BOUNDER
BEACON
OCTOBER/NOVEEMBER 2012
Volume Twenty • Issue Five
www.bounder.org
THE OFFICIAL BOUNDERS OF AMERICA NEWSLETTER
BOUNDERS OF AMERICA
WHO ARE WE? A bunch of Bounder owners
WHAT ARE WE?
A non-profit social group with members throughout the
U.S. and Canada
WHERE ARE WE?
Anywhere we can get together
International rallies (U.S. and Canada)
Local chapter’s rallies
WHY ARE WE?
To have a good time!
To meet more nutty kangaroo aficionados
To share our experiences, good and bad
To learn new things about our Bounders
To help each other with problems both with our Bounders
and in our travels
WHEN ARE WE?
At yearly international rallies (usually 3 – 4 days)
At local chapter rallies, monthly during season (mostly weekends)
WON’T YOU? Give us a chance to get to know you?
EXECUTIVE BOARD
President
Tom Robinson
(618) 558-4197
[email protected]
Executive Vice President
Ed Sims
(740) 627-6555
[email protected]
Secretary
Jolly Ann Whitener
Home (636) 240-5068
Cell (636) 485-9537
[email protected]
P.O. Box 193
Cottleville, MO 63338
Treasurer
Frank Ruckman
(615) 406-5552
[email protected]
2224 Fincher Drive
Westmoreland, TN 37186
Canada Region VP
Chris Telegadas
(519) 979-8941
[email protected]
Northeast Region VP
Franz Singer
(717) 507-3189
[email protected]
North Central Region VP
Sue Feltner
(317) 679-7466
[email protected]
Southeast Region VP
Ed Williams
(843) 442-3777
[email protected]
South Central Region VP
Jerry Groves
(432) 816-9682
[email protected]
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BEACON
DEADLINES!
Commercial & Classified Ads: November 1st
Articles, Chapter News, Schedules: November 10th
BOUNDER BEACON STAFF
Editor - Bounder Beacon
Herb Feltner
[email protected]
Advertising Manager
Frank Ruckman
Through the Windshield
Secretary’ Scribblins
Jolly Ann Whitener
Tom Robinson
See, Stay & Support
Rudy Roggenkamp
198 Elm Hill Road
Vernon, CT, 06066-5214
[email protected]
Road Worthy Recipes
Sue Sims
17959 Murray Rd
Mount Vernon OH 43050
[email protected]
[email protected]
Fleetwood RV
Bud Weisbrod
[email protected]
Tech Tips
Rob Lowe
[email protected]
Workhorse
Open-Need Volunteer
Ford
Open-Need Volunteer
Freightliner
Open-Need Volunteer
BOA Web Site www.bounder.org
Bob Heiges, Webmaster [email protected]
BOA COMMITTEES
NOMINATING
Rudy Roggenkamp ( Chair)
CONST. & BYLAWS
[email protected]
Betty Roggenkamp (Chair)
[email protected]
Carol Anderson
Bruce Ware
[email protected]
Stan Zielinski
[email protected]
[email protected]
Don Smith
[email protected]
Flo Decker
[email protected]
MEMBERSHIP
Western Region VP
Phyllis Towle
(602) 918-1306
[email protected]
How many members have YOU recruited for BOA this year?
How many members have YOU added to your chapter this year?
What have YOU done to keep members in BOA & your chapter?
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Through the Windshield
Tom Robinson, President
While Judy and I were at the RV/MH Hall of Fame & Museum last June, I
remembered a story. A male statue on a museum pedestal watched with great
interest as a female statue was placed beside him. “Hello, I’m made of exotic
marble,” he introduced himself. “What is your background?” “Oh, my background is
impeccable,” she answered. “I’m made of the finest ivory to be found anywhere on
earth.” He said, “You sure are beautiful! I know this is sudden, but I already care
for you. Will you marry me?” She said, “How do I know that you will always give me
the respect that fine ivory deserves?” He responded, “Oh, my dear, I love you so
much already; I could never take you for granite!”
During our last international rally, Bette Zaletel gave me a page from USA Today
that contained a letter to the editor which said “I wanted to offer my suggestion
regarding the naming of the next generation. Considering not only the current state
of the USA, not to mention the world, I think it is important to provide a name that
might possibly urge the next generation to do something we are having a hard time
doing now: rebound. So we could call them the ‘Rebounders’.”
You know, I think that writer had a good idea. Maybe we need to think of ourselves
for a while as re-Bounders! While the chapters have stepped up and are
volunteering as chapters, I don’t see that happening near as strongly on an
individual basis.
