityrsquos population which now stands at 800000
AlbuquerqueFLYING HIGH IN
RALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
Ride the aerialtram roll onRoute 66 andfollow in thefootsteps ofPueblos andearly explorersin Americarsquos oldest city theWorldrsquos Hot-AirBalloon Capital
BY BEVERLY EDWARDS
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These days Albuquerquethrives as a vibrant crossroads ofhistory commerce and cultureMake sure you take time toexplore this fascinating city if youattend the April Rally (for moreabout the Rally turn to page 34)
Begin your tour by steppingback in time at PetroglyphNational Monument west of thecity After soaking up the historyof the rock markings at the visitorcenter walk along the trails to seethe rock faces that bear ancientworks of art The monumentrsquosestimated 20000 carved images of peo-ple animals and other symbols giveglimpses into a compelling past
Get a feel for Albuquerquersquos Spanishheritage in Old Town where you canwalk in the footsteps of the cityrsquosfounders Dominating the central plazais the towering San Felipe de NeriChurch which replaced a small adobechapel that collapsed in 1792 In keep-ing with tradition adobe homes were
established around the plaza for mutu-al protection Today these structureshouse shops that sell colorful clothingblankets jewelry and other items madeby local artisans
While in Old Town yoursquoll see evi-dence of one of the cityrsquos most interest-ing chapters For three weeks in theearly days of the Civil War theConfederate flag flew over the plazaWhen the Confederates retreated they
buried six canons near the plaza andtwo of them are now displayed
In the following century the city host-ed a new wave of visitors After WorldWar II Americans hopped in their carsin search of new adventures andAlbuquerque emerged as a popular stopon Route 66 known here as CentralAvenue The regionrsquos rugged desert wasa novelty for many travelers of that eraCentral Avenuersquos colorful shops and
See the real Albuquerque (left to right)from Route 66 to Sandia Peak to Old Town
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restaurants evoke that innocent timeLooking for in-depth exploration of
the region Albuquerque is home tonumerous museums and each focuseson a compelling facet of the Land ofEnchantment and the world at large
Towering in Jurassic Super GiantsHall at the New Mexico Museum ofNatural History and Science is a replicaof Seismosaurus a former resident ofthe area Fossils in Seacoast Hall remindvisitors that the area once bordered avast prehistoric body of water
Ancestral Pueblo history so impor-
tant to understanding New Mexico ison display at the Indian PuebloCultural Center
Visitors will find refuge from thewarm desert sun at the AlbuquerqueAquarium and Rio Grande BotanicGarden both located in sprawlingAlbuquerque Biological Park Thou-sands of saltwater fish and invertebratesnative to the Gulf of Mexico live in theaquariumrsquos carefully maintained envi-ronments The Botanic Garden green-houses display desert plants that thrivein the area as well as flora from other
climates of the worldScience buffs will relish the
National Atomic Museumwhich traces the history ofthe Atomic Age from earlyresearch of nuclear develop-ment through todayrsquos peace-ful uses Exhibits offerinsights into the first atomicbomb detonation at theTrinity Site located less than100 miles away on desert
land thatrsquos now part of the White SandsMissile Range
Albuquerquersquos best-known eventmay be the International Balloon Fiestawhich lifts off for nine days everyOctober Thousands of spectators turnup for the festivities as hundreds of bal-loons fill the skies Visitors can experi-ence the thrilling history of hot-air bal-looning year-round at the AlbuquerqueInternational Balloon Museum on theedge of the fiesta grounds Actual bal-loons and gondolas hang from the highceiling in a dazzling display
Likewise cruising high above theground is the Sandia Peak Tramwaywhich travels over the Cibola NationalForest on a cable for 27 miles makingit the worldrsquos longest passenger aerialtramway The journey takes visitors tothe observation deck atop 10378-footSandia Peak affording an 11000-square-mile panorama of the Land of Enchantment Make the trip nearsunset and watch as the lights ofAlbuquerque glisten far below
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Tour Route 66break a balloonrecord and immerseyourself in RVingthis April inAlbuquerque
The pop-music standard ldquoRoute 66rdquo entices listeners to ldquogetyour kicksrdquo on Americarsquos famous Mother Road Who are we
to turn down the advice of Nat King Cole Chuck Berry the Rolling StonesJohn Mayer and the many others whorsquove recorded the classic through the years
Heed the songrsquos call by joining the Good Sam Club at the 10th annualRally April 17 through 20 in Albuquerque New Mexico one of the hotteststops on the legendary highway
Visitors to Expo New Mexico can find plenty of ways to get their kickslike browsing row after row of new RVs enjoying nightly entertainment bypopular performers participating in fun activities and taking optionaltours of historic sites in and around the fabled New Mexico city
Did we mention Good Samrsquos Mexican Fiesta and the Rally Dog ShowNow a decade old the Rally has become a one-stop shop for RVers seek-
ing to enrich their lifestyle and just have a great time Rally-goers thirsty forknowledge can pick from scores of seminars and check out newtravel and RV products then end the day by partying withNeil Sedaka the Osmond Brothers and Rita Coolidge
The Rallyrsquos a great place to meet old friends make newtravel buddies link up with longtime e-mail pals and online-forum cronies and on Good Sam Day join a Good SamClub chapter in your neck of the woods
Here are a few of the many ways to get your kicks at the2009 Albuquerque Rally
BY JOHN SULLAWAY
Get yourRALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
RallyAT THE
Kicks
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Rock to the Classics For morethan 50 years Neil Sedakarsquos catchy tuneshave blasted out of jukeboxes and stere-os across North America Herersquos yourchance to see the composer of ldquoCal-endar Girlrdquo and ldquoBreaking Up Is Hardto Dordquo perform in person on April 17the Rallyrsquos opening nightSedaka (pictured on theright) is followed byGrammy Awardndashwinningsinger Rita Coolidge onApril 18 the country-flavored family group theOsmond Brothers onApril 19 and California surf band PapaDoo Run Run on April 20
Sharpen Your Skills Whetheryoursquore a novice RVer or a seasoned vet-eran yoursquoll find plenty of opportunitiesto boost your RV IQ at the Rally Scoresof seminars will be offered on topicsranging from electrical-system mainte-nance to tire care Presenters includeHighways Technical Editor Bob Living-ston and other RVing experts
Stack Up the Fun Youngstersand teens can play games scarf uppizza take tours and join their momsdads and grandparents in the cookie-stacking competition GPS users willhave fun with our geocache contest theGreat RV Heist and golfers can tee upfor the golf tournament on April 17Show Your Tricks on Route 66 theRallyrsquos dog show gives pet owners achance to parade their pooches April 18
Explore New Mexico Sign upfor optional guided bus trips and travelto the Acoma ldquoSky Cityrdquo Pueblo onApril 17 Americarsquos oldest continuously
inhabited settlement On April 18 takea tour through Albuquerquersquos most col-orful districts on famous Route 66Guided trips to the nearby Trinity Siteon April 17 18 and 20 will take you toground zero of the first atomic-bombdetonation
Donate Your Time Feel likegiving back Rally participantscan lend a hand at Rio GrandeCommunity Farm Come for aday of volunteer work on April15 and get one night of freecamping on April 14
Balloon Bonanza Albuquerquersquosknown as the Hot-Air Balloon Capitalof the World and its annual Inter-national Balloon Fiesta draws thou-sands Rally-goers will get a chance tosalute the cityrsquos high-flying statusmdashand possibly make historymdashbyparticipating in an attempt toset a Guinness world record forMost People Wearing BalloonHats Prefer the real thing Takea hot-air balloon ride over theRio Grande Valley with RainbowRyders or watch balloon enthu-siasts ignite the burners insidetheir colorful crafts at anevening balloon glow
Go Green The Rallyrsquos the place tofind out how you can reduce your RVrsquosenvironmental footprint The Go GreenIdeas contest invites Rally-goers to sub-mit green-friendly concepts for prizesMake sure you stop by the Green RVexhibit a biodiesel-powered Lancecamper outfitted with solar panels anda wind turbine and occupied by sur-vivalist Brian Brawdy
Hola Good Sam The Good SamClub will throw a Mexican Fiesta formembers and friends on April 20 Yoursquollbe serenaded by mariachis tantalizedby pintildeatas and treated to Southwesterncuisine Join a chapter make newfriends stick around for games andprizes and learn more about benefitsoffered only to Good Sam members
Be Prepared Relive the carefreedays of camping out with your Scouttroop when the Rally hosts a receptionfor all current and former Boy Scouts onApril 19 Boy Scout alumni are encour-aged to bring old memorabilia like uni-forms badges and handbooks LocalBoy Scout troops will participate andcontests for cash prizes will rekindle thatScouting spirit Rally organizers areworking to expand the program toinclude Girl Scouts for the 2010 Rally
Get Cookinrsquo On GoodSam Day Highwaysrsquo CampCuisine columnist BobBlumer (left) will demon-strate how to whip up flavor-filled edibles in theconfines of your RV galleyLearn new recipes fromthe Food Network star
Kick Some Tires Rally-goers canget a close-up look at the latest RVmodels by strolling through hundredsof new rigs on display at Expo NewMexico Yoursquoll find vehicles rangingfrom entry-level trailers to million-dol-lar coaches Buy a new home-on-wheelson the spot or do research for a futurepurchase Also on display are hundredsof aftermarket products and RV-relatedservices in the Rallyrsquos indoor exhibit
RALLY ONLINEConnect with other Rally-going GoodSam Club members online Click onwwwtherallycom to find links to Rallygroups on wwwgoodsamclubcom aswell asFacebookEonsTwitterandFlickr
RVER OF THE YEARDuring the Rallyrsquos Good Sam Day yoursquoll get the chance tomeet Richard Daniels the clubrsquos 2008 RVer of theYear Richard rescued a stray dog he encounteredwhile RV camping then used the Good Sam Clubrsquosonline RV forums to facilitate adoptions of manymore stray animals across the continent The firstrecipient of this annual award Richard says hersquoslooking forward to telling fellow RVers about theshelter he founded Old Fella Burke CountyAnimal Rescue in Burke County Georgia
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The Good Sam ClubrsquosAction Line has resolvedthousands of disputes in favor of membersHighways highlights a sampling of theseresults in each issueTo read more Action Lineletters go to wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityand click on RVer Rights
All Steamed UpLast April I took my 2002 Holiday Rambler Admiral motorhome to GibbsInternational Trucks in Oxnard California to fix a transmission leak I was referredto Gibbs because theyrsquore a fully authorized dealer for Allison transmission
I told the service staff that I wanted an estimate before any work was done onthe coach Later that day Raul a service manager called to say that all they could
do to fix the leak was change gaskets andgrommets If Irsquod been told this beforehand Irsquodhave never brought my motorhome to them
Raul then told me he could remove my trans-mission and send it to a repair facility thatcould make the repairs in the City ofCommerce 75 miles away He said there wasno way of me getting an estimate until thisrepair shop received the transmission anddetected the problem
Later however I was told that I incurred$15729 in fees when Gibbs steam-cleanedmy transmission housing to look for the leakwhich they couldnrsquot find I was never given anestimate for this service
When I arrived to pick up my RV I asked MrsGibbs another service manager why I wasnrsquottold in the beginning that I could incur diag-nostic charges and they might not be able tofix the problem I told her I didnrsquot want to payfor anything and she replied I couldnrsquot havemy keys until I paid the charges I told her thatI called that coercion and it wasnrsquot fair Shedidnrsquot respond
I believe Gibbs misrepresented themselvesI never would have gone there if theyrsquod told methe truth in the first place I believe I shouldbe refunded the $15729 fee I think Gibbsshould also give me an apology for my 10hours of wasted time
Allan Siber CAMARILLO CALIFORNIA
ACTION LINE After sending a petition toGibbs International on Siberrsquos behalf wereceived this response from Raul Villalobosservice manager
We regret that you felt no value in the effortwe made to properly diagnose and steam-
clean your transmission We could debate theappropriateness of the changes but in the bestinterest of a timely resolution wersquore refundingyou $15729
Sluggish ServiceWE TOOK OUR 2001 Sportsmen fifth wheel toPatterson RV Center in Wichita Falls Texas forsome minor repair work At the time the serv-ice representative assured us that the workwouldnrsquot take long But now two months andmany phone calls to Patterson later we stillhavenrsquot seen any progress We were calledonce and told it was ready so we made the 80-mile trip only to find out that the repairswerenrsquot completed Patterson hadnrsquot evenordered the decal stripes that were included inour original request They told us theyrsquod getsomeone to bring the decals to our home
After going back and forth my wife calledto see if the decals were ready and the newservice manager said he knew nothing of thisorder and hersquod have to look into it Heassured us hersquod investigate our issue andcall us back Wersquove never received a callback We really need Action Line to help fixthis ongoing problem
John and Phyllis Spenser PARADISE TEXAS
ACTION LINE After a petition was sent toPatterson RV Center we received the follow-ing update from the Spensers
Our problem has been resolved to our satis-faction thanks to Action Linersquos interventionPatterson RV completed the decal work andtheir new service manager was very courteousand helpful Action Linersquos help was muchappreciated
Got an RV-related dispute E-mail us at actionlinegoodsamclubcom or mail a letterto Action Line PO Box 8545 Ventura California 93002 Please include a letter ofexplanation and copies of related receipts
ACTIONLINEMAILBOX
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If yoursquod like to evaluate newproducts and see your commentspublished in Highways sign upto be a Good Sam producttester Itrsquos easy Just click onwwwgoodsamclubcommemberbenefitsaspx to find the product-testing sign-up form
nline
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goodstuffEDITED BY ROBIN DUFFIELDbullTESTED ANDREVIEWED BY MEMBERS
Smart LightMotion LightDonrsquot let the Smart Lightrsquossimple appearance deceiveyou The low-profile exteriorlight mounts on the side ofyour RV and goes on auto-matically when the built-insensor detects movementnear your rig An attachedLED lets you know if yourcoach battery is running lowThe Smart Light gets itsbrains from a microproces-sor and has the same holepattern as existing standardlights for easy installationKen Motz a Good Sam Clubproduct tester from Le ClaireIowa installed the SmartLight and reports ldquoThe mo-tion detector really makesus feel securerdquo PRICE $9999CONTACT Star Light 800-883-5444wwwstarlightsinccom
Funky Colored FlamesNeed to spice up your campfire fun Create dancing flames of blue green and purpleby placing an unopened packet of Funky Colored Flames on top of the fire Providing 30minutes of multicolored fun Funky Flames is safe for usein indoor and outdoor wood fireplaces (theyarenrsquot suitable for cooking fires) Good SamClub product tester Arleen Witt of PollackPines California tried Funky Flames andtells us ldquoNice colored flames that reallyadd excitement to any bonfirerdquoPRICE $588 (three-pack)CONTACT Winlow Products416-792-0385 wwwcampingworldcom
June Bug ScooterRVers can tool around the campground
or rally grounds with ease on thepower-thrifty all-electric June Bugscooter The smooth-riding portablevehicle seats one adult comfort-
ably folds to just 28 inches highand weighs 90 pounds JoyceNewman a Good Sam Clubproduct tester from JacksonSouth Carolina took a spinon the June Bug and says ldquoIdo not know how I traveledbefore the June Bug Itrsquosgiven me my freedom backrdquo
Engel MR040 PortableFridge Freezer
Peckish RVers can keep theirsnacks cool on the go with the nim-
ble Engel MR040 Fridge Freezer Theunit has a small footprint but deliversefficient cooling from 1224-volt DCand 110-volt AC power A sturdy plasticexterior with rubber bumpers on eachcorner protects that delicate egg salad
and a reversible lid contains storage spacefor spare cords and fuses Good Sam product
tester Sandy Preibe from Camarillo California took theMR040 on an outing and says ldquoTravels easy and keepsfood and beverages cold on a hot day while driving Itrsquosvery convenient not to have to use icerdquo
PRICE $1497CONTACT Rickrsquos Specialty Vehicles
866-798-2227 wwwricksesvcom
PRICE $641CONTACT Engel USA 888-272-9838 wwwengel-usacom
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AND GET REWARDED FORDOING WHAT YOU LOVE
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The Good Sam VISA Card is issued by Barclays Bank Delaware Important terms and conditions apply Complete details on the rewards program will bedescribed in the enrollment materials Camping Gas Cash Back Memberships amp Services and Gift Cards are Free when you redeem Rec Rewards pointsearned by using the Good Sam Visa Card
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FEBRUARYFLORIDA bull WINTER SAMBOREE February 18ndash22Withlacoochee Bluegrass Festival Dunnellon$110 Early bird 217 Contact Robert WardPO Box 348 Nobleton FL 34461 352-796-8867
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MARCH ARIZONA bull ROARING rsquo20S SAMBOREE March 4ndash8Pinal County Fairgrounds Casa Grande $85Contact Joyce Anderson 561 S 34th Pl
Mesa AZ 85204 480-807-6066
joyceinmesayahoocomwwwarizonagoodsamorg
NEVADA bull HAWAIIAN SUMMER SAMBOREEMarch 12ndash14 Avi Resort and Casino Laughlin$602 $451 Extra $10 at gate ContactLinda LeChien 1380 Centerville Ln 40Gardnerville NV 89410 775-782-5352
rllechienaolcomwwwnevadagoodsamcom
GEORGIA bull SPRING SAMBOREE March 26ndash29
Good Sam Club chapters across North America regularly host RV gatherings known as
Samborees As a Good Sam Club member you can visit Samborees in any state or province
Activities range from games to arts and crafts seminars and live entertainment In short
Samborees are a good time and a great way to meet people who share your interests
Dates locations fees and contact information for upcoming events are listed below and
a complete calendar is posted on wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityeventsandtours
CLUBevents
Forty Years of FunColoradorsquos first Good Sam chapter the Western Colorado Travelers
celebrated its 40th anniversary on November 15 2008 Many members
of the Grand Junction chapter were on hand for the event along with State
Directors Al and Fran Allain Assistant State Directors Mike and Sue Carver
and members of the neighboring Two Rivers Good Sam chapter
Back row left to rightWimp Holding BudDriever Al HowardRalph Moss EugeneStocking Second rowWanda Holding TomBonokoski BettyDriever Lynda HowardTheona Moss PatMahrer Al MahrerSeated GloriaBonokoski Fay ClineFran Jones Del JonesChapter PresidentMary Diamond
BOB INGELHART
Own Your Own 2 - 5+Acre Property for
Your RV NearAlamo Lake in AZ
1-800-343-7996 or602-677-3368
saguaro-acrescom
bull Driveways and graded leveled pad with material on all Paved road access Lots prepared for RVrsquos
bull Electricity available to all of the parcels Water Supplied by SAPOA
bull No qualifying Developer fi nancing available and no prepayment penalty Discounts for cash
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TRY BEFORE YOU BUY3 Day Park for FREE
Call for Details
Don Krayeski - Developer
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BRAND NEW 2007 NEWMAR DUTCHSTAR
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SAVE BIGon your next purchase
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Call for Low Priceson 07rsquos 08rsquos amp 09rsquos
Monaco Knight Diplomat amp Camelot
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brvNWMH07dutch0608
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Georgia National Fairgrounds and AgricenterPerry $75 Contact Perno Scott 1865 PoplarSt Conyers GA 30013 770-922-5794
gladigottacomcastnetwwwgeorgiagoodsamcom
APRIL TEXAS bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 2ndash5 WestTexas Fairgrounds Abilene $65 $75 at gateContact Judy Birchett PO Box 236 Bishop TX78343 361-584-1919
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LOUISIANA bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 10ndash12State Fair of Louisiana Shreveport $52 Earlybird 45 $13 per day Contact Del Griffin 439Jann Dr Shreveport LA 71106 318-686-0581
lagoodsamyahoocomwwwlagoodsamorg
ALABAMA bull PUT ON YOUR EASTER BONNET SPRINGSAMBOREE April 16ndash19 National PeanutFestival Fairgrounds Dothan $802 $701
Contact Pat Smith 1301 S Bethel RdDecatur AL 35603 256-350-1037
algoodsamsaolcomwwwalabamagoodsamsorg
ARKANSAS bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 16ndash19Four States Fairgrounds Texarkana $55Contact Melinda Wiggs 2501 Skyline PtJonesboro AR 72404 870-972-0951
mwiggs2501yahoocomwwwarkansasgoodsamscom
MISSISSIPPI bull SPRING TAHITIAN SUNRISE SAM-BOREE April 16ndash19 Washington CountyConvention Center Greenville $652 $451Contact Darrell Hugueley 5358 CR 225 WaterValley MS 38965 662-473-1077
hugo5358bellsouthnetwwwmsgoodsamorg
FLORIDA bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 22ndash26Okeechobee KOA Campground Okeechobee$110 Contact Robert Ward PO Box 348Nobleton FL 34661 352-796-8867
bward5bellsouthnetwwwgoodsams-floridaorg
OKLAHOMA bull MARDI GRAS SPRING SAMBOREEApril 23ndash26 Heart of Oklahoma ExpositionShawnee $61 Contact Susan Scholl 4608Sandy Oak Circle Newalla OK 74857 405-391-5852 or 405-812-4401wwwoklahomagoodsamscom
NORTH CAROLINA bull MILITARY TRIBUTE SPRINGSAMBOREE April 24ndash26 Tom Johnson Rally ParkMarion $75 Contact Don and Eunice Fletcher 110Riviera Ln Sanford NC 27332 919-499-2512
defletchwindstreamnetwwwncstategoodsamcom
KANSAS bull PAUL BUNYAN AND OTHER TALL TALESSPRING SAMBOREE April 30ndashMay 3 KansasState Fairgrounds Hutchinson $70 ContactMarty Ward 2201 E MacArthur E-3 WichitaKS 67216-5614 316-213-8297
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BOZEMAN FORD RV SALES
ATTENTION CANADIAN BUYERS
800-745-3673
NO SALES TAXIN MONTANA
Motorhomes A B amp C Fifth Wheels Travel TrailersBrowse our inventory online at
Go to the Good Sam Clubrsquos website to read all about our more than 1600 activechapters throughout North America and find one near you Start by going to wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunity and clicking on Chapters
nline goodsamclubcom
bull
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ALASKAChris Williams (Vivian)1060 N Leatherleaf Loop Wasilla AK 99654aksnwbrdmtaonlinenetwwwalaskagoodsamclubcom
ALBERTALes Barnhouse (Lorraine)47-53522 Range Rd 274Spruce Grove AB T7X 3T1altagoodsamcruzinternetcomwwwrvalbertaca
BRITISH COLUMBIAPaul Day (Eileen)158-16275 15th Ave Surrey BC V4A 1L4pceedayteluscomwwwbcsamsca
IDAHOGordon Harris (Susan)466 Pace Dr Twin Falls ID 83301gordon3769msncomwwwidahogoodsamorg
MONTANARonald Wertz (Joan)48 Rockland Ln Victor MT 59875mtronjoanaolcomwwwmontanagoodsamcom
OREGONWayne Swanson (Mary)16500 Brown Rd Dallas OR 97338goodsamattglobalnetwwworegongoodsamcom
SASKATCHEWANNorman Swinnerton (Larree)803 Carr Terrace Saskatoon SK Canada S7S 1L9weare2shawcawwwsaskgoodsamcom
WASHINGTONJudy Smith (Larry)PO Box 1374 Snohomish WA 98291-1374larry-judysmithmsncomwwwwashingtonstategoodsamkendracom
WYOMINGSteve Martin (Jackie)75 Wild Horse Rd Cody WY 82414stevemartinwyomingcomwwwwyominggoodsamcom
ARIZONAJoan Burtrum (James)2805 Potter Ave Kingman AZ 86409jiburtrumcitlinknetwwwarizonagoodsamorg
NORTHERN CALIFORNIAKenneth Ginoulis (Marilee)316 Mission St Lodi CA 95240kginoulislodinetnetwwwnorcalgoodsamorg
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIAJo Ann Yett (Vernon)PO Box 1390 Indio CA 92202yetsmailgtenetwwwsocalgoodsamorg
COLORADOAl Allain (Fran)3213 Scranton St Aurora CO 80011-1827coloradosamcomcastnetwwwcoloradogoodsamorg
NEVADATheresa White (Bill)2800 Viking Way Carson City NV 89706tw-bwsbcglobalnetwwwnevadagoodsamcom
NEW MEXICOJohn Brink (Marji)25 Western Saddle Dr Tijeras NM 87059jnmbrinkaolcomwwwnmgoodsamcom
UTAHGlenn Carroll (Carol Jean)1449 E Woodhill Dr Sandy UT 84092carrollgutah-internetwwwutahgoodsamorg
wwwGoodSamClubcomDealerFor your closest Good Sam Authorized Dealer
(Bookmark this Link Wersquore adding new dealers Daily)
For New Parts or Even A New RV Look for The Name You Trust
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Quality Inspection - Every Good Sam Authorized Dealer has passed a rigorous Good Sam inspection to insure it meets our strict quality standards10 Discount - You save 10 Off all parts and accessories by simply presenting your Good Sam membership cardExclusive Product Deals - Access to exclusive Good Sam Products and Services like Extended Service Plan Platinum RV Emergency Road
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Modelsby Rexhall amp Workhorse
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RexAir amp Airbus
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CALL TODAY1-866-427-2344No Sales Tax in Montana
Call NOW to
SAVE BIG
MissoulaMontana
wwwBretzRVcomSee our entire inventory
New
Save$88K
B R A N D N E W 07 NEWMAR DUTCHSTAR
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B R A N D N E W07 NEWMAR
2007 DUTCHSTAR 4304
each
You can win one of 100 Prizes and help fund theNational RVMH Hall of Fame Museum and Libraryby purchasing one or more tickets at
You can enter online at rvmhhalloffameorg
Drawing held 12 noon March 17 2009
Call 1-800-378-8694 for entry formYou may charge your ticket to Visa Mastercard Discover or Amex
Void where prohibited bull Licensed with the Indiana Dept of Revenue
In the event that less than 1000 certificates are sold initial offering and all prizes will be prorated 5050between winners and RVMH Heritage FoundationYou must be 18 years or older to enter
ILLINOIS Jim Frcka (Judie)616 N Porter StElgin IL 60120rrack2rvyahoocomwwwillinoisgoodsamcom
IOWACarl Lewis (Ginny)1705 Tulip LnStorm Lake IA 50588-2104carllewisiwnetwwwiowagoodsamcom
MINNESOTALuke Johnson (Pam)1011 S Victory DrMankato MN 56001gorvlukeaolcomwwwmngoodsamclubcom
NEBRASKAFred Hatch (Sandy)PO Box 335Arnold NE 69120oldtimergpcomnet
NORTH DAKOTALinda Albright (George Thomason)616 Hillcrest DrMinot ND 58703-1556georgeminotcomwwwgeocitiescomndgoodsam
SOUTH DAKOTADonna Katzer (Albert) 915 Allen AveRapid City SD 57701redhatdonnaqbrapmidconet
WISCONSINJean Goossen (Dave)853 138th StAmery WI 54001dgoossenamerytelnetwwwwigoodsamorg
ARKANSASDan Freyaldenhoven (Shirley)1200 Siebenmorgan RdConway AR 72032dfreycyberbackcomthunderaristotlenetarkansashtm
KANSASNancy Crook (Sonny)2902 N Meadowlake DrHutchinson KS 67502nancylcrookhotmailcomwwwkansasgoodsamorg
LOUISIANARichard Abadie (Judith)608 W 17th Ave Covington LA 70433judyabadiehotmailcomwwwlagoodsamorg
MISSOURIJean Gardner (Bob)39456 Omega StAnabel MO 63461mogoodsamDirectorgmailcomwwwmissourigoodsamclubcom
OKLAHOMARichard Gulley (Karen)11525 S FranklinJenks OK 74037gmagulleyssbcglobalnetwwwoklahomagoodsamscom
TEXASKaren L McAbee (Dwayne)PO Box 33940Fort Worth Texas 76162klmcabeehotmailcomwwwtexasgoodsamcom
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ACCESSORIES
HUGHES AUTOFORMERS VOLTAGE BOOSTERBoost low park power SUPER SALE30 Amp50 Amp models available Call forbest price EATON SALES cell (435) 632-9181or 888-601-6565 wwwrveatonsalescom
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DESIGNED AND SIZED FOR RVsmdashAmerican madedual adjustable air sleep systems similar to onesseen on TV but hundreds less Custom sizesmoney-back guarantee Shipped factory directwwwbearbedscom or 888-565-7211
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1 Original ToadStop Qi ldquoShow Me the StoprdquoProPort Control makes dynamically controlled stopsBraking while you drive the Toad proves performanceNo other system can do it ldquoItrsquos all about your Safetyrdquo800-478-7883 or wwwtoadstopcom
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A 56-yr-old Natrsquol Advertising Co seekingEntrepreneurs to Own amp Operate Territories Home or RV based bull No InventoryImmediate Cash Flow bull Excellent TrainingInvestment reqrsquod 1-800-299-0510
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COMMERCIAL CORNER
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 45
HEARING AIDS
HEARING AIDSmdashGUARANTEED LOWEST PRICES 60 Savings 30-day trialmdashAll makes The oldestbiggest and best Custom instrument experts Free info 1-800-323-4212 Lloyds Dept HYRockford IL 61110 wwwlloydhearingaidcom
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TRADE SHOW HOSTSAmericraft is seeking individuals or teams todemonstrate kitchen related items at weekendTrade Shows amp Expos Must have utility van orvehicle to pull small trailer Flexible scheduleComplete training Above average incomeCall 352-483-0052 or apply online at wwwcookingshowhostcom
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CARPETING
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Highwaysrsquo Commercial Corner section ofclassified ads is designed exclusively for pri-vate parties or businesses that have items orservices to sell promote or rent that are notof a personal nature For example RV ParksCampgrounds Condominium ComplexesReal Estate Small Businesses for SaleServices Offered Help Wanted PositionsWanted and Business Opportunities all rep-resent categories appropriate for CommercialCorner Any item offered for rent is consid-ered commercial in nature CommercialCorner advertisers are not required to beGood Sam Club members
When submitting ad copy please followthese guidelines1 There are 40 characters allowed perline counting each letter space and punc-
tuation mark When abbreviating pleaseuse standard dictionary abbreviationsThere is a five-line minimum and the rateis $60 per line2 Bold-face type is available at an addition-al cost of $15 per line Add $50 to makeyour ad all red3 We offer a 5 frequency discount for sixissues and a 10 discount for 12 issues4 Blind-box service is available at an addi-tional cost of $15 per issue We will assigna blind-box number to your ad and we willforward responses to you on a daily basisThe blind-box address takes one full line ofspace at $60line Our $15 fee covers ourpostage and handling expenses5 Copy must be printed or typed6 Copy must be submitted approximately
two months prior to the cover date of theissue desired Please note The May issuecloses on February 18 the June issue closes on March 187 Mail ad copy and a check money order orVisaMasterCardDiscoverAmex numberexpiration date and signature to Commer-cial Corner Highways PO Box 8510Ventura California 93002-99128 Credit-card orders may be faxed to 805-667-4379 Attention Sue Panchenko or e-mailed to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom(please put ldquoCommercial Cornerrdquo in thesubject line) 9 Please direct questions to Sue Panchenkoat 805-667-4385 or via e-mail to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom (please put ldquoCommercialCornerrdquo in the subject line)
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MOTORHOME PARTS
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HOMES FOR SALE
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INVESTMENTS
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LOTS FOR SALE
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SILVER PALMS RV VILLAGE near Lake OkeechobeeSunny South-Central Florida bull Planned activities bull Fitness center bull Members-only lounge bull Gated entryDeeded Oversized Sites Premier Lakefront ampPreserve sites available Now under constructionndashndashSpecial Pre-Opening pricing availableVisit wwwsilverpalmsrvcom or call 863-467-5800
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COMMERCIAL CORNER
rdquoldquoAs in past years Highwayshas been the source of our best camp hosts
mdashS Beall OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY
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TOURS
ADVENTURE CARAVANS RV TOURS amp RALLIESCanada bull USA bull Alaska bull Central America Mexico bull Greece bull Europe bull United KingdomMexico RV Insurance wwwadventurecaravanscomFree 86-page catalog (800) 872-7897Experience the Adventure Wersquoll do the Rest
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Good Sam Samborees and CaraventuresWhether your RV travels take you to AlaskaMexicorsquos Baja Peninsula New England the Kentucky Derby a NASCAR race or to AmericarsquosNational Parks the Good Sam Club has a grouptravel package for you Make new friends while youtravel in the comfort of your RV on our fully guidedtours Call us toll-free at 1-800-829-5140 or visit us online at wwwgoodsamclubcomtoursto find out more about these and the many othertours offered by the Good Sam Club
TRAVEL TO EXCITING PLACESDrive the Alcan to Americarsquos Last Frontierenvision yourself on Nova Scotiarsquos miles of coastal drives celebrate Mardi Grascross the border to sunny Mexicoform friendships yoursquoll treasure the rest of your days all arrangementsincluding RV parks by Tracks RV Toursest 1975 Free catalog at tracksrvtourscom or tel 800-351-6053
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2000 TETON 40 CHEYENNE 5th Arctic pkg full-timer new all over 1998 Mtn Master FL6087K mi CummAllison all Air Ride huge storclean amp pwrful Sell sep $40K EA 623-451-7121
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PROPERTY FOR SALE
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5 ACRE PROPERTY IN SOUTHERN COLORADO360ordm Mountain Views Close to Rio Grande No Assoc Fees Yearly Property Taxes under $100Only $7500 entire 5 Acres(239) 273-0911 wwwcoloradolandsalecom
RECREATIONAL VEHICLESFOR SALE
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BUYING OR SELLING AN RVLet us take over the risk of major repairsTo learn more about the Good Sam Extended Service Plan mechanical breakdown insurance call 1-877-681-9479
RECREATIONAL VEHICLESWANTED
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COMMERCIAL CORNER
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 47
Thank Youfor shopping with our advertisers
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MOTORHOMES FOR SALE
2000 ALLEGRO BUS 38 57K mi 3 SO Cat 330dsl 6-spd Allison maple cab int WD new awnsall lthr Frtliner Chas 75 Onan new tires reffrwicmkr no smkpets $54K 772-564-0759772-341-4614 (FL)
2007 36QSH PHAETON BY Tiffin Silver Sand350 HP Cat Diesel pusher 6-speed Allison80 gen auto level amp awn leather Corian tiled3 TVs 4 slides 9527 miles warranty $175K(941) 286-5201 (SD)
1996 DUTCH STAR 32 454 Chevy Banks Power slide-out Runs and looks beautiful New paint roof tires $28500 Neil 916-747-1842
A Colorado Beauty at its Best New 2006 stunning custom home in Castle Rock 6196 sq ft walkout ranch on 467 acres 4 BD 6BA50rsquoX21rsquo RV garage wfull hookups $1295000(303) 681-3754 for pics amp details
LARGO FL 1152 sq ft manufactured hm 2BR2BA Many extras incl attached lanai amp shed Xlnt home base location close to shopping ampbeaches in a 55+ 5-star community $35000OBO 727-798-2573 evartsedyahoocom
3BD2BA MANUFACTURED on 82 acre w30X40RV garage wfull hookup 2 yrs old 4 mi from The Villages in FL No lot fee you own propertysafe area move-in ready smk free lots of extras$260K 352-406-9750
BEAUTIFUL OR COAST - Lakeside 55+ gatedcomm 1254 sq ft 2BD 2BA 40 ft RV prkgwhookups 2 mins to lake 5 mi to beachfishing crabbing hiking Pix avail $219000(541) 759-2747
LOTS FOR SALE
CYPRESS WOODS RESORT - SW Florida premierwaterfront lot on cul de sac Tropical landscapingSee at wwwbradsrvlotcom (239) 495-0538
DESTIN VILLAGE RV RESORT FLmdash2 lots for saleside by side across from pool and clubhouse1 block to huge public beach Large pads gated$129000 each Susan (850) 496-6520
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HOMES FOR SALE
1987 SILVERCREST MOBILE HOME in Hemet CAGated 55+ community wRV stor free golf pool amp more 1344 sq ft 2BD2BA LR DR den 2space carport AC washdry frig gas stove$34900 425-868-7553
DAVENPORT FL RV HOME Private 55+ commAccess to I-27 amp I-4 2BD 2BA + RV garage1800 sq ft Cinder block built $289K Will consider trade in CACOTX 863-424-1417lab2trvlaolcom
ASHEVILLE NCmdashNewly remodeled home amp RVbuilding 4BR 4BA 4300 sq ft home 2250 sq ft RV building HVAC Many amenities plus mtn views New low price $699500 Pics wwwTomFlackcom 8282426569
TRADING POST As a benefit of membership Good Sam Club members may advertise personalitems for sale in the Trading Postclassified ad section of Highways
The Trading Post classified ad section isrestricted to ads placed by individualGood Sam Club members who are cur-rent with their membership dues Adsmust be of a personal nature accordingto the following requirements All otherclassified ads will be considered forplacement in Commercial Corner
1 Item advertised must be personallyowned and listed for sale or trade Ads pro-moting a product or service for sale wouldnot be acceptable in Trading Post Also notacceptable would be an ad for a multi-unitapartment townhome complex or morethan 10 acres of unimproved real property
2 An ad for the rental of any item is considered commercial and thereforenot appropriate for Trading Post
3 Trading Post accepts ads under thecategories of Campground Member-ships for Sale Timeshares for SaleHomes for Sale and Lots for SaleAgents are not permitted to advertise inTrading Post
4 Help Wanted and Positions Wantedare categories inappropriate for TradingPost Also unacceptable are ads for theexchange of one service for anotherregardless of whether any money is
changing hands An ad soliciting theusage of property whether commercialor residential is also considered com-mercial in nature and must be placed inCommercial Corner
Please note The May 2009 issuecloses on February 18 (arrival date April30 the June issue closes on March 18(arrival date May 27)
Unfortunately it is not possible to can-cel an ad after our closing dateHowever we are able to place aldquoSOLDrsquorsquo indicator over your ad up toone week after the closing date
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2000 DOLPHIN 36 FORD V10 21500 milesSO 55 gen WD Corian tops awnings 2 TVDVDVCR 2 air rear camara level jacks Must sell health reasons Reduced to $35800 407-654-3863 (FL)
2005 PHAETON 35 FT 350 diesel very lowmileage smoke free very clean Two slidessurround sound WD 4-dr frig Under warranty$150000 (225) 293-6990 225-921-8934
1996 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND 34 model L 45K miles Chevy gas Onan generator awningpackage satellite leveling jacks Email for more info bgilstrapcomcastnet or 678-817-9661 (GA)
1990 MONACO CROWN ROYALE 40 foot 300Cummins engine 75K miles fully loadedexcellent condition $29500 Call for pictures and information In 1990 sold for $250000304-242-0377
2005 COUNTRY COACH Intrigue LTD 42 525HP3 AC 10KW gen 3 slides In-Motion sat heatedceramic floor OS ent ctr radar det CB radioAqua Hot htd massage driver amp co-pilot sts extwar $345K 909-980-2168 (CA)
TRAVEL TRAILERS amp FIFTH WHEELS FOR SALE
2004 KEYSTONE HORNET with improved lotconcrete drive + pad deck and shed Lot 6035 Star Resort Pass Christian MS Xlnt cond 2BDRM 12 slide $249 annual fee Near Casinos$36000 (920) 897-3660 (WI)
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2004 374 GLENDALE Titanium 32E37DS5th whl pin to bmpr 322 Xlnt cond lots xtras clsts hdwd flr NS 2 SO Orig $63600Selling due to health $29500 Call Gene 562-927-7217 (CA)
The May 2009 issue closes February 18 The June 2009 issue closes March18 Cost $85 per ad plus $60 per photo Bold $10 for first line $20 tobold entire ad Add $25 for ad to appear in redMaximum 200 characters Count all letters numbers punctuation and spacesSpecify category______________________________________
Good Sam ____________________________________Exp_____
Name ________________________________________
Address ______________________________________
______________________________________________
Phone ________________________________________
Please check here if you would like your state or province abbreviation to appear in your ad following your phone number
MAIL Trading Post Highways PO Box 8510 Ventura CA 93002
FAX (805) 667-4379 Attention Trading Post
E-MAIL classifiedstlcom Attention Trading PostTRADING POST
TRADING POST RATES
Advertising rates Trading Post ads are $85per listing per issue Bold-face type for thefirst line of the ad is an additional $10 For atotal of $105 your entire ad will be in boldAdd $25 for your ad to appear in red type
Photo ads We will include one photo with yourad at an additional cost of $60 per issue Pleasee-mail or mail a black-and-white or color photo
Blind-box service This runs an additional $15per issue A blind-box number will be assigned toyour ad and we will forward responses to you
When submitting ad copy please follow theseguidelines1 Submit your printed or typed ad on ourprinted form or use your own stationery2 Limit each ad to 200 characters counting allletters spaces punctuation marks and numbers3 Indicate under which category you wouldlike your ad to appear4 Your Good Sam Club membership numberand expiration date must be noted5 Mail ad copy and a check money order orVisaMasterCardDiscoverAmEx number toTrading Post Highways PO Box 8510Ventura California 93002-99126 Fax credit card orders to 805-667-4379Attention Trading Post7 E-mail credit-card orders to classifiedstlcomAttention Trading Post8 If you have a question we can be reachedat (805) 667-4100 ext 392 391 or 385
NO TELEPHONE ORDERS PLEASE
does not knowinglyaccept ads from busi-nesses in the TradingPost section If youreach a business whenanswering a Trading Postad please contact theAdvertising Departmentat 805-667-4100
StopampShop
AT THE RV MARKETPLACETake a moment to browse the
Marketplace section this monthThe shopping begins on page 50
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For more information call theAdvertising Department at
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You can place a 1-inch black-and-white ad for as little as
based on a 12-issue schedule
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RV MARKETPLACE
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 51
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Highways FEBRUARY 200952
RV MARKETPLACE
Alaska and Canadarsquos Yukon 5Banks Power 23BrakeBuddy 10Commercial Corner 45ndash47Consumer Cellular 8Continued Service Plan 37Cracker Barrel Stores 11Dealers and Destinations 53Dometic Corporation 17Gold Eagle Company 32Good Sam Emergency Road Service 55Good Sam RV Financing 21Good Sam SamboreesCaraventures 16Good Sam VIPProvided by GMAC Insurance 44Good Sam Visa Card 39Haband 24
ADVERTISER INDEXWhile every effort is made to maintain accuracy andcompleteness last-minutechanges may occasionallyresult in omissions or errors
ADVERTISER PAGEInsurance Central 30
Mule Days Celebration 11
nVision 10
The Rally 15
Pleasure-Way 56
Roadtrek Motorhomes 2
RV Buyerrsquos Guide 33
RV Marketplace 50ndash52
RV Business Top 50 12ndash13
Sea Eagle 19
Select Comfort 9
St Louis Church 5
Trading Post 48ndash49
Transfer Flow 4
Travelerrsquos Guide 25
Winnebago Industries 7
ADVERTISER PAGE
Click on wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityphotosto post your Pet Pix online To submit digital photosfor Highwaysrsquo Pet Pix column e-mail them to us athighwaysgoodsamclubcom
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ALASKA
ARIZONA
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GOOD SAM WILL SAVE YOU MONEY
We guarantee itThatrsquos our promise If 11 months go by and Good Sam hasnrsquot saved you morethan the cost of your annual membership just let us know and wersquoll refund your member-ship fee Chances are yoursquoll save that much the first few days yoursquore on the road Thereare so many ways to save with discounted camping and free and low-cost services
Call us toll-free for more information 800-234-3450 or go to wwwgoodsamclubcom
COPYRIGHT STATEMENT The Good Sam logo is a registeredtrademark of TL Enterprises Inc a Delaware corporation It may beused by Good Sam chapters for official noncommercial identificationpurposes only and by others only with express written authorization inadvance from TL Enterprises Inc The noncommercial use for patchesand other similar chapter identification has been granted to charteredchapters of the club Any other use without express advance writtenauthorization is prohibited The following terms are registered trade-marks of TL Enterprises Inc and may not be used without permissionCaraventure Commercial Member of Good Sam RV Club Good SamPark Highways MotorHome Rider Samboree Samgo Trailer Lifeand the Trailer Life Campgrounds RV Parks and Services DirectoryHighways does not knowingly accept deceptive or misleading advertis-ing If you have a contrary experience with respect to any merchandiseor service represented in our pages please contact Action Line atactionlinegoodsamclubcom Permission to reprint or quote excerptsgranted upon written request only Copyright 2009
DEALERS amp DESTINATIONS
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 53
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Highways FEBRUARY 200954
A Scenic Stop to Remember Tell us the location of the vantage point pictured above and you
might be the winner of this monthrsquos $50 prize in our Wherersquos Good Sam photo contest To enter send
an e-mail identifying the photorsquos location and state or province to whereisgoodsamgoodsamclubcom
and include your name and contact information On March 1 wersquoll pick one $50 winner at random
from among the correct entries Look for the answer and winner in the May 2009 issue
Lots of Good Sam members have won $50 so farPatrick F Prunty of Harwich Massachusetts earned hischeck by correctly identifying the watery crossing in theNovember issuersquos Wherersquos Good Sam photo reprinted onthe right The RV bearing the Good Sam sticker rides theferry across Lake Champlain from Grand Island Vermontto Plattsburg New York Good Sam member Lynn Holmesof Arnold Maryland earned $50 for sending us the photo
Now itrsquos your turn to put your digital camera to workSimply take a photo of an RV in an interesting or sceniclocation with the Good Sam decal prominently displayedE-mail the high-resolution image to whereisgoodsamgoodsamclubcom and donrsquot forget to provide your nameand contact information If your photorsquos selected yoursquollreceive a check for $50
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Welcome to our digital edition of Highways Magazine This formatmakes it easy for you to navigate the magazine andprovides direct links to Internet sites of our advertisers ourGoodSamClubcom Web site and many Web sites to supplementour editorial features
We recommend a Page Layout view of Continuous - Facing butAdobe Reader provides several options you may prefer
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Flying High in Albuquerque
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FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 27
you come to the Turquoise Trail NationalScenic Byway (Highway 14) which runsnorth through the Sandia Mountains toSanta Fe Along the trail yoursquoll pass thelegendary mining towns of GoldenMadrid and Cerrillos with their aban-doned turquoise mines dotting the adja-cent hills The rejuvenated ghost townsnow have quaint restaurants Native craftsshops art galleries and small museums
Santa Fe to RatonIn 2010 Santa Fe commemorates its400th anniversary Few Americans orEuropeans even knew of its existenceuntil the Santa Fe Trail opened in theearly 1800s
Today Native artisans trade theirwork on the sidewalks and park aroundthe main plaza and the city contains
more than 250 galleries many of whichline Canyon Road Art is such an impor-tant aspect of Santa Fe life that the townbecame the first US city to be named tothe UNESCO Creative Cities Network
Santa Fersquos creative culture overflowsinto its cuisine In this relatively smallcity no fewer than 200 restaurants servemeals offering everything from bou-tique specialties to distinctive northernNew Mexican delicacies Tia Sophiarsquos(just off the main square) claims to haveinvented the breakfast burrito which youcan order with green red or Christmas(both green and red) chili sauce
If you have a hankering for somesweets you wonrsquot want to miss the cre-ations at the Chocolate Maven Thesmall cafeacute has an adjoining bakerywhere you can sample the shoprsquos world-
famous brownies while watching thebakers at work
Interstate 25 to the east follows theold Santa Fe Trail and sections of oldRoute 66 (the pre-1937 alignment) Inmany places you can exit the mainhighway onto adjacent service roadsthat literally run atop parts of the oldSanta Fe Trail and old Route 66
East of Glorieta is Pecos NationalHistoric Park The park preserves morethan 12000 years of history including theancient Pecos pueblo a colonial missionsections of the Santa Fe Trail and the siteof the Battle of Glorieta Pass the mostwesterly conflict in the Civil War
In the town of Las Vegas old Route66 veers south toward Santa Rosa whilethe Santa Fe Trail continues northeastThe trail crisscrosses I-25 at many loca-
Grab your binoculars and pick a perch on the bluffs overlooking El Malpais National Monument
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tions on the way to Raton Well-pre-served ruts are visible at WagonMound and Fort Union NationalMonument built in 1851
Raton to TaosFrom Raton Highway 64 slices south-west retracing parts of the Santa FeTrail Going southeast on Highway 505yoursquoll need your binoculars to viewsome of the 274 bird species at MaxwellNational Wildlife Refuge including baldeagles and wild turkeys as well aswhitetail and mule deer bobcats andblack bear Established in 1965 the3700-acre refuge is an important reststop for migratory waterfowl
The Dawson ghost town awaitsabout 10 miles north on 505 Littleremains of this old coal-mining com-munity except the cemetery PhelpsDodge opened the Dawson coal minein 1901 and the town prospered until1950 when the coal ran out Most ofthe graves in the cemetery are of the383 miners lost in two disastrous mineexplosions in 1913 and 1923
An hourrsquos drive south of Dawsontakes you to the small but significanttown of Cimarron from which onebranch of the Santa Fe Trail gets itsname Over the years the townrsquos 130-year-old landmark St James Hotel hascatered to such notable guests as BuffaloBill Cody Annie Oakley Kit CarsonFrank and Jesse James Wyatt Earp Billythe Kid and BlackjackKetchum Rumor has itthat notorious gunmanClay Allison dancednaked on the bar whileshooting into the ceilingThe bar is now part ofthe dining room andyou can still see bulletholes in the tin ceiling
At Eagle Nest Highway64 meets the EnchantedCircle Scenic Byway (Highway 38) Thenorthern part of the loop skirts a num-ber of 12000-foot peaks in the Sangrede Cristo Mountains and offers spectac-ular alpine scenery If you have timetake Highway 150 up to Taos Ski Valleyfor more breathtaking panoramas
The Enchanted Circle rejoins High-way 64 just north of the Taos Pueblo
Indian Reservation Thepueblo is one of the nationrsquosoldest continuously inhabitedcommunities and the onlypueblo designated a NationalHistoric Landmark and aUNESCO World heritage SiteAt the center of the reservationis Taos town home to KitCarson between 1828 and1840 His preserved home isnow a museum
Taos to FarmingtonFrom Taos the High Road toTaos Scenic Byway (highways518 and 76) weaves souththrough the Sangre de CristoMountains and the PicurisPueblo toward the small townof Jaconita Along the wayyoursquoll pass through Chimayoand the Nambeacute Indian Res-ervation home to the beauti-ful 150-foot-high Nambeacute Falls
Just off Highway 502between Jaconita and LosAlamos is Bandelier NationalMonument Along the parkrsquos 15-miletrail through Frijoles Canyon yoursquoll seeAncestral Pueblo homes kivas (ceremo-nial structures) rock paintings and pet-roglyphs Donrsquot forget to carry lots ofwater when hiking here
West of Bandelier stands Los Alamosand the Los Alamos National Laboratory
The Department of Energylab is one of the largest multidisciplinary institu-tions in the world Startedin 1943 as part of the se-cretive Manhattan Projectthe lab is now a NationalHistoric Landmark TheBradbury Science Museumis highly recommended
From Los Alamos theJeacutemez Mountain Trail
Scenic Byway (Highway 4) wendssouthwest through the Jeacutemez Moun-tains and Santa Fe National ForestAbout halfway to San Ysidro yoursquolldrive through the sprawling VallasCaldera National Preserve a favorite ofrock climbers and trout fishermen Asyou cross the floor of the caldera be onthe lookout for large herds of elk San
Antonio Creek and the East Fork of theJeacutemez River cut through the calderaand offer some of the statersquos best brownand rainbow trout fishing
West of San Ysidro the trail contin-ues northwest as Highway 550 to thetown of Cuba the heart of NewMexicorsquos cattle- and sheep-ranchingregion But Cubarsquos claim to fame is the nearby Chaco Culture NationalHistoric Park the largest best-pre-served and most architecturallyadvanced of all ancient SouthwestNative villages
The canyon has 120 separate sitesthat date between AD 850 and 1250The largest structure Pueblo Bonitacontains more than 600 rooms and 40kivas The sites are accessible by about35 miles of walking trails that crisscrossthe canyon
Northwest of Cuba Highway 550climbs to the high plains New Mexicorsquosoil belt The first well was drilled in1921 and the state pumps about 60million barrels a year The oil patchrsquosmain town Farmington is also rich inNative American culture
Just north of Farmington is Aztec
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Ruins National Monument a 500-roomcenter of Ancestral Pueblo society datingback to the early 1100s The Great Kiva(excavated in 1921 and reconstructed in1934) is the main attraction
Farmington to AlbuquerqueThe Native Heritage Trail Scenic Byway(Highway 491) runs from Shiprock justwest of Farmington through the vastNavajo Indian Reservation to GallupAlong the way yoursquoll pass 7176-footShiprock peak and other unusual rockformations as you skirt the easternflanks of the Chuska Mountains
Highway 491 ends in Gallup atHighway 40 and Historic Route 66Much of Route 66 parallels the newinterstate but it is interrupted in a fewplaces Historic 66 signs will direct youto the usable sections of the old route
Galluprsquos main attraction may be theEl Rancho Hotel and Motel Built in1937 the hotel has welcomed a host offamous guests including Jackie CooperRonald Reagan Spencer Tracy Kath-arine Hepburn and Kirk DouglasHundreds of autographed pictures ofcelebrities cover the mezzanine walls
above the eclectic rustic lobbyAs you head back toward Albu-
querque yoursquoll pass El Morro NationalMonument also known as InscriptionRock In the early 1300s AncestralPuebloans living on the bluff above thenatural spring carved petroglyphs inthe rock around the water hole In thelate 1600s Spanish and American pio-neers stopping for water also carvedtheir names dates and messages intothe rocks around the spring Today thepark protects more than 2000 inscrip-tions and petroglyphs as well asAncestral Puebloan ruins
East of El Morro stands El Malpais(Spanish for ldquothe badlandsrdquo) NationalMonument resembling a Hawaiianlava field with its moonscape of exten-sive lava flows In stark contrast to thesharp black lava are the tall smoothalmost white sandstone cliffs that linethe southern edge of the field
Northern New Mexico provides anextraordinary road-trip experiencefrom its 1200 years of accessible Nativeand American history to its spicy redand green chiles It truly is a Land ofEnchantment
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Go OnlineFind out more about Albuquerque andNew Mexico at wwwgoodsamclubcomhighways The February sectionincludes exclusive web content aboutthe Santa Fe Trail the Sandia PeakTram and the Southwestrsquos authenticlegend Kit Carson Yoursquoll also find RVauthor Ron Jonesrsquo list of restaurantfavorites in and around Albuquerque
Good Sam ParksNew Mexico has 43 Good Sam Parks To find out all aboutthem go to wwwgoodsamclubcomand click on the Travel Tools tabthen click on Find a Campground
For More InformationNew Mexico Tourism Departmentwwwnewmexicoorg 800-545-2070
Nostalgic New Mexico (left to right) Native pottery PecosNational Historic Park Fort Union and a Taos Pueblo powwow
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sk almost anyone to name Americarsquos mile-high city and theyrsquoll most likely replyldquoDenverrdquo But motor 438 miles south on Interstate 25 and yoursquoll hit another mile-
high city thatrsquos known less for its thin air and more for its rich history rugged scenery andhighly diverse population Welcome to Albuquerque New Mexico
Albuquerquersquos colorful past stretches back to the 1300s when the Ancestral Pueblo peo-ple settled along whatrsquos today known as the Rio Grande River The waterway provided pre-cious irrigation for the nativesrsquo crops and trees along the banks offered firewood By the1500s European explorers seeking gold found instead villages of mud but that didnrsquot keepthem from staying By the late 1600s the community along the river began to grow asSpanish missionaries settled in the area In 1706 the burgeoning town was named for theSpanish Duke of Alburquerque (the extra ldquorrdquo was later dropped from the name)
The westward migration of the 1800s brought Americans to the area along the Santa FeTrail Everyone from merchants and homesteaders to lawyers and tradesmen established theirhomes and businesses in the broad valley where major routes met The arrival of the railroadand much later Route 66 swelled the cityrsquos population which now stands at 800000
AlbuquerqueFLYING HIGH IN
RALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
Ride the aerialtram roll onRoute 66 andfollow in thefootsteps ofPueblos andearly explorersin Americarsquos oldest city theWorldrsquos Hot-AirBalloon Capital
BY BEVERLY EDWARDS
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These days Albuquerquethrives as a vibrant crossroads ofhistory commerce and cultureMake sure you take time toexplore this fascinating city if youattend the April Rally (for moreabout the Rally turn to page 34)
Begin your tour by steppingback in time at PetroglyphNational Monument west of thecity After soaking up the historyof the rock markings at the visitorcenter walk along the trails to seethe rock faces that bear ancientworks of art The monumentrsquosestimated 20000 carved images of peo-ple animals and other symbols giveglimpses into a compelling past
Get a feel for Albuquerquersquos Spanishheritage in Old Town where you canwalk in the footsteps of the cityrsquosfounders Dominating the central plazais the towering San Felipe de NeriChurch which replaced a small adobechapel that collapsed in 1792 In keep-ing with tradition adobe homes were
established around the plaza for mutu-al protection Today these structureshouse shops that sell colorful clothingblankets jewelry and other items madeby local artisans
While in Old Town yoursquoll see evi-dence of one of the cityrsquos most interest-ing chapters For three weeks in theearly days of the Civil War theConfederate flag flew over the plazaWhen the Confederates retreated they
buried six canons near the plaza andtwo of them are now displayed
In the following century the city host-ed a new wave of visitors After WorldWar II Americans hopped in their carsin search of new adventures andAlbuquerque emerged as a popular stopon Route 66 known here as CentralAvenue The regionrsquos rugged desert wasa novelty for many travelers of that eraCentral Avenuersquos colorful shops and
See the real Albuquerque (left to right)from Route 66 to Sandia Peak to Old Town
For MoreInformation
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restaurants evoke that innocent timeLooking for in-depth exploration of
the region Albuquerque is home tonumerous museums and each focuseson a compelling facet of the Land ofEnchantment and the world at large
Towering in Jurassic Super GiantsHall at the New Mexico Museum ofNatural History and Science is a replicaof Seismosaurus a former resident ofthe area Fossils in Seacoast Hall remindvisitors that the area once bordered avast prehistoric body of water
Ancestral Pueblo history so impor-
tant to understanding New Mexico ison display at the Indian PuebloCultural Center
Visitors will find refuge from thewarm desert sun at the AlbuquerqueAquarium and Rio Grande BotanicGarden both located in sprawlingAlbuquerque Biological Park Thou-sands of saltwater fish and invertebratesnative to the Gulf of Mexico live in theaquariumrsquos carefully maintained envi-ronments The Botanic Garden green-houses display desert plants that thrivein the area as well as flora from other
climates of the worldScience buffs will relish the
National Atomic Museumwhich traces the history ofthe Atomic Age from earlyresearch of nuclear develop-ment through todayrsquos peace-ful uses Exhibits offerinsights into the first atomicbomb detonation at theTrinity Site located less than100 miles away on desert
land thatrsquos now part of the White SandsMissile Range
Albuquerquersquos best-known eventmay be the International Balloon Fiestawhich lifts off for nine days everyOctober Thousands of spectators turnup for the festivities as hundreds of bal-loons fill the skies Visitors can experi-ence the thrilling history of hot-air bal-looning year-round at the AlbuquerqueInternational Balloon Museum on theedge of the fiesta grounds Actual bal-loons and gondolas hang from the highceiling in a dazzling display
Likewise cruising high above theground is the Sandia Peak Tramwaywhich travels over the Cibola NationalForest on a cable for 27 miles makingit the worldrsquos longest passenger aerialtramway The journey takes visitors tothe observation deck atop 10378-footSandia Peak affording an 11000-square-mile panorama of the Land of Enchantment Make the trip nearsunset and watch as the lights ofAlbuquerque glisten far below
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Tour Route 66break a balloonrecord and immerseyourself in RVingthis April inAlbuquerque
The pop-music standard ldquoRoute 66rdquo entices listeners to ldquogetyour kicksrdquo on Americarsquos famous Mother Road Who are we
to turn down the advice of Nat King Cole Chuck Berry the Rolling StonesJohn Mayer and the many others whorsquove recorded the classic through the years
Heed the songrsquos call by joining the Good Sam Club at the 10th annualRally April 17 through 20 in Albuquerque New Mexico one of the hotteststops on the legendary highway
Visitors to Expo New Mexico can find plenty of ways to get their kickslike browsing row after row of new RVs enjoying nightly entertainment bypopular performers participating in fun activities and taking optionaltours of historic sites in and around the fabled New Mexico city
Did we mention Good Samrsquos Mexican Fiesta and the Rally Dog ShowNow a decade old the Rally has become a one-stop shop for RVers seek-
ing to enrich their lifestyle and just have a great time Rally-goers thirsty forknowledge can pick from scores of seminars and check out newtravel and RV products then end the day by partying withNeil Sedaka the Osmond Brothers and Rita Coolidge
The Rallyrsquos a great place to meet old friends make newtravel buddies link up with longtime e-mail pals and online-forum cronies and on Good Sam Day join a Good SamClub chapter in your neck of the woods
Here are a few of the many ways to get your kicks at the2009 Albuquerque Rally
BY JOHN SULLAWAY
Get yourRALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
RallyAT THE
Kicks
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Rock to the Classics For morethan 50 years Neil Sedakarsquos catchy tuneshave blasted out of jukeboxes and stere-os across North America Herersquos yourchance to see the composer of ldquoCal-endar Girlrdquo and ldquoBreaking Up Is Hardto Dordquo perform in person on April 17the Rallyrsquos opening nightSedaka (pictured on theright) is followed byGrammy Awardndashwinningsinger Rita Coolidge onApril 18 the country-flavored family group theOsmond Brothers onApril 19 and California surf band PapaDoo Run Run on April 20
Sharpen Your Skills Whetheryoursquore a novice RVer or a seasoned vet-eran yoursquoll find plenty of opportunitiesto boost your RV IQ at the Rally Scoresof seminars will be offered on topicsranging from electrical-system mainte-nance to tire care Presenters includeHighways Technical Editor Bob Living-ston and other RVing experts
Stack Up the Fun Youngstersand teens can play games scarf uppizza take tours and join their momsdads and grandparents in the cookie-stacking competition GPS users willhave fun with our geocache contest theGreat RV Heist and golfers can tee upfor the golf tournament on April 17Show Your Tricks on Route 66 theRallyrsquos dog show gives pet owners achance to parade their pooches April 18
Explore New Mexico Sign upfor optional guided bus trips and travelto the Acoma ldquoSky Cityrdquo Pueblo onApril 17 Americarsquos oldest continuously
inhabited settlement On April 18 takea tour through Albuquerquersquos most col-orful districts on famous Route 66Guided trips to the nearby Trinity Siteon April 17 18 and 20 will take you toground zero of the first atomic-bombdetonation
Donate Your Time Feel likegiving back Rally participantscan lend a hand at Rio GrandeCommunity Farm Come for aday of volunteer work on April15 and get one night of freecamping on April 14
Balloon Bonanza Albuquerquersquosknown as the Hot-Air Balloon Capitalof the World and its annual Inter-national Balloon Fiesta draws thou-sands Rally-goers will get a chance tosalute the cityrsquos high-flying statusmdashand possibly make historymdashbyparticipating in an attempt toset a Guinness world record forMost People Wearing BalloonHats Prefer the real thing Takea hot-air balloon ride over theRio Grande Valley with RainbowRyders or watch balloon enthu-siasts ignite the burners insidetheir colorful crafts at anevening balloon glow
Go Green The Rallyrsquos the place tofind out how you can reduce your RVrsquosenvironmental footprint The Go GreenIdeas contest invites Rally-goers to sub-mit green-friendly concepts for prizesMake sure you stop by the Green RVexhibit a biodiesel-powered Lancecamper outfitted with solar panels anda wind turbine and occupied by sur-vivalist Brian Brawdy
Hola Good Sam The Good SamClub will throw a Mexican Fiesta formembers and friends on April 20 Yoursquollbe serenaded by mariachis tantalizedby pintildeatas and treated to Southwesterncuisine Join a chapter make newfriends stick around for games andprizes and learn more about benefitsoffered only to Good Sam members
Be Prepared Relive the carefreedays of camping out with your Scouttroop when the Rally hosts a receptionfor all current and former Boy Scouts onApril 19 Boy Scout alumni are encour-aged to bring old memorabilia like uni-forms badges and handbooks LocalBoy Scout troops will participate andcontests for cash prizes will rekindle thatScouting spirit Rally organizers areworking to expand the program toinclude Girl Scouts for the 2010 Rally
Get Cookinrsquo On GoodSam Day Highwaysrsquo CampCuisine columnist BobBlumer (left) will demon-strate how to whip up flavor-filled edibles in theconfines of your RV galleyLearn new recipes fromthe Food Network star
Kick Some Tires Rally-goers canget a close-up look at the latest RVmodels by strolling through hundredsof new rigs on display at Expo NewMexico Yoursquoll find vehicles rangingfrom entry-level trailers to million-dol-lar coaches Buy a new home-on-wheelson the spot or do research for a futurepurchase Also on display are hundredsof aftermarket products and RV-relatedservices in the Rallyrsquos indoor exhibit
RALLY ONLINEConnect with other Rally-going GoodSam Club members online Click onwwwtherallycom to find links to Rallygroups on wwwgoodsamclubcom aswell asFacebookEonsTwitterandFlickr
RVER OF THE YEARDuring the Rallyrsquos Good Sam Day yoursquoll get the chance tomeet Richard Daniels the clubrsquos 2008 RVer of theYear Richard rescued a stray dog he encounteredwhile RV camping then used the Good Sam Clubrsquosonline RV forums to facilitate adoptions of manymore stray animals across the continent The firstrecipient of this annual award Richard says hersquoslooking forward to telling fellow RVers about theshelter he founded Old Fella Burke CountyAnimal Rescue in Burke County Georgia
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The Good Sam ClubrsquosAction Line has resolvedthousands of disputes in favor of membersHighways highlights a sampling of theseresults in each issueTo read more Action Lineletters go to wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityand click on RVer Rights
All Steamed UpLast April I took my 2002 Holiday Rambler Admiral motorhome to GibbsInternational Trucks in Oxnard California to fix a transmission leak I was referredto Gibbs because theyrsquore a fully authorized dealer for Allison transmission
I told the service staff that I wanted an estimate before any work was done onthe coach Later that day Raul a service manager called to say that all they could
do to fix the leak was change gaskets andgrommets If Irsquod been told this beforehand Irsquodhave never brought my motorhome to them
Raul then told me he could remove my trans-mission and send it to a repair facility thatcould make the repairs in the City ofCommerce 75 miles away He said there wasno way of me getting an estimate until thisrepair shop received the transmission anddetected the problem
Later however I was told that I incurred$15729 in fees when Gibbs steam-cleanedmy transmission housing to look for the leakwhich they couldnrsquot find I was never given anestimate for this service
When I arrived to pick up my RV I asked MrsGibbs another service manager why I wasnrsquottold in the beginning that I could incur diag-nostic charges and they might not be able tofix the problem I told her I didnrsquot want to payfor anything and she replied I couldnrsquot havemy keys until I paid the charges I told her thatI called that coercion and it wasnrsquot fair Shedidnrsquot respond
I believe Gibbs misrepresented themselvesI never would have gone there if theyrsquod told methe truth in the first place I believe I shouldbe refunded the $15729 fee I think Gibbsshould also give me an apology for my 10hours of wasted time
Allan Siber CAMARILLO CALIFORNIA
ACTION LINE After sending a petition toGibbs International on Siberrsquos behalf wereceived this response from Raul Villalobosservice manager
We regret that you felt no value in the effortwe made to properly diagnose and steam-
clean your transmission We could debate theappropriateness of the changes but in the bestinterest of a timely resolution wersquore refundingyou $15729
Sluggish ServiceWE TOOK OUR 2001 Sportsmen fifth wheel toPatterson RV Center in Wichita Falls Texas forsome minor repair work At the time the serv-ice representative assured us that the workwouldnrsquot take long But now two months andmany phone calls to Patterson later we stillhavenrsquot seen any progress We were calledonce and told it was ready so we made the 80-mile trip only to find out that the repairswerenrsquot completed Patterson hadnrsquot evenordered the decal stripes that were included inour original request They told us theyrsquod getsomeone to bring the decals to our home
After going back and forth my wife calledto see if the decals were ready and the newservice manager said he knew nothing of thisorder and hersquod have to look into it Heassured us hersquod investigate our issue andcall us back Wersquove never received a callback We really need Action Line to help fixthis ongoing problem
John and Phyllis Spenser PARADISE TEXAS
ACTION LINE After a petition was sent toPatterson RV Center we received the follow-ing update from the Spensers
Our problem has been resolved to our satis-faction thanks to Action Linersquos interventionPatterson RV completed the decal work andtheir new service manager was very courteousand helpful Action Linersquos help was muchappreciated
Got an RV-related dispute E-mail us at actionlinegoodsamclubcom or mail a letterto Action Line PO Box 8545 Ventura California 93002 Please include a letter ofexplanation and copies of related receipts
ACTIONLINEMAILBOX
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goodstuffEDITED BY ROBIN DUFFIELDbullTESTED ANDREVIEWED BY MEMBERS
Smart LightMotion LightDonrsquot let the Smart Lightrsquossimple appearance deceiveyou The low-profile exteriorlight mounts on the side ofyour RV and goes on auto-matically when the built-insensor detects movementnear your rig An attachedLED lets you know if yourcoach battery is running lowThe Smart Light gets itsbrains from a microproces-sor and has the same holepattern as existing standardlights for easy installationKen Motz a Good Sam Clubproduct tester from Le ClaireIowa installed the SmartLight and reports ldquoThe mo-tion detector really makesus feel securerdquo PRICE $9999CONTACT Star Light 800-883-5444wwwstarlightsinccom
Funky Colored FlamesNeed to spice up your campfire fun Create dancing flames of blue green and purpleby placing an unopened packet of Funky Colored Flames on top of the fire Providing 30minutes of multicolored fun Funky Flames is safe for usein indoor and outdoor wood fireplaces (theyarenrsquot suitable for cooking fires) Good SamClub product tester Arleen Witt of PollackPines California tried Funky Flames andtells us ldquoNice colored flames that reallyadd excitement to any bonfirerdquoPRICE $588 (three-pack)CONTACT Winlow Products416-792-0385 wwwcampingworldcom
June Bug ScooterRVers can tool around the campground
or rally grounds with ease on thepower-thrifty all-electric June Bugscooter The smooth-riding portablevehicle seats one adult comfort-
ably folds to just 28 inches highand weighs 90 pounds JoyceNewman a Good Sam Clubproduct tester from JacksonSouth Carolina took a spinon the June Bug and says ldquoIdo not know how I traveledbefore the June Bug Itrsquosgiven me my freedom backrdquo
Engel MR040 PortableFridge Freezer
Peckish RVers can keep theirsnacks cool on the go with the nim-
ble Engel MR040 Fridge Freezer Theunit has a small footprint but deliversefficient cooling from 1224-volt DCand 110-volt AC power A sturdy plasticexterior with rubber bumpers on eachcorner protects that delicate egg salad
and a reversible lid contains storage spacefor spare cords and fuses Good Sam product
tester Sandy Preibe from Camarillo California took theMR040 on an outing and says ldquoTravels easy and keepsfood and beverages cold on a hot day while driving Itrsquosvery convenient not to have to use icerdquo
PRICE $1497CONTACT Rickrsquos Specialty Vehicles
866-798-2227 wwwricksesvcom
PRICE $641CONTACT Engel USA 888-272-9838 wwwengel-usacom
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AND GET REWARDED FORDOING WHAT YOU LOVE
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FEBRUARYFLORIDA bull WINTER SAMBOREE February 18ndash22Withlacoochee Bluegrass Festival Dunnellon$110 Early bird 217 Contact Robert WardPO Box 348 Nobleton FL 34461 352-796-8867
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MARCH ARIZONA bull ROARING rsquo20S SAMBOREE March 4ndash8Pinal County Fairgrounds Casa Grande $85Contact Joyce Anderson 561 S 34th Pl
Mesa AZ 85204 480-807-6066
joyceinmesayahoocomwwwarizonagoodsamorg
NEVADA bull HAWAIIAN SUMMER SAMBOREEMarch 12ndash14 Avi Resort and Casino Laughlin$602 $451 Extra $10 at gate ContactLinda LeChien 1380 Centerville Ln 40Gardnerville NV 89410 775-782-5352
rllechienaolcomwwwnevadagoodsamcom
GEORGIA bull SPRING SAMBOREE March 26ndash29
Good Sam Club chapters across North America regularly host RV gatherings known as
Samborees As a Good Sam Club member you can visit Samborees in any state or province
Activities range from games to arts and crafts seminars and live entertainment In short
Samborees are a good time and a great way to meet people who share your interests
Dates locations fees and contact information for upcoming events are listed below and
a complete calendar is posted on wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityeventsandtours
CLUBevents
Forty Years of FunColoradorsquos first Good Sam chapter the Western Colorado Travelers
celebrated its 40th anniversary on November 15 2008 Many members
of the Grand Junction chapter were on hand for the event along with State
Directors Al and Fran Allain Assistant State Directors Mike and Sue Carver
and members of the neighboring Two Rivers Good Sam chapter
Back row left to rightWimp Holding BudDriever Al HowardRalph Moss EugeneStocking Second rowWanda Holding TomBonokoski BettyDriever Lynda HowardTheona Moss PatMahrer Al MahrerSeated GloriaBonokoski Fay ClineFran Jones Del JonesChapter PresidentMary Diamond
BOB INGELHART
Own Your Own 2 - 5+Acre Property for
Your RV NearAlamo Lake in AZ
1-800-343-7996 or602-677-3368
saguaro-acrescom
bull Driveways and graded leveled pad with material on all Paved road access Lots prepared for RVrsquos
bull Electricity available to all of the parcels Water Supplied by SAPOA
bull No qualifying Developer fi nancing available and no prepayment penalty Discounts for cash
bull From $29950 Total - 2 Acre minimum
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TRY BEFORE YOU BUY3 Day Park for FREE
Call for Details
Don Krayeski - Developer
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New Save$88K
BRAND NEW 2007 NEWMAR DUTCHSTAR
Reg $313 267NOW $224 900No Sales Tax in Montana
SAVE BIGon your next purchase
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Call for Low Priceson 07rsquos 08rsquos amp 09rsquos
Monaco Knight Diplomat amp Camelot
Pricing Available
brvNWMH07dutch0608
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Georgia National Fairgrounds and AgricenterPerry $75 Contact Perno Scott 1865 PoplarSt Conyers GA 30013 770-922-5794
gladigottacomcastnetwwwgeorgiagoodsamcom
APRIL TEXAS bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 2ndash5 WestTexas Fairgrounds Abilene $65 $75 at gateContact Judy Birchett PO Box 236 Bishop TX78343 361-584-1919
jbirchett6aolcom wwwtexasgoodsamcom
LOUISIANA bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 10ndash12State Fair of Louisiana Shreveport $52 Earlybird 45 $13 per day Contact Del Griffin 439Jann Dr Shreveport LA 71106 318-686-0581
lagoodsamyahoocomwwwlagoodsamorg
ALABAMA bull PUT ON YOUR EASTER BONNET SPRINGSAMBOREE April 16ndash19 National PeanutFestival Fairgrounds Dothan $802 $701
Contact Pat Smith 1301 S Bethel RdDecatur AL 35603 256-350-1037
algoodsamsaolcomwwwalabamagoodsamsorg
ARKANSAS bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 16ndash19Four States Fairgrounds Texarkana $55Contact Melinda Wiggs 2501 Skyline PtJonesboro AR 72404 870-972-0951
mwiggs2501yahoocomwwwarkansasgoodsamscom
MISSISSIPPI bull SPRING TAHITIAN SUNRISE SAM-BOREE April 16ndash19 Washington CountyConvention Center Greenville $652 $451Contact Darrell Hugueley 5358 CR 225 WaterValley MS 38965 662-473-1077
hugo5358bellsouthnetwwwmsgoodsamorg
FLORIDA bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 22ndash26Okeechobee KOA Campground Okeechobee$110 Contact Robert Ward PO Box 348Nobleton FL 34661 352-796-8867
bward5bellsouthnetwwwgoodsams-floridaorg
OKLAHOMA bull MARDI GRAS SPRING SAMBOREEApril 23ndash26 Heart of Oklahoma ExpositionShawnee $61 Contact Susan Scholl 4608Sandy Oak Circle Newalla OK 74857 405-391-5852 or 405-812-4401wwwoklahomagoodsamscom
NORTH CAROLINA bull MILITARY TRIBUTE SPRINGSAMBOREE April 24ndash26 Tom Johnson Rally ParkMarion $75 Contact Don and Eunice Fletcher 110Riviera Ln Sanford NC 27332 919-499-2512
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KANSAS bull PAUL BUNYAN AND OTHER TALL TALESSPRING SAMBOREE April 30ndashMay 3 KansasState Fairgrounds Hutchinson $70 ContactMarty Ward 2201 E MacArthur E-3 WichitaKS 67216-5614 316-213-8297
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BOZEMAN FORD RV SALES
ATTENTION CANADIAN BUYERS
800-745-3673
NO SALES TAXIN MONTANA
Motorhomes A B amp C Fifth Wheels Travel TrailersBrowse our inventory online at
Go to the Good Sam Clubrsquos website to read all about our more than 1600 activechapters throughout North America and find one near you Start by going to wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunity and clicking on Chapters
nline goodsamclubcom
bull
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ALASKAChris Williams (Vivian)1060 N Leatherleaf Loop Wasilla AK 99654aksnwbrdmtaonlinenetwwwalaskagoodsamclubcom
ALBERTALes Barnhouse (Lorraine)47-53522 Range Rd 274Spruce Grove AB T7X 3T1altagoodsamcruzinternetcomwwwrvalbertaca
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IDAHOGordon Harris (Susan)466 Pace Dr Twin Falls ID 83301gordon3769msncomwwwidahogoodsamorg
MONTANARonald Wertz (Joan)48 Rockland Ln Victor MT 59875mtronjoanaolcomwwwmontanagoodsamcom
OREGONWayne Swanson (Mary)16500 Brown Rd Dallas OR 97338goodsamattglobalnetwwworegongoodsamcom
SASKATCHEWANNorman Swinnerton (Larree)803 Carr Terrace Saskatoon SK Canada S7S 1L9weare2shawcawwwsaskgoodsamcom
WASHINGTONJudy Smith (Larry)PO Box 1374 Snohomish WA 98291-1374larry-judysmithmsncomwwwwashingtonstategoodsamkendracom
WYOMINGSteve Martin (Jackie)75 Wild Horse Rd Cody WY 82414stevemartinwyomingcomwwwwyominggoodsamcom
ARIZONAJoan Burtrum (James)2805 Potter Ave Kingman AZ 86409jiburtrumcitlinknetwwwarizonagoodsamorg
NORTHERN CALIFORNIAKenneth Ginoulis (Marilee)316 Mission St Lodi CA 95240kginoulislodinetnetwwwnorcalgoodsamorg
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIAJo Ann Yett (Vernon)PO Box 1390 Indio CA 92202yetsmailgtenetwwwsocalgoodsamorg
COLORADOAl Allain (Fran)3213 Scranton St Aurora CO 80011-1827coloradosamcomcastnetwwwcoloradogoodsamorg
NEVADATheresa White (Bill)2800 Viking Way Carson City NV 89706tw-bwsbcglobalnetwwwnevadagoodsamcom
NEW MEXICOJohn Brink (Marji)25 Western Saddle Dr Tijeras NM 87059jnmbrinkaolcomwwwnmgoodsamcom
UTAHGlenn Carroll (Carol Jean)1449 E Woodhill Dr Sandy UT 84092carrollgutah-internetwwwutahgoodsamorg
wwwGoodSamClubcomDealerFor your closest Good Sam Authorized Dealer
(Bookmark this Link Wersquore adding new dealers Daily)
For New Parts or Even A New RV Look for The Name You Trust
INTRODUCING THE NEW GOOD SAM AUTHORIZED DEALER NETWORK
Quality Inspection - Every Good Sam Authorized Dealer has passed a rigorous Good Sam inspection to insure it meets our strict quality standards10 Discount - You save 10 Off all parts and accessories by simply presenting your Good Sam membership cardExclusive Product Deals - Access to exclusive Good Sam Products and Services like Extended Service Plan Platinum RV Emergency Road
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Modelsby Rexhall amp Workhorse
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RexAir amp Airbus
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CALL TODAY1-866-427-2344No Sales Tax in Montana
Call NOW to
SAVE BIG
MissoulaMontana
wwwBretzRVcomSee our entire inventory
New
Save$88K
B R A N D N E W 07 NEWMAR DUTCHSTAR
Reg $313 267NOW $224 900
Call for Low Prices on 07rsquos 08rsquos amp 09rsquosMonaco Knight Diplomat amp Camelot
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B R A N D N E W07 NEWMAR
2007 DUTCHSTAR 4304
each
You can win one of 100 Prizes and help fund theNational RVMH Hall of Fame Museum and Libraryby purchasing one or more tickets at
You can enter online at rvmhhalloffameorg
Drawing held 12 noon March 17 2009
Call 1-800-378-8694 for entry formYou may charge your ticket to Visa Mastercard Discover or Amex
Void where prohibited bull Licensed with the Indiana Dept of Revenue
In the event that less than 1000 certificates are sold initial offering and all prizes will be prorated 5050between winners and RVMH Heritage FoundationYou must be 18 years or older to enter
ILLINOIS Jim Frcka (Judie)616 N Porter StElgin IL 60120rrack2rvyahoocomwwwillinoisgoodsamcom
IOWACarl Lewis (Ginny)1705 Tulip LnStorm Lake IA 50588-2104carllewisiwnetwwwiowagoodsamcom
MINNESOTALuke Johnson (Pam)1011 S Victory DrMankato MN 56001gorvlukeaolcomwwwmngoodsamclubcom
NEBRASKAFred Hatch (Sandy)PO Box 335Arnold NE 69120oldtimergpcomnet
NORTH DAKOTALinda Albright (George Thomason)616 Hillcrest DrMinot ND 58703-1556georgeminotcomwwwgeocitiescomndgoodsam
SOUTH DAKOTADonna Katzer (Albert) 915 Allen AveRapid City SD 57701redhatdonnaqbrapmidconet
WISCONSINJean Goossen (Dave)853 138th StAmery WI 54001dgoossenamerytelnetwwwwigoodsamorg
ARKANSASDan Freyaldenhoven (Shirley)1200 Siebenmorgan RdConway AR 72032dfreycyberbackcomthunderaristotlenetarkansashtm
KANSASNancy Crook (Sonny)2902 N Meadowlake DrHutchinson KS 67502nancylcrookhotmailcomwwwkansasgoodsamorg
LOUISIANARichard Abadie (Judith)608 W 17th Ave Covington LA 70433judyabadiehotmailcomwwwlagoodsamorg
MISSOURIJean Gardner (Bob)39456 Omega StAnabel MO 63461mogoodsamDirectorgmailcomwwwmissourigoodsamclubcom
OKLAHOMARichard Gulley (Karen)11525 S FranklinJenks OK 74037gmagulleyssbcglobalnetwwwoklahomagoodsamscom
TEXASKaren L McAbee (Dwayne)PO Box 33940Fort Worth Texas 76162klmcabeehotmailcomwwwtexasgoodsamcom
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ACCESSORIES
HUGHES AUTOFORMERS VOLTAGE BOOSTERBoost low park power SUPER SALE30 Amp50 Amp models available Call forbest price EATON SALES cell (435) 632-9181or 888-601-6565 wwwrveatonsalescom
LEAKY ROOF Liquid Roofreggoes on like paint mdashcures to a sealed EPDM rubber membrane UV amp Ozone resistant mdash good to 300ordm F 5-year warranty Info amp brochure 800-467-7135wwwAdvancedRubberCoatingscom
DESIGNED AND SIZED FOR RVsmdashAmerican madedual adjustable air sleep systems similar to onesseen on TV but hundreds less Custom sizesmoney-back guarantee Shipped factory directwwwbearbedscom or 888-565-7211
BRAKE SYSTEMS
1 Original ToadStop Qi ldquoShow Me the StoprdquoProPort Control makes dynamically controlled stopsBraking while you drive the Toad proves performanceNo other system can do it ldquoItrsquos all about your Safetyrdquo800-478-7883 or wwwtoadstopcom
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A 56-yr-old Natrsquol Advertising Co seekingEntrepreneurs to Own amp Operate Territories Home or RV based bull No InventoryImmediate Cash Flow bull Excellent TrainingInvestment reqrsquod 1-800-299-0510
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COMMERCIAL CORNER
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 45
HEARING AIDS
HEARING AIDSmdashGUARANTEED LOWEST PRICES 60 Savings 30-day trialmdashAll makes The oldestbiggest and best Custom instrument experts Free info 1-800-323-4212 Lloyds Dept HYRockford IL 61110 wwwlloydhearingaidcom
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THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS Travel where you want stay in RV parks free and set your own income selling advertising for RV ParksMotels Colleges amp Fairgrounds DirectoriesUp to 65 commission Call 1-800-832-3292
1000rsquos OF GREAT JOBS IN GREAT PLACES Enjoy the freedom and adventure of the Workamperlifestyle Jobs in campgrounds parks resorts etcFor FREE BROCHURE amp subscription info 800-446-5627 wwwworkampercom
SCHOOL CAMPER HOSTS needed Mat-Su Alaska40 mi N of Anchorage 32 sites from urbanto rural 52809 to 81509 Contact Bill at 907-373-2287 or emailbillcheesemanmatsuk12us
COUPLES WITH RV to work as Camp HostsCampsite provided plus pay for each personwill train Detail oriented multi-task good peopleskills parksclaycogovcom (816) 407-3400(MO)
TRADE SHOW HOSTSAmericraft is seeking individuals or teams todemonstrate kitchen related items at weekendTrade Shows amp Expos Must have utility van orvehicle to pull small trailer Flexible scheduleComplete training Above average incomeCall 352-483-0052 or apply online at wwwcookingshowhostcom
HOSTWORKING COUPLE wRV wantedApply for one-month stay May throughOctober Free hookup Call Rose (989) 673-31848am-5pm ET Historic Thumb Octagon BarnGagetown MI wwwthumboctagonbarnorg
CAMPGROUNDSRV PARKSFOR SALE
Heart of the Black Hills40 Acres 130 Sites 11 CabinsAdjoins Natrsquol Forest By Natrsquol Parks$2MTerms bull 8009450255wwwthebrokeragenet
WYOMING RV PARK on scenic Hwy 3 hrs toYellowstone 34 full hookups 6 tents 7 cabinsWell-maint dest park near hot springs fishingriver rides museums many upgrades 2007$610000 firm Call (307) 921-8635
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WHY NOT HAVE IT ALLOver 1500 RV parks $8-$12 a nightSound too good to be true Itrsquos true Home park and nationwide campground membership Under $200 first year mdash for EVERYTHING (frozen dues thereafter) No Other Charges LOWPRICE GUARANTEEmdash double money-back differ-ence mdash Deal directNo brokers Start saving now (800) 343-8677 ask for Angie
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CARPETING
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Highwaysrsquo Commercial Corner section ofclassified ads is designed exclusively for pri-vate parties or businesses that have items orservices to sell promote or rent that are notof a personal nature For example RV ParksCampgrounds Condominium ComplexesReal Estate Small Businesses for SaleServices Offered Help Wanted PositionsWanted and Business Opportunities all rep-resent categories appropriate for CommercialCorner Any item offered for rent is consid-ered commercial in nature CommercialCorner advertisers are not required to beGood Sam Club members
When submitting ad copy please followthese guidelines1 There are 40 characters allowed perline counting each letter space and punc-
tuation mark When abbreviating pleaseuse standard dictionary abbreviationsThere is a five-line minimum and the rateis $60 per line2 Bold-face type is available at an addition-al cost of $15 per line Add $50 to makeyour ad all red3 We offer a 5 frequency discount for sixissues and a 10 discount for 12 issues4 Blind-box service is available at an addi-tional cost of $15 per issue We will assigna blind-box number to your ad and we willforward responses to you on a daily basisThe blind-box address takes one full line ofspace at $60line Our $15 fee covers ourpostage and handling expenses5 Copy must be printed or typed6 Copy must be submitted approximately
two months prior to the cover date of theissue desired Please note The May issuecloses on February 18 the June issue closes on March 187 Mail ad copy and a check money order orVisaMasterCardDiscoverAmex numberexpiration date and signature to Commer-cial Corner Highways PO Box 8510Ventura California 93002-99128 Credit-card orders may be faxed to 805-667-4379 Attention Sue Panchenko or e-mailed to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom(please put ldquoCommercial Cornerrdquo in thesubject line) 9 Please direct questions to Sue Panchenkoat 805-667-4385 or via e-mail to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom (please put ldquoCommercialCornerrdquo in the subject line)
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MOTORHOME PARTS
WINNEBAGO ITASCA FLEETWOODmdash-PARTSContact Robert with Year amp Serial We Accept Credit Cards amp Ship Daily8-530 Central M-F Sat 8-4HARRISON RV LAND JEFFERSON IA1-800-397-8206 rvpartsnetinsnetwwwharrisonrvcom
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HOMES FOR SALE
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TRAVEL TO EXCITING PLACESDrive the Alcan to Americarsquos Last Frontierenvision yourself on Nova Scotiarsquos miles of coastal drives celebrate Mardi Grascross the border to sunny Mexicoform friendships yoursquoll treasure the rest of your days all arrangementsincluding RV parks by Tracks RV Toursest 1975 Free catalog at tracksrvtourscom or tel 800-351-6053
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MOTORHOMES FOR SALE
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2007 36QSH PHAETON BY Tiffin Silver Sand350 HP Cat Diesel pusher 6-speed Allison80 gen auto level amp awn leather Corian tiled3 TVs 4 slides 9527 miles warranty $175K(941) 286-5201 (SD)
1996 DUTCH STAR 32 454 Chevy Banks Power slide-out Runs and looks beautiful New paint roof tires $28500 Neil 916-747-1842
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TRADING POST As a benefit of membership Good Sam Club members may advertise personalitems for sale in the Trading Postclassified ad section of Highways
The Trading Post classified ad section isrestricted to ads placed by individualGood Sam Club members who are cur-rent with their membership dues Adsmust be of a personal nature accordingto the following requirements All otherclassified ads will be considered forplacement in Commercial Corner
1 Item advertised must be personallyowned and listed for sale or trade Ads pro-moting a product or service for sale wouldnot be acceptable in Trading Post Also notacceptable would be an ad for a multi-unitapartment townhome complex or morethan 10 acres of unimproved real property
2 An ad for the rental of any item is considered commercial and thereforenot appropriate for Trading Post
3 Trading Post accepts ads under thecategories of Campground Member-ships for Sale Timeshares for SaleHomes for Sale and Lots for SaleAgents are not permitted to advertise inTrading Post
4 Help Wanted and Positions Wantedare categories inappropriate for TradingPost Also unacceptable are ads for theexchange of one service for anotherregardless of whether any money is
changing hands An ad soliciting theusage of property whether commercialor residential is also considered com-mercial in nature and must be placed inCommercial Corner
Please note The May 2009 issuecloses on February 18 (arrival date April30 the June issue closes on March 18(arrival date May 27)
Unfortunately it is not possible to can-cel an ad after our closing dateHowever we are able to place aldquoSOLDrsquorsquo indicator over your ad up toone week after the closing date
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2000 DOLPHIN 36 FORD V10 21500 milesSO 55 gen WD Corian tops awnings 2 TVDVDVCR 2 air rear camara level jacks Must sell health reasons Reduced to $35800 407-654-3863 (FL)
2005 PHAETON 35 FT 350 diesel very lowmileage smoke free very clean Two slidessurround sound WD 4-dr frig Under warranty$150000 (225) 293-6990 225-921-8934
1996 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND 34 model L 45K miles Chevy gas Onan generator awningpackage satellite leveling jacks Email for more info bgilstrapcomcastnet or 678-817-9661 (GA)
1990 MONACO CROWN ROYALE 40 foot 300Cummins engine 75K miles fully loadedexcellent condition $29500 Call for pictures and information In 1990 sold for $250000304-242-0377
2005 COUNTRY COACH Intrigue LTD 42 525HP3 AC 10KW gen 3 slides In-Motion sat heatedceramic floor OS ent ctr radar det CB radioAqua Hot htd massage driver amp co-pilot sts extwar $345K 909-980-2168 (CA)
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2004 KEYSTONE HORNET with improved lotconcrete drive + pad deck and shed Lot 6035 Star Resort Pass Christian MS Xlnt cond 2BDRM 12 slide $249 annual fee Near Casinos$36000 (920) 897-3660 (WI)
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2004 374 GLENDALE Titanium 32E37DS5th whl pin to bmpr 322 Xlnt cond lots xtras clsts hdwd flr NS 2 SO Orig $63600Selling due to health $29500 Call Gene 562-927-7217 (CA)
The May 2009 issue closes February 18 The June 2009 issue closes March18 Cost $85 per ad plus $60 per photo Bold $10 for first line $20 tobold entire ad Add $25 for ad to appear in redMaximum 200 characters Count all letters numbers punctuation and spacesSpecify category______________________________________
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When submitting ad copy please follow theseguidelines1 Submit your printed or typed ad on ourprinted form or use your own stationery2 Limit each ad to 200 characters counting allletters spaces punctuation marks and numbers3 Indicate under which category you wouldlike your ad to appear4 Your Good Sam Club membership numberand expiration date must be noted5 Mail ad copy and a check money order orVisaMasterCardDiscoverAmEx number toTrading Post Highways PO Box 8510Ventura California 93002-99126 Fax credit card orders to 805-667-4379Attention Trading Post7 E-mail credit-card orders to classifiedstlcomAttention Trading Post8 If you have a question we can be reachedat (805) 667-4100 ext 392 391 or 385
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Alaska and Canadarsquos Yukon 5Banks Power 23BrakeBuddy 10Commercial Corner 45ndash47Consumer Cellular 8Continued Service Plan 37Cracker Barrel Stores 11Dealers and Destinations 53Dometic Corporation 17Gold Eagle Company 32Good Sam Emergency Road Service 55Good Sam RV Financing 21Good Sam SamboreesCaraventures 16Good Sam VIPProvided by GMAC Insurance 44Good Sam Visa Card 39Haband 24
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The Rally 15
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RV Marketplace 50ndash52
RV Business Top 50 12ndash13
Sea Eagle 19
Select Comfort 9
St Louis Church 5
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Transfer Flow 4
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We guarantee itThatrsquos our promise If 11 months go by and Good Sam hasnrsquot saved you morethan the cost of your annual membership just let us know and wersquoll refund your member-ship fee Chances are yoursquoll save that much the first few days yoursquore on the road Thereare so many ways to save with discounted camping and free and low-cost services
Call us toll-free for more information 800-234-3450 or go to wwwgoodsamclubcom
COPYRIGHT STATEMENT The Good Sam logo is a registeredtrademark of TL Enterprises Inc a Delaware corporation It may beused by Good Sam chapters for official noncommercial identificationpurposes only and by others only with express written authorization inadvance from TL Enterprises Inc The noncommercial use for patchesand other similar chapter identification has been granted to charteredchapters of the club Any other use without express advance writtenauthorization is prohibited The following terms are registered trade-marks of TL Enterprises Inc and may not be used without permissionCaraventure Commercial Member of Good Sam RV Club Good SamPark Highways MotorHome Rider Samboree Samgo Trailer Lifeand the Trailer Life Campgrounds RV Parks and Services DirectoryHighways does not knowingly accept deceptive or misleading advertis-ing If you have a contrary experience with respect to any merchandiseor service represented in our pages please contact Action Line atactionlinegoodsamclubcom Permission to reprint or quote excerptsgranted upon written request only Copyright 2009
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A Scenic Stop to Remember Tell us the location of the vantage point pictured above and you
might be the winner of this monthrsquos $50 prize in our Wherersquos Good Sam photo contest To enter send
an e-mail identifying the photorsquos location and state or province to whereisgoodsamgoodsamclubcom
and include your name and contact information On March 1 wersquoll pick one $50 winner at random
from among the correct entries Look for the answer and winner in the May 2009 issue
Lots of Good Sam members have won $50 so farPatrick F Prunty of Harwich Massachusetts earned hischeck by correctly identifying the watery crossing in theNovember issuersquos Wherersquos Good Sam photo reprinted onthe right The RV bearing the Good Sam sticker rides theferry across Lake Champlain from Grand Island Vermontto Plattsburg New York Good Sam member Lynn Holmesof Arnold Maryland earned $50 for sending us the photo
Now itrsquos your turn to put your digital camera to workSimply take a photo of an RV in an interesting or sceniclocation with the Good Sam decal prominently displayedE-mail the high-resolution image to whereisgoodsamgoodsamclubcom and donrsquot forget to provide your nameand contact information If your photorsquos selected yoursquollreceive a check for $50
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Contents
Portal to the Past
Flying High in Albuquerque
Get Your Kicks at The Rally
Departments
Whats New Online
On the Road
Dear Good Sam
Good News
RV Insight
Camp Cuisine
Tech Topics
Action Line
Good Stuff
Classifieds
Pet Pix
Advertiser Index
Wheres Good Sam
Good Sam Club dot com
TOC
User Guide
Highways FEBRUARY 200928
tions on the way to Raton Well-pre-served ruts are visible at WagonMound and Fort Union NationalMonument built in 1851
Raton to TaosFrom Raton Highway 64 slices south-west retracing parts of the Santa FeTrail Going southeast on Highway 505yoursquoll need your binoculars to viewsome of the 274 bird species at MaxwellNational Wildlife Refuge including baldeagles and wild turkeys as well aswhitetail and mule deer bobcats andblack bear Established in 1965 the3700-acre refuge is an important reststop for migratory waterfowl
The Dawson ghost town awaitsabout 10 miles north on 505 Littleremains of this old coal-mining com-munity except the cemetery PhelpsDodge opened the Dawson coal minein 1901 and the town prospered until1950 when the coal ran out Most ofthe graves in the cemetery are of the383 miners lost in two disastrous mineexplosions in 1913 and 1923
An hourrsquos drive south of Dawsontakes you to the small but significanttown of Cimarron from which onebranch of the Santa Fe Trail gets itsname Over the years the townrsquos 130-year-old landmark St James Hotel hascatered to such notable guests as BuffaloBill Cody Annie Oakley Kit CarsonFrank and Jesse James Wyatt Earp Billythe Kid and BlackjackKetchum Rumor has itthat notorious gunmanClay Allison dancednaked on the bar whileshooting into the ceilingThe bar is now part ofthe dining room andyou can still see bulletholes in the tin ceiling
At Eagle Nest Highway64 meets the EnchantedCircle Scenic Byway (Highway 38) Thenorthern part of the loop skirts a num-ber of 12000-foot peaks in the Sangrede Cristo Mountains and offers spectac-ular alpine scenery If you have timetake Highway 150 up to Taos Ski Valleyfor more breathtaking panoramas
The Enchanted Circle rejoins High-way 64 just north of the Taos Pueblo
Indian Reservation Thepueblo is one of the nationrsquosoldest continuously inhabitedcommunities and the onlypueblo designated a NationalHistoric Landmark and aUNESCO World heritage SiteAt the center of the reservationis Taos town home to KitCarson between 1828 and1840 His preserved home isnow a museum
Taos to FarmingtonFrom Taos the High Road toTaos Scenic Byway (highways518 and 76) weaves souththrough the Sangre de CristoMountains and the PicurisPueblo toward the small townof Jaconita Along the wayyoursquoll pass through Chimayoand the Nambeacute Indian Res-ervation home to the beauti-ful 150-foot-high Nambeacute Falls
Just off Highway 502between Jaconita and LosAlamos is Bandelier NationalMonument Along the parkrsquos 15-miletrail through Frijoles Canyon yoursquoll seeAncestral Pueblo homes kivas (ceremo-nial structures) rock paintings and pet-roglyphs Donrsquot forget to carry lots ofwater when hiking here
West of Bandelier stands Los Alamosand the Los Alamos National Laboratory
The Department of Energylab is one of the largest multidisciplinary institu-tions in the world Startedin 1943 as part of the se-cretive Manhattan Projectthe lab is now a NationalHistoric Landmark TheBradbury Science Museumis highly recommended
From Los Alamos theJeacutemez Mountain Trail
Scenic Byway (Highway 4) wendssouthwest through the Jeacutemez Moun-tains and Santa Fe National ForestAbout halfway to San Ysidro yoursquolldrive through the sprawling VallasCaldera National Preserve a favorite ofrock climbers and trout fishermen Asyou cross the floor of the caldera be onthe lookout for large herds of elk San
Antonio Creek and the East Fork of theJeacutemez River cut through the calderaand offer some of the statersquos best brownand rainbow trout fishing
West of San Ysidro the trail contin-ues northwest as Highway 550 to thetown of Cuba the heart of NewMexicorsquos cattle- and sheep-ranchingregion But Cubarsquos claim to fame is the nearby Chaco Culture NationalHistoric Park the largest best-pre-served and most architecturallyadvanced of all ancient SouthwestNative villages
The canyon has 120 separate sitesthat date between AD 850 and 1250The largest structure Pueblo Bonitacontains more than 600 rooms and 40kivas The sites are accessible by about35 miles of walking trails that crisscrossthe canyon
Northwest of Cuba Highway 550climbs to the high plains New Mexicorsquosoil belt The first well was drilled in1921 and the state pumps about 60million barrels a year The oil patchrsquosmain town Farmington is also rich inNative American culture
Just north of Farmington is Aztec
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Ruins National Monument a 500-roomcenter of Ancestral Pueblo society datingback to the early 1100s The Great Kiva(excavated in 1921 and reconstructed in1934) is the main attraction
Farmington to AlbuquerqueThe Native Heritage Trail Scenic Byway(Highway 491) runs from Shiprock justwest of Farmington through the vastNavajo Indian Reservation to GallupAlong the way yoursquoll pass 7176-footShiprock peak and other unusual rockformations as you skirt the easternflanks of the Chuska Mountains
Highway 491 ends in Gallup atHighway 40 and Historic Route 66Much of Route 66 parallels the newinterstate but it is interrupted in a fewplaces Historic 66 signs will direct youto the usable sections of the old route
Galluprsquos main attraction may be theEl Rancho Hotel and Motel Built in1937 the hotel has welcomed a host offamous guests including Jackie CooperRonald Reagan Spencer Tracy Kath-arine Hepburn and Kirk DouglasHundreds of autographed pictures ofcelebrities cover the mezzanine walls
