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April 2007 |
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The Latest News from Camping World |
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Technically Speaking |
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Old TV, New Picture
By Mark J. Polk
Has this ever happened to you? It's getting late so you stop at a campground to spend the night.
You get everything set up and now it's time to relax. You turn the TV on; raise the antenna and all of
the channels you are able to pick up come in with a snowy picture, poor color or so much static that you
can't even watch the program. If you have been RVing for any amount of time this has probably happened
more times than you care to remember.
So, what causes this poor television reception? Basically, between your analog television set, TV antenna
and a built in NTSC (National Television System Committee) tuner you are able to pick up free off air
programming like ABC, NBC and CBS channels. Analog television has been the standard broadcast technology
since TV's have been around. Analog technology uses magnetic waves to transmit and display the picture
and sound you are seeing and hearing. When you are spending the night in a rural area, analog reception
is poor, resulting in the poor color, snowy and static-riddled picture you see.
Is there anything you can do about this poor analog television reception in your RV? The answer is yes, and
it's quite simple. Let me explain. Several years ago local television channels started broadcasting a free
digital signal in addition to an analog signal. Digital broadcasting technology transmits the information
used to make a TV picture and sound as data bits, like a computer. Digital broadcast technology can carry
much more information than analog technology, resulting in a DVD quality picture and sound that will never
have a poor, snowy or static-filled picture. The problem is that your analog TV cannot receive digital
broadcast signals, at least not until now.
Winegard has solved that problem with its new
Digital HD Receiver,
available exclusively from Camping World.
It connects easily between your TV antenna and your analog TV to deliver these crystal clear digital channels.
I mentioned earlier that local channels started broadcasting free digital signals several years ago. To receive
this free, over-the-air digital programming you simply connect the
Winegard Digital HD Receiver
to your TV and scan in the digital channels for the area you are staying in, using the receiver. The Winegard receiver
has a built-in ATSC (Advanced Television System Committee) tuner that decodes the free digital signals and displays
them on your analog television.
Let's say, for example, that you receive the local NBC affiliate broadcast in your area on channel 10. If your TV
antenna is directed towards that station's origin, and you turn your analog TV to channel 10 you receive the programming.
This is an analog channel for the local NBC affiliate. This local channel is also broadcasting a digital signal.
Digital channels are multicast, meaning you could pick up as many as six channels from the local NBC digital signal.
Once you scan the digital signal into memory on the digital receiver, the digital channel will appear on your TV as
the standard analog channel plus a dash (-) or a dot (.) and a number.
If it sounds more confusing than it really is, let me try and explain it better. I said a moment ago, as an example,
that the local NBC affiliate is broadcast on channel 10 in your area. The digital channels for NBC might appear as
10-1, 10-2, 10-3 etc. 10-1 would be the standard digital channel for regular NBC programming. The additional multicast
digital channels (10-2, 10-3, 10-4 etc.) might be a 24 hour news broadcast, 24 hour weather broadcast, 24 hour movie,
sports, special features broadcast and more. So, not only is the picture and sound crystal clear, but you are receiving
more channels. The same is true of the other local programming available in your area like ABC and CBS. When you tune
in your digital channels all available multicasting channels in your area will be available. If the
Winegard Digital HD Receiver
is connected to a High Definition capable TV you will receive any free, over the air High Definition programming
automatically too.
All I can say is, you have to see it to believe it. I was truly shocked by the clarity of the picture, and the thought
of not having to deal with poor TV reception in the RV anymore. The Winegard Digital HD Receiver is available at
Camping World SuperCenters or online at CampingWorld.com.
Click here to watch Camping World's online video for more information!
Note: On Feb. 18, 2009, all analog television signal transmission will cease. At that time, analog TVs will
require a receiver to convert digital over-the-air signals to analog signals that older TVs can display.
With the Winegard Digital HD Receiver, you can still use your analog TV to receive digital signals, so there is no
need to buy another TV! The Winegard Digital HD Receiver can be used in your RV or at home with no monthly fees.
Happy Camping!
Mark J. Polk
Mark Polk is the owner of RV Education 101. He also hosts the RV Savvy segments for RVTV, which airs on the Outdoor Channel.
RV Education 101 is a North Carolina-based company that produces professional training videos, DVDs and e-books on how to
use and maintain your RV so all of your RV experiences are safe, fun and stress-free.
Mark's DVDs are available at any Camping World Supercenters and at CampingWorld.com.
Click here for DVDs.
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SUPER Deal! |
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April NEW Products |
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TruVision Wiper Blades
Improve your driving visibility with quality RV wiper blades.
Club Price from $11.99
Reg from $13.33
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Air Lift Heavy-Duty Air Compressor
Inflate a 35” tire from 0-30 PSI in less than 5 minutes.
