Book Description
The 35th annual edition of the Trailer Life Directory is full of the accurate information RVers have come to rely on as well as new features that make it more useful than ever. Up-to-date, full descriptions and details are provided for nearly 12,000 public and private campgrounds. Each yeah, private campgrounds are evaluated and rated according to Trailer Life’s stringent inspection standards. The listings include: location and directions; phone numbers and email addresses; rates; opening and closing dates; number and types of sites available; amenities such as WiFi and modem hookups, ATM access, security, laundry, pet restrictions, dump stations, and recreation facilities; and much more. A new “reserve online” designation for participating parks allows reservations to be made with a click of a mouse, and each listing now includes zip codes for GPS and satellite users. Full-color state maps pinpoint over 10,000 cities and towns with RV facilities. Rounding out this special edition are prior covers, milestones, and a history of the past 35 years of RV travel.
Customer Reviews:
Vacation Planning.......2007-08-24
We recently went on a vacation that we planned to be non-structured. We did not make reservations anywhere. Just drove until we felt the need to stop. This directory made our trip and finding a campground a memorable experience. We relaxed and had such a wonderful time!! We didn't want to come home!
Great book for starter.......2007-08-10
I think this is a great book containing a lot of good info. Though it doesn't contain all. But it's a good starting anchor point for beginners' RV trips.
A big advertisement for the Good Sam Club.......2007-08-03
It's true this telephone-book sized guide has many listings. However, it has nearly as many ads for it's apparent sponsor, the Good Sam Club. We found it extremely annoying to plow through pages of ads looking for the actual campground listings. We also had to tear out a bunch of ad inserts that if left in, made the book fall open to where they were inserted. Finally, none of the campgrounds we've used and enjoyed in Northern and Central California were listed in the book. Could it be because they're not part of the Good Sam network? All in all, barely 3 stars for us. We take Tom Stienstra's book over this one any time.
Big as a phone book, about as useful for RVers........2007-05-29
I was surprised to find how many places in Wisconsin that I've camped at are not listed in this book. It is huge but still far from exhaustive. The emphasis by far is on commercial RV parks over national, state, and regional campgrounds. My view of Woodall's is similar. Between the two of them, they cover enough RV-friendly places in Wisconsin to be useful, but even combined are woefully far from complete.
Great information.......2007-05-27
I've been buying these books since I started RVing back in the 1980's. The rating system for campgrounds is great. Lots of information about each campground and easy to follow directions to find the campground. I never stay at a campground until I look up the rating in the book. If they don't get a high cleanliness rating I look for another campground. I've never found them to be off the mark on the ratings. This is my campground bible when traveling! Highly recommended! A++++++++++
Book Description
Fourth edition of popular textbook on tractor-trailer operations includes current information on hours of service, hazardous materials, cargo securement, and onboard technology, plus descriptions of systems and components, regulated activities, driving skills, safe driving and economy driving. With end-of-chapter quizzes, Observation Skills tests, hundreds of illustrations and a detailed index.
Customer Reviews:
Excellent truck bible.......2007-10-03
This has got to be one of the best books written about trucks and trucking that i have ever read. It is packed with information that will help everyone from people thinking about becoming a truck driver right up to expirenced drivers who would just like to keep the book handy to refer to. Almost everything you need to know is in here , from gearbox types and mechanical information throught to driver hours.
A great book packed with valuable information, that will really help to get any new drivers trucking career off to a great start.
Great information in one stop........2007-08-01
So you want to be a PTD (professional truck driver),well this is your first step into the drivers seat.
This is THE "Tractor-Trailer Bible"........2007-05-25
It is about impossible in my mind (with 13 years of driving experience) to come up with a better book that covers EVERYTHING from the most basic to complex In my opinion, this book should be used by all Motor Carriers and have their "future operators" read and PASS all the tests this book offers. If that was posible everyones insurance rates would go down (less acidents nationwide) and mechanical costs for carriers would dimish also. Spectacular book and easy reading, and as I said previously with 13 years experience I still read this book.
By far the most thorough resource on the subject.......2005-04-02
This is an excellent book for both the new guy and the veteran. At almost 500 pages, this is a very practical book that covers every aspect of truck driving and life on the road. In addition to basic operations, there is also plenty of detailed mechanical info on the inner workings of a truck. That will probably be of more interest to owner-operators than company drivers but it's good to know it's there in case you ever need it. My only complaint is that this book wasn't around when I started out. It definitely would've made for a much smoother transition into the 'industry'. Highly reccomended.
