Camping World’s new Best Value RV Lifestyle Membership Package includes the services and subscriptions you want in one convenient, money-saving bundle:
- - Good Sam Club one-year membership
- - Camping World RoadCare one-year membership
- - Camp Club USA membership and directory
- - Trailer Life magazine six-month subscriptions
- BONUS: President's Club one-year membership
If you already belong to the President's Club or Good Sam Club, your membership will be extended another year! Members pay only $99.95, Reg $238.74. To take advantage of this great money-saving offer today, visit any Camping World SuperCenter.
SAVE Every Day on RV, Truck or Generator Oil Changes & Get a $10 Camping World Certificate from Castrol® with any oil change!
Recommended every 6 months or 3,000 miles for vehicles; every 75 operating hours or 12 months for generators. Includes:
• Replace oil filter with top-quality filter• Check transmission fluid and battery water levels (vehicle oil changes)
• Check & top off windshield wiper fluid (vehicle oil changes)
• Lubricate chassis (when applicable)
Available at Camping World SuperCenter locations nationwide!
Gear up for tailgating season with no penalties on your budget at Camping World’s annual Tailgate & Cookout Event, July 30 through August 2 at all Camping World locations nationwide. Enjoy free lunch Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. and attend informative free seminars each day. The annual event is also your chance to take advantage of great savings on a wide selection of tailgating, cookout and outdoor accessories. Save on 4-Day Only Specials and super sale prices on Camping World’s exclusive chairs and recliners; portable coolers, refrigerators and icemakers; folding tables; grills and propane accessories, plus much more. Save on installation and service specials during the event to make sure your RV is ready to roll before game time.
For locations, store hours, phone numbers and driving directions to any Camping World SuperCenter, click here.
Camping World’s new Flagstaff, Arizona location offers a full selection of RV, camping, outdoor, tailgating and towing gear. The service center has five easy-access, drive-through bays, one of which is set up for washing RVs. RV Spa services and propane refills will be coming soon and overnight dry camping is also available.
The new SuperCenter is located 10 miles west of Flagstaff on Historic Old Route 66 and is easily accessible from I-40 by taking Exit 185 Transwestern Road to East Bellemont Road. The new SuperCenter is also accessible from I-17, which is about 8 miles from the new location.
For store hours, map and driving directions, click here.
Let Camping World help you give your RV interior a new look plus greater comfort and convenience. Click here for complete rules and entry form. Print out the entry form, complete the information and attach an interior picture of your RV. Mail your entry to the address listed on the entry form no later than September 1, 2009.
For a look at a kitchen and dining area makeover on a Class A motorhome, see the June edition of RV View magazine. Watch for a Class A living area and cab makeover in the upcoming August issue of RV View.
October 26-30, 2009
Rockville, Indiana
A New Tour for 2009!
Explore Parke County, Indiana with its scenic back roads, 30 covered bridges and expansive Amish country. Relive America’s past through the county’s many restored historic buildings and communities. Highlights include:
Bridgeton Grist Mill & Bridge.
Indiana’s most famous covered bridge crosses over the mill pond created by the mill dam just above the waterfall over the dam. The dam is nine feet tall and 225 feet long, and is covered end to end only during high water. The double span Burr Arch covered bridge is 267 feet long and was built by J.J. Daniels in 1868. It was closed to traffic in 1968.
Billie Creek General Store.
The general store was the centerpiece of any community in an early 1900s village. Hard-to-find household items including manufactured clothing were carried as well as food and other basic commodities of a small rural town. The Billie Creek Village General Store offers items such as pottery, covered bridge items, brooms, quilts, afghans, baskets, jams, jellies, apple butter, fudge and a candy counter.
Package Cost Includes:- 4 nights camping with water & electric
- Welcome Registration & Orientation
- Welcome Dinner at fairgrounds
- 2 Covered Bridge Tours by bus with tour guides
- Admission to Billie Creek Village
- Lunch included one day
- Evening get-together one night
- Farewell dinner at area restaurant
- Farewell continental breakfast
- Souvenir embroidered sweatshirt for each rally participant
- Experienced Tour Leaders
- Souvenir packet with roster, name tags and welcome agenda booklet
President’s Club members pay only $550 for two people in one RV, Reg. $700. Deadline to sign up is September 26, 2009. For more information and to sign up online, click here.
A little preventive care will help ensure that you don’t experience problems with your RV’s cooling system. Here are some things to check to make sure your air conditioner is ready for the season ahead:
- Clean or replace the filter. A clean filter in your air conditioner is one of the most important and easiest ways to ensure efficient cooling and reliable operation. During the summer when your air conditioner is used regularly, check and clean the filter weekly to maintain proper air flow and keep the air conditioner cooling properly. If allergies are a problem, upgrade your air conditioner filter to an electrostatic model that attracts and traps dust and other allergens using static electricity.
- Inspect and clean the shroud. Check around the rooftop shroud to be sure it is clear of limbs, leaves, trash or other debris. Inspect inside the shroud for bird, mouse or dirt dauber nests, squirrel food or other matter. If the shroud itself is cracked or broken, replace it so it doesn’t break free and blow off the roof of the RV while you are traveling down the road. If the shroud is still in good shape but loose, carefully tighten the anchor bolts enough to secure the shroud without cracking it at the bolt holes.
