September 2007 | Welcome to the RVwest eNewsletter
Fall is fast approaching and so is the snowbirding season. While many of us are returning from holidays, there's a large number of RVers who are just starting to plan vacation time. In a short while, they will be heading south in search of sunny skies and adventure in California, Arizona and Nevada—these are just a few of the southern hot spots we've included in this newsletter. And for the rest of us, who will have to start thinking about wool socks and long underwear, there's a host of fairs and festivals happening in Western Canada this month. These events are great opportunities to have some fun and enjoy the remaining warmer weather.

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NEVADA Life is a byway While the most famous place in the desert state of Nevada is without a doubt Las Vegas, some of the most awe-inspiring places to visit occur in the natural world.

TECH TALK Keep cool and comfortable Here is a basic understanding of how the system works and some tips to ensure your air conditioner operates efficiently. CHAPTER IV: GETTING STARTED A different type of retirement At this point in your new adventure, we will assume that you have now selected a rig and know a little bit about the different types of facilities available. Now comes the decision as to which type of facility would be of interest to you. MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA Three times the charm The rain was a fine mist and the rolling hills of the Salinas Valley were bright green with dark green trees dotting the hills—a picture out of a book. Giving something back Ethical travel is more than a trend—it’s a lifestyle. More travellers are opting to combine their time on the road or abroad with vacations that give something back to the community, the environment or the culture they are visiting. GREENWOOD, BRITISH COLUMBIA Recreating the Old West Bryan and Marilyn Bell—along with their son Shaun—have spent two years working to create a permanent RV development that is appealing to investors looking for a place in history—or at least, a place in a historic setting. ADVERTISEMENT ENDLESS BREEZE 12-VOLT FAN Life's a breeze Fan-Tastic Vent Corporation, manufacturer of the 12-volt Endless Breeze™, announces a new swing-out hanger arm. AIR X 400W WIND GENERATOR Rope the wind Reduce RV utility costs and take advantage of a renewable energy resource with Air X 400W Wind Generator. LIQUIVAC OIL CHANGING SYSTEM Clean and green Changing your engine oil at home is fast, easy and clean with the LiquiVac Oil Changing System. MESA, ARIZONA Making memories in Mesa The city of Mesa and its surrounding area are sure to delight snowbirds. EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA A unique spot The quaint desert city of El Centro sits in the southeastern corner of California, close to the borders of both Arizona and Mexico. PERRIS, CALIFORNIA National RV announces two new VPs Larry Budica and Mike Cloninger join at the helm of National RV. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA Bates International joins top ranks Entrepreneur Magazine lists Bates International Motor Homes as one of the Top 500 U.S. franchises. MARKETING OPPORTUNITY This targeted newsletter is now sent to 11,021 e-mail subscribers. Last month our website www.rvwest.com was visited by 14,067 unique visitors. For advertising package ideas that can bring traffic to your website and boost sales for your product or service, contact Cathy Conroy by e-mail: cathy@kpimedia.com or phone: 1-800-663-8555. See you next month! Keep in mind this newsletter is designed to keep you informed about the latest in RVing. If for any reason you ever wish to unsubscribe (and we hope you never do) just reply to this e-mail with unsubscribe in the subject line. Thanks to you, RVwest is pleased to be one of Western Canada's leading RV publications and website publishers. —Keith Powell, RVwest publisher Suite 100, 100 - 7th Ave. S., Cranbrook, B.C. V1C 2J4 To help us fulfill your request to receive information from RVwest.com via e-mail, please add distribution@kpimedia.com to your Address Book or Safe List.

• Dometic • Gulf Islands Cruising School Ltd. • Mascot Gold Mine Tours • Lance Camper Manufacturing • Eldorado RV Sales Ltd. • Leisureland Camper Village • Dogwood Campgrounds • De Anza Trails RV Resort • Catalina Spa & RV Resort • Fort Langley Camping • Avi Resort & Casino • WildPlay Element Parks • Cal-am Properties • Good Life RV Resort • Towerpoint Resort We invite you to post your RV related classified on our RV Classifieds. Or check out the listings. Click here Vancouver Island Exciting events A sampling of up-and-coming activities on Vancouver Island. September 15, 2007 | BLACK CREEK, BC Old-time fun Take a step back in time at the Black Creek Heritage Fair. September 22-23, 2007 | CASTLEGAR, BC Find non-stop entertainment The Pass Creek Fall Fair in Castlegar will delight families. September 26-30, 2007 | QUALICUM, BC Qualicum Beach Harvest of Music A five-day, multi-genre music festival presenting professional musicians from Canada, the United States and beyond. September 27-30, 2007 | ABBOTSFORD, BC Snowbird RV Show & Sale More than 180,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor display space and a wide variety of new recreational vehicles on show and for sale. Sept. 27-Oct. 12, 2007 | VANCOUVER, BC Seeing stars Get ready for the Vancouver International Film Festival. Sept. 28-Oct. 8, 2007 | CAMPBELL RIVER, BC Reel good Come for the halibut and stay for the salmon. September 29-30, 2007 | SICAMOUS, BC Let the fungi begin September 29 and 30 will see mushroom lovers from all over descend on Sicamous for the annual Fungi Festival. October 1-14, 2007 | VICTORIA, BC Titanic history Many of the world-famous shipwreck’s stories and artifacts can be viewed at Victoria’s Titanic Exhibition at the Royal BC Museum from October 1 to 14. October 2007 | LANGLEY, BC Fun times The residents of Langley celebrate cranberries and horses.