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Road Monkey opines about change of
lifestyle soon coming
Rosswell, NM, Mount perfect RV. We have de- the Anonymous Monkey
Rushmore, South Flori- cided that we are partial Gang will be staying in
da (in the winter) and all to the rear-living floor- touch via YouTube (on
points between. plans. We started out a channel yet to be an-
Mrs. Monkey and I looking at bumper-pull nounced), Facebook and
will drive until we get trailers but we are begin- Facebook Live videos.
tired of driving then find ning to lean towards 5th- So...does anyone
somewhere to pull over. Wheels. The only issue know of someone that
Make camp and park it with a 5th-Wheel is...it has a decent, barely
Hopefully in the near until we get tired of be- will require a new truck. used RV for sale? If so
future, Valdosta Monkey ing parked regardless if *WINK* This monkey give Valdosta Monkey a
& Company will take to we’re parked one night, a figures if we get a new shoutout on Facebook
the road, never to look week or a month. When RV we will certainly and help hook a monkey
back again. we get tired of being need a new Dodge Ram up with a great deal on a
That’s right we Mon- parked we’ll hook up the 2500 to pull it. Right? RV.
keys are planning on RV, pull out and head on Anyway...I might be You are invited to
hitting the road one day down the road. dreaming about that new “Add” and “Follow” Valdo-
in the future to see what No timetable, no RAM 2500. sta Monkey on Facebook
America has to offer. deadline and no rush to When this adventure at
The Hoover Dam, be anywhere, because we starts many monkeys facebook.com/mon-
Yellowstone, Alaska (in will get to our destina- will all be tagging along keynetworknews
the summer of course), tion when we get there. for the ride but never
Slab City, CA, The Grand We’re in the planing fear, Valdosta Monkey and/or on MeWe at
Canyon, the Pacific stages right now, just will not be retiring. mewe.com/i/valdo-
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Severe Weather Preparations for RVers
Are you prepared for sudden and severe weather 3. “When dew is on the grass, rain will never
conditions? While RVs are not the preferred place come to pass.”
to be during a severe weather event, they do have Definition: Dew forms when grass gets colder
one advantage over brick and mortar structures. than the dew-point temperature (the temp at which
They are mobile and you can hitch up and leave the dew forms). At night, grass cools when heat from
path of a hurricane to avoid such events. However, the ground radiates upward. In a clear, dry atmo-
tornadoes and straight-line winds are another story. sphere, this heat escapes the atmosphere and rises
When arriving at a campsite or National Park, into outer space.
take note of where structures are located that might In a moist and humid atmosphere, water vapor
provide a more secure shelter from a sudden storm absorbs some of that heat and can redirect it back
event than your RV. When I speak of sudden storm down to the ground, warming up the grass, and thus
events I’m speaking of tornadoes, hail storms, se- keeping it dew free.
vere thunderstorms which may contain micro-
bursts/staight-line winds, etc. If, for instance, you 4. “If the clouds move against the wind, rain
are experiencing a thunderstorm and the rain sud- will follow.”
denly stops but the storm has not passed, you may Definition: When clouds are moving against
be about to experience a tornado or microburst. the direction of the wind, it is often because of a
If you find yourself in such a weather situation it phenomenon called wind shear, in which wind di-
would be wise to abandon your RV and seek shelter rection is different in the lower parts vs. upper parts
in a “Bath House” AKA “Comfort Station” which of the atmosphere. This creates an unstable atmo-
are usually a brick and mortar structures that house sphere, leading to rain and storms. In extreme sce-
bathrooms, showers and sometimes laundry facili- narios, this is how hurricanes are formed.
ties. A structure like this would provide much better
shelter for you and your loved ones than attempting 5. “When your joints all start to ache, rainy
to “ride out the storm” in your RV. weather is at stake.”
Definition: This old weather saying is related
I’m reminded of many old weather sayings that to the one above about the ass braying, but is more
can be useful in predicting weather changes. directly pointing to joint pain in humans. Did you
have an old uncle whose bad knee could predict a
1. “Red sky at night, sailors delight. Red sky in storm? While there has been more research done on
morning, sailor take warning.” how weather affects humans than there has been on
Definition: If the sky is red at night, there will animals, it’s all still just theory.
be good weather the next day. However, if the sky Most supported by the scientific community is
is red in the morning, there will be bad weather later that low pressure (meaning less force on your body/
in the day. joints) allows tissue to expand, which can put pres-
sure on your joints. So when your bum knee aches
2. “If spiders are many and spinning their a little more for seemingly no reason, look to the
webs, the spell will soon be very dry.” skies and prepare for rain in the next day or so.