When you get back to the Calendar pages, notice how the chapters have stepped
up to host our international rallies! It wasn’t that many years ago (2009) that when
we closed an international rally we would have absolutely no idea where or when
the next year’s rally would convene. We actually had to create a chapter, the Roo
Rally Volunteers, to have a host in 2010! But that was the end of the drought. The
Mid-America Bounders and the Smoky Mountain Bounders quickly volunteered. Now
we are looking forward to the rallies hosted by the Buckeye Bounders in 2013 and
the Lone Star Bounders in 2014. Please, as you meet any of the members of a
hosting chapter, thank them for what they have committed their chapter to do on
your behalf. Our Executive Vice President is actively seeking a chapter to host the
2015 shared rally with Bounders United. Make us all proud of your chapter and
volunteer now!
What I see as our most glaring weakness is our unwillingness as individuals to be a
volunteer! Why not volunteer to be considered for a position in your chapter or in
BOA? I’m sure that our Editor would be thrilled for you to write articles for our
Bounder Beacon. Surely you could volunteer to be a chapter officer or to serve on a
chapter committee. If you would enjoy doing a little work at our international
rallies, become a member of the Roo Rally Volunteers. This crew has a lot of fun
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helping the host chapter. As you read in the last issue of this publication, the
Nominating Committee is seeking volunteers to serve in some capacity on the
Executive Board. When you read the notice in your chapter newsletter or in the
Bounder Beacon that it is time to step up and volunteer for a leadership role in your
chapter or in BOA, I hope you will be willing to share your expertise.
Of course, this also reminds me of a story. The pastor was preoccupied with
thoughts of how to ask the congregation to come up with more money than they
were expecting for repairs to the church building. Annoyed that the regular organist
was sick and a substitute was asking what to play, the pastor said, “Here’s a copy
of the service, but you’ll have to come up with something to play after I make the
announcement about the finances.” During the service, the pastor paused and said,
“Brothers and sisters, we are in great difficulty; the roof repairs cost twice as much
as we expected and we need $4,000 more. Any of you who can pledge $100 or
more, please stand up.” At that moment, the substitute organist played ‘The StarSpangled Banner’.
I hope you are hearing the music. It is time to stand up and volunteer.
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Columbus Day
Thanksgiving Day (Canada)
Halloween
Daylight Savings Time Ends
Election Day
Veteran’s Day
Remembrance Day (Canada)
National Child Day (Canada)
Thanksgiving Day
1. The fattest knight at King Arthur's
round table was Sir Circumference.
He acquired his size from too much
pi.
2. I thought I saw an eye doctor on
an Alaskan island, but it turned out
to be an optical Aleutian.
3. She was only a whiskey maker,
but he loved her still.
4. A rubber band pistol was
confiscated from algebra class,
because it was a weapon of math
disruption.
5. No matter how much you push
the envelope, it'll still be stationery.
6. A dog gave birth to puppies near
the road and was cited for littering.
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Secretary’s
Scribblins
Jolly Ann Whitener
Since my last article we have driven to California to
visit my son and his wife. We stopped in Vegas for a
couple of days on the way there and saw two shows
as well as taking in the sights. We stayed at the KOA
Circus Circus, so we were right on the strip, very
convenient. Once we reached California we had a
wonderful time, staying at a nice campground on the
beach just north of Manhattan Beach and by LAX. It
is run by LA County. Some of you may have stayed
there before. You can make your reservations on line
but you cannot make them more than 90 days in
advance. It was so convenient for us; we could use
surface streets most of the time and rarely got on those
infamous highways of LA.
In August we went to Frankenmuth MI for a rally.
What a neat town, so many shops and restaurants, the
food was great. While there we visited the huge
Christmas Store called Bronners. If they don’t have
what you need for your Christmas decorations
nobody does. I told myself I did not need any
additional decorations but I ended up shopping there
twice! After that rally we drove to Indy to attend the
FMCA Family Reunion. It was our first FMCA rally
and we really enjoyed the experience. We had a
great parking place, right by the track so we could
watch the trotters work out each morning. What
beautiful horses. There were several things we had
been wanting to change or repair on our motor home
and we were able to get them all taken care of while
there. That was a real convenience, no running from
here to there to get it done.
I have a favor to ask of those of you who use PayPal
to pay your dues. When you fill out the form it would
be very helpful to me if you would include the name
of the copilot (if there is one) as well as the pilot and
your complete address. When it comes time for me to
prepare the mailing to send you your new
membership card this really helps. I also want to
remind everyone, if you send a check please put your
BOA number on the check. Again, a minor thing but
it helps me a lot.
I hope you all are enjoying your Bounders this
summer despite the economy. The campgrounds we
stayed at on our trip to California and to Michigan
were busy so evidently people are still getting out and
enjoying their motor homes. None of us know how
much time we have left so the time to travel is now.
