Q & A Session #1

Q: I'd like to travel and earn some money along the way? How can I learn more about this?

A: Subscribe to Workkamper News, which publishes articles and lists job opportunities of interest to full-time RVers. The address is 201 Hiram Road, Heber Springs, AR 72543, (501) 362-2637. A one year subscription (6 issues) is $23. Another helpful resource, available aon the World Wide Web is Workers on Wheels, which offers few job listings but many helpful articles and letters to the editor about living and working on the road. See it at http://www.workersonwheels.com.

Q: I have a business that I'd like to take on the road, but wonder about working space in my RV?

A: A lot of RVers operate a business from a motorhome or other RV, and seem to find the space to do it. Fleetwood recently introduced what it calls the EZ Glide slideout room where a rear bedroom can be converted to an office at a flip of a switch. The bed foldis into the wall revealing a desk and chair. It's offered in both the Storm and Flair model Class A motorhomes.

Q: Can I use an RV in the winter?

A: Absolutely. Take it to the desert where you will be among thousands of other RVers seeking the sun, or take it skiing, in which case you'll need to take special precautions against freezing the water system. This may mean modifying your use of onboard water.

Q: Do RVs have both cold and hot water?

A: Yes. Most RVs have a small propane water ehater (six gallons is common). Water is heated by flipping a switch inside the unit. The water will heat up in about 15 minutes and provides an adequate shower.

Q: Do I need to be hooked up to electricity for my RVs refrigerator to work?

A: No. Most refrigerators will operate on either regular AC household electricity or propane. Some will also operate on 12 volt DC power.