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and Camping Association 10 Places to See Celebrity Scoop
4000 Trindle Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011
717-303-0295 • 888-303-2887 in Your RV Find out which celebrities
Fax 717-303-0297
www.prvca.org our favorite hot spots have been bitten by the
for your Pennsylvania RVing bug.
ExECUTiVE ViCE PRESidENT
RVing adventure.
Rebecca Lenington
FiNANCiAL diRECTOR
Therese Finney
MARkETiNG & EdUCATiON diRECTOR
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Heather Leach Forget the Myths, Curing Your AC
Go RVing Power Line Problems
MEMbERSHiP & OPERATiONS diRECTOR
Russell Hatterer There’s no excuse not to The RV Doctor is in,
RV. Get the facts, and and he’ll tell you how to
MARkETiNG & EdUCATiON ASSiSTANT
Megan McClain
then hit the road. keep your RV’s electrical
system in tip-top shape.
RECEPTiONiST
Stephanie Via
GRAPHiC dESiGN / SHOw iNSTALLATiON
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Ray Wherley The Green RV Scene Campground or
RVing just got Resort?
AdVERTiSiNG
New Dimensions Advertising a little bit greener. campground resorts
take RVing to a whole
LEGAL COUNSEL
McNees, Wallace & Nurick
new level.
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Stop and See the Attendees Flock to
1500 Paxton St., Harrisburg, PA 17104 Critters America’s Largest
717-236-4300
www.journalpub.com If your family likes RV Show
CEO/PUbLiSHER
animals, check out these More than 22 acres of RVs
David A. Schankweiler wildlife pit stops. make the Pennsylvania RV
& camping show a sight
PRESidENT
Larry Kluger
to behold.
bUSiNESS MANAGER
Donna Schankweiler 18
Membership directory
ASSOCiATE PUbLiSHER 42 & Consumer Guide
Melissa Emerich PA ResouRces Focus on western PA
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EdiTOR
VisitPA
Erica Streisfeld
800-VISIT-PA • www.visitpa.com
OPERATiONS diRECTOR
Focus on Central PA
PA State Parks
Chad Pickard
888-PA-PARKS 46
GRAPHiC dESiGNER
www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks Focus on Eastern PA
Emily Graf
Reservations: 48
CONTRibUTiNG dESiGNERS www.pa.reserveworld.com PA Visitors bureaus
Andy Link, Ann Marie Reynolds
PA State Forests
CONTRibUTiNG wRiTER
Angelique H. Caffrey www.dcnr.state.pa.us/forestry
RVing!
PA State Trails
Celebrate 100 Years of
Cover photo supplied by www.gorving.com.
www.explorepatrails.com
sary of the RV
PA Wilds r marks the 100th anniver
Have you heard?! This yea roots in covered wagons
and
www.pawilds.com t of RVing has its
industry. While the concep great American
the official beginning of this
camping, 1910 is cited as lers built
PA Game Commission campers and camping trai
pastime . The mass-produced auto
www.pgc.state.pa.us the forerunners of today’s RVs by three
that year are considered Woodworth,
owned RV collector David
pro minent RV historians: ren thsonian
PA Fish & Boat Commission eum arch ivist Al Hesselbart and Smi
www.fish.state.pa.us RV/MH Hall of Fame and mus ing war and peace, and
of travel has flourished, dur
Whi te. Since then, a unique way
Institution curator Roger
ate.
no matter the economic clim bration
leading a centennial cele
stry Association (RVIA) is
, the Recreation Vehicle Indu g of yesterday, today and
Throughout 2010 atives to highlight the RVin
events, promotions and initi
with an array of exciting .
the festiviti es at www.rvcentennial.org
tomorrow. Get involved in
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Ac PoWeR LIn
BY GARY BuNZeR, The RV Doctor
PRoBLeMs
The RV Doctor has
the prescription
for a healthy + THE diAGNOSiS wiring, motor load switching and improper
grounding or bonding of power lines, to name
There are myriad electrical problems a few.
electrical system that plague RVers, no matter the season.