Til later, Jolly Ann
The results of the balloting in the June July 2012
issue of the Beacon are as follows:
Ballot #1 – Article V – Finances - Regarding changes
to Article V.3.c and Article V.3.d.
The membership voted Yes – 128 No – 2.
Ballot #2 – Article VI – Elections – The membership
voted Yes – 124 No – 3
You can refer back to the June July Beacon to see the
full wording of these two issues.
Bounders of America (BOA)
Balance Sheet Standard
As of September 11, 2012
Sept 11, ‘12
ASSETS
Current Assets
Checking/Savings
Citizens National CD 258…
5,005.85
Citizens National CD 258…
5,005.85
Citizens National CD 258…
Checking
5,005.85
15,045.55
Total Checking/Savings
Total Current Assets
30,063.10
30,063.10
TOTAL ASSETS
30,063.10
LIABILITIES & EQUITY
Equity
Temp. Restricted Net Assets
Opening Balance Equity
Net Income
10,000.00
19,804.74
258.36
Total Equity
TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY
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30,063.10
30,063.10
July 27th 2012
From Stan Zielinski
The Final Trip
Yesterday afternoon I accompanied Tom Savich, a longtime member
of MOB, on his final trip to Paw Paw Mi were he was laid to rest next
to his Mother & Father in a picturesque no fence cemetery and
that’s the way he liked things picture perfect and simple. On my
way back home I had a chance to look back on the things that
transpired on his final trip and for some reason I can’t help
wondering if he had this route all planned. First Tom being a GM
retiree I recalled that all 6 vehicles that accompanied Tom were GM
products. Next as we drove by Lansing we passed a GM assembly
plant. Then off I94 we passed a Military air base. Tom was in the air
force so it was only fitting that they also had an air force military
gun salute at the gravesite and presented Joanne Savich with the
American flag that was draped over the casket. You couldn’t have
planned it any better. Tom really gave us a ride to remember. Tina
and I are thankful we had shared the last 10 years of great
friendship and travels with Tom and Joanne Savich. We have many
great memories. I say farewell to Tom and God bless Joanne. We
will visit with her from time to time and keep her in our prayers.
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CHAPTER NEWS
Chapter News is intended to aid BOA members who are not chapter members in locating a
chapter that might interest them; and, to help our chapters attract new members. Every chapter
should have an article in every issue for maximum exposure. Chapter News can also serve as a
forum to get a new chapter started by providing a way to gauge the interest in your idea.
BUCKEYE BOUNDERS (of Ohio)
by Mary Truett
The summer is moving right along
and much too quickly. Time always
does fly when you are having a good
time, and Bounder owners definitely
do have lots of good times no matter
where they go. Our members just
spent a week at the Indiana State
Fairgrounds in Indianapolis attending
both the Bounder Roos Rally and
immediately thereafter, the FMCA
Rally. We all had a great time as
rallies are always great times for
all. Lots of interesting & informative
seminars, lots of great food, fantastic
entertainment, lots of vendors with
their wares, and of course, lots, and
LOTS of motor homes--both new
display models and attendees ones,
too. It was a most interesting &
enjoyable week.
The Buckeye Bounders' camping
season is also quickly coming to its
close. We have our September
outing, the second to last for the year,
planned for the Lazy River
Campground in Granville, Ohio on
Sept 28-30th. Then, our last outing is
planned for our founding location at
Buckeye Lake KOA at Buckeye Lake,
Ohio. This will be held October 2528th & will be co-hosted by
owner/members Mike and Shirley
Groseclose, along with Bob & Marty
Moran, and Jim & Mary Truett. Last
year at this outing, we had several
visitors, and we would love to
have more of you to visit again this
year. Please check the info on the
Bounder Rally Calendar!
This last campout closes our official
2012 camping season, although we
will have a Christmas/Holiday
Luncheon in December. But THEN, ------we BUCKEYE BOUNDERS will then
start our work in earnest on the plans
for hosting the shared BOA/BU Rally
next September 2013. It will be held
at the MOHICAN ADVENTURES RV
RESORT in Loudonville, Ohio!!! Please
keep this date on your 2013 calendar
as more details will be forthcoming in
the months ahead. So please stay
tuned!!!!
Our very best wishes go out to all of
you, and we wish you good health,
safe travels, and HAPPY BOUNDERING
TO ALL!