Club Price $269
Reg $298.89
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Football Grill
Kick off the tailgating season with a grill that burns economical charcoal briquettes.
Club Price $39.99
Reg $44.44
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Little Red Portable Campfire
Portable, self-storing propane campfire is safe for use almost anywhere.
Club Price $139.99
Reg $155.55
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Cascade Collection Blue Jean Recliner
Designer denim fabric is stylish enough for special occasions yet casual enough for every day.
Club Price $69.99
Reg $77.77
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Wireless Weather Station
Sleek, contemporary design with all the information you need.
Club Price $29.99
Reg $33.33
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Greeters Welcome RV Step Rug
Greeters "Welcome" RV Step Rug delivers a distinctive greeting to visitors while protecting your RV interior.
Club Price $22.99
Reg $25.55
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Greeters Welcome Door Mat
Greeters "Welcome" Door Mat delivers a distinctive greeting to visitors while protecting your RV interior.
Club Price $12.99
Reg $14.44
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30-Amp RV Surge Protector & Circuit Analyzer
Fully automatic adapter plugs directly between the power pedestal and your power cord.
Club SALE $69.99
SALE $77.77 Reg $99.99
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50-Amp RV Surge Protector & Circuit Analyzer
Fully automatic adapter plugs directly between the power pedestal and your power cord.
Club SALE $89.99
SALE $99.99 Reg $132.23
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Foldable Drying Rack
Portable drying rack is perfect for your traveling lifestyle.
Club Price $19.98
Reg $22.21
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Mattress Protectors
Keep your RV mattress looking new as the day you bought it... for up to 10 years!
Club Price from $29.99
Reg from $33.33
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Camping World News |
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Visit Camping World for Sizzling Savings During GrillFest
Visit any Camping World location May 17-20 to celebrate GrillFest, presented by Camping World and Coleman®.
Take advantage of great buys on grills and accessories plus free grilling seminars at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. each day.
Enjoy free lunch on Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., co-sponsored by The Good Sam Club.
To find your nearest Camping World location,
click here.
Camping World 200 Set for June 30 at New Hampshire International Speedway
Camping World will sponsor the Camping World 200 presented by RVs.com on June 30 at New Hampshire International
Speedway in Loudon, New Hampshire. The race will be broadcast live on ABC. The race will bring NASCAR race fans'
favorite Busch Series cars and drivers to New England for their only appearance there this season. Tickets and
more information are available at
http://www.nhis.com.
The Camping World Racing Team is back in action this year, with two cars in the NASCAR® Busch Series and an
entry in the Craftsman Truck Series. A Toyota Camry wears the #10 for Camping World in Busch Series action this year.
Camping World and RVs.com are also the primary sponsors for 11 Busch series starts for the #33 Chevy Monte Carlo
in a new association with Kevin Harvick Inc. Racing of Kernersville, North Carolina. The Camping World name is
also riding proudly on the #2 Chevy Silverado in 12 Craftsman Truck Series races this year. The #33 car and #2
truck are both owned by Harvick Racing. Follow the #10 and #33 cars and the #2 truck on ABC and ESPN2. You can
keep up with the Camping World team's progress by logging on at
http://www.campingworldracing.com.
Look for Camping World mini stores at select racetracks throughout the season. The stores will be stocked with
RV and outdoor essentials for race fans that attend races in their RVs and camp at the track. Racing themed hats,
tee shirts and die cast replicas of the Camping World race vehicles will be on display at the mini stores and are
also available online at
CampingWorld.com
Camp at Indy's Front Door for the Indy 500 on May 27
Race fans can camp at the front door of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Indy 500 by taking advantage
of Indy Camping Package available through Camping World. The package includes four nights of camping, two
tickets to all practice and qualifying sessions and two reserved seats for race day. Campers will also enjoy
a Welcome Barbeque and more. President's Club members pay only $449; regular price is $589. Learn more at
http://www.campingworldracing.com
and call 800-774-6459 extension 500 to reserve your place today!
Camping World Again Receives Good Sam Welcome Mat Award
Camping World has been named a 2007 Welcome Mat Award winner after being chosen as the Best RV Accessory
Store and Best RV Parts Store by members of The Good Sam Club. The Welcome Mat Awards winners are chosen
each year as businesses that offer exceptional customer service to RV enthusiasts. Camping World was the
winner in two of the 24 categories that include a wide spectrum of businesses serving RVers, from fast
food restaurants to NASCAR events. Camping World also won the award in 2006. The Good Sam Club counts a
million RVing families as members. To see other winners, click on
http://www.affinitygroup.com.