above the eclectic rustic lobbyAs you head back toward Albu-
querque yoursquoll pass El Morro NationalMonument also known as InscriptionRock In the early 1300s AncestralPuebloans living on the bluff above thenatural spring carved petroglyphs inthe rock around the water hole In thelate 1600s Spanish and American pio-neers stopping for water also carvedtheir names dates and messages intothe rocks around the spring Today thepark protects more than 2000 inscrip-tions and petroglyphs as well asAncestral Puebloan ruins
East of El Morro stands El Malpais(Spanish for ldquothe badlandsrdquo) NationalMonument resembling a Hawaiianlava field with its moonscape of exten-sive lava flows In stark contrast to thesharp black lava are the tall smoothalmost white sandstone cliffs that linethe southern edge of the field
Northern New Mexico provides anextraordinary road-trip experiencefrom its 1200 years of accessible Nativeand American history to its spicy redand green chiles It truly is a Land ofEnchantment
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Go OnlineFind out more about Albuquerque andNew Mexico at wwwgoodsamclubcomhighways The February sectionincludes exclusive web content aboutthe Santa Fe Trail the Sandia PeakTram and the Southwestrsquos authenticlegend Kit Carson Yoursquoll also find RVauthor Ron Jonesrsquo list of restaurantfavorites in and around Albuquerque
Good Sam ParksNew Mexico has 43 Good Sam Parks To find out all aboutthem go to wwwgoodsamclubcomand click on the Travel Tools tabthen click on Find a Campground
For More InformationNew Mexico Tourism Departmentwwwnewmexicoorg 800-545-2070
Nostalgic New Mexico (left to right) Native pottery PecosNational Historic Park Fort Union and a Taos Pueblo powwow
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sk almost anyone to name Americarsquos mile-high city and theyrsquoll most likely replyldquoDenverrdquo But motor 438 miles south on Interstate 25 and yoursquoll hit another mile-
high city thatrsquos known less for its thin air and more for its rich history rugged scenery andhighly diverse population Welcome to Albuquerque New Mexico
Albuquerquersquos colorful past stretches back to the 1300s when the Ancestral Pueblo peo-ple settled along whatrsquos today known as the Rio Grande River The waterway provided pre-cious irrigation for the nativesrsquo crops and trees along the banks offered firewood By the1500s European explorers seeking gold found instead villages of mud but that didnrsquot keepthem from staying By the late 1600s the community along the river began to grow asSpanish missionaries settled in the area In 1706 the burgeoning town was named for theSpanish Duke of Alburquerque (the extra ldquorrdquo was later dropped from the name)
The westward migration of the 1800s brought Americans to the area along the Santa FeTrail Everyone from merchants and homesteaders to lawyers and tradesmen established theirhomes and businesses in the broad valley where major routes met The arrival of the railroadand much later Route 66 swelled the cityrsquos population which now stands at 800000
AlbuquerqueFLYING HIGH IN
RALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
Ride the aerialtram roll onRoute 66 andfollow in thefootsteps ofPueblos andearly explorersin Americarsquos oldest city theWorldrsquos Hot-AirBalloon Capital
BY BEVERLY EDWARDS
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These days Albuquerquethrives as a vibrant crossroads ofhistory commerce and cultureMake sure you take time toexplore this fascinating city if youattend the April Rally (for moreabout the Rally turn to page 34)
Begin your tour by steppingback in time at PetroglyphNational Monument west of thecity After soaking up the historyof the rock markings at the visitorcenter walk along the trails to seethe rock faces that bear ancientworks of art The monumentrsquosestimated 20000 carved images of peo-ple animals and other symbols giveglimpses into a compelling past
Get a feel for Albuquerquersquos Spanishheritage in Old Town where you canwalk in the footsteps of the cityrsquosfounders Dominating the central plazais the towering San Felipe de NeriChurch which replaced a small adobechapel that collapsed in 1792 In keep-ing with tradition adobe homes were
established around the plaza for mutu-al protection Today these structureshouse shops that sell colorful clothingblankets jewelry and other items madeby local artisans
While in Old Town yoursquoll see evi-dence of one of the cityrsquos most interest-ing chapters For three weeks in theearly days of the Civil War theConfederate flag flew over the plazaWhen the Confederates retreated they
buried six canons near the plaza andtwo of them are now displayed
In the following century the city host-ed a new wave of visitors After WorldWar II Americans hopped in their carsin search of new adventures andAlbuquerque emerged as a popular stopon Route 66 known here as CentralAvenue The regionrsquos rugged desert wasa novelty for many travelers of that eraCentral Avenuersquos colorful shops and
See the real Albuquerque (left to right)from Route 66 to Sandia Peak to Old Town
For MoreInformation
Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureauwwwitsatriporg 800-733-9918
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restaurants evoke that innocent timeLooking for in-depth exploration of
the region Albuquerque is home tonumerous museums and each focuseson a compelling facet of the Land ofEnchantment and the world at large
Towering in Jurassic Super GiantsHall at the New Mexico Museum ofNatural History and Science is a replicaof Seismosaurus a former resident ofthe area Fossils in Seacoast Hall remindvisitors that the area once bordered avast prehistoric body of water
Ancestral Pueblo history so impor-
tant to understanding New Mexico ison display at the Indian PuebloCultural Center
Visitors will find refuge from thewarm desert sun at the AlbuquerqueAquarium and Rio Grande BotanicGarden both located in sprawlingAlbuquerque Biological Park Thou-sands of saltwater fish and invertebratesnative to the Gulf of Mexico live in theaquariumrsquos carefully maintained envi-ronments The Botanic Garden green-houses display desert plants that thrivein the area as well as flora from other
climates of the worldScience buffs will relish the
National Atomic Museumwhich traces the history ofthe Atomic Age from earlyresearch of nuclear develop-ment through todayrsquos peace-ful uses Exhibits offerinsights into the first atomicbomb detonation at theTrinity Site located less than100 miles away on desert
land thatrsquos now part of the White SandsMissile Range
Albuquerquersquos best-known eventmay be the International Balloon Fiestawhich lifts off for nine days everyOctober Thousands of spectators turnup for the festivities as hundreds of bal-loons fill the skies Visitors can experi-ence the thrilling history of hot-air bal-looning year-round at the AlbuquerqueInternational Balloon Museum on theedge of the fiesta grounds Actual bal-loons and gondolas hang from the highceiling in a dazzling display
Likewise cruising high above theground is the Sandia Peak Tramwaywhich travels over the Cibola NationalForest on a cable for 27 miles makingit the worldrsquos longest passenger aerialtramway The journey takes visitors tothe observation deck atop 10378-footSandia Peak affording an 11000-square-mile panorama of the Land of Enchantment Make the trip nearsunset and watch as the lights ofAlbuquerque glisten far below
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Tour Route 66break a balloonrecord and immerseyourself in RVingthis April inAlbuquerque
The pop-music standard ldquoRoute 66rdquo entices listeners to ldquogetyour kicksrdquo on Americarsquos famous Mother Road Who are we
to turn down the advice of Nat King Cole Chuck Berry the Rolling StonesJohn Mayer and the many others whorsquove recorded the classic through the years
Heed the songrsquos call by joining the Good Sam Club at the 10th annualRally April 17 through 20 in Albuquerque New Mexico one of the hotteststops on the legendary highway
Visitors to Expo New Mexico can find plenty of ways to get their kickslike browsing row after row of new RVs enjoying nightly entertainment bypopular performers participating in fun activities and taking optionaltours of historic sites in and around the fabled New Mexico city
Did we mention Good Samrsquos Mexican Fiesta and the Rally Dog ShowNow a decade old the Rally has become a one-stop shop for RVers seek-
ing to enrich their lifestyle and just have a great time Rally-goers thirsty forknowledge can pick from scores of seminars and check out newtravel and RV products then end the day by partying withNeil Sedaka the Osmond Brothers and Rita Coolidge
The Rallyrsquos a great place to meet old friends make newtravel buddies link up with longtime e-mail pals and online-forum cronies and on Good Sam Day join a Good SamClub chapter in your neck of the woods
Here are a few of the many ways to get your kicks at the2009 Albuquerque Rally
BY JOHN SULLAWAY
Get yourRALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
RallyAT THE
Kicks
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Rock to the Classics For morethan 50 years Neil Sedakarsquos catchy tuneshave blasted out of jukeboxes and stere-os across North America Herersquos yourchance to see the composer of ldquoCal-endar Girlrdquo and ldquoBreaking Up Is Hardto Dordquo perform in person on April 17the Rallyrsquos opening nightSedaka (pictured on theright) is followed byGrammy Awardndashwinningsinger Rita Coolidge onApril 18 the country-flavored family group theOsmond Brothers onApril 19 and California surf band PapaDoo Run Run on April 20
Sharpen Your Skills Whetheryoursquore a novice RVer or a seasoned vet-eran yoursquoll find plenty of opportunitiesto boost your RV IQ at the Rally Scoresof seminars will be offered on topicsranging from electrical-system mainte-nance to tire care Presenters includeHighways Technical Editor Bob Living-ston and other RVing experts
Stack Up the Fun Youngstersand teens can play games scarf uppizza take tours and join their momsdads and grandparents in the cookie-stacking competition GPS users willhave fun with our geocache contest theGreat RV Heist and golfers can tee upfor the golf tournament on April 17Show Your Tricks on Route 66 theRallyrsquos dog show gives pet owners achance to parade their pooches April 18
Explore New Mexico Sign upfor optional guided bus trips and travelto the Acoma ldquoSky Cityrdquo Pueblo onApril 17 Americarsquos oldest continuously
inhabited settlement On April 18 takea tour through Albuquerquersquos most col-orful districts on famous Route 66Guided trips to the nearby Trinity Siteon April 17 18 and 20 will take you toground zero of the first atomic-bombdetonation
Donate Your Time Feel likegiving back Rally participantscan lend a hand at Rio GrandeCommunity Farm Come for aday of volunteer work on April15 and get one night of freecamping on April 14
Balloon Bonanza Albuquerquersquosknown as the Hot-Air Balloon Capitalof the World and its annual Inter-national Balloon Fiesta draws thou-sands Rally-goers will get a chance tosalute the cityrsquos high-flying statusmdashand possibly make historymdashbyparticipating in an attempt toset a Guinness world record forMost People Wearing BalloonHats Prefer the real thing Takea hot-air balloon ride over theRio Grande Valley with RainbowRyders or watch balloon enthu-siasts ignite the burners insidetheir colorful crafts at anevening balloon glow
Go Green The Rallyrsquos the place tofind out how you can reduce your RVrsquosenvironmental footprint The Go GreenIdeas contest invites Rally-goers to sub-mit green-friendly concepts for prizesMake sure you stop by the Green RVexhibit a biodiesel-powered Lancecamper outfitted with solar panels anda wind turbine and occupied by sur-vivalist Brian Brawdy
Hola Good Sam The Good SamClub will throw a Mexican Fiesta formembers and friends on April 20 Yoursquollbe serenaded by mariachis tantalizedby pintildeatas and treated to Southwesterncuisine Join a chapter make newfriends stick around for games andprizes and learn more about benefitsoffered only to Good Sam members
Be Prepared Relive the carefreedays of camping out with your Scouttroop when the Rally hosts a receptionfor all current and former Boy Scouts onApril 19 Boy Scout alumni are encour-aged to bring old memorabilia like uni-forms badges and handbooks LocalBoy Scout troops will participate andcontests for cash prizes will rekindle thatScouting spirit Rally organizers areworking to expand the program toinclude Girl Scouts for the 2010 Rally
Get Cookinrsquo On GoodSam Day Highwaysrsquo CampCuisine columnist BobBlumer (left) will demon-strate how to whip up flavor-filled edibles in theconfines of your RV galleyLearn new recipes fromthe Food Network star
Kick Some Tires Rally-goers canget a close-up look at the latest RVmodels by strolling through hundredsof new rigs on display at Expo NewMexico Yoursquoll find vehicles rangingfrom entry-level trailers to million-dol-lar coaches Buy a new home-on-wheelson the spot or do research for a futurepurchase Also on display are hundredsof aftermarket products and RV-relatedservices in the Rallyrsquos indoor exhibit
RALLY ONLINEConnect with other Rally-going GoodSam Club members online Click onwwwtherallycom to find links to Rallygroups on wwwgoodsamclubcom aswell asFacebookEonsTwitterandFlickr
RVER OF THE YEARDuring the Rallyrsquos Good Sam Day yoursquoll get the chance tomeet Richard Daniels the clubrsquos 2008 RVer of theYear Richard rescued a stray dog he encounteredwhile RV camping then used the Good Sam Clubrsquosonline RV forums to facilitate adoptions of manymore stray animals across the continent The firstrecipient of this annual award Richard says hersquoslooking forward to telling fellow RVers about theshelter he founded Old Fella Burke CountyAnimal Rescue in Burke County Georgia
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The Good Sam ClubrsquosAction Line has resolvedthousands of disputes in favor of membersHighways highlights a sampling of theseresults in each issueTo read more Action Lineletters go to wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityand click on RVer Rights
All Steamed UpLast April I took my 2002 Holiday Rambler Admiral motorhome to GibbsInternational Trucks in Oxnard California to fix a transmission leak I was referredto Gibbs because theyrsquore a fully authorized dealer for Allison transmission
I told the service staff that I wanted an estimate before any work was done onthe coach Later that day Raul a service manager called to say that all they could
do to fix the leak was change gaskets andgrommets If Irsquod been told this beforehand Irsquodhave never brought my motorhome to them
Raul then told me he could remove my trans-mission and send it to a repair facility thatcould make the repairs in the City ofCommerce 75 miles away He said there wasno way of me getting an estimate until thisrepair shop received the transmission anddetected the problem
Later however I was told that I incurred$15729 in fees when Gibbs steam-cleanedmy transmission housing to look for the leakwhich they couldnrsquot find I was never given anestimate for this service
When I arrived to pick up my RV I asked MrsGibbs another service manager why I wasnrsquottold in the beginning that I could incur diag-nostic charges and they might not be able tofix the problem I told her I didnrsquot want to payfor anything and she replied I couldnrsquot havemy keys until I paid the charges I told her thatI called that coercion and it wasnrsquot fair Shedidnrsquot respond
I believe Gibbs misrepresented themselvesI never would have gone there if theyrsquod told methe truth in the first place I believe I shouldbe refunded the $15729 fee I think Gibbsshould also give me an apology for my 10hours of wasted time
Allan Siber CAMARILLO CALIFORNIA
ACTION LINE After sending a petition toGibbs International on Siberrsquos behalf wereceived this response from Raul Villalobosservice manager
We regret that you felt no value in the effortwe made to properly diagnose and steam-
clean your transmission We could debate theappropriateness of the changes but in the bestinterest of a timely resolution wersquore refundingyou $15729
Sluggish ServiceWE TOOK OUR 2001 Sportsmen fifth wheel toPatterson RV Center in Wichita Falls Texas forsome minor repair work At the time the serv-ice representative assured us that the workwouldnrsquot take long But now two months andmany phone calls to Patterson later we stillhavenrsquot seen any progress We were calledonce and told it was ready so we made the 80-mile trip only to find out that the repairswerenrsquot completed Patterson hadnrsquot evenordered the decal stripes that were included inour original request They told us theyrsquod getsomeone to bring the decals to our home
After going back and forth my wife calledto see if the decals were ready and the newservice manager said he knew nothing of thisorder and hersquod have to look into it Heassured us hersquod investigate our issue andcall us back Wersquove never received a callback We really need Action Line to help fixthis ongoing problem
John and Phyllis Spenser PARADISE TEXAS
ACTION LINE After a petition was sent toPatterson RV Center we received the follow-ing update from the Spensers
Our problem has been resolved to our satis-faction thanks to Action Linersquos interventionPatterson RV completed the decal work andtheir new service manager was very courteousand helpful Action Linersquos help was muchappreciated
Got an RV-related dispute E-mail us at actionlinegoodsamclubcom or mail a letterto Action Line PO Box 8545 Ventura California 93002 Please include a letter ofexplanation and copies of related receipts
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goodstuffEDITED BY ROBIN DUFFIELDbullTESTED ANDREVIEWED BY MEMBERS
Smart LightMotion LightDonrsquot let the Smart Lightrsquossimple appearance deceiveyou The low-profile exteriorlight mounts on the side ofyour RV and goes on auto-matically when the built-insensor detects movementnear your rig An attachedLED lets you know if yourcoach battery is running lowThe Smart Light gets itsbrains from a microproces-sor and has the same holepattern as existing standardlights for easy installationKen Motz a Good Sam Clubproduct tester from Le ClaireIowa installed the SmartLight and reports ldquoThe mo-tion detector really makesus feel securerdquo PRICE $9999CONTACT Star Light 800-883-5444wwwstarlightsinccom
Funky Colored FlamesNeed to spice up your campfire fun Create dancing flames of blue green and purpleby placing an unopened packet of Funky Colored Flames on top of the fire Providing 30minutes of multicolored fun Funky Flames is safe for usein indoor and outdoor wood fireplaces (theyarenrsquot suitable for cooking fires) Good SamClub product tester Arleen Witt of PollackPines California tried Funky Flames andtells us ldquoNice colored flames that reallyadd excitement to any bonfirerdquoPRICE $588 (three-pack)CONTACT Winlow Products416-792-0385 wwwcampingworldcom
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ably folds to just 28 inches highand weighs 90 pounds JoyceNewman a Good Sam Clubproduct tester from JacksonSouth Carolina took a spinon the June Bug and says ldquoIdo not know how I traveledbefore the June Bug Itrsquosgiven me my freedom backrdquo
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FEBRUARYFLORIDA bull WINTER SAMBOREE February 18ndash22Withlacoochee Bluegrass Festival Dunnellon$110 Early bird 217 Contact Robert WardPO Box 348 Nobleton FL 34461 352-796-8867
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MARCH ARIZONA bull ROARING rsquo20S SAMBOREE March 4ndash8Pinal County Fairgrounds Casa Grande $85Contact Joyce Anderson 561 S 34th Pl
Mesa AZ 85204 480-807-6066
joyceinmesayahoocomwwwarizonagoodsamorg
NEVADA bull HAWAIIAN SUMMER SAMBOREEMarch 12ndash14 Avi Resort and Casino Laughlin$602 $451 Extra $10 at gate ContactLinda LeChien 1380 Centerville Ln 40Gardnerville NV 89410 775-782-5352
rllechienaolcomwwwnevadagoodsamcom
GEORGIA bull SPRING SAMBOREE March 26ndash29
Good Sam Club chapters across North America regularly host RV gatherings known as
Samborees As a Good Sam Club member you can visit Samborees in any state or province
Activities range from games to arts and crafts seminars and live entertainment In short
Samborees are a good time and a great way to meet people who share your interests
Dates locations fees and contact information for upcoming events are listed below and
a complete calendar is posted on wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityeventsandtours
CLUBevents
Forty Years of FunColoradorsquos first Good Sam chapter the Western Colorado Travelers
celebrated its 40th anniversary on November 15 2008 Many members
of the Grand Junction chapter were on hand for the event along with State
Directors Al and Fran Allain Assistant State Directors Mike and Sue Carver
and members of the neighboring Two Rivers Good Sam chapter
Back row left to rightWimp Holding BudDriever Al HowardRalph Moss EugeneStocking Second rowWanda Holding TomBonokoski BettyDriever Lynda HowardTheona Moss PatMahrer Al MahrerSeated GloriaBonokoski Fay ClineFran Jones Del JonesChapter PresidentMary Diamond
BOB INGELHART
Own Your Own 2 - 5+Acre Property for
Your RV NearAlamo Lake in AZ
1-800-343-7996 or602-677-3368
saguaro-acrescom
bull Driveways and graded leveled pad with material on all Paved road access Lots prepared for RVrsquos
bull Electricity available to all of the parcels Water Supplied by SAPOA
bull No qualifying Developer fi nancing available and no prepayment penalty Discounts for cash
bull From $29950 Total - 2 Acre minimum
Saguaro Acres
TRY BEFORE YOU BUY3 Day Park for FREE
Call for Details
Don Krayeski - Developer
CALL TOLL FREE TODAY1-866-427-4269
New Save$88K
BRAND NEW 2007 NEWMAR DUTCHSTAR
Reg $313 267NOW $224 900No Sales Tax in Montana
SAVE BIGon your next purchase
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Georgia National Fairgrounds and AgricenterPerry $75 Contact Perno Scott 1865 PoplarSt Conyers GA 30013 770-922-5794
gladigottacomcastnetwwwgeorgiagoodsamcom
APRIL TEXAS bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 2ndash5 WestTexas Fairgrounds Abilene $65 $75 at gateContact Judy Birchett PO Box 236 Bishop TX78343 361-584-1919
jbirchett6aolcom wwwtexasgoodsamcom
LOUISIANA bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 10ndash12State Fair of Louisiana Shreveport $52 Earlybird 45 $13 per day Contact Del Griffin 439Jann Dr Shreveport LA 71106 318-686-0581
lagoodsamyahoocomwwwlagoodsamorg
ALABAMA bull PUT ON YOUR EASTER BONNET SPRINGSAMBOREE April 16ndash19 National PeanutFestival Fairgrounds Dothan $802 $701
Contact Pat Smith 1301 S Bethel RdDecatur AL 35603 256-350-1037
algoodsamsaolcomwwwalabamagoodsamsorg
ARKANSAS bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 16ndash19Four States Fairgrounds Texarkana $55Contact Melinda Wiggs 2501 Skyline PtJonesboro AR 72404 870-972-0951
mwiggs2501yahoocomwwwarkansasgoodsamscom
MISSISSIPPI bull SPRING TAHITIAN SUNRISE SAM-BOREE April 16ndash19 Washington CountyConvention Center Greenville $652 $451Contact Darrell Hugueley 5358 CR 225 WaterValley MS 38965 662-473-1077
hugo5358bellsouthnetwwwmsgoodsamorg
FLORIDA bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 22ndash26Okeechobee KOA Campground Okeechobee$110 Contact Robert Ward PO Box 348Nobleton FL 34661 352-796-8867
bward5bellsouthnetwwwgoodsams-floridaorg
OKLAHOMA bull MARDI GRAS SPRING SAMBOREEApril 23ndash26 Heart of Oklahoma ExpositionShawnee $61 Contact Susan Scholl 4608Sandy Oak Circle Newalla OK 74857 405-391-5852 or 405-812-4401wwwoklahomagoodsamscom
NORTH CAROLINA bull MILITARY TRIBUTE SPRINGSAMBOREE April 24ndash26 Tom Johnson Rally ParkMarion $75 Contact Don and Eunice Fletcher 110Riviera Ln Sanford NC 27332 919-499-2512
defletchwindstreamnetwwwncstategoodsamcom
KANSAS bull PAUL BUNYAN AND OTHER TALL TALESSPRING SAMBOREE April 30ndashMay 3 KansasState Fairgrounds Hutchinson $70 ContactMarty Ward 2201 E MacArthur E-3 WichitaKS 67216-5614 316-213-8297
rewardcoxnetwwwkansasgoodsamorg
BOZEMAN FORD RV SALES
ATTENTION CANADIAN BUYERS
800-745-3673
NO SALES TAXIN MONTANA
Motorhomes A B amp C Fifth Wheels Travel TrailersBrowse our inventory online at
Go to the Good Sam Clubrsquos website to read all about our more than 1600 activechapters throughout North America and find one near you Start by going to wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunity and clicking on Chapters
nline goodsamclubcom
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ALASKAChris Williams (Vivian)1060 N Leatherleaf Loop Wasilla AK 99654aksnwbrdmtaonlinenetwwwalaskagoodsamclubcom
ALBERTALes Barnhouse (Lorraine)47-53522 Range Rd 274Spruce Grove AB T7X 3T1altagoodsamcruzinternetcomwwwrvalbertaca
BRITISH COLUMBIAPaul Day (Eileen)158-16275 15th Ave Surrey BC V4A 1L4pceedayteluscomwwwbcsamsca
IDAHOGordon Harris (Susan)466 Pace Dr Twin Falls ID 83301gordon3769msncomwwwidahogoodsamorg
MONTANARonald Wertz (Joan)48 Rockland Ln Victor MT 59875mtronjoanaolcomwwwmontanagoodsamcom
OREGONWayne Swanson (Mary)16500 Brown Rd Dallas OR 97338goodsamattglobalnetwwworegongoodsamcom
SASKATCHEWANNorman Swinnerton (Larree)803 Carr Terrace Saskatoon SK Canada S7S 1L9weare2shawcawwwsaskgoodsamcom
WASHINGTONJudy Smith (Larry)PO Box 1374 Snohomish WA 98291-1374larry-judysmithmsncomwwwwashingtonstategoodsamkendracom
WYOMINGSteve Martin (Jackie)75 Wild Horse Rd Cody WY 82414stevemartinwyomingcomwwwwyominggoodsamcom
ARIZONAJoan Burtrum (James)2805 Potter Ave Kingman AZ 86409jiburtrumcitlinknetwwwarizonagoodsamorg
NORTHERN CALIFORNIAKenneth Ginoulis (Marilee)316 Mission St Lodi CA 95240kginoulislodinetnetwwwnorcalgoodsamorg
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIAJo Ann Yett (Vernon)PO Box 1390 Indio CA 92202yetsmailgtenetwwwsocalgoodsamorg
COLORADOAl Allain (Fran)3213 Scranton St Aurora CO 80011-1827coloradosamcomcastnetwwwcoloradogoodsamorg
NEVADATheresa White (Bill)2800 Viking Way Carson City NV 89706tw-bwsbcglobalnetwwwnevadagoodsamcom
NEW MEXICOJohn Brink (Marji)25 Western Saddle Dr Tijeras NM 87059jnmbrinkaolcomwwwnmgoodsamcom
UTAHGlenn Carroll (Carol Jean)1449 E Woodhill Dr Sandy UT 84092carrollgutah-internetwwwutahgoodsamorg
wwwGoodSamClubcomDealerFor your closest Good Sam Authorized Dealer
(Bookmark this Link Wersquore adding new dealers Daily)
For New Parts or Even A New RV Look for The Name You Trust
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Quality Inspection - Every Good Sam Authorized Dealer has passed a rigorous Good Sam inspection to insure it meets our strict quality standards10 Discount - You save 10 Off all parts and accessories by simply presenting your Good Sam membership cardExclusive Product Deals - Access to exclusive Good Sam Products and Services like Extended Service Plan Platinum RV Emergency Road
Vehicles and moreEarn Points - Good Sam Visa Cardholders earn 5 REC REWARDS points per dollar spent on the card at any Authorized Dealer
Modelsby Rexhall amp Workhorse
Factory Direct1-800-765-7500wwwRexhallcom
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CALL TODAY1-866-427-2344No Sales Tax in Montana
Call NOW to
SAVE BIG
MissoulaMontana
wwwBretzRVcomSee our entire inventory
New
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B R A N D N E W 07 NEWMAR DUTCHSTAR
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B R A N D N E W07 NEWMAR
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each
You can win one of 100 Prizes and help fund theNational RVMH Hall of Fame Museum and Libraryby purchasing one or more tickets at
You can enter online at rvmhhalloffameorg
Drawing held 12 noon March 17 2009
Call 1-800-378-8694 for entry formYou may charge your ticket to Visa Mastercard Discover or Amex
Void where prohibited bull Licensed with the Indiana Dept of Revenue
In the event that less than 1000 certificates are sold initial offering and all prizes will be prorated 5050between winners and RVMH Heritage FoundationYou must be 18 years or older to enter
ILLINOIS Jim Frcka (Judie)616 N Porter StElgin IL 60120rrack2rvyahoocomwwwillinoisgoodsamcom
IOWACarl Lewis (Ginny)1705 Tulip LnStorm Lake IA 50588-2104carllewisiwnetwwwiowagoodsamcom
MINNESOTALuke Johnson (Pam)1011 S Victory DrMankato MN 56001gorvlukeaolcomwwwmngoodsamclubcom
NEBRASKAFred Hatch (Sandy)PO Box 335Arnold NE 69120oldtimergpcomnet
NORTH DAKOTALinda Albright (George Thomason)616 Hillcrest DrMinot ND 58703-1556georgeminotcomwwwgeocitiescomndgoodsam
SOUTH DAKOTADonna Katzer (Albert) 915 Allen AveRapid City SD 57701redhatdonnaqbrapmidconet
WISCONSINJean Goossen (Dave)853 138th StAmery WI 54001dgoossenamerytelnetwwwwigoodsamorg
ARKANSASDan Freyaldenhoven (Shirley)1200 Siebenmorgan RdConway AR 72032dfreycyberbackcomthunderaristotlenetarkansashtm
KANSASNancy Crook (Sonny)2902 N Meadowlake DrHutchinson KS 67502nancylcrookhotmailcomwwwkansasgoodsamorg
LOUISIANARichard Abadie (Judith)608 W 17th Ave Covington LA 70433judyabadiehotmailcomwwwlagoodsamorg
MISSOURIJean Gardner (Bob)39456 Omega StAnabel MO 63461mogoodsamDirectorgmailcomwwwmissourigoodsamclubcom
OKLAHOMARichard Gulley (Karen)11525 S FranklinJenks OK 74037gmagulleyssbcglobalnetwwwoklahomagoodsamscom
TEXASKaren L McAbee (Dwayne)PO Box 33940Fort Worth Texas 76162klmcabeehotmailcomwwwtexasgoodsamcom
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ACCESSORIES
HUGHES AUTOFORMERS VOLTAGE BOOSTERBoost low park power SUPER SALE30 Amp50 Amp models available Call forbest price EATON SALES cell (435) 632-9181or 888-601-6565 wwwrveatonsalescom
LEAKY ROOF Liquid Roofreggoes on like paint mdashcures to a sealed EPDM rubber membrane UV amp Ozone resistant mdash good to 300ordm F 5-year warranty Info amp brochure 800-467-7135wwwAdvancedRubberCoatingscom
DESIGNED AND SIZED FOR RVsmdashAmerican madedual adjustable air sleep systems similar to onesseen on TV but hundreds less Custom sizesmoney-back guarantee Shipped factory directwwwbearbedscom or 888-565-7211
BRAKE SYSTEMS
1 Original ToadStop Qi ldquoShow Me the StoprdquoProPort Control makes dynamically controlled stopsBraking while you drive the Toad proves performanceNo other system can do it ldquoItrsquos all about your Safetyrdquo800-478-7883 or wwwtoadstopcom
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A 56-yr-old Natrsquol Advertising Co seekingEntrepreneurs to Own amp Operate Territories Home or RV based bull No InventoryImmediate Cash Flow bull Excellent TrainingInvestment reqrsquod 1-800-299-0510
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COMMERCIAL CORNER
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 45
HEARING AIDS
HEARING AIDSmdashGUARANTEED LOWEST PRICES 60 Savings 30-day trialmdashAll makes The oldestbiggest and best Custom instrument experts Free info 1-800-323-4212 Lloyds Dept HYRockford IL 61110 wwwlloydhearingaidcom
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THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS Travel where you want stay in RV parks free and set your own income selling advertising for RV ParksMotels Colleges amp Fairgrounds DirectoriesUp to 65 commission Call 1-800-832-3292
1000rsquos OF GREAT JOBS IN GREAT PLACES Enjoy the freedom and adventure of the Workamperlifestyle Jobs in campgrounds parks resorts etcFor FREE BROCHURE amp subscription info 800-446-5627 wwwworkampercom
SCHOOL CAMPER HOSTS needed Mat-Su Alaska40 mi N of Anchorage 32 sites from urbanto rural 52809 to 81509 Contact Bill at 907-373-2287 or emailbillcheesemanmatsuk12us
COUPLES WITH RV to work as Camp HostsCampsite provided plus pay for each personwill train Detail oriented multi-task good peopleskills parksclaycogovcom (816) 407-3400(MO)
TRADE SHOW HOSTSAmericraft is seeking individuals or teams todemonstrate kitchen related items at weekendTrade Shows amp Expos Must have utility van orvehicle to pull small trailer Flexible scheduleComplete training Above average incomeCall 352-483-0052 or apply online at wwwcookingshowhostcom
HOSTWORKING COUPLE wRV wantedApply for one-month stay May throughOctober Free hookup Call Rose (989) 673-31848am-5pm ET Historic Thumb Octagon BarnGagetown MI wwwthumboctagonbarnorg
CAMPGROUNDSRV PARKSFOR SALE
Heart of the Black Hills40 Acres 130 Sites 11 CabinsAdjoins Natrsquol Forest By Natrsquol Parks$2MTerms bull 8009450255wwwthebrokeragenet
WYOMING RV PARK on scenic Hwy 3 hrs toYellowstone 34 full hookups 6 tents 7 cabinsWell-maint dest park near hot springs fishingriver rides museums many upgrades 2007$610000 firm Call (307) 921-8635
CAMPGROUNDMEMBERSHIPS FOR SALE
WHY NOT HAVE IT ALLOver 1500 RV parks $8-$12 a nightSound too good to be true Itrsquos true Home park and nationwide campground membership Under $200 first year mdash for EVERYTHING (frozen dues thereafter) No Other Charges LOWPRICE GUARANTEEmdash double money-back differ-ence mdash Deal directNo brokers Start saving now (800) 343-8677 ask for Angie
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RESALE MEMBERSHIP OUTLET INC Campground Memberships at Wholesale Prices ALL MAJOR RESORTS AND AFFILIATIONS Purchase 800-395-1678Liquidate 877-548-2045
CARPETING
CARPET YOUR RV Patrsquos RV Carpet amp Flooringprofessionally installs RV floors of all typesincluding carpet laminate tile vinyl amp woodBuena Park CA bull (800) 670-PATS (7287)wwwpatsrvcarpetcom
Highwaysrsquo Commercial Corner section ofclassified ads is designed exclusively for pri-vate parties or businesses that have items orservices to sell promote or rent that are notof a personal nature For example RV ParksCampgrounds Condominium ComplexesReal Estate Small Businesses for SaleServices Offered Help Wanted PositionsWanted and Business Opportunities all rep-resent categories appropriate for CommercialCorner Any item offered for rent is consid-ered commercial in nature CommercialCorner advertisers are not required to beGood Sam Club members
When submitting ad copy please followthese guidelines1 There are 40 characters allowed perline counting each letter space and punc-
tuation mark When abbreviating pleaseuse standard dictionary abbreviationsThere is a five-line minimum and the rateis $60 per line2 Bold-face type is available at an addition-al cost of $15 per line Add $50 to makeyour ad all red3 We offer a 5 frequency discount for sixissues and a 10 discount for 12 issues4 Blind-box service is available at an addi-tional cost of $15 per issue We will assigna blind-box number to your ad and we willforward responses to you on a daily basisThe blind-box address takes one full line ofspace at $60line Our $15 fee covers ourpostage and handling expenses5 Copy must be printed or typed6 Copy must be submitted approximately
two months prior to the cover date of theissue desired Please note The May issuecloses on February 18 the June issue closes on March 187 Mail ad copy and a check money order orVisaMasterCardDiscoverAmex numberexpiration date and signature to Commer-cial Corner Highways PO Box 8510Ventura California 93002-99128 Credit-card orders may be faxed to 805-667-4379 Attention Sue Panchenko or e-mailed to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom(please put ldquoCommercial Cornerrdquo in thesubject line) 9 Please direct questions to Sue Panchenkoat 805-667-4385 or via e-mail to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom (please put ldquoCommercialCornerrdquo in the subject line)
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MOTORHOME PARTS
WINNEBAGO ITASCA FLEETWOODmdash-PARTSContact Robert with Year amp Serial We Accept Credit Cards amp Ship Daily8-530 Central M-F Sat 8-4HARRISON RV LAND JEFFERSON IA1-800-397-8206 rvpartsnetinsnetwwwharrisonrvcom
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$ RV BUYERS OF AMERICA $WE BUY ALL MAKES AND MODELSFREE NATIONWIDE PICKUPTOLL FREE 888-782-8987 wwwrvbuyersusacomWE WILL BEAT ANY DEALER PRICE
PACKRAT STORAGE mdash CONSIGNS BUYS RVs Class A B C MotorhomesNot Picky Cash for ReferralsNationwide Pickup 1-877-520-MINI wwwpackratsacom
WANTEDHave Cash Will TravelFor 1998 and newer diesel coaches wwwrvgonecomNationwide Pick Up Toll Free 1-800-669-1807
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1 BEST RV BUYERCall for Free AppraisalTop Dollar Paid for Late ModelGas or Diesel MotorhomesFree Nationwide PickupToll Free 888-870-3989BIG SKY LIQUIDATION
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$10 MAILBOX RENTALS mdash South DakotaVehicle Reg mdash Low 3 SD Sales TaxNo State Income Tax No Veh InspectionsCall Toll Free 1-800-419-1690 VisaMCVisit us at wwwyourbestaddresscom
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OUR MAIL TRAVEL SERVICE bull 800-723-0110 Orlando bull San Antonio bull Las Vegas bull New YorkMail Forwarding Service bull No State Income Tax No Vehicle Inspection bull Low RV Reg amp InsurOpen 7 days bull wwwmailtravelservicecom
MEXICO INSURANCE
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HOMES FOR SALE
AMERICArsquoS WORLD CLASS RV COMMUNITYThe Gardens RV Village Crossville TNResales available now 1100 to 2200 sq ft homes with attached fully enclosed full-hookupRV garages Lots available to build your ownBeautiful community Call us at 800-860-RVERwwwgardensrvvillagecom
SENIOR LIVING on the SALTON SEARV Groups Welcome Mineral Spa now openPark Models amp New Mobile Homes availableRents starting $250 Rentals available Call (818) 344-0356
RETAMA VILLAGE Come join us At our exclusive55+ active adult community in the fabulous Rio Grande Valley of South Texas Large RV LotsCasita wRV Port and single family homesClubhouse library pools fitness centerbilliards hiking biking and birdingBentsenpalmcom 9563811500
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INVESTMENTS
EARN 96 INTERESTPER ANNUM1-800-687-4940 Toll FreeNot available in some states
LOTS FOR SALE
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SILVER PALMS RV VILLAGE near Lake OkeechobeeSunny South-Central Florida bull Planned activities bull Fitness center bull Members-only lounge bull Gated entryDeeded Oversized Sites Premier Lakefront ampPreserve sites available Now under constructionndashndashSpecial Pre-Opening pricing availableVisit wwwsilverpalmsrvcom or call 863-467-5800
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COMMERCIAL CORNER
rdquoldquoAs in past years Highwayshas been the source of our best camp hosts
mdashS Beall OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY
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TOURS
ADVENTURE CARAVANS RV TOURS amp RALLIESCanada bull USA bull Alaska bull Central America Mexico bull Greece bull Europe bull United KingdomMexico RV Insurance wwwadventurecaravanscomFree 86-page catalog (800) 872-7897Experience the Adventure Wersquoll do the Rest
WORLDWIDE RV TOURS AND RALLIESMexico Canada Alaska OverseasAnd USA Rose Parade Balloon FiestaKentucky Derby amp more Call 800-952-8496or free RV Vacation guide wwwfantasyrvtoursnet
Good Sam Samborees and CaraventuresWhether your RV travels take you to AlaskaMexicorsquos Baja Peninsula New England the Kentucky Derby a NASCAR race or to AmericarsquosNational Parks the Good Sam Club has a grouptravel package for you Make new friends while youtravel in the comfort of your RV on our fully guidedtours Call us toll-free at 1-800-829-5140 or visit us online at wwwgoodsamclubcomtoursto find out more about these and the many othertours offered by the Good Sam Club
TRAVEL TO EXCITING PLACESDrive the Alcan to Americarsquos Last Frontierenvision yourself on Nova Scotiarsquos miles of coastal drives celebrate Mardi Grascross the border to sunny Mexicoform friendships yoursquoll treasure the rest of your days all arrangementsincluding RV parks by Tracks RV Toursest 1975 Free catalog at tracksrvtourscom or tel 800-351-6053
TOW VEHICLES FOR SALE
DODGE TRUCK DURANGO amp JEEPFleet prices to the publicBuy Below Factory Invoice1-800-320-9767 Ask for Fleet SalesDonrsquot be fooled by the other guyNo hidden charges wwwthenewdodgecomAdvantage DodgeChryslerJeep
TOW VEHICLETRAILERPACKAGES FOR SALE
2000 TETON 40 CHEYENNE 5th Arctic pkg full-timer new all over 1998 Mtn Master FL6087K mi CummAllison all Air Ride huge storclean amp pwrful Sell sep $40K EA 623-451-7121
TRAILERS FOR SALE
STACKER TRAILERS mdash Huge savings on two cancellations 24 double axle amp 30 triple with lifts Never titled New Dick 800-272-1239See pictures at richmondstackerscom Negotiableamp delivery available
RV SHOWS
MinneapolisSt Paul RV Vacation amp Camping ShowFeb 5 - 8 Minneapolis MNMid America RV ShowFeb 13 - 15 Kansas City MONorth Carolina RV amp Camping ShowFeb 13 - 15 Charlotte NCRichmond Camping RV ExpoFeb 13 - 15 Richmond VAKansas Sports Boat amp Travel ShowFeb 19 - 22 Wichita KSRhode Island RV amp Camping ShowFeb 27 - Mar 1 Providence RIwwwagieventscom
RV SPACES FOR RENT
RV SPACE FOR RENT Must be 55 or older inBellflower CA Small cat or dog under 20 lbsokay Close to all freeways beaches amp mtns At least 1 month stay required Pool table poolCall (562) 867-3227
SERVICES
1 IN SALES TAX SAVINGSPay no sales tax on your next RV We have helpedclients legally save $1000s over the past 12 yrsCall Mountain States Consulting 800-565-4504amp talk to a CPA for professional friendly service or visit us on the web at wwwrvtaxcom
ACTION SERVICES LLCConsult a Licensed Montana AttorneyNo State Sales Tax amp Low License FeesFor Professional Service Call 800-481-0013 wwwactionservices-mtcom
Let us help you BUY YOUR RV TAX FREE We guarantee BEST service and priceReceive $100 Gas Card amp FREE Mail Fwding Save Thousands of $$ Today 8884303388 Best in the business wwwMontanaRVnet
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Highways FEBRUARY 200954
A Scenic Stop to Remember Tell us the location of the vantage point pictured above and you
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and include your name and contact information On March 1 wersquoll pick one $50 winner at random
from among the correct entries Look for the answer and winner in the May 2009 issue
Lots of Good Sam members have won $50 so farPatrick F Prunty of Harwich Massachusetts earned hischeck by correctly identifying the watery crossing in theNovember issuersquos Wherersquos Good Sam photo reprinted onthe right The RV bearing the Good Sam sticker rides theferry across Lake Champlain from Grand Island Vermontto Plattsburg New York Good Sam member Lynn Holmesof Arnold Maryland earned $50 for sending us the photo
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Contents
Portal to the Past
Flying High in Albuquerque
Get Your Kicks at The Rally
Departments
Whats New Online
On the Road
Dear Good Sam
Good News
RV Insight
Camp Cuisine
Tech Topics
Action Line
Good Stuff
Classifieds
Pet Pix
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Wheres Good Sam
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FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 29MAP BY DONNA SCHMIDT
Ruins National Monument a 500-roomcenter of Ancestral Pueblo society datingback to the early 1100s The Great Kiva(excavated in 1921 and reconstructed in1934) is the main attraction
Farmington to AlbuquerqueThe Native Heritage Trail Scenic Byway(Highway 491) runs from Shiprock justwest of Farmington through the vastNavajo Indian Reservation to GallupAlong the way yoursquoll pass 7176-footShiprock peak and other unusual rockformations as you skirt the easternflanks of the Chuska Mountains
Highway 491 ends in Gallup atHighway 40 and Historic Route 66Much of Route 66 parallels the newinterstate but it is interrupted in a fewplaces Historic 66 signs will direct youto the usable sections of the old route
Galluprsquos main attraction may be theEl Rancho Hotel and Motel Built in1937 the hotel has welcomed a host offamous guests including Jackie CooperRonald Reagan Spencer Tracy Kath-arine Hepburn and Kirk DouglasHundreds of autographed pictures ofcelebrities cover the mezzanine walls
above the eclectic rustic lobbyAs you head back toward Albu-
querque yoursquoll pass El Morro NationalMonument also known as InscriptionRock In the early 1300s AncestralPuebloans living on the bluff above thenatural spring carved petroglyphs inthe rock around the water hole In thelate 1600s Spanish and American pio-neers stopping for water also carvedtheir names dates and messages intothe rocks around the spring Today thepark protects more than 2000 inscrip-tions and petroglyphs as well asAncestral Puebloan ruins
East of El Morro stands El Malpais(Spanish for ldquothe badlandsrdquo) NationalMonument resembling a Hawaiianlava field with its moonscape of exten-sive lava flows In stark contrast to thesharp black lava are the tall smoothalmost white sandstone cliffs that linethe southern edge of the field
Northern New Mexico provides anextraordinary road-trip experiencefrom its 1200 years of accessible Nativeand American history to its spicy redand green chiles It truly is a Land ofEnchantment
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Good Sam ParksNew Mexico has 43 Good Sam Parks To find out all aboutthem go to wwwgoodsamclubcomand click on the Travel Tools tabthen click on Find a Campground
For More InformationNew Mexico Tourism Departmentwwwnewmexicoorg 800-545-2070
Nostalgic New Mexico (left to right) Native pottery PecosNational Historic Park Fort Union and a Taos Pueblo powwow
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sk almost anyone to name Americarsquos mile-high city and theyrsquoll most likely replyldquoDenverrdquo But motor 438 miles south on Interstate 25 and yoursquoll hit another mile-
high city thatrsquos known less for its thin air and more for its rich history rugged scenery andhighly diverse population Welcome to Albuquerque New Mexico
Albuquerquersquos colorful past stretches back to the 1300s when the Ancestral Pueblo peo-ple settled along whatrsquos today known as the Rio Grande River The waterway provided pre-cious irrigation for the nativesrsquo crops and trees along the banks offered firewood By the1500s European explorers seeking gold found instead villages of mud but that didnrsquot keepthem from staying By the late 1600s the community along the river began to grow asSpanish missionaries settled in the area In 1706 the burgeoning town was named for theSpanish Duke of Alburquerque (the extra ldquorrdquo was later dropped from the name)
The westward migration of the 1800s brought Americans to the area along the Santa FeTrail Everyone from merchants and homesteaders to lawyers and tradesmen established theirhomes and businesses in the broad valley where major routes met The arrival of the railroadand much later Route 66 swelled the cityrsquos population which now stands at 800000
AlbuquerqueFLYING HIGH IN
RALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
Ride the aerialtram roll onRoute 66 andfollow in thefootsteps ofPueblos andearly explorersin Americarsquos oldest city theWorldrsquos Hot-AirBalloon Capital
BY BEVERLY EDWARDS
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When you storestart with STA-BILreg
wwwsta-bilcomcopy2009 Gold Eagle Co
When your getaway is stored away
Before your motorhome goes into storage make sure STA-BILreg Fuel Stabilizer goes in first Without STA-BIL gas turns stale in just 60 days Gum forms and engines wonrsquot start But STA-BIL keeps fuel fresh for over a year So your engine and generator start quick and easy
And if you drive infrequently add STA-BIL every time you fill-up to protect against corrosion caused by todayrsquos Ethanol-blended fuels
Before your motorhome goes into storage make sure STA-BILreg Fuel Stabilizer goes in first Without STA-BIL gas turns stale in just 60 days Gum forms and engines wonrsquot start But STA-BIL keeps fuel fresh for over a year So your engine and generator start quick and easy
And if you drive infrequently add STA-BIL every time you fill-up to protect against corrosion caused by todayrsquos Ethanol-blended fuels
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When your getaway is stored awayNEWIMPROVEDFORMULA
These days Albuquerquethrives as a vibrant crossroads ofhistory commerce and cultureMake sure you take time toexplore this fascinating city if youattend the April Rally (for moreabout the Rally turn to page 34)
Begin your tour by steppingback in time at PetroglyphNational Monument west of thecity After soaking up the historyof the rock markings at the visitorcenter walk along the trails to seethe rock faces that bear ancientworks of art The monumentrsquosestimated 20000 carved images of peo-ple animals and other symbols giveglimpses into a compelling past
Get a feel for Albuquerquersquos Spanishheritage in Old Town where you canwalk in the footsteps of the cityrsquosfounders Dominating the central plazais the towering San Felipe de NeriChurch which replaced a small adobechapel that collapsed in 1792 In keep-ing with tradition adobe homes were
established around the plaza for mutu-al protection Today these structureshouse shops that sell colorful clothingblankets jewelry and other items madeby local artisans
While in Old Town yoursquoll see evi-dence of one of the cityrsquos most interest-ing chapters For three weeks in theearly days of the Civil War theConfederate flag flew over the plazaWhen the Confederates retreated they
buried six canons near the plaza andtwo of them are now displayed
In the following century the city host-ed a new wave of visitors After WorldWar II Americans hopped in their carsin search of new adventures andAlbuquerque emerged as a popular stopon Route 66 known here as CentralAvenue The regionrsquos rugged desert wasa novelty for many travelers of that eraCentral Avenuersquos colorful shops and
See the real Albuquerque (left to right)from Route 66 to Sandia Peak to Old Town
For MoreInformation
Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureauwwwitsatriporg 800-733-9918
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restaurants evoke that innocent timeLooking for in-depth exploration of
the region Albuquerque is home tonumerous museums and each focuseson a compelling facet of the Land ofEnchantment and the world at large
Towering in Jurassic Super GiantsHall at the New Mexico Museum ofNatural History and Science is a replicaof Seismosaurus a former resident ofthe area Fossils in Seacoast Hall remindvisitors that the area once bordered avast prehistoric body of water
Ancestral Pueblo history so impor-
tant to understanding New Mexico ison display at the Indian PuebloCultural Center
Visitors will find refuge from thewarm desert sun at the AlbuquerqueAquarium and Rio Grande BotanicGarden both located in sprawlingAlbuquerque Biological Park Thou-sands of saltwater fish and invertebratesnative to the Gulf of Mexico live in theaquariumrsquos carefully maintained envi-ronments The Botanic Garden green-houses display desert plants that thrivein the area as well as flora from other
climates of the worldScience buffs will relish the
National Atomic Museumwhich traces the history ofthe Atomic Age from earlyresearch of nuclear develop-ment through todayrsquos peace-ful uses Exhibits offerinsights into the first atomicbomb detonation at theTrinity Site located less than100 miles away on desert
land thatrsquos now part of the White SandsMissile Range
Albuquerquersquos best-known eventmay be the International Balloon Fiestawhich lifts off for nine days everyOctober Thousands of spectators turnup for the festivities as hundreds of bal-loons fill the skies Visitors can experi-ence the thrilling history of hot-air bal-looning year-round at the AlbuquerqueInternational Balloon Museum on theedge of the fiesta grounds Actual bal-loons and gondolas hang from the highceiling in a dazzling display
Likewise cruising high above theground is the Sandia Peak Tramwaywhich travels over the Cibola NationalForest on a cable for 27 miles makingit the worldrsquos longest passenger aerialtramway The journey takes visitors tothe observation deck atop 10378-footSandia Peak affording an 11000-square-mile panorama of the Land of Enchantment Make the trip nearsunset and watch as the lights ofAlbuquerque glisten far below
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Tour Route 66break a balloonrecord and immerseyourself in RVingthis April inAlbuquerque
The pop-music standard ldquoRoute 66rdquo entices listeners to ldquogetyour kicksrdquo on Americarsquos famous Mother Road Who are we
to turn down the advice of Nat King Cole Chuck Berry the Rolling StonesJohn Mayer and the many others whorsquove recorded the classic through the years
Heed the songrsquos call by joining the Good Sam Club at the 10th annualRally April 17 through 20 in Albuquerque New Mexico one of the hotteststops on the legendary highway
Visitors to Expo New Mexico can find plenty of ways to get their kickslike browsing row after row of new RVs enjoying nightly entertainment bypopular performers participating in fun activities and taking optionaltours of historic sites in and around the fabled New Mexico city
Did we mention Good Samrsquos Mexican Fiesta and the Rally Dog ShowNow a decade old the Rally has become a one-stop shop for RVers seek-
ing to enrich their lifestyle and just have a great time Rally-goers thirsty forknowledge can pick from scores of seminars and check out newtravel and RV products then end the day by partying withNeil Sedaka the Osmond Brothers and Rita Coolidge
The Rallyrsquos a great place to meet old friends make newtravel buddies link up with longtime e-mail pals and online-forum cronies and on Good Sam Day join a Good SamClub chapter in your neck of the woods
Here are a few of the many ways to get your kicks at the2009 Albuquerque Rally
BY JOHN SULLAWAY
Get yourRALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
RallyAT THE
Kicks
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Rock to the Classics For morethan 50 years Neil Sedakarsquos catchy tuneshave blasted out of jukeboxes and stere-os across North America Herersquos yourchance to see the composer of ldquoCal-endar Girlrdquo and ldquoBreaking Up Is Hardto Dordquo perform in person on April 17the Rallyrsquos opening nightSedaka (pictured on theright) is followed byGrammy Awardndashwinningsinger Rita Coolidge onApril 18 the country-flavored family group theOsmond Brothers onApril 19 and California surf band PapaDoo Run Run on April 20
Sharpen Your Skills Whetheryoursquore a novice RVer or a seasoned vet-eran yoursquoll find plenty of opportunitiesto boost your RV IQ at the Rally Scoresof seminars will be offered on topicsranging from electrical-system mainte-nance to tire care Presenters includeHighways Technical Editor Bob Living-ston and other RVing experts
Stack Up the Fun Youngstersand teens can play games scarf uppizza take tours and join their momsdads and grandparents in the cookie-stacking competition GPS users willhave fun with our geocache contest theGreat RV Heist and golfers can tee upfor the golf tournament on April 17Show Your Tricks on Route 66 theRallyrsquos dog show gives pet owners achance to parade their pooches April 18
Explore New Mexico Sign upfor optional guided bus trips and travelto the Acoma ldquoSky Cityrdquo Pueblo onApril 17 Americarsquos oldest continuously
inhabited settlement On April 18 takea tour through Albuquerquersquos most col-orful districts on famous Route 66Guided trips to the nearby Trinity Siteon April 17 18 and 20 will take you toground zero of the first atomic-bombdetonation
Donate Your Time Feel likegiving back Rally participantscan lend a hand at Rio GrandeCommunity Farm Come for aday of volunteer work on April15 and get one night of freecamping on April 14
Balloon Bonanza Albuquerquersquosknown as the Hot-Air Balloon Capitalof the World and its annual Inter-national Balloon Fiesta draws thou-sands Rally-goers will get a chance tosalute the cityrsquos high-flying statusmdashand possibly make historymdashbyparticipating in an attempt toset a Guinness world record forMost People Wearing BalloonHats Prefer the real thing Takea hot-air balloon ride over theRio Grande Valley with RainbowRyders or watch balloon enthu-siasts ignite the burners insidetheir colorful crafts at anevening balloon glow
Go Green The Rallyrsquos the place tofind out how you can reduce your RVrsquosenvironmental footprint The Go GreenIdeas contest invites Rally-goers to sub-mit green-friendly concepts for prizesMake sure you stop by the Green RVexhibit a biodiesel-powered Lancecamper outfitted with solar panels anda wind turbine and occupied by sur-vivalist Brian Brawdy
Hola Good Sam The Good SamClub will throw a Mexican Fiesta formembers and friends on April 20 Yoursquollbe serenaded by mariachis tantalizedby pintildeatas and treated to Southwesterncuisine Join a chapter make newfriends stick around for games andprizes and learn more about benefitsoffered only to Good Sam members
Be Prepared Relive the carefreedays of camping out with your Scouttroop when the Rally hosts a receptionfor all current and former Boy Scouts onApril 19 Boy Scout alumni are encour-aged to bring old memorabilia like uni-forms badges and handbooks LocalBoy Scout troops will participate andcontests for cash prizes will rekindle thatScouting spirit Rally organizers areworking to expand the program toinclude Girl Scouts for the 2010 Rally
Get Cookinrsquo On GoodSam Day Highwaysrsquo CampCuisine columnist BobBlumer (left) will demon-strate how to whip up flavor-filled edibles in theconfines of your RV galleyLearn new recipes fromthe Food Network star
Kick Some Tires Rally-goers canget a close-up look at the latest RVmodels by strolling through hundredsof new rigs on display at Expo NewMexico Yoursquoll find vehicles rangingfrom entry-level trailers to million-dol-lar coaches Buy a new home-on-wheelson the spot or do research for a futurepurchase Also on display are hundredsof aftermarket products and RV-relatedservices in the Rallyrsquos indoor exhibit
RALLY ONLINEConnect with other Rally-going GoodSam Club members online Click onwwwtherallycom to find links to Rallygroups on wwwgoodsamclubcom aswell asFacebookEonsTwitterandFlickr
RVER OF THE YEARDuring the Rallyrsquos Good Sam Day yoursquoll get the chance tomeet Richard Daniels the clubrsquos 2008 RVer of theYear Richard rescued a stray dog he encounteredwhile RV camping then used the Good Sam Clubrsquosonline RV forums to facilitate adoptions of manymore stray animals across the continent The firstrecipient of this annual award Richard says hersquoslooking forward to telling fellow RVers about theshelter he founded Old Fella Burke CountyAnimal Rescue in Burke County Georgia
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The Good Sam ClubrsquosAction Line has resolvedthousands of disputes in favor of membersHighways highlights a sampling of theseresults in each issueTo read more Action Lineletters go to wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityand click on RVer Rights
All Steamed UpLast April I took my 2002 Holiday Rambler Admiral motorhome to GibbsInternational Trucks in Oxnard California to fix a transmission leak I was referredto Gibbs because theyrsquore a fully authorized dealer for Allison transmission
I told the service staff that I wanted an estimate before any work was done onthe coach Later that day Raul a service manager called to say that all they could
do to fix the leak was change gaskets andgrommets If Irsquod been told this beforehand Irsquodhave never brought my motorhome to them
Raul then told me he could remove my trans-mission and send it to a repair facility thatcould make the repairs in the City ofCommerce 75 miles away He said there wasno way of me getting an estimate until thisrepair shop received the transmission anddetected the problem
Later however I was told that I incurred$15729 in fees when Gibbs steam-cleanedmy transmission housing to look for the leakwhich they couldnrsquot find I was never given anestimate for this service
When I arrived to pick up my RV I asked MrsGibbs another service manager why I wasnrsquottold in the beginning that I could incur diag-nostic charges and they might not be able tofix the problem I told her I didnrsquot want to payfor anything and she replied I couldnrsquot havemy keys until I paid the charges I told her thatI called that coercion and it wasnrsquot fair Shedidnrsquot respond
I believe Gibbs misrepresented themselvesI never would have gone there if theyrsquod told methe truth in the first place I believe I shouldbe refunded the $15729 fee I think Gibbsshould also give me an apology for my 10hours of wasted time
Allan Siber CAMARILLO CALIFORNIA
ACTION LINE After sending a petition toGibbs International on Siberrsquos behalf wereceived this response from Raul Villalobosservice manager
We regret that you felt no value in the effortwe made to properly diagnose and steam-
clean your transmission We could debate theappropriateness of the changes but in the bestinterest of a timely resolution wersquore refundingyou $15729
Sluggish ServiceWE TOOK OUR 2001 Sportsmen fifth wheel toPatterson RV Center in Wichita Falls Texas forsome minor repair work At the time the serv-ice representative assured us that the workwouldnrsquot take long But now two months andmany phone calls to Patterson later we stillhavenrsquot seen any progress We were calledonce and told it was ready so we made the 80-mile trip only to find out that the repairswerenrsquot completed Patterson hadnrsquot evenordered the decal stripes that were included inour original request They told us theyrsquod getsomeone to bring the decals to our home
After going back and forth my wife calledto see if the decals were ready and the newservice manager said he knew nothing of thisorder and hersquod have to look into it Heassured us hersquod investigate our issue andcall us back Wersquove never received a callback We really need Action Line to help fixthis ongoing problem
John and Phyllis Spenser PARADISE TEXAS
ACTION LINE After a petition was sent toPatterson RV Center we received the follow-ing update from the Spensers
Our problem has been resolved to our satis-faction thanks to Action Linersquos interventionPatterson RV completed the decal work andtheir new service manager was very courteousand helpful Action Linersquos help was muchappreciated
Got an RV-related dispute E-mail us at actionlinegoodsamclubcom or mail a letterto Action Line PO Box 8545 Ventura California 93002 Please include a letter ofexplanation and copies of related receipts
ACTIONLINEMAILBOX
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goodstuffEDITED BY ROBIN DUFFIELDbullTESTED ANDREVIEWED BY MEMBERS
Smart LightMotion LightDonrsquot let the Smart Lightrsquossimple appearance deceiveyou The low-profile exteriorlight mounts on the side ofyour RV and goes on auto-matically when the built-insensor detects movementnear your rig An attachedLED lets you know if yourcoach battery is running lowThe Smart Light gets itsbrains from a microproces-sor and has the same holepattern as existing standardlights for easy installationKen Motz a Good Sam Clubproduct tester from Le ClaireIowa installed the SmartLight and reports ldquoThe mo-tion detector really makesus feel securerdquo PRICE $9999CONTACT Star Light 800-883-5444wwwstarlightsinccom
Funky Colored FlamesNeed to spice up your campfire fun Create dancing flames of blue green and purpleby placing an unopened packet of Funky Colored Flames on top of the fire Providing 30minutes of multicolored fun Funky Flames is safe for usein indoor and outdoor wood fireplaces (theyarenrsquot suitable for cooking fires) Good SamClub product tester Arleen Witt of PollackPines California tried Funky Flames andtells us ldquoNice colored flames that reallyadd excitement to any bonfirerdquoPRICE $588 (three-pack)CONTACT Winlow Products416-792-0385 wwwcampingworldcom
June Bug ScooterRVers can tool around the campground
or rally grounds with ease on thepower-thrifty all-electric June Bugscooter The smooth-riding portablevehicle seats one adult comfort-
ably folds to just 28 inches highand weighs 90 pounds JoyceNewman a Good Sam Clubproduct tester from JacksonSouth Carolina took a spinon the June Bug and says ldquoIdo not know how I traveledbefore the June Bug Itrsquosgiven me my freedom backrdquo
Engel MR040 PortableFridge Freezer
Peckish RVers can keep theirsnacks cool on the go with the nim-
ble Engel MR040 Fridge Freezer Theunit has a small footprint but deliversefficient cooling from 1224-volt DCand 110-volt AC power A sturdy plasticexterior with rubber bumpers on eachcorner protects that delicate egg salad
and a reversible lid contains storage spacefor spare cords and fuses Good Sam product
tester Sandy Preibe from Camarillo California took theMR040 on an outing and says ldquoTravels easy and keepsfood and beverages cold on a hot day while driving Itrsquosvery convenient not to have to use icerdquo
PRICE $1497CONTACT Rickrsquos Specialty Vehicles
866-798-2227 wwwricksesvcom
PRICE $641CONTACT Engel USA 888-272-9838 wwwengel-usacom
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FEBRUARYFLORIDA bull WINTER SAMBOREE February 18ndash22Withlacoochee Bluegrass Festival Dunnellon$110 Early bird 217 Contact Robert WardPO Box 348 Nobleton FL 34461 352-796-8867
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MARCH ARIZONA bull ROARING rsquo20S SAMBOREE March 4ndash8Pinal County Fairgrounds Casa Grande $85Contact Joyce Anderson 561 S 34th Pl
Mesa AZ 85204 480-807-6066
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NEVADA bull HAWAIIAN SUMMER SAMBOREEMarch 12ndash14 Avi Resort and Casino Laughlin$602 $451 Extra $10 at gate ContactLinda LeChien 1380 Centerville Ln 40Gardnerville NV 89410 775-782-5352
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GEORGIA bull SPRING SAMBOREE March 26ndash29
Good Sam Club chapters across North America regularly host RV gatherings known as
Samborees As a Good Sam Club member you can visit Samborees in any state or province
Activities range from games to arts and crafts seminars and live entertainment In short
Samborees are a good time and a great way to meet people who share your interests
Dates locations fees and contact information for upcoming events are listed below and
a complete calendar is posted on wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityeventsandtours
CLUBevents
Forty Years of FunColoradorsquos first Good Sam chapter the Western Colorado Travelers
celebrated its 40th anniversary on November 15 2008 Many members
of the Grand Junction chapter were on hand for the event along with State
Directors Al and Fran Allain Assistant State Directors Mike and Sue Carver
and members of the neighboring Two Rivers Good Sam chapter
Back row left to rightWimp Holding BudDriever Al HowardRalph Moss EugeneStocking Second rowWanda Holding TomBonokoski BettyDriever Lynda HowardTheona Moss PatMahrer Al MahrerSeated GloriaBonokoski Fay ClineFran Jones Del JonesChapter PresidentMary Diamond
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Georgia National Fairgrounds and AgricenterPerry $75 Contact Perno Scott 1865 PoplarSt Conyers GA 30013 770-922-5794
gladigottacomcastnetwwwgeorgiagoodsamcom
APRIL TEXAS bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 2ndash5 WestTexas Fairgrounds Abilene $65 $75 at gateContact Judy Birchett PO Box 236 Bishop TX78343 361-584-1919
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LOUISIANA bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 10ndash12State Fair of Louisiana Shreveport $52 Earlybird 45 $13 per day Contact Del Griffin 439Jann Dr Shreveport LA 71106 318-686-0581
lagoodsamyahoocomwwwlagoodsamorg
ALABAMA bull PUT ON YOUR EASTER BONNET SPRINGSAMBOREE April 16ndash19 National PeanutFestival Fairgrounds Dothan $802 $701
Contact Pat Smith 1301 S Bethel RdDecatur AL 35603 256-350-1037
algoodsamsaolcomwwwalabamagoodsamsorg
ARKANSAS bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 16ndash19Four States Fairgrounds Texarkana $55Contact Melinda Wiggs 2501 Skyline PtJonesboro AR 72404 870-972-0951
mwiggs2501yahoocomwwwarkansasgoodsamscom
MISSISSIPPI bull SPRING TAHITIAN SUNRISE SAM-BOREE April 16ndash19 Washington CountyConvention Center Greenville $652 $451Contact Darrell Hugueley 5358 CR 225 WaterValley MS 38965 662-473-1077
hugo5358bellsouthnetwwwmsgoodsamorg
FLORIDA bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 22ndash26Okeechobee KOA Campground Okeechobee$110 Contact Robert Ward PO Box 348Nobleton FL 34661 352-796-8867
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OKLAHOMA bull MARDI GRAS SPRING SAMBOREEApril 23ndash26 Heart of Oklahoma ExpositionShawnee $61 Contact Susan Scholl 4608Sandy Oak Circle Newalla OK 74857 405-391-5852 or 405-812-4401wwwoklahomagoodsamscom
NORTH CAROLINA bull MILITARY TRIBUTE SPRINGSAMBOREE April 24ndash26 Tom Johnson Rally ParkMarion $75 Contact Don and Eunice Fletcher 110Riviera Ln Sanford NC 27332 919-499-2512
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KANSAS bull PAUL BUNYAN AND OTHER TALL TALESSPRING SAMBOREE April 30ndashMay 3 KansasState Fairgrounds Hutchinson $70 ContactMarty Ward 2201 E MacArthur E-3 WichitaKS 67216-5614 316-213-8297
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Go to the Good Sam Clubrsquos website to read all about our more than 1600 activechapters throughout North America and find one near you Start by going to wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunity and clicking on Chapters
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ALASKAChris Williams (Vivian)1060 N Leatherleaf Loop Wasilla AK 99654aksnwbrdmtaonlinenetwwwalaskagoodsamclubcom
ALBERTALes Barnhouse (Lorraine)47-53522 Range Rd 274Spruce Grove AB T7X 3T1altagoodsamcruzinternetcomwwwrvalbertaca
BRITISH COLUMBIAPaul Day (Eileen)158-16275 15th Ave Surrey BC V4A 1L4pceedayteluscomwwwbcsamsca
IDAHOGordon Harris (Susan)466 Pace Dr Twin Falls ID 83301gordon3769msncomwwwidahogoodsamorg
MONTANARonald Wertz (Joan)48 Rockland Ln Victor MT 59875mtronjoanaolcomwwwmontanagoodsamcom
OREGONWayne Swanson (Mary)16500 Brown Rd Dallas OR 97338goodsamattglobalnetwwworegongoodsamcom
SASKATCHEWANNorman Swinnerton (Larree)803 Carr Terrace Saskatoon SK Canada S7S 1L9weare2shawcawwwsaskgoodsamcom
WASHINGTONJudy Smith (Larry)PO Box 1374 Snohomish WA 98291-1374larry-judysmithmsncomwwwwashingtonstategoodsamkendracom
WYOMINGSteve Martin (Jackie)75 Wild Horse Rd Cody WY 82414stevemartinwyomingcomwwwwyominggoodsamcom
ARIZONAJoan Burtrum (James)2805 Potter Ave Kingman AZ 86409jiburtrumcitlinknetwwwarizonagoodsamorg
NORTHERN CALIFORNIAKenneth Ginoulis (Marilee)316 Mission St Lodi CA 95240kginoulislodinetnetwwwnorcalgoodsamorg
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIAJo Ann Yett (Vernon)PO Box 1390 Indio CA 92202yetsmailgtenetwwwsocalgoodsamorg
COLORADOAl Allain (Fran)3213 Scranton St Aurora CO 80011-1827coloradosamcomcastnetwwwcoloradogoodsamorg
NEVADATheresa White (Bill)2800 Viking Way Carson City NV 89706tw-bwsbcglobalnetwwwnevadagoodsamcom
NEW MEXICOJohn Brink (Marji)25 Western Saddle Dr Tijeras NM 87059jnmbrinkaolcomwwwnmgoodsamcom
UTAHGlenn Carroll (Carol Jean)1449 E Woodhill Dr Sandy UT 84092carrollgutah-internetwwwutahgoodsamorg
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ACCESSORIES
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TRADE SHOW HOSTSAmericraft is seeking individuals or teams todemonstrate kitchen related items at weekendTrade Shows amp Expos Must have utility van orvehicle to pull small trailer Flexible scheduleComplete training Above average incomeCall 352-483-0052 or apply online at wwwcookingshowhostcom
HOSTWORKING COUPLE wRV wantedApply for one-month stay May throughOctober Free hookup Call Rose (989) 673-31848am-5pm ET Historic Thumb Octagon BarnGagetown MI wwwthumboctagonbarnorg
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CAMPGROUNDMEMBERSHIPS FOR SALE
WHY NOT HAVE IT ALLOver 1500 RV parks $8-$12 a nightSound too good to be true Itrsquos true Home park and nationwide campground membership Under $200 first year mdash for EVERYTHING (frozen dues thereafter) No Other Charges LOWPRICE GUARANTEEmdash double money-back differ-ence mdash Deal directNo brokers Start saving now (800) 343-8677 ask for Angie
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RESALE MEMBERSHIP OUTLET INC Campground Memberships at Wholesale Prices ALL MAJOR RESORTS AND AFFILIATIONS Purchase 800-395-1678Liquidate 877-548-2045
CARPETING
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Highwaysrsquo Commercial Corner section ofclassified ads is designed exclusively for pri-vate parties or businesses that have items orservices to sell promote or rent that are notof a personal nature For example RV ParksCampgrounds Condominium ComplexesReal Estate Small Businesses for SaleServices Offered Help Wanted PositionsWanted and Business Opportunities all rep-resent categories appropriate for CommercialCorner Any item offered for rent is consid-ered commercial in nature CommercialCorner advertisers are not required to beGood Sam Club members
When submitting ad copy please followthese guidelines1 There are 40 characters allowed perline counting each letter space and punc-
tuation mark When abbreviating pleaseuse standard dictionary abbreviationsThere is a five-line minimum and the rateis $60 per line2 Bold-face type is available at an addition-al cost of $15 per line Add $50 to makeyour ad all red3 We offer a 5 frequency discount for sixissues and a 10 discount for 12 issues4 Blind-box service is available at an addi-tional cost of $15 per issue We will assigna blind-box number to your ad and we willforward responses to you on a daily basisThe blind-box address takes one full line ofspace at $60line Our $15 fee covers ourpostage and handling expenses5 Copy must be printed or typed6 Copy must be submitted approximately
two months prior to the cover date of theissue desired Please note The May issuecloses on February 18 the June issue closes on March 187 Mail ad copy and a check money order orVisaMasterCardDiscoverAmex numberexpiration date and signature to Commer-cial Corner Highways PO Box 8510Ventura California 93002-99128 Credit-card orders may be faxed to 805-667-4379 Attention Sue Panchenko or e-mailed to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom(please put ldquoCommercial Cornerrdquo in thesubject line) 9 Please direct questions to Sue Panchenkoat 805-667-4385 or via e-mail to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom (please put ldquoCommercialCornerrdquo in the subject line)
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MOTORHOME PARTS
WINNEBAGO ITASCA FLEETWOODmdash-PARTSContact Robert with Year amp Serial We Accept Credit Cards amp Ship Daily8-530 Central M-F Sat 8-4HARRISON RV LAND JEFFERSON IA1-800-397-8206 rvpartsnetinsnetwwwharrisonrvcom
wwwWinnebagoPartscom or 800-933-7742Parts for all WinnebagoItasca productsplus LeSharoPhasar Rialta amp Eurovan Personal service at fair prices for ourcustomers worldwide If outside US call641-896-2222 Hours 8-5 Central M-F
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$ RV BUYERS OF AMERICA $WE BUY ALL MAKES AND MODELSFREE NATIONWIDE PICKUPTOLL FREE 888-782-8987 wwwrvbuyersusacomWE WILL BEAT ANY DEALER PRICE
PACKRAT STORAGE mdash CONSIGNS BUYS RVs Class A B C MotorhomesNot Picky Cash for ReferralsNationwide Pickup 1-877-520-MINI wwwpackratsacom
WANTEDHave Cash Will TravelFor 1998 and newer diesel coaches wwwrvgonecomNationwide Pick Up Toll Free 1-800-669-1807
CASH FOR YOUR RV2002 Model Year and NewerNationwide PickupCall Toll-free 866-687-2274 ask for Jim Cash WWWUSEDRVPROSCOMLA MESA RV CENTER
1 BEST RV BUYERCall for Free AppraisalTop Dollar Paid for Late ModelGas or Diesel MotorhomesFree Nationwide PickupToll Free 888-870-3989BIG SKY LIQUIDATION
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$ CASH $ TOP DOLLAR PAID for late-model motorhomes All makes and modelsNo hassles For instant cash call Keith Roy (toll-free) at 1-888-227-4078PEDATA RV CENTER
2009 - 2000 MOTORHOMES WANTED Nationwide mdash Gas or DieselFree Appraisals mdash No HasslesCall (813) 783-4000 or 888-783-4009 for Instant CashMotorhomeFinderscom
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$10 MAILBOX RENTALS mdash South DakotaVehicle Reg mdash Low 3 SD Sales TaxNo State Income Tax No Veh InspectionsCall Toll Free 1-800-419-1690 VisaMCVisit us at wwwyourbestaddresscom
South Dakota Mail ForwardingResidency Weekly forward $995mo + postageContact us about SD residency benefits NO state taxinspection LOW Vehicle Reg1-866-202-2163 wwwmydakotaaddresscom
Need your mail to follow you Call usTravelers Remail Association since 1978No state income tax Vehicle Reg TX ResidencyLow rates wwwtramailnet or 800-666-6710MAIL FORWARDING WITH A PERSONAL TOUCH
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MAIL FORWARDING SERVICESFast sure safe mail delivery Low pricesOREGON HAS NO SALES TAX For FREE BROCHURE call (800) 452-2130 Visit us at wwwmailforwardingservicescom
AMERICAS-MAILBOX Forwarding in SDSave $$$NEW Monthly Rates NO State Income TaxNO Wheel TaxNO Safety InspectionNO HasslesVery Low RV Reg amp Insurance 866-747-3700wwwAmericas-MailboxcomHW Call us first
SNOWBIRD MAIL amp MESSAGE bull 800 VOICE MAILWe handle your mail as if it were our own ANNUAL - $150 bull MONTHLY - $18Located in Newport Oregonwwwsnowbirdmailcom bull 1-800-800-0710
OUR MAIL TRAVEL SERVICE bull 800-723-0110 Orlando bull San Antonio bull Las Vegas bull New YorkMail Forwarding Service bull No State Income Tax No Vehicle Inspection bull Low RV Reg amp InsurOpen 7 days bull wwwmailtravelservicecom
MEXICO INSURANCE
ANNUAL LIABILITY INSURANCE $58 PERSON UNLIMITED TRIPS WITH EXTENDED LIABILITYTO A TOWED TRAILERBOAT1-800-909-4457
HOMES FOR SALE
AMERICArsquoS WORLD CLASS RV COMMUNITYThe Gardens RV Village Crossville TNResales available now 1100 to 2200 sq ft homes with attached fully enclosed full-hookupRV garages Lots available to build your ownBeautiful community Call us at 800-860-RVERwwwgardensrvvillagecom
SENIOR LIVING on the SALTON SEARV Groups Welcome Mineral Spa now openPark Models amp New Mobile Homes availableRents starting $250 Rentals available Call (818) 344-0356
RETAMA VILLAGE Come join us At our exclusive55+ active adult community in the fabulous Rio Grande Valley of South Texas Large RV LotsCasita wRV Port and single family homesClubhouse library pools fitness centerbilliards hiking biking and birdingBentsenpalmcom 9563811500
OWN LAND amp HOME AT SUNRISE BLUFFSGated 55+ Subdivision in NM with best 4 seasonclimate in the SW affordable living Custom homesfrom 1300-2400 sf Ask about either RV portsor RV storage area Vist us at wwwsunrisebluffscomor call 1-877-725-8337
INVESTMENTS
EARN 96 INTERESTPER ANNUM1-800-687-4940 Toll FreeNot available in some states
LOTS FOR SALE
TORREY OAKS RV RESORT Located in SW FL Luxury heated pool pickle ball golf shuffleboardfitness media indooroutdoor kitchensbaths laundries Rental Lots availableCall (813) 426-4729 (863) 773-3157 wwwtorrey-oaks-rv-lotscom
SILVER PALMS RV VILLAGE near Lake OkeechobeeSunny South-Central Florida bull Planned activities bull Fitness center bull Members-only lounge bull Gated entryDeeded Oversized Sites Premier Lakefront ampPreserve sites available Now under constructionndashndashSpecial Pre-Opening pricing availableVisit wwwsilverpalmsrvcom or call 863-467-5800
LARGEST SELECTION OF RV LOTS in SW10 Locations Call now amp Receive 5 daysamp 4 nights Complimentary resort visitFinancing avail Act Now for Best sitessouthwestRVsitescom 760-870-1607
COMMERCIAL CORNER
rdquoldquoAs in past years Highwayshas been the source of our best camp hosts
mdashS Beall OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY
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TOURS
ADVENTURE CARAVANS RV TOURS amp RALLIESCanada bull USA bull Alaska bull Central America Mexico bull Greece bull Europe bull United KingdomMexico RV Insurance wwwadventurecaravanscomFree 86-page catalog (800) 872-7897Experience the Adventure Wersquoll do the Rest
WORLDWIDE RV TOURS AND RALLIESMexico Canada Alaska OverseasAnd USA Rose Parade Balloon FiestaKentucky Derby amp more Call 800-952-8496or free RV Vacation guide wwwfantasyrvtoursnet
Good Sam Samborees and CaraventuresWhether your RV travels take you to AlaskaMexicorsquos Baja Peninsula New England the Kentucky Derby a NASCAR race or to AmericarsquosNational Parks the Good Sam Club has a grouptravel package for you Make new friends while youtravel in the comfort of your RV on our fully guidedtours Call us toll-free at 1-800-829-5140 or visit us online at wwwgoodsamclubcomtoursto find out more about these and the many othertours offered by the Good Sam Club
TRAVEL TO EXCITING PLACESDrive the Alcan to Americarsquos Last Frontierenvision yourself on Nova Scotiarsquos miles of coastal drives celebrate Mardi Grascross the border to sunny Mexicoform friendships yoursquoll treasure the rest of your days all arrangementsincluding RV parks by Tracks RV Toursest 1975 Free catalog at tracksrvtourscom or tel 800-351-6053
TOW VEHICLES FOR SALE
DODGE TRUCK DURANGO amp JEEPFleet prices to the publicBuy Below Factory Invoice1-800-320-9767 Ask for Fleet SalesDonrsquot be fooled by the other guyNo hidden charges wwwthenewdodgecomAdvantage DodgeChryslerJeep
TOW VEHICLETRAILERPACKAGES FOR SALE
2000 TETON 40 CHEYENNE 5th Arctic pkg full-timer new all over 1998 Mtn Master FL6087K mi CummAllison all Air Ride huge storclean amp pwrful Sell sep $40K EA 623-451-7121
TRAILERS FOR SALE
STACKER TRAILERS mdash Huge savings on two cancellations 24 double axle amp 30 triple with lifts Never titled New Dick 800-272-1239See pictures at richmondstackerscom Negotiableamp delivery available
RV SHOWS
MinneapolisSt Paul RV Vacation amp Camping ShowFeb 5 - 8 Minneapolis MNMid America RV ShowFeb 13 - 15 Kansas City MONorth Carolina RV amp Camping ShowFeb 13 - 15 Charlotte NCRichmond Camping RV ExpoFeb 13 - 15 Richmond VAKansas Sports Boat amp Travel ShowFeb 19 - 22 Wichita KSRhode Island RV amp Camping ShowFeb 27 - Mar 1 Providence RIwwwagieventscom
RV SPACES FOR RENT
RV SPACE FOR RENT Must be 55 or older inBellflower CA Small cat or dog under 20 lbsokay Close to all freeways beaches amp mtns At least 1 month stay required Pool table poolCall (562) 867-3227
SERVICES
1 IN SALES TAX SAVINGSPay no sales tax on your next RV We have helpedclients legally save $1000s over the past 12 yrsCall Mountain States Consulting 800-565-4504amp talk to a CPA for professional friendly service or visit us on the web at wwwrvtaxcom
ACTION SERVICES LLCConsult a Licensed Montana AttorneyNo State Sales Tax amp Low License FeesFor Professional Service Call 800-481-0013 wwwactionservices-mtcom
Let us help you BUY YOUR RV TAX FREE We guarantee BEST service and priceReceive $100 Gas Card amp FREE Mail Fwding Save Thousands of $$ Today 8884303388 Best in the business wwwMontanaRVnet
PAY NO SALES TAX ON VEHICLESLet us explain how we can legally help youWersquove helped thousands in the last 10 yearsCall one of our four Montana AttorneysBennett Law Office PC Missoula MTwwwbennettlawofficepccom 866-543-5803
LOWEST RATES IN THE 50 STATESPay NO Sales Tax Permanent PlatesNo Inspections mdash Plates in 4 daysTrailers RVs Vehicles Planes BoatsDeer Creek 8779135100 wwwtaxfreemontanaorg
TAX FREE RV mdash YOUR TAX SAVINGS EXPERTSWe will show you how to save thousandsThe best RV tax package in MontanaCall 24 hours a day 7 days a week888-441-5741 mdash wwwtaxfreervcom
MONTANA LLCrsquoS ONLY $399SAVE THOUSANDS mdash PAY NO SALES TAX Montana LLCrsquos our Specialty mdash Lowest Rates ONLY $39900 plus state fees and license plateswwwRVLLCcom or Call 888-929-4424
SERVICE TRAINING
RVSA will CERTIFY you as an RV technician in only10 weeks 100 employment since 1986 Hands-on InstructionmdashCall the RV ServiceAcademy in Florida (941) 722-5256 wwwrvsanetLICENSED amp APPROVED FOR VA TRAINING
PROPERTY FOR SALE
Clean air hunting fishing boating ATVs25+ ACRES ENTERPRISE UT $200000water rights well septic system Tour at wwwyourerahomecom13323PH 1-888-686-8190 code 100820 ACRES ENTERPRISE UT $87500wwater right 1-888-686-8190 code 1045Tour at wwwyourerahomecom15164John Cameron GRI Ph 435-632-6358jcameroninfowestcomERA BROKERS CONSOLIDATED SOUTHERN UTAHrsquoSREAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS1-800-372-2765 wwwerabrokersnet
5 ACRE PROPERTY IN SOUTHERN COLORADO360ordm Mountain Views Close to Rio Grande No Assoc Fees Yearly Property Taxes under $100Only $7500 entire 5 Acres(239) 273-0911 wwwcoloradolandsalecom
RECREATIONAL VEHICLESFOR SALE
LIST YOUR RVSHOP FOR AN RVTHOUSANDS OF VIEWERSBUYERS WAITINGbullbullbull wwwRVclearinghousecom bullbullbull
RV REGISTRYwwwrvregistrycomMotorhomes Trailers amp Fifth WheelsFor Sale by OwnersNo Sales CommissionsBuyersSellers 800-546-8457
BUYING OR SELLING AN RVLet us take over the risk of major repairsTo learn more about the Good Sam Extended Service Plan mechanical breakdown insurance call 1-877-681-9479
RECREATIONAL VEHICLESWANTED
DONATE RVs AUTOS BOATS PROPERTY TIME-SHARES EQUIPMENT and JUNKERS running or notFast Free Pickup IRS Tax Deductible1-800-903-4483 Homeless MinistriesEmail help27msncom
RV CLUBS
LONERS ON WHEELS Singles Camping ClubwwwlonersonwheelscomLocal Chapter campouts in USA amp CanadaRallies Caravans amp LOW Campground1-866-LOW-CLUB bull FREE Newsletter amp Info
RV GRAPHICS
VIBRANT FULL COLOR DURABLE vinyl picturesSelect landscapes animals patriotic lighthousesetc Avg 30 X 50 or custom sized for your RVAffordable Easy to installwwwwild-signscom 800-255-1790
COMMERCIAL CORNER
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 47
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TRADING POSTTURN-KEY SPACIOUS BEAUTIFUL RV LOT Temeculaarea CA Incl WD dishwshr frig dbl SS sinkBBQ At Rancho CA RV Resort a 5-star resort golfcourse pools SteveLinda (949)454-2191 pearlwing9coxnet for photos $85K
MOTORHOMES FOR SALE
2000 ALLEGRO BUS 38 57K mi 3 SO Cat 330dsl 6-spd Allison maple cab int WD new awnsall lthr Frtliner Chas 75 Onan new tires reffrwicmkr no smkpets $54K 772-564-0759772-341-4614 (FL)
2007 36QSH PHAETON BY Tiffin Silver Sand350 HP Cat Diesel pusher 6-speed Allison80 gen auto level amp awn leather Corian tiled3 TVs 4 slides 9527 miles warranty $175K(941) 286-5201 (SD)
1996 DUTCH STAR 32 454 Chevy Banks Power slide-out Runs and looks beautiful New paint roof tires $28500 Neil 916-747-1842
A Colorado Beauty at its Best New 2006 stunning custom home in Castle Rock 6196 sq ft walkout ranch on 467 acres 4 BD 6BA50rsquoX21rsquo RV garage wfull hookups $1295000(303) 681-3754 for pics amp details
LARGO FL 1152 sq ft manufactured hm 2BR2BA Many extras incl attached lanai amp shed Xlnt home base location close to shopping ampbeaches in a 55+ 5-star community $35000OBO 727-798-2573 evartsedyahoocom
3BD2BA MANUFACTURED on 82 acre w30X40RV garage wfull hookup 2 yrs old 4 mi from The Villages in FL No lot fee you own propertysafe area move-in ready smk free lots of extras$260K 352-406-9750
BEAUTIFUL OR COAST - Lakeside 55+ gatedcomm 1254 sq ft 2BD 2BA 40 ft RV prkgwhookups 2 mins to lake 5 mi to beachfishing crabbing hiking Pix avail $219000(541) 759-2747
LOTS FOR SALE
CYPRESS WOODS RESORT - SW Florida premierwaterfront lot on cul de sac Tropical landscapingSee at wwwbradsrvlotcom (239) 495-0538
DESTIN VILLAGE RV RESORT FLmdash2 lots for saleside by side across from pool and clubhouse1 block to huge public beach Large pads gated$129000 each Susan (850) 496-6520
ALASKA KENAI PENINSULA RV and residential lot The best fishing and hunting in the worldCheap Private party 907-283-5889 spikealaskaearthlinknet wwwmyalaskalotcom
OWN YOUR RV LOT CO-OP PK along ColoradoRiver 2006 Cavco Pk model front kit 16X22 living rm 10X24 storage furnished WDgolf cart full time or part xlnt cond Must see$174500 928-667-3768 (AZ)
CAMPGROUNDMEMBERSHIPS FOR SALECOAST TO COAST AFFILIATED
CAMPGROUND MEMBERSHIP FOR SALE Coast to Coast affiliated home park Southern PinesNC 2 free parks S Pines amp Gettsyburg PA Pdover $6000 sell for $5000 Heart problems(336) 475-3623
CAMPGROUND MEMBERSHIPSFOR SALE
THOUSAND TRAILS NACO national membershipAnnual dues paid up to January 2009 $3500 or best offer (323) 582-5559
HOMES FOR SALE
1987 SILVERCREST MOBILE HOME in Hemet CAGated 55+ community wRV stor free golf pool amp more 1344 sq ft 2BD2BA LR DR den 2space carport AC washdry frig gas stove$34900 425-868-7553
DAVENPORT FL RV HOME Private 55+ commAccess to I-27 amp I-4 2BD 2BA + RV garage1800 sq ft Cinder block built $289K Will consider trade in CACOTX 863-424-1417lab2trvlaolcom
ASHEVILLE NCmdashNewly remodeled home amp RVbuilding 4BR 4BA 4300 sq ft home 2250 sq ft RV building HVAC Many amenities plus mtn views New low price $699500 Pics wwwTomFlackcom 8282426569
TRADING POST As a benefit of membership Good Sam Club members may advertise personalitems for sale in the Trading Postclassified ad section of Highways
The Trading Post classified ad section isrestricted to ads placed by individualGood Sam Club members who are cur-rent with their membership dues Adsmust be of a personal nature accordingto the following requirements All otherclassified ads will be considered forplacement in Commercial Corner
1 Item advertised must be personallyowned and listed for sale or trade Ads pro-moting a product or service for sale wouldnot be acceptable in Trading Post Also notacceptable would be an ad for a multi-unitapartment townhome complex or morethan 10 acres of unimproved real property
2 An ad for the rental of any item is considered commercial and thereforenot appropriate for Trading Post
3 Trading Post accepts ads under thecategories of Campground Member-ships for Sale Timeshares for SaleHomes for Sale and Lots for SaleAgents are not permitted to advertise inTrading Post
4 Help Wanted and Positions Wantedare categories inappropriate for TradingPost Also unacceptable are ads for theexchange of one service for anotherregardless of whether any money is
changing hands An ad soliciting theusage of property whether commercialor residential is also considered com-mercial in nature and must be placed inCommercial Corner
Please note The May 2009 issuecloses on February 18 (arrival date April30 the June issue closes on March 18(arrival date May 27)
Unfortunately it is not possible to can-cel an ad after our closing dateHowever we are able to place aldquoSOLDrsquorsquo indicator over your ad up toone week after the closing date
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2000 DOLPHIN 36 FORD V10 21500 milesSO 55 gen WD Corian tops awnings 2 TVDVDVCR 2 air rear camara level jacks Must sell health reasons Reduced to $35800 407-654-3863 (FL)
2005 PHAETON 35 FT 350 diesel very lowmileage smoke free very clean Two slidessurround sound WD 4-dr frig Under warranty$150000 (225) 293-6990 225-921-8934
1996 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND 34 model L 45K miles Chevy gas Onan generator awningpackage satellite leveling jacks Email for more info bgilstrapcomcastnet or 678-817-9661 (GA)
1990 MONACO CROWN ROYALE 40 foot 300Cummins engine 75K miles fully loadedexcellent condition $29500 Call for pictures and information In 1990 sold for $250000304-242-0377
2005 COUNTRY COACH Intrigue LTD 42 525HP3 AC 10KW gen 3 slides In-Motion sat heatedceramic floor OS ent ctr radar det CB radioAqua Hot htd massage driver amp co-pilot sts extwar $345K 909-980-2168 (CA)
TRAVEL TRAILERS amp FIFTH WHEELS FOR SALE
2004 KEYSTONE HORNET with improved lotconcrete drive + pad deck and shed Lot 6035 Star Resort Pass Christian MS Xlnt cond 2BDRM 12 slide $249 annual fee Near Casinos$36000 (920) 897-3660 (WI)
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 49
2004 374 GLENDALE Titanium 32E37DS5th whl pin to bmpr 322 Xlnt cond lots xtras clsts hdwd flr NS 2 SO Orig $63600Selling due to health $29500 Call Gene 562-927-7217 (CA)
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Contents
Portal to the Past
Flying High in Albuquerque
Get Your Kicks at The Rally
Departments
Whats New Online
On the Road
Dear Good Sam
Good News
RV Insight
Camp Cuisine
Tech Topics
Action Line
Good Stuff
Classifieds
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Wheres Good Sam
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sk almost anyone to name Americarsquos mile-high city and theyrsquoll most likely replyldquoDenverrdquo But motor 438 miles south on Interstate 25 and yoursquoll hit another mile-
high city thatrsquos known less for its thin air and more for its rich history rugged scenery andhighly diverse population Welcome to Albuquerque New Mexico
Albuquerquersquos colorful past stretches back to the 1300s when the Ancestral Pueblo peo-ple settled along whatrsquos today known as the Rio Grande River The waterway provided pre-cious irrigation for the nativesrsquo crops and trees along the banks offered firewood By the1500s European explorers seeking gold found instead villages of mud but that didnrsquot keepthem from staying By the late 1600s the community along the river began to grow asSpanish missionaries settled in the area In 1706 the burgeoning town was named for theSpanish Duke of Alburquerque (the extra ldquorrdquo was later dropped from the name)
The westward migration of the 1800s brought Americans to the area along the Santa FeTrail Everyone from merchants and homesteaders to lawyers and tradesmen established theirhomes and businesses in the broad valley where major routes met The arrival of the railroadand much later Route 66 swelled the cityrsquos population which now stands at 800000
AlbuquerqueFLYING HIGH IN
RALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
Ride the aerialtram roll onRoute 66 andfollow in thefootsteps ofPueblos andearly explorersin Americarsquos oldest city theWorldrsquos Hot-AirBalloon Capital
BY BEVERLY EDWARDS
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When your getaway is stored awayNEWIMPROVEDFORMULA
These days Albuquerquethrives as a vibrant crossroads ofhistory commerce and cultureMake sure you take time toexplore this fascinating city if youattend the April Rally (for moreabout the Rally turn to page 34)
Begin your tour by steppingback in time at PetroglyphNational Monument west of thecity After soaking up the historyof the rock markings at the visitorcenter walk along the trails to seethe rock faces that bear ancientworks of art The monumentrsquosestimated 20000 carved images of peo-ple animals and other symbols giveglimpses into a compelling past
Get a feel for Albuquerquersquos Spanishheritage in Old Town where you canwalk in the footsteps of the cityrsquosfounders Dominating the central plazais the towering San Felipe de NeriChurch which replaced a small adobechapel that collapsed in 1792 In keep-ing with tradition adobe homes were
established around the plaza for mutu-al protection Today these structureshouse shops that sell colorful clothingblankets jewelry and other items madeby local artisans
While in Old Town yoursquoll see evi-dence of one of the cityrsquos most interest-ing chapters For three weeks in theearly days of the Civil War theConfederate flag flew over the plazaWhen the Confederates retreated they
buried six canons near the plaza andtwo of them are now displayed
In the following century the city host-ed a new wave of visitors After WorldWar II Americans hopped in their carsin search of new adventures andAlbuquerque emerged as a popular stopon Route 66 known here as CentralAvenue The regionrsquos rugged desert wasa novelty for many travelers of that eraCentral Avenuersquos colorful shops and
See the real Albuquerque (left to right)from Route 66 to Sandia Peak to Old Town
For MoreInformation
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restaurants evoke that innocent timeLooking for in-depth exploration of
the region Albuquerque is home tonumerous museums and each focuseson a compelling facet of the Land ofEnchantment and the world at large
Towering in Jurassic Super GiantsHall at the New Mexico Museum ofNatural History and Science is a replicaof Seismosaurus a former resident ofthe area Fossils in Seacoast Hall remindvisitors that the area once bordered avast prehistoric body of water
Ancestral Pueblo history so impor-
tant to understanding New Mexico ison display at the Indian PuebloCultural Center
Visitors will find refuge from thewarm desert sun at the AlbuquerqueAquarium and Rio Grande BotanicGarden both located in sprawlingAlbuquerque Biological Park Thou-sands of saltwater fish and invertebratesnative to the Gulf of Mexico live in theaquariumrsquos carefully maintained envi-ronments The Botanic Garden green-houses display desert plants that thrivein the area as well as flora from other
climates of the worldScience buffs will relish the
National Atomic Museumwhich traces the history ofthe Atomic Age from earlyresearch of nuclear develop-ment through todayrsquos peace-ful uses Exhibits offerinsights into the first atomicbomb detonation at theTrinity Site located less than100 miles away on desert
land thatrsquos now part of the White SandsMissile Range
Albuquerquersquos best-known eventmay be the International Balloon Fiestawhich lifts off for nine days everyOctober Thousands of spectators turnup for the festivities as hundreds of bal-loons fill the skies Visitors can experi-ence the thrilling history of hot-air bal-looning year-round at the AlbuquerqueInternational Balloon Museum on theedge of the fiesta grounds Actual bal-loons and gondolas hang from the highceiling in a dazzling display
Likewise cruising high above theground is the Sandia Peak Tramwaywhich travels over the Cibola NationalForest on a cable for 27 miles makingit the worldrsquos longest passenger aerialtramway The journey takes visitors tothe observation deck atop 10378-footSandia Peak affording an 11000-square-mile panorama of the Land of Enchantment Make the trip nearsunset and watch as the lights ofAlbuquerque glisten far below
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Tour Route 66break a balloonrecord and immerseyourself in RVingthis April inAlbuquerque
The pop-music standard ldquoRoute 66rdquo entices listeners to ldquogetyour kicksrdquo on Americarsquos famous Mother Road Who are we
to turn down the advice of Nat King Cole Chuck Berry the Rolling StonesJohn Mayer and the many others whorsquove recorded the classic through the years
Heed the songrsquos call by joining the Good Sam Club at the 10th annualRally April 17 through 20 in Albuquerque New Mexico one of the hotteststops on the legendary highway
Visitors to Expo New Mexico can find plenty of ways to get their kickslike browsing row after row of new RVs enjoying nightly entertainment bypopular performers participating in fun activities and taking optionaltours of historic sites in and around the fabled New Mexico city
Did we mention Good Samrsquos Mexican Fiesta and the Rally Dog ShowNow a decade old the Rally has become a one-stop shop for RVers seek-
ing to enrich their lifestyle and just have a great time Rally-goers thirsty forknowledge can pick from scores of seminars and check out newtravel and RV products then end the day by partying withNeil Sedaka the Osmond Brothers and Rita Coolidge
The Rallyrsquos a great place to meet old friends make newtravel buddies link up with longtime e-mail pals and online-forum cronies and on Good Sam Day join a Good SamClub chapter in your neck of the woods
Here are a few of the many ways to get your kicks at the2009 Albuquerque Rally
BY JOHN SULLAWAY
Get yourRALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
RallyAT THE
Kicks
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Rock to the Classics For morethan 50 years Neil Sedakarsquos catchy tuneshave blasted out of jukeboxes and stere-os across North America Herersquos yourchance to see the composer of ldquoCal-endar Girlrdquo and ldquoBreaking Up Is Hardto Dordquo perform in person on April 17the Rallyrsquos opening nightSedaka (pictured on theright) is followed byGrammy Awardndashwinningsinger Rita Coolidge onApril 18 the country-flavored family group theOsmond Brothers onApril 19 and California surf band PapaDoo Run Run on April 20
Sharpen Your Skills Whetheryoursquore a novice RVer or a seasoned vet-eran yoursquoll find plenty of opportunitiesto boost your RV IQ at the Rally Scoresof seminars will be offered on topicsranging from electrical-system mainte-nance to tire care Presenters includeHighways Technical Editor Bob Living-ston and other RVing experts
Stack Up the Fun Youngstersand teens can play games scarf uppizza take tours and join their momsdads and grandparents in the cookie-stacking competition GPS users willhave fun with our geocache contest theGreat RV Heist and golfers can tee upfor the golf tournament on April 17Show Your Tricks on Route 66 theRallyrsquos dog show gives pet owners achance to parade their pooches April 18
Explore New Mexico Sign upfor optional guided bus trips and travelto the Acoma ldquoSky Cityrdquo Pueblo onApril 17 Americarsquos oldest continuously
inhabited settlement On April 18 takea tour through Albuquerquersquos most col-orful districts on famous Route 66Guided trips to the nearby Trinity Siteon April 17 18 and 20 will take you toground zero of the first atomic-bombdetonation
Donate Your Time Feel likegiving back Rally participantscan lend a hand at Rio GrandeCommunity Farm Come for aday of volunteer work on April15 and get one night of freecamping on April 14
Balloon Bonanza Albuquerquersquosknown as the Hot-Air Balloon Capitalof the World and its annual Inter-national Balloon Fiesta draws thou-sands Rally-goers will get a chance tosalute the cityrsquos high-flying statusmdashand possibly make historymdashbyparticipating in an attempt toset a Guinness world record forMost People Wearing BalloonHats Prefer the real thing Takea hot-air balloon ride over theRio Grande Valley with RainbowRyders or watch balloon enthu-siasts ignite the burners insidetheir colorful crafts at anevening balloon glow
Go Green The Rallyrsquos the place tofind out how you can reduce your RVrsquosenvironmental footprint The Go GreenIdeas contest invites Rally-goers to sub-mit green-friendly concepts for prizesMake sure you stop by the Green RVexhibit a biodiesel-powered Lancecamper outfitted with solar panels anda wind turbine and occupied by sur-vivalist Brian Brawdy
Hola Good Sam The Good SamClub will throw a Mexican Fiesta formembers and friends on April 20 Yoursquollbe serenaded by mariachis tantalizedby pintildeatas and treated to Southwesterncuisine Join a chapter make newfriends stick around for games andprizes and learn more about benefitsoffered only to Good Sam members
Be Prepared Relive the carefreedays of camping out with your Scouttroop when the Rally hosts a receptionfor all current and former Boy Scouts onApril 19 Boy Scout alumni are encour-aged to bring old memorabilia like uni-forms badges and handbooks LocalBoy Scout troops will participate andcontests for cash prizes will rekindle thatScouting spirit Rally organizers areworking to expand the program toinclude Girl Scouts for the 2010 Rally
Get Cookinrsquo On GoodSam Day Highwaysrsquo CampCuisine columnist BobBlumer (left) will demon-strate how to whip up flavor-filled edibles in theconfines of your RV galleyLearn new recipes fromthe Food Network star
Kick Some Tires Rally-goers canget a close-up look at the latest RVmodels by strolling through hundredsof new rigs on display at Expo NewMexico Yoursquoll find vehicles rangingfrom entry-level trailers to million-dol-lar coaches Buy a new home-on-wheelson the spot or do research for a futurepurchase Also on display are hundredsof aftermarket products and RV-relatedservices in the Rallyrsquos indoor exhibit
RALLY ONLINEConnect with other Rally-going GoodSam Club members online Click onwwwtherallycom to find links to Rallygroups on wwwgoodsamclubcom aswell asFacebookEonsTwitterandFlickr
RVER OF THE YEARDuring the Rallyrsquos Good Sam Day yoursquoll get the chance tomeet Richard Daniels the clubrsquos 2008 RVer of theYear Richard rescued a stray dog he encounteredwhile RV camping then used the Good Sam Clubrsquosonline RV forums to facilitate adoptions of manymore stray animals across the continent The firstrecipient of this annual award Richard says hersquoslooking forward to telling fellow RVers about theshelter he founded Old Fella Burke CountyAnimal Rescue in Burke County Georgia
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The Good Sam ClubrsquosAction Line has resolvedthousands of disputes in favor of membersHighways highlights a sampling of theseresults in each issueTo read more Action Lineletters go to wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityand click on RVer Rights
All Steamed UpLast April I took my 2002 Holiday Rambler Admiral motorhome to GibbsInternational Trucks in Oxnard California to fix a transmission leak I was referredto Gibbs because theyrsquore a fully authorized dealer for Allison transmission
I told the service staff that I wanted an estimate before any work was done onthe coach Later that day Raul a service manager called to say that all they could
do to fix the leak was change gaskets andgrommets If Irsquod been told this beforehand Irsquodhave never brought my motorhome to them
Raul then told me he could remove my trans-mission and send it to a repair facility thatcould make the repairs in the City ofCommerce 75 miles away He said there wasno way of me getting an estimate until thisrepair shop received the transmission anddetected the problem
Later however I was told that I incurred$15729 in fees when Gibbs steam-cleanedmy transmission housing to look for the leakwhich they couldnrsquot find I was never given anestimate for this service
When I arrived to pick up my RV I asked MrsGibbs another service manager why I wasnrsquottold in the beginning that I could incur diag-nostic charges and they might not be able tofix the problem I told her I didnrsquot want to payfor anything and she replied I couldnrsquot havemy keys until I paid the charges I told her thatI called that coercion and it wasnrsquot fair Shedidnrsquot respond
I believe Gibbs misrepresented themselvesI never would have gone there if theyrsquod told methe truth in the first place I believe I shouldbe refunded the $15729 fee I think Gibbsshould also give me an apology for my 10hours of wasted time
Allan Siber CAMARILLO CALIFORNIA
ACTION LINE After sending a petition toGibbs International on Siberrsquos behalf wereceived this response from Raul Villalobosservice manager
We regret that you felt no value in the effortwe made to properly diagnose and steam-
clean your transmission We could debate theappropriateness of the changes but in the bestinterest of a timely resolution wersquore refundingyou $15729
