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Show r RV SHOW RV Industry Energy-efficie- By HARLON BARTLETT designs emerging Copley News Service The RV industry is on the rebound. Though most manufacturers endured losses in 1979 as a result of energy uncertainty, RV production lines are moving once again. New, demore signs are emerging, and manufacturers expect that this new generation of recreational vehicles will keep America rolling right on through the '80s. energy-efficie- Fuel efficiency in RV design is achieved in several ways. Aerodynamics, weight reduction and power Copley News Service ufacturers have turned to power plants l which allow the vehicle to operate on either gasoline or propane. Itasca and Midas led the way, with favorable results, and many others are now offering the dual- design that portends well for has been downsized versions of conventional recreational vehicles. In others, entirely trailer. These lightweight trailers are designed demand. the '80s is the mini The trailers usually provide a permanent bed setup as well as a convertible dinette, full galley and bathroom. A tow test conducted by Trailer Life magazine of a Mobile manufacturer giant KV in Riverside, Calif., is one firm that went to the drawing board to create entirely new designs. Fleetwoods 1980 trailers have been reduced in weight by about 50 percent. An example is Fleetwoods new Prowler model travel trailer that weighs just 1,850 pounds with full water and propane, yet still offers a bathroom with shower, range and two dinettes which convert to beds. The trailer also features an aerodynamically slanted front end. It tows easily behind such new and downsized cars as GMs the Ford Fairmont, Dodge Aspen and many other foreign and domestic cars. compact or full-siz- e Allow adequate ventilation mini fifth-whe- and a Datsun pickup yielded 15.9 miles per gallon. Not all RVs Of the '80s will be downsized. Large travel trailers and park model trailers, 30 to 40 feet, are increasing in popularity. Many RVers purchase large trailers and leave them permanently parked in a favorite vacation area, commuting to the trailer on weekends or vacations. RV manufacturers seem justified in their optimism as they look ahead to the With some 6 million RVs and 24 million RVers now on the road, the manufacturers can look forward to a large market. And it is a market strongly committed to recreational 80s. By ANN MARSHALL Copley News Service If the gear in your motor home includes the family dog or cat, you may be having a special set of problems. How the dog behaves in transit, and at the camp- ground or trailer court where you spend the night can influence the enjoyment of your trip. As a general rule, cats are a composed, unit in a camper or RV. With litter box, water dish, a few toys and familiar pillows, Puss finds comfort at least and convenience as long as meals are regularly forthcoming. Dogs, especially larger or more excitable dogs, need some specific ground rules. If you leave the dog in a camper be sure to allow adequate ventilation. It's advisable to post a sign beware of the dog to prevent anyone accidentally letting him out. If the dog is dangerous, he should be caged. Follow local rules about walking the dog. If required, by all means clean up after him. Be responsible for any damage he causes. Keep him leashed or chained when out of your vehicle. In the vehicle, make sure that the dog presents no menace to the driver. He should be caged unless he is perfectly trained to lie on the back seat and never leap about. Making acceptable to the community is very important. But it might be important to you to make him socially acceptable in private. The truth is, doggy odor can thoroughly taint the atmosphere of a small enclosure. .To end P.O. (pet odor), the stop it at the source some pastime, too. But when you get down to real camping living on the ground, accidentally leaning tree, against a gulping hot soup under a tree in the rain the principal underlying factors nearly always are cost and a craving for a closer relationship with the land. The way the Coleman Co., which has been in the for 78 years, figures it, a family of four can acquire the camping basics for $350. The breakdown: 8x10 tent pet itself. A new product from the Hills people, rollon cologne deodorant, can be smoothed on the back of the dog's neck and lasts up to a week, eliminating odors and adding a spring-flowe- r freshness. Good for malo-dorthe cologne is also helpful with problem areas like anal glands. The cologne deodorant can be purchased from most veterinarians and pet shops. $150 $27 Marathon Homes Corp., Elkhart, Ind., is offering a trailer under 2,000 pounds that offers optional sections for extra sleeping space. tip-o- Though these lightweight travel trailers are still too heavy to be towed by the subcompacts, a wide range of folding trailers is available that may be towed by cars. most mileage-efficieThese too have been undergoing design innovations. 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Thus, summer is a special time for adults, too. .a time when you can do yourself and a youngster, or two or more, a big favor by taking them fishing and sharing your knowledge. It's not a big undertaking, either. Anywhere in North America there's a fishing hole nearby, most of them open to the public on a basis. Fishing with youngsters can be especially easy. All you need is some good quality, basic equipment, like Zebco's Model 1245 reel and rod combination, which can be obtained at any favorite sporting goods outlet or leading bait and tackle store. Add a bobber, some small t hooks, some tiny weights and a can of worms. The whole bill for one person won't top more than $15. and youll find it's the best money you've ever spent. Then, head for a pond, stream, lake or other water source near home where you know there are some pan fish such as bluegill or bream, crappie or perch. 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Front-en- d six-vo- David Humphreys, executive director of the Recre- As the RV industry gears up to meet the energy challenge of the '80s, it appears that RVers will be free to enjoy their chosen lifestyle for a long time to come. Lube, change oil, filter, 5 qts. 1550 oil. Check all fluid levels, clean and check battery, free car wash. Filter lantern e lightweight tarp. For cookware U.S. cars Service effective thru May, 1980 on stand (extremely light, a handy), a mattress and a travel. e re aflA Automotive Service Month Specials most stove $36 cooler $27 jug $12, and four Dacron 808 sleeping bags $98. All I add to that for my annual junket is a collapsi-blestov- e mid-siz- e Many other trailer manufacturers have followed suit. MAY'S And, of course, Americans dearly love to be mobile motel hopping can be a tire- mini-truck- Traveler a Fleetwood, fifth-whe- to tow behind the For example, last summer eastern Idaho we bumped around on country roads for some time befure settling at a Forest Service campground near Victur in this It used to be that the stork on a camping vacation was because it was cheap That doesnt always hold up anymore. Not when some people begin by plunking down anywhere from $7,000 on up for some type of camping vehicle. Then pay the gasoline bill to get it down the road. The motivation for that apparently is a desire to get a tiny taste of the countryside while not sacrificing too many creature comforts t energy-efficien- only four other sites occupied It wasn't a campground no table, no outhouse (but lots of trees and bushes) and no people There was a fire ring and some firewood This was Forest Service land, the ramping perfectly legal campers reason for going attractive. Another A nice spot, wooded, stream just down the hill, One big advantage to stick mg to basics is that you can be more flexible and often wind up in prettier, more secluded places than most Frankly, when comparing my traveling paraphernalia see at camp with others grounds I find that I go more basir than most I also find people carting around all manner of equip merit they either don't really need or won't possibly use Expert salesmen piobably are partially to blame for established fuel option. Mileage and performance with propane similar to gasoline, but the current low cost of propane makes the option plants all have received attention. In some cases, the result new concepts have emerged. 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