Sierra Nevada
Airstreams: Enjoyment of the whispering winds, the zephyrs,
the airstreams of the Sierra Nevada and Great Basin areas of the
United States.
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 and 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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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,
batteries, 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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Belonging
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The family side of RV'ing – people
and pets.
Events and
activities in the communities we live in. - Air
Races | Washoe
County Sentinal 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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Paper Copy?
Are you one of those folks who would rather have a
piece of paper to read rather than a computer screen? If so, you can
support the effort to build this Owner's Guide and the Sierra
Nevada Unit of the WBCCI by requesting a copy of the printed edition.
The printed version is saddle stitched letter sized guide produced by
black and white xerographic processes.
Send a check or similar payment for $19.95
(duplication costs) plus $5 for shipping and handling with your
request for the guide. We will send you a copy of the current guide
and put you on the list to receive the updated 2004 version when it
is ready at no additional charge. $5 of your payment will be donated
to the Sierra Nevada Unit of the WBCCI to support education about the
'in the winds' experience in the Sierra Nevada and Great Basin areas.
Send your request to the Leipper Management Group,
POB 21481, Reno NV 89515. Telephone or fax 775 972 5011.
owners-guide@SierraNevadaAirstreams.org
Bookmarks
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reference section with pertinent links for additional information.
Here is a sample.
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whispering winds, the zephyrs, the airstreams of the Sierra Nevada
and Great Basin areas of the United States is a personal,
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