Sluggish ServiceWE TOOK OUR 2001 Sportsmen fifth wheel toPatterson RV Center in Wichita Falls Texas forsome minor repair work At the time the serv-ice representative assured us that the workwouldnrsquot take long But now two months andmany phone calls to Patterson later we stillhavenrsquot seen any progress We were calledonce and told it was ready so we made the 80-mile trip only to find out that the repairswerenrsquot completed Patterson hadnrsquot evenordered the decal stripes that were included inour original request They told us theyrsquod getsomeone to bring the decals to our home
After going back and forth my wife calledto see if the decals were ready and the newservice manager said he knew nothing of thisorder and hersquod have to look into it Heassured us hersquod investigate our issue andcall us back Wersquove never received a callback We really need Action Line to help fixthis ongoing problem
John and Phyllis Spenser PARADISE TEXAS
ACTION LINE After a petition was sent toPatterson RV Center we received the follow-ing update from the Spensers
Our problem has been resolved to our satis-faction thanks to Action Linersquos interventionPatterson RV completed the decal work andtheir new service manager was very courteousand helpful Action Linersquos help was muchappreciated
Got an RV-related dispute E-mail us at actionlinegoodsamclubcom or mail a letterto Action Line PO Box 8545 Ventura California 93002 Please include a letter ofexplanation and copies of related receipts
ACTIONLINEMAILBOX
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goodstuffEDITED BY ROBIN DUFFIELDbullTESTED ANDREVIEWED BY MEMBERS
Smart LightMotion LightDonrsquot let the Smart Lightrsquossimple appearance deceiveyou The low-profile exteriorlight mounts on the side ofyour RV and goes on auto-matically when the built-insensor detects movementnear your rig An attachedLED lets you know if yourcoach battery is running lowThe Smart Light gets itsbrains from a microproces-sor and has the same holepattern as existing standardlights for easy installationKen Motz a Good Sam Clubproduct tester from Le ClaireIowa installed the SmartLight and reports ldquoThe mo-tion detector really makesus feel securerdquo PRICE $9999CONTACT Star Light 800-883-5444wwwstarlightsinccom
Funky Colored FlamesNeed to spice up your campfire fun Create dancing flames of blue green and purpleby placing an unopened packet of Funky Colored Flames on top of the fire Providing 30minutes of multicolored fun Funky Flames is safe for usein indoor and outdoor wood fireplaces (theyarenrsquot suitable for cooking fires) Good SamClub product tester Arleen Witt of PollackPines California tried Funky Flames andtells us ldquoNice colored flames that reallyadd excitement to any bonfirerdquoPRICE $588 (three-pack)CONTACT Winlow Products416-792-0385 wwwcampingworldcom
June Bug ScooterRVers can tool around the campground
or rally grounds with ease on thepower-thrifty all-electric June Bugscooter The smooth-riding portablevehicle seats one adult comfort-
ably folds to just 28 inches highand weighs 90 pounds JoyceNewman a Good Sam Clubproduct tester from JacksonSouth Carolina took a spinon the June Bug and says ldquoIdo not know how I traveledbefore the June Bug Itrsquosgiven me my freedom backrdquo
Engel MR040 PortableFridge Freezer
Peckish RVers can keep theirsnacks cool on the go with the nim-
ble Engel MR040 Fridge Freezer Theunit has a small footprint but deliversefficient cooling from 1224-volt DCand 110-volt AC power A sturdy plasticexterior with rubber bumpers on eachcorner protects that delicate egg salad
and a reversible lid contains storage spacefor spare cords and fuses Good Sam product
tester Sandy Preibe from Camarillo California took theMR040 on an outing and says ldquoTravels easy and keepsfood and beverages cold on a hot day while driving Itrsquosvery convenient not to have to use icerdquo
PRICE $1497CONTACT Rickrsquos Specialty Vehicles
866-798-2227 wwwricksesvcom
PRICE $641CONTACT Engel USA 888-272-9838 wwwengel-usacom
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MARCH ARIZONA bull ROARING rsquo20S SAMBOREE March 4ndash8Pinal County Fairgrounds Casa Grande $85Contact Joyce Anderson 561 S 34th Pl
Mesa AZ 85204 480-807-6066
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GEORGIA bull SPRING SAMBOREE March 26ndash29
Good Sam Club chapters across North America regularly host RV gatherings known as
Samborees As a Good Sam Club member you can visit Samborees in any state or province
Activities range from games to arts and crafts seminars and live entertainment In short
Samborees are a good time and a great way to meet people who share your interests
Dates locations fees and contact information for upcoming events are listed below and
a complete calendar is posted on wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityeventsandtours
CLUBevents
Forty Years of FunColoradorsquos first Good Sam chapter the Western Colorado Travelers
celebrated its 40th anniversary on November 15 2008 Many members
of the Grand Junction chapter were on hand for the event along with State
Directors Al and Fran Allain Assistant State Directors Mike and Sue Carver
and members of the neighboring Two Rivers Good Sam chapter
Back row left to rightWimp Holding BudDriever Al HowardRalph Moss EugeneStocking Second rowWanda Holding TomBonokoski BettyDriever Lynda HowardTheona Moss PatMahrer Al MahrerSeated GloriaBonokoski Fay ClineFran Jones Del JonesChapter PresidentMary Diamond
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Your RV NearAlamo Lake in AZ
1-800-343-7996 or602-677-3368
saguaro-acrescom
bull Driveways and graded leveled pad with material on all Paved road access Lots prepared for RVrsquos
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Georgia National Fairgrounds and AgricenterPerry $75 Contact Perno Scott 1865 PoplarSt Conyers GA 30013 770-922-5794
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APRIL TEXAS bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 2ndash5 WestTexas Fairgrounds Abilene $65 $75 at gateContact Judy Birchett PO Box 236 Bishop TX78343 361-584-1919
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LOUISIANA bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 10ndash12State Fair of Louisiana Shreveport $52 Earlybird 45 $13 per day Contact Del Griffin 439Jann Dr Shreveport LA 71106 318-686-0581
lagoodsamyahoocomwwwlagoodsamorg
ALABAMA bull PUT ON YOUR EASTER BONNET SPRINGSAMBOREE April 16ndash19 National PeanutFestival Fairgrounds Dothan $802 $701
Contact Pat Smith 1301 S Bethel RdDecatur AL 35603 256-350-1037
algoodsamsaolcomwwwalabamagoodsamsorg
ARKANSAS bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 16ndash19Four States Fairgrounds Texarkana $55Contact Melinda Wiggs 2501 Skyline PtJonesboro AR 72404 870-972-0951
mwiggs2501yahoocomwwwarkansasgoodsamscom
MISSISSIPPI bull SPRING TAHITIAN SUNRISE SAM-BOREE April 16ndash19 Washington CountyConvention Center Greenville $652 $451Contact Darrell Hugueley 5358 CR 225 WaterValley MS 38965 662-473-1077
hugo5358bellsouthnetwwwmsgoodsamorg
FLORIDA bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 22ndash26Okeechobee KOA Campground Okeechobee$110 Contact Robert Ward PO Box 348Nobleton FL 34661 352-796-8867
bward5bellsouthnetwwwgoodsams-floridaorg
OKLAHOMA bull MARDI GRAS SPRING SAMBOREEApril 23ndash26 Heart of Oklahoma ExpositionShawnee $61 Contact Susan Scholl 4608Sandy Oak Circle Newalla OK 74857 405-391-5852 or 405-812-4401wwwoklahomagoodsamscom
NORTH CAROLINA bull MILITARY TRIBUTE SPRINGSAMBOREE April 24ndash26 Tom Johnson Rally ParkMarion $75 Contact Don and Eunice Fletcher 110Riviera Ln Sanford NC 27332 919-499-2512
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800-745-3673
NO SALES TAXIN MONTANA
Motorhomes A B amp C Fifth Wheels Travel TrailersBrowse our inventory online at
Go to the Good Sam Clubrsquos website to read all about our more than 1600 activechapters throughout North America and find one near you Start by going to wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunity and clicking on Chapters
nline goodsamclubcom
bull
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ALASKAChris Williams (Vivian)1060 N Leatherleaf Loop Wasilla AK 99654aksnwbrdmtaonlinenetwwwalaskagoodsamclubcom
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WYOMINGSteve Martin (Jackie)75 Wild Horse Rd Cody WY 82414stevemartinwyomingcomwwwwyominggoodsamcom
ARIZONAJoan Burtrum (James)2805 Potter Ave Kingman AZ 86409jiburtrumcitlinknetwwwarizonagoodsamorg
NORTHERN CALIFORNIAKenneth Ginoulis (Marilee)316 Mission St Lodi CA 95240kginoulislodinetnetwwwnorcalgoodsamorg
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIAJo Ann Yett (Vernon)PO Box 1390 Indio CA 92202yetsmailgtenetwwwsocalgoodsamorg
COLORADOAl Allain (Fran)3213 Scranton St Aurora CO 80011-1827coloradosamcomcastnetwwwcoloradogoodsamorg
NEVADATheresa White (Bill)2800 Viking Way Carson City NV 89706tw-bwsbcglobalnetwwwnevadagoodsamcom
NEW MEXICOJohn Brink (Marji)25 Western Saddle Dr Tijeras NM 87059jnmbrinkaolcomwwwnmgoodsamcom
UTAHGlenn Carroll (Carol Jean)1449 E Woodhill Dr Sandy UT 84092carrollgutah-internetwwwutahgoodsamorg
wwwGoodSamClubcomDealerFor your closest Good Sam Authorized Dealer
(Bookmark this Link Wersquore adding new dealers Daily)
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CALL TODAY1-866-427-2344No Sales Tax in Montana
Call NOW to
SAVE BIG
MissoulaMontana
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Drawing held 12 noon March 17 2009
Call 1-800-378-8694 for entry formYou may charge your ticket to Visa Mastercard Discover or Amex
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In the event that less than 1000 certificates are sold initial offering and all prizes will be prorated 5050between winners and RVMH Heritage FoundationYou must be 18 years or older to enter
ILLINOIS Jim Frcka (Judie)616 N Porter StElgin IL 60120rrack2rvyahoocomwwwillinoisgoodsamcom
IOWACarl Lewis (Ginny)1705 Tulip LnStorm Lake IA 50588-2104carllewisiwnetwwwiowagoodsamcom
MINNESOTALuke Johnson (Pam)1011 S Victory DrMankato MN 56001gorvlukeaolcomwwwmngoodsamclubcom
NEBRASKAFred Hatch (Sandy)PO Box 335Arnold NE 69120oldtimergpcomnet
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WISCONSINJean Goossen (Dave)853 138th StAmery WI 54001dgoossenamerytelnetwwwwigoodsamorg
ARKANSASDan Freyaldenhoven (Shirley)1200 Siebenmorgan RdConway AR 72032dfreycyberbackcomthunderaristotlenetarkansashtm
KANSASNancy Crook (Sonny)2902 N Meadowlake DrHutchinson KS 67502nancylcrookhotmailcomwwwkansasgoodsamorg
LOUISIANARichard Abadie (Judith)608 W 17th Ave Covington LA 70433judyabadiehotmailcomwwwlagoodsamorg
MISSOURIJean Gardner (Bob)39456 Omega StAnabel MO 63461mogoodsamDirectorgmailcomwwwmissourigoodsamclubcom
OKLAHOMARichard Gulley (Karen)11525 S FranklinJenks OK 74037gmagulleyssbcglobalnetwwwoklahomagoodsamscom
TEXASKaren L McAbee (Dwayne)PO Box 33940Fort Worth Texas 76162klmcabeehotmailcomwwwtexasgoodsamcom
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ACCESSORIES
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COMMERCIAL CORNER
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 45
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Highwaysrsquo Commercial Corner section ofclassified ads is designed exclusively for pri-vate parties or businesses that have items orservices to sell promote or rent that are notof a personal nature For example RV ParksCampgrounds Condominium ComplexesReal Estate Small Businesses for SaleServices Offered Help Wanted PositionsWanted and Business Opportunities all rep-resent categories appropriate for CommercialCorner Any item offered for rent is consid-ered commercial in nature CommercialCorner advertisers are not required to beGood Sam Club members
When submitting ad copy please followthese guidelines1 There are 40 characters allowed perline counting each letter space and punc-
tuation mark When abbreviating pleaseuse standard dictionary abbreviationsThere is a five-line minimum and the rateis $60 per line2 Bold-face type is available at an addition-al cost of $15 per line Add $50 to makeyour ad all red3 We offer a 5 frequency discount for sixissues and a 10 discount for 12 issues4 Blind-box service is available at an addi-tional cost of $15 per issue We will assigna blind-box number to your ad and we willforward responses to you on a daily basisThe blind-box address takes one full line ofspace at $60line Our $15 fee covers ourpostage and handling expenses5 Copy must be printed or typed6 Copy must be submitted approximately
two months prior to the cover date of theissue desired Please note The May issuecloses on February 18 the June issue closes on March 187 Mail ad copy and a check money order orVisaMasterCardDiscoverAmex numberexpiration date and signature to Commer-cial Corner Highways PO Box 8510Ventura California 93002-99128 Credit-card orders may be faxed to 805-667-4379 Attention Sue Panchenko or e-mailed to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom(please put ldquoCommercial Cornerrdquo in thesubject line) 9 Please direct questions to Sue Panchenkoat 805-667-4385 or via e-mail to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom (please put ldquoCommercialCornerrdquo in the subject line)
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HOMES FOR SALE
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INVESTMENTS
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COMMERCIAL CORNER
rdquoldquoAs in past years Highwayshas been the source of our best camp hosts
mdashS Beall OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY
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TOURS
ADVENTURE CARAVANS RV TOURS amp RALLIESCanada bull USA bull Alaska bull Central America Mexico bull Greece bull Europe bull United KingdomMexico RV Insurance wwwadventurecaravanscomFree 86-page catalog (800) 872-7897Experience the Adventure Wersquoll do the Rest
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Good Sam Samborees and CaraventuresWhether your RV travels take you to AlaskaMexicorsquos Baja Peninsula New England the Kentucky Derby a NASCAR race or to AmericarsquosNational Parks the Good Sam Club has a grouptravel package for you Make new friends while youtravel in the comfort of your RV on our fully guidedtours Call us toll-free at 1-800-829-5140 or visit us online at wwwgoodsamclubcomtoursto find out more about these and the many othertours offered by the Good Sam Club
TRAVEL TO EXCITING PLACESDrive the Alcan to Americarsquos Last Frontierenvision yourself on Nova Scotiarsquos miles of coastal drives celebrate Mardi Grascross the border to sunny Mexicoform friendships yoursquoll treasure the rest of your days all arrangementsincluding RV parks by Tracks RV Toursest 1975 Free catalog at tracksrvtourscom or tel 800-351-6053
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TOW VEHICLETRAILERPACKAGES FOR SALE
2000 TETON 40 CHEYENNE 5th Arctic pkg full-timer new all over 1998 Mtn Master FL6087K mi CummAllison all Air Ride huge storclean amp pwrful Sell sep $40K EA 623-451-7121
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MOTORHOMES FOR SALE
2000 ALLEGRO BUS 38 57K mi 3 SO Cat 330dsl 6-spd Allison maple cab int WD new awnsall lthr Frtliner Chas 75 Onan new tires reffrwicmkr no smkpets $54K 772-564-0759772-341-4614 (FL)
2007 36QSH PHAETON BY Tiffin Silver Sand350 HP Cat Diesel pusher 6-speed Allison80 gen auto level amp awn leather Corian tiled3 TVs 4 slides 9527 miles warranty $175K(941) 286-5201 (SD)
1996 DUTCH STAR 32 454 Chevy Banks Power slide-out Runs and looks beautiful New paint roof tires $28500 Neil 916-747-1842
A Colorado Beauty at its Best New 2006 stunning custom home in Castle Rock 6196 sq ft walkout ranch on 467 acres 4 BD 6BA50rsquoX21rsquo RV garage wfull hookups $1295000(303) 681-3754 for pics amp details
LARGO FL 1152 sq ft manufactured hm 2BR2BA Many extras incl attached lanai amp shed Xlnt home base location close to shopping ampbeaches in a 55+ 5-star community $35000OBO 727-798-2573 evartsedyahoocom
3BD2BA MANUFACTURED on 82 acre w30X40RV garage wfull hookup 2 yrs old 4 mi from The Villages in FL No lot fee you own propertysafe area move-in ready smk free lots of extras$260K 352-406-9750
BEAUTIFUL OR COAST - Lakeside 55+ gatedcomm 1254 sq ft 2BD 2BA 40 ft RV prkgwhookups 2 mins to lake 5 mi to beachfishing crabbing hiking Pix avail $219000(541) 759-2747
LOTS FOR SALE
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DESTIN VILLAGE RV RESORT FLmdash2 lots for saleside by side across from pool and clubhouse1 block to huge public beach Large pads gated$129000 each Susan (850) 496-6520
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HOMES FOR SALE
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DAVENPORT FL RV HOME Private 55+ commAccess to I-27 amp I-4 2BD 2BA + RV garage1800 sq ft Cinder block built $289K Will consider trade in CACOTX 863-424-1417lab2trvlaolcom
ASHEVILLE NCmdashNewly remodeled home amp RVbuilding 4BR 4BA 4300 sq ft home 2250 sq ft RV building HVAC Many amenities plus mtn views New low price $699500 Pics wwwTomFlackcom 8282426569
TRADING POST As a benefit of membership Good Sam Club members may advertise personalitems for sale in the Trading Postclassified ad section of Highways
The Trading Post classified ad section isrestricted to ads placed by individualGood Sam Club members who are cur-rent with their membership dues Adsmust be of a personal nature accordingto the following requirements All otherclassified ads will be considered forplacement in Commercial Corner
1 Item advertised must be personallyowned and listed for sale or trade Ads pro-moting a product or service for sale wouldnot be acceptable in Trading Post Also notacceptable would be an ad for a multi-unitapartment townhome complex or morethan 10 acres of unimproved real property
2 An ad for the rental of any item is considered commercial and thereforenot appropriate for Trading Post
3 Trading Post accepts ads under thecategories of Campground Member-ships for Sale Timeshares for SaleHomes for Sale and Lots for SaleAgents are not permitted to advertise inTrading Post
4 Help Wanted and Positions Wantedare categories inappropriate for TradingPost Also unacceptable are ads for theexchange of one service for anotherregardless of whether any money is
changing hands An ad soliciting theusage of property whether commercialor residential is also considered com-mercial in nature and must be placed inCommercial Corner
Please note The May 2009 issuecloses on February 18 (arrival date April30 the June issue closes on March 18(arrival date May 27)
Unfortunately it is not possible to can-cel an ad after our closing dateHowever we are able to place aldquoSOLDrsquorsquo indicator over your ad up toone week after the closing date
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2000 DOLPHIN 36 FORD V10 21500 milesSO 55 gen WD Corian tops awnings 2 TVDVDVCR 2 air rear camara level jacks Must sell health reasons Reduced to $35800 407-654-3863 (FL)
2005 PHAETON 35 FT 350 diesel very lowmileage smoke free very clean Two slidessurround sound WD 4-dr frig Under warranty$150000 (225) 293-6990 225-921-8934
1996 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND 34 model L 45K miles Chevy gas Onan generator awningpackage satellite leveling jacks Email for more info bgilstrapcomcastnet or 678-817-9661 (GA)
1990 MONACO CROWN ROYALE 40 foot 300Cummins engine 75K miles fully loadedexcellent condition $29500 Call for pictures and information In 1990 sold for $250000304-242-0377
2005 COUNTRY COACH Intrigue LTD 42 525HP3 AC 10KW gen 3 slides In-Motion sat heatedceramic floor OS ent ctr radar det CB radioAqua Hot htd massage driver amp co-pilot sts extwar $345K 909-980-2168 (CA)
TRAVEL TRAILERS amp FIFTH WHEELS FOR SALE
2004 KEYSTONE HORNET with improved lotconcrete drive + pad deck and shed Lot 6035 Star Resort Pass Christian MS Xlnt cond 2BDRM 12 slide $249 annual fee Near Casinos$36000 (920) 897-3660 (WI)
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2004 374 GLENDALE Titanium 32E37DS5th whl pin to bmpr 322 Xlnt cond lots xtras clsts hdwd flr NS 2 SO Orig $63600Selling due to health $29500 Call Gene 562-927-7217 (CA)
The May 2009 issue closes February 18 The June 2009 issue closes March18 Cost $85 per ad plus $60 per photo Bold $10 for first line $20 tobold entire ad Add $25 for ad to appear in redMaximum 200 characters Count all letters numbers punctuation and spacesSpecify category______________________________________
Good Sam ____________________________________Exp_____
Name ________________________________________
Address ______________________________________
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Phone ________________________________________
Please check here if you would like your state or province abbreviation to appear in your ad following your phone number
MAIL Trading Post Highways PO Box 8510 Ventura CA 93002
FAX (805) 667-4379 Attention Trading Post
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TRADING POST RATES
Advertising rates Trading Post ads are $85per listing per issue Bold-face type for thefirst line of the ad is an additional $10 For atotal of $105 your entire ad will be in boldAdd $25 for your ad to appear in red type
Photo ads We will include one photo with yourad at an additional cost of $60 per issue Pleasee-mail or mail a black-and-white or color photo
Blind-box service This runs an additional $15per issue A blind-box number will be assigned toyour ad and we will forward responses to you
When submitting ad copy please follow theseguidelines1 Submit your printed or typed ad on ourprinted form or use your own stationery2 Limit each ad to 200 characters counting allletters spaces punctuation marks and numbers3 Indicate under which category you wouldlike your ad to appear4 Your Good Sam Club membership numberand expiration date must be noted5 Mail ad copy and a check money order orVisaMasterCardDiscoverAmEx number toTrading Post Highways PO Box 8510Ventura California 93002-99126 Fax credit card orders to 805-667-4379Attention Trading Post7 E-mail credit-card orders to classifiedstlcomAttention Trading Post8 If you have a question we can be reachedat (805) 667-4100 ext 392 391 or 385
NO TELEPHONE ORDERS PLEASE
does not knowinglyaccept ads from busi-nesses in the TradingPost section If youreach a business whenanswering a Trading Postad please contact theAdvertising Departmentat 805-667-4100
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RV MARKETPLACE
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 51
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RV MARKETPLACE
Alaska and Canadarsquos Yukon 5Banks Power 23BrakeBuddy 10Commercial Corner 45ndash47Consumer Cellular 8Continued Service Plan 37Cracker Barrel Stores 11Dealers and Destinations 53Dometic Corporation 17Gold Eagle Company 32Good Sam Emergency Road Service 55Good Sam RV Financing 21Good Sam SamboreesCaraventures 16Good Sam VIPProvided by GMAC Insurance 44Good Sam Visa Card 39Haband 24
ADVERTISER INDEXWhile every effort is made to maintain accuracy andcompleteness last-minutechanges may occasionallyresult in omissions or errors
ADVERTISER PAGEInsurance Central 30
Mule Days Celebration 11
nVision 10
The Rally 15
Pleasure-Way 56
Roadtrek Motorhomes 2
RV Buyerrsquos Guide 33
RV Marketplace 50ndash52
RV Business Top 50 12ndash13
Sea Eagle 19
Select Comfort 9
St Louis Church 5
Trading Post 48ndash49
Transfer Flow 4
Travelerrsquos Guide 25
Winnebago Industries 7
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Click on wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityphotosto post your Pet Pix online To submit digital photosfor Highwaysrsquo Pet Pix column e-mail them to us athighwaysgoodsamclubcom
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GOOD SAM WILL SAVE YOU MONEY
We guarantee itThatrsquos our promise If 11 months go by and Good Sam hasnrsquot saved you morethan the cost of your annual membership just let us know and wersquoll refund your member-ship fee Chances are yoursquoll save that much the first few days yoursquore on the road Thereare so many ways to save with discounted camping and free and low-cost services
Call us toll-free for more information 800-234-3450 or go to wwwgoodsamclubcom
COPYRIGHT STATEMENT The Good Sam logo is a registeredtrademark of TL Enterprises Inc a Delaware corporation It may beused by Good Sam chapters for official noncommercial identificationpurposes only and by others only with express written authorization inadvance from TL Enterprises Inc The noncommercial use for patchesand other similar chapter identification has been granted to charteredchapters of the club Any other use without express advance writtenauthorization is prohibited The following terms are registered trade-marks of TL Enterprises Inc and may not be used without permissionCaraventure Commercial Member of Good Sam RV Club Good SamPark Highways MotorHome Rider Samboree Samgo Trailer Lifeand the Trailer Life Campgrounds RV Parks and Services DirectoryHighways does not knowingly accept deceptive or misleading advertis-ing If you have a contrary experience with respect to any merchandiseor service represented in our pages please contact Action Line atactionlinegoodsamclubcom Permission to reprint or quote excerptsgranted upon written request only Copyright 2009
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Highways FEBRUARY 200954
A Scenic Stop to Remember Tell us the location of the vantage point pictured above and you
might be the winner of this monthrsquos $50 prize in our Wherersquos Good Sam photo contest To enter send
an e-mail identifying the photorsquos location and state or province to whereisgoodsamgoodsamclubcom
and include your name and contact information On March 1 wersquoll pick one $50 winner at random
from among the correct entries Look for the answer and winner in the May 2009 issue
Lots of Good Sam members have won $50 so farPatrick F Prunty of Harwich Massachusetts earned hischeck by correctly identifying the watery crossing in theNovember issuersquos Wherersquos Good Sam photo reprinted onthe right The RV bearing the Good Sam sticker rides theferry across Lake Champlain from Grand Island Vermontto Plattsburg New York Good Sam member Lynn Holmesof Arnold Maryland earned $50 for sending us the photo
Now itrsquos your turn to put your digital camera to workSimply take a photo of an RV in an interesting or sceniclocation with the Good Sam decal prominently displayedE-mail the high-resolution image to whereisgoodsamgoodsamclubcom and donrsquot forget to provide your nameand contact information If your photorsquos selected yoursquollreceive a check for $50
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Contents
Portal to the Past
Flying High in Albuquerque
Get Your Kicks at The Rally
Departments
Whats New Online
On the Road
Dear Good Sam
Good News
RV Insight
Camp Cuisine
Tech Topics
Action Line
Good Stuff
Classifieds
Pet Pix
Advertiser Index
Wheres Good Sam
Good Sam Club dot com
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sk almost anyone to name Americarsquos mile-high city and theyrsquoll most likely replyldquoDenverrdquo But motor 438 miles south on Interstate 25 and yoursquoll hit another mile-
high city thatrsquos known less for its thin air and more for its rich history rugged scenery andhighly diverse population Welcome to Albuquerque New Mexico
Albuquerquersquos colorful past stretches back to the 1300s when the Ancestral Pueblo peo-ple settled along whatrsquos today known as the Rio Grande River The waterway provided pre-cious irrigation for the nativesrsquo crops and trees along the banks offered firewood By the1500s European explorers seeking gold found instead villages of mud but that didnrsquot keepthem from staying By the late 1600s the community along the river began to grow asSpanish missionaries settled in the area In 1706 the burgeoning town was named for theSpanish Duke of Alburquerque (the extra ldquorrdquo was later dropped from the name)
The westward migration of the 1800s brought Americans to the area along the Santa FeTrail Everyone from merchants and homesteaders to lawyers and tradesmen established theirhomes and businesses in the broad valley where major routes met The arrival of the railroadand much later Route 66 swelled the cityrsquos population which now stands at 800000
AlbuquerqueFLYING HIGH IN
RALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
Ride the aerialtram roll onRoute 66 andfollow in thefootsteps ofPueblos andearly explorersin Americarsquos oldest city theWorldrsquos Hot-AirBalloon Capital
BY BEVERLY EDWARDS
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When you storestart with STA-BILreg
wwwsta-bilcomcopy2009 Gold Eagle Co
When your getaway is stored away
Before your motorhome goes into storage make sure STA-BILreg Fuel Stabilizer goes in first Without STA-BIL gas turns stale in just 60 days Gum forms and engines wonrsquot start But STA-BIL keeps fuel fresh for over a year So your engine and generator start quick and easy
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Before your motorhome goes into storage make sure STA-BILreg Fuel Stabilizer goes in first Without STA-BIL gas turns stale in just 60 days Gum forms and engines wonrsquot start But STA-BIL keeps fuel fresh for over a year So your engine and generator start quick and easy
And if you drive infrequently add STA-BIL every time you fill-up to protect against corrosion caused by todayrsquos Ethanol-blended fuels
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When your getaway is stored awayNEWIMPROVEDFORMULA
These days Albuquerquethrives as a vibrant crossroads ofhistory commerce and cultureMake sure you take time toexplore this fascinating city if youattend the April Rally (for moreabout the Rally turn to page 34)
Begin your tour by steppingback in time at PetroglyphNational Monument west of thecity After soaking up the historyof the rock markings at the visitorcenter walk along the trails to seethe rock faces that bear ancientworks of art The monumentrsquosestimated 20000 carved images of peo-ple animals and other symbols giveglimpses into a compelling past
Get a feel for Albuquerquersquos Spanishheritage in Old Town where you canwalk in the footsteps of the cityrsquosfounders Dominating the central plazais the towering San Felipe de NeriChurch which replaced a small adobechapel that collapsed in 1792 In keep-ing with tradition adobe homes were
established around the plaza for mutu-al protection Today these structureshouse shops that sell colorful clothingblankets jewelry and other items madeby local artisans
While in Old Town yoursquoll see evi-dence of one of the cityrsquos most interest-ing chapters For three weeks in theearly days of the Civil War theConfederate flag flew over the plazaWhen the Confederates retreated they
buried six canons near the plaza andtwo of them are now displayed
In the following century the city host-ed a new wave of visitors After WorldWar II Americans hopped in their carsin search of new adventures andAlbuquerque emerged as a popular stopon Route 66 known here as CentralAvenue The regionrsquos rugged desert wasa novelty for many travelers of that eraCentral Avenuersquos colorful shops and
See the real Albuquerque (left to right)from Route 66 to Sandia Peak to Old Town
For MoreInformation
Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureauwwwitsatriporg 800-733-9918
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restaurants evoke that innocent timeLooking for in-depth exploration of
the region Albuquerque is home tonumerous museums and each focuseson a compelling facet of the Land ofEnchantment and the world at large
Towering in Jurassic Super GiantsHall at the New Mexico Museum ofNatural History and Science is a replicaof Seismosaurus a former resident ofthe area Fossils in Seacoast Hall remindvisitors that the area once bordered avast prehistoric body of water
Ancestral Pueblo history so impor-
tant to understanding New Mexico ison display at the Indian PuebloCultural Center
Visitors will find refuge from thewarm desert sun at the AlbuquerqueAquarium and Rio Grande BotanicGarden both located in sprawlingAlbuquerque Biological Park Thou-sands of saltwater fish and invertebratesnative to the Gulf of Mexico live in theaquariumrsquos carefully maintained envi-ronments The Botanic Garden green-houses display desert plants that thrivein the area as well as flora from other
climates of the worldScience buffs will relish the
National Atomic Museumwhich traces the history ofthe Atomic Age from earlyresearch of nuclear develop-ment through todayrsquos peace-ful uses Exhibits offerinsights into the first atomicbomb detonation at theTrinity Site located less than100 miles away on desert
land thatrsquos now part of the White SandsMissile Range
Albuquerquersquos best-known eventmay be the International Balloon Fiestawhich lifts off for nine days everyOctober Thousands of spectators turnup for the festivities as hundreds of bal-loons fill the skies Visitors can experi-ence the thrilling history of hot-air bal-looning year-round at the AlbuquerqueInternational Balloon Museum on theedge of the fiesta grounds Actual bal-loons and gondolas hang from the highceiling in a dazzling display
Likewise cruising high above theground is the Sandia Peak Tramwaywhich travels over the Cibola NationalForest on a cable for 27 miles makingit the worldrsquos longest passenger aerialtramway The journey takes visitors tothe observation deck atop 10378-footSandia Peak affording an 11000-square-mile panorama of the Land of Enchantment Make the trip nearsunset and watch as the lights ofAlbuquerque glisten far below
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Tour Route 66break a balloonrecord and immerseyourself in RVingthis April inAlbuquerque
The pop-music standard ldquoRoute 66rdquo entices listeners to ldquogetyour kicksrdquo on Americarsquos famous Mother Road Who are we
to turn down the advice of Nat King Cole Chuck Berry the Rolling StonesJohn Mayer and the many others whorsquove recorded the classic through the years
Heed the songrsquos call by joining the Good Sam Club at the 10th annualRally April 17 through 20 in Albuquerque New Mexico one of the hotteststops on the legendary highway
Visitors to Expo New Mexico can find plenty of ways to get their kickslike browsing row after row of new RVs enjoying nightly entertainment bypopular performers participating in fun activities and taking optionaltours of historic sites in and around the fabled New Mexico city
Did we mention Good Samrsquos Mexican Fiesta and the Rally Dog ShowNow a decade old the Rally has become a one-stop shop for RVers seek-
ing to enrich their lifestyle and just have a great time Rally-goers thirsty forknowledge can pick from scores of seminars and check out newtravel and RV products then end the day by partying withNeil Sedaka the Osmond Brothers and Rita Coolidge
The Rallyrsquos a great place to meet old friends make newtravel buddies link up with longtime e-mail pals and online-forum cronies and on Good Sam Day join a Good SamClub chapter in your neck of the woods
Here are a few of the many ways to get your kicks at the2009 Albuquerque Rally
BY JOHN SULLAWAY
Get yourRALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
RallyAT THE
Kicks
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Rock to the Classics For morethan 50 years Neil Sedakarsquos catchy tuneshave blasted out of jukeboxes and stere-os across North America Herersquos yourchance to see the composer of ldquoCal-endar Girlrdquo and ldquoBreaking Up Is Hardto Dordquo perform in person on April 17the Rallyrsquos opening nightSedaka (pictured on theright) is followed byGrammy Awardndashwinningsinger Rita Coolidge onApril 18 the country-flavored family group theOsmond Brothers onApril 19 and California surf band PapaDoo Run Run on April 20
Sharpen Your Skills Whetheryoursquore a novice RVer or a seasoned vet-eran yoursquoll find plenty of opportunitiesto boost your RV IQ at the Rally Scoresof seminars will be offered on topicsranging from electrical-system mainte-nance to tire care Presenters includeHighways Technical Editor Bob Living-ston and other RVing experts
Stack Up the Fun Youngstersand teens can play games scarf uppizza take tours and join their momsdads and grandparents in the cookie-stacking competition GPS users willhave fun with our geocache contest theGreat RV Heist and golfers can tee upfor the golf tournament on April 17Show Your Tricks on Route 66 theRallyrsquos dog show gives pet owners achance to parade their pooches April 18
Explore New Mexico Sign upfor optional guided bus trips and travelto the Acoma ldquoSky Cityrdquo Pueblo onApril 17 Americarsquos oldest continuously
inhabited settlement On April 18 takea tour through Albuquerquersquos most col-orful districts on famous Route 66Guided trips to the nearby Trinity Siteon April 17 18 and 20 will take you toground zero of the first atomic-bombdetonation
Donate Your Time Feel likegiving back Rally participantscan lend a hand at Rio GrandeCommunity Farm Come for aday of volunteer work on April15 and get one night of freecamping on April 14
Balloon Bonanza Albuquerquersquosknown as the Hot-Air Balloon Capitalof the World and its annual Inter-national Balloon Fiesta draws thou-sands Rally-goers will get a chance tosalute the cityrsquos high-flying statusmdashand possibly make historymdashbyparticipating in an attempt toset a Guinness world record forMost People Wearing BalloonHats Prefer the real thing Takea hot-air balloon ride over theRio Grande Valley with RainbowRyders or watch balloon enthu-siasts ignite the burners insidetheir colorful crafts at anevening balloon glow
Go Green The Rallyrsquos the place tofind out how you can reduce your RVrsquosenvironmental footprint The Go GreenIdeas contest invites Rally-goers to sub-mit green-friendly concepts for prizesMake sure you stop by the Green RVexhibit a biodiesel-powered Lancecamper outfitted with solar panels anda wind turbine and occupied by sur-vivalist Brian Brawdy
Hola Good Sam The Good SamClub will throw a Mexican Fiesta formembers and friends on April 20 Yoursquollbe serenaded by mariachis tantalizedby pintildeatas and treated to Southwesterncuisine Join a chapter make newfriends stick around for games andprizes and learn more about benefitsoffered only to Good Sam members
Be Prepared Relive the carefreedays of camping out with your Scouttroop when the Rally hosts a receptionfor all current and former Boy Scouts onApril 19 Boy Scout alumni are encour-aged to bring old memorabilia like uni-forms badges and handbooks LocalBoy Scout troops will participate andcontests for cash prizes will rekindle thatScouting spirit Rally organizers areworking to expand the program toinclude Girl Scouts for the 2010 Rally
Get Cookinrsquo On GoodSam Day Highwaysrsquo CampCuisine columnist BobBlumer (left) will demon-strate how to whip up flavor-filled edibles in theconfines of your RV galleyLearn new recipes fromthe Food Network star
Kick Some Tires Rally-goers canget a close-up look at the latest RVmodels by strolling through hundredsof new rigs on display at Expo NewMexico Yoursquoll find vehicles rangingfrom entry-level trailers to million-dol-lar coaches Buy a new home-on-wheelson the spot or do research for a futurepurchase Also on display are hundredsof aftermarket products and RV-relatedservices in the Rallyrsquos indoor exhibit
RALLY ONLINEConnect with other Rally-going GoodSam Club members online Click onwwwtherallycom to find links to Rallygroups on wwwgoodsamclubcom aswell asFacebookEonsTwitterandFlickr
RVER OF THE YEARDuring the Rallyrsquos Good Sam Day yoursquoll get the chance tomeet Richard Daniels the clubrsquos 2008 RVer of theYear Richard rescued a stray dog he encounteredwhile RV camping then used the Good Sam Clubrsquosonline RV forums to facilitate adoptions of manymore stray animals across the continent The firstrecipient of this annual award Richard says hersquoslooking forward to telling fellow RVers about theshelter he founded Old Fella Burke CountyAnimal Rescue in Burke County Georgia
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The Good Sam ClubrsquosAction Line has resolvedthousands of disputes in favor of membersHighways highlights a sampling of theseresults in each issueTo read more Action Lineletters go to wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityand click on RVer Rights
All Steamed UpLast April I took my 2002 Holiday Rambler Admiral motorhome to GibbsInternational Trucks in Oxnard California to fix a transmission leak I was referredto Gibbs because theyrsquore a fully authorized dealer for Allison transmission
I told the service staff that I wanted an estimate before any work was done onthe coach Later that day Raul a service manager called to say that all they could
do to fix the leak was change gaskets andgrommets If Irsquod been told this beforehand Irsquodhave never brought my motorhome to them
Raul then told me he could remove my trans-mission and send it to a repair facility thatcould make the repairs in the City ofCommerce 75 miles away He said there wasno way of me getting an estimate until thisrepair shop received the transmission anddetected the problem
Later however I was told that I incurred$15729 in fees when Gibbs steam-cleanedmy transmission housing to look for the leakwhich they couldnrsquot find I was never given anestimate for this service
When I arrived to pick up my RV I asked MrsGibbs another service manager why I wasnrsquottold in the beginning that I could incur diag-nostic charges and they might not be able tofix the problem I told her I didnrsquot want to payfor anything and she replied I couldnrsquot havemy keys until I paid the charges I told her thatI called that coercion and it wasnrsquot fair Shedidnrsquot respond
I believe Gibbs misrepresented themselvesI never would have gone there if theyrsquod told methe truth in the first place I believe I shouldbe refunded the $15729 fee I think Gibbsshould also give me an apology for my 10hours of wasted time
Allan Siber CAMARILLO CALIFORNIA
ACTION LINE After sending a petition toGibbs International on Siberrsquos behalf wereceived this response from Raul Villalobosservice manager
We regret that you felt no value in the effortwe made to properly diagnose and steam-
clean your transmission We could debate theappropriateness of the changes but in the bestinterest of a timely resolution wersquore refundingyou $15729
Sluggish ServiceWE TOOK OUR 2001 Sportsmen fifth wheel toPatterson RV Center in Wichita Falls Texas forsome minor repair work At the time the serv-ice representative assured us that the workwouldnrsquot take long But now two months andmany phone calls to Patterson later we stillhavenrsquot seen any progress We were calledonce and told it was ready so we made the 80-mile trip only to find out that the repairswerenrsquot completed Patterson hadnrsquot evenordered the decal stripes that were included inour original request They told us theyrsquod getsomeone to bring the decals to our home
After going back and forth my wife calledto see if the decals were ready and the newservice manager said he knew nothing of thisorder and hersquod have to look into it Heassured us hersquod investigate our issue andcall us back Wersquove never received a callback We really need Action Line to help fixthis ongoing problem
John and Phyllis Spenser PARADISE TEXAS
ACTION LINE After a petition was sent toPatterson RV Center we received the follow-ing update from the Spensers
Our problem has been resolved to our satis-faction thanks to Action Linersquos interventionPatterson RV completed the decal work andtheir new service manager was very courteousand helpful Action Linersquos help was muchappreciated
Got an RV-related dispute E-mail us at actionlinegoodsamclubcom or mail a letterto Action Line PO Box 8545 Ventura California 93002 Please include a letter ofexplanation and copies of related receipts
ACTIONLINEMAILBOX
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goodstuffEDITED BY ROBIN DUFFIELDbullTESTED ANDREVIEWED BY MEMBERS
Smart LightMotion LightDonrsquot let the Smart Lightrsquossimple appearance deceiveyou The low-profile exteriorlight mounts on the side ofyour RV and goes on auto-matically when the built-insensor detects movementnear your rig An attachedLED lets you know if yourcoach battery is running lowThe Smart Light gets itsbrains from a microproces-sor and has the same holepattern as existing standardlights for easy installationKen Motz a Good Sam Clubproduct tester from Le ClaireIowa installed the SmartLight and reports ldquoThe mo-tion detector really makesus feel securerdquo PRICE $9999CONTACT Star Light 800-883-5444wwwstarlightsinccom
Funky Colored FlamesNeed to spice up your campfire fun Create dancing flames of blue green and purpleby placing an unopened packet of Funky Colored Flames on top of the fire Providing 30minutes of multicolored fun Funky Flames is safe for usein indoor and outdoor wood fireplaces (theyarenrsquot suitable for cooking fires) Good SamClub product tester Arleen Witt of PollackPines California tried Funky Flames andtells us ldquoNice colored flames that reallyadd excitement to any bonfirerdquoPRICE $588 (three-pack)CONTACT Winlow Products416-792-0385 wwwcampingworldcom
June Bug ScooterRVers can tool around the campground
or rally grounds with ease on thepower-thrifty all-electric June Bugscooter The smooth-riding portablevehicle seats one adult comfort-
ably folds to just 28 inches highand weighs 90 pounds JoyceNewman a Good Sam Clubproduct tester from JacksonSouth Carolina took a spinon the June Bug and says ldquoIdo not know how I traveledbefore the June Bug Itrsquosgiven me my freedom backrdquo
Engel MR040 PortableFridge Freezer
Peckish RVers can keep theirsnacks cool on the go with the nim-
ble Engel MR040 Fridge Freezer Theunit has a small footprint but deliversefficient cooling from 1224-volt DCand 110-volt AC power A sturdy plasticexterior with rubber bumpers on eachcorner protects that delicate egg salad
and a reversible lid contains storage spacefor spare cords and fuses Good Sam product
tester Sandy Preibe from Camarillo California took theMR040 on an outing and says ldquoTravels easy and keepsfood and beverages cold on a hot day while driving Itrsquosvery convenient not to have to use icerdquo
PRICE $1497CONTACT Rickrsquos Specialty Vehicles
866-798-2227 wwwricksesvcom
PRICE $641CONTACT Engel USA 888-272-9838 wwwengel-usacom
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Mesa AZ 85204 480-807-6066
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GEORGIA bull SPRING SAMBOREE March 26ndash29
Good Sam Club chapters across North America regularly host RV gatherings known as
Samborees As a Good Sam Club member you can visit Samborees in any state or province
Activities range from games to arts and crafts seminars and live entertainment In short
Samborees are a good time and a great way to meet people who share your interests
Dates locations fees and contact information for upcoming events are listed below and
a complete calendar is posted on wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityeventsandtours
CLUBevents
Forty Years of FunColoradorsquos first Good Sam chapter the Western Colorado Travelers
celebrated its 40th anniversary on November 15 2008 Many members
of the Grand Junction chapter were on hand for the event along with State
Directors Al and Fran Allain Assistant State Directors Mike and Sue Carver
and members of the neighboring Two Rivers Good Sam chapter
Back row left to rightWimp Holding BudDriever Al HowardRalph Moss EugeneStocking Second rowWanda Holding TomBonokoski BettyDriever Lynda HowardTheona Moss PatMahrer Al MahrerSeated GloriaBonokoski Fay ClineFran Jones Del JonesChapter PresidentMary Diamond
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Georgia National Fairgrounds and AgricenterPerry $75 Contact Perno Scott 1865 PoplarSt Conyers GA 30013 770-922-5794
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APRIL TEXAS bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 2ndash5 WestTexas Fairgrounds Abilene $65 $75 at gateContact Judy Birchett PO Box 236 Bishop TX78343 361-584-1919
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ALABAMA bull PUT ON YOUR EASTER BONNET SPRINGSAMBOREE April 16ndash19 National PeanutFestival Fairgrounds Dothan $802 $701
Contact Pat Smith 1301 S Bethel RdDecatur AL 35603 256-350-1037
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ALASKAChris Williams (Vivian)1060 N Leatherleaf Loop Wasilla AK 99654aksnwbrdmtaonlinenetwwwalaskagoodsamclubcom
ALBERTALes Barnhouse (Lorraine)47-53522 Range Rd 274Spruce Grove AB T7X 3T1altagoodsamcruzinternetcomwwwrvalbertaca
BRITISH COLUMBIAPaul Day (Eileen)158-16275 15th Ave Surrey BC V4A 1L4pceedayteluscomwwwbcsamsca
IDAHOGordon Harris (Susan)466 Pace Dr Twin Falls ID 83301gordon3769msncomwwwidahogoodsamorg
MONTANARonald Wertz (Joan)48 Rockland Ln Victor MT 59875mtronjoanaolcomwwwmontanagoodsamcom
OREGONWayne Swanson (Mary)16500 Brown Rd Dallas OR 97338goodsamattglobalnetwwworegongoodsamcom
SASKATCHEWANNorman Swinnerton (Larree)803 Carr Terrace Saskatoon SK Canada S7S 1L9weare2shawcawwwsaskgoodsamcom
WASHINGTONJudy Smith (Larry)PO Box 1374 Snohomish WA 98291-1374larry-judysmithmsncomwwwwashingtonstategoodsamkendracom
WYOMINGSteve Martin (Jackie)75 Wild Horse Rd Cody WY 82414stevemartinwyomingcomwwwwyominggoodsamcom
ARIZONAJoan Burtrum (James)2805 Potter Ave Kingman AZ 86409jiburtrumcitlinknetwwwarizonagoodsamorg
NORTHERN CALIFORNIAKenneth Ginoulis (Marilee)316 Mission St Lodi CA 95240kginoulislodinetnetwwwnorcalgoodsamorg
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIAJo Ann Yett (Vernon)PO Box 1390 Indio CA 92202yetsmailgtenetwwwsocalgoodsamorg
COLORADOAl Allain (Fran)3213 Scranton St Aurora CO 80011-1827coloradosamcomcastnetwwwcoloradogoodsamorg
NEVADATheresa White (Bill)2800 Viking Way Carson City NV 89706tw-bwsbcglobalnetwwwnevadagoodsamcom
NEW MEXICOJohn Brink (Marji)25 Western Saddle Dr Tijeras NM 87059jnmbrinkaolcomwwwnmgoodsamcom
UTAHGlenn Carroll (Carol Jean)1449 E Woodhill Dr Sandy UT 84092carrollgutah-internetwwwutahgoodsamorg
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CAMPGROUNDMEMBERSHIPS FOR SALE
WHY NOT HAVE IT ALLOver 1500 RV parks $8-$12 a nightSound too good to be true Itrsquos true Home park and nationwide campground membership Under $200 first year mdash for EVERYTHING (frozen dues thereafter) No Other Charges LOWPRICE GUARANTEEmdash double money-back differ-ence mdash Deal directNo brokers Start saving now (800) 343-8677 ask for Angie
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RESALE MEMBERSHIP OUTLET INC Campground Memberships at Wholesale Prices ALL MAJOR RESORTS AND AFFILIATIONS Purchase 800-395-1678Liquidate 877-548-2045
CARPETING
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Highwaysrsquo Commercial Corner section ofclassified ads is designed exclusively for pri-vate parties or businesses that have items orservices to sell promote or rent that are notof a personal nature For example RV ParksCampgrounds Condominium ComplexesReal Estate Small Businesses for SaleServices Offered Help Wanted PositionsWanted and Business Opportunities all rep-resent categories appropriate for CommercialCorner Any item offered for rent is consid-ered commercial in nature CommercialCorner advertisers are not required to beGood Sam Club members
When submitting ad copy please followthese guidelines1 There are 40 characters allowed perline counting each letter space and punc-
tuation mark When abbreviating pleaseuse standard dictionary abbreviationsThere is a five-line minimum and the rateis $60 per line2 Bold-face type is available at an addition-al cost of $15 per line Add $50 to makeyour ad all red3 We offer a 5 frequency discount for sixissues and a 10 discount for 12 issues4 Blind-box service is available at an addi-tional cost of $15 per issue We will assigna blind-box number to your ad and we willforward responses to you on a daily basisThe blind-box address takes one full line ofspace at $60line Our $15 fee covers ourpostage and handling expenses5 Copy must be printed or typed6 Copy must be submitted approximately
two months prior to the cover date of theissue desired Please note The May issuecloses on February 18 the June issue closes on March 187 Mail ad copy and a check money order orVisaMasterCardDiscoverAmex numberexpiration date and signature to Commer-cial Corner Highways PO Box 8510Ventura California 93002-99128 Credit-card orders may be faxed to 805-667-4379 Attention Sue Panchenko or e-mailed to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom(please put ldquoCommercial Cornerrdquo in thesubject line) 9 Please direct questions to Sue Panchenkoat 805-667-4385 or via e-mail to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom (please put ldquoCommercialCornerrdquo in the subject line)
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MOTORHOME PARTS
WINNEBAGO ITASCA FLEETWOODmdash-PARTSContact Robert with Year amp Serial We Accept Credit Cards amp Ship Daily8-530 Central M-F Sat 8-4HARRISON RV LAND JEFFERSON IA1-800-397-8206 rvpartsnetinsnetwwwharrisonrvcom
wwwWinnebagoPartscom or 800-933-7742Parts for all WinnebagoItasca productsplus LeSharoPhasar Rialta amp Eurovan Personal service at fair prices for ourcustomers worldwide If outside US call641-896-2222 Hours 8-5 Central M-F
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$ RV BUYERS OF AMERICA $WE BUY ALL MAKES AND MODELSFREE NATIONWIDE PICKUPTOLL FREE 888-782-8987 wwwrvbuyersusacomWE WILL BEAT ANY DEALER PRICE
PACKRAT STORAGE mdash CONSIGNS BUYS RVs Class A B C MotorhomesNot Picky Cash for ReferralsNationwide Pickup 1-877-520-MINI wwwpackratsacom
WANTEDHave Cash Will TravelFor 1998 and newer diesel coaches wwwrvgonecomNationwide Pick Up Toll Free 1-800-669-1807
CASH FOR YOUR RV2002 Model Year and NewerNationwide PickupCall Toll-free 866-687-2274 ask for Jim Cash WWWUSEDRVPROSCOMLA MESA RV CENTER
1 BEST RV BUYERCall for Free AppraisalTop Dollar Paid for Late ModelGas or Diesel MotorhomesFree Nationwide PickupToll Free 888-870-3989BIG SKY LIQUIDATION
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$ CASH $ TOP DOLLAR PAID for late-model motorhomes All makes and modelsNo hassles For instant cash call Keith Roy (toll-free) at 1-888-227-4078PEDATA RV CENTER
2009 - 2000 MOTORHOMES WANTED Nationwide mdash Gas or DieselFree Appraisals mdash No HasslesCall (813) 783-4000 or 888-783-4009 for Instant CashMotorhomeFinderscom
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$10 MAILBOX RENTALS mdash South DakotaVehicle Reg mdash Low 3 SD Sales TaxNo State Income Tax No Veh InspectionsCall Toll Free 1-800-419-1690 VisaMCVisit us at wwwyourbestaddresscom
South Dakota Mail ForwardingResidency Weekly forward $995mo + postageContact us about SD residency benefits NO state taxinspection LOW Vehicle Reg1-866-202-2163 wwwmydakotaaddresscom
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MAIL FORWARDING SERVICESFast sure safe mail delivery Low pricesOREGON HAS NO SALES TAX For FREE BROCHURE call (800) 452-2130 Visit us at wwwmailforwardingservicescom
AMERICAS-MAILBOX Forwarding in SDSave $$$NEW Monthly Rates NO State Income TaxNO Wheel TaxNO Safety InspectionNO HasslesVery Low RV Reg amp Insurance 866-747-3700wwwAmericas-MailboxcomHW Call us first
SNOWBIRD MAIL amp MESSAGE bull 800 VOICE MAILWe handle your mail as if it were our own ANNUAL - $150 bull MONTHLY - $18Located in Newport Oregonwwwsnowbirdmailcom bull 1-800-800-0710
OUR MAIL TRAVEL SERVICE bull 800-723-0110 Orlando bull San Antonio bull Las Vegas bull New YorkMail Forwarding Service bull No State Income Tax No Vehicle Inspection bull Low RV Reg amp InsurOpen 7 days bull wwwmailtravelservicecom
MEXICO INSURANCE
ANNUAL LIABILITY INSURANCE $58 PERSON UNLIMITED TRIPS WITH EXTENDED LIABILITYTO A TOWED TRAILERBOAT1-800-909-4457
HOMES FOR SALE
AMERICArsquoS WORLD CLASS RV COMMUNITYThe Gardens RV Village Crossville TNResales available now 1100 to 2200 sq ft homes with attached fully enclosed full-hookupRV garages Lots available to build your ownBeautiful community Call us at 800-860-RVERwwwgardensrvvillagecom
SENIOR LIVING on the SALTON SEARV Groups Welcome Mineral Spa now openPark Models amp New Mobile Homes availableRents starting $250 Rentals available Call (818) 344-0356
RETAMA VILLAGE Come join us At our exclusive55+ active adult community in the fabulous Rio Grande Valley of South Texas Large RV LotsCasita wRV Port and single family homesClubhouse library pools fitness centerbilliards hiking biking and birdingBentsenpalmcom 9563811500
OWN LAND amp HOME AT SUNRISE BLUFFSGated 55+ Subdivision in NM with best 4 seasonclimate in the SW affordable living Custom homesfrom 1300-2400 sf Ask about either RV portsor RV storage area Vist us at wwwsunrisebluffscomor call 1-877-725-8337
INVESTMENTS
EARN 96 INTERESTPER ANNUM1-800-687-4940 Toll FreeNot available in some states
LOTS FOR SALE
TORREY OAKS RV RESORT Located in SW FL Luxury heated pool pickle ball golf shuffleboardfitness media indooroutdoor kitchensbaths laundries Rental Lots availableCall (813) 426-4729 (863) 773-3157 wwwtorrey-oaks-rv-lotscom
SILVER PALMS RV VILLAGE near Lake OkeechobeeSunny South-Central Florida bull Planned activities bull Fitness center bull Members-only lounge bull Gated entryDeeded Oversized Sites Premier Lakefront ampPreserve sites available Now under constructionndashndashSpecial Pre-Opening pricing availableVisit wwwsilverpalmsrvcom or call 863-467-5800
LARGEST SELECTION OF RV LOTS in SW10 Locations Call now amp Receive 5 daysamp 4 nights Complimentary resort visitFinancing avail Act Now for Best sitessouthwestRVsitescom 760-870-1607
COMMERCIAL CORNER
rdquoldquoAs in past years Highwayshas been the source of our best camp hosts
mdashS Beall OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY
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TOURS
ADVENTURE CARAVANS RV TOURS amp RALLIESCanada bull USA bull Alaska bull Central America Mexico bull Greece bull Europe bull United KingdomMexico RV Insurance wwwadventurecaravanscomFree 86-page catalog (800) 872-7897Experience the Adventure Wersquoll do the Rest
WORLDWIDE RV TOURS AND RALLIESMexico Canada Alaska OverseasAnd USA Rose Parade Balloon FiestaKentucky Derby amp more Call 800-952-8496or free RV Vacation guide wwwfantasyrvtoursnet
Good Sam Samborees and CaraventuresWhether your RV travels take you to AlaskaMexicorsquos Baja Peninsula New England the Kentucky Derby a NASCAR race or to AmericarsquosNational Parks the Good Sam Club has a grouptravel package for you Make new friends while youtravel in the comfort of your RV on our fully guidedtours Call us toll-free at 1-800-829-5140 or visit us online at wwwgoodsamclubcomtoursto find out more about these and the many othertours offered by the Good Sam Club
TRAVEL TO EXCITING PLACESDrive the Alcan to Americarsquos Last Frontierenvision yourself on Nova Scotiarsquos miles of coastal drives celebrate Mardi Grascross the border to sunny Mexicoform friendships yoursquoll treasure the rest of your days all arrangementsincluding RV parks by Tracks RV Toursest 1975 Free catalog at tracksrvtourscom or tel 800-351-6053
TOW VEHICLES FOR SALE
DODGE TRUCK DURANGO amp JEEPFleet prices to the publicBuy Below Factory Invoice1-800-320-9767 Ask for Fleet SalesDonrsquot be fooled by the other guyNo hidden charges wwwthenewdodgecomAdvantage DodgeChryslerJeep
TOW VEHICLETRAILERPACKAGES FOR SALE
2000 TETON 40 CHEYENNE 5th Arctic pkg full-timer new all over 1998 Mtn Master FL6087K mi CummAllison all Air Ride huge storclean amp pwrful Sell sep $40K EA 623-451-7121
TRAILERS FOR SALE
STACKER TRAILERS mdash Huge savings on two cancellations 24 double axle amp 30 triple with lifts Never titled New Dick 800-272-1239See pictures at richmondstackerscom Negotiableamp delivery available
RV SHOWS
MinneapolisSt Paul RV Vacation amp Camping ShowFeb 5 - 8 Minneapolis MNMid America RV ShowFeb 13 - 15 Kansas City MONorth Carolina RV amp Camping ShowFeb 13 - 15 Charlotte NCRichmond Camping RV ExpoFeb 13 - 15 Richmond VAKansas Sports Boat amp Travel ShowFeb 19 - 22 Wichita KSRhode Island RV amp Camping ShowFeb 27 - Mar 1 Providence RIwwwagieventscom
RV SPACES FOR RENT
RV SPACE FOR RENT Must be 55 or older inBellflower CA Small cat or dog under 20 lbsokay Close to all freeways beaches amp mtns At least 1 month stay required Pool table poolCall (562) 867-3227
SERVICES
1 IN SALES TAX SAVINGSPay no sales tax on your next RV We have helpedclients legally save $1000s over the past 12 yrsCall Mountain States Consulting 800-565-4504amp talk to a CPA for professional friendly service or visit us on the web at wwwrvtaxcom
ACTION SERVICES LLCConsult a Licensed Montana AttorneyNo State Sales Tax amp Low License FeesFor Professional Service Call 800-481-0013 wwwactionservices-mtcom
Let us help you BUY YOUR RV TAX FREE We guarantee BEST service and priceReceive $100 Gas Card amp FREE Mail Fwding Save Thousands of $$ Today 8884303388 Best in the business wwwMontanaRVnet
PAY NO SALES TAX ON VEHICLESLet us explain how we can legally help youWersquove helped thousands in the last 10 yearsCall one of our four Montana AttorneysBennett Law Office PC Missoula MTwwwbennettlawofficepccom 866-543-5803
LOWEST RATES IN THE 50 STATESPay NO Sales Tax Permanent PlatesNo Inspections mdash Plates in 4 daysTrailers RVs Vehicles Planes BoatsDeer Creek 8779135100 wwwtaxfreemontanaorg
TAX FREE RV mdash YOUR TAX SAVINGS EXPERTSWe will show you how to save thousandsThe best RV tax package in MontanaCall 24 hours a day 7 days a week888-441-5741 mdash wwwtaxfreervcom
MONTANA LLCrsquoS ONLY $399SAVE THOUSANDS mdash PAY NO SALES TAX Montana LLCrsquos our Specialty mdash Lowest Rates ONLY $39900 plus state fees and license plateswwwRVLLCcom or Call 888-929-4424
SERVICE TRAINING
RVSA will CERTIFY you as an RV technician in only10 weeks 100 employment since 1986 Hands-on InstructionmdashCall the RV ServiceAcademy in Florida (941) 722-5256 wwwrvsanetLICENSED amp APPROVED FOR VA TRAINING
PROPERTY FOR SALE
Clean air hunting fishing boating ATVs25+ ACRES ENTERPRISE UT $200000water rights well septic system Tour at wwwyourerahomecom13323PH 1-888-686-8190 code 100820 ACRES ENTERPRISE UT $87500wwater right 1-888-686-8190 code 1045Tour at wwwyourerahomecom15164John Cameron GRI Ph 435-632-6358jcameroninfowestcomERA BROKERS CONSOLIDATED SOUTHERN UTAHrsquoSREAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS1-800-372-2765 wwwerabrokersnet
5 ACRE PROPERTY IN SOUTHERN COLORADO360ordm Mountain Views Close to Rio Grande No Assoc Fees Yearly Property Taxes under $100Only $7500 entire 5 Acres(239) 273-0911 wwwcoloradolandsalecom
RECREATIONAL VEHICLESFOR SALE
LIST YOUR RVSHOP FOR AN RVTHOUSANDS OF VIEWERSBUYERS WAITINGbullbullbull wwwRVclearinghousecom bullbullbull
RV REGISTRYwwwrvregistrycomMotorhomes Trailers amp Fifth WheelsFor Sale by OwnersNo Sales CommissionsBuyersSellers 800-546-8457
BUYING OR SELLING AN RVLet us take over the risk of major repairsTo learn more about the Good Sam Extended Service Plan mechanical breakdown insurance call 1-877-681-9479
RECREATIONAL VEHICLESWANTED
DONATE RVs AUTOS BOATS PROPERTY TIME-SHARES EQUIPMENT and JUNKERS running or notFast Free Pickup IRS Tax Deductible1-800-903-4483 Homeless MinistriesEmail help27msncom
RV CLUBS
LONERS ON WHEELS Singles Camping ClubwwwlonersonwheelscomLocal Chapter campouts in USA amp CanadaRallies Caravans amp LOW Campground1-866-LOW-CLUB bull FREE Newsletter amp Info
RV GRAPHICS
VIBRANT FULL COLOR DURABLE vinyl picturesSelect landscapes animals patriotic lighthousesetc Avg 30 X 50 or custom sized for your RVAffordable Easy to installwwwwild-signscom 800-255-1790
COMMERCIAL CORNER
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 47
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TRADING POSTTURN-KEY SPACIOUS BEAUTIFUL RV LOT Temeculaarea CA Incl WD dishwshr frig dbl SS sinkBBQ At Rancho CA RV Resort a 5-star resort golfcourse pools SteveLinda (949)454-2191 pearlwing9coxnet for photos $85K
MOTORHOMES FOR SALE
2000 ALLEGRO BUS 38 57K mi 3 SO Cat 330dsl 6-spd Allison maple cab int WD new awnsall lthr Frtliner Chas 75 Onan new tires reffrwicmkr no smkpets $54K 772-564-0759772-341-4614 (FL)
2007 36QSH PHAETON BY Tiffin Silver Sand350 HP Cat Diesel pusher 6-speed Allison80 gen auto level amp awn leather Corian tiled3 TVs 4 slides 9527 miles warranty $175K(941) 286-5201 (SD)
1996 DUTCH STAR 32 454 Chevy Banks Power slide-out Runs and looks beautiful New paint roof tires $28500 Neil 916-747-1842
A Colorado Beauty at its Best New 2006 stunning custom home in Castle Rock 6196 sq ft walkout ranch on 467 acres 4 BD 6BA50rsquoX21rsquo RV garage wfull hookups $1295000(303) 681-3754 for pics amp details
LARGO FL 1152 sq ft manufactured hm 2BR2BA Many extras incl attached lanai amp shed Xlnt home base location close to shopping ampbeaches in a 55+ 5-star community $35000OBO 727-798-2573 evartsedyahoocom
3BD2BA MANUFACTURED on 82 acre w30X40RV garage wfull hookup 2 yrs old 4 mi from The Villages in FL No lot fee you own propertysafe area move-in ready smk free lots of extras$260K 352-406-9750
BEAUTIFUL OR COAST - Lakeside 55+ gatedcomm 1254 sq ft 2BD 2BA 40 ft RV prkgwhookups 2 mins to lake 5 mi to beachfishing crabbing hiking Pix avail $219000(541) 759-2747
LOTS FOR SALE
CYPRESS WOODS RESORT - SW Florida premierwaterfront lot on cul de sac Tropical landscapingSee at wwwbradsrvlotcom (239) 495-0538
DESTIN VILLAGE RV RESORT FLmdash2 lots for saleside by side across from pool and clubhouse1 block to huge public beach Large pads gated$129000 each Susan (850) 496-6520
ALASKA KENAI PENINSULA RV and residential lot The best fishing and hunting in the worldCheap Private party 907-283-5889 spikealaskaearthlinknet wwwmyalaskalotcom
OWN YOUR RV LOT CO-OP PK along ColoradoRiver 2006 Cavco Pk model front kit 16X22 living rm 10X24 storage furnished WDgolf cart full time or part xlnt cond Must see$174500 928-667-3768 (AZ)
CAMPGROUNDMEMBERSHIPS FOR SALECOAST TO COAST AFFILIATED
CAMPGROUND MEMBERSHIP FOR SALE Coast to Coast affiliated home park Southern PinesNC 2 free parks S Pines amp Gettsyburg PA Pdover $6000 sell for $5000 Heart problems(336) 475-3623
CAMPGROUND MEMBERSHIPSFOR SALE
THOUSAND TRAILS NACO national membershipAnnual dues paid up to January 2009 $3500 or best offer (323) 582-5559
HOMES FOR SALE
1987 SILVERCREST MOBILE HOME in Hemet CAGated 55+ community wRV stor free golf pool amp more 1344 sq ft 2BD2BA LR DR den 2space carport AC washdry frig gas stove$34900 425-868-7553
DAVENPORT FL RV HOME Private 55+ commAccess to I-27 amp I-4 2BD 2BA + RV garage1800 sq ft Cinder block built $289K Will consider trade in CACOTX 863-424-1417lab2trvlaolcom
ASHEVILLE NCmdashNewly remodeled home amp RVbuilding 4BR 4BA 4300 sq ft home 2250 sq ft RV building HVAC Many amenities plus mtn views New low price $699500 Pics wwwTomFlackcom 8282426569
TRADING POST As a benefit of membership Good Sam Club members may advertise personalitems for sale in the Trading Postclassified ad section of Highways
The Trading Post classified ad section isrestricted to ads placed by individualGood Sam Club members who are cur-rent with their membership dues Adsmust be of a personal nature accordingto the following requirements All otherclassified ads will be considered forplacement in Commercial Corner
1 Item advertised must be personallyowned and listed for sale or trade Ads pro-moting a product or service for sale wouldnot be acceptable in Trading Post Also notacceptable would be an ad for a multi-unitapartment townhome complex or morethan 10 acres of unimproved real property
2 An ad for the rental of any item is considered commercial and thereforenot appropriate for Trading Post
3 Trading Post accepts ads under thecategories of Campground Member-ships for Sale Timeshares for SaleHomes for Sale and Lots for SaleAgents are not permitted to advertise inTrading Post
4 Help Wanted and Positions Wantedare categories inappropriate for TradingPost Also unacceptable are ads for theexchange of one service for anotherregardless of whether any money is
changing hands An ad soliciting theusage of property whether commercialor residential is also considered com-mercial in nature and must be placed inCommercial Corner
Please note The May 2009 issuecloses on February 18 (arrival date April30 the June issue closes on March 18(arrival date May 27)
Unfortunately it is not possible to can-cel an ad after our closing dateHowever we are able to place aldquoSOLDrsquorsquo indicator over your ad up toone week after the closing date
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2000 DOLPHIN 36 FORD V10 21500 milesSO 55 gen WD Corian tops awnings 2 TVDVDVCR 2 air rear camara level jacks Must sell health reasons Reduced to $35800 407-654-3863 (FL)
2005 PHAETON 35 FT 350 diesel very lowmileage smoke free very clean Two slidessurround sound WD 4-dr frig Under warranty$150000 (225) 293-6990 225-921-8934
1996 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND 34 model L 45K miles Chevy gas Onan generator awningpackage satellite leveling jacks Email for more info bgilstrapcomcastnet or 678-817-9661 (GA)
1990 MONACO CROWN ROYALE 40 foot 300Cummins engine 75K miles fully loadedexcellent condition $29500 Call for pictures and information In 1990 sold for $250000304-242-0377
2005 COUNTRY COACH Intrigue LTD 42 525HP3 AC 10KW gen 3 slides In-Motion sat heatedceramic floor OS ent ctr radar det CB radioAqua Hot htd massage driver amp co-pilot sts extwar $345K 909-980-2168 (CA)
TRAVEL TRAILERS amp FIFTH WHEELS FOR SALE
2004 KEYSTONE HORNET with improved lotconcrete drive + pad deck and shed Lot 6035 Star Resort Pass Christian MS Xlnt cond 2BDRM 12 slide $249 annual fee Near Casinos$36000 (920) 897-3660 (WI)
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 49
2004 374 GLENDALE Titanium 32E37DS5th whl pin to bmpr 322 Xlnt cond lots xtras clsts hdwd flr NS 2 SO Orig $63600Selling due to health $29500 Call Gene 562-927-7217 (CA)
The May 2009 issue closes February 18 The June 2009 issue closes March18 Cost $85 per ad plus $60 per photo Bold $10 for first line $20 tobold entire ad Add $25 for ad to appear in redMaximum 200 characters Count all letters numbers punctuation and spacesSpecify category______________________________________
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Contents
Portal to the Past
Flying High in Albuquerque
Get Your Kicks at The Rally
Departments
Whats New Online
On the Road
Dear Good Sam
Good News
RV Insight
Camp Cuisine
Tech Topics
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Good Stuff
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User Guide
Highways FEBRUARY 200932
When you storestart with STA-BILreg
wwwsta-bilcomcopy2009 Gold Eagle Co
When your getaway is stored away
Before your motorhome goes into storage make sure STA-BILreg Fuel Stabilizer goes in first Without STA-BIL gas turns stale in just 60 days Gum forms and engines wonrsquot start But STA-BIL keeps fuel fresh for over a year So your engine and generator start quick and easy
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When your getaway is stored awayNEWIMPROVEDFORMULA
These days Albuquerquethrives as a vibrant crossroads ofhistory commerce and cultureMake sure you take time toexplore this fascinating city if youattend the April Rally (for moreabout the Rally turn to page 34)
Begin your tour by steppingback in time at PetroglyphNational Monument west of thecity After soaking up the historyof the rock markings at the visitorcenter walk along the trails to seethe rock faces that bear ancientworks of art The monumentrsquosestimated 20000 carved images of peo-ple animals and other symbols giveglimpses into a compelling past
Get a feel for Albuquerquersquos Spanishheritage in Old Town where you canwalk in the footsteps of the cityrsquosfounders Dominating the central plazais the towering San Felipe de NeriChurch which replaced a small adobechapel that collapsed in 1792 In keep-ing with tradition adobe homes were
established around the plaza for mutu-al protection Today these structureshouse shops that sell colorful clothingblankets jewelry and other items madeby local artisans
While in Old Town yoursquoll see evi-dence of one of the cityrsquos most interest-ing chapters For three weeks in theearly days of the Civil War theConfederate flag flew over the plazaWhen the Confederates retreated they
buried six canons near the plaza andtwo of them are now displayed
In the following century the city host-ed a new wave of visitors After WorldWar II Americans hopped in their carsin search of new adventures andAlbuquerque emerged as a popular stopon Route 66 known here as CentralAvenue The regionrsquos rugged desert wasa novelty for many travelers of that eraCentral Avenuersquos colorful shops and
See the real Albuquerque (left to right)from Route 66 to Sandia Peak to Old Town
For MoreInformation
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restaurants evoke that innocent timeLooking for in-depth exploration of
the region Albuquerque is home tonumerous museums and each focuseson a compelling facet of the Land ofEnchantment and the world at large
Towering in Jurassic Super GiantsHall at the New Mexico Museum ofNatural History and Science is a replicaof Seismosaurus a former resident ofthe area Fossils in Seacoast Hall remindvisitors that the area once bordered avast prehistoric body of water
Ancestral Pueblo history so impor-
tant to understanding New Mexico ison display at the Indian PuebloCultural Center
Visitors will find refuge from thewarm desert sun at the AlbuquerqueAquarium and Rio Grande BotanicGarden both located in sprawlingAlbuquerque Biological Park Thou-sands of saltwater fish and invertebratesnative to the Gulf of Mexico live in theaquariumrsquos carefully maintained envi-ronments The Botanic Garden green-houses display desert plants that thrivein the area as well as flora from other
climates of the worldScience buffs will relish the
National Atomic Museumwhich traces the history ofthe Atomic Age from earlyresearch of nuclear develop-ment through todayrsquos peace-ful uses Exhibits offerinsights into the first atomicbomb detonation at theTrinity Site located less than100 miles away on desert
land thatrsquos now part of the White SandsMissile Range
Albuquerquersquos best-known eventmay be the International Balloon Fiestawhich lifts off for nine days everyOctober Thousands of spectators turnup for the festivities as hundreds of bal-loons fill the skies Visitors can experi-ence the thrilling history of hot-air bal-looning year-round at the AlbuquerqueInternational Balloon Museum on theedge of the fiesta grounds Actual bal-loons and gondolas hang from the highceiling in a dazzling display
Likewise cruising high above theground is the Sandia Peak Tramwaywhich travels over the Cibola NationalForest on a cable for 27 miles makingit the worldrsquos longest passenger aerialtramway The journey takes visitors tothe observation deck atop 10378-footSandia Peak affording an 11000-square-mile panorama of the Land of Enchantment Make the trip nearsunset and watch as the lights ofAlbuquerque glisten far below
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Tour Route 66break a balloonrecord and immerseyourself in RVingthis April inAlbuquerque
The pop-music standard ldquoRoute 66rdquo entices listeners to ldquogetyour kicksrdquo on Americarsquos famous Mother Road Who are we
to turn down the advice of Nat King Cole Chuck Berry the Rolling StonesJohn Mayer and the many others whorsquove recorded the classic through the years
Heed the songrsquos call by joining the Good Sam Club at the 10th annualRally April 17 through 20 in Albuquerque New Mexico one of the hotteststops on the legendary highway
Visitors to Expo New Mexico can find plenty of ways to get their kickslike browsing row after row of new RVs enjoying nightly entertainment bypopular performers participating in fun activities and taking optionaltours of historic sites in and around the fabled New Mexico city
Did we mention Good Samrsquos Mexican Fiesta and the Rally Dog ShowNow a decade old the Rally has become a one-stop shop for RVers seek-
ing to enrich their lifestyle and just have a great time Rally-goers thirsty forknowledge can pick from scores of seminars and check out newtravel and RV products then end the day by partying withNeil Sedaka the Osmond Brothers and Rita Coolidge
The Rallyrsquos a great place to meet old friends make newtravel buddies link up with longtime e-mail pals and online-forum cronies and on Good Sam Day join a Good SamClub chapter in your neck of the woods
Here are a few of the many ways to get your kicks at the2009 Albuquerque Rally
BY JOHN SULLAWAY
Get yourRALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
RallyAT THE
Kicks
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Rock to the Classics For morethan 50 years Neil Sedakarsquos catchy tuneshave blasted out of jukeboxes and stere-os across North America Herersquos yourchance to see the composer of ldquoCal-endar Girlrdquo and ldquoBreaking Up Is Hardto Dordquo perform in person on April 17the Rallyrsquos opening nightSedaka (pictured on theright) is followed byGrammy Awardndashwinningsinger Rita Coolidge onApril 18 the country-flavored family group theOsmond Brothers onApril 19 and California surf band PapaDoo Run Run on April 20
Sharpen Your Skills Whetheryoursquore a novice RVer or a seasoned vet-eran yoursquoll find plenty of opportunitiesto boost your RV IQ at the Rally Scoresof seminars will be offered on topicsranging from electrical-system mainte-nance to tire care Presenters includeHighways Technical Editor Bob Living-ston and other RVing experts
Stack Up the Fun Youngstersand teens can play games scarf uppizza take tours and join their momsdads and grandparents in the cookie-stacking competition GPS users willhave fun with our geocache contest theGreat RV Heist and golfers can tee upfor the golf tournament on April 17Show Your Tricks on Route 66 theRallyrsquos dog show gives pet owners achance to parade their pooches April 18
Explore New Mexico Sign upfor optional guided bus trips and travelto the Acoma ldquoSky Cityrdquo Pueblo onApril 17 Americarsquos oldest continuously
inhabited settlement On April 18 takea tour through Albuquerquersquos most col-orful districts on famous Route 66Guided trips to the nearby Trinity Siteon April 17 18 and 20 will take you toground zero of the first atomic-bombdetonation
Donate Your Time Feel likegiving back Rally participantscan lend a hand at Rio GrandeCommunity Farm Come for aday of volunteer work on April15 and get one night of freecamping on April 14
Balloon Bonanza Albuquerquersquosknown as the Hot-Air Balloon Capitalof the World and its annual Inter-national Balloon Fiesta draws thou-sands Rally-goers will get a chance tosalute the cityrsquos high-flying statusmdashand possibly make historymdashbyparticipating in an attempt toset a Guinness world record forMost People Wearing BalloonHats Prefer the real thing Takea hot-air balloon ride over theRio Grande Valley with RainbowRyders or watch balloon enthu-siasts ignite the burners insidetheir colorful crafts at anevening balloon glow
Go Green The Rallyrsquos the place tofind out how you can reduce your RVrsquosenvironmental footprint The Go GreenIdeas contest invites Rally-goers to sub-mit green-friendly concepts for prizesMake sure you stop by the Green RVexhibit a biodiesel-powered Lancecamper outfitted with solar panels anda wind turbine and occupied by sur-vivalist Brian Brawdy
Hola Good Sam The Good SamClub will throw a Mexican Fiesta formembers and friends on April 20 Yoursquollbe serenaded by mariachis tantalizedby pintildeatas and treated to Southwesterncuisine Join a chapter make newfriends stick around for games andprizes and learn more about benefitsoffered only to Good Sam members
Be Prepared Relive the carefreedays of camping out with your Scouttroop when the Rally hosts a receptionfor all current and former Boy Scouts onApril 19 Boy Scout alumni are encour-aged to bring old memorabilia like uni-forms badges and handbooks LocalBoy Scout troops will participate andcontests for cash prizes will rekindle thatScouting spirit Rally organizers areworking to expand the program toinclude Girl Scouts for the 2010 Rally
Get Cookinrsquo On GoodSam Day Highwaysrsquo CampCuisine columnist BobBlumer (left) will demon-strate how to whip up flavor-filled edibles in theconfines of your RV galleyLearn new recipes fromthe Food Network star
Kick Some Tires Rally-goers canget a close-up look at the latest RVmodels by strolling through hundredsof new rigs on display at Expo NewMexico Yoursquoll find vehicles rangingfrom entry-level trailers to million-dol-lar coaches Buy a new home-on-wheelson the spot or do research for a futurepurchase Also on display are hundredsof aftermarket products and RV-relatedservices in the Rallyrsquos indoor exhibit
RALLY ONLINEConnect with other Rally-going GoodSam Club members online Click onwwwtherallycom to find links to Rallygroups on wwwgoodsamclubcom aswell asFacebookEonsTwitterandFlickr
RVER OF THE YEARDuring the Rallyrsquos Good Sam Day yoursquoll get the chance tomeet Richard Daniels the clubrsquos 2008 RVer of theYear Richard rescued a stray dog he encounteredwhile RV camping then used the Good Sam Clubrsquosonline RV forums to facilitate adoptions of manymore stray animals across the continent The firstrecipient of this annual award Richard says hersquoslooking forward to telling fellow RVers about theshelter he founded Old Fella Burke CountyAnimal Rescue in Burke County Georgia
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The Good Sam ClubrsquosAction Line has resolvedthousands of disputes in favor of membersHighways highlights a sampling of theseresults in each issueTo read more Action Lineletters go to wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityand click on RVer Rights
All Steamed UpLast April I took my 2002 Holiday Rambler Admiral motorhome to GibbsInternational Trucks in Oxnard California to fix a transmission leak I was referredto Gibbs because theyrsquore a fully authorized dealer for Allison transmission
I told the service staff that I wanted an estimate before any work was done onthe coach Later that day Raul a service manager called to say that all they could
do to fix the leak was change gaskets andgrommets If Irsquod been told this beforehand Irsquodhave never brought my motorhome to them
Raul then told me he could remove my trans-mission and send it to a repair facility thatcould make the repairs in the City ofCommerce 75 miles away He said there wasno way of me getting an estimate until thisrepair shop received the transmission anddetected the problem
Later however I was told that I incurred$15729 in fees when Gibbs steam-cleanedmy transmission housing to look for the leakwhich they couldnrsquot find I was never given anestimate for this service
When I arrived to pick up my RV I asked MrsGibbs another service manager why I wasnrsquottold in the beginning that I could incur diag-nostic charges and they might not be able tofix the problem I told her I didnrsquot want to payfor anything and she replied I couldnrsquot havemy keys until I paid the charges I told her thatI called that coercion and it wasnrsquot fair Shedidnrsquot respond
I believe Gibbs misrepresented themselvesI never would have gone there if theyrsquod told methe truth in the first place I believe I shouldbe refunded the $15729 fee I think Gibbsshould also give me an apology for my 10hours of wasted time
Allan Siber CAMARILLO CALIFORNIA
ACTION LINE After sending a petition toGibbs International on Siberrsquos behalf wereceived this response from Raul Villalobosservice manager
We regret that you felt no value in the effortwe made to properly diagnose and steam-
clean your transmission We could debate theappropriateness of the changes but in the bestinterest of a timely resolution wersquore refundingyou $15729
Sluggish ServiceWE TOOK OUR 2001 Sportsmen fifth wheel toPatterson RV Center in Wichita Falls Texas forsome minor repair work At the time the serv-ice representative assured us that the workwouldnrsquot take long But now two months andmany phone calls to Patterson later we stillhavenrsquot seen any progress We were calledonce and told it was ready so we made the 80-mile trip only to find out that the repairswerenrsquot completed Patterson hadnrsquot evenordered the decal stripes that were included inour original request They told us theyrsquod getsomeone to bring the decals to our home
After going back and forth my wife calledto see if the decals were ready and the newservice manager said he knew nothing of thisorder and hersquod have to look into it Heassured us hersquod investigate our issue andcall us back Wersquove never received a callback We really need Action Line to help fixthis ongoing problem
John and Phyllis Spenser PARADISE TEXAS
ACTION LINE After a petition was sent toPatterson RV Center we received the follow-ing update from the Spensers
Our problem has been resolved to our satis-faction thanks to Action Linersquos interventionPatterson RV completed the decal work andtheir new service manager was very courteousand helpful Action Linersquos help was muchappreciated
Got an RV-related dispute E-mail us at actionlinegoodsamclubcom or mail a letterto Action Line PO Box 8545 Ventura California 93002 Please include a letter ofexplanation and copies of related receipts
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Funky Colored FlamesNeed to spice up your campfire fun Create dancing flames of blue green and purpleby placing an unopened packet of Funky Colored Flames on top of the fire Providing 30minutes of multicolored fun Funky Flames is safe for usein indoor and outdoor wood fireplaces (theyarenrsquot suitable for cooking fires) Good SamClub product tester Arleen Witt of PollackPines California tried Funky Flames andtells us ldquoNice colored flames that reallyadd excitement to any bonfirerdquoPRICE $588 (three-pack)CONTACT Winlow Products416-792-0385 wwwcampingworldcom
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ably folds to just 28 inches highand weighs 90 pounds JoyceNewman a Good Sam Clubproduct tester from JacksonSouth Carolina took a spinon the June Bug and says ldquoIdo not know how I traveledbefore the June Bug Itrsquosgiven me my freedom backrdquo
Engel MR040 PortableFridge Freezer
Peckish RVers can keep theirsnacks cool on the go with the nim-
ble Engel MR040 Fridge Freezer Theunit has a small footprint but deliversefficient cooling from 1224-volt DCand 110-volt AC power A sturdy plasticexterior with rubber bumpers on eachcorner protects that delicate egg salad
and a reversible lid contains storage spacefor spare cords and fuses Good Sam product
tester Sandy Preibe from Camarillo California took theMR040 on an outing and says ldquoTravels easy and keepsfood and beverages cold on a hot day while driving Itrsquosvery convenient not to have to use icerdquo
PRICE $1497CONTACT Rickrsquos Specialty Vehicles
866-798-2227 wwwricksesvcom
PRICE $641CONTACT Engel USA 888-272-9838 wwwengel-usacom
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AND GET REWARDED FORDOING WHAT YOU LOVE
Apply Today
1-866-599-1275wwwgoodsamcardcomGS21
FREE CAMPING bull FREE GAS bull CASH BACKFREE GOOD SAM MEMBERSHIPS amp SERVICES
PLUS FREE GIFT CARDS AT CAMPING WORLDLEADING MERCHANTS amp RESTAURANTS AND MORE
The Good Sam VISA Card is issued by Barclays Bank Delaware Important terms and conditions apply Complete details on the rewards program will bedescribed in the enrollment materials Camping Gas Cash Back Memberships amp Services and Gift Cards are Free when you redeem Rec Rewards pointsearned by using the Good Sam Visa Card
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FEBRUARYFLORIDA bull WINTER SAMBOREE February 18ndash22Withlacoochee Bluegrass Festival Dunnellon$110 Early bird 217 Contact Robert WardPO Box 348 Nobleton FL 34461 352-796-8867
bward5bellsouthnetwwwgoodsams-floridaorg
MARCH ARIZONA bull ROARING rsquo20S SAMBOREE March 4ndash8Pinal County Fairgrounds Casa Grande $85Contact Joyce Anderson 561 S 34th Pl
Mesa AZ 85204 480-807-6066
joyceinmesayahoocomwwwarizonagoodsamorg
NEVADA bull HAWAIIAN SUMMER SAMBOREEMarch 12ndash14 Avi Resort and Casino Laughlin$602 $451 Extra $10 at gate ContactLinda LeChien 1380 Centerville Ln 40Gardnerville NV 89410 775-782-5352
rllechienaolcomwwwnevadagoodsamcom
GEORGIA bull SPRING SAMBOREE March 26ndash29
Good Sam Club chapters across North America regularly host RV gatherings known as
Samborees As a Good Sam Club member you can visit Samborees in any state or province
Activities range from games to arts and crafts seminars and live entertainment In short
Samborees are a good time and a great way to meet people who share your interests
Dates locations fees and contact information for upcoming events are listed below and
a complete calendar is posted on wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityeventsandtours
CLUBevents
Forty Years of FunColoradorsquos first Good Sam chapter the Western Colorado Travelers
celebrated its 40th anniversary on November 15 2008 Many members
of the Grand Junction chapter were on hand for the event along with State
Directors Al and Fran Allain Assistant State Directors Mike and Sue Carver
and members of the neighboring Two Rivers Good Sam chapter
Back row left to rightWimp Holding BudDriever Al HowardRalph Moss EugeneStocking Second rowWanda Holding TomBonokoski BettyDriever Lynda HowardTheona Moss PatMahrer Al MahrerSeated GloriaBonokoski Fay ClineFran Jones Del JonesChapter PresidentMary Diamond
BOB INGELHART
Own Your Own 2 - 5+Acre Property for
Your RV NearAlamo Lake in AZ
1-800-343-7996 or602-677-3368
saguaro-acrescom
bull Driveways and graded leveled pad with material on all Paved road access Lots prepared for RVrsquos
bull Electricity available to all of the parcels Water Supplied by SAPOA
bull No qualifying Developer fi nancing available and no prepayment penalty Discounts for cash
bull From $29950 Total - 2 Acre minimum
Saguaro Acres
TRY BEFORE YOU BUY3 Day Park for FREE
Call for Details
Don Krayeski - Developer
CALL TOLL FREE TODAY1-866-427-4269
New Save$88K
BRAND NEW 2007 NEWMAR DUTCHSTAR
Reg $313 267NOW $224 900No Sales Tax in Montana
SAVE BIGon your next purchase
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Call for Low Priceson 07rsquos 08rsquos amp 09rsquos
Monaco Knight Diplomat amp Camelot
Pricing Available
brvNWMH07dutch0608
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Georgia National Fairgrounds and AgricenterPerry $75 Contact Perno Scott 1865 PoplarSt Conyers GA 30013 770-922-5794
gladigottacomcastnetwwwgeorgiagoodsamcom
APRIL TEXAS bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 2ndash5 WestTexas Fairgrounds Abilene $65 $75 at gateContact Judy Birchett PO Box 236 Bishop TX78343 361-584-1919
jbirchett6aolcom wwwtexasgoodsamcom
LOUISIANA bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 10ndash12State Fair of Louisiana Shreveport $52 Earlybird 45 $13 per day Contact Del Griffin 439Jann Dr Shreveport LA 71106 318-686-0581
lagoodsamyahoocomwwwlagoodsamorg
ALABAMA bull PUT ON YOUR EASTER BONNET SPRINGSAMBOREE April 16ndash19 National PeanutFestival Fairgrounds Dothan $802 $701
Contact Pat Smith 1301 S Bethel RdDecatur AL 35603 256-350-1037
algoodsamsaolcomwwwalabamagoodsamsorg
ARKANSAS bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 16ndash19Four States Fairgrounds Texarkana $55Contact Melinda Wiggs 2501 Skyline PtJonesboro AR 72404 870-972-0951
mwiggs2501yahoocomwwwarkansasgoodsamscom
MISSISSIPPI bull SPRING TAHITIAN SUNRISE SAM-BOREE April 16ndash19 Washington CountyConvention Center Greenville $652 $451Contact Darrell Hugueley 5358 CR 225 WaterValley MS 38965 662-473-1077
hugo5358bellsouthnetwwwmsgoodsamorg
FLORIDA bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 22ndash26Okeechobee KOA Campground Okeechobee$110 Contact Robert Ward PO Box 348Nobleton FL 34661 352-796-8867
bward5bellsouthnetwwwgoodsams-floridaorg
OKLAHOMA bull MARDI GRAS SPRING SAMBOREEApril 23ndash26 Heart of Oklahoma ExpositionShawnee $61 Contact Susan Scholl 4608Sandy Oak Circle Newalla OK 74857 405-391-5852 or 405-812-4401wwwoklahomagoodsamscom
NORTH CAROLINA bull MILITARY TRIBUTE SPRINGSAMBOREE April 24ndash26 Tom Johnson Rally ParkMarion $75 Contact Don and Eunice Fletcher 110Riviera Ln Sanford NC 27332 919-499-2512
defletchwindstreamnetwwwncstategoodsamcom
KANSAS bull PAUL BUNYAN AND OTHER TALL TALESSPRING SAMBOREE April 30ndashMay 3 KansasState Fairgrounds Hutchinson $70 ContactMarty Ward 2201 E MacArthur E-3 WichitaKS 67216-5614 316-213-8297
rewardcoxnetwwwkansasgoodsamorg
BOZEMAN FORD RV SALES
ATTENTION CANADIAN BUYERS
800-745-3673
NO SALES TAXIN MONTANA
Motorhomes A B amp C Fifth Wheels Travel TrailersBrowse our inventory online at
Go to the Good Sam Clubrsquos website to read all about our more than 1600 activechapters throughout North America and find one near you Start by going to wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunity and clicking on Chapters
nline goodsamclubcom
bull
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ALASKAChris Williams (Vivian)1060 N Leatherleaf Loop Wasilla AK 99654aksnwbrdmtaonlinenetwwwalaskagoodsamclubcom
ALBERTALes Barnhouse (Lorraine)47-53522 Range Rd 274Spruce Grove AB T7X 3T1altagoodsamcruzinternetcomwwwrvalbertaca
BRITISH COLUMBIAPaul Day (Eileen)158-16275 15th Ave Surrey BC V4A 1L4pceedayteluscomwwwbcsamsca
IDAHOGordon Harris (Susan)466 Pace Dr Twin Falls ID 83301gordon3769msncomwwwidahogoodsamorg
MONTANARonald Wertz (Joan)48 Rockland Ln Victor MT 59875mtronjoanaolcomwwwmontanagoodsamcom
OREGONWayne Swanson (Mary)16500 Brown Rd Dallas OR 97338goodsamattglobalnetwwworegongoodsamcom
SASKATCHEWANNorman Swinnerton (Larree)803 Carr Terrace Saskatoon SK Canada S7S 1L9weare2shawcawwwsaskgoodsamcom
WASHINGTONJudy Smith (Larry)PO Box 1374 Snohomish WA 98291-1374larry-judysmithmsncomwwwwashingtonstategoodsamkendracom
WYOMINGSteve Martin (Jackie)75 Wild Horse Rd Cody WY 82414stevemartinwyomingcomwwwwyominggoodsamcom
ARIZONAJoan Burtrum (James)2805 Potter Ave Kingman AZ 86409jiburtrumcitlinknetwwwarizonagoodsamorg
NORTHERN CALIFORNIAKenneth Ginoulis (Marilee)316 Mission St Lodi CA 95240kginoulislodinetnetwwwnorcalgoodsamorg
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIAJo Ann Yett (Vernon)PO Box 1390 Indio CA 92202yetsmailgtenetwwwsocalgoodsamorg
COLORADOAl Allain (Fran)3213 Scranton St Aurora CO 80011-1827coloradosamcomcastnetwwwcoloradogoodsamorg
NEVADATheresa White (Bill)2800 Viking Way Carson City NV 89706tw-bwsbcglobalnetwwwnevadagoodsamcom
NEW MEXICOJohn Brink (Marji)25 Western Saddle Dr Tijeras NM 87059jnmbrinkaolcomwwwnmgoodsamcom
UTAHGlenn Carroll (Carol Jean)1449 E Woodhill Dr Sandy UT 84092carrollgutah-internetwwwutahgoodsamorg
wwwGoodSamClubcomDealerFor your closest Good Sam Authorized Dealer
(Bookmark this Link Wersquore adding new dealers Daily)
For New Parts or Even A New RV Look for The Name You Trust
INTRODUCING THE NEW GOOD SAM AUTHORIZED DEALER NETWORK
Quality Inspection - Every Good Sam Authorized Dealer has passed a rigorous Good Sam inspection to insure it meets our strict quality standards10 Discount - You save 10 Off all parts and accessories by simply presenting your Good Sam membership cardExclusive Product Deals - Access to exclusive Good Sam Products and Services like Extended Service Plan Platinum RV Emergency Road
Vehicles and moreEarn Points - Good Sam Visa Cardholders earn 5 REC REWARDS points per dollar spent on the card at any Authorized Dealer
Modelsby Rexhall amp Workhorse
Factory Direct1-800-765-7500wwwRexhallcom
RexAir amp Airbus
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CALL TODAY1-866-427-2344No Sales Tax in Montana
Call NOW to
SAVE BIG
MissoulaMontana
wwwBretzRVcomSee our entire inventory
New
Save$88K
B R A N D N E W 07 NEWMAR DUTCHSTAR
Reg $313 267NOW $224 900
Call for Low Prices on 07rsquos 08rsquos amp 09rsquosMonaco Knight Diplomat amp Camelot
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B R A N D N E W07 NEWMAR
2007 DUTCHSTAR 4304
each
You can win one of 100 Prizes and help fund theNational RVMH Hall of Fame Museum and Libraryby purchasing one or more tickets at
You can enter online at rvmhhalloffameorg
Drawing held 12 noon March 17 2009
Call 1-800-378-8694 for entry formYou may charge your ticket to Visa Mastercard Discover or Amex
Void where prohibited bull Licensed with the Indiana Dept of Revenue
In the event that less than 1000 certificates are sold initial offering and all prizes will be prorated 5050between winners and RVMH Heritage FoundationYou must be 18 years or older to enter
ILLINOIS Jim Frcka (Judie)616 N Porter StElgin IL 60120rrack2rvyahoocomwwwillinoisgoodsamcom
IOWACarl Lewis (Ginny)1705 Tulip LnStorm Lake IA 50588-2104carllewisiwnetwwwiowagoodsamcom
MINNESOTALuke Johnson (Pam)1011 S Victory DrMankato MN 56001gorvlukeaolcomwwwmngoodsamclubcom
NEBRASKAFred Hatch (Sandy)PO Box 335Arnold NE 69120oldtimergpcomnet
NORTH DAKOTALinda Albright (George Thomason)616 Hillcrest DrMinot ND 58703-1556georgeminotcomwwwgeocitiescomndgoodsam
SOUTH DAKOTADonna Katzer (Albert) 915 Allen AveRapid City SD 57701redhatdonnaqbrapmidconet
WISCONSINJean Goossen (Dave)853 138th StAmery WI 54001dgoossenamerytelnetwwwwigoodsamorg
ARKANSASDan Freyaldenhoven (Shirley)1200 Siebenmorgan RdConway AR 72032dfreycyberbackcomthunderaristotlenetarkansashtm
KANSASNancy Crook (Sonny)2902 N Meadowlake DrHutchinson KS 67502nancylcrookhotmailcomwwwkansasgoodsamorg
LOUISIANARichard Abadie (Judith)608 W 17th Ave Covington LA 70433judyabadiehotmailcomwwwlagoodsamorg
MISSOURIJean Gardner (Bob)39456 Omega StAnabel MO 63461mogoodsamDirectorgmailcomwwwmissourigoodsamclubcom
OKLAHOMARichard Gulley (Karen)11525 S FranklinJenks OK 74037gmagulleyssbcglobalnetwwwoklahomagoodsamscom
TEXASKaren L McAbee (Dwayne)PO Box 33940Fort Worth Texas 76162klmcabeehotmailcomwwwtexasgoodsamcom
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ACCESSORIES
HUGHES AUTOFORMERS VOLTAGE BOOSTERBoost low park power SUPER SALE30 Amp50 Amp models available Call forbest price EATON SALES cell (435) 632-9181or 888-601-6565 wwwrveatonsalescom
LEAKY ROOF Liquid Roofreggoes on like paint mdashcures to a sealed EPDM rubber membrane UV amp Ozone resistant mdash good to 300ordm F 5-year warranty Info amp brochure 800-467-7135wwwAdvancedRubberCoatingscom
DESIGNED AND SIZED FOR RVsmdashAmerican madedual adjustable air sleep systems similar to onesseen on TV but hundreds less Custom sizesmoney-back guarantee Shipped factory directwwwbearbedscom or 888-565-7211
BRAKE SYSTEMS
1 Original ToadStop Qi ldquoShow Me the StoprdquoProPort Control makes dynamically controlled stopsBraking while you drive the Toad proves performanceNo other system can do it ldquoItrsquos all about your Safetyrdquo800-478-7883 or wwwtoadstopcom
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
A 56-yr-old Natrsquol Advertising Co seekingEntrepreneurs to Own amp Operate Territories Home or RV based bull No InventoryImmediate Cash Flow bull Excellent TrainingInvestment reqrsquod 1-800-299-0510
LOOKING FOR A FEW BRIGHT FRIENDLY and ambitious people to join my team (PTFT)offering breakthrough technology with a $2 billionhealth and wellness company Earning potentialis up to you and can be achieved while on theroad or at your favorite destinationCall Diane Blakely 1-800-461-1140email banddblakelymsncom
COMMERCIAL CORNER
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 45
HEARING AIDS
HEARING AIDSmdashGUARANTEED LOWEST PRICES 60 Savings 30-day trialmdashAll makes The oldestbiggest and best Custom instrument experts Free info 1-800-323-4212 Lloyds Dept HYRockford IL 61110 wwwlloydhearingaidcom
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THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS Travel where you want stay in RV parks free and set your own income selling advertising for RV ParksMotels Colleges amp Fairgrounds DirectoriesUp to 65 commission Call 1-800-832-3292
1000rsquos OF GREAT JOBS IN GREAT PLACES Enjoy the freedom and adventure of the Workamperlifestyle Jobs in campgrounds parks resorts etcFor FREE BROCHURE amp subscription info 800-446-5627 wwwworkampercom
SCHOOL CAMPER HOSTS needed Mat-Su Alaska40 mi N of Anchorage 32 sites from urbanto rural 52809 to 81509 Contact Bill at 907-373-2287 or emailbillcheesemanmatsuk12us
COUPLES WITH RV to work as Camp HostsCampsite provided plus pay for each personwill train Detail oriented multi-task good peopleskills parksclaycogovcom (816) 407-3400(MO)
TRADE SHOW HOSTSAmericraft is seeking individuals or teams todemonstrate kitchen related items at weekendTrade Shows amp Expos Must have utility van orvehicle to pull small trailer Flexible scheduleComplete training Above average incomeCall 352-483-0052 or apply online at wwwcookingshowhostcom
HOSTWORKING COUPLE wRV wantedApply for one-month stay May throughOctober Free hookup Call Rose (989) 673-31848am-5pm ET Historic Thumb Octagon BarnGagetown MI wwwthumboctagonbarnorg
CAMPGROUNDSRV PARKSFOR SALE
Heart of the Black Hills40 Acres 130 Sites 11 CabinsAdjoins Natrsquol Forest By Natrsquol Parks$2MTerms bull 8009450255wwwthebrokeragenet
WYOMING RV PARK on scenic Hwy 3 hrs toYellowstone 34 full hookups 6 tents 7 cabinsWell-maint dest park near hot springs fishingriver rides museums many upgrades 2007$610000 firm Call (307) 921-8635
CAMPGROUNDMEMBERSHIPS FOR SALE
WHY NOT HAVE IT ALLOver 1500 RV parks $8-$12 a nightSound too good to be true Itrsquos true Home park and nationwide campground membership Under $200 first year mdash for EVERYTHING (frozen dues thereafter) No Other Charges LOWPRICE GUARANTEEmdash double money-back differ-ence mdash Deal directNo brokers Start saving now (800) 343-8677 ask for Angie
RESALES mdash NATIONWIDE mdash Since 1991TT NACO Western Horizons AOR OutdoorWorld CRA CCC transfers RPI much moreCAMPGROUND MEMBERSHIP OUTLET1-800-272-0401 to buy 1-800-952-0401 to sell$We pay referrals$ wwwmembershipresalecom
RESALE MEMBERSHIP OUTLET INC Campground Memberships at Wholesale Prices ALL MAJOR RESORTS AND AFFILIATIONS Purchase 800-395-1678Liquidate 877-548-2045
CARPETING
CARPET YOUR RV Patrsquos RV Carpet amp Flooringprofessionally installs RV floors of all typesincluding carpet laminate tile vinyl amp woodBuena Park CA bull (800) 670-PATS (7287)wwwpatsrvcarpetcom
Highwaysrsquo Commercial Corner section ofclassified ads is designed exclusively for pri-vate parties or businesses that have items orservices to sell promote or rent that are notof a personal nature For example RV ParksCampgrounds Condominium ComplexesReal Estate Small Businesses for SaleServices Offered Help Wanted PositionsWanted and Business Opportunities all rep-resent categories appropriate for CommercialCorner Any item offered for rent is consid-ered commercial in nature CommercialCorner advertisers are not required to beGood Sam Club members
When submitting ad copy please followthese guidelines1 There are 40 characters allowed perline counting each letter space and punc-
tuation mark When abbreviating pleaseuse standard dictionary abbreviationsThere is a five-line minimum and the rateis $60 per line2 Bold-face type is available at an addition-al cost of $15 per line Add $50 to makeyour ad all red3 We offer a 5 frequency discount for sixissues and a 10 discount for 12 issues4 Blind-box service is available at an addi-tional cost of $15 per issue We will assigna blind-box number to your ad and we willforward responses to you on a daily basisThe blind-box address takes one full line ofspace at $60line Our $15 fee covers ourpostage and handling expenses5 Copy must be printed or typed6 Copy must be submitted approximately
two months prior to the cover date of theissue desired Please note The May issuecloses on February 18 the June issue closes on March 187 Mail ad copy and a check money order orVisaMasterCardDiscoverAmex numberexpiration date and signature to Commer-cial Corner Highways PO Box 8510Ventura California 93002-99128 Credit-card orders may be faxed to 805-667-4379 Attention Sue Panchenko or e-mailed to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom(please put ldquoCommercial Cornerrdquo in thesubject line) 9 Please direct questions to Sue Panchenkoat 805-667-4385 or via e-mail to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom (please put ldquoCommercialCornerrdquo in the subject line)
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MOTORHOME PARTS
WINNEBAGO ITASCA FLEETWOODmdash-PARTSContact Robert with Year amp Serial We Accept Credit Cards amp Ship Daily8-530 Central M-F Sat 8-4HARRISON RV LAND JEFFERSON IA1-800-397-8206 rvpartsnetinsnetwwwharrisonrvcom
wwwWinnebagoPartscom or 800-933-7742Parts for all WinnebagoItasca productsplus LeSharoPhasar Rialta amp Eurovan Personal service at fair prices for ourcustomers worldwide If outside US call641-896-2222 Hours 8-5 Central M-F
MOTORHOMES WANTED
WE BUY MOTORHOMESrsquo98 amp NEWER - CLEAN - LOW MILES - NO SMOKEPETCASH Payment amp NATIONWIDE Pick UpContact Bill Fishfader 1-509-993-0321RVs NORTHWEST bull SPOKANE WA
$ RV BUYERS OF AMERICA $WE BUY ALL MAKES AND MODELSFREE NATIONWIDE PICKUPTOLL FREE 888-782-8987 wwwrvbuyersusacomWE WILL BEAT ANY DEALER PRICE
PACKRAT STORAGE mdash CONSIGNS BUYS RVs Class A B C MotorhomesNot Picky Cash for ReferralsNationwide Pickup 1-877-520-MINI wwwpackratsacom
WANTEDHave Cash Will TravelFor 1998 and newer diesel coaches wwwrvgonecomNationwide Pick Up Toll Free 1-800-669-1807
CASH FOR YOUR RV2002 Model Year and NewerNationwide PickupCall Toll-free 866-687-2274 ask for Jim Cash WWWUSEDRVPROSCOMLA MESA RV CENTER
1 BEST RV BUYERCall for Free AppraisalTop Dollar Paid for Late ModelGas or Diesel MotorhomesFree Nationwide PickupToll Free 888-870-3989BIG SKY LIQUIDATION
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$ CASH $ TOP DOLLAR PAID for late-model motorhomes All makes and modelsNo hassles For instant cash call Keith Roy (toll-free) at 1-888-227-4078PEDATA RV CENTER
2009 - 2000 MOTORHOMES WANTED Nationwide mdash Gas or DieselFree Appraisals mdash No HasslesCall (813) 783-4000 or 888-783-4009 for Instant CashMotorhomeFinderscom
MAILMESSAGE SERVICES
$10 MAILBOX RENTALS mdash South DakotaVehicle Reg mdash Low 3 SD Sales TaxNo State Income Tax No Veh InspectionsCall Toll Free 1-800-419-1690 VisaMCVisit us at wwwyourbestaddresscom
South Dakota Mail ForwardingResidency Weekly forward $995mo + postageContact us about SD residency benefits NO state taxinspection LOW Vehicle Reg1-866-202-2163 wwwmydakotaaddresscom
