RVers love satellite TV because they can take it with them wherever they go. In order to receive satellite programming you must set up your dish and aim it at the appropriate satellite. Many RVers have a satellite antenna on the roof of their RV that automatically "finds" the satellite while other models are operated manually. 
Many RVers use a tripod system or some other way of setting up and aiming the dish. This RVer used the picnic table for his set-up. The only problem is that the dish hogs up the table.
My friend Stet Elliot uses a PVC stand that has a low profile, is wind resistant and turns the satellite dish upside down. 
Stet has used this system for three years and loves it. 
You can make a four pier stand or a three pier stand out of PVC fittings. 
Some RVers fill the PVC stand with cement or sand to give it extra weight and stability. 
You can make this stand yourself from PVC parts available at your local hardware store. If you will be using it in Canada or Alaska, you should make the riser about four inches taller so you can aim lower on the horrizon. You aim the dish with the assistance of some basic math. Pull the elevation off the TV for the zip code where you are located then subtract that number from 90 and use that number to set the elevation scale on the dish. The azimuth is the same. If you don’t glue everything together, you can easily break this stand down for compact RV storage. Yet another application affording you more flexibility in your RV travels. Jim
Many RVers use a tripod system or some other way of setting up and aiming the dish. This RVer used the picnic table for his set-up. The only problem is that the dish hogs up the table.My friend Stet Elliot uses a PVC stand that has a low profile, is wind resistant and turns the satellite dish upside down. Stet has used this system for three years and loves it. You can make a four pier stand or a three pier stand out of PVC fittings. Some RVers fill the PVC stand with cement or sand to give it extra weight and stability. You can make this stand yourself from PVC parts available at your local hardware store. If you will be using it in Canada or Alaska, you should make the riser about four inches taller so you can aim lower on the horrizon. You aim the dish with the assistance of some basic math. Pull the elevation off the TV for the zip code where you are located then subtract that number from 90 and use that number to set the elevation scale on the dish. The azimuth is the same. If you don’t glue everything together, you can easily break this stand down for compact RV storage. Yet another application affording you more flexibility in your RV travels. Jim
Karl Kotecki, president and founder, started ArTech in his garage in 1988. As a Harley-Davidson owner Karl wanted a trailer that looked good and performed well and so he developed the ARC. This trailer has sweet aerodynamic styling with a wide loading ramp available in lengths up to 9 feet long. 
The diamond plate flooring looks great and the stainless steel tie-downs run the length of the trailer so you don’t have to go looking for a place to attach your tie-down hooks. This sporty trailer has 15 inch wheels mounted on a 2000 lb tortion axle with a 1000 lb towing capacity. It has a cool fold down, storable tail-gate and air assist lifts that make the trailer a breeze to enter and exit with a heavy bike. 
To top it all off, it has very nice LED tail lights and side markers. The ARC trailer has a base price of $7,995 and is delivered with a fiberglass gel-coat finish that is ready for any paint scheme you desire (They will also paint it to your specifications). This innovative company is also developing a two bike trailer ready for delivery in 2008. Check out their website and video here 
The nice thing about Travel Trailers and Fifth Wheel Trailers is that you can use your truck to run errands and scoot around town once you’ve parked at the campground. When I owned 5th wheels, I would back my truck up close to my king pin so that I could easily access my toolbox and when I left on an errand the truck was already pointed in the right direction. 
One time Ed backed his truck a little too far and dented his tailgate and bent his king pin leveling jack. After that he decided to start putting back-up chocks down on the pavement to prevent this situation from happening again. 
He simply places these behind the rear wheels of his truck at a safe distance from his king pin. 
Here's a video demonstrating how this works. Jim
What started as a collection of 52 rigs gathered for fun and fellowship blossomed into the NAARVA that now boasts more than 1400 members and more than 50 clubs that are part of the five region national organization. John & Alice Taylor have been RVing since 1960 and joined NAARVA in 1999. As a member of the Western Region, John co-chaired the national rally when it was held at Palm-Creek RV Resort in Casa Grande, AZ in 2005. This is their 5th motorhome and they proudly display their NAARVA membership placard. 
They are also members of FMCA and Good Sam. NAARVA members gather each year for a national camp rally and this year it will be held at the fairgrounds in Perry, Georgia. They have a great lineup of entertainment, RV vendors, and RV seminars. You can still obtain reservations for this July 22-29 event. Joining NAARVA is easy; you just go to the website and download the form, 
This week the Christian Motorcyclists Association held their West Coast Convention at the fairgrounds in Moses Lake, Washington and I happened by with my camera and notepad. This motorcycle club is full of wonderful people who, like me, are professing Christ followers who also share a love of motorcycles and RVs. Steve and Nancy Gorder towed their motorcycle RV all the way from Mineral Point, Wisconsin for this conference.