- Check the gasket. While you are on the roof inspecting the shroud, check to make sure the gasket between the air conditioner and the roof is still good. A deteriorated gasket will allow water to enter the roof between the top surface and the ceiling, causing extensive damage that is difficult and costly to repair. If the gasket is more than 50% compressed, have it replaced.
- Listen to the fan motor and the compressor. Be sure they operate with no rattles, vibration or humming noises. Be sure the fan blade on the motor turns freely.
- Clean coils annually. Even well-maintained air conditioner filters will allow some dirt to pass, making it necessary to clean the air conditioner’s evaporator and condensor coils yearly. This procedure is best done by a certified technician, who can also straighten any bent cooling fins using a fin comb to carefully realign the sharp-yet-fragile metal fins for optimum cooling efficiency.
- Avoid under-powering. Always operate your RV air conditioner on at least 30-amp power to avoid brown-out damage to the motor. A 15-amp adapter may not supply sufficient amperage to get the motor up to full speed. A licensed electrician can install a 30-amp or 50-amp outlet at your home so you can plug in the RV and safely use the air conditioner without fear of damage. An adapter that draws power from two 15-amp outlets on separate circuits will also provide sufficient power for air conditioner operation.
Cooling Tips: You can help your air conditioner keep your RV interior comfortable by following these tips:
- Use awnings to block sun from coming in directly through windows and doors.
- Use curtains, blinds or shades to filter or block sunlight coming in through windows and motorhome windshields.
- Choose a shaded campsite to minimize intense, direct sun exposure.
- Cook outside or use the microwave instead of the range to minimize interior heat sources.
- Use a quick cool-down ceiling vent in ducted systems to divert more cool air into the main living area to cool it down faster instead of turning down the thermostat and causing the air conditioner to work harder.
- Operate your air conditioner on High Fan/Cooling mode for maximum efficiency in high humidity or high ambient temperature conditions.
- Start your air conditioner early in the morning to give it a head start on maintaining a comfortable interior temperature when high ambient temperatures are expected later in the day.
- Use a closed-dome vent fan like the Shurflo Comfort Air Fans to help move cool air around inside your RV like a ceiling fan does in your home.
Let the Experts Do It
Save time and effort by letting Camping World ProCare keep your RV air conditioner in top running order. Call your nearest Camping World SuperCenter to schedule Air Conditioner Service Package #989038, Club Price $69.99, Reg. $79.99. This package includes: Cooling performance test, inspect & clean filters, check gasket & seals, check shroud for damage & tighten bolts, clean evaporator, comb damaged or bent fins & condenser coils, and clean drain pan holes.
Product Spotlight: Keep your air conditioner in top condition and maximize its cooling efficiency with these accessories:
Airfitness™ Electrostatic Filters are available for rooftop and central air conditioner systems. Club Price $15.99 - $18.99, Reg. $17.77- $21.10
Genesis Micro-Therm Air Filtration System combines a HEPA-type filter with a quick-cool-down mode for ceiling-ducted air conditioners. Club Price $66.99, Reg. $74.44
50-amp RV Box Adapter lets you draw power from any combination of two 30-amp, 20-amp or 15-amp power receptacles to run one or two RV air conditioners in parks without 50-amp power. Club Price $79.99, Reg. $88.88
Marinco 50-amp to 30-amp Adapter lets you run one air conditioner in your 50-amp coach in parks that have only 30-amp service. Club Price $99.99, Reg. $111.10
110-Volt Electric Outlet Box lets you plug in your RV to 30-amp or 50-amp power at home to safely run air conditioners without brown-out damage. Club Price $44.99 - $49.99, Reg. $49.99 - $55.55
Duo-Therm Replacement Shrouds restore protection to your rooftop air conditioner. Club Price $79.99, Reg. $88.88
Coleman Replacement Shrouds restore protection to your rooftop air conditioner. Club Price $139.99, Reg. $155.55
Tuff Maxx Replacement Shroud for Coleman 11,000 - 15,000 BTU models deflects tree branches, protects cooling fins and has built-in UV protection. Club Price $129.99, Reg. $144.44
- If you've discovered you have problems with the back bumper and hitch of your RV bottoming out, you need to install RV skid wheels. These skid wheels help protect the bumper and undercarriage of your coach and make it easier to tow a vehicle.
- To clean the fan blades on your RV vent fan, get a small sponge paint brush. After removing the fan cover, spray the sponge brush with cleaner. Run the brush along the edges of the fan blade and over the surface to remove dust and grime. Don’t forget to clean the back side of the blades too. Soak fan covers in warm, soapy water, rinse and dry then re-install.
- If you travel with pets, bring along disposable pet wipes for quick clean-ups and a brush for removing dried leaves, pine needles, grass or other debris from furry coats. Take a few moments to clean up your pet before allowing her inside the RV to keep carpet and upholstery cleaner. A pet hair remover comes in handy for removing pet hair from furniture too.
- Keep your RV coach batteries in optimum condition by checking water levels often and topping up with distilled water. Clean corrosion off all battery connections and make sure connections are tight. Use a multi-stage charger to keep batteries fully charged while your RV is in storage.
- During the warm summer months, do your cooking outside your RV to cut down on heat build-up inside the coach. Portable propane-powered stoves, skillets, grills, deep fryers and even camp ovens are capable of cooking virtually any dish your family craves.