Collectively known as “power line problems,” These problems can originate from the
We’ve all heard the they create a palette of dilemmas that we campground itself or from within your own
stories: An air must be aware of and protect against. Why? RV. It is important to understand that given
Quantum leaps in RV electrical technology the state-of-the-art technology we have in
conditioner hums to a
mean that many components in our coaches our RVs today, all AC power lines, as well
stop and trips the are now controlled by electronic boards and as campground phone, cable TV and data
breaker. A TV suddenly microprocessors. Not only have computers, communication lines, must be commonly
reduces to a thumbnail e-mail and Web browsing permeated the RV grounded or bonded together to prevent
image. A neighbor plugs world, but with the push of a single button you transient voltages from entering sensitive
can now also deploy a patio awning or extend a equipment.
into the campground
room addition. Think of it as the electronic age
pedestal, and your of RVing. One study shows that surges and impulse
microwave quits in mid- spikes can occur as frequently as twice per
cycle. A lightning storm + THE CAUSE hour in any typical residence. In larger, more
is reported in the next industrial campgrounds, they can be more
According to electrical industry studies, frequent and severe, with spikes as high as
county, and the lights
voltage transients, or any short-term 5,600 volts during lightning storms. A study
inside your coach disturbance on the power line, represent by IBM in various locations across the United
suddenly become very 12-15 percent of all AC power line problems. States revealed an average of 50.7 voltage
bright. I think you get Transients can be caused by a variety of factors spikes per month. Another study showed that
the idea. — lightning strikes, utility grid switching, many locales will experience approximately 25
outdated campground pedestal hookups, faulty power line disturbances per year, 87 percent
Doc’s WIsDoM on steady-state Voltage: Normal
voltage for a system that stays
VoLtAGe tRAnsIents constant for 10 seconds or longer.
The Ac shoreline at the campground pedestal is the lifeblood Power Failure: A zero-voltage
for all things Ac in your RV, but it can also be the pathway condition lasting for more than
for power problems that can damage many components in one cycle (1/60 of a second).
your coach. understanding these terms is the first step to
finding a cure. Dropout: A portion of the sine
wave that has a lower value, or
is missing altogether, but only
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8. tHe
GReen
RV
scene RV makers set their sights
on ‘green’ consumers
BY ANGeLIQue H. cAFFReY
When you think of RVing, the first words that come to According to a survey released simple prospect, as the term
mind aren’t usually “environmentally friendly.” After by Simmons, consumers who “green” has a wide variety of
admit to living in a “green” way connotations, depending on
all, RVs are big, bulky and create a burden on
are on the rise, representing who you ask. Therefore, instead
the environment — right? almost one-third of all buyers. of trying to be all things to all
And since many RV enthusiasts people, most RV makers have
Wrong — you’re in for a pleasant surprise! The “gas are lovers of the outdoors, they focused on a few niche “green”
have a natural desire to keep the areas, such as making their
guzzlers” of previous generations have given way to
planet safer. When they invest models more aerodynamic,
a whole new breed of recreation vehicles aimed in an RV, they want a product lighter, smaller, more fuel-
squarely at consumers who want the benefits of that resonates with their eco- efficient and/or less dependent
RVing without feeling like they’re harming the earth beliefs. In response, several RV upon wood.
in the process. From extra-light towable trailers to manufacturers have made it
their missions to provide greener RV companies have responded in
full-size motor coaches, today’s newest RV models
varieties of RVs and campers. significant ways to this consumer
are sleeker, leaner and, most importantly, greener. drive (no pun intended!) for
“From an environmental aspect, greener options, and many have
Why Green RVing? it’s the right thing to do,” says “gone green” in some way. Check
Scott Tuttle, president of Livin’ out a few of the trendsetters.
It probably wouldn’t shock you Lite Recreational Vehicles. “From
to hear that now more than a marketing perspective, it’s also
ever people want to spend their a good thing … because more and Damon Boasts
money on products that they
feel are better for the earth.
more consumers are becoming Aerodynamics
environmentally focused, and
From the cereal they buy to the they are looking for little ways In September 2008, Damon
light bulbs they use, they’re they can help the environment.” Motor Coach surprised the public
consciously making choices that at America’s Largest RV Show in
fit their convictions. Of course, going green isn’t a Hershey, when it introduced the
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14. st P AnD see 5. Gobbler’s Knob &
Groundhog Zoo
301 e. Mahoning st.,
tHe cRItteRs
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
800-752-PHIL • www.groundhog.com
Come meet the famous weather-forecasting
• groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, and his groundhog
erie friends. Every Groundhog Day, Phil makes his
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prediction on historic Gobbler’s Knob, but you can
visit him at his year-round home, the Groundhog
for animal lovers BY eRIcA sTReIsFeLD
Zoo, which is housed in the children’s section of
Punxsutawney Memorial Library.
