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RV Oopsies by Larry MacDonald received a 5-star review by Java Davis at Readers' Favorites. The reviewer concludes: The author is from Canada, but these lessons are universal, and they are not geocentric. From prospective RV’ers like myself to novices to the seasoned traveler, this is a great RV Bible. I learned that I am completely ill-equipped to purchase and drive an RV, but rather than discourage me, RV Oopsies by Larry MacDonald made me feel that if the people illustrated in these stories can do it, I can too. Look out, World, I may be road tripping soon! Read the full review here:  Readers Favorite Review. Larry is also author of  Travels with Elly. RV Oopsies  can be purchased for 25% discount at the  MSI webstore . Use coupon code FF25.

  Today's blog post is the next in the series of book back stories and is the story behind RV Oopsies by Larry MacDonald. From the publisher -  The author Larry MacDonald was known for giving out an annual award for the dumbest mishap in RVing. (He still does.) So, when he came to us with a book proposal for a collection of these awards. we were enchanted.  First, it was obvious that this had to be a four-color book even though it would push the cost a tad higher (which has not hurt sales) because it made the "dumb mishap" clearer. Second, the helpful hint suggested by the mishap seemed ripe for a little attention. We created a lightbulb for the strip on the page with the hint, with the expression on the lightbulb changing and reflecting the reaction to that particular mishap. We hoped that readers would find the lightbulb characters as cute as we did. Interestingly, when it came time to identify the book category, we learned that we had been operating under a different

Are you a now-grounded RVer? We have some good reading for you! Fun and informative! Get ready to avoid 101 mishaps when you are released with your RV onto the world's highways. 99. STOP, LOOK, AND ASSESS THE MESS Steve was backing his Class C motorhome into a campsite with his wife in the passenger seat. He heard shouts coming from an adjacent campsite and stopped to see what all the commotion was about. He had backed over a small cedar tree, which was lodged at a rakish angle under the rear quarter section. In his haste to extricate his rig from the tree, Steve pulled forward. RIPPPP! The partially uprooted tree ripped off the lower side and rear aluminum panels. After sheepishly replanting the tree, Steve used a handful of metal screws to temporarily reattach the RV panels. His final fix involved a pricey visit to the body shop. Since the mishap, Steve always ensures that his wife is watching behind the rig to give directions when he backs up. He even purchase

  The following excerpt comes from RV Oopsies by Larry MacDonald: INTRODUCTION   “What’s the dumbest thing you’ve done while RVing ?” That’s the question I’ve been asking fellow RVers over the past 10 years. Every year, adventurous folks like us go camping in our RVs, and every year, we do some dumb things. Mostly, these are minor mishaps like running out of fuel or leaving something behind at a campsite, but sometimes they are major blunders, resulting in damage to our rigs. For the most part, RVers are a pretty smart bunch! Yet, mishaps do occur not only to newbies but to seasoned roadies as well. If you’re one of us, you can probably think of at least one dumb thing that you wish you hadn’t done while RVing. The good news, though, is that all of these mishaps can be avoided. Each year, I selected ten mishaps reported to me, ranked them from Dumb to Dumbest, and published an article “RV Oops Awards” in several RV magazines in the US and Canada. This book presents 101 “awards,” incl

  Today's publisher's pride is  RV Oopsies   by Larry MacDonald, which reached #105 on Amazon's bestseller list for travel humor. Book Description: Every year thousands of RVers hit the road for fun and adventure, but RVing has built in misadventures-backing into a tree, bending a jack stand, and more-spoiling an otherwise perfect outing. For the past ten years, the author has asked RVers the same question: "What's the dumbest thing you've done while RVing?" Each year, he has given an award for the dumbest mishap. In this funny and helpful handbook, 101 of these mishaps come together so the reader can learn from other people's mistakes, saving them unnecessary grief and cash. - Always use a spotter when entering or departing a campsite. - Do a walk-around inspection before moving your rig. - Never flush out your blackwater tank after dressing for church. Practical and comical, this a great read for all RVers, both veterans and novices. AWARD Kops-Fethe

  Today's publisher's pride is  RV Oopsies   by Larry MacDonald, which reached #105 on Amazon's bestseller list for travel humor. Book Description: Every year thousands of RVers hit the road for fun and adventure, but RVing has built in misadventures-backing into a tree, bending a jack stand, and more-spoiling an otherwise perfect outing. For the past ten years, the author has asked RVers the same question: "What's the dumbest thing you've done while RVing?" Each year, he has given an award for the dumbest mishap. In this funny and helpful handbook, 101 of these mishaps come together so the reader can learn from other people's mistakes, saving them unnecessary grief and cash. - Always use a spotter when entering or departing a campsite. - Do a walk-around inspection before moving your rig. - Never flush out your blackwater tank after dressing for church. Practical and comical, this a great read for all RVers, both veterans and novices. AWARD Kops-Fethe