Summer 2009 Clickable Table of Contents

Every story from the Summer 2009 issue, at your fingertips!

TRAVEL & ROAD TESTS

Camping Cheaply 12
When you've got a tight budget, you've got to think smaller.

Living With Greyhawk 22
What it's like to vacation with Jayco's Greyhawk Class C.

Great Escapes: St. Augustine, Florida 36
From pirates to private golf lessons, St. Augustine has it all!

Great Escapes: Olympic, Washington 46
If you love pristine beauty, you'll never want to leave Olympic.

FEATURE

Thinking Green 42
Writer Mark Polk explores the future of RV life.

TECH

12 Tips for RV Tires 28
Don't know a thing about RV tires? Here's a quick reference.

Behind the Myth 32
We've all heard the stories. Now here's the truth about oil.

12-Volt Tips 34
Don't fall prey to common misconceptions about batteries.

Running on Empty: My Journal 52
Small-business owner Kurt Forgét tell us his story about tow rigs and fuel tanks

Tow Rig Stopping Power 56
Exhaust brakes for the ultimate tow vehicle.

The Big Chill 58
The last word on long-term storage.

Smart Hitches 62
Are your trailer lights really working?

DEPARTMENTS

Due North 07

FAQ 08

New Ideas 10

ON THE COVER
Tow rigs! They come in all shapes and sizes, from small SUVs to fullsize monsters.  Learn about some of the products that can extend your vehicle's road life and make towing a lot safer. Main image by Kurt Forgét.