Great book for future Driver.......2004-03-09
If you have never driven a tractor trailer this is a great book. It covers everything from a drivers perspective. The truck itself including: Engines, Transmissions, Parts, Driving techniques, Hazmat, Airbrakes, Life on the road etc. What it does not cover in great detail is if you want to start your own trucking company, or authority. It touches on parts and mentions the D.O.T and FMCSR but mostly from the drivers interaction with those agencies, not as a trucking company. This book is for drivers behind the wheel on a day to day basis. Non-drivers will find it useful and insightful but if you are wishing to start your own company, It does not cover in detail the authorities you will need and actual details involved in doing so. The book never claims it does cover that information... this review is to let you know what is not in there in that regard. As a future driver, or someone interested in the actual day to day operations or the skills needed to operate a tractor trailer, this book is great and worthy of 5 stars.
Product Description
This course provides the information you need to start and operate your own mobile food business. Learn how to sell food to hungry people at strategic locations and make a good profit at the same time. You can sell food at busy downtown street corners, festivals and fairs, school events, church gatherings, ball games and craft shows. Successful businesses have been built around Pizza, Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Barbecue, Coffee, Soft Drinks, Ice Cream, Pop Corn and many others.
The 2 DVD's (2.5 hours running time) present an overview of many aspects of a mobile food vending business. The author gives a complete tour of a fully equipped Barbeque Concession Trailer and shows how to cook, prepare and sell the various menu items that are essential to success. Further topics are: finding a Restaurant Commissary, selecting a great location and making extra money on weekends or in your spare time. You will also learn many inside secrets that are based on the experience of a thriving and successful food vending business.
The included book (87 pages) is packed with additional business and marketing information. Helpful advice is given on selecting the best foods to sell, working with your local Health Department, purchasing food in bulk and increasing profits with catering jobs. Learn what cooking equipment you need and find out how you can get started with a very modest investment. Other tips and tricks of the trade include ways to design and build your own Concession Trailer. Also included are the favorite BBQ recipes that will help you win loyal customers who will come back for more day after day.
This authoritative guide is the most comprehensive volume about the mobile food business on the market. It shows you in an entertaining and practical way how you can supplement your current income or even create your own full time job. Find out how you can take advantage of this opportunity and cash in on the basic human need of food!
Customer Reviews:
Recommended!.......2007-05-08
To address some of the questions that the reader might have:
* This course is very easy to digest but will take about 4-5 hours of your time.
* It covers a great deal of many different subjects related to concession sales.
* Previous experience in this field is not necessary.
* The Dvd's give several good menu suggestions next to full instructions on preparing a variety of barbecue meals.
* Mr. Robertson shows a lot of experience and enthusiasm in his field.
* There is an Index of links as well as recipes towards the end of the book.
The author did an excellent job at describing ways how to get started in your own concession vending business. I have been operating a ball game concessions stand for over 8 years, next to my day job as a teacher and I have become quite experienced in this field. I know that there is a lot of money to be made with food sales. At sports events, the food and drinks are an essential part of the whole fun, no matter how pricey they are. The only drawbacks are the ever increasing concession fees to set up at the games. This is yet another reason, why owning a business as an independent operator makes a lot of sense.
After reviewing this course, I was able to learn a great deal more about concession sales. If you are thinking about starting out in this field, I can highly recommend it!
fun and informative!.......2007-02-16
I originally bought this for my husband and ended up watching the DVD's with him. They are really packed with a lot of information and with valuable tips from a real professional.
Now BBQ became our first choice of foods to sell. The recipes in the film are truly wonderful and turned out well the first time we tried them. We also will focus on Tex-Mex foods that are very popular in our area.
The book gave us lots of good ideas that we will use in our own business. The author is right: cooking for fun is one thing- cooking for money is another! It was good to watch someone else do it first. Probably saved me from making lots of mistakes!
Overall, I am extremely happy with this purchase and I am glad I found it!
An excellent purchase.......2006-12-13
This was by far the best purchase I made on amazon this year. I enjoyed watching the DVD's that covered far more than I expected.
