Jul 07 2008
Grooming from the Road - the RV Lifestyle
I just bought an RV. I’m doing lots of research about the lifestyle, and am thinking of grooming on the road, while I travel, to help pay expenses. Traveling Groomer? Why not?So I took Introduction to RVs and the RV Lifestyle, Barry Houseknecht’s online course to get introduced to the concepts, the language and the nuts and bolts about RVing.
This is a SuiteU course, so it was a natural to enroll (this being the sister program to Suite101). If you are thinking about moving to the RV lifestyle, start with this great beginner’s course. My research has shown most of the websites dedicated to RVing assume you already know the jargon and are currently on the road.
Here’s my short review of the Introduction to RVs and the RV Lifestyle course:
Houseknecht’s course is pleasant to read - he never talks over the beginner’s head. The four lesson chapters lead the student through choosing the right kind of RV (did you know there are three classes of motorhomes and a whole smörgåsbord of trailables?), going to the dealer, getting your rig ready, staying in touch with the world (mail forwarding, Internet access, cell phones and GPS) and how to get started finding work on the road.
From a newbie’s perspective, I was glad to have this course; I felt less intimidated by everything I needed to know. There are a few simple course assignments and quizzes to get through, along with links to helpful resources.
Altogether, this RV course should get anyone from the RV Dreamer/Wannabe stage to their first trip on the road. I’d like to see a follow-up, more advanced course to teach me about holding tanks, best RV parks, cooking on the road, and all the numerous, day-to-day details of living the life, so to speak.
Do you bring your dog on your RV excursions? Do you think you would use the services of a groomer while at the RV park? Start a discussion below and let me know what you think.
And by all means, give Barry’s course a look-see if you are thinking of getting an RV.
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Introduction to RVs and the RV Lifestyle
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