Need your mail to follow you Call usTravelers Remail Association since 1978No state income tax Vehicle Reg TX ResidencyLow rates wwwtramailnet or 800-666-6710MAIL FORWARDING WITH A PERSONAL TOUCH
GOOD SAM MAIL SERVICEDependable Service From A Name You Trust Mail Forwarding Vehicle Registration Florida Residency No State Income TaxPO Box 2428 Pensacola FL 32513wwwgoodsammailcom 8775220092
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AMERICAS-MAILBOX Forwarding in SDSave $$$NEW Monthly Rates NO State Income TaxNO Wheel TaxNO Safety InspectionNO HasslesVery Low RV Reg amp Insurance 866-747-3700wwwAmericas-MailboxcomHW Call us first
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OUR MAIL TRAVEL SERVICE bull 800-723-0110 Orlando bull San Antonio bull Las Vegas bull New YorkMail Forwarding Service bull No State Income Tax No Vehicle Inspection bull Low RV Reg amp InsurOpen 7 days bull wwwmailtravelservicecom
MEXICO INSURANCE
ANNUAL LIABILITY INSURANCE $58 PERSON UNLIMITED TRIPS WITH EXTENDED LIABILITYTO A TOWED TRAILERBOAT1-800-909-4457
HOMES FOR SALE
AMERICArsquoS WORLD CLASS RV COMMUNITYThe Gardens RV Village Crossville TNResales available now 1100 to 2200 sq ft homes with attached fully enclosed full-hookupRV garages Lots available to build your ownBeautiful community Call us at 800-860-RVERwwwgardensrvvillagecom
SENIOR LIVING on the SALTON SEARV Groups Welcome Mineral Spa now openPark Models amp New Mobile Homes availableRents starting $250 Rentals available Call (818) 344-0356
RETAMA VILLAGE Come join us At our exclusive55+ active adult community in the fabulous Rio Grande Valley of South Texas Large RV LotsCasita wRV Port and single family homesClubhouse library pools fitness centerbilliards hiking biking and birdingBentsenpalmcom 9563811500
OWN LAND amp HOME AT SUNRISE BLUFFSGated 55+ Subdivision in NM with best 4 seasonclimate in the SW affordable living Custom homesfrom 1300-2400 sf Ask about either RV portsor RV storage area Vist us at wwwsunrisebluffscomor call 1-877-725-8337
INVESTMENTS
EARN 96 INTERESTPER ANNUM1-800-687-4940 Toll FreeNot available in some states
LOTS FOR SALE
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SILVER PALMS RV VILLAGE near Lake OkeechobeeSunny South-Central Florida bull Planned activities bull Fitness center bull Members-only lounge bull Gated entryDeeded Oversized Sites Premier Lakefront ampPreserve sites available Now under constructionndashndashSpecial Pre-Opening pricing availableVisit wwwsilverpalmsrvcom or call 863-467-5800
LARGEST SELECTION OF RV LOTS in SW10 Locations Call now amp Receive 5 daysamp 4 nights Complimentary resort visitFinancing avail Act Now for Best sitessouthwestRVsitescom 760-870-1607
COMMERCIAL CORNER
rdquoldquoAs in past years Highwayshas been the source of our best camp hosts
mdashS Beall OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY
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TOURS
ADVENTURE CARAVANS RV TOURS amp RALLIESCanada bull USA bull Alaska bull Central America Mexico bull Greece bull Europe bull United KingdomMexico RV Insurance wwwadventurecaravanscomFree 86-page catalog (800) 872-7897Experience the Adventure Wersquoll do the Rest
WORLDWIDE RV TOURS AND RALLIESMexico Canada Alaska OverseasAnd USA Rose Parade Balloon FiestaKentucky Derby amp more Call 800-952-8496or free RV Vacation guide wwwfantasyrvtoursnet
Good Sam Samborees and CaraventuresWhether your RV travels take you to AlaskaMexicorsquos Baja Peninsula New England the Kentucky Derby a NASCAR race or to AmericarsquosNational Parks the Good Sam Club has a grouptravel package for you Make new friends while youtravel in the comfort of your RV on our fully guidedtours Call us toll-free at 1-800-829-5140 or visit us online at wwwgoodsamclubcomtoursto find out more about these and the many othertours offered by the Good Sam Club
TRAVEL TO EXCITING PLACESDrive the Alcan to Americarsquos Last Frontierenvision yourself on Nova Scotiarsquos miles of coastal drives celebrate Mardi Grascross the border to sunny Mexicoform friendships yoursquoll treasure the rest of your days all arrangementsincluding RV parks by Tracks RV Toursest 1975 Free catalog at tracksrvtourscom or tel 800-351-6053
TOW VEHICLES FOR SALE
DODGE TRUCK DURANGO amp JEEPFleet prices to the publicBuy Below Factory Invoice1-800-320-9767 Ask for Fleet SalesDonrsquot be fooled by the other guyNo hidden charges wwwthenewdodgecomAdvantage DodgeChryslerJeep
TOW VEHICLETRAILERPACKAGES FOR SALE
2000 TETON 40 CHEYENNE 5th Arctic pkg full-timer new all over 1998 Mtn Master FL6087K mi CummAllison all Air Ride huge storclean amp pwrful Sell sep $40K EA 623-451-7121
TRAILERS FOR SALE
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Please note The May 2009 issuecloses on February 18 (arrival date April30 the June issue closes on March 18(arrival date May 27)
Unfortunately it is not possible to can-cel an ad after our closing dateHowever we are able to place aldquoSOLDrsquorsquo indicator over your ad up toone week after the closing date
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2000 DOLPHIN 36 FORD V10 21500 milesSO 55 gen WD Corian tops awnings 2 TVDVDVCR 2 air rear camara level jacks Must sell health reasons Reduced to $35800 407-654-3863 (FL)
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Please check here if you would like your state or province abbreviation to appear in your ad following your phone number
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FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 51
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RV MARKETPLACE
Alaska and Canadarsquos Yukon 5Banks Power 23BrakeBuddy 10Commercial Corner 45ndash47Consumer Cellular 8Continued Service Plan 37Cracker Barrel Stores 11Dealers and Destinations 53Dometic Corporation 17Gold Eagle Company 32Good Sam Emergency Road Service 55Good Sam RV Financing 21Good Sam SamboreesCaraventures 16Good Sam VIPProvided by GMAC Insurance 44Good Sam Visa Card 39Haband 24
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Mule Days Celebration 11
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The Rally 15
Pleasure-Way 56
Roadtrek Motorhomes 2
RV Buyerrsquos Guide 33
RV Marketplace 50ndash52
RV Business Top 50 12ndash13
Sea Eagle 19
Select Comfort 9
St Louis Church 5
Trading Post 48ndash49
Transfer Flow 4
Travelerrsquos Guide 25
Winnebago Industries 7
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Call us toll-free for more information 800-234-3450 or go to wwwgoodsamclubcom
COPYRIGHT STATEMENT The Good Sam logo is a registeredtrademark of TL Enterprises Inc a Delaware corporation It may beused by Good Sam chapters for official noncommercial identificationpurposes only and by others only with express written authorization inadvance from TL Enterprises Inc The noncommercial use for patchesand other similar chapter identification has been granted to charteredchapters of the club Any other use without express advance writtenauthorization is prohibited The following terms are registered trade-marks of TL Enterprises Inc and may not be used without permissionCaraventure Commercial Member of Good Sam RV Club Good SamPark Highways MotorHome Rider Samboree Samgo Trailer Lifeand the Trailer Life Campgrounds RV Parks and Services DirectoryHighways does not knowingly accept deceptive or misleading advertis-ing If you have a contrary experience with respect to any merchandiseor service represented in our pages please contact Action Line atactionlinegoodsamclubcom Permission to reprint or quote excerptsgranted upon written request only Copyright 2009
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Highways FEBRUARY 200954
A Scenic Stop to Remember Tell us the location of the vantage point pictured above and you
might be the winner of this monthrsquos $50 prize in our Wherersquos Good Sam photo contest To enter send
an e-mail identifying the photorsquos location and state or province to whereisgoodsamgoodsamclubcom
and include your name and contact information On March 1 wersquoll pick one $50 winner at random
from among the correct entries Look for the answer and winner in the May 2009 issue
Lots of Good Sam members have won $50 so farPatrick F Prunty of Harwich Massachusetts earned hischeck by correctly identifying the watery crossing in theNovember issuersquos Wherersquos Good Sam photo reprinted onthe right The RV bearing the Good Sam sticker rides theferry across Lake Champlain from Grand Island Vermontto Plattsburg New York Good Sam member Lynn Holmesof Arnold Maryland earned $50 for sending us the photo
Now itrsquos your turn to put your digital camera to workSimply take a photo of an RV in an interesting or sceniclocation with the Good Sam decal prominently displayedE-mail the high-resolution image to whereisgoodsamgoodsamclubcom and donrsquot forget to provide your nameand contact information If your photorsquos selected yoursquollreceive a check for $50
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Contents
Portal to the Past
Flying High in Albuquerque
Get Your Kicks at The Rally
Departments
Whats New Online
On the Road
Dear Good Sam
Good News
RV Insight
Camp Cuisine
Tech Topics
Action Line
Good Stuff
Classifieds
Pet Pix
Advertiser Index
Wheres Good Sam
Good Sam Club dot com
TOC
User Guide
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restaurants evoke that innocent timeLooking for in-depth exploration of
the region Albuquerque is home tonumerous museums and each focuseson a compelling facet of the Land ofEnchantment and the world at large
Towering in Jurassic Super GiantsHall at the New Mexico Museum ofNatural History and Science is a replicaof Seismosaurus a former resident ofthe area Fossils in Seacoast Hall remindvisitors that the area once bordered avast prehistoric body of water
Ancestral Pueblo history so impor-
tant to understanding New Mexico ison display at the Indian PuebloCultural Center
Visitors will find refuge from thewarm desert sun at the AlbuquerqueAquarium and Rio Grande BotanicGarden both located in sprawlingAlbuquerque Biological Park Thou-sands of saltwater fish and invertebratesnative to the Gulf of Mexico live in theaquariumrsquos carefully maintained envi-ronments The Botanic Garden green-houses display desert plants that thrivein the area as well as flora from other
climates of the worldScience buffs will relish the
National Atomic Museumwhich traces the history ofthe Atomic Age from earlyresearch of nuclear develop-ment through todayrsquos peace-ful uses Exhibits offerinsights into the first atomicbomb detonation at theTrinity Site located less than100 miles away on desert
land thatrsquos now part of the White SandsMissile Range
Albuquerquersquos best-known eventmay be the International Balloon Fiestawhich lifts off for nine days everyOctober Thousands of spectators turnup for the festivities as hundreds of bal-loons fill the skies Visitors can experi-ence the thrilling history of hot-air bal-looning year-round at the AlbuquerqueInternational Balloon Museum on theedge of the fiesta grounds Actual bal-loons and gondolas hang from the highceiling in a dazzling display
Likewise cruising high above theground is the Sandia Peak Tramwaywhich travels over the Cibola NationalForest on a cable for 27 miles makingit the worldrsquos longest passenger aerialtramway The journey takes visitors tothe observation deck atop 10378-footSandia Peak affording an 11000-square-mile panorama of the Land of Enchantment Make the trip nearsunset and watch as the lights ofAlbuquerque glisten far below
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Tour Route 66break a balloonrecord and immerseyourself in RVingthis April inAlbuquerque
The pop-music standard ldquoRoute 66rdquo entices listeners to ldquogetyour kicksrdquo on Americarsquos famous Mother Road Who are we
to turn down the advice of Nat King Cole Chuck Berry the Rolling StonesJohn Mayer and the many others whorsquove recorded the classic through the years
Heed the songrsquos call by joining the Good Sam Club at the 10th annualRally April 17 through 20 in Albuquerque New Mexico one of the hotteststops on the legendary highway
Visitors to Expo New Mexico can find plenty of ways to get their kickslike browsing row after row of new RVs enjoying nightly entertainment bypopular performers participating in fun activities and taking optionaltours of historic sites in and around the fabled New Mexico city
Did we mention Good Samrsquos Mexican Fiesta and the Rally Dog ShowNow a decade old the Rally has become a one-stop shop for RVers seek-
ing to enrich their lifestyle and just have a great time Rally-goers thirsty forknowledge can pick from scores of seminars and check out newtravel and RV products then end the day by partying withNeil Sedaka the Osmond Brothers and Rita Coolidge
The Rallyrsquos a great place to meet old friends make newtravel buddies link up with longtime e-mail pals and online-forum cronies and on Good Sam Day join a Good SamClub chapter in your neck of the woods
Here are a few of the many ways to get your kicks at the2009 Albuquerque Rally
BY JOHN SULLAWAY
Get yourRALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
RallyAT THE
Kicks
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FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 35
Rock to the Classics For morethan 50 years Neil Sedakarsquos catchy tuneshave blasted out of jukeboxes and stere-os across North America Herersquos yourchance to see the composer of ldquoCal-endar Girlrdquo and ldquoBreaking Up Is Hardto Dordquo perform in person on April 17the Rallyrsquos opening nightSedaka (pictured on theright) is followed byGrammy Awardndashwinningsinger Rita Coolidge onApril 18 the country-flavored family group theOsmond Brothers onApril 19 and California surf band PapaDoo Run Run on April 20
Sharpen Your Skills Whetheryoursquore a novice RVer or a seasoned vet-eran yoursquoll find plenty of opportunitiesto boost your RV IQ at the Rally Scoresof seminars will be offered on topicsranging from electrical-system mainte-nance to tire care Presenters includeHighways Technical Editor Bob Living-ston and other RVing experts
Stack Up the Fun Youngstersand teens can play games scarf uppizza take tours and join their momsdads and grandparents in the cookie-stacking competition GPS users willhave fun with our geocache contest theGreat RV Heist and golfers can tee upfor the golf tournament on April 17Show Your Tricks on Route 66 theRallyrsquos dog show gives pet owners achance to parade their pooches April 18
Explore New Mexico Sign upfor optional guided bus trips and travelto the Acoma ldquoSky Cityrdquo Pueblo onApril 17 Americarsquos oldest continuously
inhabited settlement On April 18 takea tour through Albuquerquersquos most col-orful districts on famous Route 66Guided trips to the nearby Trinity Siteon April 17 18 and 20 will take you toground zero of the first atomic-bombdetonation
Donate Your Time Feel likegiving back Rally participantscan lend a hand at Rio GrandeCommunity Farm Come for aday of volunteer work on April15 and get one night of freecamping on April 14
Balloon Bonanza Albuquerquersquosknown as the Hot-Air Balloon Capitalof the World and its annual Inter-national Balloon Fiesta draws thou-sands Rally-goers will get a chance tosalute the cityrsquos high-flying statusmdashand possibly make historymdashbyparticipating in an attempt toset a Guinness world record forMost People Wearing BalloonHats Prefer the real thing Takea hot-air balloon ride over theRio Grande Valley with RainbowRyders or watch balloon enthu-siasts ignite the burners insidetheir colorful crafts at anevening balloon glow
Go Green The Rallyrsquos the place tofind out how you can reduce your RVrsquosenvironmental footprint The Go GreenIdeas contest invites Rally-goers to sub-mit green-friendly concepts for prizesMake sure you stop by the Green RVexhibit a biodiesel-powered Lancecamper outfitted with solar panels anda wind turbine and occupied by sur-vivalist Brian Brawdy
Hola Good Sam The Good SamClub will throw a Mexican Fiesta formembers and friends on April 20 Yoursquollbe serenaded by mariachis tantalizedby pintildeatas and treated to Southwesterncuisine Join a chapter make newfriends stick around for games andprizes and learn more about benefitsoffered only to Good Sam members
Be Prepared Relive the carefreedays of camping out with your Scouttroop when the Rally hosts a receptionfor all current and former Boy Scouts onApril 19 Boy Scout alumni are encour-aged to bring old memorabilia like uni-forms badges and handbooks LocalBoy Scout troops will participate andcontests for cash prizes will rekindle thatScouting spirit Rally organizers areworking to expand the program toinclude Girl Scouts for the 2010 Rally
Get Cookinrsquo On GoodSam Day Highwaysrsquo CampCuisine columnist BobBlumer (left) will demon-strate how to whip up flavor-filled edibles in theconfines of your RV galleyLearn new recipes fromthe Food Network star
Kick Some Tires Rally-goers canget a close-up look at the latest RVmodels by strolling through hundredsof new rigs on display at Expo NewMexico Yoursquoll find vehicles rangingfrom entry-level trailers to million-dol-lar coaches Buy a new home-on-wheelson the spot or do research for a futurepurchase Also on display are hundredsof aftermarket products and RV-relatedservices in the Rallyrsquos indoor exhibit
RALLY ONLINEConnect with other Rally-going GoodSam Club members online Click onwwwtherallycom to find links to Rallygroups on wwwgoodsamclubcom aswell asFacebookEonsTwitterandFlickr
RVER OF THE YEARDuring the Rallyrsquos Good Sam Day yoursquoll get the chance tomeet Richard Daniels the clubrsquos 2008 RVer of theYear Richard rescued a stray dog he encounteredwhile RV camping then used the Good Sam Clubrsquosonline RV forums to facilitate adoptions of manymore stray animals across the continent The firstrecipient of this annual award Richard says hersquoslooking forward to telling fellow RVers about theshelter he founded Old Fella Burke CountyAnimal Rescue in Burke County Georgia
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The Good Sam ClubrsquosAction Line has resolvedthousands of disputes in favor of membersHighways highlights a sampling of theseresults in each issueTo read more Action Lineletters go to wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityand click on RVer Rights
All Steamed UpLast April I took my 2002 Holiday Rambler Admiral motorhome to GibbsInternational Trucks in Oxnard California to fix a transmission leak I was referredto Gibbs because theyrsquore a fully authorized dealer for Allison transmission
I told the service staff that I wanted an estimate before any work was done onthe coach Later that day Raul a service manager called to say that all they could
do to fix the leak was change gaskets andgrommets If Irsquod been told this beforehand Irsquodhave never brought my motorhome to them
Raul then told me he could remove my trans-mission and send it to a repair facility thatcould make the repairs in the City ofCommerce 75 miles away He said there wasno way of me getting an estimate until thisrepair shop received the transmission anddetected the problem
Later however I was told that I incurred$15729 in fees when Gibbs steam-cleanedmy transmission housing to look for the leakwhich they couldnrsquot find I was never given anestimate for this service
When I arrived to pick up my RV I asked MrsGibbs another service manager why I wasnrsquottold in the beginning that I could incur diag-nostic charges and they might not be able tofix the problem I told her I didnrsquot want to payfor anything and she replied I couldnrsquot havemy keys until I paid the charges I told her thatI called that coercion and it wasnrsquot fair Shedidnrsquot respond
I believe Gibbs misrepresented themselvesI never would have gone there if theyrsquod told methe truth in the first place I believe I shouldbe refunded the $15729 fee I think Gibbsshould also give me an apology for my 10hours of wasted time
Allan Siber CAMARILLO CALIFORNIA
ACTION LINE After sending a petition toGibbs International on Siberrsquos behalf wereceived this response from Raul Villalobosservice manager
We regret that you felt no value in the effortwe made to properly diagnose and steam-
clean your transmission We could debate theappropriateness of the changes but in the bestinterest of a timely resolution wersquore refundingyou $15729
Sluggish ServiceWE TOOK OUR 2001 Sportsmen fifth wheel toPatterson RV Center in Wichita Falls Texas forsome minor repair work At the time the serv-ice representative assured us that the workwouldnrsquot take long But now two months andmany phone calls to Patterson later we stillhavenrsquot seen any progress We were calledonce and told it was ready so we made the 80-mile trip only to find out that the repairswerenrsquot completed Patterson hadnrsquot evenordered the decal stripes that were included inour original request They told us theyrsquod getsomeone to bring the decals to our home
After going back and forth my wife calledto see if the decals were ready and the newservice manager said he knew nothing of thisorder and hersquod have to look into it Heassured us hersquod investigate our issue andcall us back Wersquove never received a callback We really need Action Line to help fixthis ongoing problem
John and Phyllis Spenser PARADISE TEXAS
ACTION LINE After a petition was sent toPatterson RV Center we received the follow-ing update from the Spensers
Our problem has been resolved to our satis-faction thanks to Action Linersquos interventionPatterson RV completed the decal work andtheir new service manager was very courteousand helpful Action Linersquos help was muchappreciated
Got an RV-related dispute E-mail us at actionlinegoodsamclubcom or mail a letterto Action Line PO Box 8545 Ventura California 93002 Please include a letter ofexplanation and copies of related receipts
ACTIONLINEMAILBOX
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If yoursquod like to evaluate newproducts and see your commentspublished in Highways sign upto be a Good Sam producttester Itrsquos easy Just click onwwwgoodsamclubcommemberbenefitsaspx to find the product-testing sign-up form
nline
Highways FEBRUARY 200938
goodstuffEDITED BY ROBIN DUFFIELDbullTESTED ANDREVIEWED BY MEMBERS
Smart LightMotion LightDonrsquot let the Smart Lightrsquossimple appearance deceiveyou The low-profile exteriorlight mounts on the side ofyour RV and goes on auto-matically when the built-insensor detects movementnear your rig An attachedLED lets you know if yourcoach battery is running lowThe Smart Light gets itsbrains from a microproces-sor and has the same holepattern as existing standardlights for easy installationKen Motz a Good Sam Clubproduct tester from Le ClaireIowa installed the SmartLight and reports ldquoThe mo-tion detector really makesus feel securerdquo PRICE $9999CONTACT Star Light 800-883-5444wwwstarlightsinccom
Funky Colored FlamesNeed to spice up your campfire fun Create dancing flames of blue green and purpleby placing an unopened packet of Funky Colored Flames on top of the fire Providing 30minutes of multicolored fun Funky Flames is safe for usein indoor and outdoor wood fireplaces (theyarenrsquot suitable for cooking fires) Good SamClub product tester Arleen Witt of PollackPines California tried Funky Flames andtells us ldquoNice colored flames that reallyadd excitement to any bonfirerdquoPRICE $588 (three-pack)CONTACT Winlow Products416-792-0385 wwwcampingworldcom
June Bug ScooterRVers can tool around the campground
or rally grounds with ease on thepower-thrifty all-electric June Bugscooter The smooth-riding portablevehicle seats one adult comfort-
ably folds to just 28 inches highand weighs 90 pounds JoyceNewman a Good Sam Clubproduct tester from JacksonSouth Carolina took a spinon the June Bug and says ldquoIdo not know how I traveledbefore the June Bug Itrsquosgiven me my freedom backrdquo
Engel MR040 PortableFridge Freezer
Peckish RVers can keep theirsnacks cool on the go with the nim-
ble Engel MR040 Fridge Freezer Theunit has a small footprint but deliversefficient cooling from 1224-volt DCand 110-volt AC power A sturdy plasticexterior with rubber bumpers on eachcorner protects that delicate egg salad
and a reversible lid contains storage spacefor spare cords and fuses Good Sam product
tester Sandy Preibe from Camarillo California took theMR040 on an outing and says ldquoTravels easy and keepsfood and beverages cold on a hot day while driving Itrsquosvery convenient not to have to use icerdquo
PRICE $1497CONTACT Rickrsquos Specialty Vehicles
866-798-2227 wwwricksesvcom
PRICE $641CONTACT Engel USA 888-272-9838 wwwengel-usacom
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MARCH ARIZONA bull ROARING rsquo20S SAMBOREE March 4ndash8Pinal County Fairgrounds Casa Grande $85Contact Joyce Anderson 561 S 34th Pl
Mesa AZ 85204 480-807-6066
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GEORGIA bull SPRING SAMBOREE March 26ndash29
Good Sam Club chapters across North America regularly host RV gatherings known as
Samborees As a Good Sam Club member you can visit Samborees in any state or province
Activities range from games to arts and crafts seminars and live entertainment In short
Samborees are a good time and a great way to meet people who share your interests
Dates locations fees and contact information for upcoming events are listed below and
a complete calendar is posted on wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityeventsandtours
CLUBevents
Forty Years of FunColoradorsquos first Good Sam chapter the Western Colorado Travelers
celebrated its 40th anniversary on November 15 2008 Many members
of the Grand Junction chapter were on hand for the event along with State
Directors Al and Fran Allain Assistant State Directors Mike and Sue Carver
and members of the neighboring Two Rivers Good Sam chapter
Back row left to rightWimp Holding BudDriever Al HowardRalph Moss EugeneStocking Second rowWanda Holding TomBonokoski BettyDriever Lynda HowardTheona Moss PatMahrer Al MahrerSeated GloriaBonokoski Fay ClineFran Jones Del JonesChapter PresidentMary Diamond
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Georgia National Fairgrounds and AgricenterPerry $75 Contact Perno Scott 1865 PoplarSt Conyers GA 30013 770-922-5794
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APRIL TEXAS bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 2ndash5 WestTexas Fairgrounds Abilene $65 $75 at gateContact Judy Birchett PO Box 236 Bishop TX78343 361-584-1919
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LOUISIANA bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 10ndash12State Fair of Louisiana Shreveport $52 Earlybird 45 $13 per day Contact Del Griffin 439Jann Dr Shreveport LA 71106 318-686-0581
lagoodsamyahoocomwwwlagoodsamorg
ALABAMA bull PUT ON YOUR EASTER BONNET SPRINGSAMBOREE April 16ndash19 National PeanutFestival Fairgrounds Dothan $802 $701
Contact Pat Smith 1301 S Bethel RdDecatur AL 35603 256-350-1037
algoodsamsaolcomwwwalabamagoodsamsorg
ARKANSAS bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 16ndash19Four States Fairgrounds Texarkana $55Contact Melinda Wiggs 2501 Skyline PtJonesboro AR 72404 870-972-0951
mwiggs2501yahoocomwwwarkansasgoodsamscom
MISSISSIPPI bull SPRING TAHITIAN SUNRISE SAM-BOREE April 16ndash19 Washington CountyConvention Center Greenville $652 $451Contact Darrell Hugueley 5358 CR 225 WaterValley MS 38965 662-473-1077
hugo5358bellsouthnetwwwmsgoodsamorg
FLORIDA bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 22ndash26Okeechobee KOA Campground Okeechobee$110 Contact Robert Ward PO Box 348Nobleton FL 34661 352-796-8867
bward5bellsouthnetwwwgoodsams-floridaorg
OKLAHOMA bull MARDI GRAS SPRING SAMBOREEApril 23ndash26 Heart of Oklahoma ExpositionShawnee $61 Contact Susan Scholl 4608Sandy Oak Circle Newalla OK 74857 405-391-5852 or 405-812-4401wwwoklahomagoodsamscom
NORTH CAROLINA bull MILITARY TRIBUTE SPRINGSAMBOREE April 24ndash26 Tom Johnson Rally ParkMarion $75 Contact Don and Eunice Fletcher 110Riviera Ln Sanford NC 27332 919-499-2512
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KANSAS bull PAUL BUNYAN AND OTHER TALL TALESSPRING SAMBOREE April 30ndashMay 3 KansasState Fairgrounds Hutchinson $70 ContactMarty Ward 2201 E MacArthur E-3 WichitaKS 67216-5614 316-213-8297
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800-745-3673
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Motorhomes A B amp C Fifth Wheels Travel TrailersBrowse our inventory online at
Go to the Good Sam Clubrsquos website to read all about our more than 1600 activechapters throughout North America and find one near you Start by going to wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunity and clicking on Chapters
nline goodsamclubcom
bull
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ALASKAChris Williams (Vivian)1060 N Leatherleaf Loop Wasilla AK 99654aksnwbrdmtaonlinenetwwwalaskagoodsamclubcom
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OREGONWayne Swanson (Mary)16500 Brown Rd Dallas OR 97338goodsamattglobalnetwwworegongoodsamcom
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WYOMINGSteve Martin (Jackie)75 Wild Horse Rd Cody WY 82414stevemartinwyomingcomwwwwyominggoodsamcom
ARIZONAJoan Burtrum (James)2805 Potter Ave Kingman AZ 86409jiburtrumcitlinknetwwwarizonagoodsamorg
NORTHERN CALIFORNIAKenneth Ginoulis (Marilee)316 Mission St Lodi CA 95240kginoulislodinetnetwwwnorcalgoodsamorg
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIAJo Ann Yett (Vernon)PO Box 1390 Indio CA 92202yetsmailgtenetwwwsocalgoodsamorg
COLORADOAl Allain (Fran)3213 Scranton St Aurora CO 80011-1827coloradosamcomcastnetwwwcoloradogoodsamorg
NEVADATheresa White (Bill)2800 Viking Way Carson City NV 89706tw-bwsbcglobalnetwwwnevadagoodsamcom
NEW MEXICOJohn Brink (Marji)25 Western Saddle Dr Tijeras NM 87059jnmbrinkaolcomwwwnmgoodsamcom
UTAHGlenn Carroll (Carol Jean)1449 E Woodhill Dr Sandy UT 84092carrollgutah-internetwwwutahgoodsamorg
wwwGoodSamClubcomDealerFor your closest Good Sam Authorized Dealer
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Drawing held 12 noon March 17 2009
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ILLINOIS Jim Frcka (Judie)616 N Porter StElgin IL 60120rrack2rvyahoocomwwwillinoisgoodsamcom
IOWACarl Lewis (Ginny)1705 Tulip LnStorm Lake IA 50588-2104carllewisiwnetwwwiowagoodsamcom
MINNESOTALuke Johnson (Pam)1011 S Victory DrMankato MN 56001gorvlukeaolcomwwwmngoodsamclubcom
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NORTH DAKOTALinda Albright (George Thomason)616 Hillcrest DrMinot ND 58703-1556georgeminotcomwwwgeocitiescomndgoodsam
SOUTH DAKOTADonna Katzer (Albert) 915 Allen AveRapid City SD 57701redhatdonnaqbrapmidconet
WISCONSINJean Goossen (Dave)853 138th StAmery WI 54001dgoossenamerytelnetwwwwigoodsamorg
ARKANSASDan Freyaldenhoven (Shirley)1200 Siebenmorgan RdConway AR 72032dfreycyberbackcomthunderaristotlenetarkansashtm
KANSASNancy Crook (Sonny)2902 N Meadowlake DrHutchinson KS 67502nancylcrookhotmailcomwwwkansasgoodsamorg
LOUISIANARichard Abadie (Judith)608 W 17th Ave Covington LA 70433judyabadiehotmailcomwwwlagoodsamorg
MISSOURIJean Gardner (Bob)39456 Omega StAnabel MO 63461mogoodsamDirectorgmailcomwwwmissourigoodsamclubcom
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TEXASKaren L McAbee (Dwayne)PO Box 33940Fort Worth Texas 76162klmcabeehotmailcomwwwtexasgoodsamcom
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CARPETING
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Highwaysrsquo Commercial Corner section ofclassified ads is designed exclusively for pri-vate parties or businesses that have items orservices to sell promote or rent that are notof a personal nature For example RV ParksCampgrounds Condominium ComplexesReal Estate Small Businesses for SaleServices Offered Help Wanted PositionsWanted and Business Opportunities all rep-resent categories appropriate for CommercialCorner Any item offered for rent is consid-ered commercial in nature CommercialCorner advertisers are not required to beGood Sam Club members
When submitting ad copy please followthese guidelines1 There are 40 characters allowed perline counting each letter space and punc-
tuation mark When abbreviating pleaseuse standard dictionary abbreviationsThere is a five-line minimum and the rateis $60 per line2 Bold-face type is available at an addition-al cost of $15 per line Add $50 to makeyour ad all red3 We offer a 5 frequency discount for sixissues and a 10 discount for 12 issues4 Blind-box service is available at an addi-tional cost of $15 per issue We will assigna blind-box number to your ad and we willforward responses to you on a daily basisThe blind-box address takes one full line ofspace at $60line Our $15 fee covers ourpostage and handling expenses5 Copy must be printed or typed6 Copy must be submitted approximately
two months prior to the cover date of theissue desired Please note The May issuecloses on February 18 the June issue closes on March 187 Mail ad copy and a check money order orVisaMasterCardDiscoverAmex numberexpiration date and signature to Commer-cial Corner Highways PO Box 8510Ventura California 93002-99128 Credit-card orders may be faxed to 805-667-4379 Attention Sue Panchenko or e-mailed to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom(please put ldquoCommercial Cornerrdquo in thesubject line) 9 Please direct questions to Sue Panchenkoat 805-667-4385 or via e-mail to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom (please put ldquoCommercialCornerrdquo in the subject line)
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MOTORHOME PARTS
WINNEBAGO ITASCA FLEETWOODmdash-PARTSContact Robert with Year amp Serial We Accept Credit Cards amp Ship Daily8-530 Central M-F Sat 8-4HARRISON RV LAND JEFFERSON IA1-800-397-8206 rvpartsnetinsnetwwwharrisonrvcom
wwwWinnebagoPartscom or 800-933-7742Parts for all WinnebagoItasca productsplus LeSharoPhasar Rialta amp Eurovan Personal service at fair prices for ourcustomers worldwide If outside US call641-896-2222 Hours 8-5 Central M-F
MOTORHOMES WANTED
WE BUY MOTORHOMESrsquo98 amp NEWER - CLEAN - LOW MILES - NO SMOKEPETCASH Payment amp NATIONWIDE Pick UpContact Bill Fishfader 1-509-993-0321RVs NORTHWEST bull SPOKANE WA
$ RV BUYERS OF AMERICA $WE BUY ALL MAKES AND MODELSFREE NATIONWIDE PICKUPTOLL FREE 888-782-8987 wwwrvbuyersusacomWE WILL BEAT ANY DEALER PRICE
PACKRAT STORAGE mdash CONSIGNS BUYS RVs Class A B C MotorhomesNot Picky Cash for ReferralsNationwide Pickup 1-877-520-MINI wwwpackratsacom
WANTEDHave Cash Will TravelFor 1998 and newer diesel coaches wwwrvgonecomNationwide Pick Up Toll Free 1-800-669-1807
CASH FOR YOUR RV2002 Model Year and NewerNationwide PickupCall Toll-free 866-687-2274 ask for Jim Cash WWWUSEDRVPROSCOMLA MESA RV CENTER
1 BEST RV BUYERCall for Free AppraisalTop Dollar Paid for Late ModelGas or Diesel MotorhomesFree Nationwide PickupToll Free 888-870-3989BIG SKY LIQUIDATION
SELLING Instant cash for your 2002 - current Motorhome All models Top$$ + Quick pickup Call Joe Punzi 888-9RVRVRV North Bay Ford RV 100s of Happy Customers over the last 40 years Ask about our consignment program
$ CASH $ TOP DOLLAR PAID for late-model motorhomes All makes and modelsNo hassles For instant cash call Keith Roy (toll-free) at 1-888-227-4078PEDATA RV CENTER
2009 - 2000 MOTORHOMES WANTED Nationwide mdash Gas or DieselFree Appraisals mdash No HasslesCall (813) 783-4000 or 888-783-4009 for Instant CashMotorhomeFinderscom
MAILMESSAGE SERVICES
$10 MAILBOX RENTALS mdash South DakotaVehicle Reg mdash Low 3 SD Sales TaxNo State Income Tax No Veh InspectionsCall Toll Free 1-800-419-1690 VisaMCVisit us at wwwyourbestaddresscom
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Need your mail to follow you Call usTravelers Remail Association since 1978No state income tax Vehicle Reg TX ResidencyLow rates wwwtramailnet or 800-666-6710MAIL FORWARDING WITH A PERSONAL TOUCH
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MAIL FORWARDING SERVICESFast sure safe mail delivery Low pricesOREGON HAS NO SALES TAX For FREE BROCHURE call (800) 452-2130 Visit us at wwwmailforwardingservicescom
AMERICAS-MAILBOX Forwarding in SDSave $$$NEW Monthly Rates NO State Income TaxNO Wheel TaxNO Safety InspectionNO HasslesVery Low RV Reg amp Insurance 866-747-3700wwwAmericas-MailboxcomHW Call us first
SNOWBIRD MAIL amp MESSAGE bull 800 VOICE MAILWe handle your mail as if it were our own ANNUAL - $150 bull MONTHLY - $18Located in Newport Oregonwwwsnowbirdmailcom bull 1-800-800-0710
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MEXICO INSURANCE
ANNUAL LIABILITY INSURANCE $58 PERSON UNLIMITED TRIPS WITH EXTENDED LIABILITYTO A TOWED TRAILERBOAT1-800-909-4457
HOMES FOR SALE
AMERICArsquoS WORLD CLASS RV COMMUNITYThe Gardens RV Village Crossville TNResales available now 1100 to 2200 sq ft homes with attached fully enclosed full-hookupRV garages Lots available to build your ownBeautiful community Call us at 800-860-RVERwwwgardensrvvillagecom
SENIOR LIVING on the SALTON SEARV Groups Welcome Mineral Spa now openPark Models amp New Mobile Homes availableRents starting $250 Rentals available Call (818) 344-0356
RETAMA VILLAGE Come join us At our exclusive55+ active adult community in the fabulous Rio Grande Valley of South Texas Large RV LotsCasita wRV Port and single family homesClubhouse library pools fitness centerbilliards hiking biking and birdingBentsenpalmcom 9563811500
OWN LAND amp HOME AT SUNRISE BLUFFSGated 55+ Subdivision in NM with best 4 seasonclimate in the SW affordable living Custom homesfrom 1300-2400 sf Ask about either RV portsor RV storage area Vist us at wwwsunrisebluffscomor call 1-877-725-8337
INVESTMENTS
EARN 96 INTERESTPER ANNUM1-800-687-4940 Toll FreeNot available in some states
LOTS FOR SALE
TORREY OAKS RV RESORT Located in SW FL Luxury heated pool pickle ball golf shuffleboardfitness media indooroutdoor kitchensbaths laundries Rental Lots availableCall (813) 426-4729 (863) 773-3157 wwwtorrey-oaks-rv-lotscom
SILVER PALMS RV VILLAGE near Lake OkeechobeeSunny South-Central Florida bull Planned activities bull Fitness center bull Members-only lounge bull Gated entryDeeded Oversized Sites Premier Lakefront ampPreserve sites available Now under constructionndashndashSpecial Pre-Opening pricing availableVisit wwwsilverpalmsrvcom or call 863-467-5800
LARGEST SELECTION OF RV LOTS in SW10 Locations Call now amp Receive 5 daysamp 4 nights Complimentary resort visitFinancing avail Act Now for Best sitessouthwestRVsitescom 760-870-1607
COMMERCIAL CORNER
rdquoldquoAs in past years Highwayshas been the source of our best camp hosts
mdashS Beall OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY
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TOURS
ADVENTURE CARAVANS RV TOURS amp RALLIESCanada bull USA bull Alaska bull Central America Mexico bull Greece bull Europe bull United KingdomMexico RV Insurance wwwadventurecaravanscomFree 86-page catalog (800) 872-7897Experience the Adventure Wersquoll do the Rest
WORLDWIDE RV TOURS AND RALLIESMexico Canada Alaska OverseasAnd USA Rose Parade Balloon FiestaKentucky Derby amp more Call 800-952-8496or free RV Vacation guide wwwfantasyrvtoursnet
Good Sam Samborees and CaraventuresWhether your RV travels take you to AlaskaMexicorsquos Baja Peninsula New England the Kentucky Derby a NASCAR race or to AmericarsquosNational Parks the Good Sam Club has a grouptravel package for you Make new friends while youtravel in the comfort of your RV on our fully guidedtours Call us toll-free at 1-800-829-5140 or visit us online at wwwgoodsamclubcomtoursto find out more about these and the many othertours offered by the Good Sam Club
TRAVEL TO EXCITING PLACESDrive the Alcan to Americarsquos Last Frontierenvision yourself on Nova Scotiarsquos miles of coastal drives celebrate Mardi Grascross the border to sunny Mexicoform friendships yoursquoll treasure the rest of your days all arrangementsincluding RV parks by Tracks RV Toursest 1975 Free catalog at tracksrvtourscom or tel 800-351-6053
TOW VEHICLES FOR SALE
DODGE TRUCK DURANGO amp JEEPFleet prices to the publicBuy Below Factory Invoice1-800-320-9767 Ask for Fleet SalesDonrsquot be fooled by the other guyNo hidden charges wwwthenewdodgecomAdvantage DodgeChryslerJeep
TOW VEHICLETRAILERPACKAGES FOR SALE
2000 TETON 40 CHEYENNE 5th Arctic pkg full-timer new all over 1998 Mtn Master FL6087K mi CummAllison all Air Ride huge storclean amp pwrful Sell sep $40K EA 623-451-7121
TRAILERS FOR SALE
STACKER TRAILERS mdash Huge savings on two cancellations 24 double axle amp 30 triple with lifts Never titled New Dick 800-272-1239See pictures at richmondstackerscom Negotiableamp delivery available
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MinneapolisSt Paul RV Vacation amp Camping ShowFeb 5 - 8 Minneapolis MNMid America RV ShowFeb 13 - 15 Kansas City MONorth Carolina RV amp Camping ShowFeb 13 - 15 Charlotte NCRichmond Camping RV ExpoFeb 13 - 15 Richmond VAKansas Sports Boat amp Travel ShowFeb 19 - 22 Wichita KSRhode Island RV amp Camping ShowFeb 27 - Mar 1 Providence RIwwwagieventscom
RV SPACES FOR RENT
RV SPACE FOR RENT Must be 55 or older inBellflower CA Small cat or dog under 20 lbsokay Close to all freeways beaches amp mtns At least 1 month stay required Pool table poolCall (562) 867-3227
SERVICES
1 IN SALES TAX SAVINGSPay no sales tax on your next RV We have helpedclients legally save $1000s over the past 12 yrsCall Mountain States Consulting 800-565-4504amp talk to a CPA for professional friendly service or visit us on the web at wwwrvtaxcom
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LOWEST RATES IN THE 50 STATESPay NO Sales Tax Permanent PlatesNo Inspections mdash Plates in 4 daysTrailers RVs Vehicles Planes BoatsDeer Creek 8779135100 wwwtaxfreemontanaorg
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PROPERTY FOR SALE
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5 ACRE PROPERTY IN SOUTHERN COLORADO360ordm Mountain Views Close to Rio Grande No Assoc Fees Yearly Property Taxes under $100Only $7500 entire 5 Acres(239) 273-0911 wwwcoloradolandsalecom
RECREATIONAL VEHICLESFOR SALE
LIST YOUR RVSHOP FOR AN RVTHOUSANDS OF VIEWERSBUYERS WAITINGbullbullbull wwwRVclearinghousecom bullbullbull
RV REGISTRYwwwrvregistrycomMotorhomes Trailers amp Fifth WheelsFor Sale by OwnersNo Sales CommissionsBuyersSellers 800-546-8457
BUYING OR SELLING AN RVLet us take over the risk of major repairsTo learn more about the Good Sam Extended Service Plan mechanical breakdown insurance call 1-877-681-9479
RECREATIONAL VEHICLESWANTED
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RV CLUBS
LONERS ON WHEELS Singles Camping ClubwwwlonersonwheelscomLocal Chapter campouts in USA amp CanadaRallies Caravans amp LOW Campground1-866-LOW-CLUB bull FREE Newsletter amp Info
RV GRAPHICS
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COMMERCIAL CORNER
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TRADING POSTTURN-KEY SPACIOUS BEAUTIFUL RV LOT Temeculaarea CA Incl WD dishwshr frig dbl SS sinkBBQ At Rancho CA RV Resort a 5-star resort golfcourse pools SteveLinda (949)454-2191 pearlwing9coxnet for photos $85K
MOTORHOMES FOR SALE
2000 ALLEGRO BUS 38 57K mi 3 SO Cat 330dsl 6-spd Allison maple cab int WD new awnsall lthr Frtliner Chas 75 Onan new tires reffrwicmkr no smkpets $54K 772-564-0759772-341-4614 (FL)
2007 36QSH PHAETON BY Tiffin Silver Sand350 HP Cat Diesel pusher 6-speed Allison80 gen auto level amp awn leather Corian tiled3 TVs 4 slides 9527 miles warranty $175K(941) 286-5201 (SD)
1996 DUTCH STAR 32 454 Chevy Banks Power slide-out Runs and looks beautiful New paint roof tires $28500 Neil 916-747-1842
A Colorado Beauty at its Best New 2006 stunning custom home in Castle Rock 6196 sq ft walkout ranch on 467 acres 4 BD 6BA50rsquoX21rsquo RV garage wfull hookups $1295000(303) 681-3754 for pics amp details
LARGO FL 1152 sq ft manufactured hm 2BR2BA Many extras incl attached lanai amp shed Xlnt home base location close to shopping ampbeaches in a 55+ 5-star community $35000OBO 727-798-2573 evartsedyahoocom
3BD2BA MANUFACTURED on 82 acre w30X40RV garage wfull hookup 2 yrs old 4 mi from The Villages in FL No lot fee you own propertysafe area move-in ready smk free lots of extras$260K 352-406-9750
BEAUTIFUL OR COAST - Lakeside 55+ gatedcomm 1254 sq ft 2BD 2BA 40 ft RV prkgwhookups 2 mins to lake 5 mi to beachfishing crabbing hiking Pix avail $219000(541) 759-2747
LOTS FOR SALE
CYPRESS WOODS RESORT - SW Florida premierwaterfront lot on cul de sac Tropical landscapingSee at wwwbradsrvlotcom (239) 495-0538
DESTIN VILLAGE RV RESORT FLmdash2 lots for saleside by side across from pool and clubhouse1 block to huge public beach Large pads gated$129000 each Susan (850) 496-6520
ALASKA KENAI PENINSULA RV and residential lot The best fishing and hunting in the worldCheap Private party 907-283-5889 spikealaskaearthlinknet wwwmyalaskalotcom
OWN YOUR RV LOT CO-OP PK along ColoradoRiver 2006 Cavco Pk model front kit 16X22 living rm 10X24 storage furnished WDgolf cart full time or part xlnt cond Must see$174500 928-667-3768 (AZ)
CAMPGROUNDMEMBERSHIPS FOR SALECOAST TO COAST AFFILIATED
CAMPGROUND MEMBERSHIP FOR SALE Coast to Coast affiliated home park Southern PinesNC 2 free parks S Pines amp Gettsyburg PA Pdover $6000 sell for $5000 Heart problems(336) 475-3623
CAMPGROUND MEMBERSHIPSFOR SALE
THOUSAND TRAILS NACO national membershipAnnual dues paid up to January 2009 $3500 or best offer (323) 582-5559
HOMES FOR SALE
1987 SILVERCREST MOBILE HOME in Hemet CAGated 55+ community wRV stor free golf pool amp more 1344 sq ft 2BD2BA LR DR den 2space carport AC washdry frig gas stove$34900 425-868-7553
DAVENPORT FL RV HOME Private 55+ commAccess to I-27 amp I-4 2BD 2BA + RV garage1800 sq ft Cinder block built $289K Will consider trade in CACOTX 863-424-1417lab2trvlaolcom
ASHEVILLE NCmdashNewly remodeled home amp RVbuilding 4BR 4BA 4300 sq ft home 2250 sq ft RV building HVAC Many amenities plus mtn views New low price $699500 Pics wwwTomFlackcom 8282426569
TRADING POST As a benefit of membership Good Sam Club members may advertise personalitems for sale in the Trading Postclassified ad section of Highways
The Trading Post classified ad section isrestricted to ads placed by individualGood Sam Club members who are cur-rent with their membership dues Adsmust be of a personal nature accordingto the following requirements All otherclassified ads will be considered forplacement in Commercial Corner
1 Item advertised must be personallyowned and listed for sale or trade Ads pro-moting a product or service for sale wouldnot be acceptable in Trading Post Also notacceptable would be an ad for a multi-unitapartment townhome complex or morethan 10 acres of unimproved real property
2 An ad for the rental of any item is considered commercial and thereforenot appropriate for Trading Post
3 Trading Post accepts ads under thecategories of Campground Member-ships for Sale Timeshares for SaleHomes for Sale and Lots for SaleAgents are not permitted to advertise inTrading Post
4 Help Wanted and Positions Wantedare categories inappropriate for TradingPost Also unacceptable are ads for theexchange of one service for anotherregardless of whether any money is
changing hands An ad soliciting theusage of property whether commercialor residential is also considered com-mercial in nature and must be placed inCommercial Corner
Please note The May 2009 issuecloses on February 18 (arrival date April30 the June issue closes on March 18(arrival date May 27)
Unfortunately it is not possible to can-cel an ad after our closing dateHowever we are able to place aldquoSOLDrsquorsquo indicator over your ad up toone week after the closing date
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2000 DOLPHIN 36 FORD V10 21500 milesSO 55 gen WD Corian tops awnings 2 TVDVDVCR 2 air rear camara level jacks Must sell health reasons Reduced to $35800 407-654-3863 (FL)
2005 PHAETON 35 FT 350 diesel very lowmileage smoke free very clean Two slidessurround sound WD 4-dr frig Under warranty$150000 (225) 293-6990 225-921-8934
1996 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND 34 model L 45K miles Chevy gas Onan generator awningpackage satellite leveling jacks Email for more info bgilstrapcomcastnet or 678-817-9661 (GA)
1990 MONACO CROWN ROYALE 40 foot 300Cummins engine 75K miles fully loadedexcellent condition $29500 Call for pictures and information In 1990 sold for $250000304-242-0377
2005 COUNTRY COACH Intrigue LTD 42 525HP3 AC 10KW gen 3 slides In-Motion sat heatedceramic floor OS ent ctr radar det CB radioAqua Hot htd massage driver amp co-pilot sts extwar $345K 909-980-2168 (CA)
TRAVEL TRAILERS amp FIFTH WHEELS FOR SALE
2004 KEYSTONE HORNET with improved lotconcrete drive + pad deck and shed Lot 6035 Star Resort Pass Christian MS Xlnt cond 2BDRM 12 slide $249 annual fee Near Casinos$36000 (920) 897-3660 (WI)
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2004 374 GLENDALE Titanium 32E37DS5th whl pin to bmpr 322 Xlnt cond lots xtras clsts hdwd flr NS 2 SO Orig $63600Selling due to health $29500 Call Gene 562-927-7217 (CA)
The May 2009 issue closes February 18 The June 2009 issue closes March18 Cost $85 per ad plus $60 per photo Bold $10 for first line $20 tobold entire ad Add $25 for ad to appear in redMaximum 200 characters Count all letters numbers punctuation and spacesSpecify category______________________________________
Good Sam ____________________________________Exp_____
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Phone ________________________________________
Please check here if you would like your state or province abbreviation to appear in your ad following your phone number
MAIL Trading Post Highways PO Box 8510 Ventura CA 93002
FAX (805) 667-4379 Attention Trading Post
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TRADING POST RATES
Advertising rates Trading Post ads are $85per listing per issue Bold-face type for thefirst line of the ad is an additional $10 For atotal of $105 your entire ad will be in boldAdd $25 for your ad to appear in red type
Photo ads We will include one photo with yourad at an additional cost of $60 per issue Pleasee-mail or mail a black-and-white or color photo
Blind-box service This runs an additional $15per issue A blind-box number will be assigned toyour ad and we will forward responses to you
When submitting ad copy please follow theseguidelines1 Submit your printed or typed ad on ourprinted form or use your own stationery2 Limit each ad to 200 characters counting allletters spaces punctuation marks and numbers3 Indicate under which category you wouldlike your ad to appear4 Your Good Sam Club membership numberand expiration date must be noted5 Mail ad copy and a check money order orVisaMasterCardDiscoverAmEx number toTrading Post Highways PO Box 8510Ventura California 93002-99126 Fax credit card orders to 805-667-4379Attention Trading Post7 E-mail credit-card orders to classifiedstlcomAttention Trading Post8 If you have a question we can be reachedat (805) 667-4100 ext 392 391 or 385
NO TELEPHONE ORDERS PLEASE
does not knowinglyaccept ads from busi-nesses in the TradingPost section If youreach a business whenanswering a Trading Postad please contact theAdvertising Departmentat 805-667-4100
StopampShop
AT THE RV MARKETPLACETake a moment to browse the
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For more information call theAdvertising Department at
800-765-1912extension 391 392 or 385
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AVAILABLE IN
You can place a 1-inch black-and-white ad for as little as
based on a 12-issue schedule
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RV MARKETPLACE
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RV MARKETPLACE
Alaska and Canadarsquos Yukon 5Banks Power 23BrakeBuddy 10Commercial Corner 45ndash47Consumer Cellular 8Continued Service Plan 37Cracker Barrel Stores 11Dealers and Destinations 53Dometic Corporation 17Gold Eagle Company 32Good Sam Emergency Road Service 55Good Sam RV Financing 21Good Sam SamboreesCaraventures 16Good Sam VIPProvided by GMAC Insurance 44Good Sam Visa Card 39Haband 24
ADVERTISER INDEXWhile every effort is made to maintain accuracy andcompleteness last-minutechanges may occasionallyresult in omissions or errors
ADVERTISER PAGEInsurance Central 30
Mule Days Celebration 11
nVision 10
The Rally 15
Pleasure-Way 56
Roadtrek Motorhomes 2
RV Buyerrsquos Guide 33
RV Marketplace 50ndash52
RV Business Top 50 12ndash13
Sea Eagle 19
Select Comfort 9
St Louis Church 5
Trading Post 48ndash49
Transfer Flow 4
Travelerrsquos Guide 25
Winnebago Industries 7
ADVERTISER PAGE
Click on wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityphotosto post your Pet Pix online To submit digital photosfor Highwaysrsquo Pet Pix column e-mail them to us athighwaysgoodsamclubcom
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ALASKA
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We guarantee itThatrsquos our promise If 11 months go by and Good Sam hasnrsquot saved you morethan the cost of your annual membership just let us know and wersquoll refund your member-ship fee Chances are yoursquoll save that much the first few days yoursquore on the road Thereare so many ways to save with discounted camping and free and low-cost services
Call us toll-free for more information 800-234-3450 or go to wwwgoodsamclubcom
COPYRIGHT STATEMENT The Good Sam logo is a registeredtrademark of TL Enterprises Inc a Delaware corporation It may beused by Good Sam chapters for official noncommercial identificationpurposes only and by others only with express written authorization inadvance from TL Enterprises Inc The noncommercial use for patchesand other similar chapter identification has been granted to charteredchapters of the club Any other use without express advance writtenauthorization is prohibited The following terms are registered trade-marks of TL Enterprises Inc and may not be used without permissionCaraventure Commercial Member of Good Sam RV Club Good SamPark Highways MotorHome Rider Samboree Samgo Trailer Lifeand the Trailer Life Campgrounds RV Parks and Services DirectoryHighways does not knowingly accept deceptive or misleading advertis-ing If you have a contrary experience with respect to any merchandiseor service represented in our pages please contact Action Line atactionlinegoodsamclubcom Permission to reprint or quote excerptsgranted upon written request only Copyright 2009
DEALERS amp DESTINATIONS
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Highways FEBRUARY 200954
A Scenic Stop to Remember Tell us the location of the vantage point pictured above and you
might be the winner of this monthrsquos $50 prize in our Wherersquos Good Sam photo contest To enter send
an e-mail identifying the photorsquos location and state or province to whereisgoodsamgoodsamclubcom
and include your name and contact information On March 1 wersquoll pick one $50 winner at random
from among the correct entries Look for the answer and winner in the May 2009 issue
Lots of Good Sam members have won $50 so farPatrick F Prunty of Harwich Massachusetts earned hischeck by correctly identifying the watery crossing in theNovember issuersquos Wherersquos Good Sam photo reprinted onthe right The RV bearing the Good Sam sticker rides theferry across Lake Champlain from Grand Island Vermontto Plattsburg New York Good Sam member Lynn Holmesof Arnold Maryland earned $50 for sending us the photo
Now itrsquos your turn to put your digital camera to workSimply take a photo of an RV in an interesting or sceniclocation with the Good Sam decal prominently displayedE-mail the high-resolution image to whereisgoodsamgoodsamclubcom and donrsquot forget to provide your nameand contact information If your photorsquos selected yoursquollreceive a check for $50
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Contents
Portal to the Past
Flying High in Albuquerque
Get Your Kicks at The Rally
Departments
Whats New Online
On the Road
Dear Good Sam
Good News
RV Insight
Camp Cuisine
Tech Topics
Action Line
Good Stuff
Classifieds
Pet Pix
Advertiser Index
Wheres Good Sam
Good Sam Club dot com
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Highways FEBRUARY 200934
Tour Route 66break a balloonrecord and immerseyourself in RVingthis April inAlbuquerque
The pop-music standard ldquoRoute 66rdquo entices listeners to ldquogetyour kicksrdquo on Americarsquos famous Mother Road Who are we
to turn down the advice of Nat King Cole Chuck Berry the Rolling StonesJohn Mayer and the many others whorsquove recorded the classic through the years
Heed the songrsquos call by joining the Good Sam Club at the 10th annualRally April 17 through 20 in Albuquerque New Mexico one of the hotteststops on the legendary highway
Visitors to Expo New Mexico can find plenty of ways to get their kickslike browsing row after row of new RVs enjoying nightly entertainment bypopular performers participating in fun activities and taking optionaltours of historic sites in and around the fabled New Mexico city
Did we mention Good Samrsquos Mexican Fiesta and the Rally Dog ShowNow a decade old the Rally has become a one-stop shop for RVers seek-
ing to enrich their lifestyle and just have a great time Rally-goers thirsty forknowledge can pick from scores of seminars and check out newtravel and RV products then end the day by partying withNeil Sedaka the Osmond Brothers and Rita Coolidge
The Rallyrsquos a great place to meet old friends make newtravel buddies link up with longtime e-mail pals and online-forum cronies and on Good Sam Day join a Good SamClub chapter in your neck of the woods
Here are a few of the many ways to get your kicks at the2009 Albuquerque Rally
BY JOHN SULLAWAY
Get yourRALLY 2009 LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
RallyAT THE
Kicks
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Rock to the Classics For morethan 50 years Neil Sedakarsquos catchy tuneshave blasted out of jukeboxes and stere-os across North America Herersquos yourchance to see the composer of ldquoCal-endar Girlrdquo and ldquoBreaking Up Is Hardto Dordquo perform in person on April 17the Rallyrsquos opening nightSedaka (pictured on theright) is followed byGrammy Awardndashwinningsinger Rita Coolidge onApril 18 the country-flavored family group theOsmond Brothers onApril 19 and California surf band PapaDoo Run Run on April 20
Sharpen Your Skills Whetheryoursquore a novice RVer or a seasoned vet-eran yoursquoll find plenty of opportunitiesto boost your RV IQ at the Rally Scoresof seminars will be offered on topicsranging from electrical-system mainte-nance to tire care Presenters includeHighways Technical Editor Bob Living-ston and other RVing experts
Stack Up the Fun Youngstersand teens can play games scarf uppizza take tours and join their momsdads and grandparents in the cookie-stacking competition GPS users willhave fun with our geocache contest theGreat RV Heist and golfers can tee upfor the golf tournament on April 17Show Your Tricks on Route 66 theRallyrsquos dog show gives pet owners achance to parade their pooches April 18
Explore New Mexico Sign upfor optional guided bus trips and travelto the Acoma ldquoSky Cityrdquo Pueblo onApril 17 Americarsquos oldest continuously
inhabited settlement On April 18 takea tour through Albuquerquersquos most col-orful districts on famous Route 66Guided trips to the nearby Trinity Siteon April 17 18 and 20 will take you toground zero of the first atomic-bombdetonation
Donate Your Time Feel likegiving back Rally participantscan lend a hand at Rio GrandeCommunity Farm Come for aday of volunteer work on April15 and get one night of freecamping on April 14
Balloon Bonanza Albuquerquersquosknown as the Hot-Air Balloon Capitalof the World and its annual Inter-national Balloon Fiesta draws thou-sands Rally-goers will get a chance tosalute the cityrsquos high-flying statusmdashand possibly make historymdashbyparticipating in an attempt toset a Guinness world record forMost People Wearing BalloonHats Prefer the real thing Takea hot-air balloon ride over theRio Grande Valley with RainbowRyders or watch balloon enthu-siasts ignite the burners insidetheir colorful crafts at anevening balloon glow
Go Green The Rallyrsquos the place tofind out how you can reduce your RVrsquosenvironmental footprint The Go GreenIdeas contest invites Rally-goers to sub-mit green-friendly concepts for prizesMake sure you stop by the Green RVexhibit a biodiesel-powered Lancecamper outfitted with solar panels anda wind turbine and occupied by sur-vivalist Brian Brawdy
Hola Good Sam The Good SamClub will throw a Mexican Fiesta formembers and friends on April 20 Yoursquollbe serenaded by mariachis tantalizedby pintildeatas and treated to Southwesterncuisine Join a chapter make newfriends stick around for games andprizes and learn more about benefitsoffered only to Good Sam members
Be Prepared Relive the carefreedays of camping out with your Scouttroop when the Rally hosts a receptionfor all current and former Boy Scouts onApril 19 Boy Scout alumni are encour-aged to bring old memorabilia like uni-forms badges and handbooks LocalBoy Scout troops will participate andcontests for cash prizes will rekindle thatScouting spirit Rally organizers areworking to expand the program toinclude Girl Scouts for the 2010 Rally
Get Cookinrsquo On GoodSam Day Highwaysrsquo CampCuisine columnist BobBlumer (left) will demon-strate how to whip up flavor-filled edibles in theconfines of your RV galleyLearn new recipes fromthe Food Network star
Kick Some Tires Rally-goers canget a close-up look at the latest RVmodels by strolling through hundredsof new rigs on display at Expo NewMexico Yoursquoll find vehicles rangingfrom entry-level trailers to million-dol-lar coaches Buy a new home-on-wheelson the spot or do research for a futurepurchase Also on display are hundredsof aftermarket products and RV-relatedservices in the Rallyrsquos indoor exhibit
RALLY ONLINEConnect with other Rally-going GoodSam Club members online Click onwwwtherallycom to find links to Rallygroups on wwwgoodsamclubcom aswell asFacebookEonsTwitterandFlickr
RVER OF THE YEARDuring the Rallyrsquos Good Sam Day yoursquoll get the chance tomeet Richard Daniels the clubrsquos 2008 RVer of theYear Richard rescued a stray dog he encounteredwhile RV camping then used the Good Sam Clubrsquosonline RV forums to facilitate adoptions of manymore stray animals across the continent The firstrecipient of this annual award Richard says hersquoslooking forward to telling fellow RVers about theshelter he founded Old Fella Burke CountyAnimal Rescue in Burke County Georgia
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The Good Sam ClubrsquosAction Line has resolvedthousands of disputes in favor of membersHighways highlights a sampling of theseresults in each issueTo read more Action Lineletters go to wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityand click on RVer Rights
All Steamed UpLast April I took my 2002 Holiday Rambler Admiral motorhome to GibbsInternational Trucks in Oxnard California to fix a transmission leak I was referredto Gibbs because theyrsquore a fully authorized dealer for Allison transmission
I told the service staff that I wanted an estimate before any work was done onthe coach Later that day Raul a service manager called to say that all they could
do to fix the leak was change gaskets andgrommets If Irsquod been told this beforehand Irsquodhave never brought my motorhome to them
Raul then told me he could remove my trans-mission and send it to a repair facility thatcould make the repairs in the City ofCommerce 75 miles away He said there wasno way of me getting an estimate until thisrepair shop received the transmission anddetected the problem
Later however I was told that I incurred$15729 in fees when Gibbs steam-cleanedmy transmission housing to look for the leakwhich they couldnrsquot find I was never given anestimate for this service
When I arrived to pick up my RV I asked MrsGibbs another service manager why I wasnrsquottold in the beginning that I could incur diag-nostic charges and they might not be able tofix the problem I told her I didnrsquot want to payfor anything and she replied I couldnrsquot havemy keys until I paid the charges I told her thatI called that coercion and it wasnrsquot fair Shedidnrsquot respond
I believe Gibbs misrepresented themselvesI never would have gone there if theyrsquod told methe truth in the first place I believe I shouldbe refunded the $15729 fee I think Gibbsshould also give me an apology for my 10hours of wasted time
Allan Siber CAMARILLO CALIFORNIA
ACTION LINE After sending a petition toGibbs International on Siberrsquos behalf wereceived this response from Raul Villalobosservice manager
We regret that you felt no value in the effortwe made to properly diagnose and steam-
clean your transmission We could debate theappropriateness of the changes but in the bestinterest of a timely resolution wersquore refundingyou $15729
Sluggish ServiceWE TOOK OUR 2001 Sportsmen fifth wheel toPatterson RV Center in Wichita Falls Texas forsome minor repair work At the time the serv-ice representative assured us that the workwouldnrsquot take long But now two months andmany phone calls to Patterson later we stillhavenrsquot seen any progress We were calledonce and told it was ready so we made the 80-mile trip only to find out that the repairswerenrsquot completed Patterson hadnrsquot evenordered the decal stripes that were included inour original request They told us theyrsquod getsomeone to bring the decals to our home
After going back and forth my wife calledto see if the decals were ready and the newservice manager said he knew nothing of thisorder and hersquod have to look into it Heassured us hersquod investigate our issue andcall us back Wersquove never received a callback We really need Action Line to help fixthis ongoing problem
John and Phyllis Spenser PARADISE TEXAS
ACTION LINE After a petition was sent toPatterson RV Center we received the follow-ing update from the Spensers
Our problem has been resolved to our satis-faction thanks to Action Linersquos interventionPatterson RV completed the decal work andtheir new service manager was very courteousand helpful Action Linersquos help was muchappreciated
Got an RV-related dispute E-mail us at actionlinegoodsamclubcom or mail a letterto Action Line PO Box 8545 Ventura California 93002 Please include a letter ofexplanation and copies of related receipts
ACTIONLINEMAILBOX
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If yoursquod like to evaluate newproducts and see your commentspublished in Highways sign upto be a Good Sam producttester Itrsquos easy Just click onwwwgoodsamclubcommemberbenefitsaspx to find the product-testing sign-up form
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Highways FEBRUARY 200938
goodstuffEDITED BY ROBIN DUFFIELDbullTESTED ANDREVIEWED BY MEMBERS
Smart LightMotion LightDonrsquot let the Smart Lightrsquossimple appearance deceiveyou The low-profile exteriorlight mounts on the side ofyour RV and goes on auto-matically when the built-insensor detects movementnear your rig An attachedLED lets you know if yourcoach battery is running lowThe Smart Light gets itsbrains from a microproces-sor and has the same holepattern as existing standardlights for easy installationKen Motz a Good Sam Clubproduct tester from Le ClaireIowa installed the SmartLight and reports ldquoThe mo-tion detector really makesus feel securerdquo PRICE $9999CONTACT Star Light 800-883-5444wwwstarlightsinccom
Funky Colored FlamesNeed to spice up your campfire fun Create dancing flames of blue green and purpleby placing an unopened packet of Funky Colored Flames on top of the fire Providing 30minutes of multicolored fun Funky Flames is safe for usein indoor and outdoor wood fireplaces (theyarenrsquot suitable for cooking fires) Good SamClub product tester Arleen Witt of PollackPines California tried Funky Flames andtells us ldquoNice colored flames that reallyadd excitement to any bonfirerdquoPRICE $588 (three-pack)CONTACT Winlow Products416-792-0385 wwwcampingworldcom
June Bug ScooterRVers can tool around the campground
or rally grounds with ease on thepower-thrifty all-electric June Bugscooter The smooth-riding portablevehicle seats one adult comfort-
ably folds to just 28 inches highand weighs 90 pounds JoyceNewman a Good Sam Clubproduct tester from JacksonSouth Carolina took a spinon the June Bug and says ldquoIdo not know how I traveledbefore the June Bug Itrsquosgiven me my freedom backrdquo
Engel MR040 PortableFridge Freezer
Peckish RVers can keep theirsnacks cool on the go with the nim-
ble Engel MR040 Fridge Freezer Theunit has a small footprint but deliversefficient cooling from 1224-volt DCand 110-volt AC power A sturdy plasticexterior with rubber bumpers on eachcorner protects that delicate egg salad
and a reversible lid contains storage spacefor spare cords and fuses Good Sam product
tester Sandy Preibe from Camarillo California took theMR040 on an outing and says ldquoTravels easy and keepsfood and beverages cold on a hot day while driving Itrsquosvery convenient not to have to use icerdquo
PRICE $1497CONTACT Rickrsquos Specialty Vehicles
866-798-2227 wwwricksesvcom
PRICE $641CONTACT Engel USA 888-272-9838 wwwengel-usacom
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AND GET REWARDED FORDOING WHAT YOU LOVE
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FEBRUARYFLORIDA bull WINTER SAMBOREE February 18ndash22Withlacoochee Bluegrass Festival Dunnellon$110 Early bird 217 Contact Robert WardPO Box 348 Nobleton FL 34461 352-796-8867
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MARCH ARIZONA bull ROARING rsquo20S SAMBOREE March 4ndash8Pinal County Fairgrounds Casa Grande $85Contact Joyce Anderson 561 S 34th Pl
Mesa AZ 85204 480-807-6066
joyceinmesayahoocomwwwarizonagoodsamorg
NEVADA bull HAWAIIAN SUMMER SAMBOREEMarch 12ndash14 Avi Resort and Casino Laughlin$602 $451 Extra $10 at gate ContactLinda LeChien 1380 Centerville Ln 40Gardnerville NV 89410 775-782-5352
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GEORGIA bull SPRING SAMBOREE March 26ndash29
Good Sam Club chapters across North America regularly host RV gatherings known as
Samborees As a Good Sam Club member you can visit Samborees in any state or province
Activities range from games to arts and crafts seminars and live entertainment In short
Samborees are a good time and a great way to meet people who share your interests
Dates locations fees and contact information for upcoming events are listed below and
a complete calendar is posted on wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityeventsandtours
CLUBevents
Forty Years of FunColoradorsquos first Good Sam chapter the Western Colorado Travelers
celebrated its 40th anniversary on November 15 2008 Many members
of the Grand Junction chapter were on hand for the event along with State
Directors Al and Fran Allain Assistant State Directors Mike and Sue Carver
and members of the neighboring Two Rivers Good Sam chapter
Back row left to rightWimp Holding BudDriever Al HowardRalph Moss EugeneStocking Second rowWanda Holding TomBonokoski BettyDriever Lynda HowardTheona Moss PatMahrer Al MahrerSeated GloriaBonokoski Fay ClineFran Jones Del JonesChapter PresidentMary Diamond
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Georgia National Fairgrounds and AgricenterPerry $75 Contact Perno Scott 1865 PoplarSt Conyers GA 30013 770-922-5794
gladigottacomcastnetwwwgeorgiagoodsamcom
APRIL TEXAS bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 2ndash5 WestTexas Fairgrounds Abilene $65 $75 at gateContact Judy Birchett PO Box 236 Bishop TX78343 361-584-1919
jbirchett6aolcom wwwtexasgoodsamcom
LOUISIANA bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 10ndash12State Fair of Louisiana Shreveport $52 Earlybird 45 $13 per day Contact Del Griffin 439Jann Dr Shreveport LA 71106 318-686-0581
lagoodsamyahoocomwwwlagoodsamorg
ALABAMA bull PUT ON YOUR EASTER BONNET SPRINGSAMBOREE April 16ndash19 National PeanutFestival Fairgrounds Dothan $802 $701
Contact Pat Smith 1301 S Bethel RdDecatur AL 35603 256-350-1037
algoodsamsaolcomwwwalabamagoodsamsorg
ARKANSAS bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 16ndash19Four States Fairgrounds Texarkana $55Contact Melinda Wiggs 2501 Skyline PtJonesboro AR 72404 870-972-0951
mwiggs2501yahoocomwwwarkansasgoodsamscom
MISSISSIPPI bull SPRING TAHITIAN SUNRISE SAM-BOREE April 16ndash19 Washington CountyConvention Center Greenville $652 $451Contact Darrell Hugueley 5358 CR 225 WaterValley MS 38965 662-473-1077
hugo5358bellsouthnetwwwmsgoodsamorg
FLORIDA bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 22ndash26Okeechobee KOA Campground Okeechobee$110 Contact Robert Ward PO Box 348Nobleton FL 34661 352-796-8867
bward5bellsouthnetwwwgoodsams-floridaorg
OKLAHOMA bull MARDI GRAS SPRING SAMBOREEApril 23ndash26 Heart of Oklahoma ExpositionShawnee $61 Contact Susan Scholl 4608Sandy Oak Circle Newalla OK 74857 405-391-5852 or 405-812-4401wwwoklahomagoodsamscom
NORTH CAROLINA bull MILITARY TRIBUTE SPRINGSAMBOREE April 24ndash26 Tom Johnson Rally ParkMarion $75 Contact Don and Eunice Fletcher 110Riviera Ln Sanford NC 27332 919-499-2512
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KANSAS bull PAUL BUNYAN AND OTHER TALL TALESSPRING SAMBOREE April 30ndashMay 3 KansasState Fairgrounds Hutchinson $70 ContactMarty Ward 2201 E MacArthur E-3 WichitaKS 67216-5614 316-213-8297
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Go to the Good Sam Clubrsquos website to read all about our more than 1600 activechapters throughout North America and find one near you Start by going to wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunity and clicking on Chapters
nline goodsamclubcom
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ALASKAChris Williams (Vivian)1060 N Leatherleaf Loop Wasilla AK 99654aksnwbrdmtaonlinenetwwwalaskagoodsamclubcom
ALBERTALes Barnhouse (Lorraine)47-53522 Range Rd 274Spruce Grove AB T7X 3T1altagoodsamcruzinternetcomwwwrvalbertaca
BRITISH COLUMBIAPaul Day (Eileen)158-16275 15th Ave Surrey BC V4A 1L4pceedayteluscomwwwbcsamsca
IDAHOGordon Harris (Susan)466 Pace Dr Twin Falls ID 83301gordon3769msncomwwwidahogoodsamorg
MONTANARonald Wertz (Joan)48 Rockland Ln Victor MT 59875mtronjoanaolcomwwwmontanagoodsamcom
OREGONWayne Swanson (Mary)16500 Brown Rd Dallas OR 97338goodsamattglobalnetwwworegongoodsamcom
SASKATCHEWANNorman Swinnerton (Larree)803 Carr Terrace Saskatoon SK Canada S7S 1L9weare2shawcawwwsaskgoodsamcom
WASHINGTONJudy Smith (Larry)PO Box 1374 Snohomish WA 98291-1374larry-judysmithmsncomwwwwashingtonstategoodsamkendracom
WYOMINGSteve Martin (Jackie)75 Wild Horse Rd Cody WY 82414stevemartinwyomingcomwwwwyominggoodsamcom
ARIZONAJoan Burtrum (James)2805 Potter Ave Kingman AZ 86409jiburtrumcitlinknetwwwarizonagoodsamorg
NORTHERN CALIFORNIAKenneth Ginoulis (Marilee)316 Mission St Lodi CA 95240kginoulislodinetnetwwwnorcalgoodsamorg
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIAJo Ann Yett (Vernon)PO Box 1390 Indio CA 92202yetsmailgtenetwwwsocalgoodsamorg
COLORADOAl Allain (Fran)3213 Scranton St Aurora CO 80011-1827coloradosamcomcastnetwwwcoloradogoodsamorg
NEVADATheresa White (Bill)2800 Viking Way Carson City NV 89706tw-bwsbcglobalnetwwwnevadagoodsamcom
NEW MEXICOJohn Brink (Marji)25 Western Saddle Dr Tijeras NM 87059jnmbrinkaolcomwwwnmgoodsamcom
UTAHGlenn Carroll (Carol Jean)1449 E Woodhill Dr Sandy UT 84092carrollgutah-internetwwwutahgoodsamorg
wwwGoodSamClubcomDealerFor your closest Good Sam Authorized Dealer
(Bookmark this Link Wersquore adding new dealers Daily)
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Drawing held 12 noon March 17 2009
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Void where prohibited bull Licensed with the Indiana Dept of Revenue
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ILLINOIS Jim Frcka (Judie)616 N Porter StElgin IL 60120rrack2rvyahoocomwwwillinoisgoodsamcom
IOWACarl Lewis (Ginny)1705 Tulip LnStorm Lake IA 50588-2104carllewisiwnetwwwiowagoodsamcom
MINNESOTALuke Johnson (Pam)1011 S Victory DrMankato MN 56001gorvlukeaolcomwwwmngoodsamclubcom
NEBRASKAFred Hatch (Sandy)PO Box 335Arnold NE 69120oldtimergpcomnet
NORTH DAKOTALinda Albright (George Thomason)616 Hillcrest DrMinot ND 58703-1556georgeminotcomwwwgeocitiescomndgoodsam
SOUTH DAKOTADonna Katzer (Albert) 915 Allen AveRapid City SD 57701redhatdonnaqbrapmidconet
WISCONSINJean Goossen (Dave)853 138th StAmery WI 54001dgoossenamerytelnetwwwwigoodsamorg
ARKANSASDan Freyaldenhoven (Shirley)1200 Siebenmorgan RdConway AR 72032dfreycyberbackcomthunderaristotlenetarkansashtm
KANSASNancy Crook (Sonny)2902 N Meadowlake DrHutchinson KS 67502nancylcrookhotmailcomwwwkansasgoodsamorg
LOUISIANARichard Abadie (Judith)608 W 17th Ave Covington LA 70433judyabadiehotmailcomwwwlagoodsamorg
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ACCESSORIES
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COUPLES WITH RV to work as Camp HostsCampsite provided plus pay for each personwill train Detail oriented multi-task good peopleskills parksclaycogovcom (816) 407-3400(MO)
TRADE SHOW HOSTSAmericraft is seeking individuals or teams todemonstrate kitchen related items at weekendTrade Shows amp Expos Must have utility van orvehicle to pull small trailer Flexible scheduleComplete training Above average incomeCall 352-483-0052 or apply online at wwwcookingshowhostcom
HOSTWORKING COUPLE wRV wantedApply for one-month stay May throughOctober Free hookup Call Rose (989) 673-31848am-5pm ET Historic Thumb Octagon BarnGagetown MI wwwthumboctagonbarnorg
CAMPGROUNDSRV PARKSFOR SALE
Heart of the Black Hills40 Acres 130 Sites 11 CabinsAdjoins Natrsquol Forest By Natrsquol Parks$2MTerms bull 8009450255wwwthebrokeragenet
WYOMING RV PARK on scenic Hwy 3 hrs toYellowstone 34 full hookups 6 tents 7 cabinsWell-maint dest park near hot springs fishingriver rides museums many upgrades 2007$610000 firm Call (307) 921-8635
CAMPGROUNDMEMBERSHIPS FOR SALE
WHY NOT HAVE IT ALLOver 1500 RV parks $8-$12 a nightSound too good to be true Itrsquos true Home park and nationwide campground membership Under $200 first year mdash for EVERYTHING (frozen dues thereafter) No Other Charges LOWPRICE GUARANTEEmdash double money-back differ-ence mdash Deal directNo brokers Start saving now (800) 343-8677 ask for Angie
RESALES mdash NATIONWIDE mdash Since 1991TT NACO Western Horizons AOR OutdoorWorld CRA CCC transfers RPI much moreCAMPGROUND MEMBERSHIP OUTLET1-800-272-0401 to buy 1-800-952-0401 to sell$We pay referrals$ wwwmembershipresalecom
RESALE MEMBERSHIP OUTLET INC Campground Memberships at Wholesale Prices ALL MAJOR RESORTS AND AFFILIATIONS Purchase 800-395-1678Liquidate 877-548-2045
CARPETING
CARPET YOUR RV Patrsquos RV Carpet amp Flooringprofessionally installs RV floors of all typesincluding carpet laminate tile vinyl amp woodBuena Park CA bull (800) 670-PATS (7287)wwwpatsrvcarpetcom
Highwaysrsquo Commercial Corner section ofclassified ads is designed exclusively for pri-vate parties or businesses that have items orservices to sell promote or rent that are notof a personal nature For example RV ParksCampgrounds Condominium ComplexesReal Estate Small Businesses for SaleServices Offered Help Wanted PositionsWanted and Business Opportunities all rep-resent categories appropriate for CommercialCorner Any item offered for rent is consid-ered commercial in nature CommercialCorner advertisers are not required to beGood Sam Club members
When submitting ad copy please followthese guidelines1 There are 40 characters allowed perline counting each letter space and punc-
tuation mark When abbreviating pleaseuse standard dictionary abbreviationsThere is a five-line minimum and the rateis $60 per line2 Bold-face type is available at an addition-al cost of $15 per line Add $50 to makeyour ad all red3 We offer a 5 frequency discount for sixissues and a 10 discount for 12 issues4 Blind-box service is available at an addi-tional cost of $15 per issue We will assigna blind-box number to your ad and we willforward responses to you on a daily basisThe blind-box address takes one full line ofspace at $60line Our $15 fee covers ourpostage and handling expenses5 Copy must be printed or typed6 Copy must be submitted approximately
two months prior to the cover date of theissue desired Please note The May issuecloses on February 18 the June issue closes on March 187 Mail ad copy and a check money order orVisaMasterCardDiscoverAmex numberexpiration date and signature to Commer-cial Corner Highways PO Box 8510Ventura California 93002-99128 Credit-card orders may be faxed to 805-667-4379 Attention Sue Panchenko or e-mailed to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom(please put ldquoCommercial Cornerrdquo in thesubject line) 9 Please direct questions to Sue Panchenkoat 805-667-4385 or via e-mail to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom (please put ldquoCommercialCornerrdquo in the subject line)
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MOTORHOME PARTS
WINNEBAGO ITASCA FLEETWOODmdash-PARTSContact Robert with Year amp Serial We Accept Credit Cards amp Ship Daily8-530 Central M-F Sat 8-4HARRISON RV LAND JEFFERSON IA1-800-397-8206 rvpartsnetinsnetwwwharrisonrvcom
wwwWinnebagoPartscom or 800-933-7742Parts for all WinnebagoItasca productsplus LeSharoPhasar Rialta amp Eurovan Personal service at fair prices for ourcustomers worldwide If outside US call641-896-2222 Hours 8-5 Central M-F
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$ RV BUYERS OF AMERICA $WE BUY ALL MAKES AND MODELSFREE NATIONWIDE PICKUPTOLL FREE 888-782-8987 wwwrvbuyersusacomWE WILL BEAT ANY DEALER PRICE
PACKRAT STORAGE mdash CONSIGNS BUYS RVs Class A B C MotorhomesNot Picky Cash for ReferralsNationwide Pickup 1-877-520-MINI wwwpackratsacom
WANTEDHave Cash Will TravelFor 1998 and newer diesel coaches wwwrvgonecomNationwide Pick Up Toll Free 1-800-669-1807
CASH FOR YOUR RV2002 Model Year and NewerNationwide PickupCall Toll-free 866-687-2274 ask for Jim Cash WWWUSEDRVPROSCOMLA MESA RV CENTER
1 BEST RV BUYERCall for Free AppraisalTop Dollar Paid for Late ModelGas or Diesel MotorhomesFree Nationwide PickupToll Free 888-870-3989BIG SKY LIQUIDATION
SELLING Instant cash for your 2002 - current Motorhome All models Top$$ + Quick pickup Call Joe Punzi 888-9RVRVRV North Bay Ford RV 100s of Happy Customers over the last 40 years Ask about our consignment program
$ CASH $ TOP DOLLAR PAID for late-model motorhomes All makes and modelsNo hassles For instant cash call Keith Roy (toll-free) at 1-888-227-4078PEDATA RV CENTER
2009 - 2000 MOTORHOMES WANTED Nationwide mdash Gas or DieselFree Appraisals mdash No HasslesCall (813) 783-4000 or 888-783-4009 for Instant CashMotorhomeFinderscom
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$10 MAILBOX RENTALS mdash South DakotaVehicle Reg mdash Low 3 SD Sales TaxNo State Income Tax No Veh InspectionsCall Toll Free 1-800-419-1690 VisaMCVisit us at wwwyourbestaddresscom
South Dakota Mail ForwardingResidency Weekly forward $995mo + postageContact us about SD residency benefits NO state taxinspection LOW Vehicle Reg1-866-202-2163 wwwmydakotaaddresscom
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MAIL FORWARDING SERVICESFast sure safe mail delivery Low pricesOREGON HAS NO SALES TAX For FREE BROCHURE call (800) 452-2130 Visit us at wwwmailforwardingservicescom
AMERICAS-MAILBOX Forwarding in SDSave $$$NEW Monthly Rates NO State Income TaxNO Wheel TaxNO Safety InspectionNO HasslesVery Low RV Reg amp Insurance 866-747-3700wwwAmericas-MailboxcomHW Call us first
SNOWBIRD MAIL amp MESSAGE bull 800 VOICE MAILWe handle your mail as if it were our own ANNUAL - $150 bull MONTHLY - $18Located in Newport Oregonwwwsnowbirdmailcom bull 1-800-800-0710
OUR MAIL TRAVEL SERVICE bull 800-723-0110 Orlando bull San Antonio bull Las Vegas bull New YorkMail Forwarding Service bull No State Income Tax No Vehicle Inspection bull Low RV Reg amp InsurOpen 7 days bull wwwmailtravelservicecom
MEXICO INSURANCE
ANNUAL LIABILITY INSURANCE $58 PERSON UNLIMITED TRIPS WITH EXTENDED LIABILITYTO A TOWED TRAILERBOAT1-800-909-4457
HOMES FOR SALE
AMERICArsquoS WORLD CLASS RV COMMUNITYThe Gardens RV Village Crossville TNResales available now 1100 to 2200 sq ft homes with attached fully enclosed full-hookupRV garages Lots available to build your ownBeautiful community Call us at 800-860-RVERwwwgardensrvvillagecom
SENIOR LIVING on the SALTON SEARV Groups Welcome Mineral Spa now openPark Models amp New Mobile Homes availableRents starting $250 Rentals available Call (818) 344-0356
RETAMA VILLAGE Come join us At our exclusive55+ active adult community in the fabulous Rio Grande Valley of South Texas Large RV LotsCasita wRV Port and single family homesClubhouse library pools fitness centerbilliards hiking biking and birdingBentsenpalmcom 9563811500
OWN LAND amp HOME AT SUNRISE BLUFFSGated 55+ Subdivision in NM with best 4 seasonclimate in the SW affordable living Custom homesfrom 1300-2400 sf Ask about either RV portsor RV storage area Vist us at wwwsunrisebluffscomor call 1-877-725-8337
INVESTMENTS
EARN 96 INTERESTPER ANNUM1-800-687-4940 Toll FreeNot available in some states
LOTS FOR SALE
TORREY OAKS RV RESORT Located in SW FL Luxury heated pool pickle ball golf shuffleboardfitness media indooroutdoor kitchensbaths laundries Rental Lots availableCall (813) 426-4729 (863) 773-3157 wwwtorrey-oaks-rv-lotscom
SILVER PALMS RV VILLAGE near Lake OkeechobeeSunny South-Central Florida bull Planned activities bull Fitness center bull Members-only lounge bull Gated entryDeeded Oversized Sites Premier Lakefront ampPreserve sites available Now under constructionndashndashSpecial Pre-Opening pricing availableVisit wwwsilverpalmsrvcom or call 863-467-5800
LARGEST SELECTION OF RV LOTS in SW10 Locations Call now amp Receive 5 daysamp 4 nights Complimentary resort visitFinancing avail Act Now for Best sitessouthwestRVsitescom 760-870-1607
COMMERCIAL CORNER
rdquoldquoAs in past years Highwayshas been the source of our best camp hosts
mdashS Beall OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY
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TOURS
ADVENTURE CARAVANS RV TOURS amp RALLIESCanada bull USA bull Alaska bull Central America Mexico bull Greece bull Europe bull United KingdomMexico RV Insurance wwwadventurecaravanscomFree 86-page catalog (800) 872-7897Experience the Adventure Wersquoll do the Rest
WORLDWIDE RV TOURS AND RALLIESMexico Canada Alaska OverseasAnd USA Rose Parade Balloon FiestaKentucky Derby amp more Call 800-952-8496or free RV Vacation guide wwwfantasyrvtoursnet
Good Sam Samborees and CaraventuresWhether your RV travels take you to AlaskaMexicorsquos Baja Peninsula New England the Kentucky Derby a NASCAR race or to AmericarsquosNational Parks the Good Sam Club has a grouptravel package for you Make new friends while youtravel in the comfort of your RV on our fully guidedtours Call us toll-free at 1-800-829-5140 or visit us online at wwwgoodsamclubcomtoursto find out more about these and the many othertours offered by the Good Sam Club
TRAVEL TO EXCITING PLACESDrive the Alcan to Americarsquos Last Frontierenvision yourself on Nova Scotiarsquos miles of coastal drives celebrate Mardi Grascross the border to sunny Mexicoform friendships yoursquoll treasure the rest of your days all arrangementsincluding RV parks by Tracks RV Toursest 1975 Free catalog at tracksrvtourscom or tel 800-351-6053
TOW VEHICLES FOR SALE
DODGE TRUCK DURANGO amp JEEPFleet prices to the publicBuy Below Factory Invoice1-800-320-9767 Ask for Fleet SalesDonrsquot be fooled by the other guyNo hidden charges wwwthenewdodgecomAdvantage DodgeChryslerJeep
TOW VEHICLETRAILERPACKAGES FOR SALE
2000 TETON 40 CHEYENNE 5th Arctic pkg full-timer new all over 1998 Mtn Master FL6087K mi CummAllison all Air Ride huge storclean amp pwrful Sell sep $40K EA 623-451-7121
TRAILERS FOR SALE
STACKER TRAILERS mdash Huge savings on two cancellations 24 double axle amp 30 triple with lifts Never titled New Dick 800-272-1239See pictures at richmondstackerscom Negotiableamp delivery available
RV SHOWS
MinneapolisSt Paul RV Vacation amp Camping ShowFeb 5 - 8 Minneapolis MNMid America RV ShowFeb 13 - 15 Kansas City MONorth Carolina RV amp Camping ShowFeb 13 - 15 Charlotte NCRichmond Camping RV ExpoFeb 13 - 15 Richmond VAKansas Sports Boat amp Travel ShowFeb 19 - 22 Wichita KSRhode Island RV amp Camping ShowFeb 27 - Mar 1 Providence RIwwwagieventscom
RV SPACES FOR RENT
RV SPACE FOR RENT Must be 55 or older inBellflower CA Small cat or dog under 20 lbsokay Close to all freeways beaches amp mtns At least 1 month stay required Pool table poolCall (562) 867-3227
SERVICES
1 IN SALES TAX SAVINGSPay no sales tax on your next RV We have helpedclients legally save $1000s over the past 12 yrsCall Mountain States Consulting 800-565-4504amp talk to a CPA for professional friendly service or visit us on the web at wwwrvtaxcom
ACTION SERVICES LLCConsult a Licensed Montana AttorneyNo State Sales Tax amp Low License FeesFor Professional Service Call 800-481-0013 wwwactionservices-mtcom
Let us help you BUY YOUR RV TAX FREE We guarantee BEST service and priceReceive $100 Gas Card amp FREE Mail Fwding Save Thousands of $$ Today 8884303388 Best in the business wwwMontanaRVnet
PAY NO SALES TAX ON VEHICLESLet us explain how we can legally help youWersquove helped thousands in the last 10 yearsCall one of our four Montana AttorneysBennett Law Office PC Missoula MTwwwbennettlawofficepccom 866-543-5803
LOWEST RATES IN THE 50 STATESPay NO Sales Tax Permanent PlatesNo Inspections mdash Plates in 4 daysTrailers RVs Vehicles Planes BoatsDeer Creek 8779135100 wwwtaxfreemontanaorg
TAX FREE RV mdash YOUR TAX SAVINGS EXPERTSWe will show you how to save thousandsThe best RV tax package in MontanaCall 24 hours a day 7 days a week888-441-5741 mdash wwwtaxfreervcom
MONTANA LLCrsquoS ONLY $399SAVE THOUSANDS mdash PAY NO SALES TAX Montana LLCrsquos our Specialty mdash Lowest Rates ONLY $39900 plus state fees and license plateswwwRVLLCcom or Call 888-929-4424
SERVICE TRAINING
RVSA will CERTIFY you as an RV technician in only10 weeks 100 employment since 1986 Hands-on InstructionmdashCall the RV ServiceAcademy in Florida (941) 722-5256 wwwrvsanetLICENSED amp APPROVED FOR VA TRAINING
PROPERTY FOR SALE
Clean air hunting fishing boating ATVs25+ ACRES ENTERPRISE UT $200000water rights well septic system Tour at wwwyourerahomecom13323PH 1-888-686-8190 code 100820 ACRES ENTERPRISE UT $87500wwater right 1-888-686-8190 code 1045Tour at wwwyourerahomecom15164John Cameron GRI Ph 435-632-6358jcameroninfowestcomERA BROKERS CONSOLIDATED SOUTHERN UTAHrsquoSREAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS1-800-372-2765 wwwerabrokersnet
5 ACRE PROPERTY IN SOUTHERN COLORADO360ordm Mountain Views Close to Rio Grande No Assoc Fees Yearly Property Taxes under $100Only $7500 entire 5 Acres(239) 273-0911 wwwcoloradolandsalecom
RECREATIONAL VEHICLESFOR SALE
LIST YOUR RVSHOP FOR AN RVTHOUSANDS OF VIEWERSBUYERS WAITINGbullbullbull wwwRVclearinghousecom bullbullbull
RV REGISTRYwwwrvregistrycomMotorhomes Trailers amp Fifth WheelsFor Sale by OwnersNo Sales CommissionsBuyersSellers 800-546-8457
BUYING OR SELLING AN RVLet us take over the risk of major repairsTo learn more about the Good Sam Extended Service Plan mechanical breakdown insurance call 1-877-681-9479
RECREATIONAL VEHICLESWANTED
DONATE RVs AUTOS BOATS PROPERTY TIME-SHARES EQUIPMENT and JUNKERS running or notFast Free Pickup IRS Tax Deductible1-800-903-4483 Homeless MinistriesEmail help27msncom
RV CLUBS
LONERS ON WHEELS Singles Camping ClubwwwlonersonwheelscomLocal Chapter campouts in USA amp CanadaRallies Caravans amp LOW Campground1-866-LOW-CLUB bull FREE Newsletter amp Info
RV GRAPHICS
VIBRANT FULL COLOR DURABLE vinyl picturesSelect landscapes animals patriotic lighthousesetc Avg 30 X 50 or custom sized for your RVAffordable Easy to installwwwwild-signscom 800-255-1790
COMMERCIAL CORNER
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 47
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TRADING POSTTURN-KEY SPACIOUS BEAUTIFUL RV LOT Temeculaarea CA Incl WD dishwshr frig dbl SS sinkBBQ At Rancho CA RV Resort a 5-star resort golfcourse pools SteveLinda (949)454-2191 pearlwing9coxnet for photos $85K
MOTORHOMES FOR SALE
2000 ALLEGRO BUS 38 57K mi 3 SO Cat 330dsl 6-spd Allison maple cab int WD new awnsall lthr Frtliner Chas 75 Onan new tires reffrwicmkr no smkpets $54K 772-564-0759772-341-4614 (FL)
2007 36QSH PHAETON BY Tiffin Silver Sand350 HP Cat Diesel pusher 6-speed Allison80 gen auto level amp awn leather Corian tiled3 TVs 4 slides 9527 miles warranty $175K(941) 286-5201 (SD)
1996 DUTCH STAR 32 454 Chevy Banks Power slide-out Runs and looks beautiful New paint roof tires $28500 Neil 916-747-1842
A Colorado Beauty at its Best New 2006 stunning custom home in Castle Rock 6196 sq ft walkout ranch on 467 acres 4 BD 6BA50rsquoX21rsquo RV garage wfull hookups $1295000(303) 681-3754 for pics amp details
LARGO FL 1152 sq ft manufactured hm 2BR2BA Many extras incl attached lanai amp shed Xlnt home base location close to shopping ampbeaches in a 55+ 5-star community $35000OBO 727-798-2573 evartsedyahoocom
3BD2BA MANUFACTURED on 82 acre w30X40RV garage wfull hookup 2 yrs old 4 mi from The Villages in FL No lot fee you own propertysafe area move-in ready smk free lots of extras$260K 352-406-9750
BEAUTIFUL OR COAST - Lakeside 55+ gatedcomm 1254 sq ft 2BD 2BA 40 ft RV prkgwhookups 2 mins to lake 5 mi to beachfishing crabbing hiking Pix avail $219000(541) 759-2747
LOTS FOR SALE
CYPRESS WOODS RESORT - SW Florida premierwaterfront lot on cul de sac Tropical landscapingSee at wwwbradsrvlotcom (239) 495-0538
DESTIN VILLAGE RV RESORT FLmdash2 lots for saleside by side across from pool and clubhouse1 block to huge public beach Large pads gated$129000 each Susan (850) 496-6520
ALASKA KENAI PENINSULA RV and residential lot The best fishing and hunting in the worldCheap Private party 907-283-5889 spikealaskaearthlinknet wwwmyalaskalotcom
OWN YOUR RV LOT CO-OP PK along ColoradoRiver 2006 Cavco Pk model front kit 16X22 living rm 10X24 storage furnished WDgolf cart full time or part xlnt cond Must see$174500 928-667-3768 (AZ)
CAMPGROUNDMEMBERSHIPS FOR SALECOAST TO COAST AFFILIATED
CAMPGROUND MEMBERSHIP FOR SALE Coast to Coast affiliated home park Southern PinesNC 2 free parks S Pines amp Gettsyburg PA Pdover $6000 sell for $5000 Heart problems(336) 475-3623
CAMPGROUND MEMBERSHIPSFOR SALE
THOUSAND TRAILS NACO national membershipAnnual dues paid up to January 2009 $3500 or best offer (323) 582-5559
HOMES FOR SALE
1987 SILVERCREST MOBILE HOME in Hemet CAGated 55+ community wRV stor free golf pool amp more 1344 sq ft 2BD2BA LR DR den 2space carport AC washdry frig gas stove$34900 425-868-7553
DAVENPORT FL RV HOME Private 55+ commAccess to I-27 amp I-4 2BD 2BA + RV garage1800 sq ft Cinder block built $289K Will consider trade in CACOTX 863-424-1417lab2trvlaolcom
ASHEVILLE NCmdashNewly remodeled home amp RVbuilding 4BR 4BA 4300 sq ft home 2250 sq ft RV building HVAC Many amenities plus mtn views New low price $699500 Pics wwwTomFlackcom 8282426569
TRADING POST As a benefit of membership Good Sam Club members may advertise personalitems for sale in the Trading Postclassified ad section of Highways
The Trading Post classified ad section isrestricted to ads placed by individualGood Sam Club members who are cur-rent with their membership dues Adsmust be of a personal nature accordingto the following requirements All otherclassified ads will be considered forplacement in Commercial Corner
1 Item advertised must be personallyowned and listed for sale or trade Ads pro-moting a product or service for sale wouldnot be acceptable in Trading Post Also notacceptable would be an ad for a multi-unitapartment townhome complex or morethan 10 acres of unimproved real property
2 An ad for the rental of any item is considered commercial and thereforenot appropriate for Trading Post
3 Trading Post accepts ads under thecategories of Campground Member-ships for Sale Timeshares for SaleHomes for Sale and Lots for SaleAgents are not permitted to advertise inTrading Post
4 Help Wanted and Positions Wantedare categories inappropriate for TradingPost Also unacceptable are ads for theexchange of one service for anotherregardless of whether any money is
changing hands An ad soliciting theusage of property whether commercialor residential is also considered com-mercial in nature and must be placed inCommercial Corner
Please note The May 2009 issuecloses on February 18 (arrival date April30 the June issue closes on March 18(arrival date May 27)
Unfortunately it is not possible to can-cel an ad after our closing dateHowever we are able to place aldquoSOLDrsquorsquo indicator over your ad up toone week after the closing date
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2000 DOLPHIN 36 FORD V10 21500 milesSO 55 gen WD Corian tops awnings 2 TVDVDVCR 2 air rear camara level jacks Must sell health reasons Reduced to $35800 407-654-3863 (FL)
2005 PHAETON 35 FT 350 diesel very lowmileage smoke free very clean Two slidessurround sound WD 4-dr frig Under warranty$150000 (225) 293-6990 225-921-8934
1996 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND 34 model L 45K miles Chevy gas Onan generator awningpackage satellite leveling jacks Email for more info bgilstrapcomcastnet or 678-817-9661 (GA)
1990 MONACO CROWN ROYALE 40 foot 300Cummins engine 75K miles fully loadedexcellent condition $29500 Call for pictures and information In 1990 sold for $250000304-242-0377
2005 COUNTRY COACH Intrigue LTD 42 525HP3 AC 10KW gen 3 slides In-Motion sat heatedceramic floor OS ent ctr radar det CB radioAqua Hot htd massage driver amp co-pilot sts extwar $345K 909-980-2168 (CA)
TRAVEL TRAILERS amp FIFTH WHEELS FOR SALE
2004 KEYSTONE HORNET with improved lotconcrete drive + pad deck and shed Lot 6035 Star Resort Pass Christian MS Xlnt cond 2BDRM 12 slide $249 annual fee Near Casinos$36000 (920) 897-3660 (WI)
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 49
2004 374 GLENDALE Titanium 32E37DS5th whl pin to bmpr 322 Xlnt cond lots xtras clsts hdwd flr NS 2 SO Orig $63600Selling due to health $29500 Call Gene 562-927-7217 (CA)
The May 2009 issue closes February 18 The June 2009 issue closes March18 Cost $85 per ad plus $60 per photo Bold $10 for first line $20 tobold entire ad Add $25 for ad to appear in redMaximum 200 characters Count all letters numbers punctuation and spacesSpecify category______________________________________
Good Sam ____________________________________Exp_____
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Address ______________________________________
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Phone ________________________________________
Please check here if you would like your state or province abbreviation to appear in your ad following your phone number
MAIL Trading Post Highways PO Box 8510 Ventura CA 93002
FAX (805) 667-4379 Attention Trading Post
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TRADING POST RATES
Advertising rates Trading Post ads are $85per listing per issue Bold-face type for thefirst line of the ad is an additional $10 For atotal of $105 your entire ad will be in boldAdd $25 for your ad to appear in red type
Photo ads We will include one photo with yourad at an additional cost of $60 per issue Pleasee-mail or mail a black-and-white or color photo
Blind-box service This runs an additional $15per issue A blind-box number will be assigned toyour ad and we will forward responses to you
When submitting ad copy please follow theseguidelines1 Submit your printed or typed ad on ourprinted form or use your own stationery2 Limit each ad to 200 characters counting allletters spaces punctuation marks and numbers3 Indicate under which category you wouldlike your ad to appear4 Your Good Sam Club membership numberand expiration date must be noted5 Mail ad copy and a check money order orVisaMasterCardDiscoverAmEx number toTrading Post Highways PO Box 8510Ventura California 93002-99126 Fax credit card orders to 805-667-4379Attention Trading Post7 E-mail credit-card orders to classifiedstlcomAttention Trading Post8 If you have a question we can be reachedat (805) 667-4100 ext 392 391 or 385
NO TELEPHONE ORDERS PLEASE
does not knowinglyaccept ads from busi-nesses in the TradingPost section If youreach a business whenanswering a Trading Postad please contact theAdvertising Departmentat 805-667-4100
StopampShop
AT THE RV MARKETPLACETake a moment to browse the
Marketplace section this monthThe shopping begins on page 50
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RV Marketplace
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Lots of Good Sam members have won $50 so farPatrick F Prunty of Harwich Massachusetts earned hischeck by correctly identifying the watery crossing in theNovember issuersquos Wherersquos Good Sam photo reprinted onthe right The RV bearing the Good Sam sticker rides theferry across Lake Champlain from Grand Island Vermontto Plattsburg New York Good Sam member Lynn Holmesof Arnold Maryland earned $50 for sending us the photo
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Contents
Portal to the Past
Flying High in Albuquerque
Get Your Kicks at The Rally
Departments
Whats New Online
On the Road
Dear Good Sam
Good News
RV Insight
Camp Cuisine
Tech Topics
Action Line
Good Stuff
Classifieds
Pet Pix
Advertiser Index
Wheres Good Sam
Good Sam Club dot com
TOC
User Guide
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 35
Rock to the Classics For morethan 50 years Neil Sedakarsquos catchy tuneshave blasted out of jukeboxes and stere-os across North America Herersquos yourchance to see the composer of ldquoCal-endar Girlrdquo and ldquoBreaking Up Is Hardto Dordquo perform in person on April 17the Rallyrsquos opening nightSedaka (pictured on theright) is followed byGrammy Awardndashwinningsinger Rita Coolidge onApril 18 the country-flavored family group theOsmond Brothers onApril 19 and California surf band PapaDoo Run Run on April 20
Sharpen Your Skills Whetheryoursquore a novice RVer or a seasoned vet-eran yoursquoll find plenty of opportunitiesto boost your RV IQ at the Rally Scoresof seminars will be offered on topicsranging from electrical-system mainte-nance to tire care Presenters includeHighways Technical Editor Bob Living-ston and other RVing experts
Stack Up the Fun Youngstersand teens can play games scarf uppizza take tours and join their momsdads and grandparents in the cookie-stacking competition GPS users willhave fun with our geocache contest theGreat RV Heist and golfers can tee upfor the golf tournament on April 17Show Your Tricks on Route 66 theRallyrsquos dog show gives pet owners achance to parade their pooches April 18
Explore New Mexico Sign upfor optional guided bus trips and travelto the Acoma ldquoSky Cityrdquo Pueblo onApril 17 Americarsquos oldest continuously
inhabited settlement On April 18 takea tour through Albuquerquersquos most col-orful districts on famous Route 66Guided trips to the nearby Trinity Siteon April 17 18 and 20 will take you toground zero of the first atomic-bombdetonation
Donate Your Time Feel likegiving back Rally participantscan lend a hand at Rio GrandeCommunity Farm Come for aday of volunteer work on April15 and get one night of freecamping on April 14
Balloon Bonanza Albuquerquersquosknown as the Hot-Air Balloon Capitalof the World and its annual Inter-national Balloon Fiesta draws thou-sands Rally-goers will get a chance tosalute the cityrsquos high-flying statusmdashand possibly make historymdashbyparticipating in an attempt toset a Guinness world record forMost People Wearing BalloonHats Prefer the real thing Takea hot-air balloon ride over theRio Grande Valley with RainbowRyders or watch balloon enthu-siasts ignite the burners insidetheir colorful crafts at anevening balloon glow
Go Green The Rallyrsquos the place tofind out how you can reduce your RVrsquosenvironmental footprint The Go GreenIdeas contest invites Rally-goers to sub-mit green-friendly concepts for prizesMake sure you stop by the Green RVexhibit a biodiesel-powered Lancecamper outfitted with solar panels anda wind turbine and occupied by sur-vivalist Brian Brawdy
Hola Good Sam The Good SamClub will throw a Mexican Fiesta formembers and friends on April 20 Yoursquollbe serenaded by mariachis tantalizedby pintildeatas and treated to Southwesterncuisine Join a chapter make newfriends stick around for games andprizes and learn more about benefitsoffered only to Good Sam members
Be Prepared Relive the carefreedays of camping out with your Scouttroop when the Rally hosts a receptionfor all current and former Boy Scouts onApril 19 Boy Scout alumni are encour-aged to bring old memorabilia like uni-forms badges and handbooks LocalBoy Scout troops will participate andcontests for cash prizes will rekindle thatScouting spirit Rally organizers areworking to expand the program toinclude Girl Scouts for the 2010 Rally
Get Cookinrsquo On GoodSam Day Highwaysrsquo CampCuisine columnist BobBlumer (left) will demon-strate how to whip up flavor-filled edibles in theconfines of your RV galleyLearn new recipes fromthe Food Network star
Kick Some Tires Rally-goers canget a close-up look at the latest RVmodels by strolling through hundredsof new rigs on display at Expo NewMexico Yoursquoll find vehicles rangingfrom entry-level trailers to million-dol-lar coaches Buy a new home-on-wheelson the spot or do research for a futurepurchase Also on display are hundredsof aftermarket products and RV-relatedservices in the Rallyrsquos indoor exhibit
RALLY ONLINEConnect with other Rally-going GoodSam Club members online Click onwwwtherallycom to find links to Rallygroups on wwwgoodsamclubcom aswell asFacebookEonsTwitterandFlickr
RVER OF THE YEARDuring the Rallyrsquos Good Sam Day yoursquoll get the chance tomeet Richard Daniels the clubrsquos 2008 RVer of theYear Richard rescued a stray dog he encounteredwhile RV camping then used the Good Sam Clubrsquosonline RV forums to facilitate adoptions of manymore stray animals across the continent The firstrecipient of this annual award Richard says hersquoslooking forward to telling fellow RVers about theshelter he founded Old Fella Burke CountyAnimal Rescue in Burke County Georgia
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The Good Sam ClubrsquosAction Line has resolvedthousands of disputes in favor of membersHighways highlights a sampling of theseresults in each issueTo read more Action Lineletters go to wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityand click on RVer Rights