TEXAS BLUEBONNET BOUNDERS
Submitted by Mary Ann Snider
The Texas Bluebonnet Bounders
celebrated their 10th anniversary at
the Coushatte Recreation Ranch in
Bellville, Texas in April. We invited
the Lone Star Bounders, BOA and the
Roughnecks, FMCA to help us
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celebrate. The theme of the camp out
was Home on the Range. The hosts
planned a full week of activities
including sight-seeing tours, seminars,
crafts and some great
entertainment. We even had our own
bunk house with a kitchen. Every
morning we were served a cowboy
breakfast to get us ready for the day's
activities.
Everyone was surprised when they
found out we were going to visit a
castle in the middle of ranch
country. It seems that the owner of
the local Bellville bakery bought some
property only to find out there were
restrictions on the type of home he
could build. Apparently, no one
thought to include castles on the list of
restrictions so that is what he
built. The castle is located in the
middle of a woods near a pond with a
real moat and drawbridge. It took one
of our heavier members to get up on
the treadmill to open the
drawbridge. Throughout the castle
everything is medieval. There was a
dungeon complete with an iron maiden
and a set of stocks, whips and
elements of torture. We were able to
climb to the top of one of the towers
and look over the spectacular
countryside. A delicious lunch was
served in the grand hall on a long
medieval table. No mastiffs guarded
the castle, only a pair of border collies
who were more interested in retrieving
items than protecting the castle and its
occupants.
Another fun trip was when we visited
the Bluebonnet Farm. They raise and
train American Saddle bred Horses for
show and competition. We spent the
entire morning with the trainer and
owners as they showed us everything
up close. We watched the farriers
make special corrective shoes for
some of the horses. We were even
allowed to get on a special vibrating
platform that helps the horses’
distress. The horses let us know it
was time for us to get off so they
could get back on the platform and
work on their stress issues.
Our chapter likes to learn new things
to help make our travels more
enjoyable. One evening we shared
helpful money saving tips with each
other. Another evening we played
Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down. We bring
our favorite and not so favorite
gadgets/products to show the
group. We also did some
canning. Attendees were asked to
bring an item for the Trifle bar. Most
admitted they had to look up what
trifle is. Despite a suggestion to pick
compatible items, some members
were observed adding every item to
their dessert. No names will be
mentioned.
There is much to see and do in the
Bellville area. Naturally, we had to
check out the newly remodeled Blue
Bell Creamery for our favorite kind of
ice cream. In town we visited the
town blacksmith, historic courthouse,
German meat market and a farmer's
market.
Saturday
night
was
Bluegrass
night
back
at
the
Ranch. Several groups entertained
us with some mighty nice pickin' and
pluckin. Sunday was the annual
German festival with great German
food, beer and music. Everyone
agreed this camp out was the perfect
way for our chapter and guests to
celebrate ten years of memories and
the special friendships we have
made.
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DAM YANKEES
Third weekend of the month is Dam
Yankee week.
In July we attempted something new
– a non hosted get together in Wales
MA. There were three rigs and the
five of us questioned the future of
such rallies. None the less, we had
our happy hours, heavy appetizers,
pot luck and all the rest of the
traditional events. We each did our
own things during the daytime.
Pippins went home (they only live
about 20 miles from the site),
Roggenkamps went to the Brimfield
flea market (thank goodness we did
not catch any fleas to bring home to
Kitty), and Jim Carroll did some paper
and computer work in his rig. Sound
exciting, doesn’t it! I’m not sure we
will try that one again.
August found us back at Lake George,
at Adirondack Adventure Resort, and
hosted by the Archers. That is surely
a beautiful area full of daytime
activities. Most of us came a day
early to take in more of the offerings.
For the benefit of those of you who
missed the event, here is who was
there: Archers, Dowlings, Hawrons,
Hoyts with Gary, Zavorotnys, Pippins,
Piehls, and Roggenkamps . Along
with sight-seeing there was lots of
food, including a fabulous spaghetti
dinner on Saturday night, and game
playing – bocce and ladder golf. I
don’t think there were even any rig
repairs (?) needed this time! So now
we look forward to our last event of
the season with sadness because we
will miss our Dam Yankee buddies!
KEYSTONE KANGAROOS
Floyd & Maria, Jim & Lucy Wagon
Masters
The July KK Rally had 16 units in
attendance along with many
grandchildren. Weather was hot but
bearable. Many took advantage of
the Knoebel's Amusement Park and
others were just happy to sit around
and chat with old friends.
Our Saturday night covered dish was
a first time event of having "Tacos in
a Bag". All were good sports and
gave the new "cuisine" a try!
Campfires were well attended and
brought old and new friends together.
The J & D campground has been
booked again for July12, 13, 14,
2013, so mark your calendars ahead
of time.
