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Ron Jones has been camping on wheels since 1962 when he purchased a small tent-trailer and immediately spent two weeks in the Great Smokey Mountains National Park. Through the years, Ron and his wife, Sandy have owned pick-up campers, Type C, Type B (homemade), and Type A coaches, plus have camped in tents, tent trailers, and travel trailers. He and Sandy are full timers and are on the move quite a bit in their 42-foot diesel pusher throughout the USA and Canada.

Ron is a columnist for Coast 2 Coast RV magazine, writes for Motorhome and Highways magazines, had written for the FMCA magazine. He is also a regular contributor to the Good Sam website. Ron is active on various RV e-mail groups. He frequently posts suggestions, offers help, and shares new ideas with members.

Ron is retired (a lot)! He is retired Army (medical, 1970) and retired Senior Professor in Engineering Technology at the University of North Texas. Both he and Sandy are retired publishers (RonJon Publishing, Inc.). Sandy retired after teaching thirty-one years of high school physics, chemistry, and math. top

“All About RVing”

“You don’t know, what you don’t know,” so this seminar introduces experienced and new RVers to neat ideas, techniques, and tips to make your RVing easier, safer, and cost-effective with no gadgets to purchase. A “must see” for new RVers! Join Ron for a great presentation, wonderful pictures, real situations, and time for questions. You will learn to save money, be safe, and have fun! Based on his recent book, “All the Stuff You Need to Know About RVing” and the new aboutrving.com website, Ron Jones presents a comprehensive overview of RVing and various systems in the RV. top

“So, You’re Thinking About Fulltiming?”

Whether you finally sold the house and are really fulltime, are planning that long trip, or if you are thinking about fulltiming or some extended travel in your RV, this seminar is for you. During this comprehensive look of “how to” fulltime, you will learn about costs, handling finances, security and protection, staying in touch, what to take, how to get rid of the rest, weapons, how to get along, and where to go. Ron Jones presents a lively session, with time for all questions, based on his recent book, “Fulltiming for New and Used RVers.” top

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“I'm scared to death of driving an RV!”

The statement says much about people who would like to travel in their own recreational vehicle. But, they miss out because they think they can't handle an RV. Now, there's a school that helps develop the skills needed to drive an RV with confidence - and have fun at the same time.

"More and more people are traveling in motor homes and trailers. Still others are thinking about renting or buying an RV for their summer vacations," says RV Driving School owner Dennis Hill. "But sometimes people are a little too scared to use their RVs fully."

The seminar will discuss driving confidence and many of the skills that drivers need: characteristics of different units, driving techniques, cornering, driving up and down mountain roads, backing, and defensive and courteous driving.

Dennis has been driving RVs for years. As a wagon master for a camping group, he helped many members learn to use their RVs.

"Why the school? There was a big need in the industry for an RV driving school. Dick Reed, who founded the school, would hear people in RV parks and campgrounds say they wished they could learn how to drive their RVs better, especially how to back up. I’m proud to carry on Dick Reed’s traditions as the new owner of RV Driving School."

"We teach confidence," Dennis says. "We specialize in training any licensed driver to pull their fifth wheel or drive a motor home. We personalize the training. People may use their own RV or ours. I teach them how to drive safely." top