I have always wanted to have my own restaurant, but never have been able to get it together. The trailer food business is more my thing, as I can leave it parked in my backyard when I don't want to sell. I had trouble finding information on the subject of mobile food vending and I wish I would have seen this course earlier. It has taught me a lot about this business. The film showed interesting background info and a lot of food being prepared for resale. The ribs looked delicious and I now always cook my ribs this way. Watching the procedure is like being there and much better than just reading about it...
The book is easy to follow and covers pretty much everything I needed to know. I am not much of a chef, but people were all impressed by the food I prepared the way it is described in the book. I fed over 300 people in one day by myself at our block party and made good money doing it. This guide was very helpful to me in my rural area. It also made me feel like I can actually put a business like this together in my spare time.
Book Description
Sleek and shiny, Airstream trailers have been turning heads on the highways since they first started caravanning across America in the 1930s. These "aluminum skinned, gleaming silver bullets" are currently enjoying a revival in popularity. Praised for their clean lines and timeless aesthetic, movie stars and design buffs are snapping up these vintage beauties. Airstream equal parts travelogue, cultural history, and biography of Wally Byam, Airstream's charismatic inventor celebrates the trailer's enduring appeal as an icon of simple, aerodynamic living. A dazzling array of images tell the story of how Byam, the father of modern trailer travel, created less a product than an entire culture. From the Eiffel Tower to the pyramids of Giza, from the Acropolis to the Golden Gate Bridge, Airstream caravans continue to travel to the far reaches of the earth. Amazing photographs from the Airstream archives document this metallic nomad's significant place in the history of design, from its streamlined origins to its current vogue. Airstream has always been synonymous with the freedom of the open road. Today the dream lives on.
Customer Reviews:
A Fun Pictorial History for Airstream Aficionados.......2007-01-17
Probably the only mid-20th century vehicle design that can compete with the beloved Volkswagen Beetle is the classic Airstream trailer. It seems to be the testosterone-oriented vehicle of choice for current Hollywood stars like Tom Hanks and Matthew McConaughey. The timeless appeal is clear from its clean, cocoon-like design and the promise of a mobile self-contained world. Airstream enthusiasts Bryan Burkhart and David Hunt have compiled a pleasing, soft-cover coffee-table book that looks almost reverentially at the birth of this unique vehicle and how it attracted its devoted following, as well as a pictorially rich history of international caravan adventures that showed off the communal spirit of its owners. The pivotal figure in the book is Airstream founder Wally Byam, an ad man who started his business in the late 1920's with "how-to" kits which allowed people to build their own trailers.
The familiar loaf-shaped, silver-aluminum design was not introduced until 1936, and production has since remained uninterrupted. Fittingly, Byam was an adventurous eccentric who had a keen if indiscriminate sense of publicity. What is most striking in the book is the fanatical following he developed between the 1950's and the 1970's when uniform convoys of Airstreams would be found in far-flung locales such as the Great Pyramids of Egypt, Mont St. Michel in France and a pygmy village in Uganda. Leading the masses in evangelical mode with his distinctive pith helmet, Byam met with leading political figures of the day, often notorious ones like Selassie and Batista who became enamored with the clean design. The co-authors have gathered a fascinating gallery of vintage photographs of these cavalcades, the most impressive showing the hundreds of trailers parked in perfect formation in concentric circles. You don't have to own an Airstream trailer to enjoy this book, as you can be like me and fantasize what the open road could be like in one of these Art Deco-styled wonders.
Airstream Land Yacht - History of the Airstream .......2005-10-21
Nice book on the history of the Land Yacht and the many global travels of airstream owners. Very few interior photos, so probably not the book for restorations but more to put in the rack once your restoration is complete. For interior photos, a more reliable source is www.vintageairstream.com Enjoy the book. We are.
Good, just not as expected.......2004-01-26
While this book offers much for those interested in the people behind Airstream, it offers little about the trailers themselves. Still, a good and interesting read.
Not What I Expected, Either!.......2000-12-11
Though never having owned an Airstream, I've always been interested in its development and history as the 'Cadillac' of travel trailers. This book was, for the most part, a disappointment. I was primarily interested in the trailers themselves. There are very few illustrations of floor plans over the years, of the development of the interiors and exteriors--after all, today's trailers are quite different from 40 years ago! A great deal of space is dedicated to a few Wally Byam caravans with some large, page-filling photos.
In the end, this can make a nice coffee-table book for Airstream fans. I'd still like to see a more comprehensive research into the trailers themselves and their development.