AUGUST RALLY REPORT
Scott, Sara, John, Sue Wagon Masters
By Supper time, Thursday, August 16, 5
coaches of the Keystone Kangaroos had
arrived and connected at Mountain Creek
Campground in Cumberland County about
10 miles south of Carlisle, PA. We
enjoyed an ice cream social and caught
up on “happenings” at the camp fire that
evening. Friday morning dawned and
after breakfast, each did “our own thing”
making necessary repairs and getting a
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demonstrated seminar on the latest
and greatest way to keep a high shine
on your coach without using a power
buffer or a ladder. Bill Gallagher was
the center of attention as he
demonstrated with BOTH feet on the
ground.
By Friday evening the remaining
Kangaroos and Bounder Buddies had
arrived in the midst of a rain storm.
Our camp fire festivities were
canceled for that night. Everyone just
settled in and we “listened to the
rhythm of the falling rain”. Saturday
Morning dawned bright and beautiful.
The cooks in this club outdid
themselves and we enjoyed a great
Pot-Luck Breakfast. We then took
about a half hour recess and visited
the produce man that visits the
campground with fresh home-grown
produce and baked goods. Judging by
the bulging grocery sacks, he profited
well by our group. Our business
meeting convened and the
nominations for officers were
presented. Nominations from the
floor were opened and when none
were received, a motion too close the
nominations were made. The Slate of
officers for 2013 was President –
Scott Shank; Vice-President – John
Hughes (Berwick); Secretary – Shari
Gallagher; Treasurer – Sara Shank;
Chaplain – Doris Singer. The
Secretary was directed to cast a single
ballot for the slate of officers as listed.
Other business was discussed and it
was decided to table the issue of
responding to BOA Executive Vice
President Ed Sims regarding our
hosting a BOA International Rally in
2015. Meanwhile we continue to look
at potential venues for such an event.
After the meeting, people were free to
do as they desired. The CG offers a
beautiful swimming pool, a great
miniature golf course and a treasure
hunt for the kids and kids-at-heart.
The day finished off with another ice
cream social and it got totally eaten.
A special “Thanks” to Sue Hughes for
her home-made toppings. The Wet
Walnut was exceptional!!
The Treasurer’s books were audited
this time by Brian McKittrick and Bill
Gallagher. The only comment they
made was “Well, Sara’s safe for
another year.” Thanks guys for
helping out with that bit of
housekeeping. Somehow,
somewhere, in spite of the average
age of our group being somewhat on
the upper side of things, we still
managed to have a “food fight”. Next
time you see her, ask Shari Gallagher
how she likes her whipped cream.
Sunday Morning, after breakfast
which again featured the baking
talents of Sue Hughes, we said our
Fare Well’s and headed out onto the
highways and by-ways for home. See
you in September at Hickory Run.
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Bounder Rally Calendar
BOA wants all members to join a chapter and enjoy the fun and fellowship that occurs in
these chapters. The rallies listed below are open to all Bounder motor home owners,
and you are welcome to attend and learn more about a chapter. Please note that some
of the rallies may have a limited amount of sites reserved. Please make the appropriate
contact at your earliest convenience. Happy Camping!
Sept 28-30, ‘12
Oct. 12-14, ‘12
Oct. 17-23, '12
Oct. 18-21, '12
Oct. 19-21, '12
Oct. 22-25, '12
Buckeye
Bounders
Michigan ‘O’
Bounders
Bluebonnet
Bounders
Mid-America
Bounders
Keystone
Kangaroos
Bay Area
Bounders
Oct. 25-28, ‘12
Buckeye
Bounders
Oct. 25-28, ‘12
SMB
Nov. 11, ‘12
Keystone
Kangaroos
Lone Star
Bounders
Nov. 28-Dec. 1, ‘12
Dec. 1, ‘12
Lazy River Campground, Granville OH (740) 366-4385. Hosts – Chet & Linda Cox
(740) 549-4118 or [email protected].
CLEARWATER CAMPGROUND *CAMPGROUND PIG ROAST*
1140 Ortonville Rd. (Hwy15), Ortonvillle, MI 48462 248-627-3820 Contact
Campground by Sept 6. One night deposit due. ($35.00 full hookup). MEETING
HELD THIS OUTING. Building is reserved for Saturday morning
www.campsmore.com Full campground potluck/pig roast Saturday night.
Lake End Park & Campground, Morgan City, LA. Reservations needed by Oct. 1. Contact
info: Dave and Mary Ann Snider, 915-637-6004 or [email protected]
Sundermeier RV Park, St. Charles, MO. www.sundermeierrvpark.com 800-9290832 or 636-940-0111. Make your reservation directly with Sundermeier and let
the host know you are attending. Jolly Ann and Larry Whitener,
[email protected] or Bob and Paula Young [email protected] or
[email protected].
