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TIPS & PROMOS from April 11 – Issue 15

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TIPS THIS WEEK

Bill sent an email relaying a couple that thought they had the flu but instead they were suffering from Carbon Monoxide poisoning - symptoms are similar. This brings to light the value of having a ‘WORKING’ CO DETECTOR in both the house and RV. Don’t forget to regularly check that the batteries are charged in both the Smoke Alarm AND your CO Detector.

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Cathy relays… This is one of the greatest tips I’ve received in many years. Life would have been simpler if I’d known about this thirty years ago. Peeling the cooked potato was the least desirable part in making a potato salad. See YouTube Video by Dawn Wells (of Gilligan's Island) on how easy POTATO PEELING can be… HERE

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Joanne and Marc have an alternate to a contract-style cell phone plan. While wintering in south Texas they use their home Cdn Bell calling plan (to USA- Cdn or vice versa) to make Free LD calls between countries. While in the USA they bought a TRAC PHONE FOR CALLS WITHIN THE USA at a cost of $.12 p/m. There are many options to stay in touch – but everyone should have some kind of cell phone for emergency calls. Check out all options

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Looks like the ‘MAKE –DO’ POSTAL CODE for Cdns IS working. I have had 10 reports from various RVers across the south with positive results that it is working. I also got 2-reports of people who had a bit of a problem with theirs - but their Postal Code had mainly 0’s and 1’s in it. Not sure how you would get around that point. Reports pour in from those using the Temp Postal Code in a Texas Kmart to a gas station. They’re thrilled to finally have a working solution. Keep the reports coming guys.

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Bill & Jann shared that FINES FOR ‘DUI’ IN CALIFORNIA have recently risen drastically. When the dust settles fines can end in the Thousands. He sent example of some of the charges such as fines, towing penalties, Attorney fees; reissue of license fees; increased insurance coverage plus many more. Bottom line is stay sober and save some cash – everywhere – but especially in California.

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Bill also alerted about a SCAM that while your car is parked at a gas station (maybe even in a store parking lot) someone will knock on your window as you are driving off to tell you that YOU DROPPED SOME MONEY – the person outside is waving a $5.00 - $20.00 bill. They want you to open your window AND because they look like they are being a ‘Good Samaritan’, you may fall for the ploy. Do not do it. Simply drive away. The chances that the cash is yours are very slim. If you open your window you could be subject to a car jacking or worse. Report the encounter to the Police.

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PROMOS THIS WEEK

Several readers shared an email requesting everyone click this link DAILY to increase the quota to provide FREE BREAST EXAMS to those who can’t afford one. Please pass the info to others – simply request they click the Pink Window near the page top. Go HERE:

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Mary Moppin’s of GoClean.com offers many Tips and Hints on “HOW TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN YOUR RV”. Take a long look at her fantastic suggestions HERE…

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All RV News Reports are relaying that SALES OF NEW AND USED RV’S is on the rise. Before anyone should buy a pre-loved unit you need the' GUIDE TO BUYING A USED RV ' by Les doll. Les is an award winning working RV Tech – see a preview of his valuable advice HERE...

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In this weeks RV University Newsletter Mark from RVEd101.com talks ALL ABOUT BATTERIES – we hope you can make time to especially watch the video on the ‘Battery Minder’… it is a very informative publication. I contacted Mark about how our 2500W Inverter/Charger affects the charging of our batteries. He suggested that the addition of the Battery Minder would be more beneficial to those who periodically store their RV’s rather than those of us who are Fulltimers. However this entire issue is definitely worth everyone taking the time to read it. HERE

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