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Shawna Newton is CEO of Network Arizona LLC, author, and former newspaper editor-in-chief. She is currently recreation director and in charge of publication layout and design at an Arizona RV resort.Th Buzz receives insight from David Allensworth, owner of A Greener World Hydroponics, to inform RVers why hydroponic gardening is the perfect solution for growing your salad and eating it too, on the the road. Growing plants of all kinds in and around your RV without soil is not only very economical but educational as well
If experiencing Alaska is on your bucket list, take the unforgettable journey in your RV with confidence, and leave all the ‘little stuff’ to Cindy and Jim Boyd using Alaska Excursion Caravan. Alaska Excursion Caravan is a travel service that facilitates an RV adventure that lasts approximately 60 days. The owners' abundance of knowledge and planning done for you ahead of time is priceless.
Renting campervans and motorhomes (the term “RV” is not used in Europe), is fast becoming a traveler’s dream. The Buzz looks at how one could rent an RV while visiting Europe, and does so by speaking with AutoEurope staff. “We’ve really seen an increase in rentals of 75% or more from U.S. residents since we have upgraded our systems to the 21st century," says Jamie of AutoEurope.
Quartzsite's high season for RVers begins in October. The town encompasses 36 miles, and houses a peak of about 4,000 RVers each year. Hiking and ATV off-roading is incredible, offering many excursions into remote nooks and crannies surrounding the area. Besides the January and March annual events, such as the Quartzsite Sports, Vacation and RV Show, it offers everything from learning how to pan for gold to art, craft, and gem shows.
Bridgeway Academy's Jessica Morris discusses the popularity and benefits of roadschooling as an option for full time families. A full-time RV lifestyle is not only growing, but children of their road-loving parents are benefiting and often excelling in all subjects – even going on to college after acing entrance tests. Much of this has to do with learning through experience.
American RV’s are homes that can support a full-time RV lifestyle where European RV’s are designed for simple camping and aren’t as grand as the rigs manufactured in the U.S. There is also a difference in the weight of RV’s. Andrew Matheson, author of Camper Cats Full-Time RV Living in Europe, speaks with The Buzz on the costs of shipping one's RV to Europe and the duration in which it would make sense to do so.
As sure as natural disasters, electrical shortages will cause the power to "go kaput" and result in major appliances failing to work due to outages from a storm for example. There are solutions that can keep things running without losing either the functionality of household and personal items, or items necessary to maintain one’s health. Gabe Hornelaz, Parts Department Manager at Affinity, strongly recommends to carry a Surge Guard.
The Buzz covers basic need-to-knows and tips on looking for RV insurance. RV insurance may or may not be required depending on what type of RV you own however, expect to find an insurer for full comprehensive coverage if your RV is going through financing. The main difference in coverage requirements is simple: if you tow it, insurance is probably optional, and if it’s self-contained, you probably will be required to purchase insurance coverage.