Definition: Spider webs are incredibly sensitive High winds are a very real danger to RV own-
to moisture in the air. When humidity is high, their ers, especially while on the road. Wind has plenty
webs can absorb that water, making them heavy to of surface area to push against on both motorhomes
the point of sometimes even breaking. Spiders are and trailers leading to dangerous sway and general
aware of this, so when they sense high humidity, loss of control and stability. If high winds have you
they are most apt to stay in their hiding places. For white-knuckled on the steering wheel, it’s best not
humans, this is a sign that rain/poor weather is on to chance it and exit as soon as possible. If there
its way. When they sense dry air (a sign of good are no exits in sight, I recommend pulling onto the
weather), they’ll come out and spin their webs free- shoulder to wait out the winds, as long as there is a
ly, knowing they have a few days of happy hunting. generous space between your vehicle and oncom-
ing traffic.
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Upcoming RV Shows
ALABAMA Hot Springs Boat, Colorado Springs RV & Travel Expo
Alabama RV Super Show Tackle & RV Show April 1–3, 2021
February 19–21, 2021 February 26–February 28, 2021 Colorado Springs Event Center
Von Braun Civic Center Hot Springs Convention Center Colorado Springs, Colorado
Huntsville, Alabama & Summit Arena
Hot Springs, Arkansas CONNECTICUT
Gulf Coast RV Show Northeast RV & Camping Show
Canceled for 2021 CALIFORNIA 2021 Dates TBA
Mobile Convention Center Annual Manufacturers Connecticut Convention Center
Mobile, Alabama RV Show & Sale Hartford, Connecticut
2021 Dates TBA
Birmingham RV Super Show Alameda County Fairgrounds FLORIDA
Feb 26–28, 2021 Pleasanton, California Florida RV SuperShow
Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center January 13 – 17, 2021
Birmingham, Alabama The Real RV Show Florida State Fairgrounds
March 11–14, 2021 Tampa, Florida
ALASKA Cal-Expo
The Great Alaska Sportsman Show Sacramento, California Fort Myers RV Show
Information January 21 – 24, 2021
April 9–11, 2021 Central Valley Sportsmen’s Boat, Lee Civic Center
Sullivan & Ben Boeke Arenas, RV Show & Outdoor Living Show Fort Myers, Florida
Anchorage – Alaska March 12–14, 2021
Bakersfield Fairgrounds Jacksonville RV Mega Show
Fairbanks Outdoor Show Bakersfield, California February 11 – 14, 2021
April 16–18 2021 Jacksonville Equestrian Center
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Fairbanks, Alaska 2021 Dates TBA
Long Beach Convention Jacksonville Fall RV Show
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March 4 – 7, 2021
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March 25–28, 2021 Travel Show
Westworld of Scottsdale January 7–9, 2021 Panhandle RV Show
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Denver, Colorado Emerald Coast Convention Center
Super B Show – La Mesa RV Ft. Walton Beach, FL
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State Farm Stadium Colorado Spring Tampa Bay Summer RV Show
Glendale, AZ September 9 – 11, 2021 June 10 – 13, 2021
Norris Penrose Event Center Florida State Fairgrounds
Colorado Springs Tampa, Florida
ARKANSAS
Arkansas Marine Expo Colorado Springs Tampa Bay Fall RV Show
January 12–24, 2021 RV & Outdoor Show 2021 Dates TBA
Statehouse Convention Center February 4 – 6, 2021 Florida State Fairgrounds
Little Rock, Arkansas Colorado Springs Event Center Tampa, Florida
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Arkansas RV Show West Palm Beach RV Show
February 12–14, 2021 Colorado RV, Sports & Travel Show February 18 – 21, 2021
Statehouse Convention Center March 4 – 7, 2021 South Florida Fairgrounds
Little Rock, Arkansas National Western Complex West Palm, Florida
Denver, ColoradoRV Life-N-Living • Page 7
Upcoming RV Shows
West Palm Beach Fall RV Show Springfield RV and Camping Show Iowa Boat, RV & Vacation Show
2021 Dates TBA March 19 – 21, 2021 January 15 – 17, 2021
South Florida Fairgrounds BOS Center University of Northern Iowa,
West Palm, Florida Springfield, IL UNI-Dome
Cedar Falls, Iowa
GEORGIA QCCA/RV & Camping Show
Greater Atlanta RV Show 2021 Dates TBA Cedar Rapids Sportshow
2021 Dates TBA QCCA Expo Center February 26 – 28, 2021
Georgia International Rock Island, IL Hawkeye Downs Expo Center
Convention Center Cedar Rapids, Iowa
College Park, Georgia Springfield RV & Camping Show
March 19 – 21 2021
Georgia RV & Camper Show BOS Convention Center Eastern Iowa Sportshow
February 12 – 14, 2021 Springfield, Illinois March 12 – 14, 2021
