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Show Rent An RV For Your Next Vacation Try A New . says the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA). Propeller The two most popular types among renters are folding camping trailers, which are the most economical, and motorhomes, which offer the most luxury and comfort. Prices vary not only by type, but can also differ depending on where you live. Round-tri- p Many recreational boaters looking for more speed or power think about buying a more powerful motor. But before you go to that expense, take a tip from the racing professionals and try out a couple of new propellers. They are a lot less expensive than a new motor, and chances are good that youll find that extra speed or performance youve been looking for. The reason is simple. Your boats motor is only as good as the propeller it spins. And a lot of older propellers just dont measure up to new designs. For example, does your propeller have cupped blades? If not, your prop may be slipping at full speed and in turns when it should be biting the water. Also, a propeller with cupped blades often lets you mount the motor higher on the transom, and that can mean increased performance. A buyer used to have to order a stainless steel propeller, such as Outboard Marine Corporations SST series, to get cupped blades. Now OMC builds a similar cupped design into its aluminum propeller. Aluminum props rentals are the most rentals are also popular, but available, especially through rental firms that have operations in different cities and on both coasts. For RV rental firms in your area, check the Yellow Pages under Recreation Vehicles Renting and Leas-mone-wa- y are more readily available for rent Recreation vehicles, such as this than ever before because many rental outlets have opened in the past few years. trend has developed and sportsmen who families among A major new prefer outdoor-oriente- d vacations. numbers are renting recreation vehicles. RVs such as motorhomes, travel trailers and truck campers - offer outdoor enthusiasts the chance to get closer to Mother Nature without giving up all the comforts of their everyday lives. And being close to Mother Nature is what many Americans prefer. According to a University of Michigan study, more people would rather go camping in a state or national park than vacation at a resort city. The top reasons for this preference, according to the study, are 1) a love of the great outdoors and 2) a desire for peaceful vacations away from Ever-increasi- - -- telephones and the hectic pace of everyday life. RVs have always provided the means for outdoor vacations for those who were willing to make the commitment of purchasing one. But only in recent years have rentals become so widely available. Demand for RV rentals has skyrocketed in the past few years. Last summer, an ongoing University of Michigan study revealed more than 18 percent of the U.S. adult population say they are currently considering renting an RV in the next year or so. To accommodate the demand, a rapidly growing number of RV sales dealerships are adding rental operations, and many outlets are springing up solely for the purpose of renting. TTiat means the consumer will find it easier than ever to rent an RV today, - g. The Recreation Vehicle Rental Association (RVRA) publishes a directory to help consumers locate rental outlets in all parts of the country. The directory includes services offered as well as price ranges. It can be purchased by sending $3.50 to RVRA, 3251 Old Lee Highway, Suite 500, Fairfax, Va. 22030. RVRA has also started a voluntary certification program whereby dealers certify that they meet a program in their rental business. The certification program is primarily designed for those who rent at a destination city. Dealers in the program are so designated in the RVRA directory. For general information on RVs, send a long, envelope with 39 cents postage to RVIA, 1896 Preston White Drive, P.O. Box 2999, Dept. J7, Reston, Va. 22090. nt dont have the durability of steel self-address- I props, but they cost less and if damaged, they often can be repaired for less than a new one. On the other hand, if your boating is done in areas with lots of submerged rocks and timber, go for the stainless steel prop. It costs about three times more than aluminum, but is about five times stronger. 11 to the May 23, 1985 |