I TOOK TIME TO PLAY - Issue 36

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TIPS AND PROMOS COMBINED THIS WEEK I have so many on file, if yours is not here this week it should be next week.

These next three Tips appeared in this weeks RV Travel. Com Newsletter … Whole post is worth a read.

#1… HOW TO HANDLE A TIRE BLOWOUT ON YOUR RV OR CAR –Very Important Read

Tips in this ten-minute video could save your life. Learn how to act if you experience a tire blowout on your motorhome or tow vehicle. Hitting the brakes is the worst thing you can do. Taking your foot off the accelerator is almost as dangerous. Learn the right way to react to a tire blowout by using established principles proven over the years. It enables you to maintain control of your RV. (if you don’t have high speed – let video slowly load and then play it again).

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#2… WINTER IS COMING – TIPS ON HOW TO STORE YOUR RV FOR THE SEASON By Mark Polk

It won't be too long before some RVers begin preparing their motorhomes or trailers for winter. For many, that will mean storing them. Most RVers don't realize it, but how you store an RV is just as important as winterizing the water system. It's important you consider things like batteries, ventilation, the condition of sealants, mice, and fuel system protection just to mention a few. Read now to learn or as a reminder what’s needed to get your RV ready for winter storage. Mark Polk writes numerous Books, ebooks, DVD’s and Videos available from RV Education101.com. Plus No-cost How-to Info. See full selection HERE...

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#3… LOCKS ON MAIN RV DOOR HANDLES ARE UNIVERSAL… An Idaho RV dealer was burglarized last week of six flat screen TVs from six trailers. It turned out that all the RVs were locked, but only with their door locks, not the deadbolt locks. "All RV door locks are the same -- one key fits all," a spokesman for the dealership said in so many words. What this means to you and me is: be sure, when you lock your RV, ALWAYS USE THE DEADBOLT LOCK. If you use the wimpy regular door lock, then any other RVer can use his or her key to get into your rig. Most RVers are good people, so they would never do such a thing. But there are a few bad dudes lurking and they will. So be careful.

TIP FROM PEGGI – Locks on your outside storage pod doors are also universal. We always lock ours to ensure they don’t open during transit, but we are aware that any other person with a key to their locks can probably open ours. Sooooo we keep no valuables in these pods.

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Bill shared this info – a question surfaced while he was reading an extensive article in FMCA reference CONSIGNMENT OF RV'S. From Bill’s research he found that most USA companies are not insuring RV'S while on consignment since they are not in the care, custody and control of the insured – plus the dealer is not covering them either. However Vehicles do have coverage while in a storage as long as collision and comprehensive are on them depending on the claim.

I AM HAPPY TO REPORT when I asked Wayfarer Insurance – leader in Cdn RV Insurance – this Q; I was assured RV’s in a CDN CONSIGNMENT LOT they’d be covered because you still own the unit – not the dealer. Details HERE or 800-461-031.

• FYI Wayfarer also sell complex Mexican Insurance.
• Be sure to read the story ref LOOK FOR THE DIFFERENCES

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COMPUTER VIRUS WARNINGS ARE CIRCULATING AGAIN. Bonnie relayed the POSTCARD/E-CARD threats are making the rounds. One says, “You have a Postcard” in the subject line, another is “A Family member/friend sent you and E-Card”. Don’t click on the attachment or link.

Dennis sent the info about the “OSAMA BIN LADEN” email – this email may have an attachment that says ‘He Has Died’ or ‘He’s Been Captured or Hanged’ etc. Immediately delete ALL this type of email.

THESE ARE BOTH DANGEROUS and frequently they appear (in error) to come through from a family or friend. Both have been checked out on Snopes. If you open either, they will destroy your C- Drive. Heed these warnings and be cautious of opening ANY email or suspicious links.