The RV is packed, and the whole family is ready for an
adventure. But in order to keep the troops happy, a few fun
pit stops are in order — to see the animals, of course! •
Benezette
Pennsylvania is brimming with unique and exotic wildlife
refuges and zoos. And since good things seem to come by
the dozen, we wanted to share 12 of our top critter stops. We
assure you, the kids will choose these stops over a dozen
5 •
Punxsutawney 12
donuts any day.
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1. Animaland
• Pittsburgh
Zoological Park 2. claws ‘n’ Paws
4181 Route 660, Wild Animal Park
Wellsboro, PA 16901 1475 Ledgedale Road,
570-724-4546 Lake Ariel, PA 18436
www.animalandzoo.com 570-698-6154
While you’re visiting the picturesque www.clawsnpaws.com
Pennsylvania Grand Canyon, don’t If you’re headed to the Pocono
forget to also check out the exotic 3. clyde Peeling’s Reptiland
Mountains, stop at Claws ‘N’ Paws
wildlife at Animaland Zoological Park. to see the baby animals. Have 18628 u.s. Route 15, Allenwood, PA 17810
This 11-acre, walk-through zoo allows you ever fed a giraffe or parrot? 800-REPTILAND • www.reptiland.com
you to say hello to more than 200 wild Now you can. You can also pet
and domestic animals at your own an alligator, python or tortoise,
pace. Set your eyes on cats, monkeys, and jump right in the pen with Alligators, lizards and cobras, oh my! Reptiles and amphibians
kangaroos and many others. tame deer, lambs and goats. Get may not be the most popular members of the animal kingdom,
up close and personal with the but they’re the stars at Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland. Take in the
animals at this zoo located in the multimedia show to get a close-up of the reptile world, and then
middle of the woods. pet some of the residents or watch as a snake devours its prey.
4. erie Zoo • 423 W. 38th St., Erie, PA 16508 • 814-864-4091 • www.eriezoo.org
Within the city of Erie, you’ll find a 15-acre escape that is home to more than 500 animals and 2,500 plant specimens from
around the world. Stroll through the historic Main Zoo Building and then spot some never-before-seen animals at the Children’s
Zoo. Experience an African Safari at the Kiboka Outpost and glimpse the red panda on your journey to Wild Asia.
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15. 6. Lake tobias Wildlife Park
760 Tobias Road, Halifax, PA 17032
7. Lehigh Valley Zoo
717-362-9126 • www.laketobias.com
5150 Game Preserve Road,
There’s no need to go on an African safari when you can visit Lake Tobias instead.
schnecksville, PA 18078
Hop on one of the specially designed cruisers for a ride across 150 acres of rolling
land, where herds of wild and exotic creatures roam. You’ll get amazingly close 610-799-4171 • www.lvzoo.org
to animals from around the globe. And if something tamer is more your speed,
there’s always the Petting Zoo and Reptile Building.
From African penguins to zebras, you’ll find more
than 200 animals right in the Lehigh Valley, within
the scenic 1,100-acre Trexler Nature Preserve.
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Make your way around Lemur Island on a family-
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• Wellsboro friendly paddleboat or take a horse-drawn wagon
ride for a behind-the-scenes tour of the grounds.
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Lake Ariel
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8. Hawk Mountain
• Bloomsburg
sanctuary
• 1700 Hawk Mountain Road, Kempton, PA 19529
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centre 610-756-6961 • www.hawkmountain.org
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Hall
Kempton Don’t miss the world’s first refuge for birds of prey. As part of the
• • Kittatinny Ridge or Blue Mountain, the sanctuary’s 2,600 acres of forests
schnecksville offer a migration stopover habitat for almost 100 species of birds, including
• Halifax
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16 raptors. Fall is an especially exciting time here, as migrating hawks,
eagles and falcons can be seen flying past the lookout points.
