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CONTENTS
May/June 2015, Volume XXXVI, No. 6
STAFF
3 Thoughts for the Road KAY PETERSON 6 The Editor’s Desk TAMMY JOHNSON 8 Message from the Board CATHIE CARR 20 Escapees Head Out Program Events888-757-2582 OR
HOPINFO@ESCAPEES.COMLISA KOCA
25 56th Escapade 2016888-757-2582 OR
WWW.ESCAPEES.COM/ESCAPADEBOB AND MOLLY PINNER
47 Rainbow Parks TRAVIS CARR 54 Mark, My Words MARK NEMETH 56 RV Gadget Box MARK NEMETH 62 Weight and Safety Tip JIM KOCA 18 57Photo by Carol Ann Quibell.
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www.rvia.org .FEATURES
12 RV Solar Power System components and design. BY EMILY FAGAN 18 Buying an RV Personal and financial considerations. BY SHAWN LORING 22 Sprinter Van Conversion Tow vehicle and shop combo. BY GARY DINSMORE 26 Southern Vancouver Island Experience the beauty. BY CAROL ANN QUIBELL 57 Day-trip Go-list Tips to avoiding RV mishaps. BY EVANNE SCHMARDER 59 From the Bookshelf Reading for the road. BY MARCELLA GAUTHIER 67 Dental Emergencies Temporary solutions for RVers. BY RONALD DINGEE 71 Oral Hygiene Mouth maintenance for good health. BY KAREN MINARD 72 The Olympic Peninsula Washington’s scenic summer discovery. BY PETE GRANGER 80 Repairing a Friendship The art to making amends. BY DIANE BERRY26
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