Jonestown KOA 145 Old Route 22 Jonestown Pa. 17038
Bill & Shari Gallagher Wagon Masters See Website for contact information.
Old Mill Stream Campground 2249 Lincoln Hwy East Lancaster, Pa. 17602. (717-299-2314). Please
make reservations directly with the Campground and let the wagonmasters Jim & Bette Zaletel know
you are coming. (703-780-9355 or 571-643-8130 or [email protected].
Buckeye Lake KOA RV Resort, Buckeye Lake, OH (800) 562-0792 or
[email protected]. Co-Hosts – Mike & Shirley Groseclose (800) 5620792, Bob & Marty Moran (740) 815-2611, Jim & Mary Truett (513) 856-7190
SMB Fall Meeting at Stonebridge RV Resort, 1786 Soco Rd, Maggie Valley, NC. Call (828)
926-4008 to make your reservation. Mention SMB Rally.
Dinner C J Hummels Restaurant 28 Willow St (Pa Route 143) Lenhartsville, Pa. 19534 Larry
& Linda Kohl Hosts. See Website for contact information.
Buckhorn Lake RV Resort, Kerrville, Texas 78028 www.buckhornlake.com.
Hosts: Ray and Ginnie Kincaid [email protected] and Bennie and Linda
Cornelius [email protected].
Christmas/Holiday Luncheon. (site & hosts to be determined).
Buckeye
Bounders
Sept. 24-27, 2013. BOA/BU Shared Rally at Mohican Adventures, 3058 State Route 3, in Loudonville Ohio, 44842. Hosted by BU
(Buckeye Bounders). Rally Master will be Tom Thieme.
Oct. 7-10, 2014 BOA RALLY at Lake Conroe/Houston North KOA, 19785 Highway 105 West Conroe, TX
http://koa.com/campgrounds/lake-conroe/ Hosted by the Lone Star Bounders, Co-Hosts Buddy Warren & Roy
Shoemaker.
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Bay Area Bounders Rally
Arrive MONDAY OCTOBER 22 - Leave THURSDAY OCTOBER 25, 2012
Old Millstream Campground
2249 Lincoln Hwy East
Lancaster, Pa. 17602
Tel: 717-299-2314
www.oldmillstreamcampground.com
Wagonmasters Jim and Bette Zaletel
Monday 6 pm: BAB Octoberfest - bring your own drinks. Sausages and all the
fixings provided by the wagonmasters.
Tuesday 9am: Potluck Breakfast with business meeting to follow.
Dinner on your own Tuesday night.
Wednesday 9am: Continental Breakfast get together to start the day.
6pm: HOLIDAY DINNER with HOLIDAY Gift Exchange.
Dinner hosted by Wagonmasters.
Gifts marked male or female, value limited to $15-20.
Thursday : Good Byes, Safe travels, and Happy Wintering till we meet again in
The spring of 2013.
RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE DIRECTILY WITH CAMPGROUND and
mention that you are with the BAB or Jim Zaletel’s group. Reservations deadline
is October 15, 2011 The rate is $47.00 per night for full hookup including cable.
Also, Please RSVP to Jim and Bette Zaletel at [email protected] or 703-780-9355.
Looking forward to seeing you all there!
12 BOUNDER BEACON October/November 2012
Technical Tips #68©
By
Rob Lowe
CO, Smoke & LP Detector Replacements – could save your life!
A number of issues have focused me on safety recently. Obviously, the death of three people referred to in the
last TechTip (#67) article was one factor. Another is a recent injury I suffered while standing on a RV step ladder
and falling off resulting in a broken collar bone, and necessitating surgery to install a plate to put the bones back
together. It was a simple accident with long term consequences. The third is the fact that for some time now I
have been sharing some knowledge at Rally Seminars that I want to share with a wider audience.
Did you know that the Smoke, LP/Propane and CO Detectors require routine replacement? The recommended
time line is five (5) years. You might question why is this replacement necessary? According to the Detector
makers, the sensor component ages and can become unstable, reducing its ability to accurately warn of
impending danger. My first exposure to this need was while I had my coach stored in an enclosed building. Our
RV was stored in a farmer’s equipment storage building and one day the farmer was moving a lot of his
equipment using his diesel tractor inside this building. Upon entering my RV to take it out on a trip the next day, I
discovered that the CO detector was continually warning of excess CO. By that time there was no danger,
however the sensor had been contaminated. The only solution was replacing it.
When I installed a CO detector in my residence I noticed a yellow warning sticker stating that the detector must
be replaced by a date in 2014. The instructions accompanying it were very clear that the sensor would
deteriorate and that a complete replacement was required in 7 years from the date of manufacture and that this
date would be noted on a label on the edge of the detector clearly visible without removing the detector from its
mounting surface.
