Sunday, February 08, 2009
Economy leads some to camping for summer getaways
mankatofreepress.com
Rhonda and Steve Lensing came to Mankato Saturday to window-shop new campers.
Not that they’re in a buying mode — yet.
The Bird Island couple bought their first camper in 2000 — a 24-foot used trailer — and were smitten.
They’re on their fourth one now — a 34-footer bought new.
The type of camper the Lensings own is in the taller-cotton class of RVs, but at Saturday’s show it was the new kid on the entry-level block that caught the eye.
The R-Pod is a retro-look trailer in which form follows function and can be had for $11,500 to $14,000, depending on desired bells and whistles.
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Rhonda and Steve Lensing came to Mankato Saturday to window-shop new campers.
Not that they’re in a buying mode — yet.
The Bird Island couple bought their first camper in 2000 — a 24-foot used trailer — and were smitten.
They’re on their fourth one now — a 34-footer bought new.
The type of camper the Lensings own is in the taller-cotton class of RVs, but at Saturday’s show it was the new kid on the entry-level block that caught the eye.
The R-Pod is a retro-look trailer in which form follows function and can be had for $11,500 to $14,000, depending on desired bells and whistles.
Full Story...
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RV Repair and Maintenance Manual: Updated and Expanded
The most popular resource for RVers who prefer to work on their own RVs. Featuring step-by-step procedures for maintaining and repairing RVs, in easy-to-understand layman's terms and simple-to-follow instructions. Includes topics on electrical systems, LP-gas systems, water systems, sanitation systems, AC generators, heating systems, air-conditioning systems, refrigerators, trailer brakes, trailer suspensions, dinghy towing, hitches, drivetrain systems, solar power systems, ovens and ranges, microwaves and ice makers, exterior and interior care, and accessories.# posted by Steven Fletcher : 12:55 PM
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