Sterling!!.......2000-11-15
This book is wonderful. I'm going to have to purchase a new copy for my dad's Christmas present, I've worn this copy out reading it. The photographs are vintage, the text facinating and informative.
Book Description
Americans in search of family oriented domestic travel, safe and inexpensive, are buying trailers and RVs in record numbers. At the same time-with fantasies of Lauren Bacall sipping an extra-dry Gibson against a gleaming metal doorway in Palm Springs and Lucy and Desi's madcap Long, Long Trailer trip-they crave the vanished luxury and quirkiness of antique auto trailers. Those simpler, slower days of freedom and security are being recaptured in trailers from all eras, rescued and restored as living, road-ready Americana.
Ready to Roll, with more than 300 color photographs, taps into this trend in gloriously illustrated and insightfully chronicled retro style. Here is the complete evolution of the trailer, from the utilitarian Covered Wagon to the aristocratic Airstream and Aerocar Land Yacht to the homemade Hammer Blows of the Depression. Here too are the people who drove these cherished chariots and increasingly lived in them in trailer parks, from the stereotypically seedy to the likes of Bing Crosby's exclusive Blue Skies Trailer Village. The amazing camaraderie of groups like the Tin Can Tourists marks the trailer phenomenon as a major segment of American consciousness and history.
Customer Reviews:
Vintage Beauties.......2006-08-30
This book has a fine combination of beautiful photos and well written text about an American niche. There are stories and examples from all over America that give a glimpse of the joy of seeing the world from a home away from home.
This is my trailer bible!.......2005-11-15
I have a weakness for books on architecture and interior decorating anyway. But this is the one I turn to again and again. For those of us with Champaign tastes and beer budgets, a vintage trailer is ulimately doable. Own your own piece of modernist archeture, albeit on wheels, even though you could never touch a Mies or Wright. When ever I try to figure out what to do with my 1957 Sportcraft (a classic silver-clad "canned ham"), I flip through these pages. I always find something inspiring.
A must read.......2004-11-29
This is an incredible wealth of information for anyone interested in architecture, travel trailers, and Americana in general. Lovely photography is augmented by nicely coordinated text. Some redundancy is my only criticism.
Bob
A Photographic Romp Through the World of American RVing.......2004-03-01
An architect and a photographer co-authored this classic mix of pix and text that rolls us down the American back roads in high style. From the early almost-train cars manufactured for the wealthy, to the poor man's alternative --- "Sleep in Your Car," one ad suggests --- we are drawn along by the fantasy of life fully lived away from home, a fantasy that could only have taken root in America, where roads and cars grew up together in serendipitous symbiosis.
Before the metal bodies and custom interiors, there had been the Conestoga wagons and, before that, the wooden gypsy vardos of old Europe. Sheepherders had "arks" made for crawling across the lonesome prairie, precursors to "tin can tourism" that attracted freedom-loving Americans almost as soon as they discovered the practicality of the auto itself.
From the 1930s onward, the question was not if they would buy it but what shape they would purchase, as independent companies vied for a market share, assembling campers shaped like teardrops, bread loaves and fantastical avian forms lifted from the burgeoning airplane industry.
Today's RVers owe much to Wally Byam, a true fanatic whose conception of a trailer accessible to the average middle-class family resulted in the Airstream, arguably the finest development of the pull-along format. With wood paneled mod cons within and an aerodynamic metal bullet exterior, the Airstream divorced trailering from the Oakie image and spawned many imitators. While confections like the Curtiss Aerocar and Pierce Arrow's faux railcar sought the aristocratic end of the market, and utilitarian itsy-bitsy tent-trailer combos attracted the low budget traveler, Airstream sat doggedly in the middle, offering class, ease of hauling and fine workmanship at an affordable price. "Today, more than four decades after his death in 1962, Byam's basic Airstream design continues to roll off the Jackson Center production lines, still widely regarded as the Rolls-Royce of trailers, and still inspiring imitations."
For nearly fifty years in the heyday of over-the-road vacationing, there was a Very Large Array of metal boxes on wheels, with names like Comet, Gypsy Wagon, Spartanette and Airfloat, and some more durable brands like Shasta. Because these ephemeral blips on the trailering screen were often handcrafted and built, remarkably, to last, many are still rolling or at least set up on blocks in mint condition, alluringly photogenic.