All Steamed UpLast April I took my 2002 Holiday Rambler Admiral motorhome to GibbsInternational Trucks in Oxnard California to fix a transmission leak I was referredto Gibbs because theyrsquore a fully authorized dealer for Allison transmission
I told the service staff that I wanted an estimate before any work was done onthe coach Later that day Raul a service manager called to say that all they could
do to fix the leak was change gaskets andgrommets If Irsquod been told this beforehand Irsquodhave never brought my motorhome to them
Raul then told me he could remove my trans-mission and send it to a repair facility thatcould make the repairs in the City ofCommerce 75 miles away He said there wasno way of me getting an estimate until thisrepair shop received the transmission anddetected the problem
Later however I was told that I incurred$15729 in fees when Gibbs steam-cleanedmy transmission housing to look for the leakwhich they couldnrsquot find I was never given anestimate for this service
When I arrived to pick up my RV I asked MrsGibbs another service manager why I wasnrsquottold in the beginning that I could incur diag-nostic charges and they might not be able tofix the problem I told her I didnrsquot want to payfor anything and she replied I couldnrsquot havemy keys until I paid the charges I told her thatI called that coercion and it wasnrsquot fair Shedidnrsquot respond
I believe Gibbs misrepresented themselvesI never would have gone there if theyrsquod told methe truth in the first place I believe I shouldbe refunded the $15729 fee I think Gibbsshould also give me an apology for my 10hours of wasted time
Allan Siber CAMARILLO CALIFORNIA
ACTION LINE After sending a petition toGibbs International on Siberrsquos behalf wereceived this response from Raul Villalobosservice manager
We regret that you felt no value in the effortwe made to properly diagnose and steam-
clean your transmission We could debate theappropriateness of the changes but in the bestinterest of a timely resolution wersquore refundingyou $15729
Sluggish ServiceWE TOOK OUR 2001 Sportsmen fifth wheel toPatterson RV Center in Wichita Falls Texas forsome minor repair work At the time the serv-ice representative assured us that the workwouldnrsquot take long But now two months andmany phone calls to Patterson later we stillhavenrsquot seen any progress We were calledonce and told it was ready so we made the 80-mile trip only to find out that the repairswerenrsquot completed Patterson hadnrsquot evenordered the decal stripes that were included inour original request They told us theyrsquod getsomeone to bring the decals to our home
After going back and forth my wife calledto see if the decals were ready and the newservice manager said he knew nothing of thisorder and hersquod have to look into it Heassured us hersquod investigate our issue andcall us back Wersquove never received a callback We really need Action Line to help fixthis ongoing problem
John and Phyllis Spenser PARADISE TEXAS
ACTION LINE After a petition was sent toPatterson RV Center we received the follow-ing update from the Spensers
Our problem has been resolved to our satis-faction thanks to Action Linersquos interventionPatterson RV completed the decal work andtheir new service manager was very courteousand helpful Action Linersquos help was muchappreciated
Got an RV-related dispute E-mail us at actionlinegoodsamclubcom or mail a letterto Action Line PO Box 8545 Ventura California 93002 Please include a letter ofexplanation and copies of related receipts
ACTIONLINEMAILBOX
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goodstuffEDITED BY ROBIN DUFFIELDbullTESTED ANDREVIEWED BY MEMBERS
Smart LightMotion LightDonrsquot let the Smart Lightrsquossimple appearance deceiveyou The low-profile exteriorlight mounts on the side ofyour RV and goes on auto-matically when the built-insensor detects movementnear your rig An attachedLED lets you know if yourcoach battery is running lowThe Smart Light gets itsbrains from a microproces-sor and has the same holepattern as existing standardlights for easy installationKen Motz a Good Sam Clubproduct tester from Le ClaireIowa installed the SmartLight and reports ldquoThe mo-tion detector really makesus feel securerdquo PRICE $9999CONTACT Star Light 800-883-5444wwwstarlightsinccom
Funky Colored FlamesNeed to spice up your campfire fun Create dancing flames of blue green and purpleby placing an unopened packet of Funky Colored Flames on top of the fire Providing 30minutes of multicolored fun Funky Flames is safe for usein indoor and outdoor wood fireplaces (theyarenrsquot suitable for cooking fires) Good SamClub product tester Arleen Witt of PollackPines California tried Funky Flames andtells us ldquoNice colored flames that reallyadd excitement to any bonfirerdquoPRICE $588 (three-pack)CONTACT Winlow Products416-792-0385 wwwcampingworldcom
June Bug ScooterRVers can tool around the campground
or rally grounds with ease on thepower-thrifty all-electric June Bugscooter The smooth-riding portablevehicle seats one adult comfort-
ably folds to just 28 inches highand weighs 90 pounds JoyceNewman a Good Sam Clubproduct tester from JacksonSouth Carolina took a spinon the June Bug and says ldquoIdo not know how I traveledbefore the June Bug Itrsquosgiven me my freedom backrdquo
Engel MR040 PortableFridge Freezer
Peckish RVers can keep theirsnacks cool on the go with the nim-
ble Engel MR040 Fridge Freezer Theunit has a small footprint but deliversefficient cooling from 1224-volt DCand 110-volt AC power A sturdy plasticexterior with rubber bumpers on eachcorner protects that delicate egg salad
and a reversible lid contains storage spacefor spare cords and fuses Good Sam product
tester Sandy Preibe from Camarillo California took theMR040 on an outing and says ldquoTravels easy and keepsfood and beverages cold on a hot day while driving Itrsquosvery convenient not to have to use icerdquo
PRICE $1497CONTACT Rickrsquos Specialty Vehicles
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AND GET REWARDED FORDOING WHAT YOU LOVE
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MARCH ARIZONA bull ROARING rsquo20S SAMBOREE March 4ndash8Pinal County Fairgrounds Casa Grande $85Contact Joyce Anderson 561 S 34th Pl
Mesa AZ 85204 480-807-6066
joyceinmesayahoocomwwwarizonagoodsamorg
NEVADA bull HAWAIIAN SUMMER SAMBOREEMarch 12ndash14 Avi Resort and Casino Laughlin$602 $451 Extra $10 at gate ContactLinda LeChien 1380 Centerville Ln 40Gardnerville NV 89410 775-782-5352
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GEORGIA bull SPRING SAMBOREE March 26ndash29
Good Sam Club chapters across North America regularly host RV gatherings known as
Samborees As a Good Sam Club member you can visit Samborees in any state or province
Activities range from games to arts and crafts seminars and live entertainment In short
Samborees are a good time and a great way to meet people who share your interests
Dates locations fees and contact information for upcoming events are listed below and
a complete calendar is posted on wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityeventsandtours
CLUBevents
Forty Years of FunColoradorsquos first Good Sam chapter the Western Colorado Travelers
celebrated its 40th anniversary on November 15 2008 Many members
of the Grand Junction chapter were on hand for the event along with State
Directors Al and Fran Allain Assistant State Directors Mike and Sue Carver
and members of the neighboring Two Rivers Good Sam chapter
Back row left to rightWimp Holding BudDriever Al HowardRalph Moss EugeneStocking Second rowWanda Holding TomBonokoski BettyDriever Lynda HowardTheona Moss PatMahrer Al MahrerSeated GloriaBonokoski Fay ClineFran Jones Del JonesChapter PresidentMary Diamond
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Georgia National Fairgrounds and AgricenterPerry $75 Contact Perno Scott 1865 PoplarSt Conyers GA 30013 770-922-5794
gladigottacomcastnetwwwgeorgiagoodsamcom
APRIL TEXAS bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 2ndash5 WestTexas Fairgrounds Abilene $65 $75 at gateContact Judy Birchett PO Box 236 Bishop TX78343 361-584-1919
jbirchett6aolcom wwwtexasgoodsamcom
LOUISIANA bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 10ndash12State Fair of Louisiana Shreveport $52 Earlybird 45 $13 per day Contact Del Griffin 439Jann Dr Shreveport LA 71106 318-686-0581
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ALABAMA bull PUT ON YOUR EASTER BONNET SPRINGSAMBOREE April 16ndash19 National PeanutFestival Fairgrounds Dothan $802 $701
Contact Pat Smith 1301 S Bethel RdDecatur AL 35603 256-350-1037
algoodsamsaolcomwwwalabamagoodsamsorg
ARKANSAS bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 16ndash19Four States Fairgrounds Texarkana $55Contact Melinda Wiggs 2501 Skyline PtJonesboro AR 72404 870-972-0951
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FLORIDA bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 22ndash26Okeechobee KOA Campground Okeechobee$110 Contact Robert Ward PO Box 348Nobleton FL 34661 352-796-8867
bward5bellsouthnetwwwgoodsams-floridaorg
OKLAHOMA bull MARDI GRAS SPRING SAMBOREEApril 23ndash26 Heart of Oklahoma ExpositionShawnee $61 Contact Susan Scholl 4608Sandy Oak Circle Newalla OK 74857 405-391-5852 or 405-812-4401wwwoklahomagoodsamscom
NORTH CAROLINA bull MILITARY TRIBUTE SPRINGSAMBOREE April 24ndash26 Tom Johnson Rally ParkMarion $75 Contact Don and Eunice Fletcher 110Riviera Ln Sanford NC 27332 919-499-2512
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KANSAS bull PAUL BUNYAN AND OTHER TALL TALESSPRING SAMBOREE April 30ndashMay 3 KansasState Fairgrounds Hutchinson $70 ContactMarty Ward 2201 E MacArthur E-3 WichitaKS 67216-5614 316-213-8297
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ALASKAChris Williams (Vivian)1060 N Leatherleaf Loop Wasilla AK 99654aksnwbrdmtaonlinenetwwwalaskagoodsamclubcom
ALBERTALes Barnhouse (Lorraine)47-53522 Range Rd 274Spruce Grove AB T7X 3T1altagoodsamcruzinternetcomwwwrvalbertaca
BRITISH COLUMBIAPaul Day (Eileen)158-16275 15th Ave Surrey BC V4A 1L4pceedayteluscomwwwbcsamsca
IDAHOGordon Harris (Susan)466 Pace Dr Twin Falls ID 83301gordon3769msncomwwwidahogoodsamorg
MONTANARonald Wertz (Joan)48 Rockland Ln Victor MT 59875mtronjoanaolcomwwwmontanagoodsamcom
OREGONWayne Swanson (Mary)16500 Brown Rd Dallas OR 97338goodsamattglobalnetwwworegongoodsamcom
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Highwaysrsquo Commercial Corner section ofclassified ads is designed exclusively for pri-vate parties or businesses that have items orservices to sell promote or rent that are notof a personal nature For example RV ParksCampgrounds Condominium ComplexesReal Estate Small Businesses for SaleServices Offered Help Wanted PositionsWanted and Business Opportunities all rep-resent categories appropriate for CommercialCorner Any item offered for rent is consid-ered commercial in nature CommercialCorner advertisers are not required to beGood Sam Club members
When submitting ad copy please followthese guidelines1 There are 40 characters allowed perline counting each letter space and punc-
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two months prior to the cover date of theissue desired Please note The May issuecloses on February 18 the June issue closes on March 187 Mail ad copy and a check money order orVisaMasterCardDiscoverAmex numberexpiration date and signature to Commer-cial Corner Highways PO Box 8510Ventura California 93002-99128 Credit-card orders may be faxed to 805-667-4379 Attention Sue Panchenko or e-mailed to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom(please put ldquoCommercial Cornerrdquo in thesubject line) 9 Please direct questions to Sue Panchenkoat 805-667-4385 or via e-mail to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom (please put ldquoCommercialCornerrdquo in the subject line)
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MOTORHOME PARTS
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HOMES FOR SALE
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COMMERCIAL CORNER
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mdashS Beall OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY
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TOURS
ADVENTURE CARAVANS RV TOURS amp RALLIESCanada bull USA bull Alaska bull Central America Mexico bull Greece bull Europe bull United KingdomMexico RV Insurance wwwadventurecaravanscomFree 86-page catalog (800) 872-7897Experience the Adventure Wersquoll do the Rest
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Good Sam Samborees and CaraventuresWhether your RV travels take you to AlaskaMexicorsquos Baja Peninsula New England the Kentucky Derby a NASCAR race or to AmericarsquosNational Parks the Good Sam Club has a grouptravel package for you Make new friends while youtravel in the comfort of your RV on our fully guidedtours Call us toll-free at 1-800-829-5140 or visit us online at wwwgoodsamclubcomtoursto find out more about these and the many othertours offered by the Good Sam Club
TRAVEL TO EXCITING PLACESDrive the Alcan to Americarsquos Last Frontierenvision yourself on Nova Scotiarsquos miles of coastal drives celebrate Mardi Grascross the border to sunny Mexicoform friendships yoursquoll treasure the rest of your days all arrangementsincluding RV parks by Tracks RV Toursest 1975 Free catalog at tracksrvtourscom or tel 800-351-6053
TOW VEHICLES FOR SALE
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TOW VEHICLETRAILERPACKAGES FOR SALE
2000 TETON 40 CHEYENNE 5th Arctic pkg full-timer new all over 1998 Mtn Master FL6087K mi CummAllison all Air Ride huge storclean amp pwrful Sell sep $40K EA 623-451-7121
TRAILERS FOR SALE
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RV SHOWS
MinneapolisSt Paul RV Vacation amp Camping ShowFeb 5 - 8 Minneapolis MNMid America RV ShowFeb 13 - 15 Kansas City MONorth Carolina RV amp Camping ShowFeb 13 - 15 Charlotte NCRichmond Camping RV ExpoFeb 13 - 15 Richmond VAKansas Sports Boat amp Travel ShowFeb 19 - 22 Wichita KSRhode Island RV amp Camping ShowFeb 27 - Mar 1 Providence RIwwwagieventscom
RV SPACES FOR RENT
RV SPACE FOR RENT Must be 55 or older inBellflower CA Small cat or dog under 20 lbsokay Close to all freeways beaches amp mtns At least 1 month stay required Pool table poolCall (562) 867-3227
SERVICES
1 IN SALES TAX SAVINGSPay no sales tax on your next RV We have helpedclients legally save $1000s over the past 12 yrsCall Mountain States Consulting 800-565-4504amp talk to a CPA for professional friendly service or visit us on the web at wwwrvtaxcom
ACTION SERVICES LLCConsult a Licensed Montana AttorneyNo State Sales Tax amp Low License FeesFor Professional Service Call 800-481-0013 wwwactionservices-mtcom
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PROPERTY FOR SALE
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5 ACRE PROPERTY IN SOUTHERN COLORADO360ordm Mountain Views Close to Rio Grande No Assoc Fees Yearly Property Taxes under $100Only $7500 entire 5 Acres(239) 273-0911 wwwcoloradolandsalecom
RECREATIONAL VEHICLESFOR SALE
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RV REGISTRYwwwrvregistrycomMotorhomes Trailers amp Fifth WheelsFor Sale by OwnersNo Sales CommissionsBuyersSellers 800-546-8457
BUYING OR SELLING AN RVLet us take over the risk of major repairsTo learn more about the Good Sam Extended Service Plan mechanical breakdown insurance call 1-877-681-9479
RECREATIONAL VEHICLESWANTED
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RV CLUBS
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RV GRAPHICS
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COMMERCIAL CORNER
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TRADING POSTTURN-KEY SPACIOUS BEAUTIFUL RV LOT Temeculaarea CA Incl WD dishwshr frig dbl SS sinkBBQ At Rancho CA RV Resort a 5-star resort golfcourse pools SteveLinda (949)454-2191 pearlwing9coxnet for photos $85K
MOTORHOMES FOR SALE
2000 ALLEGRO BUS 38 57K mi 3 SO Cat 330dsl 6-spd Allison maple cab int WD new awnsall lthr Frtliner Chas 75 Onan new tires reffrwicmkr no smkpets $54K 772-564-0759772-341-4614 (FL)
2007 36QSH PHAETON BY Tiffin Silver Sand350 HP Cat Diesel pusher 6-speed Allison80 gen auto level amp awn leather Corian tiled3 TVs 4 slides 9527 miles warranty $175K(941) 286-5201 (SD)
1996 DUTCH STAR 32 454 Chevy Banks Power slide-out Runs and looks beautiful New paint roof tires $28500 Neil 916-747-1842
A Colorado Beauty at its Best New 2006 stunning custom home in Castle Rock 6196 sq ft walkout ranch on 467 acres 4 BD 6BA50rsquoX21rsquo RV garage wfull hookups $1295000(303) 681-3754 for pics amp details
LARGO FL 1152 sq ft manufactured hm 2BR2BA Many extras incl attached lanai amp shed Xlnt home base location close to shopping ampbeaches in a 55+ 5-star community $35000OBO 727-798-2573 evartsedyahoocom
3BD2BA MANUFACTURED on 82 acre w30X40RV garage wfull hookup 2 yrs old 4 mi from The Villages in FL No lot fee you own propertysafe area move-in ready smk free lots of extras$260K 352-406-9750
BEAUTIFUL OR COAST - Lakeside 55+ gatedcomm 1254 sq ft 2BD 2BA 40 ft RV prkgwhookups 2 mins to lake 5 mi to beachfishing crabbing hiking Pix avail $219000(541) 759-2747
LOTS FOR SALE
CYPRESS WOODS RESORT - SW Florida premierwaterfront lot on cul de sac Tropical landscapingSee at wwwbradsrvlotcom (239) 495-0538
DESTIN VILLAGE RV RESORT FLmdash2 lots for saleside by side across from pool and clubhouse1 block to huge public beach Large pads gated$129000 each Susan (850) 496-6520
ALASKA KENAI PENINSULA RV and residential lot The best fishing and hunting in the worldCheap Private party 907-283-5889 spikealaskaearthlinknet wwwmyalaskalotcom
OWN YOUR RV LOT CO-OP PK along ColoradoRiver 2006 Cavco Pk model front kit 16X22 living rm 10X24 storage furnished WDgolf cart full time or part xlnt cond Must see$174500 928-667-3768 (AZ)
CAMPGROUNDMEMBERSHIPS FOR SALECOAST TO COAST AFFILIATED
CAMPGROUND MEMBERSHIP FOR SALE Coast to Coast affiliated home park Southern PinesNC 2 free parks S Pines amp Gettsyburg PA Pdover $6000 sell for $5000 Heart problems(336) 475-3623
CAMPGROUND MEMBERSHIPSFOR SALE
THOUSAND TRAILS NACO national membershipAnnual dues paid up to January 2009 $3500 or best offer (323) 582-5559
HOMES FOR SALE
1987 SILVERCREST MOBILE HOME in Hemet CAGated 55+ community wRV stor free golf pool amp more 1344 sq ft 2BD2BA LR DR den 2space carport AC washdry frig gas stove$34900 425-868-7553
DAVENPORT FL RV HOME Private 55+ commAccess to I-27 amp I-4 2BD 2BA + RV garage1800 sq ft Cinder block built $289K Will consider trade in CACOTX 863-424-1417lab2trvlaolcom
ASHEVILLE NCmdashNewly remodeled home amp RVbuilding 4BR 4BA 4300 sq ft home 2250 sq ft RV building HVAC Many amenities plus mtn views New low price $699500 Pics wwwTomFlackcom 8282426569
TRADING POST As a benefit of membership Good Sam Club members may advertise personalitems for sale in the Trading Postclassified ad section of Highways
The Trading Post classified ad section isrestricted to ads placed by individualGood Sam Club members who are cur-rent with their membership dues Adsmust be of a personal nature accordingto the following requirements All otherclassified ads will be considered forplacement in Commercial Corner
1 Item advertised must be personallyowned and listed for sale or trade Ads pro-moting a product or service for sale wouldnot be acceptable in Trading Post Also notacceptable would be an ad for a multi-unitapartment townhome complex or morethan 10 acres of unimproved real property
2 An ad for the rental of any item is considered commercial and thereforenot appropriate for Trading Post
3 Trading Post accepts ads under thecategories of Campground Member-ships for Sale Timeshares for SaleHomes for Sale and Lots for SaleAgents are not permitted to advertise inTrading Post
4 Help Wanted and Positions Wantedare categories inappropriate for TradingPost Also unacceptable are ads for theexchange of one service for anotherregardless of whether any money is
changing hands An ad soliciting theusage of property whether commercialor residential is also considered com-mercial in nature and must be placed inCommercial Corner
Please note The May 2009 issuecloses on February 18 (arrival date April30 the June issue closes on March 18(arrival date May 27)
Unfortunately it is not possible to can-cel an ad after our closing dateHowever we are able to place aldquoSOLDrsquorsquo indicator over your ad up toone week after the closing date
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2000 DOLPHIN 36 FORD V10 21500 milesSO 55 gen WD Corian tops awnings 2 TVDVDVCR 2 air rear camara level jacks Must sell health reasons Reduced to $35800 407-654-3863 (FL)
2005 PHAETON 35 FT 350 diesel very lowmileage smoke free very clean Two slidessurround sound WD 4-dr frig Under warranty$150000 (225) 293-6990 225-921-8934
1996 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND 34 model L 45K miles Chevy gas Onan generator awningpackage satellite leveling jacks Email for more info bgilstrapcomcastnet or 678-817-9661 (GA)
1990 MONACO CROWN ROYALE 40 foot 300Cummins engine 75K miles fully loadedexcellent condition $29500 Call for pictures and information In 1990 sold for $250000304-242-0377
2005 COUNTRY COACH Intrigue LTD 42 525HP3 AC 10KW gen 3 slides In-Motion sat heatedceramic floor OS ent ctr radar det CB radioAqua Hot htd massage driver amp co-pilot sts extwar $345K 909-980-2168 (CA)
TRAVEL TRAILERS amp FIFTH WHEELS FOR SALE
2004 KEYSTONE HORNET with improved lotconcrete drive + pad deck and shed Lot 6035 Star Resort Pass Christian MS Xlnt cond 2BDRM 12 slide $249 annual fee Near Casinos$36000 (920) 897-3660 (WI)
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2004 374 GLENDALE Titanium 32E37DS5th whl pin to bmpr 322 Xlnt cond lots xtras clsts hdwd flr NS 2 SO Orig $63600Selling due to health $29500 Call Gene 562-927-7217 (CA)
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When submitting ad copy please follow theseguidelines1 Submit your printed or typed ad on ourprinted form or use your own stationery2 Limit each ad to 200 characters counting allletters spaces punctuation marks and numbers3 Indicate under which category you wouldlike your ad to appear4 Your Good Sam Club membership numberand expiration date must be noted5 Mail ad copy and a check money order orVisaMasterCardDiscoverAmEx number toTrading Post Highways PO Box 8510Ventura California 93002-99126 Fax credit card orders to 805-667-4379Attention Trading Post7 E-mail credit-card orders to classifiedstlcomAttention Trading Post8 If you have a question we can be reachedat (805) 667-4100 ext 392 391 or 385
NO TELEPHONE ORDERS PLEASE
does not knowinglyaccept ads from busi-nesses in the TradingPost section If youreach a business whenanswering a Trading Postad please contact theAdvertising Departmentat 805-667-4100
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AT THE RV MARKETPLACETake a moment to browse the
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RV MARKETPLACE
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 51
Remote starter availablewith this generator $239
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RV MARKETPLACE
Alaska and Canadarsquos Yukon 5Banks Power 23BrakeBuddy 10Commercial Corner 45ndash47Consumer Cellular 8Continued Service Plan 37Cracker Barrel Stores 11Dealers and Destinations 53Dometic Corporation 17Gold Eagle Company 32Good Sam Emergency Road Service 55Good Sam RV Financing 21Good Sam SamboreesCaraventures 16Good Sam VIPProvided by GMAC Insurance 44Good Sam Visa Card 39Haband 24
ADVERTISER INDEXWhile every effort is made to maintain accuracy andcompleteness last-minutechanges may occasionallyresult in omissions or errors
ADVERTISER PAGEInsurance Central 30
Mule Days Celebration 11
nVision 10
The Rally 15
Pleasure-Way 56
Roadtrek Motorhomes 2
RV Buyerrsquos Guide 33
RV Marketplace 50ndash52
RV Business Top 50 12ndash13
Sea Eagle 19
Select Comfort 9
St Louis Church 5
Trading Post 48ndash49
Transfer Flow 4
Travelerrsquos Guide 25
Winnebago Industries 7
ADVERTISER PAGE
Click on wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityphotosto post your Pet Pix online To submit digital photosfor Highwaysrsquo Pet Pix column e-mail them to us athighwaysgoodsamclubcom
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Left Foster fills the sink in Tom and LindaCalistorsquos rig Below George stands guardover Gerry and Marge Cervenrsquos RV
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ARIZONA
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IDAHO WASHINGTON
MONTANA
GOOD SAM WILL SAVE YOU MONEY
We guarantee itThatrsquos our promise If 11 months go by and Good Sam hasnrsquot saved you morethan the cost of your annual membership just let us know and wersquoll refund your member-ship fee Chances are yoursquoll save that much the first few days yoursquore on the road Thereare so many ways to save with discounted camping and free and low-cost services
Call us toll-free for more information 800-234-3450 or go to wwwgoodsamclubcom
COPYRIGHT STATEMENT The Good Sam logo is a registeredtrademark of TL Enterprises Inc a Delaware corporation It may beused by Good Sam chapters for official noncommercial identificationpurposes only and by others only with express written authorization inadvance from TL Enterprises Inc The noncommercial use for patchesand other similar chapter identification has been granted to charteredchapters of the club Any other use without express advance writtenauthorization is prohibited The following terms are registered trade-marks of TL Enterprises Inc and may not be used without permissionCaraventure Commercial Member of Good Sam RV Club Good SamPark Highways MotorHome Rider Samboree Samgo Trailer Lifeand the Trailer Life Campgrounds RV Parks and Services DirectoryHighways does not knowingly accept deceptive or misleading advertis-ing If you have a contrary experience with respect to any merchandiseor service represented in our pages please contact Action Line atactionlinegoodsamclubcom Permission to reprint or quote excerptsgranted upon written request only Copyright 2009
DEALERS amp DESTINATIONS
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 53
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Highways FEBRUARY 200954
A Scenic Stop to Remember Tell us the location of the vantage point pictured above and you
might be the winner of this monthrsquos $50 prize in our Wherersquos Good Sam photo contest To enter send
an e-mail identifying the photorsquos location and state or province to whereisgoodsamgoodsamclubcom
and include your name and contact information On March 1 wersquoll pick one $50 winner at random
from among the correct entries Look for the answer and winner in the May 2009 issue
Lots of Good Sam members have won $50 so farPatrick F Prunty of Harwich Massachusetts earned hischeck by correctly identifying the watery crossing in theNovember issuersquos Wherersquos Good Sam photo reprinted onthe right The RV bearing the Good Sam sticker rides theferry across Lake Champlain from Grand Island Vermontto Plattsburg New York Good Sam member Lynn Holmesof Arnold Maryland earned $50 for sending us the photo
Now itrsquos your turn to put your digital camera to workSimply take a photo of an RV in an interesting or sceniclocation with the Good Sam decal prominently displayedE-mail the high-resolution image to whereisgoodsamgoodsamclubcom and donrsquot forget to provide your nameand contact information If your photorsquos selected yoursquollreceive a check for $50
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Welcome to our digital edition of Highways Magazine This formatmakes it easy for you to navigate the magazine andprovides direct links to Internet sites of our advertisers ourGoodSamClubcom Web site and many Web sites to supplementour editorial features
We recommend a Page Layout view of Continuous - Facing butAdobe Reader provides several options you may prefer
We hope you enjoy reading our Digital Highways Magazine andwe encourage your comments and suggestions to our editor at
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Contents
Portal to the Past
Flying High in Albuquerque
Get Your Kicks at The Rally
Departments
Whats New Online
On the Road
Dear Good Sam
Good News
RV Insight
Camp Cuisine
Tech Topics
Action Line
Good Stuff
Classifieds
Pet Pix
Advertiser Index
Wheres Good Sam
Good Sam Club dot com
TOC
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Highways FEBRUARY 200936
The Good Sam ClubrsquosAction Line has resolvedthousands of disputes in favor of membersHighways highlights a sampling of theseresults in each issueTo read more Action Lineletters go to wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityand click on RVer Rights
All Steamed UpLast April I took my 2002 Holiday Rambler Admiral motorhome to GibbsInternational Trucks in Oxnard California to fix a transmission leak I was referredto Gibbs because theyrsquore a fully authorized dealer for Allison transmission
I told the service staff that I wanted an estimate before any work was done onthe coach Later that day Raul a service manager called to say that all they could
do to fix the leak was change gaskets andgrommets If Irsquod been told this beforehand Irsquodhave never brought my motorhome to them
Raul then told me he could remove my trans-mission and send it to a repair facility thatcould make the repairs in the City ofCommerce 75 miles away He said there wasno way of me getting an estimate until thisrepair shop received the transmission anddetected the problem
Later however I was told that I incurred$15729 in fees when Gibbs steam-cleanedmy transmission housing to look for the leakwhich they couldnrsquot find I was never given anestimate for this service
When I arrived to pick up my RV I asked MrsGibbs another service manager why I wasnrsquottold in the beginning that I could incur diag-nostic charges and they might not be able tofix the problem I told her I didnrsquot want to payfor anything and she replied I couldnrsquot havemy keys until I paid the charges I told her thatI called that coercion and it wasnrsquot fair Shedidnrsquot respond
I believe Gibbs misrepresented themselvesI never would have gone there if theyrsquod told methe truth in the first place I believe I shouldbe refunded the $15729 fee I think Gibbsshould also give me an apology for my 10hours of wasted time
Allan Siber CAMARILLO CALIFORNIA
ACTION LINE After sending a petition toGibbs International on Siberrsquos behalf wereceived this response from Raul Villalobosservice manager
We regret that you felt no value in the effortwe made to properly diagnose and steam-
clean your transmission We could debate theappropriateness of the changes but in the bestinterest of a timely resolution wersquore refundingyou $15729
Sluggish ServiceWE TOOK OUR 2001 Sportsmen fifth wheel toPatterson RV Center in Wichita Falls Texas forsome minor repair work At the time the serv-ice representative assured us that the workwouldnrsquot take long But now two months andmany phone calls to Patterson later we stillhavenrsquot seen any progress We were calledonce and told it was ready so we made the 80-mile trip only to find out that the repairswerenrsquot completed Patterson hadnrsquot evenordered the decal stripes that were included inour original request They told us theyrsquod getsomeone to bring the decals to our home
After going back and forth my wife calledto see if the decals were ready and the newservice manager said he knew nothing of thisorder and hersquod have to look into it Heassured us hersquod investigate our issue andcall us back Wersquove never received a callback We really need Action Line to help fixthis ongoing problem
John and Phyllis Spenser PARADISE TEXAS
ACTION LINE After a petition was sent toPatterson RV Center we received the follow-ing update from the Spensers
Our problem has been resolved to our satis-faction thanks to Action Linersquos interventionPatterson RV completed the decal work andtheir new service manager was very courteousand helpful Action Linersquos help was muchappreciated
Got an RV-related dispute E-mail us at actionlinegoodsamclubcom or mail a letterto Action Line PO Box 8545 Ventura California 93002 Please include a letter ofexplanation and copies of related receipts
ACTIONLINEMAILBOX
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If yoursquod like to evaluate newproducts and see your commentspublished in Highways sign upto be a Good Sam producttester Itrsquos easy Just click onwwwgoodsamclubcommemberbenefitsaspx to find the product-testing sign-up form
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goodstuffEDITED BY ROBIN DUFFIELDbullTESTED ANDREVIEWED BY MEMBERS
Smart LightMotion LightDonrsquot let the Smart Lightrsquossimple appearance deceiveyou The low-profile exteriorlight mounts on the side ofyour RV and goes on auto-matically when the built-insensor detects movementnear your rig An attachedLED lets you know if yourcoach battery is running lowThe Smart Light gets itsbrains from a microproces-sor and has the same holepattern as existing standardlights for easy installationKen Motz a Good Sam Clubproduct tester from Le ClaireIowa installed the SmartLight and reports ldquoThe mo-tion detector really makesus feel securerdquo PRICE $9999CONTACT Star Light 800-883-5444wwwstarlightsinccom
Funky Colored FlamesNeed to spice up your campfire fun Create dancing flames of blue green and purpleby placing an unopened packet of Funky Colored Flames on top of the fire Providing 30minutes of multicolored fun Funky Flames is safe for usein indoor and outdoor wood fireplaces (theyarenrsquot suitable for cooking fires) Good SamClub product tester Arleen Witt of PollackPines California tried Funky Flames andtells us ldquoNice colored flames that reallyadd excitement to any bonfirerdquoPRICE $588 (three-pack)CONTACT Winlow Products416-792-0385 wwwcampingworldcom
June Bug ScooterRVers can tool around the campground
or rally grounds with ease on thepower-thrifty all-electric June Bugscooter The smooth-riding portablevehicle seats one adult comfort-
ably folds to just 28 inches highand weighs 90 pounds JoyceNewman a Good Sam Clubproduct tester from JacksonSouth Carolina took a spinon the June Bug and says ldquoIdo not know how I traveledbefore the June Bug Itrsquosgiven me my freedom backrdquo
Engel MR040 PortableFridge Freezer
Peckish RVers can keep theirsnacks cool on the go with the nim-
ble Engel MR040 Fridge Freezer Theunit has a small footprint but deliversefficient cooling from 1224-volt DCand 110-volt AC power A sturdy plasticexterior with rubber bumpers on eachcorner protects that delicate egg salad
and a reversible lid contains storage spacefor spare cords and fuses Good Sam product
tester Sandy Preibe from Camarillo California took theMR040 on an outing and says ldquoTravels easy and keepsfood and beverages cold on a hot day while driving Itrsquosvery convenient not to have to use icerdquo
PRICE $1497CONTACT Rickrsquos Specialty Vehicles
866-798-2227 wwwricksesvcom
PRICE $641CONTACT Engel USA 888-272-9838 wwwengel-usacom
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AND GET REWARDED FORDOING WHAT YOU LOVE
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The Good Sam VISA Card is issued by Barclays Bank Delaware Important terms and conditions apply Complete details on the rewards program will bedescribed in the enrollment materials Camping Gas Cash Back Memberships amp Services and Gift Cards are Free when you redeem Rec Rewards pointsearned by using the Good Sam Visa Card
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FEBRUARYFLORIDA bull WINTER SAMBOREE February 18ndash22Withlacoochee Bluegrass Festival Dunnellon$110 Early bird 217 Contact Robert WardPO Box 348 Nobleton FL 34461 352-796-8867
bward5bellsouthnetwwwgoodsams-floridaorg
MARCH ARIZONA bull ROARING rsquo20S SAMBOREE March 4ndash8Pinal County Fairgrounds Casa Grande $85Contact Joyce Anderson 561 S 34th Pl
Mesa AZ 85204 480-807-6066
joyceinmesayahoocomwwwarizonagoodsamorg
NEVADA bull HAWAIIAN SUMMER SAMBOREEMarch 12ndash14 Avi Resort and Casino Laughlin$602 $451 Extra $10 at gate ContactLinda LeChien 1380 Centerville Ln 40Gardnerville NV 89410 775-782-5352
rllechienaolcomwwwnevadagoodsamcom
GEORGIA bull SPRING SAMBOREE March 26ndash29
Good Sam Club chapters across North America regularly host RV gatherings known as
Samborees As a Good Sam Club member you can visit Samborees in any state or province
Activities range from games to arts and crafts seminars and live entertainment In short
Samborees are a good time and a great way to meet people who share your interests
Dates locations fees and contact information for upcoming events are listed below and
a complete calendar is posted on wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityeventsandtours
CLUBevents
Forty Years of FunColoradorsquos first Good Sam chapter the Western Colorado Travelers
celebrated its 40th anniversary on November 15 2008 Many members
of the Grand Junction chapter were on hand for the event along with State
Directors Al and Fran Allain Assistant State Directors Mike and Sue Carver
and members of the neighboring Two Rivers Good Sam chapter
Back row left to rightWimp Holding BudDriever Al HowardRalph Moss EugeneStocking Second rowWanda Holding TomBonokoski BettyDriever Lynda HowardTheona Moss PatMahrer Al MahrerSeated GloriaBonokoski Fay ClineFran Jones Del JonesChapter PresidentMary Diamond
BOB INGELHART
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Your RV NearAlamo Lake in AZ
1-800-343-7996 or602-677-3368
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Don Krayeski - Developer
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SAVE BIGon your next purchase
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FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 41
Georgia National Fairgrounds and AgricenterPerry $75 Contact Perno Scott 1865 PoplarSt Conyers GA 30013 770-922-5794
gladigottacomcastnetwwwgeorgiagoodsamcom
APRIL TEXAS bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 2ndash5 WestTexas Fairgrounds Abilene $65 $75 at gateContact Judy Birchett PO Box 236 Bishop TX78343 361-584-1919
jbirchett6aolcom wwwtexasgoodsamcom
LOUISIANA bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 10ndash12State Fair of Louisiana Shreveport $52 Earlybird 45 $13 per day Contact Del Griffin 439Jann Dr Shreveport LA 71106 318-686-0581
lagoodsamyahoocomwwwlagoodsamorg
ALABAMA bull PUT ON YOUR EASTER BONNET SPRINGSAMBOREE April 16ndash19 National PeanutFestival Fairgrounds Dothan $802 $701
Contact Pat Smith 1301 S Bethel RdDecatur AL 35603 256-350-1037
algoodsamsaolcomwwwalabamagoodsamsorg
ARKANSAS bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 16ndash19Four States Fairgrounds Texarkana $55Contact Melinda Wiggs 2501 Skyline PtJonesboro AR 72404 870-972-0951
mwiggs2501yahoocomwwwarkansasgoodsamscom
MISSISSIPPI bull SPRING TAHITIAN SUNRISE SAM-BOREE April 16ndash19 Washington CountyConvention Center Greenville $652 $451Contact Darrell Hugueley 5358 CR 225 WaterValley MS 38965 662-473-1077
hugo5358bellsouthnetwwwmsgoodsamorg
FLORIDA bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 22ndash26Okeechobee KOA Campground Okeechobee$110 Contact Robert Ward PO Box 348Nobleton FL 34661 352-796-8867
bward5bellsouthnetwwwgoodsams-floridaorg
OKLAHOMA bull MARDI GRAS SPRING SAMBOREEApril 23ndash26 Heart of Oklahoma ExpositionShawnee $61 Contact Susan Scholl 4608Sandy Oak Circle Newalla OK 74857 405-391-5852 or 405-812-4401wwwoklahomagoodsamscom
NORTH CAROLINA bull MILITARY TRIBUTE SPRINGSAMBOREE April 24ndash26 Tom Johnson Rally ParkMarion $75 Contact Don and Eunice Fletcher 110Riviera Ln Sanford NC 27332 919-499-2512
defletchwindstreamnetwwwncstategoodsamcom
KANSAS bull PAUL BUNYAN AND OTHER TALL TALESSPRING SAMBOREE April 30ndashMay 3 KansasState Fairgrounds Hutchinson $70 ContactMarty Ward 2201 E MacArthur E-3 WichitaKS 67216-5614 316-213-8297
rewardcoxnetwwwkansasgoodsamorg
BOZEMAN FORD RV SALES
ATTENTION CANADIAN BUYERS
800-745-3673
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Motorhomes A B amp C Fifth Wheels Travel TrailersBrowse our inventory online at
Go to the Good Sam Clubrsquos website to read all about our more than 1600 activechapters throughout North America and find one near you Start by going to wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunity and clicking on Chapters
nline goodsamclubcom
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ALASKAChris Williams (Vivian)1060 N Leatherleaf Loop Wasilla AK 99654aksnwbrdmtaonlinenetwwwalaskagoodsamclubcom
ALBERTALes Barnhouse (Lorraine)47-53522 Range Rd 274Spruce Grove AB T7X 3T1altagoodsamcruzinternetcomwwwrvalbertaca
BRITISH COLUMBIAPaul Day (Eileen)158-16275 15th Ave Surrey BC V4A 1L4pceedayteluscomwwwbcsamsca
IDAHOGordon Harris (Susan)466 Pace Dr Twin Falls ID 83301gordon3769msncomwwwidahogoodsamorg
MONTANARonald Wertz (Joan)48 Rockland Ln Victor MT 59875mtronjoanaolcomwwwmontanagoodsamcom
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Highwaysrsquo Commercial Corner section ofclassified ads is designed exclusively for pri-vate parties or businesses that have items orservices to sell promote or rent that are notof a personal nature For example RV ParksCampgrounds Condominium ComplexesReal Estate Small Businesses for SaleServices Offered Help Wanted PositionsWanted and Business Opportunities all rep-resent categories appropriate for CommercialCorner Any item offered for rent is consid-ered commercial in nature CommercialCorner advertisers are not required to beGood Sam Club members
When submitting ad copy please followthese guidelines1 There are 40 characters allowed perline counting each letter space and punc-
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two months prior to the cover date of theissue desired Please note The May issuecloses on February 18 the June issue closes on March 187 Mail ad copy and a check money order orVisaMasterCardDiscoverAmex numberexpiration date and signature to Commer-cial Corner Highways PO Box 8510Ventura California 93002-99128 Credit-card orders may be faxed to 805-667-4379 Attention Sue Panchenko or e-mailed to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom(please put ldquoCommercial Cornerrdquo in thesubject line) 9 Please direct questions to Sue Panchenkoat 805-667-4385 or via e-mail to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom (please put ldquoCommercialCornerrdquo in the subject line)
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HOMES FOR SALE
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COMMERCIAL CORNER
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mdashS Beall OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY
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TOURS
ADVENTURE CARAVANS RV TOURS amp RALLIESCanada bull USA bull Alaska bull Central America Mexico bull Greece bull Europe bull United KingdomMexico RV Insurance wwwadventurecaravanscomFree 86-page catalog (800) 872-7897Experience the Adventure Wersquoll do the Rest
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Good Sam Samborees and CaraventuresWhether your RV travels take you to AlaskaMexicorsquos Baja Peninsula New England the Kentucky Derby a NASCAR race or to AmericarsquosNational Parks the Good Sam Club has a grouptravel package for you Make new friends while youtravel in the comfort of your RV on our fully guidedtours Call us toll-free at 1-800-829-5140 or visit us online at wwwgoodsamclubcomtoursto find out more about these and the many othertours offered by the Good Sam Club
TRAVEL TO EXCITING PLACESDrive the Alcan to Americarsquos Last Frontierenvision yourself on Nova Scotiarsquos miles of coastal drives celebrate Mardi Grascross the border to sunny Mexicoform friendships yoursquoll treasure the rest of your days all arrangementsincluding RV parks by Tracks RV Toursest 1975 Free catalog at tracksrvtourscom or tel 800-351-6053
TOW VEHICLES FOR SALE
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TOW VEHICLETRAILERPACKAGES FOR SALE
2000 TETON 40 CHEYENNE 5th Arctic pkg full-timer new all over 1998 Mtn Master FL6087K mi CummAllison all Air Ride huge storclean amp pwrful Sell sep $40K EA 623-451-7121
TRAILERS FOR SALE
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RV SHOWS
MinneapolisSt Paul RV Vacation amp Camping ShowFeb 5 - 8 Minneapolis MNMid America RV ShowFeb 13 - 15 Kansas City MONorth Carolina RV amp Camping ShowFeb 13 - 15 Charlotte NCRichmond Camping RV ExpoFeb 13 - 15 Richmond VAKansas Sports Boat amp Travel ShowFeb 19 - 22 Wichita KSRhode Island RV amp Camping ShowFeb 27 - Mar 1 Providence RIwwwagieventscom
RV SPACES FOR RENT
RV SPACE FOR RENT Must be 55 or older inBellflower CA Small cat or dog under 20 lbsokay Close to all freeways beaches amp mtns At least 1 month stay required Pool table poolCall (562) 867-3227
SERVICES
1 IN SALES TAX SAVINGSPay no sales tax on your next RV We have helpedclients legally save $1000s over the past 12 yrsCall Mountain States Consulting 800-565-4504amp talk to a CPA for professional friendly service or visit us on the web at wwwrvtaxcom
ACTION SERVICES LLCConsult a Licensed Montana AttorneyNo State Sales Tax amp Low License FeesFor Professional Service Call 800-481-0013 wwwactionservices-mtcom
Let us help you BUY YOUR RV TAX FREE We guarantee BEST service and priceReceive $100 Gas Card amp FREE Mail Fwding Save Thousands of $$ Today 8884303388 Best in the business wwwMontanaRVnet
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RVSA will CERTIFY you as an RV technician in only10 weeks 100 employment since 1986 Hands-on InstructionmdashCall the RV ServiceAcademy in Florida (941) 722-5256 wwwrvsanetLICENSED amp APPROVED FOR VA TRAINING
PROPERTY FOR SALE
Clean air hunting fishing boating ATVs25+ ACRES ENTERPRISE UT $200000water rights well septic system Tour at wwwyourerahomecom13323PH 1-888-686-8190 code 100820 ACRES ENTERPRISE UT $87500wwater right 1-888-686-8190 code 1045Tour at wwwyourerahomecom15164John Cameron GRI Ph 435-632-6358jcameroninfowestcomERA BROKERS CONSOLIDATED SOUTHERN UTAHrsquoSREAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS1-800-372-2765 wwwerabrokersnet
5 ACRE PROPERTY IN SOUTHERN COLORADO360ordm Mountain Views Close to Rio Grande No Assoc Fees Yearly Property Taxes under $100Only $7500 entire 5 Acres(239) 273-0911 wwwcoloradolandsalecom
RECREATIONAL VEHICLESFOR SALE
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RV REGISTRYwwwrvregistrycomMotorhomes Trailers amp Fifth WheelsFor Sale by OwnersNo Sales CommissionsBuyersSellers 800-546-8457
BUYING OR SELLING AN RVLet us take over the risk of major repairsTo learn more about the Good Sam Extended Service Plan mechanical breakdown insurance call 1-877-681-9479
RECREATIONAL VEHICLESWANTED
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RV CLUBS
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RV GRAPHICS
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COMMERCIAL CORNER
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TRADING POSTTURN-KEY SPACIOUS BEAUTIFUL RV LOT Temeculaarea CA Incl WD dishwshr frig dbl SS sinkBBQ At Rancho CA RV Resort a 5-star resort golfcourse pools SteveLinda (949)454-2191 pearlwing9coxnet for photos $85K
MOTORHOMES FOR SALE
2000 ALLEGRO BUS 38 57K mi 3 SO Cat 330dsl 6-spd Allison maple cab int WD new awnsall lthr Frtliner Chas 75 Onan new tires reffrwicmkr no smkpets $54K 772-564-0759772-341-4614 (FL)
2007 36QSH PHAETON BY Tiffin Silver Sand350 HP Cat Diesel pusher 6-speed Allison80 gen auto level amp awn leather Corian tiled3 TVs 4 slides 9527 miles warranty $175K(941) 286-5201 (SD)
1996 DUTCH STAR 32 454 Chevy Banks Power slide-out Runs and looks beautiful New paint roof tires $28500 Neil 916-747-1842
A Colorado Beauty at its Best New 2006 stunning custom home in Castle Rock 6196 sq ft walkout ranch on 467 acres 4 BD 6BA50rsquoX21rsquo RV garage wfull hookups $1295000(303) 681-3754 for pics amp details
LARGO FL 1152 sq ft manufactured hm 2BR2BA Many extras incl attached lanai amp shed Xlnt home base location close to shopping ampbeaches in a 55+ 5-star community $35000OBO 727-798-2573 evartsedyahoocom
3BD2BA MANUFACTURED on 82 acre w30X40RV garage wfull hookup 2 yrs old 4 mi from The Villages in FL No lot fee you own propertysafe area move-in ready smk free lots of extras$260K 352-406-9750
BEAUTIFUL OR COAST - Lakeside 55+ gatedcomm 1254 sq ft 2BD 2BA 40 ft RV prkgwhookups 2 mins to lake 5 mi to beachfishing crabbing hiking Pix avail $219000(541) 759-2747
LOTS FOR SALE
CYPRESS WOODS RESORT - SW Florida premierwaterfront lot on cul de sac Tropical landscapingSee at wwwbradsrvlotcom (239) 495-0538
DESTIN VILLAGE RV RESORT FLmdash2 lots for saleside by side across from pool and clubhouse1 block to huge public beach Large pads gated$129000 each Susan (850) 496-6520
ALASKA KENAI PENINSULA RV and residential lot The best fishing and hunting in the worldCheap Private party 907-283-5889 spikealaskaearthlinknet wwwmyalaskalotcom
OWN YOUR RV LOT CO-OP PK along ColoradoRiver 2006 Cavco Pk model front kit 16X22 living rm 10X24 storage furnished WDgolf cart full time or part xlnt cond Must see$174500 928-667-3768 (AZ)
CAMPGROUNDMEMBERSHIPS FOR SALECOAST TO COAST AFFILIATED
CAMPGROUND MEMBERSHIP FOR SALE Coast to Coast affiliated home park Southern PinesNC 2 free parks S Pines amp Gettsyburg PA Pdover $6000 sell for $5000 Heart problems(336) 475-3623
CAMPGROUND MEMBERSHIPSFOR SALE
THOUSAND TRAILS NACO national membershipAnnual dues paid up to January 2009 $3500 or best offer (323) 582-5559
HOMES FOR SALE
1987 SILVERCREST MOBILE HOME in Hemet CAGated 55+ community wRV stor free golf pool amp more 1344 sq ft 2BD2BA LR DR den 2space carport AC washdry frig gas stove$34900 425-868-7553
DAVENPORT FL RV HOME Private 55+ commAccess to I-27 amp I-4 2BD 2BA + RV garage1800 sq ft Cinder block built $289K Will consider trade in CACOTX 863-424-1417lab2trvlaolcom
ASHEVILLE NCmdashNewly remodeled home amp RVbuilding 4BR 4BA 4300 sq ft home 2250 sq ft RV building HVAC Many amenities plus mtn views New low price $699500 Pics wwwTomFlackcom 8282426569
TRADING POST As a benefit of membership Good Sam Club members may advertise personalitems for sale in the Trading Postclassified ad section of Highways
The Trading Post classified ad section isrestricted to ads placed by individualGood Sam Club members who are cur-rent with their membership dues Adsmust be of a personal nature accordingto the following requirements All otherclassified ads will be considered forplacement in Commercial Corner
1 Item advertised must be personallyowned and listed for sale or trade Ads pro-moting a product or service for sale wouldnot be acceptable in Trading Post Also notacceptable would be an ad for a multi-unitapartment townhome complex or morethan 10 acres of unimproved real property
2 An ad for the rental of any item is considered commercial and thereforenot appropriate for Trading Post
3 Trading Post accepts ads under thecategories of Campground Member-ships for Sale Timeshares for SaleHomes for Sale and Lots for SaleAgents are not permitted to advertise inTrading Post
4 Help Wanted and Positions Wantedare categories inappropriate for TradingPost Also unacceptable are ads for theexchange of one service for anotherregardless of whether any money is
changing hands An ad soliciting theusage of property whether commercialor residential is also considered com-mercial in nature and must be placed inCommercial Corner
Please note The May 2009 issuecloses on February 18 (arrival date April30 the June issue closes on March 18(arrival date May 27)
Unfortunately it is not possible to can-cel an ad after our closing dateHowever we are able to place aldquoSOLDrsquorsquo indicator over your ad up toone week after the closing date
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2000 DOLPHIN 36 FORD V10 21500 milesSO 55 gen WD Corian tops awnings 2 TVDVDVCR 2 air rear camara level jacks Must sell health reasons Reduced to $35800 407-654-3863 (FL)
2005 PHAETON 35 FT 350 diesel very lowmileage smoke free very clean Two slidessurround sound WD 4-dr frig Under warranty$150000 (225) 293-6990 225-921-8934
1996 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND 34 model L 45K miles Chevy gas Onan generator awningpackage satellite leveling jacks Email for more info bgilstrapcomcastnet or 678-817-9661 (GA)
1990 MONACO CROWN ROYALE 40 foot 300Cummins engine 75K miles fully loadedexcellent condition $29500 Call for pictures and information In 1990 sold for $250000304-242-0377
2005 COUNTRY COACH Intrigue LTD 42 525HP3 AC 10KW gen 3 slides In-Motion sat heatedceramic floor OS ent ctr radar det CB radioAqua Hot htd massage driver amp co-pilot sts extwar $345K 909-980-2168 (CA)
TRAVEL TRAILERS amp FIFTH WHEELS FOR SALE
2004 KEYSTONE HORNET with improved lotconcrete drive + pad deck and shed Lot 6035 Star Resort Pass Christian MS Xlnt cond 2BDRM 12 slide $249 annual fee Near Casinos$36000 (920) 897-3660 (WI)
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2004 374 GLENDALE Titanium 32E37DS5th whl pin to bmpr 322 Xlnt cond lots xtras clsts hdwd flr NS 2 SO Orig $63600Selling due to health $29500 Call Gene 562-927-7217 (CA)
The May 2009 issue closes February 18 The June 2009 issue closes March18 Cost $85 per ad plus $60 per photo Bold $10 for first line $20 tobold entire ad Add $25 for ad to appear in redMaximum 200 characters Count all letters numbers punctuation and spacesSpecify category______________________________________
Good Sam ____________________________________Exp_____
Name ________________________________________
Address ______________________________________
______________________________________________
Phone ________________________________________
Please check here if you would like your state or province abbreviation to appear in your ad following your phone number
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FAX (805) 667-4379 Attention Trading Post
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Photo ads We will include one photo with yourad at an additional cost of $60 per issue Pleasee-mail or mail a black-and-white or color photo
Blind-box service This runs an additional $15per issue A blind-box number will be assigned toyour ad and we will forward responses to you
When submitting ad copy please follow theseguidelines1 Submit your printed or typed ad on ourprinted form or use your own stationery2 Limit each ad to 200 characters counting allletters spaces punctuation marks and numbers3 Indicate under which category you wouldlike your ad to appear4 Your Good Sam Club membership numberand expiration date must be noted5 Mail ad copy and a check money order orVisaMasterCardDiscoverAmEx number toTrading Post Highways PO Box 8510Ventura California 93002-99126 Fax credit card orders to 805-667-4379Attention Trading Post7 E-mail credit-card orders to classifiedstlcomAttention Trading Post8 If you have a question we can be reachedat (805) 667-4100 ext 392 391 or 385
NO TELEPHONE ORDERS PLEASE
does not knowinglyaccept ads from busi-nesses in the TradingPost section If youreach a business whenanswering a Trading Postad please contact theAdvertising Departmentat 805-667-4100
StopampShop
AT THE RV MARKETPLACETake a moment to browse the
Marketplace section this monthThe shopping begins on page 50
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bulltwo-color
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RV Marketplace
For more information call theAdvertising Department at
800-765-1912extension 391 392 or 385
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AVAILABLE IN
You can place a 1-inch black-and-white ad for as little as
based on a 12-issue schedule
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RV MARKETPLACE
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 51
Remote starter availablewith this generator $239
Honda GeneratorModel EU-3000is$1679
1-888-617-7333
Now Available NEW EU6500iswwwspeedwaysalescomHonda
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In Stock amp Ready to ShipHonda GeneratorModel EU-2000i
$879
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Highways FEBRUARY 200952
RV MARKETPLACE
Alaska and Canadarsquos Yukon 5Banks Power 23BrakeBuddy 10Commercial Corner 45ndash47Consumer Cellular 8Continued Service Plan 37Cracker Barrel Stores 11Dealers and Destinations 53Dometic Corporation 17Gold Eagle Company 32Good Sam Emergency Road Service 55Good Sam RV Financing 21Good Sam SamboreesCaraventures 16Good Sam VIPProvided by GMAC Insurance 44Good Sam Visa Card 39Haband 24
ADVERTISER INDEXWhile every effort is made to maintain accuracy andcompleteness last-minutechanges may occasionallyresult in omissions or errors
ADVERTISER PAGEInsurance Central 30
Mule Days Celebration 11
nVision 10
The Rally 15
Pleasure-Way 56
Roadtrek Motorhomes 2
RV Buyerrsquos Guide 33
RV Marketplace 50ndash52
RV Business Top 50 12ndash13
Sea Eagle 19
Select Comfort 9
St Louis Church 5
Trading Post 48ndash49
Transfer Flow 4
Travelerrsquos Guide 25
Winnebago Industries 7
ADVERTISER PAGE
Click on wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityphotosto post your Pet Pix online To submit digital photosfor Highwaysrsquo Pet Pix column e-mail them to us athighwaysgoodsamclubcom
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Left Foster fills the sink in Tom and LindaCalistorsquos rig Below George stands guardover Gerry and Marge Cervenrsquos RV
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ALASKA
ARIZONA
CALIFORNIA
IDAHO WASHINGTON
MONTANA
GOOD SAM WILL SAVE YOU MONEY
We guarantee itThatrsquos our promise If 11 months go by and Good Sam hasnrsquot saved you morethan the cost of your annual membership just let us know and wersquoll refund your member-ship fee Chances are yoursquoll save that much the first few days yoursquore on the road Thereare so many ways to save with discounted camping and free and low-cost services
Call us toll-free for more information 800-234-3450 or go to wwwgoodsamclubcom
COPYRIGHT STATEMENT The Good Sam logo is a registeredtrademark of TL Enterprises Inc a Delaware corporation It may beused by Good Sam chapters for official noncommercial identificationpurposes only and by others only with express written authorization inadvance from TL Enterprises Inc The noncommercial use for patchesand other similar chapter identification has been granted to charteredchapters of the club Any other use without express advance writtenauthorization is prohibited The following terms are registered trade-marks of TL Enterprises Inc and may not be used without permissionCaraventure Commercial Member of Good Sam RV Club Good SamPark Highways MotorHome Rider Samboree Samgo Trailer Lifeand the Trailer Life Campgrounds RV Parks and Services DirectoryHighways does not knowingly accept deceptive or misleading advertis-ing If you have a contrary experience with respect to any merchandiseor service represented in our pages please contact Action Line atactionlinegoodsamclubcom Permission to reprint or quote excerptsgranted upon written request only Copyright 2009
DEALERS amp DESTINATIONS
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 53
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Highways FEBRUARY 200954
A Scenic Stop to Remember Tell us the location of the vantage point pictured above and you
might be the winner of this monthrsquos $50 prize in our Wherersquos Good Sam photo contest To enter send
an e-mail identifying the photorsquos location and state or province to whereisgoodsamgoodsamclubcom
and include your name and contact information On March 1 wersquoll pick one $50 winner at random
from among the correct entries Look for the answer and winner in the May 2009 issue
Lots of Good Sam members have won $50 so farPatrick F Prunty of Harwich Massachusetts earned hischeck by correctly identifying the watery crossing in theNovember issuersquos Wherersquos Good Sam photo reprinted onthe right The RV bearing the Good Sam sticker rides theferry across Lake Champlain from Grand Island Vermontto Plattsburg New York Good Sam member Lynn Holmesof Arnold Maryland earned $50 for sending us the photo
Now itrsquos your turn to put your digital camera to workSimply take a photo of an RV in an interesting or sceniclocation with the Good Sam decal prominently displayedE-mail the high-resolution image to whereisgoodsamgoodsamclubcom and donrsquot forget to provide your nameand contact information If your photorsquos selected yoursquollreceive a check for $50
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Welcome to our digital edition of Highways Magazine This formatmakes it easy for you to navigate the magazine andprovides direct links to Internet sites of our advertisers ourGoodSamClubcom Web site and many Web sites to supplementour editorial features
We recommend a Page Layout view of Continuous - Facing butAdobe Reader provides several options you may prefer
We hope you enjoy reading our Digital Highways Magazine andwe encourage your comments and suggestions to our editor at
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Contents
Portal to the Past
Flying High in Albuquerque
Get Your Kicks at The Rally
Departments
Whats New Online
On the Road
Dear Good Sam
Good News
RV Insight
Camp Cuisine
Tech Topics
Action Line
Good Stuff
Classifieds
Pet Pix
Advertiser Index
Wheres Good Sam
Good Sam Club dot com
TOC
User Guide
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If yoursquod like to evaluate newproducts and see your commentspublished in Highways sign upto be a Good Sam producttester Itrsquos easy Just click onwwwgoodsamclubcommemberbenefitsaspx to find the product-testing sign-up form
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Highways FEBRUARY 200938
goodstuffEDITED BY ROBIN DUFFIELDbullTESTED ANDREVIEWED BY MEMBERS
Smart LightMotion LightDonrsquot let the Smart Lightrsquossimple appearance deceiveyou The low-profile exteriorlight mounts on the side ofyour RV and goes on auto-matically when the built-insensor detects movementnear your rig An attachedLED lets you know if yourcoach battery is running lowThe Smart Light gets itsbrains from a microproces-sor and has the same holepattern as existing standardlights for easy installationKen Motz a Good Sam Clubproduct tester from Le ClaireIowa installed the SmartLight and reports ldquoThe mo-tion detector really makesus feel securerdquo PRICE $9999CONTACT Star Light 800-883-5444wwwstarlightsinccom
Funky Colored FlamesNeed to spice up your campfire fun Create dancing flames of blue green and purpleby placing an unopened packet of Funky Colored Flames on top of the fire Providing 30minutes of multicolored fun Funky Flames is safe for usein indoor and outdoor wood fireplaces (theyarenrsquot suitable for cooking fires) Good SamClub product tester Arleen Witt of PollackPines California tried Funky Flames andtells us ldquoNice colored flames that reallyadd excitement to any bonfirerdquoPRICE $588 (three-pack)CONTACT Winlow Products416-792-0385 wwwcampingworldcom
June Bug ScooterRVers can tool around the campground
or rally grounds with ease on thepower-thrifty all-electric June Bugscooter The smooth-riding portablevehicle seats one adult comfort-
ably folds to just 28 inches highand weighs 90 pounds JoyceNewman a Good Sam Clubproduct tester from JacksonSouth Carolina took a spinon the June Bug and says ldquoIdo not know how I traveledbefore the June Bug Itrsquosgiven me my freedom backrdquo
Engel MR040 PortableFridge Freezer
Peckish RVers can keep theirsnacks cool on the go with the nim-
ble Engel MR040 Fridge Freezer Theunit has a small footprint but deliversefficient cooling from 1224-volt DCand 110-volt AC power A sturdy plasticexterior with rubber bumpers on eachcorner protects that delicate egg salad
and a reversible lid contains storage spacefor spare cords and fuses Good Sam product
tester Sandy Preibe from Camarillo California took theMR040 on an outing and says ldquoTravels easy and keepsfood and beverages cold on a hot day while driving Itrsquosvery convenient not to have to use icerdquo
PRICE $1497CONTACT Rickrsquos Specialty Vehicles
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AND GET REWARDED FORDOING WHAT YOU LOVE
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The Good Sam VISA Card is issued by Barclays Bank Delaware Important terms and conditions apply Complete details on the rewards program will bedescribed in the enrollment materials Camping Gas Cash Back Memberships amp Services and Gift Cards are Free when you redeem Rec Rewards pointsearned by using the Good Sam Visa Card
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FEBRUARYFLORIDA bull WINTER SAMBOREE February 18ndash22Withlacoochee Bluegrass Festival Dunnellon$110 Early bird 217 Contact Robert WardPO Box 348 Nobleton FL 34461 352-796-8867
bward5bellsouthnetwwwgoodsams-floridaorg
MARCH ARIZONA bull ROARING rsquo20S SAMBOREE March 4ndash8Pinal County Fairgrounds Casa Grande $85Contact Joyce Anderson 561 S 34th Pl
Mesa AZ 85204 480-807-6066
joyceinmesayahoocomwwwarizonagoodsamorg
NEVADA bull HAWAIIAN SUMMER SAMBOREEMarch 12ndash14 Avi Resort and Casino Laughlin$602 $451 Extra $10 at gate ContactLinda LeChien 1380 Centerville Ln 40Gardnerville NV 89410 775-782-5352
rllechienaolcomwwwnevadagoodsamcom
GEORGIA bull SPRING SAMBOREE March 26ndash29
Good Sam Club chapters across North America regularly host RV gatherings known as
Samborees As a Good Sam Club member you can visit Samborees in any state or province
Activities range from games to arts and crafts seminars and live entertainment In short
Samborees are a good time and a great way to meet people who share your interests
Dates locations fees and contact information for upcoming events are listed below and
a complete calendar is posted on wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityeventsandtours
CLUBevents
Forty Years of FunColoradorsquos first Good Sam chapter the Western Colorado Travelers
celebrated its 40th anniversary on November 15 2008 Many members
of the Grand Junction chapter were on hand for the event along with State
Directors Al and Fran Allain Assistant State Directors Mike and Sue Carver
and members of the neighboring Two Rivers Good Sam chapter
Back row left to rightWimp Holding BudDriever Al HowardRalph Moss EugeneStocking Second rowWanda Holding TomBonokoski BettyDriever Lynda HowardTheona Moss PatMahrer Al MahrerSeated GloriaBonokoski Fay ClineFran Jones Del JonesChapter PresidentMary Diamond
BOB INGELHART
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Your RV NearAlamo Lake in AZ
1-800-343-7996 or602-677-3368
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bull Driveways and graded leveled pad with material on all Paved road access Lots prepared for RVrsquos
bull Electricity available to all of the parcels Water Supplied by SAPOA
bull No qualifying Developer fi nancing available and no prepayment penalty Discounts for cash
bull From $29950 Total - 2 Acre minimum
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TRY BEFORE YOU BUY3 Day Park for FREE
Call for Details
Don Krayeski - Developer
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New Save$88K
BRAND NEW 2007 NEWMAR DUTCHSTAR
Reg $313 267NOW $224 900No Sales Tax in Montana
SAVE BIGon your next purchase
SSAVVVE BIGhh
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Pricing Available
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FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 41
Georgia National Fairgrounds and AgricenterPerry $75 Contact Perno Scott 1865 PoplarSt Conyers GA 30013 770-922-5794
gladigottacomcastnetwwwgeorgiagoodsamcom
APRIL TEXAS bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 2ndash5 WestTexas Fairgrounds Abilene $65 $75 at gateContact Judy Birchett PO Box 236 Bishop TX78343 361-584-1919
jbirchett6aolcom wwwtexasgoodsamcom
LOUISIANA bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 10ndash12State Fair of Louisiana Shreveport $52 Earlybird 45 $13 per day Contact Del Griffin 439Jann Dr Shreveport LA 71106 318-686-0581
lagoodsamyahoocomwwwlagoodsamorg
ALABAMA bull PUT ON YOUR EASTER BONNET SPRINGSAMBOREE April 16ndash19 National PeanutFestival Fairgrounds Dothan $802 $701
Contact Pat Smith 1301 S Bethel RdDecatur AL 35603 256-350-1037
algoodsamsaolcomwwwalabamagoodsamsorg
ARKANSAS bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 16ndash19Four States Fairgrounds Texarkana $55Contact Melinda Wiggs 2501 Skyline PtJonesboro AR 72404 870-972-0951
mwiggs2501yahoocomwwwarkansasgoodsamscom
MISSISSIPPI bull SPRING TAHITIAN SUNRISE SAM-BOREE April 16ndash19 Washington CountyConvention Center Greenville $652 $451Contact Darrell Hugueley 5358 CR 225 WaterValley MS 38965 662-473-1077
hugo5358bellsouthnetwwwmsgoodsamorg
FLORIDA bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 22ndash26Okeechobee KOA Campground Okeechobee$110 Contact Robert Ward PO Box 348Nobleton FL 34661 352-796-8867
bward5bellsouthnetwwwgoodsams-floridaorg
OKLAHOMA bull MARDI GRAS SPRING SAMBOREEApril 23ndash26 Heart of Oklahoma ExpositionShawnee $61 Contact Susan Scholl 4608Sandy Oak Circle Newalla OK 74857 405-391-5852 or 405-812-4401wwwoklahomagoodsamscom
NORTH CAROLINA bull MILITARY TRIBUTE SPRINGSAMBOREE April 24ndash26 Tom Johnson Rally ParkMarion $75 Contact Don and Eunice Fletcher 110Riviera Ln Sanford NC 27332 919-499-2512
defletchwindstreamnetwwwncstategoodsamcom
KANSAS bull PAUL BUNYAN AND OTHER TALL TALESSPRING SAMBOREE April 30ndashMay 3 KansasState Fairgrounds Hutchinson $70 ContactMarty Ward 2201 E MacArthur E-3 WichitaKS 67216-5614 316-213-8297
rewardcoxnetwwwkansasgoodsamorg
BOZEMAN FORD RV SALES
ATTENTION CANADIAN BUYERS
800-745-3673
NO SALES TAXIN MONTANA
Motorhomes A B amp C Fifth Wheels Travel TrailersBrowse our inventory online at
Go to the Good Sam Clubrsquos website to read all about our more than 1600 activechapters throughout North America and find one near you Start by going to wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunity and clicking on Chapters
nline goodsamclubcom
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ALASKAChris Williams (Vivian)1060 N Leatherleaf Loop Wasilla AK 99654aksnwbrdmtaonlinenetwwwalaskagoodsamclubcom
ALBERTALes Barnhouse (Lorraine)47-53522 Range Rd 274Spruce Grove AB T7X 3T1altagoodsamcruzinternetcomwwwrvalbertaca
BRITISH COLUMBIAPaul Day (Eileen)158-16275 15th Ave Surrey BC V4A 1L4pceedayteluscomwwwbcsamsca
IDAHOGordon Harris (Susan)466 Pace Dr Twin Falls ID 83301gordon3769msncomwwwidahogoodsamorg
MONTANARonald Wertz (Joan)48 Rockland Ln Victor MT 59875mtronjoanaolcomwwwmontanagoodsamcom
OREGONWayne Swanson (Mary)16500 Brown Rd Dallas OR 97338goodsamattglobalnetwwworegongoodsamcom
SASKATCHEWANNorman Swinnerton (Larree)803 Carr Terrace Saskatoon SK Canada S7S 1L9weare2shawcawwwsaskgoodsamcom
WASHINGTONJudy Smith (Larry)PO Box 1374 Snohomish WA 98291-1374larry-judysmithmsncomwwwwashingtonstategoodsamkendracom
WYOMINGSteve Martin (Jackie)75 Wild Horse Rd Cody WY 82414stevemartinwyomingcomwwwwyominggoodsamcom
ARIZONAJoan Burtrum (James)2805 Potter Ave Kingman AZ 86409jiburtrumcitlinknetwwwarizonagoodsamorg
NORTHERN CALIFORNIAKenneth Ginoulis (Marilee)316 Mission St Lodi CA 95240kginoulislodinetnetwwwnorcalgoodsamorg
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIAJo Ann Yett (Vernon)PO Box 1390 Indio CA 92202yetsmailgtenetwwwsocalgoodsamorg
COLORADOAl Allain (Fran)3213 Scranton St Aurora CO 80011-1827coloradosamcomcastnetwwwcoloradogoodsamorg
NEVADATheresa White (Bill)2800 Viking Way Carson City NV 89706tw-bwsbcglobalnetwwwnevadagoodsamcom
NEW MEXICOJohn Brink (Marji)25 Western Saddle Dr Tijeras NM 87059jnmbrinkaolcomwwwnmgoodsamcom
UTAHGlenn Carroll (Carol Jean)1449 E Woodhill Dr Sandy UT 84092carrollgutah-internetwwwutahgoodsamorg
wwwGoodSamClubcomDealerFor your closest Good Sam Authorized Dealer
(Bookmark this Link Wersquore adding new dealers Daily)
For New Parts or Even A New RV Look for The Name You Trust
INTRODUCING THE NEW GOOD SAM AUTHORIZED DEALER NETWORK
Quality Inspection - Every Good Sam Authorized Dealer has passed a rigorous Good Sam inspection to insure it meets our strict quality standards10 Discount - You save 10 Off all parts and accessories by simply presenting your Good Sam membership cardExclusive Product Deals - Access to exclusive Good Sam Products and Services like Extended Service Plan Platinum RV Emergency Road
Vehicles and moreEarn Points - Good Sam Visa Cardholders earn 5 REC REWARDS points per dollar spent on the card at any Authorized Dealer
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RexAir amp Airbus
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FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 43
CALL TODAY1-866-427-2344No Sales Tax in Montana
Call NOW to
SAVE BIG
MissoulaMontana
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B R A N D N E W 07 NEWMAR DUTCHSTAR
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Drawing held 12 noon March 17 2009
Call 1-800-378-8694 for entry formYou may charge your ticket to Visa Mastercard Discover or Amex
Void where prohibited bull Licensed with the Indiana Dept of Revenue
In the event that less than 1000 certificates are sold initial offering and all prizes will be prorated 5050between winners and RVMH Heritage FoundationYou must be 18 years or older to enter
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TRADE SHOW HOSTSAmericraft is seeking individuals or teams todemonstrate kitchen related items at weekendTrade Shows amp Expos Must have utility van orvehicle to pull small trailer Flexible scheduleComplete training Above average incomeCall 352-483-0052 or apply online at wwwcookingshowhostcom
HOSTWORKING COUPLE wRV wantedApply for one-month stay May throughOctober Free hookup Call Rose (989) 673-31848am-5pm ET Historic Thumb Octagon BarnGagetown MI wwwthumboctagonbarnorg
CAMPGROUNDSRV PARKSFOR SALE
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CAMPGROUNDMEMBERSHIPS FOR SALE
WHY NOT HAVE IT ALLOver 1500 RV parks $8-$12 a nightSound too good to be true Itrsquos true Home park and nationwide campground membership Under $200 first year mdash for EVERYTHING (frozen dues thereafter) No Other Charges LOWPRICE GUARANTEEmdash double money-back differ-ence mdash Deal directNo brokers Start saving now (800) 343-8677 ask for Angie
RESALES mdash NATIONWIDE mdash Since 1991TT NACO Western Horizons AOR OutdoorWorld CRA CCC transfers RPI much moreCAMPGROUND MEMBERSHIP OUTLET1-800-272-0401 to buy 1-800-952-0401 to sell$We pay referrals$ wwwmembershipresalecom
RESALE MEMBERSHIP OUTLET INC Campground Memberships at Wholesale Prices ALL MAJOR RESORTS AND AFFILIATIONS Purchase 800-395-1678Liquidate 877-548-2045
CARPETING
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Highwaysrsquo Commercial Corner section ofclassified ads is designed exclusively for pri-vate parties or businesses that have items orservices to sell promote or rent that are notof a personal nature For example RV ParksCampgrounds Condominium ComplexesReal Estate Small Businesses for SaleServices Offered Help Wanted PositionsWanted and Business Opportunities all rep-resent categories appropriate for CommercialCorner Any item offered for rent is consid-ered commercial in nature CommercialCorner advertisers are not required to beGood Sam Club members
When submitting ad copy please followthese guidelines1 There are 40 characters allowed perline counting each letter space and punc-
tuation mark When abbreviating pleaseuse standard dictionary abbreviationsThere is a five-line minimum and the rateis $60 per line2 Bold-face type is available at an addition-al cost of $15 per line Add $50 to makeyour ad all red3 We offer a 5 frequency discount for sixissues and a 10 discount for 12 issues4 Blind-box service is available at an addi-tional cost of $15 per issue We will assigna blind-box number to your ad and we willforward responses to you on a daily basisThe blind-box address takes one full line ofspace at $60line Our $15 fee covers ourpostage and handling expenses5 Copy must be printed or typed6 Copy must be submitted approximately
two months prior to the cover date of theissue desired Please note The May issuecloses on February 18 the June issue closes on March 187 Mail ad copy and a check money order orVisaMasterCardDiscoverAmex numberexpiration date and signature to Commer-cial Corner Highways PO Box 8510Ventura California 93002-99128 Credit-card orders may be faxed to 805-667-4379 Attention Sue Panchenko or e-mailed to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom(please put ldquoCommercial Cornerrdquo in thesubject line) 9 Please direct questions to Sue Panchenkoat 805-667-4385 or via e-mail to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom (please put ldquoCommercialCornerrdquo in the subject line)
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MOTORHOME PARTS
WINNEBAGO ITASCA FLEETWOODmdash-PARTSContact Robert with Year amp Serial We Accept Credit Cards amp Ship Daily8-530 Central M-F Sat 8-4HARRISON RV LAND JEFFERSON IA1-800-397-8206 rvpartsnetinsnetwwwharrisonrvcom
wwwWinnebagoPartscom or 800-933-7742Parts for all WinnebagoItasca productsplus LeSharoPhasar Rialta amp Eurovan Personal service at fair prices for ourcustomers worldwide If outside US call641-896-2222 Hours 8-5 Central M-F
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$ RV BUYERS OF AMERICA $WE BUY ALL MAKES AND MODELSFREE NATIONWIDE PICKUPTOLL FREE 888-782-8987 wwwrvbuyersusacomWE WILL BEAT ANY DEALER PRICE
PACKRAT STORAGE mdash CONSIGNS BUYS RVs Class A B C MotorhomesNot Picky Cash for ReferralsNationwide Pickup 1-877-520-MINI wwwpackratsacom
WANTEDHave Cash Will TravelFor 1998 and newer diesel coaches wwwrvgonecomNationwide Pick Up Toll Free 1-800-669-1807
CASH FOR YOUR RV2002 Model Year and NewerNationwide PickupCall Toll-free 866-687-2274 ask for Jim Cash WWWUSEDRVPROSCOMLA MESA RV CENTER
1 BEST RV BUYERCall for Free AppraisalTop Dollar Paid for Late ModelGas or Diesel MotorhomesFree Nationwide PickupToll Free 888-870-3989BIG SKY LIQUIDATION
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$ CASH $ TOP DOLLAR PAID for late-model motorhomes All makes and modelsNo hassles For instant cash call Keith Roy (toll-free) at 1-888-227-4078PEDATA RV CENTER
2009 - 2000 MOTORHOMES WANTED Nationwide mdash Gas or DieselFree Appraisals mdash No HasslesCall (813) 783-4000 or 888-783-4009 for Instant CashMotorhomeFinderscom
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$10 MAILBOX RENTALS mdash South DakotaVehicle Reg mdash Low 3 SD Sales TaxNo State Income Tax No Veh InspectionsCall Toll Free 1-800-419-1690 VisaMCVisit us at wwwyourbestaddresscom
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MAIL FORWARDING SERVICESFast sure safe mail delivery Low pricesOREGON HAS NO SALES TAX For FREE BROCHURE call (800) 452-2130 Visit us at wwwmailforwardingservicescom
AMERICAS-MAILBOX Forwarding in SDSave $$$NEW Monthly Rates NO State Income TaxNO Wheel TaxNO Safety InspectionNO HasslesVery Low RV Reg amp Insurance 866-747-3700wwwAmericas-MailboxcomHW Call us first
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MEXICO INSURANCE
ANNUAL LIABILITY INSURANCE $58 PERSON UNLIMITED TRIPS WITH EXTENDED LIABILITYTO A TOWED TRAILERBOAT1-800-909-4457
HOMES FOR SALE
AMERICArsquoS WORLD CLASS RV COMMUNITYThe Gardens RV Village Crossville TNResales available now 1100 to 2200 sq ft homes with attached fully enclosed full-hookupRV garages Lots available to build your ownBeautiful community Call us at 800-860-RVERwwwgardensrvvillagecom
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RETAMA VILLAGE Come join us At our exclusive55+ active adult community in the fabulous Rio Grande Valley of South Texas Large RV LotsCasita wRV Port and single family homesClubhouse library pools fitness centerbilliards hiking biking and birdingBentsenpalmcom 9563811500
OWN LAND amp HOME AT SUNRISE BLUFFSGated 55+ Subdivision in NM with best 4 seasonclimate in the SW affordable living Custom homesfrom 1300-2400 sf Ask about either RV portsor RV storage area Vist us at wwwsunrisebluffscomor call 1-877-725-8337
INVESTMENTS
EARN 96 INTERESTPER ANNUM1-800-687-4940 Toll FreeNot available in some states
LOTS FOR SALE
TORREY OAKS RV RESORT Located in SW FL Luxury heated pool pickle ball golf shuffleboardfitness media indooroutdoor kitchensbaths laundries Rental Lots availableCall (813) 426-4729 (863) 773-3157 wwwtorrey-oaks-rv-lotscom
SILVER PALMS RV VILLAGE near Lake OkeechobeeSunny South-Central Florida bull Planned activities bull Fitness center bull Members-only lounge bull Gated entryDeeded Oversized Sites Premier Lakefront ampPreserve sites available Now under constructionndashndashSpecial Pre-Opening pricing availableVisit wwwsilverpalmsrvcom or call 863-467-5800
LARGEST SELECTION OF RV LOTS in SW10 Locations Call now amp Receive 5 daysamp 4 nights Complimentary resort visitFinancing avail Act Now for Best sitessouthwestRVsitescom 760-870-1607
COMMERCIAL CORNER
rdquoldquoAs in past years Highwayshas been the source of our best camp hosts
mdashS Beall OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY
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TOURS
ADVENTURE CARAVANS RV TOURS amp RALLIESCanada bull USA bull Alaska bull Central America Mexico bull Greece bull Europe bull United KingdomMexico RV Insurance wwwadventurecaravanscomFree 86-page catalog (800) 872-7897Experience the Adventure Wersquoll do the Rest
WORLDWIDE RV TOURS AND RALLIESMexico Canada Alaska OverseasAnd USA Rose Parade Balloon FiestaKentucky Derby amp more Call 800-952-8496or free RV Vacation guide wwwfantasyrvtoursnet
Good Sam Samborees and CaraventuresWhether your RV travels take you to AlaskaMexicorsquos Baja Peninsula New England the Kentucky Derby a NASCAR race or to AmericarsquosNational Parks the Good Sam Club has a grouptravel package for you Make new friends while youtravel in the comfort of your RV on our fully guidedtours Call us toll-free at 1-800-829-5140 or visit us online at wwwgoodsamclubcomtoursto find out more about these and the many othertours offered by the Good Sam Club
TRAVEL TO EXCITING PLACESDrive the Alcan to Americarsquos Last Frontierenvision yourself on Nova Scotiarsquos miles of coastal drives celebrate Mardi Grascross the border to sunny Mexicoform friendships yoursquoll treasure the rest of your days all arrangementsincluding RV parks by Tracks RV Toursest 1975 Free catalog at tracksrvtourscom or tel 800-351-6053
TOW VEHICLES FOR SALE
DODGE TRUCK DURANGO amp JEEPFleet prices to the publicBuy Below Factory Invoice1-800-320-9767 Ask for Fleet SalesDonrsquot be fooled by the other guyNo hidden charges wwwthenewdodgecomAdvantage DodgeChryslerJeep
TOW VEHICLETRAILERPACKAGES FOR SALE
2000 TETON 40 CHEYENNE 5th Arctic pkg full-timer new all over 1998 Mtn Master FL6087K mi CummAllison all Air Ride huge storclean amp pwrful Sell sep $40K EA 623-451-7121
TRAILERS FOR SALE
STACKER TRAILERS mdash Huge savings on two cancellations 24 double axle amp 30 triple with lifts Never titled New Dick 800-272-1239See pictures at richmondstackerscom Negotiableamp delivery available
RV SHOWS
MinneapolisSt Paul RV Vacation amp Camping ShowFeb 5 - 8 Minneapolis MNMid America RV ShowFeb 13 - 15 Kansas City MONorth Carolina RV amp Camping ShowFeb 13 - 15 Charlotte NCRichmond Camping RV ExpoFeb 13 - 15 Richmond VAKansas Sports Boat amp Travel ShowFeb 19 - 22 Wichita KSRhode Island RV amp Camping ShowFeb 27 - Mar 1 Providence RIwwwagieventscom
RV SPACES FOR RENT
RV SPACE FOR RENT Must be 55 or older inBellflower CA Small cat or dog under 20 lbsokay Close to all freeways beaches amp mtns At least 1 month stay required Pool table poolCall (562) 867-3227
SERVICES
1 IN SALES TAX SAVINGSPay no sales tax on your next RV We have helpedclients legally save $1000s over the past 12 yrsCall Mountain States Consulting 800-565-4504amp talk to a CPA for professional friendly service or visit us on the web at wwwrvtaxcom
ACTION SERVICES LLCConsult a Licensed Montana AttorneyNo State Sales Tax amp Low License FeesFor Professional Service Call 800-481-0013 wwwactionservices-mtcom
Let us help you BUY YOUR RV TAX FREE We guarantee BEST service and priceReceive $100 Gas Card amp FREE Mail Fwding Save Thousands of $$ Today 8884303388 Best in the business wwwMontanaRVnet
PAY NO SALES TAX ON VEHICLESLet us explain how we can legally help youWersquove helped thousands in the last 10 yearsCall one of our four Montana AttorneysBennett Law Office PC Missoula MTwwwbennettlawofficepccom 866-543-5803
LOWEST RATES IN THE 50 STATESPay NO Sales Tax Permanent PlatesNo Inspections mdash Plates in 4 daysTrailers RVs Vehicles Planes BoatsDeer Creek 8779135100 wwwtaxfreemontanaorg
TAX FREE RV mdash YOUR TAX SAVINGS EXPERTSWe will show you how to save thousandsThe best RV tax package in MontanaCall 24 hours a day 7 days a week888-441-5741 mdash wwwtaxfreervcom
MONTANA LLCrsquoS ONLY $399SAVE THOUSANDS mdash PAY NO SALES TAX Montana LLCrsquos our Specialty mdash Lowest Rates ONLY $39900 plus state fees and license plateswwwRVLLCcom or Call 888-929-4424
SERVICE TRAINING
RVSA will CERTIFY you as an RV technician in only10 weeks 100 employment since 1986 Hands-on InstructionmdashCall the RV ServiceAcademy in Florida (941) 722-5256 wwwrvsanetLICENSED amp APPROVED FOR VA TRAINING
PROPERTY FOR SALE
Clean air hunting fishing boating ATVs25+ ACRES ENTERPRISE UT $200000water rights well septic system Tour at wwwyourerahomecom13323PH 1-888-686-8190 code 100820 ACRES ENTERPRISE UT $87500wwater right 1-888-686-8190 code 1045Tour at wwwyourerahomecom15164John Cameron GRI Ph 435-632-6358jcameroninfowestcomERA BROKERS CONSOLIDATED SOUTHERN UTAHrsquoSREAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS1-800-372-2765 wwwerabrokersnet
5 ACRE PROPERTY IN SOUTHERN COLORADO360ordm Mountain Views Close to Rio Grande No Assoc Fees Yearly Property Taxes under $100Only $7500 entire 5 Acres(239) 273-0911 wwwcoloradolandsalecom
RECREATIONAL VEHICLESFOR SALE
LIST YOUR RVSHOP FOR AN RVTHOUSANDS OF VIEWERSBUYERS WAITINGbullbullbull wwwRVclearinghousecom bullbullbull
RV REGISTRYwwwrvregistrycomMotorhomes Trailers amp Fifth WheelsFor Sale by OwnersNo Sales CommissionsBuyersSellers 800-546-8457
BUYING OR SELLING AN RVLet us take over the risk of major repairsTo learn more about the Good Sam Extended Service Plan mechanical breakdown insurance call 1-877-681-9479
RECREATIONAL VEHICLESWANTED
DONATE RVs AUTOS BOATS PROPERTY TIME-SHARES EQUIPMENT and JUNKERS running or notFast Free Pickup IRS Tax Deductible1-800-903-4483 Homeless MinistriesEmail help27msncom
RV CLUBS
LONERS ON WHEELS Singles Camping ClubwwwlonersonwheelscomLocal Chapter campouts in USA amp CanadaRallies Caravans amp LOW Campground1-866-LOW-CLUB bull FREE Newsletter amp Info
RV GRAPHICS
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COMMERCIAL CORNER
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 47
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TRADING POSTTURN-KEY SPACIOUS BEAUTIFUL RV LOT Temeculaarea CA Incl WD dishwshr frig dbl SS sinkBBQ At Rancho CA RV Resort a 5-star resort golfcourse pools SteveLinda (949)454-2191 pearlwing9coxnet for photos $85K
MOTORHOMES FOR SALE
2000 ALLEGRO BUS 38 57K mi 3 SO Cat 330dsl 6-spd Allison maple cab int WD new awnsall lthr Frtliner Chas 75 Onan new tires reffrwicmkr no smkpets $54K 772-564-0759772-341-4614 (FL)
2007 36QSH PHAETON BY Tiffin Silver Sand350 HP Cat Diesel pusher 6-speed Allison80 gen auto level amp awn leather Corian tiled3 TVs 4 slides 9527 miles warranty $175K(941) 286-5201 (SD)
1996 DUTCH STAR 32 454 Chevy Banks Power slide-out Runs and looks beautiful New paint roof tires $28500 Neil 916-747-1842
A Colorado Beauty at its Best New 2006 stunning custom home in Castle Rock 6196 sq ft walkout ranch on 467 acres 4 BD 6BA50rsquoX21rsquo RV garage wfull hookups $1295000(303) 681-3754 for pics amp details
LARGO FL 1152 sq ft manufactured hm 2BR2BA Many extras incl attached lanai amp shed Xlnt home base location close to shopping ampbeaches in a 55+ 5-star community $35000OBO 727-798-2573 evartsedyahoocom
3BD2BA MANUFACTURED on 82 acre w30X40RV garage wfull hookup 2 yrs old 4 mi from The Villages in FL No lot fee you own propertysafe area move-in ready smk free lots of extras$260K 352-406-9750
BEAUTIFUL OR COAST - Lakeside 55+ gatedcomm 1254 sq ft 2BD 2BA 40 ft RV prkgwhookups 2 mins to lake 5 mi to beachfishing crabbing hiking Pix avail $219000(541) 759-2747
LOTS FOR SALE
CYPRESS WOODS RESORT - SW Florida premierwaterfront lot on cul de sac Tropical landscapingSee at wwwbradsrvlotcom (239) 495-0538
DESTIN VILLAGE RV RESORT FLmdash2 lots for saleside by side across from pool and clubhouse1 block to huge public beach Large pads gated$129000 each Susan (850) 496-6520
ALASKA KENAI PENINSULA RV and residential lot The best fishing and hunting in the worldCheap Private party 907-283-5889 spikealaskaearthlinknet wwwmyalaskalotcom
OWN YOUR RV LOT CO-OP PK along ColoradoRiver 2006 Cavco Pk model front kit 16X22 living rm 10X24 storage furnished WDgolf cart full time or part xlnt cond Must see$174500 928-667-3768 (AZ)
CAMPGROUNDMEMBERSHIPS FOR SALECOAST TO COAST AFFILIATED
CAMPGROUND MEMBERSHIP FOR SALE Coast to Coast affiliated home park Southern PinesNC 2 free parks S Pines amp Gettsyburg PA Pdover $6000 sell for $5000 Heart problems(336) 475-3623
CAMPGROUND MEMBERSHIPSFOR SALE
THOUSAND TRAILS NACO national membershipAnnual dues paid up to January 2009 $3500 or best offer (323) 582-5559
HOMES FOR SALE
1987 SILVERCREST MOBILE HOME in Hemet CAGated 55+ community wRV stor free golf pool amp more 1344 sq ft 2BD2BA LR DR den 2space carport AC washdry frig gas stove$34900 425-868-7553
DAVENPORT FL RV HOME Private 55+ commAccess to I-27 amp I-4 2BD 2BA + RV garage1800 sq ft Cinder block built $289K Will consider trade in CACOTX 863-424-1417lab2trvlaolcom
ASHEVILLE NCmdashNewly remodeled home amp RVbuilding 4BR 4BA 4300 sq ft home 2250 sq ft RV building HVAC Many amenities plus mtn views New low price $699500 Pics wwwTomFlackcom 8282426569
TRADING POST As a benefit of membership Good Sam Club members may advertise personalitems for sale in the Trading Postclassified ad section of Highways
The Trading Post classified ad section isrestricted to ads placed by individualGood Sam Club members who are cur-rent with their membership dues Adsmust be of a personal nature accordingto the following requirements All otherclassified ads will be considered forplacement in Commercial Corner
1 Item advertised must be personallyowned and listed for sale or trade Ads pro-moting a product or service for sale wouldnot be acceptable in Trading Post Also notacceptable would be an ad for a multi-unitapartment townhome complex or morethan 10 acres of unimproved real property
2 An ad for the rental of any item is considered commercial and thereforenot appropriate for Trading Post
3 Trading Post accepts ads under thecategories of Campground Member-ships for Sale Timeshares for SaleHomes for Sale and Lots for SaleAgents are not permitted to advertise inTrading Post
4 Help Wanted and Positions Wantedare categories inappropriate for TradingPost Also unacceptable are ads for theexchange of one service for anotherregardless of whether any money is
changing hands An ad soliciting theusage of property whether commercialor residential is also considered com-mercial in nature and must be placed inCommercial Corner
Please note The May 2009 issuecloses on February 18 (arrival date April30 the June issue closes on March 18(arrival date May 27)
Unfortunately it is not possible to can-cel an ad after our closing dateHowever we are able to place aldquoSOLDrsquorsquo indicator over your ad up toone week after the closing date
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2000 DOLPHIN 36 FORD V10 21500 milesSO 55 gen WD Corian tops awnings 2 TVDVDVCR 2 air rear camara level jacks Must sell health reasons Reduced to $35800 407-654-3863 (FL)
2005 PHAETON 35 FT 350 diesel very lowmileage smoke free very clean Two slidessurround sound WD 4-dr frig Under warranty$150000 (225) 293-6990 225-921-8934
1996 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND 34 model L 45K miles Chevy gas Onan generator awningpackage satellite leveling jacks Email for more info bgilstrapcomcastnet or 678-817-9661 (GA)
1990 MONACO CROWN ROYALE 40 foot 300Cummins engine 75K miles fully loadedexcellent condition $29500 Call for pictures and information In 1990 sold for $250000304-242-0377
2005 COUNTRY COACH Intrigue LTD 42 525HP3 AC 10KW gen 3 slides In-Motion sat heatedceramic floor OS ent ctr radar det CB radioAqua Hot htd massage driver amp co-pilot sts extwar $345K 909-980-2168 (CA)
TRAVEL TRAILERS amp FIFTH WHEELS FOR SALE
2004 KEYSTONE HORNET with improved lotconcrete drive + pad deck and shed Lot 6035 Star Resort Pass Christian MS Xlnt cond 2BDRM 12 slide $249 annual fee Near Casinos$36000 (920) 897-3660 (WI)
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 49
2004 374 GLENDALE Titanium 32E37DS5th whl pin to bmpr 322 Xlnt cond lots xtras clsts hdwd flr NS 2 SO Orig $63600Selling due to health $29500 Call Gene 562-927-7217 (CA)
The May 2009 issue closes February 18 The June 2009 issue closes March18 Cost $85 per ad plus $60 per photo Bold $10 for first line $20 tobold entire ad Add $25 for ad to appear in redMaximum 200 characters Count all letters numbers punctuation and spacesSpecify category______________________________________
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Please check here if you would like your state or province abbreviation to appear in your ad following your phone number
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TRADING POST RATES
Advertising rates Trading Post ads are $85per listing per issue Bold-face type for thefirst line of the ad is an additional $10 For atotal of $105 your entire ad will be in boldAdd $25 for your ad to appear in red type
Photo ads We will include one photo with yourad at an additional cost of $60 per issue Pleasee-mail or mail a black-and-white or color photo
Blind-box service This runs an additional $15per issue A blind-box number will be assigned toyour ad and we will forward responses to you
When submitting ad copy please follow theseguidelines1 Submit your printed or typed ad on ourprinted form or use your own stationery2 Limit each ad to 200 characters counting allletters spaces punctuation marks and numbers3 Indicate under which category you wouldlike your ad to appear4 Your Good Sam Club membership numberand expiration date must be noted5 Mail ad copy and a check money order orVisaMasterCardDiscoverAmEx number toTrading Post Highways PO Box 8510Ventura California 93002-99126 Fax credit card orders to 805-667-4379Attention Trading Post7 E-mail credit-card orders to classifiedstlcomAttention Trading Post8 If you have a question we can be reachedat (805) 667-4100 ext 392 391 or 385
NO TELEPHONE ORDERS PLEASE
does not knowinglyaccept ads from busi-nesses in the TradingPost section If youreach a business whenanswering a Trading Postad please contact theAdvertising Departmentat 805-667-4100
StopampShop
AT THE RV MARKETPLACETake a moment to browse the
Marketplace section this monthThe shopping begins on page 50
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For more information call theAdvertising Department at
800-765-1912extension 391 392 or 385
SIZ
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AVAILABLE IN
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based on a 12-issue schedule
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RV MARKETPLACE
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 51
Remote starter availablewith this generator $239
Honda GeneratorModel EU-3000is$1679
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Now Available NEW EU6500iswwwspeedwaysalescomHonda
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RV MARKETPLACE
Alaska and Canadarsquos Yukon 5Banks Power 23BrakeBuddy 10Commercial Corner 45ndash47Consumer Cellular 8Continued Service Plan 37Cracker Barrel Stores 11Dealers and Destinations 53Dometic Corporation 17Gold Eagle Company 32Good Sam Emergency Road Service 55Good Sam RV Financing 21Good Sam SamboreesCaraventures 16Good Sam VIPProvided by GMAC Insurance 44Good Sam Visa Card 39Haband 24
ADVERTISER INDEXWhile every effort is made to maintain accuracy andcompleteness last-minutechanges may occasionallyresult in omissions or errors
ADVERTISER PAGEInsurance Central 30
Mule Days Celebration 11
nVision 10
The Rally 15
Pleasure-Way 56
Roadtrek Motorhomes 2
RV Buyerrsquos Guide 33
RV Marketplace 50ndash52
RV Business Top 50 12ndash13
Sea Eagle 19
Select Comfort 9
St Louis Church 5
Trading Post 48ndash49
Transfer Flow 4
Travelerrsquos Guide 25
Winnebago Industries 7
ADVERTISER PAGE
Click on wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityphotosto post your Pet Pix online To submit digital photosfor Highwaysrsquo Pet Pix column e-mail them to us athighwaysgoodsamclubcom
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Left Foster fills the sink in Tom and LindaCalistorsquos rig Below George stands guardover Gerry and Marge Cervenrsquos RV
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ALASKA
ARIZONA
CALIFORNIA
IDAHO WASHINGTON
MONTANA
GOOD SAM WILL SAVE YOU MONEY
We guarantee itThatrsquos our promise If 11 months go by and Good Sam hasnrsquot saved you morethan the cost of your annual membership just let us know and wersquoll refund your member-ship fee Chances are yoursquoll save that much the first few days yoursquore on the road Thereare so many ways to save with discounted camping and free and low-cost services
Call us toll-free for more information 800-234-3450 or go to wwwgoodsamclubcom
COPYRIGHT STATEMENT The Good Sam logo is a registeredtrademark of TL Enterprises Inc a Delaware corporation It may beused by Good Sam chapters for official noncommercial identificationpurposes only and by others only with express written authorization inadvance from TL Enterprises Inc The noncommercial use for patchesand other similar chapter identification has been granted to charteredchapters of the club Any other use without express advance writtenauthorization is prohibited The following terms are registered trade-marks of TL Enterprises Inc and may not be used without permissionCaraventure Commercial Member of Good Sam RV Club Good SamPark Highways MotorHome Rider Samboree Samgo Trailer Lifeand the Trailer Life Campgrounds RV Parks and Services DirectoryHighways does not knowingly accept deceptive or misleading advertis-ing If you have a contrary experience with respect to any merchandiseor service represented in our pages please contact Action Line atactionlinegoodsamclubcom Permission to reprint or quote excerptsgranted upon written request only Copyright 2009
DEALERS amp DESTINATIONS
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 53
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Highways FEBRUARY 200954
A Scenic Stop to Remember Tell us the location of the vantage point pictured above and you
might be the winner of this monthrsquos $50 prize in our Wherersquos Good Sam photo contest To enter send
an e-mail identifying the photorsquos location and state or province to whereisgoodsamgoodsamclubcom
and include your name and contact information On March 1 wersquoll pick one $50 winner at random
from among the correct entries Look for the answer and winner in the May 2009 issue
Lots of Good Sam members have won $50 so farPatrick F Prunty of Harwich Massachusetts earned hischeck by correctly identifying the watery crossing in theNovember issuersquos Wherersquos Good Sam photo reprinted onthe right The RV bearing the Good Sam sticker rides theferry across Lake Champlain from Grand Island Vermontto Plattsburg New York Good Sam member Lynn Holmesof Arnold Maryland earned $50 for sending us the photo
Now itrsquos your turn to put your digital camera to workSimply take a photo of an RV in an interesting or sceniclocation with the Good Sam decal prominently displayedE-mail the high-resolution image to whereisgoodsamgoodsamclubcom and donrsquot forget to provide your nameand contact information If your photorsquos selected yoursquollreceive a check for $50
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Welcome to our digital edition of Highways Magazine This formatmakes it easy for you to navigate the magazine andprovides direct links to Internet sites of our advertisers ourGoodSamClubcom Web site and many Web sites to supplementour editorial features
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Contents
Portal to the Past
Flying High in Albuquerque
Get Your Kicks at The Rally
Departments
Whats New Online
On the Road
Dear Good Sam
Good News
RV Insight
Camp Cuisine
Tech Topics
Action Line
Good Stuff
Classifieds
Pet Pix
Advertiser Index
Wheres Good Sam
Good Sam Club dot com
TOC
User Guide
If yoursquod like to evaluate newproducts and see your commentspublished in Highways sign upto be a Good Sam producttester Itrsquos easy Just click onwwwgoodsamclubcommemberbenefitsaspx to find the product-testing sign-up form
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Highways FEBRUARY 200938
goodstuffEDITED BY ROBIN DUFFIELDbullTESTED ANDREVIEWED BY MEMBERS
Smart LightMotion LightDonrsquot let the Smart Lightrsquossimple appearance deceiveyou The low-profile exteriorlight mounts on the side ofyour RV and goes on auto-matically when the built-insensor detects movementnear your rig An attachedLED lets you know if yourcoach battery is running lowThe Smart Light gets itsbrains from a microproces-sor and has the same holepattern as existing standardlights for easy installationKen Motz a Good Sam Clubproduct tester from Le ClaireIowa installed the SmartLight and reports ldquoThe mo-tion detector really makesus feel securerdquo PRICE $9999CONTACT Star Light 800-883-5444wwwstarlightsinccom
Funky Colored FlamesNeed to spice up your campfire fun Create dancing flames of blue green and purpleby placing an unopened packet of Funky Colored Flames on top of the fire Providing 30minutes of multicolored fun Funky Flames is safe for usein indoor and outdoor wood fireplaces (theyarenrsquot suitable for cooking fires) Good SamClub product tester Arleen Witt of PollackPines California tried Funky Flames andtells us ldquoNice colored flames that reallyadd excitement to any bonfirerdquoPRICE $588 (three-pack)CONTACT Winlow Products416-792-0385 wwwcampingworldcom
June Bug ScooterRVers can tool around the campground
or rally grounds with ease on thepower-thrifty all-electric June Bugscooter The smooth-riding portablevehicle seats one adult comfort-
ably folds to just 28 inches highand weighs 90 pounds JoyceNewman a Good Sam Clubproduct tester from JacksonSouth Carolina took a spinon the June Bug and says ldquoIdo not know how I traveledbefore the June Bug Itrsquosgiven me my freedom backrdquo
Engel MR040 PortableFridge Freezer
Peckish RVers can keep theirsnacks cool on the go with the nim-
ble Engel MR040 Fridge Freezer Theunit has a small footprint but deliversefficient cooling from 1224-volt DCand 110-volt AC power A sturdy plasticexterior with rubber bumpers on eachcorner protects that delicate egg salad
and a reversible lid contains storage spacefor spare cords and fuses Good Sam product
tester Sandy Preibe from Camarillo California took theMR040 on an outing and says ldquoTravels easy and keepsfood and beverages cold on a hot day while driving Itrsquosvery convenient not to have to use icerdquo
PRICE $1497CONTACT Rickrsquos Specialty Vehicles
866-798-2227 wwwricksesvcom
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AND GET REWARDED FORDOING WHAT YOU LOVE
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FEBRUARYFLORIDA bull WINTER SAMBOREE February 18ndash22Withlacoochee Bluegrass Festival Dunnellon$110 Early bird 217 Contact Robert WardPO Box 348 Nobleton FL 34461 352-796-8867
bward5bellsouthnetwwwgoodsams-floridaorg
MARCH ARIZONA bull ROARING rsquo20S SAMBOREE March 4ndash8Pinal County Fairgrounds Casa Grande $85Contact Joyce Anderson 561 S 34th Pl
Mesa AZ 85204 480-807-6066
joyceinmesayahoocomwwwarizonagoodsamorg
NEVADA bull HAWAIIAN SUMMER SAMBOREEMarch 12ndash14 Avi Resort and Casino Laughlin$602 $451 Extra $10 at gate ContactLinda LeChien 1380 Centerville Ln 40Gardnerville NV 89410 775-782-5352
rllechienaolcomwwwnevadagoodsamcom
GEORGIA bull SPRING SAMBOREE March 26ndash29
Good Sam Club chapters across North America regularly host RV gatherings known as
Samborees As a Good Sam Club member you can visit Samborees in any state or province
Activities range from games to arts and crafts seminars and live entertainment In short
Samborees are a good time and a great way to meet people who share your interests
Dates locations fees and contact information for upcoming events are listed below and
a complete calendar is posted on wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityeventsandtours
CLUBevents
Forty Years of FunColoradorsquos first Good Sam chapter the Western Colorado Travelers
celebrated its 40th anniversary on November 15 2008 Many members
of the Grand Junction chapter were on hand for the event along with State
Directors Al and Fran Allain Assistant State Directors Mike and Sue Carver
and members of the neighboring Two Rivers Good Sam chapter
Back row left to rightWimp Holding BudDriever Al HowardRalph Moss EugeneStocking Second rowWanda Holding TomBonokoski BettyDriever Lynda HowardTheona Moss PatMahrer Al MahrerSeated GloriaBonokoski Fay ClineFran Jones Del JonesChapter PresidentMary Diamond
BOB INGELHART
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Your RV NearAlamo Lake in AZ
1-800-343-7996 or602-677-3368
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bull Electricity available to all of the parcels Water Supplied by SAPOA
bull No qualifying Developer fi nancing available and no prepayment penalty Discounts for cash
bull From $29950 Total - 2 Acre minimum
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TRY BEFORE YOU BUY3 Day Park for FREE
Call for Details
Don Krayeski - Developer
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New Save$88K
BRAND NEW 2007 NEWMAR DUTCHSTAR
Reg $313 267NOW $224 900No Sales Tax in Montana
SAVE BIGon your next purchase
SSAVVVE BIGhh
Call NOW
Call for Low Priceson 07rsquos 08rsquos amp 09rsquos
Monaco Knight Diplomat amp Camelot
Pricing Available
brvNWMH07dutch0608
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Georgia National Fairgrounds and AgricenterPerry $75 Contact Perno Scott 1865 PoplarSt Conyers GA 30013 770-922-5794
gladigottacomcastnetwwwgeorgiagoodsamcom
