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~ Kim Baker (Author), Sunny Baker (Author) "People have always been wanderers..." (more)
Key Phrases: livability features, coach batteries, tow vehicle, United States, Camping World, Trailer Life (more...)
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The Bakers (Desktop Direct Marketing, McGraw, 1995) have written the recreational vehicle guide they wished they could have read themselves ten years ago. They tackle practical concerns such as choosing the best RV, its mechanics, and things to do in it. The authors' experiences underline the importance of the safety tips they sprinkle throughout, along with occasional illustrations and checklists, loading pointers, and discussions of pests and crossing borders. There is even a section on RV equipment for the physically challenged. Enjoyable and clear enough for armchair travelers; for public libraries with large travel sections.?Alison Hopkins, Queens Borough P.L., Jamaica, N.Y.
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In this perky repository of RV (i.e., recreational vehicle) info, precious little is said of such plebeian concerns as fuel efficiency. Rather, the Bakers emphasize enjoying life once you have cast the die for such a gas-and-road hog. Oh, frugality is a concern, but mostly in the chapters on buying your land yacht and keeping it in running trim. Commonsense nuggets appear throughout (e.g., "Ask for discounts on extended stays"), and the Bakers strive to advise on such mundane operating matters as checking air pressure in the inside tire on a "dually," as well as on larger lifestyle issues, such as what the various "classes" of RVs offer in shower space and the all-important walk-room. So doing, they successfully provide a highly readable, comprehensive, and well-organized one-stop resource on practically any concern RVers might have. This could be the classic RVer's sourcebook. Mike Tribby
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  • Paperback: 400 pages
  • Publisher: Fireside; Original edition (April 16, 1997)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0684822679
  • ISBN-13: 978-0684822679
  • Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.3 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
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45 of 47 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great humor and information for all those new to Rving., March 12, 2000
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This book really helped me get an RV that made sense for me; I think that's the best part of the book--the details on how to choose an RV and how to learn to drive one. It's the only book that really shows you how to walk through a used RV to get one in good condition. I enjoyed all the personal notes about things that work and things that don't when you're RVing. You'll get a lot out of it.
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36 of 37 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars A very good book, as far as it goes ..., September 8, 1999
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... my only complaint is that it doesn't go anywhere NEAR far enough. I thoroughly enjoyed it and found lots of good advice, but too many topics are given cursory treatment. It is a long way short of "Everything You Need to Know About Choosing, Using, and Enjoying Your Rv." Perhaps if it was about twice as long, it might start to live up to its title.
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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Buy Enron stock before you buy this book., January 18, 2007
Boy, was this book a disappointment. I've been crisscrossing this beautiful country of ours now for over fifty years in pick-up trucks, travel trailers, and motorhomes. We'll be taking off in April in our Fleetwood Flair for six months and there was not one word in this book that will make the trip more enjoyable or safer. I'll admit that a person who has never camped or owned an RV might possibly find something of interest on one of the 380 pages of "The RVer's Bible".

Several weeks have now passed since I posted this review and I feel badly about giving this author one star. It's just that the book was so very, very disappointing. Another reviewer expressed exactly how I felt while reading it, "Almost like they had contracted to write a 20,000 word book - but when they were done, there were only 12,000 so they went back and added some 'fluff'".
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book for Newbie RVers!
I read this book quite some time ago when my husband and I set off fulltiming in 2005 at the age of 25. It was a great help and we enjoyed reading it:-)
Published 5 months ago by Catherine Houston

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book (RVer's Bible)

This book looks as though it's brand new. Great seller.

It's a wonderful guide for RVers. I had a motorhome a long time ago, but had forgotten a lot. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Elaine D. Hinton

1.0 out of 5 stars good history maybe but not much for today
a 12 year old How-To book is too old to be of much value other than basics!
Shame on amazon for not making it clear it is so old! Read more
Published 7 months ago by JohnWDIII

5.0 out of 5 stars RVer's Bible
This book has everything you want to learn about RVing. I am in the market to buy my first class A RV and this book covered every possible question I have and questions I didnt... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Happy camper

2.0 out of 5 stars Really lean
Not that much info in this book. It was written before the widespread use of the Internet and now with sites like rv. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Scott

5.0 out of 5 stars Great, even for first-time buyers!
I am getting ready to purchase my first RV, and I love this book! It starts with the basics like A-class vs c-class vs trailer, etc. Read more
Published on December 23, 2007 by Lorinda Titus

3.0 out of 5 stars Get this book BEFORE you shop for a used RV.
We should have bought this book BEFORE we started shopping for a used motorhome. Lots of good info on how to shop, questions to ask, what to look for, etc. Read more
Published on October 17, 2007 by Karen S. Allen

2.0 out of 5 stars An okay intro - not a lot of "meat"
Generally okay for a newbie like me, but I was hoping for more.

I found the writing style a bit annoying... Read more
Published on August 14, 2006 by Busy Executive

4.0 out of 5 stars Helpful

We have been thinking of going the Rv route, but are still undecided. This book gave me much to think about, and will be helpful in making the final yes or no decision as to... Read more
Published on February 11, 2006 by Steven W.

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Info!
This book tackles a lot of information that is needed when you are starting out. It may not be the "bible" but it sure gives a lot of really good information.
Published on January 23, 2006 by Carol White

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