Gellner and Keister sought them out and tastefully snapped their innards and their outer skins, along with the cars that pull them. Where the snowbirds flock, these metal bubbles proliferate, often hauled by cars of equal interest to collectors. Now there's a new craze, and why are we not surprised --- that of building "vintage" campers, look-alikes to the old timey road runners of the early 20th century. Is this true "camp" or what?
Peering inside these metal marvels, via the camera's eye, we get a feeling for what was considered essential to the traveler in times past: parquet flooring, lounge chairs, recessed doors and plastic laminate kitchen counters, the latest thing. Beginning as a simple imitation of home interior design, trailer construction soon became a playground for experimentation in the technology of the tiny, the art of making things work smoothly in cramped quarters without skinning knuckles or having to sleep in a ball.
Like millions of Americans, I've followed the camper craze, the boondoggling and midnight interstate rest area getaways. I've moved with the carnival where homes on wheels have to be durable for the weekly hops. Maybe when I retire I'll look for a campsite at Slab City in California or Quartzite, Arizona.
If you love this book, then you're the guy for me. You and I could hit the high spots --- starting at Braden's Castle in Reno (that's where we'll get married), then on to Shady Dell in Bisbee, Arizona, where overnight guests can stay in vintage trailers. We'll honeymoon there in the Spartan Royal Mansion.
--- Reviewed by Barbara Bamberger Scott
Perfect Blend of Text and Photos.......2003-10-17
Ready to Roll: A celebration of the Classic American Travel Trailer
Although I am admittedly a bit biased because of Tin Can Tourists' association with Dough Keister and this project, I found the book to be top notch. The blend of Arrol Gellner's text with Doug's pictures provides the reader with much more than a typical "coffee table" book.
I believe it deserves a place with Galloping Bungalows and Wheel Estate as a must for those that require a fuller understanding of the RV evolution from the Tin Can Tourists to Airstream Founder, Wally Byam.
Book Description
The first of its kind – a heavily illustrated, all-you-need-to-know book about the cult hit TV show, for both rabid fans and anyone who enjoys a hot toasted chicken finger.
To the storied and pastoral locales of great Canadian fiction – Leacock’s Mariposa, Lawrence’s Manawaka, Montgomery’s Avonlea – readers can now add the many splendours of Sunnyvale Trailer Park. With this lovingly designed volume, to grace even the finest toilet-side magazine basket, Ricky, Bubbles, Julian and the whole TPB crew stumble, bewildered and slightly aggravated, from the screen to the page – without spilling a drop of rum and Coke.
Working in concert with the show’s creators Matthew Sibiga and Don Wininger have developed a wide range of interpretive devices, helpful lists, historical mementoes, legal advice, wrestling, kitty-care and grooming tips, and more, to aid in any fan’s appreciation of the show – or substitute for it when the cable is out. Added to these features is a two-page synopsis of every episode, including stats, air dates and best lines. Numerous photos and sidebars scattered throughout include quotes, philosophical gleanings and tidbits from the series.
Just in time for the next season of one of the most popular television shows ever created in Canada,
The Complete Trailer Park Boys truly will be a resource no fan can do without.
Some sample chapter topics:
Ricky:
-A list of Rickyisms
-Map of areas in the park where he has passed out
-A detailed pictorial of his car/home
Bubbles:
-Bubbles’s shopping cart chop shop–behind the scenes
-Go-cart performance specs
-Bubbles eye chart
Julian:
-Julian’s fashion tips (how to match black with black)
-Best money-making schemes
-T-shirt wearing and the art
of seduction
-Julian’s bartending mix book
Other characters:
-J-Roc rap lyrics
-Ray’s tips on beating the government on disability
-Corey and Trevor’s gas siphoning tips
Customer Reviews:
wow great book!!!!.......2007-06-10
if your a fan , you will enjoy this immensely! much better than I had thought. It's also available on The Traier Park Boys website! gotta get me a Sunnyvale hockey jersey!
Product Description
Annual directory of US & Canadian "big rig" fueling locations and the services they provide. Locations are listed alphabetically by city as well as in interstate exit order.
Customer Reviews:
Not that funny..........2007-08-15
Oh it had it's moments, but some references were over the top for me. I didn't save it for a white elephant. I put it in the trash. Highly over rated but to each his/her own.