That got me thinking about the smoke and LP/Propane detectors. Sure enough, they also had a “Best Before”
date! It is generally recommended that these detectors be replaced in the five (5) to seven (7) year from the date
of manufacture, which date must now be stamped on the detector. Since these detectors are built in batches and
the RV makers buy in quantity, the generally accepted time frame for replacement is five (5) years. These
components can be purchased at RV dealers nationwide. It is critical to ensure that the replacement is designed
and be designated for use in an RV. These versions are more vibration resistant and their sensors are suitable
for the wide variety of gases prevalent in a RV that would not be present in our residences. Lastly while some
may be battery operated, most have the ability to operate on the RV 12volt system.
On Fleetwood RV’s the CO and LP detectors often operate on the coach 12 volt battery system. The
LP/Propane detector is often powered by both the 12 volt coach and 12 volt chassis system. This provides the
optimum safety protection, since the system is activated as soon as the battery disconnects are activated to use
the RV. On some older RV’s the Original Equipment Maker may no longer be in business. Suitable replacements
will be available, however they may not be “plug and play” replacements. They may need to be wired to the
existing RV wiring. I recommend that if the LP detector was powered by both 12 volt systems and the new
detector is designed to be powered by only one (typically the Coach) 12 volt system. Simply install a 6 watt diode
in each power source with the band on the diodes toward the detector. (See diagram) This will maintain the
integrity and safety of the original design.
Check your detectors, replace them if required and enjoy you RV with the protection that was designed into it.
+12 Volt
Chassis
Diode
LP – PROPANE
DETECTOR
+12 Volt
Coach
Diode
For past issues of Technical Tips go to the RV-Parts Plus Website at
www.RV-PartsPlus.com and click on Tech Tips.
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ROAD WORTHY RECIPES
By Sue Sims
October/November, 2012
Mountain Mama Mud Slide – Linda Cox
Crust:
1 stick margarine, ½ cup flour, and ½ cup sugar
Mix with pastry blender. Press in bottom of 9x12 pan. Bake at 350* for 15 min.
Cool completely.
Filling:
1 pkg. chocolate instant pudding
3 cups milk
9 oz. cool whip
1 pkg. vanilla instant pudding
1 cup pecans
Mix puddings each with 1 ½ cups of the milk and ½ cup of the pecans. Layer pudding mixtures one
at a time on top of crust and layer the cool whip on top. Chill & enjoy.
Peach Cobbler – Linda Cox
2 ½ cups sliced peaches
½ stick butter
¼ tsp salt
¾ cup milk
1 ½ cup sugar
¾ cup flour
2 Tbs baking powder
To the peaches, add 1 cup of the sugar & set aside. Melt butter in bottom of 1 ½ qrt baking dish. Make a
batter with remaining ½ cup of sugar, flour, baking powder, salt & milk. Pour on top of melted butter. DO
NOT STIR! Add peaches. DO NOT STIR! Bake at 350* for 60 minutes. You may substitute raspberries for
the peaches.
Zucchini Pineapple Bread – Linda Cox
5 eggs
1 ¼ c vegetable oil
1 tsp nutmeg
3 ½ cups flour
1 Tbs baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1 Tbs vanilla
1 cup wheat germ
½ tsp baking powder
2 ½ cups sugar
1 cup drained, crushed pineapple
3 cups shredded zucchini
Preheat oven to 350*. Spray 3 loaf pans with cooking spray. Beat eggs until they are lemon yellow in color.
Add oil slowly; beat until combined. Add sugar and vanilla; beat until combined. Combine flour, wheat
germ, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and nutmeg. Stir to mix. Add to batter, mixing well. Fold in
zucchini and drained pineapple. Pour into loaf pans and bake 1 hour or until testing pick comes out clean. Let
cool or serve warm. These loaves freeze well.
Wouldn’t you like to share some of your favorite recipes? Also, if you use a recipe that we’ve published and
made some changes to it, please share your ideas. Please send them to Sue Sims, 17959 Murray Rd., Mount
Vernon OH 43050 or [email protected]
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Add $10.00 x number of years of renewal for hard copy of Beacon (only for those not having access to email)
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Bounders of America (BOA)
Being a Bounder owner is a great experience! And if you are not a member of our club you are
missing out on one of the greatest experiences of owning a Bounder motor home.
Why does BOA exist? Very simply put, we exist to have fun. But, you might ask; “Why the
club?” Can’t I have fun by camping or traveling by myself or with friends of other brands
of motor home?