They’ve been married 19 years and in that time have pulled this type of RV pop-up trailer all over the United States. They don’t cook in their living quarters (they don’t come with stoves), so they eat out when on the road. This is their 2005 bunkhouse by B&F Specialties of Elk Grove, Illinois. This cool little RV has a screened in porch for bug-free outdoor living. Let me take you inside for a look at the sleeping quarters. This unit comes with a king sized bed with blow-up mattresses. 
Under the bed is a large storage compartment which is the main body of the trailer. 
Though these pop-ups don’t come with a heater, they do come with an optional air conditioner which fits in a zipper opening near the floor of the dressing area.
This little RV is roomy enough for tall folks to be comfortable. It weighs 350 lbs. empty and also sports an electric refrigerator on the front. 
Steve says it takes about five to ten minutes to set up and, “If it’s raining you can do it real fast.”
Some folks carry cooking gear and prepare their meals but these little pop-ups don't come with a galley. They also don't have bathroom facilities. There are other manufacturers making similar models like this “Aspen” which has a full frame under it and retails starting at $3,600. 
The hitches that attach on the motorcycle are mostly made by Hitch Doctor in Round Lake, Minnesota. 
The trailer hitch is a swivel hitch to compensate for the “leaning” motorcycle when going into curves. 
Here are more motorcycle pop-up RVs.
If you're interested in the motorcycle club you may learn more about them here:
Many motorcyclists also use tents that also don't have heat so it’s important to have a warm sleeping bag and an insulated sleeping pad. 
Garth Evans is a proprietor of Full Throttle Camping that supplies both hikers and bikers with quality camping gear. The new inflatable air mattress is a throwback to the old days, but these new inflatables are made from tougher materials and are insulated with down. They are light weight and roll up into a small package that is easy to carry and store. 
The orange inflatable shown here can be used down to 0 degrees and runs $100. The black one is a bit smaller, rated at 15 degrees and is $75.
The red one is rated at 40 degrees and is $50. They also have a queen sized sleeping bag and mattress available for motorcycle campers. 
Next January they will be adding custom made extra large sized sleeping bags to their selection of camping equipment. They also have a great selection of tents and camping gear. Check out their website here 
RVers are flexible folk who readily adapt to climate changes. Global warming? No problem for us, we just rig our RV’s according to the weather. 
Here’s an example of some tactics that many RVers use to keep cool. We attach a sun-shade over our windshield that allows us to see out while keeping the heat at bay. The use of a reflector screen in the windshield not only gives one privacy, but also helps keep the coach cooler. 
The awning with the added sunshade is an excellent way to keep the temperature down inside your coach and it makes for comfortable outside living as well. Also notice that reflective material is used on the side window of the coach next door to keep out the hot morning sun.
We frequently use an oscillating fan and when it gets too hot, we give in and turn on the air conditioners. You can always go for a swim or run through the sprinklers and don’t forget about that tall glass of ice water.
And finally, if the weather doesn't suit our liking, we just take our RV’s to a more accommodating climate. The mountains are a great place to enjoy cool evenings and the ocean beach with its constant refreshing breeze are places that come to mind. 
Whatever type of weather you like you can drive to it with your RV and once there take full advantage by rigging appropriately. Jim
old fashioned drugstore into the fun and famous place it is today. You can’t help but know about Wall Drug, located in Wall, South Dakota, because Ted & Dorothy made it famous by the signs all along the highways. 
I began seeing these famous signs some 350 miles before I got there. You can still get a prescription filled at Wall Drug, but that isn’t why most people go there. 
Entertainment is everywhere, starting with the mechanized cowboy singers. The kids will love the backyard with the very scary Tyrannosaurus Rex.
You can top it off with homemade pastries of all kinds. 
And don’t forget the world famous homemade doughnuts (about a buck) and a cup of coffee that only costs five cents. 
Or, you can head for the soda fountain and get an old fashioned ice cream sundae. 
Don't forget about the yummy fudge! 
The shopping is excellent and the displays of stuffed animals,
exhibits, photos, and memorabilia are astounding. 
Plan on spending a couple hours here. RV parking is plentiful out in the north forty. GPS coordinates for RV parking 44.14398 N and -102.2421 W. Oh, and don't forget to pick up some Pepto Bismol for the road, it is, after all, a pharmacy you know. Jim
