RV Living in the 21st Century: The Essential Reference Guide for ALL RVers [Paperback]

Peggi McDonald (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 10, 2004

RV Living in the 21st Century continues where Spirit of theOpen Road leaves off. The author, Peggi McDonald, has taken the best of her internationally-acclaimed first book and hasrevamped and updated it to reflect the changing technology and rules in post-9/11North America.After Peggi andher husband John retired from the military (Peggi from the Air Force; John fromthe Navy), they sold their four-bedroom house and took up residence in theirmotorhome. They now call all of North America their backyard. RV Living in the 21st Centurydraws on the situations that the couple has experienced after close to twodecades of living fulltime in their RV.As a fulltimeRVer, Peggi first shared her knowledge with others in the pages of Spirit of the Open Road. With her latestbook, RV Living in the 21stCentury, Peggi has taken the timeless information from Spirit (some things never change) and has updated it to includesubjects that hadn?t even been developed when her first book was written. As aCanadian fulltimer who spends half of her time in the U.S. (and the other inCanada), Peggi addresses topics such as border crossings, types of campgroundsand how to get the most for your camping dollars plus satellite, cell phone andInternet usage while on the road. No book about RVing would be complete withoutsolutions to everyday living and RVLiving in the 21st Century has addressed it all ? includingmaintenance reminders, preparing a budget, travelling with pets and making themost of your living space.RV Living in the 21st Century is truly a must for anybody thinking about buying an RV or alreadyenjoying the wonders of RV living in North America. This is the ONE book that shouldbe required reading for ALL RVers!

Editorial Reviews

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Although we are 'old hands' at fulltiming we learn something new every time we open the book. -- Campground neighbours Trudy and Rod

Even after all our years of travel I still picked up several tips I had either forgotten or never knew. -- Suzanne White, June 17 04

This is quite a book! There's more "meat" in this book that any other single RV "how-to" book we sell. -- Chuck woodbury, editor of the informative online RV newsletter from Rvtravel.com and owner of the RV Bookstore.com aug 04

We will soon be fulltimers; your book was so interesting and informative, our enthusiasm jumped about 100 points. -- Judy Taylor, Jasper, ASlberta by email July 04

Your book was packed with so much incredible information - I will go back again and again to take notes. -- Ted, new RVer June 24, 04

From the Publisher

Readers are raving at this new publication that offers an in-depth look at the camping lifestyle. RV Living in the 21st Century blends the valuable information of Peggi's best-seller Spirit of the Open Road (published in 1997) with new technology, regulations and hurdles facing RVers of the present and the future. Like her first, this book truly answers questions that ALL RVers will ask at some point during their on-the-road adventure.

As a professional RV lifestyle consultant, Peggi works from her RV-based office and has endured frustrating moments when telephone and Internet access is, at best, sporadic and, at worse, non-existent. In the pages of her newest book RV Living in the 21st Century, Peggi offers solutions to Internet connection problems using the cell, satellite, WiFi and other options as well as living tips needed to enhance this super lifestyle. Anyone considering joining the millions of Canadian and Americans who enjoy the freedom of life on the move NEED a copy of this book in their unit.

The creative front cover features the outstanding mural on the back of the McDonald’s motorhome - it entices the reader to open the book to learn more. An extensive list of topics and sub-titles replaces normal chapter headings - a comprehensive index adds to the ease of searching for an answer. Photos explaining RV life-lessons and a number of the McDonald’s favourite destinations add a captivating touch to this publication.

The indispensable information contained within the book is a teaching tool for new RVers but it is also beneficial for established RVers and for International Caravanners who dream about visiting Canada or the U.S. This is definitely a "don’t leave home without it" must for all RVers!

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Product Details

• Paperback: 296 pages
• Publisher: AuthorHouse (May 10, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1418443158
• ISBN-13: 978-1418443153
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #76,401 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #3 in Books > Professional & Technical > Automotive > Buyers' Guides
  • #55 in Books > Travel > Reference & Tips > Reference

Customer Reviews

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44 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive, conversational guide, March 29, 2005

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Roger E. Herman (Greensboro, NC USA) - See all my reviews
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For anyone considering or experiencing the RV lifestyle, this book is a wide-ranging tour of things you need to know. Peggi McDonald, a Canadian with extensive (20 years on the road) RV knowledge; been there, done that. She shares the kind of information and advice that enable people to build their competence and confidence as pat-time or full-time RVers.

The book is written in a conversational style, rather than technical. It's easy to understand, appreciate, and absorb. The pages are filled with tips that will reduce ignorance and risk for experienced people, as well as for the newbie. Everyone can learn from the depth and breadth of the insight shared by the author.

This book was written by a Canadian who travels in the United States and Canada. Readers will benefit from the multi-national perspective she brings to the subject. Her writing is seasoned with personal stories that illuminate her points and express the human side of this lifestyle. It's a welcome counterbalance to all the do-this-and-do-that advice that is essential in this kind of a guide.

Readers will gain valuable knowledge about the RV world, life on the road, protection of life and property, full-timing, and communication. If you make a list of all the questions you might have-before you read the book, you'll discover that most of your concerns will be addressed as you work your way through this resource.

Great learning opportunity...and gift for people considering this increasingly popular lifestyle.

28 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars RV Living in the 21st Century, October 11, 2004

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Dawn Polk (Fayetteville, NC) - See all my reviews
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I enjoyed reading this RV book. I found it to be easy reading and presented in an easy to digest format. The security tips for your house while you are away and health & safety tips are just a couple of subjects out of many, that are invaluable and give you peace of mind! I have been RVing for years and even learned things I hadn't come across before. I am really impressed that another woman RVer knows so much about the systems of an RV and among other things knows how to actually dump the holding tanks. After reading this book you will also know how! One of the most important and overlooked subjects about your RV are the weight issues involved. Peggi gives information about where and how to weigh your RV and terminology involved this includes motorized and towables. For new RVers especially, reading this book will put you light years ahead of the game! Good job Peggi Mcdonald!

38 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars So-so, April 1, 2007

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J. L. Williams (Groveland, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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The author sounds like a nice enough person, but I did not buy the book to learn about her personal life. I was looking for something of a more technical nature to help me decide on what sort of RV I wanted. This book was not it. This is more of a Travels With Charlie type of book. The author is Canadian and a lot of the information has to do with Canadian laws. The photos are amateur photography in black and white and they are fuzzy and indistinct. At times I could not make out what the photos were attempting to show me. She'd be writing about how cute they had fixed up the interior of the RV and there would be this picture of fuzzy something-or-other.