Enjoyment of the whispering winds, the zephyrs,
the airstreams of the Sierra Nevada and Great Basin areas of the
United States in a recreational vehicle.
“Any Airstream trailer can go over any
road.” - Wally Byam from the 1957 Caravan to Mexico instructions
Owner's Guide
Getting out and about and enjoying the airstreams
of the Sierra Nevada and Great Basin will be safer, more comfortable
and more enjoyable if you and your equipment are prepared and you
know what is going on and what can be found.
Why another Guide?
It seems there is a lot of specific information
out there: step by step guides; how-to instructions; and other
recipes for recreational vehicle owners - why offer yet another one?
It is hoped that this owner's guide will offer a
different perspective, a different focus, and a different compilation
that will be useful to those trying to enjoy their experience in the
Sierra Nevada and Great Basin airstreams. What is offered here has
its focus on the 'behind the scenes' information and underlying
principles. The hope is that those who can learn about the principles
involved will be able to use that information to ask questions that
are easier to answer and direct research to get exactly what they
need to solve their curiosity. As an internet based Guide, most pages
will have links to other resources readers can use to learn about the
topic in more depth and from different perspectives.
This Guide is in the process of being created.
Your feedback can help make it a more useful Guide and guide. Tell us
what you think about what we have put together so far. Is there a
topic you'd like to know about that isn't covered here, yet? Do you
have a story or a link or some information to add to our Guide?
Please send them along to owners-guide@SierraNevadaAirstreams.org
What's in the Guide?
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Preparing
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Levels of
preparedness, checklists, being ready for emergencies - how to
prepare yourself, your rig, and your guests for a successful and
fun outing.
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Driving
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Information
and ideas for the driver of recreational vehicles. Speed
Traps, Courtesy, Road
running, geometry,
physics, the
other driver,
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Living
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Making
living in your RV comfortable and safe. Choosing a homestead,
coffee, water,
condensation, emergency
preparedness, exercise,
diet,
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Touring
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Getting out
and seeing the big wide world! Identity
Theft, Taking better
pictures,
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Participating
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Joining
others to share the enjoyment of the RV experience brings many
rewards. Find out about Buddy Travels, Rallies, Caravans, and
other resources for those who share an interest in the RV
experience
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Sharing
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The family
side of RV'ing – traveling with kids and pets.
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Maintaining
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Keeping your
rig ready to go and safe on the road and in camp. Plumbing,
electrical, propane,
sway control, hitches,
tires, electricity,
energy, bearings
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Remodeling
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Updating,
repairing, and remodeling projects – door locks, kitchen
remodels, vent replacement, adding bunk beds,
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Understanding
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Getting a
grip on the science and technology that improves your RV
experience. Electricity,
electrical systems,
energy, batteries,
configuring battery
banks.
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Enjoying
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Events and
activities in the communities we live in or the communities we
travel to. - Reno Air Races | Washoe County Sentinel Flock | Hot
August Nights | Vintage rally at Camp Richardson
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Educating
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The
avocational side of life for growth and fulfillment - Birds
and wildlife -|- Geology,
geography, and maps -|- History
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environment -|- see also - NOAA Reno Weather Office -|- Where
is Sierra Nevada Unit Home Territory?
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Bookmarks
Many of the articles in this guide include a
reference section with pertinent links for additional information.
Here is a sample.
Sierra
Nevada Airstreams home page
-|- Destinations
-|- Memories
-|- Owner's Guide
-|- WBCCI Sierra Nevada Unit home
page
-|- Community
-|- Zephyrs
weblog for the RV enthusiast
-|- Commerce
-|- Whispers
weblog of touchy subjects
-|- Our tip jar- support this website
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our site, Donations accepted thanks to the Amazon.com
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individual photographers. See our
policy. Disclaimer:
any advice or suggestion presented is provided for informational
purposes only and is correct and accurate only to the best of our
knowledge at the time it was written. Anyone using such information
does so at their own risk. Errors or omissions may exist and
additional sources of information or appropriately licensed or
qualified personnel should be consulted in deciding a course of
action. We assume no liability or obligation by providing this
information and warn any users of this information that they do so at
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other sources of information and equipment do not intend or imply or
convey any endorsement of that source or the product. They are
provided strictly for informational purposes to illustrate the topic
at hand. Sierra Nevada
Airstreams Enjoyment
of the whispering winds, the zephyrs, the airstreams of the Sierra
Nevada and Great Basin areas of the United States is a
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