Yes, of course you can. But why settle for just half the fun you deserve as a Bounder motor home
owner? There is something wonderful about spending weekends at Bounder Chapter rallies or at
Bounder International rallies. There is no better experience than spending time with other
Bounder motor home owners.
What are some other benefits of belonging to BOA and to one or more of our local
Chapters?
When Bounder owners get together, there is a lot of talk about --- well you guessed it, Bounder
motor homes. Questions like, “How does this work? Why isn’t my water heater working as it
should? Why does my refrigerator shut off while I am traveling down the highway?” Or, “My
keyless entry no longer works. How do I reset it?” Many questions deal specifically with the
Bounder Coach and the particular chassis it is built on.
When one of our members has the engine access door open, it is only a matter of minutes (maybe
seconds) until another Bounder owner comes over to see what’s going on. Fuse out? Maybe steps
don’t go back up…It matters little what the problem is, the Bounder Family is like your own
family in many respects. You can ask for help… or only look helpless, and you will have
someone come over to see what is going on. It has not been unusual to have five or six fellow
Bounder owners come over to offer assistance and sometimes lots of advice. It is a great feeling
to experience this “second” family.
OK, so you aren’t into all that real close stuff. We understand, and can sense when someone
wants to have his/her space.
What other benefits do we offer?
We have a bi-monthly magazine called Bounder Beacon. You get a special license plate with
your own BOA number. Want to try before you buy? Fine, you are welcome to attend a Chapter
rally or any International rally before joining the BOA Family. Go to www.bounder.org and see
what our organization is all about. You can access past issues of a Bounder Beacon and even find
out where various chapters are meeting, and who the contact person is. You can call any officer
or Chapter rally-master listed and get answers to your questions or register for a rally (even if
you are not yet a member). We are looking forward to having you join us at a rally or even better
yet, complete the application now! Thanks for your consideration.
Happy Boundering!
Rev 5/2010
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BOA CLASSIFIED
ADS
IMPORTANT CLASSIFIED POLICY
THE 3 “FREE” ADS PER YEAR FOR BOA
MEMBER’S IS LIMITED TO 60 WORDS. LONGER
ADS MAY STILL BE SUBMITTED BUT WILL BE
CHARGED AT .20¢ PER WORD AFTER THE FIRST
60 WORDS.
ADS/CLASSIFIED ADS SHOULD BE SENT
TO:
Frank Ruckman
(See page 2)
Bounder for sale: It is a 2006, gas with Banks
system, 35E, 25,000 miles. Contact Jim Bartley
at (cell) 417-847-7663, or
[email protected]. BOA # 5698.
I purchased a Sun screen for the front windshield from
http://www.rvsunscreen.com/ for my 2010 Bounder 35H. I
am selling the windshield sun screen, plus passenger and
driver side window screens. This includes a storage bag
when not in use.
Not only do the screens keep the sun and heat out but they
also provide privacy during the day.
It should fit all current Bounders and maybe more. I am
asking $250. I live in the Orlando area and can send pictures
if you would like. Contact Don at [email protected]”
Donald Parrish, BOA # 5811
2003 39Z Cummins diesel, 73,000 Miles,
convection/microwave oven. Washer/dryer, 4dr fridge,
icemaker, window awnings, w/s cover and motorized
internal shades, custom hardwood floor and computer
center/dinette with chairs, sleep number queen bed.
Many extras. $62,500. Erle George 519-752-0411 or
208-631-7360. BOA # 4015
2007 NASCAR SPECIAL EDITION,
BOUNDER
38 L, 300 CAT, 4 slides w/checkered awnings,
16 K miles, outside pull-out grill, kitchen
& entertainment center, roof-mounted solar
panel, Motosat w/ autoseek, 3 LCD tv's,
14 cu ft. Dometic fridge ice/water in door,
engine fire suppression system, 4-pt auto
levelers, GPS w / rear vision camera, 6
brand-new batteries, central vacuum system
transferable extended warranty exp. 12/ 2014,
all maint. records. $ 150 k CA 209-969-3835
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Your dues expiration date is included in your email notification that the next issue of your Bounder Beacon is ready for your
enjoyment. A check or money order payable to BOA should be mailed prior to that date to:
BOUNDERS OF AMERICA (BOA), PO BOX 193, Cottleville, MO 63338
Please put your BOA Number on the check. Thanks.
Dues $20 US for 1 year, $35 US for 2 years or $50 US for 3 years.
Bounder Beacon is by electronic delivery. However, an exception will be made if you do not have access to email providing
you submit $10.00 per year of renewal with your dues to receive a hard copy.
My email address is: ______________________ Total being remitted is ___________________________ .
Please advise if there are any changes, new Bounder, email, telephone, etc.
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