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Philadelphia
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9. Penn’s cave & Wildlife Park
222 Penns cave Road, centre Hall, PA 16828
814-364-1664 • www.pennscave.com
Experience animals from a different perspective at America’s only all-water cavern and wildlife park. Jump on a
motorboat for a cavern tour offering views of stalagmites and stalactites, as well as trout that jump for food. Next,
get on the bus for a wildlife tour of the 1,500-acre forests and fields of Penn’s Cave, which are filled with animals
in their natural habitats. 12. Winslow Hill
Winslow Hill Road,
Benezette, PA 15821
610-756-6961
www.tinyurl.com/winslowhill
10. Philadelphia Zoo
While elk once lived throughout
3400 W. Girard Ave., 11. Pittsburgh Zoo Pennsylvania, now you can spot the
Philadelphia, PA 19104 & PPG Aquarium herd at Winslow Hill, which offers two
215-243-1100 7340 Butler st., Pittsburgh, PA 15206 viewing areas with off-road parking.
www.philadelphiazoo.org Come watch for elk along the area’s
800-474-4966 • www.pittsburghzoo.com
many trails and dirt roads, and during
What does a Komodo dragon eat? Where do penguins live? the fall mating season, listen for the
Make a stop at America’s first zoo, a 42-acre How did the spectacled bear get its name? Find those male elk’s unmistakable bugling. Just
Victorian garden that more than 1,300 animals answers and more when you visit thousands of animals at remember that it’s illegal to feed the elk.
call home. Cheetahs, hippos and giraffes are the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium. From Antarctica’s icy
always a hit, but don’t forget to explore the seas and the balmy oceans of the tropics to Pennsylvania’s
various habitats to see all sorts of worldly own freshwater rivers, the aquarium features species from
critters. For more action, take a ride on all of the world’s waterways.
the Amazon Rainforest Carousel, a swan
paddleboat or even a live camel’s back.
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18. u The Pennsylvania RV & camping show had hundreds of models
on display, so how do you figure out what’s what? Get a quick
The RV Model Rundown breakdown of the types of RVs that you can see at the show. It really
comes down to what you’re looking for — towable or motorized.
toWABLe RVs MotoRIZeD RVs
The big advantage of towable units is that you can unhitch them from your If you’re driving, there’s no need to go outside
vehicle and leave them at the campground. Then you’re free to travel and to get into the living areas. Motorized RVs are
see the local sights. manufactured as one convenient unit.
u Folding camping trailer u travel trailer u Motorhome
This lightweight unit folds up compactly Designed to be towed by a car, van or The name says it all — it’s literally like a
for towing by your car or truck. When truck, it usually includes amenities such house on wheels, complete with a kitchen,
set up, it provides kitchen, dining and as a kitchen; bathroom; sleeping, dining bathroom and sleeping and dining areas. The
sleeping areas. and living areas; electric; water and living spaces usually include electricity, heat,
sleeps: up to 8 people appliances. air conditioning, water and propane gas.
Price: $4,000-$13,000 sleeps: up to 10 people sleeps: up to 6 people
Price: $8,000-$65,000 Price: $48,000-$400,000
u truck camper u Fifth-Wheel trailer u Van camper
Attach this unit to the bed or chassis of Much like a conventional travel trailer, This unit drives just like the family van, but
your pickup truck. Most have a kitchen this unit hitches to your pickup truck it’s modified for recreation to include items
and bathroom. and offers homelike amenities. some such as side windows, carpeting, paneling,
sleeps: up to 6 people also feature two-level floor plans. custom seats and accessories.
Price: $4,000-$26,000 sleeps: up to 6 people sleeps: up to 4 people
Price: $13,000-$100,000 Price: $41,000-$74,000
from dealer to dealer can be exhausting. The Discovering the trends it was nice to see so many manufacturers
Pennsylvania RV & Camping Show offers a introducing environmentally friendly
hands-on experience to help you decide what The best part about having access to so many RV options. Eliminating wood in the
you want in an RV. That’s why Sam Newsom 2010 RVs in one spot is being able to do a little construction, and in general creating lighter
from Roanoke, Va., wanted to attend the show, comparison shopping. It’s also an ideal way to and more aerodynamic RVs, has become a
and stay multiple days. “We’re looking for a figure out the latest trends in the industry. common practice for many manufacturers.
Class A diesel pusher, and so we wanted to go Others took more elaborate green measures,
someplace where there’s plenty of them to get a This year, with people becoming more such as offering mattresses made of recycled
better idea of layout, color scheme and options.” conscientious about living a “green” lifestyle, water bottles.
2009 Pennsylvania RV & camping show Figures / More than 22 acres of new RVs on display / 59 exhibiting manufacturers /
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