This book is disappointing!.......2007-05-02
The trailer trash thing is overdone. I was turned off by the on and on ramblings and making fun of trailer park residents. I can listen to jokes of any kind but I found this very distasteful. This is 2007 not 1950. I collect cookbooks and thought this might have some fresh ideas and purchased it based on the good reviews. Everyone can choose their own style of humor, I just happen to see this book as turning into a white elephant or into the recycle bin. I felt the recipes were unremarkable and shallow, just as the author's commentary. There are so many great cookbooks at Amazon,I would look a little farther next time.
good booby prize.......2007-01-12
funny title and cover picture. horrible recipes. great booby prize at a bridge party.
Not only funny, but great recipes!.......2004-07-08
I found this book at a yard sale...it's a fantastic cookbook--funny, and yet useful! GREAT recipes and you can bet someone will ask you, "WHERE did you find that recipe?"
WANNA LAUGH ???? READ HER BOOKS ........2004-02-12
THE MINUTE I STARTED THESE BOOKS (THAT I HAD REALLY PURCHASED FOR FRIENDS FOR CHRISTMAS)I COULDN'T PUT THEM DOWN. WHO IN THIS WORLD WOULDN'T NEED TO KNOW HOW TO MAKE A REAL MACARONNI AND CHESSE PICTURE FRAME. SO WHAT IF THEY GET MOLDY THE EXPERIENCE OF HAVING YOUR FRIENDS OOH AND AWE OVER THEM IS WORTH THE LIFE EXPECTANCY OF THEM.
WHO KNEW THAT SPAM TASTES BETTER THAN FRESH HAM FROM THE BUTCHER. I HAVE NOT HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO TRY THE GOVERNMENT CHESSE BUT I THINK I HAVE MY HUSBAND TALKED INTO RESIGNING FOR A WHILE SO THAT WE CAN GET ASSISTANCE AND GO GET IN THE LINE TO GET SOME.......
WHERE ELSE IN THE WORLD WOULD YOU BE ABLE TO LEARN THE FINE RULES OF WHO BOWLS FIRST IN WHAT LANE IF IT WEREN'T FOR MISS RUBY ANN????
I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND ANYTHING THIS GREAT LADY PENS INTO A BOOK AND I WOULD LOVE FOR HER TO COME AND STAY WITH MY HUSBAND AND ME HERE IN UTAH . I JUST KNOW THAT BY BEING AROUND HER I COULD GAIN SO MUCH FROM HER STAR QUALITIES. (DARN I WISH WE LIVED IN A TRAILER INSTEAD OF A HOUSE. MAYBE I WOULD HAVE A BETTER CHANCE.)
MY LIFE WILL BE FOREVER CHANGED BECAUSE OF THE JOHN WALSH SHOW.
MY KIDS ARE EATING THINGS THEY NEVER THOUGHT WERE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION......
THANKS TO MISS RUBY ANN BOXCAR.
PS HER BOOKS MAKE FINE GIFTS. JUST BE SURE TO BUY TWO TO START WITH BECAUSE BOTH TIMES I HAVE KEPT THE BOOKS I PURCHASED FOR FRIENDS EVEN THO I WAS TERRIBLY CAREFUL NOT TO BEND PAGES. DIDN'T WANT THEM TO KNOW I HAD READ AND REREAD THEM. SO JUST ALWAYS GET ONE FOR YOURSELF SO YOUR GIFTS LOOK NEW. MAYBE THAT SHOULD BE A CHAPTER IN YOUR NEXT BOOK ON GOOD LIVING. OR MAYBE I JUST NEED TO LEARN TO READ WITH OUT EVIDENCE.
THANKS FOR ALL THE EXPERIENCES THAT YOU SHARE. I AM SURELY A BETTER PERSON BY READING THESE BOOKS.
YOUR WEB SITE NEVER CEASES TO AMAZE ME, THANK YOU THANK YOU
Book Description
In this new treatment of a fundamentally important subject, student technicians will quickly grasp electrical principles thanks to the author's straightforward comparisons between compressed air systems and electricity. An emphasis on troubleshooting helps cultivate key problem-solving skills that are vital to gaining an understanding of modern truck electrical systems. Numerous examples that feature the most advanced truck in the North American market, the International High Performance model, help readers grasp electrical theory within a high-tech context. Coverage of the latest topics includes body system controllers, multiplexed instrumentation, and the interaction between the various electronic modules on a modern truck.
Book Description
Trailers are a fact of life in the horse world. Sooner or later, everyone who owns a horse will have to deal with a horse trailer in order to haul to shows, races, hunts, and perhaps even to veterinary clinics. Up to now, when horse owners wanted information on trailers they had to rely on magazine articles or word-of-mouth recommendations. Not anymore.