Cobb Galleria Centre University of Northern Iowa,
Atlanta, Georgia INDIANA UNI-Dome
Annual Indy RV Expo Cedar Falls, Iowa
IDAHO January 9 – 17, 2021
Treasure Valley RV Show & Sale Indiana State Fairgrounds KANSAS
2021 Dates TBA Indianapolis, Indiana Annual Wichita RV Show
ALL Expo Buildings 2021 Dates TBA
Boise, Idaho Valley RV & Camping Show Kansas Pavillions
2021 Dates TBA Valley Center, Kansas
ILLINOIS Century Center
Greater Chicago RV Show South Bend, Indiana Greater Kansas RV Show
January 22 – 24, 2021 2021 Dates TBA
Renaissance Schaumburg Conven- Fort Wayne RV & Camping Show Century II Expo Hall
tion Center January 28 – 31, 2021 Wichita, Kansas
Schaumburg, IL Allen County War
Memorial Coliseum Overland Park RV & Outdoor Show
Buy! Buy! Derby RV Sale Fort Wayne, Indiana February 19 – 21, 2021
2021 Dates TBA Overland Park Convention Center
Arlington International Indianapolis Boat, Sport Overland Park, KS
Racecourse, & Travel Show
Arlington Heights, IL February 19 – 28, 2021 Topeka RV & Camping Show
Indiana State Fairgrounds February 26 – 28, 2021
Bellville RV & Camping Show Indianapolis, Indiana Kansas Expocentre
2021 Dates TBA Topeka, Kansas
Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Spring Hall of Fame
Bellville, Illinois RV & Camping Show Wichita Sports Show
2021 Dates TBA 2021 Dates TBA
RV & Camper Show RV/MH Hall of Fame Century II Convention Center
2021 Dates TBA Elkhart, Indiana Wichita, KS
Belle-Clair Fairgrounds
Bellville, IL Midwest RV Super Show KENTUCKY
2021 Dates TBA Kentucky Sport, Boat
Central Illinois RV Show RV/MH Hall of Fame & Recreation Show
March 5 – 7, 2021 Elkhart, Indiana 2021 Dates TBA
Peoria Civic Center Lexington Convention Center
Peoria, Illinois IOWA Lexington, KY
Des Moines RV and Outdoor Show
Annual Rockford RV, 2021 Dates TBA Louisville Boat, RV & Sportshow
Camping & Travel Show Iowa Events Center 2021 Cancelled
March 12 – 14, 2021 Des Moines, IA January 26 – 30, 2022
Indoor Sports Center Kentucky Exposition Center
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Upcoming RV Shows
LOUISIANA MICHIGAN RHODE ISLAND
Southern Louisiana Boat, Annual Upper Peninsula Boat, Rhode Island RV & Camping Show
Sport & RV Show Sport & RV Show February 26 – 28, 2021
February 26 – 28, 2021 2020 Dates TBA Rhode Island Convention Center,
Houma Terrebonne Civic Center Superior Dome Providence, Rhode Island
Houma, Louisiana Marquette, Michigan
SOUTH CAROLINA
Central Gulf Coast Boat, MINNESOTA South Carolina RV & Camping
Sport & RV Show Minneapolis St. Paul RV Show – Greenville
February 19 – 21, 2021 Vacation & Camping Show Dec. 30, 2020 – January 3, 2021
Lake Charles Civic Center February 11 – 14, 2021 Greenville Convention Center,
Lake Charles, Louisiana Minneapolis Convention Center Greenville, South Carolina
Minneapolis, Minnesota
New Orleans Spring TENNESSEE
RV & Camping Show MISSOURI Knoxville RV Super Show
March 12 – 14, 2021 Mid-America RV Show January 8 – 10, 2021
Pontchartrain Center January 14 – 17, 2021 Sevierville Event Center
Kenner, Louisiana Kansas City Convention Center Sevierville, Tennessee
Kansas City, Missouri
Acadiana RV & Camping Show VIRGINIA
March 12 – 14, 2021 NEW JERSEY Richmond Camping RV Expo
Cajun Field Atlantic City RV & Camping Show February 12 – 14, 2021
Lafayette, Louisiana February 12 – 14, 2021 Richmond Raceway Complex –
Atlantic City Convention Center Richmond, Virginia
MAINE Atlantic City, New Jersey
The Vacationland RV WASHINGTON
& Camping Show New Jersey RV & Camping Show Washington Camping RV Expo
April 10 – 11, 2021 January 15 – 17, 2021 January 15 – 17, 2021
Norway Savings Bank Arena New Jersey Convention Center Dulles Expo Center
Auburn, Maine Edison, New Jersey Chantilly, VA
MARYLAND PENNSYLVANIA
Maryland RV Show Harrisburg RV & Camping Show
February 19 – 28, 2021 February 26 – 28, 2021
Maryland State Fairgrounds PA Farm Show Complex & Expo
Timonium, Maryland Center – Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
MASSACHUSETTS
Worcester RV & Camping Show
2021 Dates TBA
DCU Center
Due to COVID-19
Worcester, Massachusetts
many shows have been
New England – Boston RV
& Camping Expo canceled or postponed.
April 15 – 18, 2021
Boston Convention
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Boston, Massachusetts Please check with local shows
Springfield RV Camping
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February 12 – 15, 2021
Eastern States Exposition Grounds concerning event dates, times
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