APRIL TEXAS bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 2ndash5 WestTexas Fairgrounds Abilene $65 $75 at gateContact Judy Birchett PO Box 236 Bishop TX78343 361-584-1919
jbirchett6aolcom wwwtexasgoodsamcom
LOUISIANA bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 10ndash12State Fair of Louisiana Shreveport $52 Earlybird 45 $13 per day Contact Del Griffin 439Jann Dr Shreveport LA 71106 318-686-0581
lagoodsamyahoocomwwwlagoodsamorg
ALABAMA bull PUT ON YOUR EASTER BONNET SPRINGSAMBOREE April 16ndash19 National PeanutFestival Fairgrounds Dothan $802 $701
Contact Pat Smith 1301 S Bethel RdDecatur AL 35603 256-350-1037
algoodsamsaolcomwwwalabamagoodsamsorg
ARKANSAS bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 16ndash19Four States Fairgrounds Texarkana $55Contact Melinda Wiggs 2501 Skyline PtJonesboro AR 72404 870-972-0951
mwiggs2501yahoocomwwwarkansasgoodsamscom
MISSISSIPPI bull SPRING TAHITIAN SUNRISE SAM-BOREE April 16ndash19 Washington CountyConvention Center Greenville $652 $451Contact Darrell Hugueley 5358 CR 225 WaterValley MS 38965 662-473-1077
hugo5358bellsouthnetwwwmsgoodsamorg
FLORIDA bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 22ndash26Okeechobee KOA Campground Okeechobee$110 Contact Robert Ward PO Box 348Nobleton FL 34661 352-796-8867
bward5bellsouthnetwwwgoodsams-floridaorg
OKLAHOMA bull MARDI GRAS SPRING SAMBOREEApril 23ndash26 Heart of Oklahoma ExpositionShawnee $61 Contact Susan Scholl 4608Sandy Oak Circle Newalla OK 74857 405-391-5852 or 405-812-4401wwwoklahomagoodsamscom
NORTH CAROLINA bull MILITARY TRIBUTE SPRINGSAMBOREE April 24ndash26 Tom Johnson Rally ParkMarion $75 Contact Don and Eunice Fletcher 110Riviera Ln Sanford NC 27332 919-499-2512
defletchwindstreamnetwwwncstategoodsamcom
KANSAS bull PAUL BUNYAN AND OTHER TALL TALESSPRING SAMBOREE April 30ndashMay 3 KansasState Fairgrounds Hutchinson $70 ContactMarty Ward 2201 E MacArthur E-3 WichitaKS 67216-5614 316-213-8297
rewardcoxnetwwwkansasgoodsamorg
BOZEMAN FORD RV SALES
ATTENTION CANADIAN BUYERS
800-745-3673
NO SALES TAXIN MONTANA
Motorhomes A B amp C Fifth Wheels Travel TrailersBrowse our inventory online at
Go to the Good Sam Clubrsquos website to read all about our more than 1600 activechapters throughout North America and find one near you Start by going to wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunity and clicking on Chapters
nline goodsamclubcom
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ALASKAChris Williams (Vivian)1060 N Leatherleaf Loop Wasilla AK 99654aksnwbrdmtaonlinenetwwwalaskagoodsamclubcom
ALBERTALes Barnhouse (Lorraine)47-53522 Range Rd 274Spruce Grove AB T7X 3T1altagoodsamcruzinternetcomwwwrvalbertaca
BRITISH COLUMBIAPaul Day (Eileen)158-16275 15th Ave Surrey BC V4A 1L4pceedayteluscomwwwbcsamsca
IDAHOGordon Harris (Susan)466 Pace Dr Twin Falls ID 83301gordon3769msncomwwwidahogoodsamorg
MONTANARonald Wertz (Joan)48 Rockland Ln Victor MT 59875mtronjoanaolcomwwwmontanagoodsamcom
OREGONWayne Swanson (Mary)16500 Brown Rd Dallas OR 97338goodsamattglobalnetwwworegongoodsamcom
SASKATCHEWANNorman Swinnerton (Larree)803 Carr Terrace Saskatoon SK Canada S7S 1L9weare2shawcawwwsaskgoodsamcom
WASHINGTONJudy Smith (Larry)PO Box 1374 Snohomish WA 98291-1374larry-judysmithmsncomwwwwashingtonstategoodsamkendracom
WYOMINGSteve Martin (Jackie)75 Wild Horse Rd Cody WY 82414stevemartinwyomingcomwwwwyominggoodsamcom
ARIZONAJoan Burtrum (James)2805 Potter Ave Kingman AZ 86409jiburtrumcitlinknetwwwarizonagoodsamorg
NORTHERN CALIFORNIAKenneth Ginoulis (Marilee)316 Mission St Lodi CA 95240kginoulislodinetnetwwwnorcalgoodsamorg
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIAJo Ann Yett (Vernon)PO Box 1390 Indio CA 92202yetsmailgtenetwwwsocalgoodsamorg
COLORADOAl Allain (Fran)3213 Scranton St Aurora CO 80011-1827coloradosamcomcastnetwwwcoloradogoodsamorg
NEVADATheresa White (Bill)2800 Viking Way Carson City NV 89706tw-bwsbcglobalnetwwwnevadagoodsamcom
NEW MEXICOJohn Brink (Marji)25 Western Saddle Dr Tijeras NM 87059jnmbrinkaolcomwwwnmgoodsamcom
UTAHGlenn Carroll (Carol Jean)1449 E Woodhill Dr Sandy UT 84092carrollgutah-internetwwwutahgoodsamorg
wwwGoodSamClubcomDealerFor your closest Good Sam Authorized Dealer
(Bookmark this Link Wersquore adding new dealers Daily)
For New Parts or Even A New RV Look for The Name You Trust
INTRODUCING THE NEW GOOD SAM AUTHORIZED DEALER NETWORK
Quality Inspection - Every Good Sam Authorized Dealer has passed a rigorous Good Sam inspection to insure it meets our strict quality standards10 Discount - You save 10 Off all parts and accessories by simply presenting your Good Sam membership cardExclusive Product Deals - Access to exclusive Good Sam Products and Services like Extended Service Plan Platinum RV Emergency Road
Vehicles and moreEarn Points - Good Sam Visa Cardholders earn 5 REC REWARDS points per dollar spent on the card at any Authorized Dealer
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FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 43
CALL TODAY1-866-427-2344No Sales Tax in Montana
Call NOW to
SAVE BIG
MissoulaMontana
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B R A N D N E W 07 NEWMAR DUTCHSTAR
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each
You can win one of 100 Prizes and help fund theNational RVMH Hall of Fame Museum and Libraryby purchasing one or more tickets at
You can enter online at rvmhhalloffameorg
Drawing held 12 noon March 17 2009
Call 1-800-378-8694 for entry formYou may charge your ticket to Visa Mastercard Discover or Amex
Void where prohibited bull Licensed with the Indiana Dept of Revenue
In the event that less than 1000 certificates are sold initial offering and all prizes will be prorated 5050between winners and RVMH Heritage FoundationYou must be 18 years or older to enter
ILLINOIS Jim Frcka (Judie)616 N Porter StElgin IL 60120rrack2rvyahoocomwwwillinoisgoodsamcom
IOWACarl Lewis (Ginny)1705 Tulip LnStorm Lake IA 50588-2104carllewisiwnetwwwiowagoodsamcom
MINNESOTALuke Johnson (Pam)1011 S Victory DrMankato MN 56001gorvlukeaolcomwwwmngoodsamclubcom
NEBRASKAFred Hatch (Sandy)PO Box 335Arnold NE 69120oldtimergpcomnet
NORTH DAKOTALinda Albright (George Thomason)616 Hillcrest DrMinot ND 58703-1556georgeminotcomwwwgeocitiescomndgoodsam
SOUTH DAKOTADonna Katzer (Albert) 915 Allen AveRapid City SD 57701redhatdonnaqbrapmidconet
WISCONSINJean Goossen (Dave)853 138th StAmery WI 54001dgoossenamerytelnetwwwwigoodsamorg
ARKANSASDan Freyaldenhoven (Shirley)1200 Siebenmorgan RdConway AR 72032dfreycyberbackcomthunderaristotlenetarkansashtm
KANSASNancy Crook (Sonny)2902 N Meadowlake DrHutchinson KS 67502nancylcrookhotmailcomwwwkansasgoodsamorg
LOUISIANARichard Abadie (Judith)608 W 17th Ave Covington LA 70433judyabadiehotmailcomwwwlagoodsamorg
MISSOURIJean Gardner (Bob)39456 Omega StAnabel MO 63461mogoodsamDirectorgmailcomwwwmissourigoodsamclubcom
OKLAHOMARichard Gulley (Karen)11525 S FranklinJenks OK 74037gmagulleyssbcglobalnetwwwoklahomagoodsamscom
TEXASKaren L McAbee (Dwayne)PO Box 33940Fort Worth Texas 76162klmcabeehotmailcomwwwtexasgoodsamcom
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ACCESSORIES
HUGHES AUTOFORMERS VOLTAGE BOOSTERBoost low park power SUPER SALE30 Amp50 Amp models available Call forbest price EATON SALES cell (435) 632-9181or 888-601-6565 wwwrveatonsalescom
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DESIGNED AND SIZED FOR RVsmdashAmerican madedual adjustable air sleep systems similar to onesseen on TV but hundreds less Custom sizesmoney-back guarantee Shipped factory directwwwbearbedscom or 888-565-7211
BRAKE SYSTEMS
1 Original ToadStop Qi ldquoShow Me the StoprdquoProPort Control makes dynamically controlled stopsBraking while you drive the Toad proves performanceNo other system can do it ldquoItrsquos all about your Safetyrdquo800-478-7883 or wwwtoadstopcom
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
A 56-yr-old Natrsquol Advertising Co seekingEntrepreneurs to Own amp Operate Territories Home or RV based bull No InventoryImmediate Cash Flow bull Excellent TrainingInvestment reqrsquod 1-800-299-0510
LOOKING FOR A FEW BRIGHT FRIENDLY and ambitious people to join my team (PTFT)offering breakthrough technology with a $2 billionhealth and wellness company Earning potentialis up to you and can be achieved while on theroad or at your favorite destinationCall Diane Blakely 1-800-461-1140email banddblakelymsncom
COMMERCIAL CORNER
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HEARING AIDS
HEARING AIDSmdashGUARANTEED LOWEST PRICES 60 Savings 30-day trialmdashAll makes The oldestbiggest and best Custom instrument experts Free info 1-800-323-4212 Lloyds Dept HYRockford IL 61110 wwwlloydhearingaidcom
HELP WANTED
SO DAKOTArsquoS FAMOUS PIONEER AUTO amp GIFTSHOP Couples SpringSummer Sales maint carscleaning motel Wages wfull space Love peoplehospitality DaveJanet Pioneer Auto MuseumBox 76 Murdo SD 57559 (605) 669-2691cell (605) 280-5669 paspioneerautoshowcom
THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS Travel where you want stay in RV parks free and set your own income selling advertising for RV ParksMotels Colleges amp Fairgrounds DirectoriesUp to 65 commission Call 1-800-832-3292
1000rsquos OF GREAT JOBS IN GREAT PLACES Enjoy the freedom and adventure of the Workamperlifestyle Jobs in campgrounds parks resorts etcFor FREE BROCHURE amp subscription info 800-446-5627 wwwworkampercom
SCHOOL CAMPER HOSTS needed Mat-Su Alaska40 mi N of Anchorage 32 sites from urbanto rural 52809 to 81509 Contact Bill at 907-373-2287 or emailbillcheesemanmatsuk12us
COUPLES WITH RV to work as Camp HostsCampsite provided plus pay for each personwill train Detail oriented multi-task good peopleskills parksclaycogovcom (816) 407-3400(MO)
TRADE SHOW HOSTSAmericraft is seeking individuals or teams todemonstrate kitchen related items at weekendTrade Shows amp Expos Must have utility van orvehicle to pull small trailer Flexible scheduleComplete training Above average incomeCall 352-483-0052 or apply online at wwwcookingshowhostcom
HOSTWORKING COUPLE wRV wantedApply for one-month stay May throughOctober Free hookup Call Rose (989) 673-31848am-5pm ET Historic Thumb Octagon BarnGagetown MI wwwthumboctagonbarnorg
CAMPGROUNDSRV PARKSFOR SALE
Heart of the Black Hills40 Acres 130 Sites 11 CabinsAdjoins Natrsquol Forest By Natrsquol Parks$2MTerms bull 8009450255wwwthebrokeragenet
WYOMING RV PARK on scenic Hwy 3 hrs toYellowstone 34 full hookups 6 tents 7 cabinsWell-maint dest park near hot springs fishingriver rides museums many upgrades 2007$610000 firm Call (307) 921-8635
CAMPGROUNDMEMBERSHIPS FOR SALE
WHY NOT HAVE IT ALLOver 1500 RV parks $8-$12 a nightSound too good to be true Itrsquos true Home park and nationwide campground membership Under $200 first year mdash for EVERYTHING (frozen dues thereafter) No Other Charges LOWPRICE GUARANTEEmdash double money-back differ-ence mdash Deal directNo brokers Start saving now (800) 343-8677 ask for Angie
RESALES mdash NATIONWIDE mdash Since 1991TT NACO Western Horizons AOR OutdoorWorld CRA CCC transfers RPI much moreCAMPGROUND MEMBERSHIP OUTLET1-800-272-0401 to buy 1-800-952-0401 to sell$We pay referrals$ wwwmembershipresalecom
RESALE MEMBERSHIP OUTLET INC Campground Memberships at Wholesale Prices ALL MAJOR RESORTS AND AFFILIATIONS Purchase 800-395-1678Liquidate 877-548-2045
CARPETING
CARPET YOUR RV Patrsquos RV Carpet amp Flooringprofessionally installs RV floors of all typesincluding carpet laminate tile vinyl amp woodBuena Park CA bull (800) 670-PATS (7287)wwwpatsrvcarpetcom
Highwaysrsquo Commercial Corner section ofclassified ads is designed exclusively for pri-vate parties or businesses that have items orservices to sell promote or rent that are notof a personal nature For example RV ParksCampgrounds Condominium ComplexesReal Estate Small Businesses for SaleServices Offered Help Wanted PositionsWanted and Business Opportunities all rep-resent categories appropriate for CommercialCorner Any item offered for rent is consid-ered commercial in nature CommercialCorner advertisers are not required to beGood Sam Club members
When submitting ad copy please followthese guidelines1 There are 40 characters allowed perline counting each letter space and punc-
tuation mark When abbreviating pleaseuse standard dictionary abbreviationsThere is a five-line minimum and the rateis $60 per line2 Bold-face type is available at an addition-al cost of $15 per line Add $50 to makeyour ad all red3 We offer a 5 frequency discount for sixissues and a 10 discount for 12 issues4 Blind-box service is available at an addi-tional cost of $15 per issue We will assigna blind-box number to your ad and we willforward responses to you on a daily basisThe blind-box address takes one full line ofspace at $60line Our $15 fee covers ourpostage and handling expenses5 Copy must be printed or typed6 Copy must be submitted approximately
two months prior to the cover date of theissue desired Please note The May issuecloses on February 18 the June issue closes on March 187 Mail ad copy and a check money order orVisaMasterCardDiscoverAmex numberexpiration date and signature to Commer-cial Corner Highways PO Box 8510Ventura California 93002-99128 Credit-card orders may be faxed to 805-667-4379 Attention Sue Panchenko or e-mailed to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom(please put ldquoCommercial Cornerrdquo in thesubject line) 9 Please direct questions to Sue Panchenkoat 805-667-4385 or via e-mail to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom (please put ldquoCommercialCornerrdquo in the subject line)
GEN
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MOTORHOME PARTS
WINNEBAGO ITASCA FLEETWOODmdash-PARTSContact Robert with Year amp Serial We Accept Credit Cards amp Ship Daily8-530 Central M-F Sat 8-4HARRISON RV LAND JEFFERSON IA1-800-397-8206 rvpartsnetinsnetwwwharrisonrvcom
wwwWinnebagoPartscom or 800-933-7742Parts for all WinnebagoItasca productsplus LeSharoPhasar Rialta amp Eurovan Personal service at fair prices for ourcustomers worldwide If outside US call641-896-2222 Hours 8-5 Central M-F
MOTORHOMES WANTED
WE BUY MOTORHOMESrsquo98 amp NEWER - CLEAN - LOW MILES - NO SMOKEPETCASH Payment amp NATIONWIDE Pick UpContact Bill Fishfader 1-509-993-0321RVs NORTHWEST bull SPOKANE WA
$ RV BUYERS OF AMERICA $WE BUY ALL MAKES AND MODELSFREE NATIONWIDE PICKUPTOLL FREE 888-782-8987 wwwrvbuyersusacomWE WILL BEAT ANY DEALER PRICE
PACKRAT STORAGE mdash CONSIGNS BUYS RVs Class A B C MotorhomesNot Picky Cash for ReferralsNationwide Pickup 1-877-520-MINI wwwpackratsacom
WANTEDHave Cash Will TravelFor 1998 and newer diesel coaches wwwrvgonecomNationwide Pick Up Toll Free 1-800-669-1807
CASH FOR YOUR RV2002 Model Year and NewerNationwide PickupCall Toll-free 866-687-2274 ask for Jim Cash WWWUSEDRVPROSCOMLA MESA RV CENTER
1 BEST RV BUYERCall for Free AppraisalTop Dollar Paid for Late ModelGas or Diesel MotorhomesFree Nationwide PickupToll Free 888-870-3989BIG SKY LIQUIDATION
SELLING Instant cash for your 2002 - current Motorhome All models Top$$ + Quick pickup Call Joe Punzi 888-9RVRVRV North Bay Ford RV 100s of Happy Customers over the last 40 years Ask about our consignment program
$ CASH $ TOP DOLLAR PAID for late-model motorhomes All makes and modelsNo hassles For instant cash call Keith Roy (toll-free) at 1-888-227-4078PEDATA RV CENTER
2009 - 2000 MOTORHOMES WANTED Nationwide mdash Gas or DieselFree Appraisals mdash No HasslesCall (813) 783-4000 or 888-783-4009 for Instant CashMotorhomeFinderscom
MAILMESSAGE SERVICES
$10 MAILBOX RENTALS mdash South DakotaVehicle Reg mdash Low 3 SD Sales TaxNo State Income Tax No Veh InspectionsCall Toll Free 1-800-419-1690 VisaMCVisit us at wwwyourbestaddresscom
South Dakota Mail ForwardingResidency Weekly forward $995mo + postageContact us about SD residency benefits NO state taxinspection LOW Vehicle Reg1-866-202-2163 wwwmydakotaaddresscom
Need your mail to follow you Call usTravelers Remail Association since 1978No state income tax Vehicle Reg TX ResidencyLow rates wwwtramailnet or 800-666-6710MAIL FORWARDING WITH A PERSONAL TOUCH
GOOD SAM MAIL SERVICEDependable Service From A Name You Trust Mail Forwarding Vehicle Registration Florida Residency No State Income TaxPO Box 2428 Pensacola FL 32513wwwgoodsammailcom 8775220092
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MAIL FORWARDING SERVICESFast sure safe mail delivery Low pricesOREGON HAS NO SALES TAX For FREE BROCHURE call (800) 452-2130 Visit us at wwwmailforwardingservicescom
AMERICAS-MAILBOX Forwarding in SDSave $$$NEW Monthly Rates NO State Income TaxNO Wheel TaxNO Safety InspectionNO HasslesVery Low RV Reg amp Insurance 866-747-3700wwwAmericas-MailboxcomHW Call us first
SNOWBIRD MAIL amp MESSAGE bull 800 VOICE MAILWe handle your mail as if it were our own ANNUAL - $150 bull MONTHLY - $18Located in Newport Oregonwwwsnowbirdmailcom bull 1-800-800-0710
OUR MAIL TRAVEL SERVICE bull 800-723-0110 Orlando bull San Antonio bull Las Vegas bull New YorkMail Forwarding Service bull No State Income Tax No Vehicle Inspection bull Low RV Reg amp InsurOpen 7 days bull wwwmailtravelservicecom
MEXICO INSURANCE
ANNUAL LIABILITY INSURANCE $58 PERSON UNLIMITED TRIPS WITH EXTENDED LIABILITYTO A TOWED TRAILERBOAT1-800-909-4457
HOMES FOR SALE
AMERICArsquoS WORLD CLASS RV COMMUNITYThe Gardens RV Village Crossville TNResales available now 1100 to 2200 sq ft homes with attached fully enclosed full-hookupRV garages Lots available to build your ownBeautiful community Call us at 800-860-RVERwwwgardensrvvillagecom
SENIOR LIVING on the SALTON SEARV Groups Welcome Mineral Spa now openPark Models amp New Mobile Homes availableRents starting $250 Rentals available Call (818) 344-0356
RETAMA VILLAGE Come join us At our exclusive55+ active adult community in the fabulous Rio Grande Valley of South Texas Large RV LotsCasita wRV Port and single family homesClubhouse library pools fitness centerbilliards hiking biking and birdingBentsenpalmcom 9563811500
OWN LAND amp HOME AT SUNRISE BLUFFSGated 55+ Subdivision in NM with best 4 seasonclimate in the SW affordable living Custom homesfrom 1300-2400 sf Ask about either RV portsor RV storage area Vist us at wwwsunrisebluffscomor call 1-877-725-8337
INVESTMENTS
EARN 96 INTERESTPER ANNUM1-800-687-4940 Toll FreeNot available in some states
LOTS FOR SALE
TORREY OAKS RV RESORT Located in SW FL Luxury heated pool pickle ball golf shuffleboardfitness media indooroutdoor kitchensbaths laundries Rental Lots availableCall (813) 426-4729 (863) 773-3157 wwwtorrey-oaks-rv-lotscom
SILVER PALMS RV VILLAGE near Lake OkeechobeeSunny South-Central Florida bull Planned activities bull Fitness center bull Members-only lounge bull Gated entryDeeded Oversized Sites Premier Lakefront ampPreserve sites available Now under constructionndashndashSpecial Pre-Opening pricing availableVisit wwwsilverpalmsrvcom or call 863-467-5800
LARGEST SELECTION OF RV LOTS in SW10 Locations Call now amp Receive 5 daysamp 4 nights Complimentary resort visitFinancing avail Act Now for Best sitessouthwestRVsitescom 760-870-1607
COMMERCIAL CORNER
rdquoldquoAs in past years Highwayshas been the source of our best camp hosts
mdashS Beall OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY
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TOURS
ADVENTURE CARAVANS RV TOURS amp RALLIESCanada bull USA bull Alaska bull Central America Mexico bull Greece bull Europe bull United KingdomMexico RV Insurance wwwadventurecaravanscomFree 86-page catalog (800) 872-7897Experience the Adventure Wersquoll do the Rest
WORLDWIDE RV TOURS AND RALLIESMexico Canada Alaska OverseasAnd USA Rose Parade Balloon FiestaKentucky Derby amp more Call 800-952-8496or free RV Vacation guide wwwfantasyrvtoursnet
Good Sam Samborees and CaraventuresWhether your RV travels take you to AlaskaMexicorsquos Baja Peninsula New England the Kentucky Derby a NASCAR race or to AmericarsquosNational Parks the Good Sam Club has a grouptravel package for you Make new friends while youtravel in the comfort of your RV on our fully guidedtours Call us toll-free at 1-800-829-5140 or visit us online at wwwgoodsamclubcomtoursto find out more about these and the many othertours offered by the Good Sam Club
TRAVEL TO EXCITING PLACESDrive the Alcan to Americarsquos Last Frontierenvision yourself on Nova Scotiarsquos miles of coastal drives celebrate Mardi Grascross the border to sunny Mexicoform friendships yoursquoll treasure the rest of your days all arrangementsincluding RV parks by Tracks RV Toursest 1975 Free catalog at tracksrvtourscom or tel 800-351-6053
TOW VEHICLES FOR SALE
DODGE TRUCK DURANGO amp JEEPFleet prices to the publicBuy Below Factory Invoice1-800-320-9767 Ask for Fleet SalesDonrsquot be fooled by the other guyNo hidden charges wwwthenewdodgecomAdvantage DodgeChryslerJeep
TOW VEHICLETRAILERPACKAGES FOR SALE
2000 TETON 40 CHEYENNE 5th Arctic pkg full-timer new all over 1998 Mtn Master FL6087K mi CummAllison all Air Ride huge storclean amp pwrful Sell sep $40K EA 623-451-7121
TRAILERS FOR SALE
STACKER TRAILERS mdash Huge savings on two cancellations 24 double axle amp 30 triple with lifts Never titled New Dick 800-272-1239See pictures at richmondstackerscom Negotiableamp delivery available
RV SHOWS
MinneapolisSt Paul RV Vacation amp Camping ShowFeb 5 - 8 Minneapolis MNMid America RV ShowFeb 13 - 15 Kansas City MONorth Carolina RV amp Camping ShowFeb 13 - 15 Charlotte NCRichmond Camping RV ExpoFeb 13 - 15 Richmond VAKansas Sports Boat amp Travel ShowFeb 19 - 22 Wichita KSRhode Island RV amp Camping ShowFeb 27 - Mar 1 Providence RIwwwagieventscom
RV SPACES FOR RENT
RV SPACE FOR RENT Must be 55 or older inBellflower CA Small cat or dog under 20 lbsokay Close to all freeways beaches amp mtns At least 1 month stay required Pool table poolCall (562) 867-3227
SERVICES
1 IN SALES TAX SAVINGSPay no sales tax on your next RV We have helpedclients legally save $1000s over the past 12 yrsCall Mountain States Consulting 800-565-4504amp talk to a CPA for professional friendly service or visit us on the web at wwwrvtaxcom
ACTION SERVICES LLCConsult a Licensed Montana AttorneyNo State Sales Tax amp Low License FeesFor Professional Service Call 800-481-0013 wwwactionservices-mtcom
Let us help you BUY YOUR RV TAX FREE We guarantee BEST service and priceReceive $100 Gas Card amp FREE Mail Fwding Save Thousands of $$ Today 8884303388 Best in the business wwwMontanaRVnet
PAY NO SALES TAX ON VEHICLESLet us explain how we can legally help youWersquove helped thousands in the last 10 yearsCall one of our four Montana AttorneysBennett Law Office PC Missoula MTwwwbennettlawofficepccom 866-543-5803
LOWEST RATES IN THE 50 STATESPay NO Sales Tax Permanent PlatesNo Inspections mdash Plates in 4 daysTrailers RVs Vehicles Planes BoatsDeer Creek 8779135100 wwwtaxfreemontanaorg
TAX FREE RV mdash YOUR TAX SAVINGS EXPERTSWe will show you how to save thousandsThe best RV tax package in MontanaCall 24 hours a day 7 days a week888-441-5741 mdash wwwtaxfreervcom
MONTANA LLCrsquoS ONLY $399SAVE THOUSANDS mdash PAY NO SALES TAX Montana LLCrsquos our Specialty mdash Lowest Rates ONLY $39900 plus state fees and license plateswwwRVLLCcom or Call 888-929-4424
SERVICE TRAINING
RVSA will CERTIFY you as an RV technician in only10 weeks 100 employment since 1986 Hands-on InstructionmdashCall the RV ServiceAcademy in Florida (941) 722-5256 wwwrvsanetLICENSED amp APPROVED FOR VA TRAINING
PROPERTY FOR SALE
Clean air hunting fishing boating ATVs25+ ACRES ENTERPRISE UT $200000water rights well septic system Tour at wwwyourerahomecom13323PH 1-888-686-8190 code 100820 ACRES ENTERPRISE UT $87500wwater right 1-888-686-8190 code 1045Tour at wwwyourerahomecom15164John Cameron GRI Ph 435-632-6358jcameroninfowestcomERA BROKERS CONSOLIDATED SOUTHERN UTAHrsquoSREAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS1-800-372-2765 wwwerabrokersnet
5 ACRE PROPERTY IN SOUTHERN COLORADO360ordm Mountain Views Close to Rio Grande No Assoc Fees Yearly Property Taxes under $100Only $7500 entire 5 Acres(239) 273-0911 wwwcoloradolandsalecom
RECREATIONAL VEHICLESFOR SALE
LIST YOUR RVSHOP FOR AN RVTHOUSANDS OF VIEWERSBUYERS WAITINGbullbullbull wwwRVclearinghousecom bullbullbull
RV REGISTRYwwwrvregistrycomMotorhomes Trailers amp Fifth WheelsFor Sale by OwnersNo Sales CommissionsBuyersSellers 800-546-8457
BUYING OR SELLING AN RVLet us take over the risk of major repairsTo learn more about the Good Sam Extended Service Plan mechanical breakdown insurance call 1-877-681-9479
RECREATIONAL VEHICLESWANTED
DONATE RVs AUTOS BOATS PROPERTY TIME-SHARES EQUIPMENT and JUNKERS running or notFast Free Pickup IRS Tax Deductible1-800-903-4483 Homeless MinistriesEmail help27msncom
RV CLUBS
LONERS ON WHEELS Singles Camping ClubwwwlonersonwheelscomLocal Chapter campouts in USA amp CanadaRallies Caravans amp LOW Campground1-866-LOW-CLUB bull FREE Newsletter amp Info
RV GRAPHICS
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COMMERCIAL CORNER
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Thank Youfor shopping with our advertisers
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TRADING POSTTURN-KEY SPACIOUS BEAUTIFUL RV LOT Temeculaarea CA Incl WD dishwshr frig dbl SS sinkBBQ At Rancho CA RV Resort a 5-star resort golfcourse pools SteveLinda (949)454-2191 pearlwing9coxnet for photos $85K
MOTORHOMES FOR SALE
2000 ALLEGRO BUS 38 57K mi 3 SO Cat 330dsl 6-spd Allison maple cab int WD new awnsall lthr Frtliner Chas 75 Onan new tires reffrwicmkr no smkpets $54K 772-564-0759772-341-4614 (FL)
2007 36QSH PHAETON BY Tiffin Silver Sand350 HP Cat Diesel pusher 6-speed Allison80 gen auto level amp awn leather Corian tiled3 TVs 4 slides 9527 miles warranty $175K(941) 286-5201 (SD)
1996 DUTCH STAR 32 454 Chevy Banks Power slide-out Runs and looks beautiful New paint roof tires $28500 Neil 916-747-1842
A Colorado Beauty at its Best New 2006 stunning custom home in Castle Rock 6196 sq ft walkout ranch on 467 acres 4 BD 6BA50rsquoX21rsquo RV garage wfull hookups $1295000(303) 681-3754 for pics amp details
LARGO FL 1152 sq ft manufactured hm 2BR2BA Many extras incl attached lanai amp shed Xlnt home base location close to shopping ampbeaches in a 55+ 5-star community $35000OBO 727-798-2573 evartsedyahoocom
3BD2BA MANUFACTURED on 82 acre w30X40RV garage wfull hookup 2 yrs old 4 mi from The Villages in FL No lot fee you own propertysafe area move-in ready smk free lots of extras$260K 352-406-9750
BEAUTIFUL OR COAST - Lakeside 55+ gatedcomm 1254 sq ft 2BD 2BA 40 ft RV prkgwhookups 2 mins to lake 5 mi to beachfishing crabbing hiking Pix avail $219000(541) 759-2747
LOTS FOR SALE
CYPRESS WOODS RESORT - SW Florida premierwaterfront lot on cul de sac Tropical landscapingSee at wwwbradsrvlotcom (239) 495-0538
DESTIN VILLAGE RV RESORT FLmdash2 lots for saleside by side across from pool and clubhouse1 block to huge public beach Large pads gated$129000 each Susan (850) 496-6520
ALASKA KENAI PENINSULA RV and residential lot The best fishing and hunting in the worldCheap Private party 907-283-5889 spikealaskaearthlinknet wwwmyalaskalotcom
OWN YOUR RV LOT CO-OP PK along ColoradoRiver 2006 Cavco Pk model front kit 16X22 living rm 10X24 storage furnished WDgolf cart full time or part xlnt cond Must see$174500 928-667-3768 (AZ)
CAMPGROUNDMEMBERSHIPS FOR SALECOAST TO COAST AFFILIATED
CAMPGROUND MEMBERSHIP FOR SALE Coast to Coast affiliated home park Southern PinesNC 2 free parks S Pines amp Gettsyburg PA Pdover $6000 sell for $5000 Heart problems(336) 475-3623
CAMPGROUND MEMBERSHIPSFOR SALE
THOUSAND TRAILS NACO national membershipAnnual dues paid up to January 2009 $3500 or best offer (323) 582-5559
HOMES FOR SALE
1987 SILVERCREST MOBILE HOME in Hemet CAGated 55+ community wRV stor free golf pool amp more 1344 sq ft 2BD2BA LR DR den 2space carport AC washdry frig gas stove$34900 425-868-7553
DAVENPORT FL RV HOME Private 55+ commAccess to I-27 amp I-4 2BD 2BA + RV garage1800 sq ft Cinder block built $289K Will consider trade in CACOTX 863-424-1417lab2trvlaolcom
ASHEVILLE NCmdashNewly remodeled home amp RVbuilding 4BR 4BA 4300 sq ft home 2250 sq ft RV building HVAC Many amenities plus mtn views New low price $699500 Pics wwwTomFlackcom 8282426569
TRADING POST As a benefit of membership Good Sam Club members may advertise personalitems for sale in the Trading Postclassified ad section of Highways
The Trading Post classified ad section isrestricted to ads placed by individualGood Sam Club members who are cur-rent with their membership dues Adsmust be of a personal nature accordingto the following requirements All otherclassified ads will be considered forplacement in Commercial Corner
1 Item advertised must be personallyowned and listed for sale or trade Ads pro-moting a product or service for sale wouldnot be acceptable in Trading Post Also notacceptable would be an ad for a multi-unitapartment townhome complex or morethan 10 acres of unimproved real property
2 An ad for the rental of any item is considered commercial and thereforenot appropriate for Trading Post
3 Trading Post accepts ads under thecategories of Campground Member-ships for Sale Timeshares for SaleHomes for Sale and Lots for SaleAgents are not permitted to advertise inTrading Post
4 Help Wanted and Positions Wantedare categories inappropriate for TradingPost Also unacceptable are ads for theexchange of one service for anotherregardless of whether any money is
changing hands An ad soliciting theusage of property whether commercialor residential is also considered com-mercial in nature and must be placed inCommercial Corner
Please note The May 2009 issuecloses on February 18 (arrival date April30 the June issue closes on March 18(arrival date May 27)
Unfortunately it is not possible to can-cel an ad after our closing dateHowever we are able to place aldquoSOLDrsquorsquo indicator over your ad up toone week after the closing date
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2000 DOLPHIN 36 FORD V10 21500 milesSO 55 gen WD Corian tops awnings 2 TVDVDVCR 2 air rear camara level jacks Must sell health reasons Reduced to $35800 407-654-3863 (FL)
2005 PHAETON 35 FT 350 diesel very lowmileage smoke free very clean Two slidessurround sound WD 4-dr frig Under warranty$150000 (225) 293-6990 225-921-8934
1996 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND 34 model L 45K miles Chevy gas Onan generator awningpackage satellite leveling jacks Email for more info bgilstrapcomcastnet or 678-817-9661 (GA)
1990 MONACO CROWN ROYALE 40 foot 300Cummins engine 75K miles fully loadedexcellent condition $29500 Call for pictures and information In 1990 sold for $250000304-242-0377
2005 COUNTRY COACH Intrigue LTD 42 525HP3 AC 10KW gen 3 slides In-Motion sat heatedceramic floor OS ent ctr radar det CB radioAqua Hot htd massage driver amp co-pilot sts extwar $345K 909-980-2168 (CA)
TRAVEL TRAILERS amp FIFTH WHEELS FOR SALE
2004 KEYSTONE HORNET with improved lotconcrete drive + pad deck and shed Lot 6035 Star Resort Pass Christian MS Xlnt cond 2BDRM 12 slide $249 annual fee Near Casinos$36000 (920) 897-3660 (WI)
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 49
2004 374 GLENDALE Titanium 32E37DS5th whl pin to bmpr 322 Xlnt cond lots xtras clsts hdwd flr NS 2 SO Orig $63600Selling due to health $29500 Call Gene 562-927-7217 (CA)
The May 2009 issue closes February 18 The June 2009 issue closes March18 Cost $85 per ad plus $60 per photo Bold $10 for first line $20 tobold entire ad Add $25 for ad to appear in redMaximum 200 characters Count all letters numbers punctuation and spacesSpecify category______________________________________
Good Sam ____________________________________Exp_____
Name ________________________________________
Address ______________________________________
______________________________________________
Phone ________________________________________
Please check here if you would like your state or province abbreviation to appear in your ad following your phone number
MAIL Trading Post Highways PO Box 8510 Ventura CA 93002
FAX (805) 667-4379 Attention Trading Post
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TRADING POST RATES
Advertising rates Trading Post ads are $85per listing per issue Bold-face type for thefirst line of the ad is an additional $10 For atotal of $105 your entire ad will be in boldAdd $25 for your ad to appear in red type
Photo ads We will include one photo with yourad at an additional cost of $60 per issue Pleasee-mail or mail a black-and-white or color photo
Blind-box service This runs an additional $15per issue A blind-box number will be assigned toyour ad and we will forward responses to you
When submitting ad copy please follow theseguidelines1 Submit your printed or typed ad on ourprinted form or use your own stationery2 Limit each ad to 200 characters counting allletters spaces punctuation marks and numbers3 Indicate under which category you wouldlike your ad to appear4 Your Good Sam Club membership numberand expiration date must be noted5 Mail ad copy and a check money order orVisaMasterCardDiscoverAmEx number toTrading Post Highways PO Box 8510Ventura California 93002-99126 Fax credit card orders to 805-667-4379Attention Trading Post7 E-mail credit-card orders to classifiedstlcomAttention Trading Post8 If you have a question we can be reachedat (805) 667-4100 ext 392 391 or 385
NO TELEPHONE ORDERS PLEASE
does not knowinglyaccept ads from busi-nesses in the TradingPost section If youreach a business whenanswering a Trading Postad please contact theAdvertising Departmentat 805-667-4100
StopampShop
AT THE RV MARKETPLACETake a moment to browse the
Marketplace section this monthThe shopping begins on page 50
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RV Marketplace
For more information call theAdvertising Department at
800-765-1912extension 391 392 or 385
SIZ
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AVAILABLE IN
You can place a 1-inch black-and-white ad for as little as
based on a 12-issue schedule
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RV MARKETPLACE
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 51
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Honda GeneratorModel EU-3000is$1679
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RV MARKETPLACE
Alaska and Canadarsquos Yukon 5Banks Power 23BrakeBuddy 10Commercial Corner 45ndash47Consumer Cellular 8Continued Service Plan 37Cracker Barrel Stores 11Dealers and Destinations 53Dometic Corporation 17Gold Eagle Company 32Good Sam Emergency Road Service 55Good Sam RV Financing 21Good Sam SamboreesCaraventures 16Good Sam VIPProvided by GMAC Insurance 44Good Sam Visa Card 39Haband 24
ADVERTISER INDEXWhile every effort is made to maintain accuracy andcompleteness last-minutechanges may occasionallyresult in omissions or errors
ADVERTISER PAGEInsurance Central 30
Mule Days Celebration 11
nVision 10
The Rally 15
Pleasure-Way 56
Roadtrek Motorhomes 2
RV Buyerrsquos Guide 33
RV Marketplace 50ndash52
RV Business Top 50 12ndash13
Sea Eagle 19
Select Comfort 9
St Louis Church 5
Trading Post 48ndash49
Transfer Flow 4
Travelerrsquos Guide 25
Winnebago Industries 7
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ALASKA
ARIZONA
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GOOD SAM WILL SAVE YOU MONEY
We guarantee itThatrsquos our promise If 11 months go by and Good Sam hasnrsquot saved you morethan the cost of your annual membership just let us know and wersquoll refund your member-ship fee Chances are yoursquoll save that much the first few days yoursquore on the road Thereare so many ways to save with discounted camping and free and low-cost services
Call us toll-free for more information 800-234-3450 or go to wwwgoodsamclubcom
COPYRIGHT STATEMENT The Good Sam logo is a registeredtrademark of TL Enterprises Inc a Delaware corporation It may beused by Good Sam chapters for official noncommercial identificationpurposes only and by others only with express written authorization inadvance from TL Enterprises Inc The noncommercial use for patchesand other similar chapter identification has been granted to charteredchapters of the club Any other use without express advance writtenauthorization is prohibited The following terms are registered trade-marks of TL Enterprises Inc and may not be used without permissionCaraventure Commercial Member of Good Sam RV Club Good SamPark Highways MotorHome Rider Samboree Samgo Trailer Lifeand the Trailer Life Campgrounds RV Parks and Services DirectoryHighways does not knowingly accept deceptive or misleading advertis-ing If you have a contrary experience with respect to any merchandiseor service represented in our pages please contact Action Line atactionlinegoodsamclubcom Permission to reprint or quote excerptsgranted upon written request only Copyright 2009
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Highways FEBRUARY 200954
A Scenic Stop to Remember Tell us the location of the vantage point pictured above and you
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Lots of Good Sam members have won $50 so farPatrick F Prunty of Harwich Massachusetts earned hischeck by correctly identifying the watery crossing in theNovember issuersquos Wherersquos Good Sam photo reprinted onthe right The RV bearing the Good Sam sticker rides theferry across Lake Champlain from Grand Island Vermontto Plattsburg New York Good Sam member Lynn Holmesof Arnold Maryland earned $50 for sending us the photo
Now itrsquos your turn to put your digital camera to workSimply take a photo of an RV in an interesting or sceniclocation with the Good Sam decal prominently displayedE-mail the high-resolution image to whereisgoodsamgoodsamclubcom and donrsquot forget to provide your nameand contact information If your photorsquos selected yoursquollreceive a check for $50
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Contents
Portal to the Past
Flying High in Albuquerque
Get Your Kicks at The Rally
Departments
Whats New Online
On the Road
Dear Good Sam
Good News
RV Insight
Camp Cuisine
Tech Topics
Action Line
Good Stuff
Classifieds
Pet Pix
Advertiser Index
Wheres Good Sam
Good Sam Club dot com
TOC
User Guide
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FEBRUARYFLORIDA bull WINTER SAMBOREE February 18ndash22Withlacoochee Bluegrass Festival Dunnellon$110 Early bird 217 Contact Robert WardPO Box 348 Nobleton FL 34461 352-796-8867
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MARCH ARIZONA bull ROARING rsquo20S SAMBOREE March 4ndash8Pinal County Fairgrounds Casa Grande $85Contact Joyce Anderson 561 S 34th Pl
Mesa AZ 85204 480-807-6066
joyceinmesayahoocomwwwarizonagoodsamorg
NEVADA bull HAWAIIAN SUMMER SAMBOREEMarch 12ndash14 Avi Resort and Casino Laughlin$602 $451 Extra $10 at gate ContactLinda LeChien 1380 Centerville Ln 40Gardnerville NV 89410 775-782-5352
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GEORGIA bull SPRING SAMBOREE March 26ndash29
Good Sam Club chapters across North America regularly host RV gatherings known as
Samborees As a Good Sam Club member you can visit Samborees in any state or province
Activities range from games to arts and crafts seminars and live entertainment In short
Samborees are a good time and a great way to meet people who share your interests
Dates locations fees and contact information for upcoming events are listed below and
a complete calendar is posted on wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityeventsandtours
CLUBevents
Forty Years of FunColoradorsquos first Good Sam chapter the Western Colorado Travelers
celebrated its 40th anniversary on November 15 2008 Many members
of the Grand Junction chapter were on hand for the event along with State
Directors Al and Fran Allain Assistant State Directors Mike and Sue Carver
and members of the neighboring Two Rivers Good Sam chapter
Back row left to rightWimp Holding BudDriever Al HowardRalph Moss EugeneStocking Second rowWanda Holding TomBonokoski BettyDriever Lynda HowardTheona Moss PatMahrer Al MahrerSeated GloriaBonokoski Fay ClineFran Jones Del JonesChapter PresidentMary Diamond
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SAVE BIGon your next purchase
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Georgia National Fairgrounds and AgricenterPerry $75 Contact Perno Scott 1865 PoplarSt Conyers GA 30013 770-922-5794
gladigottacomcastnetwwwgeorgiagoodsamcom
APRIL TEXAS bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 2ndash5 WestTexas Fairgrounds Abilene $65 $75 at gateContact Judy Birchett PO Box 236 Bishop TX78343 361-584-1919
jbirchett6aolcom wwwtexasgoodsamcom
LOUISIANA bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 10ndash12State Fair of Louisiana Shreveport $52 Earlybird 45 $13 per day Contact Del Griffin 439Jann Dr Shreveport LA 71106 318-686-0581
lagoodsamyahoocomwwwlagoodsamorg
ALABAMA bull PUT ON YOUR EASTER BONNET SPRINGSAMBOREE April 16ndash19 National PeanutFestival Fairgrounds Dothan $802 $701
Contact Pat Smith 1301 S Bethel RdDecatur AL 35603 256-350-1037
algoodsamsaolcomwwwalabamagoodsamsorg
ARKANSAS bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 16ndash19Four States Fairgrounds Texarkana $55Contact Melinda Wiggs 2501 Skyline PtJonesboro AR 72404 870-972-0951
mwiggs2501yahoocomwwwarkansasgoodsamscom
MISSISSIPPI bull SPRING TAHITIAN SUNRISE SAM-BOREE April 16ndash19 Washington CountyConvention Center Greenville $652 $451Contact Darrell Hugueley 5358 CR 225 WaterValley MS 38965 662-473-1077
hugo5358bellsouthnetwwwmsgoodsamorg
FLORIDA bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 22ndash26Okeechobee KOA Campground Okeechobee$110 Contact Robert Ward PO Box 348Nobleton FL 34661 352-796-8867
bward5bellsouthnetwwwgoodsams-floridaorg
OKLAHOMA bull MARDI GRAS SPRING SAMBOREEApril 23ndash26 Heart of Oklahoma ExpositionShawnee $61 Contact Susan Scholl 4608Sandy Oak Circle Newalla OK 74857 405-391-5852 or 405-812-4401wwwoklahomagoodsamscom
NORTH CAROLINA bull MILITARY TRIBUTE SPRINGSAMBOREE April 24ndash26 Tom Johnson Rally ParkMarion $75 Contact Don and Eunice Fletcher 110Riviera Ln Sanford NC 27332 919-499-2512
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KANSAS bull PAUL BUNYAN AND OTHER TALL TALESSPRING SAMBOREE April 30ndashMay 3 KansasState Fairgrounds Hutchinson $70 ContactMarty Ward 2201 E MacArthur E-3 WichitaKS 67216-5614 316-213-8297
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BOZEMAN FORD RV SALES
ATTENTION CANADIAN BUYERS
800-745-3673
NO SALES TAXIN MONTANA
Motorhomes A B amp C Fifth Wheels Travel TrailersBrowse our inventory online at
Go to the Good Sam Clubrsquos website to read all about our more than 1600 activechapters throughout North America and find one near you Start by going to wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunity and clicking on Chapters
nline goodsamclubcom
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ALASKAChris Williams (Vivian)1060 N Leatherleaf Loop Wasilla AK 99654aksnwbrdmtaonlinenetwwwalaskagoodsamclubcom
ALBERTALes Barnhouse (Lorraine)47-53522 Range Rd 274Spruce Grove AB T7X 3T1altagoodsamcruzinternetcomwwwrvalbertaca
BRITISH COLUMBIAPaul Day (Eileen)158-16275 15th Ave Surrey BC V4A 1L4pceedayteluscomwwwbcsamsca
IDAHOGordon Harris (Susan)466 Pace Dr Twin Falls ID 83301gordon3769msncomwwwidahogoodsamorg
MONTANARonald Wertz (Joan)48 Rockland Ln Victor MT 59875mtronjoanaolcomwwwmontanagoodsamcom
OREGONWayne Swanson (Mary)16500 Brown Rd Dallas OR 97338goodsamattglobalnetwwworegongoodsamcom
SASKATCHEWANNorman Swinnerton (Larree)803 Carr Terrace Saskatoon SK Canada S7S 1L9weare2shawcawwwsaskgoodsamcom
WASHINGTONJudy Smith (Larry)PO Box 1374 Snohomish WA 98291-1374larry-judysmithmsncomwwwwashingtonstategoodsamkendracom
WYOMINGSteve Martin (Jackie)75 Wild Horse Rd Cody WY 82414stevemartinwyomingcomwwwwyominggoodsamcom
ARIZONAJoan Burtrum (James)2805 Potter Ave Kingman AZ 86409jiburtrumcitlinknetwwwarizonagoodsamorg
NORTHERN CALIFORNIAKenneth Ginoulis (Marilee)316 Mission St Lodi CA 95240kginoulislodinetnetwwwnorcalgoodsamorg
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIAJo Ann Yett (Vernon)PO Box 1390 Indio CA 92202yetsmailgtenetwwwsocalgoodsamorg
COLORADOAl Allain (Fran)3213 Scranton St Aurora CO 80011-1827coloradosamcomcastnetwwwcoloradogoodsamorg
NEVADATheresa White (Bill)2800 Viking Way Carson City NV 89706tw-bwsbcglobalnetwwwnevadagoodsamcom
NEW MEXICOJohn Brink (Marji)25 Western Saddle Dr Tijeras NM 87059jnmbrinkaolcomwwwnmgoodsamcom
UTAHGlenn Carroll (Carol Jean)1449 E Woodhill Dr Sandy UT 84092carrollgutah-internetwwwutahgoodsamorg
wwwGoodSamClubcomDealerFor your closest Good Sam Authorized Dealer
(Bookmark this Link Wersquore adding new dealers Daily)
For New Parts or Even A New RV Look for The Name You Trust
INTRODUCING THE NEW GOOD SAM AUTHORIZED DEALER NETWORK
Quality Inspection - Every Good Sam Authorized Dealer has passed a rigorous Good Sam inspection to insure it meets our strict quality standards10 Discount - You save 10 Off all parts and accessories by simply presenting your Good Sam membership cardExclusive Product Deals - Access to exclusive Good Sam Products and Services like Extended Service Plan Platinum RV Emergency Road
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FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 43
CALL TODAY1-866-427-2344No Sales Tax in Montana
Call NOW to
SAVE BIG
MissoulaMontana
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B R A N D N E W 07 NEWMAR DUTCHSTAR
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B R A N D N E W07 NEWMAR
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You can enter online at rvmhhalloffameorg
Drawing held 12 noon March 17 2009
Call 1-800-378-8694 for entry formYou may charge your ticket to Visa Mastercard Discover or Amex
Void where prohibited bull Licensed with the Indiana Dept of Revenue
In the event that less than 1000 certificates are sold initial offering and all prizes will be prorated 5050between winners and RVMH Heritage FoundationYou must be 18 years or older to enter
ILLINOIS Jim Frcka (Judie)616 N Porter StElgin IL 60120rrack2rvyahoocomwwwillinoisgoodsamcom
IOWACarl Lewis (Ginny)1705 Tulip LnStorm Lake IA 50588-2104carllewisiwnetwwwiowagoodsamcom
MINNESOTALuke Johnson (Pam)1011 S Victory DrMankato MN 56001gorvlukeaolcomwwwmngoodsamclubcom
NEBRASKAFred Hatch (Sandy)PO Box 335Arnold NE 69120oldtimergpcomnet
NORTH DAKOTALinda Albright (George Thomason)616 Hillcrest DrMinot ND 58703-1556georgeminotcomwwwgeocitiescomndgoodsam
SOUTH DAKOTADonna Katzer (Albert) 915 Allen AveRapid City SD 57701redhatdonnaqbrapmidconet
WISCONSINJean Goossen (Dave)853 138th StAmery WI 54001dgoossenamerytelnetwwwwigoodsamorg
ARKANSASDan Freyaldenhoven (Shirley)1200 Siebenmorgan RdConway AR 72032dfreycyberbackcomthunderaristotlenetarkansashtm
KANSASNancy Crook (Sonny)2902 N Meadowlake DrHutchinson KS 67502nancylcrookhotmailcomwwwkansasgoodsamorg
LOUISIANARichard Abadie (Judith)608 W 17th Ave Covington LA 70433judyabadiehotmailcomwwwlagoodsamorg
MISSOURIJean Gardner (Bob)39456 Omega StAnabel MO 63461mogoodsamDirectorgmailcomwwwmissourigoodsamclubcom
OKLAHOMARichard Gulley (Karen)11525 S FranklinJenks OK 74037gmagulleyssbcglobalnetwwwoklahomagoodsamscom
TEXASKaren L McAbee (Dwayne)PO Box 33940Fort Worth Texas 76162klmcabeehotmailcomwwwtexasgoodsamcom
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COMMERCIAL CORNER
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 45
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COUPLES WITH RV to work as Camp HostsCampsite provided plus pay for each personwill train Detail oriented multi-task good peopleskills parksclaycogovcom (816) 407-3400(MO)
TRADE SHOW HOSTSAmericraft is seeking individuals or teams todemonstrate kitchen related items at weekendTrade Shows amp Expos Must have utility van orvehicle to pull small trailer Flexible scheduleComplete training Above average incomeCall 352-483-0052 or apply online at wwwcookingshowhostcom
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CAMPGROUNDSRV PARKSFOR SALE
Heart of the Black Hills40 Acres 130 Sites 11 CabinsAdjoins Natrsquol Forest By Natrsquol Parks$2MTerms bull 8009450255wwwthebrokeragenet
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Highwaysrsquo Commercial Corner section ofclassified ads is designed exclusively for pri-vate parties or businesses that have items orservices to sell promote or rent that are notof a personal nature For example RV ParksCampgrounds Condominium ComplexesReal Estate Small Businesses for SaleServices Offered Help Wanted PositionsWanted and Business Opportunities all rep-resent categories appropriate for CommercialCorner Any item offered for rent is consid-ered commercial in nature CommercialCorner advertisers are not required to beGood Sam Club members
When submitting ad copy please followthese guidelines1 There are 40 characters allowed perline counting each letter space and punc-
tuation mark When abbreviating pleaseuse standard dictionary abbreviationsThere is a five-line minimum and the rateis $60 per line2 Bold-face type is available at an addition-al cost of $15 per line Add $50 to makeyour ad all red3 We offer a 5 frequency discount for sixissues and a 10 discount for 12 issues4 Blind-box service is available at an addi-tional cost of $15 per issue We will assigna blind-box number to your ad and we willforward responses to you on a daily basisThe blind-box address takes one full line ofspace at $60line Our $15 fee covers ourpostage and handling expenses5 Copy must be printed or typed6 Copy must be submitted approximately
two months prior to the cover date of theissue desired Please note The May issuecloses on February 18 the June issue closes on March 187 Mail ad copy and a check money order orVisaMasterCardDiscoverAmex numberexpiration date and signature to Commer-cial Corner Highways PO Box 8510Ventura California 93002-99128 Credit-card orders may be faxed to 805-667-4379 Attention Sue Panchenko or e-mailed to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom(please put ldquoCommercial Cornerrdquo in thesubject line) 9 Please direct questions to Sue Panchenkoat 805-667-4385 or via e-mail to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom (please put ldquoCommercialCornerrdquo in the subject line)
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HOMES FOR SALE
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INVESTMENTS
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LOTS FOR SALE
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COMMERCIAL CORNER
rdquoldquoAs in past years Highwayshas been the source of our best camp hosts
mdashS Beall OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY
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TOURS
ADVENTURE CARAVANS RV TOURS amp RALLIESCanada bull USA bull Alaska bull Central America Mexico bull Greece bull Europe bull United KingdomMexico RV Insurance wwwadventurecaravanscomFree 86-page catalog (800) 872-7897Experience the Adventure Wersquoll do the Rest
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Good Sam Samborees and CaraventuresWhether your RV travels take you to AlaskaMexicorsquos Baja Peninsula New England the Kentucky Derby a NASCAR race or to AmericarsquosNational Parks the Good Sam Club has a grouptravel package for you Make new friends while youtravel in the comfort of your RV on our fully guidedtours Call us toll-free at 1-800-829-5140 or visit us online at wwwgoodsamclubcomtoursto find out more about these and the many othertours offered by the Good Sam Club
TRAVEL TO EXCITING PLACESDrive the Alcan to Americarsquos Last Frontierenvision yourself on Nova Scotiarsquos miles of coastal drives celebrate Mardi Grascross the border to sunny Mexicoform friendships yoursquoll treasure the rest of your days all arrangementsincluding RV parks by Tracks RV Toursest 1975 Free catalog at tracksrvtourscom or tel 800-351-6053
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RECREATIONAL VEHICLESFOR SALE
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RV REGISTRYwwwrvregistrycomMotorhomes Trailers amp Fifth WheelsFor Sale by OwnersNo Sales CommissionsBuyersSellers 800-546-8457
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RECREATIONAL VEHICLESWANTED
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COMMERCIAL CORNER
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MOTORHOMES FOR SALE
2000 ALLEGRO BUS 38 57K mi 3 SO Cat 330dsl 6-spd Allison maple cab int WD new awnsall lthr Frtliner Chas 75 Onan new tires reffrwicmkr no smkpets $54K 772-564-0759772-341-4614 (FL)
2007 36QSH PHAETON BY Tiffin Silver Sand350 HP Cat Diesel pusher 6-speed Allison80 gen auto level amp awn leather Corian tiled3 TVs 4 slides 9527 miles warranty $175K(941) 286-5201 (SD)
1996 DUTCH STAR 32 454 Chevy Banks Power slide-out Runs and looks beautiful New paint roof tires $28500 Neil 916-747-1842
A Colorado Beauty at its Best New 2006 stunning custom home in Castle Rock 6196 sq ft walkout ranch on 467 acres 4 BD 6BA50rsquoX21rsquo RV garage wfull hookups $1295000(303) 681-3754 for pics amp details
LARGO FL 1152 sq ft manufactured hm 2BR2BA Many extras incl attached lanai amp shed Xlnt home base location close to shopping ampbeaches in a 55+ 5-star community $35000OBO 727-798-2573 evartsedyahoocom
3BD2BA MANUFACTURED on 82 acre w30X40RV garage wfull hookup 2 yrs old 4 mi from The Villages in FL No lot fee you own propertysafe area move-in ready smk free lots of extras$260K 352-406-9750
BEAUTIFUL OR COAST - Lakeside 55+ gatedcomm 1254 sq ft 2BD 2BA 40 ft RV prkgwhookups 2 mins to lake 5 mi to beachfishing crabbing hiking Pix avail $219000(541) 759-2747
LOTS FOR SALE
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DESTIN VILLAGE RV RESORT FLmdash2 lots for saleside by side across from pool and clubhouse1 block to huge public beach Large pads gated$129000 each Susan (850) 496-6520
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HOMES FOR SALE
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TRADING POST As a benefit of membership Good Sam Club members may advertise personalitems for sale in the Trading Postclassified ad section of Highways
The Trading Post classified ad section isrestricted to ads placed by individualGood Sam Club members who are cur-rent with their membership dues Adsmust be of a personal nature accordingto the following requirements All otherclassified ads will be considered forplacement in Commercial Corner
1 Item advertised must be personallyowned and listed for sale or trade Ads pro-moting a product or service for sale wouldnot be acceptable in Trading Post Also notacceptable would be an ad for a multi-unitapartment townhome complex or morethan 10 acres of unimproved real property
2 An ad for the rental of any item is considered commercial and thereforenot appropriate for Trading Post
3 Trading Post accepts ads under thecategories of Campground Member-ships for Sale Timeshares for SaleHomes for Sale and Lots for SaleAgents are not permitted to advertise inTrading Post
4 Help Wanted and Positions Wantedare categories inappropriate for TradingPost Also unacceptable are ads for theexchange of one service for anotherregardless of whether any money is
changing hands An ad soliciting theusage of property whether commercialor residential is also considered com-mercial in nature and must be placed inCommercial Corner
Please note The May 2009 issuecloses on February 18 (arrival date April30 the June issue closes on March 18(arrival date May 27)
Unfortunately it is not possible to can-cel an ad after our closing dateHowever we are able to place aldquoSOLDrsquorsquo indicator over your ad up toone week after the closing date
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2000 DOLPHIN 36 FORD V10 21500 milesSO 55 gen WD Corian tops awnings 2 TVDVDVCR 2 air rear camara level jacks Must sell health reasons Reduced to $35800 407-654-3863 (FL)
2005 PHAETON 35 FT 350 diesel very lowmileage smoke free very clean Two slidessurround sound WD 4-dr frig Under warranty$150000 (225) 293-6990 225-921-8934
1996 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND 34 model L 45K miles Chevy gas Onan generator awningpackage satellite leveling jacks Email for more info bgilstrapcomcastnet or 678-817-9661 (GA)
1990 MONACO CROWN ROYALE 40 foot 300Cummins engine 75K miles fully loadedexcellent condition $29500 Call for pictures and information In 1990 sold for $250000304-242-0377
2005 COUNTRY COACH Intrigue LTD 42 525HP3 AC 10KW gen 3 slides In-Motion sat heatedceramic floor OS ent ctr radar det CB radioAqua Hot htd massage driver amp co-pilot sts extwar $345K 909-980-2168 (CA)
TRAVEL TRAILERS amp FIFTH WHEELS FOR SALE
2004 KEYSTONE HORNET with improved lotconcrete drive + pad deck and shed Lot 6035 Star Resort Pass Christian MS Xlnt cond 2BDRM 12 slide $249 annual fee Near Casinos$36000 (920) 897-3660 (WI)
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2004 374 GLENDALE Titanium 32E37DS5th whl pin to bmpr 322 Xlnt cond lots xtras clsts hdwd flr NS 2 SO Orig $63600Selling due to health $29500 Call Gene 562-927-7217 (CA)
The May 2009 issue closes February 18 The June 2009 issue closes March18 Cost $85 per ad plus $60 per photo Bold $10 for first line $20 tobold entire ad Add $25 for ad to appear in redMaximum 200 characters Count all letters numbers punctuation and spacesSpecify category______________________________________
Good Sam ____________________________________Exp_____
Name ________________________________________
Address ______________________________________
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Phone ________________________________________
Please check here if you would like your state or province abbreviation to appear in your ad following your phone number
MAIL Trading Post Highways PO Box 8510 Ventura CA 93002
FAX (805) 667-4379 Attention Trading Post
E-MAIL classifiedstlcom Attention Trading PostTRADING POST
TRADING POST RATES
Advertising rates Trading Post ads are $85per listing per issue Bold-face type for thefirst line of the ad is an additional $10 For atotal of $105 your entire ad will be in boldAdd $25 for your ad to appear in red type
Photo ads We will include one photo with yourad at an additional cost of $60 per issue Pleasee-mail or mail a black-and-white or color photo
Blind-box service This runs an additional $15per issue A blind-box number will be assigned toyour ad and we will forward responses to you
When submitting ad copy please follow theseguidelines1 Submit your printed or typed ad on ourprinted form or use your own stationery2 Limit each ad to 200 characters counting allletters spaces punctuation marks and numbers3 Indicate under which category you wouldlike your ad to appear4 Your Good Sam Club membership numberand expiration date must be noted5 Mail ad copy and a check money order orVisaMasterCardDiscoverAmEx number toTrading Post Highways PO Box 8510Ventura California 93002-99126 Fax credit card orders to 805-667-4379Attention Trading Post7 E-mail credit-card orders to classifiedstlcomAttention Trading Post8 If you have a question we can be reachedat (805) 667-4100 ext 392 391 or 385
NO TELEPHONE ORDERS PLEASE
does not knowinglyaccept ads from busi-nesses in the TradingPost section If youreach a business whenanswering a Trading Postad please contact theAdvertising Departmentat 805-667-4100
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You can place a 1-inch black-and-white ad for as little as
based on a 12-issue schedule
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Highways FEBRUARY 200952
RV MARKETPLACE
Alaska and Canadarsquos Yukon 5Banks Power 23BrakeBuddy 10Commercial Corner 45ndash47Consumer Cellular 8Continued Service Plan 37Cracker Barrel Stores 11Dealers and Destinations 53Dometic Corporation 17Gold Eagle Company 32Good Sam Emergency Road Service 55Good Sam RV Financing 21Good Sam SamboreesCaraventures 16Good Sam VIPProvided by GMAC Insurance 44Good Sam Visa Card 39Haband 24
ADVERTISER INDEXWhile every effort is made to maintain accuracy andcompleteness last-minutechanges may occasionallyresult in omissions or errors
ADVERTISER PAGEInsurance Central 30
Mule Days Celebration 11
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The Rally 15
Pleasure-Way 56
Roadtrek Motorhomes 2
RV Buyerrsquos Guide 33
RV Marketplace 50ndash52
RV Business Top 50 12ndash13
Sea Eagle 19
Select Comfort 9
St Louis Church 5
Trading Post 48ndash49
Transfer Flow 4
Travelerrsquos Guide 25
Winnebago Industries 7
ADVERTISER PAGE
Click on wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityphotosto post your Pet Pix online To submit digital photosfor Highwaysrsquo Pet Pix column e-mail them to us athighwaysgoodsamclubcom
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ALASKA
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GOOD SAM WILL SAVE YOU MONEY
We guarantee itThatrsquos our promise If 11 months go by and Good Sam hasnrsquot saved you morethan the cost of your annual membership just let us know and wersquoll refund your member-ship fee Chances are yoursquoll save that much the first few days yoursquore on the road Thereare so many ways to save with discounted camping and free and low-cost services
Call us toll-free for more information 800-234-3450 or go to wwwgoodsamclubcom
COPYRIGHT STATEMENT The Good Sam logo is a registeredtrademark of TL Enterprises Inc a Delaware corporation It may beused by Good Sam chapters for official noncommercial identificationpurposes only and by others only with express written authorization inadvance from TL Enterprises Inc The noncommercial use for patchesand other similar chapter identification has been granted to charteredchapters of the club Any other use without express advance writtenauthorization is prohibited The following terms are registered trade-marks of TL Enterprises Inc and may not be used without permissionCaraventure Commercial Member of Good Sam RV Club Good SamPark Highways MotorHome Rider Samboree Samgo Trailer Lifeand the Trailer Life Campgrounds RV Parks and Services DirectoryHighways does not knowingly accept deceptive or misleading advertis-ing If you have a contrary experience with respect to any merchandiseor service represented in our pages please contact Action Line atactionlinegoodsamclubcom Permission to reprint or quote excerptsgranted upon written request only Copyright 2009
DEALERS amp DESTINATIONS
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 53
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Highways FEBRUARY 200954
A Scenic Stop to Remember Tell us the location of the vantage point pictured above and you
might be the winner of this monthrsquos $50 prize in our Wherersquos Good Sam photo contest To enter send
an e-mail identifying the photorsquos location and state or province to whereisgoodsamgoodsamclubcom
and include your name and contact information On March 1 wersquoll pick one $50 winner at random
from among the correct entries Look for the answer and winner in the May 2009 issue
Lots of Good Sam members have won $50 so farPatrick F Prunty of Harwich Massachusetts earned hischeck by correctly identifying the watery crossing in theNovember issuersquos Wherersquos Good Sam photo reprinted onthe right The RV bearing the Good Sam sticker rides theferry across Lake Champlain from Grand Island Vermontto Plattsburg New York Good Sam member Lynn Holmesof Arnold Maryland earned $50 for sending us the photo
Now itrsquos your turn to put your digital camera to workSimply take a photo of an RV in an interesting or sceniclocation with the Good Sam decal prominently displayedE-mail the high-resolution image to whereisgoodsamgoodsamclubcom and donrsquot forget to provide your nameand contact information If your photorsquos selected yoursquollreceive a check for $50
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Contents
Portal to the Past
Flying High in Albuquerque
Get Your Kicks at The Rally
Departments
Whats New Online
On the Road
Dear Good Sam
Good News
RV Insight
Camp Cuisine
Tech Topics
Action Line
Good Stuff
Classifieds
Pet Pix
Advertiser Index
Wheres Good Sam
Good Sam Club dot com
TOC
User Guide
Highways FEBRUARY 200940
FEBRUARYFLORIDA bull WINTER SAMBOREE February 18ndash22Withlacoochee Bluegrass Festival Dunnellon$110 Early bird 217 Contact Robert WardPO Box 348 Nobleton FL 34461 352-796-8867
bward5bellsouthnetwwwgoodsams-floridaorg
MARCH ARIZONA bull ROARING rsquo20S SAMBOREE March 4ndash8Pinal County Fairgrounds Casa Grande $85Contact Joyce Anderson 561 S 34th Pl
Mesa AZ 85204 480-807-6066
joyceinmesayahoocomwwwarizonagoodsamorg
NEVADA bull HAWAIIAN SUMMER SAMBOREEMarch 12ndash14 Avi Resort and Casino Laughlin$602 $451 Extra $10 at gate ContactLinda LeChien 1380 Centerville Ln 40Gardnerville NV 89410 775-782-5352
rllechienaolcomwwwnevadagoodsamcom
GEORGIA bull SPRING SAMBOREE March 26ndash29
Good Sam Club chapters across North America regularly host RV gatherings known as
Samborees As a Good Sam Club member you can visit Samborees in any state or province
Activities range from games to arts and crafts seminars and live entertainment In short
Samborees are a good time and a great way to meet people who share your interests
Dates locations fees and contact information for upcoming events are listed below and
a complete calendar is posted on wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityeventsandtours
CLUBevents
Forty Years of FunColoradorsquos first Good Sam chapter the Western Colorado Travelers
celebrated its 40th anniversary on November 15 2008 Many members
of the Grand Junction chapter were on hand for the event along with State
Directors Al and Fran Allain Assistant State Directors Mike and Sue Carver
and members of the neighboring Two Rivers Good Sam chapter
Back row left to rightWimp Holding BudDriever Al HowardRalph Moss EugeneStocking Second rowWanda Holding TomBonokoski BettyDriever Lynda HowardTheona Moss PatMahrer Al MahrerSeated GloriaBonokoski Fay ClineFran Jones Del JonesChapter PresidentMary Diamond
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Own Your Own 2 - 5+Acre Property for
Your RV NearAlamo Lake in AZ
1-800-343-7996 or602-677-3368
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Georgia National Fairgrounds and AgricenterPerry $75 Contact Perno Scott 1865 PoplarSt Conyers GA 30013 770-922-5794
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APRIL TEXAS bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 2ndash5 WestTexas Fairgrounds Abilene $65 $75 at gateContact Judy Birchett PO Box 236 Bishop TX78343 361-584-1919
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LOUISIANA bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 10ndash12State Fair of Louisiana Shreveport $52 Earlybird 45 $13 per day Contact Del Griffin 439Jann Dr Shreveport LA 71106 318-686-0581
lagoodsamyahoocomwwwlagoodsamorg
ALABAMA bull PUT ON YOUR EASTER BONNET SPRINGSAMBOREE April 16ndash19 National PeanutFestival Fairgrounds Dothan $802 $701
Contact Pat Smith 1301 S Bethel RdDecatur AL 35603 256-350-1037
algoodsamsaolcomwwwalabamagoodsamsorg
ARKANSAS bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 16ndash19Four States Fairgrounds Texarkana $55Contact Melinda Wiggs 2501 Skyline PtJonesboro AR 72404 870-972-0951
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MISSISSIPPI bull SPRING TAHITIAN SUNRISE SAM-BOREE April 16ndash19 Washington CountyConvention Center Greenville $652 $451Contact Darrell Hugueley 5358 CR 225 WaterValley MS 38965 662-473-1077
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FLORIDA bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 22ndash26Okeechobee KOA Campground Okeechobee$110 Contact Robert Ward PO Box 348Nobleton FL 34661 352-796-8867
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OKLAHOMA bull MARDI GRAS SPRING SAMBOREEApril 23ndash26 Heart of Oklahoma ExpositionShawnee $61 Contact Susan Scholl 4608Sandy Oak Circle Newalla OK 74857 405-391-5852 or 405-812-4401wwwoklahomagoodsamscom
NORTH CAROLINA bull MILITARY TRIBUTE SPRINGSAMBOREE April 24ndash26 Tom Johnson Rally ParkMarion $75 Contact Don and Eunice Fletcher 110Riviera Ln Sanford NC 27332 919-499-2512
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KANSAS bull PAUL BUNYAN AND OTHER TALL TALESSPRING SAMBOREE April 30ndashMay 3 KansasState Fairgrounds Hutchinson $70 ContactMarty Ward 2201 E MacArthur E-3 WichitaKS 67216-5614 316-213-8297
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Go to the Good Sam Clubrsquos website to read all about our more than 1600 activechapters throughout North America and find one near you Start by going to wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunity and clicking on Chapters
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ALASKAChris Williams (Vivian)1060 N Leatherleaf Loop Wasilla AK 99654aksnwbrdmtaonlinenetwwwalaskagoodsamclubcom
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IDAHOGordon Harris (Susan)466 Pace Dr Twin Falls ID 83301gordon3769msncomwwwidahogoodsamorg
MONTANARonald Wertz (Joan)48 Rockland Ln Victor MT 59875mtronjoanaolcomwwwmontanagoodsamcom
OREGONWayne Swanson (Mary)16500 Brown Rd Dallas OR 97338goodsamattglobalnetwwworegongoodsamcom
SASKATCHEWANNorman Swinnerton (Larree)803 Carr Terrace Saskatoon SK Canada S7S 1L9weare2shawcawwwsaskgoodsamcom
WASHINGTONJudy Smith (Larry)PO Box 1374 Snohomish WA 98291-1374larry-judysmithmsncomwwwwashingtonstategoodsamkendracom
WYOMINGSteve Martin (Jackie)75 Wild Horse Rd Cody WY 82414stevemartinwyomingcomwwwwyominggoodsamcom
ARIZONAJoan Burtrum (James)2805 Potter Ave Kingman AZ 86409jiburtrumcitlinknetwwwarizonagoodsamorg
NORTHERN CALIFORNIAKenneth Ginoulis (Marilee)316 Mission St Lodi CA 95240kginoulislodinetnetwwwnorcalgoodsamorg
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIAJo Ann Yett (Vernon)PO Box 1390 Indio CA 92202yetsmailgtenetwwwsocalgoodsamorg
COLORADOAl Allain (Fran)3213 Scranton St Aurora CO 80011-1827coloradosamcomcastnetwwwcoloradogoodsamorg
NEVADATheresa White (Bill)2800 Viking Way Carson City NV 89706tw-bwsbcglobalnetwwwnevadagoodsamcom
NEW MEXICOJohn Brink (Marji)25 Western Saddle Dr Tijeras NM 87059jnmbrinkaolcomwwwnmgoodsamcom
UTAHGlenn Carroll (Carol Jean)1449 E Woodhill Dr Sandy UT 84092carrollgutah-internetwwwutahgoodsamorg
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Call NOW to
SAVE BIG
MissoulaMontana
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B R A N D N E W 07 NEWMAR DUTCHSTAR
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ILLINOIS Jim Frcka (Judie)616 N Porter StElgin IL 60120rrack2rvyahoocomwwwillinoisgoodsamcom
IOWACarl Lewis (Ginny)1705 Tulip LnStorm Lake IA 50588-2104carllewisiwnetwwwiowagoodsamcom
MINNESOTALuke Johnson (Pam)1011 S Victory DrMankato MN 56001gorvlukeaolcomwwwmngoodsamclubcom
NEBRASKAFred Hatch (Sandy)PO Box 335Arnold NE 69120oldtimergpcomnet
NORTH DAKOTALinda Albright (George Thomason)616 Hillcrest DrMinot ND 58703-1556georgeminotcomwwwgeocitiescomndgoodsam
SOUTH DAKOTADonna Katzer (Albert) 915 Allen AveRapid City SD 57701redhatdonnaqbrapmidconet
WISCONSINJean Goossen (Dave)853 138th StAmery WI 54001dgoossenamerytelnetwwwwigoodsamorg
ARKANSASDan Freyaldenhoven (Shirley)1200 Siebenmorgan RdConway AR 72032dfreycyberbackcomthunderaristotlenetarkansashtm
KANSASNancy Crook (Sonny)2902 N Meadowlake DrHutchinson KS 67502nancylcrookhotmailcomwwwkansasgoodsamorg
LOUISIANARichard Abadie (Judith)608 W 17th Ave Covington LA 70433judyabadiehotmailcomwwwlagoodsamorg
MISSOURIJean Gardner (Bob)39456 Omega StAnabel MO 63461mogoodsamDirectorgmailcomwwwmissourigoodsamclubcom
OKLAHOMARichard Gulley (Karen)11525 S FranklinJenks OK 74037gmagulleyssbcglobalnetwwwoklahomagoodsamscom
TEXASKaren L McAbee (Dwayne)PO Box 33940Fort Worth Texas 76162klmcabeehotmailcomwwwtexasgoodsamcom
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COMMERCIAL CORNER
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 45
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Highwaysrsquo Commercial Corner section ofclassified ads is designed exclusively for pri-vate parties or businesses that have items orservices to sell promote or rent that are notof a personal nature For example RV ParksCampgrounds Condominium ComplexesReal Estate Small Businesses for SaleServices Offered Help Wanted PositionsWanted and Business Opportunities all rep-resent categories appropriate for CommercialCorner Any item offered for rent is consid-ered commercial in nature CommercialCorner advertisers are not required to beGood Sam Club members
When submitting ad copy please followthese guidelines1 There are 40 characters allowed perline counting each letter space and punc-
tuation mark When abbreviating pleaseuse standard dictionary abbreviationsThere is a five-line minimum and the rateis $60 per line2 Bold-face type is available at an addition-al cost of $15 per line Add $50 to makeyour ad all red3 We offer a 5 frequency discount for sixissues and a 10 discount for 12 issues4 Blind-box service is available at an addi-tional cost of $15 per issue We will assigna blind-box number to your ad and we willforward responses to you on a daily basisThe blind-box address takes one full line ofspace at $60line Our $15 fee covers ourpostage and handling expenses5 Copy must be printed or typed6 Copy must be submitted approximately
two months prior to the cover date of theissue desired Please note The May issuecloses on February 18 the June issue closes on March 187 Mail ad copy and a check money order orVisaMasterCardDiscoverAmex numberexpiration date and signature to Commer-cial Corner Highways PO Box 8510Ventura California 93002-99128 Credit-card orders may be faxed to 805-667-4379 Attention Sue Panchenko or e-mailed to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom(please put ldquoCommercial Cornerrdquo in thesubject line) 9 Please direct questions to Sue Panchenkoat 805-667-4385 or via e-mail to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom (please put ldquoCommercialCornerrdquo in the subject line)
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HOMES FOR SALE
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RETAMA VILLAGE Come join us At our exclusive55+ active adult community in the fabulous Rio Grande Valley of South Texas Large RV LotsCasita wRV Port and single family homesClubhouse library pools fitness centerbilliards hiking biking and birdingBentsenpalmcom 9563811500
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SILVER PALMS RV VILLAGE near Lake OkeechobeeSunny South-Central Florida bull Planned activities bull Fitness center bull Members-only lounge bull Gated entryDeeded Oversized Sites Premier Lakefront ampPreserve sites available Now under constructionndashndashSpecial Pre-Opening pricing availableVisit wwwsilverpalmsrvcom or call 863-467-5800
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COMMERCIAL CORNER
rdquoldquoAs in past years Highwayshas been the source of our best camp hosts
mdashS Beall OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY
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TOURS
ADVENTURE CARAVANS RV TOURS amp RALLIESCanada bull USA bull Alaska bull Central America Mexico bull Greece bull Europe bull United KingdomMexico RV Insurance wwwadventurecaravanscomFree 86-page catalog (800) 872-7897Experience the Adventure Wersquoll do the Rest
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Good Sam Samborees and CaraventuresWhether your RV travels take you to AlaskaMexicorsquos Baja Peninsula New England the Kentucky Derby a NASCAR race or to AmericarsquosNational Parks the Good Sam Club has a grouptravel package for you Make new friends while youtravel in the comfort of your RV on our fully guidedtours Call us toll-free at 1-800-829-5140 or visit us online at wwwgoodsamclubcomtoursto find out more about these and the many othertours offered by the Good Sam Club
TRAVEL TO EXCITING PLACESDrive the Alcan to Americarsquos Last Frontierenvision yourself on Nova Scotiarsquos miles of coastal drives celebrate Mardi Grascross the border to sunny Mexicoform friendships yoursquoll treasure the rest of your days all arrangementsincluding RV parks by Tracks RV Toursest 1975 Free catalog at tracksrvtourscom or tel 800-351-6053
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MOTORHOMES FOR SALE
2000 ALLEGRO BUS 38 57K mi 3 SO Cat 330dsl 6-spd Allison maple cab int WD new awnsall lthr Frtliner Chas 75 Onan new tires reffrwicmkr no smkpets $54K 772-564-0759772-341-4614 (FL)
2007 36QSH PHAETON BY Tiffin Silver Sand350 HP Cat Diesel pusher 6-speed Allison80 gen auto level amp awn leather Corian tiled3 TVs 4 slides 9527 miles warranty $175K(941) 286-5201 (SD)
1996 DUTCH STAR 32 454 Chevy Banks Power slide-out Runs and looks beautiful New paint roof tires $28500 Neil 916-747-1842
A Colorado Beauty at its Best New 2006 stunning custom home in Castle Rock 6196 sq ft walkout ranch on 467 acres 4 BD 6BA50rsquoX21rsquo RV garage wfull hookups $1295000(303) 681-3754 for pics amp details
LARGO FL 1152 sq ft manufactured hm 2BR2BA Many extras incl attached lanai amp shed Xlnt home base location close to shopping ampbeaches in a 55+ 5-star community $35000OBO 727-798-2573 evartsedyahoocom
3BD2BA MANUFACTURED on 82 acre w30X40RV garage wfull hookup 2 yrs old 4 mi from The Villages in FL No lot fee you own propertysafe area move-in ready smk free lots of extras$260K 352-406-9750
BEAUTIFUL OR COAST - Lakeside 55+ gatedcomm 1254 sq ft 2BD 2BA 40 ft RV prkgwhookups 2 mins to lake 5 mi to beachfishing crabbing hiking Pix avail $219000(541) 759-2747
LOTS FOR SALE
CYPRESS WOODS RESORT - SW Florida premierwaterfront lot on cul de sac Tropical landscapingSee at wwwbradsrvlotcom (239) 495-0538
DESTIN VILLAGE RV RESORT FLmdash2 lots for saleside by side across from pool and clubhouse1 block to huge public beach Large pads gated$129000 each Susan (850) 496-6520
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HOMES FOR SALE
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DAVENPORT FL RV HOME Private 55+ commAccess to I-27 amp I-4 2BD 2BA + RV garage1800 sq ft Cinder block built $289K Will consider trade in CACOTX 863-424-1417lab2trvlaolcom
ASHEVILLE NCmdashNewly remodeled home amp RVbuilding 4BR 4BA 4300 sq ft home 2250 sq ft RV building HVAC Many amenities plus mtn views New low price $699500 Pics wwwTomFlackcom 8282426569
TRADING POST As a benefit of membership Good Sam Club members may advertise personalitems for sale in the Trading Postclassified ad section of Highways
The Trading Post classified ad section isrestricted to ads placed by individualGood Sam Club members who are cur-rent with their membership dues Adsmust be of a personal nature accordingto the following requirements All otherclassified ads will be considered forplacement in Commercial Corner
1 Item advertised must be personallyowned and listed for sale or trade Ads pro-moting a product or service for sale wouldnot be acceptable in Trading Post Also notacceptable would be an ad for a multi-unitapartment townhome complex or morethan 10 acres of unimproved real property
2 An ad for the rental of any item is considered commercial and thereforenot appropriate for Trading Post
3 Trading Post accepts ads under thecategories of Campground Member-ships for Sale Timeshares for SaleHomes for Sale and Lots for SaleAgents are not permitted to advertise inTrading Post
4 Help Wanted and Positions Wantedare categories inappropriate for TradingPost Also unacceptable are ads for theexchange of one service for anotherregardless of whether any money is
changing hands An ad soliciting theusage of property whether commercialor residential is also considered com-mercial in nature and must be placed inCommercial Corner
Please note The May 2009 issuecloses on February 18 (arrival date April30 the June issue closes on March 18(arrival date May 27)
Unfortunately it is not possible to can-cel an ad after our closing dateHowever we are able to place aldquoSOLDrsquorsquo indicator over your ad up toone week after the closing date
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2000 DOLPHIN 36 FORD V10 21500 milesSO 55 gen WD Corian tops awnings 2 TVDVDVCR 2 air rear camara level jacks Must sell health reasons Reduced to $35800 407-654-3863 (FL)
2005 PHAETON 35 FT 350 diesel very lowmileage smoke free very clean Two slidessurround sound WD 4-dr frig Under warranty$150000 (225) 293-6990 225-921-8934
1996 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND 34 model L 45K miles Chevy gas Onan generator awningpackage satellite leveling jacks Email for more info bgilstrapcomcastnet or 678-817-9661 (GA)
1990 MONACO CROWN ROYALE 40 foot 300Cummins engine 75K miles fully loadedexcellent condition $29500 Call for pictures and information In 1990 sold for $250000304-242-0377
2005 COUNTRY COACH Intrigue LTD 42 525HP3 AC 10KW gen 3 slides In-Motion sat heatedceramic floor OS ent ctr radar det CB radioAqua Hot htd massage driver amp co-pilot sts extwar $345K 909-980-2168 (CA)
TRAVEL TRAILERS amp FIFTH WHEELS FOR SALE
2004 KEYSTONE HORNET with improved lotconcrete drive + pad deck and shed Lot 6035 Star Resort Pass Christian MS Xlnt cond 2BDRM 12 slide $249 annual fee Near Casinos$36000 (920) 897-3660 (WI)
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2004 374 GLENDALE Titanium 32E37DS5th whl pin to bmpr 322 Xlnt cond lots xtras clsts hdwd flr NS 2 SO Orig $63600Selling due to health $29500 Call Gene 562-927-7217 (CA)
The May 2009 issue closes February 18 The June 2009 issue closes March18 Cost $85 per ad plus $60 per photo Bold $10 for first line $20 tobold entire ad Add $25 for ad to appear in redMaximum 200 characters Count all letters numbers punctuation and spacesSpecify category______________________________________
Good Sam ____________________________________Exp_____
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Please check here if you would like your state or province abbreviation to appear in your ad following your phone number
MAIL Trading Post Highways PO Box 8510 Ventura CA 93002
FAX (805) 667-4379 Attention Trading Post
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Advertising rates Trading Post ads are $85per listing per issue Bold-face type for thefirst line of the ad is an additional $10 For atotal of $105 your entire ad will be in boldAdd $25 for your ad to appear in red type
Photo ads We will include one photo with yourad at an additional cost of $60 per issue Pleasee-mail or mail a black-and-white or color photo
Blind-box service This runs an additional $15per issue A blind-box number will be assigned toyour ad and we will forward responses to you
When submitting ad copy please follow theseguidelines1 Submit your printed or typed ad on ourprinted form or use your own stationery2 Limit each ad to 200 characters counting allletters spaces punctuation marks and numbers3 Indicate under which category you wouldlike your ad to appear4 Your Good Sam Club membership numberand expiration date must be noted5 Mail ad copy and a check money order orVisaMasterCardDiscoverAmEx number toTrading Post Highways PO Box 8510Ventura California 93002-99126 Fax credit card orders to 805-667-4379Attention Trading Post7 E-mail credit-card orders to classifiedstlcomAttention Trading Post8 If you have a question we can be reachedat (805) 667-4100 ext 392 391 or 385
NO TELEPHONE ORDERS PLEASE
does not knowinglyaccept ads from busi-nesses in the TradingPost section If youreach a business whenanswering a Trading Postad please contact theAdvertising Departmentat 805-667-4100
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AT THE RV MARKETPLACETake a moment to browse the
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RV MARKETPLACE
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 51
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RV MARKETPLACE
Alaska and Canadarsquos Yukon 5Banks Power 23BrakeBuddy 10Commercial Corner 45ndash47Consumer Cellular 8Continued Service Plan 37Cracker Barrel Stores 11Dealers and Destinations 53Dometic Corporation 17Gold Eagle Company 32Good Sam Emergency Road Service 55Good Sam RV Financing 21Good Sam SamboreesCaraventures 16Good Sam VIPProvided by GMAC Insurance 44Good Sam Visa Card 39Haband 24
ADVERTISER INDEXWhile every effort is made to maintain accuracy andcompleteness last-minutechanges may occasionallyresult in omissions or errors
ADVERTISER PAGEInsurance Central 30
Mule Days Celebration 11
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The Rally 15
Pleasure-Way 56
Roadtrek Motorhomes 2
RV Buyerrsquos Guide 33
RV Marketplace 50ndash52
RV Business Top 50 12ndash13
Sea Eagle 19
Select Comfort 9
St Louis Church 5
Trading Post 48ndash49
Transfer Flow 4
Travelerrsquos Guide 25
Winnebago Industries 7
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Click on wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityphotosto post your Pet Pix online To submit digital photosfor Highwaysrsquo Pet Pix column e-mail them to us athighwaysgoodsamclubcom
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ALASKA
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We guarantee itThatrsquos our promise If 11 months go by and Good Sam hasnrsquot saved you morethan the cost of your annual membership just let us know and wersquoll refund your member-ship fee Chances are yoursquoll save that much the first few days yoursquore on the road Thereare so many ways to save with discounted camping and free and low-cost services
Call us toll-free for more information 800-234-3450 or go to wwwgoodsamclubcom
COPYRIGHT STATEMENT The Good Sam logo is a registeredtrademark of TL Enterprises Inc a Delaware corporation It may beused by Good Sam chapters for official noncommercial identificationpurposes only and by others only with express written authorization inadvance from TL Enterprises Inc The noncommercial use for patchesand other similar chapter identification has been granted to charteredchapters of the club Any other use without express advance writtenauthorization is prohibited The following terms are registered trade-marks of TL Enterprises Inc and may not be used without permissionCaraventure Commercial Member of Good Sam RV Club Good SamPark Highways MotorHome Rider Samboree Samgo Trailer Lifeand the Trailer Life Campgrounds RV Parks and Services DirectoryHighways does not knowingly accept deceptive or misleading advertis-ing If you have a contrary experience with respect to any merchandiseor service represented in our pages please contact Action Line atactionlinegoodsamclubcom Permission to reprint or quote excerptsgranted upon written request only Copyright 2009
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Highways FEBRUARY 200954
A Scenic Stop to Remember Tell us the location of the vantage point pictured above and you
might be the winner of this monthrsquos $50 prize in our Wherersquos Good Sam photo contest To enter send
an e-mail identifying the photorsquos location and state or province to whereisgoodsamgoodsamclubcom
and include your name and contact information On March 1 wersquoll pick one $50 winner at random
from among the correct entries Look for the answer and winner in the May 2009 issue
Lots of Good Sam members have won $50 so farPatrick F Prunty of Harwich Massachusetts earned hischeck by correctly identifying the watery crossing in theNovember issuersquos Wherersquos Good Sam photo reprinted onthe right The RV bearing the Good Sam sticker rides theferry across Lake Champlain from Grand Island Vermontto Plattsburg New York Good Sam member Lynn Holmesof Arnold Maryland earned $50 for sending us the photo
Now itrsquos your turn to put your digital camera to workSimply take a photo of an RV in an interesting or sceniclocation with the Good Sam decal prominently displayedE-mail the high-resolution image to whereisgoodsamgoodsamclubcom and donrsquot forget to provide your nameand contact information If your photorsquos selected yoursquollreceive a check for $50
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Welcome to our digital edition of Highways Magazine This formatmakes it easy for you to navigate the magazine andprovides direct links to Internet sites of our advertisers ourGoodSamClubcom Web site and many Web sites to supplementour editorial features
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Contents
Portal to the Past
Flying High in Albuquerque
Get Your Kicks at The Rally
Departments
Whats New Online
On the Road
Dear Good Sam
Good News
RV Insight
Camp Cuisine
Tech Topics
Action Line
Good Stuff
Classifieds
Pet Pix
Advertiser Index
Wheres Good Sam
Good Sam Club dot com
TOC
User Guide
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Georgia National Fairgrounds and AgricenterPerry $75 Contact Perno Scott 1865 PoplarSt Conyers GA 30013 770-922-5794
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APRIL TEXAS bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 2ndash5 WestTexas Fairgrounds Abilene $65 $75 at gateContact Judy Birchett PO Box 236 Bishop TX78343 361-584-1919
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LOUISIANA bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 10ndash12State Fair of Louisiana Shreveport $52 Earlybird 45 $13 per day Contact Del Griffin 439Jann Dr Shreveport LA 71106 318-686-0581
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ALABAMA bull PUT ON YOUR EASTER BONNET SPRINGSAMBOREE April 16ndash19 National PeanutFestival Fairgrounds Dothan $802 $701
Contact Pat Smith 1301 S Bethel RdDecatur AL 35603 256-350-1037
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ARKANSAS bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 16ndash19Four States Fairgrounds Texarkana $55Contact Melinda Wiggs 2501 Skyline PtJonesboro AR 72404 870-972-0951
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MISSISSIPPI bull SPRING TAHITIAN SUNRISE SAM-BOREE April 16ndash19 Washington CountyConvention Center Greenville $652 $451Contact Darrell Hugueley 5358 CR 225 WaterValley MS 38965 662-473-1077
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FLORIDA bull SPRING SAMBOREE April 22ndash26Okeechobee KOA Campground Okeechobee$110 Contact Robert Ward PO Box 348Nobleton FL 34661 352-796-8867
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OKLAHOMA bull MARDI GRAS SPRING SAMBOREEApril 23ndash26 Heart of Oklahoma ExpositionShawnee $61 Contact Susan Scholl 4608Sandy Oak Circle Newalla OK 74857 405-391-5852 or 405-812-4401wwwoklahomagoodsamscom
NORTH CAROLINA bull MILITARY TRIBUTE SPRINGSAMBOREE April 24ndash26 Tom Johnson Rally ParkMarion $75 Contact Don and Eunice Fletcher 110Riviera Ln Sanford NC 27332 919-499-2512
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Highwaysrsquo Commercial Corner section ofclassified ads is designed exclusively for pri-vate parties or businesses that have items orservices to sell promote or rent that are notof a personal nature For example RV ParksCampgrounds Condominium ComplexesReal Estate Small Businesses for SaleServices Offered Help Wanted PositionsWanted and Business Opportunities all rep-resent categories appropriate for CommercialCorner Any item offered for rent is consid-ered commercial in nature CommercialCorner advertisers are not required to beGood Sam Club members
When submitting ad copy please followthese guidelines1 There are 40 characters allowed perline counting each letter space and punc-
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two months prior to the cover date of theissue desired Please note The May issuecloses on February 18 the June issue closes on March 187 Mail ad copy and a check money order orVisaMasterCardDiscoverAmex numberexpiration date and signature to Commer-cial Corner Highways PO Box 8510Ventura California 93002-99128 Credit-card orders may be faxed to 805-667-4379 Attention Sue Panchenko or e-mailed to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom(please put ldquoCommercial Cornerrdquo in thesubject line) 9 Please direct questions to Sue Panchenkoat 805-667-4385 or via e-mail to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom (please put ldquoCommercialCornerrdquo in the subject line)
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HOMES FOR SALE
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COMMERCIAL CORNER
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mdashS Beall OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY
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TOURS
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Good Sam Samborees and CaraventuresWhether your RV travels take you to AlaskaMexicorsquos Baja Peninsula New England the Kentucky Derby a NASCAR race or to AmericarsquosNational Parks the Good Sam Club has a grouptravel package for you Make new friends while youtravel in the comfort of your RV on our fully guidedtours Call us toll-free at 1-800-829-5140 or visit us online at wwwgoodsamclubcomtoursto find out more about these and the many othertours offered by the Good Sam Club
TRAVEL TO EXCITING PLACESDrive the Alcan to Americarsquos Last Frontierenvision yourself on Nova Scotiarsquos miles of coastal drives celebrate Mardi Grascross the border to sunny Mexicoform friendships yoursquoll treasure the rest of your days all arrangementsincluding RV parks by Tracks RV Toursest 1975 Free catalog at tracksrvtourscom or tel 800-351-6053
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2000 TETON 40 CHEYENNE 5th Arctic pkg full-timer new all over 1998 Mtn Master FL6087K mi CummAllison all Air Ride huge storclean amp pwrful Sell sep $40K EA 623-451-7121
TRAILERS FOR SALE
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RV SHOWS
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RV SPACES FOR RENT
RV SPACE FOR RENT Must be 55 or older inBellflower CA Small cat or dog under 20 lbsokay Close to all freeways beaches amp mtns At least 1 month stay required Pool table poolCall (562) 867-3227
SERVICES
1 IN SALES TAX SAVINGSPay no sales tax on your next RV We have helpedclients legally save $1000s over the past 12 yrsCall Mountain States Consulting 800-565-4504amp talk to a CPA for professional friendly service or visit us on the web at wwwrvtaxcom
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PROPERTY FOR SALE
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5 ACRE PROPERTY IN SOUTHERN COLORADO360ordm Mountain Views Close to Rio Grande No Assoc Fees Yearly Property Taxes under $100Only $7500 entire 5 Acres(239) 273-0911 wwwcoloradolandsalecom
RECREATIONAL VEHICLESFOR SALE
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RV REGISTRYwwwrvregistrycomMotorhomes Trailers amp Fifth WheelsFor Sale by OwnersNo Sales CommissionsBuyersSellers 800-546-8457
BUYING OR SELLING AN RVLet us take over the risk of major repairsTo learn more about the Good Sam Extended Service Plan mechanical breakdown insurance call 1-877-681-9479
RECREATIONAL VEHICLESWANTED
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COMMERCIAL CORNER
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MOTORHOMES FOR SALE
2000 ALLEGRO BUS 38 57K mi 3 SO Cat 330dsl 6-spd Allison maple cab int WD new awnsall lthr Frtliner Chas 75 Onan new tires reffrwicmkr no smkpets $54K 772-564-0759772-341-4614 (FL)
2007 36QSH PHAETON BY Tiffin Silver Sand350 HP Cat Diesel pusher 6-speed Allison80 gen auto level amp awn leather Corian tiled3 TVs 4 slides 9527 miles warranty $175K(941) 286-5201 (SD)
1996 DUTCH STAR 32 454 Chevy Banks Power slide-out Runs and looks beautiful New paint roof tires $28500 Neil 916-747-1842
A Colorado Beauty at its Best New 2006 stunning custom home in Castle Rock 6196 sq ft walkout ranch on 467 acres 4 BD 6BA50rsquoX21rsquo RV garage wfull hookups $1295000(303) 681-3754 for pics amp details
LARGO FL 1152 sq ft manufactured hm 2BR2BA Many extras incl attached lanai amp shed Xlnt home base location close to shopping ampbeaches in a 55+ 5-star community $35000OBO 727-798-2573 evartsedyahoocom
3BD2BA MANUFACTURED on 82 acre w30X40RV garage wfull hookup 2 yrs old 4 mi from The Villages in FL No lot fee you own propertysafe area move-in ready smk free lots of extras$260K 352-406-9750
BEAUTIFUL OR COAST - Lakeside 55+ gatedcomm 1254 sq ft 2BD 2BA 40 ft RV prkgwhookups 2 mins to lake 5 mi to beachfishing crabbing hiking Pix avail $219000(541) 759-2747
LOTS FOR SALE
CYPRESS WOODS RESORT - SW Florida premierwaterfront lot on cul de sac Tropical landscapingSee at wwwbradsrvlotcom (239) 495-0538
DESTIN VILLAGE RV RESORT FLmdash2 lots for saleside by side across from pool and clubhouse1 block to huge public beach Large pads gated$129000 each Susan (850) 496-6520
ALASKA KENAI PENINSULA RV and residential lot The best fishing and hunting in the worldCheap Private party 907-283-5889 spikealaskaearthlinknet wwwmyalaskalotcom
OWN YOUR RV LOT CO-OP PK along ColoradoRiver 2006 Cavco Pk model front kit 16X22 living rm 10X24 storage furnished WDgolf cart full time or part xlnt cond Must see$174500 928-667-3768 (AZ)
CAMPGROUNDMEMBERSHIPS FOR SALECOAST TO COAST AFFILIATED
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CAMPGROUND MEMBERSHIPSFOR SALE
THOUSAND TRAILS NACO national membershipAnnual dues paid up to January 2009 $3500 or best offer (323) 582-5559
HOMES FOR SALE
1987 SILVERCREST MOBILE HOME in Hemet CAGated 55+ community wRV stor free golf pool amp more 1344 sq ft 2BD2BA LR DR den 2space carport AC washdry frig gas stove$34900 425-868-7553
DAVENPORT FL RV HOME Private 55+ commAccess to I-27 amp I-4 2BD 2BA + RV garage1800 sq ft Cinder block built $289K Will consider trade in CACOTX 863-424-1417lab2trvlaolcom
ASHEVILLE NCmdashNewly remodeled home amp RVbuilding 4BR 4BA 4300 sq ft home 2250 sq ft RV building HVAC Many amenities plus mtn views New low price $699500 Pics wwwTomFlackcom 8282426569
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The Trading Post classified ad section isrestricted to ads placed by individualGood Sam Club members who are cur-rent with their membership dues Adsmust be of a personal nature accordingto the following requirements All otherclassified ads will be considered forplacement in Commercial Corner
1 Item advertised must be personallyowned and listed for sale or trade Ads pro-moting a product or service for sale wouldnot be acceptable in Trading Post Also notacceptable would be an ad for a multi-unitapartment townhome complex or morethan 10 acres of unimproved real property
2 An ad for the rental of any item is considered commercial and thereforenot appropriate for Trading Post
3 Trading Post accepts ads under thecategories of Campground Member-ships for Sale Timeshares for SaleHomes for Sale and Lots for SaleAgents are not permitted to advertise inTrading Post
4 Help Wanted and Positions Wantedare categories inappropriate for TradingPost Also unacceptable are ads for theexchange of one service for anotherregardless of whether any money is
changing hands An ad soliciting theusage of property whether commercialor residential is also considered com-mercial in nature and must be placed inCommercial Corner
Please note The May 2009 issuecloses on February 18 (arrival date April30 the June issue closes on March 18(arrival date May 27)
Unfortunately it is not possible to can-cel an ad after our closing dateHowever we are able to place aldquoSOLDrsquorsquo indicator over your ad up toone week after the closing date
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2000 DOLPHIN 36 FORD V10 21500 milesSO 55 gen WD Corian tops awnings 2 TVDVDVCR 2 air rear camara level jacks Must sell health reasons Reduced to $35800 407-654-3863 (FL)
2005 PHAETON 35 FT 350 diesel very lowmileage smoke free very clean Two slidessurround sound WD 4-dr frig Under warranty$150000 (225) 293-6990 225-921-8934
1996 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND 34 model L 45K miles Chevy gas Onan generator awningpackage satellite leveling jacks Email for more info bgilstrapcomcastnet or 678-817-9661 (GA)
1990 MONACO CROWN ROYALE 40 foot 300Cummins engine 75K miles fully loadedexcellent condition $29500 Call for pictures and information In 1990 sold for $250000304-242-0377
2005 COUNTRY COACH Intrigue LTD 42 525HP3 AC 10KW gen 3 slides In-Motion sat heatedceramic floor OS ent ctr radar det CB radioAqua Hot htd massage driver amp co-pilot sts extwar $345K 909-980-2168 (CA)
TRAVEL TRAILERS amp FIFTH WHEELS FOR SALE
2004 KEYSTONE HORNET with improved lotconcrete drive + pad deck and shed Lot 6035 Star Resort Pass Christian MS Xlnt cond 2BDRM 12 slide $249 annual fee Near Casinos$36000 (920) 897-3660 (WI)
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2004 374 GLENDALE Titanium 32E37DS5th whl pin to bmpr 322 Xlnt cond lots xtras clsts hdwd flr NS 2 SO Orig $63600Selling due to health $29500 Call Gene 562-927-7217 (CA)
The May 2009 issue closes February 18 The June 2009 issue closes March18 Cost $85 per ad plus $60 per photo Bold $10 for first line $20 tobold entire ad Add $25 for ad to appear in redMaximum 200 characters Count all letters numbers punctuation and spacesSpecify category______________________________________
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Please check here if you would like your state or province abbreviation to appear in your ad following your phone number
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FAX (805) 667-4379 Attention Trading Post
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When submitting ad copy please follow theseguidelines1 Submit your printed or typed ad on ourprinted form or use your own stationery2 Limit each ad to 200 characters counting allletters spaces punctuation marks and numbers3 Indicate under which category you wouldlike your ad to appear4 Your Good Sam Club membership numberand expiration date must be noted5 Mail ad copy and a check money order orVisaMasterCardDiscoverAmEx number toTrading Post Highways PO Box 8510Ventura California 93002-99126 Fax credit card orders to 805-667-4379Attention Trading Post7 E-mail credit-card orders to classifiedstlcomAttention Trading Post8 If you have a question we can be reachedat (805) 667-4100 ext 392 391 or 385
NO TELEPHONE ORDERS PLEASE
does not knowinglyaccept ads from busi-nesses in the TradingPost section If youreach a business whenanswering a Trading Postad please contact theAdvertising Departmentat 805-667-4100
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AT THE RV MARKETPLACETake a moment to browse the
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RV MARKETPLACE
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Highways FEBRUARY 200952
RV MARKETPLACE
Alaska and Canadarsquos Yukon 5Banks Power 23BrakeBuddy 10Commercial Corner 45ndash47Consumer Cellular 8Continued Service Plan 37Cracker Barrel Stores 11Dealers and Destinations 53Dometic Corporation 17Gold Eagle Company 32Good Sam Emergency Road Service 55Good Sam RV Financing 21Good Sam SamboreesCaraventures 16Good Sam VIPProvided by GMAC Insurance 44Good Sam Visa Card 39Haband 24
ADVERTISER INDEXWhile every effort is made to maintain accuracy andcompleteness last-minutechanges may occasionallyresult in omissions or errors
ADVERTISER PAGEInsurance Central 30
Mule Days Celebration 11
nVision 10
The Rally 15
Pleasure-Way 56
Roadtrek Motorhomes 2
RV Buyerrsquos Guide 33
RV Marketplace 50ndash52
RV Business Top 50 12ndash13
Sea Eagle 19
Select Comfort 9
St Louis Church 5
Trading Post 48ndash49
Transfer Flow 4
Travelerrsquos Guide 25
Winnebago Industries 7
ADVERTISER PAGE
Click on wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityphotosto post your Pet Pix online To submit digital photosfor Highwaysrsquo Pet Pix column e-mail them to us athighwaysgoodsamclubcom
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Left Foster fills the sink in Tom and LindaCalistorsquos rig Below George stands guardover Gerry and Marge Cervenrsquos RV
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We guarantee itThatrsquos our promise If 11 months go by and Good Sam hasnrsquot saved you morethan the cost of your annual membership just let us know and wersquoll refund your member-ship fee Chances are yoursquoll save that much the first few days yoursquore on the road Thereare so many ways to save with discounted camping and free and low-cost services
Call us toll-free for more information 800-234-3450 or go to wwwgoodsamclubcom
COPYRIGHT STATEMENT The Good Sam logo is a registeredtrademark of TL Enterprises Inc a Delaware corporation It may beused by Good Sam chapters for official noncommercial identificationpurposes only and by others only with express written authorization inadvance from TL Enterprises Inc The noncommercial use for patchesand other similar chapter identification has been granted to charteredchapters of the club Any other use without express advance writtenauthorization is prohibited The following terms are registered trade-marks of TL Enterprises Inc and may not be used without permissionCaraventure Commercial Member of Good Sam RV Club Good SamPark Highways MotorHome Rider Samboree Samgo Trailer Lifeand the Trailer Life Campgrounds RV Parks and Services DirectoryHighways does not knowingly accept deceptive or misleading advertis-ing If you have a contrary experience with respect to any merchandiseor service represented in our pages please contact Action Line atactionlinegoodsamclubcom Permission to reprint or quote excerptsgranted upon written request only Copyright 2009
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Highways FEBRUARY 200954
A Scenic Stop to Remember Tell us the location of the vantage point pictured above and you
might be the winner of this monthrsquos $50 prize in our Wherersquos Good Sam photo contest To enter send
an e-mail identifying the photorsquos location and state or province to whereisgoodsamgoodsamclubcom
and include your name and contact information On March 1 wersquoll pick one $50 winner at random
from among the correct entries Look for the answer and winner in the May 2009 issue
Lots of Good Sam members have won $50 so farPatrick F Prunty of Harwich Massachusetts earned hischeck by correctly identifying the watery crossing in theNovember issuersquos Wherersquos Good Sam photo reprinted onthe right The RV bearing the Good Sam sticker rides theferry across Lake Champlain from Grand Island Vermontto Plattsburg New York Good Sam member Lynn Holmesof Arnold Maryland earned $50 for sending us the photo
Now itrsquos your turn to put your digital camera to workSimply take a photo of an RV in an interesting or sceniclocation with the Good Sam decal prominently displayedE-mail the high-resolution image to whereisgoodsamgoodsamclubcom and donrsquot forget to provide your nameand contact information If your photorsquos selected yoursquollreceive a check for $50
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Contents
Portal to the Past
Flying High in Albuquerque
Get Your Kicks at The Rally
Departments
Whats New Online
On the Road
Dear Good Sam
Good News
RV Insight
Camp Cuisine
Tech Topics
Action Line
Good Stuff
Classifieds
Pet Pix
Advertiser Index
