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Read about RVers helping RVers, great places to visit, Part 5 in our solar series, a new gadget review, and more!
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The July-August 2024 issue is here!

"When Joe and I started full-time RVing in 1970, we were pioneers, and it took courage to start with two school-age children. We told ourselves that every problem has a solution if you look hard enough. We had faith in our ability to find that solution."


-An excerpt from Escapees magazine July/August 2010


-Kay Peterson, Co-founder

Escapees RV Club

Our office will be closed on Thursday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day.

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You can catch up on the latest issue or past issues anytime, anywhere. It’s a great solution for full-time and part-time travelers.


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If you read your magazine digitally, we invite you to confirm that choice in your MySKP account in your Go Green Settings by choosing “digital magazine only.” 


Your digital Escapees magazine is available in pdf or flipbook format, perfect for tablets and computers. You can find issues by scrolling to the bottom of the member dashboard homepage or under “education” in the top menu.

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In This Issue

Here's a sneak peek at some of the great articles that await you in this issue! To read these articles, and more, in full, open your printed July/August issue or check out the digital archive here

Gadget Box: Geyser EcoShower

by Mark Nemeth #45776


"I’m a big believer in conserving water in the RV. I love to boondock, and my finite supply of freshwater limits how long I can remain on site before I must return to civilization to re-supply. When Ian at Geyser systems approached me with the EcoShower, I was impressed by the water-saving product line they have developed." 

Take some time to look over this review to find out how Mark installed it in his own RV and what he discovered after using it. You might be as surprised as he was! Begin reading on page 8.


Photo credit: Geyser Systems

Camping Chair Chat:
The Kindness of Camping Strangers is Wonderful!

Photo and article by Linda Schofield, Guest Contributor


"The Camping/RV community has consistently impressed us as a friendly, kind and respectful group of folks, willing to lend a hand or share a campfire, but also respectful of your privacy and safety. On two occasions this proved to be especially true."

Starting on page 20, find out what happened to Linda's RV and how it was resolved with the kindness of camping strangers.

SKP Stops: The Henry Ford Museum

Photo and article by Marilyn Jones, Guest Contributor


"I am excited to return to the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation and to Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Michigan. I last visited decades ago, and my recollections of the remarkable collections drew me back to this Greater Detroit icon."

Come along with Marilyn as she tours the Henry Ford Museum where she describes iconic objects and extraordinary exhibits inside. You can begin reading about her stop at the museum on page 24. 

RV Solar Part 5- Run Household Appliances Off-Grid: Choosing and Sizing an Appropriate Inverter

by David Hutchison and Shari Galiardi #161101


"Do you want to boondock and run your higher-wattage appliances like you can at a campsite with electrical hook-ups? Installing an inverter in your RV can make a big difference, but selecting the correct type and size of an inverter is key to both the safety of your system as well as your satisfaction with its performance! With an inverter installed in our rig, we’ve been able to live and work off-grid for nearly 12 years while boondocking around the continent."

This is part five in a six-part RV Solar 101 series about designing a system that's right for you. These educators break everything down so you can make informed decisions about the type and size of system you will need for your RV. Missed the first four parts? Take a look in the Nov/Dec 2023, Jan/Feb 2024, March/April 2024, and May/June 2024 issues to start your RV solar journey.

You can start reading Part Five in this issue of Escapees magazine on page 35.

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Want to see your name in Escapees magazine?

Each issue of Escapees magazine offers readers multiple ways to contribute! After all, we created Escapees FOR RVers, BY RVers. Keep reading to see how you can help create a future issue!

Viewfinder

Upcoming Viewfinder topics include:

Nov/Dec 2024: Beautiful Balloons (due July 10) 

Jan/Feb 2025: Fireworks (Due Sept. 10) 

March/April 2025: Infinite View (Due Jan. 10, 2025) 

In every issue, we enjoy featuring interesting photos our readers have snapped along their travels! These photos are featured in our Viewfinder column. 

Submissions must include your name and membership number, the name of the photographer, and a caption. Photos will be published on a space-available basis. Submissions do not qualify for payment. To submit photos for “Viewfinder,” send high-resolution, unaltered digital photos as e-mail attachments to viewfinder@escapees.com or use the link below.

Write an Article!

Our magazine team is always open to unique and useful articles from the RVing community!

Although member material is considered first priority, non-member material is also reviewed. Travel/destinations-type articles are kept to a minimum and generally selected only when the location coincides with an Escapees national event. Well researched technical and informational articles are in high demand. Learn more about our submission guidelines and how to share your talent with us below!

Camping Chair Chat


Share your travel experiences with fellow RVers! This column is for readers to share thoughts, ideas and helpful hints. If accepted, submissions will be edited for magazine style and formatting.


Submissions sent by e-mail can be directed to departmentseditor@escapees.com or via the link below.

Submit Your Articles, Tips, and More!

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Escapees magazine is one of the most popular benefits of Escapees RV Club membership. Members get first access to each new issue, digging into all the latest articles as well as getting advance notice of upcoming events, activities, and more. 


But it's definitely not the only benefit! One annual membership fee entitles you to participation in both the Escapees and Xscapers communities, and gives you access to all of our support services, educational resources, and discount programs!

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