More New Camping World Locations Now Open
New Camping World SuperCenters are opening across the country this spring. New stores include locations in
Wood Village, Oregon (Portland area); Charleston, South Carolina; Fountain, Colorado (Colorado Springs area);
Oxford, Alabama (Talladega area); Robertsdale, Alabama; Snellville, Oakwood and Woodstock, Georgia (Atlanta area);
Las Vegas, Nevada; Lakewood, New Jersey; Grand Rapids, Michigan and Kaysville, Utah. Look for more locations
coming to Greenwood, Indiana (Indianapolis area); Bath, New York and Knoxville, Tennessee. Find all Camping World
locations plus driving directions at
http://www.campingworld.com/stores
Enjoy a FREE Night of Camping at KOA & Support Care Camps
Campers who stay at any participating KOA Kampground as paying guests on Friday, May 11 are eligible to
receive a free night of camping at that campground on Saturday, May 12 during KOA's Come Camp & Care
With Us Weekend. Visit http://www.KOA.com/comecampwithus
to register for a free night of camping at a participating KOA Kampground near you.
During the two-day event, stop in at Camping World to save on special offers on selected products and
enter for a chance to win the Ultimate Camping Package of outdoor gear from Camping World plus $100 in
KOA Gift Certificates. The first 25 customers each day receive a free gift. Camping World will donate a
percentage of total profits May 11-12 to KOA Care Camps, the official charity of the KOA Owners Association.
This network of 35 specialized summer camps gives children with cancer and their siblings a chance to
experience the joys of camping while continuing their treatments. Learn more about Care Camps at
http://www.koacarecamps.com/.
Find any Camping World location at
http://www.campingworld.com/stores.
SuperCenters & Catalog Call Center Closed on Easter Sunday
All Camping World retail SuperCenters and the Catalog Call Center will be closed on Easter Sunday,
April 8 to allow Camping World crew members to spend time with their families. All store locations
and the Call Center will re-open at the regular times on Monday, April 9. Log on anytime at
http://www.campingworld.com
for all your RV and outdoor accessory needs.
A Bank That Goes Where You Go
Living the RV lifestyle often calls for an easier, more convenient way to handle your financial affairs.
RVBank.com offers online banking services with instant accessibility that makes managing your money easy.
Open an account at RVBank.com and enjoy 3.75% APY* on an RV Checking Account--with NO monthly fee.
No minimum balance is required, and you can receive up to $10 in ATM charges automatically reimbursed monthly.
Other money-saving conveniences include FREE bill payment and electronic deposits; FREE ATM and Checkcard;
FREE Internet or automated telephone banking anytime; FREE postage-paid envelopes for mailing check deposits
and more. Earn up to 5.40% APY on certificates of deposit. You'll be surprised at how easy and worry-free managing
your finances becomes through online banking. If you are new to the Internet, RV Bank will help you get started.
For more information, log on to
http://www.RVBank.com
or call 1-877-541-2634.
*Annual percentage yield effective on 4/1/2007. Interest rates and APY subject to change after accounts opened.
Southeastern RV SuperShow
The Georgia Recreational Vehicle Dealers Association invites you to visit the All New Southeastern RV SuperShow &
Outdoor Extravaganza located at Atlanta Motor Speedway Infield April 13-15th. Spend a day or the whole weekend.
Shop hundreds of RVs, from the sporty to the sublime. Browse great booths and RV seminars inside NASCAR garages.
Experience NASCAR Racing Adventures, a rock climbing wall, a band concert, carnival concessions and More...
and you have all the ingredients for an exciting weekend EXTRAVAGANZA!
For more information, Click here
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Members Only News |
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President's Club Members Save at Six Flags Theme Parks - Coming Soon!
President's Club members can now save when visiting Six Flags theme parks in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
Members receive discounts on admission to 18 participating parks. Members will receive as much as 30% off
the main gate pricing and can also take advantage of purchasing their tickets online, printing them on
their home printer and avoiding long lines at the gate. For all the details and to take advantage of
this new benefit, go online to
http://www.CampingWorld.com/pc
and click on the Member Benefits link. For Six Flags theme park locations and other information, go to
http://www.sixflags.com.
President's Club Cruise: Relax in the Mexican Riviera
Have you ever thought about going to the Jet Set city of Acapulco? What about the city that Elizabeth Taylor
and Richard Burton made famous in Night of the Iguana, Puerto Vallarta? Maybe the pristine beaches of Ixtapa
have been calling you for a stroll. Or have you wanted to visit the newest hot spot of the Mexican Rivera,
Cabo San Lucas? You'll visit all of these ports as you sail on this year's President's Club cruise to the
Southern Mexican Riviera.
Your vessel to these wonderful ports of call will be Norwegian Cruise Lines' Norwegian Star. NCL has changed
the face of cruising. No longer do you have a set time and place to have your meals. Where you eat, when you eat,
and with whom you eat is up to you. With 10 venues in which to dine (additional charge may apply at some venues)
the Norwegian Star allows you to totally relax on your cruise. Combine the dining experience with their world
class spa and your exotic ports of call, and you have a vacation to remember as you enjoy Freestyle Cruising.