Wheres Good Sam
Good Sam Club dot com
TOC
User Guide
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ALASKAChris Williams (Vivian)1060 N Leatherleaf Loop Wasilla AK 99654aksnwbrdmtaonlinenetwwwalaskagoodsamclubcom
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MONTANARonald Wertz (Joan)48 Rockland Ln Victor MT 59875mtronjoanaolcomwwwmontanagoodsamcom
OREGONWayne Swanson (Mary)16500 Brown Rd Dallas OR 97338goodsamattglobalnetwwworegongoodsamcom
SASKATCHEWANNorman Swinnerton (Larree)803 Carr Terrace Saskatoon SK Canada S7S 1L9weare2shawcawwwsaskgoodsamcom
WASHINGTONJudy Smith (Larry)PO Box 1374 Snohomish WA 98291-1374larry-judysmithmsncomwwwwashingtonstategoodsamkendracom
WYOMINGSteve Martin (Jackie)75 Wild Horse Rd Cody WY 82414stevemartinwyomingcomwwwwyominggoodsamcom
ARIZONAJoan Burtrum (James)2805 Potter Ave Kingman AZ 86409jiburtrumcitlinknetwwwarizonagoodsamorg
NORTHERN CALIFORNIAKenneth Ginoulis (Marilee)316 Mission St Lodi CA 95240kginoulislodinetnetwwwnorcalgoodsamorg
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIAJo Ann Yett (Vernon)PO Box 1390 Indio CA 92202yetsmailgtenetwwwsocalgoodsamorg
COLORADOAl Allain (Fran)3213 Scranton St Aurora CO 80011-1827coloradosamcomcastnetwwwcoloradogoodsamorg
NEVADATheresa White (Bill)2800 Viking Way Carson City NV 89706tw-bwsbcglobalnetwwwnevadagoodsamcom
NEW MEXICOJohn Brink (Marji)25 Western Saddle Dr Tijeras NM 87059jnmbrinkaolcomwwwnmgoodsamcom
UTAHGlenn Carroll (Carol Jean)1449 E Woodhill Dr Sandy UT 84092carrollgutah-internetwwwutahgoodsamorg
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(Bookmark this Link Wersquore adding new dealers Daily)
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Call 1-800-378-8694 for entry formYou may charge your ticket to Visa Mastercard Discover or Amex
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In the event that less than 1000 certificates are sold initial offering and all prizes will be prorated 5050between winners and RVMH Heritage FoundationYou must be 18 years or older to enter
ILLINOIS Jim Frcka (Judie)616 N Porter StElgin IL 60120rrack2rvyahoocomwwwillinoisgoodsamcom
IOWACarl Lewis (Ginny)1705 Tulip LnStorm Lake IA 50588-2104carllewisiwnetwwwiowagoodsamcom
MINNESOTALuke Johnson (Pam)1011 S Victory DrMankato MN 56001gorvlukeaolcomwwwmngoodsamclubcom
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NORTH DAKOTALinda Albright (George Thomason)616 Hillcrest DrMinot ND 58703-1556georgeminotcomwwwgeocitiescomndgoodsam
SOUTH DAKOTADonna Katzer (Albert) 915 Allen AveRapid City SD 57701redhatdonnaqbrapmidconet
WISCONSINJean Goossen (Dave)853 138th StAmery WI 54001dgoossenamerytelnetwwwwigoodsamorg
ARKANSASDan Freyaldenhoven (Shirley)1200 Siebenmorgan RdConway AR 72032dfreycyberbackcomthunderaristotlenetarkansashtm
KANSASNancy Crook (Sonny)2902 N Meadowlake DrHutchinson KS 67502nancylcrookhotmailcomwwwkansasgoodsamorg
LOUISIANARichard Abadie (Judith)608 W 17th Ave Covington LA 70433judyabadiehotmailcomwwwlagoodsamorg
MISSOURIJean Gardner (Bob)39456 Omega StAnabel MO 63461mogoodsamDirectorgmailcomwwwmissourigoodsamclubcom
OKLAHOMARichard Gulley (Karen)11525 S FranklinJenks OK 74037gmagulleyssbcglobalnetwwwoklahomagoodsamscom
TEXASKaren L McAbee (Dwayne)PO Box 33940Fort Worth Texas 76162klmcabeehotmailcomwwwtexasgoodsamcom
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ACCESSORIES
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LEAKY ROOF Liquid Roofreggoes on like paint mdashcures to a sealed EPDM rubber membrane UV amp Ozone resistant mdash good to 300ordm F 5-year warranty Info amp brochure 800-467-7135wwwAdvancedRubberCoatingscom
DESIGNED AND SIZED FOR RVsmdashAmerican madedual adjustable air sleep systems similar to onesseen on TV but hundreds less Custom sizesmoney-back guarantee Shipped factory directwwwbearbedscom or 888-565-7211
BRAKE SYSTEMS
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
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COMMERCIAL CORNER
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HEARING AIDS
HEARING AIDSmdashGUARANTEED LOWEST PRICES 60 Savings 30-day trialmdashAll makes The oldestbiggest and best Custom instrument experts Free info 1-800-323-4212 Lloyds Dept HYRockford IL 61110 wwwlloydhearingaidcom
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THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS Travel where you want stay in RV parks free and set your own income selling advertising for RV ParksMotels Colleges amp Fairgrounds DirectoriesUp to 65 commission Call 1-800-832-3292
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SCHOOL CAMPER HOSTS needed Mat-Su Alaska40 mi N of Anchorage 32 sites from urbanto rural 52809 to 81509 Contact Bill at 907-373-2287 or emailbillcheesemanmatsuk12us
COUPLES WITH RV to work as Camp HostsCampsite provided plus pay for each personwill train Detail oriented multi-task good peopleskills parksclaycogovcom (816) 407-3400(MO)
TRADE SHOW HOSTSAmericraft is seeking individuals or teams todemonstrate kitchen related items at weekendTrade Shows amp Expos Must have utility van orvehicle to pull small trailer Flexible scheduleComplete training Above average incomeCall 352-483-0052 or apply online at wwwcookingshowhostcom
HOSTWORKING COUPLE wRV wantedApply for one-month stay May throughOctober Free hookup Call Rose (989) 673-31848am-5pm ET Historic Thumb Octagon BarnGagetown MI wwwthumboctagonbarnorg
CAMPGROUNDSRV PARKSFOR SALE
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CAMPGROUNDMEMBERSHIPS FOR SALE
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RESALE MEMBERSHIP OUTLET INC Campground Memberships at Wholesale Prices ALL MAJOR RESORTS AND AFFILIATIONS Purchase 800-395-1678Liquidate 877-548-2045
CARPETING
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Highwaysrsquo Commercial Corner section ofclassified ads is designed exclusively for pri-vate parties or businesses that have items orservices to sell promote or rent that are notof a personal nature For example RV ParksCampgrounds Condominium ComplexesReal Estate Small Businesses for SaleServices Offered Help Wanted PositionsWanted and Business Opportunities all rep-resent categories appropriate for CommercialCorner Any item offered for rent is consid-ered commercial in nature CommercialCorner advertisers are not required to beGood Sam Club members
When submitting ad copy please followthese guidelines1 There are 40 characters allowed perline counting each letter space and punc-
tuation mark When abbreviating pleaseuse standard dictionary abbreviationsThere is a five-line minimum and the rateis $60 per line2 Bold-face type is available at an addition-al cost of $15 per line Add $50 to makeyour ad all red3 We offer a 5 frequency discount for sixissues and a 10 discount for 12 issues4 Blind-box service is available at an addi-tional cost of $15 per issue We will assigna blind-box number to your ad and we willforward responses to you on a daily basisThe blind-box address takes one full line ofspace at $60line Our $15 fee covers ourpostage and handling expenses5 Copy must be printed or typed6 Copy must be submitted approximately
two months prior to the cover date of theissue desired Please note The May issuecloses on February 18 the June issue closes on March 187 Mail ad copy and a check money order orVisaMasterCardDiscoverAmex numberexpiration date and signature to Commer-cial Corner Highways PO Box 8510Ventura California 93002-99128 Credit-card orders may be faxed to 805-667-4379 Attention Sue Panchenko or e-mailed to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom(please put ldquoCommercial Cornerrdquo in thesubject line) 9 Please direct questions to Sue Panchenkoat 805-667-4385 or via e-mail to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom (please put ldquoCommercialCornerrdquo in the subject line)
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MOTORHOME PARTS
WINNEBAGO ITASCA FLEETWOODmdash-PARTSContact Robert with Year amp Serial We Accept Credit Cards amp Ship Daily8-530 Central M-F Sat 8-4HARRISON RV LAND JEFFERSON IA1-800-397-8206 rvpartsnetinsnetwwwharrisonrvcom
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PACKRAT STORAGE mdash CONSIGNS BUYS RVs Class A B C MotorhomesNot Picky Cash for ReferralsNationwide Pickup 1-877-520-MINI wwwpackratsacom
WANTEDHave Cash Will TravelFor 1998 and newer diesel coaches wwwrvgonecomNationwide Pick Up Toll Free 1-800-669-1807
CASH FOR YOUR RV2002 Model Year and NewerNationwide PickupCall Toll-free 866-687-2274 ask for Jim Cash WWWUSEDRVPROSCOMLA MESA RV CENTER
1 BEST RV BUYERCall for Free AppraisalTop Dollar Paid for Late ModelGas or Diesel MotorhomesFree Nationwide PickupToll Free 888-870-3989BIG SKY LIQUIDATION
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$ CASH $ TOP DOLLAR PAID for late-model motorhomes All makes and modelsNo hassles For instant cash call Keith Roy (toll-free) at 1-888-227-4078PEDATA RV CENTER
2009 - 2000 MOTORHOMES WANTED Nationwide mdash Gas or DieselFree Appraisals mdash No HasslesCall (813) 783-4000 or 888-783-4009 for Instant CashMotorhomeFinderscom
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$10 MAILBOX RENTALS mdash South DakotaVehicle Reg mdash Low 3 SD Sales TaxNo State Income Tax No Veh InspectionsCall Toll Free 1-800-419-1690 VisaMCVisit us at wwwyourbestaddresscom
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HOMES FOR SALE
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INVESTMENTS
EARN 96 INTERESTPER ANNUM1-800-687-4940 Toll FreeNot available in some states
LOTS FOR SALE
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SILVER PALMS RV VILLAGE near Lake OkeechobeeSunny South-Central Florida bull Planned activities bull Fitness center bull Members-only lounge bull Gated entryDeeded Oversized Sites Premier Lakefront ampPreserve sites available Now under constructionndashndashSpecial Pre-Opening pricing availableVisit wwwsilverpalmsrvcom or call 863-467-5800
LARGEST SELECTION OF RV LOTS in SW10 Locations Call now amp Receive 5 daysamp 4 nights Complimentary resort visitFinancing avail Act Now for Best sitessouthwestRVsitescom 760-870-1607
COMMERCIAL CORNER
rdquoldquoAs in past years Highwayshas been the source of our best camp hosts
mdashS Beall OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY
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TOURS
ADVENTURE CARAVANS RV TOURS amp RALLIESCanada bull USA bull Alaska bull Central America Mexico bull Greece bull Europe bull United KingdomMexico RV Insurance wwwadventurecaravanscomFree 86-page catalog (800) 872-7897Experience the Adventure Wersquoll do the Rest
WORLDWIDE RV TOURS AND RALLIESMexico Canada Alaska OverseasAnd USA Rose Parade Balloon FiestaKentucky Derby amp more Call 800-952-8496or free RV Vacation guide wwwfantasyrvtoursnet
Good Sam Samborees and CaraventuresWhether your RV travels take you to AlaskaMexicorsquos Baja Peninsula New England the Kentucky Derby a NASCAR race or to AmericarsquosNational Parks the Good Sam Club has a grouptravel package for you Make new friends while youtravel in the comfort of your RV on our fully guidedtours Call us toll-free at 1-800-829-5140 or visit us online at wwwgoodsamclubcomtoursto find out more about these and the many othertours offered by the Good Sam Club
TRAVEL TO EXCITING PLACESDrive the Alcan to Americarsquos Last Frontierenvision yourself on Nova Scotiarsquos miles of coastal drives celebrate Mardi Grascross the border to sunny Mexicoform friendships yoursquoll treasure the rest of your days all arrangementsincluding RV parks by Tracks RV Toursest 1975 Free catalog at tracksrvtourscom or tel 800-351-6053
TOW VEHICLES FOR SALE
DODGE TRUCK DURANGO amp JEEPFleet prices to the publicBuy Below Factory Invoice1-800-320-9767 Ask for Fleet SalesDonrsquot be fooled by the other guyNo hidden charges wwwthenewdodgecomAdvantage DodgeChryslerJeep
TOW VEHICLETRAILERPACKAGES FOR SALE
2000 TETON 40 CHEYENNE 5th Arctic pkg full-timer new all over 1998 Mtn Master FL6087K mi CummAllison all Air Ride huge storclean amp pwrful Sell sep $40K EA 623-451-7121
TRAILERS FOR SALE
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1 IN SALES TAX SAVINGSPay no sales tax on your next RV We have helpedclients legally save $1000s over the past 12 yrsCall Mountain States Consulting 800-565-4504amp talk to a CPA for professional friendly service or visit us on the web at wwwrvtaxcom
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PROPERTY FOR SALE
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5 ACRE PROPERTY IN SOUTHERN COLORADO360ordm Mountain Views Close to Rio Grande No Assoc Fees Yearly Property Taxes under $100Only $7500 entire 5 Acres(239) 273-0911 wwwcoloradolandsalecom
RECREATIONAL VEHICLESFOR SALE
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RV REGISTRYwwwrvregistrycomMotorhomes Trailers amp Fifth WheelsFor Sale by OwnersNo Sales CommissionsBuyersSellers 800-546-8457
BUYING OR SELLING AN RVLet us take over the risk of major repairsTo learn more about the Good Sam Extended Service Plan mechanical breakdown insurance call 1-877-681-9479
RECREATIONAL VEHICLESWANTED
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RV CLUBS
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COMMERCIAL CORNER
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MOTORHOMES FOR SALE
2000 ALLEGRO BUS 38 57K mi 3 SO Cat 330dsl 6-spd Allison maple cab int WD new awnsall lthr Frtliner Chas 75 Onan new tires reffrwicmkr no smkpets $54K 772-564-0759772-341-4614 (FL)
2007 36QSH PHAETON BY Tiffin Silver Sand350 HP Cat Diesel pusher 6-speed Allison80 gen auto level amp awn leather Corian tiled3 TVs 4 slides 9527 miles warranty $175K(941) 286-5201 (SD)
1996 DUTCH STAR 32 454 Chevy Banks Power slide-out Runs and looks beautiful New paint roof tires $28500 Neil 916-747-1842
A Colorado Beauty at its Best New 2006 stunning custom home in Castle Rock 6196 sq ft walkout ranch on 467 acres 4 BD 6BA50rsquoX21rsquo RV garage wfull hookups $1295000(303) 681-3754 for pics amp details
LARGO FL 1152 sq ft manufactured hm 2BR2BA Many extras incl attached lanai amp shed Xlnt home base location close to shopping ampbeaches in a 55+ 5-star community $35000OBO 727-798-2573 evartsedyahoocom
3BD2BA MANUFACTURED on 82 acre w30X40RV garage wfull hookup 2 yrs old 4 mi from The Villages in FL No lot fee you own propertysafe area move-in ready smk free lots of extras$260K 352-406-9750
BEAUTIFUL OR COAST - Lakeside 55+ gatedcomm 1254 sq ft 2BD 2BA 40 ft RV prkgwhookups 2 mins to lake 5 mi to beachfishing crabbing hiking Pix avail $219000(541) 759-2747
LOTS FOR SALE
CYPRESS WOODS RESORT - SW Florida premierwaterfront lot on cul de sac Tropical landscapingSee at wwwbradsrvlotcom (239) 495-0538
DESTIN VILLAGE RV RESORT FLmdash2 lots for saleside by side across from pool and clubhouse1 block to huge public beach Large pads gated$129000 each Susan (850) 496-6520
ALASKA KENAI PENINSULA RV and residential lot The best fishing and hunting in the worldCheap Private party 907-283-5889 spikealaskaearthlinknet wwwmyalaskalotcom
OWN YOUR RV LOT CO-OP PK along ColoradoRiver 2006 Cavco Pk model front kit 16X22 living rm 10X24 storage furnished WDgolf cart full time or part xlnt cond Must see$174500 928-667-3768 (AZ)
CAMPGROUNDMEMBERSHIPS FOR SALECOAST TO COAST AFFILIATED
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CAMPGROUND MEMBERSHIPSFOR SALE
THOUSAND TRAILS NACO national membershipAnnual dues paid up to January 2009 $3500 or best offer (323) 582-5559
HOMES FOR SALE
1987 SILVERCREST MOBILE HOME in Hemet CAGated 55+ community wRV stor free golf pool amp more 1344 sq ft 2BD2BA LR DR den 2space carport AC washdry frig gas stove$34900 425-868-7553
DAVENPORT FL RV HOME Private 55+ commAccess to I-27 amp I-4 2BD 2BA + RV garage1800 sq ft Cinder block built $289K Will consider trade in CACOTX 863-424-1417lab2trvlaolcom
ASHEVILLE NCmdashNewly remodeled home amp RVbuilding 4BR 4BA 4300 sq ft home 2250 sq ft RV building HVAC Many amenities plus mtn views New low price $699500 Pics wwwTomFlackcom 8282426569
TRADING POST As a benefit of membership Good Sam Club members may advertise personalitems for sale in the Trading Postclassified ad section of Highways
The Trading Post classified ad section isrestricted to ads placed by individualGood Sam Club members who are cur-rent with their membership dues Adsmust be of a personal nature accordingto the following requirements All otherclassified ads will be considered forplacement in Commercial Corner
1 Item advertised must be personallyowned and listed for sale or trade Ads pro-moting a product or service for sale wouldnot be acceptable in Trading Post Also notacceptable would be an ad for a multi-unitapartment townhome complex or morethan 10 acres of unimproved real property
2 An ad for the rental of any item is considered commercial and thereforenot appropriate for Trading Post
3 Trading Post accepts ads under thecategories of Campground Member-ships for Sale Timeshares for SaleHomes for Sale and Lots for SaleAgents are not permitted to advertise inTrading Post
4 Help Wanted and Positions Wantedare categories inappropriate for TradingPost Also unacceptable are ads for theexchange of one service for anotherregardless of whether any money is
changing hands An ad soliciting theusage of property whether commercialor residential is also considered com-mercial in nature and must be placed inCommercial Corner
Please note The May 2009 issuecloses on February 18 (arrival date April30 the June issue closes on March 18(arrival date May 27)
Unfortunately it is not possible to can-cel an ad after our closing dateHowever we are able to place aldquoSOLDrsquorsquo indicator over your ad up toone week after the closing date
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2000 DOLPHIN 36 FORD V10 21500 milesSO 55 gen WD Corian tops awnings 2 TVDVDVCR 2 air rear camara level jacks Must sell health reasons Reduced to $35800 407-654-3863 (FL)
2005 PHAETON 35 FT 350 diesel very lowmileage smoke free very clean Two slidessurround sound WD 4-dr frig Under warranty$150000 (225) 293-6990 225-921-8934
1996 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND 34 model L 45K miles Chevy gas Onan generator awningpackage satellite leveling jacks Email for more info bgilstrapcomcastnet or 678-817-9661 (GA)
1990 MONACO CROWN ROYALE 40 foot 300Cummins engine 75K miles fully loadedexcellent condition $29500 Call for pictures and information In 1990 sold for $250000304-242-0377
2005 COUNTRY COACH Intrigue LTD 42 525HP3 AC 10KW gen 3 slides In-Motion sat heatedceramic floor OS ent ctr radar det CB radioAqua Hot htd massage driver amp co-pilot sts extwar $345K 909-980-2168 (CA)
TRAVEL TRAILERS amp FIFTH WHEELS FOR SALE
2004 KEYSTONE HORNET with improved lotconcrete drive + pad deck and shed Lot 6035 Star Resort Pass Christian MS Xlnt cond 2BDRM 12 slide $249 annual fee Near Casinos$36000 (920) 897-3660 (WI)
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2004 374 GLENDALE Titanium 32E37DS5th whl pin to bmpr 322 Xlnt cond lots xtras clsts hdwd flr NS 2 SO Orig $63600Selling due to health $29500 Call Gene 562-927-7217 (CA)
The May 2009 issue closes February 18 The June 2009 issue closes March18 Cost $85 per ad plus $60 per photo Bold $10 for first line $20 tobold entire ad Add $25 for ad to appear in redMaximum 200 characters Count all letters numbers punctuation and spacesSpecify category______________________________________
Good Sam ____________________________________Exp_____
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Phone ________________________________________
Please check here if you would like your state or province abbreviation to appear in your ad following your phone number
MAIL Trading Post Highways PO Box 8510 Ventura CA 93002
FAX (805) 667-4379 Attention Trading Post
E-MAIL classifiedstlcom Attention Trading PostTRADING POST
TRADING POST RATES
Advertising rates Trading Post ads are $85per listing per issue Bold-face type for thefirst line of the ad is an additional $10 For atotal of $105 your entire ad will be in boldAdd $25 for your ad to appear in red type
Photo ads We will include one photo with yourad at an additional cost of $60 per issue Pleasee-mail or mail a black-and-white or color photo
Blind-box service This runs an additional $15per issue A blind-box number will be assigned toyour ad and we will forward responses to you
When submitting ad copy please follow theseguidelines1 Submit your printed or typed ad on ourprinted form or use your own stationery2 Limit each ad to 200 characters counting allletters spaces punctuation marks and numbers3 Indicate under which category you wouldlike your ad to appear4 Your Good Sam Club membership numberand expiration date must be noted5 Mail ad copy and a check money order orVisaMasterCardDiscoverAmEx number toTrading Post Highways PO Box 8510Ventura California 93002-99126 Fax credit card orders to 805-667-4379Attention Trading Post7 E-mail credit-card orders to classifiedstlcomAttention Trading Post8 If you have a question we can be reachedat (805) 667-4100 ext 392 391 or 385
NO TELEPHONE ORDERS PLEASE
does not knowinglyaccept ads from busi-nesses in the TradingPost section If youreach a business whenanswering a Trading Postad please contact theAdvertising Departmentat 805-667-4100
StopampShop
AT THE RV MARKETPLACETake a moment to browse the
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RV Marketplace
For more information call theAdvertising Department at
800-765-1912extension 391 392 or 385
SIZ
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AVAILABLE IN
You can place a 1-inch black-and-white ad for as little as
based on a 12-issue schedule
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RV MARKETPLACE
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 51
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Highways FEBRUARY 200952
RV MARKETPLACE
Alaska and Canadarsquos Yukon 5Banks Power 23BrakeBuddy 10Commercial Corner 45ndash47Consumer Cellular 8Continued Service Plan 37Cracker Barrel Stores 11Dealers and Destinations 53Dometic Corporation 17Gold Eagle Company 32Good Sam Emergency Road Service 55Good Sam RV Financing 21Good Sam SamboreesCaraventures 16Good Sam VIPProvided by GMAC Insurance 44Good Sam Visa Card 39Haband 24
ADVERTISER INDEXWhile every effort is made to maintain accuracy andcompleteness last-minutechanges may occasionallyresult in omissions or errors
ADVERTISER PAGEInsurance Central 30
Mule Days Celebration 11
nVision 10
The Rally 15
Pleasure-Way 56
Roadtrek Motorhomes 2
RV Buyerrsquos Guide 33
RV Marketplace 50ndash52
RV Business Top 50 12ndash13
Sea Eagle 19
Select Comfort 9
St Louis Church 5
Trading Post 48ndash49
Transfer Flow 4
Travelerrsquos Guide 25
Winnebago Industries 7
ADVERTISER PAGE
Click on wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityphotosto post your Pet Pix online To submit digital photosfor Highwaysrsquo Pet Pix column e-mail them to us athighwaysgoodsamclubcom
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ALASKA
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We guarantee itThatrsquos our promise If 11 months go by and Good Sam hasnrsquot saved you morethan the cost of your annual membership just let us know and wersquoll refund your member-ship fee Chances are yoursquoll save that much the first few days yoursquore on the road Thereare so many ways to save with discounted camping and free and low-cost services
Call us toll-free for more information 800-234-3450 or go to wwwgoodsamclubcom
COPYRIGHT STATEMENT The Good Sam logo is a registeredtrademark of TL Enterprises Inc a Delaware corporation It may beused by Good Sam chapters for official noncommercial identificationpurposes only and by others only with express written authorization inadvance from TL Enterprises Inc The noncommercial use for patchesand other similar chapter identification has been granted to charteredchapters of the club Any other use without express advance writtenauthorization is prohibited The following terms are registered trade-marks of TL Enterprises Inc and may not be used without permissionCaraventure Commercial Member of Good Sam RV Club Good SamPark Highways MotorHome Rider Samboree Samgo Trailer Lifeand the Trailer Life Campgrounds RV Parks and Services DirectoryHighways does not knowingly accept deceptive or misleading advertis-ing If you have a contrary experience with respect to any merchandiseor service represented in our pages please contact Action Line atactionlinegoodsamclubcom Permission to reprint or quote excerptsgranted upon written request only Copyright 2009
DEALERS amp DESTINATIONS
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Highways FEBRUARY 200954
A Scenic Stop to Remember Tell us the location of the vantage point pictured above and you
might be the winner of this monthrsquos $50 prize in our Wherersquos Good Sam photo contest To enter send
an e-mail identifying the photorsquos location and state or province to whereisgoodsamgoodsamclubcom
and include your name and contact information On March 1 wersquoll pick one $50 winner at random
from among the correct entries Look for the answer and winner in the May 2009 issue
Lots of Good Sam members have won $50 so farPatrick F Prunty of Harwich Massachusetts earned hischeck by correctly identifying the watery crossing in theNovember issuersquos Wherersquos Good Sam photo reprinted onthe right The RV bearing the Good Sam sticker rides theferry across Lake Champlain from Grand Island Vermontto Plattsburg New York Good Sam member Lynn Holmesof Arnold Maryland earned $50 for sending us the photo
Now itrsquos your turn to put your digital camera to workSimply take a photo of an RV in an interesting or sceniclocation with the Good Sam decal prominently displayedE-mail the high-resolution image to whereisgoodsamgoodsamclubcom and donrsquot forget to provide your nameand contact information If your photorsquos selected yoursquollreceive a check for $50
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Contents
Portal to the Past
Flying High in Albuquerque
Get Your Kicks at The Rally
Departments
Whats New Online
On the Road
Dear Good Sam
Good News
RV Insight
Camp Cuisine
Tech Topics
Action Line
Good Stuff
Classifieds
Pet Pix
Advertiser Index
Wheres Good Sam
Good Sam Club dot com
TOC
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COMMERCIAL CORNER
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THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS Travel where you want stay in RV parks free and set your own income selling advertising for RV ParksMotels Colleges amp Fairgrounds DirectoriesUp to 65 commission Call 1-800-832-3292
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SCHOOL CAMPER HOSTS needed Mat-Su Alaska40 mi N of Anchorage 32 sites from urbanto rural 52809 to 81509 Contact Bill at 907-373-2287 or emailbillcheesemanmatsuk12us
COUPLES WITH RV to work as Camp HostsCampsite provided plus pay for each personwill train Detail oriented multi-task good peopleskills parksclaycogovcom (816) 407-3400(MO)
TRADE SHOW HOSTSAmericraft is seeking individuals or teams todemonstrate kitchen related items at weekendTrade Shows amp Expos Must have utility van orvehicle to pull small trailer Flexible scheduleComplete training Above average incomeCall 352-483-0052 or apply online at wwwcookingshowhostcom
HOSTWORKING COUPLE wRV wantedApply for one-month stay May throughOctober Free hookup Call Rose (989) 673-31848am-5pm ET Historic Thumb Octagon BarnGagetown MI wwwthumboctagonbarnorg
CAMPGROUNDSRV PARKSFOR SALE
Heart of the Black Hills40 Acres 130 Sites 11 CabinsAdjoins Natrsquol Forest By Natrsquol Parks$2MTerms bull 8009450255wwwthebrokeragenet
WYOMING RV PARK on scenic Hwy 3 hrs toYellowstone 34 full hookups 6 tents 7 cabinsWell-maint dest park near hot springs fishingriver rides museums many upgrades 2007$610000 firm Call (307) 921-8635
CAMPGROUNDMEMBERSHIPS FOR SALE
WHY NOT HAVE IT ALLOver 1500 RV parks $8-$12 a nightSound too good to be true Itrsquos true Home park and nationwide campground membership Under $200 first year mdash for EVERYTHING (frozen dues thereafter) No Other Charges LOWPRICE GUARANTEEmdash double money-back differ-ence mdash Deal directNo brokers Start saving now (800) 343-8677 ask for Angie
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CARPETING
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Highwaysrsquo Commercial Corner section ofclassified ads is designed exclusively for pri-vate parties or businesses that have items orservices to sell promote or rent that are notof a personal nature For example RV ParksCampgrounds Condominium ComplexesReal Estate Small Businesses for SaleServices Offered Help Wanted PositionsWanted and Business Opportunities all rep-resent categories appropriate for CommercialCorner Any item offered for rent is consid-ered commercial in nature CommercialCorner advertisers are not required to beGood Sam Club members
When submitting ad copy please followthese guidelines1 There are 40 characters allowed perline counting each letter space and punc-
tuation mark When abbreviating pleaseuse standard dictionary abbreviationsThere is a five-line minimum and the rateis $60 per line2 Bold-face type is available at an addition-al cost of $15 per line Add $50 to makeyour ad all red3 We offer a 5 frequency discount for sixissues and a 10 discount for 12 issues4 Blind-box service is available at an addi-tional cost of $15 per issue We will assigna blind-box number to your ad and we willforward responses to you on a daily basisThe blind-box address takes one full line ofspace at $60line Our $15 fee covers ourpostage and handling expenses5 Copy must be printed or typed6 Copy must be submitted approximately
two months prior to the cover date of theissue desired Please note The May issuecloses on February 18 the June issue closes on March 187 Mail ad copy and a check money order orVisaMasterCardDiscoverAmex numberexpiration date and signature to Commer-cial Corner Highways PO Box 8510Ventura California 93002-99128 Credit-card orders may be faxed to 805-667-4379 Attention Sue Panchenko or e-mailed to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom(please put ldquoCommercial Cornerrdquo in thesubject line) 9 Please direct questions to Sue Panchenkoat 805-667-4385 or via e-mail to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom (please put ldquoCommercialCornerrdquo in the subject line)
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2009 - 2000 MOTORHOMES WANTED Nationwide mdash Gas or DieselFree Appraisals mdash No HasslesCall (813) 783-4000 or 888-783-4009 for Instant CashMotorhomeFinderscom
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$10 MAILBOX RENTALS mdash South DakotaVehicle Reg mdash Low 3 SD Sales TaxNo State Income Tax No Veh InspectionsCall Toll Free 1-800-419-1690 VisaMCVisit us at wwwyourbestaddresscom
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HOMES FOR SALE
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SENIOR LIVING on the SALTON SEARV Groups Welcome Mineral Spa now openPark Models amp New Mobile Homes availableRents starting $250 Rentals available Call (818) 344-0356
RETAMA VILLAGE Come join us At our exclusive55+ active adult community in the fabulous Rio Grande Valley of South Texas Large RV LotsCasita wRV Port and single family homesClubhouse library pools fitness centerbilliards hiking biking and birdingBentsenpalmcom 9563811500
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SILVER PALMS RV VILLAGE near Lake OkeechobeeSunny South-Central Florida bull Planned activities bull Fitness center bull Members-only lounge bull Gated entryDeeded Oversized Sites Premier Lakefront ampPreserve sites available Now under constructionndashndashSpecial Pre-Opening pricing availableVisit wwwsilverpalmsrvcom or call 863-467-5800
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COMMERCIAL CORNER
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mdashS Beall OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY
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TOURS
ADVENTURE CARAVANS RV TOURS amp RALLIESCanada bull USA bull Alaska bull Central America Mexico bull Greece bull Europe bull United KingdomMexico RV Insurance wwwadventurecaravanscomFree 86-page catalog (800) 872-7897Experience the Adventure Wersquoll do the Rest
WORLDWIDE RV TOURS AND RALLIESMexico Canada Alaska OverseasAnd USA Rose Parade Balloon FiestaKentucky Derby amp more Call 800-952-8496or free RV Vacation guide wwwfantasyrvtoursnet
Good Sam Samborees and CaraventuresWhether your RV travels take you to AlaskaMexicorsquos Baja Peninsula New England the Kentucky Derby a NASCAR race or to AmericarsquosNational Parks the Good Sam Club has a grouptravel package for you Make new friends while youtravel in the comfort of your RV on our fully guidedtours Call us toll-free at 1-800-829-5140 or visit us online at wwwgoodsamclubcomtoursto find out more about these and the many othertours offered by the Good Sam Club
TRAVEL TO EXCITING PLACESDrive the Alcan to Americarsquos Last Frontierenvision yourself on Nova Scotiarsquos miles of coastal drives celebrate Mardi Grascross the border to sunny Mexicoform friendships yoursquoll treasure the rest of your days all arrangementsincluding RV parks by Tracks RV Toursest 1975 Free catalog at tracksrvtourscom or tel 800-351-6053
TOW VEHICLES FOR SALE
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TOW VEHICLETRAILERPACKAGES FOR SALE
2000 TETON 40 CHEYENNE 5th Arctic pkg full-timer new all over 1998 Mtn Master FL6087K mi CummAllison all Air Ride huge storclean amp pwrful Sell sep $40K EA 623-451-7121
TRAILERS FOR SALE
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RV SHOWS
MinneapolisSt Paul RV Vacation amp Camping ShowFeb 5 - 8 Minneapolis MNMid America RV ShowFeb 13 - 15 Kansas City MONorth Carolina RV amp Camping ShowFeb 13 - 15 Charlotte NCRichmond Camping RV ExpoFeb 13 - 15 Richmond VAKansas Sports Boat amp Travel ShowFeb 19 - 22 Wichita KSRhode Island RV amp Camping ShowFeb 27 - Mar 1 Providence RIwwwagieventscom
RV SPACES FOR RENT
RV SPACE FOR RENT Must be 55 or older inBellflower CA Small cat or dog under 20 lbsokay Close to all freeways beaches amp mtns At least 1 month stay required Pool table poolCall (562) 867-3227
SERVICES
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ACTION SERVICES LLCConsult a Licensed Montana AttorneyNo State Sales Tax amp Low License FeesFor Professional Service Call 800-481-0013 wwwactionservices-mtcom
Let us help you BUY YOUR RV TAX FREE We guarantee BEST service and priceReceive $100 Gas Card amp FREE Mail Fwding Save Thousands of $$ Today 8884303388 Best in the business wwwMontanaRVnet
PAY NO SALES TAX ON VEHICLESLet us explain how we can legally help youWersquove helped thousands in the last 10 yearsCall one of our four Montana AttorneysBennett Law Office PC Missoula MTwwwbennettlawofficepccom 866-543-5803
LOWEST RATES IN THE 50 STATESPay NO Sales Tax Permanent PlatesNo Inspections mdash Plates in 4 daysTrailers RVs Vehicles Planes BoatsDeer Creek 8779135100 wwwtaxfreemontanaorg
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SERVICE TRAINING
RVSA will CERTIFY you as an RV technician in only10 weeks 100 employment since 1986 Hands-on InstructionmdashCall the RV ServiceAcademy in Florida (941) 722-5256 wwwrvsanetLICENSED amp APPROVED FOR VA TRAINING
PROPERTY FOR SALE
Clean air hunting fishing boating ATVs25+ ACRES ENTERPRISE UT $200000water rights well septic system Tour at wwwyourerahomecom13323PH 1-888-686-8190 code 100820 ACRES ENTERPRISE UT $87500wwater right 1-888-686-8190 code 1045Tour at wwwyourerahomecom15164John Cameron GRI Ph 435-632-6358jcameroninfowestcomERA BROKERS CONSOLIDATED SOUTHERN UTAHrsquoSREAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS1-800-372-2765 wwwerabrokersnet
5 ACRE PROPERTY IN SOUTHERN COLORADO360ordm Mountain Views Close to Rio Grande No Assoc Fees Yearly Property Taxes under $100Only $7500 entire 5 Acres(239) 273-0911 wwwcoloradolandsalecom
RECREATIONAL VEHICLESFOR SALE
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RV REGISTRYwwwrvregistrycomMotorhomes Trailers amp Fifth WheelsFor Sale by OwnersNo Sales CommissionsBuyersSellers 800-546-8457
BUYING OR SELLING AN RVLet us take over the risk of major repairsTo learn more about the Good Sam Extended Service Plan mechanical breakdown insurance call 1-877-681-9479
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RV CLUBS
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RV GRAPHICS
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COMMERCIAL CORNER
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 47
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MOTORHOMES FOR SALE
2000 ALLEGRO BUS 38 57K mi 3 SO Cat 330dsl 6-spd Allison maple cab int WD new awnsall lthr Frtliner Chas 75 Onan new tires reffrwicmkr no smkpets $54K 772-564-0759772-341-4614 (FL)
2007 36QSH PHAETON BY Tiffin Silver Sand350 HP Cat Diesel pusher 6-speed Allison80 gen auto level amp awn leather Corian tiled3 TVs 4 slides 9527 miles warranty $175K(941) 286-5201 (SD)
1996 DUTCH STAR 32 454 Chevy Banks Power slide-out Runs and looks beautiful New paint roof tires $28500 Neil 916-747-1842
A Colorado Beauty at its Best New 2006 stunning custom home in Castle Rock 6196 sq ft walkout ranch on 467 acres 4 BD 6BA50rsquoX21rsquo RV garage wfull hookups $1295000(303) 681-3754 for pics amp details
LARGO FL 1152 sq ft manufactured hm 2BR2BA Many extras incl attached lanai amp shed Xlnt home base location close to shopping ampbeaches in a 55+ 5-star community $35000OBO 727-798-2573 evartsedyahoocom
3BD2BA MANUFACTURED on 82 acre w30X40RV garage wfull hookup 2 yrs old 4 mi from The Villages in FL No lot fee you own propertysafe area move-in ready smk free lots of extras$260K 352-406-9750
BEAUTIFUL OR COAST - Lakeside 55+ gatedcomm 1254 sq ft 2BD 2BA 40 ft RV prkgwhookups 2 mins to lake 5 mi to beachfishing crabbing hiking Pix avail $219000(541) 759-2747
LOTS FOR SALE
CYPRESS WOODS RESORT - SW Florida premierwaterfront lot on cul de sac Tropical landscapingSee at wwwbradsrvlotcom (239) 495-0538
DESTIN VILLAGE RV RESORT FLmdash2 lots for saleside by side across from pool and clubhouse1 block to huge public beach Large pads gated$129000 each Susan (850) 496-6520
ALASKA KENAI PENINSULA RV and residential lot The best fishing and hunting in the worldCheap Private party 907-283-5889 spikealaskaearthlinknet wwwmyalaskalotcom
OWN YOUR RV LOT CO-OP PK along ColoradoRiver 2006 Cavco Pk model front kit 16X22 living rm 10X24 storage furnished WDgolf cart full time or part xlnt cond Must see$174500 928-667-3768 (AZ)
CAMPGROUNDMEMBERSHIPS FOR SALECOAST TO COAST AFFILIATED
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CAMPGROUND MEMBERSHIPSFOR SALE
THOUSAND TRAILS NACO national membershipAnnual dues paid up to January 2009 $3500 or best offer (323) 582-5559
HOMES FOR SALE
1987 SILVERCREST MOBILE HOME in Hemet CAGated 55+ community wRV stor free golf pool amp more 1344 sq ft 2BD2BA LR DR den 2space carport AC washdry frig gas stove$34900 425-868-7553
DAVENPORT FL RV HOME Private 55+ commAccess to I-27 amp I-4 2BD 2BA + RV garage1800 sq ft Cinder block built $289K Will consider trade in CACOTX 863-424-1417lab2trvlaolcom
ASHEVILLE NCmdashNewly remodeled home amp RVbuilding 4BR 4BA 4300 sq ft home 2250 sq ft RV building HVAC Many amenities plus mtn views New low price $699500 Pics wwwTomFlackcom 8282426569
TRADING POST As a benefit of membership Good Sam Club members may advertise personalitems for sale in the Trading Postclassified ad section of Highways
The Trading Post classified ad section isrestricted to ads placed by individualGood Sam Club members who are cur-rent with their membership dues Adsmust be of a personal nature accordingto the following requirements All otherclassified ads will be considered forplacement in Commercial Corner
1 Item advertised must be personallyowned and listed for sale or trade Ads pro-moting a product or service for sale wouldnot be acceptable in Trading Post Also notacceptable would be an ad for a multi-unitapartment townhome complex or morethan 10 acres of unimproved real property
2 An ad for the rental of any item is considered commercial and thereforenot appropriate for Trading Post
3 Trading Post accepts ads under thecategories of Campground Member-ships for Sale Timeshares for SaleHomes for Sale and Lots for SaleAgents are not permitted to advertise inTrading Post
4 Help Wanted and Positions Wantedare categories inappropriate for TradingPost Also unacceptable are ads for theexchange of one service for anotherregardless of whether any money is
changing hands An ad soliciting theusage of property whether commercialor residential is also considered com-mercial in nature and must be placed inCommercial Corner
Please note The May 2009 issuecloses on February 18 (arrival date April30 the June issue closes on March 18(arrival date May 27)
Unfortunately it is not possible to can-cel an ad after our closing dateHowever we are able to place aldquoSOLDrsquorsquo indicator over your ad up toone week after the closing date
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2000 DOLPHIN 36 FORD V10 21500 milesSO 55 gen WD Corian tops awnings 2 TVDVDVCR 2 air rear camara level jacks Must sell health reasons Reduced to $35800 407-654-3863 (FL)
2005 PHAETON 35 FT 350 diesel very lowmileage smoke free very clean Two slidessurround sound WD 4-dr frig Under warranty$150000 (225) 293-6990 225-921-8934
1996 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND 34 model L 45K miles Chevy gas Onan generator awningpackage satellite leveling jacks Email for more info bgilstrapcomcastnet or 678-817-9661 (GA)
1990 MONACO CROWN ROYALE 40 foot 300Cummins engine 75K miles fully loadedexcellent condition $29500 Call for pictures and information In 1990 sold for $250000304-242-0377
2005 COUNTRY COACH Intrigue LTD 42 525HP3 AC 10KW gen 3 slides In-Motion sat heatedceramic floor OS ent ctr radar det CB radioAqua Hot htd massage driver amp co-pilot sts extwar $345K 909-980-2168 (CA)
TRAVEL TRAILERS amp FIFTH WHEELS FOR SALE
2004 KEYSTONE HORNET with improved lotconcrete drive + pad deck and shed Lot 6035 Star Resort Pass Christian MS Xlnt cond 2BDRM 12 slide $249 annual fee Near Casinos$36000 (920) 897-3660 (WI)
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 49
2004 374 GLENDALE Titanium 32E37DS5th whl pin to bmpr 322 Xlnt cond lots xtras clsts hdwd flr NS 2 SO Orig $63600Selling due to health $29500 Call Gene 562-927-7217 (CA)
The May 2009 issue closes February 18 The June 2009 issue closes March18 Cost $85 per ad plus $60 per photo Bold $10 for first line $20 tobold entire ad Add $25 for ad to appear in redMaximum 200 characters Count all letters numbers punctuation and spacesSpecify category______________________________________
Good Sam ____________________________________Exp_____
Name ________________________________________
Address ______________________________________
______________________________________________
Phone ________________________________________
Please check here if you would like your state or province abbreviation to appear in your ad following your phone number
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FAX (805) 667-4379 Attention Trading Post
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When submitting ad copy please follow theseguidelines1 Submit your printed or typed ad on ourprinted form or use your own stationery2 Limit each ad to 200 characters counting allletters spaces punctuation marks and numbers3 Indicate under which category you wouldlike your ad to appear4 Your Good Sam Club membership numberand expiration date must be noted5 Mail ad copy and a check money order orVisaMasterCardDiscoverAmEx number toTrading Post Highways PO Box 8510Ventura California 93002-99126 Fax credit card orders to 805-667-4379Attention Trading Post7 E-mail credit-card orders to classifiedstlcomAttention Trading Post8 If you have a question we can be reachedat (805) 667-4100 ext 392 391 or 385
NO TELEPHONE ORDERS PLEASE
does not knowinglyaccept ads from busi-nesses in the TradingPost section If youreach a business whenanswering a Trading Postad please contact theAdvertising Departmentat 805-667-4100
StopampShop
AT THE RV MARKETPLACETake a moment to browse the
Marketplace section this monthThe shopping begins on page 50
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bullblack-and-white
bulltwo-color
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RV Marketplace
For more information call theAdvertising Department at
800-765-1912extension 391 392 or 385
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AVAILABLE IN
You can place a 1-inch black-and-white ad for as little as
based on a 12-issue schedule
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RV MARKETPLACE
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 51
Remote starter availablewith this generator $239
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Highways FEBRUARY 200952
RV MARKETPLACE
Alaska and Canadarsquos Yukon 5Banks Power 23BrakeBuddy 10Commercial Corner 45ndash47Consumer Cellular 8Continued Service Plan 37Cracker Barrel Stores 11Dealers and Destinations 53Dometic Corporation 17Gold Eagle Company 32Good Sam Emergency Road Service 55Good Sam RV Financing 21Good Sam SamboreesCaraventures 16Good Sam VIPProvided by GMAC Insurance 44Good Sam Visa Card 39Haband 24
ADVERTISER INDEXWhile every effort is made to maintain accuracy andcompleteness last-minutechanges may occasionallyresult in omissions or errors
ADVERTISER PAGEInsurance Central 30
Mule Days Celebration 11
nVision 10
The Rally 15
Pleasure-Way 56
Roadtrek Motorhomes 2
RV Buyerrsquos Guide 33
RV Marketplace 50ndash52
RV Business Top 50 12ndash13
Sea Eagle 19
Select Comfort 9
St Louis Church 5
Trading Post 48ndash49
Transfer Flow 4
Travelerrsquos Guide 25
Winnebago Industries 7
ADVERTISER PAGE
Click on wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityphotosto post your Pet Pix online To submit digital photosfor Highwaysrsquo Pet Pix column e-mail them to us athighwaysgoodsamclubcom
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Left Foster fills the sink in Tom and LindaCalistorsquos rig Below George stands guardover Gerry and Marge Cervenrsquos RV
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ALASKA
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We guarantee itThatrsquos our promise If 11 months go by and Good Sam hasnrsquot saved you morethan the cost of your annual membership just let us know and wersquoll refund your member-ship fee Chances are yoursquoll save that much the first few days yoursquore on the road Thereare so many ways to save with discounted camping and free and low-cost services
Call us toll-free for more information 800-234-3450 or go to wwwgoodsamclubcom
COPYRIGHT STATEMENT The Good Sam logo is a registeredtrademark of TL Enterprises Inc a Delaware corporation It may beused by Good Sam chapters for official noncommercial identificationpurposes only and by others only with express written authorization inadvance from TL Enterprises Inc The noncommercial use for patchesand other similar chapter identification has been granted to charteredchapters of the club Any other use without express advance writtenauthorization is prohibited The following terms are registered trade-marks of TL Enterprises Inc and may not be used without permissionCaraventure Commercial Member of Good Sam RV Club Good SamPark Highways MotorHome Rider Samboree Samgo Trailer Lifeand the Trailer Life Campgrounds RV Parks and Services DirectoryHighways does not knowingly accept deceptive or misleading advertis-ing If you have a contrary experience with respect to any merchandiseor service represented in our pages please contact Action Line atactionlinegoodsamclubcom Permission to reprint or quote excerptsgranted upon written request only Copyright 2009
DEALERS amp DESTINATIONS
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 53
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Highways FEBRUARY 200954
A Scenic Stop to Remember Tell us the location of the vantage point pictured above and you
might be the winner of this monthrsquos $50 prize in our Wherersquos Good Sam photo contest To enter send
an e-mail identifying the photorsquos location and state or province to whereisgoodsamgoodsamclubcom
and include your name and contact information On March 1 wersquoll pick one $50 winner at random
from among the correct entries Look for the answer and winner in the May 2009 issue
Lots of Good Sam members have won $50 so farPatrick F Prunty of Harwich Massachusetts earned hischeck by correctly identifying the watery crossing in theNovember issuersquos Wherersquos Good Sam photo reprinted onthe right The RV bearing the Good Sam sticker rides theferry across Lake Champlain from Grand Island Vermontto Plattsburg New York Good Sam member Lynn Holmesof Arnold Maryland earned $50 for sending us the photo
Now itrsquos your turn to put your digital camera to workSimply take a photo of an RV in an interesting or sceniclocation with the Good Sam decal prominently displayedE-mail the high-resolution image to whereisgoodsamgoodsamclubcom and donrsquot forget to provide your nameand contact information If your photorsquos selected yoursquollreceive a check for $50
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Welcome to our digital edition of Highways Magazine This formatmakes it easy for you to navigate the magazine andprovides direct links to Internet sites of our advertisers ourGoodSamClubcom Web site and many Web sites to supplementour editorial features
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Contents
Portal to the Past
Flying High in Albuquerque
Get Your Kicks at The Rally
Departments
Whats New Online
On the Road
Dear Good Sam
Good News
RV Insight
Camp Cuisine
Tech Topics
Action Line
Good Stuff
Classifieds
Pet Pix
Advertiser Index
Wheres Good Sam
Good Sam Club dot com
TOC
User Guide
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
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COMMERCIAL CORNER
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 45
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SCHOOL CAMPER HOSTS needed Mat-Su Alaska40 mi N of Anchorage 32 sites from urbanto rural 52809 to 81509 Contact Bill at 907-373-2287 or emailbillcheesemanmatsuk12us
COUPLES WITH RV to work as Camp HostsCampsite provided plus pay for each personwill train Detail oriented multi-task good peopleskills parksclaycogovcom (816) 407-3400(MO)
TRADE SHOW HOSTSAmericraft is seeking individuals or teams todemonstrate kitchen related items at weekendTrade Shows amp Expos Must have utility van orvehicle to pull small trailer Flexible scheduleComplete training Above average incomeCall 352-483-0052 or apply online at wwwcookingshowhostcom
HOSTWORKING COUPLE wRV wantedApply for one-month stay May throughOctober Free hookup Call Rose (989) 673-31848am-5pm ET Historic Thumb Octagon BarnGagetown MI wwwthumboctagonbarnorg
CAMPGROUNDSRV PARKSFOR SALE
Heart of the Black Hills40 Acres 130 Sites 11 CabinsAdjoins Natrsquol Forest By Natrsquol Parks$2MTerms bull 8009450255wwwthebrokeragenet
WYOMING RV PARK on scenic Hwy 3 hrs toYellowstone 34 full hookups 6 tents 7 cabinsWell-maint dest park near hot springs fishingriver rides museums many upgrades 2007$610000 firm Call (307) 921-8635
CAMPGROUNDMEMBERSHIPS FOR SALE
WHY NOT HAVE IT ALLOver 1500 RV parks $8-$12 a nightSound too good to be true Itrsquos true Home park and nationwide campground membership Under $200 first year mdash for EVERYTHING (frozen dues thereafter) No Other Charges LOWPRICE GUARANTEEmdash double money-back differ-ence mdash Deal directNo brokers Start saving now (800) 343-8677 ask for Angie
RESALES mdash NATIONWIDE mdash Since 1991TT NACO Western Horizons AOR OutdoorWorld CRA CCC transfers RPI much moreCAMPGROUND MEMBERSHIP OUTLET1-800-272-0401 to buy 1-800-952-0401 to sell$We pay referrals$ wwwmembershipresalecom
RESALE MEMBERSHIP OUTLET INC Campground Memberships at Wholesale Prices ALL MAJOR RESORTS AND AFFILIATIONS Purchase 800-395-1678Liquidate 877-548-2045
CARPETING
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Highwaysrsquo Commercial Corner section ofclassified ads is designed exclusively for pri-vate parties or businesses that have items orservices to sell promote or rent that are notof a personal nature For example RV ParksCampgrounds Condominium ComplexesReal Estate Small Businesses for SaleServices Offered Help Wanted PositionsWanted and Business Opportunities all rep-resent categories appropriate for CommercialCorner Any item offered for rent is consid-ered commercial in nature CommercialCorner advertisers are not required to beGood Sam Club members
When submitting ad copy please followthese guidelines1 There are 40 characters allowed perline counting each letter space and punc-
tuation mark When abbreviating pleaseuse standard dictionary abbreviationsThere is a five-line minimum and the rateis $60 per line2 Bold-face type is available at an addition-al cost of $15 per line Add $50 to makeyour ad all red3 We offer a 5 frequency discount for sixissues and a 10 discount for 12 issues4 Blind-box service is available at an addi-tional cost of $15 per issue We will assigna blind-box number to your ad and we willforward responses to you on a daily basisThe blind-box address takes one full line ofspace at $60line Our $15 fee covers ourpostage and handling expenses5 Copy must be printed or typed6 Copy must be submitted approximately
two months prior to the cover date of theissue desired Please note The May issuecloses on February 18 the June issue closes on March 187 Mail ad copy and a check money order orVisaMasterCardDiscoverAmex numberexpiration date and signature to Commer-cial Corner Highways PO Box 8510Ventura California 93002-99128 Credit-card orders may be faxed to 805-667-4379 Attention Sue Panchenko or e-mailed to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom(please put ldquoCommercial Cornerrdquo in thesubject line) 9 Please direct questions to Sue Panchenkoat 805-667-4385 or via e-mail to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom (please put ldquoCommercialCornerrdquo in the subject line)
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$ RV BUYERS OF AMERICA $WE BUY ALL MAKES AND MODELSFREE NATIONWIDE PICKUPTOLL FREE 888-782-8987 wwwrvbuyersusacomWE WILL BEAT ANY DEALER PRICE
PACKRAT STORAGE mdash CONSIGNS BUYS RVs Class A B C MotorhomesNot Picky Cash for ReferralsNationwide Pickup 1-877-520-MINI wwwpackratsacom
WANTEDHave Cash Will TravelFor 1998 and newer diesel coaches wwwrvgonecomNationwide Pick Up Toll Free 1-800-669-1807
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1 BEST RV BUYERCall for Free AppraisalTop Dollar Paid for Late ModelGas or Diesel MotorhomesFree Nationwide PickupToll Free 888-870-3989BIG SKY LIQUIDATION
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$ CASH $ TOP DOLLAR PAID for late-model motorhomes All makes and modelsNo hassles For instant cash call Keith Roy (toll-free) at 1-888-227-4078PEDATA RV CENTER
2009 - 2000 MOTORHOMES WANTED Nationwide mdash Gas or DieselFree Appraisals mdash No HasslesCall (813) 783-4000 or 888-783-4009 for Instant CashMotorhomeFinderscom
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HOMES FOR SALE
AMERICArsquoS WORLD CLASS RV COMMUNITYThe Gardens RV Village Crossville TNResales available now 1100 to 2200 sq ft homes with attached fully enclosed full-hookupRV garages Lots available to build your ownBeautiful community Call us at 800-860-RVERwwwgardensrvvillagecom
SENIOR LIVING on the SALTON SEARV Groups Welcome Mineral Spa now openPark Models amp New Mobile Homes availableRents starting $250 Rentals available Call (818) 344-0356
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INVESTMENTS
EARN 96 INTERESTPER ANNUM1-800-687-4940 Toll FreeNot available in some states
LOTS FOR SALE
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SILVER PALMS RV VILLAGE near Lake OkeechobeeSunny South-Central Florida bull Planned activities bull Fitness center bull Members-only lounge bull Gated entryDeeded Oversized Sites Premier Lakefront ampPreserve sites available Now under constructionndashndashSpecial Pre-Opening pricing availableVisit wwwsilverpalmsrvcom or call 863-467-5800
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COMMERCIAL CORNER
rdquoldquoAs in past years Highwayshas been the source of our best camp hosts
mdashS Beall OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY
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TOURS
ADVENTURE CARAVANS RV TOURS amp RALLIESCanada bull USA bull Alaska bull Central America Mexico bull Greece bull Europe bull United KingdomMexico RV Insurance wwwadventurecaravanscomFree 86-page catalog (800) 872-7897Experience the Adventure Wersquoll do the Rest
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Good Sam Samborees and CaraventuresWhether your RV travels take you to AlaskaMexicorsquos Baja Peninsula New England the Kentucky Derby a NASCAR race or to AmericarsquosNational Parks the Good Sam Club has a grouptravel package for you Make new friends while youtravel in the comfort of your RV on our fully guidedtours Call us toll-free at 1-800-829-5140 or visit us online at wwwgoodsamclubcomtoursto find out more about these and the many othertours offered by the Good Sam Club
TRAVEL TO EXCITING PLACESDrive the Alcan to Americarsquos Last Frontierenvision yourself on Nova Scotiarsquos miles of coastal drives celebrate Mardi Grascross the border to sunny Mexicoform friendships yoursquoll treasure the rest of your days all arrangementsincluding RV parks by Tracks RV Toursest 1975 Free catalog at tracksrvtourscom or tel 800-351-6053
TOW VEHICLES FOR SALE
DODGE TRUCK DURANGO amp JEEPFleet prices to the publicBuy Below Factory Invoice1-800-320-9767 Ask for Fleet SalesDonrsquot be fooled by the other guyNo hidden charges wwwthenewdodgecomAdvantage DodgeChryslerJeep
TOW VEHICLETRAILERPACKAGES FOR SALE
2000 TETON 40 CHEYENNE 5th Arctic pkg full-timer new all over 1998 Mtn Master FL6087K mi CummAllison all Air Ride huge storclean amp pwrful Sell sep $40K EA 623-451-7121
TRAILERS FOR SALE
STACKER TRAILERS mdash Huge savings on two cancellations 24 double axle amp 30 triple with lifts Never titled New Dick 800-272-1239See pictures at richmondstackerscom Negotiableamp delivery available
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MinneapolisSt Paul RV Vacation amp Camping ShowFeb 5 - 8 Minneapolis MNMid America RV ShowFeb 13 - 15 Kansas City MONorth Carolina RV amp Camping ShowFeb 13 - 15 Charlotte NCRichmond Camping RV ExpoFeb 13 - 15 Richmond VAKansas Sports Boat amp Travel ShowFeb 19 - 22 Wichita KSRhode Island RV amp Camping ShowFeb 27 - Mar 1 Providence RIwwwagieventscom
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PROPERTY FOR SALE
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5 ACRE PROPERTY IN SOUTHERN COLORADO360ordm Mountain Views Close to Rio Grande No Assoc Fees Yearly Property Taxes under $100Only $7500 entire 5 Acres(239) 273-0911 wwwcoloradolandsalecom
RECREATIONAL VEHICLESFOR SALE
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RV REGISTRYwwwrvregistrycomMotorhomes Trailers amp Fifth WheelsFor Sale by OwnersNo Sales CommissionsBuyersSellers 800-546-8457
BUYING OR SELLING AN RVLet us take over the risk of major repairsTo learn more about the Good Sam Extended Service Plan mechanical breakdown insurance call 1-877-681-9479
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RV CLUBS
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COMMERCIAL CORNER
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 47
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MOTORHOMES FOR SALE
2000 ALLEGRO BUS 38 57K mi 3 SO Cat 330dsl 6-spd Allison maple cab int WD new awnsall lthr Frtliner Chas 75 Onan new tires reffrwicmkr no smkpets $54K 772-564-0759772-341-4614 (FL)
2007 36QSH PHAETON BY Tiffin Silver Sand350 HP Cat Diesel pusher 6-speed Allison80 gen auto level amp awn leather Corian tiled3 TVs 4 slides 9527 miles warranty $175K(941) 286-5201 (SD)
1996 DUTCH STAR 32 454 Chevy Banks Power slide-out Runs and looks beautiful New paint roof tires $28500 Neil 916-747-1842
A Colorado Beauty at its Best New 2006 stunning custom home in Castle Rock 6196 sq ft walkout ranch on 467 acres 4 BD 6BA50rsquoX21rsquo RV garage wfull hookups $1295000(303) 681-3754 for pics amp details
LARGO FL 1152 sq ft manufactured hm 2BR2BA Many extras incl attached lanai amp shed Xlnt home base location close to shopping ampbeaches in a 55+ 5-star community $35000OBO 727-798-2573 evartsedyahoocom
3BD2BA MANUFACTURED on 82 acre w30X40RV garage wfull hookup 2 yrs old 4 mi from The Villages in FL No lot fee you own propertysafe area move-in ready smk free lots of extras$260K 352-406-9750
BEAUTIFUL OR COAST - Lakeside 55+ gatedcomm 1254 sq ft 2BD 2BA 40 ft RV prkgwhookups 2 mins to lake 5 mi to beachfishing crabbing hiking Pix avail $219000(541) 759-2747
LOTS FOR SALE
CYPRESS WOODS RESORT - SW Florida premierwaterfront lot on cul de sac Tropical landscapingSee at wwwbradsrvlotcom (239) 495-0538
DESTIN VILLAGE RV RESORT FLmdash2 lots for saleside by side across from pool and clubhouse1 block to huge public beach Large pads gated$129000 each Susan (850) 496-6520
ALASKA KENAI PENINSULA RV and residential lot The best fishing and hunting in the worldCheap Private party 907-283-5889 spikealaskaearthlinknet wwwmyalaskalotcom
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HOMES FOR SALE
1987 SILVERCREST MOBILE HOME in Hemet CAGated 55+ community wRV stor free golf pool amp more 1344 sq ft 2BD2BA LR DR den 2space carport AC washdry frig gas stove$34900 425-868-7553
DAVENPORT FL RV HOME Private 55+ commAccess to I-27 amp I-4 2BD 2BA + RV garage1800 sq ft Cinder block built $289K Will consider trade in CACOTX 863-424-1417lab2trvlaolcom
ASHEVILLE NCmdashNewly remodeled home amp RVbuilding 4BR 4BA 4300 sq ft home 2250 sq ft RV building HVAC Many amenities plus mtn views New low price $699500 Pics wwwTomFlackcom 8282426569
TRADING POST As a benefit of membership Good Sam Club members may advertise personalitems for sale in the Trading Postclassified ad section of Highways
The Trading Post classified ad section isrestricted to ads placed by individualGood Sam Club members who are cur-rent with their membership dues Adsmust be of a personal nature accordingto the following requirements All otherclassified ads will be considered forplacement in Commercial Corner
1 Item advertised must be personallyowned and listed for sale or trade Ads pro-moting a product or service for sale wouldnot be acceptable in Trading Post Also notacceptable would be an ad for a multi-unitapartment townhome complex or morethan 10 acres of unimproved real property
2 An ad for the rental of any item is considered commercial and thereforenot appropriate for Trading Post
3 Trading Post accepts ads under thecategories of Campground Member-ships for Sale Timeshares for SaleHomes for Sale and Lots for SaleAgents are not permitted to advertise inTrading Post
4 Help Wanted and Positions Wantedare categories inappropriate for TradingPost Also unacceptable are ads for theexchange of one service for anotherregardless of whether any money is
changing hands An ad soliciting theusage of property whether commercialor residential is also considered com-mercial in nature and must be placed inCommercial Corner
Please note The May 2009 issuecloses on February 18 (arrival date April30 the June issue closes on March 18(arrival date May 27)
Unfortunately it is not possible to can-cel an ad after our closing dateHowever we are able to place aldquoSOLDrsquorsquo indicator over your ad up toone week after the closing date
GEN
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2000 DOLPHIN 36 FORD V10 21500 milesSO 55 gen WD Corian tops awnings 2 TVDVDVCR 2 air rear camara level jacks Must sell health reasons Reduced to $35800 407-654-3863 (FL)
2005 PHAETON 35 FT 350 diesel very lowmileage smoke free very clean Two slidessurround sound WD 4-dr frig Under warranty$150000 (225) 293-6990 225-921-8934
1996 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND 34 model L 45K miles Chevy gas Onan generator awningpackage satellite leveling jacks Email for more info bgilstrapcomcastnet or 678-817-9661 (GA)
1990 MONACO CROWN ROYALE 40 foot 300Cummins engine 75K miles fully loadedexcellent condition $29500 Call for pictures and information In 1990 sold for $250000304-242-0377
2005 COUNTRY COACH Intrigue LTD 42 525HP3 AC 10KW gen 3 slides In-Motion sat heatedceramic floor OS ent ctr radar det CB radioAqua Hot htd massage driver amp co-pilot sts extwar $345K 909-980-2168 (CA)
TRAVEL TRAILERS amp FIFTH WHEELS FOR SALE
2004 KEYSTONE HORNET with improved lotconcrete drive + pad deck and shed Lot 6035 Star Resort Pass Christian MS Xlnt cond 2BDRM 12 slide $249 annual fee Near Casinos$36000 (920) 897-3660 (WI)
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2004 374 GLENDALE Titanium 32E37DS5th whl pin to bmpr 322 Xlnt cond lots xtras clsts hdwd flr NS 2 SO Orig $63600Selling due to health $29500 Call Gene 562-927-7217 (CA)
The May 2009 issue closes February 18 The June 2009 issue closes March18 Cost $85 per ad plus $60 per photo Bold $10 for first line $20 tobold entire ad Add $25 for ad to appear in redMaximum 200 characters Count all letters numbers punctuation and spacesSpecify category______________________________________
Good Sam ____________________________________Exp_____
Name ________________________________________
Address ______________________________________
______________________________________________
Phone ________________________________________
Please check here if you would like your state or province abbreviation to appear in your ad following your phone number
MAIL Trading Post Highways PO Box 8510 Ventura CA 93002
FAX (805) 667-4379 Attention Trading Post
E-MAIL classifiedstlcom Attention Trading PostTRADING POST
TRADING POST RATES
Advertising rates Trading Post ads are $85per listing per issue Bold-face type for thefirst line of the ad is an additional $10 For atotal of $105 your entire ad will be in boldAdd $25 for your ad to appear in red type
Photo ads We will include one photo with yourad at an additional cost of $60 per issue Pleasee-mail or mail a black-and-white or color photo
Blind-box service This runs an additional $15per issue A blind-box number will be assigned toyour ad and we will forward responses to you
When submitting ad copy please follow theseguidelines1 Submit your printed or typed ad on ourprinted form or use your own stationery2 Limit each ad to 200 characters counting allletters spaces punctuation marks and numbers3 Indicate under which category you wouldlike your ad to appear4 Your Good Sam Club membership numberand expiration date must be noted5 Mail ad copy and a check money order orVisaMasterCardDiscoverAmEx number toTrading Post Highways PO Box 8510Ventura California 93002-99126 Fax credit card orders to 805-667-4379Attention Trading Post7 E-mail credit-card orders to classifiedstlcomAttention Trading Post8 If you have a question we can be reachedat (805) 667-4100 ext 392 391 or 385
NO TELEPHONE ORDERS PLEASE
does not knowinglyaccept ads from busi-nesses in the TradingPost section If youreach a business whenanswering a Trading Postad please contact theAdvertising Departmentat 805-667-4100
StopampShop
AT THE RV MARKETPLACETake a moment to browse the
Marketplace section this monthThe shopping begins on page 50
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RV Marketplace
For more information call theAdvertising Department at
800-765-1912extension 391 392 or 385
SIZ
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AVAILABLE IN
You can place a 1-inch black-and-white ad for as little as
based on a 12-issue schedule
Highways FEBRUARY 200950
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RV MARKETPLACE
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 51
Remote starter availablewith this generator $239
Honda GeneratorModel EU-3000is$1679
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Highways FEBRUARY 200952
RV MARKETPLACE
Alaska and Canadarsquos Yukon 5Banks Power 23BrakeBuddy 10Commercial Corner 45ndash47Consumer Cellular 8Continued Service Plan 37Cracker Barrel Stores 11Dealers and Destinations 53Dometic Corporation 17Gold Eagle Company 32Good Sam Emergency Road Service 55Good Sam RV Financing 21Good Sam SamboreesCaraventures 16Good Sam VIPProvided by GMAC Insurance 44Good Sam Visa Card 39Haband 24
ADVERTISER INDEXWhile every effort is made to maintain accuracy andcompleteness last-minutechanges may occasionallyresult in omissions or errors
ADVERTISER PAGEInsurance Central 30
Mule Days Celebration 11
nVision 10
The Rally 15
Pleasure-Way 56
Roadtrek Motorhomes 2
RV Buyerrsquos Guide 33
RV Marketplace 50ndash52
RV Business Top 50 12ndash13
Sea Eagle 19
Select Comfort 9
St Louis Church 5
Trading Post 48ndash49
Transfer Flow 4
Travelerrsquos Guide 25
Winnebago Industries 7
ADVERTISER PAGE
Click on wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityphotosto post your Pet Pix online To submit digital photosfor Highwaysrsquo Pet Pix column e-mail them to us athighwaysgoodsamclubcom
nline
Left Foster fills the sink in Tom and LindaCalistorsquos rig Below George stands guardover Gerry and Marge Cervenrsquos RV
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ALASKA
ARIZONA
CALIFORNIA
IDAHO WASHINGTON
MONTANA
GOOD SAM WILL SAVE YOU MONEY
We guarantee itThatrsquos our promise If 11 months go by and Good Sam hasnrsquot saved you morethan the cost of your annual membership just let us know and wersquoll refund your member-ship fee Chances are yoursquoll save that much the first few days yoursquore on the road Thereare so many ways to save with discounted camping and free and low-cost services
Call us toll-free for more information 800-234-3450 or go to wwwgoodsamclubcom
COPYRIGHT STATEMENT The Good Sam logo is a registeredtrademark of TL Enterprises Inc a Delaware corporation It may beused by Good Sam chapters for official noncommercial identificationpurposes only and by others only with express written authorization inadvance from TL Enterprises Inc The noncommercial use for patchesand other similar chapter identification has been granted to charteredchapters of the club Any other use without express advance writtenauthorization is prohibited The following terms are registered trade-marks of TL Enterprises Inc and may not be used without permissionCaraventure Commercial Member of Good Sam RV Club Good SamPark Highways MotorHome Rider Samboree Samgo Trailer Lifeand the Trailer Life Campgrounds RV Parks and Services DirectoryHighways does not knowingly accept deceptive or misleading advertis-ing If you have a contrary experience with respect to any merchandiseor service represented in our pages please contact Action Line atactionlinegoodsamclubcom Permission to reprint or quote excerptsgranted upon written request only Copyright 2009
DEALERS amp DESTINATIONS
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 53
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Highways FEBRUARY 200954
A Scenic Stop to Remember Tell us the location of the vantage point pictured above and you
might be the winner of this monthrsquos $50 prize in our Wherersquos Good Sam photo contest To enter send
an e-mail identifying the photorsquos location and state or province to whereisgoodsamgoodsamclubcom
and include your name and contact information On March 1 wersquoll pick one $50 winner at random
from among the correct entries Look for the answer and winner in the May 2009 issue
Lots of Good Sam members have won $50 so farPatrick F Prunty of Harwich Massachusetts earned hischeck by correctly identifying the watery crossing in theNovember issuersquos Wherersquos Good Sam photo reprinted onthe right The RV bearing the Good Sam sticker rides theferry across Lake Champlain from Grand Island Vermontto Plattsburg New York Good Sam member Lynn Holmesof Arnold Maryland earned $50 for sending us the photo
Now itrsquos your turn to put your digital camera to workSimply take a photo of an RV in an interesting or sceniclocation with the Good Sam decal prominently displayedE-mail the high-resolution image to whereisgoodsamgoodsamclubcom and donrsquot forget to provide your nameand contact information If your photorsquos selected yoursquollreceive a check for $50
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Contents
Portal to the Past
Flying High in Albuquerque
Get Your Kicks at The Rally
Departments
Whats New Online
On the Road
Dear Good Sam
Good News
RV Insight
Camp Cuisine
Tech Topics
Action Line
Good Stuff
Classifieds
Pet Pix
Advertiser Index
Wheres Good Sam
Good Sam Club dot com
TOC
User Guide
ACCESSORIES
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
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COUPLES WITH RV to work as Camp HostsCampsite provided plus pay for each personwill train Detail oriented multi-task good peopleskills parksclaycogovcom (816) 407-3400(MO)
TRADE SHOW HOSTSAmericraft is seeking individuals or teams todemonstrate kitchen related items at weekendTrade Shows amp Expos Must have utility van orvehicle to pull small trailer Flexible scheduleComplete training Above average incomeCall 352-483-0052 or apply online at wwwcookingshowhostcom
HOSTWORKING COUPLE wRV wantedApply for one-month stay May throughOctober Free hookup Call Rose (989) 673-31848am-5pm ET Historic Thumb Octagon BarnGagetown MI wwwthumboctagonbarnorg
CAMPGROUNDSRV PARKSFOR SALE
Heart of the Black Hills40 Acres 130 Sites 11 CabinsAdjoins Natrsquol Forest By Natrsquol Parks$2MTerms bull 8009450255wwwthebrokeragenet
WYOMING RV PARK on scenic Hwy 3 hrs toYellowstone 34 full hookups 6 tents 7 cabinsWell-maint dest park near hot springs fishingriver rides museums many upgrades 2007$610000 firm Call (307) 921-8635
CAMPGROUNDMEMBERSHIPS FOR SALE
WHY NOT HAVE IT ALLOver 1500 RV parks $8-$12 a nightSound too good to be true Itrsquos true Home park and nationwide campground membership Under $200 first year mdash for EVERYTHING (frozen dues thereafter) No Other Charges LOWPRICE GUARANTEEmdash double money-back differ-ence mdash Deal directNo brokers Start saving now (800) 343-8677 ask for Angie
RESALES mdash NATIONWIDE mdash Since 1991TT NACO Western Horizons AOR OutdoorWorld CRA CCC transfers RPI much moreCAMPGROUND MEMBERSHIP OUTLET1-800-272-0401 to buy 1-800-952-0401 to sell$We pay referrals$ wwwmembershipresalecom
RESALE MEMBERSHIP OUTLET INC Campground Memberships at Wholesale Prices ALL MAJOR RESORTS AND AFFILIATIONS Purchase 800-395-1678Liquidate 877-548-2045
CARPETING
CARPET YOUR RV Patrsquos RV Carpet amp Flooringprofessionally installs RV floors of all typesincluding carpet laminate tile vinyl amp woodBuena Park CA bull (800) 670-PATS (7287)wwwpatsrvcarpetcom
Highwaysrsquo Commercial Corner section ofclassified ads is designed exclusively for pri-vate parties or businesses that have items orservices to sell promote or rent that are notof a personal nature For example RV ParksCampgrounds Condominium ComplexesReal Estate Small Businesses for SaleServices Offered Help Wanted PositionsWanted and Business Opportunities all rep-resent categories appropriate for CommercialCorner Any item offered for rent is consid-ered commercial in nature CommercialCorner advertisers are not required to beGood Sam Club members
When submitting ad copy please followthese guidelines1 There are 40 characters allowed perline counting each letter space and punc-
tuation mark When abbreviating pleaseuse standard dictionary abbreviationsThere is a five-line minimum and the rateis $60 per line2 Bold-face type is available at an addition-al cost of $15 per line Add $50 to makeyour ad all red3 We offer a 5 frequency discount for sixissues and a 10 discount for 12 issues4 Blind-box service is available at an addi-tional cost of $15 per issue We will assigna blind-box number to your ad and we willforward responses to you on a daily basisThe blind-box address takes one full line ofspace at $60line Our $15 fee covers ourpostage and handling expenses5 Copy must be printed or typed6 Copy must be submitted approximately
two months prior to the cover date of theissue desired Please note The May issuecloses on February 18 the June issue closes on March 187 Mail ad copy and a check money order orVisaMasterCardDiscoverAmex numberexpiration date and signature to Commer-cial Corner Highways PO Box 8510Ventura California 93002-99128 Credit-card orders may be faxed to 805-667-4379 Attention Sue Panchenko or e-mailed to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom(please put ldquoCommercial Cornerrdquo in thesubject line) 9 Please direct questions to Sue Panchenkoat 805-667-4385 or via e-mail to spanchenkoaffinitygroupcom (please put ldquoCommercialCornerrdquo in the subject line)
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MOTORHOME PARTS
WINNEBAGO ITASCA FLEETWOODmdash-PARTSContact Robert with Year amp Serial We Accept Credit Cards amp Ship Daily8-530 Central M-F Sat 8-4HARRISON RV LAND JEFFERSON IA1-800-397-8206 rvpartsnetinsnetwwwharrisonrvcom
wwwWinnebagoPartscom or 800-933-7742Parts for all WinnebagoItasca productsplus LeSharoPhasar Rialta amp Eurovan Personal service at fair prices for ourcustomers worldwide If outside US call641-896-2222 Hours 8-5 Central M-F
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$ RV BUYERS OF AMERICA $WE BUY ALL MAKES AND MODELSFREE NATIONWIDE PICKUPTOLL FREE 888-782-8987 wwwrvbuyersusacomWE WILL BEAT ANY DEALER PRICE
PACKRAT STORAGE mdash CONSIGNS BUYS RVs Class A B C MotorhomesNot Picky Cash for ReferralsNationwide Pickup 1-877-520-MINI wwwpackratsacom
WANTEDHave Cash Will TravelFor 1998 and newer diesel coaches wwwrvgonecomNationwide Pick Up Toll Free 1-800-669-1807
CASH FOR YOUR RV2002 Model Year and NewerNationwide PickupCall Toll-free 866-687-2274 ask for Jim Cash WWWUSEDRVPROSCOMLA MESA RV CENTER
1 BEST RV BUYERCall for Free AppraisalTop Dollar Paid for Late ModelGas or Diesel MotorhomesFree Nationwide PickupToll Free 888-870-3989BIG SKY LIQUIDATION
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$ CASH $ TOP DOLLAR PAID for late-model motorhomes All makes and modelsNo hassles For instant cash call Keith Roy (toll-free) at 1-888-227-4078PEDATA RV CENTER
2009 - 2000 MOTORHOMES WANTED Nationwide mdash Gas or DieselFree Appraisals mdash No HasslesCall (813) 783-4000 or 888-783-4009 for Instant CashMotorhomeFinderscom
MAILMESSAGE SERVICES
$10 MAILBOX RENTALS mdash South DakotaVehicle Reg mdash Low 3 SD Sales TaxNo State Income Tax No Veh InspectionsCall Toll Free 1-800-419-1690 VisaMCVisit us at wwwyourbestaddresscom
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MAIL FORWARDING SERVICESFast sure safe mail delivery Low pricesOREGON HAS NO SALES TAX For FREE BROCHURE call (800) 452-2130 Visit us at wwwmailforwardingservicescom
AMERICAS-MAILBOX Forwarding in SDSave $$$NEW Monthly Rates NO State Income TaxNO Wheel TaxNO Safety InspectionNO HasslesVery Low RV Reg amp Insurance 866-747-3700wwwAmericas-MailboxcomHW Call us first
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MEXICO INSURANCE
ANNUAL LIABILITY INSURANCE $58 PERSON UNLIMITED TRIPS WITH EXTENDED LIABILITYTO A TOWED TRAILERBOAT1-800-909-4457
HOMES FOR SALE
AMERICArsquoS WORLD CLASS RV COMMUNITYThe Gardens RV Village Crossville TNResales available now 1100 to 2200 sq ft homes with attached fully enclosed full-hookupRV garages Lots available to build your ownBeautiful community Call us at 800-860-RVERwwwgardensrvvillagecom
SENIOR LIVING on the SALTON SEARV Groups Welcome Mineral Spa now openPark Models amp New Mobile Homes availableRents starting $250 Rentals available Call (818) 344-0356
RETAMA VILLAGE Come join us At our exclusive55+ active adult community in the fabulous Rio Grande Valley of South Texas Large RV LotsCasita wRV Port and single family homesClubhouse library pools fitness centerbilliards hiking biking and birdingBentsenpalmcom 9563811500
OWN LAND amp HOME AT SUNRISE BLUFFSGated 55+ Subdivision in NM with best 4 seasonclimate in the SW affordable living Custom homesfrom 1300-2400 sf Ask about either RV portsor RV storage area Vist us at wwwsunrisebluffscomor call 1-877-725-8337
INVESTMENTS
EARN 96 INTERESTPER ANNUM1-800-687-4940 Toll FreeNot available in some states
LOTS FOR SALE
TORREY OAKS RV RESORT Located in SW FL Luxury heated pool pickle ball golf shuffleboardfitness media indooroutdoor kitchensbaths laundries Rental Lots availableCall (813) 426-4729 (863) 773-3157 wwwtorrey-oaks-rv-lotscom
SILVER PALMS RV VILLAGE near Lake OkeechobeeSunny South-Central Florida bull Planned activities bull Fitness center bull Members-only lounge bull Gated entryDeeded Oversized Sites Premier Lakefront ampPreserve sites available Now under constructionndashndashSpecial Pre-Opening pricing availableVisit wwwsilverpalmsrvcom or call 863-467-5800
LARGEST SELECTION OF RV LOTS in SW10 Locations Call now amp Receive 5 daysamp 4 nights Complimentary resort visitFinancing avail Act Now for Best sitessouthwestRVsitescom 760-870-1607
COMMERCIAL CORNER
rdquoldquoAs in past years Highwayshas been the source of our best camp hosts
mdashS Beall OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY
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TOURS
ADVENTURE CARAVANS RV TOURS amp RALLIESCanada bull USA bull Alaska bull Central America Mexico bull Greece bull Europe bull United KingdomMexico RV Insurance wwwadventurecaravanscomFree 86-page catalog (800) 872-7897Experience the Adventure Wersquoll do the Rest
WORLDWIDE RV TOURS AND RALLIESMexico Canada Alaska OverseasAnd USA Rose Parade Balloon FiestaKentucky Derby amp more Call 800-952-8496or free RV Vacation guide wwwfantasyrvtoursnet
Good Sam Samborees and CaraventuresWhether your RV travels take you to AlaskaMexicorsquos Baja Peninsula New England the Kentucky Derby a NASCAR race or to AmericarsquosNational Parks the Good Sam Club has a grouptravel package for you Make new friends while youtravel in the comfort of your RV on our fully guidedtours Call us toll-free at 1-800-829-5140 or visit us online at wwwgoodsamclubcomtoursto find out more about these and the many othertours offered by the Good Sam Club
TRAVEL TO EXCITING PLACESDrive the Alcan to Americarsquos Last Frontierenvision yourself on Nova Scotiarsquos miles of coastal drives celebrate Mardi Grascross the border to sunny Mexicoform friendships yoursquoll treasure the rest of your days all arrangementsincluding RV parks by Tracks RV Toursest 1975 Free catalog at tracksrvtourscom or tel 800-351-6053
TOW VEHICLES FOR SALE
DODGE TRUCK DURANGO amp JEEPFleet prices to the publicBuy Below Factory Invoice1-800-320-9767 Ask for Fleet SalesDonrsquot be fooled by the other guyNo hidden charges wwwthenewdodgecomAdvantage DodgeChryslerJeep
TOW VEHICLETRAILERPACKAGES FOR SALE
2000 TETON 40 CHEYENNE 5th Arctic pkg full-timer new all over 1998 Mtn Master FL6087K mi CummAllison all Air Ride huge storclean amp pwrful Sell sep $40K EA 623-451-7121
TRAILERS FOR SALE
STACKER TRAILERS mdash Huge savings on two cancellations 24 double axle amp 30 triple with lifts Never titled New Dick 800-272-1239See pictures at richmondstackerscom Negotiableamp delivery available
RV SHOWS
MinneapolisSt Paul RV Vacation amp Camping ShowFeb 5 - 8 Minneapolis MNMid America RV ShowFeb 13 - 15 Kansas City MONorth Carolina RV amp Camping ShowFeb 13 - 15 Charlotte NCRichmond Camping RV ExpoFeb 13 - 15 Richmond VAKansas Sports Boat amp Travel ShowFeb 19 - 22 Wichita KSRhode Island RV amp Camping ShowFeb 27 - Mar 1 Providence RIwwwagieventscom
RV SPACES FOR RENT
RV SPACE FOR RENT Must be 55 or older inBellflower CA Small cat or dog under 20 lbsokay Close to all freeways beaches amp mtns At least 1 month stay required Pool table poolCall (562) 867-3227
SERVICES
1 IN SALES TAX SAVINGSPay no sales tax on your next RV We have helpedclients legally save $1000s over the past 12 yrsCall Mountain States Consulting 800-565-4504amp talk to a CPA for professional friendly service or visit us on the web at wwwrvtaxcom
ACTION SERVICES LLCConsult a Licensed Montana AttorneyNo State Sales Tax amp Low License FeesFor Professional Service Call 800-481-0013 wwwactionservices-mtcom
Let us help you BUY YOUR RV TAX FREE We guarantee BEST service and priceReceive $100 Gas Card amp FREE Mail Fwding Save Thousands of $$ Today 8884303388 Best in the business wwwMontanaRVnet
PAY NO SALES TAX ON VEHICLESLet us explain how we can legally help youWersquove helped thousands in the last 10 yearsCall one of our four Montana AttorneysBennett Law Office PC Missoula MTwwwbennettlawofficepccom 866-543-5803
LOWEST RATES IN THE 50 STATESPay NO Sales Tax Permanent PlatesNo Inspections mdash Plates in 4 daysTrailers RVs Vehicles Planes BoatsDeer Creek 8779135100 wwwtaxfreemontanaorg
TAX FREE RV mdash YOUR TAX SAVINGS EXPERTSWe will show you how to save thousandsThe best RV tax package in MontanaCall 24 hours a day 7 days a week888-441-5741 mdash wwwtaxfreervcom
MONTANA LLCrsquoS ONLY $399SAVE THOUSANDS mdash PAY NO SALES TAX Montana LLCrsquos our Specialty mdash Lowest Rates ONLY $39900 plus state fees and license plateswwwRVLLCcom or Call 888-929-4424
SERVICE TRAINING
RVSA will CERTIFY you as an RV technician in only10 weeks 100 employment since 1986 Hands-on InstructionmdashCall the RV ServiceAcademy in Florida (941) 722-5256 wwwrvsanetLICENSED amp APPROVED FOR VA TRAINING
PROPERTY FOR SALE
Clean air hunting fishing boating ATVs25+ ACRES ENTERPRISE UT $200000water rights well septic system Tour at wwwyourerahomecom13323PH 1-888-686-8190 code 100820 ACRES ENTERPRISE UT $87500wwater right 1-888-686-8190 code 1045Tour at wwwyourerahomecom15164John Cameron GRI Ph 435-632-6358jcameroninfowestcomERA BROKERS CONSOLIDATED SOUTHERN UTAHrsquoSREAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS1-800-372-2765 wwwerabrokersnet
5 ACRE PROPERTY IN SOUTHERN COLORADO360ordm Mountain Views Close to Rio Grande No Assoc Fees Yearly Property Taxes under $100Only $7500 entire 5 Acres(239) 273-0911 wwwcoloradolandsalecom
RECREATIONAL VEHICLESFOR SALE
LIST YOUR RVSHOP FOR AN RVTHOUSANDS OF VIEWERSBUYERS WAITINGbullbullbull wwwRVclearinghousecom bullbullbull
RV REGISTRYwwwrvregistrycomMotorhomes Trailers amp Fifth WheelsFor Sale by OwnersNo Sales CommissionsBuyersSellers 800-546-8457
BUYING OR SELLING AN RVLet us take over the risk of major repairsTo learn more about the Good Sam Extended Service Plan mechanical breakdown insurance call 1-877-681-9479
RECREATIONAL VEHICLESWANTED
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RV CLUBS
LONERS ON WHEELS Singles Camping ClubwwwlonersonwheelscomLocal Chapter campouts in USA amp CanadaRallies Caravans amp LOW Campground1-866-LOW-CLUB bull FREE Newsletter amp Info
RV GRAPHICS
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COMMERCIAL CORNER
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TRADING POSTTURN-KEY SPACIOUS BEAUTIFUL RV LOT Temeculaarea CA Incl WD dishwshr frig dbl SS sinkBBQ At Rancho CA RV Resort a 5-star resort golfcourse pools SteveLinda (949)454-2191 pearlwing9coxnet for photos $85K
MOTORHOMES FOR SALE
2000 ALLEGRO BUS 38 57K mi 3 SO Cat 330dsl 6-spd Allison maple cab int WD new awnsall lthr Frtliner Chas 75 Onan new tires reffrwicmkr no smkpets $54K 772-564-0759772-341-4614 (FL)
2007 36QSH PHAETON BY Tiffin Silver Sand350 HP Cat Diesel pusher 6-speed Allison80 gen auto level amp awn leather Corian tiled3 TVs 4 slides 9527 miles warranty $175K(941) 286-5201 (SD)
1996 DUTCH STAR 32 454 Chevy Banks Power slide-out Runs and looks beautiful New paint roof tires $28500 Neil 916-747-1842
A Colorado Beauty at its Best New 2006 stunning custom home in Castle Rock 6196 sq ft walkout ranch on 467 acres 4 BD 6BA50rsquoX21rsquo RV garage wfull hookups $1295000(303) 681-3754 for pics amp details
LARGO FL 1152 sq ft manufactured hm 2BR2BA Many extras incl attached lanai amp shed Xlnt home base location close to shopping ampbeaches in a 55+ 5-star community $35000OBO 727-798-2573 evartsedyahoocom
3BD2BA MANUFACTURED on 82 acre w30X40RV garage wfull hookup 2 yrs old 4 mi from The Villages in FL No lot fee you own propertysafe area move-in ready smk free lots of extras$260K 352-406-9750
BEAUTIFUL OR COAST - Lakeside 55+ gatedcomm 1254 sq ft 2BD 2BA 40 ft RV prkgwhookups 2 mins to lake 5 mi to beachfishing crabbing hiking Pix avail $219000(541) 759-2747
LOTS FOR SALE
CYPRESS WOODS RESORT - SW Florida premierwaterfront lot on cul de sac Tropical landscapingSee at wwwbradsrvlotcom (239) 495-0538
DESTIN VILLAGE RV RESORT FLmdash2 lots for saleside by side across from pool and clubhouse1 block to huge public beach Large pads gated$129000 each Susan (850) 496-6520
ALASKA KENAI PENINSULA RV and residential lot The best fishing and hunting in the worldCheap Private party 907-283-5889 spikealaskaearthlinknet wwwmyalaskalotcom
OWN YOUR RV LOT CO-OP PK along ColoradoRiver 2006 Cavco Pk model front kit 16X22 living rm 10X24 storage furnished WDgolf cart full time or part xlnt cond Must see$174500 928-667-3768 (AZ)
CAMPGROUNDMEMBERSHIPS FOR SALECOAST TO COAST AFFILIATED
CAMPGROUND MEMBERSHIP FOR SALE Coast to Coast affiliated home park Southern PinesNC 2 free parks S Pines amp Gettsyburg PA Pdover $6000 sell for $5000 Heart problems(336) 475-3623
CAMPGROUND MEMBERSHIPSFOR SALE
THOUSAND TRAILS NACO national membershipAnnual dues paid up to January 2009 $3500 or best offer (323) 582-5559
HOMES FOR SALE
1987 SILVERCREST MOBILE HOME in Hemet CAGated 55+ community wRV stor free golf pool amp more 1344 sq ft 2BD2BA LR DR den 2space carport AC washdry frig gas stove$34900 425-868-7553
DAVENPORT FL RV HOME Private 55+ commAccess to I-27 amp I-4 2BD 2BA + RV garage1800 sq ft Cinder block built $289K Will consider trade in CACOTX 863-424-1417lab2trvlaolcom
ASHEVILLE NCmdashNewly remodeled home amp RVbuilding 4BR 4BA 4300 sq ft home 2250 sq ft RV building HVAC Many amenities plus mtn views New low price $699500 Pics wwwTomFlackcom 8282426569
TRADING POST As a benefit of membership Good Sam Club members may advertise personalitems for sale in the Trading Postclassified ad section of Highways
The Trading Post classified ad section isrestricted to ads placed by individualGood Sam Club members who are cur-rent with their membership dues Adsmust be of a personal nature accordingto the following requirements All otherclassified ads will be considered forplacement in Commercial Corner
1 Item advertised must be personallyowned and listed for sale or trade Ads pro-moting a product or service for sale wouldnot be acceptable in Trading Post Also notacceptable would be an ad for a multi-unitapartment townhome complex or morethan 10 acres of unimproved real property
2 An ad for the rental of any item is considered commercial and thereforenot appropriate for Trading Post
3 Trading Post accepts ads under thecategories of Campground Member-ships for Sale Timeshares for SaleHomes for Sale and Lots for SaleAgents are not permitted to advertise inTrading Post
4 Help Wanted and Positions Wantedare categories inappropriate for TradingPost Also unacceptable are ads for theexchange of one service for anotherregardless of whether any money is
changing hands An ad soliciting theusage of property whether commercialor residential is also considered com-mercial in nature and must be placed inCommercial Corner
Please note The May 2009 issuecloses on February 18 (arrival date April30 the June issue closes on March 18(arrival date May 27)
Unfortunately it is not possible to can-cel an ad after our closing dateHowever we are able to place aldquoSOLDrsquorsquo indicator over your ad up toone week after the closing date
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2000 DOLPHIN 36 FORD V10 21500 milesSO 55 gen WD Corian tops awnings 2 TVDVDVCR 2 air rear camara level jacks Must sell health reasons Reduced to $35800 407-654-3863 (FL)
2005 PHAETON 35 FT 350 diesel very lowmileage smoke free very clean Two slidessurround sound WD 4-dr frig Under warranty$150000 (225) 293-6990 225-921-8934
1996 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND 34 model L 45K miles Chevy gas Onan generator awningpackage satellite leveling jacks Email for more info bgilstrapcomcastnet or 678-817-9661 (GA)
1990 MONACO CROWN ROYALE 40 foot 300Cummins engine 75K miles fully loadedexcellent condition $29500 Call for pictures and information In 1990 sold for $250000304-242-0377
2005 COUNTRY COACH Intrigue LTD 42 525HP3 AC 10KW gen 3 slides In-Motion sat heatedceramic floor OS ent ctr radar det CB radioAqua Hot htd massage driver amp co-pilot sts extwar $345K 909-980-2168 (CA)
TRAVEL TRAILERS amp FIFTH WHEELS FOR SALE
2004 KEYSTONE HORNET with improved lotconcrete drive + pad deck and shed Lot 6035 Star Resort Pass Christian MS Xlnt cond 2BDRM 12 slide $249 annual fee Near Casinos$36000 (920) 897-3660 (WI)
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 49
2004 374 GLENDALE Titanium 32E37DS5th whl pin to bmpr 322 Xlnt cond lots xtras clsts hdwd flr NS 2 SO Orig $63600Selling due to health $29500 Call Gene 562-927-7217 (CA)
The May 2009 issue closes February 18 The June 2009 issue closes March18 Cost $85 per ad plus $60 per photo Bold $10 for first line $20 tobold entire ad Add $25 for ad to appear in redMaximum 200 characters Count all letters numbers punctuation and spacesSpecify category______________________________________
Good Sam ____________________________________Exp_____
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Address ______________________________________
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Phone ________________________________________
Please check here if you would like your state or province abbreviation to appear in your ad following your phone number
MAIL Trading Post Highways PO Box 8510 Ventura CA 93002
FAX (805) 667-4379 Attention Trading Post
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TRADING POST RATES
Advertising rates Trading Post ads are $85per listing per issue Bold-face type for thefirst line of the ad is an additional $10 For atotal of $105 your entire ad will be in boldAdd $25 for your ad to appear in red type
Photo ads We will include one photo with yourad at an additional cost of $60 per issue Pleasee-mail or mail a black-and-white or color photo
Blind-box service This runs an additional $15per issue A blind-box number will be assigned toyour ad and we will forward responses to you
When submitting ad copy please follow theseguidelines1 Submit your printed or typed ad on ourprinted form or use your own stationery2 Limit each ad to 200 characters counting allletters spaces punctuation marks and numbers3 Indicate under which category you wouldlike your ad to appear4 Your Good Sam Club membership numberand expiration date must be noted5 Mail ad copy and a check money order orVisaMasterCardDiscoverAmEx number toTrading Post Highways PO Box 8510Ventura California 93002-99126 Fax credit card orders to 805-667-4379Attention Trading Post7 E-mail credit-card orders to classifiedstlcomAttention Trading Post8 If you have a question we can be reachedat (805) 667-4100 ext 392 391 or 385
NO TELEPHONE ORDERS PLEASE
does not knowinglyaccept ads from busi-nesses in the TradingPost section If youreach a business whenanswering a Trading Postad please contact theAdvertising Departmentat 805-667-4100
StopampShop
AT THE RV MARKETPLACETake a moment to browse the
Marketplace section this monthThe shopping begins on page 50
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For more information call theAdvertising Department at
800-765-1912extension 391 392 or 385
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AVAILABLE IN
You can place a 1-inch black-and-white ad for as little as
based on a 12-issue schedule
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RV MARKETPLACE
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 51
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ADVERTISER INDEXWhile every effort is made to maintain accuracy andcompleteness last-minutechanges may occasionallyresult in omissions or errors
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RV Business Top 50 12ndash13
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Transfer Flow 4
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COPYRIGHT STATEMENT The Good Sam logo is a registeredtrademark of TL Enterprises Inc a Delaware corporation It may beused by Good Sam chapters for official noncommercial identificationpurposes only and by others only with express written authorization inadvance from TL Enterprises Inc The noncommercial use for patchesand other similar chapter identification has been granted to charteredchapters of the club Any other use without express advance writtenauthorization is prohibited The following terms are registered trade-marks of TL Enterprises Inc and may not be used without permissionCaraventure Commercial Member of Good Sam RV Club Good SamPark Highways MotorHome Rider Samboree Samgo Trailer Lifeand the Trailer Life Campgrounds RV Parks and Services DirectoryHighways does not knowingly accept deceptive or misleading advertis-ing If you have a contrary experience with respect to any merchandiseor service represented in our pages please contact Action Line atactionlinegoodsamclubcom Permission to reprint or quote excerptsgranted upon written request only Copyright 2009
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Highways FEBRUARY 200954
A Scenic Stop to Remember Tell us the location of the vantage point pictured above and you
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and include your name and contact information On March 1 wersquoll pick one $50 winner at random
from among the correct entries Look for the answer and winner in the May 2009 issue
Lots of Good Sam members have won $50 so farPatrick F Prunty of Harwich Massachusetts earned hischeck by correctly identifying the watery crossing in theNovember issuersquos Wherersquos Good Sam photo reprinted onthe right The RV bearing the Good Sam sticker rides theferry across Lake Champlain from Grand Island Vermontto Plattsburg New York Good Sam member Lynn Holmesof Arnold Maryland earned $50 for sending us the photo
Now itrsquos your turn to put your digital camera to workSimply take a photo of an RV in an interesting or sceniclocation with the Good Sam decal prominently displayedE-mail the high-resolution image to whereisgoodsamgoodsamclubcom and donrsquot forget to provide your nameand contact information If your photorsquos selected yoursquollreceive a check for $50
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Contents
Portal to the Past
Flying High in Albuquerque
Get Your Kicks at The Rally
Departments
Whats New Online
On the Road
Dear Good Sam
Good News
RV Insight
Camp Cuisine
Tech Topics
Action Line
Good Stuff
Classifieds
Pet Pix
Advertiser Index
Wheres Good Sam
Good Sam Club dot com
TOC
User Guide
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MOTORHOME PARTS
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HOMES FOR SALE
AMERICArsquoS WORLD CLASS RV COMMUNITYThe Gardens RV Village Crossville TNResales available now 1100 to 2200 sq ft homes with attached fully enclosed full-hookupRV garages Lots available to build your ownBeautiful community Call us at 800-860-RVERwwwgardensrvvillagecom
SENIOR LIVING on the SALTON SEARV Groups Welcome Mineral Spa now openPark Models amp New Mobile Homes availableRents starting $250 Rentals available Call (818) 344-0356
RETAMA VILLAGE Come join us At our exclusive55+ active adult community in the fabulous Rio Grande Valley of South Texas Large RV LotsCasita wRV Port and single family homesClubhouse library pools fitness centerbilliards hiking biking and birdingBentsenpalmcom 9563811500
OWN LAND amp HOME AT SUNRISE BLUFFSGated 55+ Subdivision in NM with best 4 seasonclimate in the SW affordable living Custom homesfrom 1300-2400 sf Ask about either RV portsor RV storage area Vist us at wwwsunrisebluffscomor call 1-877-725-8337
INVESTMENTS
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LOTS FOR SALE
TORREY OAKS RV RESORT Located in SW FL Luxury heated pool pickle ball golf shuffleboardfitness media indooroutdoor kitchensbaths laundries Rental Lots availableCall (813) 426-4729 (863) 773-3157 wwwtorrey-oaks-rv-lotscom
SILVER PALMS RV VILLAGE near Lake OkeechobeeSunny South-Central Florida bull Planned activities bull Fitness center bull Members-only lounge bull Gated entryDeeded Oversized Sites Premier Lakefront ampPreserve sites available Now under constructionndashndashSpecial Pre-Opening pricing availableVisit wwwsilverpalmsrvcom or call 863-467-5800
LARGEST SELECTION OF RV LOTS in SW10 Locations Call now amp Receive 5 daysamp 4 nights Complimentary resort visitFinancing avail Act Now for Best sitessouthwestRVsitescom 760-870-1607
COMMERCIAL CORNER
rdquoldquoAs in past years Highwayshas been the source of our best camp hosts
mdashS Beall OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY
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TOURS
ADVENTURE CARAVANS RV TOURS amp RALLIESCanada bull USA bull Alaska bull Central America Mexico bull Greece bull Europe bull United KingdomMexico RV Insurance wwwadventurecaravanscomFree 86-page catalog (800) 872-7897Experience the Adventure Wersquoll do the Rest
WORLDWIDE RV TOURS AND RALLIESMexico Canada Alaska OverseasAnd USA Rose Parade Balloon FiestaKentucky Derby amp more Call 800-952-8496or free RV Vacation guide wwwfantasyrvtoursnet
Good Sam Samborees and CaraventuresWhether your RV travels take you to AlaskaMexicorsquos Baja Peninsula New England the Kentucky Derby a NASCAR race or to AmericarsquosNational Parks the Good Sam Club has a grouptravel package for you Make new friends while youtravel in the comfort of your RV on our fully guidedtours Call us toll-free at 1-800-829-5140 or visit us online at wwwgoodsamclubcomtoursto find out more about these and the many othertours offered by the Good Sam Club
TRAVEL TO EXCITING PLACESDrive the Alcan to Americarsquos Last Frontierenvision yourself on Nova Scotiarsquos miles of coastal drives celebrate Mardi Grascross the border to sunny Mexicoform friendships yoursquoll treasure the rest of your days all arrangementsincluding RV parks by Tracks RV Toursest 1975 Free catalog at tracksrvtourscom or tel 800-351-6053
TOW VEHICLES FOR SALE
DODGE TRUCK DURANGO amp JEEPFleet prices to the publicBuy Below Factory Invoice1-800-320-9767 Ask for Fleet SalesDonrsquot be fooled by the other guyNo hidden charges wwwthenewdodgecomAdvantage DodgeChryslerJeep
TOW VEHICLETRAILERPACKAGES FOR SALE
2000 TETON 40 CHEYENNE 5th Arctic pkg full-timer new all over 1998 Mtn Master FL6087K mi CummAllison all Air Ride huge storclean amp pwrful Sell sep $40K EA 623-451-7121
TRAILERS FOR SALE
STACKER TRAILERS mdash Huge savings on two cancellations 24 double axle amp 30 triple with lifts Never titled New Dick 800-272-1239See pictures at richmondstackerscom Negotiableamp delivery available
RV SHOWS
MinneapolisSt Paul RV Vacation amp Camping ShowFeb 5 - 8 Minneapolis MNMid America RV ShowFeb 13 - 15 Kansas City MONorth Carolina RV amp Camping ShowFeb 13 - 15 Charlotte NCRichmond Camping RV ExpoFeb 13 - 15 Richmond VAKansas Sports Boat amp Travel ShowFeb 19 - 22 Wichita KSRhode Island RV amp Camping ShowFeb 27 - Mar 1 Providence RIwwwagieventscom
RV SPACES FOR RENT
RV SPACE FOR RENT Must be 55 or older inBellflower CA Small cat or dog under 20 lbsokay Close to all freeways beaches amp mtns At least 1 month stay required Pool table poolCall (562) 867-3227
SERVICES
1 IN SALES TAX SAVINGSPay no sales tax on your next RV We have helpedclients legally save $1000s over the past 12 yrsCall Mountain States Consulting 800-565-4504amp talk to a CPA for professional friendly service or visit us on the web at wwwrvtaxcom
ACTION SERVICES LLCConsult a Licensed Montana AttorneyNo State Sales Tax amp Low License FeesFor Professional Service Call 800-481-0013 wwwactionservices-mtcom
Let us help you BUY YOUR RV TAX FREE We guarantee BEST service and priceReceive $100 Gas Card amp FREE Mail Fwding Save Thousands of $$ Today 8884303388 Best in the business wwwMontanaRVnet
PAY NO SALES TAX ON VEHICLESLet us explain how we can legally help youWersquove helped thousands in the last 10 yearsCall one of our four Montana AttorneysBennett Law Office PC Missoula MTwwwbennettlawofficepccom 866-543-5803
LOWEST RATES IN THE 50 STATESPay NO Sales Tax Permanent PlatesNo Inspections mdash Plates in 4 daysTrailers RVs Vehicles Planes BoatsDeer Creek 8779135100 wwwtaxfreemontanaorg
TAX FREE RV mdash YOUR TAX SAVINGS EXPERTSWe will show you how to save thousandsThe best RV tax package in MontanaCall 24 hours a day 7 days a week888-441-5741 mdash wwwtaxfreervcom
MONTANA LLCrsquoS ONLY $399SAVE THOUSANDS mdash PAY NO SALES TAX Montana LLCrsquos our Specialty mdash Lowest Rates ONLY $39900 plus state fees and license plateswwwRVLLCcom or Call 888-929-4424
SERVICE TRAINING
RVSA will CERTIFY you as an RV technician in only10 weeks 100 employment since 1986 Hands-on InstructionmdashCall the RV ServiceAcademy in Florida (941) 722-5256 wwwrvsanetLICENSED amp APPROVED FOR VA TRAINING
PROPERTY FOR SALE
Clean air hunting fishing boating ATVs25+ ACRES ENTERPRISE UT $200000water rights well septic system Tour at wwwyourerahomecom13323PH 1-888-686-8190 code 100820 ACRES ENTERPRISE UT $87500wwater right 1-888-686-8190 code 1045Tour at wwwyourerahomecom15164John Cameron GRI Ph 435-632-6358jcameroninfowestcomERA BROKERS CONSOLIDATED SOUTHERN UTAHrsquoSREAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS1-800-372-2765 wwwerabrokersnet
5 ACRE PROPERTY IN SOUTHERN COLORADO360ordm Mountain Views Close to Rio Grande No Assoc Fees Yearly Property Taxes under $100Only $7500 entire 5 Acres(239) 273-0911 wwwcoloradolandsalecom
RECREATIONAL VEHICLESFOR SALE
LIST YOUR RVSHOP FOR AN RVTHOUSANDS OF VIEWERSBUYERS WAITINGbullbullbull wwwRVclearinghousecom bullbullbull
RV REGISTRYwwwrvregistrycomMotorhomes Trailers amp Fifth WheelsFor Sale by OwnersNo Sales CommissionsBuyersSellers 800-546-8457
BUYING OR SELLING AN RVLet us take over the risk of major repairsTo learn more about the Good Sam Extended Service Plan mechanical breakdown insurance call 1-877-681-9479
RECREATIONAL VEHICLESWANTED
DONATE RVs AUTOS BOATS PROPERTY TIME-SHARES EQUIPMENT and JUNKERS running or notFast Free Pickup IRS Tax Deductible1-800-903-4483 Homeless MinistriesEmail help27msncom
RV CLUBS
LONERS ON WHEELS Singles Camping ClubwwwlonersonwheelscomLocal Chapter campouts in USA amp CanadaRallies Caravans amp LOW Campground1-866-LOW-CLUB bull FREE Newsletter amp Info