The Complete Guide to Buying, Maintaining, and Servicing a Horse Trailer is the first and only book for both owners and buyers of horse trailers. It's a resource that gives prospective buyers, faced with hundreds of models to choose from, the means to make the right choice. It's a manual that gives current owners information on maintaining and caring for their trailers. Foremost, they will learn from lifelong horsewoman Neva Scheve and Thomas G. Scheve, both respected industry insiders, that the safety and comfort of the horse should always be the primary concern. This authoritative book, with more than 175 illustrations, addresses a number of important topics, including how to:
- Determine whether to buy a new or a used trailer.
- Ask the right questions of the dealer or owner.
- Weigh the options and select the best model for your needs.
- Evaluate tow vehicles and hitches.
- Master pre-trip preparations.
- Care for your current trailer.
- Load, drive, and use a trailer safely.
- Deal with typical exterior, interior, electrical and mechanical problems.
- Assess the work of repairmen if the job is more than you can handle.
"Complete" is not just an idle word: this book has an appendix that gives the names and addresses of the major trailer manufacturers to contact for literature. In all, the Scheves have given horse owners everything they need to make an informed purchasing decision that will benefit themselves and their horses.
Customer Reviews:
The Complete Guide to Buying, maintaing and servicing a horse trailer.......2007-09-18
the book itself is very informative and useful for a new trailer owner.
the disappointment that I feel is having the supplier say that the book is new and receive a new book but that has been scored from top to bottom on the front cover. BIG DISAPPOINTMENT! i tried to contact the supplier but they apparently don't have a useful email address.
good book.......2007-07-13
This book is well written. It gives lots of great information about horse trailers. I do wish there was more written about recommendations for the actual vehicles being used to pull the horse trailer.
No Horse Hauler Should Leave Home Without It!.......2004-04-06
Even if you have trailered horses for years, you will still find this book to be a "must have." It will remind experienced horsemen of checklists to follow for safe towing, and give the new comer an insightful, useful tutelage on the ins and outs of buying and hauling. Ms. Schreve has thorough research and experience to back up her advice. Absolutely excellent advice on being fullly prepared for on-road emergencies!
Many questions answered.......2001-12-02
I have started looking for my own trailer and this book has really answered a lot of questions that have been going through my mind as I have been shopping. It also has valuable information on the safty aspects for the horse. I have learned a lot and have been with horses for around five years. Highly recommend to anyone who currenly owns or is going to buy a trailer.
A "Must Read" for every horse owner!.......2001-06-30
This books points out so many issues regarding trailers and horses that should be "common sense", but are overlooked by the majority of trailer manufactures and unknown to the majority of horse owners. It debunks many of the current trailer fads and supports its positions with strong research and fact.
After reading this book and recalling what I've seen in the past; I will not put my horses in half the trailers out there (including ones I've used in the past).
Every horse that is transported deserves the benefit of the knowledge and advice in this book. You owe it to your equine partner!
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- Designing and Implementing Two-Way Bilingual Programs: A Step-by-Step Guide for Administrators, Teac
- Applique the Basics and Beyond: The Complete Guide to Successful Machine and Hand Techniques with Do
- Ufficio Postale/Whiskerville Post Office
- Virginia Trees & Wildflowers: An Introduction to Familiar Species
- White Bicycles: Making Music in the 1960s
- Book of Thoth A Short Essay on the Tarot of the Egyptians, Equinox Volume III, No. V
- A Good Dog: The Story of Orson, Who Changed My Life
- Freethinkers: A History of American Secularism
- Wake Up and Smell the Money: Fresh Starts at Any Age--and Any Season of Your Life
- United States-Italy Trade Directory and CD-ROM 1998-1999
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The Next Exit: USA Interstate Highway Directory (Next Exit: The Most Complete Interstate Highway Guide Ever Printed) (The Next Exit)
Frommer's Best RV and Tent Campgrounds in the U.S.A. (Frommer's Best Rv & Tent Campgrounds in the USA)
RV Vacations For Dummies (Dummies Travel)
Woodall's North American Campground Directory with CD, 2007 (Woodall's Campground Directory: North American Ed. (W/CD))
Woodall's North American Campground Directory, 2007 (Woodall's North American Campground Directory)
