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Show SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS WEDNESDAY APRIL 26, 2000 Community 20 Utahs warm weather may signal an early start to RV Season The warm weather may turn peoples thoughts to the road AAA Utah wants the first road trip of the year to be enjoy- able and offers suggestions for a satisfying vacation. Often recreational vehicles-RV- s 'Know the vehicles dimen-mansions. Keep the vehicles height and weight statistics handy so v you can comply with road, bridge, tunnel and service station canopy restrictions. Check rear view mirrors. vehicles-ar- e d Before leaving, sit in the drivers and stored in the winter. Savvy seat and adjust all mirrors for motorists check out their equip- optimal road views. Be aware of handling differment before heading to the wiWhen turning, rememences. said lderness, Rolayne AAA spokeswoman. ber the front and rear wheels Fairclough, Consider these maintenance track farther apart than a cars. and equipment items for recre- Also, RV's take more time to vehicles: accelerate and slow down, so ational and d Do the tires have adequate allow more time to brake, change tread and are they properly in- lanes, and enter a busy flated? Match the proper tow vehicle How are the fluid levels and to the trailer. Most full and mid- are the fluids clean? Are the emergency and tool size automobiles equipped with kits restocked from last winter? larger engines can pull a trailer Did the electrical system and as can vans, four-whedrive belts survive winter without fa- and light duty trucks. Check the owners manual for the maxitigue? Do the appliances work? mum weight it can pull plus adRV-gas, Do the systems in the ditional safety considerations. e system-operatUse the correct trailer hitch. water, propHitches are available in various erly? Are there maps? sizes. Have a professional at(AAA provides maps free to its tach the hitch that matches your vehicle and trailer. Even a 18 members). AAA Utah warns new RV en- inch difference in size can cause thusiasts, recreational vehicles the trailer to become unhitched present challenges for the driver. while moving. Make sure the Before heading out on a long hitch is locked and safety chains trip, familiarize yourself with are connected independently the unit. Some safety and han- - from the primary hitch. Connect brake and signal dling tips include: lights. Make sure the trailers Off-Roa- off-roa- high-wayfreewa- What's going on here? v. el Do you know who what where when the above picture is ? Call Deanna at to test your historical knowledge. 644-891- 0 days or 644-243- 7 evenings Last Weeks Answer: August 31, 1909. The picture was taken a few hours after a large flood took out the dam above town, leaving a chasm 50 feet deep and 250 feet wide. This was the beginning of the terrible erosion that continued to form the Kanab Creek. The townspeople rushed out to see the damage, still wearing their Sunday clothes. From Neil Crosby's picture collecfion. Local people in the news a national dent of Poland. Michael cently won Congratulations and a tip of bridge Applegate, Phd., teaches at title. Carr and his teammate Bal Krishan won the AustraMichael J. Applegate, son of Oklahoma State University. lian Open Pairs Plate at the Pauline Applegate of Kanab, Tom Carr, son of Roy and January summer festival of recently got to meet and visit with Lech Walesa, former presi- - Mary Carr of Fredonia, has re Bridge in Canberra. the hat to: up-to-da- te brakes, turn signals and tail lights are synchronized with the f towing vehicle. Many people have stories of V Tires friimmmim bqsg(dq Auto & light Truck HERCULES Huge Selection! Great Prices! TTO Jy HASSLF warranty n i new w ww p i i I. WE AT KANAB TIRE APPRECIATE YOUR BUSINESS AND WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU WITH THESE SPECIAL OFFERS r FRESH FOOD 1 jlT 1 (Alt road trips when everything went wrong. While some of these stories may be humorous, the actual events were often extremely stressful. AA offers these suggestions to keep problems at bay and vacations trouble free. ! 1 YOUII IIEKT OIL CiLIIlGE & FILTER (if CONFUTE TlilE!::SFECTI3:i applicable). 0lVl3n jua isiwirinraimaTEi Not to be combined with another dteount or wed to reduce outstanding dept Coupon must be redeemed. OFFER EXPIRES Kanab 644-880- 0 Price includes oil disposal fee, up to 5 qts. of oil and chassis lubrication 64 E 300 S 331 2000 265 East 300 South Kanab 644-255- 7 aytanTirs' Featuring CredK term made available by Credit National Association No payment tor 80 days on qualifying purchases No interest due on qualifying purchases If paid m tol within 90 days Fixed rate (21 84 APR), variable rate (1856 APR as of January 1, 1896) APR may vary. SHOOKS & STRUT'S |