RV GRAPHICS
VIBRANT FULL COLOR DURABLE vinyl picturesSelect landscapes animals patriotic lighthousesetc Avg 30 X 50 or custom sized for your RVAffordable Easy to installwwwwild-signscom 800-255-1790
COMMERCIAL CORNER
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TRADING POSTTURN-KEY SPACIOUS BEAUTIFUL RV LOT Temeculaarea CA Incl WD dishwshr frig dbl SS sinkBBQ At Rancho CA RV Resort a 5-star resort golfcourse pools SteveLinda (949)454-2191 pearlwing9coxnet for photos $85K
MOTORHOMES FOR SALE
2000 ALLEGRO BUS 38 57K mi 3 SO Cat 330dsl 6-spd Allison maple cab int WD new awnsall lthr Frtliner Chas 75 Onan new tires reffrwicmkr no smkpets $54K 772-564-0759772-341-4614 (FL)
2007 36QSH PHAETON BY Tiffin Silver Sand350 HP Cat Diesel pusher 6-speed Allison80 gen auto level amp awn leather Corian tiled3 TVs 4 slides 9527 miles warranty $175K(941) 286-5201 (SD)
1996 DUTCH STAR 32 454 Chevy Banks Power slide-out Runs and looks beautiful New paint roof tires $28500 Neil 916-747-1842
A Colorado Beauty at its Best New 2006 stunning custom home in Castle Rock 6196 sq ft walkout ranch on 467 acres 4 BD 6BA50rsquoX21rsquo RV garage wfull hookups $1295000(303) 681-3754 for pics amp details
LARGO FL 1152 sq ft manufactured hm 2BR2BA Many extras incl attached lanai amp shed Xlnt home base location close to shopping ampbeaches in a 55+ 5-star community $35000OBO 727-798-2573 evartsedyahoocom
3BD2BA MANUFACTURED on 82 acre w30X40RV garage wfull hookup 2 yrs old 4 mi from The Villages in FL No lot fee you own propertysafe area move-in ready smk free lots of extras$260K 352-406-9750
BEAUTIFUL OR COAST - Lakeside 55+ gatedcomm 1254 sq ft 2BD 2BA 40 ft RV prkgwhookups 2 mins to lake 5 mi to beachfishing crabbing hiking Pix avail $219000(541) 759-2747
LOTS FOR SALE
CYPRESS WOODS RESORT - SW Florida premierwaterfront lot on cul de sac Tropical landscapingSee at wwwbradsrvlotcom (239) 495-0538
DESTIN VILLAGE RV RESORT FLmdash2 lots for saleside by side across from pool and clubhouse1 block to huge public beach Large pads gated$129000 each Susan (850) 496-6520
ALASKA KENAI PENINSULA RV and residential lot The best fishing and hunting in the worldCheap Private party 907-283-5889 spikealaskaearthlinknet wwwmyalaskalotcom
OWN YOUR RV LOT CO-OP PK along ColoradoRiver 2006 Cavco Pk model front kit 16X22 living rm 10X24 storage furnished WDgolf cart full time or part xlnt cond Must see$174500 928-667-3768 (AZ)
CAMPGROUNDMEMBERSHIPS FOR SALECOAST TO COAST AFFILIATED
CAMPGROUND MEMBERSHIP FOR SALE Coast to Coast affiliated home park Southern PinesNC 2 free parks S Pines amp Gettsyburg PA Pdover $6000 sell for $5000 Heart problems(336) 475-3623
CAMPGROUND MEMBERSHIPSFOR SALE
THOUSAND TRAILS NACO national membershipAnnual dues paid up to January 2009 $3500 or best offer (323) 582-5559
HOMES FOR SALE
1987 SILVERCREST MOBILE HOME in Hemet CAGated 55+ community wRV stor free golf pool amp more 1344 sq ft 2BD2BA LR DR den 2space carport AC washdry frig gas stove$34900 425-868-7553
DAVENPORT FL RV HOME Private 55+ commAccess to I-27 amp I-4 2BD 2BA + RV garage1800 sq ft Cinder block built $289K Will consider trade in CACOTX 863-424-1417lab2trvlaolcom
ASHEVILLE NCmdashNewly remodeled home amp RVbuilding 4BR 4BA 4300 sq ft home 2250 sq ft RV building HVAC Many amenities plus mtn views New low price $699500 Pics wwwTomFlackcom 8282426569
TRADING POST As a benefit of membership Good Sam Club members may advertise personalitems for sale in the Trading Postclassified ad section of Highways
The Trading Post classified ad section isrestricted to ads placed by individualGood Sam Club members who are cur-rent with their membership dues Adsmust be of a personal nature accordingto the following requirements All otherclassified ads will be considered forplacement in Commercial Corner
1 Item advertised must be personallyowned and listed for sale or trade Ads pro-moting a product or service for sale wouldnot be acceptable in Trading Post Also notacceptable would be an ad for a multi-unitapartment townhome complex or morethan 10 acres of unimproved real property
2 An ad for the rental of any item is considered commercial and thereforenot appropriate for Trading Post
3 Trading Post accepts ads under thecategories of Campground Member-ships for Sale Timeshares for SaleHomes for Sale and Lots for SaleAgents are not permitted to advertise inTrading Post
4 Help Wanted and Positions Wantedare categories inappropriate for TradingPost Also unacceptable are ads for theexchange of one service for anotherregardless of whether any money is
changing hands An ad soliciting theusage of property whether commercialor residential is also considered com-mercial in nature and must be placed inCommercial Corner
Please note The May 2009 issuecloses on February 18 (arrival date April30 the June issue closes on March 18(arrival date May 27)
Unfortunately it is not possible to can-cel an ad after our closing dateHowever we are able to place aldquoSOLDrsquorsquo indicator over your ad up toone week after the closing date
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2000 DOLPHIN 36 FORD V10 21500 milesSO 55 gen WD Corian tops awnings 2 TVDVDVCR 2 air rear camara level jacks Must sell health reasons Reduced to $35800 407-654-3863 (FL)
2005 PHAETON 35 FT 350 diesel very lowmileage smoke free very clean Two slidessurround sound WD 4-dr frig Under warranty$150000 (225) 293-6990 225-921-8934
1996 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND 34 model L 45K miles Chevy gas Onan generator awningpackage satellite leveling jacks Email for more info bgilstrapcomcastnet or 678-817-9661 (GA)
1990 MONACO CROWN ROYALE 40 foot 300Cummins engine 75K miles fully loadedexcellent condition $29500 Call for pictures and information In 1990 sold for $250000304-242-0377
2005 COUNTRY COACH Intrigue LTD 42 525HP3 AC 10KW gen 3 slides In-Motion sat heatedceramic floor OS ent ctr radar det CB radioAqua Hot htd massage driver amp co-pilot sts extwar $345K 909-980-2168 (CA)
TRAVEL TRAILERS amp FIFTH WHEELS FOR SALE
2004 KEYSTONE HORNET with improved lotconcrete drive + pad deck and shed Lot 6035 Star Resort Pass Christian MS Xlnt cond 2BDRM 12 slide $249 annual fee Near Casinos$36000 (920) 897-3660 (WI)
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 49
2004 374 GLENDALE Titanium 32E37DS5th whl pin to bmpr 322 Xlnt cond lots xtras clsts hdwd flr NS 2 SO Orig $63600Selling due to health $29500 Call Gene 562-927-7217 (CA)
The May 2009 issue closes February 18 The June 2009 issue closes March18 Cost $85 per ad plus $60 per photo Bold $10 for first line $20 tobold entire ad Add $25 for ad to appear in redMaximum 200 characters Count all letters numbers punctuation and spacesSpecify category______________________________________
Good Sam ____________________________________Exp_____
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Please check here if you would like your state or province abbreviation to appear in your ad following your phone number
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TRADING POST RATES
Advertising rates Trading Post ads are $85per listing per issue Bold-face type for thefirst line of the ad is an additional $10 For atotal of $105 your entire ad will be in boldAdd $25 for your ad to appear in red type
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Lots of Good Sam members have won $50 so farPatrick F Prunty of Harwich Massachusetts earned hischeck by correctly identifying the watery crossing in theNovember issuersquos Wherersquos Good Sam photo reprinted onthe right The RV bearing the Good Sam sticker rides theferry across Lake Champlain from Grand Island Vermontto Plattsburg New York Good Sam member Lynn Holmesof Arnold Maryland earned $50 for sending us the photo
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Contents
Portal to the Past
Flying High in Albuquerque
Get Your Kicks at The Rally
Departments
Whats New Online
On the Road
Dear Good Sam
Good News
RV Insight
Camp Cuisine
Tech Topics
Action Line
Good Stuff
Classifieds
Pet Pix
Advertiser Index
Wheres Good Sam
Good Sam Club dot com
TOC
User Guide
TOURS
ADVENTURE CARAVANS RV TOURS amp RALLIESCanada bull USA bull Alaska bull Central America Mexico bull Greece bull Europe bull United KingdomMexico RV Insurance wwwadventurecaravanscomFree 86-page catalog (800) 872-7897Experience the Adventure Wersquoll do the Rest
WORLDWIDE RV TOURS AND RALLIESMexico Canada Alaska OverseasAnd USA Rose Parade Balloon FiestaKentucky Derby amp more Call 800-952-8496or free RV Vacation guide wwwfantasyrvtoursnet
Good Sam Samborees and CaraventuresWhether your RV travels take you to AlaskaMexicorsquos Baja Peninsula New England the Kentucky Derby a NASCAR race or to AmericarsquosNational Parks the Good Sam Club has a grouptravel package for you Make new friends while youtravel in the comfort of your RV on our fully guidedtours Call us toll-free at 1-800-829-5140 or visit us online at wwwgoodsamclubcomtoursto find out more about these and the many othertours offered by the Good Sam Club
TRAVEL TO EXCITING PLACESDrive the Alcan to Americarsquos Last Frontierenvision yourself on Nova Scotiarsquos miles of coastal drives celebrate Mardi Grascross the border to sunny Mexicoform friendships yoursquoll treasure the rest of your days all arrangementsincluding RV parks by Tracks RV Toursest 1975 Free catalog at tracksrvtourscom or tel 800-351-6053
TOW VEHICLES FOR SALE
DODGE TRUCK DURANGO amp JEEPFleet prices to the publicBuy Below Factory Invoice1-800-320-9767 Ask for Fleet SalesDonrsquot be fooled by the other guyNo hidden charges wwwthenewdodgecomAdvantage DodgeChryslerJeep
TOW VEHICLETRAILERPACKAGES FOR SALE
2000 TETON 40 CHEYENNE 5th Arctic pkg full-timer new all over 1998 Mtn Master FL6087K mi CummAllison all Air Ride huge storclean amp pwrful Sell sep $40K EA 623-451-7121
TRAILERS FOR SALE
STACKER TRAILERS mdash Huge savings on two cancellations 24 double axle amp 30 triple with lifts Never titled New Dick 800-272-1239See pictures at richmondstackerscom Negotiableamp delivery available
RV SHOWS
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PROPERTY FOR SALE
Clean air hunting fishing boating ATVs25+ ACRES ENTERPRISE UT $200000water rights well septic system Tour at wwwyourerahomecom13323PH 1-888-686-8190 code 100820 ACRES ENTERPRISE UT $87500wwater right 1-888-686-8190 code 1045Tour at wwwyourerahomecom15164John Cameron GRI Ph 435-632-6358jcameroninfowestcomERA BROKERS CONSOLIDATED SOUTHERN UTAHrsquoSREAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS1-800-372-2765 wwwerabrokersnet
5 ACRE PROPERTY IN SOUTHERN COLORADO360ordm Mountain Views Close to Rio Grande No Assoc Fees Yearly Property Taxes under $100Only $7500 entire 5 Acres(239) 273-0911 wwwcoloradolandsalecom
RECREATIONAL VEHICLESFOR SALE
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RV REGISTRYwwwrvregistrycomMotorhomes Trailers amp Fifth WheelsFor Sale by OwnersNo Sales CommissionsBuyersSellers 800-546-8457
BUYING OR SELLING AN RVLet us take over the risk of major repairsTo learn more about the Good Sam Extended Service Plan mechanical breakdown insurance call 1-877-681-9479
RECREATIONAL VEHICLESWANTED
DONATE RVs AUTOS BOATS PROPERTY TIME-SHARES EQUIPMENT and JUNKERS running or notFast Free Pickup IRS Tax Deductible1-800-903-4483 Homeless MinistriesEmail help27msncom
RV CLUBS
LONERS ON WHEELS Singles Camping ClubwwwlonersonwheelscomLocal Chapter campouts in USA amp CanadaRallies Caravans amp LOW Campground1-866-LOW-CLUB bull FREE Newsletter amp Info
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COMMERCIAL CORNER
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TRADING POSTTURN-KEY SPACIOUS BEAUTIFUL RV LOT Temeculaarea CA Incl WD dishwshr frig dbl SS sinkBBQ At Rancho CA RV Resort a 5-star resort golfcourse pools SteveLinda (949)454-2191 pearlwing9coxnet for photos $85K
MOTORHOMES FOR SALE
2000 ALLEGRO BUS 38 57K mi 3 SO Cat 330dsl 6-spd Allison maple cab int WD new awnsall lthr Frtliner Chas 75 Onan new tires reffrwicmkr no smkpets $54K 772-564-0759772-341-4614 (FL)
2007 36QSH PHAETON BY Tiffin Silver Sand350 HP Cat Diesel pusher 6-speed Allison80 gen auto level amp awn leather Corian tiled3 TVs 4 slides 9527 miles warranty $175K(941) 286-5201 (SD)
1996 DUTCH STAR 32 454 Chevy Banks Power slide-out Runs and looks beautiful New paint roof tires $28500 Neil 916-747-1842
A Colorado Beauty at its Best New 2006 stunning custom home in Castle Rock 6196 sq ft walkout ranch on 467 acres 4 BD 6BA50rsquoX21rsquo RV garage wfull hookups $1295000(303) 681-3754 for pics amp details
LARGO FL 1152 sq ft manufactured hm 2BR2BA Many extras incl attached lanai amp shed Xlnt home base location close to shopping ampbeaches in a 55+ 5-star community $35000OBO 727-798-2573 evartsedyahoocom
3BD2BA MANUFACTURED on 82 acre w30X40RV garage wfull hookup 2 yrs old 4 mi from The Villages in FL No lot fee you own propertysafe area move-in ready smk free lots of extras$260K 352-406-9750
BEAUTIFUL OR COAST - Lakeside 55+ gatedcomm 1254 sq ft 2BD 2BA 40 ft RV prkgwhookups 2 mins to lake 5 mi to beachfishing crabbing hiking Pix avail $219000(541) 759-2747
LOTS FOR SALE
CYPRESS WOODS RESORT - SW Florida premierwaterfront lot on cul de sac Tropical landscapingSee at wwwbradsrvlotcom (239) 495-0538
DESTIN VILLAGE RV RESORT FLmdash2 lots for saleside by side across from pool and clubhouse1 block to huge public beach Large pads gated$129000 each Susan (850) 496-6520
ALASKA KENAI PENINSULA RV and residential lot The best fishing and hunting in the worldCheap Private party 907-283-5889 spikealaskaearthlinknet wwwmyalaskalotcom
OWN YOUR RV LOT CO-OP PK along ColoradoRiver 2006 Cavco Pk model front kit 16X22 living rm 10X24 storage furnished WDgolf cart full time or part xlnt cond Must see$174500 928-667-3768 (AZ)
CAMPGROUNDMEMBERSHIPS FOR SALECOAST TO COAST AFFILIATED
CAMPGROUND MEMBERSHIP FOR SALE Coast to Coast affiliated home park Southern PinesNC 2 free parks S Pines amp Gettsyburg PA Pdover $6000 sell for $5000 Heart problems(336) 475-3623
CAMPGROUND MEMBERSHIPSFOR SALE
THOUSAND TRAILS NACO national membershipAnnual dues paid up to January 2009 $3500 or best offer (323) 582-5559
HOMES FOR SALE
1987 SILVERCREST MOBILE HOME in Hemet CAGated 55+ community wRV stor free golf pool amp more 1344 sq ft 2BD2BA LR DR den 2space carport AC washdry frig gas stove$34900 425-868-7553
DAVENPORT FL RV HOME Private 55+ commAccess to I-27 amp I-4 2BD 2BA + RV garage1800 sq ft Cinder block built $289K Will consider trade in CACOTX 863-424-1417lab2trvlaolcom
ASHEVILLE NCmdashNewly remodeled home amp RVbuilding 4BR 4BA 4300 sq ft home 2250 sq ft RV building HVAC Many amenities plus mtn views New low price $699500 Pics wwwTomFlackcom 8282426569
TRADING POST As a benefit of membership Good Sam Club members may advertise personalitems for sale in the Trading Postclassified ad section of Highways
The Trading Post classified ad section isrestricted to ads placed by individualGood Sam Club members who are cur-rent with their membership dues Adsmust be of a personal nature accordingto the following requirements All otherclassified ads will be considered forplacement in Commercial Corner
1 Item advertised must be personallyowned and listed for sale or trade Ads pro-moting a product or service for sale wouldnot be acceptable in Trading Post Also notacceptable would be an ad for a multi-unitapartment townhome complex or morethan 10 acres of unimproved real property
2 An ad for the rental of any item is considered commercial and thereforenot appropriate for Trading Post
3 Trading Post accepts ads under thecategories of Campground Member-ships for Sale Timeshares for SaleHomes for Sale and Lots for SaleAgents are not permitted to advertise inTrading Post
4 Help Wanted and Positions Wantedare categories inappropriate for TradingPost Also unacceptable are ads for theexchange of one service for anotherregardless of whether any money is
changing hands An ad soliciting theusage of property whether commercialor residential is also considered com-mercial in nature and must be placed inCommercial Corner
Please note The May 2009 issuecloses on February 18 (arrival date April30 the June issue closes on March 18(arrival date May 27)
Unfortunately it is not possible to can-cel an ad after our closing dateHowever we are able to place aldquoSOLDrsquorsquo indicator over your ad up toone week after the closing date
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2000 DOLPHIN 36 FORD V10 21500 milesSO 55 gen WD Corian tops awnings 2 TVDVDVCR 2 air rear camara level jacks Must sell health reasons Reduced to $35800 407-654-3863 (FL)
2005 PHAETON 35 FT 350 diesel very lowmileage smoke free very clean Two slidessurround sound WD 4-dr frig Under warranty$150000 (225) 293-6990 225-921-8934
1996 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND 34 model L 45K miles Chevy gas Onan generator awningpackage satellite leveling jacks Email for more info bgilstrapcomcastnet or 678-817-9661 (GA)
1990 MONACO CROWN ROYALE 40 foot 300Cummins engine 75K miles fully loadedexcellent condition $29500 Call for pictures and information In 1990 sold for $250000304-242-0377
2005 COUNTRY COACH Intrigue LTD 42 525HP3 AC 10KW gen 3 slides In-Motion sat heatedceramic floor OS ent ctr radar det CB radioAqua Hot htd massage driver amp co-pilot sts extwar $345K 909-980-2168 (CA)
TRAVEL TRAILERS amp FIFTH WHEELS FOR SALE
2004 KEYSTONE HORNET with improved lotconcrete drive + pad deck and shed Lot 6035 Star Resort Pass Christian MS Xlnt cond 2BDRM 12 slide $249 annual fee Near Casinos$36000 (920) 897-3660 (WI)
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2004 374 GLENDALE Titanium 32E37DS5th whl pin to bmpr 322 Xlnt cond lots xtras clsts hdwd flr NS 2 SO Orig $63600Selling due to health $29500 Call Gene 562-927-7217 (CA)
The May 2009 issue closes February 18 The June 2009 issue closes March18 Cost $85 per ad plus $60 per photo Bold $10 for first line $20 tobold entire ad Add $25 for ad to appear in redMaximum 200 characters Count all letters numbers punctuation and spacesSpecify category______________________________________
Good Sam ____________________________________Exp_____
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Please check here if you would like your state or province abbreviation to appear in your ad following your phone number
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TRADING POST RATES
Advertising rates Trading Post ads are $85per listing per issue Bold-face type for thefirst line of the ad is an additional $10 For atotal of $105 your entire ad will be in boldAdd $25 for your ad to appear in red type
Photo ads We will include one photo with yourad at an additional cost of $60 per issue Pleasee-mail or mail a black-and-white or color photo
Blind-box service This runs an additional $15per issue A blind-box number will be assigned toyour ad and we will forward responses to you
When submitting ad copy please follow theseguidelines1 Submit your printed or typed ad on ourprinted form or use your own stationery2 Limit each ad to 200 characters counting allletters spaces punctuation marks and numbers3 Indicate under which category you wouldlike your ad to appear4 Your Good Sam Club membership numberand expiration date must be noted5 Mail ad copy and a check money order orVisaMasterCardDiscoverAmEx number toTrading Post Highways PO Box 8510Ventura California 93002-99126 Fax credit card orders to 805-667-4379Attention Trading Post7 E-mail credit-card orders to classifiedstlcomAttention Trading Post8 If you have a question we can be reachedat (805) 667-4100 ext 392 391 or 385
NO TELEPHONE ORDERS PLEASE
does not knowinglyaccept ads from busi-nesses in the TradingPost section If youreach a business whenanswering a Trading Postad please contact theAdvertising Departmentat 805-667-4100
StopampShop
AT THE RV MARKETPLACETake a moment to browse the
Marketplace section this monthThe shopping begins on page 50
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bullblack-and-white
bulltwo-color
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RV Marketplace
For more information call theAdvertising Department at
800-765-1912extension 391 392 or 385
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You can place a 1-inch black-and-white ad for as little as
based on a 12-issue schedule
Highways FEBRUARY 200950
RV MARKETPLACE
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RV MARKETPLACE
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 51
Remote starter availablewith this generator $239
Honda GeneratorModel EU-3000is$1679
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Honda GeneratorsSuper Sale
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Go Electric when you ParkLiberty Electric Bikes producestreet folding and mountainbikes to give you a healthierand more convenient way ofgetting around
Become part of the future with a more energy efficientand healthier mode of transportation Call today
wwwreadybrakecomIola KS 800-933-3372
Night Shift Auto
(Not Pictured)
$799
NEW
Halogens too HothellipThen
COOL IT
Cool Efficient LED Conversion forthose Blistering Hot Halogen BulbsJIRAH COMPANY 909-297-1926
wwwjclampstandcomsalesjclampstandcom
NEW
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RV MARKETPLACE
Alaska and Canadarsquos Yukon 5Banks Power 23BrakeBuddy 10Commercial Corner 45ndash47Consumer Cellular 8Continued Service Plan 37Cracker Barrel Stores 11Dealers and Destinations 53Dometic Corporation 17Gold Eagle Company 32Good Sam Emergency Road Service 55Good Sam RV Financing 21Good Sam SamboreesCaraventures 16Good Sam VIPProvided by GMAC Insurance 44Good Sam Visa Card 39Haband 24
ADVERTISER INDEXWhile every effort is made to maintain accuracy andcompleteness last-minutechanges may occasionallyresult in omissions or errors
ADVERTISER PAGEInsurance Central 30
Mule Days Celebration 11
nVision 10
The Rally 15
Pleasure-Way 56
Roadtrek Motorhomes 2
RV Buyerrsquos Guide 33
RV Marketplace 50ndash52
RV Business Top 50 12ndash13
Sea Eagle 19
Select Comfort 9
St Louis Church 5
Trading Post 48ndash49
Transfer Flow 4
Travelerrsquos Guide 25
Winnebago Industries 7
ADVERTISER PAGE
Click on wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityphotosto post your Pet Pix online To submit digital photosfor Highwaysrsquo Pet Pix column e-mail them to us athighwaysgoodsamclubcom
nline
Left Foster fills the sink in Tom and LindaCalistorsquos rig Below George stands guardover Gerry and Marge Cervenrsquos RV
SOLAR POWER bull SOLAR PANELS
bull POWER INVERTERS
bull CATALYTIC HEATERS
bull RV-TRUCK ACCESSORIES Call for our FREE catalog and design planner
1-800-999-8520
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ALASKA
ARIZONA
CALIFORNIA
IDAHO WASHINGTON
MONTANA
GOOD SAM WILL SAVE YOU MONEY
We guarantee itThatrsquos our promise If 11 months go by and Good Sam hasnrsquot saved you morethan the cost of your annual membership just let us know and wersquoll refund your member-ship fee Chances are yoursquoll save that much the first few days yoursquore on the road Thereare so many ways to save with discounted camping and free and low-cost services
Call us toll-free for more information 800-234-3450 or go to wwwgoodsamclubcom
COPYRIGHT STATEMENT The Good Sam logo is a registeredtrademark of TL Enterprises Inc a Delaware corporation It may beused by Good Sam chapters for official noncommercial identificationpurposes only and by others only with express written authorization inadvance from TL Enterprises Inc The noncommercial use for patchesand other similar chapter identification has been granted to charteredchapters of the club Any other use without express advance writtenauthorization is prohibited The following terms are registered trade-marks of TL Enterprises Inc and may not be used without permissionCaraventure Commercial Member of Good Sam RV Club Good SamPark Highways MotorHome Rider Samboree Samgo Trailer Lifeand the Trailer Life Campgrounds RV Parks and Services DirectoryHighways does not knowingly accept deceptive or misleading advertis-ing If you have a contrary experience with respect to any merchandiseor service represented in our pages please contact Action Line atactionlinegoodsamclubcom Permission to reprint or quote excerptsgranted upon written request only Copyright 2009
DEALERS amp DESTINATIONS
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 53
FREE
Idaho Campground Guide
1800VISITID wwwrvidahoorg
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No Sales Tax in Montana
SAVE BIGon your next purchase
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Highways FEBRUARY 200954
A Scenic Stop to Remember Tell us the location of the vantage point pictured above and you
might be the winner of this monthrsquos $50 prize in our Wherersquos Good Sam photo contest To enter send
an e-mail identifying the photorsquos location and state or province to whereisgoodsamgoodsamclubcom
and include your name and contact information On March 1 wersquoll pick one $50 winner at random
from among the correct entries Look for the answer and winner in the May 2009 issue
Lots of Good Sam members have won $50 so farPatrick F Prunty of Harwich Massachusetts earned hischeck by correctly identifying the watery crossing in theNovember issuersquos Wherersquos Good Sam photo reprinted onthe right The RV bearing the Good Sam sticker rides theferry across Lake Champlain from Grand Island Vermontto Plattsburg New York Good Sam member Lynn Holmesof Arnold Maryland earned $50 for sending us the photo
Now itrsquos your turn to put your digital camera to workSimply take a photo of an RV in an interesting or sceniclocation with the Good Sam decal prominently displayedE-mail the high-resolution image to whereisgoodsamgoodsamclubcom and donrsquot forget to provide your nameand contact information If your photorsquos selected yoursquollreceive a check for $50
PH
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PROTECTION FOR YOUR RV AND ALL FAMILY VEHICLES
CERTIFIED RV TECHNICIANS
AVAILABLE 247
JOIN NOW Yes Sign me up for 247 Benefits My Good Sam RV ERS Membership cards
and all privileges are valid 24 hours after approval of payment
Introductory Rate $10995 Only $7995
Check Enclosed payable to Affinity Road amp Travel Club Inc or ART (US Funds)
Charge My Visa Mastercard DiscoverNOVUS Amex
Account ____________________________________ Exp Date __________
I want the convenience of direct payment Please charge my annual duesto my credit card
Name ____________________________________________________________
Address ___________________________________ City ___________________
State ______ Zip ___________________ Phone _________________________
Email _____________________________________________________________Enter your email address to receive technical tips special promotions and true accounts of roadside rescues
Mail to RV Emergency Services PO Box 6900 Englewood CO 80155-6900 or call 1-888-626-7572
Call Us Toll-Free to Join Today or Enroll Online
1-888-626-7572wwwGoodSamERScom
Mention code 24E2 when calling to save $100 and ask about our new member special introductory rate
EMERGENCYROAD SERVICE
Note All program benefits are subject to limitations set forth in the currentMember Benefits Brochure which will be sent to you upon approval of yourMembership and is accessible at wwwgoodsamerscompdfERS-nonmbbpdfBenefits and services provided by Affinity Road amp Travel Club Inc
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Welcome to our digital edition of Highways Magazine This formatmakes it easy for you to navigate the magazine andprovides direct links to Internet sites of our advertisers ourGoodSamClubcom Web site and many Web sites to supplementour editorial features
We recommend a Page Layout view of Continuous - Facing butAdobe Reader provides several options you may prefer
We hope you enjoy reading our Digital Highways Magazine andwe encourage your comments and suggestions to our editor at
HighwaysGoodSamClubcom
bull Click on the GoodSamClubcom button to go directlyto our Web sitebull Click on the User Guide button on any page to bring
you back to this pagebull Click on the Contents button to take you to the Table
of Contents page from anywhere in the magazine
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Contents
Portal to the Past
Flying High in Albuquerque
Get Your Kicks at The Rally
Departments
Whats New Online
On the Road
Dear Good Sam
Good News
RV Insight
Camp Cuisine
Tech Topics
Action Line
Good Stuff
Classifieds
Pet Pix
Advertiser Index
Wheres Good Sam
Good Sam Club dot com
TOC
User Guide
Highways FEBRUARY 200948
TRADING POSTTURN-KEY SPACIOUS BEAUTIFUL RV LOT Temeculaarea CA Incl WD dishwshr frig dbl SS sinkBBQ At Rancho CA RV Resort a 5-star resort golfcourse pools SteveLinda (949)454-2191 pearlwing9coxnet for photos $85K
MOTORHOMES FOR SALE
2000 ALLEGRO BUS 38 57K mi 3 SO Cat 330dsl 6-spd Allison maple cab int WD new awnsall lthr Frtliner Chas 75 Onan new tires reffrwicmkr no smkpets $54K 772-564-0759772-341-4614 (FL)
2007 36QSH PHAETON BY Tiffin Silver Sand350 HP Cat Diesel pusher 6-speed Allison80 gen auto level amp awn leather Corian tiled3 TVs 4 slides 9527 miles warranty $175K(941) 286-5201 (SD)
1996 DUTCH STAR 32 454 Chevy Banks Power slide-out Runs and looks beautiful New paint roof tires $28500 Neil 916-747-1842
A Colorado Beauty at its Best New 2006 stunning custom home in Castle Rock 6196 sq ft walkout ranch on 467 acres 4 BD 6BA50rsquoX21rsquo RV garage wfull hookups $1295000(303) 681-3754 for pics amp details
LARGO FL 1152 sq ft manufactured hm 2BR2BA Many extras incl attached lanai amp shed Xlnt home base location close to shopping ampbeaches in a 55+ 5-star community $35000OBO 727-798-2573 evartsedyahoocom
3BD2BA MANUFACTURED on 82 acre w30X40RV garage wfull hookup 2 yrs old 4 mi from The Villages in FL No lot fee you own propertysafe area move-in ready smk free lots of extras$260K 352-406-9750
BEAUTIFUL OR COAST - Lakeside 55+ gatedcomm 1254 sq ft 2BD 2BA 40 ft RV prkgwhookups 2 mins to lake 5 mi to beachfishing crabbing hiking Pix avail $219000(541) 759-2747
LOTS FOR SALE
CYPRESS WOODS RESORT - SW Florida premierwaterfront lot on cul de sac Tropical landscapingSee at wwwbradsrvlotcom (239) 495-0538
DESTIN VILLAGE RV RESORT FLmdash2 lots for saleside by side across from pool and clubhouse1 block to huge public beach Large pads gated$129000 each Susan (850) 496-6520
ALASKA KENAI PENINSULA RV and residential lot The best fishing and hunting in the worldCheap Private party 907-283-5889 spikealaskaearthlinknet wwwmyalaskalotcom
OWN YOUR RV LOT CO-OP PK along ColoradoRiver 2006 Cavco Pk model front kit 16X22 living rm 10X24 storage furnished WDgolf cart full time or part xlnt cond Must see$174500 928-667-3768 (AZ)
CAMPGROUNDMEMBERSHIPS FOR SALECOAST TO COAST AFFILIATED
CAMPGROUND MEMBERSHIP FOR SALE Coast to Coast affiliated home park Southern PinesNC 2 free parks S Pines amp Gettsyburg PA Pdover $6000 sell for $5000 Heart problems(336) 475-3623
CAMPGROUND MEMBERSHIPSFOR SALE
THOUSAND TRAILS NACO national membershipAnnual dues paid up to January 2009 $3500 or best offer (323) 582-5559
HOMES FOR SALE
1987 SILVERCREST MOBILE HOME in Hemet CAGated 55+ community wRV stor free golf pool amp more 1344 sq ft 2BD2BA LR DR den 2space carport AC washdry frig gas stove$34900 425-868-7553
DAVENPORT FL RV HOME Private 55+ commAccess to I-27 amp I-4 2BD 2BA + RV garage1800 sq ft Cinder block built $289K Will consider trade in CACOTX 863-424-1417lab2trvlaolcom
ASHEVILLE NCmdashNewly remodeled home amp RVbuilding 4BR 4BA 4300 sq ft home 2250 sq ft RV building HVAC Many amenities plus mtn views New low price $699500 Pics wwwTomFlackcom 8282426569
TRADING POST As a benefit of membership Good Sam Club members may advertise personalitems for sale in the Trading Postclassified ad section of Highways
The Trading Post classified ad section isrestricted to ads placed by individualGood Sam Club members who are cur-rent with their membership dues Adsmust be of a personal nature accordingto the following requirements All otherclassified ads will be considered forplacement in Commercial Corner
1 Item advertised must be personallyowned and listed for sale or trade Ads pro-moting a product or service for sale wouldnot be acceptable in Trading Post Also notacceptable would be an ad for a multi-unitapartment townhome complex or morethan 10 acres of unimproved real property
2 An ad for the rental of any item is considered commercial and thereforenot appropriate for Trading Post
3 Trading Post accepts ads under thecategories of Campground Member-ships for Sale Timeshares for SaleHomes for Sale and Lots for SaleAgents are not permitted to advertise inTrading Post
4 Help Wanted and Positions Wantedare categories inappropriate for TradingPost Also unacceptable are ads for theexchange of one service for anotherregardless of whether any money is
changing hands An ad soliciting theusage of property whether commercialor residential is also considered com-mercial in nature and must be placed inCommercial Corner
Please note The May 2009 issuecloses on February 18 (arrival date April30 the June issue closes on March 18(arrival date May 27)
Unfortunately it is not possible to can-cel an ad after our closing dateHowever we are able to place aldquoSOLDrsquorsquo indicator over your ad up toone week after the closing date
GEN
ERAL IN
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2000 DOLPHIN 36 FORD V10 21500 milesSO 55 gen WD Corian tops awnings 2 TVDVDVCR 2 air rear camara level jacks Must sell health reasons Reduced to $35800 407-654-3863 (FL)
2005 PHAETON 35 FT 350 diesel very lowmileage smoke free very clean Two slidessurround sound WD 4-dr frig Under warranty$150000 (225) 293-6990 225-921-8934
1996 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND 34 model L 45K miles Chevy gas Onan generator awningpackage satellite leveling jacks Email for more info bgilstrapcomcastnet or 678-817-9661 (GA)
1990 MONACO CROWN ROYALE 40 foot 300Cummins engine 75K miles fully loadedexcellent condition $29500 Call for pictures and information In 1990 sold for $250000304-242-0377
2005 COUNTRY COACH Intrigue LTD 42 525HP3 AC 10KW gen 3 slides In-Motion sat heatedceramic floor OS ent ctr radar det CB radioAqua Hot htd massage driver amp co-pilot sts extwar $345K 909-980-2168 (CA)
TRAVEL TRAILERS amp FIFTH WHEELS FOR SALE
2004 KEYSTONE HORNET with improved lotconcrete drive + pad deck and shed Lot 6035 Star Resort Pass Christian MS Xlnt cond 2BDRM 12 slide $249 annual fee Near Casinos$36000 (920) 897-3660 (WI)
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 49
2004 374 GLENDALE Titanium 32E37DS5th whl pin to bmpr 322 Xlnt cond lots xtras clsts hdwd flr NS 2 SO Orig $63600Selling due to health $29500 Call Gene 562-927-7217 (CA)
The May 2009 issue closes February 18 The June 2009 issue closes March18 Cost $85 per ad plus $60 per photo Bold $10 for first line $20 tobold entire ad Add $25 for ad to appear in redMaximum 200 characters Count all letters numbers punctuation and spacesSpecify category______________________________________
Good Sam ____________________________________Exp_____
Name ________________________________________
Address ______________________________________
______________________________________________
Phone ________________________________________
Please check here if you would like your state or province abbreviation to appear in your ad following your phone number
MAIL Trading Post Highways PO Box 8510 Ventura CA 93002
FAX (805) 667-4379 Attention Trading Post
E-MAIL classifiedstlcom Attention Trading PostTRADING POST
TRADING POST RATES
Advertising rates Trading Post ads are $85per listing per issue Bold-face type for thefirst line of the ad is an additional $10 For atotal of $105 your entire ad will be in boldAdd $25 for your ad to appear in red type
Photo ads We will include one photo with yourad at an additional cost of $60 per issue Pleasee-mail or mail a black-and-white or color photo
Blind-box service This runs an additional $15per issue A blind-box number will be assigned toyour ad and we will forward responses to you
When submitting ad copy please follow theseguidelines1 Submit your printed or typed ad on ourprinted form or use your own stationery2 Limit each ad to 200 characters counting allletters spaces punctuation marks and numbers3 Indicate under which category you wouldlike your ad to appear4 Your Good Sam Club membership numberand expiration date must be noted5 Mail ad copy and a check money order orVisaMasterCardDiscoverAmEx number toTrading Post Highways PO Box 8510Ventura California 93002-99126 Fax credit card orders to 805-667-4379Attention Trading Post7 E-mail credit-card orders to classifiedstlcomAttention Trading Post8 If you have a question we can be reachedat (805) 667-4100 ext 392 391 or 385
NO TELEPHONE ORDERS PLEASE
does not knowinglyaccept ads from busi-nesses in the TradingPost section If youreach a business whenanswering a Trading Postad please contact theAdvertising Departmentat 805-667-4100
StopampShop
AT THE RV MARKETPLACETake a moment to browse the
Marketplace section this monthThe shopping begins on page 50
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bullblack-and-white
bulltwo-color
bullfour-color
RV Marketplace
For more information call theAdvertising Department at
800-765-1912extension 391 392 or 385
SIZ
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AVAILABLE IN
You can place a 1-inch black-and-white ad for as little as
based on a 12-issue schedule
Highways FEBRUARY 200950
RV MARKETPLACE
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ads
$665
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RV MARKETPLACE
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 51
Remote starter availablewith this generator $239
Honda GeneratorModel EU-3000is$1679
1-888-617-7333
Now Available NEW EU6500iswwwspeedwaysalescomHonda
Free Shipping
In Stock amp Ready to ShipHonda GeneratorModel EU-2000i
$879
Honda GeneratorsSuper Sale
800-806-7109wwwiloveebikescom
Go Electric when you ParkLiberty Electric Bikes producestreet folding and mountainbikes to give you a healthierand more convenient way ofgetting around
Become part of the future with a more energy efficientand healthier mode of transportation Call today
wwwreadybrakecomIola KS 800-933-3372
Night Shift Auto
(Not Pictured)
$799
NEW
Halogens too HothellipThen
COOL IT
Cool Efficient LED Conversion forthose Blistering Hot Halogen BulbsJIRAH COMPANY 909-297-1926
wwwjclampstandcomsalesjclampstandcom
NEW
050- 50-52_RV Marketplace 122408 1130 AM Page 51
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Highways FEBRUARY 200952
RV MARKETPLACE
Alaska and Canadarsquos Yukon 5Banks Power 23BrakeBuddy 10Commercial Corner 45ndash47Consumer Cellular 8Continued Service Plan 37Cracker Barrel Stores 11Dealers and Destinations 53Dometic Corporation 17Gold Eagle Company 32Good Sam Emergency Road Service 55Good Sam RV Financing 21Good Sam SamboreesCaraventures 16Good Sam VIPProvided by GMAC Insurance 44Good Sam Visa Card 39Haband 24
ADVERTISER INDEXWhile every effort is made to maintain accuracy andcompleteness last-minutechanges may occasionallyresult in omissions or errors
ADVERTISER PAGEInsurance Central 30
Mule Days Celebration 11
nVision 10
The Rally 15
Pleasure-Way 56
Roadtrek Motorhomes 2
RV Buyerrsquos Guide 33
RV Marketplace 50ndash52
RV Business Top 50 12ndash13
Sea Eagle 19
Select Comfort 9
St Louis Church 5
Trading Post 48ndash49
Transfer Flow 4
Travelerrsquos Guide 25
Winnebago Industries 7
ADVERTISER PAGE
Click on wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityphotosto post your Pet Pix online To submit digital photosfor Highwaysrsquo Pet Pix column e-mail them to us athighwaysgoodsamclubcom
nline
Left Foster fills the sink in Tom and LindaCalistorsquos rig Below George stands guardover Gerry and Marge Cervenrsquos RV
SOLAR POWER bull SOLAR PANELS
bull POWER INVERTERS
bull CATALYTIC HEATERS
bull RV-TRUCK ACCESSORIES Call for our FREE catalog and design planner
1-800-999-8520
RvSolarElectriccom
050- 50-52_RV Marketplace 122408 1130 AM Page 52
User Guide ContentsGo To com
ALASKA
ARIZONA
CALIFORNIA
IDAHO WASHINGTON
MONTANA
GOOD SAM WILL SAVE YOU MONEY
We guarantee itThatrsquos our promise If 11 months go by and Good Sam hasnrsquot saved you morethan the cost of your annual membership just let us know and wersquoll refund your member-ship fee Chances are yoursquoll save that much the first few days yoursquore on the road Thereare so many ways to save with discounted camping and free and low-cost services
Call us toll-free for more information 800-234-3450 or go to wwwgoodsamclubcom
COPYRIGHT STATEMENT The Good Sam logo is a registeredtrademark of TL Enterprises Inc a Delaware corporation It may beused by Good Sam chapters for official noncommercial identificationpurposes only and by others only with express written authorization inadvance from TL Enterprises Inc The noncommercial use for patchesand other similar chapter identification has been granted to charteredchapters of the club Any other use without express advance writtenauthorization is prohibited The following terms are registered trade-marks of TL Enterprises Inc and may not be used without permissionCaraventure Commercial Member of Good Sam RV Club Good SamPark Highways MotorHome Rider Samboree Samgo Trailer Lifeand the Trailer Life Campgrounds RV Parks and Services DirectoryHighways does not knowingly accept deceptive or misleading advertis-ing If you have a contrary experience with respect to any merchandiseor service represented in our pages please contact Action Line atactionlinegoodsamclubcom Permission to reprint or quote excerptsgranted upon written request only Copyright 2009
DEALERS amp DESTINATIONS
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 53
FREE
Idaho Campground Guide
1800VISITID wwwrvidahoorg
wwwBretzRVcom
No Sales Tax in Montana
SAVE BIGon your next purchase
SSAVVVE BIGhh
Call NOW Call for Low Priceson 07rsquos 08rsquos amp 09rsquos
Monaco Knight Diplomat amp Camelot
Pricing Available
BRAND NEW 2007 NEWMAR DUTCHSTARReg $313 267 NOW $224 900
New Save$88K
brvNWMH07dutch0608
CALL TOLL FREE TODAY
053- 53_DealersampDest 122908 404 PM Page 53
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Highways FEBRUARY 200954
A Scenic Stop to Remember Tell us the location of the vantage point pictured above and you
might be the winner of this monthrsquos $50 prize in our Wherersquos Good Sam photo contest To enter send
an e-mail identifying the photorsquos location and state or province to whereisgoodsamgoodsamclubcom
and include your name and contact information On March 1 wersquoll pick one $50 winner at random
from among the correct entries Look for the answer and winner in the May 2009 issue
Lots of Good Sam members have won $50 so farPatrick F Prunty of Harwich Massachusetts earned hischeck by correctly identifying the watery crossing in theNovember issuersquos Wherersquos Good Sam photo reprinted onthe right The RV bearing the Good Sam sticker rides theferry across Lake Champlain from Grand Island Vermontto Plattsburg New York Good Sam member Lynn Holmesof Arnold Maryland earned $50 for sending us the photo
Now itrsquos your turn to put your digital camera to workSimply take a photo of an RV in an interesting or sceniclocation with the Good Sam decal prominently displayedE-mail the high-resolution image to whereisgoodsamgoodsamclubcom and donrsquot forget to provide your nameand contact information If your photorsquos selected yoursquollreceive a check for $50
PH
OT
OC
ON
TE
ST
WHERErsquoS
GOO D SA M
054- 54_WheresGoodSam0902 122408 1120 AM Page 54
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Join Good Sam Emergency Road Service today
We are the RV rescue specialists with over 1500000 successful roadside rescues
24-HOUR TOLL-FREE
ACCESS
UNLIMITED DISTANCE TOWING
40000+ NATIONWIDE RV SERVICE AND TOW PROVIDERS
FREE TIRE CHANGES JUMP STARTS AND FREE FUEL DELIVERY
PROTECTION FOR YOUR RV AND ALL FAMILY VEHICLES
CERTIFIED RV TECHNICIANS
AVAILABLE 247
JOIN NOW Yes Sign me up for 247 Benefits My Good Sam RV ERS Membership cards
and all privileges are valid 24 hours after approval of payment
Introductory Rate $10995 Only $7995
Check Enclosed payable to Affinity Road amp Travel Club Inc or ART (US Funds)
Charge My Visa Mastercard DiscoverNOVUS Amex
Account ____________________________________ Exp Date __________
I want the convenience of direct payment Please charge my annual duesto my credit card
Name ____________________________________________________________
Address ___________________________________ City ___________________
State ______ Zip ___________________ Phone _________________________
Email _____________________________________________________________Enter your email address to receive technical tips special promotions and true accounts of roadside rescues
Mail to RV Emergency Services PO Box 6900 Englewood CO 80155-6900 or call 1-888-626-7572
Call Us Toll-Free to Join Today or Enroll Online
1-888-626-7572wwwGoodSamERScom
Mention code 24E2 when calling to save $100 and ask about our new member special introductory rate
EMERGENCYROAD SERVICE
Note All program benefits are subject to limitations set forth in the currentMember Benefits Brochure which will be sent to you upon approval of yourMembership and is accessible at wwwgoodsamerscompdfERS-nonmbbpdfBenefits and services provided by Affinity Road amp Travel Club Inc
24E2
055-HH02 PG 55 GS ERS AD 122408 1115 AM Page 55
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056-HH02 PG 56 PLEASUREWAY 122408 1116 AM Page 56
User Guide ContentsGo To com
Welcome to our digital edition of Highways Magazine This formatmakes it easy for you to navigate the magazine andprovides direct links to Internet sites of our advertisers ourGoodSamClubcom Web site and many Web sites to supplementour editorial features
We recommend a Page Layout view of Continuous - Facing butAdobe Reader provides several options you may prefer
We hope you enjoy reading our Digital Highways Magazine andwe encourage your comments and suggestions to our editor at
HighwaysGoodSamClubcom
bull Click on the GoodSamClubcom button to go directlyto our Web sitebull Click on the User Guide button on any page to bring
you back to this pagebull Click on the Contents button to take you to the Table
of Contents page from anywhere in the magazine
bull When the hand icon changes to a pointing fin-ger it indicates a link to a Web site or to another page inthe magazine
bull Use the Zoom tool to zoom in on the page Use
the Zoom-out tool and hold down the option(Macintosh) or Windows key to toggle back and forth
bull Click and drag using the Dynamic Zoom tool toinfinitely control the zoom
Here are some tips on how to use Digital Highways
User Guide ContentsGo To com
Contents
Portal to the Past
Flying High in Albuquerque
Get Your Kicks at The Rally
Departments
Whats New Online
On the Road
Dear Good Sam
Good News
RV Insight
Camp Cuisine
Tech Topics
Action Line
Good Stuff
Classifieds
Pet Pix
Advertiser Index
Wheres Good Sam
Good Sam Club dot com
TOC
User Guide
2000 DOLPHIN 36 FORD V10 21500 milesSO 55 gen WD Corian tops awnings 2 TVDVDVCR 2 air rear camara level jacks Must sell health reasons Reduced to $35800 407-654-3863 (FL)
2005 PHAETON 35 FT 350 diesel very lowmileage smoke free very clean Two slidessurround sound WD 4-dr frig Under warranty$150000 (225) 293-6990 225-921-8934
1996 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND 34 model L 45K miles Chevy gas Onan generator awningpackage satellite leveling jacks Email for more info bgilstrapcomcastnet or 678-817-9661 (GA)
1990 MONACO CROWN ROYALE 40 foot 300Cummins engine 75K miles fully loadedexcellent condition $29500 Call for pictures and information In 1990 sold for $250000304-242-0377
2005 COUNTRY COACH Intrigue LTD 42 525HP3 AC 10KW gen 3 slides In-Motion sat heatedceramic floor OS ent ctr radar det CB radioAqua Hot htd massage driver amp co-pilot sts extwar $345K 909-980-2168 (CA)
TRAVEL TRAILERS amp FIFTH WHEELS FOR SALE
2004 KEYSTONE HORNET with improved lotconcrete drive + pad deck and shed Lot 6035 Star Resort Pass Christian MS Xlnt cond 2BDRM 12 slide $249 annual fee Near Casinos$36000 (920) 897-3660 (WI)
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 49
2004 374 GLENDALE Titanium 32E37DS5th whl pin to bmpr 322 Xlnt cond lots xtras clsts hdwd flr NS 2 SO Orig $63600Selling due to health $29500 Call Gene 562-927-7217 (CA)
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Good Sam ____________________________________Exp_____
Name ________________________________________
Address ______________________________________
______________________________________________
Phone ________________________________________
Please check here if you would like your state or province abbreviation to appear in your ad following your phone number
MAIL Trading Post Highways PO Box 8510 Ventura CA 93002
FAX (805) 667-4379 Attention Trading Post
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Photo ads We will include one photo with yourad at an additional cost of $60 per issue Pleasee-mail or mail a black-and-white or color photo
Blind-box service This runs an additional $15per issue A blind-box number will be assigned toyour ad and we will forward responses to you
When submitting ad copy please follow theseguidelines1 Submit your printed or typed ad on ourprinted form or use your own stationery2 Limit each ad to 200 characters counting allletters spaces punctuation marks and numbers3 Indicate under which category you wouldlike your ad to appear4 Your Good Sam Club membership numberand expiration date must be noted5 Mail ad copy and a check money order orVisaMasterCardDiscoverAmEx number toTrading Post Highways PO Box 8510Ventura California 93002-99126 Fax credit card orders to 805-667-4379Attention Trading Post7 E-mail credit-card orders to classifiedstlcomAttention Trading Post8 If you have a question we can be reachedat (805) 667-4100 ext 392 391 or 385
NO TELEPHONE ORDERS PLEASE
does not knowinglyaccept ads from busi-nesses in the TradingPost section If youreach a business whenanswering a Trading Postad please contact theAdvertising Departmentat 805-667-4100
StopampShop
AT THE RV MARKETPLACETake a moment to browse the
Marketplace section this monthThe shopping begins on page 50
048- 48-49_Trading post 122408 1118 AM Page 49
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bullblack-and-white
bulltwo-color
bullfour-color
RV Marketplace
For more information call theAdvertising Department at
800-765-1912extension 391 392 or 385
SIZ
ES
AVAILABLE IN
You can place a 1-inch black-and-white ad for as little as
based on a 12-issue schedule
Highways FEBRUARY 200950
RV MARKETPLACE
Seating Flooring and More Since 1982
Elkhart IN 46517 1-574-522-7435
wwwbraddandhall com
RV Interior Specialists100 Hassle Free Money Back Guarantee
Seating- SofasReclinersCaptains Chairs and MoreAccessories- Tables TVrsquosDinettes and MoreFlooring- Carpet TileWood Laminate and MoreBlinds- Power and ManualBlinds and Shades byMCD
Protect Your RV Today
CalMark Cover CoCovers for all types of RVs1-800-838-7236
wwwcalmarkcoverscom
Reinforced Construction100
SUNBRELLA RV COVERS
Full 6-YR Warranty ZipperDoors High UV rated fabrics
Water Resistant amp Breathable
MADE IN THE USA
Compare Our Pricing
wwwxp3hornetcom
Electronic Deer Avoidance System
When You Hit A Deer You Will LoseYou Cant Afford to Drive Without
DEER ACCIDENTS
Once you use The Hornet you will never drive without it Proven to be the ONLY effective device for avoiding costly and deadly deer accidents with tens of thousands in daily use
The R
Deer are responsiblefor more vehicle
damage death andinjury than any other
animal in the USA
In many areas yourodds are less than1 in 3 of having a
deervehicle accidentthis year
Go to our Website Now
1-800-475-3563
XP3 CorporationPO Box 790
Aurora Ohio 44202
ads
$665
050- 50-52_RV Marketplace 122408 1129 AM Page 50
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RV MARKETPLACE
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 51
Remote starter availablewith this generator $239
Honda GeneratorModel EU-3000is$1679
1-888-617-7333
Now Available NEW EU6500iswwwspeedwaysalescomHonda
Free Shipping
In Stock amp Ready to ShipHonda GeneratorModel EU-2000i
$879
Honda GeneratorsSuper Sale
800-806-7109wwwiloveebikescom
Go Electric when you ParkLiberty Electric Bikes producestreet folding and mountainbikes to give you a healthierand more convenient way ofgetting around
Become part of the future with a more energy efficientand healthier mode of transportation Call today
wwwreadybrakecomIola KS 800-933-3372
Night Shift Auto
(Not Pictured)
$799
NEW
Halogens too HothellipThen
COOL IT
Cool Efficient LED Conversion forthose Blistering Hot Halogen BulbsJIRAH COMPANY 909-297-1926
wwwjclampstandcomsalesjclampstandcom
NEW
050- 50-52_RV Marketplace 122408 1130 AM Page 51
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Highways FEBRUARY 200952
RV MARKETPLACE
Alaska and Canadarsquos Yukon 5Banks Power 23BrakeBuddy 10Commercial Corner 45ndash47Consumer Cellular 8Continued Service Plan 37Cracker Barrel Stores 11Dealers and Destinations 53Dometic Corporation 17Gold Eagle Company 32Good Sam Emergency Road Service 55Good Sam RV Financing 21Good Sam SamboreesCaraventures 16Good Sam VIPProvided by GMAC Insurance 44Good Sam Visa Card 39Haband 24
ADVERTISER INDEXWhile every effort is made to maintain accuracy andcompleteness last-minutechanges may occasionallyresult in omissions or errors
ADVERTISER PAGEInsurance Central 30
Mule Days Celebration 11
nVision 10
The Rally 15
Pleasure-Way 56
Roadtrek Motorhomes 2
RV Buyerrsquos Guide 33
RV Marketplace 50ndash52
RV Business Top 50 12ndash13
Sea Eagle 19
Select Comfort 9
St Louis Church 5
Trading Post 48ndash49
Transfer Flow 4
Travelerrsquos Guide 25
Winnebago Industries 7
ADVERTISER PAGE
Click on wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityphotosto post your Pet Pix online To submit digital photosfor Highwaysrsquo Pet Pix column e-mail them to us athighwaysgoodsamclubcom
nline
Left Foster fills the sink in Tom and LindaCalistorsquos rig Below George stands guardover Gerry and Marge Cervenrsquos RV
SOLAR POWER bull SOLAR PANELS
bull POWER INVERTERS
bull CATALYTIC HEATERS
bull RV-TRUCK ACCESSORIES Call for our FREE catalog and design planner
1-800-999-8520
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ALASKA
ARIZONA
CALIFORNIA
IDAHO WASHINGTON
MONTANA
GOOD SAM WILL SAVE YOU MONEY
We guarantee itThatrsquos our promise If 11 months go by and Good Sam hasnrsquot saved you morethan the cost of your annual membership just let us know and wersquoll refund your member-ship fee Chances are yoursquoll save that much the first few days yoursquore on the road Thereare so many ways to save with discounted camping and free and low-cost services
Call us toll-free for more information 800-234-3450 or go to wwwgoodsamclubcom
COPYRIGHT STATEMENT The Good Sam logo is a registeredtrademark of TL Enterprises Inc a Delaware corporation It may beused by Good Sam chapters for official noncommercial identificationpurposes only and by others only with express written authorization inadvance from TL Enterprises Inc The noncommercial use for patchesand other similar chapter identification has been granted to charteredchapters of the club Any other use without express advance writtenauthorization is prohibited The following terms are registered trade-marks of TL Enterprises Inc and may not be used without permissionCaraventure Commercial Member of Good Sam RV Club Good SamPark Highways MotorHome Rider Samboree Samgo Trailer Lifeand the Trailer Life Campgrounds RV Parks and Services DirectoryHighways does not knowingly accept deceptive or misleading advertis-ing If you have a contrary experience with respect to any merchandiseor service represented in our pages please contact Action Line atactionlinegoodsamclubcom Permission to reprint or quote excerptsgranted upon written request only Copyright 2009
DEALERS amp DESTINATIONS
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 53
FREE
Idaho Campground Guide
1800VISITID wwwrvidahoorg
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No Sales Tax in Montana
SAVE BIGon your next purchase
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Highways FEBRUARY 200954
A Scenic Stop to Remember Tell us the location of the vantage point pictured above and you
might be the winner of this monthrsquos $50 prize in our Wherersquos Good Sam photo contest To enter send
an e-mail identifying the photorsquos location and state or province to whereisgoodsamgoodsamclubcom
and include your name and contact information On March 1 wersquoll pick one $50 winner at random
from among the correct entries Look for the answer and winner in the May 2009 issue
Lots of Good Sam members have won $50 so farPatrick F Prunty of Harwich Massachusetts earned hischeck by correctly identifying the watery crossing in theNovember issuersquos Wherersquos Good Sam photo reprinted onthe right The RV bearing the Good Sam sticker rides theferry across Lake Champlain from Grand Island Vermontto Plattsburg New York Good Sam member Lynn Holmesof Arnold Maryland earned $50 for sending us the photo
Now itrsquos your turn to put your digital camera to workSimply take a photo of an RV in an interesting or sceniclocation with the Good Sam decal prominently displayedE-mail the high-resolution image to whereisgoodsamgoodsamclubcom and donrsquot forget to provide your nameand contact information If your photorsquos selected yoursquollreceive a check for $50
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WHERErsquoS
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Join Good Sam Emergency Road Service today
We are the RV rescue specialists with over 1500000 successful roadside rescues
24-HOUR TOLL-FREE
ACCESS
UNLIMITED DISTANCE TOWING
40000+ NATIONWIDE RV SERVICE AND TOW PROVIDERS
FREE TIRE CHANGES JUMP STARTS AND FREE FUEL DELIVERY
PROTECTION FOR YOUR RV AND ALL FAMILY VEHICLES
CERTIFIED RV TECHNICIANS
AVAILABLE 247
JOIN NOW Yes Sign me up for 247 Benefits My Good Sam RV ERS Membership cards
and all privileges are valid 24 hours after approval of payment
Introductory Rate $10995 Only $7995
Check Enclosed payable to Affinity Road amp Travel Club Inc or ART (US Funds)
Charge My Visa Mastercard DiscoverNOVUS Amex
Account ____________________________________ Exp Date __________
I want the convenience of direct payment Please charge my annual duesto my credit card
Name ____________________________________________________________
Address ___________________________________ City ___________________
State ______ Zip ___________________ Phone _________________________
Email _____________________________________________________________Enter your email address to receive technical tips special promotions and true accounts of roadside rescues
Mail to RV Emergency Services PO Box 6900 Englewood CO 80155-6900 or call 1-888-626-7572
Call Us Toll-Free to Join Today or Enroll Online
1-888-626-7572wwwGoodSamERScom
Mention code 24E2 when calling to save $100 and ask about our new member special introductory rate
EMERGENCYROAD SERVICE
Note All program benefits are subject to limitations set forth in the currentMember Benefits Brochure which will be sent to you upon approval of yourMembership and is accessible at wwwgoodsamerscompdfERS-nonmbbpdfBenefits and services provided by Affinity Road amp Travel Club Inc
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Welcome to our digital edition of Highways Magazine This formatmakes it easy for you to navigate the magazine andprovides direct links to Internet sites of our advertisers ourGoodSamClubcom Web site and many Web sites to supplementour editorial features
We recommend a Page Layout view of Continuous - Facing butAdobe Reader provides several options you may prefer
We hope you enjoy reading our Digital Highways Magazine andwe encourage your comments and suggestions to our editor at
HighwaysGoodSamClubcom
bull Click on the GoodSamClubcom button to go directlyto our Web sitebull Click on the User Guide button on any page to bring
you back to this pagebull Click on the Contents button to take you to the Table
of Contents page from anywhere in the magazine
bull When the hand icon changes to a pointing fin-ger it indicates a link to a Web site or to another page inthe magazine
bull Use the Zoom tool to zoom in on the page Use
the Zoom-out tool and hold down the option(Macintosh) or Windows key to toggle back and forth
bull Click and drag using the Dynamic Zoom tool toinfinitely control the zoom
Here are some tips on how to use Digital Highways
User Guide ContentsGo To com
Contents
Portal to the Past
Flying High in Albuquerque
Get Your Kicks at The Rally
Departments
Whats New Online
On the Road
Dear Good Sam
Good News
RV Insight
Camp Cuisine
Tech Topics
Action Line
Good Stuff
Classifieds
Pet Pix
Advertiser Index
Wheres Good Sam
Good Sam Club dot com
TOC
User Guide
bullblack-and-white
bulltwo-color
bullfour-color
RV Marketplace
For more information call theAdvertising Department at
800-765-1912extension 391 392 or 385
SIZ
ES
AVAILABLE IN
You can place a 1-inch black-and-white ad for as little as
based on a 12-issue schedule
Highways FEBRUARY 200950
RV MARKETPLACE
Seating Flooring and More Since 1982
Elkhart IN 46517 1-574-522-7435
wwwbraddandhall com
RV Interior Specialists100 Hassle Free Money Back Guarantee
Seating- SofasReclinersCaptains Chairs and MoreAccessories- Tables TVrsquosDinettes and MoreFlooring- Carpet TileWood Laminate and MoreBlinds- Power and ManualBlinds and Shades byMCD
Protect Your RV Today
CalMark Cover CoCovers for all types of RVs1-800-838-7236
wwwcalmarkcoverscom
Reinforced Construction100
SUNBRELLA RV COVERS
Full 6-YR Warranty ZipperDoors High UV rated fabrics
Water Resistant amp Breathable
MADE IN THE USA
Compare Our Pricing
wwwxp3hornetcom
Electronic Deer Avoidance System
When You Hit A Deer You Will LoseYou Cant Afford to Drive Without
DEER ACCIDENTS
Once you use The Hornet you will never drive without it Proven to be the ONLY effective device for avoiding costly and deadly deer accidents with tens of thousands in daily use
The R
Deer are responsiblefor more vehicle
damage death andinjury than any other
animal in the USA
In many areas yourodds are less than1 in 3 of having a
deervehicle accidentthis year
Go to our Website Now
1-800-475-3563
XP3 CorporationPO Box 790
Aurora Ohio 44202
ads
$665
050- 50-52_RV Marketplace 122408 1129 AM Page 50
User Guide ContentsGo To com
RV MARKETPLACE
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 51
Remote starter availablewith this generator $239
Honda GeneratorModel EU-3000is$1679
1-888-617-7333
Now Available NEW EU6500iswwwspeedwaysalescomHonda
Free Shipping
In Stock amp Ready to ShipHonda GeneratorModel EU-2000i
$879
Honda GeneratorsSuper Sale
800-806-7109wwwiloveebikescom
Go Electric when you ParkLiberty Electric Bikes producestreet folding and mountainbikes to give you a healthierand more convenient way ofgetting around
Become part of the future with a more energy efficientand healthier mode of transportation Call today
wwwreadybrakecomIola KS 800-933-3372
Night Shift Auto
(Not Pictured)
$799
NEW
Halogens too HothellipThen
COOL IT
Cool Efficient LED Conversion forthose Blistering Hot Halogen BulbsJIRAH COMPANY 909-297-1926
wwwjclampstandcomsalesjclampstandcom
NEW
050- 50-52_RV Marketplace 122408 1130 AM Page 51
User Guide ContentsGo To com
Highways FEBRUARY 200952
RV MARKETPLACE
Alaska and Canadarsquos Yukon 5Banks Power 23BrakeBuddy 10Commercial Corner 45ndash47Consumer Cellular 8Continued Service Plan 37Cracker Barrel Stores 11Dealers and Destinations 53Dometic Corporation 17Gold Eagle Company 32Good Sam Emergency Road Service 55Good Sam RV Financing 21Good Sam SamboreesCaraventures 16Good Sam VIPProvided by GMAC Insurance 44Good Sam Visa Card 39Haband 24
ADVERTISER INDEXWhile every effort is made to maintain accuracy andcompleteness last-minutechanges may occasionallyresult in omissions or errors
ADVERTISER PAGEInsurance Central 30
Mule Days Celebration 11
nVision 10
The Rally 15
Pleasure-Way 56
Roadtrek Motorhomes 2
RV Buyerrsquos Guide 33
RV Marketplace 50ndash52
RV Business Top 50 12ndash13
Sea Eagle 19
Select Comfort 9
St Louis Church 5
Trading Post 48ndash49
Transfer Flow 4
Travelerrsquos Guide 25
Winnebago Industries 7
ADVERTISER PAGE
Click on wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityphotosto post your Pet Pix online To submit digital photosfor Highwaysrsquo Pet Pix column e-mail them to us athighwaysgoodsamclubcom
nline
Left Foster fills the sink in Tom and LindaCalistorsquos rig Below George stands guardover Gerry and Marge Cervenrsquos RV
SOLAR POWER bull SOLAR PANELS
bull POWER INVERTERS
bull CATALYTIC HEATERS
bull RV-TRUCK ACCESSORIES Call for our FREE catalog and design planner
1-800-999-8520
RvSolarElectriccom
050- 50-52_RV Marketplace 122408 1130 AM Page 52
User Guide ContentsGo To com
ALASKA
ARIZONA
CALIFORNIA
IDAHO WASHINGTON
MONTANA
GOOD SAM WILL SAVE YOU MONEY
We guarantee itThatrsquos our promise If 11 months go by and Good Sam hasnrsquot saved you morethan the cost of your annual membership just let us know and wersquoll refund your member-ship fee Chances are yoursquoll save that much the first few days yoursquore on the road Thereare so many ways to save with discounted camping and free and low-cost services
Call us toll-free for more information 800-234-3450 or go to wwwgoodsamclubcom
COPYRIGHT STATEMENT The Good Sam logo is a registeredtrademark of TL Enterprises Inc a Delaware corporation It may beused by Good Sam chapters for official noncommercial identificationpurposes only and by others only with express written authorization inadvance from TL Enterprises Inc The noncommercial use for patchesand other similar chapter identification has been granted to charteredchapters of the club Any other use without express advance writtenauthorization is prohibited The following terms are registered trade-marks of TL Enterprises Inc and may not be used without permissionCaraventure Commercial Member of Good Sam RV Club Good SamPark Highways MotorHome Rider Samboree Samgo Trailer Lifeand the Trailer Life Campgrounds RV Parks and Services DirectoryHighways does not knowingly accept deceptive or misleading advertis-ing If you have a contrary experience with respect to any merchandiseor service represented in our pages please contact Action Line atactionlinegoodsamclubcom Permission to reprint or quote excerptsgranted upon written request only Copyright 2009
DEALERS amp DESTINATIONS
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 53
FREE
Idaho Campground Guide
1800VISITID wwwrvidahoorg
wwwBretzRVcom
No Sales Tax in Montana
SAVE BIGon your next purchase
SSAVVVE BIGhh
Call NOW Call for Low Priceson 07rsquos 08rsquos amp 09rsquos
Monaco Knight Diplomat amp Camelot
Pricing Available
BRAND NEW 2007 NEWMAR DUTCHSTARReg $313 267 NOW $224 900
New Save$88K
brvNWMH07dutch0608
CALL TOLL FREE TODAY
053- 53_DealersampDest 122908 404 PM Page 53
User Guide ContentsGo To com
Highways FEBRUARY 200954
A Scenic Stop to Remember Tell us the location of the vantage point pictured above and you
might be the winner of this monthrsquos $50 prize in our Wherersquos Good Sam photo contest To enter send
an e-mail identifying the photorsquos location and state or province to whereisgoodsamgoodsamclubcom
and include your name and contact information On March 1 wersquoll pick one $50 winner at random
from among the correct entries Look for the answer and winner in the May 2009 issue
Lots of Good Sam members have won $50 so farPatrick F Prunty of Harwich Massachusetts earned hischeck by correctly identifying the watery crossing in theNovember issuersquos Wherersquos Good Sam photo reprinted onthe right The RV bearing the Good Sam sticker rides theferry across Lake Champlain from Grand Island Vermontto Plattsburg New York Good Sam member Lynn Holmesof Arnold Maryland earned $50 for sending us the photo
Now itrsquos your turn to put your digital camera to workSimply take a photo of an RV in an interesting or sceniclocation with the Good Sam decal prominently displayedE-mail the high-resolution image to whereisgoodsamgoodsamclubcom and donrsquot forget to provide your nameand contact information If your photorsquos selected yoursquollreceive a check for $50
PH
OT
OC
ON
TE
ST
WHERErsquoS
GOO D SA M
054- 54_WheresGoodSam0902 122408 1120 AM Page 54
User Guide ContentsGo To com
Join Good Sam Emergency Road Service today
We are the RV rescue specialists with over 1500000 successful roadside rescues
24-HOUR TOLL-FREE
ACCESS
UNLIMITED DISTANCE TOWING
40000+ NATIONWIDE RV SERVICE AND TOW PROVIDERS
FREE TIRE CHANGES JUMP STARTS AND FREE FUEL DELIVERY
PROTECTION FOR YOUR RV AND ALL FAMILY VEHICLES
CERTIFIED RV TECHNICIANS
AVAILABLE 247
JOIN NOW Yes Sign me up for 247 Benefits My Good Sam RV ERS Membership cards
and all privileges are valid 24 hours after approval of payment
Introductory Rate $10995 Only $7995
Check Enclosed payable to Affinity Road amp Travel Club Inc or ART (US Funds)
Charge My Visa Mastercard DiscoverNOVUS Amex
Account ____________________________________ Exp Date __________
I want the convenience of direct payment Please charge my annual duesto my credit card
Name ____________________________________________________________
Address ___________________________________ City ___________________
State ______ Zip ___________________ Phone _________________________
Email _____________________________________________________________Enter your email address to receive technical tips special promotions and true accounts of roadside rescues
Mail to RV Emergency Services PO Box 6900 Englewood CO 80155-6900 or call 1-888-626-7572
Call Us Toll-Free to Join Today or Enroll Online
1-888-626-7572wwwGoodSamERScom
Mention code 24E2 when calling to save $100 and ask about our new member special introductory rate
EMERGENCYROAD SERVICE
Note All program benefits are subject to limitations set forth in the currentMember Benefits Brochure which will be sent to you upon approval of yourMembership and is accessible at wwwgoodsamerscompdfERS-nonmbbpdfBenefits and services provided by Affinity Road amp Travel Club Inc
24E2
055-HH02 PG 55 GS ERS AD 122408 1115 AM Page 55
User Guide ContentsGo To com
056-HH02 PG 56 PLEASUREWAY 122408 1116 AM Page 56
User Guide ContentsGo To com
Welcome to our digital edition of Highways Magazine This formatmakes it easy for you to navigate the magazine andprovides direct links to Internet sites of our advertisers ourGoodSamClubcom Web site and many Web sites to supplementour editorial features
We recommend a Page Layout view of Continuous - Facing butAdobe Reader provides several options you may prefer
We hope you enjoy reading our Digital Highways Magazine andwe encourage your comments and suggestions to our editor at
HighwaysGoodSamClubcom
bull Click on the GoodSamClubcom button to go directlyto our Web sitebull Click on the User Guide button on any page to bring
you back to this pagebull Click on the Contents button to take you to the Table
of Contents page from anywhere in the magazine
bull When the hand icon changes to a pointing fin-ger it indicates a link to a Web site or to another page inthe magazine
bull Use the Zoom tool to zoom in on the page Use
the Zoom-out tool and hold down the option(Macintosh) or Windows key to toggle back and forth
bull Click and drag using the Dynamic Zoom tool toinfinitely control the zoom
Here are some tips on how to use Digital Highways
User Guide ContentsGo To com
Contents
Portal to the Past
Flying High in Albuquerque
Get Your Kicks at The Rally
Departments
Whats New Online
On the Road
Dear Good Sam
Good News
RV Insight
Camp Cuisine
Tech Topics
Action Line
Good Stuff
Classifieds
Pet Pix
Advertiser Index
Wheres Good Sam
Good Sam Club dot com
TOC
User Guide
RV MARKETPLACE
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 51
Remote starter availablewith this generator $239
Honda GeneratorModel EU-3000is$1679
1-888-617-7333
Now Available NEW EU6500iswwwspeedwaysalescomHonda
Free Shipping
In Stock amp Ready to ShipHonda GeneratorModel EU-2000i
$879
Honda GeneratorsSuper Sale
800-806-7109wwwiloveebikescom
Go Electric when you ParkLiberty Electric Bikes producestreet folding and mountainbikes to give you a healthierand more convenient way ofgetting around
Become part of the future with a more energy efficientand healthier mode of transportation Call today
wwwreadybrakecomIola KS 800-933-3372
Night Shift Auto
(Not Pictured)
$799
NEW
Halogens too HothellipThen
COOL IT
Cool Efficient LED Conversion forthose Blistering Hot Halogen BulbsJIRAH COMPANY 909-297-1926
wwwjclampstandcomsalesjclampstandcom
NEW
050- 50-52_RV Marketplace 122408 1130 AM Page 51
User Guide ContentsGo To com
Highways FEBRUARY 200952
RV MARKETPLACE
Alaska and Canadarsquos Yukon 5Banks Power 23BrakeBuddy 10Commercial Corner 45ndash47Consumer Cellular 8Continued Service Plan 37Cracker Barrel Stores 11Dealers and Destinations 53Dometic Corporation 17Gold Eagle Company 32Good Sam Emergency Road Service 55Good Sam RV Financing 21Good Sam SamboreesCaraventures 16Good Sam VIPProvided by GMAC Insurance 44Good Sam Visa Card 39Haband 24
ADVERTISER INDEXWhile every effort is made to maintain accuracy andcompleteness last-minutechanges may occasionallyresult in omissions or errors
ADVERTISER PAGEInsurance Central 30
Mule Days Celebration 11
nVision 10
The Rally 15
Pleasure-Way 56
Roadtrek Motorhomes 2
RV Buyerrsquos Guide 33
RV Marketplace 50ndash52
RV Business Top 50 12ndash13
Sea Eagle 19
Select Comfort 9
St Louis Church 5
Trading Post 48ndash49
Transfer Flow 4
Travelerrsquos Guide 25
Winnebago Industries 7
ADVERTISER PAGE
Click on wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityphotosto post your Pet Pix online To submit digital photosfor Highwaysrsquo Pet Pix column e-mail them to us athighwaysgoodsamclubcom
nline
Left Foster fills the sink in Tom and LindaCalistorsquos rig Below George stands guardover Gerry and Marge Cervenrsquos RV
SOLAR POWER bull SOLAR PANELS
bull POWER INVERTERS
bull CATALYTIC HEATERS
bull RV-TRUCK ACCESSORIES Call for our FREE catalog and design planner
1-800-999-8520
RvSolarElectriccom
050- 50-52_RV Marketplace 122408 1130 AM Page 52
User Guide ContentsGo To com
ALASKA
ARIZONA
CALIFORNIA
IDAHO WASHINGTON
MONTANA
GOOD SAM WILL SAVE YOU MONEY
We guarantee itThatrsquos our promise If 11 months go by and Good Sam hasnrsquot saved you morethan the cost of your annual membership just let us know and wersquoll refund your member-ship fee Chances are yoursquoll save that much the first few days yoursquore on the road Thereare so many ways to save with discounted camping and free and low-cost services
Call us toll-free for more information 800-234-3450 or go to wwwgoodsamclubcom
COPYRIGHT STATEMENT The Good Sam logo is a registeredtrademark of TL Enterprises Inc a Delaware corporation It may beused by Good Sam chapters for official noncommercial identificationpurposes only and by others only with express written authorization inadvance from TL Enterprises Inc The noncommercial use for patchesand other similar chapter identification has been granted to charteredchapters of the club Any other use without express advance writtenauthorization is prohibited The following terms are registered trade-marks of TL Enterprises Inc and may not be used without permissionCaraventure Commercial Member of Good Sam RV Club Good SamPark Highways MotorHome Rider Samboree Samgo Trailer Lifeand the Trailer Life Campgrounds RV Parks and Services DirectoryHighways does not knowingly accept deceptive or misleading advertis-ing If you have a contrary experience with respect to any merchandiseor service represented in our pages please contact Action Line atactionlinegoodsamclubcom Permission to reprint or quote excerptsgranted upon written request only Copyright 2009
DEALERS amp DESTINATIONS
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 53
FREE
Idaho Campground Guide
1800VISITID wwwrvidahoorg
wwwBretzRVcom
No Sales Tax in Montana
SAVE BIGon your next purchase
SSAVVVE BIGhh
Call NOW Call for Low Priceson 07rsquos 08rsquos amp 09rsquos
Monaco Knight Diplomat amp Camelot
Pricing Available
BRAND NEW 2007 NEWMAR DUTCHSTARReg $313 267 NOW $224 900
New Save$88K
brvNWMH07dutch0608
CALL TOLL FREE TODAY
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Highways FEBRUARY 200954
A Scenic Stop to Remember Tell us the location of the vantage point pictured above and you
might be the winner of this monthrsquos $50 prize in our Wherersquos Good Sam photo contest To enter send
an e-mail identifying the photorsquos location and state or province to whereisgoodsamgoodsamclubcom
and include your name and contact information On March 1 wersquoll pick one $50 winner at random
from among the correct entries Look for the answer and winner in the May 2009 issue
Lots of Good Sam members have won $50 so farPatrick F Prunty of Harwich Massachusetts earned hischeck by correctly identifying the watery crossing in theNovember issuersquos Wherersquos Good Sam photo reprinted onthe right The RV bearing the Good Sam sticker rides theferry across Lake Champlain from Grand Island Vermontto Plattsburg New York Good Sam member Lynn Holmesof Arnold Maryland earned $50 for sending us the photo
Now itrsquos your turn to put your digital camera to workSimply take a photo of an RV in an interesting or sceniclocation with the Good Sam decal prominently displayedE-mail the high-resolution image to whereisgoodsamgoodsamclubcom and donrsquot forget to provide your nameand contact information If your photorsquos selected yoursquollreceive a check for $50
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ON
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WHERErsquoS
GOO D SA M
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Join Good Sam Emergency Road Service today
We are the RV rescue specialists with over 1500000 successful roadside rescues
24-HOUR TOLL-FREE
ACCESS
UNLIMITED DISTANCE TOWING
40000+ NATIONWIDE RV SERVICE AND TOW PROVIDERS
FREE TIRE CHANGES JUMP STARTS AND FREE FUEL DELIVERY
PROTECTION FOR YOUR RV AND ALL FAMILY VEHICLES
CERTIFIED RV TECHNICIANS
AVAILABLE 247
JOIN NOW Yes Sign me up for 247 Benefits My Good Sam RV ERS Membership cards
and all privileges are valid 24 hours after approval of payment
Introductory Rate $10995 Only $7995
Check Enclosed payable to Affinity Road amp Travel Club Inc or ART (US Funds)
Charge My Visa Mastercard DiscoverNOVUS Amex
Account ____________________________________ Exp Date __________
I want the convenience of direct payment Please charge my annual duesto my credit card
Name ____________________________________________________________
Address ___________________________________ City ___________________
State ______ Zip ___________________ Phone _________________________
Email _____________________________________________________________Enter your email address to receive technical tips special promotions and true accounts of roadside rescues
Mail to RV Emergency Services PO Box 6900 Englewood CO 80155-6900 or call 1-888-626-7572
Call Us Toll-Free to Join Today or Enroll Online
1-888-626-7572wwwGoodSamERScom
Mention code 24E2 when calling to save $100 and ask about our new member special introductory rate
EMERGENCYROAD SERVICE
Note All program benefits are subject to limitations set forth in the currentMember Benefits Brochure which will be sent to you upon approval of yourMembership and is accessible at wwwgoodsamerscompdfERS-nonmbbpdfBenefits and services provided by Affinity Road amp Travel Club Inc
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Welcome to our digital edition of Highways Magazine This formatmakes it easy for you to navigate the magazine andprovides direct links to Internet sites of our advertisers ourGoodSamClubcom Web site and many Web sites to supplementour editorial features
We recommend a Page Layout view of Continuous - Facing butAdobe Reader provides several options you may prefer
We hope you enjoy reading our Digital Highways Magazine andwe encourage your comments and suggestions to our editor at
HighwaysGoodSamClubcom
bull Click on the GoodSamClubcom button to go directlyto our Web sitebull Click on the User Guide button on any page to bring
you back to this pagebull Click on the Contents button to take you to the Table
of Contents page from anywhere in the magazine
bull When the hand icon changes to a pointing fin-ger it indicates a link to a Web site or to another page inthe magazine
bull Use the Zoom tool to zoom in on the page Use
the Zoom-out tool and hold down the option(Macintosh) or Windows key to toggle back and forth
bull Click and drag using the Dynamic Zoom tool toinfinitely control the zoom
Here are some tips on how to use Digital Highways
User Guide ContentsGo To com
Contents
Portal to the Past
Flying High in Albuquerque
Get Your Kicks at The Rally
Departments
Whats New Online
On the Road
Dear Good Sam
Good News
RV Insight
Camp Cuisine
Tech Topics
Action Line
Good Stuff
Classifieds
Pet Pix
Advertiser Index
Wheres Good Sam
Good Sam Club dot com
TOC
User Guide
Highways FEBRUARY 200952
RV MARKETPLACE
Alaska and Canadarsquos Yukon 5Banks Power 23BrakeBuddy 10Commercial Corner 45ndash47Consumer Cellular 8Continued Service Plan 37Cracker Barrel Stores 11Dealers and Destinations 53Dometic Corporation 17Gold Eagle Company 32Good Sam Emergency Road Service 55Good Sam RV Financing 21Good Sam SamboreesCaraventures 16Good Sam VIPProvided by GMAC Insurance 44Good Sam Visa Card 39Haband 24
ADVERTISER INDEXWhile every effort is made to maintain accuracy andcompleteness last-minutechanges may occasionallyresult in omissions or errors
ADVERTISER PAGEInsurance Central 30
Mule Days Celebration 11
nVision 10
The Rally 15
Pleasure-Way 56
Roadtrek Motorhomes 2
RV Buyerrsquos Guide 33
RV Marketplace 50ndash52
RV Business Top 50 12ndash13
Sea Eagle 19
Select Comfort 9
St Louis Church 5
Trading Post 48ndash49
Transfer Flow 4
Travelerrsquos Guide 25
Winnebago Industries 7
ADVERTISER PAGE
Click on wwwgoodsamclubcomcommunityphotosto post your Pet Pix online To submit digital photosfor Highwaysrsquo Pet Pix column e-mail them to us athighwaysgoodsamclubcom
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Left Foster fills the sink in Tom and LindaCalistorsquos rig Below George stands guardover Gerry and Marge Cervenrsquos RV
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ALASKA
ARIZONA
CALIFORNIA
IDAHO WASHINGTON
MONTANA
GOOD SAM WILL SAVE YOU MONEY
We guarantee itThatrsquos our promise If 11 months go by and Good Sam hasnrsquot saved you morethan the cost of your annual membership just let us know and wersquoll refund your member-ship fee Chances are yoursquoll save that much the first few days yoursquore on the road Thereare so many ways to save with discounted camping and free and low-cost services
Call us toll-free for more information 800-234-3450 or go to wwwgoodsamclubcom
COPYRIGHT STATEMENT The Good Sam logo is a registeredtrademark of TL Enterprises Inc a Delaware corporation It may beused by Good Sam chapters for official noncommercial identificationpurposes only and by others only with express written authorization inadvance from TL Enterprises Inc The noncommercial use for patchesand other similar chapter identification has been granted to charteredchapters of the club Any other use without express advance writtenauthorization is prohibited The following terms are registered trade-marks of TL Enterprises Inc and may not be used without permissionCaraventure Commercial Member of Good Sam RV Club Good SamPark Highways MotorHome Rider Samboree Samgo Trailer Lifeand the Trailer Life Campgrounds RV Parks and Services DirectoryHighways does not knowingly accept deceptive or misleading advertis-ing If you have a contrary experience with respect to any merchandiseor service represented in our pages please contact Action Line atactionlinegoodsamclubcom Permission to reprint or quote excerptsgranted upon written request only Copyright 2009
DEALERS amp DESTINATIONS
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 53
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No Sales Tax in Montana
SAVE BIGon your next purchase
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Highways FEBRUARY 200954
A Scenic Stop to Remember Tell us the location of the vantage point pictured above and you
might be the winner of this monthrsquos $50 prize in our Wherersquos Good Sam photo contest To enter send
an e-mail identifying the photorsquos location and state or province to whereisgoodsamgoodsamclubcom
and include your name and contact information On March 1 wersquoll pick one $50 winner at random
from among the correct entries Look for the answer and winner in the May 2009 issue
Lots of Good Sam members have won $50 so farPatrick F Prunty of Harwich Massachusetts earned hischeck by correctly identifying the watery crossing in theNovember issuersquos Wherersquos Good Sam photo reprinted onthe right The RV bearing the Good Sam sticker rides theferry across Lake Champlain from Grand Island Vermontto Plattsburg New York Good Sam member Lynn Holmesof Arnold Maryland earned $50 for sending us the photo
Now itrsquos your turn to put your digital camera to workSimply take a photo of an RV in an interesting or sceniclocation with the Good Sam decal prominently displayedE-mail the high-resolution image to whereisgoodsamgoodsamclubcom and donrsquot forget to provide your nameand contact information If your photorsquos selected yoursquollreceive a check for $50
PH
OT
OC
ON
TE
ST
WHERErsquoS
GOO D SA M
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Join Good Sam Emergency Road Service today
We are the RV rescue specialists with over 1500000 successful roadside rescues
24-HOUR TOLL-FREE
ACCESS
UNLIMITED DISTANCE TOWING
40000+ NATIONWIDE RV SERVICE AND TOW PROVIDERS
FREE TIRE CHANGES JUMP STARTS AND FREE FUEL DELIVERY
PROTECTION FOR YOUR RV AND ALL FAMILY VEHICLES
CERTIFIED RV TECHNICIANS
AVAILABLE 247
JOIN NOW Yes Sign me up for 247 Benefits My Good Sam RV ERS Membership cards
and all privileges are valid 24 hours after approval of payment
Introductory Rate $10995 Only $7995
Check Enclosed payable to Affinity Road amp Travel Club Inc or ART (US Funds)
Charge My Visa Mastercard DiscoverNOVUS Amex
Account ____________________________________ Exp Date __________
I want the convenience of direct payment Please charge my annual duesto my credit card
Name ____________________________________________________________
Address ___________________________________ City ___________________
State ______ Zip ___________________ Phone _________________________
Email _____________________________________________________________Enter your email address to receive technical tips special promotions and true accounts of roadside rescues
Mail to RV Emergency Services PO Box 6900 Englewood CO 80155-6900 or call 1-888-626-7572
Call Us Toll-Free to Join Today or Enroll Online
1-888-626-7572wwwGoodSamERScom
Mention code 24E2 when calling to save $100 and ask about our new member special introductory rate
EMERGENCYROAD SERVICE
Note All program benefits are subject to limitations set forth in the currentMember Benefits Brochure which will be sent to you upon approval of yourMembership and is accessible at wwwgoodsamerscompdfERS-nonmbbpdfBenefits and services provided by Affinity Road amp Travel Club Inc
24E2
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Welcome to our digital edition of Highways Magazine This formatmakes it easy for you to navigate the magazine andprovides direct links to Internet sites of our advertisers ourGoodSamClubcom Web site and many Web sites to supplementour editorial features
We recommend a Page Layout view of Continuous - Facing butAdobe Reader provides several options you may prefer
We hope you enjoy reading our Digital Highways Magazine andwe encourage your comments and suggestions to our editor at
HighwaysGoodSamClubcom
bull Click on the GoodSamClubcom button to go directlyto our Web sitebull Click on the User Guide button on any page to bring
you back to this pagebull Click on the Contents button to take you to the Table
of Contents page from anywhere in the magazine
bull When the hand icon changes to a pointing fin-ger it indicates a link to a Web site or to another page inthe magazine
bull Use the Zoom tool to zoom in on the page Use
the Zoom-out tool and hold down the option(Macintosh) or Windows key to toggle back and forth
bull Click and drag using the Dynamic Zoom tool toinfinitely control the zoom
Here are some tips on how to use Digital Highways
User Guide ContentsGo To com
Contents
Portal to the Past
Flying High in Albuquerque
Get Your Kicks at The Rally
Departments
Whats New Online
On the Road
Dear Good Sam
Good News
RV Insight
Camp Cuisine
Tech Topics
Action Line
Good Stuff
Classifieds
Pet Pix
Advertiser Index
Wheres Good Sam
Good Sam Club dot com
TOC
User Guide
ALASKA
ARIZONA
CALIFORNIA
IDAHO WASHINGTON
MONTANA
GOOD SAM WILL SAVE YOU MONEY
We guarantee itThatrsquos our promise If 11 months go by and Good Sam hasnrsquot saved you morethan the cost of your annual membership just let us know and wersquoll refund your member-ship fee Chances are yoursquoll save that much the first few days yoursquore on the road Thereare so many ways to save with discounted camping and free and low-cost services
Call us toll-free for more information 800-234-3450 or go to wwwgoodsamclubcom
COPYRIGHT STATEMENT The Good Sam logo is a registeredtrademark of TL Enterprises Inc a Delaware corporation It may beused by Good Sam chapters for official noncommercial identificationpurposes only and by others only with express written authorization inadvance from TL Enterprises Inc The noncommercial use for patchesand other similar chapter identification has been granted to charteredchapters of the club Any other use without express advance writtenauthorization is prohibited The following terms are registered trade-marks of TL Enterprises Inc and may not be used without permissionCaraventure Commercial Member of Good Sam RV Club Good SamPark Highways MotorHome Rider Samboree Samgo Trailer Lifeand the Trailer Life Campgrounds RV Parks and Services DirectoryHighways does not knowingly accept deceptive or misleading advertis-ing If you have a contrary experience with respect to any merchandiseor service represented in our pages please contact Action Line atactionlinegoodsamclubcom Permission to reprint or quote excerptsgranted upon written request only Copyright 2009
DEALERS amp DESTINATIONS
FEBRUARY 2009 Highways 53
FREE
Idaho Campground Guide
1800VISITID wwwrvidahoorg
wwwBretzRVcom
No Sales Tax in Montana
SAVE BIGon your next purchase
SSAVVVE BIGhh
Call NOW Call for Low Priceson 07rsquos 08rsquos amp 09rsquos
Monaco Knight Diplomat amp Camelot
Pricing Available
BRAND NEW 2007 NEWMAR DUTCHSTARReg $313 267 NOW $224 900
New Save$88K
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CALL TOLL FREE TODAY
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Highways FEBRUARY 200954
A Scenic Stop to Remember Tell us the location of the vantage point pictured above and you
might be the winner of this monthrsquos $50 prize in our Wherersquos Good Sam photo contest To enter send
an e-mail identifying the photorsquos location and state or province to whereisgoodsamgoodsamclubcom
and include your name and contact information On March 1 wersquoll pick one $50 winner at random
from among the correct entries Look for the answer and winner in the May 2009 issue
Lots of Good Sam members have won $50 so farPatrick F Prunty of Harwich Massachusetts earned hischeck by correctly identifying the watery crossing in theNovember issuersquos Wherersquos Good Sam photo reprinted onthe right The RV bearing the Good Sam sticker rides theferry across Lake Champlain from Grand Island Vermontto Plattsburg New York Good Sam member Lynn Holmesof Arnold Maryland earned $50 for sending us the photo
Now itrsquos your turn to put your digital camera to workSimply take a photo of an RV in an interesting or sceniclocation with the Good Sam decal prominently displayedE-mail the high-resolution image to whereisgoodsamgoodsamclubcom and donrsquot forget to provide your nameand contact information If your photorsquos selected yoursquollreceive a check for $50
PH
OT
OC
ON
TE
ST
WHERErsquoS
GOO D SA M
054- 54_WheresGoodSam0902 122408 1120 AM Page 54
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Join Good Sam Emergency Road Service today
We are the RV rescue specialists with over 1500000 successful roadside rescues
24-HOUR TOLL-FREE
ACCESS
UNLIMITED DISTANCE TOWING
40000+ NATIONWIDE RV SERVICE AND TOW PROVIDERS
FREE TIRE CHANGES JUMP STARTS AND FREE FUEL DELIVERY
PROTECTION FOR YOUR RV AND ALL FAMILY VEHICLES
CERTIFIED RV TECHNICIANS
AVAILABLE 247
JOIN NOW Yes Sign me up for 247 Benefits My Good Sam RV ERS Membership cards
and all privileges are valid 24 hours after approval of payment
Introductory Rate $10995 Only $7995
Check Enclosed payable to Affinity Road amp Travel Club Inc or ART (US Funds)
Charge My Visa Mastercard DiscoverNOVUS Amex
Account ____________________________________ Exp Date __________
I want the convenience of direct payment Please charge my annual duesto my credit card
Name ____________________________________________________________
Address ___________________________________ City ___________________
State ______ Zip ___________________ Phone _________________________
Email _____________________________________________________________Enter your email address to receive technical tips special promotions and true accounts of roadside rescues
Mail to RV Emergency Services PO Box 6900 Englewood CO 80155-6900 or call 1-888-626-7572
Call Us Toll-Free to Join Today or Enroll Online
1-888-626-7572wwwGoodSamERScom
Mention code 24E2 when calling to save $100 and ask about our new member special introductory rate
EMERGENCYROAD SERVICE
Note All program benefits are subject to limitations set forth in the currentMember Benefits Brochure which will be sent to you upon approval of yourMembership and is accessible at wwwgoodsamerscompdfERS-nonmbbpdfBenefits and services provided by Affinity Road amp Travel Club Inc
24E2
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056-HH02 PG 56 PLEASUREWAY 122408 1116 AM Page 56
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Welcome to our digital edition of Highways Magazine This formatmakes it easy for you to navigate the magazine andprovides direct links to Internet sites of our advertisers ourGoodSamClubcom Web site and many Web sites to supplementour editorial features
We recommend a Page Layout view of Continuous - Facing butAdobe Reader provides several options you may prefer
We hope you enjoy reading our Digital Highways Magazine andwe encourage your comments and suggestions to our editor at
HighwaysGoodSamClubcom
bull Click on the GoodSamClubcom button to go directlyto our Web sitebull Click on the User Guide button on any page to bring
you back to this pagebull Click on the Contents button to take you to the Table
of Contents page from anywhere in the magazine
bull When the hand icon changes to a pointing fin-ger it indicates a link to a Web site or to another page inthe magazine
bull Use the Zoom tool to zoom in on the page Use
the Zoom-out tool and hold down the option(Macintosh) or Windows key to toggle back and forth
bull Click and drag using the Dynamic Zoom tool toinfinitely control the zoom
Here are some tips on how to use Digital Highways
User Guide ContentsGo To com
Contents
Portal to the Past
Flying High in Albuquerque
Get Your Kicks at The Rally
Departments
Whats New Online
On the Road
Dear Good Sam
Good News
RV Insight
Camp Cuisine
Tech Topics
Action Line
Good Stuff
Classifieds
Pet Pix
Advertiser Index
Wheres Good Sam
Good Sam Club dot com
TOC
User Guide
Highways FEBRUARY 200954
A Scenic Stop to Remember Tell us the location of the vantage point pictured above and you
might be the winner of this monthrsquos $50 prize in our Wherersquos Good Sam photo contest To enter send
an e-mail identifying the photorsquos location and state or province to whereisgoodsamgoodsamclubcom
and include your name and contact information On March 1 wersquoll pick one $50 winner at random
from among the correct entries Look for the answer and winner in the May 2009 issue
Lots of Good Sam members have won $50 so farPatrick F Prunty of Harwich Massachusetts earned hischeck by correctly identifying the watery crossing in theNovember issuersquos Wherersquos Good Sam photo reprinted onthe right The RV bearing the Good Sam sticker rides theferry across Lake Champlain from Grand Island Vermontto Plattsburg New York Good Sam member Lynn Holmesof Arnold Maryland earned $50 for sending us the photo
Now itrsquos your turn to put your digital camera to workSimply take a photo of an RV in an interesting or sceniclocation with the Good Sam decal prominently displayedE-mail the high-resolution image to whereisgoodsamgoodsamclubcom and donrsquot forget to provide your nameand contact information If your photorsquos selected yoursquollreceive a check for $50
PH
OT
OC
ON
TE
ST
WHERErsquoS
GOO D SA M
054- 54_WheresGoodSam0902 122408 1120 AM Page 54
User Guide ContentsGo To com
Join Good Sam Emergency Road Service today
We are the RV rescue specialists with over 1500000 successful roadside rescues
24-HOUR TOLL-FREE
ACCESS
UNLIMITED DISTANCE TOWING
40000+ NATIONWIDE RV SERVICE AND TOW PROVIDERS
FREE TIRE CHANGES JUMP STARTS AND FREE FUEL DELIVERY
PROTECTION FOR YOUR RV AND ALL FAMILY VEHICLES
CERTIFIED RV TECHNICIANS
AVAILABLE 247
JOIN NOW Yes Sign me up for 247 Benefits My Good Sam RV ERS Membership cards
and all privileges are valid 24 hours after approval of payment
Introductory Rate $10995 Only $7995
Check Enclosed payable to Affinity Road amp Travel Club Inc or ART (US Funds)
Charge My Visa Mastercard DiscoverNOVUS Amex
Account ____________________________________ Exp Date __________
I want the convenience of direct payment Please charge my annual duesto my credit card
Name ____________________________________________________________
Address ___________________________________ City ___________________
State ______ Zip ___________________ Phone _________________________
Email _____________________________________________________________Enter your email address to receive technical tips special promotions and true accounts of roadside rescues
Mail to RV Emergency Services PO Box 6900 Englewood CO 80155-6900 or call 1-888-626-7572
Call Us Toll-Free to Join Today or Enroll Online
1-888-626-7572wwwGoodSamERScom
Mention code 24E2 when calling to save $100 and ask about our new member special introductory rate
EMERGENCYROAD SERVICE
Note All program benefits are subject to limitations set forth in the currentMember Benefits Brochure which will be sent to you upon approval of yourMembership and is accessible at wwwgoodsamerscompdfERS-nonmbbpdfBenefits and services provided by Affinity Road amp Travel Club Inc
24E2
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056-HH02 PG 56 PLEASUREWAY 122408 1116 AM Page 56
User Guide ContentsGo To com
Welcome to our digital edition of Highways Magazine This formatmakes it easy for you to navigate the magazine andprovides direct links to Internet sites of our advertisers ourGoodSamClubcom Web site and many Web sites to supplementour editorial features
We recommend a Page Layout view of Continuous - Facing butAdobe Reader provides several options you may prefer
We hope you enjoy reading our Digital Highways Magazine andwe encourage your comments and suggestions to our editor at
HighwaysGoodSamClubcom
bull Click on the GoodSamClubcom button to go directlyto our Web sitebull Click on the User Guide button on any page to bring
you back to this pagebull Click on the Contents button to take you to the Table
of Contents page from anywhere in the magazine
bull When the hand icon changes to a pointing fin-ger it indicates a link to a Web site or to another page inthe magazine
bull Use the Zoom tool to zoom in on the page Use
the Zoom-out tool and hold down the option(Macintosh) or Windows key to toggle back and forth
bull Click and drag using the Dynamic Zoom tool toinfinitely control the zoom
Here are some tips on how to use Digital Highways
User Guide ContentsGo To com
Contents
Portal to the Past
Flying High in Albuquerque
Get Your Kicks at The Rally
Departments
Whats New Online
On the Road
Dear Good Sam
Good News
RV Insight
Camp Cuisine
Tech Topics
Action Line
Good Stuff
Classifieds
Pet Pix
Advertiser Index
Wheres Good Sam
Good Sam Club dot com
TOC
User Guide
Join Good Sam Emergency Road Service today
We are the RV rescue specialists with over 1500000 successful roadside rescues
24-HOUR TOLL-FREE
ACCESS
UNLIMITED DISTANCE TOWING
40000+ NATIONWIDE RV SERVICE AND TOW PROVIDERS
FREE TIRE CHANGES JUMP STARTS AND FREE FUEL DELIVERY
PROTECTION FOR YOUR RV AND ALL FAMILY VEHICLES
CERTIFIED RV TECHNICIANS
AVAILABLE 247
JOIN NOW Yes Sign me up for 247 Benefits My Good Sam RV ERS Membership cards
and all privileges are valid 24 hours after approval of payment
Introductory Rate $10995 Only $7995
Check Enclosed payable to Affinity Road amp Travel Club Inc or ART (US Funds)
Charge My Visa Mastercard DiscoverNOVUS Amex
Account ____________________________________ Exp Date __________
I want the convenience of direct payment Please charge my annual duesto my credit card
Name ____________________________________________________________
Address ___________________________________ City ___________________
State ______ Zip ___________________ Phone _________________________
Email _____________________________________________________________Enter your email address to receive technical tips special promotions and true accounts of roadside rescues
Mail to RV Emergency Services PO Box 6900 Englewood CO 80155-6900 or call 1-888-626-7572
Call Us Toll-Free to Join Today or Enroll Online
1-888-626-7572wwwGoodSamERScom
Mention code 24E2 when calling to save $100 and ask about our new member special introductory rate
EMERGENCYROAD SERVICE
Note All program benefits are subject to limitations set forth in the currentMember Benefits Brochure which will be sent to you upon approval of yourMembership and is accessible at wwwgoodsamerscompdfERS-nonmbbpdfBenefits and services provided by Affinity Road amp Travel Club Inc
24E2
055-HH02 PG 55 GS ERS AD 122408 1115 AM Page 55
User Guide ContentsGo To com
056-HH02 PG 56 PLEASUREWAY 122408 1116 AM Page 56
User Guide ContentsGo To com
Welcome to our digital edition of Highways Magazine This formatmakes it easy for you to navigate the magazine andprovides direct links to Internet sites of our advertisers ourGoodSamClubcom Web site and many Web sites to supplementour editorial features
We recommend a Page Layout view of Continuous - Facing butAdobe Reader provides several options you may prefer
We hope you enjoy reading our Digital Highways Magazine andwe encourage your comments and suggestions to our editor at
HighwaysGoodSamClubcom
bull Click on the GoodSamClubcom button to go directlyto our Web sitebull Click on the User Guide button on any page to bring
you back to this pagebull Click on the Contents button to take you to the Table
of Contents page from anywhere in the magazine
bull When the hand icon changes to a pointing fin-ger it indicates a link to a Web site or to another page inthe magazine
bull Use the Zoom tool to zoom in on the page Use
the Zoom-out tool and hold down the option(Macintosh) or Windows key to toggle back and forth
bull Click and drag using the Dynamic Zoom tool toinfinitely control the zoom
Here are some tips on how to use Digital Highways
User Guide ContentsGo To com
Contents
Portal to the Past
Flying High in Albuquerque
Get Your Kicks at The Rally
Departments
Whats New Online
On the Road
Dear Good Sam
Good News
RV Insight
Camp Cuisine
Tech Topics
Action Line
Good Stuff
Classifieds
Pet Pix
Advertiser Index
Wheres Good Sam
Good Sam Club dot com
TOC
User Guide
056-HH02 PG 56 PLEASUREWAY 122408 1116 AM Page 56
User Guide ContentsGo To com
Welcome to our digital edition of Highways Magazine This formatmakes it easy for you to navigate the magazine andprovides direct links to Internet sites of our advertisers ourGoodSamClubcom Web site and many Web sites to supplementour editorial features
We recommend a Page Layout view of Continuous - Facing butAdobe Reader provides several options you may prefer
We hope you enjoy reading our Digital Highways Magazine andwe encourage your comments and suggestions to our editor at
HighwaysGoodSamClubcom
bull Click on the GoodSamClubcom button to go directlyto our Web sitebull Click on the User Guide button on any page to bring
you back to this pagebull Click on the Contents button to take you to the Table
of Contents page from anywhere in the magazine
bull When the hand icon changes to a pointing fin-ger it indicates a link to a Web site or to another page inthe magazine
bull Use the Zoom tool to zoom in on the page Use
the Zoom-out tool and hold down the option(Macintosh) or Windows key to toggle back and forth
bull Click and drag using the Dynamic Zoom tool toinfinitely control the zoom
Here are some tips on how to use Digital Highways
User Guide ContentsGo To com
Contents
Portal to the Past
Flying High in Albuquerque
Get Your Kicks at The Rally
Departments
Whats New Online
On the Road
Dear Good Sam
Good News
RV Insight
Camp Cuisine
Tech Topics
Action Line
Good Stuff
Classifieds
Pet Pix
Advertiser Index
Wheres Good Sam
Good Sam Club dot com
TOC
User Guide
Welcome to our digital edition of Highways Magazine This formatmakes it easy for you to navigate the magazine andprovides direct links to Internet sites of our advertisers ourGoodSamClubcom Web site and many Web sites to supplementour editorial features
We recommend a Page Layout view of Continuous - Facing butAdobe Reader provides several options you may prefer
We hope you enjoy reading our Digital Highways Magazine andwe encourage your comments and suggestions to our editor at
HighwaysGoodSamClubcom
bull Click on the GoodSamClubcom button to go directlyto our Web sitebull Click on the User Guide button on any page to bring
you back to this pagebull Click on the Contents button to take you to the Table
of Contents page from anywhere in the magazine
bull When the hand icon changes to a pointing fin-ger it indicates a link to a Web site or to another page inthe magazine
bull Use the Zoom tool to zoom in on the page Use
the Zoom-out tool and hold down the option(Macintosh) or Windows key to toggle back and forth
bull Click and drag using the Dynamic Zoom tool toinfinitely control the zoom