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	<title>RV Camping Blog &#187; Dinghy Towing</title>
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		<title>RV Doctor &#8211; My Dinghy Tow Wiring Is Causing Me Confusion</title>
		<link>http://blog.rv.net/2009/09/rv-doctor-my-dinghy-tow-wiring-is-causing-me-confusion/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:30:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gary Bunzer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dear RV Doctor,
My motorhome is towing a Ford Escort and I am having a problem with my tow wiring. When I have my lights on and then turn on a turn signal, I notice a really faint blinking from the turn signal that is not supposed to be blinking. I’m really confused by this. Any [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tow Guides – Available online and/or for download</title>
		<link>http://blog.rv.net/2009/07/tow-guides-%e2%80%93-available-online-andor-for-download/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 17:04:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>RV.net Emagazine Editor</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Whether you are in need of a truck tow guide or a dinghy towing guide, we have got you covered!
Simply register (it&#8217;s free) for the following:

 Annual 2009 Towing Guide presented by Trailer Life Magazine and Ford
2009 Annual MotorHome Magazine “Dinghy” Towing Guide (.pdf download)













Most Commented PostsIs There Quality In Today&#8217;s RV&#8217;s?Never left a comment [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tow Dollies &amp; Towing Tips</title>
		<link>http://blog.rv.net/2009/05/tow-dollies-towing-tips/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 20:05:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Polk</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.rv.net/?p=7569</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[After my article on towing a vehicle with four wheels on the ground I received several requests for more information on towing a vehicle with a tow dolly.

What is a Tow Dolly?
A tow dolly is a two wheeled trailer used to transport the vehicle you are towing with the drive wheels off of the ground. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tips for Towing with 4-Wheels on the Ground</title>
		<link>http://blog.rv.net/2009/05/tips-for-towing-with-4-wheels-on-the-ground/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.rv.net/2009/05/tips-for-towing-with-4-wheels-on-the-ground/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 21:47:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Polk</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I get asked lots of questions about towing a vehicle behind a motorhome, but perhaps the most common is “How do you know what vehicles can be towed with 4-wheels on the ground?” It’s not that complicated, but it does require some research. Today I am offering some tips on towing with 4-wheels on the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>RV Doctor &#8211; Base Plate Dragging</title>
		<link>http://blog.rv.net/2009/03/rv-doctor-base-plate-dragging/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.rv.net/2009/03/rv-doctor-base-plate-dragging/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 15:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gary Bunzer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dear Gary, 
I purchased a Road Master base plate and had Camping World install it on our 2000 Hyundai Elantra. Apparently they only make one style base plate for this car. Once mounted, the whole unit is only 5-inches from the pavement. When driving the car or towing it behind the RV, the base plate [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Are Towing Laws Outdated?</title>
		<link>http://blog.rv.net/2009/03/are-towing-laws-outdated/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.rv.net/2009/03/are-towing-laws-outdated/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 15:55:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Polk</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.rv.net/?p=3860</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I have always been an advocate for towing safety, whether it’s towing a trailer or towing a vehicle behind a motorhome. One of the most controversial topics I have run into is whether vehicles being towed behind motorhomes need to have a supplemental braking system. My argument is if the state that you reside in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Jump in Wind Powered Electricity</title>
		<link>http://blog.rv.net/2008/10/jump-in-wind-powered-electricity/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.rv.net/2008/10/jump-in-wind-powered-electricity/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 21:32:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bob Difley</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Bob Difley
Some good news on the alternative energy scene. The American Wind Energy Association announced yesterday (Wednesday) that the US added enough wind produced energy in the second quarter of 2008 to power 400,000 homes&#8211;nearly 1,400 megawatts. They also announced that wind turbines will produce this year about 7,500 megawatts of additional electricity, up [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What Heck is Bump Steer and Other Facts Of Life</title>
		<link>http://blog.rv.net/2008/09/what-heck-is-bump-steer-and-other-facts-of-life/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.rv.net/2008/09/what-heck-is-bump-steer-and-other-facts-of-life/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 14:00:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brad Sears</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Robbie brought up this subject reminding me not to forget to tell you about bump steer. Well bump steer has a lot to do with the handling of your rig, it&#8217;s alignment, and is not adjustable. Bump steer is found on any axle on a rig that is a solid axle, that is both wheels [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Is There an Electric Toad in Your Future?</title>
		<link>http://blog.rv.net/2008/06/is-there-an-electric-toad-in-your-future/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.rv.net/2008/06/is-there-an-electric-toad-in-your-future/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2008 11:53:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bob Difley</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Bob Difley
How close are we to an electric vehicle?  A bit far, I suspect, for motorhomes or trucks powerful enough to pull trailers and fivers, but maybe not as far for a toad. GM has pulled out all the stops for the Volt PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle) due out in the spring [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Lowering Fuel Costs in your RV</title>
		<link>http://blog.rv.net/2008/05/ready-to-offset-those-fuel-costs-in-your-rv/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.rv.net/2008/05/ready-to-offset-those-fuel-costs-in-your-rv/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 15:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason Heflin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[
An SUV that can get 32 mpg? Yep, the new Saturn Vue Hybrid can. Hybrid technology is advancing rapidly and with each new vehicle released they only get more efficient. 
If you’re looking for a dinghy vehicle that can get you, 4 passengers, and your stuff where you want to go, this is your vehicle. [...]]]></description>
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