The eight-night cruise leaves Los Angeles on December 2 and is priced from $559 for President's Club members.
Space is very limited, so please call 800-932-7970 or go online to
http://www.campingworld.com/pccruise
to book your Southern Mexican Riviera Cruise today!
President's Club Tours Take You Where You Want to Go
President's Club members can take advantage of some of the best RV tours and trips at great savings.
These trips are designed with the needs of RVers in mind, and visit some of the most popular RV destinations.
For all the details, log on at
http://www.campingworldrvtours.com
Enjoy Extra Savings on Members Only Specials
Want to save big on all your RV, camping, tailgating, outdoor and towing gear needs? Just look at the extra
savings available to Members Only at
http://www.campingworld.com/pc/specials.cfm
Win FREE RV Products in Our Members-Only Giveaway
Sign up today for a chance to win FREE RV and outdoor products in the President's Club Members Only Giveaway.
http://www.campingworld.com/pc/giveaway.cfm
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Destinations |
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Set Your Sights on The Rally 2007
Head west this summer for fun, games, educational seminars, over 1000 new RVs and hundreds of new RV products.
Where will you find it? At The Rally, July 19-22 in Redmond, Oregon. Register by May 9 to take advantage of
Early Bird Pricing and save on your stay!
Sponsored in part by Camping World's President's Club, The Rally draws RV enthusiasts from all over the country.
This year's event is at the RV-friendly Deschutes County Fairgrounds & Exposition Center and will feature stellar
entertainment nightly, including Suzanne Somers, Gary Puckett, B. J. Thomas, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and
Ticket to Ride: A Tribute to the Beatles.
President's Club Day is Friday, July 20 and the club will again sponsor the popular Match n' Win game where
Rally attendees can meet other RVers, make new friends and win great prizes. Valuable prizes will be given away
throughout the day, including the Grand Prize of two Bladez Scooters. A DJ will provide music and you can
enjoy free popcorn and bingo.
The Rally Dog Show is always a highlight and an action-packed youth program is planned plus a book exchange.
When you register, be sure to sign up for some of the 10 available side trips to see more of the beautiful
central Oregon region. Those attending can also take part in the effort to break the world record for
"Largest Simultaneous Whoopee Cushion Sit" on July 20 - only 5984 participants are needed, so this is your
chance to help make history! More special activities are planned for Early Bird Days, July 17 and 18.
To find out more and to reserve your place before prices increase on May 9, click on
http://www.therally.com
or call 877-749-7122 today!
A Toast to Wine Country
Northern California's Napa Valley region is the heart of West Coast wine country, with hundreds of vineyards
and wineries to explore and discover. The area also offers plenty of activities besides winery visits: shopping,
a wide selection of outdoor activities, great restaurants and much more. Start planning your visit today at
http://www.napavalley.com/
For your visit, plan a stay at Jellystone Park at Cobb Mountain in Cobb, California. Open year round,
Jellystone Park offers 94 sites with 69 pull-through and 11 tent areas plus pool, laundry, hot showers,
picnic tables, 50-amp power, recreation hall, hiking, wireless internet access, camp store and more.
The park is handicapped accessible and pets on leash are welcome. Camp Club USA members can stay at
Jellystone Park at rates from only $12.50 - $20 per day. For information on Jellystone Park at Cobb Mountain,
visit http://www.jellystonecobbmtn.com/
Find out about all family-friendly attractions Cobb Mountain offers at
http://www.konoctivisitor.com/community/cobb.htm.
For information on Camp Club USA and how you can save 50% on sites at some of the best campgrounds and parks
across the US, visit
http://www.campingworld.com/browse/skus/index.cfm?skunum=31343
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RV Sales |
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 Buy your next RV or list yours for sale online anytime at RVs.com.
Shop at over 50 FreedomRoads RV dealers nationwide to find just the new or used RV you want.
Here are just a few of the great deals on new and used RVs you'll find today at RVs.com:
Click on RVs.com to search more RV Classifieds at RVs.com, your one-stop online portal to shop for RVs and
accessories, join RV clubs and learn more about the RV lifestyle, all at one convenient online location!
 Dealer Spotlight:
FreedomRoads Dealer Spotlight:
Camping World RV Super Center, Colorado Springs, Colorado
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One of the newest Camping World locations, and Colorado Springs' largest RV dealership, Camping World RV Super Center offers a wide selection of RVs plus thousands of RV parts and accessories, installation and service.
Click here for more information.
Camping World RV Super Center, Colorado Springs, Colorado in Colorado Springs, Colorado is just one of more than 50 FreedomRoads dealers from coast to coast.
To find the FreedomRoads dealer nearest you, go to
FreedomRoads.com/st_state.
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