Bill Moeller

"Indispensable . . . Don’t do the ICWwithout it."--Powerboat ReportsSince 1979, this book has been the piloting guide ofchoice for the tens of thousands of boaters traversingthe 1,094-mile Intracoastal Waterway between Virginiaand Florida each year. This sixth edition is double thesize of its predecessor and includes greatly enhancedcoverage of anchorages, pilotage, and facilities. With theaddition of John Kettlewell, editor of The IntracoastalWaterway Chartbook, to the author team, the Moellers’long-established mile-by-mile navigation guide is betterthan ever.

Here’s Your Guide to Camping Off the Beaten PathEver feel frustrated by crowded RV parks? Yearn to camp out in the wild beside a babbling mountain brook or before a remote panoramic vista? Bill and Jan Moeller have been doing just that for more than thirty years, and The Complete Book of Boondock RVing is their complete guide to camping without hookups (aka "dry camping"). Whether you’re planning to spend an occasional overnight in a parking lot or an extended stay in the wilderness, you’ll learn how to equip your rig for boondocking, find great campsites, manage and conserve electricity and water, and camp in complete RV comfort and convenience.Increase your independence by learning how to camp "off the grid"Save money by finding cheap or free campsites anywhere--even in large citiesEnsure your comfort, convenience, and safety when camping in the booniesLearn how to conserve and manage electricity, water, and waste, and to establish reliable communicationsEnjoy the quiet, solitude, and beauty of nature by getting away from crowded RV campgrounds

Imagine yourself shopping for an RV. The variety is bewildering, and the costs can be substantial. What size do you need? What features are you looking for? What are the pros and cons of certain accommodations and accessories? "RVing Basics" answers all these questions and more. Veteran RVers Bill and Jan Moeller offer tips on trip planning, readying the RV for the road, and finding your way to RV parks and campgrounds across the country.Detailed, illustrated chapters explain the fundamentals of driving and handling an RV rig, manoeuvring your rig into campsites, and using campground hookups. The Moellers demystify the intricacies of the RV's electrical, water, and propane systems, and offer advice on how to use them. The sections on maintaining and winterizing an RV will protect your investment. And if you'd like information on when and where to camp or how to hook up with other RVers, "RVing Basics" tells you that too. This long-overdue guide, valuable for experienced and novice RVers alike, explains all the basic skills needed for safe, troublefree, and enjoyable RVing."...offers a comprehensive guide to the fundamentals of RVs and life on the road." - "RV Times". "Even those who count themselves among the legions of RV veterans...can benefit from the information and insight inside this handy, economical guide." - "Camping Today". "If you are one of those folks who has periodically thought about getting into RVing, this book is certainly for you...those who already own and regularly use an RV will find answers...for most any question...perfect reading for late winter or early spring as thoughts of camping trips to come lie ahead." - "Tennessee Valley Outdoors"."RVing Basics" has the answers to your most important questions, including: which would suit me better - a motorhome or a trailer? Is it true that trailers are difficult to back and that they sway a lot? How much will I have to pay for an RV? Does it take special skills to handle an RV rig? Is RVing roughing it? How can I locate campgrounds? Is it true that RV vacations are among the most economical and are there places I can camp for free? If I have a disability, can I still participate in RVing? How do I use the hookups at a campground? How do RV systems differ from those in my home?

For RVers who remain mystified by their RV's electrical systems - 120-volt alternating current (AC) and 12-volt direct current (DC) - this book is a godsend. It provides a better understanding of what electricity is and what it does. This problem-solving reference answers questions such as: "why do interior lights dim or burn out rapidly?" and, "why won't the batteries recharge after a night without electricity?"It tells you: how to repair and improve electrical systems; how to troubleshoot faulty brakes, taillights, and "house" circuits; how to detect dangerous shorts, faulty grounds, inadequate connections, malfunctioning switches, dead battery cells, or current leakage; and much more. This book could save your vacation, or even your life. All you need to know about RV electricity, including: how to safely use a campground hookup; how to increase battery charging efficiency; how to take the pulse of your AC and DC electrical systems; how to recognize and correct dangerous wiring practices; how to troubleshoot electrical problems of all types; how to upgrade your RV from fuses to circuit breakers; how to calculate your electrical needs and upgrade your system to meet them; how to select the most effective components - batteries, alternator, regulator, coverter, charger, generator, solar panels; and how to recognize phantom electrical loads that can drain your batteries.